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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1960
Page
5
The article notes nomination speeches on Thursday November 3 and student body voting for President and Vice President. Kenny Ellison is president and Sharon O Conner is vice president, with a later Scribbler write up promised.
A student reflection in room 105 notes the shadow of the United States with fifty stars. It emphasizes national heritage and urges adult citizens to vote to preserve freedom and democracy.
The Moravia High School Student Council ran a five candidate race for student body president. Candidates included Mark VanZante Sharon O Conner Kenny Ellison Martha Rouse each naming a campaign and assistant manager to aid in posters and outreach.
The Moravia squad announces returning cheerleaders Donna Tubangh Rita Gardner Judy Van Dorin Connie McAninch and alternate Joyce Walter. They bought blue high neck sweaters with a blue M, practiced new yells, and anticipate cheering at the first home game versus Blakesburg in the new Moravia gym. Connie McAninch.
Sophomores held a Halloween party in the Old Gym with twisted black and orange streamers from windows to balcony. Halloween scene pictures adorned the walls and a streamer curtain framed the entrance. A pumpkin decoration with four internal lights lit the center floor.
Calendar notes basketball games with Blakesburg Attica Hedrick at home with a school board convention and the end of the second six weeks period. A party followed with a stuffed elephant prize for Martha Sin Clair. Pepsi and potato chips were served as games and dancing wrapped up the event.
A survey collects varied views on a teachers lounge in a school. Respondents praise a quiet work space for grading and focus while noting missing nurse access and calls for a separate nurse room. Several wish students also had access and broader room provision.
Incomplete, fragmented OCR reads list names Connie Strunk Connie McAninch Elaine Curtis and others with phrases It’s O K I guess It’s for the birds or teachers It would be better for the kids than the teachers The fragments imply a discussion about students and teachers but no clear event or outcome.
The Moravia Community School senior class voted to order year pins showing the graduating year 1961. A free sample was sent to class president Mark VanZante. Each pin costs seventy five cents and consists of MHS with a dangling 61 charm. an order to Bale Pin Company of Massachusetts is placed and shipping will take about four weeks.
Audience praise from Ronnie C to Elaine F. highlights amusing moments, strong acting, and well fit parts. Viewers note good pacing, clear dialogue, and enjoyable performances by Hittle Juniors led by Mr VanGilder, with several mentions of audible delivery and concise staging.
Gossip column items mix student nicknames and playful jabs about mislaid rings, study hall antics, Thursday plans, and dance rumors. Names appear as Lois, Linda, Jean, Carson, Nork, Ver Steegh, and others. The tone is cheeky and informal.
A mix of lighthearted notes from Moravia and surrounding students. Mentions include football pins bowling tips, a pizza query for VerSteegh, Elaine F. with bracelets, friendly ties to Fox Valley girls, a shower room rumor, Moravia boys' game, Miss Rinehart’s ice chopping, homemaking sophomores, a late Wednesday night miscue, the sophomore dance success, Ver Baere’s window photo, and Jerry K.’s eye color rumor.
A collection of student opinions shows general support for including football in the school curriculum. Most respondents favor the idea for personal interest, coach assessment, or added activity value, with one group expressing interest based on admiration for players.
A student thanks voters for their support after running for student council president. The message expresses appreciation and wishes to thank everyone personally, acknowledging the effort of all who voted.
Quotes from multiple people express a wide range of opinions on recent photos. Some praise the results as best or good while others call them ugly terrible or unflattering. Observers note concerns about appearance and pricing amid varied experiences.
An AP notice suggests planning a public sale and using the Union print shop for sale bills and advertisements to reach a wide territory and attract buyers. The call emphasizes a successful sale through broad distribution.
Algebra 1 taught by Mr. Olson with 35 students. They translate statements into symbols and work with one unknown X. Students add, subtract, multiply and divide equations and will begin graphs next week. Geometry students plan to decorate the school door, final design still under planning.
A class studies plane geometry focusing on lines angles surfaces and solids. Students create original and colorful designs, which are posted on a very attractive bulletin board. Mr Guthrey discusses making Christmas designs for the front display.
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