Acrobats and Lecturers Set for School Assembly Series
A lineup of four student assemblies includes February 3 The University Athletes-Three Leonards show with tumbling acrobatics and audience participation. March 16 Walt Everman demonstrates liquid air wonders in the gym. March 26 The Deep River Singers from Hot Mikado perform drama and song. May 12 the Johnson Brothers discuss Your Friends the Snakes with live reptiles and safe handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Everman
Deep River Singers
Johnson Brothers
Scholarships Offered To Future Collegians
College scholarships listed on the senior bulletin board include Rockford College for Women offering a $250 freshman award with May 23 exam for top Carroll Jo Davies and Whiteside counties student. Lawrence College presents 16 prizes with a grand $200 for top exam March 14 in Appleton across several subjects. University of Chicago graduates of 1942 may apply by April 1 via the Assistant Dean. Contact Miss Harriet Echternach or Roscoe Eades for details.
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Rockford College For Women
Carroll
Jo Davies
Whiteside
Lawrence College
Appleton
University of Chicago
Harriet Echternach
Roscoe Eades
Seniors May Have Free Tuberculin Tests Soon
A county nurse distributed informational cards after a January 23 showing to seniors, authorizing february tuberculin skin tests with x rays for positives, all expenses covered by the National Tuberculosis Association.
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Ruth Kirk
National Tuberculosis Association
Second Quarter Honor Roll Shines Across Classes
The Script compiles an unofficial second quarter honor roll of 45 students with no grade below A. Sophomores lead with 17 students, then freshmen 12, seniors 10, and juniors 7, listing each name by class.
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Jean Beatty
Keith Benson
Lillian Bernstein
Paul Hermann
Ellene Long
LaVonne McNeil
Marjorie Overcash
Doris Overholser
Marian Palmer
Elda Robbins
Barbara Bell
Arlene Eldred
Nellie Hill
Dorothy Hoener
Dwight Mortenson
Jean Wiggins
Evan Barraclough
Vera Bley
Bob Bulmer
Donna Cross
Claude Cummins
Cathryn Detweiler
Mary Lou Heller
Jack Jamison
Audrey Lahman
Jack Morris
Bettijeanne McNeil
Edward Olds
Peggy Quigley
Joanne Stager
Janet Swartley
Lynn Wildman
Donna Yeck
Merrill Benson
Marcia Bogaar
Debaters Shine At DeKalb Tournament Results Encouraging
Debaters from local schools competed at DeKalb last Saturday with strong showings. The affirmative varsity tied for second, the negative tied for fourth, and the freshman tied for third among 18 varsity and seven freshman teams.
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DeKalb
Gordon Behrens
Janie Bartel
Marion Palmer
Dorothy Crabb
Augustana College
Whiteside County Music Festival at S H S Stadium
The annual Whiteside county music festival will be held May 15 at the Sterling Township high school stadium. Over 1700 students from public schools participate in bands mixed choruses and girls choruses with a central theme and a speaking choir.
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Whiteside County
Sterling Township High School
Europe
British Isles
America
David Stryker
S.H.S
George Washington Ball Set for February 21
Sterling Township high school selects three senior girls as good citizens Jean Hoffman Marian Palmer and Beverly Anderson chosen this week by classmates for dependability service leadership and patriotism Jean Hoffman approved by faculty to be submitted to the state D A R convention as Illinois hopeful for a Washington D C trip through the D A R program Jean is G A R president Senior Hi Tri officer and two year class secretary
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Jean Hoffman
Marian Palmer
Beverly Anderson
Sterling Township High School
Jean
D.A.R
Illinois
Washington, D. C
D.A.A
G.A.R
Hi-Tri
Students Merit Awards For Speed In Typing
La Vonne McNeil earned the first Typing I 30 word pin this year with Jeanne Quilter as the second recipient. In advanced classes 30 word pins went to Marvin Brewer Charlotte Carl Hope Desmond Orla Jean Betts Vivian Wolf Fern Adams and Ray Mellett. 40 word pins were awarded to Betty Johnson Norma Landis Liela Leach Jim Coats Mary Pottinger Allene Smoot Charles Miller Darda Lubben and Jean Hoffman. 50 word pins end of second semester went to Betty Johnson Gladys Wechsler Lillian Bernstein Elda Robbins Marjorie Overcash Jean Beatty and Mary Pottinger. Only two girls have won 100 word shorthand awards: Allene Smoot and Betty Johnson.
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la Vonne McNeil
Jeanne Quilter
Marvin Brewer
Charlotte Carl
Hope Desmond
Orla Jean Betts
Vivian Wolf
Fern Adams
Ray Mellett
Betty Johnson
Norma Landis
Liela Leach
Jim Coats
Mary Pottinger
Allene Smoot
Charles Miller
Darda Lubben
Jean Hoffman
Gladys Wechsler
Lillian Bernstein
Elda Robbins
Marjorie Overcash
Jean Beatty
Miss Browne Plans College Poll For Students
Loretta Browne the school librarian will poll students this month on plans to enter college after graduation. The survey asks about preferences for amending scholastic schedules to allow boys to finish college before military service and may extend studies into summer.
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Loretta Browne
Crab and Miller Plan Semi-Formal For School
February 21 marks the date for the George Washington Ball hosted by the senior class in the gym nasium. Dorothy Crabb and Charles Miller are general co chairmen for the gala with Betty Martin heading the decorating committee and Jean Beatty chairing the floorshow committee. Publicity rests with Glenn Elimaker and a team including Harry Woodyatt Janet Cassens and Irene Melvin. Ticket prices are 90 cents in advance and 1.10 at the door. dancing 8 30 to 11 30 to Billy Waite s orchestra.
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Dorothy Crabb
Charles Miller
Betty Martin
Bob Hults
Fay Ewbank
Keith Benson
Ted Kontos
Jean Davis
Marian Birdsall
Charles Burkett
Doris Abel
Paul Johnson
Dean Dahlgren
Norval Zigler
Loran Weckesser
Jean Knox
Betty Darnell
Billy Waite
Former Students Return To S HSS As Others Leave
Three former S H S students Lorna Landheer Beverly Friesen and Bernice Fenner return to the school. New arrivals include Paul Jackly Pauline Jackly Barbara Johnson John Aggen and the Dravis duo from Morrison. Several peers have moved to other schools and careers.
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S.hss
S.H.S
Lorna Landheer
Beverly Friesen
Bernice Fenner
Paul Jackly
Pauline Jackly
Bagley
Wisconsin
Barbara Johnson
Morgan Park High School
Chicago
John Aggen
Fulton
Robert and
Jeanette Dravis
Morrison
Marjorie Wiemken
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Sterling
George Washington
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Crab and Miller
Princeton
Latin Club
Mendota
Rock Falls
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