Jones Theatre Department performs preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Dec. 10-11, The College of the Ozarks Jones Theatre Department performed a preshow act for “PraiseFest Branson Christmas JOY!” in Branson, Missouri. PraiseFest is a series of uplifting Christian music and worship events held at The Mansion Theatre throughout 2025. The Christmas edition was a holiday event featuring David Phelps, The Collingsworth Family, and the original Jubilee Christmas cast. Students enrolled in Acting 1 and Costume and Makeup classes participated in the show
College of the Ozarks students place wreaths at Arlington, show of support to benefit Wreaths Across
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks students traveled to Washington, D.C., in December to represent the College as part of its official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering America’s fallen veterans. The group departed campus Dec. 12 and traveled from Springfield, Missouri, to Washington. While in the nation’s capital, students visited the National Archives to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the
College of the Ozarks announces retirement of Head Baseball Coach Neale Richardson
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks has announced the planned retirement of Head Baseball Coach Neale Richardson, effective at the end of the 2026 season. Richardson came to the College after a successful career in high school coaching, culminating with induction into the Missouri Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006. For the past 11 years, Richardson has led the C of O Bobcats to success on the ball field and beyond. During his tenure, the Bobcats posted 30 or more wins in six seasons,
College of the Ozarks students to travel to Vietnam with the Patriotic Education Travel Program
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks is proud to take 20 students, seven Veterans, and 10 staff and faculty to Vietnam December 9-22, 2025, to gain a renewed respect and understanding for all those who served in the Vietnam War. This trip gives students the opportunity to relive the most significant episodes in American history. This Patriotic Education tour takes students back to the 1960s and 1970s when the United States was engaged in a war to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
College of the Ozarks theatre students to host “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will host a “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring the play “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” for its 2025 Christmas event. It will be a family-friendly production with caroling and hosts who will interact with the audience. The performances will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Dec. 4 – 6, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. Cost for performances are as follows: adults, $15; seniors and
