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Welcome back to The eMule! Here is the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to help start your week on the right hoof.
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AmeriCorps hosts 16th annual Career Fair
A total of 381 Poplar Bluff High School sophomores participated in the 16th annual Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Three Rivers College.
Organized by
AmeriCorps, the event pairs area high schoolers with industry professionals in the fields of natural resources, business, human services, industrial technology, arts and communication, or health services, depending on selections made in a survey.
"I would encourage you to not be so narrow-minded, you dismiss opportunities that may come your way," said Three Rivers Academic & Career Outreach Services Coordinator Amanda Taylor, noting she went to college for physical therapy before finding her passion in higher education. "This could be a future employer that's standing in front of you today."
Some community college students work toward an Associate of Arts degree before transferring to a four-year university, while others receive an Associate of Applied Science degree so they can enter the job market right away, Taylor informed participants. She added that Three Rivers accepts 36 credit hours from the Technical Career Center, saving students $5,000 if they wish to transfer to the community college to earn a degree in half the time.
Tina Wilkins, PBHS counselor, talked about dual credit options available, and how students can graduate high school with a college degree at no cost through the College Now program. She shared how her husband Kevin chose the technical career education route and, not counting benefits, has either doubled or tripled her salary throughout the course of their 31-year marriage.
The host of the event, AmeriCorps Program Director Becky Winters, told participants about the national service program, and how students can earn a modest living allowance and an education award if a one-year contract to tutor for the school system is fulfilled. She also mentioned that students could receive free tuition at a community college or a discount at many state institutions through the A+ Scholarship Program if certain community service, attendance and GPA requirements are met.
Above: Accompanied by AmeriCorps member Shelby Cochran (left), Maci Stucker reflected on attending the TCC where Cochran's father Jody teaches.
Below: "It's time to start planning which direction you're going now," said Jody Cochran, building trades instructor at the TCC.
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Southern Bank teams up with O'Neal
Southern Bank has agreed to sponsor the Students of the Month program at O'Neal Elementary, supplying a luncheon, book, shirt, balloon, candy bar and certificate to the recipients selected by their teachers.
Southern Bank, which maintains a presence on O'Neal's Bright Futures Site Council, also serves as the business sponsor of the elementary school's Family Movie Night each October, supplying a movie and a jumbo screen for the popular outdoor event.
Above: Pictured on Monday, Oct. 7, are students (left to right) Molina Courtney, Jillian Hovis, Alton Brooks and Janssen Goins; and officials (from left) O'Neal Counselor Gabe Thompson, Ben Brumitt and Billy Hirtz of Southern Bank, O'Neal Principal Dr. Amy Dill, and Mel Jackson of Southern Bank.
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September Athletes of the Month named
The Mules Booster Club has named Brylee Misner and Gavyn Hays of Poplar Bluff High School the September Athletes of the Month, presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Gavyn, a junior football player, has 48 rushing yards, 477 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and maintains an average of 9.9 yards per reception with 86 yards being his longest reception, in four games total. Notably, he completed 220 all-purpose yards against Riverview Gardens.
His coach, David Sievers, described Gavyn as being a "hard worker" and "team leader" with "high energy." He "will do whatever we ask" and "works hard on [the] scout team," the coach continued.
Brylee, a senior softball player, is on track to become a four-year letterman. With a batting average of .340, she broke the career homerun record this season with 19. After High School, she reportedly has plans to enter the nursing field.
"She is a remarkable team player, willing to play and do whatever is needed for the good of the team," said Lisa Boyer, Brylee's coach. "She is a very hard working and competitive young lady."
Above: Presenting the AOM plaques to Gavyn Hays and Brylee Misner on Tuesday, Oct. 8, is Booster Club Vice President Brian Taylor.
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Escorted by Austin Tinsley, Khelie Spence was named the 2019 Football Homecoming queen on Friday, Oct. 11, at Mules Stadium.
The fall court also included Eva Bedell, escorted by Dylan Wells; Paige Bradley, escorted by Josiah Kilgore; Brylee Misner, escorted by Chaz Casey; and Katie Pattillo, escorted by Quinten Bell.
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here to view scenes from the Pep Rally that took place earlier in the day, and be sure to help us tag our students!
Above: (Left to right) Eva Bedell, Dylan Wells, Brylee Misner, Chaz Casey, Khelie Spence, Austin Tinsley, Katie Pattillo, Quinten Bell, Paige Bradley and Josiah Kilgore.
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Flu Shot Clinic
The Butler County Health Department will offer a free flu vaccination clinic for the public from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the E.T. Peters Gym lobby of the Poplar Bluff Middle School: 1300 Victory Lane. Recipients must be at least six months of age.
Fall Choir Concert
The PBHS Choraliers/Concert Choir will hold its fall concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at First United Methodist Church, featuring two Gregorian chants, a chorale by Felix Mendelssohn, and a 1969 hit by the Beatles.
Chili Supper
The O'Neal PTO will host its annual Chili Supper fundraiser from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the elementary school, featuring the third grade Pumpkinpalooza contest and a Scholastic Book Fair.
Wheatley Tutoring
The Wheatley tutoring program, in partnership with the Butler County Community Resource Council, will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 921 Garfield St., beginning Oct. 17. For more information, please call 573-776-7830.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the DAR
reported about the Professional Learning Community model that contributed in large part to Oak Grove's National Blue Ribbon Award; as well as Oak Grove's Students of the Month.
On Friday, Oct. 11, the DAR
reported about Treasured Trinkets; MFG Day; our All-District Choir members; lifelong Mules supporter Connie Taylor; plus profiled the 2019 Fall Homecoming Court; and featured the Middle School Students of the Month on its education page.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, the DAR
featured Homecoming coverage; and a photo display from recess at Lake Road.
On Sunday, Oct. 13, the DAR
reported about Southern Bank's continued partnership with O'Neal Elementary.
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