Nishna Valley School News Summary
Student reporters at Nishna Valley Community High School prepared school news items for the local publication. The page notes a student-driven effort to compile and present campus events and announcements.
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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
7
Student reporters at Nishna Valley Community High School prepared school news items for the local publication. The page notes a student-driven effort to compile and present campus events and announcements.
Thirty nine students were named on the Nishna Valley High honor roll for the first nine weeks. Seniors led in percentage with a third cited, while freshmen and sophomores showed larger numbers. Names include Keith Allen, Diane Bowen, June Exceen, Carol Hall, and others across grades.
Nishna Valley cheerleaders and sponsor Mrs. Smith propose a coat check at all home basketball games to raise funds for new uniforms. Coat check costs 10e and runs in the main lobby, with coats and hats stored during events.
Nishna Valley FTA met November 11 in the cafe torium with 15 members present. Mr. Febles spoke on the Cuban school system before and after Castro and the problems Cuban teachers face. Mrs. Simpson discussed teaching handicapped children and training. They plan to attend future teachers college day at Clarinda Jr. College on November 13 with eight students from upper grades attending.
This week marks American Education Week with events from the Nishna Valley area. The junior class held four matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov 11, the junior class play at 8 p.m. on Nov 12 in the cafeteria, and Prospective Teachers Day at Clarinda College on Nov 13. The Nishna Valley Women’s Club hosted a reception for teachers Wednesday evening, and a basketball game against Prescott is set for Friday Nov 15 at home.
This Friday two three hour floating classes will be tried to help students grasp detailed class projects. If successful the floating classes may be held as often as faculty deems necessary for special study.
Dave Doubleday of Henderson is Nishna Valley’s Senior of the Week. The 18 year old, 5 foot 11 inch senior enjoys Blue Danube, shrimp, Corvette, and music. He plans to attend a trade school in Omaha and is active in the Pep club. Diane Bowen is the senior girl of the week, 17, 5 foot 3 1/2, blue green eyes and dark brown hair. She studies English literature, government, bookkeeping, Spanish, and senior problems and participates in marching and concert bands, choir, National Honor Society, Rainbow, and church activities. Her favorites include shrimp, reading, piano, and the song Watch It There. Her pet peeve is insincerity. she plans to attend college after graduation.
In a secretarial class a shift occurred as students rearranged the business machines. June Exceen Pam Blunt worked calculators. Sharron Eastwood Beverly Viner took adding machines. Carol Hall Sue Ann Simpson Arlyne Shaw operated the duplicator.
Teresa Selby reports seventh grade designs brighten the room as students note using compasses and protractors. Eighth grade math plans include drawing work in linear measure. Linda Stalder joins from a Corning-area school. Tab books arrived last week and students are reading.
Karen Rieken reports campaign sales reach 120 units as volunteers rally to meet goals. An observer quips about missing funds while a supporter offers three dollars to bridge the gap, highlighting community involvement and campaign fundraising.
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