Old T. H. S Promises Sectional bid after Lakota losses
Editorial notes Lakota defeated T. H. S twice, fans seek a return match in Sectional Tournaments. Titonka Girls Sectionals set February 10 12 and 18 with lunch by junior class and Band Mothers. Boys Sectionals at Britt next week with Garner in round one. Cheerleaders urged to boost school spirit.
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Lakota
Titanka
Kanawha
Julia Wabben
Titonka
Britt
Garner
Winter Fun Across Ages Highlights Seasonal Activities
Winter brings brisk outdoor play for teens with sleds ice skates and impromptu games. Younger children build snow forts while parents dread shoveling and vehicle woes. Winter also means basketball season parties bowling dancing and varied activities shaping individual views.
Girls Sectional Basketball Tournament at Tyke
February 12 13 schedule lists Tyke facing the Burt Ledyard winner on February 12 and the finals on February 13 at Tyke. February 14 features Boys game against Garner at Britt and February 16 remains noted. Also mentions T A Junior High Vocal Bese Stee.
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Tyke
Garner
Britt
T. A. Junior High
Bese Stee
PTA Committee Chooses Numbers and Announcers
The PTA committee picks announcers Kathleen Eden Joan Schmidt Janet Welhousen Myrna Rike Sherry Boyken Janet Cunningham for a music program. Junior High Girls Glee Club will be accompanied by Vivian Pomme Joan Schmidt Linda Hansen Judy DeBoer. Spring events include April 17 pre contest, April 10 11 state music contest Garner, April 21 music festival line conference Rake, April 28 pre contest, May 2 state music contest Bode. Sixty seven high school students are eligible for contest vocal work this year.
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Kathleen Eden
Joan Schmidt
Janet Welhousen
Myrna Rike
Sherry Boyken
Janet Cunningham
Vivian Pomme
Linda Hansen
Judy DeBoer
Sill
Garner
Rake
Bode
Party Line Gossip Across Small Town Inquiries
A flurry of column chatter probes who is dating who who is getting along who is steady with whom and who was involved in a minor dented car incident last Tuesday night. residents mention road conditions and social plans at Clear Lake Lakota and bus no 7 as part of the town gossip.
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A. E
P. S
G. M
L. P
MM. B. S
M. G's
Buffalo Center
V. G
G. G
Woden
R. R
B. R
C.L. 5
E. N
Larry P
Should Teens Marry How Youth Arranges Love and Duty
A bulletin questions teen marriage trends noting earlier weddings today and grandparent norms. It warns that many early marriages end in quick divorce and stresses independence, budgeting, and shared responsibility for a lasting union.
Fly trouble prompts odd family exchange at diner
In a quirky dialogue Mae tells a truck driver to pick flies he likes while promising to kill the rest as a mother scolds Junior and a doctor is referenced with a finger in a mouth, creating a chaotic, humorous roadside scene.
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Mae
Can You Imagine School Gossip and Senior Shocks
A playful slice of high school folklore and rumors. Students picture Carolyn without her hoop Barbara cutting Cora’s hair and Annie Oakley alongside Castro in the senior class. The piece notes exams daily, teams in state tournaments and everyday classroom quirks.
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Carolyn
Barbara
Jonel Jack
Cora
Mary Beth
Annie Oakley
Castro J
Harlan
Ronnie
Gary M
Sandy S
Buffalo Center
Opheim
R. T
Roseanne H
M. A
B. G
J. B
Mr. Théessie
Titonka High School prepares standout annual
The Annual Staff reports major pages finished with two typed sections ready for submission. Cora Stecker and Judy Buffington are photographing teachers, Ellen Nelson and Mary Lou Dimond plan the title page, and committees will craft the class poem will history hymn and other sections for the yearbook.
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Cora Stecker
Judy Buffington
Ellen Nelson
Mary Lou Dimond
Titonka High School
Tidbits Award System Revised by Committee
A Tidbits staff committee proposed a new award method to replace the existing 150 point top prize and 75 point 4 percent credit system. The plan adds bars to a pin for each subsequent year, keeping 150 points for awards, and offering certificates for 125 points. The panel included Ed Brandt Marilyn Welhousen Margaret McDonald Cora Stecker Jo Ann Baade Mary Beth Stecker Sandra Gartner Dwerg Krantz Maurice Sathoff Ardith Eden Rosanne Alexander and met February 5.
