Branson Schools
Branson students step into history with living wax museum
Buchanan Elementary’s second grade students recently took part in one of their most anticipated events of the year - the living wax museum!
For weeks, students researched famous historical figures, from inventors to world leaders, and carefully crafted scripts about their chosen icons. Buchanan Elementary was then transformed into a vibrant showcase of history.
Dressed as their historical figures, the young historians waited for visitors to “press a button” to bring them to life. As families, staff and fellow students toured the museum, they were treated to fun, informative presentations, where each second-grader shared fascinating facts and stories about their figure’s impact on the world.
Second grade teacher McKenzi Pennetta shared, “This is always one of my favorite moments in second grade. I am incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication in preparing for our Wax Museum. Over the past month, they put in so much effort researching their pioneers/inventors, and bringing them to life with enthusiasm and detail. Their commitment to learning and presenting their knowledge is truly inspiring.”
College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks student awarded prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship
College of the Ozarks senior Abigail Johnson has been awarded the prestigious Walter Cronkite Scholarship by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America Chapter. She is a journalism major and a student photojournalist in the College’s award-winning “The Point” Newsroom work station.
Walter Cronkite Scholarships, named for the eminent journalist once called “the most trusted man in America,” are merit-based and are awarded annually to qualified college undergraduates pursuing a career in the media industry and who demonstrate the potential to join the profession and contribute to its future.
The Walter Cronkite Scholarship is open to broadcast journalism applicants. College undergraduates, as well as high school seniors in a school in the Mid-America region who have an interest in media studies and have been accepted at a college as a media, journalism, or mass communication major are eligible to apply.
Johnson was the sole recipient of the scholarship this year in the NATAS Mid-America region, which includes Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Johnson has worked as a reporter, anchor, photographer and editor at “The Point” and has earned two previous awards from the Mid-America National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her journalistic work has also won three awards from the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association.
Hollister Schools
Hollister Winter Guard shines at MCCGA
The Hollister Winter Guard traveled to Fayetteville High School on March 15 to compete in the Scholastic AA class at the MCCGA Fayetteville competition, where they placed fifth in their division. The Winter Guard demonstrated impressive growth, improving their score by 17 points from their previous performance on February 1.
This achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of the students involved, marking a significant step forward in their competition season.
Looking ahead, the Winter Guard will compete in the MCCGA Championships at Ozark High School on March 29, 2025. They will also join the Hollister Winds group in a free community performance on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Hollister High School as part of the annual Fine Arts Night.
Reeds Spring Schools
Reeds Spring High School speech and debate performers headed to state
There’s no debating the success of the Reeds Spring High School Speech and Debate team. Nine of the team’s 11 entries at the district competition advanced to the finals. Six of those finalists have advanced to state!
Congratulations to these state qualifiers:
Mikayla Baker- First place in Dramatic Interpretation
Kaydence Bohenna- Second place in Dramatic Interpretation
Colbie Cypret- Second place in Humorous Interpretation
Rielan Frisbie- Fourth place in Poetry
Luke Sellers- Fourth place in United States Extemporaneous Speaking
Frisbie and Sellers - Third place in Duo Interpretation
The Speech and Debate State Tournament will be held at Missouri State University on April 26.
School of the Ozarks
School of the Ozarks serves with Convoy of Hope for annual service project
School of the Ozarks students have seen the immense impact Convoy of Hope has made domestically and internationally and desired to serve alongside the organization. This is the second year for the School to serve with Convoy of Hope in this way.
The citizenship goal of School of the Ozarks encourages students to engage in community service projects throughout the year, like partnering with Convoy of Hope. Throughout their day serving, the students packed boxes of personal hygiene kits, repaired damaged kits, and sealed and loaded the kits onto pallets to be sent around the world.
“I think our students were amazed to discover the many ways to use the gifts and talents God has given us without necessarily traveling to do foreign missions,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “They were able to see how mathematical abilities, manual skills, technological abilities, agriculture, engineering and many more skills and trades can be used to help meet needs around the globe.”
S of O plans to continue to serve with Convoy of Hope and learn more about the importance of the work they are doing with disaster relief and climate-controlled greenhouses.
To read more about Convoy of Hope, visit https://convoyofhope.org/
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