Land of Mandarins Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Night
Juniors opened the Banquet with an Oriental theme in the high school gym on Friday April 29. Loo Happee Kotow introduced the event then Jim Johnson gave the welcome and Rev. Snuttjer offered the prayer. Pella High sophomores served the dinner as three Central College teachers appeared in sketches. Central College singers and a trio from the college performed before a Colonial decorated cafeteria for the Prom. Central College band provided dance music and punch and cookies were served. The Prom ended at 11:45 pm with the late movie Sex and The Single Girl shown at the Holland Theatre at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loo Happee Kotow
Earl Horman
Jim Johnson
Frank Snuttjer
Pella High
Muchee
Don Butler
Central College
Central
Holland Theatre
Theatre, prom, and student life notes in fringe column
The column salutes the cast of The Late George Apley and director Kirschman for recent shows, but also shares light scenes from Tulip Time Flow er show preparations and Junior-Senior Prom moments. It notes Mrs. Vander Linden’s knee injury, a CARE package to Mr. Fitzgerald, and a humorous glossary of everyday terms with playful anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Apley
Kirschman
Vander Linden
Students supervise Dutch Village at Tulip Time
Eight Pella high school students guide Tulip Time visitors through the Dutch Village replica at the junior high Symnasium. They provide model building tours from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on all three Tulip Time days. The named guides include Dennis De Penning Wayne Frank Lola Van Wyk Diane Van Zee Jane Grandin Andrea Ver Meer Jol Gosselink Ruth Van Oekel.
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Pella
Symnasium
Tse
Dennis de Penning
Wayne Frank
Lola van Wyk
Diane van Zee
Jance Grandin
Andrea Ver Meer
Jol Gosselink
Ruth van Oekel
Childlike Definitions From Mrs Lautenbach Class
Freshman English assignments define common words as if to a small child. Examples include Window as a glass hole to peek from, Teacher as a money earning helper of learning, Dollar as a green bill equal to a hundred pennies, Bridge as a water crossing built on supports.
Seniors Face Semester Tests Next Week
Seniors will take semester tests on May 19 and 20. Students are told to attend school only for the test days and related activities.
Underclassmen Semester Tests Set for May 26 27
Two performance tests will be conducted for underclassmen with semester exams on May 26 and 27. A posted schedule in the teachers rooms shows test times arranged to evenly distribute exams across the two days.
Commercial club installs officers
The Commercial Club held its annual spring meeting after school. New officers were installed by a retiring officer: president Dor eth a Blaun, vice-president Gloria Roorda, secretary Helen De Koning, treasurer Jan ice Steenhoek, and student council representative Marilyn Van Englenhoven. Five new members Carol Gosselink Janice Ver Ploeg were initiated for shorthand excellence. Miss Saylor is the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Doretha Blaun
Gloria Roorda
Helen de Koning
Janice Steenhoek
Marilyn van Englenhoven
Carol Gosselink
Janice Ver Ploeg
Miss Saylor
Drill team shapes up for Tulip Time show
The Pella high school drill team sharpens routines for Tulip Time marching with pep. After several performances to Peter Gunn, the popular number will be reused for the festival, reflecting strong public support and anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
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Kon Pelladium
Ruth van Reekel
Kay Rechange
Karen Musgrove
Eporters
Dario Donolo
Sonja Shetterly
Susie van Steenis
Lila de Peninkveld
Tom Paltzarning
Tom Whalley
Myra Calvin van Niensal
Nancy Paris
Ray Sparks
Anne Whitney
Cademic
Nancy, Cruzen
Barb
Nelson Sports
Mrs. Heusinkveld
Calvin van Niewaal Builer
Dodge Boys
Kiigma Motors
Franklin Street
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