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Newspaper

Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1976

Page

6

THS Honors Achievements In Spring Awards Assembly

THS held an achievements ceremony recognizing athletes musicians librarians and vocalists. Track golf tennis and choir honors were announced with letters chevrons pins and medals awarded to numerous seniors led by captains and special recognitions for Cathy Weidler Brad Bunce and others. Brad Bunce was selected for American Youth in Concert touring Philadelphia Carnegie Hall and Europe June 28 to July 29.

Sharon Hoffman Donna Hyde Janice Kerr Jo Benson Dawn Bergmann Carma Blasberg Pam Harmening Julie Kammeyer Kellie Kammeyer Linda Kirchhoff Terri Leisinger Patti Merrick Gail Moeller Mary Quass Wende Bunger JoEllen Miller Deb Schwemm Adele Benson Pat Zander Sheryl Drape Wanda Moore Vionne Tiedt Debbie Wildebour Sue Kuchenberg Vicky Williams Karen Bunger Collinda Schafer Brad Bunce Craig Bruns Linda Davis Sue Davis Dwight Hinrichs Shari Hodges Mira Koschmeder Andy Selck Margie Quigley Becky Block Mike Koschmeder Cathy Weidler Deb Bahlmann Glen Ciola Jim Schafer Max Koschmeder Arion T.hs Philadelphia Carnegie Hall New York Europe England France Italy Austria Brad Linda Hunemuller Lynnette Quass Sue Siggelkov Brenda Bergmann

Senator Dick Clark letter to graduates honors Iowa seniors

A 1976 graduation note from Senator Dick Clark congratulates Iowa high school seniors entering college or work. It praises the era’s challenges, urges commitment to restore honesty in institutions, and offers best wishes from Charlene Bruns and Jeff Tiedt.

Dick Clark Iowa

Journalism Staff Editor List

The piece lists the journalism staff and advisor including Editor Denise Kuethe Cathy Weidler Margie Quigley Sheryl Drape Marlene Warnke and Advisor Mr McDonald.

Denise Kuethe Sheryl Drape Cathy Weidler Marlene Warneke Margie Quigley Panther’s Tale Mr. Bernard Marlene Warnke

Track season closes with freshmen strength and top marks

Coaches note most runners are freshmen or sophomores with only three seniors. Dawn Bergmann qualified for the state meet in shot put. Yearly bests include Deyo in high jump and 120 high hurdles, Moeller in 440, and the mile relay team posting 4 02.4.

Sharon Hoffman Janice Kerr Donna Hyde Sherri Buss Sherri Dawn Bergmann Brase Deyo D. Bull Moeller Brandhorst Fresh Pierce Hoppenworth Rewoldt Gronemeyer Sanderson D. Buls Tegtmeier

Last Panther's Tale Thanks Readers And Staff

The Panther's Tale marks its final issue of the year and extends thanks to contributors poets ideas cartoons and other material. It also recognizes adviser Mr McDonald and publisher Mr Sassman for guidance and weekly publication and thanks readers for support.

McDonald Sassman

Golf Teams Post Strong Cedar-Wapsie Meet showing strong seasons

In the Cedar-Wapsie Conference golf meet at Maple Hills Country Club on May 10 Tripoli girls took 2nd led by Deb Sassman with 103 and Wende Bunger as runner up. boys finished 3rd with Mark Nuss 84 and Paul Schnieders 85. The teams face upcoming sectionals May 21 and 22 with hopes for more wins as Denver and other rivals loom.

Maple Hills Country Club Tripoli Girls Deb Sassman Deb Wende Bunger Mark Nuss Paul Schnieders Tripoli Allison-Bristow Denver Clarksville Parkersburg Greene Nashua UNI High Dunkerton Willow Run Country Club Oelwein Sumner Wapsie Valley Waverly Shell Rock

Colour My World Prom Likely A Memorable THS Event

On May 8 at 6 30 p m the 1976 Junior Senior Prom and Banquet themed Colour My World featured a decorated gym with a white archway vivid crepe paper walls and world themed panels A large blinking light box added to the atmosphere The banquet opened with a prayer and meals prepared by the Juniors mothers The program included welcomes from Becky Block and Mike Koschmeder performances by Wende Bunger Linda Davis and Mira Koschmeder with accompaniment by others A bicentennial skit closed with Mr McDonald s words of wisdom The Fourth Estate provided music Seniors viewed the prom as a final social memory while Juniors called it one of the hardest yet enjoyable four years and all agreed Colour My World was a success to be remembered.

