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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
1
The Senior class hosts Circus Daze in the Ss. US high school gym on April 9 with a circus theme. Attendees can expect a big top atmosphere, peanut aromas, and playful clown costumes as part of a nostalgic school event.
The Sterling Chapter of the Fo F A hosted its annual Parent and Son banquet on March 16 at St John s Lutheran Church. Seventy four attended as Dale Long served as toastmaster and the program featured a dinner, performances by the Sterling High Quartet, and talks on the National F F A Convention and related activities.
The Town State College Men’s Glee Club directed by William R. Clendenin presented a mixed program of classical and popular works featuring soloists and a quartet. The group, chosen from over 100 auditions, performed pieces by Handel Malotte Brahms and Russian folk songs with additional pieces highlighting regional themes and a Kentucky ballad.
The Roman Banquet on April 21, 1948 in the gym features a Grand Processional from 7:30 PM with four trumpeters Jim Young Clark Prentiss Larry Norton and Loren Burger. Marilyn Miller interprets while Pat Steadman is the pianist. The play Roman Wedding stars Jack Duis Josephine Cole Jack Hall Roger Puterbaugh Dick Young Joyce Vanilorne Sue Bucher Harry Blaisdell Shirley Humphrey and others with Warren Thummel and Betty Winn on flute for the recessional. Food follows from 8 to 9 and committees cover stage costumes and tables.
Following Dr. Schnucker's talk, President Dale Long conducted the closing ceremonies of a very successful banquet.
Several students from the Junior class who were not Script Staff members have been working and writing for the Script for the last two issues. Credit is given to Jeanette Over Peggy Beach Curt Benson Susie Hoffman Marion Parker Pat Walters LaVerne Oetzel Gwen Turnroth Carol Challand and Betty Fenner. The next issue will be the Junior issue and cooperation of all Juniors is needed. Interested students should contact Miss Krughoff Mary Vaughn Mary Mosher Annie Howard or Alyce Lambrecht.
Civic Music Association reports a successful Sterling drive with over 1400 memberships, up 200 from last year. Representatives plan to secure top artists and maintain variety in vocal and instrumental programs for local audiences and students.
A compact discussion notes that April Fool’s Day appears worldwide with centuries of playful tricks. It references ancient Rome the Feast of Fools Hindu and French terms for fools and jokes, while acknowledging the day’s unclear origins.
Miss Krughoff joins national deans of women at the Chicago gathering conducted March 29 to April 1. The event paired with the Vocational Guidance Association’s annual conference. Prominent American educators delivered speeches.
Tonight April 1 the Latin Club hosts a grand party for the French and Spanish clubs at the Coliseum. Students will dress as famous historical figures, enjoy Swan Lake by The Ballet Russe, sample Spanish and French dishes, and awards honor the most original costumes with a possible trip prize.
Freshmen enjoyed a Friday party with a grand march and square dancing led by Warren Mitchell. Girls wore green ribbons and boys green bow ties with numbers. a shoe pairing game determined partners for the grand match while Cinderella influenced the partner draw. Refreshments included cakes and ice cream. the event closed around ten with thanks to Miss Schumaker and the committees.
A local school switches closing from June 1 to May 15 citing administrative changes. Principal Mr Mades did not comment at press time. The report notes his pale appearance and weight loss as the announcement is made on April first.
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