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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1967
Page
8
A 1967 Tripoli High School graduation reflection celebrates the class of 1967 with warm words from students faculty and administration. The piece captures nostalgia for kindergartners turned seniors and a toast to new adults as graduates depart THS.
Tripoli class of ’67 baccalaureate held May 14 in THS auditorium with Rev. W D Weidler as speaker. Friday's commencement will again take place in the THS auditorium with Dr. Wallace C Schloecke of Iowa State University as guest. boys glee club to sing Sunrise Sunset and a reception follows.
The class of 1967 at THS celebrates its evolution from early childhood in 1954 to senior status in 1967. From the consolidation of small districts in 1959 to the first unified junior high meeting in 1961, 73 students became the senior class and 70 will graduate on May 19 signaling entry into adulthood.
A student reflects on May 19 graduation and contemplates tears as the four years end. She anticipates mixed emotions from happiness to fear, feeling released yet sad about leaving friends, teachers, and school life behind.
The Panters Tale senior staff and contributors list editors and columnists across sections. Susan Carroll serves as staff editor with Jacki Krumm as assistant editor. Junior High Jazz features Sharon Buenger and Book Nook lists Clarence Bergmann. Herd in the Halls credits Sue Carroll, Jacki Krumm, and Larry Kuecker. Car Column is by Dennis Zekoff.
A study of senior students reveals two groups: one energetic majority and a smaller grumpy, over weight group. Skipping breakfast correlates with low energy, especially among girls where 60 percent of the overweight subset skipped breakfast. Boys mostly ate standard fare while some unique menus appeared.
The THS senior class of 1967 offers advice to underclassmen including study hard and enjoy life. They recount breakfasts, sports glory as Cedar-Wapsie champs, homecoming queen Judy Feuchtwanger, and memories from senior year from English papers to TB tests and a New Year party.
Kris Ryan was named head majorette for the coming year. Van Bronkhorst announced the twirlers Donna Kappmeyer Nancy Burrow and Corrine Towne after last week’s tryouts.
Editorial thanks the 1967 senior class gives a farewell to coach and adviser Donald Fish who guided speech drama English and the school newspaper for two years. The seniors admit frustration but acknowledge learning from his demanding methods and express sorrow freshmen and sophomores will miss his classes.
Karin Cleven finishes her 39th year in the Madrid school system and is honored at retirement by former pupils, staff, parents, and friends in a remembrance of her long service.
In Sumner area Ed O'Brien aged 92 is a noted gardener who has embraced the unusually fine early spring weather and taken to planting with authority. His extensive knowledge and long experience mark him as a local expert.
A THS awards assembly on May 10 honored 75 plus students for music athletics newspaper and speech work. Coaches Mr Drips Mr Fish presented speech awards while Ms Bergland and Mr Van Bronkhorst announced music honors plus band pins. Additional recognitions included National Honor Society inductions and various athletic letters across girls basketball softball track football and wrestling.
In a junior high issue the students reflect on chewing gum woes during science class and grammar struggles in English. The piece closes with a farewell to the graduating class of 1967 and best wishes for a happy summer.
Mrs. Rieckenberg credits student librarians for ongoing enhancements to library facilities throughout the year. She and the administration thank Clarence Bergmann Marilyn Blume Diane I Buchholz Pam Drape Sharon Holm Nancy Hoppenworth Chuck Jordan Mary Kallenbach Tammy Kelsey Lois Peters Sue Peters Renae Prien Audrey Quass Maria Schuldt Doris Schweer Diane Watts for their efforts.
The annual band banquet on May 10 honored high school band students and bid farewell to the senior members. Mrs. Stanley Miller sang two songs and a skit featured several faculty wives. Mr. Van Bronkhorst awarded pins tied to each instrument and noted each senior’s contributions.
A listing of names by location and category. Entries include Ames with Carroll Marshall Barkhoft Boerschel Richard Buenger Len Heinemann Gordon vers and others. Wartburg with Dave Buchholz Harold Susan Wente Diane M. Iowa City College undecided Kehe Lawain Judisch Schumacher. Trade Schools Loss P Mike Boeckmann Marjorie ke Donna Dravis Rai Dietz. Collins Kathy Chapin Nursing Pam Drape. Factories Terry Jordan Bill Quigley. Carnation Larry Shonka Hyde Steve Schwemm. Lutheran Mutual Sharon mann Carole Lagesch. John Deere Roger B Glenn Johnson Lionel Robert Volker Dan Pleg. Armed Service Duane man. Undecided Jim Gaede Sands Jim Haynes Richard Jow Carol Hahn Mary Bonnie Biermann Roger mann Diane Watts Kathy ger Mary Rathbone John Lorin Weidler Dave Jaschen. Junior College Dave Paul Engert Nancy Hoppenw
Seniors enjoyed a class casual party Friday May 12 at 7 pm. The event featured table service, Pepsi and pizza, dancing in the band room, and records spinning by the seniors.
Sa night students recover from prom week as juniors and seniors drag through halls with sore throats and colds. The track team posted a strong show at the Wartburg coal track meet on May 2 led by Max Ambrose with wins in the yard dash and 220 yard dash.
Anne Moeller received her twirling honor as members earned pins and shared their plans for graduation. The ceremony highlighted individual achievements and future goals alongside the recognition.
The piece features Linda and Ruth Leuenberger driving a 1959 yellow and white Rambler station wagon. It notes a talkative radio, push button transmission, five doors, and a rear facing seat complaint. The girls joke about asthma like car trouble and odd repairs.
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