Rocket Staff Roster Details Editorial Team and Reporters
The Rocket publication lists staff roles including Editor Paula De Brin Assistant Editor Kim Hamann Layout editor Kathy Sebethaas Photographer Abby Miler and typists Arlene Ranschau Marlene De Smet Glenda De Rufter Donna Bebr Diane Van Vooren Arlis Vander Vier. Reporters cover Sally Kosters Garde Van Berkum Marla Dykstra Garol Kootma Gar ale Oldeckamp Caral Van Beek LeNora Vander Siowe Viola Van Beek Marla Tim woer Helen Rootda Kathy Kelderman Mary Higgins Karen Gayer Kay Gayer Cheryl De Bruin Peg Bunch Tan Brown Geneva Blom Mary Bauder Lois Rootda Bob Wilson Jeff Santema Yon Rhede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula de Brin
Kim Hamann
Kathy Sebethaas
Abby Miler
Arlene Ranschau
Marlene de Smet
Glenda de Rufter
Donna Bebr
Diane van Vooren
Arlis Vander Vier
Sally Kosters
Garde van Berkum
Marla Dykstra
Garol Kootma
Garale Oldeckamp
Caral van Beek
LeNora Vander Si
Curt ‘de Graff
Linda Hawer
Deanna Huisman
Kate] Kessler
Paula Xrulzenga
Wanda Smit
Wayne Spies
Peg Ranch
Gary de Bruin
Kimm Hamann
Mark Liaboe
Mata Timmer
Debra Tyler
Sonia Lieboe
Mike Mouw
Senias
Bruce Crook
Dennis Feebes
Mark Hulst
Dave Kaufman
Brad Kuiper
Dennis Langé
Linda Middle
Randy van Maanen
Howard Vanderieerd
Jean Wynta
Bob Abin
Dana Beht
Kay Gayer
Karen Gayer
Jeff Santema
Marla Timmer
Sandra van Maauen
Sophomoarés
Brian Dutts
Barb Gaalswyk
Jan Graves
Arnold Kelderman
Kite McNamara Dee Mout
Henge’ Richter
Lois Rootha
Toy Rosgaard
Dianna Spies
Fredmen
Terry Bauman
Joan Boer
Geraldine Brands
Laura Brunsting
David Hangen
Livin Kempema
Mary McGill
Marla Plantage
Vicki Rook
Sharon Schneider
Brian van der Vliet
Rachael ‘van’ Maanen
Honor Roll List Highlights Eighth Grade Students
A local school announces honor roll recipients across eight grade levels with notable seniors, juniors, and sophomores named. The list includes students from Curt De Graff to Beverly Wonk and Randy Faves, reflecting top averages and recognitions within the school.
All-Conference Team Chosen From AVES Squad
Three AVES stars earned All-Conference honors Gary De Bruln named tailback Dave Kauf man quarterback and Doug Smith tackle the trio representing the Fabulous Rockets Five others received honorable mention Curt De Graaff Dennis Féekes Henry Brinkman Jay Pedersen and Ron Pederson Also noted the Rockets posted a 3 3 season record highlighting their performance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVES
Gary de Bruln
Dave Kaufman
Qunnerback
Doug Smith
Fabulous Rockets
Curt de Graaff
Dennis Féekes
Henry Brinkman
Jay Pedersen
Ron Pederson
Rocket Team
Prospective Teachers Day Held at Northwestern College
On November 4 students from junior and senior classes at Northwestern College in Grange Oir attended Prospective Teachers Day. Principal Robert Hoogeveen spoke at the general assembly as students split into elementary and secondary divisions. The meeting ended at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iAvieue Ranschan
Northwestern College
Grange Oir
Robert Hoogeveen
Sheldon Community School
Rocket Wrestling Begins Under New Assistant Coach
In November 1970 Rock Valley opens another wrestling season led by head coach Negaard with new assistant Ms. Kent Eknes. The squad, though small in October, is expected to be strong with eight returning seniors and a solid first year group. Notable committeemen include seniors Rich Harmelink Brad Klein Dwayne Mzensen Jay Pederson Dale Plueger Doug Smith hardy Van Maanen Paul Van Noort Nelson Vollink and juniors Juntoss Peter Bakker Kimm Hamann Deans Post Mark McGill Jon Rhode Jim Schieis Jeff Santema Rich Wilson sophomores Steve Hamann Don Ten Clay Carl van der Weerd freshmen Randy Meandering Dan Miller Ross Santema Robin Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Santema
