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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1976
Page
7
Co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen lead The Pirate Press with faculty advisor Sallie White and photo advisor Mike LaVelle, guiding student journalism and publication efforts.
Read two senior profiles listing Pam Sampson born 1958 and Matt Guinn born 1959. Pam’s favorites include color green ham and mashed potatoes The Other Side of the Mountain and Born a Woman with nicknames Sapo and sport softball. Matt’s favorites include blue steak Chainsaw Massacre Tush and Guinney with sport wrestling and vehicle a Dodge Charger.
Pam Peterson contemplates education as assembling a personal mind puzzle. She argues learning builds from grade school to college, highlights varied pace for Special Education students, and sees graduation as a gateway to help others shape their minds.
The Iowa Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped issued rules for the 1977 Ability Counts Survey Contest for public and parochial high schools. Theme centers on Handicapped People and Affirmative Action in employment. Entries due January 30 1977. State winners in March with awards in April totaling over 500 for students and 300 for teachers. Contact Ann Copic at Des Moines for details.
Randy Bates reports Harris Lake Park defeated the junior high team 33 to 2. Only Kelly Schang avoided a loss by tying 2 to 2, while Kevin Carlin and Rod Hanson fell on points. Coach Chuck Foy noted many fundamental mistakes that HLP exploited with pins, but praised the effort and potential of the young team.
J.V. girls from J.W. beat Harris Lake Park 56 30 last Tuesday with Pam Rients scoring 34 points and 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Kathy Kulow added 12 points and Lori Schacherer 10 points with notable assists and rebounds from the guard and forward groups.
Jr high wrestlers lost 24 to 27 in a tight meet on Monday November 29. Kevin Carling Mike Weber Ron Hanson and Kelly Schany won their bouts with Schany pinning twice and Hanson pinning once. Coach Chuck Foy praised the improvement and close contest.
The National Honor Society met with the faculty council on Tuesday morning November 30. NHS members donated food and cooked a breakfast for the faculty council and themselves. They discussed proposals to revise the current honor roll and class ranking systems.
The quotation from Francis Yeats Brown urges resilience and calm in adversity, portraying fate as something to ride with composure and steady control. It echoes a stoic philosophy about accepting circumstances while maintaining inner resolve.
Editorial argues for reintroducing capital punishment citing moratorium duration, potential prison overcrowding relief, and deterrence. It references Gary Gilmore's request for execution and asserts that some inmates cannot be reformed and deserve punishment.
Graettinger J V boys beat South Clay 40 to 36 as Ted Yarnes notes two practices shaped the effort. Tom Kulow led with 15 points and 6 rebounds, Ron Sampson added 11 while in early foul trouble.
The junior varsity team trailed by 16 but rallied to within one before losing by four as Pam Rients led with 24 points and 4 rebounds. Kathy Kulow added 6 points and 6 rebounds, Lori Schacherer had 4 points and 5 assists, Lori Spies contributed steals and rebounds, with small contributions from Pam Thu, Kathy Forey, and Kristy Duus. Final score 34 to 38 after a 12 to 18 first half.
The calendar lists events from December 3 to December 22 across Terril Milford Laurens Sioux Valley Ringsted Ruthven Pocahontas and nearby towns. It includes junior high and wrestling meets at multiple locations, Student Council, National Honor Society, a Christmas program and a 12:35 dismissal for Christmas vacation with classes resuming January 3, 1977.
Carol Crocker summarizes leader traits from a 4H county council retreat at Lutheran Lakeside Camp. Key points include serving others, high personal standards, proactive action, keeping promises, consulting followers but acting on conviction, accepting responsibility for failures, seeking new ideas, inspiring confidence, and delegating with accountability.
The 8th grade basketball team defeated Grover 49 18. High scorer DeeAnn Miller posted 23 points. Starters included Becky Green Lisa Luhman and DeeAnn Miller with Sandy Scherer Marcia Thu and Michelle Jesperson as guards. Substitutes were Sandy Scherer Marcia Thu Karen Peterson Ranae Reutter Kathy Herke Brenda Lien. All players contributed to the win.
The 7th grade girls basketball team played a strong game at Grover. Patsy Sampson scored 20 points while Kelly Peterson and Marilyn Elsenbast added 12 each. Lori Park contributed 3 points and Diane Mammen 2 points as guards shone on defense.
The Iowa Conservation Commission cautions winter recreationists about thin ice on Spirit Lake East Okoboji and Clear Lake. Roy Downing warns weather can make ice unsafe within hours. A blue ice of 4 to 6 inches is advised before venturing out and near shore holes should be cut to test thickness.
The guards held Lincoln Central to 21 points while Kathy Platter Ronda Hoff man Valerie Iverson led the effort assisted by Denise Moyer Norma Nissen Jane Eaton and Debbie Carlin. Graettinger won 49 to 21 crediting teamwork and solid defense.
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