Spanish 2 to be offered earlier in school years
In the Sumter Pelladium column Pam Sagraves argues that Spanish should be taught earlier, noting Spanish is already required in many Latin American countries. She suggests expanding to sixth through eighth grades and increasing exposure before high school. The piece lists staff and student editors and names Simulated local schools and sister states as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Sagraves
Igh
Mexico
Peliz
Nes
Yucatan
PHE Lowe
Anc
Pelle Anc Mune
Anc Centra College
Ime Colegio Peninsular
Rules Up To Date By Meg Wehr
Sophomore English second period discussed modular scheduling. Most students supported it for independence though effects on performance remain unclear. Some urged it as a privilege for high grades and radio listening in study halls was suggested alongside open study halls. Joyce Pol and Carol Van Rees spoke during impromptu talks. Knoxville and other schools have piloted similar ideas. THINK about the pros and cons of modular scheduling. Are we behind times in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Pol
Carol van Rees
Knoxville
Joosa
Windle
Rebellme
Kramer
John Smalley
Coach Kramer
PHS
Pella Wrestlers Improve Under Coach Hirrschoff
On Tuesday November 21 Pelladium reporters interviewed Coach Jerry Hirrschoff about the Pella Wrestling Team. He said the wrestlers are not outstanding yet but show steady improvement due to growing experience and effort. Five wrestlers pinned last Thursday: Les Nieuwsma Gary Vos John Bruxvoort Francis Whitten Craig Vander Wert. Other improving grapplers include Larry Hiemstra Karl Schmidt Mike Scheffers Rick Boot Joel Braafhart and Matt Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pelladium
Jerry Hirrschoff
Hirrschoff
Les Nieuwsma
Gary Vos
John Bruxvoort
Francis Whitten
Craig Vander Wert
Larry Hiemstra
Karl Schmidt
Mike Scheffers
Rick Boot
Joel Braafhart
Matt Weller
BIG PROBLEMS Part One: Strance Adventure in Space
A comic space saga follows Commander Follicle and crew as they mishap through a planet, stumble on a giant snowdrift, and scramble to fix a broken ship gear. Arby the ship computer clashes with Follicle while Scab, Seah, and Sealy aid in a perilous hatch escape on a snowbound world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J
Orthopede VII
Follicle
Arby
Seah
Okee Duker
Seab
Vie
Scab
Follie
Ickue
Pella High Girls Basketball Practice Sparks Debate
An editorial notes mixed fears and humor as Pella High School girls basketball begins. It recalls boys’ imagined dominance, worries about gender dynamics and harassment, and reports observers finding the team capable and Coach Kramer enjoying the season.
Iowa Students Arrive in Pella for Homemaking Student Teaching
Molly Wood and Nancy Van Dalen, seniors at Iowa State University, arrived in Pella to student teach in the Pella High School homemaking department under Mrs. Joyce Harter. They stay in an apartment on Maple Street and will be there until January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Wood
Nancy van Dalen
Iowa State University
Ames
Pella
Molly
Webster City
Miss Wood
Nancy
Newton
van Dalen
Joyce Harter
Maple Street
Allman Brothers Band Faces Doubt After Losses
A retrospective look at the Allman Brothers Band after the deaths of Duane Allman in a motorcycle crash and Berry Oakley, also in a crash. The anthology album honoring Duane receives praise for featuring collaborations with Wilson Pickett Clapton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Allman
Allman Brothers
Berry Oakley
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Habla Espanol
John Vanden Gever
John Smakies
Bill Patter
John Smaliev
K. van den Berg
Jeanne van Zune
Teress de Jong
Pum Sagroves
Aun Hinge
Lynn Hings
Firisti Liggen
Metods Washington
Susie Robbins
Ann Vermeer
Stephanie Barves
Ron Pathoven
Kaths van Waardhuizen
Kirk Caldwell
Deve Willemsen
Tania van Dyk
Rh. Cethie Monier
Meg Wehr
Grapplers
Strance Adve
Sealy
Ediot
Sam
Joby
Vimden
Pelle High School
Macy
Bob Kramer
Debbie Stursma
Chris Arkema
Nancy Klein
Laura Vander Linden
Nina Bruinekool
Sherri Hart
Jane
Valvoord
Lori Vickroy
Lynn Hinga
Ann Hinga
Julie Brammer
Pent Pippel
Versitility
Record Review
Duane
Wilson Pickett
Eric Clapton
Boz Scaggs
Statesboro
Little Martha
B.B. King
Pickett
Clapton
Monroe
Len Borkowsk
Commercial Club
Mary Cox
Marc Humphrey
Brad Warner
Larry Benson
Dave Ver Meer
Jerry Vroegh
Hally White
Tricia Steward
American Field Service
Foregin
Pélla High Chapter
AFS
Kant-Tv
Mike Douglas
American Playground
Three Dog Night
Osmonds
Beatles
Jimi Hendrix
Step Penwolf
Leroy van Zee
Herb Vander Waal
Rolscreen Company
Pella, Iowa
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