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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1937
Page
7
A flood of student chatter from Champaign includes rumors of who will escort Freshie Doris Brittain home, names of couples tabbed for prom and graduation, and a string of playful song titles. Amid gossip, engagements and campus affairs surface, with numerous seniors and underclassmen named in casual reports.
The spring luncheon was held today in the gym as the last senior event. Irene Simkus chaired with Elma Matuszewich Lois Musgrave Mabel Folkers Marilyn Bogott Bernice Hoover Jeanne Shelley Betty Shaw Mildred Fritz Alice Darnell assisting. Ray White’s orchestra provided music and a simple menu of cold meats potato salad rolls cottage cheese jello cake ice cream and milk encouraged dancing with no program.
Mr. Douglas of the Klondike region spoke to S. H. S. students last week, displaying Yukon artifacts such as snow shoes macassins purses and a parka to show the region’s rich culture. He argued the Yukon is not a barren land and highlighted wolf hunting as a notable activity, noting a seven foot long wolf skin as an example of its wildlife.
Sophomores recount Caesar's exploits in a Floyd Gibbons style parody at the S. H. S. Art Building during the April Latin Club meeting. Shirley Boylan and Bob Jones deliver Roman portraits while Lyle Hall plays a languid Latin pupil.
The continued tale revolves around Nanki-Poo sacrificing himself to wed Yum-Yum and the plan to marry during the month. Ko-Ko warns that a executed husband means his wife is buried alive, prompting Nanki-Poo to propose the Happy Dispatch to save her and induce Pooh-Bah to swear falsely to Nanki-Poo’s execution.
A reader letter from a Student Forum representative challenges the Script staff for repetitive names and limited subscribers. The writer urges more varied content and pledges further comments in the next issue, asking readers to send in substantial material and dirt from S. H. S. affairs.
A light verse about Pie-face Willie a faithless boy who breaks eggs at his father’s hat. His mother finds the tricks amusing while Willie sits and pulls a chair whenever he thinks of something. The tale ends with a playful exam moment and a bald joke.
The debate club held a farewell banquet on April 16 honoring senior members. Mary Jane Crump delivered humorous toasts, students gave speeches, freshmen spoke extemporaneously, and readings by Don Fehrenbach Bob Salm and Elmer Barraclough followed. Alice Mae Richards performed a tap dance and a playlet featured Shirley Boylan and John Wild.
Lois Wahl a Sterling Township High School graduate sang as a featured soloist in Grinnell College girls glee club annual spring concert on April 8. She performed the piano part of an instrumental trio and serves as first soprano in the club and college vesper choir.
Beautiful maps of France have been made by French students. Among the most artistic are those of Mary Jane Geyer, Mary Beth Harrison, Elizabeth Harless, Evelyn Martin and Jean Brown.
The Mikado learns the condemned has been beheaded the heir to the throne Ko Ko faces torture but Nanki Poo appears and Ko Ko is pardoned through marriage to Katisha Yum Yum and Nanki Poo unite in happiness amid the revived complicity and escape plan.
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