THS Says Farewell to Teachers Departing This Year
THS bids goodbye to Richard Opheim Ronald Donn James Holliday and Eugene Johnson as they leave for new roles and locations Opheim will become guidance counselor and elementary principal in Dows Iowa while pursuing a master's degree Donn plans to seek administrator or teaching posts near California or Arizona Holliday heads to Jerome Arizona for graduate studies while Johnson will move to Maxwell to become high school principal and teach advanced math All express appreciation for THS and student support and wish luck in future endeavors
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Richard Opheim
Dows
Opheim
State College of Iowa
Tripoli
Ronald Donn
California
Arizona
Lady Luck
Mr. Donn
James Holliday
Mr. Holliday
Jerome
Ariz
Flagstaff
Holliday
Arizona Rockies
Eugene Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Maxwell
Johnson
F.T.A
THS
Ends of School Year at THS May 26 Final Exams
The THS term closes with a vacation to follow. Final exams will be held Tuesday and Wednesday May 25 and 26 in two hour periods. Students with no morning exam may arrive for their afternoon test. Mr Holliday leads geography review groups while Miss Stricker has shorthand dictations after school.
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THS
Seniors Fall Behind Schedule For Prom Decorations
Tee runs into trouble decorating the gym as seniors need the space for graduation practice. A workable schedule hides prom decorations behind stage curtains during the day. May 16 marks the big night as preparations continue.
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Tee
Tripoli Community High Band Recovers From Contest Rating
The Tripoli Community High School band relaxed after contest plans. Judges gave two ratings of 2 and one L, averaging to 2, leaving the group hopeful despite some disappointment. Summer concerts on the school grounds will feature show tunes Latin American numbers and new marches.
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Tripoli
89 Percent of Iowa Teachers Back Corporal Punishment
A study by the Iowa State Education Association finds 89 percent of teachers responding to a questionnaire favor a policy permitting corporal punishment by teachers under defined circumstances. One educator says good discipline is essential in our democratic society and some students need thoughtful punishment to stay aligned with societal norms.
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Iowa State Education Association
Iowa
Tripoli THS track tops conference and state bid leap
The Tripoli high school track team closes the season strong winning the conference meet, taking second in the district, and qualifying seven events for state outdoor. Under coach Robert Thurness the squad emerges as one of the state's best. The baseball team shows solid hitting and decent progress despite weather and depth issues.
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Tripoli
Robert Thurness
THS
Principal vows action when handling student incidents
The school principal states that if a situation cannot be managed without involving a student, they will contact the student’s parent or the police. The remark underscores commitment to safety and proper procedure in handling behavioral issues.
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Anderson-Erickson Dairy
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Biesterfelt Bros
Block’s Auto Service
Herbert E. Blume
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R. J. Bunger Barber Shop
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
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Colburn Feed Mill
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