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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
3
Co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen lead the student newspaper with faculty advisor Sallie White and photo advisor Mike LaVelle. The team forms the core staff shaping the paper's editorial direction and visuals.
Andy Skattebo, a proud third grader, received a handwritten card from Amy Carter, daughter of President Jimmy Carter. The class watched the inauguration on a television Mrs. Skattebo provided and Andy shared his White House questions and his vote for Carter.
Students leave coats at home as P E classes move outside. Many chase a quick tan and often get a sunburn instead. Bikes and motorcycles fill the area while lakes stay cold and some dive in. Attention at school wanes with outdoor plans. More kids play basketball baseball and tennis as golf balls litter the ball park. Prom dates are being set and drive ins reopen.
This year s F H A chapter will take its annual trip on Thursday April 14 with about 65 members and advisor Joan Dawson plus four mother chaperones. They will visit Handicapped Village in Clear Lake in the morning, dine at The Flying Dutchman restaurant at noon, tour Mason City Airport in the afternoon, and return home around 4 p m.
Principal Michele Gilbaugh notes spring brings activities and interruptions to school. Students are urged to attend regularly and focus on learning while reminders to pick up and properly dispose of cans from a recently installed pop machine are given.
Shelly Cox reports a small groups contest at St. Mary's Catholic School Storm Lake beginning Friday April 15 with 17 vocal soloists and 10 ensembles plus 5 instrumental soloists and band groups. Participants include Donni Westergard Suzie Weber Kristy Duus Becky Weber Kathy Edwards Kathy McQuown Sandy Loder Beth Hankey Ann Stroud Jani Cox Sue Ellis Diane Schmeling Deb Zevenbergen Lori Schacherer Vernon Reitz Alan Reitz Jim Graettinger and more across vocal ensembles duets trios and quartets. Bus departures listed with expected returns and best wishes extended to all entrants.
Students Candy Funk Donna Westergard and Sue Ellis with advisor Joan Dawson attended the state FHA HERO convention at the Hilton in Des Moines on April 4 and 5. The meeting, themed Boxeds in Flip your Hd through FHA HERO, approved a plan to divide the state into new districts next year. Guest speaker Nancy Gray of Bedford spoke on elderly issues. A leadership camp is planned for August in Madrid for interested girls.
The cast of M tA4S8 4H seeks small roll-away beds cots army blankets clothes boots foot lockers duffel bags and helmets for props. Contact cast members or Miss Sue Gronemeyer for pickups call 859-3570 after school hours.
Donavon Mears a second grader in Mrs DeEtte Graettinger's room wrote an article inspired by an encyclopedia a new reading resource. The piece praises Abraham Lincoln noting his strength honesty and presidency and ends with a final sentence about his life on a farm and kindness.
A speaker praises the sixteenth president as a great man, comparing him to Mr Lincoln and declaring him a hero. The tribute emphasizes admiration and moral character without detailing events or dates.
The Graettinger FFA chapter elected officers for the 1977 78 school year at the Parent Member Banquet held April 13. New officers include President Tim Brown Vice President Mike Elsenbast Secretary Darryl Dalen Treasurer Tom Brown and Sentinel John Tindall.
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