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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1963
Page
2
Sully grade school hosted a Mothers tea for the first grade class taught by Freda Rand. Families and teachers attended as mothers filled activity sheets while the event showcased pupil work and refreshments.
A new cocktail named for its Quebec origin features two ounces bourbon two ounces maple syrup and two ounces boiling water. The drink is pitched to adventurous tasters and is suggested for those cold and damp after a Canadian fishing trip.
On September 7 1963 freshmen gathered for eight part aptitude testing in the high school language lab and study hall. Thirty students joined an experiment guided by Ed Epperly to test if lab conditions aided performance. Results to be published later.
Work has begun on the Junior Class Play directed by Mr. Bergland. The satire Caesar and Cleopatra features a cast with Linda Gezel as Cleopatra and Judy Grandia as Frat Atula among others. Casting was completed September 9 and presentation dates will be announced soon.
The Pella High Commercial Club met September 10 for an indoor picnic in the school cafeteria. New officers Ann Veldhuis president Carolyn Vanden Berg vice president Corliss Den Adel secretary Jean Morgan treasurer Eunice De Goey student council representative. Committees were named for the year and a Christmas box to Glenwood Institution was planned.
The Pelladium staff credits Don Shetterly as editor with Ann Veld huis, Jean Morgan as assistant editors, and a roster of reporters including Carol Gosselink, Arlene De Geus, Lois De Haan, Kay Butler, Rose Ann Van Essen, Tim Caldwell, Clarence Van Essen, Judy Steenhoek, Sandra Cowell. Mary Van Nimwegen is the cartoonist and Miss Mary Rutter serves as advisor.
Miss Jane Gosselink, longtime PHS counselor, moved to part-time retirement at year start and plans to return for limited hours. She enjoys meeting faculty and students, spends two to four hours daily, supervises two study halls weekly, handles freshmen testing, and manages employment files. She thanks the 1963 class for dedicating the yearbook to her and looks forward to leisure trips and coffee with teachers while keeping doors open to students.
Tulpenettes, the 22 girl drill team at the high school, rehearse Mondays and Thursdays on the practice field. They will perform at the Homecoming game and basketball games and march at Tulip Time. Organized in January last year, they first appeared at Tulip Time in May 1963.
Pella High held its first class meeting of the year on September 4. Elected officers include senior Jim VanderWerff as President and Ray Vos as Vice President, with other posts filled across the sophomore and freshman classes. Student council reps were chosen from each class.
The list includes Van Zante Juniors Gayle Wesselink Ron Bensink and Ruth Van Roe el with Earl Horman as Freshmen.
Greetings to you whoever you are The Pelladium begins another year of publication with plans to expand its scope New features will appear including The Challenge addressing America’s struggle against Communism and Ban ter Roostie a witty new quip and quote column The staff hopes to boost interest in the paper and the school
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