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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Lamar High School held its Class of 2022 Senior Awards Assembly on Thursday morning, May 19, in the high school gym. Several deserving students were awarded hundreds of thousands in scholarships, as well as receiving recognition for accomplishments that they had achieved.

Seniors recognized during LHS Class of 2022 awards assembly

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar High School seniors were recognized for their accomplishments during their school career, with hundreds...

MSSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List

JOPLIN- The Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been released. Students named to the honor roll...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Students entered the Golden City High School gym during 2022 commencement exercises held Saturday, May 14. Following the processional, a time of appreciation was taken by students as they handed out yellow carnations to those that had been instrumental in their development throughout their school years. Following the salutatorian address by Caleb Cifuentes and the valedictorian address by Jolee Rector, high school principal Chris Long presented the class as they stood to walk up on stage to receive their diplomas. Following the recessional, graduates gathered at the corner of the gym for the tradition of tossing their caps in the air.

Golden City High School Commencement 2022

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat GOLDEN CITY- Fourteen seniors graduated Golden City High School during commencement exercises held Saturday...

Clayton Robertson, a senior at Lockwood High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, May 18, to run track at Drury University. The signing took place at the high school. Robertson will be continuing his academic and athletic career, as he double majors in Political Science and History. He will also be playing in the Drury band. Being a member of Drury’s Track and Field team, he is excited to continue the sport that he loves. Clayton is the son of Bryce and Kristin Robertson.

Robertson signs with Drury to continue academic and athletic career

Jasper High School held its 2022 commencement ceremonies at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, before a full house at the Tabler Gymnasium. Following the processional, co-valedictorians Olivia Moss and Julia Case gave their addresses, followed with a special flower presentation by the seniors to those that have played an important influence in their lives. Following the presentation of the diplomas and presentation of the class, the graduating students marched out to the recessional, “Don’t Blink”, by Kenny Chesney.

Jasper holds 2022 commencement

JASPER- Jasper held its 2022 commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon, May 15, in the Tabler Gymnasium. Students graduating included Shelby Nicole...

Second semester released by Liberal Elementary

LIBERAL- Liberal Elementary School has released its second semester honor roll. All A Honor Roll FIFTH GRADE- Eisley Beaman, Zoey Charlton,...

Liberal Elementary School releases fourth quarter honor roll

LIBERAL- The fourth quarter honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School. All A Honor Roll FIFTH GRADE- Eisley Beaman, Zoey...

Sheldon School Alumni to host reunion

SHELDON- The Sheldon School Alumni Association will meet on May 29, 1 pm.. The Class of 1972 will host the reunion on Sunday afternoon with a meal being catered by the...

White Tigers are, front row, left to right, Eli Ngugi, Zach Estes, Talon Timmons and Preston Heins. Not pictured is Karson Parker. Red Tigers are, second row, left to right, Toby Ansley, Benaiah Diggs, Andy Price, Trent Torbeck, Luke Kingsley and David Dunham. Black Tigers are, third row, left to right, Brody Gardner, Keaton Kinney, Jeremiah Herbinger, Henry Ball, Brevon Timmons, Kaidence Wise, Jacob Jackson, Jude Harris, Garin Schneider and fourth row, Dominick Gordon, Aydin Jones, Dillan Goodwin, Logan Martin, Chris Castro, Ethyn Haag, Brady Gire, Terren Williams, Vance Breshears and Clayton Powell.

LMS Tiger Test winners

Lamar Middle School boys gym teacher Eddie Long has released the names of the winners of the middle school Tiger Test. The Tiger Test is a...

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Sheldon Class of 2022 participated in commencement exercises and an awards/scholarship ceremony held Friday evening, May 13, at the school gym. Co-salutatorians were Madison Garren and Matthew Kirbey, followed by guest speaker Carolyn Compton, then valedictorian Destiny Brokob. Following the receiving of their diplomas and the presentation of the class, graduates sat on the edge of the stage as they enjoyed a slide show of their school career. The slide show ended with a dedication to Hannah Rose Marie Lamb who passed in 2013. After the recessional, graduates gathered in the back of the gym for the tossing of their caps, in observance of all their hard work having paid off.

Sheldon graduates 13 seniors on Friday the 13th

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat SHELDON- Thirteen seniors from Sheldon High School participated in commencement exercises on Friday, May 13,...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Abigail Dumm is one of the Jasper High School Class of 2022 to receive her diploma during the annual commencement ceremony on Sunday in the high school gym. Watch for more pictures and a story in the May 25 edition of the Lamar Democrat.

Jasper commencement held May 15

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The graduating seniors from Golden City High School all sat in the front row of the gymnasium as they participated in commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14. The yellow carnations they are holding will be presented by the graduating class to various members in the audience as a means of showing their appreciation. Following the presentation of the class and their diplomas, the students signified their graduation status by switching their tassels to the other side of their mortarboard. Watch for a full story and more pictures to appear in the next edition of the Lamar Democrat.

Golden City High School graduation 2022

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
It was an extremely emotional graduation Friday evening as Sheldon High School celebrated their 2022 commencement. Many factors played part in making the evening a memorable one. Here, graduating students stand as Leah Byram gives the invocation to start off the ceremonies. Noted throughout the evening was the remembrance of Hannah Lamb, who attended her ultimate graduation nine years ago due to injuries in a vehicle accident. This would have been her graduating class. Please watch next week’s Democrat for more pictures and a complete account of the graduation.

Emotions run high at Sheldon graduation

Lamar Democrat/Payton Morrow
The Liberal High School Class of 2022 held its commencement Sunday afternoon. Here (from left) Bracy Martinez, Mateo Maze and Connor Trout enter the Liberal High School gymnasium for the last time as students at LHS.

Liberal seniors graduate Sunday afternoon

By WILLIS STRONG LAMAR- With rain falling before the graduation for the 2022 senior class at Liberal High School it was well attended. The...

Photo by Sally U. Smith
From left, Salutatorian Gavin Wampler and Co-Valedictorians Julia Case and Olivia Moss.

Jasper R-V announces valedictorians and salutatorian

By SALLY U. SMITH JASPER- Jasper High School named Carthage resident Julia Case as Co-Valedictorian. She was also awarded the Ellis Foundation...

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