Report editor and advisor listed among staff names
The notice names editor Van Burgers and advisor Kathy Scheidz along with an extensive roster of reporters and staff including Melinds Van Roec kel Kay Yates Pam Buoch Janice Pluegas Laure Vogel sang Nita DeRuiter Gayle Klein Sheila Hevern Donna Pou Rhonda flode Peter Van Noort Dave Suter Paula De Bruin Marlys Gayer Mary Blom Gathie Oldenkamp Jean Wynna Pem Gerritson Brad Klein Marlene Deser Carol Kooima Kathy schel haas Chuck an Ness Helen Roorda Kim Hamana Sandi Eppinga Janet Brown Donna Bebr Geneva Blom Carol Van Beek Mala Dykstra Pat Gacke Sandi De Bruin Delores Yinker Diane Van Yooen Shirlee Van Zee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Burgers
Brad Klein
Marlene Deser
Carol Kooima
Kathy Schelhaas
Chuck ¥An Ness
Helen Roorda
Kim Hamana
Sandi Eppinga
Janet Brown
Donna Bebr
Geneva Blom
Carol van Beek
Mala Dykstra
Pat Gacke
Sandi de Bruin
Delores Yinker
Diane van Yooen
Shirlee van Zee
Rock Valley Defeats Western in Narrow Hoops Win
The Rock Valley Rockers beat Hull Western 63 to 49 on Tuesday February 18. Dave Kaufman led Rock Valley with 12 points while Benji Gessick topped Western with 13. Other Rockers contributing included Curt De Graaff 10 and Dave Lange 8. Western’s total featured g devoting scorers across the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimm Hamann
Rock Valley Rockers
Hull Wesern
Rockers
Oud
Western
Dennis Lange
Curt de Graaff
Dave Ranshhay
Rock Valley
Hull Western
Dave Kaufman
Dave Reinke
den~ Bis Lange
Dave Ranschaul
Dan Kersbergen
Les Boer
Benji Gessick
Top Ten 10 The Party's Over and Other Headlines
A quirky list combines singers actors and political figures in a dash of playful wordplay. The item names include Lyndon Johnson Raquel Welch Pat Nixon and Sally Fields with references to songs films and dubious authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raquel Welch
Pat Nixon
Boston Strangler
China
Marco
Polo
Sally Fields
Ho Chi-Minh
Zsa
Zsa Gabore
Wolfe Man
Snowball Dance Planned for AVHS on Feb 28
AVHS Student Council sponsors the 1969 Snowball Dance on Friday February 28 to raise funds for a foreign exchange student. Prodigy Minted provides music for dancing or listening, with options for non dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVHS
Music Concert Will Be March 4
A vocal and instrumental concert is set for Tuesday March 4 at 7 30 p m Songs include Nocturne Drinking Song Watching Over Morning Trumpet and Let Thy Holy Presence performed by named singers Pam Bunck Andrea Van Beek Wanda Burgers Deb Van Zee Den Klein Larry Beeve Feekes Mario Gaalswyk and Gene Bickley Instrumental pieces include Irish Tune from County and Shepherd s Hey Fandango Johnny Mercer Medley and a Caesar Amani title See You All There
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Mastideo
Ragmone
Marc London
Caesar Aanini
Tuoe
Ountry
Shepherd's Hey
Cy Grainger
Frank Perkins
Johnny Mercer
Frank Cofield
Buckley Quips About Cars and Odd Inventions
A fragmentary exchange features Buckley joking about an automobile and peculiar inventions. The dialogue hints at a humorous miscommunication over an air container, a rolled pie support, and elusive terms, with playful language and garbled phrases. The readable bits suggest a light, whimsical item in a column or feature.
