Pep Club Chooses Homecoming Cheerleaders for 1951 52
The Pep Club held its first meeting August 31 electing Mary Alice Buwalda as president Elsie Van Wyk as vice president Jo Ann Schagen as secretary treasurer and Roberta Zeigler as Student Council representative Homecoming plans were discussed Sept 4 inviting all new students and freshmen girls for cheerleader tryouts. Seventeen auditioned and six were chosen Patsy Shriener Roberta Zeigler Shirley Leydens Anna Mae Hagens Barbara Boyert Mary Alice Buwalda The student body selected Greta Palmquist Patsy Shriener Shirley Leydens and Roberta Zeigler as cheerleaders for 1951 1952 with Barbara Boyert as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Buwalda
Elsie van Wyk
Jo Ann Schagen
Roberta Zeigler
Patsy Shriener
Shirley Leydens
Anna Mae Hagens
Barbara Boyert
Greta Palmquist
Activity Ticket Sales Sail at Pella and Bella Schools
Tickets went on sale Thursday for 3.00 each at Bella Junior High and Pella High. New this year each ticket bears the owner's photo to prevent mixups and aid return if lost. Tickets grant access to plays games assemblies and other events throughout the year. Pella hosted a student assembly Tuesday and a home game against Sigourney Friday drawing large turnout. many tickets already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Junior High
Pella High School
Pella
Sigourney
New Classmate Joins 1955 at Pella High School
Donald Bennett from Harvey Iowa becomes the latest member of the class of 1955. County superintendent Thomas visited Pella High to discuss a two-county teachers meeting in October. Student council reps were chosen for each class and homeroom period filled directory cards for easy daytime location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bennett
Harvey
Thomas
Pella High School
Stuart Meulpolder
Elliot Tanis
Mary van Vliet
Logan van Sittert
Mark Grandin
Virgil Dykstra
Alvin de Wild
Eleanor Vander Beek
Shirley, Hoeksema
Beth Brom
Glen Boat
Judy Cook
Cleo Ver Hoef
Treasure Dent
J. C. Toom
Pat McCombs
Editorial Are You the Guilty One
Two girls discuss school spirit at football games and the value of supporting the team whether they win or lose. The editorial argues loyalty, loud cheering, and shared school pride as essential to a successful athletics year at PHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Schagen
Jane
Marie
Eam
P.H.S
How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn
A portrait of the Morgans in a Welsh mining valley told by Huw as he recalls his father, mother, and siblings. The book traces a family arc from joyous youth to impending departure, blending comedy tragedy romance heroism and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Llewellyn
Green
Morgans
Huw
Bronwen
Fian
Huddle notes on players and new Letter Club officers
Hank Vande Voort trains for a comeback as his car runs out of gas. Gil Boat remains sidelined with a leg injury amid several sprains. New Letter Club officers are George Ikuta president Gil Toat secretary and Paul Red Kiya student council representative. Coach Borgman praises the team as fans are urged to attend the game tomorrow night for a winning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Vande Voort
Nuf
Martha
Letter Club
George Ikuta
Gil Toat
Paul “Red” Kiya
Borgman
Sjobairn Delights High School Audience in Piano Recital
On Tuesday September 11 Mr Sjobairn gave an assembly program as an accomplished pianist. He performed Mary Had a Little Lamb, a Liszt medley, Warsaw Concerto, Slaughter on Tenth Ave, Stardust and Blue Prelude Soul. He tutors daily, spends summers in Honolulu, travels by plane, logs over 47000 miles in two cars, and most enjoys playing for high school audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sjobairn
Mary
Ed Balentine
Warsaw
Tenth Ave
Franz Liszt
Honolulu
Ijobairn
Monday Morning Devotions led by head science teacher
Mr. Greendyke led devotions Monday morning reading Psalm 34 about David’s deliverance from the Philistines. He urged students to “ask the one who knows” and then guided the student body through the Lord’s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Greendyke
David
God
Mrs Grooters Aims Drama Leadership In Orange City
Mrs Grooters, born in Orange City Iowa, holds a BA from Grinnell College majoring in English and Dramatics with a history minor. She taught seven years in Iowa Michigan and Florida, directed recreation during WWII in 1943, and married in 1944. She teaches junior and senior English and will direct plays and speech work, sponsor Thespian and Drama Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Grooters
Orange City
Grinnell College
Iowa
Michigan
Florida
Question Box Admired Figures Across Readers Choices
A reader poll reveals varied opinions on the world’s most admired person. Responses include Bob Feller Jackie Robinson Martha Karr Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller and Franklin D. Roosevelt among others with playful asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Klyn
