Script Earns First Class Award From NSPA
The Script achieved a first class rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for the first time since 1933. It scored 890 points on the 1125-point NSPSA sheet, joining only a few state schools in top honor as it proved strong across news value writing editing headlines typography and department pages.
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National Scholastic Press Association
Rock Island Crimson Crier
East High
Rockford
N.S.P.A
County Tuberculosis Tests Given To Seniors
An invitation to S H S seniors for a free tuberculin test on April 28 with a free follow up X ray if positive. Parents must sign a card returned to the nurse. participation urged for health.
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S.H.S
World Traveler Speaks At Senior Hi Y Tonight
Dr. Brace, a Canadian born speaker with 25 years in China and Boer War veteran, headlines the final senior Hi Y meeting of the year on April 25. The session will also elect officers for the coming year.
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World Traveler
Dr. Brace
China
Africa
Lower Draft Age Limit Threatens S H S Pupils
The article imagines S H S students in future military roles if the draft age lowers. It jokes about Dick Smith driving tanks Bud Aning as chaplain and Don Kyger doing cleaning tasks. It mentions hymn singing prospects and Brendas and Cobinas roaming halls as potential camp hostesses.
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S.H.S
Dick Smith
Bud Aning
Don Kyger
John Platt
Adolf
J. E. Robbins
Brendas
Cobinas
Uncle Sam
Do You Want To Be An Author Go To Prison
A provocative columnist argues prisons produce great writers citing Lovelace Bunyan and O Henry and questions the American prison system. He suggests reform and outlines a plan to improve conditions, hinting at continuation on another page.
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Richard Lovelace
John Bunyan
Pilgrim’s Progress
O. Henry
America
Army talent show picks for camp morale and mock roles
A humorous musing lists potential camp roles and talents for service members. Names like Kurt Granzow Bob Carlton Gordon Behrens Bill Olinger Harold Stone and LaVerne appear in lighthearted suggestions from a jittery wartime gossip tone.
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Kurt
Granzow
Jason Hopkins
Bob Carlton
Air Corp
Gordon Behrens
Bill Olinger
Mr. DeVoe
Harold Stone
LaVerne
Typical Day in the Life of Some S H S Students
A lighthearted diary style piece follows a student through a chaotic school day from 7 15 am wake up to late afternoon, including a missing signature, a memory error about puzzle numbers, a rushed trip to school, late arrival, misread books, a soda shop visit, and a long afternoon with mischief and worry about the next day.
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S.H.S
Institute of Learning
Self
The Flowers That Bloom In Spring Poem Fragment
A playful reflection on recognizing spring through feeling and mood. The speaker jokes about spring causing flustered nerves, cravings for social activity, and renewed friendship, ending with an affectionate celebration of the season.
Sterling Eagles FFA Baseball Team Organized
The Sterling FFA baseball squad is being formed with players set to wear the new flashy T shirts seen in the halls.
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Sterling Eagles
Gossip Column Sparks Sparks Over Prom Dates And Pairs
A bustling town gossip page reports on six months of dating among Marvin Mundorff and Andrea Tunner, Fern Allen’s breakup and new theme song, and a flurry of campus romances. It notes Sarah with Leland Book, Clara Popkins with a Rock Falls beau, and various pairings at the senior dance plus new couples and prom rumors for next month.
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Marvin Mundorff
Andrea Tunner
Fern Allen
Allen-Pettit
Neal Foulds
John Platt
Fern
Clara Popkins
Butch
Rock Falls
Burdette” Steadman
Clara
Jimmy Hilliard and Co
S.C O.S
June Desmond
Bill Haglund
Keith Brown
Arlene Eldred
Sarajane Scott
Bob Fehrenbach
Jerry Shore
Beverly Mullen
Dick Havener
Jerry
J. P
Miss Mullen
Beverly Friesen
Johnny Woodyatt
Wayne Friedrichs
Betty Benard
Jeanette Reed
Darlene Leonard
Bert
Lavonne Gettemy
Leon Gould
Frances Miller
Paul Rogers
Eddie Higley
C.H.S
Raymond Lowrie
Erv Ridge
Jimmy Wink
Jim
Jean
Virginia
K. Brown
Pat Geer
Lee Jones
Dick Hill
June Rees
Bobby Hey
Betty Dawson
Burkett
Sarah
Leland Book
Charles
Marie Riser
Paul Overholser
Pruitt
Dixon
Huh
Moe
Bill Haag
Leila Leach
Don Eaglin
Bill Hescher
Gloria Waters
Paul Gribbons
Jeanne Quilter
Betty Jane Portner
Merrill Church
Library introduces careers and colleges vertical file
The library adds a new vertical file on careers and colleges useful for juniors and seniors. Alphabetically arranged with staff assistance to obtain missing information. A new lock on top prevents unauthorized access and drawers open via a handle catch when unlocked.
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Ruth Ann Castendyck
Clarence Strock
Helen Lea Hansen
Tom Bogaard
Keith Swartley
Betty Gehring
Bee
Eeeeeens
Essen
Erensreensenrey
Paul Hermann
Janie Bartel
Aa Ee
Eee
Ee Essen
Jean Hoffman
NSPA
Joe Lewis
Marge
Ruth Ann
Dick Fluck
Orla Betts
Phil Schamp
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