Honored students

CMS students of the month Cassville Middle School recently released the names of its April Students of the Month. Pictured above, from left, are: eighth grade students Jena Hilburn and Kelly Aldaba; seventh grade students Abby Buntin and Gilbert Medina; and sixth grade students Josie Lone and Garret Knight.

Exeter students show outstanding character Exeter Elementary School students were recently recognized for displaying exemplary character. Pictured above, in the front row, from left, are: Jedidiah Dillon, Heaven Taylor, Alyssa Whisenhunt, Kara Myddleton, Emma Sorensen, Brooklynn Mitchell, Hailie Eaton, Kyera Vose, Natalie Crumpler and Dakota Hood. Second row: Matthew Corn, Hank Baldwin, Brennan Sorensen, Maycee Blake, Laura Kester, Brianna Edwards, Macy Barrett, Maya Martinez and Jacob Peterson.

SK character award winners Shell Knob School's character word for the month of April was "dependability." Students who received the monthly character award are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Noah Sawyer, Rafe Munday and Audrey Boggs. Second row: Jamie Watts, Dakota Davis, Rachel Steinmann, Linda Brownsberger and Ashlee Muller. Third row: Kayleigh Shinn, Willie Hampton, Dane Hampton, Kane Kellner, Noah Hadlow, Kaileigh Gorski and Zach Denton.

PHS students of the third quarter The Purdy High School faculty and student council recently awarded the school's students of the fourth quarter honors. Pictured above, from left, are: sophomore Kelton Mattingly, junior Madison Vice, senior Addy Roller and freshman Robbie Moody.

EHS students of the third quarter The Exeter High School faculty has selected the school's top students of the third quarter. Students were selected based on grades and overall performance. Pictured above, from left, are: eighth grader Renz Kho, seventh grader Jerry Butts, sophomore Rayanna Faire, freshman Baillie O'Neill, junior Mason Weston and senior Kandace Norman.

WHS students of the month Wheaton Junior and Senior High School has announced its April students of the month. Pictured above, from left, are: sophomore Yia Yang, son ot Toua and Chao Yang; and Marley Sherwood, daughter of Jonathan and Cindy Sherwood.

CMS Students of the Month named Cassville Middle School students recently named as Students of the Month for March are pictured above. In the first row, from left, are: Abby Lasley and Kevin Bickford. Second row: Casey Ellis-Dunbar and Jesse Hursh. Third row, Trever Supulver and Leigh Cox.

PMS students of the month Purdy Middle School recently released the names of its March Students of the Month. Middle school students recognized are pictured above. From left, are: fifth grade student Vanessa Salazar, sixth grade student Yakeline Avila, seventh grade student Saima Akhtar and eighth grade student Brooke Farris.

SK character award winners Shell Knob School's character word for the month of March is "trustworthiness." Students who received the monthly character award are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Cole Watts, Dennin Walton and Michael Rich, kindergarten. Second row: Caden Price, third grade; Alex Winborn and Kylie Martin, first grade; Avery Crain, second grade; and London Newton, kindergarten. Third row: Sierra Crow, eighth grade; Kelsey Price, seventh grade; Mary Hayse, fifth grade; Ali Crownhart, fourth grade; and Seth Larson, sixth grade. Students who earned awards for demonstrating trustworthiness on the school bus were also honored. Those students are pictured below. In the front row, from left, are: Chloe Parsons, Hailey Konsdorf, Taylor Forrest and Kyler McDonald. Second row: Jordan Beck, Levi Albertson, Bayleigh Shinn, Mary Hayes, Dustin Trent, Ben Hayes and Kaitlyn Grayum.

WHS students of the month Wheaton Junior and Senior High School has announced its March students of the month. Pictured above, from left, are: Linna Lee, daughter of Kaying and Xee Vang Lee; and Vanessa Cook, daughter of Clarence and Monica Cook.

CMS students of the month Cassville Middle School recently released the names of its February Students of the Month. Middle school students recognized were sixth grade students Madilyn Stokes and Joshua Schreiner, seventh grade students Kaylyn Bryant and Ying Thao and eighth grade students Abby Calhoun and Paofue Vang. Pictured above, in the front row, from left, are: Vang and Calhoun. Second row: Thao and Bryant. Third row: Schreiner and Stokes. [Order this photo]

PHS students of the third quarter The Purdy High School faculty and student council recently awarded the school's students of the third quarter honors. Pictured above, from left, are: sophomore Tanner Marshall, senior Alejandra Gomex, junior Susan Vang and freshman Juaquin Robles.

