SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Sheriff's Association is offering the John Dennis Scholarship to 16 college-bound Missouri high school seniors.

The award was established in 1988 in honor of former Scott County Sheriff John Dennis. He served his country for 24 years and, in 1963 was elected president of the Missouri Sheriff's Association. In 1976 Dennis retired from the office of sheriff following a successful campaign for the Missouri Senate seat in District 27, a position he held until his retirement from state government in 1992.

In 1988, Dennis was presented a Distinguished Service Award at which time the establishment of the John Dennis Scholarship Fund was announced. Since that time, the award has gone to Missouri students pursuing careers in the criminal justice field.

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - On Election Day, November 6, Hearnes kindergarten students participated in a mock presidential election.

Students were introduced to the election process, learning key concepts like how to mark a ballot, how to make group decisions and that each person gets only one vote. 

During the election, each student entered a makeshift voting booth and selected their choice for president, either Gov. Mitt Romney or Pres. Barrack Obama, on the ballot.

These young citizens may have a few years before they can officially vote, but their choice was clear. Their results showed Obama as the winner, by a vote of 53 to 32.

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - Fourth and fifth grade Art students in Liz Ray's class made African masks using paper bags and paint, as part of a lesson on symmetry and abstract art.

Ray and her students would like to thank McClain's Food Center of Charleston for donating supplies.

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