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1	Ser mujer Northern Iowan 119:16, p.2	10/20/2022	Marshalltown High School student Deanna Hernández Carranza writes an article about what it means to be a woman in a Hispanic household.
2	High school basketball comes to a close, 4A tournament still to go Northern Iowan 112:43, p.6	03/10/2016	Deitrick recaps and gives opinions on the Iowa boys basketball high school state tournament.
3	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2007:561, p.1	04/07/2008	High school students from 25 different schools participated in the Physics Olympics April 1.
4	All-State Speech Festival to bring 400 high school students to UNI on March 31 Public Relations News Release 2007:525, p.1	03/27/2008	The Iowa High School Speech Association will be holding its 29th annual Individual Events All-State Speech Festival.
5	Regional Physics Olympics to be held in UNI-Dome April 1 Public Relations News Release 2007:518, p.1	03/25/2008	High school students from area schools will be participating in the Regional Physics Olympics.
6	UNI Guidance Counseler Advisory Board to meet September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:159, p.1	09/17/2007	Nineteen guidance counselors from high schools across Iowa will be present for the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board meeting; list of members.
7	UNI to host UNI-Dome College Fair and post-graduation planning program Public Relations News Release 2007:151, p.1	09/12/2007	Juniors and seniors from Iowa high schools are invited to the College Fair September 18; list of high schools.
8	Local student honored as "Best of the Class" Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/16/2007	Valedictorians from 120 high schools in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin took part in KWWL's "Best of the Class" celebration Sunday, April 29; list of students.
9	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/16/2007	The Iowa High School Model United Nations will be taking place Thursday, April 19.
10	UNI to host UNI-Dome College Fair and post-graduation planning program Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/13/2006	High school juniors and senior are invited to visit the College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 19. More than ninety post-secondary institutions from Iowa and surrounding states will be represented.
11	How effective are pre-game, halftime pep talks? Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/06/2006	Young athlete's self-esteem is important for motivating coaches.
12	UNI registrar addresses Iowa House Education Committee: Are Iowa high school students prepared for college and the workplace? Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/18/2006	Philip Patton gave presentation to the Iowa House Education Committee. A copy of his speech is provided.
13	UNI new home for KWWL's Best of the Class Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/21/2005	KWWL will honor ninety-seven high school students from around the area at UNI.
14	School district numbers in Iowa dropping; may drop further Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/04/2004	Iowa now has 367 school districts, including 341 high schools, compared with 12,000 districts in 1900; 70-80 percent of schools have less than 1,000 students.
15	UNI professor says merged school districts will increase drug use Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/02/2004	Professor Katherine van Wormer says that students in smaller schools are less likely to be involved in drug use or other types of negative behavior.
16	Work and play may contribute to academic performance in high school, says UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/19/2003	Research has found a correlation between class performance and outside activities up to 20 hours.
17	UNI professor lists precursors to teen drug use Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/06/2003	Suggestions for preventing drug usage by teens provided; also feels the consolidation of school systems adds to the problem.
18	Awards programs Wednesday for UNI's Endeavor Recognition Project Public Relations News Release 2002:481, p.1	04/18/2003	Leadership Studies Program will host the Ninth Annual Awards Program for the Endeavor Recognition Project on April 23.
19	Winterhof making small schools count Northern Iowan 99:51, p.9	04/18/2003	Junior marketing major Adam Winterhof has been fighting against the consolidation of small schools in rural Iowa; photo.
20	UNI to host statewide Model United Nations conference; former hostage is keynoter Public Relations News Release 2002:446, p.1	04/08/2003	Kathryn Koob will speak at the annual Model United Nations conference on campus.
21	UNI to host Iowa Economics Challenge Competition Public Relations News Release 2002:411, p.1	03/28/2003	Teams of three to five high school students will compete in two divisions of the Iowa Economics Challenge Competition.
22	University of Northern Iowa to hold Art Scholarship Competition Day Public Relations News Release 2002:407, p.1	03/28/2003	Alumnus Kevin Kelley will be keynote speaker at Annual High School Art Scholarship Competition Day.
23	Results announced for UNI/AEA-7 Regional Physics Olympics Public Relations News Release 2002:384, p.1	03/12/2003	Winners in the UNI-sponsored Physics Olympics are announced.
