Sno-Ball Queen Chosen at 1949 Dance in Sterling Gym
The YMCA and YWCA co ed council held the Christmas Sno Ball Dance at Sterling Township High School gym on December 27. Merilyn Wilkinson was crowned Queen with escorts Bill Jurkens Igle Matznick Jean Sonneman Jim Galloway. Wayne Andreas crowned the queen as the Stardusters played. Judges were Wayne Andreas Charles Allen Kenneth Besse. Sponsors included Wayne Andreas Fred Wagner Charles Allen A R DeVoe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
YWCA
Sterling Township High School
Marve Kaiser
Carol Taft
Merilyn Wilkinson
Bill Jurkens
Shirley Humphrey
Igle Matznick
Jean Sonneman
Jim Galloway
Wayne Andreas
Charles Allen
Kennard Besse
Fred Wagner
A. R. DeVoe
Francis Hatch
Ray Ramseyer
Sally Mosher
Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn Bawden
Dean Zellar
Lyle Marquis
Pete Dillon
Richard Ohnen
Bob Smith
Jim DeZuba
Terry Powell
Sue Bucher
Ronette Shawger
Janice Wagner
Bob Pough
Marv Kaiser
Ralah Wesner
Dick McCormick
School Calendar Highlights February Events
The calendar lists Feb 3 basketball Geneseo here and Feb 4 wrestling Peoria Woodruff here with other games Feb 7 Clinton here and Rock Falls here. It also notes Feb 16 dental clinic Feb 17 TB test, Feb 18 wrestling sectionals at East Rockford, and a series of events including band concert and state wrestling district speech contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Peoria-Woodruff
Galesburg
Clinton
Rock Falls
Ruth Kirk
Hall Two
E. Rockford
Dixon
DeKalb
Ottawa
T.B
New School to Be Ready for Sterling Township High
The project, led by architect Robert Work of Chicago and contractor Paul Kornman of Sterling, is over half complete with target to open in September 1950. Despite steel delivery delays from a Gary producer, underground tunnels, plumbing, heating, lathing, plastering, and room partitions advance while exterior walls rise and décor planning continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Work
Chicago
Paul Kornman
Sterling
Board of Education
Eades
Work
Gary
Sterling Township High
Jr Rotarians Attend Luncheon
Rotarians attended a luncheon with members JoAnn Kunde Carlanne Ruck Shirley Humphrey Jack Hall Lyle Marquis and Chuck Deets listed as attendees for the past month.
Formal Band Concert Preview With Dunham First Lead
A formal concert by the band is set for February 2 at 8:00 p m in the Coliseum. Under Darrell Dunham's direction the ensemble will perform light to heavy works including Toy Trumpet and the Finale from the New World Symphony. Featured players include Glen Mortenson Tom Slothower and Tom Griffith with a guest soloist brass quartet and Dunham trumpet solo. Tickets available from band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colisium
Darrell Dunham
New World Symphony
Glen Mortenson
Tom Slothower
Tom Griffith
Mr. Dunham
Teen Talk radio forum engages teens on station WSDR
The YMCA and YWCA coed council hosts a two month Teen Talk program addressing teen concerns on air. Past topics include Boy Dates Girl and Parent Child Relationships with special guests from SHS Debating Squad. A Christmas Eve segment featured The Littlest Angel and Hi Tri Hi Y carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
YWCA
SHS
WSDR
Spanish Club Chili Supper at Ruth Dudley’s Home
On February 1 the Spanish Club will host a chili supper at Ruth Dudley’s home at 6:00. A short meeting will discuss a party for poor children. The evening includes a brief program and games. All club members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dudley
Dramatic Contest Tryouts Held for N C I C Event in DeKalb
The N C I C Individual Dramatic Contest selects Sterling Township representatives for February 11 in DeKalb. Each school may enter two students per division across Oratory Oratorical Declamation and Extemporaneous Speaking. Competing students include Janice Wagner Jack Reiske Merilyn Wilkinson Marilyn Miller Harry Blaisdell Jane Marrow Warren Thummel Nancy Kunde and Pat Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C.I.C
DeKalb
Sterling Township
Janice Wagner
Jack Reiske
Merilyn Wilkenson
Marilyn Miller
Harry Blaisdell
Jane Marrow
Warren Thummel
Nancy Kunde
Pat Hanson
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