S club initiates 23 new members in annual ritual
A pre exam vacation pageant featured the S club's annual blood and thunder initiation with 23 new members. Candidates wore hair ribbons and backward attire as part of a chaotic ceremony that included a dramatic finale and secrecy guidance for next year. Names listed include Fay Bok, Charles Eversole, Willie Sims, Jake Amsbaugh, Jack Longabaugh, Bob Johnson, Ray Falls, and others.
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S’ Club
Willie Sims
Charles Eversole
Fay
Jake Amsbaugh
Jack Longabaugh
Bob Johnson
Ray Falls
Charles Langrey
John Salm
Burdette Miller
Leland Myers
Big Metcalf
George Dies
Bud Seagren
al Hill
Larry Wheeler
Bob Andrews
Lawrence Coats
Tommy Magin
Dick Nicol
Don Clark
Bob Besse
John McCombs
Two-Way Tie In Conference Standings
Sterling and DeKalb lead the conference in a 3-1 record, with Dixon 2-2 and Belvidere 2-1 after weather-postponed games. Rochelle sits 5th at 2-2, Mendoza 0-4. In lightweight standings Dixon leads 3-0, DeKalb 3-1, Sterling and Rochelle tied 2-2, Belvidere 1-3, Mendoza 0-4.
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Sterling
DeKalb
Dixon
Belvidere
Rochelle
Mendoza
GAA Members Stage Clog Dance During Game
Fifty eight G A A members performed a clog dance during the second half of a Dixon game on Friday the 11th. Dressed in blue gym suits, they danced to Sterling High band music. Two lines, led by Doris Geer and Cynthia Irwin, formed on each side of the floor. The routine ended with a spiral and a skip as they exited. Miss Yeager directed the performance and was praised for her work.
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Dixon
Sterling High
Doris Geer
Cynthia Irwin
Miss Yeager
Author-Professor Dr Harry F Weber Honored Alumnus of Sterling High
The Script introduces Dr. Harry F Weber a Sterling High School alumnus and author professor of social science at Lockhaven State Teachers College. Born July 24 1899 east of Sterling he earned degrees at Goshen Bluffton and achieved a PhD after studies at Wisconsin and Northwestern He wrote the Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929 in 1931 and collects rare books while living with his wife and son in Lockhaven Pennsylvania
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Harry F. Weber
Lockhaven State Teachers’ College
Lockhaven
Harry Weber
Sterling
John Weber
West Science Ridge
H. S
Teachers’ College
Weber
Illinois
College Town
Bob Briggs at Lyceum Course Fourth Number
Bob Briggs presents February 18 program featuring readings in negro dialect, musical anecdotes, poems, and scenes of southern life, with Briggs performing on his easel and offering engaging cultural entertainment.
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Lyceum
Bob Briggs
DeKalb Edges Blues 21-19 In Tough Conference Tilt
DeKalb defeated Sterling 21-19 in a hard fought conference game. The loss, marked by disputed calls and late misses, leaves Sterling and DeKalb neck and neck in the standings. Other notes include S. H. S losses to Batavia and Rock Falls, and upcoming lineup changes after the season.
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Dekalb
BLUES
Sterling
Batavia
G A A Basketball Teams Form Under Miss Yeager
G A A members in physical education classes organize basketball teams for an inter class tournament later this month. Captains include Jeanette Meggars Hazel Oltmans Arlene Pyse Margaret Gebhardt Dorothy Ann Kidd Jane Vickrey Lola Hartshorn Marjorie King Jean ne Walker and June Smith.
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Miss Yeager
Jeanette Meggars
Hazel Oltmans
Arlene Pyse
Margaret Gebhardt
Dorothy Ann Kidd
Jane Vickrey
Lola Hartshorn
Marjorie King
Jeanne Walker
June Smith
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Sterling and Dekalb
Order In “Blood and Thunder” Meeting of Society
Sterling High School
Callighan
Jack (Keyhole) Callighan
S. H. S. Rock Falls
Red Thomson
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