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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
3
In a nostalgic feature, faculty members share memories of first or memorable dates. Howard recalls a cinema misstep with his wife, Haden describes a spur of the moment date thwarted by another, and others recount school dances, hayrack rides, blind dates, and the odd anecdote of a future movie star.
A lively SHS campus note recalls a Wednesday birthday party with cake and jokes about age. It praises an Indian dance teacher misidentified as Mr Rogoski and celebrates the Lee Rider Romp, a rain-dampened campus event with lively student involvement and praise for helpers.
The April 24 Lee Rider Romp filled the Multi-purpose Room with carnival vibes. Couples enjoyed pretend rides, dancing, and sightseeing at booths while dressed in matching shirts and sampling food in a casual party setting.
A list of popular songs linked to SHS events and daily life appears, with titles tied to rooms, classes, and activities. The compilation hints at prom plans, seniors and juniors themes, and daily school routines, reflecting student culture and event timing.
The SHS Chemistry Department presents a comic chemist’s analysis of woman. It lists a fictional accepted atomic weight of 120, various physical properties and reactions, and states uses as a tonic and wealth equalizer. It warns the subject is highly explosive in inexperienced hands.
Rochelle High offer playful caution about dating athletes in a humorous piece about what to avoid in choosing a prom date. The article lists several types of male athletes to beware of, from track to football, with lighthearted puns on sports terms and dating.
On April 20 the Gyro Honors Banquet was held at Gordon's Restaurant. Seventy five senior members from Sterling Rock Falls and Newman National Honor Society chapters attended. Congressman John B Anderson spoke on "The Challenge of the Future" making the evening a great success.
The SHS Class of 66 sponsors a variety show to fund the junior class prom. On May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the multi purpose room, teachers and students perform, with a debonair trumpeter from the science department possibly taking the stage. See you there.
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