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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1934
Page
9
Tomorrow night the junior class hosts a holiday dance in the S H S gym with a green color scheme. Irene Mhagan chairs decorations with Jeannete Meggers and Jack Gleason assisting, Arden Ewbank in charge, Leora Weaver and Wilda Kakow helping manage the event.
The prom committees are busy and have held two joint meetings to resolve issues. L T Mortensen reports the time and place committee faces a tough choice for venue while Doris Geer negotiates with a desirable orchestra. Bob Besse works on a menu to please many tastes.
The Girl's Glee Club of Eureka College offered a charming program before the assembly on Tuesday morning. Gladys Martin, class of 1932, organized the appearance for her alma mater. Selections included The Cobbler's Jig The Beetle's Wedding Philosophy Rush Hour in Hong Kong Love Song of the Mocking Bird Marche Funebrale Common Clay The Nightingale on the Rose and Let All My Life Be Music.
Everett Myers was elected president of the Oratorical Society for the coming year. Bob Johnson will be vice president, Mary Belle Haglund secretary, and Arden Ewbank business manager. The elections were closely contested and the new leaders appear capable and lively for the next season.
The Latin Club presents The Spirit of Rome this evening at 8 15 with an elaborate program and a nominal admission charge. Miss Forbes Echternach Neff Yeager Bailey lead costumes music and stage setup while Sue Hendricks Eldora Weber are pianists. The program lists themes from a School Boy's Dream through Spirit of Ancient Rome with a wide cast of students and staff.
Bob Gebhardt captained Sterling and earned a center spot on the conference’s mythical all star team. His play combined leaping ability and clean hard basketball, giving Sterling an edge. Moore missed much of the season due to illness and did not join the team.
Burns and Davidson were nominated and elected to lead the basketball squad for a string of victories. The meeting was held Wednesday March 14. Miller was absent, so his vote was received the following day. The vote was unanimous and there were no other nominations. Good luck, fellows.
The Cage Club awaits approval for a spring vacation visit to Moline to tour Farmall Tractor Works. Additional trips to local manufacturing plants are in planning, but exact dates are undecided.
The school enjoyed a Monday afternoon program with Geoffrey O'Hara composer of K K K Katie and Nuthin. He illustrated simple steps to compose music and inspired students to try his methods at home on the piano.
The senior play The Youngest will be performed May 10 and 11. Cast includes Richard, Bill Lindenberger, Nancy, Mary Lois Heflebower, Augusta, Marie Kommer, Martha Muff, Jane Harden, Katie, Gertine Schlough, Oliver Donald Ger des, Mark, Herbert Straughn, Mother Sue Hendricks, Alan Bill McCand.
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