Titonka High School Band Prepares Winter Concert
The 60 piece THS concert band works toward a February 22 concert date, pending girls district basketball games. The program features varied works from Glenn Miller to Dvorak and includes a cornet solo, Latin pieces, marches, and a finale brass blaze. Faculty notes student dedication and invites a large crowd to support the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
Tyke
Helena
Pavanne
Glenn Miller
Dvorak
Spillville
Iowa
William Latham
ISTC
Cedar Falls
the Steelmen
Phil Fangorg
Annual Staff Ready To Start Working
The annual staff is ready to begin the first pages of the annual featuring senior pictures slogans activities and nicknames. The slogan committee has been chosen including MytT na Noviang Jade Strecker and Roper Studer. The group will start planning the year with monthly school subscriptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slo~an
Mytt~ Na Noviang
Jade Strecker
Roper Studer
Teacher Of The Week Miss Taylor At Titanica
Miss Taylor, chosen as Teacher Of The Week, was interviewed at 3 56 PM while students colored birds for a science workbook. She is in her second year teaching at Titanica and enjoys working with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Ruthven
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Colorado Teachers College
Titanica
Flats and Sharps Vocal Contest Selection Process
An elimination process will select vocal department representatives for an upcoming music contest. The two phases emphasize cooperation and musical ability and limit group numbers. All vocal students will perform in the spring concert, with mixed chorus and glee clubs planned for entry. Music from January 21 to 31 will determine eliminations.
Class of 1957 Student Profiles and Comments
A fragment listing students Judy Stecker Harlan Stecker Judy Mehlan and Sandra Gartner with preferences in color hair eye color foods actors activities songs bands and future plans. Includes remarks from Bruce S and a drive safely message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Stecker
Rock Hudson
Doris Day
Elvis Presly
Young Love
Wayne King
Wartburg College
Glee Club
Harlan Stecker
Lawrence Welk
Judy Mehlan
Sandra Gartner
Forty High Students Compete In Declamation Contest Honours
Forty Forties High School students enter declamation phases including dramatic declam humorous declam and oratorical declam with others in interpretive reading original oratory extemporaneous and radio speaking Preparations include an in school contest January 31 February 1 with twelve neighboring schools invited The one act play Three on a Bench features Craig Sat Hoff Betty Hatten Linda Nelson and Duane Beenken The prelim speech contest will be held within the week of February and Titanka will host the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka
Wao
Cedam
Craig Sathoff
Betty Hatten
Linda Nelson
Duane Beenken
Mystery Social Inquiries Plague Local Juniors and Seniors
A list of questions over New Year events and social entanglements circulates among local juniors and seniors. Names and initials are used to probe relationships, trips to a show, skate night, and rumored romances among students.
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M. M
L. B
S. G
M.S
S.S
V. G
J. M
Rood Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery in Britt
Mr. Rood a typing and bookkeeping teacher and boys basketball coach at Hancock Memorial Hospital Britt underwent an appendectomy. Mr Opheim served as coach in his absence. The school welcomed his return.
Two Titonka Seniors Reach Top Essays in State Contest
Darlene Callies and Craig Sathoff from Titanka High School reach the final thirty in the Iowa Federation essay contest on The Blessings of Liberty. Darlene earns honorable mention as the English class and Mrs. Ed Brandt celebrate the achievement of the two seniors among 250 participants statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lowa Federation
Darlene Callies
Craig Sathoff
Titanka High School
Darlene
Ed Brandt
Senior Personality Snapshot And Slogans
A compact profile lists traits for S. S. Thiesse and Kentrippyentrops, noting schools attended, hobbies like swimming and government, favorite dances such as the Waltz and Two-step, authors including Browning and Poe, and flagged quirks like not studying and gossiping. It records nationalities German and Swedish and captures recurring phrases like Oh brother and Good grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Zaharius
Browning
S. H. Thiesse
Edgar Allan Poe
Gertan
Mystery Student Silent Clue in the Classbook
A pleasant, jeans free girl stands out at school with kind words and a smile. She is a good student and a loyal friend. A sly clue hints her name appears in someone’s accounting ledger.
Sonnenberg Paints Indian Head For Gym Entrance
Russell Sonnenberg, a student, drew and painted a large Indian head on plywood at the gym entrance during Christmas vacation. The Student Council chose him for the project and the school thanks him for the fine job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sonnenberg
Russell
Russell Jon
Mystery student, Indian head prize brighten gym door
Editorial thanks Russell Sonnenberg for painting a plywood Indian head over the gym door during Christmas vacation. The Mystery Student guess credited to Virginia Swan, Dennis Krominga, and Judith I Stecker. the mystery student identified as Trudy Bess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sonnenberg
Russell
Russ
Virginia Swan
Dennis Krominga
Judith I. Stecker
T. H
Betty
Craig
Duane
Linda
Kent
Dicky
Kindergarten and Second Grade Share Winter Reflections
Kindergarten pupils recount Santa gifts and birthday treats from Cheryll Walrod and Karen Brandt while showcasing snowman pictures. Second graders discuss Christmas, vacations, reading progress, dental health, and number topics as they return to class after break.
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Santa
Cheryll Walrod
Karen Brandt
Semester Studies Report From Our School
A school summary covers geography basics with mountains in the Rockies and Appalachians, science experiments, and varied grade activities. Fourth through sixth grades report progress in arithmetic, reading, history, and health, with dental cards, classroom chores, and a Christmas vacation cleanup noted. Senior highlights include government review, English themes on The American Dream, and home ec sewing as semester tests approach.
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United
States
Rockies
Appalachians
Wes S
Cathy
Stecker
Joyce Gies- King
Tacky
Rood
Greg Miller
Jim
Nothwehr
Darrel Parcel
Jehann’ Bess
Versus, Burkhart
Janice Larsen
David Isebrand
Bruce Kitzinger
Wayne ‘Cordes
Audrey Boelkes
Helland
U.S
Roger Ackerman
Cynthia Rakow
Linda Rode
Bobby van Hove
Japan
Korea
Bobby
Housen
Straig
Wwe
Ioa E
Bri
William Mayland
Jane, Schmidt
Joan Schmidt
Janet Buffington
S.C
WANTED A DATE SEEKING A SENIOR CLASS CONTACT
A cluttered notice bundle asks a big strong good looking boy for a date or to contact a senior class member. It also asks a senior basketball player to pick up rings after games and mentions two available boys seeking girls. A movie line and a safety slogan close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W
Belmand
M. M
P. W
L. B
Tyke
Contact
Russell
Gerald
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Titonka High
Sharon Schmidt
Red Skelton
David Smidt
Wendal Weiland
Mary Lou Dimond
Lucy
Julia Wabben
Waterfront
Marilyn Akkerman
Playhouse | Ninety
Jgniors
Sherry Stecker
Billie
Mike Nelson
Virginia Fritz
Bob Cummings
Playhouse Ninety
Sharon Carroll
Janice Harms
Mary D
Army
Mr. Easton
Bruce S
Secret Service
R. A
Murder
MR. Rood
Botty H
Kent R
Audrey Larson Ta Peene Ene
Nte
Ledyard
Burt Boys
Lakota
Burt Eeesne
Denny W
Editorial
Cmig
Sathot
Presley
Fin
Eqmencit Printing
Titonka
Mr. Bjustrom
Jimmy Rippentrop
Janet Wel
Ileland Pearson
Billy Abbas
Neal
Lalome
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