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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
5
Freshmen describe their start at the school, organizing officers under sponsors Mr Craver and Mr Valentine. They recount hayride and picnic, a gym party with games, and involvement in basketball baseball softball glee band student council and Scribbler Staff. They note teases and patience from teachers and look forward to sophomore year.
Looking back at the 1956 1957 school year, students share which English and Literature components they enjoyed. Jane Fox favors literature book reading, Diana Burton likes speeches, Nancy Roblenz enjoys Reader's Digest studies, and Dean Albertson prefers short stories.
Moravia girls softball defeated Blakesburg Wild Cats 28 to 6 with Easter striking out six as pitcher. Archer had two hits in five at bats while Anderson pitched for Blakesburg with two strikeouts and twelve walks. Moravia totaled six hits but scored 23 runs, 3 in the first inning, 10 in the second, and 8 in the third, ending the season undefeated at 1–0.
Twenty five seniors attended a Baccalaureate service at the E U B church on May 12 1957. Mrs Carl Van Zante played the pro cessional and recessional. Rev King gave invocation scripture John 1513 20 and Rev Grenfell delivered a challenging message. The High School Mixed Chorus sang Sanctus.
A playful salon of local chatter notes Dorothy Archer engaged to Keith Arnold and a rush of social plans. Centerville folks pursue new interests, summer work, and Des Moines trips while couples date and party. Car troubles and repairs appear among daily routines, with light humor about errands and lake visits.
Mrs. Tuttle notes World History students favored the second World War study this year. The year’s highlight is the “battle of the sexes” with girls winning, prompting a boys’ picnic for the girls at Lake Wapello on Thursday evening May 16. Barbara Yenger
The May 14 commencement in the high school gym drew a large crowd. LaVonne Card led the procession, Nancy Vance delivered the salutatory titled Our Part in the World, and the Clarinet trio performed. Speaker Alma R Blair offered a challenging address, and DeLoris Hiatt gave the valedictory gratitude.
The Senior Chapel on May 13 featured Gary Charity as announcer and Key of Knowledge presented to the Junior class by Gary Pfannebecker. Martha McCord gave the invocation, a clarinet trio performed, and a skit of the class prophecy entertained. Senior girls sang Moments to Remember and spoke on success in life before year awards and a benediction by Duane Proctor.
Regular FBLA meeting elected officers: President Shirley Walter, Vice President Sandy Walker, Secretary Mary Lou Rinehart, Treasurer Carol Day, Reporter Donna Cochran. Installation held in the bookkeeping room Tuesday for the coming year.
Monday at Senior Chapel honored students with attendance awards. Jewell Miller, a senior with four years of perfect attendance, led the outstanding awards. Duane Proctor and Shirley Walter received certificates for three years, while Mary Proctor and Betty King earned two years.
Shirley Walter was awarded a certificate as the outstanding FBLA member by sponsor Mrs. Whicker. She served on committees, studied business, made posters, and performed various tasks for FBLA. The organization, newly formed this year, honors her with a plaque in the study hall and she will be president next year.
The American Weekly reports the remarkable tale of a British airman who endured twenty one days stranded in a deadly jungle, surviving through grit and minimal supplies as rescuers closed in.
Senior graphs feature five students: Sandra Jean Hiatt born September 24, 1939 in Moravia Iowa with FHA Band basketball and leadership roles. Burness Rebecca Rumley born June 12, 1938 in Unionville Iowa involved in Thespian Glee Club and FBLA. Gary Dean Perry born September 20, 1938 in Albin Iowa with FFA and theater. DeLoris Hiatt born December 3, 1938 in Centerville Iowa active in Thespians Band and class leadership. Larry Norvin Hayes born March 18, 1938 with basketball baseball and FFA participation.
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