District speech and drama prep fuels junior event
The Juniors sponsor a district speech contest set for late February. Students rehearse declamations, interpretive readings, and test plays with casts chosen for roles such as Benche Schw and Tale of Chelar Carr. Kathy Ailbaugh offers dancing lessons as Linda inquires. Three basketball squad members were snowed in at Storm Lake recently, prompting questions about management.
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Cho. Dinges
Chelar Carr Grats
Kathy Ailbaugh
Linda
Storm Lake
Holidays Ramp Up At EHS Amid Busy Halls
A student narrator describes a bustling EHS scene before vacation as students sing in the halls near a blue barrel, football players hurry by, and posters hint at a Saturday night event on December 21. He muses on the impending break and the school’s holiday rush.
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Carol Dukhuis
EHS Fea
EHS
Speech work begins for district state contests and trips
This week marks the start of speech work for district and state contests. Students prepare extemp, interpretive reading, debate, and one acts. Debating team recently traveled to Stony City for four rounds. TL prepares for the Iowa City tournament. GRA caroling, wrapping gifts for Emmetsburg underprivileged kids.
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Peur Gauiainsen
Emmitsburg
Stony City
Iowa City
GRA
Emmetsburg
Meet The Seniors by Bruce Goddard
A fragment from a student chorus piece recounts Wayne Hite and a girl named Maria. The narrator reflects on leaving high school, his chorus accomplishments, and uncertain plans after graduation.
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Bruce Goddard
Lada
Maria
Wayne
Wayne Hite
Wayne Allen Hite
Uni
Minnesota
SUL
ISU
Fragmented Teen Reflections At School Event Trophy Moment
A student recounts a halftime moment where a trophy for free throws was awarded amid teasing about team play. The memory shows embarrassment, school pride, and local social dynamics as peers respond to sports and miscues.
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Youmur
Ane
Erin
Beaking Out At FHS A Dual Talent Award Idea
In Hawk Talk Bill Rice notes the many students at FHS who excel in both athletics and speech events and proposes a special award for those balancing multiple sports and several speech events. He highlights typical recognitions for athletics and speech separately and argues for a combined honor this year.
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Hawk Talk
FHS
Rothbarg
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