February Plays at Pella High Gym Perform Two Works
Two plays directed by Wilmer Kirschman and student Ar Jene De Geus stage The Streets of New York and Thurber Carnival at Pella High School gym on February 11 and 13 at 8:00 PM. Casts include James Branshart Art Knowles Gary Jones Greg Van Vark Randy Vander Wert Judy Grandia Connie Terpstra Judy Kregel Sue Dykstra and more. The first act covers the 1837 Commercial Panic, the rest of The Streets of New York covers 1857. A Thurber Carnival includes The Unicorn in the Garden and The Macbeth Murder Mystery with roles listed for Narrator Ruth Van Roekel Ted Weirather Lynda Gezel Terry Vink Ed Van Hemert and others. Student director for Thurber Carnival is Nanci Paris.
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Wilmer ‘Kirschman
New York
Edwards
James Branshart
Gideon Bloodgood
Art Knowles Badger
Gary Jones
Fairweather
Greg van Vark
Mark Livingstone
Gary Koopman
Puffy
Martin Blecha Paul
Lucy
Randy Vander Wert
Mrs. Fairweather
Judy Grandia Alida
Connie Terpstra
Judy Kregel
Sue Dykstra
Ar Jene de Geus
James Thurber
Narrator
Ruth van Roekel
Ted Weirather
Lynda Gezel
Terry Vink
Ed van Hemert
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Preble
Susan Kuyper
Ed van He
Most popular names at Pella High School
The school reports Jim as the most common boy name with many students named Jim. John follows with ten occurrences, six sophomores named John. Charles and Dave tie for third with nine each, Stan and Larry tie for fourth with eight. Other names appear five or more times: Dennis, Bill, Ed, Steve, Gary, Bob, Don, Ken, Robert, Tom, and Ter. Watch for a future Pelladium story on popular girls' names.
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Honor Society assembly mix up noted at school event
A chronicled school note recalls a February Honor Society assembly where Judy Grandin sat while others rose as roll was called, triggering good-natured ribbing over the skipped name. Mentions of erasers, a wooden chair, and a paper weight motif reflect classroom quirks and student life.
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Judy
Mr. Shiley
Ruth van Rocker
Kay Butler
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Ned Hedrick
Guidance counselors evaluate test results at Pella High
The Counseling and Guidance Department reviews student scores with freshmen and seniors. Miss Jane Gosselink interprets nine area aptitude test results for freshmen to chart abilities and plan course and future. Mr. John White explains ACT results for seniors, aiding college decisions from two-year to large universities. Counseling staff welcome student questions on schedules tests careers or college plans.
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Jane Gosselink
John White
Miss Gosselink
Mr. White
Teachers from Central College to be assigned later
Central College teachers will be assigned to classes at a later date as the Pelladium plans to feature stories on all staff members. The plan aims to showcase each educator and their upcoming assignments.
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P.H.S Artistic works showcased in trophy case
In the entrance lobby a display of firebrick sculptures by P.H.S. art classes captivates visitors. Students used firebrick to form cars, masks, eyeballs, and abstract pieces, with other arrivals including the three wise monkeys, hands, a car, and a totem pole. The classes now work with clay for a heavier upcoming exhibition.
Weekday School Menu February 15 Week Menu
School meals for the week feature hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes with buttered corn and desserts Monday. Tuesday offers chow mein noodle casserole with orange fruit salad pumpkin pie and cheese. Wednesday serves beef roast with mashed potatoes coleslaw and peaches. Thursday presents weiner roll ups with butter potatoes creamed peas and apple crisp. Friday offers shepherds pie with brownie nugget cookie and pineapple upside down cake.
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Shepherd's Pie
Pella High initiates 29 into National Honor Society
Twenty nine students were inducted during a Thursday morning assembly at Pella High School. Superintendent M F Whitney opened the program, with Dave Toom delivering the introduction. Officers spoke on Leadership Service Character and Scholarship. New members include seniors Pat Rempe Kathy Power Sandra Cowell. juniors Jim Braafhart Pam De Geus Ed Van Hemert Roger Hoekstra Jim Johnson David Vander Meulen Sheryl Meyer Phyllis Moffet Carol Nollen Martha Rozenboom Gayle Wesselink Marla Van Wyk Andrea Van Zee. sophomores Johnee Garrett Jim Heerema Glenda De Heus Earl Horman John Mathes Wayne Mathes Ruth Van Roekel Carol Van Rheen en Tom Van Sittert Karen Tucker Kent Van Vark Arvin Van Zante Karin Van Zante.
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Jean Wilkins
Pat Rempe
Kathy Power
Sandra Cowell
Jim Braafhart
Pam de Geus
Ed van Hemert
Roger Hoekstra
Jim Johnson
David Vander Meulen
Sheryl Meyer
Phyllis Moffet
Carol Nollen
Martha Rozenboom
Gayle Wesselink
Marla van Wyk
Andrea van Zee
Johnee Garrett
Jim Heerema
Glenda de Heus
Earl Horman
John Mathes
Wayne Mathes
Ruth van Roekel
Carol van Rheenen
Tom van Sittert
Karen Tucker
Kent van Vark
Arvin van Zante
Karin van Zante
Carol Ver Meer on Honor Roll and NHS Officer
The Pelladium corrects an error from last week and confirms Carol Ver Meer, a senior, is on the Honor Roll and serves as an officer in the National Honor Society.
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Carol Ver Meer
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National Honor Society
Pella High Uses Electric Cleaner for Chalk Erasers
Pella High employs a special electric cleaner used by janitors on Saturday mornings. The device vacuums brushes and cleans erasers and holds one and a half quarts of chalk dust. It helps keep chalkboards clean, as the boards are a special material that cannot be washed.
Centerville Community College Honors Three Dean’s List Students
Three area students were named to Centerville Community College’s Dean’s List for the first semester of the current school year. David Sels of Pella, Carol Kubli of Bussey, and Arnold Swim of Oskaloosa are listed with their respective GPA ranges or programs. Swim is noted in Automotive Technology without a specific GPA.
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David Sels
Pella
Carol Kubli
Bussey
Arnold Swim
Oskaloosa
Lunch box repurposed as gun cleaning kit
A kid’s lunch box is described as a cheap, handy container for gun cleaning gear including oils, rags, rods and patches. The note highlights practicality and low cost for organizing tools.
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Tom Whalley
Clarence van Essen
Wayne Whitney
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