SK character award winners Shell Knob School's character word for the month of March is "self-discipline." Students who received the monthly character award are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Carlee Carroll, second grade; Rileigh Rickard, first grade; Jesamyn Russell, kindergarten and Nicole Ray, first grade. Back row: Allen Boston, eighth grade; RJ Elliott, seventh grade; Faith Mitts, fourth grade; and Chris Lemp, fifth grade. Absent from the photo are: Olivia Elliott, third grade; and Madi Olbertz, sixth grade. Students who earned awards for demonstrating self-discipline on the school bus were also honored. Those students are pictured below. In the front row, from left, are: Isaiah Larson, first grade; Rayven Carlsen, second grade; Lily Carlsen, first grade; Chris Lemp, fifth grade; and Jesamyn Russell, kindergarten. Back row: Kory Rigby, eighth grade; Kaitlynn Grayum, sixth grade; Abi Burdine, sixth grade; Kelsey Price, seventh grade; Montana Bridges, fifth grade; and Ali Crownhart, fourth grade.

Exeter students show outstanding character Exeter Elementary School students were recently recognized for displaying exemplary character. Exeter's character word for the month of March was "honesty." Recognized students are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Kylie Dillon, Jessica James, Corey King, Owen Snell, Jarrett Dombroski, Zachary George, Wyatt Lemons and Abby Lemons. Second row: Wyatt Hoppes, Levi Gautney, Artie Cole, Lane Bradford, Austin Mattingly, Joseph Beck and Davin Roscom. Third row: Braiden Stewart, Austin Rayburn, Kaylie Hunter, Neda Lawrence, Leah Holden and Clayton Elders.

PMS students of the month Purdy Middle School recently released the names of its February Students of the Month. Middle school students recognized are pictured above. From left, are: eighth grader Randi Lowery, seventh grader Esvin Rodriquez, sixth grader Kevin Villa and fifth grader Shelby Heston.

Honored student Democrat Photo Gage Holloway, son of Kevin Holloway and Adena Cox-Holloway, has been selected as Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042's student of the third quarter. Gage has has consistently achieved the principal's list and honor roll at Cassville. He has also held officer positions in the following student organizations: student council, secretary; National Honor Society, vice president; FBLA, treasuer; science club, president; and student political organization, president. Gage attended Missouri Boys State during his high school career. In his free time, he enjoys reading and running. He has worked as a dock hand at Kings River Marina. Gage is pictured above with John Childers, of Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042.

Student of the quarter Democrat Photo Mikhaila Burbridge has been selected as Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042's student of the third quarter. Mikhaila, daughter of Ramona Thompson and Kevin Burbridge, has been active in FFA, SADD and choir. She has served as a volunteer for Special Olympics, the junior senior prom and Global Youth Service Day. She also performed in the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) band during DARE graduation. Mikhaila has earned the follow awards: academic award; Above and Beyond certificate; choir letter; FFA Greenhand Award and Team Spirit Award. She is active in her church youth group and Smokebusters and has worked at Walmart, Roaring River State Park and Pizza Hut. Mikhaila is pictured above with John Childers, of Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042.

CHS Student of the Third Quarter nominees Democrat Photo Several Cassville High School students were nominated for the Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042's Student of the Third Quarter Award. Pictured above, in the front row, from left, are: Kristeen Albert, Brittany Benninger, Sami Borushaski, Hannah Herbert, Spencer House and Brooke Williams. Second row: Paighton Brock, Mikhaila Burbridge, Keisha Corn, Lauren Fitzpatrick and Alexandra Hang. third row: Ian Cowfer, Alex Hare, Chris Hinebaugh, Gage Holloway, Cole McCann, Kreg Myers, Fuchi Thao and Evan White. Absent from the photo are: Adrianna Fine and Marissa Lekarczyk.

WHS students of the month Wheaton Junior and Senior High School has announced its February students of the month. Pictured above, from left, are: Kayela Crocker, daughter of Larry Crocker; and Kelly Alvarado, daughter of Max and Onory Alvarado.

