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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
5
Jewell Walker argues there is a persistent generation gap between adults and teenagers and outlines two main fixes. Adults should show genuine interest and refrain from constant criticism while teenagers should recognize adults aim to help avoid past mistakes.
Twenty three FTA members and sponsor Mrs Tuttle attended the state convention at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. They met early at 6 am and toured the new venue before a welcome, a tribute to Marie Perkins, and Marilyn Van Derbur's speech on goals and dreams.
Seniorgraph Phil Prater, a Shelbyville Illinois native, is active in FFA, basketball, baseball, and the annual staff. He studies bookkeeping Vo Ag speech and government with favorite teacher Mr Macy. His pet peeve is stuck-up people and he enjoys time with friends. The senior trip and graduation will be highlights of his senior year.
Connie Renwick, 17, born in Burlington to Homer and Mrs Renwick, has dark brown hair and blue eyes. She favors shorthand, studies economics, American government, and office practice. Her hobby is being with Chuck. she dislikes destructive behavior with no punishment. The senior year highlights include the class trip and graduation.
Students practiced after school and before dawn for the last week of the vocal and band contest. Soloists included Pam Gladfelder Marie Cloyed Teresa Lockman John McCrory and Tom Woodin. Large groups vocal and band entries, plus saxophone and brass ensembles, will compete May 2 at Eddyville with Susan Dooley among participants.
Students juggle vocal practice, study, noon meetings, teaching, track, and a banquet. Mrs. Ellison shares duties with a student teacher Mr. Sheperd. FBLA team drills for April 17 18 at a sponsor home creating sock debate and a toy return decision. History class guest Jan Moore in disguise with wig and glasses mentioned.
Freshmen and sophomores and some juniors from Mora High entered the Pepsi-Cola national write-in contest titled Why you've got a lot to live. School winner earns a 25 dollar savings bond and entry to the area competition. The area winner receives 100 dollars and entry to state, where the winner gets 1000 dollars and the school also receives 1000. State essays are bound for the President. the state winner's essay goes to the National Write-In Championship with a 10000 dollar bond to both winner and school. The essay must be in letter form to the state governor, under 500 words, judged on sincerity originality structure style and point of view. Janice Grinstead.
Sharon Riegel, a Centerville high school senior, is 17 with blonde hair and blue green eyes. She pursues chemistry sociology economics English government and geometry, participates in band glee club mixed chorus FHA library staff and more, and enjoys time with Danny. Prom and graduation will highlight her final year.
The Mo ravia FHA chapter held its regular meeting led by president Elaine Van ue Pol on April 7 1970. Dixie Davis counted the roll and read last meeting’s minutes, Sheila Wilson reported a 176.66 balance, and committees updated progress on the style show. Teresa Lockman distributed cookie recipes and tea show tickets before adjournment.
Centerville FFA held a Parent-Son Banquet in the junior high cafeteria. Moravia FFA representatives included advisor Mr. Boblenz, president Phil Prater, and vice president Dean Lin. The April 7 meeting in the Vocational Agriculture room elected Ronald Thomas as president and listed officers. The group discussed a summer trip and tabled that item.
Home Ec I and Mrs. Woodruff finish sewing trim and hems for the upcoming style show set for April 17. UW class hears talks from Bonnie Helmick and Lois Van Zante on baby care while Linda Sheldon notes the baby development test.
At the FTA convention on April 6 the speaker defined people with playful similes. People are like kites they drift to the air and settle in unlikely places. They resemble balloons and balls as experiences depend on place and moment.
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