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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1963
Page
6
The Science Club held its Fool's Folly dance on Saturday night March 30. Sound equipment hiccups and disruptive kids caused some guests to leave before repairs by Don Stolzoff and Vern Morrow finished around ten. Those remaining reportedly enjoyed themselves despite the late turnout.
Wisconsin FHA members elect Vivian Behrens as president Carolyn Shank as vice president Barbara Cassens as secretary and Mary Kay Wade as treasurer. A planned April 16 trip will visit New Glarus embroidery mills the Wisconsin State Capitol University of Wisconsin medical center and a shopping center before returning to Monroe Wisconsin.
A windowless trailer by the northeast football field houses a Drive-trainer that simulates real driving for students. Twelve stationary car units provide both manual and automatic shift simulations with dials and controls. Students say the device builds confidence and helps correct mistakes in a safe setting.
The newly appointed staff members met with adviser Mr. Allen Munneke to plan next year. Under their direction Sterling's 1964 Blue and Gold is expected to be one of the school's best efforts.
Seniors announce plans for the annual class play The Bat, with tryouts on April 1 and 2 and rehearsals starting soon. The mystery drama, adapted from Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, promises suspense as the audience tries to identify the culprit before the final curtain.
The junior class outlines plans for the 1963 Junior Senior Prom to be held June 6 in the fieldhouse with committees led by general chairs Natalie Krewitsky and Jim Schick. Easter vacation will see construction, while parents organize Post Prom surprises and candy sales occur in the cafeteria to raise funds.
The Senior Class party on Saturday April 6 ran 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. in the girls gym. Seniors enjoyed candid movies dancing and progressive games as baby pictures on the wall sparked curiosity. Committees led by Jeri Marsh with Miss Burritt advising organized the event with Annette Rutt Gay Elfline Marty Ahling and others assisting.
Milledgeville High School Spanish Club outlines tentative May Pan American Day plans including a dinner menu of Spanish foods and a possible April event with Sterling club. They also consider attending a Spanish movie at the next meeting.
Girls invite friends to a hill country style hoe down in the Girls' Gym on Saturday April 27 from 8 to 12. Tickets cost 1.50 and attendees are urged to bring energy and spirit for a night of dancing.
Sophomores face a wide selection of class rings and accessories this year including bracelets necklaces sweet heart rings and pins. Rings are traditionally shaped with modern stone cuts and come in two sizes. Orders are due by April 15 with a $2.20 late fee.
The American Field Service brings students from over 60 countries to more than 2,000 U S high schools across the nation. Teens aged 16 to 18 spend a year with host families and communities while Americans study abroad. Local groups in Sterling support a $700 sponsor share, with the rest covered by families and overseas donors. The program, founded in 1915 as a volunteer ambulance service, now promotes cross cultural understanding through private educational exchanges without religious or political ties.
The Twin City Future Business Leaders of America met in the Sterling High Library on March 26. Committees were chosen for future projects and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis spoke on Business Trends and Opportunities with tips on obtaining and maintaining a job. The club invites business course students with a C average to attend the next meeting in Rock Falls for an engaging program.
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