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Members of the Show-Me Youth-Ag Academy, along with their instructors, spoke at the May 21 Lamar R-1 School Board, with the instructors explaining what the academy entails, while the students spoke of their hands-on experience that they had received.

Lamar R-1 Board hears from Show-Me Youth Ag Academy students

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA student presentation provided by members of the Show-Me Youth Ag Academy, along with their instructors, began the...

Lockwood Elementary releases fourth quarter honor roll

The fourth quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary School.All A Honor RollSIXTH GRADE- Ava Anderson, Kai Lilienkamp, Adelyn Roschevitz, Graysen Scott,...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
The Sheldon Class of 2025 received their diplomas last weekend. Here valedictorian Donna Byram addresses her classmates and the large crowd on hand for the ceremony.

Sheldon High School Class of 2025

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Golden City's Class of 2025 held their commencement exercises Saturday. Elizabeth Renfro (from left) and Asher Skelton share a laugh as Robby Stafford and Hunter Taylor look on.

Golden City High School Class of 2025

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Payton Welch and Kole Wiles listen to a speaker during last week's graduation ceremony.

Liberal High School Class of 2025

Due to a chance of inclement weather, Lamar High School moved its graduation ceremonies held Sunday, May 18, from the Thomas M. O’Sullivan Football Stadium to the high school gym. Also, in order for people to be able to view the graduation, the ceremony was live-streamed. Commencement began at 5 p.m., followed with the Pledge of Allegiance being led by Senior Class President Aiden Sheat. Invocation was given by Carson Sturgell, senior class vice president. Lamar High School Principal Jennifer Beem then welcomed the audience, followed with the Honor Graduate Address given by Isabel Osborne and the Senior Address being given by Aiden Sheat prior to the presentation of diplomas. Class officers for 2025 are Aiden Sheat, president; Carson Sturgell, vice president; Katie Shields, secretary; Addison Brown, treasurer and STUCO representatives Avery Reed, Sophie Bronson, Ellianna Griffith, Luke Tabakian, Trey Shaw, Isabel Osborne, Kynlee McCulloch, Eleese Ortega, Mikayla Madison and Kayelee Crane.

Lamar High School Class of 2025

Second semester honor roll released by Liberal Elementary

LIBERAL- The second semester honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE- Maci Bazal, Holli Borghardt, Taylor Rose, Keagan...

Liberal Elementary releases fourth quarter honor roll

LIBERAL- The following have been named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Liberal Elementary School:All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE- Maci Bazal, Holli Borghardt, Ethan Hart,...

The comencement ceremony for the 2025 class of Jasper High School was held at Tabler Gymnasium on Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. The class entered the gym to the processional, followed with the National Anthem being led and performed by the Japser High School Ensemble. Alyssa Osborne was named valedictorian and gave her address, followed with Ellie Cawyer, salutatorian. Other class members included Bailey Adams, Clayton Anderson, Addison Atnip, Emersyn Bass, Luke Beard, Katherin Molina, Olivia Brashear, Abigail Caldwell, Robert Chase, Logan Cornell, Emily Crane, Michael Czarnecki, Hunter Earl, Adeline Gasche, Lacey Gordon, Ryder Grisham, Tyler Gunn, Leland Harris, James Hoyt, Jaydenn Hudson, Remington Joyce, Reece King, Matthew Lawless, Trace Lehman, Nadia Morga, Lincoln Moss, Austin Pope, Olivia Pritchard, Rolland Richardson, Triston Richardson, Paige Sentliner, Brady Sisseck, Crytal Smith, Deirae Smith, Diamond Sprouls, Shiloh Storm, William Thompson, Jaycob Titius and Chris Xiong.

Jasper High School Class of 2025

Photo courtesy of Lockwood Schools
Lockwood High School held its graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m., in the high school gym. Nikolaus Thieman served as valedictorian, with Kolton Kleeman, salutatorian. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Finley Masterson, Lauryn Queen, Soulana Roll, Mekenzi Weimer, Hanna Jackson, Kohlton Morrow, Lane Dardenne; middle row, left to right, Charity Steege, Mackenzie Kirkpatrick, Amaleiya Cerrone, Kalsee Garoutte, Lexi VanAcker, Breanna Burton; front row, left to right, Kolton Kleeman, Reed Gastel, Nikolaus Thieman, Reed Parker and Logan Pittsenbarger.

Lockwood High School Class of 2025

Seniors recognized at Lamar High School Awards Assembly

The Lamar High School Class of 2025 held its Senior Awards Assembly on Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m., in the high school gym. A total of $429,000 was awarded in scholarships,...

Safety First was the focus of the Community Safety Net “Rural Safety” program, where Liberal third grade students evaluated what they had learned and enjoyed by creating posters. Barton County 4-H hosted a poster contest in conjunction with the program. Winners in the contest were, pictured left to right, Kael Myers, Maci Hoffman and Dax Wolf. Posters shared topics on animal safety, water safety, grain bin safety, ATV safety and fire safety. A special thank you is extended to Teri Harrison, third grade teacher and the Liberal FFA Leadership team for making it a special day for all of the students.

Poster contest held for Community Safety Net “Rural Safety”

Lamar High School seniors paraded through the halls of West Elementary on Thursday, May 15. High School Principal Jennifer Beem concluded the assembly with a special story time reading of, “Oh the Places You’ll Go”, by Dr. Seuss.

Lamar seniors visit West Elementary

Bennett chosen as newest member of Griffiths Leadership Society

The Griffiths Leadership Society has announced that Avery Bennett, a resident of Lamar, has been chosen as one of its newest members. A junior at...

Lamar Mayor Mike Hull, left, met with the Barton County Retired Educators to explain the present and future projects for the city. The meeting was held Tuesday, May 6, at the Lamar Christian Church.

Retired educators hold last meeting of school year

The Barton County Retired Educators chapter of the Missouri State Teachers Association met at the First Christian Church on Tuesday, May 6, for the...

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