Congratulations Coach Wieter

Coach Johnna Wieter received a certificate honoring her inclusion in the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association "400 Wins Coaching Victory Club".

She received her 400th win against Parkway South, October 15, 2014.

State of Truman Address

Back in December Dr. Sparks gave a "State of Truman" address to 6th grade social studies classes.  Students will be writing bills which may or may not be approved passed as it goes through the judicial process.

Don Young's Anti-Smoking Presentation

Sixth graders attending an anti-smoking presentation by Don Young.  Mr.Young shared his story on why he now talks with a voice box.  He shared stories of others who also had cancer from cigarette, tobacco and cigars.  

Nicotine in a jar 

Don Young using his voice box to talk to the 6th grade student body.

Some of the images that were presented to the students were very disturbing.  There were pictures of different cancer patients and the effects that tobacco can cause.

This is an sample of a healthy pig's lung and one that has been contaminated tobacco smoke.

Congratulations to Guidance Department December Students of the Month

Congratulations to Charlotte and Jessica for being chosen as Truman's Students of the Month by the Guidance Department.