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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1974
Page
3
Sterling High debaters led by Ms. Bren da Yager earned top points with undefeated varsity runs and strong showings from John Benson and Howard Goldstein. The coach praised returning sophomores Nancy Fitzgerald and senior Warren Beer as key contributors amid a busy twelve-tournament season.
Sterling High School speech season featured standout performers Jill McAleese and Bruce Cesarek who qualified for the State Finals at Bloomington. Jill placed second in verse reading, Bruce eleventh in special occasion speaking, and others excelled from extemporaneous to dramatic duet events as seniors bid farewell and plans for next year aim higher.
The Madrigals performed a Lent concert titled The Redeemer with Cathy Davis and soloists. Emerald Hill groups sang at clubs and services. Mixed and Freshman Chorus training under Robed Choir prepared two annual concerts. New development books aid future performances. Mr. Johnson expresses pride in the choirs and thanks students.
Bruce Cesarek notes SHS drama year delivered strong performances in The Crucible A Bunch of Roses and Harvey. Highlighted actors include Jeff Crossland Colleen McFadden Scott Hubbard Barb Niederer Mitch Cripe and Terri Dunavan. Directors Barb Niederer Debbie Irwin Colleen McFadden. Farewell to seniors Lena Miller Barb Niederer Rose Pilgrim Terri Dunavan Sue Behrens.
A brief thanks to Lynn Schrader Marti Lee and Jason Anderson for script help and calming nerves to Mr Paris for his helpful kid i and Tord Dunaven for babysitting the lamb during shows. Many others contributed and the experience was great.
Manar Tashi, an African continent’s first AFS scholar in Sterling, arrived August 9 1973 from Rabat Morocco via Paris and New York. She stayed with the Charles Smith family, learned English, attended school, fasted during Ramadan, enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas, and toured the U S including Florida.
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