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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
5
Superintendent M. D. Anderson announces registration and Q A sessions on Friday and Saturday August 26 and 27 at the school building from 8 90 to 12 00 and 1 26 00 for new high school entrants this fall. He invites students and parents from outside districts to attend and receive same consideration and advantages as in district students.
The Rolfe High School A Club named Lawrence Heathman captain of the 1932 football squad. He is praised for leadership, training, and teamwork. The schedule this season includes seven games, fewer than last year, with three home games against Manson Sioux Rapids and Laurens and four away contests at Albert City Humbolt Livermore and Pocahontas. The home trio is expected to deliver standout performances.
Rolfe High School previews a strong football season as eight lettermen return from last year and about fifteen more with experience join the squad. Leading veterans include Capt. Lawrence Heathman and quarterback Bill Brinkman. The team faces Humboldt, Manson, Albert City, Sioux Rapids, Livermore, Pocahontas, and Laurens in the schedule.
The article states that most textbooks in Rolfe Public School remain the same as last year with a few Senior high courses added in alternate years. It notes that some subjects reappear from two years ago and emphasizes that progress depends largely on the quality of instruction and access to complete texts.
Rolfe School will open Monday August 29 1932 with enrollment for new students beginning that day. The schedule lists football games at Rolfe and nearby towns, grade and homeroom activities, and holidays through December with tests and operetta notes.
Rolfe High School offers five senior courses with diverse electives under a large faculty. It touts superior reading ability, standardized testing, and ample extracurriculars in athletics, drama, music, and declamation while noting careful cost controls to protect student interests.
First and second semester lists show English Geometry World History Latin I Latin II Biology General Science Geography Agriculture Home Economics Manual Training and Home Arts Clothing, with yearlong and alternating courses. The outline includes English Algebra Latin I Latin II Latin II and notes on subject pairings and sequencing.
Parents must have children age five by December 1 1932 to enter Kindergarten. Opening hours for each grade are listed. Rolfe Public School offers Activity Cards for 2.50 or Stamp Books at 35 cents a month for eight months, granting admission to all activities. Cards are nontransferable and encourage participation to support school programs.
The piece highlights rising student numbers in Rolfe with 320 to 330 expected. a strong, well trained faculty will guide a refined curriculum in a top building, backed by an informed public. It stresses education as society’s key investment and anticipates better times ahead with most of last year’s teachers returning.
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