Tina Hayes, left, and her husband Jimmy Hayes walk back to their seats after receiving their diplomas on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Cosmo Park in Columbia. While earning their high school diplomas, students at the Excel Center earn college credits and a variety of industry-recognized certifications.
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“We Always Swing” Jazz series hosted a concert on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Rose Music Hall in Columbia. There were two bands that played, the Ben Colagiovanni Quartet and the second being a 10-piece ensemble led by Sam Griffith.
Rock Bridge graduate Aris Collier holds her diploma on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
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Claudia Young, 8, plays in the water on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia. Claudia played in the water with her twin sister, Elise, and many other kids.
“We Always Swing” Jazz series hosted a concert on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Rose Music Hall in Columbia. There were two bands that played, the Ben Colagiovanni Quartet and the second being a 10-piece ensemble led by Sam Griffith.
Kephas O., 4, rings a bell given to him by Santa Claus on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Douglass Park in Columbia. Santa delivered presents to kids that attended the Christmas in July party hosted by the Voluntary Action Center.
Tony Perryman judges a chicken Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Columbia. Perryman is an animal health officer for the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Johanna Roberts holds her ribbon Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Boone County Fairground in Columbia. Roberts’ rabbit, Bucky, won best breeding rabbit.
Callie Kempf, 11, stands with her goat Jolene on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the Boone County Fairground in Columbia. Kempf placed first in the overall showmanship part of the show.