Sterling Wins District Typing Meet at Dixon
Sterling dominates the district commercial typing contest with wins across multiple events and several Sterling contestants placing in top spots. Individuals June Beamesderfer Roberta Cullen Lillian Voeltz and others earn high marks as the team advances to state competitions with next meets scheduled May 5 11 and 12.
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Dixon
Sterling
Polo
Mt. Morris
S. Beloit
Pecatonica
Morrison
Prophetstown
June Beamesderfer
Genevieve Book
Roberta Cullen
Helen Fields
Doris Geer
Jane Harden
Gertine Schlough
Dorothy Schumacher
Margaret Trostle
Lillian Voeltz
Evelyn Waterbury
Florence Wolber
Helen Wolber
Miss Hunt
Miss Peterson
Sterling High Spring Festival by Music Department
The Sterling High School music department led by Kenneth Bailey will present its annual Spring Festival on Friday April 27 at 8 00 PM in the high school auditorium. The Junior Band will be featured along with the Girls Glee Club and accompanying orchestra. Soloists also perform as part of the program. Tickets are available to all interested in the department's fine work.
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Sterling High
Kenneth Bailey
Glee Club
Bailey
Scovill Speaks to Juniors and Seniors at Assembly
Mr. Scovill of the business college addressed the juniors and seniors last Friday. His talk was inspirational and his humor enjoyed.
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Mr. Scovill
The
Business College
Frances Shimer Students Stage Harp and Vocal Concert
Two girls from Frances Shimer School gave an hour long concert before the assembly presenting harp and vocal numbers that delighted listeners. The harpist, a most accomplished young woman, received repeated applause and the vocalist had a sweet voice and sang such numbers as Olly Speaks Morning.
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Frances Shimer School
Oley
The Youngest senior play at the local academy
The seniors present The Youngest May 10 and 11 detailing a family dramedy under Miss Rawson. Cast members include Mrs Winslow Oliver Mark Augusta Martha Nancy Alan Martin Richard and Nancy Blake with a plot about inferiority and rivalry among siblings and a visiting old schoolmate stirring intrigue.
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Miss Rawson
Mrs. Winslow
Oliver
Mark
Augusta
Martha
Nancy
Alan Martin
Winslows
Richard
Nancy Blake
Muff’s
Muff
Track Schedule Reveals April to June Relays and Meets
The schedule lists events from April 28 Washburn Relays to June 16 National Interscholastic at Chicago. Key meets include May 5 N C I Conference Mendota May 8 Dixon dual May 12 Rock Island District May 15 Rock Falls Twin City May 18 19 State Cham paign and May 26 Bloomington Relays.
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Washburn
Mendota
Dixon
Rock Island
Twin City
Rock Falls
Champaign
Bloomington
Chicago
All School Spring Dance Planned at S H S Ballroom
The All School Spring Dance at S H S will be held Saturday night in the ballroom. Mr Eades and the faculty with class presidents sponsor the event. Outside guests need invitations. Dancing starts at eight with programs provided and ends at eleven for Sunday rest.
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Eades
Irwin Burns
Gladys Mangan
Lynn Timmons
Nile Gartner
Ellen Hall
Ruth Weyrauch
Alice Darnell
Etta Mae Anspach
Jack Longabaugh
Cynthia Irwin
Marjorie King
William Sims
G A A Party Plan Divides Members At Year End
G A A members argued over escort policy for their final party of the year. The event at the Country Club will be funded from G A A funds with supper and a dance. Seniors receive a send off and officers are to be elected. The group approved a party without male guests. Jane Vickrey spoke in favor of male escorts.
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Country Club
Boys’ Athletic Club
Debate Club Annual Dinner at Oriental Cafe
Bill Black acted as MC for S H S Oratorical Society third annual banquet. Anna Marie Young delivered the keynote on the value of debating. Everett Myers installed as president. Robert Johnson new vice-president. Mary Belle Haglund new secretary. Arden Ewbank becomes treasurer and business manager. Advisors Miss Lovrien and Mr. Robbins spoke briefly.
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Bill Black
S. H. S. Oratorical Society
Oriental Cafe
Anna Marie Young
Everett Myers
Jane Harden
Robert Johnson
L. T. Mortensen
Mary Belle Haglund
Mary Lois Heflebower
Arden Ewbank
Busines
Miss Lovrien
Robbins
Brown and Meneley Lyceum Close Year with Variety
Brown and Meneley presented a varied program of classical and semi classical piano saxophone and vocal selections on April 16 under the junior class sponsorship as the last lyceum number of the year.
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