Rocket 17 Report Highlights Local News Team
The 17 Rocket Report lists editors Van Burgere Raat and Kathy Schelliga Adyior-Mr with reporters including Tyler, Melinda Van Roo wel, Kay Yates, Pam Bunch, Janige Pluegar, Laura Vogel zadg, and others. It details staff contributors and their roles across the local newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Burgere Raat
Kathy Schelliga
Adyior
Tyler Reporters
Melinda van Roo Wel
Kay Yates
Pam Bunch
Janige Pluegar
Laura Vogelzadg
Nite DaRutter
Gayle Kilels
Sheila Hevero
Donna Post
Rhonda Rhode
Peter ‘van Noort
Dave Suter
Paula de Bruls
Marlys Gaye
Mary Blom
Garnie Oldenkamp
Jenn Wyola
Pam Gerritsen
Brad Klein
Marlene de Smet
Cara Koaima
Kathy Schel‘aas
Chuck van Ness
Helen Roorda
Kim Hamann
Sandi Eppinga
Janet Brown
Donna Bohr
Geneva Blom
Cara van Beek
Marla Dykstra
Pat Gacke
Sandi de Bruin
Delores Yinker
Diane van Vooren
Shirlee Yan Z
Frank McGill Named Best Bum on Hobo Day
RVHS announces the 1980 Hobo Day event on February 14. Frank McGill was voted Best Bum with Randy Porter as first runner-up during noon activities. Proceeds from Hobo Day tickets support the Foreign Exchange Fund.
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Frank McGill
Bum
RVHS
Randy Porter
Gun
Duane
Mia
Girls Basketball Rosters for GRA Teams
The GRA selected two ten member girls basketball squads by ability. Forwards and guards named include Michele M G Shaila D G Deanne V P Joline K Melinda V R Joan W Pam Bushirle 2 Livedne R Helen Roak for the BY squad Debbie V2 Gloriak Peg By Hilda M Lavonne kK Kathy 5 Karen D J Debbies Pauls D B Pa G Pau.
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GRA
Michele M.G
Alfred Rage A Calypso Artist To Perform February 21
An assembly program for grades through 12 will feature Alfred Rage an international entertainer with calypso Afro Latin and African folk songs. He debuted professionally with his uncle at an emancipation day celebration earning 25 cents and lemonade. He sang in church choirs and helped direct plays before studying at Georgia State College and Dartchester.
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Dongavost
Alfred
Alfred Rage
Professor Jackso
Georgia State Colene
Darchester
Waiters and Waitresses Chosen for Annual Prom
Dogna Port Gast announces junior selections of sophomore waiters and waitresses for the prom on April 26. Waiters include Curtis De Graff Dave Kaufman Dave Ranschau Dennis Feekes Ole Land and Jay Peaeisen. Waitresses include Paula De Bruin Jean Wynia Cheryl Grosneweg Abby Miller Bla ise Ten Clay and Cathy Schothaas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogna Port Gast
Curtis de Graff
Dave Kaufman
Dave Ranschau
Dennis Feekes
Ole
Chuck Witte Shines for Rocket Wrestling Team
The Rocket grapplers highlight Chuck Witte a standout in the 145 lb class. Witte posted a 13 6 record over 19 matches with 13 pins and earned third at the sectional tournament. He qualified for the District tournaments at Marcus on February 22.
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Kathy Sehelhaas
Rocket
Rocket Squad
Chuck Witte
Chuck
Father New
Th Eeee Academy “Trade School
Migtty Rocket
Marcus
Local Interactions Prompt Narrow Retreat in Campus Night
A freshman reports an unwanted advance by Larry Meendering during one night at the Cue. He invites a private game, she rebuffs with a joke about building and loan. The exchange ends with her asking him to leave her alone.
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Larry Meendering
Rockets advance to district meet with strong sectional showing
Advanc to District by Dave Sui Six of the Rocket Grappa advanced to the District meet at Marcuba Feb 21 and 22. Rockets led the sectional until a final loss 47 back. Marcus beat them 87 to 44 with Rock Valley 44, George 79, Ram Union 23, Meridente 4. Rocket champions include boluternig 5 and Googe 4. In the district meet, Rockets hope for state action with John Vande Weerds 112% and others like Larry Landegent 89, Chuck Witte 69, Duane Plaeger 10, Dave Suter 69, Randy Porter 69.
