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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1964

Page

3

PELLADIUM children s play March nd 6 cast list

The Pelladium children s play will be held on March nd 6. The cast includes Dorothy played by Connie Ter Louw Glinda by Mary Van Nimwegen Melinda by Louise Van Zante Belinda by Margaret Waechter Scarecrow by Tom Ver Meer Tin Woodman by Arthur Knowles Cowardly Lion by Andy Ter Louw Bogard Zog and two munchkins by Randy Vander Wert and Glenda De Heus Glinda helpers Sue Steenberg Connie Terpstra Garnet Ruby Belinda s cats Judy Grandia Judy Kregel Gayle Wesse link Winkle and Wonkle by Ed Van Hemert and Guy Jones Topaz Winky girl Sue Dykstra Wizard s workers Jade Lola Monster Verde Martin Blecha Poppies Ed Van Hemert Judy Kregel Gayle Wesse link Wizard of Oz actor s name kept secret director is Jere Bergland Mrs Lautenbach commented Librarians aided cleanup Pel la chapter Student Librarians Club Bonnie Swank heads the chapter Nancy Hiddleson vice president Betty Vanden Berg secretary-treasurer

Dorothy Connie ‘Ter Louw Glinda Mary van Nimwegen Melinda Louise van Zante Belinda Margaret Waechter Brainless Scarecrow Tom Ver Meer Arthur Knowles Andy Ter Louw Bogard Zog Randy Vander Wert Glenda de Heus Sue Steenberg Connie Terpstra Garnet Ruby Judy Grandia Judy Kregel Gayle Wesselink Ed van Hemert Guy Jones Winkle Wonkle Topaz Sue Dykstra Jade Lola Monster Verde Martin Blecha Poppies

Riot Squad and Pep Assembly Pranks Hit PHS

A Rio Vista High pep assembly at PHS featured a Riot Squad formed by male teachers led by Mr Greendyke and Mr Hoekstra as they staged a lively skit mocking the Ruffnecks. Teachers included Rebel Groendyke Tiny Doorenbos Ai Wilkins and others. A spring-themed mishap occurred when a physics room crystal demo toppled, causing a CRUNCH as crystals broke under pressure.

PHS Greendyke Groendyke Linda

Pelladium Staff and Editorial Team Credits

Pelladium staff editor Don Shetterly leads a team including Ann Veld huis Jean Morgan and reporters Carol Gosselink Arlene De Geus Lois De Haan Kay Butler Rose Ann Van Essen Tim Caldwell Clarence Van Essen Judy Steenhoek and Sandra Cowell. Cartoonist Mary Van Nimwegen advised by Miss Mary Rutter.

Pelladium Don Shetterly Ann Veldhuis Jean Morgan Carol Gosselink Arlene de Geus Lois de Haan Kay Butler Rose Ann van Essen Tim Caldwell Clarence van Essen Judy Steenhoek Sandra Cowell Mary van Nimwegen Miss Mary Rutter

Vocal Festival Planned at Pella High School

Plans for the first Vocal Music Festival at Pella High on February 22 include a mass chorus practice at 12 30 p m and again at 3 30 p m. Girls and boys glee clubs rehearse. the concert begins at 7 p m in the Pella High gym with a 50 cent admission.

Pella David Knott Simpson College Indianola Iowa Margaret Klyn Pella High Gymnasium PHS Ann Tysseling

All-School Production Unveils The Wizard of Oz

The school announces The Wizard of Oz as the all school play for this year. The announcement highlights auditions and student involvement across grades.

Student Librarians Hold Pizza Party

The student librarians hosted a pizza party at head librarian Grace Lautenbach's home on Monday February 3 at 5 30 p m. Fourteen students cooked and ate six batches of pizza with ice cream and cookies. They split the costs. A minor kitchen mishap occurred when a pizza batch burned, filling the house with smoke.

Grace Lautenbach

Record Time for Fri Drill at Pele Christian High

Students evacuated Pele Christian High School in one minute seven seconds during a Friday drill after a recent fire destroyed the school. Cold wind and cold morning slowed activity but the line formed quickly and the drill proceeded with record pace.

Biramin Pele Christian Hich Sn & Tecoré

Diane Rummel Wins Shorthand Award At Club Meeting

Diane Rummel earns shorthand certificate at Commercial Club event held in March. Several others will receive 60 word shorthand or 50 word per minute typing pins. Students shown working toward awards and membership requirements for the club.

Diane Rummel

Ken Nollen Elected President of PHS Honor Society

Ken Nollen was elected president of Pella High School's National Honor Society chapter at a January meeting. Other officers named included Joan Paul, Rose Ann Beyer, Mary Jean Paul, and Don Line, with discussion on recognizing scholars and boosting chapter activity.

Ken Nollen PHS Honor Society Pella Hones Swed Carne SS Pertat Poesia Janeary Joan Pail IWS Succeni Academicalde Hasit

Cartoonist Demonstration at Pella High

Cartoonist Bob Wood visited Pella High on Monday January 27 entertaining the student body at an assembly. Mae Van Nimwegen introduced the guest who drew scenes from Creation Huck Finn and Mandalay with explanations and used colored lights. He concluded by sketching a caricature of Miss Mary Rutter Pelladium sponsor and English I instructor.

Pella High Bob Wood Wood Mary van Nimwegen PHS James Weldon Johnson Huck Finn Mandalay George

Mary Van Nimwegen Named National Merit Finalist

Pella Community high senior Mary Van Nimwegen becomes a National Merit Scholarship Program finalist. About 13 000 students reach finalist stage, roughly 0.5 percent of seniors nationwide, with 1600 Merit Scholars to be chosen. Finalists are notified around March 20 and announced publicly around April 23. Mary earned school endorsement and a high Scholastic Aptitude Test score to reach finalist status.

Mary van Nimwegen Community High

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