Volume 4 Awpe editor list and reporters
The page lists editors and a large roster of reporters and staff including Kathy Schethaas Adler and Tyler, with many names such as Melinda van Rocket Kay Yytex Pam Bunch Janice Plaugar Laura Vogelzang Nifa Denuiter Gayle Klein Shedle Heyero Donna Post Marty Gayer Mary Garnie Oldenkamp and others.
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Awpe
Kathy Schethaas Adler
Tyler
Melinda van Rocket
Kay Yytex
Pam Bunch
Janice Plaugar
Laura Vogelzang
Nifa
Denuiter
Gayle Klein
Shedle Heyero
Donna Post
Marty
Gayer
Mary
Garnie Oldenkamp
A Wgala
Pam Gerritsen
Klein
Mariane Desmet
Kootma
Kathy Schel
Chuck van Ness
Helen Roerda
Kim Hamann
Sandi Ep
Rock Valley Grapplers Split Wins Against Holstein
The Rocket Grappler squad split victories in a dual meet with Holstein. The JV team won 29 to 16 led by pins from Atte and teammates Vande Velde Dyksten Van Nocht and Lange across 120 127 198 145 175 and heavyweight. Varsity lost 23 to 15 with Vande Weerd Landegent Buckley Witte and Plueger recording decisions. Next meet is Beresford on Wednesday.
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Rocket Grappler
Holstein
Rockets
Atte
Jeff Vande Velde
Denny Dyksten
Peter van Nocht
Lasey Lange
Rock Valley
Joolstein
Rockes
John Vande Weerd
Larry Landegént
Gene Buckley
Chuck Witte
Duane Plueger
Beresford
Rockets Take First Victory Over West Lyon Wildcats
Rock Valley Rockets defeated West Lyon Wildcats by 19 points 52 to 33. Gary Van Beek led with 25 points, followed by Dave Reinke 14, Dennis Lange 8, and Dave Kaufmen 1. Doug Snyder led West Lyon with 28 points.
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Rock Valley Rockets
West Lyon Wildcaw
Rocket
Rockets
Gary van Beek
Dave Reinke
Dave Kaufmen
Dennis Lange
West Lyons
Doug Snyder
Christmas Concert Planned by Local Students
The junior and senior high students will perform a Christmas Concert on Monday December 16. The exact program and order will be announced later with seventh and eighth graders also taking part.
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Christeas
December Luncheon Menus With Daily Sandwiches Noted
The menu lists daily offerings from December 9 to December 12 including tomato soup, cold meat slices, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, banana, custard, and milk. Various described items such as tartar green beans, luncheon loaf, and donuts appear with daily peanut butter and half and half sandwiches noted.
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Meng Vy
Ehah
Dnesday
Poison bottle misread sparks mistaken death joke
Dr Berthelson questions Rod after he drinks poison thinking it safe. Rod admits ignoring a “lye” warning sign under the label. Berthelson notes the danger while the scenario plays out as a grim joke.
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Dr. Berthelson
Rod
Red
Rockets Triumph Over Beresford
The Rockets defeated Beresford 35-13 in a wrestling meet last Wednesday. Jeff Santema and Doug Vanort pinned, John Vande Weerd lost by decision, and multiple Rockets posted victories in 96 to 183 and heavier weight classes. Final score: Rockets 35, Beresford 13. Jay Vees won 18-16.
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Beresford
Jeff Santema
Doug van Ort
John Vande Weerd
Rockets
Who's in the Capsule: Larry Meendering at RVHS
Larry Meendering, a longtime RVHS football player and senior, earned Honorable Mention on the All-Conference Football Team this year. He joined the wrestling squad in the 138 pound class and previously starred in chorus and industrial arts activities.Novelist
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RVHS
Larry
Ence
Musto
Green
Industrial-Arts
Ietterman
Uck
Exploring the Stars spotlight honors wrestler Larry Landegent
Rock Valley profiles Larry Landegent in the Exploring the Stars column. The three year letterman carries a 39 win 19 loss 7 tie and 22 pins tally and notes the wrestling squad needs more student support including a pep bus to matches.
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Rock Valley
Larry Landegent
Larry
Halstein
Wiegler
Junior Trojans Open Practice With Seventeen New Faces
On November 4 Jr Hi Trojans held first basket ball practice with seventeen seventh grade players listed: Dave Hansen Danny Miller Ricki Porter Carl Teunisson Dennis Van Sochove John Vanden Oeyer Robin Yates Tom Anderson Verlyn Bolks Galen De Bey Mark Kersbergan Ariya Kooima Hessel Roorda Russel Santema Terry Van Berkum Brian Van Des Vliet and Robert Wilson. Eighth graders aiming for another strong season include Terry Classen Bryan Dules Steven Hammen Glen Lange Les Ranschaul Phil Buma Danny Coalleohaugh Steve Gacke Ronald Hulshof Ron Pederson Don Ten Clay Kevin Van Beek Gary Van Der Berg Carl Vande Weerd.
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Clab
Dave Hansen
Danny Miller
Ricki Porter
Carl Teunisson
Dennis van Sochove
John Vanden Oeyer
Robin Yates
Tom Anderson
Verlyn Bolks
Galen de Bey
Mark Kersbergan
Ariya Kooima
Hessel Roorda
Russel Santema
Terry van Berkum
Brian van Des Vliet
Robert Wilson
Trojans
Terry Classen
Bryan Dules
Steven Hammen
Glen Lange
Les Ranschaul
Phil Buma
Danny Coalleohaugh
Steve Gacke
Ronald Hulshof
Ron Pederson
Don Ten Clay
Kevin van Beek
Gary van der Berg
Carl Vande Weerd
Trojan Topics Highlights March Classes and Activities
In March the eighth graders study decimals and division of decimals in math. They test on fractions, geography covers petroleum, and music involves composing and listening to rhythm. Science discusses muscles and body structure while English focuses on poetry and pronouns with synonyms. They have six band rehearsals left before the Christmas concert and enjoyed skating parties Tuesday night with minor bruises.
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Rock Rapids
Appointment Request With Dentist Aide Says Mrs Friedrich
A secretary notes Mrs Friedrich called to arrange a dentist appointment. The reply mentions the doctor is currently unavailable but that care will be provided within the patient’s allowance so she can live without worry.
How Rock Valley Fans Must Rally For Wrestling Support
An editorial urges Rock Valley Iowa readers to boost wrestling turnout and pep support. It laments low attendance at meets despite athletes spending time and effort, urging fans to attend all upcoming events and back the team wholeheartedly.
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Rock Valley
Rock Valley Iowa
Ts Ik
Benedict Arnold
Library Chatter Sparks Unreadable Room Moment
Two youths Doug and Jay chat loudly in a library while Mis laments the unreadable room, Jay responds with sympathy and a playful remark about reading.
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Doug
Jay
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Wildcats
Rockers
Pauls DeBruin
Bryden-Hull
By Tom Gayer
Tom Gayer
Dennis Dyksan
Paul van Noort
Leroy Vink
Duane Plutgar
Dave Surer
Randy Porter
Jay Vees
Matment
By Kath
Larry Meendering
Frese
Treasury
IPS
Exploring the
Nowe
Becaue
Kay Yates
Mising
By Donna Behr
Santa
Alvis
Editorial
By Kay Yates
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