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Dexter Schools hold annual Veterans Day ceremony

Friday, November 10, 2023
Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The Dexter School District held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning at the Bearcat Event Center.

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    Dexter Student Body President Landon Jarrell opens the ceremony.
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    Members of the Missouri National Guard present the colors.
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    Members of the Missouri National Guard present the colors.
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    Jarrell leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
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    Pastor Justin Sponaugle of the Faith Lutheran Church leads the invocation.
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    Members of the DHS Band play TAPS
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    The Dexter High School choir along with the Dexter High School Band perform the Armed Forces Medley
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    The Dexter High School choir along with the Dexter High School Band perform the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Veterans stand as the song is played for their branch of the military during the Armed Forces Medley
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    Members of the Missouri National Guard stand for the National Anthem
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    Terry Bryeans speaks about Wreaths Across America.
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    Keynote speaker Specialist Kyle Cox , United States Army Reserve, delivers his remarks.
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    Dexter  City Administrator Dave Wyman closes the ceremony.
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    Second grade coloring contest winners recognized during the event were Ella Whitson - Mrs Kennedy's class; Remyngton Parson - Mrs Keena's class; Braylen Gregory - Mrs Fees' class; Penelope Hutchcraft - Mrs Bruce's class; Dayson Carlson - Mrs Ryan's class; Liam Wilson - Mrs Wilson's class; Marshall Claussen - Mrs Boyer's class and Norah Guethle - Mrts Cecil's class.
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    This year the Southwest Elementary coin drive raised $714.54. Mrs Kennedy's Class (pictured) raised the most money.
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    The 5th grade poster winners recognized during the event were Ava Hutson - Mrs Allen's class; Meredith Mayer - Mrs Brown's class; Rivers Schief - Mrs Gibson's class; Shyann Hampton - Mrs Lummukka's class; Lydia Malloy - Mrs Miller's class; Kaci White-Mrs Parkers class;Oliver Barney - Miss Parsley's class and Allison Garner - Mrs Pixley's class.