Students slated for camps and clubs across district
Jane Thummel will attend the Egyptian Music Camp at Du Quoin June 13 to 18 for her music talent in Robed Choir and Band. Linda McCoy represents Sterling F H A at the East Bay camp in Bloomington. Six hundred girls from state schools attend to gather ideas for their chapters. Bill Hutton chosen for Art Camp at Robert Allerton Park with Sterling Woman's Club sponsoring. Harvey Mullen is alterna te. Carol Wetzell elected vice-president of the Federation of Pan American Leagues at the DePue state convention. Ruth Welle awarded a General Electric scholarship for six weeks at Purdue University. Charlotte Whipple won first in an essay contest at SHS and third in district, topic What Civil Defense means to me.
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Jane Thummel
du Quoin
Jane
Linda McCoy
Sterling F.H.A
F.H.A
East Bay
Bloomington
Bill Hutton
Robert Allerton Park
Sterling Woman’s Club
Harvey Mullen
Carol Wetzell
S.hs
Federation of Pan-American Leagues
DePue
Mies Ruth Welle
S.H.S
General Electric
Rain pours through roof prompts hotel water claim
A guest complaints about rain leaking into a bedroom at Every Convenience State Guest while the Summer Hotel Proprietor asserts every room has running water per their prospectus. The exchange highlights a clash between lodging promises and maintenance reality.
Seniors Present Time Out for Ginger Play
The senior class stages Time Out for Ginger on May 16 and 17 in the Girls Gym with 8:00 p.m. curtain. Matinees Monday and Tuesday at 1:40 p.m. feature juniors to seniors. Ronald Alexander comedy follows a banker’s daughter who misinterprets her father’s Self-fulfillment advice leading to a bank crisis and social tensions.
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Ronald Alexander
Ginger
Pink Paradise Prom Sets June 8 For Juniors and Seniors
Sue Kannaka and Jim Austin announce Pink Paradise as the Junior Senior Prom theme to be held June 8. Co chairs manage plans with Lois Hacker Pat Barlow Carol Wetzel Jim Zeigler Martha Sherman Judy Hoogeveen Barbara Minogue Bert Benkins and Yvonne Dietz handling various duties. Music by Stars Modern of Rockford.
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Sue Kannaka
Jim Austin
Sue
Jim
Lois Hacker
Pat Barlow
Carol Wetzel
Jim Zeigler
Martha Sherman
Judy Hoogeveen
Barbara Minogue
Bert Benkins
Yvonne Dietz
The
Stars Modern of
Rockford
Editors Named for Script 1955 56 Roles
Don Hauger will be editor in chief with Pat Barlow and Georgia Wadsworth as news and feature editors. All three juniors have prior Script experience from 26 applicants and active speech involvement. Don belongs to Robed Choir and Pat has held an F H A district office.
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Don Hauger
Pat Barlow
Georgia Wadsworth
Don
Pat
Georgia
F.H.A
Freshmen Issue Plans Under Way Honors Tradition
The text outlines ongoing staff selections for sports photo exchange art business manager and production manager positions. Don as editor in chief will direct each issue with the editorial staff while Pat ensures school activities coverage. Georgia handles feature assignments and plans for next fall begin now. The current issue honors the freshmen.
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Don
Pat
Georgia
Society Inducts Honor Students At May Induction Tea
The National Honor Society will induct eight seniors and ten juniors at a May 19 school assembly and announce its first scholarship winner. Inductions are kept confidential until the assembly with a tea for members and parents Thursday in the library.
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National Honor Society
Gale Dillon
Nikki Flock
Dana Johnson
Ronny Sonneman
Ruth Williams
Neta Bowman
Harold Hussing
Jim Schueler
Jockey and Car Sickness Quotes Highlight Racing Costs
A jockey proclaims only the horse trade can pay, while a car sickness quip notes the ache of debts due. The pair captures the financial pressures facing sports figures and their vehicles in a single witty exchange.
Jaycees Hold Annual Road-e-o
The Sterling Jaycees sponsor the Road-e-o beginning with a film for students in three local schools. The top finishers enter driving tests with a final on May 22. Eligible are Sterling Rock Falls or Newman students under 20 with a valid license and no moving violations in six months. Past winners include Bob Brown and Jim Zeigler of S H S in 1953 and 1954.
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The
Sterling Jaycees
Sterling
Rock Falls
Newman
Bob Brown
Jim Zeigler
S.H.S
Co-Ed Council May-Pole Dance Tonight at Sterling Coliseum
The Co-ed Council hosts the annual May-Pole Dance in Sterling Coliseum tonight from 9 30 to 12 30. The Continental Band provides music and all high school students are invited to attend.
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Sterling Coliseum
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Wadsworth Head
Neal Bressler
Verna Wagner
Mr. and
Mrs. Carol
Nikki Fleck
Donna Smith
Carol Daughters
Jan Ohnen
Gene Brandt
Floyd Johannsen
Bruce Benson
Jim Johnson
Paul Clopper
Ann Burkholder
Ken Kosier
Nancy Apple
Phyllis Holloway
Bob Lund
Bev Foss
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