24	Regional Physics Olympics to be held in UNI-Dome March 6 Public Relations News Release 2002:355, p.1	02/27/2003	Around 250 high school and middle school students are expected to participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency-7 Regional Physics Olympics.
25	UNI announces recipients of band awards at annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival Public Relations News Release 2002:346, p.1	02/25/2003	Awards received during the Tallcorn Jazz Festival are announced.
26	UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2002:287, p.1	01/27/2003	Upward Bound Math and Science Program is intended to encourage high school students to enroll in post-secondary education in math or science.
27	NICL Conference Choral Festival to be held Jan. 27 Public Relations News Release 2002:279, p.1	01/23/2003	Four high schools will attend the North Iowa Cedar League Conference Choral Festival at NU High.
28	Hispanic visitors taste college life Northern Iowan 99:13, p.11	10/15/2002	Hispanic students from Waterloo high schools were invited to a luncheon and tour hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union in order to encourage them to invest in a college education.
29	UNI hosts Hispanic high school students Public Relations News Release 2002:113, p.1	10/08/2002	The Hispanic/Latino Student Union will host Hispanic high school students, from Waterloo, in order to encourage them to consider a college education.
30	University of Northern Iowa to host UNI-Dome College Fair and post graduation planning program Tuesday, Sept. 24 Public Relations News Release 2002:86, p.1	09/18/2002	High school students from 25 schools will attend the College Fair, which will provide high school seniors with information about their education options after graduation.
31	Iowa Electrathon car races at UNI Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	09/13/2002	On September 21, the annual Alliant Energy Iowa Electrathon Race will be held.
32	UNI Department of Art awards scholarships Public Relations News Release 2001:504, p.1	05/28/2002	Students are awarded two four-year full-tuition scholarships; winners and alternates are listed.
33	Endeavor Recognition Project announces winners from area high schools Public Relations News Release 2001:474, p.1	05/01/2002	The 8th annual Endeavor Recognition Project awarded volunteers, teachers, staff, and students at an awards ceremony. Award winners are listed.
34	IHSSA All-State Speech Festival to be held at University of Northern Iowa Monday, April 8 Public Relations News Release 2001:424, p.1	04/05/2002	The 24th annual Individual Events All-State Speech Festival will be hosted by UNI; nearly 400 high school students are expected to attend.
35	University of Northern Iowa to host Annual High School Art Scholarship Competition Friday, April 5 Public Relations News Release 2001:405, p.1	04/03/2002	High school seniors will display their work for the scholarship competition, hosted by the UNI Department of Art.
36	UNI hosts Physics Olympics regional competition Public Relations News Release 2001:312, p.1	02/20/2002	Around 250 high school and middle school students are expected to participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency-7 Physics Olympics regional competition in the UNI-Dome.
37	UNI to host Physics Olympics regional competition, Thursday, Feb. 20 Public Relations News Release 2001:307, p.1	02/18/2002	Around 250 high school and middle school students will attend the UNI/Area Education Agency 7 Physics Olympics Regional Competition in the UNI-Dome.
38	UNI offers Web-based math contest Northern Iowan 98:36, p.2	02/15/2002	The Wright Challenge, now in its third year, is a math contest open to UNI students and high school students via the Internet.
39	UNI Upward Bound Math and Science Program seeking applicants Public Relations News Release 2001:303, p.1	02/15/2002	The Upward Bound Math and Science Program at UNI is intended to encourages high school students to get a degree in math or science.
40	Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosts Tallcorn Jazz Festival and 'Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz' concerts Feb. 15-16 Public Relations News Release 2001:299, p.1	02/12/2002	UNI will host the 51st annual "Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz" and the Tallcorn Jazz Festival and will feature guest soloist Rich Perry.
41	University of Northern Iowa offers Web-based math contest Public Relations News Release 2001:290, p.1	02/07/2002	The Wright Challenge is a math contest on the Internet that will be open to UNI students as well as high school students.
42	UNI, through space consortium, helps fund Cedar Falls High School robotics team Public Relations News Release 2001:245, p.1	12/19/2001	The Cedar Falls High School robotics team was able to enter the US FIRST Robotics competition due to a $1,000 contribution from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium.
