Published by the Waynesville R-VI School District May 4, 2018

The Waynesville R-VI School District will host its annual Art Show from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at the Waynesville Career Center, 400 G.W. Lane in Waynesville.

Works of art from all Waynesville schools and grade levels will be available for viewing during the open house art show.

Art students whose work will be showcased are under the direction of Johanna Adamson, Debbie Akery, MaryBeth Amsler, Donna Groves, Ronni Jeter, Jake Kloeppel, Sheryl Lamme, Melissa Lynch, Clara Mitchell, John Rose, Danielle Vogel and Emily Trucks-Wheeler.

The event is free and open to the public.

Art Show to be held Sunday

Summer School

June 4-29See details inside

The inaugural Showcase Waynesville Schools 2018 – produced by the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation – was held May 3 before a sold-out crowd at the Waynesville Career Center. The evening included hors d’oeuvres, an art walk, culinary arts demonstrations, science and robotics presentations. Performers included the Waynesville Middle School Jazz Band, a faculty jazz combo, the VOICES honor choir, the Waynesville High School Jazz Band and Raging Harmonies, an a cappella group, a competitive dance troupe, Rhythm Nation dancers and a patriotic dramatic reading. The emcee for the evening was Mike Dunbar and Foundation President Jann Dye welcomed everyone to the event. DVDs of the evening are $10 each and may be ordered by emailing twallace@waynesville.k12.mo.us or calling 573-842-2500 ext. 3930.

During Showcase Waynesville Schools 2018, Bill Ransdall was named the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni Award and Judith Learmann was named the Outstanding Educational Professional. In addition, the late Wayne Bandy received the Lifetime Achievement – Alumni posthumously. Their bios are below.

A dedicated English and journalism teacher, Judith Learmann began her teaching career in the Waynesville R-VI School District in 1983 at Wood Junior High before joining the high school faculty in 1985. As the English Department Chair, she established the highest standards for her students, especially those in her dual credit courses. Her detailed directives, written in extra-fine green ink, produced superior writers and critical thinkers. With her passion and appreciation for English literature, journalism and written expression, she served as a role model for fellow teachers. She insisted that newspaper students be alert, curious and truthful. Revered as a teacher, her legendary long hours spent grading have fueled generations of Tigers to success. Judith Learmann is honored as the 2018 Outstanding Educational Professional.

Second Class Petty Officer Wayne Bandy exemplifies courage and love of country. An outstanding trumpet player and singer, he enlisted in the military after his 1939 graduation from Waynesville High School. On Dec. 7, 1941, a “day that will live in infamy,” he was aboard the USS Arizona amid one of the momentous events in World War II history. He was killed that morning, along with 2,400 other Americans. He and his fellow musicians in U.S. Navy Band Number 22 had won a competition the night before, and the trophy bearing his name is on display at the Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. The WHS Baseball Field is named in his honor, and he is memorialized in the Waynesville Cemetery. Wayne Bandy is honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement - Alumni Award posthumously.

A 1965 Waynesville High School graduate, Billy Lee Ransdall epitomizes the role of a public servant, successful businessman, community volunteer and family man. In 1976, he was elected a Waynesville City Councilman and later, Mayor. As State Representative for the 148th District, he helped bring $53 million to Pulaski County. In 2006, he was elected Presiding Commissioner for Pulaski County. Later, he served on the Missouri State Tax Commission. An entrepreneur, he has been a barber, owned a Coors distributorship, multiple recycling operations, apartment units and a family farm. A dedicated church member and a strong supporter of Fort Leonard Wood, he is a member of AUSA, Committee of 50 and helped found the Leonard Wood Institute and SOP. Bill Ransdall is honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement - Alumni Award.

Billy Lee Ransdall

Wayne Bandy

Judith Learmann

Partridge kindergarten students performed “What a Wonderful World of Kindergarten” on April 12. Students sang five songs, ranging from the patriotic, “I Love America,” to the silly, “Elephants Have Wrinkles.” They performed to a packed gymnatorium, full of family members and friends.

