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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1965
Page
8
The journalism class outlines aims for the school newspaper to cover news for all grades, inform about events, interview leaders, publish features, and offer opinions. It seeks community interest and closer school community ties, while stressing it is the voice of the school, not just the journalism class.
Questionnaires are sent this week detailing an adult evening school for area residents this year. Courses offered depend on attendee wishes and community support is urged to make the school a local educational center. Further details will appear as plans are formed.
Marjorie Blume, 5'8" blue eyed daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Blume of Tripoli, excels in FTA, annual staff, vocal music, church choir, Walther League and Sunday school teaching while planning to teach after Concordia Teachers College. Duane Waterman, 5'8" blue eyed son of Mr and Mrs Everett Waterman of Waverly, participates in track, Boy Scouts, Sunday school teaching and school newspaper and aims for SCI and teaching. Linda Haase, 5'4" blue eyed and brown haired, cooks and sews, enjoys football pizza Bobby Vinton and bookkeeping, sings in church choir, Youth Fellowship and school paper. Neysa Youngblood, music minded senior, active in mixed chorus, girls glee club, all state attempt, band, Youth Fellowship, tennis and reading, plans Mason City Junior College then Navy.
The calendar lists events from October 8 to October 30 including Homecoming October 8, band trip to S.C.I. October 9, JV football and TV coverage October 11, FFA at 8:00, junior high football October 14, football at Wapsie Valley October 15, football at Dunkerton October 20, school closed October 21-22 for ISEA, JV football at Dunkerton October 25, football at Turkey Valley October 29, and English classes 11-12 traveling to Minneapolis for a play on October 30.
The FTA will open a portable bookstore selling new and used paperbacks. It will operate before and after school and at noon for student use, with FTA members taking turns supervising. The aims are to raise money and provide easy access to a large selection of books.
The 1965 66 class officers are listed by grade with president and officers for each group. Eighth Grade Glenda Matthi as president Chuck Jordan vice president Mike Harms secretary Ricky Miller treasurer. Seventh Grade Barry Boeck mann president Barbara Wente vice president Janell Poock secretary Willis Hildebrandt treasurer. Freshman Steve Garner president Wayne Mager vice president Steve Rieck secretary Dan Biesterfelt treasurer. Sophomore Steve Ellison president Logan Harms vice Mary Bull secretary Diane Shonka treasurer. Junior Dave Buchholz president Anne Platte vice Lois Peters treasurer Susan Carroll secretary. Senior David Drape president Jim Kuhrt vice Dick Magnall secretary Bob Towne treasurer. Cheerleaders chosen by student body Bev Kohagen Sue Carroll Judy Feuchtwanger Jere lyn Fink. Junior High Cheerleaders Lu Ann Block Janell Poock Joyce Dettmer Connie Peters Judy Peters.
The column jabs at students and staff with rumors about a canceled hayride, a seniors' fundraiser, and a broken nose. It references Dennis Miller and Dennis Zekoff, mischief around the band day, crutches, and chatter about lockers, socks, and choir, all amid school gossip.
Superintendent Howard Pigg spoke of lower enrollment but higher school spirit this year. He noted new teachers including principal Miller, the start of a wrestling team, and the school newspaper's formation to serve students and parents.
Tripoli High School journalism class will publish the school newspaper this year. Mr. Fish has led four weeks of preparatory writing, with co editors Linda Haase Duane Waterman and Jim Krumm. Rotation of editor each week. Students listed include Neysa Youngblood Kathy Chapin Marjorie Blume Bruce Bunger Lavern Boeckmann Diane Schwarze and Dennis Haverkamp.
Sumner High School hosts Tri poli seniors from nearby schools on October 13 for Career Day. Attendees filled out questionnaires naming professions they want to explore, aiming to inform choices and aid final career decisions.
The Pep club becomes an official Tripoli School organization under Mrs. Berst guiding leaders and class reps. Members must attend six football games, sit in assigned areas, and show enthusiasm. Senior Paula Tiedt, junior Kathy Chapin, sophomore Pat Schnieder, and freshman Tamara Kelsey selected as class representatives.
The 1965 Tripoli High School newspaper will no longer be called Tee Pee. Editors Jim Krumm Linda Haase and Duane Waterman invite readers to submit name ideas for the journalism class run paper now titled The Panthers Tale.
On September 28 the Associa tion of Evaluation of Elementary Schools held the first of five meetings at Tripoli Grade School. The five-state association uses the Elementary Guide of Self Appraisal to train teachers to evaluate instruction materials administration school community relations and staff as part of an experimental project begun in 1960.
The Panthers Tale will include elementary news in future editions with at least two grades featured in each issue. This will be a regular column.
The mixed chorus conducts a magazine sales drive from Sept 28 to Oct 12 to fund blazers. Team captains include Mike Nuss assisted by Cathy Hurmence and Bruce Bunger with Robert Towne. student teacher Mr Dix and Miss Wesenberg back the effort for a successful sale and sport coats by the Christmas concert.
The Future Teachers of America announce their next meeting on October 12 with Prof. Wayne Truesdall of Luther College Decorah as guest speaker on Whats Ahead for Teachers. Members will discuss a membership campaign.
Four Tripoli High School seniors vie for the 1965 Homecoming queen title. Candidates are Jan Davison, Diane Schwarze, Charlene Everding, and Marleen Shonka, each with strong school ties and activities. The winner will be announced later.
The THS band travels to SCI annual band day on Saturday October 9. At 9 00 AM they march from SCI campus to downtown Cedar Falls. In the afternoon they join a festival with area bands at O R Latham Stadium.
The 1965 Homecoming schedule includes queen and attendants announced Thursday, Friday parade, Tripoli football game, homecoming dance, and crowning at 10 pm. Queen candidates are Diane Schwan Davison, Marleen Shonka, Charlene Everding. junior attendants Susan Carroll, y Bergmann, Judy Feuchtwanger. sophomores Judy Bahlma, Sandi Milius, Diane Shop. freshmen Kathy Blasberg, Jy Dettmer, Debbie Klein.
The girls basketball season starts with 36 players out for the team. Coach David Van Ahn says tryouts remain open and the forwards are practicing now while guards begin Oct. 11. Practice runs Monday to Wednesday after supper and Saturdays.
The newspaper congratulates Gary Heineman on his marriage to Mary Hagen and notes his playful claim that he always chases the woman until she catches him.
More than 300000 U.S. life and property policies are reported lost mutilated or stolen annually impacting policyholders and insurers nationwide.
Weather and soil factors determine erosion loss beyond rainfall. Drops size storm vir uity slope and soil type influence erosion. Seed maturity dates vary with sowing time and planting conditions.
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