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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
8
The editorial ponders whether past youths were any more well behaved than the present and compares retro fashions to current teen trends. It notes Bleached hair ears pierced short skirts dancing and the urge to stand out while urging parents to consider their own teenage idiosyncrasies with sympathy.
At the April Future Teachers of America meeting members offered opinions on the ideal teacher. Some praised humor and openness while others urged discipline, preparation, patient guidance, and teaching effectiveness. The group noted minority views but urged THS teachers to strive for high standards.
Students may run for the 1966 67 council by obtaining petitions from Mr Miller. Each candidate must state reasons, secure 25 signatures, and return petitions to Mr Miller by May 10. Election is scheduled for Friday May 13.
The Panther’s Tale lists editors and staff for the issue with Lois Peters as editor and Paula Tiedt and Jim Krumm handling senior slants. Jim Burrow serves as roving reporter alongside Cal Schnieder and Susan Carroll for school news.
A collection of student opinions outlines each gender's ideal traits. Readers cite looks, personality, humor, sports interest, and manners while noting faults and practicality. Several participants emphasize honesty, reliability, and compatibility in partners.
A casual observer recalls two teens from Tripoli High School, Mary Ellen Lahmann and Michael James Nuss. Mary Ellen, 17, born July 30, 1948, explains she will study home economics at Iowa State University and enjoys bowling sewing and Dean Martin. Michael, born January 14, 1948, plans to study engineering at ISU and ascribes to a philosophy of finding fortune in misfortune.
May sale of T.H.S. Daze literary magazine features writings from senior junior and elementary students. Editor Marjorie Blume typist Kathy Chapin and artist Bruce Bunger lead staff. includes stories poems roving reporter and autograph section. Price 25 cents and available before school ends.
May birthdays include Dan Whitney on the 15th Lois Block on the 18th Karen Bergmann on the 22nd Doris Schneer on the 23rd Steven Drape on the 28th. Earlier entries note Sharon Buenger on May 10 Lee Selck on May 21 Nancy Hoppenworth on May 6 David Jaschen on May 7 Kathy Chapin on May 12 Victor Matthias on May 13 David Peters on May 28 Judy Krueger and Terry Jordan on May 29 Linda Haase on May 1 and James Kuhrt on May 3.
April 27 business law classes under Mr. Ott faced another tough test and on April 28 argued over the answers. He corrected a mistake and gave a point. Sophomores finish Julius Caesar lines and analyze key characters. Mr Harris leaves Hells Angels to form Hells Angles in Algebra II.
The Future Teachers of America met on April 20 and approved a bike hike for Sunday May 29. Dennis Buchholz reported profits from the F.T.A. bookstore. New officers will be elected at the next meeting and seniors join the nominations committee.
A May calendar entries list includes Phyllis Buchholz on May 4, Joyce Dooly on May 10, Robert Towne on May 12, Karen Heffernan on May 24, Kay Ormston on May 26, Glen Slack on May 28, and Richard Magnall on May 30. The brief notes record personal names with corresponding days.
A memory book describes itself eight by twelve inches with a scenery cover and plain back. It recalls arriving April 12 with its senior owner who carries it to English class where classmates sign it, then stores notes, favorites, events and photos. Graduation on May 20 looms as memories accumulate.
The THS prom week features study hall posture observations and a lively junior senior event. Students display varied poses from slouched to forward leaning as teachers note posture myths and a vanishing American buffalo image. The 1966 prom impressed with Bing and his Merry Men style dancing and a busy, festive gymnasium.
Mr Schildroth gave students a weekend assignment after losing an hour to DST. The eighth graders got an extra large task from Mr Samuelson. Track boys were excused early on April 25. girls ran 660 yards in PE. Mr Tjaden led the junior high band practice on the old football field. High school music was distributed. Mr Kirchhoff’s geography class began studying southeast Asia. Charles Heinemann studied world regions on sunny days. Rodney praised seating in geography in 7A English. A new artist emerged in the south 4x4 wing. Miss Willis drew preposition pictures titled Rhapsody in Prepositions. Janice McLavey sold a “Kisses for sale cheap” button and announced the shop was closed for repairs.
The Oskaloosa debate team led by Carolyn Anton Mary Ann Hull Curt Sytsma and Barbara Upton won first place among 32 class A schools at the Iowa Forensic League tournament in Iowa City They will represent Oskaloosa at the National Forensic League finals in Albuquerque New Mexico June 27 to 30 Also notes include mock United Nations at William Penn College and Davenport public school artwork exhibited in West Union elementary building April 12 to 22 and West Union business students visiting John Deere offices on April 14.
April 27 gym tryouts drew 15 girls. Voting by the student body determined the 1966 67 varsity lineup: Susan Carroll Judy Feuchtwanger Lois Peters Judy Dettmer Kathy Blasberg Vicky Zander Judy Peters. Seven cheerleaders chosen to cover three sports. retiring members Ju relyn Fink and Beverly Kohagen graduate.
Bruce Bunger and Stanley Miller attended the northeast district convention of the Iowa Association of Student Councils at East High School Waterloo. The program included morning sessions, a speech by Evan Hultman, discussion groups, noon voting, and a final session where new officers were introduced by Robert Lux before returning to Tripoli at 4:00 p m.
Six Tripoli runners entered the Dickinson relays on Saturday with Duane Waterman Da Buchholz Max Ambrose in the 440 yard relay and Buchko Zekoff Waterman Ambrose in the 880 yard relay. Dettmer posted a faster open mile and freshman sprinter Ambrose ran the 100 yard dash.
Suggins delivers a humorous exchange about school routine and odd questions. Dewey asks about Red China color of table cloth and hallway mushrooms. Suggins replies with a playful absurdity about slippers and banana skins.
On May 2 Tripoli and Dee High School seniors attended a mock trial at Waerly Court House. Five visitors acted as jurors and rendered a verdict to simulate real court room procedure. Law Day was sponsored by the Bremer County Bar Action with cooperation from Judge C. H. Wild and L. Plummer.
The lonesome orphan car owned by Donal Fish head of THS English department has been hit scratched and dented three times. Mr Fish claims it is scarlet and black though exact colors are unknown. The car has 125000 miles and an ideal motor though other parts were redone. His son reportedly accumulated most miles during university years.
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