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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
14
Rev Coller spoke to High School on May 16 citing First Corinthians 10 18 to discuss temptation. He explained God does not tempt but the Devil does and urged Bible mastery and faith to overcome, ending with prayer.
A servicemen’s note to Miss Gonselink recalls leaving Germany by April 80 and plans for Tulip Time in Holland. He mentions a potential Paris weekend, a May 17 weapons drill at Belson in the British zone, and visiting Nuremberg to compare medieval and modern sights amid wartime remnants and Hitler’s rally structures.
A garbled listing presents staff roles including Editor-in Chief Shirley Groendyke, Associate Editor, editorial board members, and a long roster of sports staff and reporters. Readable names include Shirley Groendyke, Beth Brom, Janis Kuyper, Tom Best, Lorraine ne Sigeont, Anrea Boat, Leoraulna, Quinn, Jody, Ellen Remipe, Judy Groen, Jael Jonse, and Judy In't. The fragment hints at a full masthead but provides no dates or complete affiliations.
The senior class of 1985 is praised as heroes by underclassmen. The tribute notes athletes scholars musicians and dramatists set a tone of admiration and hope that next year’s seniors will meet the same standards as farewells mark another school year ending.
A remark that a nation once aiming to rule the world later uses its force as a base reports on evolving strategic sites. The text also references the Nuremberg trials as a historical milestone held there.
At a May 18 West Market Park picnic Pelladium staff announced journalism pins for over sixty points. Darlene Kuiper Joyce Van Roekel Judy Groendyke Avis Verhoef Janice Mol Lorraine Slycord Ellen Rempe Evelyn Dykstra received reporters pins, with Shirley Groendyke Kathy Redeker Janis Kuyper Beth Brom earning special pins. Tom Boat got a silver pin for sports writing. Principal Brunckhurst announced three senior girls were accepted into the National Quill and Scroll Society: Janis Kuyper Shirley Groendyke Beth Brom.
The text appears as a fragmented note referencing a prison and prisoners. It mentions time, realization, and a person named Wayne, with a sense of urgency about graduation or starting something.
In a survey of local figures, plans vary from travel and study to home repairs and teaching. Miss Gomelink anticipates a mix of cleaning, a Latin workshop at the University of Iowa, and relaxation while Miss Robbins plans extensive travel across the country. Mr. Greendyke hints at building a new garage, Mr. Stults on summer school with Omick, and Mr. Vines outlining farm projects, insect checks, and field days. Borgman mentions Drake and a house bail, Whalley plans teaching and directing a city band, Ruthven will direct summer baseball, and Wilkins notes an 11 month contract with redecorating duties.
The past year showed strong extracurricurlar achievement with individuals and groups earning honors in journalism music drama citizenship and more. Vocal groups performed well in concerts assemblies and churches with spring contests yielding superior ratings for the girls glee club mixed chorus girls sextet and girls trio. Four students earned spots in the All-State chorus last fall and 18 sang at the Monroe Music Festival, while the band maintained its high level through the year.
The Pelladium staff earns Quill and Scroll Society honors with Beth Brom Janis Kuyper and Shirley Groendyke cited for yearbook work. Joan Gosselink wins D A R citizenship award and is noted for other journalism and drama achievements.
In science class Don G. is asked about hard water and Is replies Ice with minerals. Home Ec girls are working out cleaning house. Sandy K. sneezes while full arms of pots and pans fly. Mr Whalley changes a song title to Dance to Me Henry and the band drills to it. Stanley V. V. struggles to spell his name.
In a lively gym moment students tease about talk ups and mischief during a countermarch. Quips about girls, odd names, and classroom anecdotes mix with playful jests about seams, food ideas, and funny classroom mishaps.
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