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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
5
Moravia High opens the 1963-64 season hosting Pella Christian as the Mohawks and Mohawketts seek a strong start. Coach Armstrong stresses attitude practice and teamwork while students share hopes, goals, and the value of good morale for this basketball season.
A Moravia High noon period features boys basketball, trampoline stunts, and spectators while girls gather to watch, gossip, and speculate about upcoming plans. The note teases secrets and potential events with playful tone and invites attendance at the November 15 Homecoming.
The eighth grade spelling class researches fish catching methods and thanks Joellen Hiatt’s mother for Florida material. Coral is crushed to rock roads in Florida. The note mentions Mora ne high school Homecoming on November.
Readers share praise for the senior class play with comments noting strong performances and clear speech. Several respondents commend the cast and production, saying it was well received and improved over last year, with a fundraising takeaway of over 200 dollars.
Calendar shows events from Nov 8 to Thanksgiving break with school names Pella Christian Twin Cedars Fremont Russell Here There and dates including Here 11 16 14 15 19 22 28 29 plus American Education Week and state school board convention. Janice and Betty listed.
In a biology class students gathered algae from the ponds to study its type under a microscope. Tadpoles provided by Mr. Tuttle are also observed as they grow, with Mr. Lindsey noting their unusual persistence in ponds and the class tracking their development. Connie Mullins and Jinda Johnson supervise.
The boys chorus practiced pitches and diction at the gym on Monday November 4 at 3 15 PM to test entrance volume. They performed in a vocal concert on Tuesday November 5 with songs Anchors Away Ramblin Rose and Red River Rose. Charley Thomas sang a solo for the band mothers on Wednesday November 6, singing When You Wish Upon a Star. Gerald Stocker
The Home Economics class debates material choices for the next sewing unit. Students consider corduroy versus wool and wrap-around skirts versus sheath jumpers. Heavy fabrics may complicate cutting and sewing while fall colors inspire students. Rowena Cox reports.
Moravia high School Homecoming approaches as the Freshman Home Economics class completes a four group babysitting unit with topics Sleeping Punishment Food Entertainment. Each group of three reports and selects a chair to lead discussions. The unit closes October 30 with plans for a future grooming unit. Mareia Walter Sharon Judge invite attendance for Moravia Homecoming on November 15.
In World History class the study covers Judaism Christianity and Islam as guiding forces in Western civilization. The chapter highlights their common belief in one God and the impact on culture and history. Reminders include Homecoming on November 15. Linda Judge and Naomi Tadlock
Sophomore Home Ec class explores how color and layout affect room size. Light backgrounds, minimal furniture, and strategic color schemes from curtains, rug, or wallpaper help visually enlarge a living room.
A local word survey records opinions on soigne behavior. Jo DuVall notes limited weekend activity while Connie Lahdgrebe recalls one instance. Diane Kincade reports morning exposure, Lillian Milleman remains unsure, Marlys Fenton hints at uncertain timing, and Bud Stocker associates it with meals.
A list records varied personal habits and beliefs from several individuals. Entries include nightly routines, rehearsal behaviors, basketball practice schedules, bedtimes, weekly nights out, religious restrictions, and after date routines. An explanatory note defines the French fashion term soigne as well groomed.
The Future Teachers of America held its regular meeting October 22 in the typing room with president David Rhee presiding. The meeting reviewed the District Convention on September 28 in Chariton and considered selling a calendar booklet for high school students. A panel on classroom discipline featured David Rhee Wesley Smith Dianne Pearson and Nancy Mosley with insights from Mrs Tuttle. Secretary Madelyn Sinclair noted the Moravia Homecoming event.
The Freshman Economics class starts a two week unit titled Selecting Your Clothes. It includes two extra projects outside class: making a color chart and gathering pictures of an ideal wardrobe for a day. Marcia and Sharon note it will help both present and future use for freshmen.
The sixth grade progresses from English synonyms and antonyms to arithmetic fractions with careful attention to reducing sums. They then focus on health and community well being, stressing teamwork. Look for more on the sixth grade as they march toward great heights. Edie Mullins. Don’t forget 1963 Homecoming game November 15.
In nine weeks chemistry students cover four book units from atom to acids. They average two lab classes weekly, applying theory in practical experiments. Recent weeks focus on water purification, uses, composition, and solutions, with methods such as sedimentation and distillation.
A jumble of phrases hints at Moravia High School events including homecoming plans and classroom activities. Items mention teachers, grade cards, study hall, dances, and various student interactions from locker room to gym events, with references to weekends and weekdays.
Responses from Kathy Linda Vickie Janie Jean and Mary Jo reveal a recurring sense of being addled across locations. The exchanges note mornings at school evenings on the bus and days in the library with mentions of a mysterious boy.
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