December 2022

SGHS Gaming Club hosts ‘Smashgiving’

STE. GENEVIEVE — This year, the Ste. Genevieve High School Gaming Club held its second annual “Smashgiving” event, a fundraising effort where student gamers competed in a Super Smash Bros tournament. There were 13 attendees this year.   The winners of the tournament are listed below: 1st Place: Char Drost 2nd Place: Orlando Jordan 3rd

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SGHS students participate in ‘Build My Future’ event

STE GENEVIEVE — This year, Ste. Genevieve High School students joined nearly 2,000 of their peers from a 25-county area at the annual “Build My Future Southeast Missouri” on Oct. 5 at the Sikeston Jaycees Bootheel Rodeo Grounds.     They were able to explore several different industries and the technology currently utilized by businesses

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SIU Carbondale 2022 fall commencement is Dec. 17

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. – The academic achievements of more than 900 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated at fall 2022 commencement exercises on Dec. 17 at the Banterra Center.   Commencement begins at 11 a.m. There is no limit to guests, and all seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis

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SIU-C will recognize 38 teacher graduates

By Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A group of 38 graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Teacher Education Program will be recognized during a special pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14 in Shryock Auditorium.   Extension preparation for teaching   While completing content classes within the colleges hosting their majors at SIU, the

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Small Business welcomes Gov. Parson’s Investment in Workforce Innovation General Assembly has opportunity to build on momentum for Missouri job creators

JEFFERSON CITY – Upon Governor Parson’s $20 million investment to expand Missouri’s workforce, NFIB State Director Brad Jones issued the following statement praising the move. Ahead of the General Assembly session in January, Jones urged lawmakers to keep the interests and challenges of small business owners in mind.   “In addition to rising prices and

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Smith continues fighting to protect farmers and landowners from overreaching WOTUS Rule

WASHINGTON – On September 20th, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) and several of his Republican colleagues sent a letter to leaders at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to raise concerns about regulatory actions taken by the agencies that would expand their authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate

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Ste. Genevieve VFW and Auxiliary holds Voice of Democracy contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – VFW Post 2210 and its Auxiliary recently sponsored its annual Voice of Democracy Oral Essay Contest for grades 9-12. This year’s theme was “Why is the Veteran Important?” The first place entry was forwarded to district competition. From left: Lois Flieg, VFW Auxiliary Youth Activities and Scholarship Chairperson, Drake Meyer (second place),

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Theresa Steele is Valle Rotary Student of the Month for December

STE. GENEVIEVE — Theresa Steele is the Valle Catholic High School Rotary Student of the Month for December. She is the daughter of Wreatha and David Steele. Her extracurricular activities include: Scholar Bowl, Band, Drama, Track, Cheer, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FunFanatics (game club), and National Honor Society (NHS) Her awards include: Mineral

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Upcoming events at the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center has released its latest list of upcoming events.   Wednesday, December 14th, is Homeschool Wednesday at the Museum. All students will receive free admission. A scavenger hunt is available for those wishing to participate.   Saturday, December 17th, is Pictures with Santa in the Hall of

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