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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
7
A reflective piece on Latin class where students face surprise tests if unprepared. The narrator warns that skipping study leads to being caught unprepared, while stressing careful note taking and prompt homework. It ends with a provocative line about being deemed a sucker if Latin is chosen.
The reactivated K T T group held its first meeting of the year at Joyce Leu’s Tucson home on February 16. The club promotes world affairs education for youth under the United World Federalists banner with sponsor Mr Brunckhorst. Twenty seven members attended the business session led by Cleo Verhoef with Beth Brom named as chapter representative to the national body. Refreshments were provided by Bonnie Kuyper Marilyn Andeweg and Joyce Leu. The next meeting is scheduled March 29 at Gwen Vanden Berg’s home with a strong program planned.
A reader poll lists individuals with plans for higher education. Clar ence L and Bob Boyert oppose college, while Judy In’t Weld, Norma Hagan, Roland McCombs, Nan Vander Meulen, Janice Steenhogk, Leora Quinn, and J. C. Toom express intent to attend various institutions such as Iowa State Ames Des Moines Juliard School of Music New York Des Moines.
The staff listing names the publication's leaders and reporters. Notable editors include Shirley Anne Rook Berg and Kathy Redeker with a range of associate editors and sports editors. Reporters cover multiple beat areas across the bureau.
Avis Ver Hoef argues that lack of participation at class parties reflects on students. She questions excuses for not attending and suggests joining a committee or engaging more in activities to gain value from events. With attendance often under fifty percent, she calls for active involvement to represent the class.
Reported chatter from a high school chorus room notes shouting numbers 1 2 8 by Ken ny M and Carl V R with Miss Tusseling while Mr. Reysack’s tests allegedly impress. A sophomore laments only 2 of 29 passing and Dorothy V 0 is mentioned amid wondering where she got the idea.
A chaotic school note chronicles playful rivalries over Ford and Buick bets. It mentions a “Fireball” speaker, a 12 minute reply, class ring handover, a mysterious Naeats Sat group, a new coffee time club on the third floor, freshmen pantomiming in English, stairway traffic during noon photo returns, and quirky classroom asides from Leora Quinn and a Van Gogh painting remark.
Joyce N reports that glee clubs announce a Samet concert for spring, with return of familiar performers and renewed community excitement. The item highlights a public refresh of local arts events and student involvement in musical activities.
Miss Geraldine Punt led a devotional on the Revised Version passage about light and darkness and the duty of brotherly love. She urged Christian practice requires labor and self discipline beyond simple friendliness, illustrated with a coat in a closet. The session closed with prayer, sung by Ausherman and Helen Schaafsma.
Webster and Lincoln Buildings hosted grade teachers for an eye test and visual education demonstrations including enlarging pictures and classroom templates. State funding arrives for veterans instruction while Korea vets and classes expand. A Wyoming delegation visited to discuss modern construction needs at the district.
The class of 1954 celebrates its favorites in a school form, naming Fried Chicken as the top dish and Skating as the preferred sport. Mary Arden is cited as best-liked book, Rock Hudson as favorite actor, and shorthand and typing as favored subjects with attention to reading and textile painting.
A 17 year old student with blondish brown hair and blue eyes, six foot three inches tall, active in Pep Club STOP Club KTT and the Drill team. Plans after graduation include attending Central College or pursuing secretarial work.
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