Denver Cub Scout awards and community notices in spring column
Denver Pack 118 awards Bobcat pins to Nicholas Lampe and Brad Ward. Wolf Badges to Bobby Snyder and others. Silver and Gold arrows awarded to several scouts including Brian Jensen and Kelly Niemann. Webelos inductees and honors noted. Also listed are Webelos and adult awards, upcoming Pinewood Derby, and church drive for eyeglasses and scrap metal for New Eyes for the Needy. Local honors include birthday celebration for Otto Krueger and state solo event plans. school concert and various club meetings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Nicholas Lampe
Brad Ward
Bobby Snyder
Kelly Niemann
Duane Pencil
Robert Ehrhardt
Curt Mills
David Leisinger
David Eick
Brian Jensen
Bobby Gielau
Ross Dunsmoore
Neil Jaschen
David Krueger
Darren Milius
John Butler
Dennis Richmann
Rusty Piehl
Tom Stroh
Gold Arrows
Robbie Ehrhardt
Randy Davidson
Webelos
Evan Wheeler
Lance Edgar
Bruce Piehl
David Meiers
Mike Johnson
Lane Hodges
Gary Emkes
Bob Nargang
Brad Boehmke
Bruce Drewis
Warren Miller
Greg Guenther
Todd Eicher
Russell Piehl
Kent Tjaden
Dean Jessen
Women’s Fellowship of
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Short Hills
New Jersey
U. S
Denver Senior High School
Boys Glee Club
David Boland
Fall Cheerleaders Elect by Student Body
Following athletic awards the student body elected fall cheerleaders: Margaret Rewoldt Sherri Buss Kim Pierce Deb Kirchhoff Jean Biermann Val Ellerman Brenda Zander Kim Waterman and Melodie Redies as alternate Voting was by secret ballot of freshmen sophomores and juniors Each pair performed two cheers then rules state the squad leads football chants only until after football season new elections will choose winter cheerleaders All named girls may seek re election Melodie as alternate fills vacancies from illness to keep a full squad ready for victory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rewoldt
Sherri Buss
Kim Pierce
Deb Kirchhoff
Jean Biermann
Val Ellerman
Brenda Zander
Kim Waterman
Melodie Redies
Birthday Celebration And Social Visits In Iowa And Illinois
Several families held gatherings and dinners across Iowa and Illinois this week. Lisa Kuethe celebrated her first birthday with relatives in Mankato, Minnesota, as Scott and Cindy Kuethe visited the Barruths. Other visits included the Van Brocklins, Pals, Jacobs, and Burnetts sharing meals in Cedar Falls, Clarksville, Galesburg, Wilton, and Janesville while Mrs. Hermann hosted a birthday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kuethe
Emil Matthias
Ronnie
Cindy Kuethe
Sumner
Carroll Barruth
Mankato
Minn
Lisa
Howard van Brocklin, Sr
Chester Pals
Jake Jacobs
Clarksville
Clark Jones
Galesburg
Ill
Rodney Burnett
Wilton
Rebern Holm
Denver
Albert Rieck
Vince Hermann
Words of Wisdom for Dogs and Minds
A quirky collection of maxims on learning responsibility courage and reflection. It blends playful dog themed lines with pithy life lessons about timing perseverance and staying open to ideas.
Corrections list attendees for German supper event
Last week the staff reported on a German supper but the attendance list had errors. The actual attendees were Mrs Rieckenburg Mrs Schumacher Miss Schoening Claus Wibblemann Miss Meyer Mr Luschen and the German I and II students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieckenburg
Schumacher
Schoening
Claus Wibblemann
Meyer
Luschen
Make-Up Details For Spring Thespian Show At THS
Dennis misses rehearsal and pranks reveal how makeup is applied for the THS spring stage event. The piece explains grease paint, rouge, eye-pencil, hair spray, and other steps used before performances of three one act comedies on April 13 and 14 at THS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Ledger
Insight 73 sketch shows Chauncey and Edgar on Beki Block
A dialogue excerpt follows Chauncey and Edgar as they discuss a THS senior girl named Beki Sassman. They debate identifying her from various clues including golf band cheerleading and future plans in fashion and textiles at Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Edgar
THS
Rebecca Ann Sassman
Robert Sassman
Beki
The
Carpenters
Hawkeye
Humorous Sports Anomalies Highlight Odd Game Moments
A playful collection notes extreme tall center causing inadvertent mishap, pep club popcorn clash, and bizarre crowd makeup. It mentions defense linemen in cages and fed meat and a sparse home crowd of three janitors and four ticket takers, with wrestling misfire hinted.
