Mystery Student Clues Narrowed In On Rural Farm Youth
A 17 year old mystery student living on a farm by a lake is identified by clues of FFA involvement, short brown hair, bluish green eyes, and hobbies like motorcycle riding and farm repairs. Preferences include venison, Ha Days, Maynard Fergeson, basketball, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Voc class. Catherine Elsenbast was last week's mystery student.
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FFA
Maynard Fergeson
Voc
Catherine Elsenbast
I Love My Life The Piano Speaks In First Person
In a creative piece the piano laments tiredness from practice and playful pets yet savors moments with Kathy. It recalls Mrs. Smith’s graduation practice causing sore keys, then relaxes to lullabies and restful moments on a plush carpet watching TV. The narrator-friendly voice centers on sentiment and personality.
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Suzie
Nancy Chrestiansen
Everything's comin up uies at winter schools
Comment on new teachers painted lockers and mini courses as students face tougher homework and longer school year. The piece argues that genuine ideas and enthusiasm grow real progress, with winter roses rare but notable when seen above the snow of other schools.
Machine Math Row Course Teaches Calculator Proficiency
Mr. Jim Towell leads Graettinger students in a new math course using sharp calculators with memories. Twenty one job simulations expose learners to varied business problems to boost speed and accuracy in electronic calculator operation.
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Jim Towell
Graettinger
Towell
Principal's Desk outlines Friday Parents night at GHS field
Principal Dave Haggard plans Parents night at the Graettinger High School football field with a post game lunch for parents players and cheerleaders. He will meet with Student Council to decide election procedures with a spring senior week vote and will present athletic financial data to the School Board noting that only football wrestling and basketball cover other sports costs. He praised the first pep rally for student and cheerleader cooperation and set a goal for Graettinger to win the sportsmanship award.
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Dave Haggard
GHS
Haggard
School
Graettinger High
Graettinger
Teens drink for social use and experimentation, risks noted
A reader reflects on why teens drink, contrasting ancient and modern motives with downsides. He cites costs, potential alcoholism, brain deterioration, and fatal accidents, urging wiser spending. Short notices mention a seven foot Yucca cactus blooming in Aplington and a 423 piece salt and pepper shaker collection dating to 1911 in Yowa Falls.
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Goldie Rucker
Yowa Falls
Senior spotlight pages reveal varied teen profiles
Two student bios name LeAnn Carlin and Rick Duhn with parents John and Elaine May and Mr and Mrs Clayton Duhn. They list birthdays in 1958, favorite colors pink and red, foods steak and snotty underclassmen, and future plans undecided. They cite pets, hobbies like crocheting, and advice to underclassmen about staying cool.
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LeAnn Carlin
John
Elaine
Mike Burt Reynolds
Vivien Leigh
Rick Duhn
Clayton Duhn
Alpha Bobby
Rose
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