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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1969

Page

4

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.

Snowball Queen crowns Kay Yates at RVUS Snow Ball

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.

RVUS Prodigy Limited Bob Mulder RVHS Sob Pat Gacke Ar RV Randy Vande Velde Pat Sandi DeBruin Pam Bunch Shirlee van Zee Kay Yates Les Beer Leroy Vink Dave Retake Kent Groth Frank McGill Kay ‘Yates Don Klein Smdant Council Kay Queen Kay Halstein Peterson Gaalswyk Meyers Art Gerritson

Rock Valley Rockets honor eight lettermen in 1989 season

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.

Peter van Noort Rock Valley Rockets Schier Dave Reinke Les Boer Dan Kers- Berged Gary van Beek Curtis de Graaff Dave Kaufman Dennis Lange Dave Ranschaul Rocket Hoys

FFA Leadership Conference Highlights Northwest Sub-district

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.

Donna Post FFA Rock ‘Valley Community Curt de Graaff Terry Gayer Rod Hulsoph Les Boer Allen Kootma Kirk Prussian Joel Kooi

Jr Hi Recital Set For Friday In Gym

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.

Donna Post St. High le Mars Westmar College

Wrestler John Vande Weerd Leads Rock Valley Team

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.

Jean Wynia John Vande Weerd Ward John Akron Akon Marcus Rock Valley

Snow Ball appreciation from ENE student council

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.

ENE Hulswin Gaalswyk Peterson Mr. Schnabel Myers FHA

Comets Edge Rockets In Sectional Play

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.

Pete van Noort Rock Valley Rockets Boyden-Hull Comets Rocke

Rabbits Foot and Wedding Plans Lighten School Humour

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.

Mr. Friedrich Sandi Eppinga Lois Helen Yinker

Exploring the Stars: Larry Meendering Wrestling Career

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.

Kath Larry Meendering Larry XO Wrestling

Rock Valley Eighth Grade Team Completes Undefeated Season

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.

Kim Hamann Rock Valley Junto Central Lyon Akron Glen Lange Ron Peder Sen Ron Ffulshof Les Ranshau Tory Claussen Brian Dutis Kevin van Peek Phil Buma Carl Vande Weerd Gary Vanden Berg Sares Floyd Valley Sioux Boy Hull West Lyon West Sioux

Reinke and Kaufman Named to All-Conference Team

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.

Dave Reinke Dave Kaufman Roches Dave Kaufitian Roc

Rock Valley FFA Records February Meeting in Voc Ag Building

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.

Donna Pose Rock Valley FFA Voc. Ag de Hoogh Friedrich Real McCoys Les Boer

Junior Class Soup Supper Planned for March 15

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.

Donna

School dance awkwardness sparks power steering quip

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.

Jeff Santema Greg

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