Timothy Tschram
Rock ’n Roll, it’s summer school
After the goodbyes on the last day of school, and a brief break from pencils and crayons, some students head back to the classroom for a few weeks of summer school. Cassville Cassville’s last day of school is Thursday, with a release at 1 p.m.
Wildcats fall to Monett in districts
The Cassville baseball team fell 9-1 to Monett last week in the opening round of the Class 4, District 11 Tournament, but the season’s end did not dampen the hope from goals achieved. Ron Hudson, Cassville baseball coach, said overall, the team improved in two major areas — mental toughness and defense.
A grand exit
Cassville teachers lined up at the bus exit on Thursday, the last day of school, to wave goodbye to the students for the summer. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com It was mostly joy and smiles as children waved to their teachers, riding the bus home for the last time in the 2021-2022 school year.
Summer starts when Center opens
Children in the Cassville area have turned to the Cassville Aquatic Center for more than two decades to spend their days splashing in the water and playing in the sun. This year, starting on Saturday, the Cassville YMCA will be open Monday through Sunday from 1-6 p.m., weather permitting.
Summer at the Y
While the Cassville YMCA is open 24/7 all year long, the summer time is packed full of events and adventures for all ages. The regular classes at the Cassville YMCA will continue as scheduled.
Trojans receive diplomas
Southwest High School co-salutatorian, Amy Reeves, delivered a memorable address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym. Sheila Harris/Special to the Cassville Democrat Southwest High School valedictorian, Natalie Johnson, inspired her classmates with a stirring motivational address at Thursday night’s commencement ceremony in the high school gym.
CHER PAO HANG
Cher Pao Hang, 66, of Purdy, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2022, in Purdy. He was born on June 15, 1955, Laos to his parents, Xaiv Her Hang and Maiv Sheng Yang. He has 4 brothers and 5 sisters all of whom have passed except Khou Hang.
MYRA LEA CALLAWAY
Myra Lea Callaway, age 78, of Exeter, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born March 5, 1944, in Wheaton, Missouri, the daughter of Delmer “Doc” and Verna (Jones) Cantrell.
GRETA “JANELL” WADE
Greta “Janell” Wade, 85, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home. She was born Dec.
ALMON MONROE WILLIAMS
Almon Monroe Williams, Jr., 80, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Cox South, Hospital in Springfield. He was the son of Monroe and Maxine Holman Williams, of Cassville.
