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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1955
Page
2
The Script presents a revised issue using student feedback. It asks readers if the new look and content appeal to them and notes that constructive comments have shaped this issue. The note emphasizes this is a newspaper, not a magazine.
The Illinois High School Press Association roles are named for 1960s era page staff. Joanne Whitaker serves as editor in chief with Sharon Mangler as feature editor and Carol Swartley as news editor. Lowell Tillman covers sports, Dana Johnson handles business, Ruth Hartman production, Judy Powell art, Tyne as photographer, Sally Scott exchange editor, advised by Virginia Hayn and Jack Barnes.
Georgia Wadsworth writes about a 25 minute student council meeting with 30 students present. She argues the meeting lacked procedure and interest, the advisor spoke too often, and urges the student body to support a more efficient hard working council.
During a hallway survey at Sterling High, sophomores reveal personal goals and wishes. Judy Wiemken hopes to be queen for a day, Sharon Tyler aims to graduate, Kathy Blair wants top geometry marks, Richard Seldon wishes to close Latin class windows, Peggy Brown desires a long ponytail, Johnny Sheldon wishes the Warriors reach state, Janet Buchanan seeks a Newman ring, and Wes King John Behrendt and George Marshall want to play a ukulele as well as the Kentucky Weed Suckers.
A printer's daughter wins a suitor in a small town romance narrated through period cadence. The story highlights social classes and affection crossing craft boundaries, underscoring perseverance and charm.
In a new school building Sterling High lacks an auditorium. Concerts must be held in the Coliseum or girls gym, assemblies in the fieldhouse, and plays on a portable stage in a small gym alcove. The concern asks why sports are well provided for but other events are not.
A wartime or postwar style exhortation urges students to maintain bright school buildings and grounds through the change of seasons. It praises sturdy facilities and promotes ongoing pride by keeping exteriors clean and welcoming.
The Sterling High Student Council must be rebuilt through more meetings and defined parliamentary procedure. Students should form committees, report progress, and start with minor issues such as a better school store and book rental to boost school spirit.
Phyllis Hollyway teams with an acrobatic act and tours top circuits. Joe Poston returns to Rock Island to marry the patient dental student. Lou Smith moves to a big city, becomes a receptionist for a handsome dentist. James Loy and Mrs James Stanley train for Olympic tryouts. Eugene Grim owns a national championship cow and high grade herd near Sterling. Gerald Braum critiques men’s hairstyles as Jacques Monet polls No 1.
Reports allege Jack Schuler hosts runs and dances for senior girls while serenading them. The Polar Bear Picnickers nicknamed Nancy Gale Neta Carol and Joanne plan picnics in February. Bruce Kunde jokes about pockets and hearts in class. Johnny Gehlsen gas usage draws notice.
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