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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1976

Page

9

Pirates Rout Sioux Valley 110 to 41 Behind Masters 40

Graettinger led 110 41 over Sioux Valley as Mike Masters scored a career high 40 points on 9 first half field goals and 8 in the second half, helping the Pirates improve to 2 0. Pete Hansen praised the defense holding Wheeler and Kehnstrom under 20 points.

Mike Masters Graettinger Pirate Cagers Sioux Valley Soos Pirates Masters Graettinger Soos Pirate Pete Hansen Wheeler Kehnstrom Mike Elsenbast Terry Masters Randy Simington Randy Brobst Dave Brighton Tim Rooney Ron Sampson Tom Kulow

Pirettes Beat Soos In 71 to 54 Victory

The Pirettes improved to 3-1 by defeating the Soos on Tuesday December 7 at home. Graettinger led 22-18 after the first quarter, pulled ahead 42-20 by halftime, and the teams both scored 14 in the third quarter before Graettinger sealed a 71-54 win.

The Pirettes Soos Graettinger Sioux Valley Grae

Let's Get Rid of The High School Diploma

A reader cites Bob Richmond in The National Observer about public education and the diploma. He argues diplomas do not guarantee literacy and urges replacing diploma standards with individualized learning, family modeled schooling, and certificates of competence rather than paper diplomas.

National Observer Yxs Bob Richmond Churchill High School San Antonio Texas Council For Basic Education CBE Washington, D.C Richmond England Mr. Richmond Vietnam Settie Col Cesmong

7th Grade Walks Qvet LA

The 7th grade girls basketball team defeated Lincoln Central with a 44 point win led by Patsy Sampson scoring 16 and Kelly Peterson 12. Lori Park and Marilyn Elsenbast added eight each, with Deb ie Carlin Valerie Iverson Kathy Platter Denise Moyer Norma Nissen and Jane Eaton contributing in the guard court.

Lincoln Central Hawks Patsy Sampson Kelly Peterson Lori Park Marilyn Elsenbast Debbie Carlin Valerie Iverson Kathy Platter Denise Moyer Norma Nissen Jane Eaton

Senior Spotlight on David Peton Highlights Family and Hobbies

David Peton is profiled with birthdate November 23 1958 and parents Mr and Mrs Donald Peton. He lists favorites including baby blue steak and fries and the ZZ Top song Thunderbird. He enjoys golf and a blue and white Chevy M and libu, plans to farm, and advises underclassmen not to worry about future problems.

David Peton Donald Peton Doc Woody Allen Farrah Fawcett

Pirettes Top Sioux Valley As Graettinger Contests Night

Barb Green led Pirettes with 26 points and 2 rebounds while Jackie Kulow added 23 points and 3 rebounds. Barb Miller scored 18 points and 7 offensive boards as Pam Rients and Kathy Kulow each had 2. Lori Peterson and Julie Kulow led defensive boards with 6 rebounds. Shelly Cox and Pam Thu contributed 2 rebounds each. Graettinger shot 47 percent to Sioux Valley 40, with Graettinger committing 15 fouls and 15 turnovers.

Barb Green Pirettes Jackie Kulow Barb Miller Pam Rients Kathy Kulow Pirette Lori Peterson Julie Kulow Shelly Cox Pam Thu Graettinger Sioux Valley

Pirettes Defeat Ringsted 47 38 In Swinging Home Victory

J W Pirettes topped Ringsted 47 to 38 as Pam Rients led with 20 points and 3 rebounds while Kathy Kulow added 16 points and 6 assists. Lori Schacherer contributed 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists as Lori Spies and Kristy Duus anchored the guard unit with steals.

Pirettes Ringsted Pam Rients Kathy Kulow Lori Schacherer Lori Newhouse Lori Spies Kristy Duus Kathy Forey Pam Thu Jean McCombs

Graettinger 8th Grade Pirettes Defeat L.C. Hawks

Graettinger’s eighth grade girls beat Lincoln Central 22 to 14 after leading 10 to 8 at halftime. Becky Green scored 14 and Marcia Thu added 8 as the guards limited Lincoln Central to 5 points in the second half.

Graettinger Pirettes L.C. Hawks Lincoln Central Becky Green Marcia Thu Guards Hawks

The Pirate Press Editors and Advisors Listed

The Pirate Press names co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen with faculty advisor Sallie White and photo advisor Mike LaVelle, outlining the student newspaper leadership team.

Jackie Kulow John Millen Sallie White Mike LaVelle

Pirates annual on sale to raise school memories

Editorial urges Graettinger High School alumni and public to buy the 1976 77 Pirate annual for $9.00. It highlights the effort to produce the yearbook including planning photos editing and packing and notes a mail mishap last year when part of the annual fell from a plane. Staff will sell at future basketball games and the piece stresses community support.

Graettinger High School Spencer

Seventh Grade Girls Fall Short Against Terril in OT

The 7th grade girls basketball team played Terril hard after a 27 to 16 halftime deficit. The game ended in a 42 to 42 tie at regulation, with overtime producing only three baskets before the final outcome.

Terril

Graettinger Grapplers Top Laurens Marathon 38-21

Graettinger Grapplers defeated Laurens Marathon 38-21 last Wednesday. Forfeits at 98 and 119 kept Laurens ahead briefly, then Graettinger surged with wins by Fuller 105, Westergard 112, Hoffman 132, Crowley 138, Tim Crowley 145, Brown 155, Tindall 167, Schang 185, and Dudhuizen at heavyweight to seal the victory.

Graettinger Grapplers Laurens Marathon Graettinger Laurens Dennis Fuller Brian Westergard Darrell Hoffman Greg Crowley Brother Tim Tim Brown John Tindall Monty Schang Hwt Joe Dudhuizen

Terril Wins Narrowly 45 44 as Peterson Tops Score

Terril edged Kelly Peterson 16 points leading to a 45 to 44 victory over opponents. Marilyn Elsenbast added 12, Patsy Sampson 11, and Lori Park 5 in a tight team effort.

Terril Kelly Peterson Marilyn Elsenbast Patsy Sampson Lori Park

Pirates sweep Mallard in 7th and 8th grade girls hoops

On Saturday December 4 the 7th grade team edged Mallard 52 to 43 after a tight first half. Patsy Sampson led with 18 points followed by Marilyn Elsenbast with 14 and Lori Park and Kelly Peterson with 10 each. The 8th graders beat the Ducks 34 to 23 with Becky Green as top scorer at 14 and Sandy Scherer adding 9. Mallard’s Geri Vonnahma led her team.

Mallard Pirates Patsy Sampson Marilyn Elsenbast Lori Park Kelly Peterson Ducks Becky Green Sandy Scherer Lisa Luhman Dee Ann Miller Marcia Thu Geri Vonnahma

Extension Home Economist Holiday Safety Tips

Holle Mechem and Emmet Dickinson urge safe holiday decorating with tips on lighting trees keeping water at the base avoiding heat sources and placing toxic plants away from children. They warn about potentially dangerous decorations like angel hair tinsel and fire salts noting lead-free options and practical, time-saving precautions for a safe season.

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