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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1974
Page
6
The Sterling High School second quarter honor roll lists both high and regular categories. High honor roll requires a 3.75 average or better, while regular honors cover 3.25 to 3.729. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen from each class are named with extensive rosters including many students across grades.
A quirky note claims a storm on February 22 tied to George Washington's birthday. The author jokingly blames Lincoln State Illinois for overlooking Washington while celebrating Lincoln’s day, then lists sophomore and freshman names, celebrating a free day with festive tone.
Extemporaneous speaking honors go to Clark Johnson, Original Oratory to Jay Book, Dramatic Interp to Lona Miller, Humorous Interp to Chris Mendoza, Special Occasion Speaking to Bruce Cesarek, Verse Reading to Aleese Fail Me, Original Comedy to Cathy Naffziger, Radio Speaking to John Neahring, Prose Reading to Jill McAleese, Oratorical Declamation to Debbie Irwin, with top duet honors for Jeff Crossland and Barb Niederer and Colleen McFadden and Shawn Scheffer. Dramatics feature a tight tie resolved to Sterling first with Freeport second, Fulton fourth, Stockton third, and a Sterling one-act “A Bunch of Roses” performance led by Scott Hubbard and Barb Niederer among cast.
A news release from Distributive Education at Whiteside Area Vocational Center invites students to register for next year’s courses. It promotes the Think DE program and asks students to consult Mrs Bangston or visit the center to learn about marketing advertising and retail job placements in fields such as banking grocery stores fashions and sporting goods.
Roving reporter questions students at S H S about a proposed auditorium. Opinions vary with some saying it is unnecessary others citing insufficient Colo sium downtown as inadequate and one student noting social benefits.
Entry is open to Illinois high school students who must submit 7 to 10 unmounted 8x10 photos. Each back must list entrant name school photo ID and technical data. Mail to Mr Jan Wiseman with photos covering any form of photographer's vision.
The Home Ec department estimates next year enrollment and budgets accordingly. Child Care classes prepare a preschool play-school for early education practice. Students work on knit T-shirts and dresses in bright spring knits and complete individual study sheets.
The Gymnastic Club invites participants to an inter-squad meet in the fieldhouse on March 16 at 7 100 PM. Performers receive encouragement for a competitive event featuring club teams and routines.
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