Newspaper Staff Lineup for Editorial Page
The byline lists editor in chief Diane Wilson Ant and editor Wanda Burgers with sports and photography by Steve Timmer and Sid Wilson. Reporters include Jo Ann Wynia De nise Gerritron Hilda Mouw Delores Yinker Carol Van Beek Kathy Schelkaas and Garnie Oldenkamy.
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Diane Wilson Ant
Wanda Burgers
Steve Timmer
Sid Wilson
Jo Ann Wynia
Denise Gerritron
Hilda Mouw
Delores Yinker
Carol van Beek
Kathy Schelkaas
Garnie Oldenkamy
Do You Know How to Vote at RVHS
Students at RVHS face vote invalidation due to improper markings and excessive writing on ballots. Reports note numerous discarded ballots across Royalty, club officer, cheerleader, and student elections, urging stricter marking to ensure votes count.
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Sendent Council
Sophomores Vote on Class Ring Shape at Assembly
Sophomores gathered in the gym on Monday October 30 to vote on class ring shapes. The election offered rectangular and oval options and new stones including green hematite. Rings can be ordered in yellow or white gold with a November 19 deadline.
FFA Sweetheart to Be Named at Banquet Monday Night
The senior FHA member candidates compete for the 1968 FFA Sweetheart. Eight girls ran, with top trio Klary Boer Adelem Van Bochove and Hildonna Van Beek in the running. Banquet at Haasali with FHA serving. speaker Bob Bilsane of WMAX to present Europe tour sides. Kent Pruisman program chair to gift pearl and gold necklace to sweetheart.
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FFA
Haasali
FHA
Bob Bilsane
WMAX
Janet van Beek
Caddy Groth
Linda Keolma
Mary de Bey
Adelene van Bochove
Mery Kteen
Hildonna van Beek
Mary Boer
Cora Vande Pol
Klary Boer
Wile Bur Boer
Adelem
van Bo
William van Bochove
Hidonta van Beek
Harry van Bark
Progam
Kent Pruisman
Gand
Who's in the Capsule Vickie Van Vouten
Vickie Van Vouten appears in the Capsule week focusing on her as a home economics student and librarian. The high school junior excelled in FHA for four years, serves as district historian, and was vice president at a convention in Aurelia while her volleyball team, the Punch Spikers, placed first last year. She remains undecided about her future plans.
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FHA
Aurelia
John Wattenburg
Rock Valley Christian School
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Annual Staff Meeting Reveals New Ideas and Plans
Rock 68 staff wrap up meeting with layout ideas including faculty pictures, baby snapshot section, athletic profiles and padded covers. Editors consider divider pages and lighter paper while sales and donations receive emphasis for upcoming campaigns. Capsule highlights John Wattenburg a senior with FFA roles and awards, aiming to be a carpenter after graduation.
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First Picture Day Set For November 16
School announces first picture day will be November 16 with group pictures in the afternoon. Groups scheduled include all squad in full uniform Homecoming Royalty in crown formats baseball team in uniform junior high football squad in uniforms varsity football cheerleaders and junior high cheerleaders. Individual football pictures will also be taken that day.
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RVHS Boasts of Fine Physical Education Program is
RVHS claims a strong physical education program with four 50 minute periods weekly for each junior and senior student. Instructors Mr Negfadt and Miss Vanden Brink lead boys and girls classes respectively, offering bowling tumbling archery golf soccer and more. Equipment includes golf clubs archery gear nets mats and a wide range of balls. The GRA is led by Miss Vanden Brink while wrestling coach duties fall to Mr Negaard. Spring and fall fitness testing shows RVHS students perform well nationally.
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Vanden Brink
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Girls' Recreation Association
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Halloween Newsletter Revels in School Gossip and Pranks
A chaotic Halloween edition recounts pranks and social antics at the school. Players include Stoltz, Davey the trainer, Helen, Doug on crutches, Vicki, and others amid rumors, fashion mishaps, and playful complaints.
Misheard Line Sparks Note About Rearing Jo8s Pamphlet
A garbled phrase about hearing and understanding points to a pamphlet on rearing Joes. The fragment hints at a common, explained topic but is incomplete and unclear.
Copy Request Offers Free, No Obligation
A prompt urges readers to send name and address on a post card to receive a free copy with no obligation. The text presents a direct marketing offer promising complimentary material in exchange for contact details.
Bertha in The Cue Letters Spur Guessing Game
An editor notes dozens of letters to Bertha in The Cue and promises partial responses. Readers are invited to guess Bertha's identity, with common guesses dismissed. The missive discusses a dilemma about choosing between two boys and invites continued reader participation.
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Pat Larson
Diane Wilson
Dear Bertha Bad Breath and Matchmaking by a Confused Dear
A pasted letters page features advice on romance and self image. Bertha asks about a boy friend and loyalty while a columnist offers blunt guidance. A reader shares dating numbers and style notes, then another writes praising matchmaking and mocking the caller. The page hints at high school social turmoil and playful banter.
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