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National Technical Honor Society started
The Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center inducted its first set of students in its newly established National Technical Honor Society chapter on Thursday, March 9, at the High School.
A total of 29 students out of about 220, or 14 percent of the entire student body, were honored at the banquet. Criteria-determined by a committee-is based on GPA at the TCC as well as the High School for non-adult students, attendance and good citizenship.
"Many times students that attend tech schools are stereotyped as 'non-academic' or kids that excel in the classroom. This is far from the truth," stated Becki Shrum, Southeast Missouri regional college and career consultant. "Our students work just as hard, if not harder, at achieving academic excellence as their colleagues in high school."
TCC Director Charles Kinsey credits Shrum for bringing the NTHS idea to the TCC. In Shrum's role over Region VII, she works from her Poplar Bluff office with seven technical career centers and other consultants from throughout the state. Many of these centers have honor society chapters, and Shrum thought it was time to showcase the student achievement taking place here as well, she said.
The NTHS, which was incepted in 1984, awards over $250,000 in scholarships to its membership throughout the United States annually.
Above: Inductees include (in alphabetical order) Ciara Barker, Madison Blasingain, Nicholas Bunton, Melanie Burnett, Molly Campbell, Jennifer Carroll, Brianna Carver, Hannah Clark, Thomas Deaton, Sidney Eagle, Donald Fitzgerald, Jeramiah Gracia, Michael Johnson, Rosa Johnson, Travante' Johnson, Kendra Jordan, Jada Lewis, Tyler McAllister, Heather McNeal, Brittany Miller, Jeremiah Morse, Heather Newton, Alexis Nicholson, Shamhya Noel, Dylan Roach, Debra Robertson, Makenzie Silman, Devonte Walthour and Kailin Ziegler.
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Teacher, student receive regional VFW honor
Area VFW leaders visited Junior High on Thursday, March 9, to recognize social studies teacher Kathy Beck for being named the regional patriotic teacher of the year under the organization's Citizenship Education program.
Beck, whose tenure at Poplar Bluff Schools began in 1990, was selected out of 16 VFW posts in Southeast Missouri for her innovative teaching and resource development methods in the 6-8 grade span.
"Kathy is a technology innovator using this tool in class to engage students at a higher depth of knowledge," PBJHS Principal Bob Case wrote in Beck's nomination letter. "She produces gallery walks, iMovies, and Keynote and PowerPoint presentations in most all lessons. Students are engaged in more than lecture and note taking."
In addition to the teacher award, High School junior Wyatt Murphy won third place in the Voice of Democracy contest for his essay, which was themed 'My Responsibility to America.' Wyatt wrote about his intent to enlist in the United States Air Force following graduation.
"In my eyes, my responsibility to America is to repay her with time, dedication, and sweat and tears in the nation's military," Wyatt wrote. "...It may be a tough journey, but in the end, anything is worth doing if you are doing it out of sheer patriotism and devotion to the amazing nation you are proud to be a part of."
In December, Beck along with Eugene Field Elementary teacher Mary Tolliver for grades K-5 and Technical Career Center cosmetology instructor Susan Chronister for grades 9-12 won the Citizenship Education contest within the VFW's Poplar Bluff post. High School junior Adeesh Mishra also won second place in the Voice of Democracy essay contest at the local level.
Above: VFW District 15 Commander Billy Becker (left) and Post 6477 Commander John Holland present teacher Kathy Beck with the regional Citizenship Education award, as well as the Marine Corps challenge coin.
Below: Accompanied by his father Jerrod (second from right), Wyatt Murphy of PBHS recently accepted the Voice of Democracy award from VFW officials in Cape Girardeau.
(Photo credit: Social studies teacher Mitch Davis).
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Middle School Running Club
In an effort to promote fitness, the Middle School has relaunched its outdoor Running Club just in time for the spring season.
Principal Dr. Brad Owings started the after school program last year, bussing students to McLane Park. Now located on Victory Lane, the Middle School has a newfound partnership with the neighboring Bacon Park, which is owned by the Kiwanis Club and maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Owings' spent over a decade of his tenure in education at West Plains where, he explained, the school went to states for cross-country annually for 40 some odd years.
"It was part of the culture, and I got into it," Owings said. His passion for cardio exercise is rubbing off on the students, as about 40 are signed up to participate in the Running Club, along with several members of the staff.
Above: Six graders (from left) Haylee Chandler and Brooklyn McElhaney race around Bacon Park.
Below: Principal Dr. Brad Owings encourages students to do three complete laps last week, running alongside them.
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Ringo thanks PBHS Beta Club
The Poplar Bluff High School Beta Club recently took up its annual collection for the Animal Shelter, and delivered the items-including pet food and toys-to officials on Thursday, March 9.
Above: Students (from left) include president Humza Siddiqui, secretary Rachel Henson and vice president Adeesh Mishra; and officers (from left) Dan St. Lawrence, Mark Hastings and Ringo the dog
(who is visibly delighted).
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BONUS: District launches mobile app
The Poplar Bluff Schools app has gone live today. Download the free app in your Apple iOS or Android stores by simply searching for the district.
The new app features academic calendars, sports schedules, a newsfeed, staff directory, lunch menus, bus routes, job postings, parent portal, social media and other popular tools! Select the school buildings you wish to subscribe to under settings.
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School Board Forum
The annual school board forum, hosted by Missouri NEA and MSTA, will take place on Tuesday, March 28, in the Middle School Library, at 1300 Victory Lane. Five candidates-incumbents Alana Robertson and John Scott, and newcomers Bill Dee, Jerrod Murphy and Gary Simmons-are vying for three three-year terms on the Board of Education. The public is invited to participate and submit questions to ask the school board hopefuls. Good luck to all.
Basketball Fundraiser
The Interact Club, PBHS' student Rotary Club, is hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the gymnasium. Cost is $75 per team, with all proceeds going toward a summer field trip for the club to tour Civil Rights landmarks. Teams could consist of up to four members. Participants must be 14 years of age or older. First place players will receive Beats headphones. To sign-up in advance, email club sponsor Stephen Patty at stephen
patty
@pb.k12.mo.us
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On Tuesday, March 14, KFVS12
reported about our Middle School SRO, Kenny Carpenter.
The DAR recognized our Eugene Field and Middle School Students of the Month.
On Wednesday, March 15, the DAR reported about the career of PBJHS Principal Bob Case, a lifelong educator, who is set to retire at the end of the school year.
KFVS12
reported about the High School's very special guest speaker, WWII veteran Cloyd Cook.
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