Successful Pioneer Days
The annual Pioneer Days festival in Marquand went on without a hitch last weekend, with a few notable changes which attracted attention and comments from the community. “Every year, Pioneer Days comes and I get to see everyone in the community having a great time,” event organizer Amanda Gwinn said. “The smiles, and being able…
Read More‘They really acted as heroes’
The Fredericktown R-I School Board met for its monthly meeting, Sept. 19. Before jumping into the agenda, Superintendent Chadd Starkey said, he would like to publicly thank Alternative School Principal Eddie Dunivan and his staff for handling a very serious safety issue which occurred last week (Sept. 14). “They handled it perfectly and probably saved…
Read More‘Blackcats Turn UP’ Parade and Celebration
Excitement is building in Fredericktown as the Fredericktown R-1 School District prepares for a week-long Homecoming celebration with the theme “Blackcats Turn UP.” The highlight of the Homecoming week will undoubtedly be the Homecoming Parade and Kickoff Celebration. The festivities are set to kick off on Sunday, October 8, beginning at 3 p.m. The parade…
Read MoreFrom Our Files-9/27/23
100 years – Sept. 27, 1923 What is believed to have been the heaviest sentence ever given in the state of Missouri for the sale of liquor, was handed out Tuesday in the Circuit Court here when Herman Potts was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. G.H. Hahn this week showed us the mummy…
Read MoreSAE Spotlight: Clara Basden
Submitted By Fredericktown Chapter Reporters Clara Basden and Mattie Miller Clara Basden is currently serving as our Fredericktown FFA Chapter Co-Reporter. She is one of the students that is in charge of the Fredericktown FFA T-Shirt Design Crew. Clara and Ella Clauser design and screen print t-shirts for school and community organizations. Clara also maintains…
Read MoreVolleyball team recognizes seniors
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School volleyball team held its senior night, Monday. Fredericktown recognized its three seniors and their parents prior to the varsity match against Meadow Heights. The Cats then recorded a straight set victory over the Panthers, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23. September 21, the Cats defeated Farmington in a five-set…
Read MoreCats fall to Trojans
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School football team lost 27-14 to the Potosi Trojans, Friday, here. Potosi scored the first three touchdowns of the game and appeared ready to take a 21-0 lead into halftime before Blackcats’ quarterback connected with receiver Nolan Holland for a score with 2.6 seconds left in the…
Read MoreTennis team second in conference tournament
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News The Fredericktown High School tennis team took second place in the MAAA Tournament with ten points. North County won the tournament with 23. Farmington and Potosi each scored eight and Arcadia Valley scored five. The Cats Becca Bell/Ella Clauser took third place in No. 3 doubles. Clara Basden took second…
Read MoreSoccer team back at home
By Alan Kopitsky, Democrat News After several road matches, including at the Hillsboro Invitational Tournament, last week, the Fredericktown High School soccer team returns home with a pair of matches this week. Fredericktown has played seven straight road matches, but has two at home today (Sept. 27) against Windsor and Thursday against St. Paul. The…
Read MoreCross country girls win Oak Ridge Invitational
Provided by Coach Joe Garrity The Blackcats cross country teams traveled to Oak Ridge, Sept. 19 for the Oak Ridge Invitational. All five varsity girls medalled, as the team placed 1st over Jefferson, Perryville, Oak Ridge, St. Vincent and Valle Catholic. Breanna Bone led the way in 3rd place, Laila Stephens followed close behind in…
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