Editorial claims Riggs was real winner in sex games saga
In a sharp critique, the piece argues Bobby Riggs used the Battle of the Sexes to profit and manipulate public reaction. It contends he humiliated himself on TV while women and the media amplified his exhibitions, earning him money despite a public defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vandenoever
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs
Riggs
America
Robert Riggs
Tennis Hussler
Billie Jean
Dead Club Funds Stir Pelladium Debates at PHS
In Pelladium a discussion erupts over the Clearing Account showing 33 dollars left by the dead Latin Club. Proposals favor the French Club or library needs, including a new globe, urging the School Board to reallocate funds for broad student benefit and circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn Visser
Pelladium
P.H.S
Too Quiet? In Trig Class Students want study hall rules
Chris Arkema notes seventh period Trig class friction over speaking time and noise. Students seek leniency and better quiet zones like a library sign in system to reduce disruptions and protect grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Arkema
Pete
PHS
PHS Gets New Equipment for Business Girls
The PHS business department received 1838 dollars worth of new gear including two Adher electric typewriters and three electronic calculators. There are now 30 electric typewriters in use for typing class. One calculator is a display model showing on screen, the other two print on adding machine tape. The equipment aids Office Practice girls and Typing II students in the second semester. Homecoming week mood grew with green and white decor and pins. Official events start 7:30 p.m. Thursday with Skit Night and crowning of the Homecoming queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHS
Deb Kaldenberg
Gary van Hemert
Sandy Peters
Debby Rietveld
Jim Vander Ploeg
Lola Vander Leest
Tad Mills
PHS Bikers In Marathon
The Bike Marathon on Saturday September 22 saw 12 PHS students and one teacher, including Diane Van Steenis Deb Stursma Laura Vander Linden Tad Mills Wes Klein Cindy Arkema Paul Schuring Steve Cogley Ruth Van Haaften Bruce Van Wyk Sue Van Halen Jenny Harmeling and Mrs Emma Lou Heusinkveld, ride a two mile course. Central College boys and Jaycee sponsors guided traffic to prevent accidents as riders completed laps and neared the 50 mile target. Cindy Arkema noted the event shows community center interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHS
Diane van Steenis
Deb Stursma
Laura Vander Linden
Tad Mills
Wes Klein
Cindy Arkema
Paul Schuring
Steve Cogley
Ruth van Haaften
Bruce van Wyk
Sue van Halen
Jenny Harmeling
Emma Lou Heusinkveld
Central College Boys
Jaycee
Marching Dutch Honor Band to Judge Four Classes in Competition
The Marching Dutch Honor Band and Mrs Tom Stuart will judge four classes in competition. SKIT NIGHT ends with a Snake Dance through town led by cheerleaders. Melody Washington Pep Club president refused to reveal the dance route, saying its mystery adds fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Stuart
Melody Washington
Pep Club
Osceola
Kuyper Stadium
Headstone
Waterloo
PHS
ACT Testing at Pella Community High School
Students planning college after graduation have five ACT test opportunities in 1973 74 with the first on Oct 20. Registration by Oct 1, fee is 6 50 and tests take about three and a half hours. Schedules include Oct 20 Dec 8 Feb 23 Apr 27 and Jun 15 1973 74.
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Pella Community High School
John White
U.S
Group Vocalists Announced for Pelladium Stage
Swinging with the times this year feature multiple vocal groups directed by Mr. Ken Lucas. Swing Choir, Boys Double Quartet, Freshman Triple Trio, Senior Boys Double Quartet, and Junior Sextet are listed with member rosters and accompanists. Appearance dates will be published in future Pelladium issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swing
Ken Lucas
Swing Choir
Pat Roorda
Jean Nollen
Beth Harmeling
Cindy Vander Linden
Dave Gaass
Dave Vande Voort
Bruce Greving
Wes Klein
Melody
Lee Vande Voort
Fred Reitveld
Lynn Hoeksema
Gary van Hemert
Jim Vander Ploeg
Kent Joosten
Bill Paltzer
Malcolm Felsing
John White
Carol Kuyper
Lynn Cook
Melody Vanden Oever
Mary Overman
Lynne Hoeksema
Lynda Wilson
Debbie Dykstra
Kathy Clark
Barb Dingeman
Lori van Vliet
Julie de Jong
Jenny Harmeling
Jackie van Wyk
Jeffie Hoekstra
Donna Vander Wall
Donna Vander Wall Accompanist. Sophomore Triple Trio Will Sing Out Loud
Jane Walvoord
Karen van Haaften
Lora Vanden Oever
Marlyce Roorda
Eileen Graber
Sue Andeweg
Kris Vanden Berg
Chery Crawford
Laurel White
Jill Hoogenakker
Pelladium
A Study In Black and White on Office Bulletin Board
A black and white design display by the third period Art I class used oblong round rectangular and three dimensional shapes. Each of the 21 pictures was crafted from black and white construction paper and posted on the office bulletin board last week.
