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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
4
The 39 member team under coach James Stoltz aims for a strong season with high school spirit from Pep Club. Junior varsity, freshman squads led by Les Hansen and Dwight Hansen show budding talent as the Rockets prepare for opening night against Western Christian Indians.
The document lists varsity seniors and juniors including Dan Anderson Dave Bacon Leslie Boer Harlan Groeneweg Dan Kersbergen Kirk Pruisman Gary Van Beek. Juniors include Henry Brinkman Curt De Graaf Dave Kaufman Denny Lange Dave Ranschau. Junior varsity features Dave Abma Denny Peekes Matlo Gaalswyk Lyle Hevern Terry Plueger. Sophomores Lasry Boeve Gary De Bruin Mark Liaboe Jim Schleis Rich Wesstink. Freshmen names include Glen Lange and teams Phi Buma Ferry Claussen Brian Duits Steve Gacke Ronald Hulshof Ronald Eetersen Leslie Randau Kevin Van Beek Gary Van Den Berg Evert Van Maaoen.
Mary Blom is featured as girl of the week with four years at Rock Valley High. She has active participation in GAA since freshman year and PHA, led projects as chair, played varsity volleyball, and was on the Newsletter staff. She took Office Practice, Home Economics, Government and English and plans secretarial studies after graduation.
After Veterans Day Rock Valley Community High held a 9 to 10 a m debate in the auditorium on the war in Vietnam. Pro team members were Capt Wayne Spiesy Ray Abma Dan Andersen and Randy Van Maaren with Capt Don Klein Andrea Vanfleek Brad Kuiper and Dave Dacon on the con side. Students praised the event but some felt it lacked heat and preparation while others supported balanced arguments and greater involvement in future topics.
The junior class staged a Friday performance on November 7 with Eloise Ten Clay Meg as witch and Lyle Hevern John Brookey as a family man. Kathy Schethaas Aunt March drew sharp words while Sally Kosters Jo and Gargie Oldenakmp Amy stirred humor. A postshow dance followed the big B B game.
Barb Witte photographed all students in natural color on November 13. Mr. T HL Rivers arrived from Sioux City early Thursday and began taking 654 pictures, finishing mid afternoon. Students may purchase finished photos for personal use. Photos will be kept for the school's permanent files and for the annual.
The phrase urges living within a set allowance to avoid financial stress and related problems. It emphasizes budgeting to prevent ongoing worry and unnecessary expenses.
On Monday night November 10 selections were made for the Siouxland Conference All Star team at West Lyon High School. From Rock Valley, Dave Kaufman was chosen quarterback with Harold Boer Dan Kessbergan and Greg Santema earning honorable mention.
On November 10 the eighth graders met at school at 7 15, boarded a bus driven by Mr Rhode for Orange City, skated at the rink, with Miss Munch Miss Verdoorn Mrs Witt and Mr D Hansen acting as spotters. At 8 30 they returned to Rock Valley and thanked their sponsors and chaperones.
The officers of the club scheduled a regular meeting for Monday November. Topics for discussion included field trips projects and future gatherings. It was decided that the best project would be used for the Industrial Arts Fair in the spring and the creator would receive a prize.
Mrs Foreman and Mr Foreman join the R.V. Community teaching staff with responsibilities in girls physical education health and overall school activities. Foreman family background notes their Iowa and North Dakota roots. the couple married June 4 1968 and own a St Bernard named Rupert Von Radac.
The group thanks supporters for a band supper that raised about 500 dollars. Funds will be used toward a new band album and to cover costs from their first concert.
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