Iowa State - Tuesday, October 18, 1960

Mom got me up at 4:15 and Tom Bauer came and got me at 5:00. Then at 5:30 Mrs.Fordyce, Tom, Shirley, Mary Ellen, Curtis, Richard and I left for Ames. It's a nice campus but old and sort of crowded looking compared to Iowa City. Jack Shelley was the main speaker.We had a jolly good time all day. Mary Ellen and I rode backwards (back seat of station wagon) all the way home.We got home (or I did) at 8:00.

"Characteristics of a Good Friend" - Monday, October 17, 1960

I'm trying to beat my 9:00 deadline to bed since I have to leave by 5:00 in the morning for Ames. I'm just letting my homework go since I won't be in school tomorrow anyway. I filled out a questionnaire for the sophomore English class on "characteristics of a good friend." I pressed my blue suit for tomorrow.

Belgian Congo Missionary - Sunday, October 16, 1960

Surprisingly enough, I came along pretty good with my homework this weekend. I'm almost ready to type my government paper, and I got some more of my chemistry workbook done. We had a retired missionary to the Belgian Congo speak at church this morning. Cuddebacks came this afternoon and then Bishops (but not the boys) were here.

State Marching Band Contest - Saturday, October 15, 1960

We won last night, 20-6. I bet North English is having a fit! This afternoon the band went down to Mt. Pleasant to watch the state marching band contest. It was a cold and dreary day. We went back to the Wellman golf club for a hamburger supper. I didn't get up till 11:20 this morning, so I haven't had a chance to get much work done. I'm still sleepy.

Happy Birthday, President Eisenhower - Friday, October 14, 1960

I'm sure keeping my fingers crossed that we are beating English Valley tonight. They have a winning streak of 15 and maybe 28 (no one knows for sure) games. Phyllis went but I decided to stay home and study. Daddy has been looking at my college catalogs. I think he likes Sterling, Tarkio and Monmouth but thinks it doesn't make too much difference. Before our group started our discussion in English we stood up with the flag and sang Happy Birthday to President Eisenhower!

Pirates Win World Series - Thursday, October 13, 1960

Last week's homecoming has really gotten me down this week. I'm so sleepy. The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Yankees 10-9 today for the World Series. We got to listen in both government and English classes. It was really a good game. If I could only catch up on sleep, I bet I could make straight A's! Ha. I almost dread to think of all the outside things coming up. I'll be in five towns (not counting football) within the next month.

Youth Fellowship Hay Ride - Wednesday, October 12, 1960

Tonight the McDowells took over  and sponsored a youth fellowship party. Peters are in Pella for a convention. Daddy took us on a hay ride and Mom got the refreshments ready. I talked to Mr. Sawyer about college today. So far it was pretty preliminary. He talked quite a lot about Coe--but I'm going out of state, I think. I got an A- on my government test, missed four. My chemistry is suffering badly.