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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
6
THS students urge noon breaks to relieve tension and improve focus. They urge administration to provide space and means for safe recreation during lunch to curb restlessness and potential disruptions. The piece contrasts boys and girls in coping with energy after morning classes.
Judy Feuchtwanger, 1966 67 homecoming queen, details her hobbies and future plans to attend the State College of Iowa, aiming to help children with speech defects. Ray Dietz, undecided between college or trade school, highlights industrial arts and a lively social life while listing classes and 70 seniors in the 1967 graduating class.
Elaine Meyer Donna Kappmeyer Richard Bergmann and Gayl Westendorf accompanied by Mrs Bergland THS vocal director attended the Dorian Festival at Luther College Decorah January 14 15. The event drew 600 high school singers from a five state area with practice concerts and a grand Monday evening finale.
Carol Spier erased a political chalk message in class while chaos of a blizzard toned the day. Students endure pranks injuries and mischief from late- semester shenanigans and a one act contest spider incident.
Students at THS comment on a new method that dismisses classes for lunch to cut crowding. Responses range from mixed to favorable while noting issues for last-shift eaters and meal quality.
THS students will present a swing show on March 13 and 14. Instrumental, dance, vocal groups or soloists are encouraged to try out. Contact Mr. Van Bronkhorst or Mrs. Bergland for participation. Auditions start immediately.
Eight grade science uses giant slide rule demo as Mr Olmstead jokes about size. Seventh graders vie for Miss or Mr Speller while new band members Richard Dooly and Marlys Prein join.
Local wrestling hopeful awakens for weigh in at the school arena. After navigating buses and a busy lot he makes weight and enters the tourney. He faces a state competitor and is pinned in 49 seconds on his first match during a chaotic day at the gym.
Thirteen TH students attended a speech festival at Iowa University on Saturday January 14. Susan Carroll won first in radio speaking and audience prize. Jahnke took second in dramatic declamatory. Dan Kappmeyer placed third in prose reading and poetry. Krumm finished fourth in dramatic declamatory. Sixty-five students from 21 Iowa districts competed, with awards for top places.
New magazines arrive weekly including Newsweek Iowan House and Garden Outdoor Life Saturday Evening Post Saturday Review Seventeen National Geographic. Check out for one period and return to the shelf. Handbooks with rules regulations and fines will be distributed to students in the coming weeks.
The record notes a comment about medicines to compel speech contrasted with none to enforce silence. It references the Brookyn Battery Tunnel in New York described as the longest highway tunnel in the United States at 9,117 feet.
On January 18 the senior girls of Tripoli High School were invited to the guest night of the Tripoli Woman's Club at Tripoli Town Hall. Mr. Fish led the program on public speaking with senior girls presenting oratory poetry and acting. Refreshments followed the meeting.
A concise meditation on satisfaction and restraint, asserting that avoiding expectations preserves contentment and guards against disappointment. The line emphasizes wisdom in desire and humility in wants.
A succinct reflection contrasts the fool’s self view with the wiser grasp of his own folly. It emphasizes humility and self awareness as path to true wisdom. The note suggests wisdom includes recognizing limits of one’s knowledge.
Susan Carroll of Tripoli finished first in a written homemaking knowledge and attitude exam on Dec 6 to become the 1967 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She earns a chance at state and national scholarships and a silver charm from General Mills.
Lionel Bergmann owns and operates the newest car on the lot, a 1965 Buick hardtop with 210 horsepower and an estimated 15 mpg. The two bar V8 automatic tops 70 mph, the chrome mirrors the continental silver exterior, and the interior is black. Lionel notes the three week old car has not housed any woman except his mother in the bucket seat across from him.
The writer thanks all involved in the Trip Jan invitational wrestling event at THS. Wrestlers competed hard while remaining courteous as crowds filled the gym. Appreciation goes to staff scorekeepers juniors in contest stands cheerleaders officials and everyone on hand for a successful day.
School paper staff includes Sid Editor Jacki Krumm and assistants Diane Pet and Janet Peters. Senior census references Vanada Jahnit and Victor Matthias with various bylines and junior staff listed.
A reflective note contrasts politeness with public behavior and asserts that experience comes from mistakes rather than flawless conduct. It humorously emphasizes restraint in social encounters and personal growth through error.
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