NewsOctober 21, 2023

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
EMILY
BARRETT - Emily
is the daughter of Melanie Hicks.

Emily
is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. She is also a
member of the wrestling team, track team, and FBLA.

Emily
is planning to attend a university to major in Criminology. 

Emily's
most memorable band moment is that one time at band camp.
EMILY BARRETT - Emily is the daughter of Melanie Hicks. Emily is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. She is also a member of the wrestling team, track team, and FBLA. Emily is planning to attend a university to major in Criminology. Emily's most memorable band moment is that one time at band camp.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
LEVI
DEMENT - Levi is the son of Barry Dement and Jessica Jinkerson.

Levi
is
a 4th-year member of the football team.  He is also involved in
FCA and track. After
graduation, Levi plans to attend a four-year university. Levi's
most memorable football moment is earning All Conference honors his
junior year.
LEVI DEMENT - Levi is the son of Barry Dement and Jessica Jinkerson. Levi is a 4th-year member of the football team. He is also involved in FCA and track. After graduation, Levi plans to attend a four-year university. Levi's most memorable football moment is earning All Conference honors his junior year. Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
RJ
FARMER - RJ
is the son of James Farmer and nephew of Paula Farmer.

RJ
is a 6 year member of the football team.  He is also involved in
Track and FCCLA. After
graduation, RJ plans to attend a 4 year university. RJ's most
memorable football moment was coming back and beating Scott City.
RJ FARMER - RJ is the son of James Farmer and nephew of Paula Farmer. RJ is a 6 year member of the football team. He is also involved in Track and FCCLA. After graduation, RJ plans to attend a 4 year university. RJ's most memorable football moment was coming back and beating Scott City.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
SEBASTION
FORD - Sabastian
is the son of Jeff and Barbra Ford. Sabastian is a 4 year member of
the football team. He is also a member of FCCLA. After graduation,
Sabastian plans to Get his CDL and drive big ol' trucks.
Sabastian's most memorable football moment was the look on coach
Sneed's face when he found out his real name wasn't Sebass.
SEBASTION FORD - Sabastian is the son of Jeff and Barbra Ford. Sabastian is a 4 year member of the football team. He is also a member of FCCLA. After graduation, Sabastian plans to Get his CDL and drive big ol' trucks. Sabastian's most memorable football moment was the look on coach Sneed's face when he found out his real name wasn't Sebass.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
JOSEPH
NOLL  - Joseph
is the son of Dan and Amanda Noll. Joseph is a 5 year member of the
football team. I am also involved in FFA as the president. After
graduation, I plan to go to welding school. Joseph's most memorable moment
is when Rhyder got a cramp in 8th grade and screamed for pickle
juice.
JOSEPH NOLL - Joseph is the son of Dan and Amanda Noll. Joseph is a 5 year member of the football team. I am also involved in FFA as the president. After graduation, I plan to go to welding school. Joseph's most memorable moment is when Rhyder got a cramp in 8th grade and screamed for pickle juice.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
LANDON
WEATHERS - Landon
is the son of Marilyn Rushing (being walked by Josh and Kristina
Craft). Landon is a _3_ year member of the football team. After
graduation, Landon plans to attend college or become a firefighter.
Landon's most memorable football moment is beating Scott City his
senior year.
LANDON WEATHERS - Landon is the son of Marilyn Rushing (being walked by Josh and Kristina Craft). Landon is a _3_ year member of the football team. After graduation, Landon plans to attend college or become a firefighter. Landon's most memorable football moment is beating Scott City his senior year.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
JAYDAN
WILLEMS - Jaydan is the son of Misty and Gerald Willems. Jaydan is a
3 year member of the football team.  He is also involved in
Track and field, FCCLA, and FFA. After
graduation, Jaydan plans to throw javelin in college and major in
business. Jaydan's
most memorable football moment is the 2021 homecoming game against
Caruthersville.
JAYDAN WILLEMS - Jaydan is the son of Misty and Gerald Willems. Jaydan is a 3 year member of the football team. He is also involved in Track and field, FCCLA, and FFA. After graduation, Jaydan plans to throw javelin in college and major in business. Jaydan's most memorable football moment is the 2021 homecoming game against Caruthersville.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
RHYDER
WILLIAMS - Rhyder
is the son of Austin and Ashley Williams. Rhyder
is a 4th year of the highschool, 10 years total. He is also involved
in PLTW Engineering, Chamber Choir, DHS Tennis team. After
graduation, Rhyder plans to attend MSU for civil engineering.
Rhyder's most memorable football moment is making brothers in the
defense senior year.
RHYDER WILLIAMS - Rhyder is the son of Austin and Ashley Williams. Rhyder is a 4th year of the highschool, 10 years total. He is also involved in PLTW Engineering, Chamber Choir, DHS Tennis team. After graduation, Rhyder plans to attend MSU for civil engineering. Rhyder's most memorable football moment is making brothers in the defense senior year.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
RYLEE
CORLEW - Rylee
is the daughter of Ryan and Jessica Lee. She has been a member of the
Varsity Football Cheer team for 3 years and is also a member of the
DHS dance team, National Senior Beta, Show Choir, Chamber Choir, and
FCCLA. After
graduation, Rylee plans to attend Three Rivers Community College to
obtain a degree in fine arts. She wants to pursue a career in
photography and design. Her
favorite memory from cheerleading is from sophomore year at the
homecoming game when it started to downpour on us while we were
cheering and it ruined our hair and makeup. But, by the end of the
game we accepted our fate and started to make rain angels.
RYLEE CORLEW - Rylee is the daughter of Ryan and Jessica Lee. She has been a member of the Varsity Football Cheer team for 3 years and is also a member of the DHS dance team, National Senior Beta, Show Choir, Chamber Choir, and FCCLA. After graduation, Rylee plans to attend Three Rivers Community College to obtain a degree in fine arts. She wants to pursue a career in photography and design. Her favorite memory from cheerleading is from sophomore year at the homecoming game when it started to downpour on us while we were cheering and it ruined our hair and makeup. But, by the end of the game we accepted our fate and started to make rain angels.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
KAYLEE
HAZEL - Kaylee
is the daughter of Brandon Hazel. Also standing with Kaylee tonight
is her Cheer Coach + School Mom, Lindsay Woods. 

