Eighth graders write to Washington on key issues
Mr. Ted Yares leads an eighth grade World History class in drafting letters to Senators Culver and Clark and Representative Bedell. Students chose issues from fuel shortages to euthanasia and requested views on democracy and policy. Replies arrived from Nov. 29, showing thoughtful responses from lawmakers.
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Ted Yares
John Culver
Dick Clark
Berkley Bedell
Washington
Senior Spotlight: NAME PARENT BIRTHDATE FAVORITES AND PLANS
The item profiles Guy Oliver and Elaine Oliver with birthdate August 24 1958, noting blue as favorite color and steak as favored food. It lists pet peeve as discrimination in the school and favorite movie as Exorcist with the nickname Bumıe, and includes hobbies, future plans, and advice.
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Guy Oliver
Elaine Oliver
Vegas
Clint Eastwood
Susan St. James
Pirettes Defeat Everly In Conference Game
The Pirettes defeated Everly in a close conference match with Barb Green scoring 41 points and Jackie Kulow adding 20. Thorn and Konech each posted 20 for Everly, with Shelly Cox grabbing 13 rebounds. Kemp led the Pirettes with 16 assists as Graettinger cut turnovers to 11 and fouls to 10. The team hosts Terril Friday for another conference game.
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Pirette
Pirettes
Everly
Red Hough
Barb Green
Jackie Kulow
Jane Kempf
Thorn
Konech
Shelly Cox
Lori Petersen
Tammy
Julie Kulow
Graettinger
Terril
Graettinger Pirates rout Burt Bears 67 to 41 on road
Graettinger led 22 to 0 after the first period and built a 36 to 22 halftime edge in a 67 41 win over Burt. Steve Dawson led Graettinger with 24 points, followed by Mike Masters 11 and Mike Elsenbast 11. Bench players and reserves saw extended action as Graettinger controlled play and prepared to face Terris on December 12.
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Gracttinger
Burt Bears
Burt
Steve Dawson
Dawson
Mike Masters
Mike Elsenbast
Masters
Elsenbast
Pirate
Graettinger
Pirates
Graettinger Gals Win 90 72 Over Burt
Graettinger improves to 2-1 with a 90 72 victory over Burt. Barb Green led with 45 points, Jane Kempf added 18, Jani Cox 14, Barb Miller 11, Pam Rients 2, while Kempf and Green had 12 and 8 assists respectively. Tammy Kulow topped boards with 9, Lori Peterson 5, Julie Kulow 4.
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Graettinger Gals
Burt
Graettinger
Jane Kempf
Barb Green
Jani Cox
Barb Miller
Pam Rients
Tammy Kulow
Lori Peterson
Julie Kulow
Pam
Improvised Curtain Rod Becomes Handy Shoe Rack
A discarded curtain rod attached inside a closet door is repurposed as a practical shoe rack, adding storage utility in a small space.
Whitmore Portrays Truman in Film of Presidency
A James Whitmore performance depicts Harry S Truman as president. The film blends humor with national issues such as the Korean War McCarthyism and the Hiroshima bombing, offering ideas on political honesty.
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James Whitmore
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Joseph McCarthy
Hiroshima
FFA Delivers Fruit After Inspection and Sorting
FFA members begin fruit deliveries once inspected and sorted for freshness. Fruit stored in the bus barn south of the laundromat. Additional fruit available after school each night from 4:00 to 6:00. some members handle up to 50 boxes.
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FFA
Eddie Bekx
Mike Moran
Graettinger
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