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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
7
Brighton and Mike Bartvnt led with six points each for Millen. Clint Egeland and Herbie Besaw added one field goal apiece as teammates Jackie Kulow Joe and Sallie White contributed in coaching and photo roles for The Pirate Press.
GHS students interested in the spring play Mash should pick up scripts from drama coach Miss Sue Gronemeyer. Cast members are needed along with makeup props and stage crew committees.
Seventh and eighth graders competed in a spelling bee on February 17 with Lisa Luhman taking first place. Runners up included Terry Nelson Kelly Schang Hugh Gibson Rance Reutter David Hankey and Bob Forey. David and Bob advance to February 26 contest at ILCC Estherville with top three moving to the state competition in Des Moines. The state winner advances to the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC in June.
Bill Forey reports on the February 19 FFA Speech Contest at Estherville High School where Craig Newhouse Steve Gibson and Aaron Hyatt spoke on the FFA Creed. Steve Gibson earned a gold placing and advances to the District meet in Spencer on March 12.
The seventh grade team finished their season with a 46 to 26 victory over Mallard after a 13 13 first half. Greg Zeman led scoring with 12 points, Tony Masters added 10, and Matt Spies had 8 as the Pirates pulled away late.
J H Pirates eighth grade basketball defeated Mallard Ducks on their home court last Wednesday to win their sixth game. Final score 64 to 45 with Dave Petersen scoring 35 points, Bruce Masters 19, Dean Jensen 8, and Terry Nelson 2.
Applications are invited for the Miss Iowa Teenager Pageant at the Howard Johnson's Des Moines event on September 3 and 4, 1977. The Iowa pageant leads to the national Miss United Teenager Pageant in Washington, D.C., in December 1977.
Junior varsity Pirates finish season with a 51 to 31 win over Harris Lake Park. Tom Kulow scores 22 to lead, with Mike Millen at 11 and Pat Brobst 8. Pirates incur 18 fouls to Harris Lake Park's 19.
Jackie Kulow leads a balanced Pirettes attack scoring 28 as Graettinger defeats Algona 77 to 69 on February 19 at Humboldt. Barb Green 26 and Pim Rients 19 help offset tall Algoma height while free throws convert 17 of 22 for the winners. Shelly Cox adds nine rebounds and four steals as Graettinger advances to district final.
Principal Haggard explains a science deficiency at the district level amid recent negative press. He outlines past offerings and changes, including moving health to physical education and losing mini courses, with plans for a bio chemistry course in 1977-78 to meet required science levels.
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