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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1962
Page
2
A student letter questions the large West wall flag condition. The S Club responds that a new flag will be purchased for the west wall and be ready for the first home basketball game or soon after. The exchange applauds turning concern into action.
The piece reflects on post holiday mood as routines resume after Thanksgiving. It notes school schedules, lingering Christmas buildup, and the fading immediacy of Thanksgiving imagery. It ponders whether Americans truly remain grateful year round and not just during a single season.
A cluster of whimsical wants appears from SHS students and teachers. Entries include a four day school week for all students, stilts, new jokes, football coaching lessons, perfect attendance, cough drops, and personal explanations, each labeled as a separate wanted item.
November 13 meeting at 7 in the Home Economics room featured Linda Clayton as president. Miss Kathy Elliot from Northern Illinois Gas Company led the program with a Hawaiian dishes demonstration. Mothers were invited as guests. A brief business session discussed a charity basket or toy gift. Plans for December Christmas party were made. Refreshments were served.
A student feature praises SHS custodial staff led by Mr. Sedig and Mrs. Johnson along with Mr. Bartlett and others. It highlights lawn care, window cleaning, fieldhouse upkeep, towel service, locker-room care, and responsive support roles, noting their quiet daily service and cheerful service attitude.
A Latin club activity introduces a Latin newspaper with four editors led by Romanus Hodierni and Mr Tinley. Students may choose Latin topics to compete for extra points toward club membership, with editors drawn from fourth through first year Latin and assisted in planning and copying.
New seating plans for the Golden Warrior basketball season due to enrollment growth and rising activity ticket sales. Activity ticket holders over 650 will sit in Section A on the field house south side, others in Sections ay and E, season ticket holders on the north. If Champaign site is ready, some state tournament tickets may be lottery distributed among season ticket holders. Season tickets went on sale Saturday, November 24.
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