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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1945
Page
2
Review of the 1944 45 school year at 8 H S highlights senior class changes and major events. Basketball track drama and dances received praise while losses included a favorite teacher and global events. The Script staff bids farewell and wishes readers a good vacation and future year.
The Script staff expresses gratitude to Mr. Stryker for backing and to Mildred Krughoff Mr. Endes the Sterling Daily and Bishop Printing Company for aid and cooperation in publishing the Script on schedule.
Senior voices share memories they will miss after leaving school. Earl Prince recalls Mrs. Scotts daily rebukes in third period study. Claude Brown will miss study hall and Rock Island trips. Patt Roden and Marion Deets miss Missles and office girls. Marie Lucas cites G A A activities. Joanne Eberhardt will miss Mr DeVos critters that float around. Elaine Geiger likes chem jokes. Roger Rice quotes daily bull sessions with Mr Sherman. Loren Morris and Larry Deusch favor sports trips. Les Wade will miss daily reprimands from Mr Stryker.
A nostalgic poem recounting a student’s high school journey from freshman fears to senior year pride. It reflects on each class year, hinting at Latin troubles and the evolving outlook as graduation nears. The speaker notes growth, identity, and a final look at the graduating class as time closes.
Dialogue references marriage jokes between Bill Robinson and Les Wade. An asylum attendant enforces a 5 o clock exit as a visitor stays. Phil Breiding jokes about squeezing women while a fresh girl comments on conceit. The play ran one week with a long list of quick quips and a barber’s frequent top spot.
Graduates outline postschool plans with several heading to work in factories schools or farms. Carol Tavenner and Evelyn Thompson plan to work others like William Thompson Lester Wade and Viola Wells pursue employment or training. Milton Ward Allan Wildman and Milton Ward plan Navy service around July or summer while Martha sees Iowa fall. Leora Wolker remains uncertain and Mary Louise Zigler will stay at home.
The piece lists multiple graduates and students from Sterling High entering or training for military service. John E. Hey, fireman first class, stationed at Little Creek Naval base, trains for an LSM destined for Pacific service. Brothers Robert W. Hey and other seniors like Lyle Book, Neil Janssen, Bill gag ad, Ken Duhm, and more are enlisting or awaiting calls. Several are visiting the school, reporting injuries, or pursuing Coast Guard, Naval air, or Army programs.
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