The Boy Friend set for Jefferson stage
The Boy Friend, a Sandy Wilson musical spoof of the Roaring Twenties, opens Friday on the Jefferson High School stage with shows 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and the following Friday and Saturday May 21 and 22 in the Jefferson Auditorium. Robert Gender directs with Tom Lippert musical director. Cast of seventy includes Amy Koepke as Madame Dubonnet Steve Hanisch as Tony Chris Kirkpatrick as Polly Julie Lockett as Maisie and Chris Greiner as Bobby.
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Sandy Wilson
Jefferson High School
Jefferson Auditorium
Robert Gender
Tom Lippert
John Wojtowicz
Kathleen
Maisie
Chris Greiner
Harvest Hill Road
Bobby
Debaters Win Third in National Champions Tourney
Washington High School debaters Mitch ell Petersen and Robert Easton placed third at the national Tournament of Champions held at the University of Kentucky. Coach Paul Slappey noted they were the lone Iowa team among competitors from about 40 states. They will compete in the national finals at the University of San Francisco June 13 to 19. The teammates won the Iowa state title earlier after a 15 hour meet at the University of Iowa. The third place trophy, featuring a Thoroughbred, is on display at the school. Petersen is the son of Don and Petersen of Random Road SE. Easton is the son of Robert and Easton of Orrian Drive SE.
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Washington
Mitchell Petersen
Robert Easton
University of Kentucky
Iowa
Paul Slappey
Slappey
University of San Francisco
University of Iowa
Petersen
Don Petersen
Random Road
Easton
Orrian Drive
Roundup to honor retiring Pierce Elementary principal Ruth Harbour
Pierce Elementary PTSA hosts a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 p.m. to honor retiring principal Ruth Harbour with fellow educators, friends, parents and former students invited. An open house marks Jefferson High School's 25th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. with tours, refreshments, exhibits and a short program.
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Ruth Harbour
Pierce Elementary School
Jefferson High School
Trade and Industry Recognition Dinner Honors 140 at Roosevelt Hotel
At a noon buffet Tuesday at the Roosevelt Hotel 140 students employers and supervisors in the Trade and Industry Program were honored. Twelve seniors received Outstanding Student awards including Tim Duffy Mike Hogan Mary Saikaly and Mary Vogel from Jefferson High School plus Bill Dalziel Lori O'Hare Tina Margellos and John Schowalter from Kennedy High School Jeff Cook Lora Lee Conner Lori Herr and Deng Xayasouk from Washington High School.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Jefferson High School
Tim Duffy
24Th St
Mike Hogan
Midway Drive
Mary Saikaly
10Th St
Mary Vogel
Clive Drive
Kennedy High School
Bill Dalziel
18Th St
Lori O’hare
Ave
Tina Margellos
42Nd St
John Schowalter
Fifth Ave
Washington High School
Jeff Cook
K Ave
Lora Lee Conner
I Ave
Lori Herr
Meadowbrook Drive
Deng Xayasouk
O Ave
Atkins Center to honor Delores Kieper retirement
An open house Sunday at the Atkins Center gym will honor Delores Kieper on her 34 year teaching career. Sponsored by the School Advisory Council, the event runs 2 to 4 p.m. Kieper taught at Atkins 1936 1943, then as a substitute around the country during World War II. She taught at Lincoln School Cedar Rapids in 1945 46 and 1952 53 before returning to Atkins in 1955 to teach third grade.
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Atkins Center
Delores Kieper
Benton Community Schools
Prairie College hosts Spring Art Fair showcase
Community students from Prairie College exhibit art in an all-school Spring Art Fair Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at Prairie High School gym. Art departments from five schools participate with demonstrations in pottery rug making printing and drawing. Refreshments served.
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College Community
Prairie High School
Washington High selects eight for university scholar awards
Presidential scholar Robert Easton of 3005 Orran Drive SE will receive a $4,000 University of Iowa Presidential Scholarship in a presentation at Washington High School on Tuesday. The award, renewable for four years, supports tuition and costs at the U of I. Easton is among eight recipients this year and serves as Washington Student Council president. He was valedictorian in 1982 and has played football and basketball, participated in chorus and debate, and worked on the school newspaper.
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Robert Easton
Orran Drive
University of Iowa
Washington High School
U of I
Easton
Washington Student Council
Roosevelt PTA Wins Iowa Honor Unit Award
The Roosevelt Junior High School PTA is named the 1981-82 Iowa Honor Unit Award winner for outstanding service to children and education. Roosevelt PTA saw a 36 percent member gain and over 70 percent family participation, with projects on legislation public schools substance abuse and emotional health. Marilyn Butler, the PTA president, is congratulated by Pat Gittings.
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Roosevelt Junior High School
PTA
Pat Gittings
Iowa
Roosevelt Junior High Pta
Roosevelt Pta
Gittings
Marilyn Butler
Roosevelt Junior High
Film Lady at Fairfax Library Event for Preschoolers
The Film Lady visits Fairfax Library at 12 30 p m Friday to show child friendly films Lop sideland Dr Seuss The Sweetches I Used to be Afraid and The Rhyming Diction ary of Zoo Animals. Sponsored by Grant Wood Area Education Agency and East Central Library Association. Parents or sitters may attend. For more information contact Mary Breed at 399 6702 or 1 800 332 8488.
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Fairfax
Dr. Seuss
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
East Central Library Association
Mary Breed
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Iowa City
Wellington
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Florentini
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Westdale
Lindale
Sycamore
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