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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
1
One of the era’s most successful dances, the Hen Hop, drew crowds Friday December 14 at S H 8. Logan's orchestra played as hay bales and colorful streamers decorated the gym. The co directed floorshow featured Ruth Moreland Kay righ t and a boys chorus.
Examinations will be administered to all students at 8 ELS on January 17 and 18. Students should come prepared with required materials. Watch for schedule changes from previous year plans.
The 1946 Blue and Gold Annual captures photographs and notes from December 3 and 4 showing tiger activities and school groups. It lists classes from agene to freshmen, senior A Ay crew, various clubs including Debate Dramatic Campus and Spanish, music ensembles, student government, Hi-Tri groups, Future Farmers, yearbook staff, class officers, librarians and co editors, and varsity and freshman basketball teams with coaches.
Miss Hunt and Miss Peterson announce the advanced typing and shorthand awards. Shorthand pins of eighty words go to Carmen Grew and Mary Lou Murray. Fifty word typing pins to Carmen Grew Janet Geer Donna Adams Betty Stockton and Dorisgene Williams. A 30 word typing pins awarded as well to the group.
On December 12 the Sterling High School Robed Choir directed by Mrs. Endes presented a Christmas program at Fourth Street Methodist Church for the W. S. C. 8 group. The program includes Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light and Carol of the Bells among others performed for Women’s Club on December 14 and for parents and friends on December 17 at the high school.
A local Christmas event featured a hanging of the green tree and a carol led by Stager, president of the Hi-Tri er, with Virginia Haugen Helen Hinz Carol Mayer Marilyn Eckhardt Joann Haugen and Joyce Long decorating and lighting the tree.
Leon Smith a chimpanzee and dog trainer presented a novelty assembly to the student body on December 5. He showed films of training and tests of man like apes and spoke of his experiences in handling them. Smith traveled from St. Louis where he competes in the Chimpanzee Circus and brought dogs Suki and Bambi. Suki the Great Dane walked a tight rope and the audience praised the program.
Capacity crowds praised the senior production Ramshackle Inn on November 29 and 30. The Atlantic coast hotel mystery involved liquor racketeers, a prying old maid, a policewoman, and a clever cast, masterfully directed by Lola Stern with strong ensemble work.
Mexican children from St Marys and Wallage schools enjoyed a Christmas party hosted by the Spanish Club after December 19 in the gym. Fidalgo led the event with a traditional pinata made by Aldila Carrillo and gifts given to each attendee. Committee heads included Joan Holler, Doris Deets, Gilbert Fidalgo, and Jackie Gossard with Holler handling invitations and several members managing refreshments and entertainment.
The first senior luncheon of the year was held December 11 in the gymnasium with about 300 students attending. A floor show followed featuring Joan Heller Verlin Brewer Sue Williams Phil Breiding and Kenny Gould, plus an interactive dance by Joyce Blum.
The 1945 Blue and Gold Annual cover, produced by Shelby Rafco Co makers of yearbook covers, features an unusual distinctive design. It is being used by the company for advertising purposes.
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