43	Living and Working in Antarctica to be UNI Science Symposium topic Nov. 15 Public Relations News Release 2001:199, p.1	11/07/2001	Jeff Tamplin will present, "Life and Work in Antarctica, the Last Frontier" as a part of the annual Science, Mathematics and Technology Symposium.
44	Kudos Campus News Network 12:5, p.	10/23/2001	Jason Follett evaluated as a Superior Judge for 2001 for the Iowa High School Speech Association.
45	University of Northern Iowa to host UNI-Dome College Fair Sept. 25 Public Relations News Release 2001:99, p.1	09/19/2001	29 Iowa high schools will be attending the College Fair in the UNI-Dome.
46	UNI hosts Iowa's high school leaders Public Relations News Release 2001:25, p.1	07/27/2001	A list is given of those attending the 8th Annual Iowa Leadership Camp.
47	IHSSA All-State Speech Festival to be held at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 2000:330, p.1	03/27/2001	Approximately four hundred students will participate in the 23rd annual Individual Events All-State Speech Festival scheduled for April 2.
48	UNI announces recipients of band, individual awards at 46th Annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival Public Relations News Release 2000:302, p.1	03/09/2001	Sixty-two Iowa high schools participated in the nation's oldest competitive high school jazz festival, on Feb. 16 & 17 at UNI; names of students recognized individually are listed.
49	Winners of Physics Olympics Regional Competition at UNI advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2000:297, p.1	03/07/2001	List of the eleven high schools and the students who participated in UNI/AEA 7 Regional Physics Olympics competition at the UNI-Dome on February 22.
50	University of Northern Iowa to host UNI-Dome college fair Tuesday, Sept. 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:84, p.1	09/19/2000	High school students from thirty Iowa high schools will be able to participate in the college fair held in the UNI-Dome, on Tuesday. A list of the schools is given that are participating.
51	Closing the geography gap in the U.S. Public Relations News Release 2000:453, p.1	07/03/2000	Kay Weller talks about high schools that are no longer teaching geography.
52	University of Northern Iowa to host UNI-Dome College Fair planning program Wednesday, September 25 Public Relations News Release 1996:53, p.1	09/19/1996	Students from 25 Iowa high schools are invited to participate in the College Fair September 25; list of high schools.
53	"The Barn" has what every high school girl in Iowa wants Northern Iowan 92:40, p.15	03/01/1996	Preview of Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament.
54	Helping teens organize, manage time important for school success Public Relations News Release 1992:792, p.1	09/09/1991	Clare Struck believes that help from home and the school are important factors in a student's adjustment to high school.
55	Percentage of high school dropouts decreasing in U. S. overall: Higher for some groups Public Relations News Release 1990:436, p.1	04/01/1991	High school dropout rates deceased from nearly 30% in 1940 to 14 % in 1986.
56	The dropout dilemma--costs us millions every year Public Relations News Release 1990:352, p.1	02/18/1991	Radhi Al-Mabuk's research shows that getting high school drop-outs to return to school will save money.
57	University of Northern Iowa hosts the AEA 7/UNI Regional Physics Olympics Public Relations News Release 1987:308, p.1	03/14/1988	The Department of Physics sponsors the Regional Physics Olympics Competition for secondary students with Area Education Agency 7. Teams from area high schools competed in five physics related events. Competitors are listed.
58	University of Northern Iowa announces statewide essay competition Public Relations News Release 1987:232, p.1	01/25/1988	High school seniors are eligible for one-year tuition scholarships, Professor Geraldine LaRocque offers an award to Freshman writers, and Robert Ward offers the James Hearst scholarship through the Student as Critic Essay Competition.
59	High school officials unhappy with requirement demands Northern Iowan 84:28, p.9	12/08/1987	Principals offer opinions; believe there may be some unfortunate side effects.
60	High school students need more knowledge of basics for college Northern Iowan 84:28, p.9	12/08/1987	Admission requirements strengthened because faculty believed students were arriving at college without the knowledge that they should have had.
61	High school science/math students receive scholarships, awards at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:137, p.1	11/13/1987	Over five-hundred high school students compete for academic scholarships in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Winners are listed by hometown.
62	Harlan Community High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:122, p.1	11/04/1987	Students from Harlan High School compete for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Math Symposium. Professor Roy Saigo and several guest speakers hold formal addresses after the competition.
