The Rockets Editor-in-chief Diane Wilson Ait Names Editor
The Rockets list shows Diane Wilson Ait as editor-in-chief and Wanda Burgers as editor with Steve Timmer handling sports and photography. Staff reporters include Jo Ann Wynia Denise Gerritson Milda Moun Delores Yinker Carol Van Seek Katty Schiclaas and Garnie Oltenkamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Wilson Ait
Wanda Burgers
Steve Timmer
Rich Wilson
Jo Ann Wynia
Denise Gerritson
Milda Moun
Delores Yinker
Carol van Seek
Katty Schiclaas
Garnie Oltenkamp
We Had a Vacation We Had a Vacation
Freshman Carole suffered from lack of sleep while Marla and Jay faced odd comments. Susan went to Sioux Falls for a book report and Darwin faced a prank. Janice and Shirley helped with Sioux Falls errands. Seniors Mary and Hildaine also visited Sioux Falls, with babysitting and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole
Marla
Jay
Phomore
Susan
Sioux Falls
Janice
Shirley
Ruah. T. -Houwte
Mary
Adéiine
Hildaine
Initiation Night For GRA Class At RVHS Ends In Pep Rally
Twenty two freshmen were initiated into GRA during an evening at RVHS. The event featured a riddle challenge, witch costume stunts, and various dares judged by upperclassmen. The night closed with a pizza party and a brief meeting agenda for the FHA group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RVHS
FHA
Meir
B Squad Bowl To M C C 13 7 Victory
On Monday October 9 the M C C Dutchmen swept both junior varsity and varsity games. Final score 13 for M C C and 1 for Rock Valley. Dutchmen score on a blocked punt in the first period and a 10 yard run with a good conversion in the second. Rock Valley tallies once before halftime. Rock Valley’s Kaufman added a 2 yard sneak, extra point by Vat Noon, second half saw no scoring. Season ends 4-2 with wins over Sioux Center Atron George and losses to Boyden Hull Maurice Orange City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M-Cc
Rock Valley
Kaufman
Sioux
Atron
George
Boyden-Hull
Maurice -Orange City
Trojans Fall as West Lyon Clinches Season Finale
West Lyon defeated Rock Valley 21 to 1 at West Lyon field in the season finale. Several starters were sidelined with injuries, including Kevin Bonthuis Rich Weselitk and Mark McGill. West Lyon opened with a kickoff TD and added another score after stopping a Trojan drive. Rock Valley finished 0-3-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RVIH
West Lyon
Kevin Bonthuis
Rich Wesselitk
Mark McGill
Doug van Oort
Weal Lyon
Trojan
Wildcats
Rock Valley
Gary de Beuin
Chuck van Ness
Gary
Exta Point
Maurice Orange City Downs Rockers 34 to 24 in Conference Game
Maurice Orange City's Dutchmen toppled Rockers 34 24 on the home field to clinch another conference title. Don Klein led MCC with 80 rushing yards, while Dave Reinke completed 5 of 12 passes and Duane Plueger and Tom Wycha made key tackles. Rockets gain 395 total yards and 10 first downs as Klein and Klein score multiple touchdowns. Next, Rockets travel to Augustana Academy at Canton for a 3 D. game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice-Orange City
Rockers
M OC
Rockets
Cheep
M-Oc
Dutehmen
MCC
Klein
Wate
Gene Buckley
John Loverink
Hie
Rock Valley
Don Klein
Duane Plueger
Tom Wycha
Rocket
Wie
Wageer
Geach
Augustana Academy
Canton
Maurice Orange City leads Siouxland with big win
Maurice Orange City defeated Rock Valley 84 to 21 to extend its conference lead in the Siouxland Conference. Sioux Center Indians moved to second with a 24 to 1 victory over Central Lyon, while Akron Radtas beat George 20 to 14 and West Lyon topped Boyden Hunt 48 to 14. Upcoming conference games feature Soyden Hall at Maurice Orange City, George at Sioux Center, and Central Lyon at West Lyon. non conference action has Rock Valley at Canton Augustana and Alc on hosting Elk Point South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Maurice -Orange City
