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New teachers join Cassville’s ranks
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Lady Trojans rely on work ethic
The Southwest high school volleyball team is hoping a mix of experience and work ethic will propel the team to great heights this season. Steve Voyak, in his 20th year as Southwest volleyball coach, said the things he saw over the summer bode well for the Lady Trojans this fall.
A year in sports photos — Exeter softball
Editor’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each season of 2021-2022 athletics. — KT .
Lady Wildcats hit the links
It’s a promising year for the Cassville girls golf team. With a returning state medalist who is only a junior, plus two other junior returners, the Lady Wildcats have added seven more for a roster of 10, up a few from the 2021 season.
Bob Mitchell: Back to the gridiron for Black and Gold
For the 76th year since football returned to the Cassville campus, the Black and Gold will be resuming play on the third athletic field for the R-4 schools. There is a new coach at the helm with the history of this squad yet to be written.
Southwest teacher receives grant
Karlie Powers, communication arts teacher at Southwest Middle School, is the recipient of the Missouri Retired Teachers Grant.
Through the years, Aug. 24
This file photo was taken in August 1992. Cassville merchants presented their gift bags during their indoctrination last week.
GERALD “JERRY” BLAKLEY
Gerald “Jerry” Blakley, age 75, of Purdy, Missouri, who passed away at his home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter. Arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.
GARY DAVIS
Gary Davis, age 74, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Son of J.R and Minnie (Shockley) Davis, Gary was born on October 18, 1947, in Monett, Missouri. Gary attended Southwest High School in Washburn, where he played basketball and graduated in 1965. On December 19, 1966, in Seligman Gary married the love of his life, Mary Jane Mitchell; she survives him.
ORVILLE WISEMAN JR.
Orville Lee “Junior” Wiseman, Jr., 60, of Cassville, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at his home.
