Gayle Sleper Elected Student Council President
Gayle Sleper won the Student Council presidency for the coming year in a Wednesday vote at the high school. The slate included Doug Swan, David Smith, Larry Pearson, and Jerry Buffington. The meeting also approved juniors running concessions at the February 12 basketball game and buying ping pong equipment for noon hours. A magazine sales discussion noted many subscribers have not received their magazines. contact Mr Thiesse if a recipient is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Swan
David Smith
Gayle Sleper
Larry Pearson
Jerry Buffington
Gayle Slopey
Library News Highlights New Earth and Men Against Death Books
The library received new science booklets including The Earth detailing the earth’s beginnings, surface changes due to erosion and storms, plus animal history with educational illustrations. Men Against Death by Paul De Kruif profiles famous scientists Banting and Speak who fought disease to keep people alive and stay young longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul de Kruif
Banting
Titania’s Miss Olson Named Teacher Of The Week
First grade instructor Miss Yvonne Olson of Titania enters her third year teaching after studying at Waldorf College and Ventura High. She chose teaching for her love of children, especially their affection for teachers, with reading as her favorite subject. Olson is engaged to Titania High School alumnus Roger Rippentrop and enjoys sewing in her spare time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Olson
Titania
Ventura
Iowa
Waldorf
Forest City
Miss Olson
Roger Rippentrop
Titania High School
Gartner
Carmen Beenken
Stuart Goldman
Donald Intermill
Charles Trumkhill
Donald van Hove
Grand Canyon
Lone Ranger
Elaine Mayland
Dennis
Franzen
Dream Ranch Operetta Presented by Grade School Students
Beyond The Notes reports Otis Carrington's Dream Ranch directed by Mrs.Lawrence Govern will be staged March 20 in the school gym. Cowboys and city folks enact life on a ranch with a surprise ending as masked cowboys arrive amid dance and song. Names listed include Keith Hamilton, Jim Stecker, Sherry Boyken, Celine Miller, Janet Cunningham, Monte Hammond, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Carrington
Lawrence
Bill
Keith Hamilton
Les
Jim Stecker
Dot
Sherry Boyken
Flo
Celine Miller
Mr. Citybee
John Brandt
Lulu
Janet Cunningham
Wilderness Ike
Barry Nelson
Jim
Bob Andrews
Dick Buffington
Bob van Hove
Monte Hammond
City Gents
Loren Pannhuk
Paul Miller
Eddie Attig
Dennis Wickwire
Linda Rode
Linda Krause
Sharon Geisking
Cathy Trunkhill
Cow Girls
Cynthia Rakow
Rachael Kinseth
Myrna Rike
Linda Smith
Malore Beal
Diana Boelkleman
Karen Bruns
Janet Buffington
Judy Fitch
Sheryl Gray
Peggy Michaelsen
What would you do if you had Zloty
A crowd of students shares quirky answers about what they would do with Polish coins called Zloty. Responses include giving to friends, using it for luck, spending in Poland, or playful actions like sitting on it, eating it, or barbecuing it for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen van Hove
Nancy
Nancy B
Sherry Wenger
Roslyn
Kenneth Carlson
Larry Pearson
Kermit Zechfel
Roslyn H
Claude B
Sharon Giesking
Lloyd Pommer
Doran Dockstader
Janice Struthers
Kathy Stecker
Jackie Rood
Linda Lou Rode
Mr. Morgan
Jane Buffington
Donna Hutchinson
Iris Michaelson
Violet Jaren
High School Oneact Plays Impress at Declam Contest
Last Tuesday the high school presented three strong one act plays including the humorous Come Live in My House which was chosen for contest. They announced select cast members for the preliminary readings and future divisions with students advancing to Kanawha on February 6 in Oratorical Humorous and Dramatic divisions. The student body wishes them good luck at the Preliminary contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicky Rakow
Margaret Lucklow
Karen van Hove
Nell Patty Bleich
Mrs. Strong
Karen Salvason
Carrie Sundry
Janet Plaisier
Lily Waite
Margaret Brandt
Anne
Frances Bruns
Lana Prospect
Lorraine Stecker
Harlan Hanna
Mildred Ullmann
Frances Bahling
Jo Ann Baade
Pam Bea
Final Week of Garden Seed Sales and FFA Activities
The FFA notes final week of seed sales with Pat McGuire's team leading. Members describe shop projects like chicken nests, holy trees, and painting farm machinery, while looking forward to the Titonka district convention and FFA Week from February 21 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McGuire
Titonka
Can You Imagine: Mixed Moments On Stage And School
A playful fragment records students and staff in various vignettes. Opheim frets about a hat, Carolyn S in a black dress sits calmly, George forgets lines, Rodney A hides his beard, Gary B delays tasks, Karen S sports a boy cut, a typing test stalls, and Mrs Gov ern’s return to school is hoped for while the band awaits Mr Fanborg’s cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Opheim
Carolyn S
George
Rodney A
Gary B
Karen S
Mrs. Govern
Mr. Fanborg
Ellen
Party Line Secrets and Saturday Night Suspects
Curious notes ask who spent time with on Saturday night and who called Sunday afternoon. The chatter names M J P D C Woody and others, hinting at crushes and long distance calls while probing after game night companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
J. P
D. C
D. R
M. M
A. B
Y. R
D. K
E. N
F. B
M. G
Teens Notes At School And Playroom Gossip
A collage of school notices reveals students gossiping about personal matters and social plans. Entries mention pigtails and ponytails, a hoped presidency, weight loss, dressing needs, a dress dummy for a play, and requests for more practice.
