Cassville Alumni Association members gather to enjoy food catered by BBQ Station before the scholarship ceremony began at the annual Alumni Banquet, held at the Cassville High School commons area. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat
One of the three Cassville students to receive the Alumni Scholarship, Kailey Atnip, of Cassville, class of 2026, gives a thank-you speech to fellow Cassville alumni during the scholarship ceremony during the annual Alumni Banquet at Cassville High School recently. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville DemocratCassville High School Principal Tyler Willis presents updates at the school, discussing Yonder pouches, the new Performing Arts Center, wastewater findings and recent accomplishments in Cassville athletics and academics, while also thanking Cassville for welcoming him and his family into the community. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat From left, Phil Hutchens, of Cassville, Class of 74; Dennis Ledgerwood, of Cassville, Class of 1974; Charlie Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, Class of 1974; Valeri Hutchens, of Cassville, Class of 1982; and Mary Ann Farewell, of Eagle Rock, Class of 1976, reunite to share stories, laughter and memories from their school days. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat Shari Ray, of Cassville, Class of 1986, gives a heartfelt speech congratulating scholarship recipients and reflecting on the history and traditions of the Cassville school community. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat Ron and Linda Meador, of Bolivar; Becky and Gary Chaneu, of Arkansas; Yvonne Stumpff, of Cassville; Sharon and Phil Ledgerwood, of Carthage; and Linda and Sydney Ash, of Strafford, all members of the Cassville High School Class of 1963, gathered together during the annual Alumni Banquet at Cassville High School recently. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat Payton Ray, of Cassville, Class of 2026 Alumni Scholarship recipient, poses alongside her parents, Jenna Ray, of Cassville, Class of 2005 and Dennis Ray, of Cassville Class of 2002. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat