Seniors Hear Speakers On Modern Problems In Schools
Senior Modern Problems classes hosted a sequence of speakers this year including Dr. Orville Dunkin Ted Huisman Boyd Boehlje Merl Alons and Bert Bremmer. They addressed school costs area XI COC enrollment funding transportation board duties private and public schooling trends and alternatives. A field trip to Center included Bruce Nikkel speaking to students.
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Orville Dunkin
Ted Huisman
The
Christian Opportunity Center
Boyd Boehlje
Merl Alons
Pella Christian Grade School
Bert Bremmer
Central College
Norris Hale
Dunkin
Iowa
Pella
Huisman
COC
Boehlje
Alons
Bremmer
Bruce Nikkel
New Texts Added at PHS for Freshman and Sophomore Classes
Three new sets of texts were purchased at PHS this year. Two booklets support freshman Geography History on The Soviet Union and The Two Chinas. A sophomore Geometry set covers staff goals. Guides included He and Mr Huisman. Students were encouraged to ask questions and visit with staff.
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PHS
Soviet Union
Chinas
Huisman
School adds new A V equipment at PHS
Several new pieces of audio visual equipment have been added to the A V supply room at PHS. Four projection screens were purchased to standardize film viewing in rooms where films are used frequently. Other new items include a 16 millimeter movie projector two cassette recorders and a film projector.
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PHS
Teachers Observe Fire Prevention Week at School
Mr. Dave Bender safety director for Pella Community Schools demonstrated firefighting equipment including fire extinguishers a fire blanket and baking soda on small grease fires set near the kitchen loading docks in the school parking area during National Fire Prevention Week activities.
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Dave Bender
Pella
Redman Aids Central College Band As Student Teacher
Redman a Central College student in instrumental music education assists band director Guy Blair. He teaches instrument and helps with marching band rehearsals. He is senior in the program and participates in the marching band symphonic band jazz band and wind ensemble. He serves as manager for the Central band and begins student teaching at the end of September through November.
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Dick Redman
Central College
Guy Blair
Redman
Central Band
Potter Demonstration Draws Art Club Guests
Central College senior Ron Humeston gave a pottery demonstration to Art Club members on Tuesday. Joined by fellow student Ann Ter Beest, he showcased pot throwing techniques and displayed pots and drawings. During the business meeting, the club planned a sock hop in the school gym later this month.
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Ron Humeston
Central College
Art Club
Ann Ter Beest
Central
Bumps Lowered in PHS Parking Lot
The bumps in the PHS parking lot are being reduced from three and a half inches to two and a half. Workers heated with a blow torch and scraped off the top inch. Project started last Saturday and continues as cars must not be in the lot. Dr. Orville Dunkin cites bus-difficulty and slowing cars as reasons for the change. We hope students drive carefully at a reasonable speed.
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PHS
Orville Dunkin
Ruth heads Letter Club at PHS for 1975 76
Ruth De Prenger senior is president of the Girls Letter Club for 1975 76 at PHS. Liz Bruinekool junior is vice president and student council representative, Jane Walvoord senior is secretary treasurer. The club bought hair dryers for the girls locker room and will work in the football concession stand to raise money for girls athletics.
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Girls’ Letter Club
Ruth de Prenger
Liz Bruinekool
Jane Walvoord
GRA Reorganizes Girls Recreation Association Revival
The Girls Recreation Association resumes after a two year break with Liz Bruinekool as president and Rhonda Naaktgeboren as vice president. Ann Hinga serves as secretary treasurer and Jean Steffey acts as advisor. A Halloween party is planned at Rhonda Naaktgeboren’s home on Thursday October 30 among other activities at the Y in Oskaloosa, sledding, ice skating, volleyball and bowling.
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Girls Recreation Association
GRA
Liz Bruinekool
Rhonda Naaktgeboren
Jnior
Ann Hinga
Rhonda
Oskaloosa
Liz
Local Newspaper Staff List Echoes Editorial Team Roles
Ann Vermeer edits with Melody Van Zee as assistant editor. Photographers include Cindy Booy and Doraine Meyer. Reporters named are Bob Folkerts Ruth Smalley Jenny Harmeling Ranita Klein Jan Vandenberg Jill Jansma Dave Gilliland Ann Hinga Jen nifer Westra Mary Gifford and Mary Carson.
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Ann Vermeer
Melody van Zee
Cindy Booy
Doraine Meyer
Bob Folkerts
Ruth Smalley
Jenny Harmeling
Ranita Klein
Jan Vandenberg
Jill Jansma
Dave Gilliland
Ann Hinga
Jennifer Westra
Mary Gifford
Mary Carson
Office Practice field trip to Rolscreen offices
The Office Practice class taught by Mrs. Mary Dickinson toured Rolscreen offices last week. Emphasis was placed on observing the use of computers as part of the field trip activity.
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Mary Dickinson
Thespians Lead PHS Chapter 123 With Drama Focus
Thespians act in plays assist with makeup publicity build sets light and stage tasks. Chapter 123 at PHS has 17 active members headed by senior President Lee Vande Voort who earned points to join. Initiation requires 10 points and members meet monthly to discuss productions.
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Thespians
Wil Kirschman
PHS
Lee Vande Voort
Pierson’s Freshman Shop Builds Eight-Quart Milk Carrier
Jeff Pierson, a sophomore, created a plywood milk carrier in the freshman shop. The project capacity accommodates eight half gallon cartons of milk.
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Jeff Pierson
Jeff
Art Club Fifties Sock Hop Fundraiser at PHS Gym
The Art Club hosts a Fifties Sock Hop Friday Oct 17 in the gym after the football game from 9 30 to midnight. All PHS students and guests are invited with 75 cent admission. A jukebox will provide music and there are contests for best costume and best dancers. Limbo games are planned and volunteers are sought for a kissing booth.
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PHS
Lynda Wilson
Clay Thornburg
AFS Club Hosts First Party After Friday Football
The first AFS year party was held at Pam Sagraves's house Friday September 19 after the Pella Albia game. President Laurel White opened discussion on club expenses and freshman membership, which will continue to be allowed. Special guest was Jenny Schmidt a senior AFS student from Brazil.
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AFS
American Field Service
Pam Sagraves
Pella- Albia
Laurel White
Jenny Schmidt
Brazil
Co-presidents Lead French Club After Tie Vote
French Club installs co-presidents Barb Bosch and Pam Sagraves in a tie election. Julie Sadler is vice president, Ranita Klein secretary treasurer, and Jan Vandenberg student council representative. First meeting set for later this month to plan activities.
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Barb Bosch
Pam Sagraves
Julie Sadler
Ranita Klein
Jan Vandenberg
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