24 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1970
Page
1
Editorial notes Student Council President Kirt Kradle proposing a trial period of no dress code. Board reaction was favorable with keen questions and interest. Mention of Dixon and Rock Falls High Schools adopting liberal dress code policies and ongoing steps in the right direction.
A lively plea urges boys to secure a prom date within four weeks and tells girls to be honest if they do not want to go out. The note emphasizes avoiding stringing along and encourages timely action for both genders.
Three former Sterling High School students will be honored at Illinois State University during the Honors Day Convocation on Sunday May 3 at 3 p.m. Twenty additional STHS graduates will be recognized at the University of Illinois Urbana in a separate ceremony on Friday May 1 at 1 30 p.m.
A dramatic verse by Tom Sterenberg portrays a massive brown figure trampling the pine ground as a metaphor for human dominance over nature. The speaker reflects on age and mortality within a brutal, mournful tableau.
Ken McFalls reports the STHS lunchroom is becoming a dump during fourth and fifth hours as litter piles up over weeks. The piece questions student responsibility, explores potential punishments, and argues the real solution is helping students understand they are harming everyone by not cleaning up.
STHS presented Anything Goes 1970 AFS Variety Show at Sterling Coliseum April 10 and 11. Stage Band preluded. Freshmen and Sophomore girls opened with Let Me Entertain You. five dances included The Pink Panther and Hey Big Spender. Vocal groups Kerry Lon Ande and The Proud Something performed. The Shadows of Tyme and a Jug Band also appeared. Skits ranged from humorous Pencil Skit to a serious Violence seminar. Foreign exchange student Cezar Busatto thanked Sterling, sang, and played guitar. Proceeds of about 486 dollars plus 800 in contributions go to AFS for hosting and sending students.
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