Semester Test Schedule Told
Principal Mr Jean Wilkins says semester tests will run Thursday and Friday May 29 and 30 in the school. Elective tests occur during regular class time May 29. Fifth period Friday freshmen take algebra or math tests, sophomores world history, juniors U S history. Tests held in various rooms with non regular teachers. English test for second period Friday. 25 non English students study hall. First third and fourth periods Friday return to regular classes. Tests count 20 percent of the semester grade.
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Jean Wilkins
Ann Ver Meer Earns Honorable Mention in Iowa Poetry
Ann Ver Meer, a Pella High junior, won honorable mention in the Iowa Poetry contest this spring. Her entry A GREATSTILL ISLE features reflections on identity and perception as she explores themes of love, truth, and the human face.
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Ann Ver Meer
Iowa
Pella
PHS
Ann
Biology Classes Study Ecosystems On Field Trips
Mrs. Helen Boertje's biology students visited her farm on May 6 and 7 to compare pasture and ravine ecosystems. They observed birds, insects, and plants and noted erosion effects in the ravine. A dead tree was toppled during the Tuesday trip, releasing an owl and her two young. one chick was captured for study and released. Each outing lasted two hours.
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Helen Boertje
Bicycle unit winds through chilly PE classes at high school
Girls endured fierce winds and showers as they rode four miles on city streets during 55 minute PE periods. The program combined class talks and actual cycling with a guest talk from Mr. Roy Andeweg of Andeweg's Bike Shop on choosing bikes, accessories, and simple repairs.
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Roy Andeweg
Andeweg
Seniors Share Summer Plans And Next Year Goals
In Pelladium's first installment, seniors outline summer work and future study. Cindy Arkema will be a nursing aide while preparing for nursing school. Scott Vand en Berg aims for a California vacation and Central College in Pella this fall.
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Pelladium
Cindy Arkema
Scott K. Vanden Berg
California
Central College
Pella
Kevin Beyer
Sheldon’s Area College
Joe Blom
Arizona
Towa State University
Ames
Karl Blunk
Canada
David Boot
Bruce Boertje
Hoeksema’s Inc
Bob Bosch
Drake University
Joel Braafhart
Scott DE Bruin
Joe Brummel
USA
Debbie Buyert
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Janice Byers
Dutch Buffet
Cedarville College
Ohio
Kirk Caldwell
New York
AFS
University of Kansas At
Lawrence
Steve Carson
City Public Works Department
Iowa State University
Lynn Cook
Colorado
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Western State College
Kris Dahlin
Airforce
Steve DE Vries
Jaci Evers
Larry Goemaat
PHS Affected by Media Center Fire
The Regional Media Center was destroyed by a fire believed caused by lightning, wiping out two million dollars in state media. Ten films were on loan to Pella High as about 3,000 kits at schools or vans were ready to ship. All reservations burned, delaying reorders until a saved films list is prepared. The center aims to be operational by September 1975. Classes at Pella High face little disruption due to alternative materials.
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PHS
Area Eleven
Pella High
Mike Blake Teaches Freshman English at Central College
Mike Blake a senior at Central College student teaches in Mrs Angove’s freshman English class He is an English major from Oskaloosa and teaches two classes daily Blake recently covered Flowers for Algernon and plans to teach English at Waukee next year He will also assist in basketball coaching
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Mike Blake
Central College
Kathy Angove
Oskaloosa
Blake
Algernon
Waukee
Carnaby Club Buffet Dinner At Pella High School
The Advanced Food class at Pella High School plans a buffet dinner on May 23 24 replacing the semester exam. Dinner starts 6 15 pm in the gym, followed by the Carnaby Club at 8 pm. Dinner tickets 2 50, plus 2 50 for the show, 100 dinner tickets per night, advance purchase from Mrs Joyce Harter or the school secretary. The meal is non profit. Menu includes barbequed chicken ham loaf sides and dessert. Carnaby tickets available in advance or at the door.
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Pella High School
Joyce Harter
School Calendar Notes For Upcoming Year
The start date is August 27. Thanksgiving break runs November 27 to 28. Christmas and New Year vacation runs December 24 to January 2. Spring break runs March 15 to 19.
Seniors Graduate on May 29 at School Gym
The last day of school for seniors is Friday May 23. Graduation will be Thursday May 29 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Graduates wear white caps and blue gowns. Dr. Richard Manatt of Iowa State University will be the speaker. Rehearsal is Wednesday afternoon next week.
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Mencement
Richard Manatt
Iowa State University
Ames
Kiwanis versus Pella National Bank game scheduled at 6:30
On Monday June 30 at 6 30 JHN Kiwanis faces Pella National Bank followed by JHS Gezel TV clashing with Lions at 6 30. Local teams scheduled for back to back evenings with senior and junior divisions playing at the same venue.
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JHN Gezel
Kiwanis
JHS Rec. Comm
Pella Natl. Bank
Lions
Leighton
JHN Rec
Gezel TV
JHS Lions
Pella Natl. Bank At Leighton
JHN
JHS
Recreation
JHN Lions
JHS Leighton
JHN Kiwanis
JHS Pella Natl. Bank
Pella Natl
Bank
JHS Gezel TV
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Norm van Wyk
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Sally Rouw
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