She
has been a member of the Varsity Football Cheer for 3 years. Kaylee
is also a member of Chamber choir, Softball, and participates in the
PLTW medical courses. After
graduation, Kaylee plans to attend Paul Mitchell cosmetology school
and become a hairstylist. Kaylee's
favorite cheer memory is when Rhyder caught his 3rd interception
against Scott City and handed her the ball on the side lines, the
crowd was so loud..she will never forget it!
KAYLEE HAZEL - Kaylee is the daughter of Brandon Hazel. Also standing with Kaylee tonight is her Cheer Coach + School Mom, Lindsay Woods. She has been a member of the Varsity Football Cheer for 3 years. Kaylee is also a member of Chamber choir, Softball, and participates in the PLTW medical courses. After graduation, Kaylee plans to attend Paul Mitchell cosmetology school and become a hairstylist. Kaylee's favorite cheer memory is when Rhyder caught his 3rd interception against Scott City and handed her the ball on the side lines, the crowd was so loud..she will never forget it!Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
ADDIE
MEDLEY - Addie is the daughter of Mikey and Kelly Medley.

Addie
is a 4 year member of the Varsity Football Cheer team. Addie is also
a member of STUCO, FCA, NHS, DHS Dance Team, School Musical, Chamber
Choir, President of the Beta Club. After graduation, Addie plans to
attend Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School in Springfield, MO. After
cosmetology school, she would like to return back home to Dexter and
open her own salon, doing hair and makeup. Addie's favorite cheer
memory is when it poured down rain at the HOCO game her sophomore
year, and we made "rain angels" on the track.
ADDIE MEDLEY - Addie is the daughter of Mikey and Kelly Medley. Addie is a 4 year member of the Varsity Football Cheer team. Addie is also a member of STUCO, FCA, NHS, DHS Dance Team, School Musical, Chamber Choir, President of the Beta Club. After graduation, Addie plans to attend Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School in Springfield, MO. After cosmetology school, she would like to return back home to Dexter and open her own salon, doing hair and makeup. Addie's favorite cheer memory is when it poured down rain at the HOCO game her sophomore year, and we made "rain angels" on the track.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
CHASE
BERRY - Chase
is the son of Stephanie Ordway and Chris Ordway.

