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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
2
Ruth Imler of Ladies Home Journal offers a playful guide to observing male suitors in summer. Descriptions name several archetypes such as the Book Loving Thinker and Spotlight Happy Clown, with tips to engage and understand their interests and behaviors.
Students debate renaming Sterling Script from 1933 origins to reflect school life. A proposer argues for a name like Warriors while supporters defend tradition and suggest boosting content and participation. Don Hauger advocates scrapping Script for a more fitting title.
A local column notes Wes King collects bathing suits and Ben Scham admires a certain junior on crutches. Brian Buyers quips about there being nothing like a Dame. Joe Burkholder’s car is seen near Karen Pickrel’s home. Ruth Welle muses on balancing a triangle and Joyce Smith helps with a breeze. Chester Sherman gathers girls around experiments then hides in a corner. Marjorie Schumaker buys Cleopatra shoes to match Dragon Lady glasses.
Judy Penley reports for Huncan Dines and investigates Harrys Hash House for a potential 319 case. She notes minimal pickle on a burger, low Coke stock, poor ventilation, and average tasting food. Dines reacts strongly to lack of ketchup and orders a public warning sign.
The article urges every student to take an active role in school affairs this year. It notes complaints about Script and Student Council and credits only a few dedicated students for any progress. It calls for individuals to set the pace and start implementing ideas this fall.
A collection of school memories reveals humorous mishaps from class and social events. Sally Kannaka recalls being scolded for singing too loudly, while Marilyn Dillon’s birthday mishap and Shirlene Springman’s gum chewing surface among others.
The page lists topics from the school year including the Salk vaccine mix up, Harold's show at Cham paign, Time Out For Ginger, term papers and grades, Davey Crockett color themes, the Junior Senior Prom, final exams, long hair trend, Eisenhower era notes, Blue and Gold, summer earning ideas, Robed Choir concert, next year plans, Prom Queen and King, Honor Society, Senior Picnic, Baccalaureate, track squad, Not As A Stranger and Rock and Roll, vacations, cleaned lockers, cramming, and graduation festivities.
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