The Van-Far Prechool Class of 2026 was presented their awards on Wednesday, May 22 at the elementary awards assembly. After the awards, family and friends gathered in the cafeteria for some refreshments. These awards were all considered outstanding: Chyanne Lumbert – Shapes/Colors and Birth date Kevin Lumbert – Letters, Shapes/Colors, Counting, Birth date, and Shoe Tying Josiah Edmond – Letters, Numbers, Shapes/Colors, Counting, Phone Number, Address, Birth date, and Shoe
Five members of the Audrain Co R-VI FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Organization’s 2013 Washington Leadership Conference on June 4–8. Members attending included Julie Hale, Lindsey Gastler, Mason Sims, Whitney Becker, and Madie Wieberg. The annual conference focuses on leadership development, personal growth and community service. More than 2,200 students from throughout the U.S. who are FFA members attended one of the conference’s six week-long sessions in June
The Community R-VI School District has announced its final Honor Roll of the 2012-2013 school year. 4th Quarter Principal’s Honor Roll Juniors: Megan Byrd and Julie Hale Sophomores: Lane Thebeau Freshmen: Courtney Bertels 7th Grade: Erika Byrd 4th Quarter A Honor Roll Seniors: Caleb Bertels, Paige Curtis, Justin Durham, Jacob Eastwood, Paige Harris, Nicholas Jensen, Rebekah Polacek, Christina McCoskey, Kaitlin Orr, Kristen Rutherford, Adessa Slavens, and Sean Wilson Juniors: Lindsey
Brown & James, P.C. (www.brownjames.com), a full-service corporate litigation law firm, donated more than 30 computer work stations to St. Louis BWORKS, a local non-profit organization, and to the Van-Far R-1 School District in Vandalia. The Van-Far R-1 School District plans to utilize its 15 donated computers throughout the district this fall for classroom learning and schoolwork, as many of as these computers will be replacing older models. The computers
Van-Far recently named students in grades 7-12 who have earned semester and term honor roll honors. Term 4, “A” Honor Roll Taryn Adam, JaSelle Brookins, Sheridan Cole, Autumn Cross, Alexis DeTienne, Alexis Ellis, Walker Franke, Brian Fuget, Jacob Garner, Ethan Gooch, Gina Gualberto, Joshua Hodde, Rebecca Hornback, Brooke James, Colten Jensen, Brian Kurz, Mackenzie Kurz, Dylan Mouser, Molly Nagel, Renee Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Aaryn Phillips, Ashley Rentfro, Abbegail Robinson, Paul
Several Community R-VI Elementary students recently received silver medals for being Proficient and gold medals for being Advanced on their MAP tests. The following students were Proficient in Communication Arts: Brianna Beamer, Logan Britton, Ayden Holt, Emmi Johnson, Garrett Schmidt, Aubrey Stafford, Landon Wright, Dalaney Bowers, Amber Nichols, Shelby Craft, Blaze Escamilla, Emma Evans, Madelynn Gastler, Evan Hartsock, Hayley Kinder, Molly Mays, Kristy Schulte, Grant Stafford, Allison Troesser, and Sierra
Scott Alen Brookshier graduated from Linn State Technical College in ceremonies held Saturday, May 18, 2013. The commencement exercises were held at Presser Performing Arts Center in Mexico, Mo. Scott received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nuclear Technology Radiation Protection. Mr. Fadi Diya, Vice President of Nuclear Operations at the Ameren Missouri Callaway Nuclear Plant in Fulton, Mo. was the guest speaker. Dr. Donald M. Claycomb, President of
Don and Pat Lynn of Vandalia celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
The Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Adamson of Quincy, Ill. are celebrating their
Vandalia area residents driving by the recently renovated Vandalia Area Historical Society
After announcing her retirement in May, Elsie McGlasson was officially recognized by
Three age groups totaling 120 young basketball players learned the fundamentals of
Missouri 4-H members recently cast their knowledge of fishing at the first
Don and Pat Lynn of Vandalia celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
The Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Adamson of Quincy, Ill. are celebrating their