Pastor Spencer Steve Struck Becky Block Mike Koschmeder Wende Bunger Linda Davis Chicago Mira Koschmeder Andy Selck McDonald THS

Memories of high school days and seniors reflections

Seniors recall Foods class memories Claudia and Margie. Duane CO. laments breaking shop class milling law. GlIN earned a Division I rating at the state speech contest. Marlene Warneke notes graduation mood as books are shelved. Pat Z. envisions National Honor Society induction and summer detasseling crews. Char recalls weekends with friends.

Duane CO GLIN Marlene Warneke Pat Z

Keep Iowa Clean Poster Contest Winner Named

Melanie Koschmeder won first place in a statewide poster contest with a seventh grade project. The 9 by 12 inch bold colored painted poster kept the theme Keeping Iowa Clean and earned a governor signed certificate, a Keep Iowa Clean patch, and honorary membership for 1976.

Bernard Melanie Koschmeder Iowa Melanie Ray Keep Keep Iowa Clean Keep Iowa Clean, Inc

Show of Shows Arts and Shop Display at High School Gym

A May 11 7 30 p m show in the high gym and shop room featured many exhibits and demonstrations of art techniques. Doug Cole judged the event with a Jr High section and about many attendees. Top senior high award went to Brenda Bued for jewelry.

Judg Doug Cole Jy the Jr. High Brenda Bued

Serpico and the Fight Against Police Corruption

A vivid review of Serpico by Peter Maas highlights an undercover officer’s lone stand against NYPD corruption. The piece praises the book’s depiction of integrity and courage amid hostility from fellow officers and city officials.

Prom thanks and year-end awards noted at SES event

The junior class thanks mothers for prom help and recalls year activities. Names of award recipients and participants appear, with reminders about overdue library books and plans for next year. An awards banquet occurred May 10 1976 at the Red Fox Inn with merit points and various crafts and art entries listed.

SES Red Fox Inn Kerri Leonard Teresa Pint Craig Bruns Gayle Mei

Panter Yearbook Thanks Tripoli Leader Editor Bob Sassman

The Panther Yearbook expresses thanks for pictures and help from Tripoli Leader editor Bob Sassman. His unpaid assistance made the yearbook possible and is gratefully acknowledged.

Panther Tripoli Bob Sassman Pal Bob

And Suddenly Everything Changes

A reflection urges individuals to embrace change as a personal and environmental challenge. It warns that unprepared seniors may struggle and seek help, while resisting change can lead to being overwhelmed. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and readiness to meet forthcoming transitions.

Memorial Day Observances Planned by Denver Legion Post

The Denver American Legion Post schedules Memorial Day ceremonies at Denver Cemetery on May 31 with a parade from the Legion Hall. No speaker or high school service. graves will be decorated. Avenue of flags needs volunteers to set up and take down poles and flags. Auxiliary to make wreaths May 26. Box tops from Post Cereal products will fund playground and PE equipment at Denver Elementary School. Ninth grade confirmation at St Pauls UCC on May 23 with last class held May 20.

Denver American Legion Post Denver Legion Hall Lawrence Walther Avenue of Flags Committee Auxiliary Campbell Soup Post Cereal Corporation Duane Boehmke St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

Denver Events Outline Religious Activities And Centennial Parade

The May schedule lists St. John's Lutheran Bible School May 24 28 from 8 45 to 1 30 with sack lunches. St Pauls UCC Sunday School ends May 23 and Vacation Bible School runs May 24 28 with 1 fee. St Peter Lutheran Denver shifts services May 23 30 with VBS May 24 28. Denver Bi Centennial parade entries due May 30 with contact Mary Stevens. Jaycee Ettes vote to back SIDS project aiding Iowa Guild for Infant Survival and N F SIDS following state meeting in Ames.

Denver Jaycee-Ettes Jaycee-Ette State of Iowa Iowa Guild For Infant Survival National Foundation For Sudden Denver Mary Stevens P.O. Box 227

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