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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1967
Page
6
Editorial discusses hosting a foreign exchange student at THS to broaden horizons. It outlines benefits for students in learning about another country and adjusting to differences, and notes forming an American Field Service chapter to organize exchanges with details to follow.
Cheerleaders were chosen after four practice sessions with 15 candidates named. Groups performed four cheers including Where There’s a Will There’s a Way and We’re Gonna Fight Fight while all helped lead the school song. New cheerleaders to be announced later this week.
In a lighthearted poll people imagine choosing between a baby elephant or an ostrich as an unusual contest prize. Most pick the ostrich for practicality speed and feather resale while others favor the elephant for potential zoo profits or ease of care.
The Panthers Tale staff editors include Jacki Krumm and Janet Peters with Diane Peters as assistant editor. Senior census features Jenny Davison Lois Peters and Janet Peters. Additional sections credit Sue Carroll Larry Kuecker Logen Harms Clarence Bergmann Pam Drape Ruth Leuenberger and others.
Students weigh the computer's judgment against their own in Saturday matching tests. Some compare it to risky gambling while others praise automation. Many are undecided and will revisit the question next year. Pages from Oelwein provided music for students from Wapsie Valley Denver Plainfield and Tripoli.
The music department prepares for a large group contest in Rockford on Saturday April 22. Concert band pieces include Bandology Contempora Tur Everture and Czech Suite. Vocal departments feature girls glee Four Sacred Songs for the Night boys glee Bye Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl and With the Voice of Singing mixed chorus pieces Rustling Leaves Concord and Cantate Dominic.
On April 11 THS seniors endured TB skin tests with arm sleeves kept away from clothing. Students hid nerves behind wincing smiles as needles approached, with one needing nurse aid and others speculating on earthquakes sneezing fits or lightning.
Seniors endure tight TB test sleeves solved by quick-changing staff. Economics class notes on distributing national income spark a pun about grafts. Track team heroics sting with bruises as yearbook reporters detail social antics, pranks, and a drive education reminder after a music assembly.
Readable items show a weekly lunch menu at Tripoli Community School. Monday offers beef and spaghetti with slaw and apple sauce. Tuesday features barbecued luncheon meat with scalloped potatoes. Wednesday includes chili and crackers with vegetables. Thursday presents fried chicken or roast beef with sides. Friday serves fish sticks with parsleyed potatoes and fruit.
The junior high band hosts a car wash April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the high school parking lot. The event charges one dollar per car and aims to raise funds for the prom.
The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Couser is marked at Zea Ring as their ages are noted. Great grandfather Couser is 90 and great grandmother is 87 in a family observance.
The article emphasizes continual expansion of high school programs to fit college, tech, and terminal careers. It urges administrators and patrons to fund more teachers and space, noting Tripoli’s shop space limits and the Viet Nam war remark by 17 year old Dave Jaschen as a student example.
Notice asks all school board members faculty and seniors to confirm prom invitation replies to Mrs Kuecker or a junior officer. It emphasizes formal RSVP etiquette and prompts timely response.
Cohesive junior high activities span English night rehearsals band practice and an intramural girls track session led by Mr. Ott. A lighthearted incident includes a student tripping by a Chevy II and a humorous pants repair episode with Mr. Schildroth assisting Steven Schumacher.
The senior class plans a closed party on May 12 starting at 7 30 p m with free pizza and Pepsi. After supper there will be dancing games and a short program in the home ec dining room and music room used as the play room for the class of 1967.
Readlyn high school seniors David Michael Lee and Pamela Drape are profiled. David, 5'10" 175 lbs, enjoys music, sports and government classes, with strong opinions on Viet Nam. Pamela, active in student media, academics, and the senior class history, plans college and work after graduation.
The write up credits juniors for the concession stand bake sale and dues and recognizes mothers officers and committees. It asks students to show appreciation for the juniors and to use good judgment after the dance and notes a reluctance to attend funerals the following week.
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