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Dave Sui
Grappa
Marcuba
Marcus
Rockets
Fibat
Beores
Rock Valley
George
Ram- Wn-Union
Meridenteleghom
Rocket
John Vande Weerd
Larry Landegent
Chuck Wire
Duane Pluegar
Dave Suter
Randy Portes
Fragmentary dialogue note from classroom exchange
A messy OCR fragment shows students discussing dating and a line about Faye. Names Joel Rodney Faye appear in a casual classroom context with incomplete sentences and unclear sequence.
Rock Valley Rockets Fall to West Lyon in Tight Clash
The Rock Valley Rockets lost to West Lyon 60 to 54 in a Tuesday game at West Lyon. Rock Valley led early as Dave Relola, Dave Kaufman and Dennis Lange paced scoring, with Kaufman totaling 12 by halftime. West Lyon's Doug Snyders exploded for 26 points to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimm Hamaco
Rock Valley Rockets
West Lyon
West’ Lyon
Dave Relola
Dave Kaufman
Dennis Lange
Dan Korsbergen
Kirk Prubmen
Rock ‘Valley
Days Reinke
Dennis Lang
Curt de Graaff
Dan Kerbergen
Rock Valley
Weat Lyon
Dave Reinke
Ros‘Revs
Dave Roinks
Dennis Langs
Dave Ranschaul
Doug Snyders
Rockets Fall to MOC Dutchmen in Rock Valley Clash
On Wednesday December 12 the Rock Valley Rockets lost to the MOC Dutchmen 66 to 86 at Rock Valley. Dave Kaufman led the Rockets with 14 points followed by Dave Reinke with 19. Mulder topped the Dutchmen with 16 as the Dutchmen pulled away in the fourth quarter.
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Ty Peter van Noort
Rock Valley Rockets
MOC Dutchmen
Rock Valley
Rockets
Rocke
The
Rocket
Dave Kaufman
Clove
Dave Reinke
Durchemen
Mulder
Trojan Topics: Seventh and Eighth Graders Study Subjects
Halen Roorda reports on seventh graders exploring early explorers like Columbus Diaz and da Gama while science covers rockets. Classes note Valentine wishes and ongoing English lessons on adjectives adverbs and prepositions with readers Thrills and Chills.
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Halen Roorda
Columbus
Diaz
Vasco da Gama
Helen Roorda
Glanzer
Mr. Hoekstra
Tyler slips on stairs as Dean Green faces speeding stop
A student named Tyler fell while heading to class and recovered, pondering the cause of the disturbance. Dean Green was stopped by police for speeding and given a warning after providing a long reply to the officer.
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Tyler
Rockets Fall to Sioux Center in lopsided 73 44 defeat
The Rockets were outplayed by Sioux Center Warriors 73 to 44. Dave Kaufman led Rockets with 11 points, Days Relske added 10, Curt De Graaff had 11, while Roger Kemper scored 28 for Sioux Center.
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Peter van Noort Feldng
Rocket
Sioux
Warriors
Rockets
Dave Kaufman
Curt de Graaff
Days Relske
Roger Kemper
Sioux Center Dominates Rock Valley 64 17 in Freshmen Contest
Sioux Center led 21 9 at halftime and surged to a 64 17 victory over Rock Valley. Mark Liabos and Jim Seblery each had 4 points in the first half, Bartels topped Sioux Center with 19, and Liabos added 6 in the second half to lead Rock Valley scorers.
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Rock Valley
Alia
Gary de Brula
Sioux Center
Bartels
Sloux Conter
Office Secretaries Clash Over Climber Bus Referendum
A fragmented spoof notes vendors and bosses sending secretaries on errands to buy a bus and check on workers. Mrs Jager and Joyce recount absurd assignments as they argue whose boss is more oblivious and where their colleagues are located.
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