Charley Moore's Band Engaged for Junior Senior Prom
The Sterling Club prom on May 13 will feature Charley Moore's orchestra from Clinton. Leola Hunsberger leads the planning with a decorating team led by Lyle Swartley, while Mary Sue Gill and others handle floor shows and refreshments. Only dues-paying juniors and seniors may attend.
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Charley Moore
Sterling Club
Clinton
Iowa
Waldorf Astoria
Leola Hunsberger
Bob Shaffer
Bob Castendyck
Joyce Clark
Mary Wilbern
Rose Daulton
Jim Brown
Barbara Flinn
Bobster
Jim Jones
Earl Howard
Viola Nester
Mary Ruth Sears
Jacqueline Vertrees
Mary Sue Gill
Charlotte Goetz
Vernon Gottel
Ray Pettit
Evelyn Linton
Bob Easley
Doris Brittain
Paul Harshman
Lyle Geeting
Sanford Mitchell
Bob Phillips
Lucille Burr
Marjorie John
Annamae Hussing
Norman Bogott
Vocational Conference Draws 1000 Seniors to Coliseum
More than one thousand seniors from thirty schools attended the second annual vocational conference on April 13. Principal Eades opened the event at 8:45 AM, with Mr. DeVoe leading song and the Robed Choir performing. Bradley Polytechnic Institute President Frederick R. Hamilton spoke on conference aims. Dr. Thomas of Chrysler Institute was unable to attend and Bradley faculty substituted. Sections ran at 10 and 11 in the high school, with a 1:15 PM concert by the high school band. Afternoon sessions continued at 1:45 before a 3:00 wrap with a comedy drama Night of January 16 staged by Bradley students under Dr. Krefting.
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Eades
Coliseum
DeVoe
Howens
Frederick R. Hamilton
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Thomas
Chrysler Institute of Detroit
Bradley
Richards
Clara E. Krefting
Illinois Highway Policeman Speaks on Driver License Rules
Max V. Armstrong, an Illinois highway policeman, lectured students on driver license requirements. He spoke to three groups, dedicating one hour to each, during a Tuesday school visit.
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Max V. Armstrong
Illinois
Mr. Armstrong
Circus Maximus Theme Of Latin Festival May 19
Latin students plan a Circus Maximus themed festival on May 19 with gymnasium stunts and bleachers arranged as Rome’s arena. Miss Echternach and Miss Forbes lead the Latin Club with a Catiline Conspiracy play and a new comedy playlet alongside a plate lunch.
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Echternach
Miss Forbes
Rome
Circus Maximus
Wolfe and Jenkins Rule Fun Festival at School
Salm chaired the April 21 Fun Festival where Irvin Wolfe was crowned King and Shir ley Jenkins Queen. Naomi Benters and Keith Healey were runners-up and the event featured a Wild West Floorshow with an all girl cast, novelties, games, and a mystery show under Miss Burritt's coaching.
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Bob Salm
Irvin Wolfe
Shirley Jenkins
Naomi Benters
Keith Healey
Mary Anna Turnroth
Don Fehrenbach
Ruth Wilger
Warren Friedrichs
Virginie Miller
Dale Schumacher
Year Book Ready for Publication Delays and Attendance
Editor Andrews sent the annual dummy to printers for a May release. The Blue and Gold year book is expected to be heavily pictured and already over sold. Mr. Eades will attend the Illinois Supervisors Conference in DeKalb on May 5 and 6.
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Andrews
Eades
DeKalb
Coming Events Listings for May
May events include Agricultural Fat Stock Contest on the 6th. Dairy Contest at Winneago on the 13th followed by Spring Formal on the same day. A Roman Banquet is scheduled for May 19.
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Winneago
High School Girls Model for YWCA Spring Fashion Show
The YWCA sponsors a style show at a local store next Wednesday at 7 30 p m to raise funds for remodeling the Y basement. Representative girls from Sterling High including Mary Anna Turnroth Leta Houseman Naomi Benters Louaine Allen Mary Sue Gill Hope Desmond and Mary C Andrews model daytime wear and sports outfits for all ages with admission 10 cents for students 15 cents for adults. Tickets from any YWCA member.
Prominent Author Speaks At Father and Son Banquet
Dr A W Nolan spoke at the annual Father and Son Banquet on April 17, with about eighty attendees. He urged the pioneer spirit for farm and national issues as Rev Charles Brooks gave thanks and Lester Jacobs issued the welcome.
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A. W. Nolan
Nolan
Charles Brooks
Lester Jacobs
Owen Beatty
Jason Hopkins
Annual Board Sponsors Party For Blue And Gold Subscribers
The Blue and Gold party sponsored by the annual board brought a group of students to the gym on April 15. Chairmen Nona Olinger and Jean Maier provided games for those not dancing. A new loudspeaking system transmitted recordings by Kay Kyser, Gene Krupa, and Bob Crosby. Many tag dances boosted the high spirit of the evening.
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Nona Olinger
Jean Maier
Kay Kyser
Gene Krupa
Bob Crosby
Curious Visitors Stirred At Local School
A man identified as Leigh, an insurance appraiser, wandered hallways and corners for several days last week. An annual fire inspection also occurred at S. H. S. to check safety conditions.
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Mr. Leigh
Seniors Choose Chicago Trip Over Springfield Visit
After months of planning the S. H. S. senior class voted late in April to visit Chicago in late May, with Springfield trips possible later if finances allow. If both trips occur the school will supervise the Chicago journey but parental chaperones would be needed for the Springfield outing.
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Chicago
Springfield
Home Ec Girls Strut Fashions at Mothers Tea
Mothers beamed as Home Economics Club members presented latest fashion creations and prepared refreshments at a three to five o clock tea in the Home Ec building. Louise V Redmond's playlet Molly Goes to Boarding School was dramatized by a group of students, while a sextet sang Sweet and Low and Swing Low and a single recitation titled Mrs Chattaway at the Grocery Store was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club
Home Ec
Miss Nelf
Miss Hester
Louise V. Redmond
Molly
Helen Kelsey
Marjorie Kohl
Hope Desmond
Marjorie Lang
Charlotte Carns
Betty McCombs
Haroldine Fadden
Joan Killian
Betty
F F A to Attend Judging Contest at Ashton and Winnebago
Five Sterling F F A boys will participate in the Fat Stock judging contest at Ashton on May 6 with thirty two schools represented. Five delegates will attend the Winnebago Dairy contest May 13 to judge Jersey Holstein Brown Swiss and Guernsey cattle. Winners qualify for the state contest.
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Sterling F. F. A
Ashton
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Art Malnix
Arland Gould
Bob Jones
Tom Coats
Fred Brauer
Lawton McCandless
Miss Burritt
Jim Wiggins
Mary Andrews
Lanita Bendewald
Bob Bartel
Dean Geer
Leta Houseman
Elaine Dewey
Don Drynan
Lyle Hall
Eugene Long
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