Winter concert bands plan program with diverse pieces
The junior band of forty and the senior band of fifty four will perform at the winter concert. The senior group will play thirteen numbers including overtures marches and blues like Marcho Poco Fantasy For Band Pictures At An Exhibition Waltzing Winds Rowdy Dance Egmont Overture Bugler's Holiday Toccata For Band Blue Fantasy Blue Mist There and Back Again A Triumphal March. The date is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Moore
F. Erickson
M. Moussorgsky
E. Osterling
B. Tutnhell
Beethovery
L. Anderson
Lowell Billborough
Sharon Rippentrop
Barbara Ringsdorf
K. Fascell
B. Laas
M. Rozsa
The Ideal Student Qualities From Several Teachers
A compilation of teachers defines the ideal student as one who does his best at all times, seeks better study methods, and contributes original ideas. Regular attendance, courtesy, initiative, timely completion of assignments, responsibility, focus in class, and genuine effort are emphasized along with reading beyond the textbook, attentive participation, and mature daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truesdell
Constanly
Mr. Thiesse
Sathoff
Brandt
Kanawha hosts speech contest and Titonka girls playoff note
February schedule lists a speech contest in Kanawha and a basketball game at Thompson. February 10 13 marks the girls sectional tournament at Titonka with Titonka facing the Burt Ledyard winner on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Thompson
Titonka
Editorial snapshot on ideal student and Lincoln Sesquicentennial
Marilyn Welhousen writes on high school ideals and polls teachers and students about the kind of student admired. The editorial notes Titonka activity with declamation at Kanawha, Titonka teams' early season wins, and Lincoln Sesquicentennial Year with February 12, 1959 marking the birth of Abraham Lincoln in Hodgenville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Kanawha
Salvason
Titanka
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Hodgenville
Kentucky
Annual staff group pictures and progress update
On Friday January 23 staff members gathered for group pictures for the annual. Pictures cover all activity groups from small to large. Progress is advancing with half pasted and typing underway. Completion hinges on arrival of group photos taken Friday.
Titonica High School News Weekly Tidbits
A long school report covers student activities across grades 2 to senior year. It notes attendance leaders, new dental cards, math and reading progress, Judo assembly, art projects, science experiments on plant growth, and upcoming February events including Lincoln Washington birthday observances and Valentines Day. It lists teachers Miss Stroebel Mrs Sexton and Miss Taylor along with student reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugh
Schaub
Budlong
Cones
Linda Fritz
Greg Milley
Judo Program Sparks Audience Reactions
Students and staff share favorite moments from last Friday's Judo demonstration. Lloyd Pommer’s flips draw praise while others praise chair lifts, headstands, and knife tricks. Observers note dramatic throws and feelings about the performers.
Bookend loan boosts Titanica High library collection
A note thanks Mrs. Virgil Schrader for a fine gift of English and American prose and poetry to Titanica High School Library. The February bulletin board features Abraham Lincoln with a clipping about Lincoln’s bicentennial year and a penny, plus a quoted line about fooling people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica High School
Virgil Schrader
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Mike
Philip S
Poland
Doyle T
Janet P
Lakota
Linda R
Sherry
Sim S
George C
Carolyn
Margaret
Donnie
Beverly
Lenora
Larry
Opheim
Declam News
FFA News
Mrs. I
Ellen N
Charleston
Gayle Sloper
Margaret McDonald
Pam B
David
Thessie
Kermit Brandt
V. M
Ledyard
Mary B
Phil Asa
Cora
Gary M
Burt
Gary
Sandy M
Margaret M
Dick M
S. C
E. M
J. S
What
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Marilyn Welhousen
Jane
Sally
Spot
Puff
Shirley
Haverly
Sherry Post
Debbie BudJong
Donald Gatton
Patty Harris
Randy Krominga
Patty Moore
Reggy Nelson
Steven Rike
Cynthia Schmidt
Roger Stecker
Michael Ubben
New York
Marlys Clabaugh
Robert Carroll
Miss Taylor
Wayne’ Cordes
Nicky Alexander
TEPEE
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Titonica High
Marilyn Welhousén
Ass’t
Europe
Lehman
Congress
Assembly
Parliament
Jack
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Han
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