Citizenship devotions by Mr Buerkens emphasize cooperation
In a Monday devotion on citizenship, Mr Buerkens cites Matthew 5 16 and Mark ed, stressing cooperation and mindful nomination of representative citizens. He explains citizenship extends beyond school, shaping behavior in work and community life, and outlines how teachers track it through detention slips and report cards, ending with a prayer.
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Mr. Buerkens
Joker's Cue Prospect and Flood Evacuation Sign Satire
A fragmented dialogue joke about a firm selling mules contrasts with a comic exchange among characters. A flood evacuee sign reading For SAIL appears, hinting at temporary hardship and humor amid spring flood disruption.
Local Newsroom Staff and Editorial Honors Listed
The staff roster names Shirley Groendyke as Editor-in-Chief and Kathy Redeker as Associate Editor with a broad editorial board. Sports, reporters, cub reporters and junior contributors are listed by name, including Lorraine Slycord, Andrea Boat, Leora Quinn, and others among the newsroom ranks.
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Shirley Groendyke
Kathy Redeker
Beth Brom
Janis Kuyper
Tom Boat
Doug Heerema
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Avis Ver Hoef
Lorraine Slycord
Andrea Boat
Leora Quinn
Joyce van Roekel
Nancy Vander Meulen
Judy Huyser
Mary Sytsma
Ellen Rempe
Norma de Bruin
Cub
Darlene Kuiper
Judy In’t Veld
Joan Aalbers
Janella van Hal
Evelyn Dykstra
Jaci Jane Groendyke
Marla de Linda Tysseling
Janice Mol
Wilma Slycord
Diane Ver Dught
A Vote of Thanks To PHS Teachers
Editorial praises PHS teachers for their steady work and dedication. It highlights music, speech, English, and other faculty guiding students, after school coaching, and personal attention. The piece argues teachers provide services above the call of duty and deserve thanks.
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PHS
Superintendent's Communique on Basketball Rules Reforms
A Des Moines meeting of 25 state school leaders advised on athletic policy for LH B. A. It covers playing permissions requiring written approval, gradual fouls reductions, and a new season limit of 18 games starting 1956. The council already set 6 November games, with 16 games excluding tournaments previously.
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Representative Coal
Des Moines
LH B
Buerkens
Mandiabetsa
Hie
Aigs Fig
Representative Council
Debaters Compete At Newton
Three Pella High debaters Shirley Groendykes Kathy Redeker and Gene Gosselink travelled to Newton for the district contest on Saturday March 19. They debated five rounds against Clinton Davenport Ottumwa Muscatine Grinnell and Mount Pleasant with one hour per round. The affirmative beat Mt Pleasant in Grinnell and the negative defeated Muscatine. judges rated both teams as good to excellent and the event showcased strong performances.
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Pella High
Shirley Groendykes
Kathy Redeker
Gene Gosselink
Newton
Clinton
Davenport
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Grinnell
Mount Pleasant
Pella
Mt. Pleasant
Musentine
Lla
United States
Muscles D B gum and school mischief at P H S
An informal school fragment sketches classroom moments at P H S with Muscles D B chewing gum quote about staying together, Stults on work, Ruth V R after forward roll, and student remarks on P T classes. A driving incident ends with two headlights meeting on a dark road.
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Mr. Stults
Muscles D. B
Muscles
Karen V
P. T
Ruth V. R
Wilms Slycord
Fragmented notes from campus life and rumors
A collage of senior class chatter mentions two to untangle a sheep joke on a farm, names like Freddie Trigger Roy echoed in school gossip, and hints of faculty glare at a noisy hall. It also notes library duties, cold study halls, and a call for ornamental chariots with white horses for Latin classes.
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H.D.J
Boyert
Firea
Freddie
Jim Duffus
Trigger
Roy
Frank B
Janice
Lessons on Experience From Various Voices
A collection of short quotes shows individuals from Phil C to Bonnie G sharing lessons learned through experience. They touch on public behavior, honesty, listening, tact, humility, friendship, personal growth, and lifelong curiosity.
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Phil C
Neil T
Marilee G
Edith F
Mr. Reysack
Bonnie G
Ten in the Band Ally Among Bus Passengers
Fragmentary notes describe a girl in a band who plays the trombone, travels by bus with Norma D. B., and is liked by many. Mentions Latin and school life and living on a farm.
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Ally Onll
Sten
Norma D. B
Latinnjoys
Ives
Debate A New Experience At Davenport Debate
A student recounts a tense travel to Newton with classmates and Mr Omick for a debate. Nervous preparation unfolds as they search for the correct room, observe peers with large briefcases, and listen to the first speaker defend free trade amid hazy recollections of the event and the overall experience.
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Newton
Mr. Omick
Shirley
Gene
Davenport
Team Gains Confidence in Debates After Strong Runs
The speaker notes improved mood and reduced trembling during debates. The team defeated Grinnell Mt. Pleasant and Muscatine and anticipates more success next year with a longer winning streak.
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Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
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Meet Our Seniors No 1 a quirky local profile
A fragmented student biosheet highlights Don Hiemstra known as M.O. or Black. It notes his sports interest in basketball and baseball, aspirations in coaching or business, and a colorful quote about spenders paying their own way. The piece lists personal traits like blue eyes and brown hair and mentions town life and school activities.
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R. R. J. Pella
Don Hiemstra
M.O
Add Another Candle Birthday List for P. H. S. April
P. H. S. students celebrate April birthdays with a long list of names and dates. Notable entries include Leora Quinn April 1 and David Vos April 3, along with Arlene Van Gorp April 38 and others such as Judy Huyser April 20 and Kadell Roorda April 22.
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Leora Quinn
David Vos
Alice Ter Louw
Evelyn Dykstra
Larry Thomaasen
Mary Vis
Shirley Greendyke
Harold Vos
Herb Blom
Duane de Vries
Dick Edwards
Carroll Kempe
Jim de Bruin
Dale Fleck
Roger Atkins
Arlene van Gorp
Preston Steenbock
Phyllis Waits
Judy’ Huyser
Herman de Jong
Kadell Roorda
Keith Blom
Nancy de Cook
Janice Mol
Salley Flugen
Nancy Vander Hart
J. C. Toom
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Nick Chicks
Brom Hatchery
Colfax Sale
Colfax Sale Company
Wittenburg Garage
Cockshutt
Witzenburg
Arnold Witzenburg
Jake Bruxvoort
Old Blommers Mill
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