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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
10
Junior High basketball cheer leaders are Kelly Hanson Connie Herke and Crystal Nissen. Junior High wrestling cheer leaders chosen include Cynthia Peton Debbie Harris and Deanna Titus. Sponsor Miss Elaine Rosendahl announced the selections.
The 1976 78 school annual remains on sale at nine dollars. The theme for this year is Horizons with an orange and black cover showing a sunset.
Paul Herson, from Newton Iowa, is a senior at Graettinger with siblings Bob a senior Perty a seventh grader Pam a junior. He takes band pottery government and world history and enjoys duck hunting and car engines. He plans to marry and continue his education while noting Graettinger’s small size limits advancement and seniors receive few privileges.
Wednesday November 10 announced career poster contest winners across grades 2 to 9. Top finishers include Anastasia Petersen, Synora Nelson, Kim Alvidge in 2nd grade North and Shane Alesch, Shannon Foy in 2nd grade South. Brenda Kulow led 3rd grade North with Julie Nissen and Angie Hansen nearby, while Todd Thompson and Kipp James topped 3rd grade South. David Rooney and Tammy Olesen led 4th grade South with Chris Girves third, and Michelle Acherer, Julia Graetlinger, and Jessica Eldridge appeared in senior readings. Angie Elge and Rhonda Felkey led 6th North with Marela Moran, Danny N. 6th South saw Sandy Miller, Engin Christiansen, Danny N. The Elementary K-6 Overall winners were Sandy Miller, Sharon Christiansen, Danny Levi. Winners for 7–9 included Ernât Hanson and Dean Hoffman with Debbie Harris. Co Editors were Jackie Kulow and John Millen, with Faculty Advisor Sallie White and Photo Advisor Mike LaVelle.
Des Moines Sunday Register readers urged the Small School structure highlighting student participation, close student ties, and self confidence as key benefits. Graettinger cited as a prime example amid a busy district calendar with football, plays, contests, fundraisers, and expansive guidance plans.
The World of Poetry newsletter offers a grand prize of 1000 dollars with 45 additional cash and merchandise awards. Editor Eddie Lou Cole says the contest aims to encourage new poets, even those who have written only one poem. Entry forms may be requested from World of Poetry Dept 211 801 Portola Dr San Francisco CA 94127.
Jericho Harp will perform in Estherville at Roosevelt Auditorium on Thursday November 18 at 8 p.m. The show features Jim Thomas and Tom Schmidt on vocals and acoustic guitars. The trio has toured nationwide in college venues for over five years. Their first album, produced by Peter Yarrow, has just been released. Tickets are $2 at the door.
Two senior spotlights list Marjie McQuown and John Millen with birthdates in 1958 and parents Tom and Betty Millen. Each entry covers favorites from food to sport, with personal quirks and future plans, including college for Marjie and passing the time for John.
Junior high wrestling 1976 team coached by Chuck Foy has a small squad but strong effort. Foy says most wrestlers are new and will improve, with potential to develop into fine competitors. Roster includes Steve Olesen, Monte Thompson, Clint Egeland, Kelly Schang, Tony Masters, Herbie Besan, Dean Hoffman, Greg Zeman, Kevin Carlin, Doug Hoffman, Mike Weber. Managers are Mike Bortvitt and Dan Fuller.
Editorial notes Graettinger High School fall activities near end with strong showings by Music Depart ment in Flower Drum Song, football reaching top 1-A hopes at 11-01, girls softball underappreciated but successful, and marching band delivering performances at home games despite bad weather.
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