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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
5
The writer argues against compulsory high school, advocating choice and personal rights. While supporting the value of secondary education, they insist freedom to pursue or forgo high school honors individual liberty as long as others’ rights aren’t harmed, and suggest school improvements might reduce dropout rates.
The sophomore class met on April 6 at 12 10 led by Lee Whienhake to plan a class party. The group decided the event would be held at a location to be determined.
A notice states the lake visit occurs April 17 with time not set. Sally Martin must be informed of any guest attendees. Only bus travel is allowed for attendees. car arrivals are not admitted.
Daryl Tisue takes office as president of the South Central District Student Council on April 6. Eight council members depart for Simpson College after registration from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Barry Platt, the 1970-71 president, conducts the meeting. Senator William Reichardt delivers an address on aim and goal. Afternoon sessions include candidate speeches, voting, and officer swearing in.
A Student Council meeting on April 5 in room 105 called by Susan Dooley approved sending the Student Body President and Vice President to a leadership workshop in Hot Springs Arkansas. Each costs seventy five dollars plus transportation. Lee Uhlenhake was assigned to post election notices on the school bulletin board. David McDaniel reported on progress toward new trophy cases for the school.
After adjournment, delegates proceed to the South Central District event while Student Council Convention delegates remain to decide topics for the rap session planned at the convention, labeled 8.B.
Rick Purdum an 18 year old Centerville native with brown hair and brown eyes is the son of Mr and Mrs Gale Pur dum. He studies American Government metal English IV and Art with IT as his favorite subject. Mrs Paxton is his favorite teacher and Claudia Miller is his pet peeve. Prom and the senior trip are his high school highlights.
Jean Stufflebeam, born December 23 1952 at St Joseph hospital Bloomfield, is the daughter of Ernest and Marie Stufflebeam. A 17 year old with brown hair and eyes she lists American Government bookkeeping English IV and Home Ec as subjects with HE as favorite. Her activities include F H A Science Club and Library Club and her favorites are sewing listening to the radio and goofing off. Graduation and the senior trip are seen as high school highlights.
Seventeen year old Linda Sheldon of Centerville, born May 26 1953, with dark brown hair and eyes, lists sociology government Home Ec Il P.E. and bookkeeping as subjects. Her favorite teacher is Mr Pfannebecker, with activities including FBLA FAA FTA Scribbler cheerleading Safety Club class play, and graduation plus class trip slated to highlight her high school years. A local notice adds Moravia Union Office now sells typing paper 500 sheets at 90 cents.
Ronnie Stocker, age 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Stocker, was born June 23, 1953 in Ottumwa. He studies bookkeeping sociology American Government Vo Ag IV and P E. His extracurricular is FFA and his favorite pastime is hunting. His pet peeve is people who think they are good. Highlights of high school for Ron lie include prom class trip and GETTING OUT.
April 15 to 16 meal plan lists Pinto beans and ham Coleslaw Pie Cornbread and butter duice Milk and 4 pt milk. Fam salad sandwich Buttered corn Mashed potatoes Spinach Ref dessert noted for the two days.
The F H A fashion show arrives April 23 at 7 00 pm in Moravia high school gym, featuring spring styles modeled by Moravia’s top beauties. Tickets available early at Gambles, Allen’s Grocery, Moravia Furniture, Spencer’s Grocery, Iowa Trust and Savings Bank or from any Moravia F H A member.
A light word game with alphabet names matched to numbers appears alongside a church report noting attendance at Sunday school for a heart fund in memory of Harold Holder. Local families from Burlington to Centerville, Liscomb, Vinton, Portland, and Newton are listed with Sunday visits, baptisms, and dinner gatherings.
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