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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Missouri sponsored more than 100 sophomore high school students from high schools throughout Missouri as a virtual event to the capital city to hear from elected state officials on April 13. The pilgrimage is a statewide event to honor sophomore student ambassadors who were selected from their

Students Of Distinguished Attitude, (SODA) winners for the third quarter were announced at El Dorado Christian School on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson awarded each student with a certificate and money for a “soda.”  Pictured, front row: high school winner, Isabelle Bryson, Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson and junior high, Jason Conduff. Back

El Dorado Springs School Board member Benny Brower retired at the March 11, 2021, meeting of the School Board. Brower, who has served the school district for 24 years, is known for his wisdom and guidance. Current school board president Josh Floyd handed Brower his commemorative plaque.

Congratulations goes to Cray Hutchison as she won Gold in FCCLA Star Event Sports Nutrition Level II. Cray advances to the National Competition in Nashville Tennessee this summer. Charity Middleton brought home top honors in her FCCLA Star Events category. Charity earned Gold in Food Innovations Level II, top points in her category and will

FCCLA State Star Events were virtual this year. Congratulations to Kylie Alexander for winning Gold in Professional Presentation Level III. Kylie also earned the top points in her category and will represent NEVC at Nationals in Nashville Tennessee in June. Congratulations to Emma Bruce for winning Gold in Fashion Construction Level III. This was Avery

Revived, Renewed, Being Bold, Made for More; words that describe the 2021 El Dorado Christian High School Retreat. ECS Principal, Mrs. Kelly Bryson planned a surprise retreat for her high school students beginning on Thursday evening, February 25.  Even though several were returning from MoKan Basketball tournaments really late, she was ready!  Mrs. Bryson loaded

El Dorado Christian High School Student Council-officers and representatives for 2021: Pictured, sitting in front row, (l-r); StuCo Executive Officers:  secretary, Juliet Kama, President, Isabelle Bryson, Vice President, Olivia Bryson, and treasure, Jude Wyant.  Sitting, second row; senior rep, Lucia Rogers and freshman rep, Cannon Ash. Middle row:  senior rep, Abigail Reasoner, junior rep, Deonsay

Area students encouraged to apply by March 1. Applications for the Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 2021 Medical Excellence Scholarships are now available at the Office of Human Resources at CMH and also online at http://bit.ly/1QRlCt1. The deadline to submit the application is March 1, 5 p.m. The scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals from

The Mofairs Public Speaking Contest is designed to develop agriculture leadership, provide for member participation in public speaking activities, and stimulate interest in leadership in general. The final contest is held each year in connection with the Mofairs Annual Convention scheduled at the Margarita Ville Lake Resort Osage Beach on Friday, Jan. 29. Seven contestants

The Missouri Welding Institute recently named 20 winners and awarded more than $410,000 in scholarship prizes at its 11th annual welding competition. The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be no hindrance for participant enthusiasm as the 2021 competition witnessed its second-best attendance turnout in its 11-year history. The event, held Jan. 28 and 29, hosted more