Students celebrate birthdays and spring signs in class
LITES macher visited the dentist and returned their cards signed. The first and second grade saw a very interesting movie about Farm Animals. Mary Block celebrated her seventh birthday with cracker jacks. Roger Block marked his eighth birthday with candy treats. Students noted robins and budding branches, and groups started new books in Art, Health, and More Friends and Neighbors. Third graders hosted cupcakes for birthdays. several teachers and pupils received silver stars for health scores. Jim Cole and Mark Wikner celebrated birthdays. some classmates later enjoyed chocolate bunnies. Sixth grade homework included 100 in spelling and a program with songs and readings. Seventh grade finished perimeter work and explored power films, Sleepy Hollow study underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macher
Mary Block
Roger Block
Dixon Bunger
Roger
Jean Ambrose
Jo Blaufuss
Leonard Block
Larry Bock
Mary Bremer
Marvin Drewis
Carolyn Hunemuller
Glenyce Waschkat
James
Jeanne Martin
Marianne Wikner
Richard Spier
Jim Cole
Jim
Mark
Miss Cook
Bobbsey Twins
Sandra Bang
Janet Chapin
David Block
Ronald Henninger
Karl Blaufuss
Carla Bremer
Marlene Drewis
Marlene
Karen Lobeck
Genduso
Vasil
Magdeline
James Block
James Klemp
Karla Lobeck
Suzanne Niemeyer
Our Fathers
Janice Koch
Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
Local Newspaper Staff and Contributors List
The document lists editorial and staff roles including Editor Valerie Biermann Assistant Editor Lowell Engle Senior News Donna Heide and others across departments. It names junior and sophomore sections with writers and editors, along with specialized desks for sports music agriculture and book reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Biermann
Lowell Engle
Donna Heideman
Donna Kuethe
Patsy Chapin
Lator
Mary Drosteriters
Shirley Hay
James Beisner
Chuck Pinch
Alfred Bock
Cheryl Colburn
Eugene Drape
Velma Schultz
Eugene Buenger
Lowell Eagle
Barbara Hesse
Alice Heine
Beverly Mueller
Betty Bodermann
Loraine Rettig
Lillian Fuchs
Casey Joins Hi-Lites As Third Staff Advisor
Editorial notes Mr. Casey becomes the Hi-Lites third staff advisor following Miss Cook's resignation and Mrs. Trudo's prior tenure. The staff welcomes him and anticipates a period of familiarizing with the team to find a good fit for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Casey
Hi-Lites
Miss Cook
Senior Personality Highlight Ronald Warner Tallest senior in class
Ronald Warner, six foot three, blond hair and blue eyes, is featured as the tallest senior. He has attended Tripoli schools twelve years and enjoys hunting, fishing, skating, movies, dances, bowling, music, swimming, hockey and is a band and glee club member. He works at Ed Muether farm near Sumner and plans a year on the farm before entering electrical business with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Warner
Ronald
Tripoli
Eddie Howard
Glee Club
Ron
Ed Muether
Sumner
Rich Young and Pretty Band Show Planned
Music notes report that uniforms were fitted and altered by band mothers and Mr. Upton for Friday night concert. A committee chosen by Mr. Upton decides the show will be Monday night titled Rich Young and Pretty. The Commercial Club sponsors a movie and lunch for the band this year in place of a banquet.
Local F.F.A. Teams Split Games in Nashua and Tripoli
The Nashua F.F.A. team defeated the local squad 40 to 24 in Nashua with Tripoli finishing at the bottom. In the earlier preliminary, Tripoli beat Nashua 33 to 24. A future tournament is planned in Tripoli with surrounding teams expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Nashua F.F.A
Nashua
Tripoli
Grade School Readers Begin New First Reader Our New Friends
First grade reading groups finish nuanee primers and start Our New Friends. Students read stories aloud weekly. The dental train grows with three new cars this past week, named Jennifer Colburn.
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Jennifer Colburn
Readlyn and Roland Game Delights Eighth Grade Audience
In Readlyn and Roland's exciting game the eighth grade class witnessed a lively contest. Janice Davis hosted the radio segment while Mr. Koons read stories from a special Readers Digest edition. A current event test produced fair grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Davis
Koons
High School Chatter in Home Economics Class Incident
In home economics Annie slid from a table as legs collapsed, books toppled, and Geraldine slid down in astonishment. Sophomores study geometry with similar triangles and hypotenuse, while English covers posture and parts of speech. World history reviews postwar country conditions and business arithmetic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Geraldine
Betty Ann
Granddad Steps Out and a Football Season Ends
Reports from hall life cover class work and new teachers in history and typing while a senior play cast is announced for Granddad Steps Out. In sports, Michigan beats foes to finish undefeated and reach the Rose Bowl with Dick Thornley’s growth amid pressure from Bart Jensen and teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Peacock
Miss Lapitz
Granddad
Iowa City
Bart Jensen
Bart
Thornley
State
Stan
Michigan
Ohio
Pasadena
Cal
Dick Thornley
Rose Bowl All American Dick Thornley Faces Debut Game
A Rose Bowl All American profile by C Paul Jackson follows Dick Thornley a young Michigan player preparing for the season opener. With the regular full back sidelined by a shoulder injury Thornley may start and carry the load as Michigan holds its first game plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Paul Jackson
Dick Thornley
Michigan
Ambiguous student item sparks town whispers
An ephomore class member from Brown, who lives in town, is linked to the agriculture class and teased by peers about haircuts and rivals in sports, prompting local curiosity about his identity and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephomore
Brown
Ives
Ikes
Imagined School Scene Around State Tournament
A collection of questions envisions students engaging in school life during the state basketball tournament. It imagines students listening to radio coverage, borrowing boots, studying MacBeth, attending classes, and rehearsing for a music contest, all without absences.
Where Has Winter Gone To A Household Roster
A fragmented reminiscence recalls plans for winter chores and domestic tasks. He aimed to play chess, diet, split wood, scrub and paint, fix taps, build shelves, and prep the cellar. She pledged knitting, writing, painting the pantry, and hosting neighbors, with a note of unfinished tasks before winter ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginhocks
Herman Puggs
Juniors Seek Funds to Support Senior Bus Trip
A brief note indicates juniors aim to raise money to help cover a senior trip, seeking donations or events to fund the endeavor. Pledges or plans may include small gatherings or bake sales as community support.
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Jeannie Cole
Ray Buchholz
Sandra Wagner
Miss Faris
Blacky the Crow
Canada
Alaska
Gene Colburn
Jeanette Hayden
Jean Chapin
Mary Kaye Elliot
HI Lites Staff
Betty Snelling
Delores
Editorial
Mr. Breeding
Hall
Library News
Tripoli Mercantile the Farmers Store
Michael
Juel’s Briardale
Deluxe
H. W. Krueger
Iowa
Midwest
Wid
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli, Iowa
March Shoe Sale
Children's Oxfords
Oxfords
Larson Shoe
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