Historic Handicrafts Unit Sparks Bicentennial Fun
Home Economics classes explored historic crafts during a two week unit inspired by the Bicentennial mood. Students learned applique knitting crocheting embroidery quilting macrame crewel with Mrs Joyce Harter directing most lessons. Special speakers supplemented instruction from Kim Crawford Jane Gosselink and Ray Vanderwaal. Each girl developed skill in three crafts.
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Joyce Harter
Kim Crawford
Jane Gosselink
Ray Vanderwaal
Harter
Huge Crowd at Christmas Concert at PHS
More than 500 people attended the PHS music department annual Christmas concert on Tuesday December 16. The event, described as the biggest crowd in years, featured performances by the girls' glee club boys' glee club mixed chorus and the concert band under the direction of Mr. Lucas and Mr. Blair.
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PHS
Ken Lucas
Lucas
Guy Blair
Next Vacation Anticipated for Students and Teachers
Students and teachers look ahead to a five day break from March 15 to 19. The district calendar also notes a February 23 in service day for staff while students have a day off that Monday.
Biology class hosts two guest speakers
Mrs. Helen Boertje’s biology class welcomed two guests. Eva May Roorda spoke on kidney dialysis artificial kidneys and transplants using slides of her son during dialysis. Paula Boehlje discussed cancer signs and treatment providing pamphlets.
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Helen Boertje
Eva May Roorda
Boehtje
Paula Boehlje
PHS Swing Choir Heads to Kennedy Contest in Cedar Rapids
PHS will enter its first swing choir contest January 31 at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. Twelve schools compete with guest judge Mr. Ed Lojeski. Barb Boertje is pianist and sophomore, while Mr. Ken Lucas directs the group.
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PHS
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids
Ed Lojeski
Barb Boertje
Ken
Lucas
Students Support Democracy at Caucus
PHS seniors experienced grassroots democracy with precinct caucuses on Monday January 19. Delegates and alternates were named for Democratic county convention on March 6 and Republican county convention on February 28. Norris Hale promoted participation by offering extra credit for caucus reports.
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PHS
Vermeer
Vicki Meyers
Rick Boat
Norris Hale
Health Education Needs a Planned Program at PHS
NCA notes health education at PHS is fragmented with no sequential plan. Current offerings include Modern Problems for seniors, ninth grade social studies units on drugs, a first aid course, and environmental problems discussions. Recommendations call for a required health education course, a coordinator, and in service staff training.
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Melody van Zee
Pelladium
North Central Association
NCA
PHS
Riverview Release Center
Educational Media Center
Area XI
Central College
Media Center
Kidney Foundation
Biological Sciences
Home Economies
Pella Musicians Highlight SCIBA Honor Bands
Six Pella Community High School musicians earn spots in two SCIBA Honor Bands with top positions. Auditions were held at Drake University on January 10, with the Honor Band Concert set for January 31 at Drake Auditorium.
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SCIBA
Pella
Tom Cook
Central College
Bill Tuttle
Simpson College
Indianola
Ron den Hartog
Newton Community High School
PHS
Guy Blair
Steve van Dusseldorp
SELAMTOR Editor Team and Photo Credits Named
Reporter lineup Kris King Mary Beth Gifford Mary Carson Ann Hinga Jennifer Westra Ranita Klein Ruth Smakey listed with photographers Doraine Meyer and Cindy Booy. Credits note editor Melody Van Zee.
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Melody van Zee
Kris King
Mary Beth Gifford
Mary Carson
Ann Hinga
Jennifer Westra
Ranita Klein
Ruth Smakey
Doraine Meyer
Cindy Booy
College Questions Answered by Freshman at Western Colorado
Lynn Cook, a freshman at Western Colorado State, spoke with juniors and seniors in homemaking classes about college life. She answered questions on dormitory life, clothing styles, scheduling, food, and financing.
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Lynn Cook
Western Colorado State
Unnison
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Lynda Boyert
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Mike L. de Jong
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Perry Klein
Mike de Wild
Paul Watkins
Steve P. Terlouw
Dennis Goemaat
GRA
Girls Recreation Association
Jean Steffy
Harold Vanzee
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