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Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1948

Page

2

Sterling Township High School Script 1947 48 staff list

Monthly Sterling Script lists 1947 48 staff with co editors Mary Ann Mosher and Mary Vaughn, news editor Mary Jane Fraser, feature editors, circulation and staffing, sports editor Neil McNinch, typing editor Audrey Bethard, and publication advisor Miss Mildred Krughoff. Names cover students across sections including staff Mary Jane Fraser Beverly Miller Jeanne Saunders Shirley Humphrey Merilyn Wilkinson and many others.

Mary Jane Fraser Alyce Lambrecht Beverly Miller Babe Bell Jeanne Saunders Shirley Humphrey Merilyn Wilkinson Wenda Michels Marilyn Miller Mary Thompson Ruth Moreland Janice Wagner Bob Keiser Mert Wallingford Anne Twardock Kay Eshleman Lorraine Reitzel Joan Keiser Nonis Snow Mimi Sterenberg Jean Sonneman Sally Mosher Norma Moreland Joyce van Nforne Mary Marquis Bertha Peterson Annie Howard June Narms Darlene Martindale Polly Jewell Iona Mae Buhrow Ila Belle Finn Margie Cameron Dot Duprey Nancy Morris Donna Wallis Leone Hammelman Sue Bucher Josephine Cole Matilde Carillo Pat Ilgie Mildred Lucas Florence Pratt Marion Ague Lois Pfundstein Neil McNinch Dave Bressler Curt Benson Bob Lyons Phil Ward Mert Sallingford Irvin Tretteen Joyce van Horne Audrey Bethard Janet Diffenbaugh Janice Clary

New S H S Approved by Vote for Bonds

Editorial lauds April 20 1948 approval of bonds for an eight grade high school building. It notes future generations will benefit though current residents may not see it, praises student efforts to vote, and anticipates pride comparable to the stadium.

Sterling

Smart And Smooth School Girls Set Fashion Pace This Spring

The S H B girls step into a new season with dirndle skirts blouses and cotton dresses. Dirndle skirts show ruffles and eyelet layers while Gibson Girl blouses pair with skirts. Mary Vaughn Barbara McCulloh Marilyn Woods lead a growing fashion parade at school.

Mary Vaughn Barbara McCulloh Marilyn Woods Easter Marilyn Mundorff Jeannie Saunders O. K Marge Cameron Orraine Reitzel Alyce Lambrecht Bev Sulouff

Gym Worries in Sixth Hour Chat

Dave Bressler and friends discuss gym class with girls, worrying about gym attire. Ennie asks about a terrible fate while Mennie recalls worn shorts and shoes with holes. The group jokes about replacing gear as they head to sixth hour.

Dave Bressler Carol Chall Ennie Mennie

Gym misfits clash with boys under social swirl

Abigail and Gertrude attend gym with the boys as spectators comment on appearance and games. Mrs Peterson signals shuffleboard, colorful discs prompt curiosity, and a ping pong warning meets a new T shirt scene during a noon gathering. The scene ends with a whistle and lineup call.

Abigail Gertrude Gert Rosie

Sterling F H A Sends Girls to Rochelle Rally

Five Sterling High School Homemaking Club members Jo Anne Andrews Kay Eshleman June Stern Helen Itken and Marguerite Woessner accompanied by teacher Mrs. Viola Martin attended the annual F H A rally in Rochelle. Betty Barr sectional president presided as 360 girls learned about points credits and debate on delegates versus rallies.

Sterling High School Viola Martin Rochelle Jo Anne Andrews Kay Eshleman June Stern Helen Itken Marguerite Woessner Betty Barr DeKalb State Teacher's College

Nighttime confessions in a campus mood sketch

Mary Stewart recounts campus chatter about love and teasing pairs Wood and Stone, a transformed girl, and a running joke about erasers and pencils. The fragment mentions a 9:30 curfew, a 12 o clock home rule, and playful lines aimed at first year typing class and newly engaged couples.

Mary Stewart Gene Mother Gwen Jim Teddy Aggen Johnny Eades Wood Stone Aggen Eades Trey

G A A Banquet Closes Season At St Johns Lutheran

The G A A ends its season with a banquet on Monday May 3 at St John s Lutheran Church basement. The program starts promptly at 6 30 pm with an interesting speaker and Mrs Peterson presenting awards. General committee includes Ruth Hains Pat McBride Joyce Van Horne Gladys Ward Ruth Moreland Polly Jewell Delores Wicks and Vera Kraft.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Peterson Ruth Hains Pat McBride Joyce van Horne Gladys Ward Ruth Moreland Polly Jewell Delores Wicks Vera Kraft

Future Teachers Meet With Education Leader Guest

The Future Teachers group met on April 2 with guest speaker Mr H Challand Superintendent of Consolidated Elementary Schools. Attendance was limited by illness but attendees enjoyed his informal talk and encouragement about teaching. They plan more visits from local education workers and to visit grade schools. Prospective members are welcome anytime.

H. Challand Consolidated Challand

New High School Life Vividly Described by Freshman

A freshman letter rhapsodizes about a modern high school with reclining seats indirect lighting and lounge perks. The day starts at ten thirty classes are brief lunch is long and in study hall students read or chew gum. Chemistry includes films and lab work while typing speeds soar and Hollywood films cap the day.

Hollywood

Hi Y Club Plans Supper and Business Meetings in Sterling

The Sterling Township HI Y unit for high school students holds Tuesday meetings on alternating weeks. Supper talks feature a Sterling speaker on odd Tuesdays, while extra sports or activities like basketball volleyball badminton or swimming occur on the other Tuesdays. Delegates will attend the National Hi Y Congress in Oxford and the Tri Y camp in summer to bring back ideas for improvement.

Sterling Township Oxford

Junior Rotarians for this month list five students

Junior Rotarians for this month are Gladys Ward Dorothy Woods Barbara Bogaard Marge Cameron Marilyn Mundorff and Leadelle Shippee. Ward is in G A A Dramatic Club and Band and serves as monitor. Woods is a Campus Club member. Bogaard belongs to G A A Dramatic Campus Club and is a monitor. Cameron is in Dramatic Club French Club Band and Robed Choir. Mundorff is in G A A and can be found in the office. Shippee is in G A A and Spanish Club.

Gladys Ward Dorothy Woods Barbara Bogaard Marge Cameron Marilyn Mundorff Leadelle Shippee Barb” Bogaard

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Sterling Township High School Sterling, Illinois Mary Ann Mosher Mildred Krughoff Editorial New S.H.S Jeanette Joel Rice Ann Twardock Lora Lea Wolf Bill Scott Delores Herr Harry Blaisdell Janna Heer Aehewwesceaesrresis Donald Woessner Charles Kornman Jim Young Sterling F.H.A Rotarians
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