Bob Feller
John Brower
Jackie Robinson
Judy de Reus
Martha Karr
Shirley Hoeksems
John Rockefeller
Nancy Groendyke
MacArthu
Winkie
Vander Pol
Hank V. V
Sally Ver Dught
K. T. T. Club Holds First Meeting of Year
The K. T. T. Club met at Peg gy Kuyper's home on September 11 with new sponsor Mr. Lee attending. Members reported on science sports Korean events and the San Francisco conference. Plans were made for a picnic on September 18 and future year activities chaired by Logan Van Sittert. Peggy provided lunch and records featuring Spike Jones were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Kuyper
Lee
San Francisco
Logan van Sittert
Peggy
Spike Jones
Pelladium staff holds first meeting and party
New Pelladium staff met on Wednesday September 12 for a welcome and business meeting led by Beulah Roorda editor. Pat Rietveld won student council representative and Ralph Jaarama treasurer. About sixteen new members joined. A scavenger hunt followed with Shirley Hoekseman group first and Joyce Leu group last. Refreshments of cake cookies and pop were served as attendees left happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelladium
Thomassen
Beulah Roorda
Beulah
Pat Rietveld
Ralph Jaarama
Albia
Ralph J
Red Devils
Don van Hemert
Shirley Hoekseman
Joyce Leu
Teddy bear party and seed study at Webster First Grade
News From Webster First Grade describes a Teddy bear party where pupils share about their bears and a Teddy bear parade. The class has begun seed studies and observes distribution methods. Second Grade welcomes two new students Johnny Kregel and Mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Kregel
Mar
Crawford Art Reports and Grade News at School
In art class the Baya girls shared summer trips with rocks shells and petrified wood. Third Grade George De Wit will attend Pate la Christian school soon. Fourth and Fifth Grades study Indians and the Knowledge Book with many 100s in spelling. Class officers named. Junior High notes Barbara Grandia’s perfect attendance and Janice Steenhoek’s dental absence. Eighth graders challenge seventh for dental cards. new desks and tilting tops in the English room plus World Books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA Crawford
Baya
George de Wit
Pate la Christian School
Dianne Ver Dught
Tommy Waechter
Norma Leydens
Loris Eeling
Barbara Grandia
Janice Steenhoek
Pella High Band names officers and plans trips
The Pella High School Band announces officers Greta Palmquist president Peggy Kuyper vice president Darlene Van Zemeren secretary treasurer Roland Euwema student council and Doris Dockendorff librarian. They planned trips including a Pioneer Celebration in Grinnell September 15 and a Freedom Day parade in Oskaloosa September 17 plus Band Day at Ames September 22 to see Iowa and Beate College play Wayne University. They will again perform at football games and work on new routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Greta Palmquist
Peggy Kuyper
Darlene van Zemeren
Roland Euwema
Doris Dockendorff
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Ames
Iowa
Beate College
Wayne University
Names and meanings in a Dutch given list
A compilation of given names paired with parenthetical meanings, including Arnold strong as an eagle Don world ruler Greta a pearl Palmquist Marvin sea friend Leo the lion Rol e Van Vark Roland fame of the land Beulah married Bonnie good Hank ruler of private property Bob bright in fame Borg man Carl strong manly Harpid army leader Herb glory of the army Paul little Klyn Cora maiden Dick strong like a ruler and Van den Oever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta
Palmquist Marvin
de Zwarte Leo
van Vark Roland
Euwema Beulah
Roorda Bonnie
Kuyper Hank
van de Voort Bob
Borgman Carl
Russell Harpid
Hiemstra Herb
Blom, Paul
Klyn Cora
Thomassen Dick
Vanden Oever
Names and meanings chosen from Webster's Dictionary
Column notes that given names and meanings were sourced from Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Last names were substituted by the reporter, with Delores Van der Wilt and Reuben Ter Louw Judith Cook named among those discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores
van der Wilt
Reuben
Ter Louw
Judith
Cook
Webster's
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Oliver
LA Ct
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Audivox
Audiphone CO
Fleming
Picts Jripter Rowsnt
Johnny Mantz
Nash
el Dry Lake
BIZ Oskaloosa St
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Bugle
Fowler Telephone Company
Montgomery Ward
Dauntless
Bay Bay
Crosley
Electromaster
Monogram
Monarch
Main
Timothy
Bakker
Rus
Wormhoudt Furniture Store
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Armour
Wieners
Lea
Jonathan
Lge
Calif
Toby Jel
Meadow Lake
Farmers Union
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