Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past

25 Years Ago

July 4, 2001

Shepherd of the Valley Bible School was taught again this year by a group of counselors from Luther Crest Bible Camp. They taught the children about God through worship time, skits, short sermons, songs for the children, and bible talk where they had discussions about the bible. Other activities included crafts, games, a visit to the Central Todd County Care Center and a trip to Lake Charlotte. Four of the teachers who taught June 24-29 were: Lucas Steier, Becka Anderson, Camy Berglund and Hannah Leuther.

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Abigail “Abby” Merickel from Sisters, Oregon, is no stranger to Minnesota. She is originally from the Wadena area. It was during one of her visits she met someone from the Eagle Valley School and was invited to do a residency during summer school. She has taught some basic variations of her printmaking process. The residency this summer is about making handmade paper.

50 Years Ago

July 8, 1976

The Clarissa Babe Ruth team put it all together last Tuesday night at Osakis. With a 9-8 lead going into the seventh inning, the Bucs weren’t about to let this victory get away—and they didn’t. The first baseman Terry Hinzmann, made the game’s final out. The Bucs were able to rejoice over a well earned victory that was the result of an all out effort by all 12 ball players.

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A Clarissa student is on the academic honors list for the spring semester at Evangel College, Springfield, Missouri. He is Phillip R. Godding, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Godding. A 1975 graduate of Clarissa Public School, he is majoring in journalism at Evangel and is a freshman.

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