Aidan Zollman, an eighth grade student at Waynesville Middle School, has been named the Waynesville Middle School Rotary Club Student of the Month. He was recognized during the club’s April 17 meeting.

Zollman, the son of John and Elizabeth Zollman, has been a student in the Waynesville School District since kindergarten. He is very involved not only at school, but also in the community. He is taking higher level courses at WMDS, is a member of NJHS, and serves as an office aide in the main office. Zollman also participated in football and wrestling and is currently a member of the WMDS boys track team.

Zollman is a member of Boys Scouts and serves as the patrol leader. He plans to pursue his Eagle Scout one day. He attends Soldier Memorial Chapel at Ft. Leonard Wood and participates in youth group, worship and volunteers with the younger kids at church. Next year, he plans to be a member of the WCC JROTC Raiders, wrestling team, track team and the new swimming team. When Zollman grows up he wants to be a para jumper and surgeon for the US Air Force.

Summer School is June 4-29

Summer School will be held June 4 – June 29 in the Waynesville R-VI School District.

The following Summer School hours will be in effect:

• Waynesville High School and Waynesville Middle School: 7:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

• Sixth Grade Center: 7:25 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.

• Grades K-5: 7:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.Please note that due to construction

at Waynesville Middle School, middle school students will attend the high school for summer school only.

Breakfast and lunch will be offered in all buildings. Free breakfast and free lunch will be served in all buildings except Thayer Elementary, where not enough students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.

During summer school, students attend the grade they will be enrolled in during the 2018-19 School Year.

Transportation will be provided at designated pick-up/drop-off points. Bus routes may include students from grades K-12. Summer school routes will be published just before the start of summer school.

Summer school registration was held earlier in the spring. To enroll a child in summer school, please contact your child’s school. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, based on availability.

Zollman named WMDS Student of Month for April 2018

Aidan Zollman is pictured with his grandparents, Dr. LeRoy and Marcia Fulmer; his parents, John and Elizabeth Zollman; Marianne Ward, past president of the Rotary Club of Pulaski County; WMDS Principal Michele Sumter; and Dr. Brian Henry, superintendent.

The Waynesville High School Baseball Team celebrated senior night on April 24 following the varsity game against Glendale. The 10 senior ballplayers and senior manager this year are as follows: Cameron Marcum, Ethan Gatzemeyer, Brock Timmons, Tanner Simpson, Colin Crockett, Eric Kane, Devon Stearns, Ethan Brown, Nicole Nemetz, Noah Ochoa and Briley Wade.

Ulissa Pickett, a Waynesville High School freshman, has been named the WHS April Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Pulaski County. She was recognized during the club’s April 17 meeting.

The character word for April was accountability and Matt Johnson, a WHS social studies teacher, wrote this about Pickett, “Ulissa is the model of accountability in my class. She exemplifies the model of sustained success. Ulissa works extremely hard in class and if she ever misses class is faithful to figure out what she missed and what she needs to do to get caught up. She is quiet in class, but is always paying attention and holds herself accountable for her grades. She always takes time to make corrections to her work and is the most faithful student I have at pushing herself to do her absolute best, no matter how big or small the assignment or task is. Ulissa operates on a system of sustained quiet excellence. This could be very easy to take for granted or to overlook, but I appreciate her constant hard work and dedication to always doing her best. She is going to do big things in life!”

Free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI student athletes will be offered at the School-Based Health Clinic at East Elementary on May 8 and 10 and at Waynesville High School on May 9. A parent must be present to sign the forms.

On May 8 and 10, appointments are available at East Elementary during normal business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch daily.

On May 9, the clinic will offer extended hours from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Waynesville High School.

Parents may schedule an appointment for May 8, 9 and 10 by calling 573-842-2164 or emailing agomez@waynesville.k12.mo.us.

Ulissa Pickett, is pictured with Dr. Brian Henry, superintendent, WHS Princpal Courtney Long, her grandmother and mother and Marianne Ward, past president of the Rotary Club of Pulaski County.

