NewsFebruary 8, 2020
The Cape Girardeau School District's annual fundraiser was held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
James Macklin, left, talks with Stephen Schott, right, while perusing silent auction items during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 
Also pictured is Lexia Macklin, center.
James Macklin, left, talks with Stephen Schott, right, while perusing silent auction items during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Also pictured is Lexia Macklin, center.
Stephen Schott, James Macklin and Lexia Macklin pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Stephen Schott, James Macklin and Lexia Macklin pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jennifer Cribblez places a bid at the silent auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jennifer Cribblez places a bid at the silent auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Josh Spengler, Edward Leos and Cesar Torres pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Josh Spengler, Edward Leos and Cesar Torres pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Rachel Hessenkemper finds her name on a framed picture up for auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 
Hessenkemper and others signed the framed photo of Alma Schrader school years ago when they attended the school as students.
Rachel Hessenkemper finds her name on a framed picture up for auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Hessenkemper and others signed the framed photo of Alma Schrader school years ago when they attended the school as students.
Jennifer and Ryan Austin pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jennifer and Ryan Austin pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Former classmates Bud McMillan, Cindy Knudtson, Julia Unnerstall and Pat Dohogne pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Former classmates Bud McMillan, Cindy Knudtson, Julia Unnerstall and Pat Dohogne pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Tracy Rutherford, Robin Miller, Valerie Williams, Peggy Stieneke and Amy Mayes pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Tracy Rutherford, Robin Miller, Valerie Williams, Peggy Stieneke and Amy Mayes pose for a photo during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Kelley Snider places a bid on a silent auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Kelley Snider places a bid on a silent auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A guest's customized beer glass is seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A guest's customized beer glass is seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Auction items including a framed photo of Terry Kitchen and a portion of the old Cape Central Gym are seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Auction items including a framed photo of Terry Kitchen and a portion of the old Cape Central Gym are seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A penguin-themed cookie is seen on a dinner table during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A penguin-themed cookie is seen on a dinner table during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Guests and screens are reflected in decorative mirrors during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Guests and screens are reflected in decorative mirrors during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Gerry Jones tries on a pair of sunglasses with help from his wife, Amy, during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Gerry Jones tries on a pair of sunglasses with help from his wife, Amy, during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Mitch Ogles, left, and Rachel Hessenkemper find their signatures on a framed photo of Alma Schrader school up for auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The pair had signed the framed photo years ago as grade schoolers at Alma Schrader.
Mitch Ogles, left, and Rachel Hessenkemper find their signatures on a framed photo of Alma Schrader school up for auction during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The pair had signed the framed photo years ago as grade schoolers at Alma Schrader.
Marquis and Amber Brookins are seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Marquis and Amber Brookins are seen during the annual Penguin Party fundraiser for the Cape School District Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
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The Cape Girardeau School District's annual fundraiser was held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

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