Sterling Township High School Band History and Leaders Timeline
The article traces the band’s origins in the late 1920s, its revival with Sterling Civic Band, and its evolution under directors Kenyon Bailey J J Richards Henry Birch Cloyd Myers and finally Mr Dunham now in his third year. It notes concerts honoring Lincoln and the growth of school bands across the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dunham
Henry Melnik
Lincoln
Sterling Township
Kenyon
Sterling Civic Band
DeArvil
Capt
Jack
Kenneth Bailey
Bailey
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Iowa
Joliet
Minois
McAllister
Hobart
Revelli
University of Michigan
Sterling
J. J. Richards
Richards
Henry Birch
Morrison
Sterling High School
Birch
Cloyd Myers
Myers
Dunham
Debating team conducts practice tournament and travels home
A debate practice day at the college featured rounds on conscription for war, with Sterling Affirmative facing New Trier Negative and Sterling Negative meeting Niles Township. The Negative normed two wins while Floy Allen and Don Stewart ceded three debates. The group dined in DeKalb at the Pines Restaurant then caught the 6 30 P M train to Sterling. Floy forgot her briefcase, later located after a Pines call, and the team deemed the day a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Trier
Niles Township
Chicago
LaGrange
Arlington
Elgin
Freeport
Norma Miller
Earl Bailey
Floy Allen
Don Stewart
DeKalb
Pines
Sterling
Floy
the Pines
Motorist's Split Second Time Defined by Horn Tooter
A humorous note defines a split second as the interval from the traffic light turning green to the horn from the driver behind. The concise quip reflects street life in a brisk, period-tinged urban voice.
D A R Winner Pat Batchellor Named Senior Class Honor
Pat Batchellor has been chosen by the senior class as the D A R winner. The honor cites dependability, leadership, patriotism and loyalty to American ideals. She co edits the annual and participates in Hi Tri Campus Club Dramatic Club Robed Choir Girls Ensemble Band and National Honor Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Batchellor
D.A.R
Washington D. C
Pat
Hi-Tri
Annual Holds Clean Up Drive February 18
The Blue and Gold staff plans a February 18 cleanup subscription drive during homeroom and after school at the No. 1 monitor's post. A two dollar down payment is due with the balance paid when the annual is released in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Zellar
Blue and Gold
No. 1
Monitor
Lehman
DeVoe
Proverb on Silence Before Speaking
A terse aphorism notes the best moment to stay silent is when the urge to speak is strongest, implying restraint prevents careless or harmful statements. It frames self-control as wiser than impulsive speech.
March of Dimes Home Town Talent Benefit
A January 30 31 Sterling Coliseum benefit show drew large crowds. Sterling Township High School acts led by Robed Choir and Pep Squad showcased ballads tap dances and dance routines with local performers and groups including 4 H Hopkins Hoppers Elks Quartet and Sharon Dale School of Dance. The finale featured May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Coliseum
Sterling Township
Marilyn Dewey
JoAnne Stevens
Annette True
Don Dirks
Jean Allen
Jean Dirks
Merle Orlowski
Shirley Barnes
Gail Deets
Marilyn Matznick
Pete Bollman
Warren Mitchell
Sterling Township High School
Lester
Weinstine
John Sunday
Jerry Peterson
Mary Lou Oglevee
Darrell Dunham
Winter Wonderland
Julie Dale
Charleston Chorus
Beverley Scham
Mary Green
Judy Bressler
Judy Bolken
Elks Quartet
William Tonkin
John Burkholder
Donald Dickenson
John Brotheridge
Cloyd Myers
Paradise
Lois McNeil
Max Granzow
Frank Reichardt
Bonnie Church
Don Gordon
Buddy
Frank Klocke
Don Dewey
Green River
Sharon Dale School of Dance
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