POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -  On Thursday, May 9, at the Black River Coliseum, 322 students of the Class of 2013 graduated from Poplar Bluff High School.

That is the highest number of graduating students since 1981, bringing the grand total of R-I alumni to more than 21,500, according to school records.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Caldwell, an alumnus of the PBHS Class of 1978.

He offered some words of inspiration to the graduates, ending on a lighthearted note, putting on a prop hat while quoting “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss.

 An estimated 3,000 were in attendance during the commencement.

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POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Sigma Rho chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society welcomed over 70 inductees into its ranks this spring, during a ceremony held May 9 in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

The Spring 2013 class of new members is the largest such group that the Sigma Rho chapter has had since its founding at Three Rivers College in 1968.

“We’re so proud to have such a large class of new members, and all of them are simply outstanding,” said Dr. Carol Swain Lewis, Instructor of English at Three Rivers and co-faculty advisor for the Sigma Rho chapter alongside Dr. Mairead Ryan-Anderson. “So many people think of two-year colleges as simply developmental, but we also have a large number of high-caliber scholars. Phi Theta Kappa helps recognize those scholars, and gives them even better opportunities for personal and academic development.”

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - A Ladies Golf Outing will be Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ozark Ridge Golf  Course.

The ladies can join the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce for a great day of golf, whether you're a secret golf pro or a beginner.

Lunch will be at 11 a.m. and tee time is at noon. It costs $50 per person ($75 for non-members). A four-person blind scamble registraion form is available by clicking here.

To register with a credit card, you can click here.

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