Students Beane survey shows teen views on voting age and war
In a Connecting class at Nishna Valley a survey collected teen opinions on lowering the voting age to 18 and ending the Vietnam War. Respondents offered varied ideas from talking to world leaders to strict civil rights enforcement and new school policies.
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Viet Nam
Anid
Russia
Nishna Valley
Jon Bass
Ruth
Pavkev
Kathy
van Antwerp
Curtis
Presi
John Scherle
Bil Stanley
Randy Wilkinson
Jay Burns
Agnew
Terry
Boonie Barnhart
Tumbling a Blast in Mrs Obrecht's PE Class
Girls at Nishna Valley P K-12 test tumbling skills under Mrs Obrecht in physical education. Sessions include forward rolls, somersaults, pyramids, dives and rolls, headstands, and partner stunts. Students like Marilyn Sowers and Sherry Greenwood share enthusiasm for the activity.
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Mary Amerson
Judy Nuckolls
Nishna Valley
P, EL
Eech
Angel
Marilyn Sowers
Sherry Greenwood
Cindy Cole
Obricia
Night of January 16 stage update by Nishna Valley seniors
Seniors plan two performances of Night of January 16 on March 26 and 27 with cast and crew and 12 audience volunteers recruited as jurors. The Ayn Rand drama centers on a murder trial with a backstage twist and traces echoes of the Ivan Kruger case and media intrigue.
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Nishna Valley
Ayn Rand
Lot
Ivan Kruger
South America
New York
United States
Nishna Valley School Calendar Highlights
Thursday March 7 FTA meets in T.3 cafetorium. March 8 Senior Pitch Party at 7:0 pm in cafetorium with babysitting provided. Admission one dollar. Prizes and refreshments. March 11 and 12 TTC times. March 24 MELS at 7:38 pm. March 15 Girls Basketball squad to Des Moines State Tournament.
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FTA
Des Moines
Six Nevada students take merit tests
Six students were selected by Mr Burk from PSAT results to take the National Merit Scholarship Test on February 37. The chosen students Terry Fender Marilyn Sowers Don Haack Chris Pierce Dave Swett and Lev Laughlin posted high or well balanced PSAT scores.
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Burk
Terry Fender
Marilyn Sowers
Don Haack
Chris Pierce
Dave Swett
Lev Laughlin
Senior Peggy Haack honored this week in Henderson
Peggy Haack daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Haack of rural Henderson is 17. She stands 5 ft 6 in with green eyes and excels in Government English Literature Algebra Geometry and P E. Active in basketball softball track Future Teachers NHS speech annual staff pep club cross country M Y L F H and TARS she plans to attend John F Kennedy College in Wahoo Nebraska after school.
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Peggy
Oscar Haack
Henderson
Peg
Noel Arlen
Flint
Marilyn Wax
Nancy Lee
John F. Kennedy College
Wahoo
Nebraska
Dale Gage
John Gage
Enterson
Memorial Tree Restored by Morris and Bass
Gary Greenwood memorial tree, planted by the 1964 senior class, suffered a break earlier this year. In February Randy Morris and a partner worked in 20 degree weather, trimmed the broken wood, reinserted the upper part, and corded the tree for support to prevent further damage and aid recovery.
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Gary Greenwood
Randy Morris
Vrter
Ameliorating AmericA Savings Bonds? Not clear
Fragmentary OCR note mentions savings bonds and American subjects but lacks coherent facts or names. Unable to extract a valid event, person, or organization. the text appears garbled and does not yield a reportable news item.
Dale Plans Navy Career
Sherry Greenwood profiles a 28 year old senior set to pursue a Navy career this week in New York. The interview highlights the candidate’s motivations and future service ambitions.
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Dale
NAVY
Riots and the Draft Question in Student Editorial
A student columnist laments rising riots near Election Day and questions whether property destruction and violence serve any political aim. The piece urges constructive engagement with government, respect for others’ property, and improved youth cooperation with national leadership to ensure safety for college life and future civic participation.
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Cnter
Washington
Fla
United States
Nishna Valley Elementary Hot Lunch Menu Highlights
March offerings include pork gravy with mashed potatoes and salads, March 12 goulash with cottage cheese and peaches, March 13 roast turkey with green beans, March 14 hot pork sandwich with mashed potatoes, March 15 tuna salad sandwich with sides, plus multiple days at Alard and other dates featuring meals like baked hash and macaroni cheese with assorted breads and desserts.
NV Matmen Attend State Tournament
NV Matmen travel to state wrestling tournament in Waterloo departing Friday March 1 at 5 30 am and returning Sunday morning. The team aimed to gain experience and enjoy the trip, hoping the wrestlers learned a lot and had fun.
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N.V
Waterloo
Valley District Contest Recital Yields 14 Division I Ratings
The Spotch Department under Mrs Thorson presented a February district contest recital in the Cafetorium. Fourteen entries earned Division I ratings with students including John Scherle Linnea Johnson Connie Parker Dana McKee Marilyn Sowers Peggy Haack Cheryl Shaw Betsy Paul Coleen Exceen Deanna Gravett Cinny Cole Denise Hendrix Sherry Greenwood Kathy Van Antwerp. Participants performed a range of speaking and dramatic pieces and the program closed with thanks and well wishes for Atlantic and Des Moines.
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John Scherle
Linnea Johnson
Dean Fender
Eugene Potter
Dennis Exceen
Karen Lynam
John Seherle
Connie Parker
Dana McKee
Tanya Nuckolls
Marilyn Sowers
Peggy Haack
Cheryl Shaw
Blessed Damosel
Betsy Paul
Elnora
Coleen Exceen
Pat Clark
William Sycamore
Deanina Gravett
Eternal Goodness
Tell Tale Signs Snow Track 15 Here
Blanka Curtis reports tell tale signs of snow track with slanted weather last Wednesday. The piece notes winter conditions will continue for the year and mentions girls showing enthusiasm for track despite discomfort.
Now Is the Tame By Genong Maker
A practice piece for speech contests and activities outlines getting in shape for track and the activity banquet. It notes preparation for junior center and music contests, upcoming report cards, state tournaments, Easter break, science fair projects, and final grades.
Good Opportunity, Iowa Study Shows Good Opportunity
For the past week the American Government Class under Mrs Fisher has presented reports on state parks institutions license requirements and locations curriculum and characteristics of colleges located in Town The project grew from indifference to a worthwhile effort and highlights opportunities in the state for students
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Fisher
What's Cooking Meat in Home Ec
For a week the Home Ec 1 class explored meat preparation methods. Mrs Johnson taught cuts, costs, nutrients, and methods like stewing broiling roasting frying and more. Students learn pricing and how to choose meat value and how to answer pointers from Freshman Home Ec students.
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Majch
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Matmen
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Genong Maker
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Tony Stee
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