Did you happen to see the Class of 2027's float at the Cole Camp Fair? It won "People's Choice" for a reason!
Each year, the senior class, their parents, and sponsors spend the summer before school preparing a float to enter in the Cole Camp Fair parade. This year, the class voted to create a float based on the film The Sandlot. While floats are making their way down the parade grounds, their "story" is read aloud, which depicts the major elements of the float itself and how it ties into the theme of the fair. This year, the fair theme was "Small Town Salute". The story of the senior class float is below.
A special thank you to Arie and Elizabeth Demoss for driving the tractor all four parades, and their countless hours of knowledge, support, and craftsmanship on the float. Another special thank you to Christel Harms for spearheading the float-building process and making sure it all went according to plan.
A final thank you as well to ALL the senior parents, community members, and seniors who worked on the float this year. It was truly a team effort and the product was outstanding.
Float Write-Up:
The Senior Class of 2027 proudly presents their float inspired by the 1993 film The Sandlot, a film that depicts the best of summertime in a small town - the Fourth of July, days at the pool, playing ball, and finally, ending the season with the taste of corn dogs and a ride at the carnival - truly a Small Town Salute.
Our float brings the beloved world of The Sandlot to life while giving it a small-town twist. At the heart of the float is a classic baseball field, representing the fields where friendships were made, summer days were spent, and every game felt like the biggest game of the year. Of course, just over the fence is The Sandlot’s legendary dog, guarding the fence with the famous Babe Ruth baseball in his mouth. This iconic detail represents the larger-than-life adventures of childhood and the stories that become legendary long after the summer ends. Just like the kids of The Sandlot, the Class of 2027 has their own stories, characters, and unforgettable moments.
The back portion of the float transforms the famous carnival scene into a celebration of our own fair. Our float features the familiar staples behind the food, rides, and excitement that come when the entire community comes together for fair week.
At the center of it all is the idea that the memories we make in our hometowns stay with us long after childhood is over. The baseball field, the neighborhood adventures, and the annual trip to the fair all represent the traditions that make small-town life special.
“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.”
Our float is a small-town salute to the legends, memories, friendships, and traditions that make our community home. From the ball field to the carnival on Maple Street, these are the moments we remember - and the stories we’ll pass down for years to come.
Finally, the Class of 2027 would like to dedicate their float to senior parent and irreplaceable community member, James Abey. Thank you to S & H Farm Supply Inc. for the use of the tractor to pull the float.
Varsity will play first followed by JV in their big gym.
Junior high A team followed by B team as normal in their small gym.
All games begin at 5:00 in Green Ridge.
Congratulations to the following students were selected into the 2026 - 2027 All District Choir: Trinity Anderson, Ryan Brown, Rylee Fairchild, Anna Petersen, Abbi Rodriguez, Uriy Tsipan, Dianna Uzun. The following students were selected to the All District Treble Choir: Jaiden Brown.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Cole Camp R-I School District will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the new additions on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the new industrial tech shop.
Enough of the outside elements, how did the games turn out? JV teams started the evening and Cole Camp built a 9-3 lead with Melanie Dieckman serving 4 of those. Little more even scoring midset, then Cole Camp put it away with an 8-1 closing. Kaylan Poe served the last 5 as Cole Camp won 25-10.
Poe picked up the serving position opening the 2nd set and put in 9. Several near aces as Russellville has a lot of freshman who are learning. After a Cole Camp hit into the net, Addison Brockman with a score to put Addy Russell up to serve. She delivered 7 while Lauren Hesse recorded a couple kills. Cole Camp gave Russellville their 2nd point by hitting the ball out of bounds, after which Brockman served the last 7 for a 25-2 victory.
The Russellville Varsity record stood at 2-1 beginning play and they start 2 freshmen. Very nice execution for the Lady Bluebirds as they opened up a 13-5 bulge. Andrea Dieckman making use of her height and ideal sets by Madilynn Ogle contributed to the scoring. While Riley Raetz was serving 8 in a row later, Kristin Carl with a couple scores and a fine defensive save. Ogle closed out the set serving for a 25-8 win.
Andrea kept adding to her kill totals early 2nd set. One Russellville return was coming down very near the net like a wounded duck. Question was which side would it be on? While the Lady Indians were guessing, Andrea jumped up and hammered it to the floor! But Russellville stiffened by mid-set with senior Mandy Miller hitting with authority. Another senior Jada Schmidt 5'11" blocked a couple Cole Camp efforts and the Lady Indians were ahead 21-20. Leah Allison dropped in an ace, Taylor Loganbill a great save, and Andrea another kill to clinch the 2nd set 25-22.
Close 3rd set early. Dakota Dieckman a couple kills, yet both teams had a few miscommunication moments. Allison served 5 for a 14-8 lead, then Russellville answered with the next 5. Raetz with nice defensive work down the stretch and Olivia Vansel an impressive block of a Miller shot! Cole Camp wrapped up the sweep 25-20.
Stats: Kills-Andrea 14, Dakota 7, Carl 6
Digs-Carl 10, Raetz 9, Loganbill 6, Allison 6, Ogle 5
Assists-Ogle 25
Blocks-Andrea 4
After the Concordia game September 9th, make plans to join in the fun of the Cole Camp fair the rest of the week! Then it will be wall to wall volleyball for the next few weeks! Thank you to Arthur Keuper for writing this article!!
Cole Camp High School students in grades 9–12 who would like to take the Fall ACT must sign up by this Friday, September 11.
Test Date: October 19
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cost: $60, due by September 30
Sections: English, Math, and Reading only
To register or ask questions, email Mrs. Gladman at gladmana@colecamp.k12.mo.us
Don’t miss this opportunity—sign up by Friday!
You can order your pictures by going to: inter-state.com and entering the order code.
Senior(need a $25 sitting fee) - Order Code: 0585CS
High School Grades 7-11 - Order Code: 0536MM
Elem School Grades PK-6 - Order Code: 0533HK
Senior Athlete Photo is at 7:30 AM. Students need to be in the cafeteria dressed in appropriate sport uniform by 7:20 AM.
Attention 2026 seniors/parents: The 2025-26 yearbooks were sent home with currently enrolled siblings last week. All other yearbooks for graduates are in the high school office and can be picked up during school hours.
All other students currently enrolled should have received their yearbooks in seminar last week. If your student did not receive one, please notify Mrs. Ransdell at ransdellj@colecamp.k12.mo.us.