Destructive Vandalism at LCHS Damages New Facilities
An editorial by four Conine Comments Stall members condemns vandalism at Le Mars Community High School. It details extensive damage to the new building funded by taxpayers, including lockers, a concession stand, student lounge, restrooms, and showers. Officials warn replacement costs will divert funds from other projects.
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Conine Comments Stall
Dernis Benkenpes
Josephine Hahn
Kris Johnson
Nancy Powell
LCHS
Bill Hamann
Dogs Bite Jays 80-38 in district opener
The LCHS Bulldogs defeated cross-town rival Gehlen 80-38 as the opening round of district tournament play began. Curt Strathman scored 17 points, Jim Strub added 15, with Eckhoff and Russell at 11 each. Gehlen ends 4-15. LCHS advances to face Cherokee in the district semi finals.
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Lchs Bulldogs
Gehlen
Bulldogs
Jays
Dogs
Jones
Curt Strathman
Jim Strub
Neil Eckhoff
Monte Russel
Dennis Harrs
Bill Groetken
Gehlen Cagers
Pearson
Kurth
Stead
Powell
Lassen
Boweres
le Mars Bulldogs
Gehlen Jays
District Speech Convention Honors Four Marcus Students
Marcus Iowa last Saturday hosted a district speech convention where four local students earned superior ratings for performance. The event highlighted strong oratory skills across grades with judges citing clarity, articulation, and poise.
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Marcus
Iowa
FFA District Finals Reach For Le Mars Companions
FFA district finals featured Le Mars sub district competitors on Saturday March 6 at Hartley Town. Sophomores David Hoffman Randall Jelken Kirk Klohs Phil Schoenrock and Eugene Wolf represented the LCHS Parliamentary Procedure team. Albert Schulz a Le Mars Junior High freshman and three other members earned district advancement through gold emblem awards with several other emblems won at the sub district contest. Winners advance to state competition in Lake Mills March 18 and 19 with Stan Cook Kathy Varce Ruth Hoorneman and Darlis Berkenpas among those receiving superior ratings and advancement opportunities.
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Darlis Berken
LCHS
Future Farmers of America
Albert Schulz
Hartley
Town
David Hoffman
Randall Jelken
Kirk Klohs
Phil Schoenrock
Eugene Wolf
le Mars
Pat Holton
Music Award to Senior at LCHS Camp Scholarship
Josephine Hahn LCHS senior receives a six week Midwestern Music and Art Camp scholarship at the University of Kansas with a $360 fee covering tuition room and activities. She is first chair flute in the Bulldog Band and member of the Siouxland Youth Symphony.
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Josephine Hahn
LCHS
University of Kansas
Josephine
Val Moeller
Russell L. Wiley
Miss Hahn
Lchs Bulldog
Siouxland Youth Symphony
Northwest Iowa
Bulldogs defeat Cherokee Braves in district semi finals
The Le Mars Bulldogs avenge a regular season loss to the Cherokee Braves with an 82-77 win in the district semi finals on Thursday March 3. Jim Strub led scoring with a strong first quarter while Curt Strathman and Neil Eckhoff fueled the middle periods. fouls limited key Bulldogs late, but Jerry Kurth sealed it with two late free throws.
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Nancy Powell
Bulldogs
Cherokee Braves
Cherokee
le Mars Cagers
Braves
Jim Strub
Dogs
Curt Strathman
Neil Eckhoff
Monte Russel
John Pearson
Jerry Kurth
Hercules Recreated LCJHS Adopts Mascot Hercule
Hercules Recreated LCJHS broke from LCHS to form a new junior high mascot named Hercule. Designed by the photography club under advisor Mr Braham, the project produced a yearbook themed to empower students and provide club experience. The mascot carries Sempi Paratus motto and the book sells for 125 in advance or 135 on arrival.
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LCJHS
LCHS
Junnior High
Hercules
Braham
Johnson
Flu Blues Description of Flu Symptoms and Pain
A vivid, dated-era depiction outlines flu onset with mild initial signs followed by severe stomach pain a burning throat and whole body aches. The narrative compares the illness to an internal explosion and a battle between flu germs and red blood cells.
Feverish Hunger and Chills Describe Sudden Illness
The narrative describes a person struck by sudden fever and hunger, with escalating body temperature and chills. Attempts to cool via ice fail as the fever intensifies, leading to exhaustion and dependency on others for care. Recovery is slow over days or weeks, with noticeable weight loss and a lingering sense of illness.
FHA Girls Attend State Leadership Conference in Des Moines
Bonnie Larson Karen Tsc hampel Linda Lancaster and two advisors Edith Johnson and Charlotte Wood attended the Annual Future Homemakers of America Leadership Conference in Des Moines March 4 and 5. The theme Building Blocks for You guided two days of sessions on state projects Morals and Manners and Health A Valuable Asset with talks on ethics for 1966 67. Ray Pugh Des Moines Schools opened the event as keynote. Bonnie Larson ran for State Public Relations Chairman against Kathy Egemo Story City.</br>
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Bonnie Larson
Karen Tschampel
Linda Lancaster
Edith Johnson
Charlotte Wood
Future Homemakers of America
Des Moines
Ray Pugh
FHA
Kathy Egemo
Story City
Lost and found department offers odd items for claim
A department for forgetful students holds a mix of odds and ends. Items include keys, a tractor key, jewelry, timepieces, makeup, stationery, gloves for matched and unmatched pairs, shoes and snow boots, jackets and seaters. Students urged to claim possessions at the principal's office.
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