Librarian Club Adopts Korean Orphan Kim Young Ja
The Librarian Club adopted Kim Young Ja from Seoul through the Christian Children's Fund. Born March 2, 1949, she is in seventh grade and recently placed in a new home but lacks funds for schooling. Her father died in the Korean War bombing, and her mother died of disease.
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Librarian Club
Christians Children's Fund
Kim Young Ja
Seoul
Korea
Kim Young
Young Ja
Un Peu De Paris French Club Holds January Meeting
The French Club held its monthly meeting on January 2 and planned a bake sale for late February. Chicago trip reports were given. February 6 dance committees listed with names for Music and Food. a Hootenanny inviting the Latin Club was arranged by Sallie Powell and others.
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Chicago
Carol Fellows
Sue Stevens
Gayle Lawrence
Sue Tousley
Deb Scott
Barb Wells
Sally Bressler
Jody van Gilder
Sue Blum
Sharon Blodgett
Sallie Powell
Eloise Wenger
Lee Wenger
Laurie Brooks
GAA Adds Sixty Members and Plans Mom and Daughters Night
The GAA welcomed sixty new members at a January 7 ceremony and previews Mom and Daughter's Night set for February 8. Members anticipate an evening of active basketball, laughter, and social fun with their mothers while waiting for new sweatshirts arriving in many colors.
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GAA
Plan Roman Banquet Plans for possible Chicago trip
The Latin Club met January 21 with President Bruce Besse leading. Committees were formed to plan the Roman Banquet and money making projects. The meeting closed with refreshments and a well organized hootenanny by the French Club.
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Bruce Besse
Chicago
The Fateful Choice on Leading or Following
A concise verse prompts the reader to decide whether to act or abandon the task. It centers on personal resolve and the moment to lead or stay behind, urging individual judgment without external influence.
Money Makers Plan Students Council Fundraiser
The Student Council plans a spring car wash to raise funds for next year’s foreign exchange student and an upcoming February bake sale with a variety of goodies. The council urges students to use their representative body to raise issues and seek action.
SHS Speakers Shine at Peoria and Rock Falls Meets
Sterling High School orators competed January at Bradley University Peoria in a 25-school field, with Debbie Donaldson Glen Echelbarger Richard Fortner Jane Giese Pat Gonzales Doug Hill Nancy Mortenson Jane Puterbaugh Arletta Reichard Bill Rhyne Laurel Ann Rick and John Teets. Jane Puterbaugh and Bill Rhyne won awards. Rock Falls event January 30 saw many Sterling contestants in attendance and earning honors. Coach Darrell Haden praised the team and English department.
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SHS
Peoria
Rock Falls
Bradley University
Illinois
Sterling
Debbie Donaldson
Glen Echelbarger
Richard Fortner
Jane Giese
Pat Gonzales
Doug Hill
Nancy Mortenson
Jane Puterbaugh
Arletta Reichard
Bill Rhyne
Laurel Ann Rick
John Teets
Darrell Haden
Watch It Fellas Say How You Look Pleases a Girl
A lighthearted note on flirting and how compliments affect a girl’s mood. Positive remarks make her happy while negative comments provoke anger, reflecting common social advice about manners and respect in relationships.
SHS yearbook scraps and campus quirks brought to light
Multiple quirky items from SHS include a wrestling win by Dick Mead for the Black Belt, ticket sales via Mr. Wigginton, and praise for Illinois State Scholarship Semi-finalists. Hospital care for Maureen Cassens, prankish rumors about students, TB tests, a mysterious fire alarm, and a teacher dinner amid a proper school tone.
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Mr. Haden
Dick Mead
SHS
Magister Tinlius
Katie
R.S.V.P
Maureen Cassens
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Luis
Kay
Brian Fairfax
van Wyhe
Sixteen Illinois seniors named as scholarship semi finalists
The Illinois State Scholarship Commission lists 7 402 students including 26 from Sterling as semi finalists in the 1965 66 program. Semi finalists were chosen from 33 900 applicants who took the ACT on November 7. Winners will be announced in April 1965 with renewable monetary and honorary awards to attend Illinois colleges.
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Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Sterling
Commission
Illinois
Linda Flynn Is 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow
Linda Flynn, SHS senior and FHA treasurer, tops a state home making exam and becomes the 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. State top finisher earns a 1500 scholarship. runner-up wins 6500 educational grant.
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Linda Flynn
FHA
SHS
General Mills, Inc
Betty Crocker
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OS Kiaplans
Oungster
Paris
Student Council
Mel
Fellas
Carol Abbott
Martin Alen
Edgar Andreas
John Boyer
Dwight Branch
Melton Breed
Diane Dahlgren
Diana Davis
Lynette Davis
Peggy Dorothy
Michael Heidel
Pat McCormick
Robert McMurry
John Meldorf
Judy Mellang
Ed Olds
Larry Parks
Barb Reynolds
William Rhyne
Marcia Wagner
Glen Weatherwax
Rae Jean White
Homemaker of Tomorrow
General Mills
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