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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
8
Seniors recall the year’s milestones from front-seat pride to graduation rituals. They remember home room unity, annual production tasks, yearbook collecting, and auto shop errands. They recall Senior Play Bottoms Up, Class Day rehearsals, marching drills, Glee Club, and the big moments of Bachalaureate and Commencement.
Mail arrives for Mr. Haynes in Juneau Alaska at Box 818. The letter, from former Pella high teacher Merton Haynes, mentions Tulip Festival dreary weather, late light, and an April trip with students. It notes a singing band, a speech, and the need for readers to learn his address.
An 18 year old senior, Merlin Van Vark, lists subjects including typi phy nict and social science with social science as his favorite. He drives a 39 Chevy at noon, has no hobby, and enjoys steak dinner with ice cream on cherry pie. He says he will miss the good times from high school.
A newspaper page lists editorial and staff roles including Editor in Chief and Assistant Editor. It catalogs sports editor cartoonist and numerous staff reporters with abbreviated names and initials, reflecting a historic masthead layout.
The piece argues summer vacation offers vital time for physical and mental development. It notes varied student views from eager anticipation to heavy workloads and lists activities like picnics, dances, and sports. It urges balance, recognizing seniors’ need for money and college plans, and closes with hopeful wishes for a pleasant break.
Roving reporter asked juniors about having one more year of high school and whether they would regret graduation. Answers varied from eagerness to leave to reluctance to miss high school, with several expressing mixed feelings about college, jobs, and future opportunities.
Students from P.H.S. share mixed feelings about leaving school. Anna Hagan and Harold Heimstra voice eagerness for future plans, while Ramona Hudson and Martha Van Ekeren express nostalgia for junior years. Several peers wish for more time, hoping for more years of high school fun and closer friendships before Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids ends.
The passage recalls sophomore memories from a class party and events at Keomah. It mentions history quizzes, pop quizzes, and the Saint Banquet. It notes the transition to junior and senior years with plans for the Junior Senior Banquet and class rings.
Freshmen recall memories from a storm of events a hayrack ride stowaways and losing voices in study hall. They describe science class distractions English debates home economics experiments and shop projects with long algebra work. The first week stands out as a chaotic rite of passage.
The editors Mr. Buerkens and Miss Gosse are praised for cooperative tidbits of news. Mr. Lee is thanked for handling ribbing from the paper. The Pelladium staff and the seniors receive credit for contributing to the school during the year.
A fragment notes that Pella High prepares to remember a remarkable school year, with strong praise for achievements and events that will be long recalled by students and staff alike. The text hints at many accomplishments impossible to name with just fingers.
The piece recalls this year’s Junior Senior party at the Legion Hall with playful chaos over class rings and a memorable April 22, plus a line from The Little Dog Laughed and opening night excitement as the curtain closed on the final act.
Students recall a lively Skip Day with shared excitement and fun experiences in a nostalgic, energetic tone. Edifying memories span tense moments and collective joy as classmates reflect on a memorable school tradition.
Town teachers seek college credit and outdoor training at the 1952 Teachers Conservation Camp at Springbrook State Park Cedar Falls. Three 3 week sessions begin June 8 June 29 and July 27 with openings in all. Contact the Science Department Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls for full details. Dr Emery Will will direct the camp with wildlife soil and water specialists leading field trips and hands on learning experiences.
The program, well received by teachers over the last two summers, runs three three week sessions. Each session provides five quarter hours of college credit from Iowa State Teachers College. The first and third sessions target elementary teachers while the second is open to high school teachers college juniors and seniors and elementary teachers seeking graduate credit.
The open season for largemouth smallmouth warmouth rock bass sunfish and bluegills starts May 30 in Iowa with rock sturgeon and paddlefish continuously closed. Minimum length for largemouth bass is 10 inches and possession limit is 5. No minimum length for warmouth rock bass sunfish or bluegills and daily catch/possession limit is 16. Read the classified ads.
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