NewsMay 4, 2023

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The American Legion Award Ellen Dowdy (left) and Logan Josupait (right) presented by Al Banken.
The American Legion Award Ellen Dowdy (left) and Logan Josupait (right) presented by Al Banken.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Choir Award - Kylan Moore presented by Jamie Sepulvado
Choir Award - Kylan Moore presented by Jamie SepulvadoDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Musical Theater Award - Grace Sepulvado presented by Jamie Sepulvado
Musical Theater Award - Grace Sepulvado presented by Jamie SepulvadoDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
ELA Award - Hannah Guy presented by Rilee Jones
ELA Award - Hannah Guy presented by Rilee JonesDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Family and Consumer Science Award - Callie Whitaker presented Cherie Smith
Family and Consumer Science Award - Callie Whitaker presented Cherie SmithDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Girls PE - Brianne Meers presented by Kris Vandeven
Girls PE - Brianne Meers presented by Kris VandevenDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Girls Weightlifting  Award - Kinleigh Chappell presented by Chad Jamerson
Girls Weightlifting Award - Kinleigh Chappell presented by Chad JamersonDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Industrial Technology Award - Kyle Warren presented by Kris Rudd
Industrial Technology Award - Kyle Warren presented by Kris RuddDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Math Award - Alise Howell presented by Kurt Lovelady
Math Award - Alise Howell presented by Kurt LoveladyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Broadcasting Awards Shelby Dawson and Grace Sepulvado presented by Shelly Culp
Broadcasting Awards Shelby Dawson and Grace Sepulvado presented by Shelly CulpDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Journalism Award - Alyssa Pollard presented by Shelly Culp
Journalism Award - Alyssa Pollard presented by Shelly CulpDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Agriculture Award Braxton Huey (left) presented by Jordan Massey
Agriculture Award Braxton Huey (left) presented by Jordan MasseyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Scholar Bowl Award - Hannah Guy presented by Amanda Long
Scholar Bowl Award - Hannah Guy presented by Amanda LongDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Science Award - Makenna Dean presented by James Myers
Science Award - Makenna Dean presented by James MyersDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Social Studies Award - Madison Glaus presented by Jacob Williams
Social Studies Award - Madison Glaus presented by Jacob WilliamsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Project Lead the Way Computer Science Gaje Baran-Ward presented by Sharon Guy
Project Lead the Way Computer Science Gaje Baran-Ward presented by Sharon GuyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Project Lead the Way Engineering Award Kaden Lirely presented by Kristi Boles
Project Lead the Way Engineering Award Kaden Lirely presented by Kristi BolesDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Award Kinleigh Chappell presented by Jonna Huffman
Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Award Kinleigh Chappell presented by Jonna HuffmanDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bearcat Scholars Seniors Peyton Boles and Ellen Dowdy
Bearcat Scholars Seniors Peyton Boles and Ellen Dowdy Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bearcat Scholars Juniors Brooklyn Link and Ty Carmode
Bearcat Scholars Juniors Brooklyn Link and Ty CarmodeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bearcat Scholars Sophomores Esabella Voss and Caden Lee
Bearcat Scholars Sophomores Esabella Voss and Caden LeeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bearcat Scholars Freshmen Houston Neely and Klaire Essner
Bearcat Scholars Freshmen Houston Neely and Klaire EssnerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Art and Digital Art Awards Hannah Summers presented by Stephanie Monroe
Art and Digital Art Awards Hannah Summers presented by Stephanie MonroeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Those students that received Career and Technical  Education Certificates are back row Grace Sepulvado, Tatum Taylor, Kylan Moore, Logan Jones, Brayden Pullem, Drew Chamberlain, Keller Buck and Eric Harmon. Front row Shelby Dawson, Allie Pollard, Brady Grainger, Alliye Lee, Brooklyn Brown and Kayden Burns
Those students that received Career and Technical  Education Certificates are back row Grace Sepulvado, Tatum Taylor, Kylan Moore, Logan Jones, Brayden Pullem, Drew Chamberlain, Keller Buck and Eric Harmon. Front row Shelby Dawson, Allie Pollard, Brady Grainger, Alliye Lee, Brooklyn Brown and Kayden BurnsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
DHS students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and students who qualified for the Missouri Career Passport Portfolio: Back row:  Cole Gibson, Mason Simmons, Jadon Feece, Shannon Moore and Tristan Bryant  Front row:  Kayden Burns and Brooklyn Courter
DHS students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and students who qualified for the Missouri Career Passport Portfolio: Back row: Cole Gibson, Mason Simmons, Jadon Feece, Shannon Moore and Tristan Bryant Front row: Kayden Burns and Brooklyn CourterDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Military Service - Xander Smith 
received red white and blue cords for his commitment to the United
States Marine Corps.  He will go to San Diego in August where he
will complete his basic training.  Thank you for your service,
Xander.


