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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
8
Susan Carrol reports on THS cooks starting at 6:30 am to feed 350 students with economical meals meeting government nutrition rules. Laborious prep includes 120 potatoes peeled daily and 309 pounds of turkey for Easter meals, funded by the school lunch program and government commodities.
Readable lines reveal quirky filler topics from crime figures to wildlife skins and odd garden feats. It mentions 220 000 convicts in prison and describes cobra and python skins used in fashion. It also cites Abe Shable’s 20 pound kumquat in a bathtub and a weather service origin in the Army Signal Corps.
Junior senior prom on April 30 ends at midnight. Students tell parents they went to a show and ate before racing home, claiming the drive from Waterloo took five and a half hours. They joke about a fake excuse and flat tires.
Suggins recalls a Saturday prom at THS described as the finest yet with juniors hosting. Elmer P Suggins enjoyed it though most stayed past 10. The piece lampoons social bits with jokes about nails, milk in a saucer, and teachers lingering to hear Don Bing.
A study hall scene shows a student palm a notebook and read Mad Magazine Alfred E. Newman on the cover. The piece suggests reading Mad can be fun and may aid in studying when homework seems tough, with a note to see Richard Milius for second hand issues.
An editorial argues seniors should pursue lifelong learning beyond high school. It stresses education continues with every new experience and that adulthood brings ongoing opportunities to learn in all areas of life, shaping better students, spouses, and workers.
Mr. Fish recalls World War I memories in world history class though he was eight at the time. A May 2 baseball loss to Trilopy 12-2 featured hits by Sam Kehe Al Schumacher Ray Dietz and Jim Kuhrt. Traffic deaths in 1965 totaled forty eight thousand five hundred with 4 100 000 injuries nationwide.
On Monday May 2 the Tripoli seniors visited Waverly to view a Bremer County Bar Association civil trial demonstration. Jurors were selected from the senior group with Bruce Bunger acting foreman. the panel split 6 to 6 and no verdict was reached before they returned to classes.
Rich Milius showcases a cream 1963 Chevrolet Impala two door hard top with a 327 engine delivering 300 horsepower and about 14 percent miles per gallon. Interior features brown upholstery and a skunk hanging from the rear view mirror, with a three speed on the column.
The ACROSS THE DESK notes the alum study committee finalizing health texts for fall 1966, surveyed by Mrs Schlichting and Miss Servoss. Preparations include ordering materials, adding shelves in West building, and arranging an all elementary assembly on May 20 led by Mrs Anderson.
Nine members from the local FFA chapter attended the 38th state convention in Cedar Rapids. The event drew 246 chapters with about 2000 members. Activities included contests in public speaking and parliamentary procedure, the Iowa Farmer degree awards, industry tours, and a talent show. Barrie Swinbank was elected state president and James M. Richardson named star Iowa farmer for 1966.
Responses from Jackie Krumm Mike Nuss Susan Wente David Drape Susan Carroll Neysa Youngblood Karen Kuecker and others weigh whether a junior senior prom should continue as a school tradition. Opinions vary on attendance costs band hiring and whether a dance adds value or should be replaced by a banquet or other event.
The Tripoli High School band rehearses numbers for upcoming summer concerts. Selections include Exod us The Sound of the Tijuana Brass Pavanne and various marches. Citizens in Tripoli or nearby areas may contact James Tjaden to join.
The Tripoli High School Student Council conducted a noon hour safety check on Tuesday May 3. They evaluated 27 cars and one truck with five cars and the truck failing the test. Sixteen cars had front seat belts and four had belts in both front and rear. They will receive a National Safety Council Certificate of Achievement.
THS seniors and juniors from Tripoli High School toured Wartburg College on May 4. Dennis Buchholz David Drape Johnny Brase Beverly Kohagen Kathy Hurmence Richard Bergmann Gordon Sievers and Sharon Holm attended. They sat in on classes toured the campus and watched Pajama Game staged, a Broadway play based on Richard Bissell’s book 7 Percent Cents.
Junior high notes highlight a six week old genius in Tripoli and comments from teachers. Lehrer Leon Luhr ing is teased about a monkeying around remark. Sally Bergmann challenges grading with an F on a history test. Brian Selek reports frequent insults and abuse claim.
Over the past two years North High biology students have used half days in Echo Valley Park and Glover’s Creek for a conservation project blending classroom study with field work. They have completed 22 dams as practical applications of lessons learned.
On May 5 the sophomore class met in the lunchroom to review Jostens ring styles. Officers met at 8 30 am to select three designs, then the class voted and ordered the chosen ring. Members selected various colors and set types, with delivery expected next fall.
Senior critics argue they are gypped by May 20 graduation, receiving fewer early release days than prior years. The article notes protests decline to change the plan, urging students to attend school with a smile and look forward to guests visiting during the post graduation week.
Readers of the Tri Leader praise the Panther's Tale journalism class for quality work. Duane Watermal James Krum and James Burrow commended for their good humor and positive contributions to the paper.
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