Sterling Places High In National Math Contest
SHS students take part in a joint Society of Actuaries and Mathematics Association of America program to boost math interest. Nine boys competed. top scorers were Robert Wright Fred Schwab and Warren Petty with a 125 composite score, 44 points above the national average, placing the school in the upper 20 percent of the nation. Awards will go to top scorers and the department hopes for an annual event.
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Society of Actuaries
Mathematics Association of America
SHS
Robert Wright
Fred Schwab
Warren Petty
Helen Wheeler elected president of Sterling Board of Education
On April 9 1966 the Sterling High School Board of Education elected Mrs Helen Wheeler as president the first woman to hold the office The board approved design for Whiteside Vocational School calendar for 1966 67 and opened school September 6 1966 Several new faculty hires include Mel Schaver Linda Archey Duane Leech Alberta Zink and Kathryn Clawson Resignations were accepted from Peter Hoogeven and Lee Polhill
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Helen Wheeler
Board of Education
Sterling High School Board of Education
Whitesiderty Vocational School
Mel Schaver
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Linda Archey
Burlington
Iowa
Duane Leech
Paris
Alberta Zink
Winslow
Kathryn Clawson
Windsor
Peter Hoogeveen
Lee Polhill
Blithe Spirit set for Coliseum May 19 and 20
Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit will be presented at the Coliseum Ropam on May 19 and 20. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults 0.76 for students with activity tickets. The farce centers on a twice married English author whose first wife returns as a ghost noting student volunteers for lighting props scenery and makeup under Mr Hunkins guidance with a cast including Charles Laurie Brooks Elvira Ruth Sharron Simmons Mrs Bradman Mr Bradman Kris Sheeley and Linda Bend.
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Noel Coward
Coliseum
An Englnman
Charles
Laurie Brooks
Elvira
Jane Giese
Ruth
Sharron Simmons
Bradman
Steve Anderson
Kris Sheeley
Areati
Linda Bend
Hunkins
Changes in SHS English Department For Next Year
SHS announces wide changes in the English program. Senior English becomes electivewhile four years of English credit remain required. New offerings include English Literature Expository Writing Readings Contemporary Literature and Speech courses with varying year lengths and prerequisites. Freshman and sophomore requirements adjust accordingly.
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SHS
National Honor Society inducts 35 members at ceremony
Last Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. the National Honor Society welcomed 35 new members. Seniors named include Nora Bolding Laurie Brooks Wayne Calvin Sue Chapman and others while juniors listed include Joan Behrens Teresa Beveroth Joel Cropperrider Debbie Donaldson Pat Haberer Jim Haglund Roger Johnson and Gary Keperling among the inductees.
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National Honor Society
Nora Bolding
Laurie Brooks
Wayne Calvin
Sue Chapman
Larry Ebersole
Jim Ethridge
Charles Hess
Sue Leitz
Ande Lovans
Lyn Manfield
Shelly Marks
Alice Martinez
Joyce Mennenga
Barb Otten
Peggy Parks
Sharron Simmons
Mary Kay Wade
Pam White
Joan Behrens
Teresa Beveroth
Dave Brandau
Joel Cropperrider
Debbie Donaldson
Pat Haberer
Jim Haglund
Roger Johnson
Gary Keperling
Nancy Mortenson
John Miller
Kathy Prescott
Linda Ratzlaff
Cindy Reed
Dean Renkes
Sue Wolfe
Retiring SHS Buildings and Grounds Chief Hoogeveen Reflects
Mr Peter Hoogeveen longtime SHS Buildings and Grounds supervisor to retire this summer after a career starting in 1952. He describes his duties as caring for school buildings and grounds and distributing supplies from room 170. He has served as business manager teacher coach and administrator at various schools. He recalls Lester High School’s historic first twelfth grade and his later studies and athletic honors at Central College and Iowa State. He praises current curriculum and student self discipline, plans a California visit, and may pursue substitute teaching postretirement.
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Peter Hoogeveen
SHS
Hoogeveen
Sterling
Morrison
Cushing Laws
Lester High School
Lester
Iowa
Central College
Pella
Iowa State College
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Street
Switzerland
Seniors Awarded Scholarships
The SHS seniors may apply for Illinois State Teachers Scholarships and Special Education Scholarships covering tuition and fees at six state schools. Eligibility requires upper-half class rank and a desire to teach in Illinois. Winners include Terrence Andreas, John Asnin, Caren Black, Gary Breed, Connie Buhrow, Sandra Coats, Mark Fordham, Jane Giese, Charles Hees, Sheldon Marks, Eric Mosher, Barbara Otten, Sue Polan, Arletta Reichard, Rosalie Rudiger, Fred Schwab, Lawrence Sheaffer, Dennis Stoudt, Gary Swords, John Teets, Janice White, Ed Wiese, and Robert Wright Jr. Mark Fordham earned Son of a World War Veteran, Fred Schwab County Scholar, and Bob Wright Northern Illinois University Merit Scholar. A $200 White Side Rural Conference scholarship is available to a boy and girl from specific area high schools, requiring upper-half class rank and prior attendance by 8th grade. Whiteside County graduates may apply for a $200 Boyd Kimmel Memorial Nursing Loan Fund. Contact your counselor for details.
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SHS
Illinois
Linois
Terrence Andreas
John Asnin
Caren Black
Gary Breed
Connie Buhrow
Sandra Coats
Mark Fordham
Jane Giese
Charles Hees
Sheldon Marks
Eric Mosher
Barbara Otten
Sue Polan
Arletta Reichard
Rosalie Rudiger
Fred Schwab
Lawrence Sheaffer
Dennis Stoudt
Gary Swords
John Teets
Janice White
Ed Wiese
Robert Wright, Jr
Science Club Tries Computer Programming
Science Club members study computer programming using FORTRAN and algebraic ideas. Clyde S. Givens of NIU Computer Center aided access to NIU facilities. The club will make two trips to punch programs and run them on the computer, tackling problems like large sums Pythagorean numbers and estimating e.
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Science Club
Clyde S. Givens
NIU
Northern
Science Chub
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Terling
N.H.S
Mr. Hoogeveen
Whiteside Rural Conference
Como
Coleta
Galt
Jordan
Woodlawn
Whiteside County
Boyd Kimmel Memorial Nursing Loan Fund
Bob Wright
Northern Ilinois University
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