NewsApril 7, 2017
Students and faculty held a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Dr. Hinton's third-grade students run through the gym towards the stage upon hearing they won the spirit award during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Dr. Hinton's third-grade students run through the gym towards the stage upon hearing they won the spirit award during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Andrew Lowes, left, and Chapman Ogles run the the stage after it was announced that their third-grade class won the spirit award during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Andrew Lowes, left, and Chapman Ogles run the the stage after it was announced that their third-grade class won the spirit award during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Ke'Marion Banks smiles in the crowd of students during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Ke'Marion Banks smiles in the crowd of students during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kennedy Frazier and her party hat are illuminated from light coming from a gym window as she and the student body attend a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kennedy Frazier and her party hat are illuminated from light coming from a gym window as she and the student body attend a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
McKenzie Burton sings the school anthem during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
McKenzie Burton sings the school anthem during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
"Rad dude" Eian Thompson spots the camera during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
"Rad dude" Eian Thompson spots the camera during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Patti Pyeatte waits for the seventh-grade band to enter the gym during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Patti Pyeatte waits for the seventh-grade band to enter the gym during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Students cheer during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Students cheer during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Genesis Sanchez smiles during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Genesis Sanchez smiles during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Morgan Curtis and John Trueblood stand as they are called for awards during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Morgan Curtis and John Trueblood stand as they are called for awards during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Barb Hammonds walks with Truman Below as he heads to the front of the gym for "peace ball" unveiling during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Barb Hammonds walks with Truman Below as he heads to the front of the gym for "peace ball" unveiling during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kennedy Frazier and her party hat are illuminated from light coming from a gym window as she and the student body attend a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kennedy Frazier and her party hat are illuminated from light coming from a gym window as she and the student body attend a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Julia Unnerstall, center, unveils the 2017 "peace ball" with assistance from Georgia Matukewicz, Julia Beasley, Sahvanna Ank, Payton Roberts, Stephen McElmurry and Truman Below during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Julia Unnerstall, center, unveils the 2017 "peace ball" with assistance from Georgia Matukewicz, Julia Beasley, Sahvanna Ank, Payton Roberts, Stephen McElmurry and Truman Below during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Payton Roberts, left, Stephen McElmurry, center, and Truman Below standby as the 2017 "peace ball" is unveiled to the school during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Payton Roberts, left, Stephen McElmurry, center, and Truman Below standby as the 2017 "peace ball" is unveiled to the school during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Julia Unnerstall, right, unveils the 2017 "peace ball" with assistance from Georgia Matukewicz, left, Julia Beasley and Sahvanna Ank during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Julia Unnerstall, right, unveils the 2017 "peace ball" with assistance from Georgia Matukewicz, left, Julia Beasley and Sahvanna Ank during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Ke'Marion Banks plays with his party hat during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Ke'Marion Banks plays with his party hat during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Students play with their party hats during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Students play with their party hats during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
The spirit award sits next to Dr. Hinton's third-grade students during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
The spirit award sits next to Dr. Hinton's third-grade students during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kobi Williams runs his hand across Elliott Swoboda's beard during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Kobi Williams runs his hand across Elliott Swoboda's beard during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
First-grade students smile for a photo during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
First-grade students smile for a photo during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Uriah Trapp throws his hands in the air during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Uriah Trapp throws his hands in the air during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Wesley Kuehle has a serious moment during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Wesley Kuehle has a serious moment during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Lauren Ham looks around the gym during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Lauren Ham looks around the gym during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Henry Welker giggles while talking to a fellow  kindergarten student during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Henry Welker giggles while talking to a fellow kindergarten student during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Mason Oliver, left, Tre'vion Bonner, center, and Bradyn Jaster sit on the stage with their class during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
Mason Oliver, left, Tre'vion Bonner, center, and Bradyn Jaster sit on the stage with their class during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
La'Cherish Clemons spots the camera during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
La'Cherish Clemons spots the camera during a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.
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Students and faculty held a celebration in honor of Cape Girardeau Public School's 150th anniversary on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Alma Schrader Elementary.

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