Gordys New Assistant Gary Helton Aims for Graduate School
Gary Helton, 22, a senior at Illinois State University, studies Sociology with a Speech Communication minor. He spent a semester in Europe, has visited 20 countries, and assists several teachers and the S H S invitational speech tournament in Sterling before completing student teaching March 8. He may graduate after a nine week return to ISU and considers Oregon State University for graduate study or a teaching position. Helton is 5'11" with blue eyes and black hair, from Ashum Illinois, a town of 600, and enjoys Elton John and Sterling’s cooperative environment.
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Gary Helton
Helton
Illinois State University
Europe
Mr. Helton
Mr. Nunemaker
Miss D'Inverno
Mr. Kircher
Sterling
I.S.U
Oregon State University
Corvallis
Oregon
Ashbum
Illinois
Elton John
Sterling High Winter Band Concert Draws Warm Response
Sterling High School hosted its winter concert in the Coliseum on Thursday January 31 1974 conducted by Mr Schuler. Pieces included Colorburst Concert March Overature Capriccioso Sicilienne and Finale and March by Hindemith. An audience previewed the May 9 jazz concert a SHS Van dercook College collaboration. The program featured Ken Harris Emancipation Blues by Oliver Nelson with performers Parks Hubbard Erickson Palmer and others. The finale Get It On by Bill Chape and Terry Richards left the crowd eager for more jazz.
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Sterling High School
Sterling Coliseum
Schuler
George Kenney
Frank Erickson
SHS
Vandercook
Ken Harris
Sammy Nestico
Oliver E. Nelson
Barry Parks
Scott Hubbard
Bruce Erickson
Craig Palmer
Bill Chape
Terry Richards
Santa Clara Contest Results Highlight Sterling Seniors
Sterling High School mathematics students Daryl Gaumer and Marc Coppit excelled at the national University of Santa Clara Mathematics Contest for the 1973 74 year. Marc achieved top tier percentile scoring in the 90th to 99th range, reflecting remarkable talent among exceptional nationwide entrants. The achievement brings pride to the entire student body, faculty, and especially the mathematics department.
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Sterling High School
Sterling
University of Santa Clara
Daryl Gaumer
Marc Coppit
Abo
Marc
Mathematic
Daryl
Mare
Sterling Speech Team Triumph At Local Tournament
The SHS forensics squad directed by Mr. Kirchner posted first place overall as varsity and sub varsity competitors fared well. Top finishers included Ursula Niederer Liz Barajas Colleen McFadden Lona Miller Lloyd Peugh Jill Crips Debbie Irwin and Jay Book with praise for coaches Mr. Kirchner Mr. Helton Steve Johnson and Mr. Yemm. Sterling will host the district tournament later in the year with aims for higher rankings.
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Forensics
Kirchner
Sterling
Ottawa
Manlius
Rochelle
Rock Falls
SHS
Ursula Niederer
Liz Barajas
Colleen McFadden
Lona Miller
Chris Mendoza
Cathy Naffziger
Jane Cripe
Barb Niederer
Lloyd
Peugh
Clark
Johnson
Cer Cesarek
Bence
Michler
Jill
Cee
Debbie Irwin
Jay Book
Cullen McFadden
Steve Johnson
Yemm
Helton
Should Juniors Take ACT Exams for College Admissions
Seniors and juniors are advised about ACT requirements for college admissions, especially in the West and Midwest. Take the exam in April or July at the end of the junior year. The test covers English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Natural Sciences with a Student Profile. Ensure name consistency on all forms to avoid score reporting issues.
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Middle West
ACT
Natural Sciences
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Gordys
J. Coppie
G. K.gaumer
Santa Clara
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