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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

A honor roll 9th Grade Grace Kinnett Rees McCullough Gracie Mead Krystal Rodriquez 10th Grade: Kameron Allison Kaden Burley Hannah Carpenter Jakeb Cooper Grant Ehlers Kade Fast Connor Goatley Ryan Griffin Alyssa Irvin Garrett Klaiber Hannah Klaiber Macie Mays Blayze McCullough Michelle Nelson Wriley Taylor 11th Grade Hunter Allison Elliott Carpenter Maddison Cheek Tevi Gurley

The Elizabeth Carey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors annually two youth contests; the American History Essay Contest for grades 5 – 8 and the Good Citizens Contests for all area schools in Vernon and Cedar counties.  This year’s recognition was held on February 7 at the 1st Christian Church, Nevada. The American History

Kelly Beckner, high school PE and weights teacher and head football coach poses with High School Principal David Rotert (left). Coach Beckner is one of the recipients of the Allison’s Tire and Auto “Make-A-Wish” Fund awards. Coach Beckner will use the award to purchase materials to build lifting platforms for the weight room.

A honor roll 6th Grade Addyson Bowen Darlinda Davis Alec Farran Brody Garner Brock Hull Wyatt Klaiber Riley Lee Danica Lowry Aubrey Lundy Marley Moore Mikayla Nelson Rhielyn Nichols Adalynn Parker Lacyn Perrodin Makena Robison Kason Roe Wyatt Strawn Allie Thompson Izabelle Whitesell Tilar Witt Graydee Wolfe Brandi Wuerz 7th Grade Gabrielle Boch Lela Brown