Tests Given Across EHS On Busy Wednesday
On Wednesday April 18 students at EHS faced a day dominated by exams across grades. Freshmen completed Primary Mental Ability Tests measuring verbal meaning space reasoning numbers and word fluency while sophomores tackled Partner General Ability Tests assessing vocabulary logical selection number sequence best answer classification opposites and analogies. Juniors sat for Kader Preference Tests to explore occupational fields. Seniors took the Iowa High School Content Exams evaluating English literature mathematics science history and social studies.
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E.ils
Kader
Iowa
Spring Fever and Senior Year Romance Rumors
Till muses on spring gossips about Gifford freshmen couples and senior temptations at school Now the GBs plan four group plays for assemblies and posters by Hagen and Zimmerran go to a district contest Junior high track at Cedar Falls provides backdrop for the week’s happenings
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Till
Gifford
Ramona
Mary
Jane G
Sheriff's Mercury
Jane
Jerry H
Barb H
Studebaker
Marlin
Rita Saylor
Jr, WI
Jean Hagen
Pamella Zimmerman
Cedar Alls
Beware Jumping to Conclusions in Specialized World
Editorial argues that rapid specialization across government education and other fields fosters not seeing the full picture. It urges weighing evidence from all sides before deciding and cautions against rushing to conclusions about incidents that seem to come from nowhere. Written by Orlan Mitchell.
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Orlan Mitchell
Parkinsons Here For Lecture Course
The Parkinsons returned for a Friday lecture on percussion history. They demonstrated homemade instruments from kitchen items to stove pipe chimes, explained instrument evolution, and closed with euphonium and piano solos ranging from Beethoven to boogie.
Springtime Student Popularity Rankings At EHS
A student notes spring arrives as he reviews the school year ranking activities. Football and basketball top the list with roller skating parties rising, plays and movies following, dances last due to waning popularity. A council talent show name contest and a spring poem are teased for next week.
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EHS
FFA Father Son Banquet Highlights Evening
The FFA father son banquet was held Monday April 17 with strong turnout from boys and parents. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Harmon and several honorary members. Kenneth Steinfeldt won the box relay gag for a three minute speech about sail erosion, as others performed accordion solos and group singing.
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F.F.A
Earl Harmon
F. K. Schmidt
Beecher Crosley
Cecil Rooks
Kenneth Steinfeldt
Jon
LeRoy Hollingsworth
Irvin Norman
Dallas Radalph
Duane Lloyd
Lowell Wieman
Harold Crippen
Bob Risse
FFA
Darts at the Arts Contest Night Sees Chorus Competition
The article notes upcoming state contest events for Grinnell small groups and a large group contest at Mason City on May 5. Mixed chorus and glee clubs perform Wednesday the 25th in the gym for public benefit, as small and large groups seek luck in forthcoming contests.
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Grinnell
Mason City
Five Juniors BuyBanquet Supplies
Five juniors and a class sponsor took Friday off to visit Des Moines for junior-senior banquet planning. Participants were Jane Wood David Piper Dave Wilson Ramona Ware Jaylyn Winters and Miss Milliken. They bought supplies, ate at Bishop's Cafeteria, searched for music and returned home safely after misdirections.
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Des Moines
Jane Wood
David Piper
Dave Wilson
Ramona Ware
Jaylyn Winters
Miss Milliken
Bishop’s Cafeteria
After School Lunch Habits From Site Poll
Students answer whether they eat lunch after school and what they choose. Audrey Rudolph mentions an orange art coke from Mark's. Gary Salt says food. many admit snacking or a sweet treat while some refrain. Several cite pie cake hamburger or Dagwood style sandwiches as post school picks.
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Audrey Rudolph
Mark's
Bill Cleveland
Gary Salt
Gayle Ruby
Gary Parker
Barbara Row
Kenny Dalldorff
Don Butler
Dick Stone
LaDonna Teckenburg
Donald Creson
Practice Begins For Three One Act Plays
Three one act plays start practice this spring for a May 8 and 9 presentation. Mr. Hoag notes spring timing makes coordinating dates hard but manageable. Gordon Dickinson directs one piece while the other two are led by dramatics class students. The stage runs daily from four until late with individual and small group sessions.
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Mr. Hoag
Gordon Dickinson
Gordon
EHS Debater Earns Alternate for Iowa Public Speaking Scholarship
Ives Allbee, after completing his third year in debate, is named alternate for one of nine four year public speaking scholarships from the State University of Iowa. Winners were selected from 200 participants in the Town High School Forensic league contest held April 5-7. they must accept by September 1952.
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Ives Allbee
State University of Iowa
Many Birthdays In April Around EHS
Birthdays listed by grade for April across EHS with names and dates. Also a legal notice of appointment of a executrix for Nelle Mitchell estate in Hardin County and related probate instructions. Notable names include Beverly Long Marilyn Mitchell Roger Harrington Phyllis Williams Z R Aiken Jaylyn Winters George Fagg Marilyn Eggleston Joy Lee Edna Hoyt Ella Hoyt Edna Hoyt and others. The notice names Aline Mitch as executrix and Cameron Pickinson as attorney with dates April 1981.
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Beverly Long
Marilyn Mitchell
Sandra Bailey
Leone Bowers
Roger Harrington
Duane Lloyd
Phyllis Williams
Robert Bateson
Lowell Viernan
Kenneth Wagner
Z. R. Aiken
Jaylyn Winters
Richard Stone
George Fagg
Marilyn Eggleston
Joy Lee
Edwin Anderson
Ella Hoyt
Edna Hoyt
Tixe
Cotris
Towa
Hardin Com
Nelle
Mitchell
Hardin County
Aline
Mitch
Poxneutrix
Cameron & Pickinson
We’re Wondering Back After Vacation in Youth Page
After a three week break the writers of Were Wondering return with playful items. The piece references Pat H and Jane Wood and notes radio stars and junior senior banquet hints. Gordon Lamb Gordon Dickinson Joy Lee Bill Cleveland are mentioned as part of campus happenings and racing jokes.
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Pat H
Ike Althee
Arizona
Jane Wood
Gordon
Lover
Joy Lee
Gordon Dickinson
Talent Jamboree Spruces Up School Gym Night
In the school gym the Tome Talent Jamboree sponsored by Band Boosters featured many EHS students with varied acts and comedy routines by Cliff Carl. Gifts were given to all contestants and three special awards were presented as Helen and the WHO troupe hosted the event. A similar home talent show was held last year.
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Boosters
Cliff Car
WHO
EHS
Cliff Carl
Helen
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