Dalton Reed  graduated at semester
and was unable to be at the ceremony because after he completed his
basic training with the United States Air Force, he went on to
technical training for the Security Forces Academy.
Military Service - Xander Smith  received red white and blue cords for his commitment to the United States Marine Corps.  He will go to San Diego in August where he will complete his basic training.  Thank you for your service, Xander. Dalton Reed  graduated at semester and was unable to be at the ceremony because after he completed his basic training with the United States Air Force, he went on to technical training for the Security Forces Academy.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Brianna Jenkins received a pin after completing the annual Sophomore Pilgrimage, sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Missouri (GFWC-MO), is designed to allow students to observe the Legislature in session, tour the Capitol, Governor's Mansion and Supreme Court Building, and meet state legislators. A sophomore from each high school in the state is selected by the faculty to attend the event. Selection is based on the student's demonstrated citizenship, scholarship and qualities of courage, service and honor. The student selected must also be scholastically in the top quarter of the sophomore class.
Brianna Jenkins received a pin after completing the annual Sophomore Pilgrimage, sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Missouri (GFWC-MO), is designed to allow students to observe the Legislature in session, tour the Capitol, Governor's Mansion and Supreme Court Building, and meet state legislators. A sophomore from each high school in the state is selected by the faculty to attend the event. Selection is based on the student's demonstrated citizenship, scholarship and qualities of courage, service and honor. The student selected must also be scholastically in the top quarter of the sophomore class.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Danforth I Dare You Award - Addie Medley and Chase Farmer.
Danforth I Dare You Award - Addie Medley and Chase Farmer.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Peter Marsh foundation The Choice to Serve - Logan Josupait.
Peter Marsh foundation The Choice to Serve - Logan Josupait.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Female and Male Athlete of the Year - Kate and Cole Nichols
Female and Male Athlete of the Year - Kate and Cole NicholsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
MSHAA Sportsmanship Award - Caitlin Giles and Cole Nichols
MSHAA Sportsmanship Award - Caitlin Giles and Cole NicholsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
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Art and Digital Art Awards Hannah Summers presented by Stephanie Monroe
Art and Digital Art Awards Hannah Summers presented by Stephanie MonroeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
School Spirit - Molly Simmons and Ben Dowdy
School Spirit - Molly Simmons and Ben DowdyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bank of Advance Scholarship - Madison Glaus presented by Billy Fowler
Bank of Advance Scholarship - Madison Glaus presented by Billy FowlerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Lions Club Scholarship - Shelby Dawson, Richard Lin, Peyton Boles and Lexi Holden presented by Billy Fowler
Lions Club Scholarship - Shelby Dawson, Richard Lin, Peyton Boles and Lexi Holden presented by Billy FowlerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Rotary Scholarship - Alise Howell and Kinleigh Chappell presented by Mike Williams
Rotary Scholarship - Alise Howell and Kinleigh Chappell presented by Mike WilliamsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Rotha Wilson Scholarship - Rachel Cobb presented by Mike Williams
Rotha Wilson Scholarship - Rachel Cobb presented by Mike WilliamsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Bearcat Athletic Scholarships - Caitlin Giles and Kaeden Kennedy presented by Josh Dowdy
Bearcat Athletic Scholarships - Caitlin Giles and Kaeden Kennedy presented by Josh DowdyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Dowdy Family Scholarship - Jayci Holcomb presented by Josh Dowdy
Dowdy Family Scholarship - Jayci Holcomb presented by Josh DowdyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Jamie Sifford Scholarship - Alyssa Pollard presented by Chris and Kristin Masters
Jamie Sifford Scholarship - Alyssa Pollard presented by Chris and Kristin MastersDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Dexter Beta Scholarship - Madison Glaus presented by Krystal Hobgood
Dexter Beta Scholarship - Madison Glaus presented by Krystal HobgoodDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Black River Baptist Association Scholarship - Hannah Summers
Black River Baptist Association Scholarship - Hannah SummersDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Patrick Gilmore Award - Abigail Rash, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Susan Wells and  John Phillip Sousa Award - Hannah Guy presented by Giovanni Walker
Patrick Gilmore Award - Abigail Rash, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - Susan Wells and John Phillip Sousa Award - Hannah Guy presented by Giovanni WalkerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
John Bryant Scholarship - Braxton Huey and Will Norris presented by Jorden Massey
John Bryant Scholarship - Braxton Huey and Will Norris presented by Jorden MasseyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Linda Milam Memorial Scholarship - Alexis Holden and Peyton Boles presented by Brad Milam
