School
Robinson honored as Centennial Medalist
On April 8, the University of Miami (FL) awarded Russell Robinson the Centennial Medalist award. He received his MM (1980) and PhD (1984) at UM and retired from the University of Florida in 2016 after 32 years as Emeritus Professor and Head of Music Education. The event, which included an induction ceremony, concerts, gala and more, was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Frost School of Music and the University of Miami.
Terry Held: Poetry in the heart of Cassville
April is National Poetry Month — a time set aside each year to celebrate the written and spoken word in all its richness.
Cassville Prom brings party to PAC
Trace Sturgell, right, takes a photo of Grace Bean, left, Olivia Webb, center, and Isa Rodriguez during the Cassville Prom on Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.
Monett schools review facility improvements, Family Center plan
Facility improvements and expansions at the Monett school district took center stage at the March board meeting, as well as the recognition of board members in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
‘I will be true to the principles for which it stands…’
Junior Jacob Hudson lights the Candle of Service during the Cassville High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Friday at the Performing Arts Center.
Purdy school board fills staff positions
The Purdy school board renewed teacher contracts and heard about successes from the district’s new reading program during its March meeting.
JAG lends hands at Community Garden
Partnership accelerated planting schedule for greater harvest
Lightning strike triggers alarm at Cassville schools
A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of an errant intruder alarm at the Cassville primary, intermediate and middle school campus Friday morning.
Elks Lodge announces contest winners
The Elks Lodge 1042 in Holiday Island, Ark., has announced that three Cassville Intermediate students have placed in the top three entries for the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest. Addison Myers finished in first place, Arianna Melchor earned second place and Jaelyn Cavness placed third. Students were asked to complete an essay answering the question, “What does patriotism mean to me.”
Reasons decided, history made
Cassville seniors and step-siblings Tierany Sloan and Jaret Hinson had their reasons in order on March 21, becoming the first ever in Cassville history to sign to judge livestock collegiately.
