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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1967
Page
8
An editorial playfully maps spring fever as a universal ailment. It urges students to focus on study, tackle hardest tasks first, and avoid outdoor distractions while noting graduation for seniors in 28 days and underclassmen vacation in 32 days.
A high school feature profiles 5 10 senior Steve Schwemm at Woerner's Gas Station hints at his pep and hobbies while noting his studies and student council role. Also highlighted is Elaine Meyer a 5 10 basketball player from THS elected to second all conference team with varied interests and choir activities as she pursues a secretarial career after graduation.
Seventh graders enjoyed a March 31 sock hop with a strong turnout despite sore toes. Djs Judy Bahlmann Stephen Brase and Kathy Blasberg kept music lively while students socialized and had fun.
NHS nominations are open for new inductees based on scholarship character service and leadership with induction soon once date set. NHS requires a 3.0 average. sophomores eligible and new members added yearly. Student council elections set for April 19 petitions due April 17 need 25 signatures. Drivers education program starts with about 40 students anticipated.
THS hosts a computer dance Saturday April 15 in the gym sponsored by the student council. Students from Tri poli Wapsie Valley Denver and Plainfield may participate or attend. 50 cent admission. The Pages band from Oelwein will perform.
Sue Wente, 17, daughter of Wendell and Wav erly residents, is an active THS student listed as 8170345 1. She joins gov ernment, bookkeeping, typing II, office practice, English II, girls glee, chorus, basketball, annual staff, plays, T club, and serves as Bremer church Young Peoples' secretary treasurer. Her hobbies include drawing and singing Eve of Destruction. She critiques the draft laws as good for including college students but questions prioritizing the young, calling Vietnam war a waste yet necessary to defend democracy.
Staff and editorial team credits for THS student sections include Jacki Krumm as Staff Editor with Janet Peters and Diane Peters as Assistant Editors. Senior Census credits Pam Drape, Dave Buchholz and Victor Matthias. Field sections include Jenny Davis on Herd in the Halls with Clarence Bergmann Diane Shonka and Vanada Jahnke. Car Corner credits Logen Harms and Larry Kuecker. Ruth Leuenberger leads THS Thinks and Janet Peters handles Elementary News.
THS homemaking classes staged The Four Seasons of Fashion on April 11 in the high school auditorium. Under Mrs Barbara Rucker the show traced the school year with outfits for homecoming, sports events, prom and school wear all modeled by freshmen and sophomore classes. Corsages were donated by Mrs Gladys Bunger and eighth grade students served refreshments, with escorts named Rick Wittenburg Paul Carroll Jeff Hoppenworth Gary Berger Steve Garner and Denny Newhouse.
In school chatter from fifth hour English and fourth period classes, a misread line about a food tent triggers laughter. A new balance beam graces the gym while students enjoy whirlpool privileges and playful mischief during German and American history discussions.
THS seniors debuted four plays on Broadway style stage with Medea Antigone Seed Chance and Wedded No Wife. Cast included Zander Sue Carroll Vanada Jy Allen Heinemann Jacki Krumm Sam Kehe Schwemm Gordon Diane Nacke Meyer Lois Peters Sue Peters Judy Feuchger. Stage delays occurred due to illness of David Lee.
The district small group contests are set for April 15 at Sumner. Readers learn the participating ensembles across solo and group categories with names of students in saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, horn, and mixed groups listed, along with a reminder for the Tripoli spring concert on April 18 and the large ensemble on April 22 with selections in grade school junior high and senior bands.
Elementary News describes first graders planting seeds and observing growth while studying birds. Second grade lists three students David Susan Meyne and Marie C ler. Glenda Jordan transfers to Plainfield. Students prepare bulletin boards and floats as spring nears.
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