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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
8
The Panther's Tale marks six published issues and outlines aims to be an all school newspaper funded by Tripoli Community School District. It notes not a senior high or board paper, seeks broader student engagement, and invites criticism, letters, and news from readers to improve reporting and coverage.
Beverly Ann Kohagen, a longtime senior at Wartburg College bound to study falling over benches, is described as a cheerleader who loves football and basketball. The piece mixes playful anecdotes with her birth date, looks, activities, and family at the Oscar Kohagens.
A local senior high notes its chemistry class exploring hydrocloric acid basics and safe lab use. Typing I students work on production typing while a Gazers Club forms for keyboard watchers with one pupil report so far. Industrial Arts I focuses on metal joining tools and methods. Boys in physical education showcase volleyball skills led by Darwin Boldt and Darrel Schlichting.
Lavern Boeckmann showcases a two tone green 1957 Ford with a three speed and 312 cubic engine. He plans Christmas vacation overhaul, notes a four barrel carb and power, admits a shot engine, mentions bald tires, and recalls three ditches and a top speed of 130. A blonde passenger is deemed optional equipment and the interior is described as holy with tales.
Jerelyn Fink enjoyed days off from school while Kathy Blasberg preferred food but would rather be in school Kris Ryan loved food and break from classes Kent Mueller noted a long break without school events Mr Dix values family gatherings Miss Lakin savors hours of sleep
Registration for the adult evening school will be held at the high school December 13 through 17. A 2.50 fee is due then. Classes start January 3 and meet each Monday from 7 30 to 9 30 for eight weeks. Courses include drivers education physical fitness typing welding farm machine repair reading writing and speaking interior decorating and flower arranging painting knitting German sewing photography and math.
The schedule lists events from December 8 to December 22 including eighth grade party, junior varsity and varsity basketball games at multiple locations such as Turkey Valley Independence Wapsie Valley Fredericksburg West Central Waverly Den ver Plainfield and State College High. Notable activities include a junior class bake sale a German caroling performance and a Christmas party for Student Council.
The Panther's Tale debuts a new THS faculty column introducing teachers. The weekly report will cover junior and senior high school staff with future plans to feature elementary teachers in the second semester.
On Wednesday night at the T Club chili supper 350 people attended and consumed a 50 gallon barrel of chili along with 70 pounds of hamburger 10 million beans 24 cakes 276 cartons of milk and five pounds of coffee. The event cleared about 185 dollars to fund athletic equipment for the school. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Olmstead Mr Schildroth and others for preparation and service.
Howard Pigg Tripoli superintendent lauds school facilities and community cooperation. Principal Stanley Miller reflects on roles in curriculum, supervision, and student discipline while sharing teaching motivation and years in education.
Monday the menu includes chicken noodle soup carrot and celery sticks dried beef or peanut butter sandwiches citrus fruit cup chocolate chip bar milk Tuesday pork and gravy buttered broccoli fruited Jell O bread and butter sandwiches milk Wednesday beef and spaghetti lettuce salad cherry sauce donuts bread and butter milk Thursday pizza buttered corn cake with glazed topping bread and butter milk Friday fish patties parsleyed buttered potatoes prunes cake bread and butter milk
Math students study conversion factors and metric abbreviations. Eighth grade science covers the atom, atomic powered submarines and electric plants. English class becomes lively with Janell’s post lesson joke. Geography delays occur when worksheets are found in the wastepaper basket. The Junior High band receives Christmas music including Toyland Jingle Bells and Green Sleeves.
Tripoli High introduces a new feature in the Panther's Tale a weekly question and answer column. This week asks What did you like most about Thanksgiving vacation and will survey most THS students and many teachers.
The FTA social committee plans a December Christmas party for the Tripoli Chapter inviting another FTA chapter from a different school. This would be a new collaboration experience for the group.
Mrs Lauck’s class decorates for the Christmas program and studies space and health habits. Dean Dalziel brings a rare albino opossum to inspire curiosity about animal life. The December calendar and a mural progress as students enjoy See and Do lessons and a new merry go round boosts recess.
The Junior class will hold a bake sale at Tripoli Plumbing and Heating also known as Truog's from 9:00 a m to 1:00 p m. Proceeds support class activities and year end events.
A portable folding case serves as a booksale unit at THS run by the Future Teachers Association. Jim Krumm supervises sales before school and at lunch with books in many fields priced 40 to 50 cents. Profits go to the FTA treasury.
THS Pep Club hosts a Dec 10 dance from 10 00 to 11 30 in the bandroom titled The After Game Stomp. Tripoli High School students may bring one guest with 25 cent admission. Committee includes David Drape Neysa Youngblood Tammy Kelsey Kathy Blasberg and Janis Bergmann.
The high school and junior high vocal and instrumental departments present a Christmas concert on December 22 at 7 30 PM. Selections include Messiah March of the Toys and traditional carols. Admission is free.
A list of upcoming birthdays for local students includes Audrey Quass on December 11 in junior high, Diane Peters on December 9 in high school, Stephen Riedinger and Jim Krumm on December 13, and Connie French on December 15.
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