Scars from the Tornado (12 page)

Mr. Nick
Moore’s band students perform at
the first EMS pep rally of the 2011-2012
school year.

East students sign their names by the mascot drawn by
students in Ms. Rachel Hardee’s art classes.

National Junior Honor Society and Student Council members
practice for the parts they performed at a Veterans Day ceremony at Missouri
Southern State University.

Students capture a group photo before the Veterans Day
ceremony.

The EMS cheerleaders, under the direction of Mrs. Alana
Maddock
, prepare to perform at the first pep rally.

Ms. Lara Stamper’s drama students practiced for their
production of Cinderella at East, but the actual performance was held at
another middle school building.

The change in location did not prevent the continuation of
an East tradition, the last day talent show and awards assembly.
Among
the performers was seventh grader Angel
Capehart
.

Eighth grader Annie
Strickling
puts the finishing touches on a float for the Joplin Christmas Parade.

With no auditorium or gymnasium at East, the Concert Choir,
under the direction of Ms. Julie Yonkers, had to hold its concerts at another
Joplin middle school.

Yearbook signings are a sign that the end of school is near.
Eighth grader Jennifer Nguyen signs a friend’s book.

Seventh grade science teacher Mrs. Joyce Hale guides an
activity at an outdoors celebration held in the spring semester.

Students perform a dance routine during the last day talent
show.
 

Mr. Bud
Sexson
, principal,
introduces the JEMS (Joplin East
Middle School) Show Choir.