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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
5
The editor urges that education is a lifelong challenge beyond college. Readers should pursue learning through reading, current events, travel, conversation, and on the job training. Special courses in welding and mechanics, apprenticeships, and military training are offered paths to better careers. Keep learning after graduation.
Deb Walker recalls discussion groups at the FHA District Convention focusing on effective study habits. Participants endorsed daily five to ten minute note reviews, studying the same time each day, and placing study before leisure. Opinions varied on bribery and rewards and on praising natural ability versus others.
Emerson’s famous line reflects American spirit as writers in New England explore nature and human affairs through novels, poetry, short stories, and history. Notable authors include Longfellow, Holmes, Whittier, and Hawthorne, among others who wrote about every subject and pleasure.
Moravia students have always valued looking sharp at events. This note urges both girls and boys to dress well for basketball games, recommending a mohair sweater and matching skirt with flats or low heels for girls and corduroy slacks with oxford shirt or sweater and waxed loafers for boys. The writer, Mary Kay, urges maintaining the school's reputation for dressing well.
December 3 and 7: High School Band and Vocal Music Concert at 7 30. Parent-Teacher Conferences with no school for elementary pupils. The month lists events for Sergent Helmick, Stirergusbord, Bio Mothers and Adult Agriculture activities.
Twelve week notes reveal Miss Barrows guiding students through the book keeping cycle. After Chapter 18 they learn that the eight column worksheet yields a balance sheet and an income statement. Francine Brozovich reflects on the challenging yet fun puzzle of figures.
Algebra I class explores first degree equations with graphs and equations. Dave Phillips notes five tasks completed including forming formulas, evaluating a function, and making tables from equations.
The text explains shorthand helps secretaries learn to communicate both in writing and speaking. It emphasizes quick composition, organizing thoughts before typing, and revising efficiently. Shorthand is presented as a useful time saver for vocational or personal use.
In physical education, classes start with standard exercises then split into three groups. Two groups play volleyball while the third uses the trampoline, rotating so every team gets a turn. Teams include Mustangs and Winners with captains listed, referees named.
The boys chorus performs a variety of songs with four core pieces sung each class. Upcoming concert is next Friday December 3 at 7 30 pm. Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday, with a Friday mixed chorus jubilee and four part harmony sections for pieces like Catch a Falling Star and Green Cathedral.
Students collect water samples from diverse sources in a biology lab. Many learn by exploring common plants and animals with textbooks, while uncommon organisms prompt reference books. Mary Joyce Mullins.
A chapter review in an Algebra I class covers adding subtracting multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers. The students, guided by Mr. Matkovich, work daily to learn new terms and equations and prepare to begin the next chapter.
Thirty members attended the Scribbler monthly meeting in the Typing Room on November 22. New and different assignments were distributed to reporters to rotate topics and preserve fresh writing styles. Teens of the Month were elected from freshmen to juniors, with three girls and three boys nominated and voted upon. Miss Barrows announced a journalism contest sponsored by Iowa State University for high school students. interested members should see a staffer or Miss Barrows for details.
In fifth period English I students study the four principal parts of verbs and Mr Qharibere explains the material. Mr Chambers allows at least fifteen minutes for daily work with in class response that influences the daily grade. We also have class discussions on recent news items.
The sophomore class begins a new unit titled The Renaissance and Reformation. It will cover the period and key changes in politics, religion, culture, and society during the era, exploring how Renaissance ideas influenced the Reformation and reshaped Europe.
The speech class completed five minute talks on socialism college education and race problems. They were interesting and will aid future work. This week a Thanksgiving origin and gratitude speech is planned. Juni
Algebra I class for freshmen has completed six weeks of tests and ongoing study. Students reviewed core topics and prepared for a major assessment.
The period saw a turn toward modern approaches in art and literature and new attitudes about culture. Reports emerged from papers handed out the previous day as ideas challenged traditional areas.
In the first period Home Ec class, Kathy Townsend describes learning about child development, senses, and speech issues, plus methods to care for children and apply these skills while babysitting. The unit is noted as very helpful to the class.
In a woodworking class students begin required projects on the wood lathe. Bowls are praised as Christmas presents and several owl decorations are being made. The instructor notes the pieces are simple, beautiful, and useful.
A short profile of Thomas Beal from Oskaloosa Iowa, listing his birthplace, height, weight, hair and eye color and school subjects Vocational Agriculture Science English I and Algebra 1. Favorite colors are black red and white. He prefers cheeseburgers and pizza and drives a Ford. His song is Big John and his teacher is Mr Hostetler. He dislikes thumbtacks in his seat.
A recovered item titled mystery purse is tied to Linda Irwin and Penny Prottgh as the likely owners. No further details about location or time are provided in the fragment.
In boys PE we started with forty jumping jacks and stretches then four count squats and leg lifts followed by ten count pushups. After the exercises, we played volleyball as teams chose names and began play.
In a tightly contested game the Leftovers edged the Hasbeens 17 to 16 after a close finish. The match featured even play and high tension as both teams traded leads and baskets late.
Moravia High School Science Club held a 7 00 p m meeting in the science room with sixteen of twenty three members present. Discussion covered fund raising ideas for the club treasury and project plans including cancer research using white mice and building a reflecting telescope and electric motor. A cross reimbursement option was discussed if work met standards. A school science fair was proposed and the highlight was a one hour talk on supernatural phenomena by Dr F M Kuhns. Refreshments followed.
A list of residents each proposing what to do with a marble MIB for Christmas. Suggestions vary from decorating a tree to gifting to others, keeping as a souvenir, or placing on a car, with several humorous or practical ideas and some names repeated.
A compiled list shows Spanish style variants for common names. It includes Jan-Alando Charles-Carlos Donald-Donato George-Jorge James-Diego John-Juan Lawrence-Lorenzo Michsel-Miguel Richard-Ricardo Roger-Rogerio Ronald-Renaldo Stephen-Esteban Ann-Anita Ellen-Elena Jean-Juana Judith-Judit Kathryn-Catalina Marjorie-Margarita Mary-Maria Patricia-Patricia Paula Raul Rose-Rosa Debra Walker appears, with note of continuation on the next page.
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