Editorials and election talk at Tripoli High School
Editorial- THS is filled with political suspense as students follow President Johnson and Senator Goldwater, debate candidates, wear pins, and receive pamphlets while planning voting activities ahead of the national election. Tripoli High girls basketball season begins with practice under Coach Terpstra and T club helpers.
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THS
Johnson
Senator Goldwater
Tripoli High School
Janet Schneer
Tripoli
Terpstra
Mr. Terpstra
T Club
Political Corner voices on the 1964 election
A group of readers debate the presidential race, expressing distrust of both Johnson and Goldwater, urging voters to evaluate issues and qualifications, while noting media propaganda and the campaign’s excitement. Several individuals name Johnson favorably, with others urging a responsible government and critical scrutiny of claims.
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Judy Kuecker
Johnson
Jana Sievers
Mike Nuss
Barbara Primus
Barry Goldwater
White House
Cathy Hurmence
Tripoli High School Council Holds Meeting After Homecoming
The Student Council met during seventh period Tuesday. Homecoming bills not yet received, the balance remained unsettled. Mr. Campbell and officers attended the 1.A.S.C. convention at Ames on Oct. 12. Bruce Bunger chaired committees planning a party after the Wapsie Valley game from 9:30 to 11:30 with 25 cent admission.
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Tripoli High School
Campbell
Ames
Bruce Bunger
Wapsie Valley
Seniors of ’65 share THS lounge idea and favorite details
Sandra Jordan, born Jan 1 1947, backs a THS student lounge and lists interests from In the Misty Moonlight to basketball. Velma Lou Meyer, born Apr 29 1947, emphasizes school importance and appearances hazel eyes and brown hair.
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THS
Sandra Jordan
Sandra Gail
Andy Doll
Johnny Rivers
Steak
Sandy
Velma Lou Meyer
Velma
Student Profiles at THS Highlight Quiet Dreams and Plans
Velma and Susie Bell, both THS students, share details about personalities, hobbies, and future plans. Velma helps others, enjoys volleyball, burgers, and the song Blue Velvet, while Susie Bell, born August 1 1947, juggles choir, sports, and student activities striving for college after graduation.
Education Week Reflections From High School Juniors
A school paper collects student essays on Education This I Believe. Seniors and juniors across the nation contribute thoughts on democracy public education and personal learning while previews announce a weekly column drawn from English class papers.
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United States
Junio
Fish
Bruce Bunger
Tripoli
Linda Bergmann
Joyce Dooly
Jim Burrow
Jim Krumm
Cheryl Blasberg
San Ripoli Community School Lunch Menu
On Monday the menu includes beef and spaghetti with carrot and celery sticks, apple sauce, coffee cake, bread and butter, milk. Tuesday offers baked wieners and creamed potatoes with fruit cup, bar, bread and butter, milk. Wednesday features Spanish rice, sunshine salad, chocolate cake, bread and butter, milk. Thursday serves maidrites with pickles and buttered corn, cake and fruit topping, milk. Friday presents tuna loaf with baked potatoes, peas and carrots, sauce, bread and milk.
Rare Litter of 21 Pigs Born on Harlan Farm
A sow on Oliver Morris farm in Harlan produced 21 piglets, all healthy. Experts note that such a litter is an extremely rare event in swine breeding.
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Oliver Morris
Harlan
Freshman Patricia Schnieders Chooses THS Over Waterloo St Edward’s
Patricia Schnieders known as Pat moved to Tripoli on June 6 1964 and prefers THS for its smaller size and wider activity range. She attends five subjects with home making as her favorite and says THS is great, hoping to stay engaged.
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Patricia Schnieders
Pat
Tripoli
St. Edward's of Waterloo
New English Teacher Joins THS Faculty
THS welcomes Donald Fish to the English department as a new educator. He emphasizes reading speaking and writing through creative writing, with a background in business administration from the University of Minnesota and teaching credentials from Upper Iowa. He spent two decades farming before teaching and plans future mission work.
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THS
Donald Fish
Fish
Mr. Fish
University of Minnesota
Iowa State University
Upper Iowa
THS Sends Three Quartets for All State Festival Tryouts
Osage area auditions for chorus and band are set with THS planning to enter three quartets. Despite tight schedules, the school aims to showcase strong singing and instrumental readiness to earn representation at Des Moines for the all state festival.
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Algo
Osage
THS
Des Moines
Sharps and Flats on All-State Chorus Tryouts
A feature explains the audition process for the all state chorus. Students must audition before music judges at prescribed times and form a quartet of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Quartet approval rests with the school vocal music instructor and entry numbers depend on school size.
Girls Earn High Marks In Physical Education Tests
Students listed by grade include 16th grade Jan Davison Janet Schneer Linda Bergmann and Marjorie Blume 11th grade Vicky Burrow Susan Lohmann Barbara Primus Gladys Blasberg Phyllis Schneer and Sandra Bergmann 12th grade. A’s given for written tests to Lings Bae Diane Moeller Carma Fink 9th grade Bonita Biermann and Mary Rathbone 10th grade Beverly Kohagen Charlene Everding and Karen Heffernan 11th grade Karen Biermann Sharon Miller Lois Deterding Terryne Fink Jana Sievers Verla Zander 12th grade.
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Eee
Lings Bae
Diane Moeller
Jan Davison
Janet Schneer
Linda Bergmann
Marjorie Blume
Vicky Burrow
Susan Lohmann
Barbara Primus
Gladys Blasberg
Phyllis Schneer
Sandra Bergmann
Carma Fink
Bonita Biermann
Mary Rathbone
Beverly Kohagen
Charlene Everding
Karen Heffernan
Karen Biermann
Sharon Miller
Lois Deterding
Terryne Fink
Jana Sievers
Verla Zander
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Editorial
al Alcock
Diane Schwarze
Goldwater
Sandra
Sandra Gail Jorden
Iowa
Lennon Sisters
Susie Bell
Susie
Susan Diane Lohmann
Bells
FTA
Mr. Olmstead
Linda Block
Neysa Youngblood
David Drape
John Brase
J. A. Leemon
Democratic
Bremer County
San Ripoli
Warp
America
Eve
Grrer
Cael
Ite
DIAL
Buhr Chevrolet Company
South Main
Tripoli, Iowa
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