Cassville
Sophomore Pilgrim Zee Brown tours state capitol
Exeter High School sophomore Zeanndrea (Zee) Brown was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Silver Leaf Benefit Club’s Sophomore Pilgrimage scholarship. Brown joined chosen high school sophomores from across the state in Jefferson City on the second Tuesday in April for a tour of government buildings and lunch with elected state officials.
Wildcats hold football camp at William Jewell
Cassville football players meet at William Jewell College in Liberty last week ahead of the start of football camp.
Cassville football sets alumni night
The Cassville football program is set to honor players from the 1990s at the annual Alumni Night in September. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said he is excited to recognize players from the 1995-1999 Wildcat football teams on Sept.
Crowder fire science program receives tool donation
Crowder College is grateful for the donation made by Amkus School Tool program through Dinges Fire for its fire science program located at the Cassville Instructional Center. Equipment and tools provided include: spreader, cutter, ram and other tools.
6 cheerleaders nominated for All-American
Cassville had six squad members nominated for the National Cheerleaders Association All-American: Violet Rillstone, Caysee Stillings, Jadyn Stewart, Lilli Proffitt, Arianna Greathouse and Mckenzie Wall.
News Briefs, July 31
The Southwest School District will hold an open house on Aug. 15 in all three buildings.
City amasses 20K cubic yards of storm debris
West of the Cassville airport, a visual reminder of the power of Mother Nature is piled high, and the city is trying to determine how to deal with it. At a special debris collection site, David Brock, Cassville public works administrator, said the pile of trees and limbs is about 20,000 cubic feet, and he expects another 5,000 to 10,000 cubic feet is still sitting on private property in the Cassville area.
Experience to lead Wildcats’ gridiron offense
In a conference where experience is a trademark of a good team, the Cassville football squad is hoping to make good this season with a thirdyear starter ate quarterback and multiple backfield options who have seen snaps in recent years. Clay Weldy, Cassville football coach, said as the 2024 season approaches, a segment of the team’s faith will fall in the hands of senior Bodee Rose, entering his third year as starting quarterback.
Year in Photos — Area cross country
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2023-2024 athletics seasons. — KT .
Kyle Troutman: Back in the swing
After nearly two months of being displaced, Jordan and I — as well as our staff — were beyond elated to get back into the swing of things at our office on Main Street. On the morning of May 26, we, like many of you, awoke to the hail-acious windstorm that caused millions in damage to property and homes in Barry County.
