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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1969
Page
5
In a recent discussion on study halls many opinions emerged on supervision and use of time. Teachers and students argued about quiet activities, freedom to leave, and better layouts to reduce noise, with calls for balancing study focus and relaxation options during the school day.
Moravia High School held Homecoming on October 10 with Moravia losing 36-0 to Melcher Dallas. King Bill Ward and Queen Beth Steenhoek were crowned, with attendants Phil Prater and Linda Hiatt. Each class named a prince and princess chosen by vote.
Mrs. Hayden led a heated debate on colonial revolt with Tories loyal to England and Patriots opposing taxes. Students Dallas McDanel Kathy Cortesio Sue Schupmann Carol Irelan Ruth Steenhoek Tom Woodin Deb Tomlin John Curtis joined. discussion was halted by veto and may resume later.
The F H A meeting after school Tuesday welcomed eight new members. President Elaine Van De Pol presided at 4:00 PM with mothers invited. Members recited purposes, lit candles, introduced new members and their mothers, then adjourned. Claudia Miller and Carolyn Beal led recreation and songs with guitar, followed by punch and cookies provided by Carolyn Faber.
The article notes a Homecoming Court dance following the football game. Mr Hoch, Moravia High teacher, praises the school, reflecting pride and optimism among students and staff during campus events.
Home Economics I and II and eighth graders observed eight children aged two to four to study what drives actions. Over four days the students each tracked a child, recording activities such as marching to music, singing, coloring, and crafts plus a juice and cookie lunch. Children observed included Chanda Pauley, Chavis Pauley, Lori Macy, Cori Macy, Mike Pfannebecker, David Ellison, Join Uhlenhake, and Reed Uhlenhake, all listed as offspring of local families.
The Ag II class studied a wine and judged four hogs brought by Ronald Cloyed. Mr Binns from Morrells guided fat tests and hog grading. Students traveled to Morrells with Dean Tomlin and Ron Tisue, viewed the cooler and hair removal, and thanked Lyle Cloyes for the hogs and Roa Tisue for transport.
The first Scribbler meeting on October 7 named Jewel Walker editor and Carolyn Faber assistant. Sponsor Mrs. Hayden returns. Ray Charity advised on acceptable article content and newsroom goals. The paper will assign one student per article and add more pictures to boost school coverage.
A 23 year old student teacher, Arnold Hoch from Dallas Iowa, helps Mrs Ellis teach bookkeeping and secretarial practice at the school for eight weeks. He is staying at Mrs Tuttle's house while teaching and envisions himself as the perfect teacher.
Barry Wells, age 14, transfers from Denver Iowa to Moravia High School as a ninth grader. He lists English as his favorite subject and his dad as his favorite teacher, with interests in mechanical drawing science algebra and band. Barry describes Moravia students as friendly and notes the town’s bells stand out.
Bill and Rosalie Mullins brought a rare praying mantis to the grade school for all rooms to view. The insect, about 2.14 inches long, eats ants grasshoppers and leaves and was shown to teachers and students despite a sale offer that was declined. as of October 8 it remained alive.
The speaker argues that fearlessness marks maturity and freedom but stress responsibility to self and others. A saying compares dress to a term paper, long enough to cover the subject yet short enough to be interesting, noting some outfits cross into vulgarity.
The grade school enforces shoe policy for safety as the slick floor risks slips. Students without tennis shoes must sit while others play during noon recess. Also notes arts activities like making scrolls and Halloween room decorating led by Joyce Stocker.
A reflective piece discusses why women wear very short dresses, linking fashion to psychological desire for peer acceptance and gender signaling. It contrasts cultural trends with the pull of fashion centers and notes how minimal coverage reflects perceived maturity and freedom.
Lou Ellen Rowley argues that skirt length should suit appearance and modesty, not pressure from the establishment. She warns against extreme hemlines for both overweight and very thin girls, urging medium length with a good personality to guide life, and defending individual choice in fashion.
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