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Purdy seniors awarded diplomas

May 15, 2024

Purdy graduates celebrated their accomplishments on Saturday with poppers and silly string, having ended their high school educations. A total of 33 students earned their diplomas. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Walking in Wheaton

May 15, 2024

Wheaton seniors, 31 total, celebrate their graduation on Thursday at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony.

Cassville delivers 139 diplomas

May 8, 2024

Cassville graduate Fernando Alonso gives a rake to High School Principal Tyler Willis, one of many gag gifts the principal received at graduation on Sunday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Prom-goers cut rugs across county

April 24, 2024

Jackson Hilburn, left, and Izabella Pack had the floor nearly all to themselves at Purdy’s prom on Saturday, using the opportunity to spin freely at the Barn at Bear Ridge.

Barry Electric hosts annual meeting

April 24, 2024

From left, Missy Wolf, Kiley Stringer and Denny Ray perform at the annual Barry Electric Cooperative meeting at the Family Life Center on Thursday. Stringer is also an employee of Barry Electric.

Special shades for a stellar sight

April 9, 2024

Holly Cisco, left, and Alisha Wayland kept their eclipse glasses pressed tight as they watched the celestial event on Monday afternoon from Wildcat Stadium. At its peak, Monday’s solar eclipse covered 97.6% of the sun in Cassville.

14 inducted into Southwest NHS

April 9, 2024

National Honor Society membership is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Eligible students must also complete an application and submit a brief essay or reflection. A faculty council reviews the applications to determine if the students fulfill the qualities of service, scholarship, leadership and character. Sometimes, an interview is necessary to earn acceptance.

Putting their best hoof forward

March 13, 2024

Justin Brattin, of Exeter, used all his might to hop onto his donkey during the first of three donkey basketball games at Exeter schools on Saturday. The event, put on by the FFA Booster Club, benefitted the Exeter FFA program.

Centerstage hosts Spring Showcase

March 13, 2024

Kai Oliphant, left, Karma Kessinger, center, and Nathaniel Hang, billing themselves Out-sink, perform NSYNC’s “Better Place’ during Friday’s Spring Show Choir Showcase, held at the FEMA Event Center.

Hagins crowned Tip-Off Queen at Cassville High School

February 13, 2024

Cassville Senior Makenna Hagins smiles as she prepares to be crowned Cassville High School Tip-Off Queen on Friday.

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