Motorcyclists and motorists are encouraged to safely “share the road” this May in observation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. All motorists are reminded to watch for motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. There were 276 motorcyclists killed from 2010-2012. “We’re seeing more and more motorcycles on the highways,” said Leanna Depue, chair of the
Every year Elsberry High School takes a night to showcase their students for their academic hard work and achievements from the year. This event for family and friends of students was held on Tuesday, May 8 in the high school gymnasium. The evening started with a welcome from Stephen Hill, first year EHS principal and capped off by the presentation of the Outstanding Student at EHS to Senior Krista Dye.
As the bee population declines, growers become concerned about future It is said that nothing works harder or stays busier than bees; at least that’s the buzz. For many, they see a bee and do everything they can to either kill it or out run it, but how many have ever stopped and thought just how important the bee is to everyday life? How without them society could take an
Former Elsberry High School graduate and current University of Central Missouri student, Mariah Suddarth, recently returned a champion after competing in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, 17th Annual International Montgomery Cup debating competition. “The Montgomery Cup competition is very unique,” said Suddarth. “A small group of students are chosen from the University of Central Missouri’s speech and debate team to travel as representatives to the British Isles
Third time is a charm for Elsberry High School Senior, Charles Fraction. He has been named the recipient of the Black and White Ball Scholarship to Lindenwood University which is in cooperation with St. Louis rapper, Nelly and Plaza Motors. This is the third year in a row that an EHS graduate has been awarded this particular scholarship. Last year Jordan Powell was presented with it, and the year before
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. The important partnership between the 163 state and federal agencies comprising the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force focuses its efforts to protect children on-line and hold offenders accountable. Missouri ICAC Task Force investigators are committed to working tirelessly to strengthen police relationships and promoting awareness and participation in order to produce