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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1966
Page
7
Arvin Van Zante defends keeping four years of French over Spanish. He cites colleges, depth of proficiency, and global usefulness, arguing one strong language beats weak dual-language study. He condemns limited multilingual goals and urges broader linguistic scope for future students.
A senior class prepares for a future themed production of 1984 to be presented November 10 and 12. Directed by Mr. W. Kirshman the cast advances with blocking and memorization of lines. Line deadlines are set and actors receive guidance on background and character portrayal.
Cycling at Pella High School sees a rise in two wheeled vehicles with Bridgestone 90 Yamcha 100 and Honda 160 models, worn crash helmets, and seniors operating most cycles. Causes include lower cost easier buying and cheaper repair while college awaits with broader language facilities.
The 1966 PHS Homecoming Queen Nanci Paris was crowned by Supt M F Whitney in a packed junior high auditorium. The event featured processions by court members, escorts, and a program of skits by class groups and clubs. Rev Everett Ward MC'd and the audience sang the school song at the close.
The PHS student council will hold its first meeting of the year in mid October to present student issues to the administration, discuss school matters, and organize assemblies and the annual Christmas program. Members include Charles Farrer Tom Van Sittert Jim Dieleman Gloria Roorda Jeff Emmert Judy De Zwarte Eric Ryerson Janice Grandia Gregg Gosselink Linda Bensink Steve Patton Eldon Vander Zyl Marilyn Van Engelenhoven Lora Van Dusseldorp Delmar Van Wyk Wayne Frank Kim Evers Doretha Blawy Wally Chandarasiri Andrea Ver Meer Ruth Van Roekel Dennis De Penning Sonja Shetterly Barbara Kuiper and others.
The article notes Nancy Deal and the team tied to the library, with sponsor Mr. John White guiding the student council activities and program.
FHA district convention gathered representatives from 12 area schools as girls traveled to Carlisle for the meeting on October 8. Rhonda Ruffridge, registered as district secretary, and speaker Ray Puga of Des Moines addressed teens on improving conduct while the Echos Five performed at noon and Joyce Rice spoke on morals and manners.
PHS held its annual bonfire on Homecoming Friday to spark enthusiasm for the game. Cheerleaders led yells around the blaze as the Knoxville dummy went up in flames to cheers. Afterward many students joined a Snake Dance and dispersed at the football field.
Penny Carnival plans announced with sponsorship by the Pella High Letter Club for the first week in November. Last year’s attractions return alongside new ones plus the annual Patch Day ritual where girls pursue eligible boys to escort them to the carnival.
Arvin Van Zante and Calvin Van Niewaal of Pella High joined about 40 Iowa Latin students at the JCL National Convention held August in Bowling Green Kentucky at Western Kentucky State University. The five day event featured workshops, general assemblies, talks on the classics, nightly programs, and Roman style activities including a toga banquet slave auction and chariot race.
Arvin a senior led the resolutions Committee at the convention while Calvin a junior played in the JCL band. Both have completed two years of Latin and hold membership in the national association.
Pella High classrooms use bulletin boards to display material on many subjects including sociology and journalism. Sociology and journalism classes organize and post items from social conditions to school newspapers. In coming weeks boards will feature political campaign posters from students of both parties.
Dave Bender outlines a driver education program for October with four planned films. The titles are The Smith System, A Day in Court, Driving at Night, and Parking the Car for student viewing.
Most college bound seniors at PHS will take the ACT on October 15, covering science math social studies and English as colleges in the Midwest require. Freshmen will take an intelligence test on October 12 focusing on verbal and nonverbal skills, plus a Differential Aptitude Test to gauge potential.
John White, a counselor, oversees the handling and progress of the office’s various projects, coordinating teams and timelines to ensure milestones are met.
The Spartans, a Des Moines teen band, entertained PHS students and alumni after a homecoming game against Knoxville in the cafeteria. Queen Nanci Paris and her court were guests of honor as the group prepared for more Pel la appearances this season.
The FHA presents a new sign for Pella Community High School with the inscription Pella Community High School. The designer of the high school also crafted the sign. FHA girls led by Mrs Joyce Harter raised funds by magazine subscriptions over the past eighteen months, and the sign is nearing completion.
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