Uniformed Graduates Serve in World War II Forces
Six former graduates serving in the armed forces are named: Russell and Arden Daehler, John and Orville Hunsberger, and Warren and Kenneth Reitzel. The article details their training paths at Keesler Field Alabama University of Alabama Tiffin Ohio San Antonio Texas St. Peters burg Lincoln Fort Worth Fort Leonard Wood and Monmouth College with postings in Texas Arizona Georgia California Idaho and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Arden Daehler
John and
Orville Hunsberger
Warren
Kenneth Reitzel
Russell Daehler
Air Corps
Keesler Field
Mississippi
University of Alabama
San Antonio
Texas
Arden Dnaehler
Tiffin
Ohio
Arden
Michigan School of Mines
Houghton
Michigan
John Hunsberger
St. Petersburg
Florida
Amarilla Army Air Base
Amarilla
John
Kingman Army Air Base
Arizona
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Pfc
Lincoln Air Base
Lincoln
Nebraska
Camp Bell
Bell
St. Mary’s
California
Livermore
Pvt
Fort Sheridan
Fort Worth
Fort Leonard Wood
Kenny
Shreveport
Louisiana
Inquiring Reporter: Students Name Favorite Songs
A new Script column gathers student and faculty song picks. Names include Ob Swehla Lyle Book Donna Veck Miss Bosworth Bill Welton Gilbert Fidalgo Irvin Nelson John Hay Joan Hoogeveen Polly Hoppler Phyllis Matzinger and the Basketball Team theme No Love No Nothin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ob Swehla
Lyle Book
Lawrence Welk
Donna Veck
Miss Bosworth
Bill Welton
Gilbert Fidalgo
Anchors Aweigh
Irvin Nelson
Navy
John Hay
Joan Hoogeveen
Polly Hoppler
Phyllis Matzinger
Snowball Memories of a High School Soldier
A weary serviceman in camp recalls high school days from the Snowball dance to algebra and English class. He remembers a crush, club activities, and sports setbacks, realizing those years were his richest before preparing to defend tomorrow's youth. Lights out ends his reflection as taps fade.
Extemporaneous Talks at Speech Club Second Meeting
The Elks Extemporaneous Talks Club held its second meeting on Monday February 28 at 7 30 in the 8 H 8 study hall. Activities included parliament procedure drill extemporaneous talks on Toothpicks Men Sterling at 3 A M and Moonlight Over Rock River followed by a mock trial with Bob Siex accused of hit and run).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bulmer
Mr. Robbins
Martha Whaley
Jackie Gossard
Bob Siex
Sterling
Wallace Feldman
Rock River
Donna Yeck
Robbins
Don Dewey
Mary Zigler
Donna Veck
Hi-Tri Girls Dine And Hear YWCA History Talk
Hi Tri girls held a supper meeting with Mrs. Hamilton at the piano. Sarah Burkett led the business meeting followed by a worship service led by Jean Hart. Miss Rutt gave a history of the Y W C A. Viola Radke and Betty Rae John planned and served the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asing
Mrs. Hamilton
Sarah Burkett
Jean Hart
Miss Rutt
Viola Radke
Betty Rae John
Potpourri Senior Formal Sparks School Spirit
Swanky senior formal described with praise for committees and Miss Sternach and Miss eterson. Frank Sinatra is popular at the school, with chatter about a Leap Year Dance escort. March winds, basketball, and graduation loom as students hope for peace and plan scrap drive collections amid playful asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucky
Olf
Nicky
Miss Sternach
Miss Eterson
Joseph
J. Lawrence
Pontiac
Will You Step Into My Car Says The Spider To The Fly
A humorous reflective piece on buying a first car. It follows a young buyer wrestling with price, financing, and hidden costs. The narrator charts options from cheap ads to a $125 purchase, then details licenses insurance tires repairs and the heavier burden that comes with car ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
George
Upperclassmen Initiate Younger Lady Athletes
A description of G A A initiation rituals on February 15 involving upperclassmen and freshmen. Freshwomen endure a series of humiliating tasks, blindfolds, the Room of Horrors, a oatmeal tub, ice water, and paddling, followed by cider and doughnuts.
F F A Sends Two Boys to Illinois Farm Week
Sterling F F A members Marlin LeFevre and Harold Ratzlaff were chosen to attend Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois February 8 to 10. Selection followed review of their grades and F F A activities by local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin LeFevre
Harold Ratzlaff
Sterling F. F. A
University of Illinois
The Sterling Script School Paper Credits List
The Sterling Script lists editors and staff for Sterling High School publication in Sterling Illinois. Names include Bob Bulmer Audrey Lahman assistant editors Bill Welton plus numerous staff members such as Connie Doermann Lena Mae Ashpaugh and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Welton
Mariin Holler
Marcia Bogaard
Connie Doermann
Lena Mae Ashpaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hi-Tri
Frank Sinatra
Frankie
Shir Jee Paddock
U. of I
Sterling Co High School
Illinois
Audrey Lahman
Donna Veck Merrill Benson
Randall Barnett
Sue Behrens
Bonnie Bell
Frances Bethard
Jean Breisler
Bob Brown
Jack Cassens
Marilyn Dies
Mary Jo Denny
Ruth Detweiler
Mickie Eberhardt
Mary Lou Foulds
Janet Geer
Shirley Giffrow
Joyce Goldberg
Joan Holler
Susie Janssen
Merrill Koster
Ferne LeFevre
Margaret Macklowsky
Pat Marquis
Bettijeanne McNeil
Marjorie
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