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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
3
Editorial from Boone Valley Bobcats staff discusses guided words as peaceful weapons. It praises the Quill and Scroll Society founded April 10, 1926 for promoting high school journalism standards and connecting school and community through thoughtful publication.
The Music Mothers elected officers in October with Mrs Lyle Kitley as president and plans to raise funds for the band and vocal groups. The first project involved serving at the Teacher's County Council on October 19, with the next meeting set for the third Monday in November.
Sixth graders practice area and perimeter in arithmetic with ditto sheets. In social studies they study the Far East. Marilyn Schmits presents a report on the Hanging Gardens. Students identify subjects and predicates and practice nouns and pronouns. English covers pronoun errors. Health class works on attractive tables with centerpieces. Robears.
Fifth graders learned zero new words in five weeks and completed tests with perfect papers by Nancy Cole Kathleen Gilligan Jan ice Henriksen Mickey Kepper Ruth Larson Monty McCurry Mike Moore Vicki Nerem Stephen Palmer Harold Trask. Reading class dramatizes Jonathan's Buffalo with Mike Moore as Jonathan and Monty McCurry as Pierre the guide. JoAnn Hoffman was absent ten days with a cold. Darlene Welter brought candy suckers and Sandra Thompson gave out candy bars for her birthday. The class plans a trip to a movie on the Southern States and studies the listed states in social studies.
Last Friday the Boone Valley High School published its first issue of the BOBCAT TALES a student paper issued every six weeks. The 14 page edition included an editorial features a game review gossip and other items with a cover designed by Richard Yungcias.
Seventh graders study rocks and formations with Yellowstone Park and Cave of the Winds folders. They record height and weight to track growth since last year. Sixteen eighth graders earner A on six weeks spelling. Reports by Bisbee Kitley Jensen and Anderson. Bonita Engstrom shares Weather Bureau data. Kittensball game set for seventh and eighth grade girls, while seventh and eighth grade boys squads play football. fifth and sixth grade observe.
Conference games feature the Bobcats with home and away dates listed for October 26 at Gilmore City and November 2 at Alden.
Fourth grade students with perfect spelling include Jena Anderson Alan Anderson Judy Anderson Mary Berkenes Janice Bottin Rebecca Erd man Brenda Hamm Deanie Sue Hansen Kathryn Hebner John Heggen Norman Hesse Eilene Hoveland Marilyn Kubly Judith Odland Lauren Schipull Eddie Steil Jerry Wittmer. One reading group finished its book and is ready for TM Just Imagine.
The piece traces Halloween from ancient All Spirits Day and Druid harvest rites to today’s practices. It notes the shift from pagan to Christian observances and mentions door to door trick or treat and related mischief with caution on property damage.
The first grade boys and girls brought records to play on Tuesday. A farm mural will be started in art class. The class has used corn while earning to count. Wayne Veeder's birthday was celebrated October 21.
Paul Davidson brought two gold fish for the classroom. Arthur Nelson was absent Monday due to illness. Michael Engstrom brought treats for his eighth birthday. Mrs Engstrom visited the classroom on Monday.
The article presents a staff roster for the newsroom led by Editor-in-chief Sharon Hansen and Associate Editor Linda Huntley with multiple editors and a long list of reporters including Shirley Amosson Marvin Cameron Mary Ann Cole Jeanne Espe Judy Gillespie and many others.
The week outlines school meals from Monday to Friday featuring chili, crocks of milk, sandwiches, and desserts such as peach upside down cake and fried options. Second graders work on jack o lantern figures while noting five illnesses among students and a substitute teacher filling in. Patty Ward celebrates a birthday on October 18, with perfect attendance reported on that day.
Calendar entries list events from Gilmore City and Wesley including a State Teachers Convention on November 2 and a junior class play on November 16. Also notes basketball games in Corwith and a Thanksgiving vacation on November 22 and 23.
Kindergarten students drew firemen pictures during Fire Prevention Week and practiced a fire drill. They colored pictures to music. Absences included Rose Nelson Vicki Bosch Monday and Jimmy Lerdal Wednesday. October birthday boy James Carlson and Beverly Cathcart on October 12. Lessons covered transportation and two games Who Has Gone From The Room and Games Of Shapes and Sizes.
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