Pickett named WHS Student of the Month for April 2018

Tanner Simpson, a Waynesville High School senior, is the first recipient of the Don and Shirley Clark endowed scholarship with the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation. He is pictured with his parents and Foundation President Jann Dye. Simpson will attend Missouri S&T this fall.

This summer, Mercy Medical Center is St. Robert will offer free physicals for Waynesville R-VI student athletes on the following dates from 5 to 6:30 p.m.:

• July 31st Last names A-H• August 1st Last names I-P• August 2nd Last names Q-ZIn addition, the Waynesville Medical Plaza in Waynesville

will offer free physicals for Waynesville R-VI student athletes on the following dates from 5 to 7:30 p.m.: July 12 and July 30.

Parents may also complete the form prior to their arrival by downloading it off the district’s website at https://www.waynesville.k12.mo.us/Page/9423.

Free physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes

Waynesville High School students participated in the Fine Arts in the Park event on Saturday, April 28, in the Waynesville City Park. WHS student performances included Raging Harmonies, solo singers, duets, theatrical skits, band performances, and an art display. Photos by Ursula Lebidoa

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film, Waynesville High School’s Theatre and Music departments and Thespian Troupe 1669 presented the musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on April 19-22. Photos by Director Charles Davis.

The state award-winning Waynesville Career Center Video Production students will provide live coverage of the 2018 Waynesville High School graduation ceremony on Cable America Local 12. The ceremony will also be streamed live in high definition on the Waynesville Channel 12 & TigerTV Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/waynesvillech12

Live coverage of the ceremony begins Friday, May 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM CST.

DVD copies of the 2018 Waynesville High School graduation ceremony will also be available for purchase. The cost is $13 per disc (including shipping) and all proceeds benefit Waynesville Career Center SkillsUSA. DVD order forms will be distributed via the senior e-mail. For additional order forms contact TigerTV at ch12@waynesville.k12.mo.us

Graduation will be broadcast live

The candidates for valedictorian of the graduating class of 2018 at Waynesville High School are:

Bryanna R. BazeMatthew R. JonesSara A. Yokeley

The Waynesville High School Honors Program will be held t 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, in the Waynesville High School Auditorium. Numerous scholarships and awards will be presented to honorees of the Waynesville High School graduating class of 2018 at the program.

Please note that this event is on May 14 and that this is a change from a previously announced date.

Honors Night to be held May 14

WHS valedictorian candidates

On April 30, the Waynesville tennis team won for their senior night, taking Willow Springs, 8-1 – an improvement over their 6-3 win earlier in the season.

The seniors honored were Cameron Martell, Matthew Meyer, David Sneed and managers Chloe Trusty and Klementyna Cichocki.

“Dropping fast in #3 doubles, the night was looking a little rocky at the start,” said Kayla Wilson, WHS boys head tennis coach. “But the WHS boys won the next two doubles matches to take the lead moving into singles.”

With a quick match on court 6, Caleb Andrews won over his opponent, 8-1, in the fastest match of the night. In addition, Tyler Gayman and Shawn Berrios both had quick matches, each taking 8-2 victories. Then, celebrating senior night in style, David Sneed dominated his opponent 8-0.

“David is a strong player who has come so far since his freshman year,” Wilson said. “Senior night is a time to reflect on how far they’ve come, and it’s a great coaching moment when you look back and see just how far these guys have come. Sneed picked up the game fast as a freshman, but his game has developed greatly since then. Although his strokes were pretty solid from the beginning, Sneed has worked hard to develop a killer tennis mindset. He is very aggressive, and I’ve really enjoyed watching his playing style change over the years.”

Cameron Martell, a senior, had a close match. “Cameron trailed his opponent by one game the whole

match. Taking a win to tie the match at 8-8, however, Cameron battled in a tiebreaker. Tonight, Cameron pulled out ahead, 9-8 (7-5). Cameron problem solves well and has very reliable shots. Typically, I can trust that he has things under control. He takes multiple AP classes, works part time, and still remains fully devoted to his team. This kid juggles life well, which will bring him a lot of success in his future as well.”