Individual Pictures To Be Taken For Freshmen Sophomores Juniors
Freshman sophomore and junior portraits will be captured in the first three periods this Friday morning October 5. This year marks the start of new two year periods following the traditional three year cycle. The last round of pictures occurred in October 1971.
Sadler Elected Art Club Head at Thursday Meeting
Tim Sadler was elected Art Club president at the meeting held Thursday at Mrs. Sonja Valdes home. Other new officers include John Vanden Dever as vice president Peggy Vande Voort secretary Gordon Graber treasurer John Smalley student council representative and Sue Dunkin social chairman. Members planned trips and activities for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Sadler
Art Club
Sonja Valdes
John Vanden Dever
Peggy Vande Voort
Gordon Graber
John Smalley
Sue Dunkin
Journalism Class Visits Chronicle PHS Tour
PHS's Journalism Class visited the Pella Chronicle office on Friday September 21. Henry Fischer editor guided the tour explaining newspaper mechanics. He demonstrated story typing machines and headline making processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHS
Pella Chronicle
Henry Fischer
Fischer
Duchess staff attends workshop yearbook conference
Four PHS students took a day from school Tuesday to attend a yearbook conference in Altoona. Kathy Vines editor Barb Hoekstra co editor Lori Humphrey and Ann Hinga business managers attended the meeting with advisor Mrs. Karen Hesser.
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PHS
Altoona
Kathy Vines
Duchess
Barb Hoekstra
Lori Humphrey
Ann Hinga
Karen Hesser
Students Like Fiction Books At PHS Library
Mrs Ruth Allen PHS librarian says 30 to 40 fiction books are checked out daily. Boys prefer science fiction and sports stories while girls favor gothic love novels. Fiction is the most checked out type, especially at quarter end. When reports are due, up to 70 books may be checked out in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Allen
PHS
Varsity Club Plans Win Sponsor, Pins at PHS Meeting
President Jim Vander Ploeg chaired the Thursday session at PHS where Letter winners gathered. They planned a Varsity Club sponsorship chance, distributed homecoming pins, and set a date for a community service project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Vander Ploeg
PHS
Hoekstra Hears Excuses From Attentive Students
Assistant principal Anthony Hoekstra shares duties for the second year, overseeing attendance the snack bar and class elections. He recalls humorous student excuses for tardiness and absence, including the claim that a car door fell off.
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Anthony Hoekstra
Chapter Farmer Promoted as Four Pella FFA Members Rise
The Pella Chapter of Future Farmers of America met to plan the coming month. Deb Hartgers Nina Bruinekool Gary Jansen and Gary Vanden Berg were elevated to the Degree of Chapter Farmer. Randy Kool elected student council representative. They agreed to buy new emblems for officers stations award five dollars for a program cover design and place 200 in a savings account. Afterward the group played rugby and enjoyed pop and donuts.
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Pella
Future Farmers of America
Deb Hartgers
Nina Bruinekool
Gary Jansen
Gary Vanden Berg
Randy Kool
Seniors Talk Over Plans at PHS
PHS seniors meet with college counselors and a U S Navy recruiter this month. Aaron Wheeler discussed junior and community colleges. Larry Benge of the Navy speaks today on Navy options. Sue Bennet of William Penn College visits Oct 8 at 1 15 to discuss the liberal arts college in Oskaloosa. Lester Dark outlines Columbia College in Missouri. Fire Prevention Week spans Oct 7 to 13 with related events.
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Aaron Wheeler
PHS
Larry Benge
U.S. Navy
Navy
Sue Bennet
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Lester Dark
Columbia College
Columbia
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