Sterling High Seeks New Library and Arts Center
An editorial urges March 16 community vote to fund a new Sterling High library to handle enrollment and study space while proposing an arts center to support theatre and music. It contrasts existing facilities from the Coliseum to the Little Theatre and calls for a dedicated venue for performing arts beyond current arenas. It also laments the lack of a quality school lunch program and cafeteria.
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Sterling
Sterling High
Sauk Valley
DAR Good Citizen Award Winner Named for Sterling High
JoAnn Kosier, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Kosier, was selected from Sterling High School to receive the DAR Good Citizen Award. She earned a $1,000 National Society scholarship and a $25 Savings Bond with further Illinois awards on March 9 and 12. She plans to attend Purdue University to study agriculture and research.
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National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Rock River
John Kontos
Good Citizens
JoAnn Kosier
Kenneth L. Kosier
E. 15Th St
Sterling High School
NCIC
GAA
JoAnn
Purdue University
National Society
NSCAR
I Don’t Care Apathy Town Hall Note
A reflective piece on growing apathy in society. It contrasts constant I don’t care responses with the need for care toward people, communities, and civic life, urging readers to overcome indifference and engage. The author laments waning voter participation and calls for more concern for others.
Need for new library and auditorium in Sterling
A community argument urges building a new high school library and an auditorium to address overcrowding, outdated facilities, and accreditation concerns. Proponents say the project frees space by reconfiguring the old library into classrooms, adds a large audiovisual center, and revitalizes community arts and sports events. They claim costs are modest and taxes stay affordable while the town modernizes after twenty years.
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North Central Organization
Audi-Visula
Sterling
Students Rally Over Restroom Privacy and Stall Removal
A student letter calls for a boycott of cafeteria services and urges unity to protest missing stalls in restrooms. The piece laments privacy issues, notes lack of action by administrators, and predicts parental concern if girls’ facilities were affected.
The Script community school page from Sterling High School
A local Sterling Illinois school newspaper item lists staff roles and contact details for The Script including column editor John Rechkemmer layout editor Dan Stallings business editor Bruce Cesarek circulation editor Carol Jensen newspaper advisor Mrs Jeanie Haney business advisor Robert Hawkins and principal William Yemn Advertising rates are available upon request at 1608 Fourth Avenue Sterling Illinois 61081.
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Sterling High School
Fourth Avenue
Sterling
Illinois
John Rechkemmer
Dan Stallings
Bruce Cesarek
Carol Jensen
Jeanie Haney
Robert Hawkins
William Yemn
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