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Tidbits
Ed, Brandt
Marilyn Welhousen
Margaret McDonald
Cora Stecker
Jo- Ann Baade
Mary Beth Stecker
Sandra Gartner
Dwerg Krantz
Maurice Sathoff
Ardith Eden
Rosanne Alexander
Teacher Of The Week Mrs Nelson
Mrs Nelson is named teacher of the week after six years of service. She hails from Iowa Falls and studied at Ellsworth College the University of Iowa and Oklahoma University. She enjoys first grade because of students eagerness to learn and prioritizes reading. Her class of twenty nine fills a new modern room.
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Nelson
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth College
University of Iowa
Oklahoma University
Varsity Views on Basketball Players and Ambitions
Mildred, Gary, Sandy, and George share views on basketball aims and experiences. They discuss hard work, meeting diverse people, and the desire to win sectionals and state. Memorable moments include halftime events and travels, with concerns about balancing study halls and practices.
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Mildred
Milly
Sentral
Lakota
Gary Michaelsen
Gary
Laverne
Des Moines
Kerker
Sandy Smith
Sandy
These Teens WANTED To Get Out Of A Doal Nn East
A jumble of school notices and personal items mentions wishes to leave a class area due to snow, forgiveness hopes, and social plans. It records teen concerns about rivals and tournaments, study reminders, and school events.
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Sandy Schmidt
Mary Beth
ian _ sSharon' Schmidt
Carollyn
Barb
N.C
Look At The Birdie Picture Day Chaos At School
Students endure a chaotic schedule as group pictures take place on Friday January 23. They scramble between uniforms and regular clothes, repeating the cycle for each activity with a sense of humor about the annual tradition.
Top Tunes at T.H.S. Style Students Sing
A collage of playful song titles and performers listed by high school students. Included are Kids favorites like Don't Take Your Guns to Town and 16 Candles with many names such as Linda Gary Reed Marilyn W Sherry W and Donnie G.
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David 5
Doug
Gary M
Gary Reed
Linda
Donnie G
Lonesome Town
German Valley
Tal
Paul
Dick M
Vicky R
Jim S
Art Graham
Cora
Jack
Marilyn W
Marlyn Sachs
Mary Beth
Sherry W
Ronnie
Harlan H
Sharon
Mr. Thiesne
Bamboo House
Tyke High School
Rock-a-Congo
Pam B
Sherry
Dvery
Ronnie F
Popeye
the Sailor Man
Jerry B
What qualities define an ideal teacher according to students
A survey of student responses highlights patience humor understanding across many names. Respondents emphasize clear explanations fair treatment consistent across all pupils and willingness to admit mistakes.
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Verna Gray
Ecc
Margaret
McDonald
Leale Pearson
Jerry Buffington
Glarence Harrs
Jo Ann Bande
Denny Monson
Sue Callies
Betty Gigler
Rose Ann Hildman
Janet Bahling
Betty Riley
Patty Willis
Barbara Ringsdorf
James Meyer
Sharon Schmidt
Beth Neeland
Rosanne Alexander
Student opinions on ideal teachers emerge in interview
A group of students including Margaret McDonald Brandt Sylvia Eden Judy Weir Dennis Nike Telf Boyken LaVaughn Akkerman Sandie Watson Sandra Gartner offer views on how teachers should behave. They call for respect for students, engaging classes, clear subject mastery, helpfulness and fair grading without favoritism.
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Sylvia Eden
Feermitt Beand
Krantz
Telf Boyken
LaVaughn Akkerman
Sandie Watson
Sandra Gartner
New science books added to the collection
A batch of science and math books arrives including The Glass Grant of Palomar Scientific American and Engineers Dreams. Your High School Record Does It Count joins reserve for seniors as an intro to Applying Getting and Holding a Job in English 12 with employer letters and aptitude tests.
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Palomar
Band plans winter concert appearances at Titania
Britt and Buffalo Center bands work out a plan to perform at Titania with their bands and students from those schools contributing solos in small ensembles.
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Britt
Buffalo Center
Titania
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