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Audie Arickson, right, dressed as Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator, lectures a group of Purdy Elementary School first-graders on the life and times of Lindbergh and his famous flight across the Atlantic. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

Confetti rained down on Exeter graduates after their tassels were turned on Friday. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com Cooper Patterson gives Charles Patterson a rose during a portion of Exeter’s graduation Friday.

The Wheaton Class of 2022 popped confetti and tossed their mortarboard hats at the end of the school’s graduation ceremony on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.com Elijah Chavis hugs Wheaton High School Administrative Assistant Dale Forgey after receiving his diploma Thursday.

The Purdy Class of 2022 celebrates a successful school career on graduation night. Purdy’s seniors have added their own spin to the tradition of the hat toss, following up by dousing each other with silly string and confetti. Mike Gervais/Cassville Democrat

On April 26, the Cassville Community celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Cassville Celebrate Recovery program. To celebrate the milestone, members presented their heartbreaks, habits and hangups on one side of a sign, and on the other side, they presented their strengths. Cassville Celebrate Recovery is held Tuesdays, at the First Baptist Church in the loft. Meal is served at 5:45 p.m. and large group is at 6:30 p.m., child care is provided. People may contact Mark Barton at 417-766-5449. Photos by Jordan Troutman/jtroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Cassville’s prom at the Barn at Bear Ridge on Saturday featured a full night of dancing under the icicle lights. Contributed photo Isaac Hadlow and Jillian LeCompte danced together on Saturday at Cassville’s prom.