Aven Bach Rennwald
Sioux Center Indians
Central Lyon
Paul Krohn
Akron Radtas
George
West Lyon
Boyden Hunt
Soyden Hall
Maurice- Orange City
Sioux Center
Canton Augustana
Alcon
Elk Point
South Dakota
Class Picture Presented by RAHS at Pep Fest
The oldest alumna present was Mrs Walter Vander Well who donated her 1917 Rock Valley High School composite. Her class of ten included Jay De Vos, Agnes Hulshof, Edward Thayer, Lois Long, Reginald Noitis, James McKeegan, Esther Oakland, Leslie Walpole, Myra Dahl and Pocavan Eldich. The 1996 class composite was previously the oldest. this year's RV 3 class is expected to graduate with fifty five students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Faey High School
Vander Well
Aves
Jay de Vos
Agnes Hulshof
Edward Thayer
Lois Long
Reginald Noitis
James McKeegan
Esther Oakland
Leslie Walpole
Myra Dahl
Poca van Eldich
Des Moines Trip, Pilgrim Dance, and Slumber Parties Highlight Weekend
A jumble of high school style notes covers Des Moines visits for a convention, Friday Pilgrim Dance, and numerous slumber parties. Mentions include Miss Nelson, D.A. Smith, H.G. and Delores and Elace going steady, with gossip about a couple's kiss, a wedding vandal lighter, and home life at Morningside Holmecoming.
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Pat G
Neece
Chaz
Morningside
Holmecoming
Wan
Des Moines
Notable Quips Spark Curious Theories About Cafeteria Chatter
The notes puzzle readers with quirky hints about chairs tipping over and odd flavors. A commentator named Nita’s spy reports Mark seen with Debbie B. while Rhonda notes tastes in uniforms. The exchange hints at a social mix of names and assumed events.
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Jeff V.V
Rhonda R
Mies
Nita
Mark
Debbie B
Naxe
All State Tryouts Sat at Spencer for RVHS Musicians
All State Try-Outs for our diewict will be held in Spencer this year. Twelve RVHSers depart by bus Saturday morning for the journey to Des Moines where they will perform in AML-Sian Vocal and Instrumental Concert. Selected students include Pam Bunch, Sheila Mestamara, Lowell Ten Clay, Donna Klein, Hilda Mouw, Char Schelhaas, Slave Timmer, Dave Van Abbema, Gene Buckley, Dennis tozeboom, and Noma Groenewey. Last year six RVHS musicians made the grade including Donny Klein and Dave Van Abbe ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Rvhser
Des Moines Chool
Aml-Sian
Pam Bunch
Sheila Mestamara
Lowell Ten Clay
Marlene De Smet Is Favorite Initiate
Marlene De Smet wore a witch outfit and rode a tote basket to fish out riddles between initiates. The upperclassmen crowned her Favorite initiate later in the evening for being the best sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRA
Mer- Jene de Smet
M.C
Diane Wilson
Marlene
Paula de Ervin
Marla Dykstra
Karat Kessler
Mr. Keufman
Diane van Vuuren
Mary Klein
Carol van Berkum
Cindy Wynia
Jean Wynia
Lila van Oriel
Kathy Miller
Abby Mikler
Carol Kootma
Sally Kosless
Linda Middle
Garnie Oldenkamp
Diane Smith
Paula Kruizenga
Carol Vande Weerd
Eloise Ten Clay
Carol Kooima
Paula Kwizenga
Marlene de Smet
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Carol
DE Groot & van Oort
By Steve Timmer
Maurice - Orange City
Dave Reinke
Dave Kaufman
MGC
Maurice -Oranelly
George West Lyon
Akron
Boyden-Hull Rock Valley
Wells
Wells’ Blue Bunny Quality Dairy Foods
Paula Xruizenga
RYHS
Walter Vander Well
Doug
Kathy
Jean
al Spencer
Manuel
Kats
Wayne
É Wiss Wayne
F.C
Wayne “F.C
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