PMS students of the month Purdy Middle School recently released the names of its January Students of the Month. Middle school students recognized are pictured above. From left, are: eighth grader Mikala Fletcher, seventh grader Rion Boyd, sixth grader Lacy Lowe and fifth grader McKayla Burnside.

CMS students of the month Cassville Middle School recently released the names of its January Students of the Month. Middle school students recognized were sixth grade students Jesse Edie and Caden Swearingen, seventh grade students Savannah Clere and Kyle Ruark and eighth grade students Abby Rose and Tyler Speakman. Pictured above, from left, are: Swearingen, Clere, Ruark, Speakman, Rose and Edie. [Order this photo]

Exeter students show outstanding character Exeter Elementary School students were recently recognized for displaying exemplary character. Exeter's character word for the month of February was "perseverance." Recognized students are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Jamison Nichols, Jacob Lawrence, Skyy Xiong, Sabastion Miller, Graham Hutson, Madison Meek, Blake Reed, Victor Sutton and Dalten Reed. Second row: Thomas Headley, Dylan Hobbs, Desintey Martin, Ethan Mahurin, Zebidiah Jones, Garrett Hoppes, Summer Rayburn, Henry Reed and Levi Hunter. Third row: Trinity Rathbun, Jozee Sorensen, Shayla Sports, Jacob Foster and Ethan Caddell.

WHS students of the month Wheaton Junior and Senior High School has announced its January students of the month. Pictured above, from left, are: Kaden David, son of Gennifer and Eric David; and Monica Conquest, sister of Tessi Conquest.

SK character award winners Shell Knob School's character word for the month of January is "attitude." Students who received the monthly character award are pictured above. In the front row, from left, are: Jozee Riepl, Lorelei Cook, Justice Cox, Bradyn Hayes and Phillip Mason. Back row: Montana Bridges, Quentin Steinmann, Kyle Johnson, Emily Thornborrow, Kory Rigby, Josh Wilson and Kloey Dias. Those students are pictured below. In the front row, from left, are: Noah Sawyer, Holly Wisely, Domenic Good, Trevor Mitts, Xander Thomason and Dalton Anderson. Back row: Ransom Robbins, Randy Robbins, Willie Hampton, Jarek Harbottle, DeAnna Hixon, Emily Thornborrow and Seth Larson.

Students of the second quarter Democrat Photo Austin Deffenbaugh and Kelsey Vollenweider have been selected as Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042's students of the second quarter. Deffenbaugh, son of Bob and Lisa Deffenbaugh, has been active in soccer, baseball and his church's Good Neighbor Group, which provides assistance to elderly individuals in the local community. Deffenbaugh has earned most valuable soccer player honors and achieved the all-district choir all four years of his high school career. He is also a member of National Honor Society, a four-year honor roll student and has achieved the CHS academic letter four consecutive years. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, reading, playing guitar, hiking and performing community service by offering trash collections, tutoring and winter weather clean-up services. Vollenweider, daughter of Mark and Melissa Vollenweider, has been active in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), FBLA, art club, softball and basketball. She has earned all-district softball honors and achieved several awards at the Big 8 Art Show. Vollenweider is also a member of National Honor Society, an honor roll student and has earned academic letters and awards during her high school career. Last year, she werved as the junior CHS Tip-Off candidate. Her hobbies include reading, music, art, hiking and volunteering in the Cassville United Methodist Church nursery, food pantry and senior box program. She recently signed a letter of intent to play softball at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan. Pictured above, from left, are: Vollenweider; Charles Smith, of Elks Lodge #1042; and Deffenbaugh. [Order this photo]

CHS Student of the Second Quarter nominees Democrat Photo Several Cassville High School students were nominated for the Eureka Springs Elks Lodge #1042's Student of the Second Quarter Award. Pictured above, in the front row, from left, are: Emily Brewer, Makayla Coleman, Ali Hanson, Kailey Johnson, Nicole McGuffey, Lindsay Nolan, Claudia Riveria, Audra Shumaker and Kelsey Vollenweider. Back row: Jeremy Agans, Kyle Burbridge, Caleb Clere, Austin Deffenbaugh, Taylor Dodson, Dakota Farris, Wyatt Lopez, Connor Redmon and Hunter Speakman. Absent from the photo is Josie Hilburn. [Order this photo]