09 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1955
Page
1
The piece invites reader feedback on the redesigned Script and notes that student ideas were incorporated. It questions why Sterling High lacks an auditorium despite a new building and urges better arts and assembly facilities beyond athletics.
It is spring and the text urges keeping school buildings and grounds bright and free of trash. It contrasts a cold winter with a fresh season and calls for pride in upkeep both outside and inside the school environment.
Georgia Wadsworth decries a poorly run Student Council after a 25 minute meeting. She notes only seven of 30 spoke, the advisor spoke 20 times, and members showed little interest. She urges the student body to back representatives and push for a cleaner, harder working council.
A campus hall inquiry at Sterling High reveals sophomore wishes including Judy Wiemken wanting to be Queen for a Day, Sharon Tyler aiming to graduate, Kathy Blair seeking an A in geometry, Richard Seldon wishing to close Latin class windows, Peggy Brown desiring a long ponytail, Johnny Sheldon hoping the Warriors reach State, Janet Buchanan wanting a Newman ring, and Wes King John Behrendt and George Marshall aiming to play a ukulele like the Kentucky Weed Sucker era.
A brief note recalls a man drawn to a woman described as a printer's daughter, highlighting a charming preference for her type and suggesting a courtship or social intrigue in a past era.
The article argues the Student Council has fallen short and must be rebuilt by representatives and students. It calls for organized hearings, definite parliamentary meetings, and dedicated committees to address issues from a better school store to book rental. It urges campaigns to boost cheerleaders and school spirit.
Phyllis Hollyway joins an acrobatic act and stars on top circuits. Joe Posten marries during dentistry studies in Rock Island. Lou Smith moves to the city to work as a receptionist for a young dentist. Loy, James Stanley, and Olympic plans surface. Eugene Grim earns a national cattle title on a Sterling farm. Gerald Braum frames men’s hair trends as Jacques Monet. Local drug stores promote bargains with Nancy Apple’s chain. Janet Hackbarth reopens Prairieville school. Ruth Lobaugh shifts to TV nurse roles while training. Dixon Smith tours Spaulding Sporting Goods and golf titles. Bill Kempster directs ushers as vice president in charge.
Light gossip and local anecdotes from Prophetstown area. Mentions Jack Schuler's running spots and entertaining senior girls with dancing. References Polar Bear Picnickers Nancy and others. Bruce Kunde and red hearts in class. Johnny Gehlsen and Phyllis distance. Nancy Rotz and Ronnie Minton night bookkeeping classes. Bill Kempster rides to Dixon for senior girls. Clopper's wife teaches Spanish at Rock Falls HS. Kenny Kosier eyeing souvenirs and big-score fl eeze. John Worth aims to be World’s Strongest Man in 1965.
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