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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
5
On March 8 Moravia High held an all body assembly in the gym. Teachers sat on one side and student council on the other as over two hours passed with open discussion. Mr Fenton opened with a pep talk inviting free opinions on smoking vandalism student lounge and school comparisons.
A school editor notes that M. H. S. students will show the community they can act like adults by taking on responsibilities, reflecting a positive turning point for the school.
The writer thanks the staff and board for the assembly and enabling public opinion. They say more was accomplished than others may realize and urge continued improvement rather than perfection.
Camilla Prater a 14 year old freshman joins Moravia High School with brown hair brown eyes and a 4 ft 4 in frame born October 16 1953 in Shelbyville Illinois She is the daughter of Merle and Mattie Prater and attends Home Economics Science Algebra English and P E She is active in vocal music and a Future Homemakers of America member Her favorites include steak pizza and ice skating and horseback riding She praised Moravia High School calling it a fine school with friendly considerate students.
Carol Joellen Hiatt born Centerville Iowa on August 13 1950 to Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt. She lists bookkeeping shorthand American Government and Office Practice as subjects with blue eyes dark brown hair. Her favorite pastime is being with me aet and her highlight is the senior trip and graduation.
The team closed its season with a defeat by Eddyville last Tuesday February 27. The boys finished with a 9 win 8 loss record and adapted to a new coach Mr Walker after losing all first string players. The coming year is expected to bring further improvement as experience grows. Pat and Joyce.
Phil Prater a 5 foot 11 inch 150 pound sophomore with dark brown hair and brown eyes, son of Merle and Matte Prater, moved from Ohio to Shelbyville Illinois. He is 15, born September 23, 1952, attends Biology World History English and Vocational Arts and plays baseball and basketball. He expresses pride in biology and admires pizza and the Chevy Camaro.
Vickie Breeding notes a week in Home Economics where students move from cutting fabric to sewing. Students work with varied materials including solid blues pinks reds yellows oranges and areca plus plaids and checks highlighting spring themed ideas.
Pat Judge born in Albia Iowa on June 18 1950 is 17. Daughter of Mrs Lela Judge. Blond hair blue eyes. Courses include American Government Office Practice Bookkeeping Sociology with no favorite subject. Active in Student Council Band Glee Club Mixed Chorus basketball track softball FTA FHA Science Club FBSA Annual Staff and other activities. Pet peeve is dirty basketball players and people who degrade short people.
The profile lists a mystery person named Gary Argo with black hair brown eyes height 5 7 and age 16. Favorite foods include steak and driving cars. Interests are horseback riding basketball baseball football swimming and plays. Ambition is to be a barber.
The class splits into two teams of six to debate capital punishment and welfare laws. After the formal debate, audience members are invited to share opinions and the group discusses them.
Junior high students finish two weeks of magazine sales with seventh graders marking a first. Prizes are ordered and soon to be distributed to the class treasury. A future junior high party is planned. A March 8 dance celebrates a successful season using concession earnings. Special guests included junior high teachers coach Mr Pauney and elementary principal Mr Sheldon. Debbie Kelley and Ruth Johnson.
A humorous exchanges thread reveals locals discussing the term abat a tor in a joking manner. Participants reference school bus rides, hunting trips, and cars while one commenter finally defines abat a tor as a slaughterhouse. The exchange highlights local dialect and community humor.
The class has learned about life insurance and family finances, how to compute taxes, sales tax, car tax, and property taxes. They also examined income and expenses of large communities to prepare for future tax calculations.
Rodger Kelley of Ames Iowa is an 18 year old senior with brown hair and green eyes. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Russell Kelley. He studies bookkeeping American government office practice and sociology. He participates in science club and serves on the annual staff. His favorite pastimes are sleeping and working on cars. His pet peeve is the senior trip and graduation night with the Red Rambler mentioned.
On February 24 the Bluegrass Conference Instrumental Music Festival was held at Corydon High School with sixth and ninth graders from the conference playing woodwind pieces. University of Northern Iowa staff Dr Karl Holvik and Mr Don Wendt assisted students in morning sessions while Moravia showcased a saxophone trio and a clarinet quartet in the afternoon with thirteen Moravia band members participating.
Merla Prater, born February 14 1951 in Shelbyville Sinols to Merle and Mattie Prater, attends American history algebra II English III chemistry and vocal music. She is 5 ft 4 in tall with brown hair and blue eyes. Her family notes no favorite actor actress or car and lists pizza as a food preference. The school community offers a welcoming first week.
The study compares Great Britain and early France noting shared invaders and occasional joint rule by same monarchs. It highlights how laws and manners from both countries influenced each other and paves the way to studying the Low Countries including Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Daphne Shepard reports a Sunday School attendance of 34 plus a string of visits and gatherings around Griffinsville and North Bend. The piece lists numerous neighbors dining, visiting, hosting birthday parties, card games, and outings with families including the Beaty Lain Huff McNair Shepard and Rinehart households across Ottumwa and LeClaire Iowa.
Dean Shepard and family and Larry Talbot and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lowell Shepard.
Mrs. Burdett Cox hosts and visits with neighbors including Joe Wilson Beth and Mae Harper. families such as Cox, Logan, Scott, and Proctor join gatherings. Nyle Cox ill but attends school later. various visits occur Friday Saturday and Monday across Union Township households.
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