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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
3
The Pirate Press lists co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen with faculty advisor Sallie White and photo adviser Mike LaVelle.
Graettinger remains undefeated at 8-0 with a 65 48 win over Little Rock Rockets on January 11. Four Pirates scored in double figures led by Mike Elsenbast with 19 and Randy Brobst with 15 as Graettinger pulled away after halftime. The team travels to Sioux Valley next, then Sioux Rapids.
Jim Graettinger argues Graettinger High School needs an incentive program to boost academic achievement noting current motivation relies on personal goals. Proposes exempting A average semester testers and creating a student lounge for high achievers to improve conduct and standards. Also reports J V girls loss to Mallard 51 38 with Pam Rients scoring 24 and Carol Stokes 32 for the winners.
The Pirettes improve to 8-2 after defeating a taller Little Rock squad 71 50 on January 11. Jackie Kulow scores 30 as Graettinger edges Little Rock in field goals 41% to 43% while converting 68% of free throws to stay ahead.
Gret tinger High School contest speech students head to Sheldon Iowa for the Large Group District Contest about 30 students will attend A choral reading directed by Miss Sue Gronemeyer will feature chanting in black and white and include Desiderata The large group mime portrays three boy scouts and their leader on a camping trip Performers Pam Rients Monica Weis Nancy Hampson Brenda Blinkman Mime pieces Paulette Frick knight jousting tourney Alan Reitz woodsman Christmas Eve The Emperor's New Clothes adapted as story theatre for One Act Play Minimal costumes and energetic staging Reader's theatre will present a spoken version of the operetta Amah and the Night Visitors This group has performed for two local church groups
Harris-Lake Park hosts a Friday wrestling meet in Harris Iowa with teams from Central Lyon Rock Rapids Comfrey Minn Graettinger Iowa Lakefield Minn Sioux Valley Linn Grove Iowa Terris Iowa Westbrook Minn and the host school. Action starts 12 30 p m with rounds and consolation bouts for 5th 6th and 3rd 4th places followed by finals on one mat. Admission 75 cents students 1 25 adults per session. Awards include two team trophies individual medals top placers ribbons and fastest pin trophy. Defending champs at 98 lbs include Doug Andresen Terris Dennis Salzwedel Lakefield and Jim Gustaff Central Lyon with Brehmer HLP among contenders.
Graettinger junior varsity boys beat Mallard 37-27 to move to 5-1 on the season. Coach Ted Yarnes praised bench scorer Rick Bates and noted Tom Kulow led the attack with 14 points while Ron Sampson added 11.
Pirettes from behind beat Everly 61 to 53 on Friday January 14. Grounded by tough first half Everly led 17-10 after eight minutes but trailed 28-24 at halftime. Jackie Kulow scored 29 points leading Pirettes with Barb Green 19 and other players contributing. Free throws and rebounds key as Graettinger won the foul line battle.
Shelly Cox leads a Swing Choir tryout round with eight returning girls and five new female members plus alternates Kristy Duus. Returning boys include John Millen and Alan Reitz among eight, with five new male members and an alternate. Outfit options narrowed to three styles as practice began Tuesday morning before school.
The following students achieved perfect attendance for the 2nd quarter and 2nd nine weeks across grades. Names include Kindergarten Darcey Hanson Darren Henrickson Katie Millen Shane Nissen Penny Shryock Tony Tindall and many others across first to twelfth grade, with multiple lists for north and south sections and semester honors.
Everly connected on 9 of 15 shots for 60 percent as the team struggled from the floor, contributing to the defeat with limited scoring options and a close bid late in the game.
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