Pelladium reporters earn journalism pins through points
At year end third quarter Pelladium editor tallies points for staff reporters aiming for journalism pins. Leaders include Darlene Kuiper 102 points, Groendyke 89, Joyce Van Roekel 89, Avis Ver Hoef 81. Others over twenty points are listed, while several have twenty or fewer. editors’ points were not totaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelladium
Darlene Kuiper
Tom Boat
Janice Mol
Lorraine Slycord
Ellen Rempe
Linda Tysseling
Mary Sytsma
Nancy Vander Healey
Evelyn Dykstra
Norma Druin
Wilma Slycord
Jane Ver Dught
Marl de Wild
Andrea Boat
Janella van Hal
Judy Int’Veld
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Leora Quinn
Judy Huyser
Doug Heerema
Shirley Groendyke
Kathy Redeker
Beth Brom
Janis Kuyper
Typists Progress At STOP Club For Juniors And Seniors
The STOP Club expands as junior girls boost typing speed and seek membership by earning pins in shorthand or typing. Senior writers record high speeds on 56 minute tasks while students like Katy Ry 70 Mallena DG 6 Andrea B and others show steady improvement. encouragement rings out as the group keeps up the good work.
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Katy Ry
Mallena
Andrea B
Sally S
Twila V. Janice
Marilyn D. G
Kara G
Marleen D
Doug H. Leora
Dorothy Verna
Shirley A. Melvin
Marilyn V. E
Gladys Marianne F
Mary D. J
Norma H
Judy I
Delores Vol. B
Judy H
Ervin R
Melvin K
Bob By
Lee N
Bob T
Lenora V
Glen D.B
Billy B
St Marlene
Etie Vout V
Inquiring Reporter Discusses Coke Stand Between Classes
A recreation center idea with a coke and food stand is suggested to break monotony between classes. Responses vary with Ron Brand criticizing the plan while Carroll Rempe and Berdene R endorse it as beneficial and satisfactory for students.
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Ron Brand
Carroll Rempe
Local Newspaper Staff Roster Names Editors and Reporters
The staff list shows Editor-in-Chief Shirley Groendyke and Associate Editor Kathy Redeker with an editorial board including Beth Brom and Janis Kuyper. It also names Sporta Staff and reporter teams across multiple names and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Groendyke
Kathy Redeker
Beth Brom
Janis Kuyper
Sporta
Tom Best
Doug Heerema
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Avis Ver Hoef
Seven Weeks Left in School Prompt Wake Up Call
An editorial warns that only seven weeks remain in the term and urges students to resist spring fever. It questions daydreaming during class, urges focus, and cautions against losing grades as students anticipate three months of summer freedom.
Honor system eyed to curb grades and crowding
Regina G argues for exemption from study hall for low B students to boost grades and ease crowds at the food stand. Frances V and Lorraine P raise concerns about hunger, supervision needs, and potential traffic, while others weigh in on practicality and disruptions.
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Regina D. G
Frances V. V
Lorraine Poortinga
Inside P H S life and campus chatter
Inside P H S in science a colorful array of nicknames and pranks surfaces. F F A plans a bus ride joke about a dachshund bus. Students praise new auditorium lights and p s system while drama and speech groups shine in contests with superior ratings and state finals.
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Farmer
Mambo
Liberace
F.F.A
Don R
Sandy K
Stanley
P. S
Don V. P
Oskaloosa
Spain
Janis Kuyper
Sinteen
Herman de Jong
Tomy Stearns
Angel Street
P.t
P. T
Ir. Brunckhorst
Track Team Opens Season With Strong Relay Showing
The squad posted a solid season debut, led by a relay team that finished second at the state indoor meet and broke the school record. Banter and banquets filled a busy day as students reflected on recent events and team spirit.
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Janior Clase
Marke
Pala
Berens
Fellowsy V. V
Carole G
Butch
Comic Verse and Whimsical Wordplay Parade
A quirky collage of jokes and misheard phrases. A professor explains a drawing on the board while a barber jokes about cuts. An African chief visits America replying with playful birdlike speech, hinting at language misunderstandings and radio slang.
Guess Who Star Noted as Missing Bus Student
Fragmented lines mention a sophomore student, a friend named Jones, and Ven out for basketball. References to an athletic star, a person named Janice, a tall figure, and a “Frack star” appear, but details are unclear.
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Vis
Ven
Sten
Janice
How the Latin Banquet originated
A humorous pupils’ play about an 1810 style Latin banquet at Pella High. Students portray Romans with a three part class division, appoint committees led by Joyce Van Roekel and others, plan a home room banquet on April 5, and stage period foods, decorations, and speeches while avoiding gladiators as part of the entertainment.
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Gaul
Pella High
Publius
Joyce van Roekel
Ervin Roorda
Herman de Jong
Dorothy Dieleman
Barbara Bosch
Arlene van Gorp
Psst
Marvin Hiemstra
Jean Maakens
Linda Tysseling
Marilee Grandia
Kathy Redeker
Ellen Rempe
Lenora Vogelaar
Mary Sytsma
Tom Boat
Ron Bogaards
Minerva
Latin Banquet Preview At P. H. S. Promises Colorful Night
Students discuss an inaugural Latin banquet at P. H. S featuring a formal fore march to the theatre. Participants include Dana Gres, Miss Ver eul, and families Buerkens Mentink with plans to chat Latin and wear Roman style dress.
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den Adel
Dana Gres
Bilus
Peat
Devotion: Ward Leads Pella Baptist Sermon on Living High
Rev. Ward of the Baptist Church of Pella led devotions on March 28 1955 reflecting on Ecclesiastes 12 and cautioning that forgetting God brings darkness. He urged daily living with honesty integrity and service to God and fellow man as the path to meaningful life.
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Ward
Baptist Church of
Pella
God
Jesus
Devotional closes as Ward leads prayer at service
In a reflective youth gathering, remarks ponder whether the good or bad swedes will thrive as seeds. Rev Ward ends Devotions with a concluding prayer, inviting calm and contemplation.
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Ward
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