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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1954

Page

2

Sports Staff and Typists Listing

A roster lists staff for the sports desk including Bill Clithero, John Sheldon, Dean Clark, Tom Lundquist, Ronald Pineda, Mike Flaningam, Bob Lund, George Newcum, Bob Dir, Bruce Benson, and Jim Barlow. Typists are Joyce Kiser, Frances Rhode, Pat Capp, Verna Collinson, Kay Elsesser, Kathryn Evans, Sandra Geiseman, Mary Crane, Sharon Mangler, Julie Findlay, Mary Bauman, Donna Bennett, Nancy Cross, and Betty Haan.

Bill Clithero John Sheldon Dean Clark Tom Lundquist Ronald Pineda Mike Flaningam Bob Lund George Newcum Bob Dir Bruce Benson Jim Barlow Joyce Kiser Frances Rhode Pat Capp Verna Collinson Kay Elsesser Kathryn Evans Sandra Geiseman Mary Crane Sharon Mangler Julie Findlay Mary Bauman Donna Bennett Nancy Cross Betty Haan

Valentine Hearts Beat All Odds in Rock Falls

Cupid’s arrow finds many locals in romance sparks as several couples pair off with vows and diamonds. Names include Carl Huffman Judy Rich Doris Hippen Kenny Sippel Julie Findlay Jim Baird Joyce Scott Verna Collinson Mary Jo Peugh Shirley Gaulapp Larry Deets Ron Rickless Dave Welker Earl Beck Connie Hale Carol Burger Reeda Bowers Jim Kerr Dick Malnix Welden Burger Jan Ohnen Ron Sonneman and Tom Faudree.

Cupid Carl Huffman Judy Rich Doris Hippen Kenny Sippel Julie Findlay Jim Baird Joyce Scott Verna Collinson Mary Jo Peugh Shirley Gaulapp Larry Deets Ron Rickless Dave Welker Earl Beck Canid Connie Hale Carol Burger Reeda Bowers Jim Kerr Dick Malnix Welden Burger Rock Falls Jan Ohnen Ron Sonneman Ron Tom Faudree

Valentines and Hearts Fly Across Campus Gossip Sheet

A lighthearted note details flirtations and Valentine plans at SHS and nearby towns. People named include Judy Penley Judy Penley, Pat in Chicago, Johnny Stern, Sally Scott Janet Buchanan, Jim DeZuba, Karen Pickerel Mary Ellen Doring, Joyce Buchanan, Fred Sintoll Mary Stefanich, Sheila Musgrove Bill Stotzer, Gene Lyon Butch Howe, Shirlene Springman Yvonne Deets.

Pat Chicago Judy Penley Johnny Stern Newman Ed Sanders Bill Murphy Sally Scott Janet Buchanan Margo Dillon Cupid Jim DeZuba Bemidji Neil Schrader John Loos Karen Pickerel Mary Ellen Doring Kenny Liberace Rosier Joyce Buchanan Fred Sintoll Mary Stefanich Sheila Musgrove Notre Dame Bill Stotzer Gene Lyon Butch Howe Shirlene Springman Yvonne Deets

Campus Club Learns About Colleges

Miss Faye Phillip and Miss Wilma Moore spoke at the Campus Club meeting about college choices. Phillip, a North Central alumna, praised small colleges for individual attention and diverse opportunities in arts and media. Moore, from Western Illinois College, highlighted large schools for specialized fields and strong professors. Advisor Miss Krughoff urged seniors to plan for college and scholarships.

Faye Phillip Wilma Moore SHS Phillip North Central Moore Western Illinois College Macomb Krughoff

French Club Party At School Cafeteria

The French Club held a party for members and guests on February 4 in the school cafeteria. Movies were shown and a jukebox dance followed. Miss Phillip spoke about her trip to France reading diary excerpts and the gathering ended with games and refreshments.

Phillip France

Freshman Questions Measure for Water in Home Economics

A home economics teacher demonstrates adding a tablespoon of water while a freshman asks if it should be level or heaping. The light moment captures classroom dialogue on basic measuring.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN BY PATRON HUDSON AT SHS

A longtime SHS critic urges student support for athletics. He laments declining bus seats and dwindling pep, noting only five fans joined the Morrison Tournament and warning the sports program could be cut without action. He appeals to students to attend games and cheer the team to victory.

Pat Hudson SHS Board of Directors

Pep Club Organizes Drill Team and Song Sheet Distribution

The Pep Club announces a drill team formed from members and a skit shown at a Sterling versus Rock Falls game. Dana Johnson leads the song sheet distribution project. On January 26 the club gave Miss Phillip a navy and light blue jacket as former adviser.

Sterling Rock Falls Dana Johnson Phillip

Valentine's Dance Disaster in a Small-Town Tale

Platter Patter Johnny asks Marie to the big Valentine Dance. She dreams of dancing with him but discovers his constant chatter and costly Dutch Treat request. The night ends with her comparing him unfavorably to The Jones Boy next door.

Johnny Marie Jones Boy

Indian Maidens at SHS Cheer Outfit Fitting in Chicago

SHS varsity cheerleaders traveled to Chicago on January 30 to be fitted by Lester Ltd Theatrical Company for new outfits. The visit included a tour of the building and an explanation of the costume process from sketch to finished product, with fittings lasting about 14 hours.

Chicago Lester Ltd Mr. Lester Lester

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Illinois High School Press Association Mary Saunders Trudy Worth Herb Reed Joan Bowers Virginia Hayn Veature Sally Kannaka Barb Saunders Nancy Hecht Joanne Nicholson Susie Dettman Linda Wagner Janice Ohnen Georgia Wadsworth Pat Barlow Ann Burkholder Charlice Buyers Gale Dillon Cynthia Grennan Judy Moore Sylvia Scham Donna Smith Billie Speer Nora Strunk Carol Swartley Jane Thummel Joanne Whitaker Campus Club Heven
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