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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1962
Page
5
The manuscript lists reporters and editors for MHS Scribbler and mentions new music in bard with tracks like Trumpets Ole Dreaming Winds and Rhythm the Blues. Readers may enjoy these selections as the staff previews musical offerings and names several contributors.
An editorial urges students to embrace study and workload. Mr Guthrey reminds classes that teachers provide material and guidance but effort comes from students. The piece notes variance in effort and urges seniors to seize the last chances to prove themselves while in school. It closes with appreciation for teachers and a push to work harder this semester.
Teachers assign regular spelling tests each week. Some students earn high scores while others struggle with low grades. Those who perform poorly often admit they do not study. Despite tough work English remains engaging as students write stories.
Teachers reflect on rewards from teaching noting pride in graduates achievements and social adjustment. They describe seeing students progress, accept responsibilities, and realize what they have learned as the meaningful outcome.
Carolyn VerSteegh profile lists birthplace Knoxville Iowa born May 27 1944 age 17 brown hair hazel eyes 5 3 favorite sociology subject parent Sheldon favorite pastime being with Gren advice to underclassmen study hard enjoy home work future plans office work and helping shorthand highlighted high school junior senior banquet strongest memory pet peeve people who say something and wish they hadn’t extracurriculars basketball F B L A library F H A Thespians Scribbler flag soldier annual staff
Larry Mullins, son of Mr and Mrs Cyril Mullins of Newton Iowa born October 20 1944 is a 17 year old senior. Brown hair baby blue eyes 5 feet a favorite subject English IV taught by Mr Lallade. Active in baseball F B S A Student Council and the annual staff.
Russell Jr High hosts events at 4:00 p.m. and Corydon sophomores visit at 9:30 a.m. Feb 15 to 17. Boys and Girls sectional tournaments, financial and guidance workshops, magazine drives, class rings, and FTA meeting at Tech HS. March 1 admin event at Lamont and March 8 Blakesburg Jr High and Corydon sophomores events listed.
Mr. Dayton notes students grow in leadership and ability when given real responsibility, observing clear development as individuals take charge and guide groups toward success in later life.
Seniors in shorthand II focus on speed and accuracy with dictation starting at 60 words per minute. Average letters reach about 100 words, requiring 95 percent accuracy to pass. The class also engages in bingo style shorthand games and ciphering contests at the board to vary routine.
The senior class selected new colors and a name for announcements after a close vote. Five combinations were considered and the final choice was white terms and blue and white, to be used in decorations for the junior-senior banquet. The seniors describe their last year as exciting and rewarding.
The annual staff planning committee met Wednesday night to arrange ads for the Moravia yearbook and review accounting. Members Janet Harrington Martha Rouse Martha Sinclair Nellie Argo Don West Stephen Tarbell and Mr. Sheldon worked about two hours as they near finalizing ads and plan to arrange student and group pictures with write ups. The Moravia yearbook is noted as outstanding with seniors contributing to its quality, maintaining a high standard from past years.
Moravia seniors urge underclassmen to apply themselves in studies to prepare for a demanding world. They remind readers that one to three more years remain and that the world includes people from diverse countries and backgrounds.
The speaker urges self improvement and national leadership, calling for better global engagement, tolerance for world arts, and belief that the American way of life, while imperfect, outpaces others. Education is framed as the path to a better world and universal access should be seized by all.
Application to establish a chapter of the National Honor Society in Moravia Community School details origin in 1929 at Pittsburg Penn. The society, with over 8,500 chapters across all states and territories, promotes scholarship service leadership and character with no national dues and a $100000 scholarship fund. Eligibility requires a B average, selection by faculty committees weighted 1/5 each for service leadership and character and 2/5 for scholarship, with typical cap at 15 percent of graduates though juniors and some sophomores may receive provisional membership.
The National Honor Society is described as the highest honor the school can confer, recognizing well rounded students who embody balance and strength. The quote emphasizes NHS as the backbone of the county and communities, valuing those who contribute to civic life and local leadership.
Sixty one F H A members met on Tuesday January 80 for a monthly meeting and a special demonstration. Joyce Walter received the Homemaker of Tomorrow pin and Janet Harrington formed committees to arrange banquet details for the March 13 event. Mrs Esther Sears from Iowa Southern Utilities Centerville gave an educational talk.
Mrs. Sears leads a lesson on electricity and kitchen appliances. The program highlights a new blender and electric mixer, with tasks like chopping nuts and mixing dips. She explains washing the blender easily and showcases practical uses to save time and energy.
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