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#9: Martin to attend BYU

By Buzz Ball

Fri May 09, 2008, 11:45 AM CDT

Jacob Martin, the 9th ranked academic senior at Carthage High School, is following a tradition established by both his parents and both his brothers.

CHS Top 10 Graduates

By Buzz Ball

Thu May 15, 2008, 08:59 AM CDT

Even though she has lived in Carthage just since 2003, having moved from California, Katie York is a Carthage Tiger through and through.

Katie, the fifth ranked academic senior at Carthage High School (tied), said the Carthage-Webb City football game, that was won in dramatic fashion by the Tigers in the fall of 2007, is one of her favorite memories of her high school years, and more specifically, her senior year.

CHS Top 10 Graduates

By Buzz Ball

Thu May 15, 2008, 08:30 AM CDT

For a lot of seniors, graduation means getting away from friends and family and being on their own.

But for Christian Johns, who is tied for fifth academically at Carthage High School, he will attend Truman State University in Kirksville and will room with two of his best friends.

Are youth sports losing their fun factor?

By Matthew Clark

Mon May 12, 2008, 08:08 PM CDT

The little league baseball and softball season is right around the corner. With it comes days filled with playing with friends on the diamond and nights of extra innings and dirty uniforms, all in the name of fun and the spirit of the game.

#7: Leiser to attend Truman State

By Buzz Ball

Mon May 12, 2008, 04:26 PM CDT

English is her passion so English will be her major and the focus of her future.

More than 90 inducted into honor society

By Buzz Ball

Mon May 12, 2008, 09:08 AM CDT

More than 90 eighth and ninth graders were inducted into the Pursuit of Excellence Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society Thursday night at the Carthage Junior High School.

Chosen to speak this year was Deborah Swarens, a former Carthage Junior High School teacher and newly hired Carthage R-9 assistant superintendent of curriculum.
She urged the students to prepare to get themselves ready for the advancing technological wonders that will take over the not-to-distant future.

Karyn Donahue: Adult learners are motivated students

By Karyn Donahue

Fri May 09, 2008, 10:06 PM CDT

As our economic base shifts from industry and manufacturing to information and technology, adults are going back to school in higher numbers than ever before.

Concert ruse teaches students science

By Courtney Potts

Thu May 08, 2008, 10:19 PM CDT

In the past, physics teacher John Bertrand has skated down hills to demonstrate acceleration and conducted class track races to introduce the concept of speed. His latest project, however, is the biggest, most unique and sneakiest he's ever done.

#10: Thomas to major in chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia

By Buzz Ball

Thu May 08, 2008, 12:42 PM CDT

Tria Thomas, daughter of Dina and Andy Thomas of Carthage is not your typical daughter of a renowned artist.

District honors six for service

By Staff reports

Tue May 06, 2008, 11:34 AM CDT

Monday was not a typical day at the office for Carthage Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Reed.

Campus Bound: You don't need every test

By Meredith Eastman

Wed Apr 30, 2008, 07:41 PM CDT

it is important to know what the differences are between the various exams so you can be sure to take only those that will benefit you the most.

CHS seniors receive awards

By Carthage High School

Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:39 AM CDT

Several Carthage High School seniors received many awards and scholarships Thursday at the Carthage Awards Night.

SkillsUSA students compete at state

By Carthage Technical Center

Wed Apr 30, 2008, 09:32 AM CDT

The 42nd annual Missouri SkillsUSA Skills and Leadership Conference was held at Linn State Technical College in Linn April 3-5.

Project Prom: Keeping our Juniors and Seniors safe

Tue Apr 29, 2008, 11:45 AM CDT

WHO: The Alliance of Southwest Missouri and the Buckle Up Squad

Carthage guest wins piano competition

By John Hacker

Mon Apr 28, 2008, 04:27 PM CDT

A Canadian piano player who stayed the week with Donna and Gordy Anderson, Carthage, won the 2008 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition last week at the university.

Honors Convocation to recognize outstanding graduates

By MSSU

Mon Apr 28, 2008, 04:24 PM CDT

The Annual Honors Convocation at Missouri Southern State University will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 30 in Taylor Performing Arts Center at MSSU.

Bus smashes car

By Staff reports

Wed Apr 23, 2008, 11:23 AM CDT

Carthage police said no children were injured when a school bus rammed a car from behind on Fir Road near the intersection with Dr. Russell Smith Way.

R-9 board approves new construction cost

By Buzz Ball

Wed Apr 23, 2008, 11:08 AM CDT

All the current officers of the Carthage R-9 Board of Education were re-elected to the same positions Monday night as the school board reorganized at their monthly meeting.

Stream team hosting contest

By Staff reports

Mon Apr 21, 2008, 11:58 AM CDT

In honor of National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, members of the Carthage High School Stream Team will hold a free contest for three Red Sunset Maples from Pinewood Nursery.

R-9 board to swear in incumbents

By Staff reports

Mon Apr 21, 2008, 11:39 AM CDT

The Carthage R-9 Board of Education will reorganize at 6 p.m. today during the regular school board meeting at the Fairview Elementary School Multipurpose Room.

Piano competition kicks off

By John Hacker

Mon Apr 21, 2008, 11:38 AM CDT

Thirty-five pianists from around the world are gathered in Joplin to compete in the 12th annual Missouri Southern International Piano Competition.

MSSU awards building contract

By John Hacker

Mon Apr 21, 2008, 11:30 AM CDT

Missouri Southern approved a contract on its second major construction project in four months.

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