Bogun
Negaard
Kent Eknes
Theeam
Rock Valley
Rich Harmelink
Brad Klein
Dwayne Mznsen
Jay Pederson
Dale Plueger
Doug Smith
Hardy van Maanen
Paul van Noort
Nelson Vollink
Peter Bakker
Kimm Hamann
Deans Post
Mark McGill
Jon Rhode
Jim Schieis
Jeff Samema
Rich Wilson
Steve Hamann
Don Ten Clay
Carl van der Weerd
Randy Meandering
Dan Miller
Ross Santema
Robin Yates
Who's in the Capsule Who's in the Capsule
Lyle Hevern stars in this week’s orbiter feature detailing his long, varied high school career. He played on the basketball squad annually, helped form last year’s golf team, and earned letters in multiple matches. He also acted in Glee and in two school plays, now pursuing government, English, physics, senior math and PE with uncertain post school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marla Dyksura
Lyle Hevern
Lyte
Rock Valley
Lyle
John Brock
Cat
Oscar Potenby
V.hs
Fall Concert at RVHS Promises Wide Student Participation
The RVHS music department presents the 1970 Fall Concert on Tuesday November 17 at 7 30 pm in the new gym. The program features the concert band junior high chorus junior band boys glee girls glee and choir. Over 200 students will perform. Directors Mr Vande Berg and Mr Vander Velde invite everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Raorda
RVHS
Vande Berg
Vander Velde
Who's In The Capsule Gates Kooima AVHS Loyal Supporter
The capsule highlights Gates Kooima a longtime AVHS supporter. Carol joins GRA in three or four high school years, sings with girls glee club and chorus, leads in the speech dept, earns a district I and T at slate, works on annual staff, reports news, plays clarinets, and participates in pep club. The piece notes her uncertain graduation plans and wishes her luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Kooima
AVHS
Carol
GRA
Girls Glee Club
Sally Kotters Chosen for All State Band Honor
Paula De Gruth reports Sally Kotters a contra-bass player earned a spot in the All State Band after another candidate failed to meet quota. The selected group will perform at Holiday on Ice on Thursday November 26 at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula de Gruth
Sally Kotters
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
Drummers Clinic Leads High School Band Practice
On Monday November 2 the high school band drummers attended a clinic at Sheldon led by Mr Arenaldt. He demonstrated the three bass rudiments and shared tips to keep practice interesting. He spoke for hours and showcased the skills a drummer can acquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl de Bruin
Sheldon
Arenaldt
Bya
Large Group Pictures Event Slated For November 19
ViVau Beek announces annual large group pictures to be taken by Genelic photographer. Includes GRA Pep Club Track and other groups. Session starts at 11 00 a m with reminders to members to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ViVau Beek
Genelic
Nader Draws Packed Sioux Falls Audience at Augustana
Ralph Nader spoke on Environmental Hazards to a full Augsutana College auditorium and overflow crowd in the Commons Building. He called corporate radicalism the newest form of radicalism and warned consumers face industrial violence from cars, toys, housing, and pollutants. The talk followed by a bus trip to McDonalds and a friendly return to Rock Valley.
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Ralph Nader
Gata Koolma
Eknes
Studen
Sioux Parls
Augustana College
Chreait
Nader
Augustana
McDonalds
Sioux Falls
Good Old Rock Valley
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