Chase
is a 4 year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a member
of the wrestling team.
CHASE BERRY - Chase is the son of Stephanie Ordway and Chris Ordway. Chase is a 4 year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a member of the wrestling team.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
ALLISON
TURNBO - Allison is the daughter of Holly and Jason Turnbo.

She
is a 1 year member of the Varsity Football Cheer Team. She is also a
member of the Varsity basketball, Track, beta, FCCLA, FBLA, DECA,
NHS, FCA.

After
graduation, Allison plans to attend college and major in Early
Childhood Education or Special Education to pursue a career in
teaching. Allison's favorite cheer memory is the 2023 fall
homecoming routine with the football players and other guys.
ALLISON TURNBO - Allison is the daughter of Holly and Jason Turnbo. She is a 1 year member of the Varsity Football Cheer Team. She is also a member of the Varsity basketball, Track, beta, FCCLA, FBLA, DECA, NHS, FCA. After graduation, Allison plans to attend college and major in Early Childhood Education or Special Education to pursue a career in teaching. Allison's favorite cheer memory is the 2023 fall homecoming routine with the football players and other guys.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
LILLY
CROCKETT - Lilly
is the daughter of Joe and Rachel Jameson and David and Brandi
Crockett. Lilly is a 4 year member of the cross country team. She is
also involved in FBLA, FCCLA, Pep Club, and DHS Track. After
graduation, Lilly
plans to  continue  her technical skills training in
Graphic Design. Lilly's  most memorable cross country moment
is running in the Memphis Twilight Runs.
LILLY CROCKETT - Lilly is the daughter of Joe and Rachel Jameson and David and Brandi Crockett. Lilly is a 4 year member of the cross country team. She is also involved in FBLA, FCCLA, Pep Club, and DHS Track. After graduation, Lilly plans to continue her technical skills training in Graphic Design. Lilly's most memorable cross country moment is running in the Memphis Twilight Runs.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
CHASE
FARMER - Chase is the son of  Jeff and Gina Farmer. Chase is a 3
year member of the cross country team. He is also involved in Student
Council, Pep Club, Beta Club, National Honors Society, FCA, and Track
and Field. After
graduation, Chase
plans to attend a 4 year university and get a degree in Data Science
and Analytics. Chase's most memorable cross country moment is any
of the various hotel room shenanigans that occurred during their
trips to Columbia.
CHASE FARMER - Chase is the son of Jeff and Gina Farmer. Chase is a 3 year member of the cross country team. He is also involved in Student Council, Pep Club, Beta Club, National Honors Society, FCA, and Track and Field. After graduation, Chase plans to attend a 4 year university and get a degree in Data Science and Analytics. Chase's most memorable cross country moment is any of the various hotel room shenanigans that occurred during their trips to Columbia.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
NATE
HARRIS - Nate is the son of Julie Mcclendon and Ken Harris. Nate
is a 2 year member of the cross country team. He is also involved in
DHS basketball, Track and FCCLA. After
graduation, Nate
plans to go to college. Nate's most memorable cross country moment
is singing Party in the Usa on the bus rides with my teammates
NATE HARRIS - Nate is the son of Julie Mcclendon and Ken Harris. Nate is a 2 year member of the cross country team. He is also involved in DHS basketball, Track and FCCLA. After graduation, Nate plans to go to college. Nate's most memorable cross country moment is singing Party in the Usa on the bus rides with my teammatesDexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
ABBIE
LLOYD - Abbie
is the daughter of Jamie Rowe and Shawn Lloyd. Abbie is a four year
varsity member of the Cross Country team. She is also a member of 
The girls lady basketball team, and Track and field. She is a member
of  FCCLA, .BETA, FBLA, PEP CLUB, and NHS. After graduation,
Abbie
plans to attend a four year university and get a business degree in
Agriculture. Abbie's
most memorable CC moment is going to state as a freshman and doing
the escape room last year at state.
