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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
5
M H S Scribbler staff farewell message from editor Janice Mosley and thanks to Mary Mosley and the writers and typists. The note wishes the next Scribbler staff good luck under Mary Mosley’s guidance as the editor bids farewell.
The outgoing editor of the Scribbler at MHS reflects on a year in charge noting how quickly it passed and expresses gratitude to the staff. Special thanks go to Ann Mihalovich, Dick Sneeden, and Janet Phillips for their long hours and many original ideas that kept readers in stitches.
The annual Senior Chapel on May 21 featured the popular game show What’s My Line with panelists Karen Scott Dorothy Kilgallen Dick Sneeden Tennessee Ernie Ford Janice Mosley Arlene Francis and Carl Rouse Bennett Cerf. Seniors also sang barber shop melodies before awards were presented.
A compiled list shows numerous seniors detailing summer plans and future goals. Entries include jobs at insurance firms, hospitals, and stores, college or nursing aspirations, family-oriented tasks, and varied ambitions from Albia to Des Moines and Waterloo. Some entries express uncertainty or humor about future work or living arrangements.
A brief, personal note mentions Carolyn W seeking work in Otumwa or Centerville and Karen W working at Banker's Life while spending every free moment with Ronnie. No further context or events provided.
A senior tribute profiles Gary O Connor who turns 18 on June 26 and boasts a tall frame, brown hair, and gray eyes. He loves horses dogs and girls while unsure about the future. His favorite subjects sociology and senior English reflect his social town pride and school memories.
A reflective verse section shows a prayer for guidance and resilience as students seek strength to face future disappointments and grow. The piece then shifts to a playful riddle about tacks placed in a chair, questioning who did the act and why.
Janet Phillips, born in Centerville on August 5 1941, is described with brown hair and eyes and a height of 5 feet 4 1 2 inches. She plans to attend AIB in Des Moines after school to become a private secretary, and she emphasizes studying four years for future success.
The event Friday May 15 featured juniors decorating the gym in seniors colors pink and silver. Streamers formed a ceiling arch from the north stage to the door arches at the south end creating a bold backdrop. A solid black back wall completed the festive display.
The junior class banquet used a pink and silver song in my heart theme with a large pink heart centerpiece, silver music notes, and balloon decor. Judy Smith and Richard Mason were named Queen and King as Bill Young Orchestra provided dance music.
The final Henry O'Henry James story ends as he repeats third grade, while J. J. Jones advances to fourth. The senior writer signs off, wishing the Scribbler staff success next year and urging quality writing.
Wayne Pickerell, born December 25, 1940 in Ottumwa Iowa, is a 6 foot tall senior with brown eyes and gray Ford. He enjoys basketball and lists Ag and English as key subjects for his future, aiming to move to California for work. He dislikes people who show off and advises underclassmen to study hard, noting the need for a union.
A senior class Who's Who lists Janice Mosley as most pleasing personality and best girl, with other honors for Karen Scott and Richard Mason. Gary OConner and Gene Vincent appear among top picks for handsome and all around distinctions, plus mentions of Best dressed, musician, athlete, and polite or quiet traits. The list includes many students such as Judy Smith, Linda Coulson, Bert Batterson, Joe Stufflebeem, and others across numerous categories.
Most serious girl awards went to Janice Vick Roy and Mary Proctor. Most serious boy honors earned by Larry Smith. Most friendly girl winners include Glenys Fenton, Nancy Boblehz, and Ann Mihalovich. Most friendly boys were Gary O Connor and Joe Hayes.
Students reflect on English class noting it aided speech and literature. Opinions vary from strong benefit to desire for more speech work and less repetition. Several mention learning important authors and regional connections, while some found parts less engaging or unnecessary.
Richard H. English aided grammar usage and literature appreciation, leading one reader to value more speech and foreign language. Another notes English benefited speech work and overall growth, while a peer remains mixed but acknowledges the speech portion's value.
Jan and Dick Well announce the final Spotlighter column in the Scribbier era with mixed feelings. Readers may be sad or glad as the long running feature closes after a year of light notes on local students and events, including prom night sightings and Moravia fans.
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