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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
7
The Buddy Rich Big Band Machine played to a full Graettinger High School auditorium last Saturday. Jim Graettinger notes stellar improvised solos from Steve Morad, masterful drum work by Buddy Rich, and a finale that lingered in memory after the encore.
A senior class meeting on April 20 decided to hire a band with the Student Council for a year end dance. Principal Dave Haggard announced cap and gown costs and the class treasury balance to be assigned to the annual. Graduation practice is May 13 with school dismissal contingent on bill payment and check-out forms. Graduation is set for May 15 at 2:00 PM.
Ruthven defeated Graettinger 172 to 193 to push the Pirates to 0-2. Medalist was Jerry Carpenter with a three over par 39. Graettinger’s Tim Rooney led with a 44. other GHS scores included Ron Sampson 48 Dave Elsen bast 49 and Aaron Hyatt 51.
Fourth hour chemistry students led by Richard Beers toured Mankato State University on Tuesday April 19 observing Biology Department facilities. They viewed two electron microscopes a counter unit and a low cost scanner plus animal rooms greenhouses and an ornithology room. In Chemistry Department they saw an MNR nuclear dipolar reverser and a gas spectrometer used to vaporize compounds and graph atom data.
The Pirettes earned three first place finishes at the Armstrong Relays on Friday April 22. Lori Spies won the 220 yard dash in 32.4, breaking the school mark of 32.3 from 1972. Julie Kulow won the 880 yard run in 2 37.2 and Jackie Kulow captured the 440 yard dash in 63.3.
The Pirettes placed ninth of fifteen with 24 points at West Bend Bulldog Invitational on Monday April 25. Six athletes earned two firsts three thirds one fourth and one fifth. Lori Spies won the softball throw and Jackie Kulow the 440 yard dash. Spies set a school record 32.2 in the 220 yard hurdles. Kulow won the 880 yard run in 22.41 and, with Herke Kulow Spies and Kulow, the 880 yard medley relay finished in 2 04. Kulow Julie Kulow and Jackie Kulow placed fifth in 59.0.
Graettinger junior high girls win the 440 yard relay with a 59.9 time led by Marcia Thu Marilyn Elsenbast Denise Moyer and Becky Green. They place fifth in Harris Lake Park meet as Milford takes first and Clay Central second with Harris Lake Park third and South Clay fourth. Graettinger totals include one first and several seconds and thirds across events.
The Graettinger Community School in Iowa invites sealed bids for a bronze 1974 three seat nine passenger Chevrolet station wagon with A C tinted glass and V eight engine. Engine 51 000 miles chassis 76 000 miles and repairs handled locally. Bids due by May 9 at 7 30 p m with right to reject all bids.
A school poll lists WLS Chicago as the favorite radio station among G H S students with strong showings for WOW Omaha KAAY Little Rock and others KIOA KELO KILA and KSTP. A separate ad fragment asks about military service terms and educational aid before enlistment.
Seniors should carry a job interview checklist detailing requested benefits. Suggested asks include at least $374 monthly with room and board, 30 days paid vacation in year one, $300 for new clothing plus a monthly upkeep allowance, access to recreation facilities, free medical and dental, unlimited sick leave, and a raise of at least $150 monthly upon marriage.
Lori Spies led the Pirettes with four events and four medals at the Chargerette Relays in Laurens on April 20. She won gold in the 880-yard medley relay, silver in the softball throw, and earned two crone medals in the 400 meter shuttle relay and the 100 meter hurdles. Jackie Kulow earned three medals in three events, with two wins in the 440 yard dash and the 80 yard medley relay, plus bronze in the relay. Barb Herke and Kathy Kulow helped as teammates in the 880 yard relay and 400 meter shuttle relay, finishing first and third. Laurens Marathon won with 82 points. Rolfe 64. Alta 62. Albert City 58. Pocahontas 37 4. Graettinger 33. A total of 20 teams competed.
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