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On Feb. 6, students and faculty advisors from Region 11 of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered in Carthage to elect officers for the coming year and choose candidates for state office. Region 11 consists of 30 schools in southwest Missouri among which is the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School District

By Johannes Brann The Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-1 School District has announced that, beginning Aug. 1, the new principal for its elementary school in Schell City will be Eric Rhodes. Currently, Rhodes is the Elementary Title 1 Math teacher in the El Dorado Springs R-2 School District. The current elementary principal, Kendall Ogburn, will

by Jenna Runkle, 9 The Speech and Debate Team traveled to Carthage on Jan. 19 and 20, for a two day event. Several students could not attend though due to other circumstances so the team was a little light on competitive events. Those who did go, tried their best, and while some didn’t place, they

Tandi Leonard, head coach of the El Dorado Springs Speech and Debate Team, gratefully accepts a check of $500 from Clintonville Masonic Lodge member Jim Leonard. The Speech and Debate team has an upcoming two-day Joplin tournament which is scheduled to end at 11 pm Friday evening, Feb. 17 and resume at 7:30 am Saturday

by Brinley Janes, 12 As the spring season approaches, so does the time for the EHS spring play. Auditions for the play took place throughout the last week, and students had the chance to showcase their shining stage presences. During auditions, students had to sign up for time slots where they would read a piece

Region 11 (Southwest Mo.) of Missouri’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America held its Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competitive events in Carthage on Jan. 19. Whether competing individually or as a team, there are more than 30 STAR Events in which students may compete. Some 17 of the 25 schools in the

by Brinley Janes, 12 On Thursday, Jan. 19, the EHS Scholar Bowl team attended the Marion C. Early History Bowl competition. The competition itself included 13 rounds, comprising of 10 questions on a variety of historical time periods and subjects. EHS’s dream team consisted of seniors Ryan Griffin, Jake Cooper, Dusten Evans, Ethan Koca, Sam

Top picture is Queen Sydney Williams and King Joey Dodson. Princess Annie Dodson and Prince Cameron Cole Bottom Picture from left: Madison Shipp, Camren Reasoner, Breann Reasoner, Jason Conduff, Sydney Williams, Joey Dodson, Olivia Bryson, Jude Wyant, Sophia Bryson, Cherokee Fogle, Princess Annie Dodson and Prince Cameron Cole.

By Johannes Brann At its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Megan McInroy, who has been serving as Principal/Counselor at its high school since July 1, 2022. In addressing the board during its closed session, Ms. McInroy indicated she would not be

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