Graettinger Juniors overpower Mallard 36-6 in Homecoming romp
Graettinger Graettinger Junior High School defeated Mallard Junior High 36-6 on October 7 as Jim Leners Tim Leners and Pat Brobst scored on runs and passes. GHJS led 22-0 at halftime and improved to 3-0-1 heading into a tougher Oct. 20 matchup against Emmetsburg Public, with coach Yarnes praising the offensive line and blocking.
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GHJS
Little Homecoming
Mallard
Pat Brobst
Junior Pirates
Dennis Peters
Dave Petersen
Yarnes
Mike Jespersen
Mike Millen
Gary Hanis
Rick Bates
Aaron Hyatt
Brian Nielson
Brian Westergard
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Pat Moran
Band Notes Highlights Six Flute Players and Seniors
Tammy Kulow reports that the flute section is featured this week. Sue L Jacobsen and Nancy Chrestiansen are seniors active in instruments and vocals with Sue in the South Pacific orchestra and both in The Sound of Music last year. Deb Hampson and Coral Westergard are sophomores. Ann Stroud is a freshman who moved from clarinet to flute and has Jr. high band contest experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue L. Jacobsen
Nancy Chrestiansen
Nancy
Sue
South Pacific Orchestra
Sound of Music
Jaz
Deb Hampson
Coral Westergard
Deb
Sue Jacobsen
Ann Stroud
Ann
Dee Tindall
G.H.S. Band
New Teacher Miss Leann Larkin Joins Graettinger Staff
Sue Mowry profiles Leann Larkin a first through sixth developmental reading teacher new to Graettinger who relocated from Harpers Ferry Iowa. A 1971 Waukon High graduate with a remedial reading degree from the University of Northern Iowa she student taught in Charles City and Cedar Falls. In addition to teaching she has worked as a secretary and Girl Scout Camp counselor and enjoys tennis basketball riding her bike guitar singing oil painting and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Mowry
Leann Larkin
Miss Larkin
Harpers Ferry
Iowa
Waukon
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Charles City
Graettinger
Local 4-Hers Speak to Fourth Graders on 4-H
On October 9 Kevin Clasing and Joe Thompson addressed Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Forey 4th grade classes about joining 4-H and its activities. Both youths have about eight years in 4-H and shared experiences with the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Clasing
Joe Thompson
Barbara Brennan
Bonnie Forey
Clasing
Thompson
Costume Department seeks WWII clothing for South Pacific
GHS requests assistance in sourcing WWII era clothing and related items for the school’s Costume Department. Needed items include military uniforms dresses and Hawaiian leis. Contact Mrs. Eleanor Jacobsen or Mr. Alan Zevenbergen for details and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GHS
South Pacific
Eanor Jacobsen
Alan Zevenbergen
FFA land rent inquiry sparks debate on $100 per acre payment
Principal Dave Haggard reflects on Homecoming events as the Graettinger Times notes interruptions and successes. He cites coronation, parade delays, and the dance finances while praising overall student enthusiasm despite a tough football loss. Tammy Kulow reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Haggard
Honor Society Breakfast Set
The Graettinger Chapter of the National Honor Society hosts a breakfast for members and the Faculty Council on Wednesday October 15. The council includes Mrs Sallie White Mr Lowell Crabb Mr Ron Worley Mr David Haggard and Mr Leland Stiles. Norma Newhouse will present objectives for the year.
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Graettinger
National Honor Society
Sallie White
Lowell Crabb
Ron Worley
David Haggard
Leland Stiles
Norma Newhouse
Area FHA Meeting Here
Graettinger THA will sponsor a district meeting October 22 from 10:00 to 2:00 at Bethel Lutheran Church. Nine schools attend including Emmetsburg Albert City Armstrong Algona Rolfe Estherville Swea City Ruthven. Norma Newhouse district president will lead. Jackie Kulov serves as district representative 75 76. Dr. Elnora Huyck from Iowa State University Ames will speak. Graettinger FHA officers and members provide music and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Chrestiansen
Graettinger Tha
Bethel Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
Albert City
Armstrong
Algona
Rolfe
Estherville
Swea City
Ruthven
Graettinger
Norma Newhouse
Jackie Kulov
Elnora Huyck
Iowa State University
Ames
Graettinger Fha
Graettinger Seventh Graders Fall to Emmetsburg Public
Graettinger Junior High seventh graders lost 20 to 14 at Emmetsburg Public on Monday October 14. Dave Petersen ran 74 yards for the opening TD on a fake punt, then connected with Bruce Masters on a 64 yard pass for another score. Masters added the extra point on a sweep to make it 14-0 at halftime. Emmetsburg Public rallied for 20 points in the second half while Graettinger scored none. Coach Ted Yarnes commented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger Junior High
Emmetsburg Public
Junior Pirates
Dave Petersen
GHS
Bruce Masters
Emmetsbrug Public
Graettinger
Ted Yarnes
Seventh grade football falls to Emmetsburg in penalties
The seventh graders kept fighting as Emmetsburg took all its points in the second half due to penalties. GHS will play Emmetsburg Public in the final eighth grade game on Monday October 20. The concert at GHS in late October features the choir performing ten pieces including Ticket to Ride a Beatle medley and Brighten My Soul With Sunshine.
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Emmetsburg
GHS
Lennon and
McCartney
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INS. Agency
Tammy Kulow
Linda Andersen
Marshal Herfindahl
FFA
Haggard
Haggan
Graettinger Feeder Pig, Inc
Honor Society
Ane U Graettinger Community School
Graettinger Municipal Gas
Corerative
Milford
Terril Wallingford
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