Graettinger Beats Terril First Time In History
Graettinger wrestlers upset Terril 30 23 marking the program’s first ever win over Terril. Key pins and decisions swung the match with Tim Crowley and Tim Brown among winners, as Graettinger rallied from early deficits and will host a tournament on January 15 with multiple teams and medals awarded.
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Terril
Chuck Foy
Graettinger
Terrill
Dannis Fuller
Mike Johnson
Terris
Matt Guinn
Don Moyer
Darrell Hoffman
Mark Olson
Greg Crowley
Ken Netsch
Tom Poland
Doug Moyer
Losin
Tim Crowley
Steve Smith
Tim Brown
Nick Jepsen
John Tindall
Curt Shaffer
Monty Schang
Chuck Lewis
Hwt
Joe Dykuizen
Tim Fairchild
Harris-Lake Park
Laurens- Marathon
Sioux Valley
Pocahontas
Twin Rivers
Bede
Shaller
J W Pirates Top Harris Lake Park to go 4 1
The JV Pirates improved to 4 wins and 1 loss by beating Harris Lake Park 49 to 28. Tom Kulow scored 12 points, Dave Elsenbast 11, Pat Brobst 8, while Ron Sampson led in rebounds with 9 and added 6 points. Elsenbast, Millen, and Berven pulled 4 boards each. Coach Ted Yames praised the Saturday morning showing and new offensive ideas. Harris Lake Park committed 16 fouls to the Pirates 13.
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JV Pirates
Harris Lake Park
Tom Kulow
Pirate
Dave Elsenbast
Pat Brobst
Ron Sampson
Mike Millen
Dan Berven
Ted Yames
Pirates
Graettinger Pirates crush Sentral Satellites 98 to 51
Graettinger extends unbeatens to six with a 98 51 home win over Sentral Satellites on January 4. Pete Hanson leads top scoring in the state as Graettinger races to a 16 0 start and finishes 98 51 behind 23 point efforts from Mike Elsenbast and Mike Masters.
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Graettinger Pirates
Sentral
Pete Hanson
Des Moines Register
Graettinger
Pirates
Graet=tinger
GHS
Mike Elsenbast
Mike Masters
Randy Brobst
Terry Masters
Ron Sampson
Randy Simington
Tom Kulow
Jim Petersen
Tim
Vernon Reitz Senior Spotlight From School Archive
Senior spotlights profile Vernon Reitz with parental details O J and Mrs O J Reitz birthdate June 6 1959 and a list of favorites including rust pork chops Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother Chicago song You Are On My Mind volleyball Triumph TR Plain Speaking Muasty Feldman and riding bikes Future plans include college Advice to underclassmen Try your hardest and you'll always be at your best.
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Vernon Reitz
Pastor
O. J. Reitz
Jimmy Carter
Sherlock Holmes
Chicago
Triumph TR
Muasty Feldman
The Pirate Press editors and advisors named
The Pirate Press lists co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen with faculty advisor Sallie White and photo advisor Mike LaVelle.
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Jackie Kulow
John Millen
Sallie White
Mike LaVelle
Attendance and tardy policies set by School Board
On January 10 1977 the School Board adopted attendance and tardy rules to start February 17 for the 1976 77 year. An assembly on January 17 will explain the policies. It covers absences over 10 days per semester, warnings after more than 5 days, suspensions and credit loss after 10 days, and hearings on request. Tardy rules impose warnings and grade penalties for unexcused tardies with parent notices. Adopted January 10 1977.
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Board of Education
Air bags face safety gains and public resistance
Editorial traces air bag development from early seat belts to inflation upon impact, noting 12,000 potential yearly lives saved and insurance benefits while highlighting high cost, limited effectiveness in high speed and side collisions, and public reluctance to accept widespread use.
J.W. Girls Slip By H.L.P. In Tight Runoff
Saturday morning at 10:00 the Pirettes edged Harris Lake Park 44 to 40 after a 25 all halftime tie. Pam Rients led with 30 points and 3 assists, while Lori Spies added 4 steals and 4 rebounds. The 8th grade boys opened with a 50 to 16 win over Lincoln Central, led by David Petersen and Bruce Masters with 20 points each.
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Pirettes
Harris Lake Park
Pam Rients
Kathy Kulow
Lori Schacherer
Lori Spies
Kathy Forey
Kristy Duus
Jean McCombs
Graettinger
Hsp
DeeAnn Miller
Lincoln Central
David Petersen
Bruce Masters
Bob Forey
Tim Heller
Terry Nelson
Hawks
Pirettes Edge Sentral In Nonconference Clash
Graettinger Pirettes upset Sentral of Fenton Satellites 89 to 74 on Tuesday January 4. Barb Green scored 41 as four Pirettes reached double figures while Sentral hit 32 of 45 free throws but shot 32 percent from the floor.
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Graettinger Pirettes
Sentral of Fenton
Pirettes
Graettinger
Sentral
Memory Lane Reflections by Michele Gilbaugh
A nostalgic poem recalls friendships, prom, games, growing pains, and moments shared. It notes laughter and tears, signs of closeness, and the feeling that memories endure even as time passes. The piece frames memories as a personal journey through youth.
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Michele Gilbaugh
Memory Lane
Graettinger Film Club Seeks Graettinger Students
The Estherville Grand Theater manager invites Graettinger students to join the Graettinger Film Club with a 1 year membership costing 4 dollars. Members get entry to any film at the Grand Theater or Chief Drive In and may receive occasional free admission films. Contact Tim Crowley John Tindall or Mr Sallie White. Graettinger students in grades 7 12 eligible.
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Estherville Grand Theater
Graettinger
Graettinger Film Club
Grand
Tim Crowley
John Tindall
Sallie White
Do It Yourself CB Antenna Installation Dangers
Al Cerruti of the Iowa State Department of Health warns CB enthusiasts about hazards of DIY base station antenna installs. In 1976 CB antennas near homes caused 92 deaths and 156 injuries mainly when lines are touched during installation or removal, often affecting multiple people. He urges avoiding any near power lines, consulting power companies, tying antennas to keep them from touching lines, and seeking experienced guidance before installation or removal.
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al Cerruti
Iowa
Cbs
Cerruti
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Greg Hanson
Herbie Besan
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County Extension
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Terris & Wallingford
the Pirate Press
By Laure Miller
Editorial
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S.C
Barb Green
Barb Miller
Pam Thu
Shelly Cox
Lori Peterson
Julie Kulow
By Michele Gilbaugh
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