Tri-Lakes Education News
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BRANSON SCHOOLS
Branson community shows up for ‘Footloose’
The Branson community showed up in a big way for Branson High School’s production of “Footloose” on March 5, 6 and 7. With a live pit band, dynamic choreography and a talented cast bringing this classic story to life, the production delivered high energy from the opening number to the final curtain call. But the magic extended beyond the spotlight. Behind the scenes, a dedicated stage crew and technicians worked to ensure every transition ran smoothly. The production highlighted the power of collaboration across the performing arts programs at Branson High School, bringing together students and staff from theatre, band, vocal music and technical theatre.
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS
College of the Ozarks to observe Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 30
College of the Ozarks will hold a ceremony service honoring Vietnam Veterans at Patriots Park on Monday, March 30, at 10 a.m. The community is invited to attend.
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of when the last American troops departed from Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The purpose of the Vietnam War Veterans Day observance ceremony is to honor the fallen and properly thank Vietnam War Veterans for their sacrifice and bravery. The Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands near the College’s entrance and bears the names of the 1,410 Missourians who served and died in the Vietnam War.
Hoge Greenhouse at C of O receives Orchid Society Award
The horticulture program at College of the Ozarks has received a prestigious Award of Merit from the American Orchid Society for one of its Cattleya orchids, recognizing the plant’s exceptional quality among competitive orchid exhibits. Since receiving this award, the College was able to give the winning orchid a name. Its complete name is Rhyncholaeliocattleya Rio’s Green Magic ‘C of O Green Fuzz’ AM/AOS. The award was presented during the Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis show held in late January. The Award of Merit, commonly known as an AM, is granted to orchids that demonstrate superior characteristics compared with others of the same type.
REEDS SPRING SCHOOLS
Annual Pack Night at Dolly Parton’s Stampede is April 10
The Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 15th Annual PACK NIGHT at Dolly Parton’s Stampede will be held on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. Attendees will experience the full, world-class show and four-course feast for a fraction of the cost.
General admission tickets are $35. If you want to be even closer to the action, premium seating is available for $50. You can purchase tickets on the Reeds Spring School District website, www.rs-wolves.com, or by calling the Table Rock Career Center at 417-272-3271 ext. 1196.
Activities at Reeds Spring High School
The spring sports season is underway at Reeds Spring High School. The baseball team played two games over spring break, losing to Fordland 11-3 and losing to Monett 3-1. In the Fordland game, Landon Makinster struck out 12 batters.
Choir: Fifteen RSHS choir performers qualified for state in 10 categories. Congratulations to Mikayla Baker, Brennan Bilberry, Colbie Cypret, Elizabeth Inselman, Samara Lillie, Landon Munhollon, Morgan Nicholls, Emma Wooley, Wyatt Coursey, Calvin Waters, Matthew Maher, Malacki McGregor, Jack Murphy, Christian Ramsey and Piper Willson.
Speech and debate: RSHS junior Mikayla Baker qualified for nationals in Dramatic Interpretation. She will compete in Richmond, Virginia, this summer. The following RSHS students also qualified for the finals or semifinals:
Semifinals - Mikayla Baker: Program of Oral Interpretation and Dramatic Interpretation; Colbie Cypret: Humorous Interpretation; Reece Bratz: Dramatic Interpretation and Duo Interpretation; Violet Hall: Duo Interpretation; Luke Sellers: Program of Oral Interpretation; Jackson Guffey: Program of Oral Interpretation. Finals – Mikayla Baker: Dramatic Interpretation; Colbie Cypret: Humorous Interpretation; Luke Sellers: Program of Oral Interpretation; Reece Bratz and Violet Hall: Duo Interpretation.
Table Rock Art Guild showcases area students at annual art festival - BY CYNTHIA J. THOMAS
Table Rock Art Guild members invite the community to visit the Table Rock Art Gallery March 26 through 28, for the 42nd annual Children’s Art Show. The Gallery is located at Claybough Plaza, 11016 St. Hwy. 76 in Branson West.
Each year, the Gallery artists remove their art from their display areas to make room for more than 200 pieces of children’s artwork from elementary schools in Taney and Stone counties. Local art teachers receive a stipend from the Guild to provide art supplies for the students to create their pieces. Guild members then collect the artwork, mat each piece and prepare the displays. The three-day display culminates with a reception to be held Saturday afternoon, March 28, with refreshments and craft activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Over the past few years, the event has drawn at least 400 attendees, helping fulfill one of the Guild’s primary purposes, to promote the advancement of art around the local area and communities. This year’s event highlights work from 13 area schools, one piece per art class, for a total of 222 pieces of art.
The Table Rock Art Guild was organized in 1980. In addition to promoting the advancement of art, the Guild helps acquaint art-oriented people with others and encourages members to further their talents, as well as promoting and sponsoring art fairs, exhibits and sales. Learn more by stopping by the Gallery or visiting https://www.tablerockartgallery.com.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.