63	Red Oak High School students compete in annual science and math competition Public Relations News Release 1987:123, p.1	11/04/1987	Students of Red Oak High School are among those competing for scholarships in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at the Science and Mathematics Symposium.
64	25th annual Northern Iowa Science and Mathematics Symposium to be Nov. 5-6 Public Relations News Release 1987:114, p.1	10/30/1987	High schoolers compete for four-year scholarships at the Science and Mathematics Symposium. Alumnus, William Hager, speaks at the event. Industrial tech and natural science scholarships are given at the Industrial Education Expo at the UNI-Dome.
65	'Tax whys' topic for workshop Friday (Oct. 30) at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:108, p.1	10/28/1987	The Center for Economic Education and Joint Council for Economic Education sponsor a workshop for middle and high school students on economic policies and tax laws. Speakers include Professors Charles Strein, Donald Cummings, Mary Knowles.
66	Grant to Northern Iowa to provide K-12 curriculum development for dealing with adolescent pregnancy Public Relations News Release 1987:105, p.1	10/27/1987	Professors Mary Franken and Cheryl Budlong direct Project PREPARE, a program designed to aid teachers in educating students on relationships and pregnancy. The program serves elementary, middle, and high schools of Black Hawk, Buchanan, and Tama counties.
67	UNI-Dome site for college fair and post high school planning program Sept. 20-Oct. 1 Public Relations News Release 1987:50, p.1	09/22/1987	High school juniors, seniors, and guardians join the Post High School Planning Program, organized by the Association of College Admissions Counselors. The program features information on over eighty schools arranged throughout the UNI-Dome.
68	Local resident elected to city office at Girls State Public Relations News Release 1987:404, p.1	06/16/1987	"Girls State" is a program used to teach high schoolers about the functions of city, county, and state government. Students were elected as officers for imaginary cities. The program was sponsored by the Iowa American Legion.
69	'UPDATE Conference' for high school physics teachers is April 4 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1	03/24/1987	A conference on holography, elementary particle physics, and nuclear structure using spectroscopy was held for high school physics teachers in the Physics Building.
70	UNI names Merit Scholarship recipients for fall of '87 Public Relations News Release 1986:185, p.1	01/26/1987	Fifteen high school seniors were granted the Merit Scholarship. Recipients must have scored at least a twenty-eight on the ACT, and been in the top-ten percent of their class. Includes a list of recipients, with their hometowns and high schools.
71	Limited number of spaces remaining for NUHS June trip to France Public Relations News Release 1986:174, p.1	01/19/1987	Professor James Becker lead the Northern University High School's trip to France. Students of French joined their instructors on the three week excursion, which also included Switzerland and Monaco.
72	UNI to offer public policy institute in June for high school students Public Relations News Release 1986:262, p.1	02/14/1986	The program will be the only one of its kind in the state and will be offered to high school students will have completed their junior or sophomore year; no more than fifty students will be selected; it will be held June 15-26.
73	UNI to host high school model united nations April 9-11 Public Relations News Release 1980:478, p.1	04/03/1981	High school students from across Iowa will discuss world issues at the Model United Nations at UNI.
74	UNI to host Iowa high school speech festival Monday April 6 Public Relations News Release 1980:472, p.1	04/02/1981	UNI will be host to the third annual Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Events Speech Festival.
75	UNI Women's P.E. Department to Sponsor Sports Day Public Relations News Release 1971:369, p.1	02/10/1971	250 girls from 12 Iowa high schools are expected to attend the annual UNI high school sports day that will be held on Feb. 13.
76	Students study antibiotic resistant microorganisms Northern Iowan 65:18, p.10	11/08/1968	Joe Berg Foundation supports research by high school students.
77	Challenges in education Northern Iowan 65:14, p.4	10/25/1968	Describes the new set of policies and criteria for approval of high schools, passed by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, as well as the implications for UNI and its students.
78	Present proposals won't solve drop out problem College Eye 59:37, p.2	04/30/1965	High school drop-out has mentally dropped out for years before high school.
79	'College class' held at Price Laboratory School Public Relations News Release 1960:567, p.1	08/10/1961	Some students of Mr. Leland Hott at the Price Laboratory School are allowed to participate in the Social Science Seminar based on their Iowa Test of Educational Development scores. Professors William C. Lang and Donald Howard speak at the seminar.
