Mr Brunckhorst Made Honorary Thespian Member
On Tuesday December 6 the Thespian society hosted a theater program featuring two plays and an initiation. The Revolt of Mother directed by Bette Brunsting of Central College opened the evening, followed by the initiation of new members Judy Hay Evelyn Dykstr Donna Goemaat Joyce M Van Roekel Elva Newendorp and Thomas Mitchell. The Roman Kid directed by Mary aon from Central College closed the program with a sportswriter in Rome learning ancient games.
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The
Thespian Society
Bette Brunsting
Central College
Judy Hay
Evelyn, Dykstr
Donna, Goemaat
Joyce M. van Roekel
Elva Newendorp
Thomas Mitchell
Brunckhorst
Rome
Mary Aon
Loyal Fans Rally Behind Our Teams This Year
Loyal fans are urged to support all P. H. 8 athletic teams wholeheartedly. The message reminds the student body that fan behavior matters, praising recent enthusiasm while cautions against past incidents. It calls for unity and full backing to help achieve a strong finish and victory.
Stars in the Games Describe Avis Ver Hoef and Gene De Heer
The piece profiles Avis Ver Hoef a 5 7 blond guard on the Colfax girls team and Gene De Heer a 6 ft forward known as Smoky. It notes Avis on the State Honor Roll and her guarding claimed from daily meals and Dewey, plus Gene’s enthusiasm and hustle at boys games.
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Avis
Colfax
Dewey
Smoky
Gene de Heer
Gene
Staff Roles at Paper Led by Editor in Chief
The newspaper's masthead lists Kathy Redeker as Editor in Chief with Norma De Bruin and Ellen Rempe as Assistant Editors. Dorothy Vanden Oever and Avis Verhoef serve as Assignment Editors. Various staff members include Leora Quinn as Typing Editor and a large team of reporters and editors such as Bonnie Verrips Margie Gosselink Barbara Bostaane Vander Mouton Kay Heppald and Ey Kuyper among others.
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Kathy Redeker
Norma de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Avis Verhoef
Cub
Bonnie Verrips
Margie Gosselink
Barbara Bostaane Vander Mouton
Kay Heppald
Ey Kuyper
Im Redeker
Alley Cat Quartet Opens Locker With Hacksaw
A locker was finally opened with a hacksaw after a series of failed attempts using a key a hammer and even a lock combination. Rumors swirl about security and a playful mis sed remark about a harmonizing locker room as the group aims for bigger stages.
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Jerry U’s
Mr. B
Stan V. W
Kuyper's New York Trip Highlights Famous Personalities
Henry Kuyper head janitor of Pella High School toured New York with his wife visiting places tied to his daughter Marcia. They met Max Liebman and stars at NBC's Friendly Enemies, toured the U N building Macy's Parade St James Theater Empire State Building RCA hall and more then returned November 30 concluding it among their best vacations.
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New York
Pella
St. James Theater
Broadway
Henry Kuyper
Pella High School
Marcia
R.C.A. Music ‘Hall
Awards for football letter winners and chorus notes
Local school presents awards for football letter winners including seniors and juniors named by name. Max Rees is MVP, Bob Boyert and Gene De Heer co captains, Larry Van Haalen most improved. Readers hear about a planned Christmas Musical on December 16 and a lively assembly with Mr Jones.
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Mr. Borgman
Dewey H
Larry Fisk
Don Rouwenhorst
Gene de Heer
Bob ‘Buyert
Max van Rees
Lee van Go
Mr. Jones
der Audertorium
Tech
Price We Value From the Price Paid Devotions
Former Dean Dr Pietenpol spoke at Central College devotions on December 5 1955. He contrasted two coins valued at one dollar by the U S Government noting their different worth from the price paid. He invoked Jesus Christ birth and the verse John 8 16 to illustrate how much life is worth when sacrifice is considered. He urged using talents to help others and closed with prayer.
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Central College
Pietenpol
U. S
Central
Jesus Christ
John
Teen Pan Alley Claim Sparks Tongue Wagging
The item lampoons a dispute over a boast by Gary B. and a reaction to Mr Wortman’s remark about certainty. It reads as a playful, local paper quip centered on a hatful of feisty banter and nameless sources.
First Period Whispers In Hallway Pranks And Paddling Allegations
In a chaotic first period study hall students gossip about hair cuts, pockets forgotten in class, and rumors of pranks. Connie V. M. jokes about a haircut as Jimmy R. comments on its whack, while others discuss paddle incidents, paper wads, and notebook tosses, with chatter about jealous rivals and jeering from peers.
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John N
Connie V. M
Jimmy R
Diane V. D
Marla
Lee V. G
Barbie Boat
Gary B
Jerry A
Student Docket Of Humor And Honors In Modern Classrooms
Connie Vol pastes stickers on backs in science while Jim R. snatches others’ food. A chorus from table seven performs Sixteen Tons under a director’s baton. Freshman Home Ec dating manners and a 16 to 21 volleyball score stand out as lively anecdotes. Advanced algebra class asked for a French curve. the teacher quipped it resembles French women. Juniors’ speeches spark nicknames like Stan the Brush Man and Verlan, racing enthusiast.
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Connie Vol
Connie
Jim R
Jim
Secret Desires to Write Checks and Antarctica Size
A playful remark contrasts women’s secret wish to write checks with a taciturn man. It notes Antarctica spans about six million square miles, roughly the combined area of the United States and Europe.
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Antarctica
United States
Europe
Personal Noos Colyum by Archibald Howdy-all
Archibald Howdy-all writes of reluctance to pen the column yet notes a blustery cold spell and a small gem found Monday. The voice satirically references editors and teachers pressuring him to write despite frigid conditions and scant news.
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Archibald Howdy
Agin Wal
Colyum
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Leora Quinn
Nancy Vander Meulen
Judy Huyser
Rerotany Sytem Oniuly
Kuypers
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Mr. Wortman
Larry H
Ken D
America
Bellefortine
Ohio
Leveson
Portland Cemet Association
Hubbell
Des Moines
Iowa
Stan the Brush Man
Stan Beyer
Verlan
van Rheenen
COOK
Earl Pohlmann
Matty Cheleonat
Remington
Jol Ans
Rae ‘Wedge
S. A. Kooyman
Ford
Thunderbird V
Ilyade Ann Sicaatok
Ulrich Motor Coo
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