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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
5
Report from GB records indicates freshmen voting on whether future freshmen should be initiated. Of the respondents 29 supported the idea while 6 opposed citing it as excessive. Proponents called it a tradition and a bonding, humorous activity to meet fellow students.
The MCHS band led by Warren Darrah grows to six ranks for the new season. It has performed at Emerson, Shenandoah, Glenwood, and Sidney and holds practices each Tuesday to prepare for the October 16 contest. Six twirlers and a drum major are named, with Patsy Ford serving as drum major.
By Chris Shook the article notes the first meeting on September 9 with nominations for class officers and student council. New officers include Ken Blackman as president Pat Trively as vice president Chris Shook as secretary Linda Schroeder as treasurer and Denny Bartlett as set-at-arms.
The group met on September 23 to discuss float ideas for Homecoming, a work day, and the dance. The only new student this year is Cheryl Blackburn.
Malvern High School opened its Math and Science Club meeting with elections. New officers named are Mike Waymire president John Phelps vice president Mike Blackburn secretary and Randy Brammer sergeant at arms. Discussions covered the State and Corner Conference Science Fair and upcoming field trips.
On Oct 1 the Senior class held a bake sale at the old theatre from 10 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Pies and pastries were donated by the class and sold out. Mrs Jones served as sponsor and town visitors added to the event’s success.
Malvern M club members Gary Hardman Mike Waymire and Mike Blackburn return as veterans. New invitees Chad Walston Lynn Turner Chuck West Larry Williams Rick Tasto Rodney Hunt and Danny Gemmell will attend the first fall meeting to discuss letter jackets amendments to the M Club constitution and projects for the year ahead.
Gary Richey is described as the head sponsor and most capable supporter, praised for leadership and backing the program.
The Student Council of 14 elected students plans the Christmas Ball the year’s largest all school dance. Newly elected officers include President Marsha Deitehler and Vice President Alan Bruce. senior reps ensure senior representation while roles are allocated. Homecoming Dance is set for Saturday night, October 1b.
Cheerleaders seek sweaters to match newly ordered skirts after winning a loan from the Student Council. They aim to raise funds to repay the loan and cover sweater costs, asking public support during the drive.
The MCHS editorial team reflects on three years with a cooperative staff and new members. Junior High reporters Joe Wearin and Kathy West contributed greatly while Mr Wortman provided guidance and space in the paper.
The FFA held a September 19 gathering at the Agricultural Building. Officers elected were President Keith Swanson Vice President Lee Blackman Reporter Larry Zanders and Secretary-at-Arms Phillip Shenafield. Awards were presented to Larry Zanders Lee Stevens Greenhand to Lee Blackman Livestock to Larry Turner Soil and Water to Phillip Shenafield Chapter Farmer to Phillip Shenafield.
Nine members were present as the chapter discussed the program of work and projects for the coming year.
Letterette Club plans a school dance as part of its activities. To join, a girl must letter in basketball or track and maintain participation the following year. About 15 members this year, sponsored by Mr. Maynes.
Nancy Dolan reports on the Mixed Chorus rehearsals for the Festival to be held Navy and on Buckelman’s voice-range grouping. The Newstaff gears up for Newspaper Week October 9 15 with posters and a feature page planned for the Malvern Leader. A Career Fair at Farragut Community School offered profession ideas, while library additions include dozens of sports and science fiction titles and nursing books. Home Economics students sew while Freshmen and Seniors work on cooking and apparel. The Social Studies class expands with American Observer world events discussions focusing on race and Vietnam War topics.
Malvern Community High School staff opened the year with a pot luck at the high school. Taylor Publishing Co representative Mr. Chapman presented yearbook design films and samples. Planning will begin for The Oriole 66 67, aiming for the best yearbook yet.
The Drama Club will present two plays this season, one in November and the other in spring. The fall comedy More Room for Love is a three act production. Tryouts will be held after books arrive. open to all high school students.
The National Newspaper Week October 9 15 1966 theme proclaims all news is important. The school newsroom will feature pages printing school news with editors Kathy Wilcox and Nancy Dolan joining Mr Libke at the Newsweek Convention in Ames Iowa for one day of activities.
In the eighth grade of 66, 39 pupils remain as Tim Adams, a star football player, moves to Underwood. The day features five subjects including American History with Mr Robinson and English with Mrs Beattie, and the group notes two football wins this year. Eighth grade cheerleaders are Robin Red Suzanne Summers and Lora Glynn. A fourth grade dance is planned for November 18.
The Pep Club announces members will wear letter sweaters or jackets and sit together to boost visibility. Bonster buttons have been ordered and will be sold to fans once received, with the club seeking support from all to back the team.
Seventh grade pupils are pursuing nine weeks science projects collecting seeds and leaves native to Iowa. They assemble diverse insect and spider collections, including wasps, moths, and butterflies. Some track bug development through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages and one project studies tadpole environment and growth.
The librarians sponsored by Mrs Ruth Salyers form a seven girl group led by head librarian Cindy Bass. The team includes Marha Deitchler a senior Kathy Wilcox a junior Debbie Bowman freshman Debbie Waymire a sophomore Trudy Stogdill and Mary Ann May additional freshmen.
Librarians handle assigned library areas to keep them orderly through the school year. Their busy schedule includes checking in and out books, cleaning shelves, straightening magazines, and maintaining a lively, fun work routine.
The Malvern chapter of FHA started in 1945 by Mrs. Cleta Salyers sponsors a Future Homemakers of America chili supper Friday night. Members include Terry Jones president and Vicki Glynn vice president. The 419 theme Good health a valuable asset Morals and manners matter guides activities, including goodwill and fundraising. This month the group hosts its annual chili supper in the community building for Homecoming.
The Jr. High Orioles football team was shut out 14-0 by Fremont-Mills on Oct. 6. Fremont-Mills scored first on a mid field pass with the extra point. Jeff Malvern trailed 7-0 at that time. In the fourth quarter, after Malvern was forced to punt, Fremont-Mills added seven more points.
The seventh grade class officers are President Susan Morgal Vice President Gary Ford Secretary Kathy O'Dell Treasurer Barbara Blackmun and Sgt at Arms Doug Burchett. Six subjects take up most of our time with art and music also. The six subjects are Math Language Science French Social Studies and Reading Lab.
Linda Kahl reports that several classes had new pictures taken on Oct. 5 at the Chantry Building due to poor earlier negatives. Afternoon kindergarten, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students, plus MCHS students who missed their sessions, were photographed that day.
The Junior Class will pursue money making projects this year ahead of the Junior-Senior Prom. A work day is scheduled for Saturday October 22. Activities include float ideas and Homecoming plans as the group stays busy with preparations.
Malvern Junior High defeated Hamburg 6 to 0 on September 29. Tim Adams scored on an end run in the third quarter after Hamburg kicked off to Malvern, with Malvern earning several first downs and recovering their own punt. Hamburg fought hard but did not allow an extra point.
The 21 freshman class members at MCHS are organizing activities and officers, prepping a Homecoming float and a football stand on October 21. Newcomers Don White and Ivan Smith join the class as they plan meals and schedules for late October while noting a State Convention vacation.
Kathy Wilcox reports no school due to the ISEA Convention in Des Moines on Oct 21. Students will be dismissed at 2 40 Thursday Oct 20. The Leader office notes safety signs reading no hunting are offered in two wordings at 20 cents each or three for 50 cents or seven for a dollar.
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