The Ray-Pec High school production of “The Robber Bridegroom” has been nominated for Blue Star awards in 10 categories. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 16 edition of the Raymore Journal. Advertisements

Jodi Price is the 2019 Volunteer of the Year for the school district! The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs made the announcement during a reception on April 30 to honor 14 nominees for the award. Jodi is treasurer for both the Timber Creek Elementary School PTA and the PTA Council. She was nominated for the award…

Belton High School freshman Lea Shore thought she was seated on the field to lead the Athlete’s Oath at a recent Special Olympics competition. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 16 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Raymore-Peculiar High School sophomore Chase Martel qualified for the state golf tournament for the second straight year. Martel, who is pictured with head coach Paul Carvan (left), and assistant coach Wendell Pritchett (right) placed 18th at Class 4 Sectional 3 in Jopin to qualify for state which will be played in Bolivar.

Peculiar’s Kaylee Foulke received the Resident of the Year Award at Missouri State-West Plains. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 16 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Ray-Pec High School conducted its annual letter of intent signing for high school seniors to sign letters of intent to continue their athletic/activity participation at the collegiate level next year. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 16 edition of the Raymore Journal.

There is a call for artists for Summer Scene, the Raymore Arts Commission’s annual arts and music festival. To read full story PLEASE buy the May 16 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Belton High School Theatre students have been nominated for three Starlight Theatre Blue Star Award based on performances on the stage and behind the scenes of Little Shop of Horrors. The nominations include Outstanding Costume Design and Construction, Outstanding Scenic Design and Construction, and Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role — senior Rachel Hudson as…

The Missouri FFA Association recognized Andrew White of the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter as the Area 7 Star in Placement at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention. White is the son of Greg and Mary White of Lee’s Summit. His advisor are Jason Dieckhoff and Marshall Streit. To read full story PLEASE buy the May…

Ray-Pec High School All-District golfers Chase Martel (10) and Cole Stocking (11) are heading to sectionals next week. From left: Assistant Coach Wendell Pritchett, Sophomore Chase Martel, Junior Cole Stocking, and Head Coach Paul Carvan.