Sophomore Class Adjectives and Staff Roles
A list of personality adjectives assigns students to traits such as Ambitious Larry Van Zee and Carol Boerelyn, with groups like Brilliant Leland Ryken and Billy Ver Meer. The Christian High News names regular reporters Lila Beyer and Larry Rus and adviser Mrs. Minnie J. Dahm, plus class sponsors and contributors from clubs and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry van Zee
Carol Boerelyn
Darlene Hoven
Leland Ryken
Billy Ver Meer
Stanley Ver Meer
Neela Olethoorn
Gladys Lanser
Esther de Vries
Trina Stouwie
Evelyn Hol
John Veenstra
Marv Goodyk
Ernie Plate
Norma Hiemstra
Loren Steenhoek
Dick Bruxvoort
Sharon Tuinstra
Willene de Boer
Leroy Ryken
Stanley de Vries
Richard Jellema
Carolyn van Wyk
Janice Rua
Lois de Kock
Arlyn — Bossenbrock
Don Bruxvoort
Allen Andress
Frances Brouwer
Betty Beekhuizen
Carolyn van Dusseldorp
Betty Blom
Carol Zim
Johnny Vande Kieft
Larry Oliver
Wayne de Bruin
Matilda Blommers
Marge Plate
Martin Vander Melen
Lila Beyer
Larry Rus
Ronald Swank
Ila Joyce van Gorp
Minnie J. Dahm
Chapel Services Through the Week At Local School
Monday led by Mr Veltema opened chapel with John 4 readings and prayer. Tuesday Reverend Wesseling cited Haggai 2 with the theme Good isn’t contagious but evil is. Wednesday Mr Boertje discussed four origins of life theories including spontaneous generation and naturalistic, cosmozoic, and special creation. The group affirmed creation by God. Thursday featured Student Chapel led by Don Bruxvoort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veltema
Wesseling
Sally Christian Reformed Church
Boertje
Don Bruxvoort
Chapel Service with Musical Prelude at Pel la Third Reformed
Judy De Jong read scripture from Timothy while Connie Hoks bergen led a prayer. Carol and Chuck Zimmer performed a cornet duet with Miss Folkerts on piano. Reverend Ringwalda preached on Psalm 43 10 from Pel la Third Reformed Church. Worship centered on God’s plan for each life and the call to seek His will. Evelyn Hol served as chapel accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy de Jong
Connie Hoksbergen
Carol
Chuck Zimmer
Miss Folkerts
Ringwalda
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Evelyn Hol
Vision tests in county health program for schools
Over the past week student body members received vision tests as part of the County Health Program for schools. Mr. Ruiter and Mr. Dieleman conducted the tests and students will be notified if their eyesight is not 20-20.
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Ruiter
Dieleman
Time For Tests at Midterm Study Habits Noted
One third of the term elapsed as six week periods end and study halls fill with student groups. Notes are shared and voluntary drill sessions occur for those most in need. Bells signal class changes while engrossed faces exit to rooms, tests bring mixed emotions, but concentration soon flows and writing feels brief.
Junior Red Cross Gift Collected by Student Council
The Student Council organized the annual Junior Red Cross collection. A free-will offering was taken after chapel, totaling 16 dollars 26 cents. Some students forgot money the first time, so a second contribution suggestion was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Red Cross
Iowa author Bess Streeter Aldrich profiled in freshman class
A freshman English unit highlights Iowa writer Bess Streeter Aldrich born 1881 in Cedar Falls. Her life, marriage to C G Aldrich, work in Elmwood Nebraska, and novels like A Lantern in Her Hand and A White Bird Flying illustrate regional realism and Midwestern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Cedar Falls
Town State Teachers’ College
CG. S. Aldrich
Nebraska
Middlewest
Aldrich
Mother Mason
Bishop
Prairie
Three-Day Journal Extracts Reveal Student Reactions
In a set of informal notes dated November 6 1957 and 7 1957 a class records daily experiences. An early morning mice encounter a cat breakfast scene a shy kiss inquiry and reflections on studying a pheasant hunt a dog watching a squirrel intramural volleyball debut and social embarrassment in gym wear. The entries capture personal reactions and growth through simple daily events.
Student chapel reflections and a near crib accident
The writer recalls repairing a damaged crib board after a tractor elevator mishap and notes a thoughtful student chapel led by Sam De Haan whoRead with deliberate emphasis. He reflects on nature’s changing mood, describing a gloomy morning that turns majestic under a blue expanse.
Schoolyard Animals and Sputnik Reflections
A diary entry from Friday November 8 1957 describes pupils bringing a dog and kittens to school and a sparrow sighting. The writer notes a nine month old baby sister playing with a mirror image and records animal antics with Laddie Junior and Bess. On Saturday November 9 the writer discusses Sputnik IT and hopes Laika returns safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outer Space
Earth
Marion County Nears 1957 Bond Quota in October
Marion County residents bought 100 040 in Series E and H bonds in October, lifting the 10 month total to 1 057 750 or 84 percent of the 1 257 796 annual quota. County chairmen E L Job and P H Kuyper noted October statewide sales reached 9 395 914, up 793 000 from September, with Iowa at 79 percent of its goal and the nation averaging 76 percent. The leaders expressed optimism that county purchases will push the 1967 quota over the line in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
United States Savings
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
Volunteer County
School Journalists Share Freshman Progress Report
The P. C. I. S. News Staff thanks readers for interest in classroom progress. Freshmen contributions as fledgling journalists are appreciated, highlighting educational growth in regular school work.
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P. C. I. S. News
General George Custer’s Last Stand Remembered
General George Custer, famed for his fatal clash in the Dakota Territory, died in 1876 at age 36, not 87, making the widely cited historical tale a misremembered event with dates and death ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Custer
Dakota Territory
Thought For Thanksgiving Bless Jehovah O My Soul
Psalm phrasing urges gratitude and remembrance of divine benefits. The fragment invokes worshipful reflection, addressing the soul to bless Jehovah and not forget His kindness. It reads as a devotional exhortation to gratitude from scripture.
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Christian High News
Christian High
Howard Menninga
John van Wyk
Ada van Wyk
Mary Frandt
Janice Vos
Marilyn Vander Linden
Barbara Ver Meer
Joyce Roozenboom
Mr. de Jong
Zany
Oskaloosa
New Sharon
Guernsey
M&w
Allis-Chalmers
John Deenen
Massey-Harris E Deere
Jamesway
Queen Esther Circle
First Christian Reformed Church of
Rusty
Sam de Haan
Junior
Laddie
Bess
John M. van Dyk Wilson H. Duven
Funeral Directors
Funeral Home
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Ford
Ulrich, Motor Co
Lla, Lowa
Wan
Roth
Storm Lake, Iowa
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