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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1965
Page
3
The article notes senior and junior behavior in study halls with newer Freshmen and Sophomores appearing on the Loafers' List. Anne Davies faces a judge's critique of her English accent while Central College student Gary Miller tutors in U S History and reflects on his teaching stint at Pella High.
On March 20 four PHS students traveled to Grinnell for state finals after earning district ratings. Pat Rempe earned II in humorous and interpretive prose, Mary Van Heukelem placed I in interpretive poetry, Carol Gosselink earned II in humorous, Anne Davies placed III in dramatic declamation and had remarks adjusted after a misidentified ethnicity. Kathy Power could not attend despite a district T rating.
The 1965 PHS golf season opens after school with Coach Dave Bender outlining basic rules and meets. Poor weather forced practice swings in the school boiler room behind a large net, as players prepare for the first meet against Pelz Meer and several listed teammates.
Students share post school routines from meals and TV to work, travel, and study. Tris Alonzo eats, watches TV, Norma Vander Haar eats and TV, Ray Sparks tracks models, Arlene De Geus and Carol Gosselink ride after meetings, Dave Squibb and Mark Heerema discuss world affairs while driving, Kathy Power eats then sleeps till supper.
Judy De Cook and Lynn Van Tuyl are named as two of five Tulip Time court members with a chance to become Tulip Queen for 1965. Elaine Schakel Pam Wilson and Lois De Jong are also noted as local graduates and senior students. The Senior Horizon Club boasts 18 members with six nominated for Tulip Queen.
Weekday menus list daily school meals from Monday to Friday in April including items such as Spanish rice and baked chocolate float on Monday, hamburger on buns with parsleyed potatoes and corn on Tuesday, roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy on Wednesday, scalloped turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy and coleslaw on Thursday, and toasted cheese sandwich with oven browned potatoes and green beans on Friday. Dessert options include pears, pineapple upside down cake, date bars, apples, peaches, and fruit Mik.
Bill Chen is a student teacher in physics, observing in mathematics classes taught by Mr. Dorenbos and under Mr. Groendyke. He attended LaSalle High in Hong Kong and enjoys football, basketball, and music. he has sung in the college choir and believes Pella High School is very good.
The PELLADIUM staff includes Editor Sandra Cowell and Faculty Editor Kay Butler with exchange editor Bob Vandevoort. Reporters cover Ann Davies Nancy Paris Ruth Van Roekel Myra Heusinkveld Judy Muller Marcie Nie man Mary Ann De Koning Dennis De Penning Tom Whalley Clarence Van Essen Wayne Whitney Chuck Williams. Sponsor Mrs. George Heusinkveld.
Tryouts held March 23 and 24 select cast for the Senior Class Play The Heiress by Henry James to be staged at the end of April.
The drama cast includes Maria-Sue Dykstra and Kathy Power with Judy Grandia Judy Kregel Beth Van Sittert and Guy Jones leading roles. Seniors were entertained by readings of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Richard Burton last Friday.
Four English classes at VHS study varied literature. Freshmen read Charles Dickens Great Expectations while sophomores read Silas Marner by George Eliot. The piece notes both groups engage with classic novels and discuss themes.
The Commercial Club of PHS held a fashion show and tea for members mothers on March 16. Mrs De Penning of T and D Department Store narrated the clothing as junior and one senior girl modeled a range of fashions some homemade by the girls or their mothers. Many outfits featured new styles or unusual materials.
Laura Kuiper provided background music for a fashion show as girls were initiated into the club. Initiates included Connie Helm Donna Van Dyke Faye Van Wyk Andrea Van Zee Ferne Van Rheenen and Martina Blauw. Shorthand certificates earned by Phyllis Schippers Sheryl Van Steenis Sandra Cowell 100 wpm and Joan Vander Beek Judy Nunnikhoven Barb Vanden Berg Phyllis Hackert 60 wpm. After the event a meeting and refreshments followed. Committee planning the meet included Lois Roorda Phyllis Schippers Judy Nunnikhoven and Laura Kuiper.
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