Noted Pianist Sjobiarn Delights Pella High
A September 1 concert at Pella High featured Fred eric Sjobiarn known as the hands for his keyboard skill. He performed Chopin jazz and boogie from Rachmaninoff and Tschaikowsky to Debussy Copeland and more. Encores included medley classics and a boogie woogie finale. students praised his virtuosity.
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Pella High
Frederic Sjobiarn
Debussy
Chopin
Copeland
The
Sjobiani
America
Seventeenth Summer in the Wind Junior Class Play
A letter describes preparation for the Junior Class Play Seventeenth Summer in the Wind with George Ikuta and student helpers staging scenes, backstage antics, and an upcoming performance at 8:00 p.m. on October 8. Tickets go on sale September 30 at Rexall drug store.
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Jane
George Ikuta
Joan Sheets
Anna Mae van Zante
Jenella Aalbers
Logan van Sittert
Rexall Drug Store
Catherine P. S
Look for a Silver Lining
Mr. Greendyke led Monday morning devotions on September 11 with a lesson from Matthew 6 19 34. He illustrated life’s two sides using a train story where a freight blocked view and the elder counseled the younger to turn to the opposite window to find a more beautiful scene.
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Greendyke
Mr. Greendyke
Green and White Fight for Pella High Sports Spirit
Editorial urges two thirds student support for football and basketball. Explains learning game terms, following plays, and appreciating pep meetings. Encourages loud cheering and sportsmanship, with focus on school unity, courtesy, and pride in team Green and White.
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Pella High
Pella High Enrolls 273 Students as Notices Spur Events
Three vocational agriculture boys, John Van Wyke Charles Beintema and Ralph Ver Ploeg veus, attended a Spencer fair as a judging team on Saturday September 16. Pella High lists 273 enrolled students across grades with 81 freshmen and 60 sophomores among them. New officers include Mr Ruthven as president and Miss Sayler as secretary treasurer for the Pella Teachers Club. The auditorium remains rented for community programs while upcoming events feature Uncle Jerry of Waterloo September 29 concert artist Schach October 4 and Moody Bible Institute October 16 youth program. Ninthteen practice teachers return to classrooms.
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Spencer
Town
John van Wyke
Charles Beintema
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Veus
Pella High
Ren
Uncle Jerry
Waterloo
Schach
America
Moody Bible Institute of
Des Moines
Election of High School Class Officers 1950
The article lists elected officers by class on September 14 1950. Seniors chose Wendell Ver Ploeg as president Dorothy Toom as vice president Phyllis Hasselman secretary Vivian Valster treasurer Marlene Sels and Ivan Den Resten as Student Council representatives. Juniors chose Don Van Hemert as president Greta Palmquist vice president Elsie Van Wyk secretary treasurer and student leaders. Sophomores named Alvin De Wild president Bob Bergman vice president Patricia Van Englehoven treasurer and Marily De Cook Student Council representative. Freshmen elected Darrell De ent Elsie Blom Kenneth Van Zee as treasurer.
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Wendell Ver Ploeg
Dorothy Toom
Phyllis Hasselman
Vivian Valster
Marlene Sels
Ivan den ‘Resten
Tit
Don van Hemert
Greta Palmquist
Elsie van Wyk
Noon Hour On The Lawn Sparks School Feud And Fun
Lunch time bursts with student chatter as boys and girls scatter across the lawn. Conversations reveal plans for Tuesday night band practice and a science test that wasn’t as tough as expected.
Pella High elects officers and student leaders for year
Pella High announces observation period for student teachers this semester. F F A elects officers Ray Meulpolder president Boat vice president Leroy Nugteren treasurer. Commercial Club selects Wilma Keuning president Viola Hasselman vice president Delores In't Weld sec treas Phyllis Hasselman student council rep.
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Ray Meulpolder
Rroll “Boat
Leroy Nugteren
Commercial Club
Wilma Keuning
Viola Hasselman
Sec.Treas
Delores In't Weld
Phyllis Hasselman
Highsteppers Chosen by Band at Pella High
Nine highsteppers were chosen to lead the marching band this season at Pella High after last week’s first practice. Shirley Leydens is likely to continue as drum majorette. Two new flag twirlers, Sally Jo Ver Dught and Arvena Ver Heul, will carry banners. Head twirlers include Shirley Rock, Delores Van Waardhwizen, Barbara Boyert, Phyllis Renaud, Marlene Weld, and Nancy Groendyke.
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Shirley Leydens
Sally Jo Ver Dught
Arvena Ver Heul
Pella High
Shirley Rock
Delores van Waardhwizen
Barbara Boyert
Phyllis Renaud
Marlene [N'T Weld
Nancy Groendyke
Recipe for Winning Here in a Band Party Hunt
A quirky account of a September 8 band party in front of a fire station. Groups searched for Coach Smeltzer and quirky items to raid, including corn stalks and old objects, for prizes, food, and humorous mishaps. Andy Lubbers led the winning team. roasted earthworms and wieners sparked laughter as music faded into a chorus of The Old Gray Mare.
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Bricker
Andy Lubbers
Dick Vanden
Goodnight
Irene
Billy Lautenbach
KT Ts Elect Officers At First Meeting Of Year
At the first KT T meeting of the year Elliot Tanis was elected president Mary Bu walda as vice president and Perry Kuyper as secretary treasurer The society has changed membership policy to admit new freshmen A hayrack ride was held on Saturday September 16 at 7 00 pm and attendees reported a good time
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Elliot Tanis
Mary Buwalda
Perry Kuyper
Pella High Opens Season With Scrimmage Victory
Pella High Little Dutch scrimmaged Central College to gain experience for the first game. Don Blom, 110 pounds, made standout tackles against 180 pound backs as the team prepared to face the Indians on Friday night September 22. The Letter Club plans a hayrack party with a playful no stags rule and local support is urged.
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Pella High
Central College
Pella High School
Indianolay Indians
Classmates- Old and New at Pella High
Robert Sheets, a PLWH graduate, is back in Pella on furlough and has married Wilma Van Veldhuizen of Pella. They will leave September 20 for Tacoma for Air Force duties. Freshman Phyllis Vandelcones, from Vinton Oska-Lacey, now Taighton, hopes to join the band. An editorial note questions farm size and productive capacity, mentioning SCS points.
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Robert Sheets
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Pella
Bob
Wilma van Veldhuizen
Bertha van Veldhuizen
Tacoma
Washington
Air Force
Ella High
Phyllis Vandel Cones
Vinton
Iowa
Oska- Lacey
School For the
Phyllis
Taighton
Vella
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State Association
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Emmert
Miss Sayler
Pella Rol Screen Factory
Crosley
Hoover
City
Clark Richardson
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Swift
Dot
Chile
Farmers Union
Don Blom
Pettitteee Ae Home Freezer
Brom
Food Locker
Meppelink Oil Company
Sharon Street
Dick Leydens
Franklin St
MGM
Veryce Dow
Meet
Ford
Todd
Ulrich Motor CO
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