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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1976

Page

6

Tripoli Matmen Open Season With 37 18 Win Over Denver

Tripoli high school varsity wrestlers beat Denver 37 to 18 in the season opener. Eric Sage pinned, Chet Samuelson won by major decision, and multiple Tripoli wrestlers claimed pins and decisions. Coach John Samuelson praised team effort and noted tough future schedule through Christmas.

Tripoli High Denver Panthers Tripoli John Samuelson Samuelson Panther Hudson Turkey Valley Eric Sage Mike Wedemeier Chet Samuelson Kris Jacque Mike Blasberg Scott Sonnack Dave Lott Dale Shonka Perry Sauerbrei Brad Emerson Ron Pint Mike Sage Tim Phelps Randy Bakken Kevin Huber Dean Buls Gene Schneer Tom Sage Lynn Kuecker Rick Norton Jeff Sanderson Dan Woodyard Ron Nielsen Brent Buls Chet

Tripoli Boys Beat Denver 65 46 in Conference Opener

Tripoli in command as the Panthers win 65 46 over Denver in the conference opener. Dave Hoffman scored 16 with 11 rebounds while Kevin Kuhrt added 15 points and 15 boards.

Tripoli Boys Denver Denver Gals Tripoli Panthers Craig Bruns Dave Hoffman Kevin Kuhrt Dave Ray Ted Ganske John Rewoldt Mark Nuss Eae Scott Deyo Tripoli High John Panther

Denver Gals Coast to 72 42 Victory Over Pantherettes

Denver girls dominated the Pantherettes 72 42 after building a 36 18 halftime lead. Coach Lowell Syverson criticized his team's offense in the first half and noted adjustments in defense were needed as they collapsed in the third period.

Denver Gals Pantherette Lowell Syverson Syverson

NEAS test offered to Iowa high school students in January 1977

The Junior Engineering Technical Society announces the National Engineering Aptitude Search to Iowa students with registration due December 17. The test, held at 40 centers in January, measures verbal numerical science and mechanical skills and costs $5. Personal results arrive within six weeks.

Junior Engineering Technical Society JETS Iowa NEAS Marvin Gould Marston Hall Iowa State University Ames

Prom Committees Named for 1977 Prom

The General Prom Committees have been selected for the 1977 Prom. Junior class students fill Decoration Table Setting Food General Prom and Cleanup committees with listed members. Also notes a chairperson and describes Diane’s friendly disposition.

Becky Schwartz Dawn Diercks Patty Jo Merrick Brenda Bunger Pam Harmening Sue Waterman Rich Foelske Tom Bergmann Max Moeller Pam Kroeger Linda Hunemuller Cindy Bergmann Becky Kirchhoff Karla Kuecker Jo Ellen Miller Jeff Sanderson Tim Everding Ron Pint Donna Stumme Karen Stahlhut Karen Meier Tony Osborn Kellie Kammeyer Deb Shields Craig Bruns Shelley Bast Nick Ray Jim Bloom Robert Edwards Pam Kirchhoff Carolyn Baker Adele Benson Dawn Bergmann Colleen Sanderson Tim Brase Mark Boeckmann Perry Sauerbrei Lynn Kuecker Duane Frost James Schafer Kip Ladage Jan Lahmann Brenda Niemeyer Gene Schneer Mike Blasberg

To Any Athlete You Are a Childs Idol and Example

A reflective verse warns athletes that young eyes and ears observe every word and action. It urges conduct worthy of imitation as children imitate their idols and grow into the adults they will become.

Tripoli School Calendar Highlights December Events

December schedule lists wrestling and basketball games at various dates. Dec 8 wrestling at 7:00, Dec 9 Boys JH Dunkerton at 4:00, Dec 10 basketball vs Sumner at 4:00, Dec 10 Boys YS and basketball at Jesup, Dec 11 wrestling tournament, Dec 13 Junior High program at 7:30, Dec 14 varsity wrestling at Turkey Vale, Dec 14 Dunkerton basketball, and Dec 14 boys and basketball vs S. Winn at 7:00.

Tripoli Hudson South Winn Dunkerton Sumner Jesup Turkey Vale

Tripoli Community Lunch Menu Week

Monday features pork chop pattie mashed potatoes and peas with peanut bar pineapple sauce and butter sandwiches. Tuesday offers goulash carrot sticks orange juice pudding and cheese. Wednesday serves wieners tator tots beans peach sauce bar bread and butter. Thursday includes fried chicken potatoes and gravy corn ice cream bars butter sandwiches. Friday presents fish shoe string fries Christmas cookie art bread and butter chocolate milk.

Pantherettes Claim 52-45 Win Over N. Hampton

Tripoli girls defeated Denver 32-25 and Turkey Valley beat Wapsie Valley 44-18. Pantherettes topped New Hampton 52-45 led by Judy McBride with 17 points and Gayle Host 13. Diane Pleggenkuhle added 12 and 13 rebounds. Coach Syverson praised balanced scoring though calls for more shot attempts.

South Winneshiek Jesup Turkey Valley Wapsie Valley Dunkerton Denver Gayle Meihost Verona Bierman Radene Redies Dawn Axon Judy McBride M. Koschmeder Carma Blasberg D. Pleggenkuhle Tripoli Ee Ee Tripoli Girls New Hampton Pantherettes Diane Pleggenkuhle Tripoli N. Hampton Lowell Syverson Mary Pleggenkuhle

Carrie by Stephen King review hints at isolation and power

A short examination notes Carrie a 16 year old outcast in her senior class who endures relentless bullying. The piece highlights a terrifying power she harbors and a tragic ending with twelve survivors from about 400 classmates.

Carrie

Panther's Tale Staff and Editors Listed

The Panther's Tale announces its staff and editors including Becky Schwartz as editor and Dawn Diereks John Rewoldt Radene Redies Brenda Niemeyer and Mary Abbas as contributing staff.

Becky Schwartz Dawn Diereks John Rewoldt Radene Redies Brenda Niemeyer Mary Abbas

Vandalism halts school bus service after tire damage

Over the weekend unknown person or persons punctured 26 tires on 9 of 13 school buses with a suspected ice pick. Damage estimated at $1,800. Bremer County Law Enforcement and local authorities are investigating.

Marquardt Bremer County

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