Crowning Highlight Ends Evening Event
The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Siow. A long list of editors reporters and advisors attended, with many named individuals involved in the event.
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1969
Page
4
The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Siow. A long list of editors reporters and advisors attended, with many named individuals involved in the event.
RVUS held its Snow Ball on February 23 with a white snow theme. Prodigy Limited performed led by Bob Mulder and Pat Gacke as lead vocalists. Kay Yates won the Snow Ball Queen title among five senior candidates.
There are eight boys on the Rock Valley Rockets basketball squad that lettered this 1989 season. They are as follows Schier Dave Reinke Juniors Les Boer Dan Kersberged and Gary Van Beek Sophomores Curtis De Graaff Dave Kaufman Dennis Lange and Dave Ranschaul. The Rockets staff would like to congratulate these boys.
The Northwest Sub-district FFA Leadership Conference was held Saturday March 8 at Rock Valley Community School with about 150 members from fifteen area schools. Contests included Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking, judged by Curt De Graaff Terry Gayer and others.
The junior high recital will be held Friday March 7 at 7 00 in the gym. About 36 students will perform at Westmar College in Le Mars Saturday.
Exploring the stars profile highlights John Vande Weerd, a four year Rock Valley wrestler, endurance shown by weight cuts and tough fights. His 83 to 112 pound career included 14 wins and six losses last season, a district meet finish, and advancement to the sectional before state.
Thank you message from ENE student council expresses gratitude to staff and students for a successful Snow Ball. Special thanks to chaperones Mrs Hulswin Miss Gaalswyk Miss Peterson Mr Schnabel lunch helpers Mrs Myers FHA organizers Mr Gestitson Mr Van de Weerde and Sue Van Den Qeyer decorating crew.
February 24 marked the sectional tournament opener as the Rock Valley Rockets fell to the Boyden Hull Comets 54 to 49. Robert Bolks led the Comets with 16 points while Dave Reinke paced the Rockets with 17 points in a tightly contested game.
Senior math students notice Mr. Friedrich wears a rabbit foot on his key chain. He dismisses superstition while his wife says it brings luck. Sandi Eppinga asks about Lois marrying soon as Helen Yinker comments at a marriage license bureau.
Kath profiles Larry Meendering, a newcomer in wrestling this year who slimmed to 198 pounds and wrestled junior varsity in seventeen matches before moving to varsity. He posted seven wins and ten losses, pinned five of seven, and finished third in the sectional tournament.
Rock Valley eighth graders finish 7–0 led by 6 ft 2 in Glen Lange with 166 points. Ron Pedersen adds 83, Ron Fulsouf 51, Les Ranshau 47, Tory Claussen 29, and others contribute. Canceled games against Central Lyon and Akron due to snow. coach Joe Gianzer notes his second undefeated season in three years.
Dave Reinke was chosen for the Siouxland Conference first team, leading the Roches in scoring with 289 points and in rebounds with 404. Dave Kaufitian earned honorable mention, ranking second in both points with 148 and rebounds with 190 for the Roc kets.
The Rock Valley FFA held its regular meeting February 24 at the Voc Ag building. The program opened with a film Oddities in Agriculture, followed by class reports on FFA week. Two guests attended, Mr. De Hoogh and Mr. Friedrich. A second film The Real McCoys was shown before adjournment and lunch.
The Junior Class Soup Supper is planned for Saturday March 15 weather permitting. Students and residents are invited to attend and support the junior class activities.
At a final school dance Jeff Santema struggled to lead an aggressive partner. His brother Greg suggested advice and Jeff shot back with the line what do you do if the girl has power steering.
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