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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
4
The N Valley school reports a successful period with notable finishes in football and conference basketball. The band, girls glee, and choral groups earned top honors in music contests, while students placed in state speech competition.
Both boys and girls won the conference track titles and the district titles with the girls qualifying 17 and the boys 6 for the State Track Meet. This has been one of the most rewarding years at NY, and we all hope they can continue to be as successful.
Nishna Valley girls attended an Omaha University Playday on May 11. Events included volleyball badminton basketball trampoline and two modern dance performances. In the 40 yard relay long jump and dash a relay team led by Carol McKee Kay Bruce Clara Van Nordstrand and Tayna Nuckolls won first in the relay with Joan Falk in the road dash. Bruce Exveen and Van Nordstrand placed first second and third in the long jump.
Dean Fender reports the Nishna Valley freshmen visited Waubonsie State Park on Saturday May 1. They had a long afternoon exploring trails and noted no known encounters with poisonous plants. The trip closed their freshman year with a memorable outing.
Students recount the 1287-88 school year with memories of Sweet Sixteen in Oakland Prom and a new track record. They name district and conference wins, a runaway on a 100 yard dash, and other school triumphs across track basketball football music and speech.
Marilyn Sue Wax, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecile Wax of Emerson, is honored as a 1968 senior. Born Sept 7, 1950s, she majors in Spanish or government in college after graduation. Active in band, chorus, glee club, senior sextette, made trio, vocal solo, FTA, and clubs including Rainbow and Teen Club.
Home Economics U and IV class hosted a party for children to observe how they react to a large group. The event ran from 2 AM to 10:15 AM with about 20 attendees. Refreshments were served and mothers received coffee and donuts while the students explained child development topics.
A student pays final tribute to Voge and Gertrude Potter custodians who kept the school clean, repainted desks, and guided students. The note recalls their daily kindness and the sense they were parents away from home, promising they will be missed and welcomed back next year.
The Nishea Valley Future Teachers of America announces new officers for the year including president Peg Haack and vice president Marilyn Wax. Members hosted planning meetings at Bedford with schools Corning Walnut Clarinda and Bedford attending, planning for the Southwest District FTLA meeting on December 12. Miss Ferrel, sponsor, praised for support and guidance.
The article discusses losing composure in social moments and gives relatable examples. It notes how embarrassment or flubs during public moments, like tripping in front of peers or awkward exchanges with a boyfriend, test one’s self control.
Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn are referenced. The text notes Ted Jewell's funny pet peeves about girls carrying brushes to lunch and people who claim to know everything. It mentions Jewell liking the smallness of the school and the midterms as friendly, with graduation plans to attend Lincoln School in Lincoln, Nebr.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions retreat stance and signals from unspecified entities. Appears to include garbled names or words and incomplete phrases about observing or acting during a retreat. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
A quirky, fragmentary note-essay recounts student activities and phrases like ARROWS and BOWS. It mentions Mr. Malis, Ree, seniors, a coffee tele, and a general sense of end of year ritual. The tone hints at school life and year-end wrap with hopeful signoff.
Sherry Phelps, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilber Rogdil of Has Gags, will move to Waverly where her father will work. She has completed a freshman year at MV High and played basketball, Glee Club, and chores. Best wishes from friends.
A short note shows distraction concerns as Curtis and Roth Parker discuss how weather affects practice, keeping the band off rhythm and rehearsal schedules. The item hints at routine challenges from rain and snow without detailing events or outcomes.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a public notice or ad content with scattered phrases about deception fear and warnings. It mentions saving money and getting better value, and urges reading ads in The Leader. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable or corrupted.
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