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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1946
Page
2
Student newspaper staff list for Sterling Township High School Illinois includes roles from News Editor to Sports Editor, with departments including circulation, typing, and staff rosters. Mentions advisors and multiple staff members across sections.
The 8 H S student body praises the cheerleaders for full stands and energetic yells through the football and basketball seasons. Girls who led the yells Marian Wolf Leadelle Shippee Beverly Wick Annamere Bell and Charlotte Church for varsity Susan Hoffman and Nonis Snow for Frosh Soph receive credit for teaching and rallying support.
A spirited note discusses Scotty and a rumored "Harry" in study hall while Beverly Geible's interest is noted. It mentions senior boys boosting morale, a trip by Keith Behrens to Dixon, two girls buying dresses for an occasion, and bumps and fast draws at the gym.farewell to Bob Schuneman who left for the Navy.
The 8 club sponsored a dance in the high school gym after Sterling Rock Falls time on February 8. America's top bands provided music as many students from both high schools attended and danced late. A score of 50 to 28 capped a victorious evening.
Five students at 8 H. received Easter brook fountain pens for selling 12 or more tickets for the Cossack Chorus in Sterling on February 5. Names listed include Joyce Cole, Phil Ward, Gladys Bressler, Joyce Long, and Dick Clark. Others sold fewer tickets and did not earn a prize.
A playful survey of Sterling High School students reveals varied pastimes. Phyllis Zigler writes letters. Beverly Geibel enjoys activities. Marge Moore is intrigued by waiting for trains. Others list drawing, music, psychology, scrapbooks, roller skating, and pool. Some items note joking clashes and lighted humor about dating and crowds.
The article notes spring fashion trends with straw and felt hats, repurposed old ribbons, and nylon dresses soon to be cheaper and available. It praises bold plaid sport jackets and colorful sweaters, highlights models like Joan Hoogeveen and Carmen Grewe, and comments on neatness and stylish plaid outfits gaining attention.
The article recalls three Sterling High School staff members who joined the armed forces during World War II. Theodore Scheid Jr joined the Army in 1942 and is stationed at Camp Atterbury with two sons in service. Curtis Brandau joined the Navy, served in the South Pacific, and taught history before leaving. E E Small joined the Navy in 1943, taught navigation, and was discharged as a lieutenant. he lives in Leroy with a son, Paul.
Rodger Young and Colin Kelly escort Nancy and Laura to a lively dance interlaced with 1940s song titles. The couples enjoy drinks, outfits, and flirtations before suppers, a moonlit drive, and a family reunion ending with the sisters bedtime.
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