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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1976
Page
4
The Pirate Press lists Co editors Jackie Kulow and John Millen as editors with Faculty Advisor Sallie White and Photo Advisor Mike LaVelle.
Laura Jean Peterson listed as senior with parents Mr and Mrs Art Johnson and Don Peterson born June 24 blue outfit onion rings Lifeguard as favorite movie Silly Love Songs as favorite song Raquel Welch and Paul Newman as actors Sewing as pastime advice to underclassmen Have fun while you can Mike Moran profile shows parents Marvin and Mary Katherine Moran born November 6 1958 red color burger meal and pet peeve about those who think they're always right Baseball as favorite sport 4 wheel drive Chevy pickup as vehicle none as book Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother as movie Love Will Keep Us Together as song farming as future plan hunting as pastime and Have fun as advice to underclassmen.
Dan Mears, a junior from Bertha Minnesota, joins Graettinger with parents Paul and Fileen Mears. He has five sisters and three brothers. classmates include Danette a sophomore and Dennis an eighth grader. Courses cover government agriculture creative writing bookkeeping and Spanish. He enjoys cycling hockey and notes Graettinger is stricter than Bertha where discipline was looser.
The seventh and eighth grade girls defeated Milford with strong defense and steady scoring. Marilyn Elsenbast scored 24 for the seventh graders while DeeAnn Miller led the eighth graders with 24 points. Milford was held to 8 and 12 points in the halves respectively.
Seventh grade girls fell 37 to 23 to Pirettes in a tough game with Sampson scoring 13 and Elsenbast 6. Eighth grade beat Terril 37 to 15 led by Miller with 21 and Thu 10, while Terril struggled in both halves. Coach Brockmeyer praised early effort and noted need for zone defense adjustments and improved team defense.
The Junior Engineering Technical Society announces the National Engineering Aptitude Search test for January 1977 across 40 Iowa centers. Registration deadline is December 17 with a $5 fee. Participants receive personal reporting within six weeks and may earn special awards for high talent.
The Bus Evacuation Safety Training Operation BEST will run December 1 to February, sponsored by the Iowa State Patrol and DPI. Schools must provide bus safety training and conduct evacuation drills under federal law. Troopers may observe drills, measure evacuation times, and review supervision. Training sessions for patrol personnel precede the program in Carroll and Cedar Rapids.
A brief quotation attributed to George Santayana asserts that a simple life is its own reward, reflecting his philosophy on happiness and contentment without pursuit of excess.
The article reviews a weekend of close football playoff games at the UNI-Dome, praising the Pirates and the community unity in Graettinger and Emmetsburg. It also highlights Iowa State University guidance on mathematics preparation for prospective students and upcoming housing and event schedules, urging continued gratitude and constructive action.
J H junior high wrestling edged Estherville 34 to 33 with pins by Greg Zeman Herbie Besan and Monte Thompson. Wins by decision from Kelly Schang Tony Masters Steve Olesen and Doug Hoffman propelled the team toward a 34 33 victory and a preview of next meet against Harris Lake Park at Graettinger on Nov 24. Coach Chuck Foy praised Tom Brown for demonstrating moves to reduce injuries and improve technique. Principal Dave Haggard backs the plan to use Brown as a demonstrator to aid the young wrestlers.
A reflective poem exploring solitude and inner meditation. The speaker contemplates independence and unity, imagining life in a secluded setting. The piece emphasizes solitary thought and personal perception as a long sensation.
Graettinger Junior High announces its participation in the National Spelling Bee set for February 17, 1977. Students study from Spelling Books and Words of the Champions in preparation for rounds led by Mrs Gail Showman.
The FFA reports ongoing fruit sales with pre-delivery orders placed and extra fruit to be ordered. Delivery is planned for the week of December 12 and remaining stock will sell until exhausted. Available items include Sunland navel oranges, ruby red grapefruit, and Red Delicious apples with per box prices and quantities. Contact a FFA member to place an order.
The 23rd Annual General Mills Search for Leadership in Family Living awards up to 5100 to local winners, with state and national honors. Top state winners receive 1500, and four national scholarships total 17000. The 1976 winner is Dan McVicar of Broomfield Colorado.
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