Graettinger High offers diverse minicourses in spring
Last spring Graettinger High School students enrolled in minicourses taught during the first nine weeks for a quarter credit. In photography the class was led by Mr Marshall Herfindehl, poetry by Mrs Sallie White, wildlife by Mrs Rod Hough, mini math by Mr Leland Stiles, crocheting by Mrs Joan Dawson, American Indian studies by Mr Ron Worley, and filing by Mrs Linde Thompson.
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Graettinger High School
Marshall Herfindehl
Sallie White
Rod Hough
Leland Stiles
Joan Dawson
Ron Worley
Linde "Thormpson
Senior Spotlight Card for Robin Anderson
Robin Anderson and Joan Dawson are among seniors featured in a school spotlight. Details include birthdates November 27 1957 and 1 1958, favorite food shrimp and scallops, favorite movie The Sting Godfather, sport baseball basketball, vehicle Buick LeSabre Convertible, books Walden II and Born to Hunt, future plans college and hunting, advice to underclassmen live one day at a time.
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Robin Anderson
Don and
Shirley
A. J
Ford Elite Angs
Steve Dawson
Joan Dawson
the Sting
Godfather
Robert Redford
Linda Lovelace
Graettinger School Enrollment Figures and Feasibility Study
Graettinger School reports total enrollment of 491 with 229 in elementary, 73 in junior high, and 186 in high school plus three special education students sent to Emmetsburg. Since July 1974 enrollment fell from 545 to 491. A Department of Public Instruction feasibility study is underway to consider reorganization with Ringsted or Lincoln Central. results were presented to local boards and superintendents.
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Graettinger School
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Department of Public Instruction
Ringsted
Lincoln Central
Graettinger, Ringsted
Lincoln
Juniors Sell Magazines For Class Project At Central Cylinder
The junior class opens its annual magazine sale from Sept 2 to Sept 16 to raise funds for the Senior Prom. Each member must sell ten subscriptions to hit a $2,400 goal. those selling at least ten receive a mug reading Graettinger Pirates. Marjorie McQuown is general manager with Vernon Reitz Jim Graettinger and Darnell Pettengill as bookkeepers. The appeal includes house visits for renewals or new orders, noting the effort supports local activities amid concerns over community identity and crowding in nearby towns.
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Graettinger Pirates
Marjorie McQuown
Vernon Reitz
Jim Graettinger
Darnell Pettengill
Mystery Student Hints at Nickname in Farm Girl Profile
A senior girl aged 17 living on a farm is described with 5'5" height, blond hair, blue eyes and involvement in F H A band and chorus. She prefers golf and chicken, with government as her favorite class taught by Mr Worley. She enjoys TV and a cat, and her pet peeve is questions. The text hints at her nickname.
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Mysery
F.H.A
Mr. Worley
Kitty
Junior High Football Opens Season At Home
Thirty boys, including eleven seventh graders and nineteen eighth graders, joined Jr High football as Coach Yarnes aims for undefeated play and conference glory. The Js High begins Wednesday September 17 at 4 00 p m at home against Terrill as players practice hard and build good football attitude.
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Jr. High
Graettinger
Yarnes
Terri
Gary
Js. High
Terrill
Pat Moran
Haggard to write weekly comments on school topics
Principal Mr. Haggard to publish weekly notes focusing on Student Council and Homecoming preparations as he urges student body representation. He notes the need for smoother class meetings after an uneven first session and praises early school year progress. Salespeople praise students for courteous conduct in the halls.
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Haggard
New Graettinger Teacher Rick Wilson Joins Staff
Rick Wilson arrives from Sedalia Missouri to teach 7th and 8th grade English Spanish I and I and coach speech at Graettinger Community School. He notes Graettinger students are more mature and praises ready access to instructional materials while enjoying proximity to his Storm Lake home. Wilson, a single native of Storm Lake, attended Buena Vista College and the University of Iowa and is an amateur ham radio operator who reads writes and rides motorcycles in spare time.
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Graettinger
Rick Wilson
Sedalia
Missouri
Wilson
Storm Lake
Buena Vista College
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Mr. Wilson
Steve Dawson
Pirates Tame Wishbone in Cornbelt Conference Opener
Graettinger Pirates under coach Rod Hough opened Cornbelt play with a 12-0 victory over Everly. Randy Brobst scored the first touchdown in the second quarter to put Graettinger ahead 6-0 at halftime. Terry Masters added a fourth quarter TD as the Pirates held on after a failed two-point try.
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Graettinger Pirates
Rod Hough
Graettingers
Randy Brobst
Pirate
Pirates
Everly
Terry Masters
Why School Matters A Call Not To Quit
A columnist argues that finishing school yields a diploma trusted by business and government, unlocking job doors and personal growth. It highlights benefits like mental and social development, new friendships, exposure to arts and skills, and learning collaboration. The piece urges readers to consider their future and resist quitting.
Kiddie Barnyard At 1975 Clay County Fair Opens
The Kiddie Barnyard, sponsored by Mr. Charles Moser and Graettinger High School FFA, features farm animals including a Dutch Belted cow and a Brahma heifer. Open daily to the public through September 13, donated by FFA members and local farmers.
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Charles Moser
Graettinger High School
FFA
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Deb Prather
Shelly Brighton
Kathy Fuller
Bob Messenbrink
Cylinder
Norma Newhouse
Pam Sampson
Mr. Haggard
Pirate Press
Pirates Wishbone Everly
Land O'Lake
Krafts
Big Value
Bordens G.C
Igal
Gedney Sweet Pantry
Pickle
Swanson
Turkey
Lucky S Super Market
Boyar
Dee Roller
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