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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1977
Page
3
The faculty roster lists co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen with Sallie White as faculty advisor and Mike LaVelle as photo advisor for the publication.
The Pirettes lost to Everly 84 to 78 on February 8 in Everly, tying for third with a 9-5 conference record and ending regular season play at 13-6. Barb Green scored 41, Jackie Kulow 29, with Lori Peterson leading rebounds for the Pirettes. Everly edged ahead in the third quarter and held on.
An editorial argues the United States should reassess and curb its role as a top arms supplier. It warns that selling advanced weapons to unstable nations risks anti American use and global conflict, citing the Turkish Greek Cyprus clash and urging action by leaders including Carter to halt the trend.
GHS roof repairs began last Tuesday and continued through Thursday causing a brief disruption to classes on the first and second floors. All classes have returned to normal as repairs concluded.
Principal Haggard updates staff and families on school matters. He clarifies the honor roll criteria as a 3.00 cumulative GPA and explains the Pirate Boosters aim to support all extracurricular activities. He also praises faculty and junior high students for relocating during roofing repairs, noting it as useful practice for next year.
A printing error notes all seniors should plan to register for the ACT by April 2, 1977, and February 21 is the deadline for Iowa Tuition Grant applications. A transfer option exists if college plans change. Spencer School of Business announces 1977 78 scholarships totaling three hundred and eleven hundred dollars. Announcement materials are in Guidance Office.
Graettinger Pirates beat Everly Cattlefeeders 42 40 on February 8 as Mike Elsenbast hit a 30 foot shot at one second remaining. The win clinched the Cornbelt Conference title at 14 0 and improved Graettinger to 16 0 overall, extending their conference win streak to 22 games. Elsenbast led with 19 points, Terry Masters 6, Randy Simington 6, Petersen 4, Brobst 4, Masters 3. Terry Masters had 19 rebounds.
Dave Brighton son of Rev erand and Mrs George Brighton was notified Monday that he has been selected to participate at the Dorian Band Festival at Decorah. The festival will be held on the Luther College campus on February 27 and 28. Dave plays the trombone in the high school band. Earlier this month four other Graettinger students participated in the Choir Festival.
Graettinger Community School offers a week of hot lunch options cooked with gas. Menu includes February 21 hot dogs with buns and sides, February 22 turkey and noodle bake, February 23 Ash Wednesday salmon loaf, February 24 pizza, February 25 fish portion with sides plus milk each day.
The Pirettes beat Armstrong 93 to 73 to advance to the second round of sectionals. Jackie Kulow scored 35 and Barb Green 34 as the team shot 58 percent while Armstrong struggled from the line and field. Rebounds were led by Julie Kweow with eight as Graettinger fouls and turnovers helped widen the margin.
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