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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1976

Page

3

Sixteen Lettermen Return For GHS Track Team

Graettinger high school will field a 1976 track squad with sixteen lettermen and ten other candidates. Coaches Chuck Foy leads the group that includes school record holders John Millen in the discuss at 127 feet Linch, Mike Masters in the 120 yard high hurdles in 16.0 seconds, and Randy Rients who tied the 100 yard dash record at 10.4 seconds. Remaining veterans include Terry Masters, Mike Elsenbast and Tim Carlin, with a roster of Fries Crowley Weber Besaw Peoppe Dykuizen Moore Matheason Nissen Murray.

Graettinger G.H.S Chuck Foy John Millen Mike Masters Randy Rients Terry Masters Mike Elsenbast Tim Carlin Mike Fries Tim Crowley Jeff Weber Lonnie Besaw Keith Peoppe Joe Dykuizen Dan Moore Dave Matheason Jerry Nissen Ken Murray

Teacher Featured At Grettinger High School Honors Career

Mr. Herfindahl, a Grettinger High School educator for three years, earned a bachelor’s degree at Minnesota State University hall and lives east of Graettinger with wife Bev who is the school’s librarian. He enjoys hunting fishing and art in his spare time.

Minnesota State Universitrs Hall Grettinger High School Herfindah Graettinger Bev Greettinger High School

Drama Scholarship Offered at Ames University

A $200 drama scholarship will be awarded to 1976 77 freshmen entering the Iowa State University Theatre program in Ames. Applicants must be speech majors with theatre emphasis and show strong high school dramatic and academic records. For more information contact Mr. Ron Broockmeyer.

Iowe State University Ames Ron Broockmeyer

Student Newspaper Staff and Roles Named

Tammy Kulow is editor in chief. Linda Andersen serves as news editor. Sallie White is faculty advisor. Marshal Herfindahl is the photo advisor.

Tammy Kulow Linda Andersen Sallie White Marshal Herfindahl

Girls Return Four Lettermen From Graettinger Track

Graettinger High School girls track team brings back four letterwomen including seniors Deb Poepre and Tammy Kulow, junior Jackie Kulow, and sophomore Becky Weber. New additions include Barb Green Jane Kempf Shelly Cox Jani Cox Julie Kulow Janice Schmitt Lori Spies Kristy Duus Jess McCombs Ina lee Lammers. Training began Monday March 8 in the gym due to cold weather. First meet is at West Bend on Tuesday April 6. Coach Ron Brockmeyer says the squad should be quite competitive this year.

Graettinger High School Deb Poepre Tammy Kulow Jackie Kulow Becky Weber Barb Green Jane Kempf Shelly Cox Jani Cox Julie Kulow Janice Schmitt Lori Spies Kristy Duus Jess McCombs Inalee Lammers West Bend Ron Brockmeyer

Scholarships at Coe College Offer Multiple Awards

Coe College in Cedar Rapids announces a scholarship competition for high school seniors. Awards include the Coe Science Scholarship for science majors, Presidential Scholarship for financial need, Marshall Music Scholarship for superior musical ability, and Bryant Scholarship for two seniors showing sportsmanship intelligence and resourcefulness. Applicants must be in the top quarter of their class. details are in the guidance counselor’s office.

Coe College Cedar Rapids Coe Science Marshall Bryant

Two Conflicts in Education: Basics vs Individuality

Norma Newhouse argues education faces clashes between basic skills and individuality. She questions how much basics to teach and whether individuality should be taught, urging a partnership of both concepts since every learner differs and a uniform approach fails.

Theatre Arts Club Forming At GHS

The Theatre Arts Club for students in grades 9 through 12 will be formed on Friday March 26 1976. Inductees include students active in speech activities this year with special honors for those who reached state competition Paul Odell Paulette Frick Kathy McQuown and Alan Reitz. Junior members may include a few seventh graders based on in class speech scores. Mr Gail Showman sponsor and speech coach says the club will foster practice learning and fun for speech and theatre arts at the school.

Paul Odell Paulette Frick Kathy McQuown Alan Reitz Gail Showman GHS Theatre Arts Club

Honor Society Induction Rescheduled for March 29

Honor Society induction moved to Monday March 29 due to a boys substate basketball game at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Active members include Seniors Nancy Chrestiansen Kevin Closing Steve Dawson Catherine Elsenbast Sue Jacobsen Bob Mesenbrink Norma Newhouse Joe Thompson Juniors Jim Graettinger Marjie McQuown Darnell Pettengill Vernon Reitz New members Sophomores Candy Funk Donna Westergard Tim Rooney Joleen Borchers Juniors Jackie Kulow Diane Schmeling Seniors LeAnn Carlin Mary Westergard A reception in the lunch room will follow the ceremony.

Nancy Chrestiansen Kevin Closing Steve Dawson Catherine Elsenbast Sue Jacobsen Bob Mesenbrink Norma Newhouse Joe Thompson Jim Graettinger Marjie McQuown Darnell Pettengill Vernon Reitz Candy Funk Donna Westergard Tim Rooney Joleen Borchers Jackie Kulow Diane Schmeling LeAnn Carlin Mary Westergard

Seven Alone chronicles a frontier family's westward journey

In 1843 a Missouri family travels to Oregon's Willamette Valley. The father and mother fall ill and die, leaving the eldest son to care for six siblings. Separated from the wagon train, he perseveres to push the family toward safety despite exhaustion.

Missouri Williamette Valley Oregon West Coast

Liberated Marriage in the 1980s Teens Speak

A poll of 23 300 high school juniors and seniors finds most favor equality in marriages of the 1980s. Many female respondents expect to work and share housework, while a majority of male students plan to marry and endorse some sharing of chores. Most prefer two children or fewer and use contraception. some favor traditional roles. Also included are brief Q and A on GI Bill enrollment and WWII veterans pension eligibility.

PTA

Senior Spotlight: Dee Tindall and Mark Stewart

Dee Tindall is profiled with parents Sherlene and Walter born August 28 1958. Her favorites include blue pizza and chicken Gone With The Wind and tennis or badminton. Mark Stewart born November 14 1957 lists parents Mr and Mrs Martin Stewart as well as White Lightning Low Rider Mustang and Alaska Army as future plans. He enjoys goofing around and advises underclassmen If you can't be good be careful.

Dee Tindall Sherlene Walter Robert Redford Barbra Streisand Mark Stewart Martin Stewart Mustang Bert Reynolds Alaska Army

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