Field of Science Offers Many Advantages Today
America needs scientists and engineers as war years spur three developments. First, wartime research aimed at victory reduced attention to living standards, then industry sees wide use for scientists and engineers, and finally a drain on trainees and a slowdown in enrollments may persist until 1952.
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America
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Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Flu Shots Given At Sterling Township
On the morning of Friday December 13 a large majority of students received flu shots. Dr Marquis and the county nurse administered the injections. Shots were said to boost immunity for those in service and those who later receive them. Minor reactions included nervousness slight colds and sore arms. No serious reactions expected unless allergic to eggs. Officials warned of a possible flu epidemic in January and February. All who were vaccinated gained protection against the disease.
Choir Sings Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church
The Robed Choir presented an annual Christmas concert at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, December eighth. Soloist Marilyn Stone performed Lullaby on Christmas Eve, with Mr. Tonkin singing Oh Holy Night. All numbers were well received.
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Presbyterian Church
Marilyn Stone
Mr. Tonkin
French Club Meeting at Sterling High
The French club Un Pen de Paris met Monday evening December 16 at the home of oe Gold berg. President Betty Bull called the meeting to order. minutes were read in French by secretary Dick Eikenberry. Crepes auzettes highlighted refreshments amid various games. Committees: program Jeanine Larson Joyce Cole refreshment Marjeri Moulton Harry Hubbard. Faculty advisor Miss Harriet Schick.
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UN Pen de Paris
Sterling High
Oe Goldberg
Betty Bull
Dick Eikenberry
Program
Jeanine Larson
Joyce Cole
Marjeri Moulton
Harry Hubbard
Harriet Schick
Dramatic Club Announces New Members
Due to a ban on electricity the Dramatic Club meeting planned for December 6 in the gym was postponed. The roster includes Nancy Doermann, Peggy Beach, Pat Wick, Nonis Snow, Mimi Sterenberg, Lois Pfund steing, Ruth THnsines, Charles Kormman, Douglas Coe, Herb Miller, Lyle Stouffer, Harlan Puterbaugh, Mary Stewart, Barbara Bogard, Jim Young, Mary Hess, Betty Fay Fortune, Bob Lyons, Roger Conrad, Alyce Lambrecht, Joan Keiser, Carol Challand, Susan Hoffman, Sally Casey, Maxine Miller. Senior Play cast and crew members gain automatic membership.
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Nancy Doermann
Peggy Beach
Pat Wick
Nonis Snow
Mimi Sterenberg
Lois Pfundsteing
Ruth Thnsines
Charles Kormman
Douglas Coe
Herb Miller
Lyle Stouffer
Harlan Puterbaugh
Mary Stewart
Barbara Bogard
Jim Young
Mary Hess
Betty Fay Fortune
Bob Lyons
Roger Conrad
Alyce Lambrecht
Joan Keiser
Carol Challand
Susan Hoffman
Sally Casey
Maxine Miller
Annual Board Progress for the Yearbook Project
The Annual Board has worked diligently over recent weeks making progress on the yearbook plan. The typists artists and makeup committees contribute to a strong start with Miss Echterachs guidance aiding all.
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Echterach
Male Quartet Sings at Presbyterian Church Readings
The Male quartet comprising Dick Aenvhoney Ray Heilener Don Scharfen berg and Jack Shanger directed by Mr Tonkin performed December 4 at the Presbyterian Church. They offered Holy Spirit Light Divine O Holy Night The Lord's Prayer and two solos by Mr Tonkin and Marilyn Stone.
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Dick Aenvhoney
Ray Heilener
Don Scharfenberg
Jack Shanger
Mr. Tonkin
the Presbyterian Church
New Gum Chewing Law Enforced At School
A new rule bans chewing gum in the building with possible sending students home and temporary suspensions. Officials urge complete cooperation to keep the school clean and avoid embarrassment or parental involvement.
Coming Events Calendar Snapshot
Christmas vacation begins tonight with Winter Wonderland and Youth Center Formal. School reopens January 6 with an assembly by C E Jones. Basketball games listed at Geneseo West Rockford Hall Township Ottawa Rock Falls and DeKath with exams January 16 17 and no school January 20.
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Winter Wonderland
Youth Center Formal
C. E. Jones
Geneseo
West Rockford
Hall Township
Ottawa
Rock Falls
DeKath
Senior Class Meeting Recapped After December 10
The senior class held a brief after school meeting on December 10 led by president Roger Larson. Karl Over read the previous minutes and Jim Dies presented the treasurer's report, urging members to pay dues. Only routine business was conducted.
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Roger Larson
Karl Over
Jim Dies
New Jr Rotary Members Named for Month at Sterling High
Junior Rotarians for the month are Jim Hill Jay Kenaga and Lawrence Scotty LaFerve. Hill is noted for photography and participates in the French club band orchestra and the Annus Board. Kenaga famed artist and chair of the program committee also serves on the campus club and the Annual Board. LaFerve known for his singing at the Halloween Frolic also contributes to the Annual Board.
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Scotty
Lakerve
Hi Tri Christmas Party At YWCA
WHi Tri members met at the YWCA on December 17 for a 7 pm Christmas party. They changed from potluck to refreshments of cupcakes and ice cream, with vocal numbers by Mr. William Tonkin and the S. WES girls’ ensemble. The evening ended with a gift exchange.
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Hi-Tri
Whi-Tri
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William Tonkin
S. WE. S
Augustana Debate Tournament Sets February Dates
The Debate Club led by Mr. Robbins plans a Christmas vacation practice and a January February schedule of debates. The Augustana tournament is slated for February 7 and 8 with veteran debaters competing for squad spots.
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Robbins
Inquiring Reporter Santa Wishes From Local Students
The inquiring reporter asked students what they wanted Santa to bring. Breezy Renner asked for whiskers and a shaving kit while Marilyn Mundorff and others hoped for items like a Marine, types of watches, a Buick convertible, a phonograph, or a typewriter.
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Santa
Renner
Miss Burritt
Marilyn Tresewriter
Bill Loos
June
Matilda Carrillo
Iona Mae Buhrow
Hlabelle Flynn
Mary Hesson
Marilyn Mundorff
Flossie Pratt
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Tama
Evelyn Moore
Eugene Summers
Joan Wright
Bette Church
Babe Bell
Ronnie
Tom Stokes
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