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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
2
Friday May 9 senior girls were honored with a breakfast hosted by the junior girls. The menu included waffles sausage orange juice milk and syrups with tables decorated in seniors colors. Juniors in child development decorated and fashion design juniors with Mrs Dawson served. All senior girls attended.
In letters to the paper, students protest limited town jobs favoring older college students, urge fair hiring for high schoolers, commend The Pirate Press for student journalism, and decry the closing of the student lounge amid vandalism claims.
The district lists a span of activities from May 15 to May 21 including a 7th Grade Conservation Day Speech Play at 9:30, Senior Assembly and commencement rehearsals, district golf meets, a spring concert, baccalaureate, class night, early dismissal, Albert City Relays, and junior high track at Ruthven.
A brief item notes a drawing and design project with a caution about climbing trees. It emphasizes safety and creative exploration, urging care when approaching arboreal tasks and stressing thoughtful, deliberate work in the design process.
Miss Diane Larson, a second grade teacher and cheerleading advisor from Harlan Iowa, has been selected as teacher of the week. A native of Iowa she graduated from Harlan High School and earned a BS in Elementary Education from Iowa State University. She enjoys teaching small classes for individual help and values sponsoring the cheerleaders for greater high school involvement.
Your Times reports a May 15, 1975 banquet for FFA members and parents. Roger Swanson Dwight Schmitt won Senior Scholastic. Bill Brown took Loaded Ship and Star Chapter Farmer honors. John Tindall Tim Brown recited the creed. Darryl Dalen earned Star Green Hand. Jim Hagele received Honorary Chapter Farmer. John Tindall Darryl Dalen performed. Eddie Bekx played. Future Homemakers served as waitresses. new officers Steve Dobbins Joe Thompson Bill Newhouse Kevin Closing Jim Graettinger Bert Ressel were installed.
A crowded turnout gathered for a mystery photo feature prompting questions about the subject’s identity. Eyewitnesses recalled excitement and curiosity as attendees speculated on who the person with the notable mouth might be.
More than 80 parents members and guests attended the annual F F A Parent Member Banquet held May 4 in the high school cafeteria. The event is an annual F F A gathering designed to provide a social and recognition occasion for members and their parents.
Five day meal plan lists daily dishes from Monday through Friday. May dates include May 19 to May 23 with items such as sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, apricot sauce, green beans, and milk on Monday. spaghetti with meat sauce and cabbage salad on Tuesday. bean and burger bake on Wednesday. beef burgers with green beans on Thursday. and fish sticks with fruit cocktail on Friday. Includes plain and peanut butter sandwiches and juices.
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