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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
6
The Tripoli Panthers defeated Jesup 20-6 on Friday night to snap a thirteen game winless streak dating back to midseason 1974. Head coach Gene Perkins led a motivated squad that pressed the offense and defense throughout the ballgame.
Tripoli defeats Jesup in a hard fought game as Mark Nuss directed three touchdown drives and Jeff Sanderson anchored a strong defense. Deyo and Merrick led tackles, while Bravener and Buls powered the ground game. Dunkerton visit next as prep for tougher conference foes continues.
In Cedar-Wapsie openers Denver defeated Wapsie Valley 20 to 0 as Denver’s backfield speed and strong ground game led to over 200 rushing yards. Dunkerton edged South Winneshiek 20 to 14 in the other conference game. Al Brandhorst registered three tackles and three assists for Tripoli.
The report records second and final quarters for South Winneshiek and third quarter scoring by Allison-Bristow. It also notes a 15-13 non-conference win by Allison-Bristow over Turkey Valley and lists upcoming games with Denver Jesup Turkey Valley Dunkerton Tripoli Aplington Wapsie Valley. The Bicentennial meet in Tripoli is set for Sept 17 at 7 pm at the museum and mentions a Veterans action monitors a life program valued at $100 billion.
The junior high squad led by coach Samuelson and assistants Ketchum and Hemmen begins play on September 14 with eighth graders facing Denver. Schedule lists eight games through October 14 against Denver Wapsie Valley Dunkerton Turkey Valley Sumner with game times at 4 p.m. The coach provides no comments until after the first game.
A SES membership meeting is set for Wednesday September 29 at 7 00 p m for high school students interested in joining or learning about SES and for old members to attend. The group aims to provide service to school and community and volunteers may help in both areas.
Sep 24 football at Dunkerton 730 PM and Sep 27 JV football here 700 PM. Sep 27 girls softball sectionals at Readlyn 800 AM. Sept 29 Student Council in the nurse's office during school periods with clerical and tutoring services. Many clubs planned including Sadie Hawkins Dance Trick or Treat for UNICEF candy selling and year-end banquet. See you Wednesday September 29.
The 1976 Panther football squad relies on senior leadership and a large underclassmen group. Coach Gene Perkins praises morale and talent but notes inexperience and speed gaps. Key conference foes include Sumner Wapsie Valley Denver and South Winn.
On September 16 at 10 30 a m class meetings selected Homecoming candidates and floats. Freshman Denise Diercks Kathy Krueger Melanie Buls Sophomores Denise Destival Leisa Ellerman Karen Schwake Juniors Adele Benson Pam Kirchhoff Karla Rucker Queen candidates Linda Kirchhoff Jo Benson Carma Blasberg Julie Kam Meyer King candidates Dave Hoffman Tim Phelps Ted Ganske Mark Nuss
A new program at THS in the special education building helps students with specific area difficulties. Mrs Brands, formerly the German teacher, teaches full time after summer study at UNI. Students are teacher-referred and tested to determine their level and subjects to study.
THS welcomes new staff members Miss Elisabeth Tollefson and Ron Orf. Tollefson, a Buena Vista College graduate born in Storm Lake, will teach German and social studies while embracing Tripoli community life. Orf, 29, born in Canton Missouri, joins as guidance counselor assisting ITED tests and student outreach.
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