Rockets Bow to Indians in Junior Varsity Card
Rock Valley JV lost to Western Christian JV 45 to 39 on February 18. Lead changes occurred each quarter ending 12 7 at halftime 24 21 and a 30 30 tie after three, as Western Christian pulled away in the final period. Henry Brinkman scored 12 and Dennis Feekes 14 for Rock Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Noort
Rock Valley
Western Christian
Indians
Rockets
Roc
Junior Vacsity
Henry Brinkman
Dennis Feekes
RVHS students stage midweek trip to see Romeo and Juliet
Seventy high school students joined 115 attendees Wednesday February 19 to view the film Komes ang fullet at Sioux City theater sponsored by RVHS English teachers Mrs Friedrich and Mr Jembot. The Wheater provided reduced rates for educational use and administration approved the trip with bus drivers and restaurant stops. The group praised acting and emotional scenes, returning tired yet satisfied and thanking sponsors for making the outing possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Komes Ang Fullet
RVHS
Friedrich
Jembot
Wheater
The
Excel
Romeo
Juliet
Jambo
Mr. Myers
WHO S IN THE CAPSULE By Garnier
Astronaut John Vande Weerd, RVHS senior, balances English, government, bookkeeping, and industrial arts while wrestling at 112 Ib. He earned three first place finishes, reached district after a sectional runner up, and lettered all four years. Shirlee Van Zee, space girl, active in student government and music, a four year letter winner in cheerleading and two sports, leads the segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnier
John Vande Weerd
John
RVHS
Tetverman's
Poy’ Glee
Shirlee van Zee
Shirlee
Shitler
Suter Places Second at 89 Wrestling District Tourney
Wan One RYVHS wrestler Dave Suter placed second at the 89 district wrestling tournament at Marcus. Six Rocket grapplers qualified. Suter won two matches including a victory over Chuck Sherwood and Terry Carritt, but lost a final tie to Tom Honeywell and beat Dwight Conover to secure state eligibility for Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kane
Milford
Duane Plueger
Duana Schnetter
Albert City
Truesdales
Duate
Randy Porter
James Paulsen
Dave Suter
Chuck Sherwood
Kingsley -Press
Terry Carritt
Waxt Harrison
Rock Valley
Dave
State
Tom Honeywell
Tri-Center
Honeywell
Dwight Conover
Hulstein
Waterloo
Beck
Shirlee Excels in Sports and School Leadership
Shirlee advances from capaule football cheerleader to varsity round-ball cheerleader and represents two teams this year. She is a GRA pioneer member and guards on the varsity basketball team, with plans to attend a nursing program next year. She also earned Homecoming royalty and prom roles, aiding school activities and journalism work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirlee
GRA
Tam'w
Wong-Sisters
Gar Smart
Liaboe Attends Pir Meeting in San Francisco
Mr Liaboe will attend a high school principals meeting in San Francisco from February 27 to March 1 as part of the NASSP 53rd annual conference with Floyd Valley Alton Sioux Center and George schools represented. Lead speakers include Senator Edward Brooks Reverend Mark Hutley and Price Cobba. The event features a NASSP seminar on computer and school scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liaboe
San Francisco
National Association of
Floyd Valley
Alton
Sioux Center
George
Edward Brooka
Massachusetts
Mark
Hutley
Price M. Cobba
Nassp Semina
Quoted Haas Adage on Keeping Chin Up and Mouth Shut
The remark attributed to Mr. Haas, Keep your chin up, it helps keep your mouth shut, presents a terse counsel on restraint and composure. The line underscores a stoic mindset and practical discretion in challenging situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Haas
Mystery Reading Question Sparks Friendly Chat
Barb Witte asks Helen Roarda about recent mysteries. Helen replies she is in the middle of one and asks for its title. Barb then guesses Algebra 1,7 as the likely reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barb Witte
Helen Roarda
Barb
Halen
Stoltz Fumbles for Room at Tournament
A clerk refuses Stoltz a room during last year's basketball tournament saying rooms are full. Stoltz insists the president could get a room if he arrived, noting the president’s absence and prompting the clerk to admit, of course, a room would be available for him.
Lions Eat Up Rockets in Rock Valley Victory
Central Lyon Lions IV defeated Rock Valley Rockets 84 to 72 at Rock Valley court on February 21. Dennis Farkes led Rockets with 9 points, while Nita cake topped Central Lyon with 18 as Lions built a 12 point margin early and finished strong despite Rockets threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter van Noort
Lyon Lions IV
Rock Valley Rocket TV
Rock Valley
Lions
Rockets
Rocket
Liems
Rocker Stars Wrestle Till Overtime Decline in Sec? Tournament
Fragmented report notes Randy tied after two one minute overtimes at a sectional match as Grey remained tied. Randy previously wrestled varsity heavy for six meets, winning five and losing six with one draw and claimed Rock Valley tournament first place. Rexdy defeated Arnalds Park heavyweight in a second overtime to give the trophy to the Rockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whemef
Rot
Randy
Grey Sill
Rock Valley
Rexdy
Arnalds Park
Rocketsnstead
Marcus
Choral Festival a Success in Hawarden
Sioux County Choral Festival on February 17 at Wagt Sioux Community High School Hawarden featured Ken Van Der Sloat of Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville as guest director. Six county choirs performed two selections each with mass choir finale praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Roord
Sioux County
Wagt Sioux Community High School
Hawarden
Ken van der Sloat
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
loyden-Hall
Stowe Center
Floyd Valley
West Sioux
R0ck Valley
Rock Valley
Thompson
Israel
Mendelsohn
Smass
Ayer
Kindergarten News From The Launching Pad Page
Mrs. Vander Velde and Geneva Blom report a visit to the post office for stamps and valentines. Morning and afternoon classes toured, with new pupil Debbie Vister and several February birthdays noted. Second and third grade updates list committee appointees, birthdays, art awards, and class newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander Velde
Geneva Blom
Baumer
Smith
Glanzes
Wayne Brown
Mark Bakker
Con Hance Keelman
Marcene Blom
Teri Johnnon
Paul Anderson
Brenda Koedam
Cathy Low Miller
Evan van Ginkle
Thayer
Lisa Negus
Cathy Lou Miller
Caroln Excellent
Wynia
Lodewyk
Dorde College i N
Sioux Center
Canada
Marcela H
George Washington
Kathy,k
Lincoln
Nora D. H
Valentines Day
David Y
Kaptain Karls
Jodi N
Kathy
Larry H
Lyle H
Kenny
Joyce van Ginkle
Heir
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