By Michaela Herman Local university choir members will perform at the presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. this January, according to its choir director. The Missouri State University choir (MSU), directed by Dr. Cameron LaBarr, will be heading to Washington D.C. Jan. 20 to perform at the 58th presidential inauguration in front of a huge crowd […]
By Mikayla Brown The Middle College robotics club is undergoing many changes this year, including having a new sponsor as well as a new challenge from the First Tech Challenge, said club members. “The robotics club goes to the first competition and the students have an opportunity to practice building and programming their robot,” William […]
By Clint Nurnberg Because Middle College students and faculty raised a healthy amount of cash in a charity penny drive over the last two weeks, two members of the staff earned the reward of pie—delivered by coworkers directly to their faces at the Oct. 27 Teamwork Assembly in Lincoln Hall. Assistant Director Cindy Wilson received her […]
By Elizabeth Woods In 1972 Merle Ash got his first brand new John Deere tractor. With two-wheel drive, eight forward gears, two reverse gears, and 54 horse power, his tractor still runs to this day and helps with everyday farming needs. The tractor came with a bucket, it can pull a mower, bailer, and a […]
By Alannah Whitney One day Natasha Tharp went into Cindy Wilson’s, Middle College Assistant Director, because of her high blood pressure. Ms. Wilson gave her some peanut butter crackers. “Hopefully those will make you feel better,” she said. Cindy Wilson is great at her job because she is such a good listener and helper. She […]
By Becca Hart At all OTC offices there’s always someone seen behind the desk typing on a computer or filling out paperwork. To most students the adult behind the counter may seem to be average and has never done something extreme in their life. But they never stop to consider and ask about the person’s […]
By Sierra Baker The room is busy with loved ones on a Sunday morning. Lynn Davis is managing to make breakfast for a relentless amount of people and help her daughters prepare their children for morning church. “Nothing makes me happier than having my whole family together in one place,” Lynn says. With three daughters and […]
By Shelby Shaffer Working on cars is more than just an occupation for Arthur Shaffer Sr. It is a passion that helps defines him and his family. “Dad always tells us kids to know how to work on our vehicles ourselves cause it’s the only brand that won’t leave ya stranded on the side of […]
By Natasha Tharp Some people can’t help but teach what they know. Middle College science instructor Stephanie Blake is that kind, and her subject matter extends beyond physics, chemistry, and biology into the artistic world of dance. Her pupils cover a wide range of ages, and boy… kids do say the darnedest things. “I was […]
By Ashton Rose Shay Maxwell is a Hillcrest High School senior who lives on the south part of Springfield but goes to Middle College at Ozarks Technical Community College for her schooling. She has to get up approximately at 5:45 a.m. just to catch the 6 a.m. bus. She gets to the south shuttle bus […]
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