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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
8
A high school yearbook compiles sophomore autobiographies showing seniors' future aims. Read about plans ranging from architecture and nursing to teaching, engineering, law, ministry, aviation, and military service, with varied hopes for college, careers, and family.
The Panther's Tale presents Elmer P. Suggins a quirky senior with a tall frame and wild red hair. He aspires to be a brain surgeon or nuclear physicist and teases a double agent path while sharing humorous bits about Betsy the cow and school life.
A student column laments the upcoming graduation of the 1966 THS seniors and their transition to work, arguing they will miss teachers and classroom idiosyncrasies, and warning them exile to the real world will end their carefree school days.
THS seniors face departure as Elmer P. Suggins voices views on graduation. He urges underclassmen to stay focused and reminds them of the snow fence around the Tripoli High campus. The senior class motto is Today is goof-off day and Hugh Huefner is suggested as commencement speaker.
Jim Burrow collects a string of playful quotes from readers including Thelma Lou Thistlefeather and Willie Wempke. The segment pairs humorous asides with mock philosophical lines and odd requests, all in a lighthearted, satirical tone.
Jackie Krumm nominated for the National Council of Teachers of English awards program for outstanding high school juniors in English. Local and state committees judge the nominees, with winners announced in December 1966 and sent to college admissions officials for consideration.
This week’s Panther’s Tale lists Editorial Staff seniors Paula Tiedt and Lois Peters as high school news leaders. Junior high notes are by Cal Schnieder. senior slants by Duane Waterman and Jim Burrow with roving reporter Jim Burrow.
The eighth grade studies WWI battles while 7B focuses on grammar usage of two to too. Richard Kappmeyer has started carrying a purse as 10 boys outline geography lessons for the week.
The Daze goes on sale now with copies available for immediate purchase. Fans are urged to grab limited editions as stores stock the new release across local outlets.
A journalism class playfully rewrites names into puns and altered forms. Examples include Jim Krumm becoming Jim Morsel and Larry Luhring turning into Larry Enticing, among others like Mr Van Ahn to Mr Van Off and Mr Harms to Mr Hurts.
Rumors swirl at THS about a card bought by Mr. Dix for his brother's wife as well as a new game knibbling. Logan Harms helps zipper trouble, while Lie and Harms clash in a novel sport.
The article urges students to plan summer reading with a teacher made list and to use local libraries like Tripoli Public Library and Waverly Public Library for access. It emphasizes reading diverse books to broaden understanding, gain knowledge, and enjoy the experience.
A senior speaker boasts authority over the town through fear and power, promising to pass while asserting dominance over underclassmen. The piece uses bold voice to express high school status and chosen perseverance.
A letter from a student group titled SUGGINS calls for action against perceived school abuses at THS. It claims excessive homework, holiday work assignments, after weekend tests, long senior attendance, a harsh master clock, and demands leadership to unite American students.
A student narrator roams THS after hours peeking into classrooms. He notes names on a board, mistakes rooms, and glimpses a typing assignment and a grade scale. He reflects on history majors and the bustle of the school with a childlike, inquisitive tone.
Commencement exercises for the 61 member THS senior class will be held Friday evening May 20 at 8 o clock. The class motto is The Doors of Wisdom Are Never Closed and many graduates plan college work, jobs, or marriage. Journalists offer best wishes to the graduates.
The seventh period journalism class celebrates shedding its main issue the rebellious seniors who quit abruptly. Yet three juniors insist one senior, SUGGINS, will be missed as they reflect on past oddities from cemetery limits to lighting on Fifth Street Tripoli and the quirks of heating elements.
Fi day the THS annual assembly awarded students across athletic music and FFA departments. Spring athletic honors went to Baseball players including Jim Krumm and Jin Kuhrt with managers Roger Luhring and Jim Tiedt noted. Track and speech and vocal awards were presented to numerous named students with previous winners listed. FFA honors recognized Farm Forestry Glen Johnson Farm Mechanics Glen Johnson and others. The piece notes older and younger generations’ attitudes toward rising early routines.
The piece celebrates a playful Feet of the Week with a spirited young man boasting five dual carburetors and hairy coverings to stay warm. He notes racing stripes on his feet that were ruined by nail polish remover and calls the feat of driving such a vehicle a true FEAT.
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