November 2022

They’ll put a spell on you

Employees with SWI - Barry- Lawrence took part in a Halloween Costume Contest on Monday, with prizes awarded to the two scariest characters and two traditionally costumed participants. Taking first place was Alan, a dancing banana that worked his magic for the judges. Second place winner was Ada, a fashionista who knows how to work the runway. Taking top honors in the scary division was David, a hauntingly frightful scarecrow; and Jo Helen, a spooky skull one wouldn’t want to wake up from a nightmare to face.
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Yesy Perez: First-generation students

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on Oct. 1, 2022. Anyone interested in attending college or technical school should complete this application to receive available aid through grants and student loans. A few other eligibility guidelines include citizenship and financial need. Many opportunities are available for anyone who wants to continue with his/her education. Unfortunately, this information does not always reach everyone. First-generation students are among those who miss educational opportunities, because no other family member traveled the higher education journey. They do not know how to offer advice.
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Week 10 season football stats

Passing Daven Madrid, Monett 57 A, 16 C, 278 Y, 1 TD, 5 INT Clayten O’Hara, Pierce City 86 A, 41 C, 615 Y, 8 TD, 6 INT Rushing Konner Poynter, Monett 62 A, 460 Y, 5 TD Joshua Harvey, Monett 71 A, 327 Y, 1 TD Daven Madrid, Monett 161 A, 812 Y, 8 TD Clayten O’Hara, Pierce City 168 A, 1,430 Y, 18 TD Evan Salazar, Pierce City 40 A, 337 Y, 3 TD Judah Linn, Pierce City 44 A, 248 Y, 1 TD Receiving Ian Hildebrand, Monett 7 C, 124 Y, 1 TD Isiah Meeks, Monett 2 C, 25 Y, 1 TD Quortin Parks, Pierce City 15 C, 263 Y, 4 TD Zane Clayton, Pierce City 10 C, 100 Y, 3 TD Judah Linn, Pierce City 8 C, 193 Y, 2 TD Defense Konner Poynter, Monett 57 S, 16 A, 10 TFL, 1 INT, Jake Hoyt, Monett 42 S, 28 A, 7 TFL, 2 INT Marcus Young, Monett 30 S, 28 A, 0 TFL, 2 INT Zane Clayton, Pierce City 16 S, 88 A, 18 TFL Yards Brian Puente, Pierce City 11 S, 59 A, 14 TFL Yards, 2 FR Mekhi Kleiboeker, Pierce City 10 S, 46 A, 8 TFL Yards, 2 FR Kicking Layton Mack, Pierce City 28/33 XP .
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Scoreboard, Nov. 4

Eight Monett football players have been named to one or more of the Big 8 All-Conference teams. Konner Poynter led the Cubs with two Second Team designations at running back and defensive back.
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