THS Alumni Notes Across Careers and Mischief
A collection of former THS students and staff reveal varied fates from embezzlement charges against Judith Kuecker to Rosyambition in politics for Rosemary Garner and unlikely glamour for Velma Meyer on Broadway. Others pursue teaching, business, and odd jobs from China to Russia while still recalling high school days.
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Judith Kuecker
Miss Stricker
Sharon Braatz
THS
Braatz
Joan Bock
Joan
Larry Schneer
Karen Bierman
Gladys Blasberg
New York
Tony Brase
Green House
Lois Deterding
Kathleen Dirksen
Rosemary Garner
Outer Mongolia
Rosie
Cynthia Goebel
Donald Heim
Don
Lowell Heinemann
Tripoli
Alcatraz
Bonnie Hennings
New Mexico
Hennings
Harold Hyde
General Motors
Harold
Carleen Kallenbach
Lois Bergmann
Russia
David Lahmann
Venus
Velma Meyer
Allen Weidler
P.E
Phyllis Schneer
Richmond
Frederika
Ron Quigly
David Bremer
Sandra Bergmann
Janice Stumme
Johnson
Diana Feuchtwanger
Sharon O’connell
Slo
THS Gazette Highlights Local Ivy League of Names
A collage of THS alumni and local figures appears in the page. Notable mentions include Ray Matticoff innovating a school shortcut, Bonnie Bick in a shoestring factory, and Jerry Neuendorf linking to Lassie in a new film. Diane Hartman signs with the Harlem Globetrotters for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
Ray Matticoff
Bonnie Bick
Jerry Neuendorf
Lassie
Diane Hartman
Harlem Globe Trotters
Judy Wilson
Madeleine Krumm
Ray Buchholz
Ray
Larry Lageschulte
Allen Blasberg
Tripoli
Sweet's
Richard Buchholz
Iowa
al Kuecker
Cornell College
Dan Ambrose
Darrel Hinrichs
Coe College
Larry Ormston
Elizabeth Taylor
Carmi Dooly
Westinghouse
Tripoli High School Class of 1965 Highlights
THS seniors celebrated with an awards program and dress-up day. Commencement Tuesday night awarded 76 diplomas as graduates depart for new paths. Numerous students earned merit pins and athletic letters across speech music athletics.
THS May 18 Card Pac Info Session and Awards Day
On Tuesday May 18 THS counselors met with groups from 8:30 to 10:30 to fill Card Pac information. The Card Pac system stores student data on compact cards for computer use and easier access. Tuesday also featured the annual THS awards day.
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THS
Seniors of 65 Departed Leave School Shaped
The editorial reflects on the 1965 seniors now gone and notes how underclassmen face mixed feelings as they adapt to a new leadership. Juniors sense a new top role while seniors are praised for outstanding school spirit and broad contribution across activities and classes.
Tee Pee Year End Nods Seniors Amid Mixed Contributions
The last Tee Pee issue year bids farewell to seniors with mixed feelings about contributions and attitudes. Underclassmen are urged to view next year as a fresh start and aim for a memorable 65-66 while focusing on learning. A weather note recalls Wall Lake’s 3 inch snow on April 25, followed by a warm recovery.
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Wall Lake
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Tripoli Panthers
General Assemly
Karla
Larry Kammeyer
FFA
Larry
Jana Sievers
Verla Zander
Robert Brewer
Dennis Baclmann
Terryne Fink
Marsha Haverkamp
Barry Fink
Volkswagen
Betty Leuenberger
Joe’s Bar and Grill
Susan Lohmann
Vickie Burrow
Dan Drape
Hollywood
Dan
Dave Kuethe
U. S. Navy
Kurt Biermann
Kurt
LeRoy Beevers
Minneapolis
LeRoy
Dennis Juel
Readlyn
Gan
Steve
Marleen Schwemm
Cedar River
Donna Brandt
Boston
Coleen Kallenbach
Mary Westendorf
Lois Watts
Barbara Primus
Kris Clausen
TOYO
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
Editorial
Motorola
Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Swift
Stanley Feuchtwanger
Chuck Hesse
Oda
FROST
Tripoli Hardware
Family Service
Flintrote Company
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