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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
12
The article details seventh graders reading Legend of Sleepy Hollow and recording a radio drama. Freshmen explore newspaper business, Sophomores draft college admission themes, juniors study acids with a mishap hitting a shoe, and Seniors work on dream-house democracy assignments. The Sophomores held a December 8 dance with games and a lunch, and P E classes enjoy social dancing and planned volleyball.
An epidemic of Yuletide spirit spreads through Monticello schools with decorated windows, gaily trimmed trees and plans for a Christmas program. The high school adds Santa and mistletoe decor while students prepare class and club holiday parties at the Masonic Temple. Sophomores held a Dec 8 party. 8th graders hosted a Christmas dinner on Dec 10. 7th graders plan a Dec 21 party with dancing and games.
Monti school selects nine musicians to join a WaMac mass band of about 450 players for a festival concert at Maquoketa High School on Saturday January 9. The student soloists include Janie Serbousekalto Betty Burrichter Janis Gottleaber Jack Thoeni Donna Morey Linda Hargrave Mary Steiner Pat Gerdestuba and Bruce Appleby tympani.
Joyce Bader oldest of the Bader twins joined Monticello High School at fourteen as a nervous freshman. She stood out with red hair and a bright smile and became a member of Girls Glee Club and F H A and G A A in later years. She helped at Evangelical and Reformed Church Youth Fellowship and sang in the choir. Her hobbies include collecting napkins writing letters and basketball. After graduation she planned elementary teaching or work. The piece ends with a traffic court anecdote about a girl and a Jersey cow comment.
Inquiring Reporter asks students about social dancing in gym class. Responses are varied with many saying it was fun and a good idea while others want volleyball or basketball added or more music for dancing.
Last Wednesday and Thursday all gym classes taught social dancing with instructors Mrs. Johnson Mr. Cabalka and Mr. Shugart. Teams and students learned new steps and etiquette to curb wall flowers at dances while having fun and gaining confidence.
A light verse notes the progression of high school classes from freshman to senior. It contrasts the fresh rookie energy with the seasoned senior whose attire and demeanor show experience, yet hints at the stubborn nature of older students.
Mrs Shover’s first and second graders swapped party names and seven students join the Christmas program. Ten first graders practice for gifts to their mothers as Miss McClellan’s third graders finish presents. Fifth and sixth graders celebrate Colin Pender’s birthday and dodgeball tours unfold. Allen White shares candy canes after his December 13 birthday and Lorena Catlett Vida Mellor mark tenth birthdays in fourth grade. John Freese plans California trip. Jim Robinson returns after flu. Miss Young’s fifth graders decorate for Christmas.
Darlene Bohlken is a tall blonde senior active in school life. She enjoys dancing basketball and piano lessons. She has belonged to glee club for four years F H A since freshman year and GA A through high school. She attends Wayne Zion Lutheran Church and Luther League serving as treasurer for two years. Her plans include Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
Philo staff argues in favor of adding social dancing to Monti High School curriculum. They contend such classes build poise self confidence and graciousness essential for future business life and personal development among students and peers.
The writer urges teaching dancing to all students to prevent wallflower awkwardness and ensure full attendance at school dances. They argue participation should be voluntary but note the value of learning a social art offered freely, contrasting with paid lessons.
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