Ethan Sickels, Superintendent of the Rock Port R-II School District, was among seven Missouri superintendents recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as an emerging superintendent. Sickels was nominated for the honor by his colleagues in the Northwest MASA District. He was honored during the awards banquet at the MASA Spring Conference March 24. The award is presented annually to superintendents who are in their second or third year of employment as superintendent and have made a measurable contribution to the school district which they serve.