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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
8
Editorial urges students to seize the new school year and shape their future like clay. It reflects on summer memories and emphasizes personal effort, imagination, and responsibility to make this year their own. The piece calls teachers and peers to engage and "come alive" for a successful academic year.
Mrs. Donald Kueker arrives as the new home economics teacher at Tripoli High after teaching at Williamsburg High School and studying vocational home economies at SCI Cedar Falls. A Waterloo native and Orange Township High School alumna, she recently married and resides near Bremer while settling into farm life and THS duties. She praises the department’s equipment and notes she has yet to assess the student body.
The Tripoli High School library updates include a new checkout and filing system and a reserve section with typing books. A vehicle-file provides clippings for reports, and the library hours are 8 15 to 4 with Tuesday and Friday nights closed. A health class replacing every other Friday physical education for both sexes is introduced along with expanded home economics filing and more books.
The Tripoli Junior High football squad opened with a scrimmage against Fredericksburg on September 15. Despite no official score, Tripoli won as Stephen Schumacher Willis Hildebrandt Barry Boeckmann and Kim Kehe scored seven touchdowns to Fredericksburg's three. The next game is September 22 at Turkey Valley.
Car Corner profiles Larry Boerschel and his run down 1958 Chev with a wheezy 283 and oddball features. The battered ride shows a gas pedal on the dimmer switch, mismatched interior, and a host of repairs while Larry jokes he will sell it for 400 dollars though it’s only worth 200.
Tripoli High School principal Mr. Miller announces Navy 21st annual regular NROTC qualification test applications. Test set for December 10 1966 with eligibility for US male citizens 17 to under 21 on June 30 1967 who are high school seniors or graduates. Qualified candidates receive four years college tuition fees books uniforms and 50 dollars monthly subsistence. Registrations close November 18 1966. 1967 NROTC bulletins with details available from Mr. Miller THS principal.
In Mr Drips 8B history class students read about the New England colonies. Whalebone corsets were discussed by Mr Drips. Mr Schildroth teaches reading directions and science covers cancer tuberculosis and cells. Weekly spelling tests occur as math classes grapple with numbers and humor. Chemistry links to atoms and radioactivity in science.
THS community pages preview homecoming events with staff contributors including Susan Carroll as staff editor and Lois Peters as assistant editor. Junior and senior staff members Janet Peters Diane Peters Dave Buchholz Kathy Chapin Jackie Krumm Gordon Sievers Clarence Bergmann Ruth Leuenberger compile sections on car culture jazz and classroom life.
The Tri Poli junior high begins fall sales for new and renewal magazine subscriptions. A traveling salesman will visit homes starting September 27.
In a Sept. 13 feature, Tripoli elementary welcomes 63 pupils split 36 morning and 27 afternoon with Mrs. Bunger guiding a lively day. Children sing ducks, color, and recite stories around a bright room filled with animal pictures and a Mother Goose mobile.
At THS custodians Mr. and Mrs. Orlyn Milius took over after the Kelseys resigned. Mrs. Reinhardt Rucker remains as special custodian for the junior high. Ed Schlatter handles outside duties like lawn care and snow. The Miliuses praise the school and student cooperation as spring renovations, daily cleaning, and floor work keep the building in top condition.
Tripoli High announces four senior girls Judy Feuchtwanger Lois Peters Wanda Dettmer and Susan Wente as queen nominees. Attendants will be chosen by students from junior seniors and freshmen nominees and revealed at the September 19 pep rally.
David Lahmann, Tripoli class of 1965, visited his high school on Sept 16 while on leave from the U S Navy. He wore a blue suit and attended a student assembly on atomic power, meeting old friends including former German teacher Mrs Rieckenberg.
Tripoli Senior High held student council officer elections on Sept 12 with Allen Heinemann as president Karl Krumm vice president Susan Biermann secretary and Paul Carroll treasurer. Royalty results to be announced Sept 29 at the pep rally after the Friday football game a town hall dance followed with Chris Bailey as MC and the Super Sports band.
The American Library Association Young Services division catalogs notable works suitable for college bound readers. Titles include biographies of Marian Anderson and Anne Frank, classics by Dickens and Jane Austen, and novels by Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Tolstoy among many others.
Five TH senior students share their hopes for the year ahead at graduation. Judy Feuchthanger anticipates year events and earning a diploma, Gordon Sievers values English class, Pamela Drape wants her diploma, Victor Matthias aims to boost the school’s year and reputation, and Susan Peters looks forward to a year of activities and graduation.
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