Class Poem from Underclassmen Seeks Cheerful Farewell
A verse from the class of 73 celebrates youth talents and achievements in athletics and performing arts. The poem notes track and basketball state appearances, float contests, and hard work, while urging successors to persevere as the authors depart.
Daffy NATIONS Lumbar Region and Odd Definitions
A spoof list of awkward or humorous dictionary style entries. Each term pairs with bizarre, misspelled or mixed definitions showing playful language distortions across various topics such as ships, watches, and natural phenomena. The piece reads as a collage of wacky word clues and nonstandard meanings.
Escape the Rut Live Up to End of School Year
The piece urges readers to stop feeling stuck and take control. It notes seven weeks remain in the school year especially for seniors and encourages making the most of the time, choosing a positive mindset over a fixed rut.
Midstate Championship Shadowed by Pep Club Row
A fragment notes a team winning the midstate championship the prior week as pep clubs enter with shotguns, signaling a tense drive to win and a disruptive atmosphere surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Went
Hear A Different Drummer Opinion and Individuality
The piece urges speaking up even when it goes against the majority. It encourages being true to one’s own ideas, resisting mob thinking, and valuing individuality over conformity. It emphasizes that disagreement can earn respect and prevent a uniform world.
Attitudes Vary With Classes At School
Freshman say they were forced to the furnace room until the bell rang. Sophomores complain halls were crowded. Juniors joke about bell timing. Seniors dismiss it with apathy. A cut day controversy arises as a student arrives late from behind stage curtains.
The Difference Between Winners and Losers
The text contrasts winners and losers through brief contrasts. Winners act with commitment, effort, and accountability while losers avoid responsibility and wait for turns. It presents phrases about motivation and personal responsibility in a reflective, aphoristic style.
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Milius at THS
After seven years of devotion and effort in THS halls, Mr and Mrs Milius depart the school. The note thanks them for their time energy and service keeping the school in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver High School
Milius
Mrs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cub Scout Awards
Herman Emkes
Burton Piehl
Carolyn Jaschen
James Stroh
Sterling Edgar
Bryce Mabon
Cubs
Otto Krueger
Ron Krueger
Kay
David
Janet
Duane Schlemann
Gary
Brad
James Krueger
Scott
Monte
Troy
Cumberland
Wisconsin
Wendell May
Bruce
Doug
Julie Ann
Charles City
Lester Miller
Chris
C. F. Krueger
Ronald Dana
Waverly
Dorothy Gogg
Wayverly
Mark Dana
Cedar Falls
Northwood
Iowa
Ner
St. John’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod
Denver Community School
Peg Haack
Gary Faber
Daisy Biick
Pam Bruch
Mary Bishop
Steve Nowack
Paul Pribbenow
Tim McCready
Brenda Franzen
Dana Widdel
Jenny Diercks
Barb Schmidt
Martha Haight
Lee Abbas
Steve Doepke
Tim Huck
Melissa Sage
Curtis Sage
Kelly Huck
Carol Hutchins
Randy Barnes
Mark Widdel
Randy Thurm
Kit Schneiders
Rod _Diercks
DeAnne Schmidt
Pam_ Bruch
Chuck Rector
Gary Smith
Claire Rojohn
Sue Koepke
Debbie Hesse
Becky Jensen
Mark Pribbenow
Cheryl Hesse
Keith Heideman
Lois Dunleavy
Mary Meade
Diane Speder
Acker-Matthias American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Donna Griese
Margaret Happel
Marshalltown
Rocky Mountain
Tops Club No. 632
Carolee Oberheu
Evelyn Rogers
Connie Riley
Sue Klendworth
Judy Witt
Lani Meier
Stephanie Krueger
Marlys Krueger
Denver Area
Denver Thimble Bee Club
Opal Frith
Pinhook
Donna Peterson
Ronald Burkle
Janesville
Howard van Brocklin, Jr
Greg
BUCS
David Robinson
Bill Robinson
Debbie
Dubuque
LawnBoy
Mr. van Ahn
Steven Kent Block
John
Paul Block
Julie
Steve
Bob
Tom
Kevin
Joe
Will
Andy
Mr. Samuelson
Ray
Steven Kent Black
Sally
Tripoli
Ray Kelly
Britt
American Legion
Kelly
W Street Journal
Ing
Tim
Meyer OK
Canada
North Woods
Cutti
Mr. Miller
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