ABBIE LLOYD - Abbie is the daughter of Jamie Rowe and Shawn Lloyd. Abbie is a four year varsity member of the Cross Country team. She is also a member of The girls lady basketball team, and Track and field. She is a member of FCCLA, .BETA, FBLA, PEP CLUB, and NHS. After graduation, Abbie plans to attend a four year university and get a business degree in Agriculture. Abbie's most memorable CC moment is going to state as a freshman and doing the escape room last year at state.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
JASMINE
SMITH - Jasmine is the daughter of Mary Caldwell. Jasmine is a 3 year
member of the Cross Country team. She is also a member of FBLA. After
graduation, Jasmine plans to attend Three Rivers College for
criminology. Jasmine's most memorable Cross Country moment is when
the whole team went to Hueys after the Memphis Twilight meet last
year.
JASMINE SMITH - Jasmine is the daughter of Mary Caldwell. Jasmine is a 3 year member of the Cross Country team. She is also a member of FBLA. After graduation, Jasmine plans to attend Three Rivers College for criminology. Jasmine's most memorable Cross Country moment is when the whole team went to Hueys after the Memphis Twilight meet last year.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
KATE
CHURCHILL -  Kate
is the daughter of Dan and Rhonda Churchill. Kate has been a member
of the tennis team for 4 years. She is also involved in STUCO, HOSA,
DECA, book club, jazz band, FCA, P7 Bible club, Beta, Scholar Bowl,
Top 10%, NHS, Musical, Track, FBLA president, and Band drum major.
After high school, Kate plans to attend college to become a nurse,
and pursue further education to become a nurse practitioner or
physician assistant. Kate's favorite tennis memory are all the
Yukon rides, talks to the team from Mrs. Boles, and almost beating
Kennett at individual districts this year. Kate's favorite band
memories are playing
all of the music and meeting new people, doing All-District every
year, and getting to go on State trips.
KATE CHURCHILL - Kate is the daughter of Dan and Rhonda Churchill. Kate has been a member of the tennis team for 4 years. She is also involved in STUCO, HOSA, DECA, book club, jazz band, FCA, P7 Bible club, Beta, Scholar Bowl, Top 10%, NHS, Musical, Track, FBLA president, and Band drum major. After high school, Kate plans to attend college to become a nurse, and pursue further education to become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Kate's favorite tennis memory are all the Yukon rides, talks to the team from Mrs. Boles, and almost beating Kennett at individual districts this year. Kate's favorite band memories are playing all of the music and meeting new people, doing All-District every year, and getting to go on State trips.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
EMMA
DORTON - Emma is the daughter of Brett and Christy Dorton. Emma has
been a member of the tennis team for 4 years. She is also involved in
Student council, Beta, Pep Club, Basketball cheer, Track, and FCA.
After high school, Emma plans to attend Arkansas State University and
major in Sports Media. Emma's favorite tennis memory is when I hit
Mr. Boles in the face with a tennis ball my junior year.Note: Dorton was unable to attend the senior night ceremony. She is pictured at the final home tennis match during which time the senior members of the team were honored by their teammates.
EMMA DORTON - Emma is the daughter of Brett and Christy Dorton. Emma has been a member of the tennis team for 4 years. She is also involved in Student council, Beta, Pep Club, Basketball cheer, Track, and FCA. After high school, Emma plans to attend Arkansas State University and major in Sports Media. Emma's favorite tennis memory is when I hit Mr. Boles in the face with a tennis ball my junior year.Note: Dorton was unable to attend the senior night ceremony. She is pictured at the final home tennis match during which time the senior members of the team were honored by their teammates.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
HAYDEN
COOK - Hayden
is the son of Jeremey Cook and Chassey Burns.

Hayden
is a 4 year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a member
of the Dexter Wrestling team and DND club.

Hayden
is planning on enlisting in the Air Force as an engineer or pilot.

