College of the Ozarks student journalists from “The Point” win 27 awards for excellence in broadcast
College of the Ozarks student journalists from “The Point” win 27 awards for excellence in broadcast journalism POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Student journalists from “The Point” Broadcast Newsroom at College of the Ozarks have been recognized with 27 awards for outstanding broadcast journalism. Top awards presented to the student journalists included “Best All-Around Television News Magazine,” “Winner – Television Feature Reporting,” “Winner – Television Sports Reporting,” “Winner – Hard News Story,”
School of the Ozarks track and field team wins MSHSAA District Championship, places at state
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —The School of the Ozarks track and field team delivered a successful performance at the Class 2 District 5 Championship meet on May 10 and followed with strong results at the MSHSAA State Championship May 23 – 24 at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. The team’s determination and hard work were on full display as the boys’ team placed first overall in the district championship meet while the girls’ team placed fourth. At the state Championship, multiple athletes qualified and several
Branson school team focused on helping ‘when life gets hard’
District relies on support from community, Silver Dollar City Foundation to meet needsTucked in the back of Branson Cedar Ridge Primary School is a small office of what could be described as superheroes. These superheroes, otherwise known as the social work team, work quietly behind the scenes to help meet the needs of students throughout the district.Each school year, the team of three school employees help hundreds of students and their families with everything from clothing and shoes to more critical
College of the Ozarks graduates receive Memorial Scholarship
College of the Ozarks graduates receive the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — This year marked the 15th year the Chris Waller Memorial Scholarship has been presented to College of the Ozarks graduates in memory of Chris Waller. This year, two deserving recipients were awarded the scholarship: Ethan Herman, an engineering major, and Jeremy Kroeker, an exercise science major. This scholarship is given to College of the Ozarks graduates who possess outstanding character and want
College of the Ozarks launches “Convo Team” to elevate convocation experience
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks has launched “The Convo Team,” a dynamic, student-led initiative aimed at enriching the convocation experience. Under the leadership of Residence Directors Janna Goodwin and Beverly Jackson, this team of 17 students is dedicated to elevating campus-wide convocations by ensuring engaging, high-quality events that resonate with the student body. As part of the College’s five-fold mission, students are required to attend convocations, events designed to showcase
School of the Ozarks hosted 2025 Classical Christian Educators Conference
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted the annual Classical Christian Educators (CCE) Conference, Nourishing the Christian Imagination, at College of the Ozarks on March 7-8, 2025. The CCE Conference is an opportunity for educators to come together to be enriched in their practices. “What started as just a gathering of two or three schools to encourage our teachers has grown into a conference of over 200 attendees from all over the nation,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the
