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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
5
Sterling defeated Fulton 33 to 24 in the opening game of the 44 45 season at the Coliseum. The frosh sophs won 26 to 17 before the varsity contest. Robinson and Leseman each had seven for H S and Voss led Fulton with seven.
Claude Brown class of 1945 was named All Conference center for the 1944 football season. He played for 8S H S for four years earning major letters junior and senior years and serves as senior class president. He may enter the Marines if war continues or attend the University of Illinois to study civil engineering and play football. He enjoys all sports hunting bowling and collecting scarce coupons for his Ford. He favors Too Ra Loora La by Charlie Spivak and trumpet.
A small village reports a rattled snake sighting that unsettled residents, prompting warnings from local caretakers and a brief pause in outdoor activities as officials assess the potential danger.
A tight December 9 cage game at Coliseum II saw Sterling defeat Clinton 35 to 32. Key scorers included Linton Ridge and Melchi for Sterling and Burridge for Clinton, with late comebacks and clutch free throws shaping a hard fought finish.
Sterling high school basketball overcame Fulton with a 26 to 17 victory. Key scorers included Garcia, Galloway, and Behrens aiding a second quarter surge to take the lead and hold it through a tight fourth quarter.
A brief confirmation asks if the person knows Hank, then answers with a simple acknowledgment You're welcome. No further details are provided.
A new book shipment arrives at the townships high school library with titles including R. L. Tunis sport editions and The Flying Tigers about American volunteers in China. Readers praise honest baseball depictions, wartime heroism, and Indian history told from a native perspective.
Under Mr. Farris the Girls' Chorus rehearses each Tuesday and Thursday during the fourth period. Open to all girls, the list includes Lanna Welton Janet Clarke Jean Larson Bett Friend Jean Moyer Raphael Crete Bowman Betty Bull Benita Pabst Maxine Miller and many others.
The December 4 Script Staff meeting chaired by ndall Barnett focused on story writing. Mr. Stryker and Barnett shared tips to make stories more engaging and praised the staff for cooperation and strong writing abilities.
The Spanish Club held its annual Christmas party for Mexican children, featuring a banquet with Arroz con Leche prepared by Mrs Tafolla, a pinata breaking, and gifts. Gilbert Fidalgo served as Master of Ceremonies, playing guitar and sharing stories of Christmas in Mexico.
Jones and his Jivey Five are an emerging S. H. S. sensation led by Jerry Jones with trumpet. They debuted at the Youth Center Banquet November 24 and returned December 2 showing rapid improvement. Members include Bob Brown drums Babe Bell saxophone Maxine Allen piano Maurice Mintke bass.
Sterling High students in Miss Krughoff’s citizenship class compose a loyalty code. pledge vows to be worthy citizens, obey rules, maintain grades, support school, participate in events, keep lockers neat, and project a good name. The pledge aims to inspire student unity and responsible conduct.
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