Nishna Valley Junior High Concert Nov. 20 at Hastings
Nishna Valley Junior High to present a concert November 20 at 7 45 p m in the Hastings Community building. Girls and Boys Glee clubs perform with the Mixed Chorus of 611 voices including soloists and small groups. Joan Lindberg accompanies. program directed by Mrs. E L Meyer.
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Nishna Valley
Hastings
Girls Glee Club
Boys Glee Club
Fred Waring
Joan Lindberg
E. L. Meyer
Jane Warren
Janet Rydberg
Teri Moody
Beverly Telshaw
Connie Nielsen
Gaylene Nelson
Evelyn Tudor
Jane Hockenberry
Dixie Gage
Myrna Ballain
Virginia Angus
Verla Wilber
Kathy Scott
Linnea Johnson
Jewell Warren
Marilyn Wax
Linda van Nordstrand
Kay Ry
Sandra Goodwin
Mary Thurman
Betsy Paul
Linda Kadel
Shirley Aughe
Bill Doubleday
Rick Morris
Mike Simmonds
Marty Vrba
Russell Carlson
Gary Clark
Ronnie Porter
Daniel Jenkins
Steve Clites
Noel Allen
Mike Kudron
Dennis Mabbit
Carlos Pierson
Robert Lewis
Steve Person
Chuck Lakin
Stanley Bass
Martin Fender
Timothy Starr
ITED Tests Show Students Growth and Development
Nishna Valley junior and senior students gathered in study halls to learn Sept 4 and 5 ITED results. Teachers use the scores to assess individual progress, guide educational plans, and identify areas needing help. The tests compare students nationally and within Iowa, measuring four fundamentals: English use, practical arithmetic reasoning, natural science concepts, and social science reasoning. Most students were somewhat pleased with their results.
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Nishna Valley
Iowa
ITED
Pep Rally Boosts Funds for Student Council Athletics
NV high students enjoyed a 2:30 dismissal for a pep rally and sock hop in the gym. Harold Terry gave a pep talk on team faithfulness, and Gary Stouder, Larry Taylor, and Lorna Lewis performed a skit “Goldminer’s Burrow.”
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Harold Terry
Gary Stouder
Larry Taylor
Lorna Lewis
Martin Mercer
Christinia Aughe
Kathy Houser
Gary Lees
Gary Greenwood
David Dunn
Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Project in History Room
Four energetic NVCHS tenth graders worked a week on decorating a history room bulletin board with a Mayflower scene. Committee members are Susan Brown Dee Dobbins Connie Rumery and George Wallace.
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NVCHS
Susan Brown
Dee Dobbins
Connie Rumery
George Wallace
Poll Shows Mixed Reactions to Afternoon Sock Hop at NY High
Margaret Wheeler reports on a Friday sock hop in Emerson gym tied to a pep rally. Students and teachers offered varied views, with some praising the daytime event and others preferring night dances after games. Comments cite turnout, organization, and desire for football players to participate.
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NY High
Margaret Wheeler
Emerson Gym
Dave Doubleday
Connie Rumery
Honor Grid Dads at Game Friday the Sip
Fathers of Blackhawk players honored at Friday night football at Nishna Valley. Four high school girls seated the fathers on the sidelines with cards bearing their sons numbers. At halftime the fathers were introduced as the band performed. After the game a reception for players and parents offered cookies and punch. The Black Hawks have one game left versus Hamburg and urge community support.
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Blackhawk
Nishna Valley
Nishna Valley Black Hawks
Hamburg
Blackhawks
American Education Week observed from Nov 11 to 17
Linda Larsen writes that education shapes America and urges visiting local schools and meeting teachers during American Education Week. She emphasizes teachers influence on children's futures and asks readers to understand opportunities offered, warning to prevent flaws in the mold.
Be Kind to Teachers Week Planned by NY High FTA
Nishna Valley FTA members met at Susan Wood's home to discuss Be Kind to Teachers Week plans. Guests included Mrs. Dittus Mrs. Thorson Mr. Davis and Mrs. Bayes. A college talk by Hach was given and a teacher after school coffee was planned. The next meeting is set for December 10 at Susan Steiner's home.
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Nishna Valley
FTA
Susan Woodfill
Dittus
Thorson
Davis
Bayes
Hach
Susan Steiner
Dinner and Fun for NV Faculty
Alice Urba reports a cooperative dinner for Nishna Valley faculty held last Thursday at 6 30 in the Emerson school lunch room. Attendees included high school and junior high teachers and Mrs Stille.
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Emerson School
Nishna Valley
Stille
99 Percent of Parents Attend MHi Conference
The report notes high school and elementary parent-teacher conferences with 99 percent attendance for high school parents and 98 percent for elementary. Four of 127 sets of parents did not attend, and organizers thank parents students and teachers for cooperation, aiming for full turnout by semester end.
November party at a secretary’s home hosts dine
The secretary to the superintendent hosted a November gathering with Mr and Mrs Doubleday and Mr and Mrs Dobbins as guests. Attendees brought their own dishes. Menu included baked ham scalloped potatoes hot rolls tossed salad pumpkin pie whipped cream coffee and candies. The room featured fall colors leaves and candles. 26 people attended. After the dinner the hosts concluded the evening.
Court Whist Guests Enjoy Holiday Gathering
Guests enjoyed court whist with Mrs. Greenwood earning high score prize. Hosts for December are Mr. and Mrs. Kern and Mr. and Mrs. Davis.
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Greenwood
Kern
Davis
Peppy Pals 4-H Club Installs New Officers
The Peppy Pals 4-H club held a Saturday afternoon gathering at Marsha Deitchler’s home to install new officers. Outgoing president Peggy Hunt conducted the ceremony naming Marlene Fletcher as president, Jane Miller as vice president, Linda Clay as secretary, and Peggy Hunt as treasurer.
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Marsha Deitchler
Peggy Hunt
Marlene Fletcher
Jane Miller
Linda Clay
New Club Members Welcomed and Guests Attend Meeting
Historian Nancy Dolan and reporter Marsha Deitehler note Phyllis Axtell and Linda Fletcher welcomed as new members. Five mothers and county 4H committee woman Mrs Clarence Burgoin were guests at the gathering.
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Nancy Dolan
Marsha Deitehler
Phyllis Axtell
Linda Fletcher
Clarence Burgoin
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