New to tennis this year was senior Matthew Meyer. “Matthew has picked up the sport pretty well,” Wilson said.

Senior tennis players recognized on April 30

Cameron Martell, Chloe Trusty, Matthew Meyer, Klementyna Cichocki and David Sneed

“He started coming to some of our winter court days to learn the fundamentals, so he walked in with a little more experience than some of our younger players. He’s done well this season, playing close to the top of our JV lineup. Tonight he took a 6-1 victory in doubles with Tyler Jones.”

The Tigers will compete in District play next week.

The Waynesville Tigers Athletic Booster Club will host a four-person scramble on July 28, 2018, at Piney Valley Golf Course on Fort Leonard Wood.

Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m.; the tournament will start at 9 a.m.

The cost is $300 for a team or $85 per person. Price includes golf with cart, mulligans, 5 feet of string, lunch, drink tickets and prizes.

To register your team or for more information, contact Shelley Emperato at 573-855-0194 or semperato@carlsonwagonlit.com or Errica Vaughn at evaughn@waynesville.k12.mo.us.

Booster Club to host golf tourney on July 28

The Waynesville R-VI School District hosted the 2018 District Volunteer Banquet at the Waynesville Career Center on April 26, 2018. The banquet was held to honor volunteers who contribute their time and efforts toward making our school district a great place for students to learn and grow. More than 2,000 volunteers, managed by the Community Resource Office, served more than 10,000 hours across 11 schools in the district.

In attendance were Paul Shultz II, president of the Waynesville School Board, and School Board members Janet Crider and Charles Quinn; Dr. Brian Henry, superintendent, and assistant superintendents Hilary Bales, Dr. Chris Berger, and Dr. Trish Adkins; Todd Whalen, Community Resource director and Alternative School principal; VISTA volunteer coordinators; school principals; and volunteer points of contact who presented volunteers with certificates of appreciation. Military Partners in Education (PIE) Units were also presented with certificates of appreciation for their continuous efforts to partner with our schools and students.

Expressing his high regard for the service rendered by the district volunteers, Dr. Henry opened the banquet with these remarks, “One of the greatest characteristics of our nation is that of volunteerism. A majority of the people in our community raised their hand and volunteered to defend our great nation as a member of the Armed Services. Numerous individuals in this room volunteer as a member of AmeriCorps or VISTA. This spirit of volunteerism is what helps our country persevere in a time of crisis and natural disaster. Our volunteerism knows no bounds as individuals from across our country respond to other countries when tragedy strikes. While all of these examples of volunteerism are to be held in high esteem, tonight we recognize individuals in this room who volunteer to protect and grow our greatest natural resource, which is, of course, our children.”

Along with district certificates, 21 volunteers received the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The PVSA is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition.

The following individuals received the President’s Volunteer Service Award:

Bronze Level (100-249 Volunteer Hours) ● Waukemsha Kirkpatrick, Jocelyn Moore, Christopher Morgan and Azusa ZillerSilver Level (250-499 Volunteer Hours) ● Misty Beck, Crystal Cluff, Melanie Hubler, Levi Miller, Mary Moore, Laura Thibodeau, Rachel Watson and Kristy WilsonGold Level (500 or More Volunteer Hours) ● Julia Afokio-Sowah, Sheree Dewitt, Carolina Lorenzoni and Kristyn PetittoLifetime Level (4,000 or More Volunteer Hours) ● Norma Houston, Anneke Kirk, Katrina Menchaca, Levi Miller, Calendra Norris and Katrina Wheelock The meal was provided by Opaa! Childcare was provided

by A+ students and students from the Tiger Preschool team. The district thanks the many Waynesville R-VI School District volunteers who share their time and talents with our students.

Waynesville R-VI recognizes volunteers at banquet

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