Gehlen Christmas Concert Showcases Four Choruses and Bands
Betts Schnepf reports Gehlen’s Christmas program opened December 17 with four choruses, three bands and the Marching Cadettes. The seventh and eighth grade girls chorus, Freshmen Chorus, Varsity Chorus and separate band groups performed multiple selections under directors Diane Bode, Michael P Brainerd and Ed Woll. The Marching Cadettes closed with Old St Nick Takes a Rockin Trip under Mrs Keith Litzmann.
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Betts Schnepf
Gehlen
Diane Bode
Michael P Brainerd
Wenceslas
Anges
Falco
Sammy
Bethlehem
Scorching first quarter boosts Jays to Quad County lead
The Jays crushed the Panthers 86-54 after a blazing first quarter, leading 28-0 early and 45-18 at halftime. Larry Ryan led with 16 points and 12 rebounds as Gehlen and Unity Christian standings framed the Quad County race. Jays improve to 4-0 in league play, 4-1 overall.
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Tom Loutsch
Jays
Panthers
Panther
Larry Ryan
John Johnston
Jeff Heissel
Mike Dreckman
Mike Kluemper
Don Paskert
Tim Dreckman
Doug de Rocher
Denny de Rocher
Kevin Sitzmann
Ron Zimmerman
Steve Langer
Gehlen
Remsen St Mary’s
Granville-Spalding
Unity Christian
Storm Lake St. Mary's
MOC Dutchmen
Larm Ryan
Jeff Baack
Gehlen JV Falls 50 29 to Storm Lake St Marys
Gehlen Junior Varsity drops its fourth Quad County matchup 50 29 against Storm Lake St Marys with Ron Gotto scoring eight and Merle Britton six. The Jays trail 26 18 at halftime as cold shooting and 13 turnovers hinder scoring chances.
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Nick Puht
Gehlen
Storm Lake St Mary Panthers
Jays
Storm Lake
Ron Gotto
Merle Britton
Dave Erdmann
Dick Rolling
Jay
Caroms
Jvs
Muller
Senior Spotlight Dave Arers Profile and Memories
Dave Arers born May 2 1955 to Mr and Mrs Marty Avers is noted for an upbeat motto Out a sight His nickname Arnsie or Afro and tastes include The Doors small parties Jack Daniels Old No 7 summer swimming and pool He dislikes Iowa weather red necks and Donny Osmond His most memorable moment was going to California Seeing Johnny and Randy together His funniest moment involved deep sea fishing with a pole an inch thick catching a bullhead Extra curriculars include basketball and cross country His future plans are travel.
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Dave Arers
Marty Avers
Arnsieor Afro
The
Doors
Jack Daniels
Iowa
Donny Osmond
California
Johnny
Randy
Deepsea
Mary Cheboski Prom Night Profile Card
Mary Cheboski born November 21 1935 is the daughter of Mrs Magdalen Cheboski. She enjoys friends music and yearbook work and serves as NHS secretary and co editor. She plans to attend Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids.
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Mary Cheboski
Magdalen Cheboski
Pollack
Kathy Sitzmann
NHS
College
Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Jay Calender Events at Central December 22 and 27
The listing notes a December 22 game at Central versus Woodbury and a December 27 Christmas Dance featuring GOO from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Central. Entrance is $2.00 per person.
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Woodbury Central
Gehlen Leads Iowa Holiday Tourney Contention
Sharon Walcott reports the Iowa High School Athletic Association allows holiday tournaments for the first time. Gehlen Akron West Sioux and Kingsley-Pierson compete December 29 and 30 for three trophies. Gehlen coach Gary Nitchel hopes the Gehlen Jays win and attract a big home crowd as sites rotate every four years.
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Sharon Walcott
Iowa
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Gehlen
Akron
West Sioux
Kingsley-Pierson
Gary Nitchel
Gehlen Jays
Christmas Traditions From Ancient Times to Santa Claus
Seasonal customs tracing Christmas origins from legends of Saint Nicholas to the evergreen tree. The article notes varied early observances, the Santa Claus tale from Patras, the mistletoe myth, gift giving, and the term Christmas evolving from Christes messe. It also mentions global traditions and the shift in December to January observances.
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Sue Langel
Eileen
Arsin
Sarta Caus
Santa Cla Ain Nichelas
Nicholas
Asia
Patras
New Amsterdam
America
Saint Nikolaas
Sinter Klaus
Santa Claus
Frigga
England
Kathy Barthole Personal Scrapbook Entry Summary
A yearbook style profile for Kathy Barthole born June 13 1955 lists nicknames Shorty Shrimp Midget Bart Barth favorite sayings and dislikes. Notes hobbies Drill Team Chorus Homecoming Skit and plans to visit Germany then train as x ray technician at Archbishop Bergan Mercy Hospital Omaha Nebraska.
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Kathy Barthole
Ray Barthole
Shorty
Bart
Barth
Bob's
Jane
Germany
Archbishop Bergan Mercy Hospital
Omaha
Nebraska
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Duane Mitchell
Quad County
Bull Thommes
Ron Zimmerman L
Steve Langel
Denny DeRocher
Mixe Dreckman
St Mary's
le Mars Gehlen
Erdmann
Gotto
Schiltz
Livermore Oo
Langel
Ryan
Tentinger
St. Mary's
Jay Calender
Gehlen Aire
Christ
Gehlen Aire Staff
U.S
Balder
Santa
Big Brother
Ugati Ito
Ralha
Njeawepapou NR
Ohive
Rad
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