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Newspaper

Renwick Times

Location

Renwick, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1958

Page

2

College Journalism Club names 58 59 editors

Mary Ann Cole and James McGowan are named heads of publications for the 58 59 school year by Stanley Shkolnick journalism advisor who sponsored Shenandoah high school paper last year. Mary Ann edits Bobcat Tales. James becomes Tales editor. Judy Skiye and Sharon Zentner are assistant editors of Scratches and Tales. Delle Jensen serves as sports editor for her fourth year.

Mary Ann Cole James McGowan Journalism Club Stanley Shkolnick Shenandoah Mary Ann James Sophmore Judy Skiye Sharon Zentner Adelle Jensen Judy Skiye Sborta Mr. Shkolnick Virginia Wig Nadine Grebner Shirley Nelson Barb Ogan Bev Philipp Virginia Gimer Richard Yungclan Jolene Gregory Imogene Heggen Martha Trask Janet Martin Diane McCurry Judy Erwin Judy Ann Johnson Sheila Kepper Roberta Weldhouse Judy Hansen Ruby Huntley Penny McCurry Mary Huntley Bonita Engstrom Myrna Mills Gloria Nerem Wanda Hefty Janet Hansen Donna Thompson Delores Sadler Nancy Richards Judy French Nancy Helmich Ron Klasse Dennis May Randy Palmer Roxie White Ruby Heggen Carol Arne Dawn Clowes

Wanted Mr Wesley Carlson for Boone Valley superintendent

Mr Carlson born 1926 in Marathon Iowa has brown eyes and hair. He earned a BA from Buena Vista College and an MA from the University of South Dakota. He has taught in Vernon Laurens and Boone Valley districts and currently serves as superintendent. he is married with four children and active in the Methodist church.

Wesley Carlson Carlson Marathon Iowa Buena Vista College Arizona State College University of South Dakota Vernon School Fom Laurens Boone Valey Boone Valley Methodist Church

Senior pictures chosen by Clarion studio for class

The senior class selected Mueller Studio of Clarion to take their pictures after talks with three studios. Sittings will be at the school due to class size. Final arrangements are pending. Pictures are hoped to be ready by Christmas.

Mueller Studio Clarion

Cheerleaders Elected for Titania Bobcat Teams

The high school student body chose Susan Seger Chris Biesemeyer Judy Hansen Joyce Hefty and Shirley Nelson in an assembly last week. They debut at the Titania game Friday night and will cheer the Bobcat teams through football and basketball seasons.

Susan Seger Chris Biesemeyer Judy Hansen Joyce Hefty Shirley Nelson Titania Bobcat

Kindergarten Enjoy New Games and Totals

Kindergarten classes enjoyed two new games The Mulberry Bush and Farmer in the Dell. They did finger plays Two Little Apples and I Have Ten Little Fingers and drew a large gingerbread boy for the bulletin board.

Dell Ricky Palmer Kim Swanson Larry Boss Jeff Schneider

Freshmen Feelings Mixed on New Bobcat Status

An inquiring reporter gathered freshmen responses about being new Bobcats. Quotes show a range from unsure and unhappy to curious about initiation and eventual acceptance.

Bobcat Society Glenda Smith Roxie White Carol Arne Dennis May Earl Nelson Dennis Kubly Randy Palmer Down Clowes Ron Klasse O. K Joyce Hefty Sharon Bosworth Ruby Heggen

Students study home construction in social studies unit

This year new social studies books cover the first chapter about homes. Some students prepare individual reports on materials used in building homes as part of the review.

First Grade Opens With 27 Students in Three Groups

First graders begin classes with 27 pupils eight girls and nineteen boys. They study long vowel sounds in phonics and learn safe street crossing with a friendly policeman. Debra Johnson Richard Pergande and Bobby Gillespie pass book. Richard Moore and Galen Reichter host the week.

Debra Johnson Richard Pergande Bobby Gillespie Tigers Lions Robins Richard Moore Galen Reichter

Third Grade Records 21 Perfect Spelling Papers

The third grade reports 21 perfect spelling papers in initial unit. There are 17 boys and 10 girls, all eager to learn to write. They have learned a few letters and are reviewing addition and subtraction, with a progress flash card score record. The class begins the second part of Along New Ways in their reading book.