Hayden's
most memorable band moment was that time one of his friends shoes
fell apart mid-concert.
HAYDEN COOK - Hayden is the son of Jeremey Cook and Chassey Burns. Hayden is a 4 year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a member of the Dexter Wrestling team and DND club. Hayden is planning on enlisting in the Air Force as an engineer or pilot. Hayden's most memorable band moment was that time one of his friends shoes fell apart mid-concert.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
ASHTON
DVORAK - Ashton
is the son of CASSANDRA
DVORAK-JOHNSON and Justin Berry.

Ashton
is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band.
ASHTON DVORAK - Ashton is the son of CASSANDRA DVORAK-JOHNSON and Justin Berry. Ashton is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
TRISTAN
KING - Tristan is the son of Tina and Paul King

Tristan
is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band.  He is the
president of the Dungeons and Dragons Club. Tristan
is planning to attend SEMO in order to pursue entomology (the study
of insects). Tristan's
most memorable band moment is when the band had a water balloon fight
for the last day of band camp.
TRISTAN KING - Tristan is the son of Tina and Paul King Tristan is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is the president of the Dungeons and Dragons Club. Tristan is planning to attend SEMO in order to pursue entomology (the study of insects). Tristan's most memorable band moment is when the band had a water balloon fight for the last day of band camp.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
LEON
MORLAN - Leon is the son of Amanda Henerikson and Billy Jarrelled.

Leon
is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a bass
trombone player in the High School Jazz Ensemble, the low brass
section leader of the marching band, and the Senior representative
for the Band Council. Leon is planning to attend Job Corp to get
licenses in construction and carpentry. Leon's most memorable band
moment is when his younger brother Logan ripped his pants at a home
game.
LEON MORLAN - Leon is the son of Amanda Henerikson and Billy Jarrelled. Leon is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. He is also a bass trombone player in the High School Jazz Ensemble, the low brass section leader of the marching band, and the Senior representative for the Band Council. Leon is planning to attend Job Corp to get licenses in construction and carpentry. Leon's most memorable band moment is when his younger brother Logan ripped his pants at a home game.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
KIARA
TERRY - Kiara
is the daughter of Daniele Terry and Trent Bennett.
Kiara
is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. Kiara is also
involved in FBLA,
NSHSS, and National Beta Club. After
high school, Kiara plans to attend SEMO to study Early Childhood
Education. Kiara's
favorite band memory is getting to have interesting conversations on
the band bus when coming home from competitions.
KIARA TERRY - Kiara is the daughter of Daniele Terry and Trent Bennett. Kiara is a four year member of the Bearcat Marching Band. Kiara is also involved in FBLA, NSHSS, and National Beta Club. After high school, Kiara plans to attend SEMO to study Early Childhood Education. Kiara's favorite band memory is getting to have interesting conversations on the band bus when coming home from competitions.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
BRAIDEN
BARNES - Braiden
is the son of Jennifer Barnes and Nick Barnes 

Braiden
is a 3 year member of the football team.   Braiden is still
undecided on his plans after graduation. Braiden's  most
memorable football moment is playing with my friends.
BRAIDEN BARNES - Braiden is the son of Jennifer Barnes and Nick Barnes Braiden is a 3 year member of the football team. Braiden is still undecided on his plans after graduation. Braiden's most memorable football moment is playing with my friends.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers
GARRETT
COONS - Garrett
is the son of Joshua and Holly Coons. Garett is a 4-year member of
the football team.  He is also involved in golf, FBLA, and
STUCO. After
graduation, Garrett plans to go to college and get a degree in
psychology. Garrett's
favorite memories are conversations on the sideline with

Coach
Lummukka during practice.
GARRETT COONS - Garrett is the son of Joshua and Holly Coons. Garett is a 4-year member of the football team. He is also involved in golf, FBLA, and STUCO. After graduation, Garrett plans to go to college and get a degree in psychology. Garrett's favorite memories are conversations on the sideline with Coach Lummukka during practice.Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The senior members of the Dexter Marching Band, Football Team, Cross Country Team, Cheerleaders and Tennis Team were honored Friday evening prior to the game against Malden.

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