Eighth Graders Prep For High School Transition
Allen Lee Knox writes guidance for incoming eighth graders facing high school. Tips urge not fearing confusion, trusting seniors, respecting teachers, choosing challenging courses, and joining activities to broaden networks and prepare for postsecondary paths. The article notes eight weeks remain and emphasizes self discipline and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ack Michall
Valley
Valley Administration
Tiger Tales
Valley district principals and staff profile piece
A Valley district feature profiles the school principals Paul Zurbriggen Delmer Kingery and Wallace Mayhugh, plus secretaries Mrs. Abe Habeger and Gladys Hanson. It covers careers, education, family, and daily duties, with anecdotes and views on improvements and student life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Paul Zurbriggen
the Valley High School
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Colorado
Boulder
Colo
Adams State College
Alamosa
Zurbriggen
Kanawha
Iowa
U. S. Army
Elgin
Clermont
Bob
State College of Iowa
Jim
Valley High
Tom
Delmer Kingery
Valley
Iowa State Teachers College
University of Montana
Missoula
Montana
Ety
Vertara
Allison
Marathon
Kingery
Venturane
Poe
Howe
Larry
Ini Peet Jr
Cedar Falls
Joyce
E. Sue
Iverson
S. Winneshiek
Wadena
Wallace Mayhugh
Grand View Junior College
Drake University
Des Moines
Mayhugh
van Buren
Keosauqua
Kay
USU
Sharon Yearaus
Abe Habeger
Gladys
Hanson
Habeger
Miss Hanson
Valley Schools
Track and class updates from Junior High amid 1965 activities
The 7th graders study English topics like tersections and conjunctions and prepare library directions while a book report test is noted. In Social Studies 8th graders explore western settlement, with science covering living groups and digestion plus a Lasers film. Boys track begins March 12, 1965, with new equipment and seven returning lettermen. girls track forms groups led by Wenger and Bilden with seven returning lettermen. Nineteen 7th graders receive foreign pen pal country options as quarter ends March 26 and March 31 progress reports. The 7th grade finishes the natural number unit as tests occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Begh Gan Ree
E- Jn
Jr. High
David Burrow
Jon Chapman
Tom Cummings
Mark DeSart
Paul Fauser
John Leonhart
Bob Reeder
Independence
Loralee Wenger
Jane Bilden
Debbie Zeng Ae Enee Ump
Susan Kjosardnes
Mary Ann Butikofer
Myrna Moore
Nancy Nelson
Debbie Aanes
Ginsy Barker
Mary Ann Bunser
Ricky Cook
Linda Reed
Understanding Board of Education Roles and Meetings
The article outlines how the Board of Education governs the district handling policy, budgeting, hiring, and facilities. It notes the Superintendent’s role as executive officer, monthly meetings, approving bills, readings of financials, and preparing for next year’s salaries and personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Alderson
Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Millard Nelson, Jr
Lloyd Meier
Dean DeSart
W. Alderson
Archie Howard
H. H. Wolf
M. .H. Moore
Sec
Gladys Hanson
Lunch Menu and Education Plan Glimpse from Parish Ledger
A fragment from a parish record outlines plans to provide education for youth in coming years and details a monthly lunch menu. It lists April 2 offerings including salmon casserole and ham salads, with daily hot meals, sides, and desserts, plus general notes on feeding half the student body.
Farmers Hear Credit Shifts for 1980 Investment Plans
About 250 farmers and business leaders gathered in Mason City as T P Axton of Lafayette Indiana warned that fewer farmers will use more credit to back a much larger investment base by 1980. He projected two million farmers could use around 70 million in credit to support 300 to 325 billion dollars in current investment. Iowa farmers spend more on feed and livestock than 75 percent of the state’s agricultural marketings. A Corps of Engineers official noted the Skunk River Reservoir plan could reroute Interstate 35 north of Ames and shift Interstate 36 along the reservoir’s east edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Baker
U.S
Soviet Union
United
Russia
Agricultural Committee
The
American Bankery-Agsa
Mason City
North Iowa Agricultural Institute
T .P. .Axton
Lafayette
Mnd
Axton
Iowa
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Ames
Skunk River
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Allen Lee Knox
Oms
Susi Kinger
Mit
Iti O
Dark Horse
Maymgt
Servisoft
Postville, Lows
Junior High News
Bonte
Om Company
Elgin and Wadena
State News
Volga
Maquoketa Valley Co-operative
Arlington
Festina
Ossian
Strawbe
Htt
Wberry Point
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