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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1976
Page
6
A senior reflection on growth from a dramatic freshman mindset to a confident final year. The writer notes changed attitudes toward charm, authority, and schoolwork, embracing independence while acknowledging enduring fear of people and a tougher exterior. She contrasts past clingy vanity with present self reliance and humor about grades and ambition.
A long list shows Lora Vanden Oever to work in a Minnesota nature camp then attend a Dallas area college. Laurie Andrews aims for a summer job then Des Moines Area Community College for commercial arts. Howard Van Mersbergen, Pella Nursery this summer and Central College next fall. Lee Van De Voort to help on his father's farm and later Central College with an honor scholarship. Donald Dykstra to farm with his father. Gary Vandenberg to Rosscreen then Indian Hills Community College for agri business. and many others plan summer work and fall study at Central College, Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa State, or Iowa universities.
Advanced Foods students under Mrs Joyce Harter will prepare, serve, and clear a buffet meal for Carnaby Club VII guests in the gym May 21 and 22. The five dollar plate covers two meats two vegetables four salads bread dessert and beverage plus Carnaby Club program. No tickets at the door.
PHS marching band won first place in Class B at the Drake Relays Parade in Des Moines on April 24. Band members practiced days before the event, with flag and pompom teams refining routines. An early 7:30 a.m. practice the day before despite rain helped prepare for the parade. A plaque in the band room marks the achievement, directed by Mr. Guy Blair.
Editor Melody Van Zee leads a team including Mary Carson Bob Folkerts Kris King Jennifer Westra Ann Hinga and Mary Beth Gifford with photographers Doraine Meyer Cindy Booy and Bob Folkerts.
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