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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1977
Page
3
The Pirate Press notes Sallie White as Faculty Advisor Tim Verdon as Photo Advisor Tim Rooney as Editor Ron Sampson as Assist. Editor.
Graettinger hosts Terril in the first conference game of the season with the girls at 7:00 p.m. and the boys to follow. The Pirettes seek a win after strong early-season deliveries over Arnolds Park and Harris Lake Park, while Terril aims to rebound after a challenging year and key departures.
Terry Masters born February 3 1960 lists parents Bob and Bernice Masters hobbies none favorite sport baseball color pink food steak movie Flash Gordon future plans none. Pam Hersom born November 14 1959 lists parents Burt and Carol Hersom hobbies riding horses favorite sport football color light green food steak and pizza movie The Deep future plans college and fun advice to underclassmen first day is the roughest the last day is the funniest.
Junior high girls travel to Lincoln Central for their second win. Seventh graders beat Lincoln Central 46 to 10 with Kathy Murray scoring 16. Cindy Parks 10, Sandy Miller 6, Marsha Moran 6, Tami Thompson 4, Lori Harris 2, Diane Voigt 2. Eighth grade won 39 to 15 led by Patsy Sampson 14, Marilyn Elsen bast 12, Kelly Peterson 12. All players saw time. United Methodist Church women set annual Christmas Fair on Sunday December 6 from 10 am to 2 pm with maid rites potato salad baked beans pie and coffee.
Third Grade South students saw an Africa safari via slides by Miss Bert Smith, Graettinger Times typist and daughter of local congregations’ pastors. The presentation covered Tanzania and Tanganyka history, Kilimanjaro climbs, and varied terrains from jungle to icy peaks, inspiring world book exploration.
Pirate Press features the 1977 graduates in weekly installments. First five profiles include Eddie Bekx Farming Lori Berven attends Storm Lake School of Hairstyling and Cosmetology Shelly Brighton Married now Mrs. Richard Smith Brian Bonstead Travels Dave Brighton Attends Westmar College in LeMars Iowa majoring in history.
Harris Lake Park defeated the Jr high team 27 11 in the season opener. Individual results include Dan Lean losing 4 0 to Tom Riley, Paul Schealler losing 11 1, Rod Hansen 2 2 with Jeff Hively, Kelly Schany 2 18 to Tom Lorenzen, Greg Zeman 6 5 to Bill Heiken, Dean Hoffman 3 2 to Steve Jung Johan, Robbie Beaton 8 5 over Gary Johnson, Mike Bortini 7 1 over Dave Van Hunnick, Stacy Baas 14 10 over Bill Heiken, and Herbie Besaw pinning Gary Johnson. Coach Chuck Foy said the team showed promise and will improve with experience.
Wartburg College counselor Sherm Finer will meet prospective students at Graettinger High School on Monday December 5 at 11 a.m. Students may arrange visits via the high school guidance office. Wartburg College, in Waverly Iowa, is a private four year Lutheran affiliated liberal arts school with 1200 plus students and 71 faculty. It offers 27 majors and multiple bachelor degrees and operates a 4 4 1 calendar including a May Term with study programs from marine biology in the Gulf Coast to Europe and Washington D C.
ILCC announces final winter quarter registration for the Evening College Program. Registration days are Tuesday November 29 and Thursday December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Locations include Algona High School, Emmetsburg and Estherville campuses, Spencer Junior High, and regional centers. Contact local center directors or Ron Brockmeyer for details and aim to earn credits toward an Associate of Arts Degree. Investigate night college courses with Iowa Lakes.
The Community Club invites members to a Christmas Party Dinner and Dance on Wednesday December 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Supper Club and Lounge. Live music by Ricardo. Menu features roast beef chicken and salad bar. Members should bring a $2 gift marked for a man or woman.
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