A total of 23 local pianists, students of Ruth Burnside, of Purdy, performed a Christmas Recital on Dec. 8 at Countryside Christian Church in Monett. Students performing included, front row, from left: Ella Forste, Leah Bergeronn, Ellie Troutman, Klancey Eden, Kaylee LaCaze, Aniyah Dicus, Kaleeya Dicus and Maevis Banks. Middle row: Keenan Bergeron, Malie Dicus, Kroquet Eden, Isaac LaCaze, Simcha Dicus, Kora Eden and Lily Bergeron. Back row: Johannah Augustinov, Emily Maples, Kaleb Bergeron, Quinn Bergeron, Kuper Eden, Zoe LaCaze and Jamima Augistinov. Contributed photo
