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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
6
Editorial proposes holding the senior class graduation in Sterling High's new stadium, which seats nearly 3000 versus the Coliseum's half that capacity. It argues better weather options, cooler seating, and wider attendance, with ticket schemes to balance access for close relatives and general guests.
A patriotic piece extols George Washington as a model patriot. Born to wealth in Virginia, he forsook luxury to fight Britain, leading with moral strength and dedication. Washington’s leadership and farewell address are highlighted as timeless ideals for American youth.
The sophomore class hosts the best dance of the year Hearts Always with excellent music and a floor show praised as the most gay yet on the school stage. The report notes juniors and seniors avoided effort, challenging sophomores to continue surprising the school with future performances.
In a recent student session, Mr. Eades announced plans for a forthcoming booklet to guide high school students. The handbook would list class times, required subjects, major and minor rules, and include history, traditions, songs, yells, and a directory of school officers to reduce repetitive questions.
Hi Y boys entertained Hi Tri girls at a February 12 Valentine party at the Y M C A. They enjoyed supper, singing, and games. Lyle Wilcox Wren Barbe and Ralph Pyles led the social hour. Dr Dale Scott spoke on So You Want To Be a Doctor.
The home economics department has grown since 28 years ago when Miss Edna Neff started the foods class in 1912. Irene Bassett joined to teach foods while Neff focused on clothing, and the department now fills the lower floor of the new building. The program expanded to home management eight years ago and added a club in 1934 35 now with about a hundred members.
The school ends the journalism class as Mr. Stryker shifts students to a standard American Literature course. The Script continues to publish about one period weekly, remaining a light venture amid routine study.
Dots and dashes from a dating scene orbit Barbara Flinn and Ruth Welton, with Lillian Mary and Jane seen around town. Senior and sophomore dances spark partnerships, rivalries, and rumors as local youth mingle in Morrison Amboy and Dixon.
A Sterling born youth described with mixed cultural markers in a playful poem. The speaker blends Irish English German tastes Wagner port and sherry and a late night mood to reveal a Latin self beneath the midnight hour. The verse explores identity through sartorial taste and music.
Costumes of mythological figures or Valentine hints will be worn by Latin Club members at their February 19 meeting. An Information Please program will mimic Roman style with fortune telling. A Latin play Baucis and Philemon will be enacted.
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