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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1936
Page
6
The Sterling Script is a monthly publication by the Press Club of Sterling Township High School in Sterling Illinois. It presents school club activities student achievements and campus notes for the Sterling community.
The list includes editors and staff such as Etta May Anspach Robert Johnson Eugene Young William Sims Ci Larry Wheeler and Cynthia Irwin plus departments for Editorial Administration Athletics and more. It names Mary Jane Geyer Evelyn Cassens Jean Pettit Roy Friesen and Naomi Benters among many others with advisors Miss Lovrien and Mr DeVoe listed.
The editorial recalls Lincoln’s steadfast character amid hardship and opposition. It notes his obedience to God and conscience, his unwavering effort for the nation, and marks the anniversary of his birth with reverence and celebration.
A lighthearted column urges women to seize leap year as their chance to date boldly. It playfully suggests calling a boyfriend, arranging a show or dance, treating him, and potentially inviting him home. The piece frames leap year as empowering for women to take the lead.
Principal outlines the value and limits of a student council, stressing adherence to regulations and faculty guidance. He notes few school laws exist, discusses governing forms, and mentions Mr. Robbins's work on student government. promises further discussion if students show interest.
Birthdays shown for many residents with dates February 13 to March 12. Names include Melvin Bere Douglas Cas sens Robert Coonrad Edward White Russel Wagenknecht Lawrence Wiker Everett Kendell Jean Beier Margery Jones Virginia Grandon Rodney Hall Lanita Bendewald Claude Bley Rita Higley Bernice Schultz Elizabeth Wood yatt Bud Sundberg Betty Witmer Jack Olmstead Oliver Taylor Mabel Folkers Edgar Houseman Paul Bjork Leslie Schrader Mary Jane Crump Janet Ewbank Walter Helms Elmer Keefer Paul Johnson Beverly Schrader Helen Schrader Bob Johnson Betty Jane Friesen Virginia Brown Evelyn Hussing Marie Burkett Dorothy Myers Earl Giddings Lyle Swartley Dorothy Lambert Vincent Mays.
The campus buzz centers on freshman Cassens dating, Sue and Marjorie Pexton in assembly, and couples like Louie Long with senior girls. Others note dances with vegetable corsages planned by T. N. T. gals, double parking in the assembly, and parties at Bob Johnson Cyn Irwin and Mary Jane Crump.
A speaker urges careful planning for student government and council setup. He warns against mere meetings without serious study and proposes representatives to work with Mr Robbins. He calls for surveys and responsible participation from students and faculty before any formal structure.
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