Graduation in Sterling Stadium Proposed for Seniors
Editorial urges moving the graduation exercises to Sterling High's new stadium, which seats about 3,000, doubling the Coliseum's capacity. The plan would allow warmer weather events, offer two ticket types for stadium only or stadium and Coliseum access, and favor close friends with admission to either location. The piece notes better comfort and cites other schools using such venues.
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Sterling High
Sterling Coliseum
Coliseum
Patriot tribute to George Washington as Father of Country
A February tribute praises George Washington, noting his birth in Virginia, his sacrifice in the war against Britain, and his leadership. The piece lauds his character, statesmanship, and the farewell address, urging him as an ideal for American youth and a symbol of true patriotism.
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George Washington
George of
England
Britain
George
Virginia
Washington
Eith
Sophomore Class Hosts The Best Dance Of The Year
Congratulations to the sophomore class for sponsoring a standout dance titled Hearts Always The music was excellent and the floor show was praised as the best on stage at The school The results set a challenge to juniors and seniors, who are deemed afraid of work The piece ends with encouragement for the sophomores to continue performing.
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Hearts Alway
Handbook Idea Gives Clear Graduation Rules
In a student session Mr. Eades described plans for a forthcoming handbook listing class times, required subjects, major and minor requirements, and graduation eligibility. It could include school history traditions songs yells and a directory of officers to assist incoming students and reduce repeated inquiries.
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Eades
Hi-Y Entertains Hi-Tri at Valentine Party
The Hi-Y and Hi-Tri groups at the Y M C A held a Valentine’s party on Monday February 12. After supper the combined social hour featured singing and games led by Lyle Wilcox Wren Barbe and Ralph Pyles. Dr Dale Scott spoke on So You Want To Be a Doctor and the event included annual joint meetings.
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Hi-Y
Hi-Tri
Lyle Wilcox
Wren Barbe
Ralph Pyles
Hi-i
Dale Scott
Home Economics Headed By Miss Neff Since Its Start
The home economics department has grown since 1912 when Miss Edna Neff started the foods class. Miss Irene Bassett later taught foods while Neff focused on clothing, and the department moved to a larger space. An expanded program added home management, later becoming a major in homemaking. The club formed in 1935-37 grew to about a hundred members, with adult classes run by Miss Hester and Miss Strauch open to the public.
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Miss Neff
Board of Education
Edna Neff
Miss Joiner
Irene Bassett
Misa Neff
Austin
Donovan Hester
Bassett
Viola Strauch
Journalism Class Adjourned For American Literature
The school ends the journalism period as Mr Stryker shifts rambunctious students to American Literature. The Script still publishes weekly, remaining a compact venture despite the change in focus.
Dots and Dashes at the Sophomore Dance Night
A candid column recalls flirtations and pairings around Sterling and surrounding towns. Barbara Flinn’s dream crush, Dixon hops, and several local couples surface with names like Castendyck, Geyer, McCombs, and Nelson. Rumors, dances, and “king” status highlight junior and sophomore social life.
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P.s
Barbara
Speed
Flinn
Flash
Charlotte Goetz
Jay Hopkins
Wayne Friedrichs
Lillian
Mary
Jane
Suzy
Ruth Welton
Castendyck
Betty Northington
Chuck Saben
Don “Lippincott
Morrison
Annabelle Griffith
Amboy
Bobby Wolf
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Erwin Ridge
Marge Andrews
Bob Griesser
Fran” Burkitt
Norm Bogett
Helen Lea
Sterling
Betty
Buddy" Stevens
Dixon
Mable Potter
Bob Castendyck
Fern Allen
Ward Dillon
Marjorie Andrews
Charles “King” Geyer
Shirley McCombs
Como
Lois Bryant
Ed Bowers
Harold Stone
Vivian Wolf
Betty McCombs
Jerry Shore
McFalla
Don Kyger
Jean MacDougall
Elwin Duhm
Mr. McCandless
Rose
Sterling native with Irish eyes and Latin night vibe
A poem-like description portrays a Sterling born man with Irish eyes and English suit style, German taste in Wagner music and port wine. At midnight he exudes a Latin aura, as the moon and night air evoke a velvety, romantic mood.
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Sterling
Latin Club Plans Mythic Costumes and Roman Program
Members will wear costumes representing mythological figures or suggesting St Valentine’s Day at the Latin Club meeting on Monday February 19. The event includes an “Information Please” program in Roman style, fortune telling, and the enactment of the Latin play Baucis and Philemon.
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Baucis
Philemon
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