Fourth Grade Class Reaches 23 Pupils Under Mrs Swanson

The fourth grade with 13 boys and 10 girls under teacher Mrs Eleanor Swanson has begun the year with renewed friendships and new textbooks. They form reading groups Beavers and Bees and study maps directions and farm town layouts. They discuss equator hemispheres temperature and seasonal changes in science while reinforcing arithmetic. Dennis Rasmussen and Willis Jorgenson celebrate birthdays with the class treated to candy bars.

Eleanor Swanson Dennis Rasmussen Willis Jorgenson

Groucho Marx Quiz Highlights Second Society Class

In the combined fourth and fifth grades there are 22 students with one in each group. Both groups participated in a Groucho Marx quiz about geographic terms and almost everyone was a winner. The fifth graders received new arithmetic books and the classes enjoy new science texts. Janet Skye was absent one day due to a death in the family.

Janet Skiye

Fifth Grade Morning Question On Brushing Habit

In a class of 23 fifth grade students the morning routine centers on a toothbrush question. Teachers stress daily dental care and record responses as part of a health education emphasis.

Fifth Grade Class Focuses On Outdoor Sketching

A fifth grade class in a school magazine describes teeth checks and social studies routes, plus an art activity on the front lawn Outdoor sketching lesson featured school house drawings displayed on the bulletin board. Arithmetic new books and a spelling test are noted with few errors.

Class Studies Energy and Geography in Grade Six

The sixth grade explores energy in a new science unit with seven poster groups led by Keith Nerem John Heggen Sue Gregory Kathryn Hebner Jay Huntley Marilyn Kubly and Alan Anderson. Thirty two pupils split evenly by gender study latitude longitude and roman numerals while marking Alaska on a bulletin board.

Keith Nerem John Heggen Sue Gregory Kathryn Hebner Jay Huntley Marilyn Kubly Alan Anderson Alaska

Seventh Grade Junior Band and Teachers Highlight

Seventeen seventh grade pupils form the Junior band under Mr Baessler who also gives lessons. The year has 33 seventh graders with new teachers including Mr Nowak teaching science and reading and spelling. Mr Shickell handles 7-A arithmetic while Mr Roberts teaches 7-B arithmetic and geography. Mrs Tiss instructs 7-A and 7-B English. Mr Canfield leads vocal music and Mr Nowak also coaches boys physical training. Girls PT with Mr Roberts involves softball. geography focuses on ranchers and herders.

Baessler Mr Nowak Shickell Roberts Mra Tiss Canfield Clase

Freshmen Initiation Passes With Flying Colors at Boone Valley

The Boone Valley column notes thirty six freshmen survived a light hearted initiation week. It highlights activities including football, cheerleading, marching band, journalism, glee club, and multiple class subjects. The piece emphasizes optimism for four years of opportunity and school spirit.

Boone Valley Glee Club Chorus

Upcoming Football and Institute Dates Noted

A Ventura football game is scheduled for September 19 and Thompson football visits are planned for September 26. The County Teachers Institute on September 25 will close schools.

Ventura County Teachers Institute Thompson

Water shapes rocks studied in science class

In science class the topic how water wears away rocks is explored. In spelling nine pupils scored 100 percent, and the class read Archie and the April Fool in reading period.

Archie and

Eighth Grade Welcomes Three New Teachers

The eighth grade lists three new teachers: Mr Nowak teaching history and science. Mr Shickell for 8-A arithmetic. Mr Canfield in vocal music. Mr Roberts teaching 8-B arithmetic. and Mrs Tiss handling spelling English and reading. The class covered The Life Around Us in science and studied the thirteen colonies in history. Reading discussions included Across the Pacific by Raft The Deacon's Masterpiece and Johnny Tremain and the Goblin.

Nowak Shickell Canfield Roberts Tiss Boone Valley Pacific Raft the Deacon Johnny Tremain the Goblin

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