Linda Milam Memorial Scholarship - Alexis Holden and Peyton Boles presented by Brad MilamDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Linda Milam Memorial Scholarship - Myles Keena, Hannah Guy and Nathaniel C. Harris presented by Brad Milam
Linda Milam Memorial Scholarship - Myles Keena, Hannah Guy and Nathaniel C. Harris presented by Brad MilamDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Ruth O. Covington - Amber Madigan and Richard Lin presented by Gavin Miller
Ruth O. Covington - Amber Madigan and Richard Lin presented by Gavin MillerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kiwanis Scholarship - Jayci Holcomb and Peyton Boles presented by Gavin Miller
Kiwanis Scholarship - Jayci Holcomb and Peyton Boles presented by Gavin MillerDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Dexter CTA Scholarship - Cole Nichols presented by Lara Simmons
Dexter CTA Scholarship - Cole Nichols presented by Lara SimmonsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Sikeston American Legion Scholarship - Kinleigh Chappell
Sikeston American Legion Scholarship - Kinleigh ChappellDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Audry C. Fralick Scholarship - Makenna Dean and Shelby Dawson presented by Camie Richard
Audry C. Fralick Scholarship - Makenna Dean and Shelby Dawson presented by Camie RichardDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Rib City Scholarship - Caitlin Giles and Truman Krapf presented by Chad Allen
Rib City Scholarship - Caitlin Giles and Truman Krapf presented by Chad AllenDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Stidham Family Scholarship - Peyton Boles, Jayci Holcomb, Alexis Holden and Logan Jelinek presented by Brent Stidham
Stidham Family Scholarship - Peyton Boles, Jayci Holcomb, Alexis Holden and Logan Jelinek presented by Brent StidhamDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Boys PE Award - Gabe Borden presented by Eric Sitze
Boys PE Award - Gabe Borden presented by Eric SitzeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
John Brehmer Scholarship - Braxton Huey, Will Norris and Kayden Burns presented by Jorden Massey
John Brehmer Scholarship - Braxton Huey, Will Norris and Kayden Burns presented by Jorden MasseyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
RKE Scholarship - Makenna Dean, Truman Krapf, Madison Glaus, Alyssa Pollard, Jayci Holcomp, Cole Nichols, Emily Hester, Alise Howell, Peyton Boles and Ellie Dowdy presented by Ryan McLaughlin
RKE Scholarship - Makenna Dean, Truman Krapf, Madison Glaus, Alyssa Pollard, Jayci Holcomp, Cole Nichols, Emily Hester, Alise Howell, Peyton Boles and Ellie Dowdy presented by Ryan McLaughlinDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Jerry and Laverne Waddle Scholarship - Carly Long
Jerry and Laverne Waddle Scholarship - Carly LongDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Beta Sigma Phi - Jayci Holcomb presented by Deffery Stoker, Sandy Edwards, Sandy Dorton
Beta Sigma Phi - Jayci Holcomb presented by Deffery Stoker, Sandy Edwards, Sandy DortonDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Karen Pippins Scholarship - Cole Nichols presented by Karen Pippins graddaughter
Karen Pippins Scholarship - Cole Nichols presented by Karen Pippins graddaughterDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Dexter Bearcat Booster Club - Caitlin Giles and Peyton Boles presented by Jon Neely
Dexter Bearcat Booster Club - Caitlin Giles and Peyton Boles presented by Jon NeelyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Arvella Totten Scholarship - Clayton Whitaker and Alliye Lee
Arvella Totten Scholarship - Clayton Whitaker and Alliye LeeDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Kastner Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Guy
Kastner Memorial Scholarship - Hannah GuyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Class of 1994 Scholarship - Grace Sepulvado
Class of 1994 Scholarship - Grace SepulvadoDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Pat Brickhaus Scholarship - Shelby Dawson
Pat Brickhaus Scholarship - Shelby DawsonDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Boys Weightlifting - Nolan Alford presented by Chad Jamersom
Boys Weightlifting - Nolan Alford presented by Chad JamersomDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Vick Hisaw Scholarship - Makenna Dean
Vick Hisaw Scholarship - Makenna DeanDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Virgie G. Wilson Scholarship - Ellie Dowdy and Madison Glaus
Virgie G. Wilson Scholarship - Ellie Dowdy and Madison GlausDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Carol Horton LaRue Scholarship - Molly Simmons
Carol Horton LaRue Scholarship - Molly SimmonsDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Altrusa Club Scholarship - Jayci Holcomb
Altrusa Club Scholarship - Jayci HolcombDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Marty Thompson Scholarship - Shelby Dawson
Marty Thompson Scholarship - Shelby DawsonDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
Business Award - Preston Fitzpatrick presented by Sharon Guy
Business Award - Preston Fitzpatrick presented by Sharon GuyDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
CCE Award - Logan Jones presented by Shelly Culp
CCE Award - Logan Jones presented by Shelly CulpDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

Dexter High School held its annual awards ceremony in which the faculty awarded the end of year award. Some scholarships were also awarded.

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