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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1972
Page
6
The article notes a shift from female spectatorship to active participation in high school athletics at Polk. Since track was added as a girls activity two years ago and volleyball last year, girls have embraced competition, set and broken records, and found pride beyond male sports.
The Cubs and freshmen squads delivered wins with reserves taking two of three games. Luann Bills led with 16 points, Cheryl Samuelson added 14 in varsity action, Melody Albin 7, and Heidi Harrington 8 for freshmen. Brenda Bankson judged outstanding by Coach Richey.
On September 23 a Baptist Church hayride followed the Genoa Polk football game from 10 30 to 12 00. Ron Adams of Bradshaw was injured when he fell from a wagon during the ride. Attendees returned to the church for a short talk by Pastor Thengvall and a lunch.
A mock reflection on editorial deadlines and failed achievements, prompting a digression into the idea of stealing ideas as a joke. The piece lampoons self satisfaction by listing half absurd tasks and pop culture references, ending with an identity reveal of a senior student.
The Bizzy Bees 4 H Club met to close the year with members submitting record books and fair premium money. Vice President Becky Erickson filled in for the absent president as officers voted to split the treasury and close the accounts. Peggy Neemean reports.
The five girls and seven boys in the third grade enjoy P B twice weekly art and library once weekly and music. They are finishing a numerals unit and will study addition and subtraction facts while social studies covers Eskimoes Panuck and Maoris of New Zealand.
Mr and Mrs John Holmes and Michael of Lincoln were Sunday guests of Mrs Wilda Holmes and Robert. Mr and Mrs Louie Blase visited Mrs Minnie Fenster in the Aurora hospital on Sunday afternoon.
Polk High students were recognized for Ak-Sar-Ben participation. Bill Hoffman Ed Ostoberg and Rick Hoffman rode with Route 66 Club. Victor Bender entered a two year old milker and won a red ribbon. Debbie Creech entered a senior yearling and won a blue ribbon.
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