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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
2
Malvern community schools report a spirited pep rally for the Stantee game on January 3. Girls basketball players in uniform led cheers, despite mismatched heights, inspiring both teams to strong performances and promising wins.
Robin Reed reports that student photographs taken earlier this year by Delmar Studios have been returned. Despite complaints, most students purchased their pictures and are now in the processing stage for the annual yearbook. Editors Drimom and Pat Trively, with help, are working to make this year’s issue a success.
Librarians met Wednesday to discuss magazines due to semester teds. The meeting was postponed until Jan 17. The topic is The Magazines in our Library and about each magazine and how they may be used in class work.
The Daughters of the American Revolution honored three Mills County seniors with Good Citizen Awards. Ann Bolte, Peg Haack, and Die Bird were chosen from their high schools Glemlwood Nishga Valley Malvern. They received certificates and pins from Mrs. Dennis Collins, Good Citizen chairwoman, and will compete district and possibly state finals for a $100 bond prize. Each candidate answered questions on leadership patriotism and cooperation and listed activities and offices for the District contest.
Dixie Bird finished first in a written knowledge and attitude exam for senior girls on December 3 and was named the 193 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Malvern Community School. She becomes eligible for state and national scholarship awards, plus a General Mills silver charm, with the state winner receiving a $1500 college scholarship and her school a Britannica Britannica set. the runner-up earns a $500 grant. This marks the 14th year of the Betty Crocker Search program initiated in 1854 55 to promote homemaking.
Representatives from every field vie for ratings with those earning a 1 advancing to the state contest held later in March. The community wishes good luck to all participants.
School announces second semester rules from Principal Mr. Rabel. Unexcused absences deduct four percent from quarterly averages per day, with penalties rising after multiple days. Tardies accrue a four percent deduction. late bus exceptions apply. The principal may challenge signed excuses to require a make up slip.
Random thoughts note illness cold weather and bad roads cause many vacant dhoies in MCHS classrooms. With exams pictures and the Comet Conference Basketball tournament near, missed days hinder progress before the new high school finishes next year eliminating icy trips. Seniors face a final busy semester with hope for success.
Freshmen report a tougher first semester with more studying and responsibility than junior high. They are adjusting to schedules and expectations, with many finding the transition satisfactory to teachers and peers while others struggle to adapt.
Students at Malvern Community School have completed semester tests that measure the academic program with emphasis on the second nine weeks. Tests were administered Wednesday and Thursday after review days on Monday and Tuesday. Some students with auto or better could leave if they had no test while final grades arrive next Wednesday.
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