80	Hearst of SCI to judge national English contest Public Relations News Release 1960:504, p.1	07/10/1961	James Hearst is appointed as a judge of the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards competition. Hearst will be charged with recognizing outstanding high school students of English.
81	ISTC scientists to visit Iowa high schools Public Relations News Release 1960:421, p.1	05/22/1961	Professors Leland Wilson, J. W. Kercheval, Dorothy Matela, Clifford McCollum, and Robert Rogers take part in the Iowa Visiting-Scientist Program. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
82	ISTC professor commencement speaker Public Relations News Release 1960:407, p.1	05/16/1961	Professor William H. Dreier is scheduled to speak before the graduating class of Elvira High and Midland Community School in Wyoming. Dreier is a member of the Iowa Academy of Science, the Education Association, and Phi Delta Kappa.
83	Local student receives ISTC Alumni Award Public Relations News Release 1960:393, p.1	05/05/1961	Sixteen area high school seniors are selected to receive the Alumni Merit Awards, funded by alumni of the Teachers College. Recipients listed by hometown.
84	Sioux City choir to perform at ISTC Public Relations News Release 1960:388, p.1	05/04/1961	George Iseminger conducts a ninety-member choir from East Sioux City High School in their performance in the auditorium. The Teachers College is the farthest point in their one-day tour.
85	ISTC schedules home economics high school day Public Relations News Release 1960:330, p.1	04/07/1961	Lola Matthews, Dorothy Antons, Shirley Rowe, Marlys Benning, Sharon Naeve, Mary Lou, and Cecilia Fye sit on the Home Economics High School Day committee. Olive Holliday and Lena Buckingham act as faculty advisers for the committee.
86	Book on woodworking published by T. C. prof Public Relations News Release 1960:188, p.1	01/24/1961	Professor Willis Wagner writes a junior high school textbook on woodworking for industrial arts students. The book contains the fundamental principles of beginning woodworking.
87	Workshop draws 100 students from Iowa schools College Eye 51:36, p.1	07/15/1960	For student council workshop.
88	Home Ec Department Has High School Day Old Gold 0:0, p.97	06/01/1960	The Home Economics Department pushed for new and improved classes this year. The department also sponsored a High School Home Economics Day that allowed for skits and exhibits. Summer activities include workshops by the highly educated taught staff; Photo.
89	Fifth annual ISTC Art Fair brings high school students College Eye 51:25, p.3	04/01/1960	A look at the program.
90	TC hosts high school tourney College Eye 51:19, p.5	02/19/1960	TC will host the state high school wrestling tournament.
91	High schools blamed . . . College Eye 51:18, p.2	02/12/1960	Wendell Burroughs claims that intellectualism is absent at TC because the high schools seem to promote social activity, instead of intellectual pursuit.
92	SLB discusses possible display for HS seniors College Eye 51:13, p.3	12/17/1959	Hopes to provide more information about ISTC; also considering more detailed student handbook; investigating opportunities to study abroad.
93	High school students here for teachers day College Eye 50:23, p.6	03/13/1959	Brief look at Prospective Teachers Day.
94	Obiter Scripta College Eye 50:23, p.2	03/13/1959	Professor Fox calls for higher secondary education standards than a recent national article suggested.
95	State mat meet opens, East, Cresco defending College Eye 50:19, p.6	02/13/1959	The high school meet will be held at ISTC.
96	Obiter Scripta College Eye 48:24, p.2	04/05/1957	Comments on different learning abilities and how this affects the courses students take in high school.
97	Obiter Scripta College Eye 48:23, p.2	03/29/1957	Discusses the bill which contains math, foreign language, science, English, and history requirements for high school students.
98	Cymbals clang College Eye 45:3, p.5	09/25/1953	700 band members from 14 Iowa high schools perform at O. R. Latham Stadium at the Central Michigan game; photo.
99	Send 60 invitations for coaching clinic College Eye 41:38, p.4	08/04/1950	The 3rd annual coaching clinic will be August 16.
100	Wagner announces final completion of booklet for high school series College Eye 41:38, p.1	08/04/1950	Twenty-one courses of study have now been developed for the secondary school curriculum program.