Carnival Gaiety Enchants Concert Audience
A full Sterling Coliseum crowd enjoyed the Robed Choir in a multi-part program titled Carnival of Music. The first act featured Hea rts Are Singing with dhekie Thummel, followed by contemporary pieces and German to English songs. The second act offered four Negro Spirituals with soloists Karleen Dunbar and Chuck Hansen, then Gilbert and Sullivan selections from The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance sung by soloists Jim Phillips and LeRoy Stoner. An intermission band under G Jack Schuler performed standards, and the finale presented Rodgers and Hammerstein melodies from Carousel, with Barb Bagro t tolled by John Zbinden, Sherry Crofton, and soloist Karleen Dunbar. Debbie Burnstine narrated the performance.
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Kuinsong
Karleen Dunbar
Chuck Hansen
Jim Phillips
LeRoy Stoner
G. Jack Schuler
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Barb Bagrott
Mister Snow
John Zbinden
Sherry Crofton
June
Debbie Burnstine
John Hancock Hop Annuals Dance at SHS Fieldhouse
The John Hancock Hop runs from 9 to 12 in the SHS fieldhouse. 1961 annuals will be distributed and signed at the dance. Dancing and refreshments will be provided with 35 cents for singles and 60 cents for couples. Everyone is invited to attend.
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SHS
Juniors Plan Prom Amid Busy SHS Preparations
SHS Juniors near June 1 prom date with Miss Brockman and Mr. Mumford guiding committees. Tom Kays, Gary Johnson, Judy Hitchcock, and Susie Schick lead as general chairs. Co-chairs oversee main floor and balcony decor, with committee heads for refreshments, publicity, and cleanup. The class raised funds through candy sales and other drives led by Georgia White, Jim Willson, Judy Hitchcock, and Brenda Williams.
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SHS
Miss Brockman
Mr. Mumford
Tom Kays
Gary Johnson
Judy Hitchcock
Susie Schick
Carol Hudson
Dave Helms
Deb Burnstine
Barb Werner
Sheila Froeter
Roberta Smith
Terry Brooks
Lee Johnson
Don Henson
Georgia White
Jim Willson
Brenda Williams
Roman Holiday Tonight by Roberta Smith
Roman Holiday Tonight reports the Latin Club’s annual banquet held in St. John's Church recreation room. Upperclassmen host a Roman court yard party with the Gaius Moore Show, while first-year students perform acts as ordered. Honored guests include Superintendent and Mrs Eades and several local figures.
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St. John’s Church
Gaius Moore
Eades
Charles Olsen
Ruth Straw
Gay Elfline
Jim Deets
Dick Robinson
Sandy Fritz
Jane Weatherwax
Judy Maxwell
Susan Meyer
Vickie Reed
Pat Cummings
Judy Fellows
Toni Smith
Cindy Lange
Sandy Jay
Natalie Krewitsky
Jean Landes
Cheryl Gerken
Julie Wentling
Margaret Dadisman
Honor Society Induction At SHS In May Assembly
Twenty three new members are tapped for SHS chapter National Honor Society during a May 2 assembly. Juniors Terry Brooks Carol Foltz Sandra Fritz Sheila Froetter Judy Hitchcock Carol Hudson Susan Schick Ruth Shank Christina Sheaffer Roberta Smith Jane Weatherwax. Seniors John Andreus Cheryl Behrens Dale Cohenour Lynn Hefflefinger Joanne Johnson Denny Jokerst Barbara Kosier Pat Mckinzie Jeanette Milles Jane Moore Jackie Thummel Ivan Zaremba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
National Honor Society
Jim Wright
Eades
Terry Brooks
Carol Foltz
Sandra Fritz
Sheila Froetter
Judy Hitchcock
Carol Hudson
Susan Schick
Ruth Shank
Christina Sheaffer
Roberta Smith
Jane Weatherwax
John Andreus
Cheryl Behrens
Dale Cohenour
Lynn Hefflefinger
Joanne Johnson
Denny Jokerst
Barbara Kosier
Pat McKinzie
Jeanette Milles
Jane Moore
Jackie Thummel
Ivan Zaremba
Margaret Dadisman
Betty Kalkwarf
Mike Sellett
Eileen Roloff
Lawrence Axelson
These Are Our Patrons A Local Business Directory Style List
A long list of businesses and professionals appears, including Allen Funeral Home Annabelle Ray Jewelers Avenue Bakery Bachman's Shoe Store Behrens Furniture Store Bender & Burch Music Co. Besse & Besse Attorneys Blackhawk Lanes Blackhawk Luncheonette Fred Beese Sales Store A. E. Bogett & Sons Bowman's Shoe Store and many others across retail, services, banks, legal and medical providers.
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Dr. C. S. Allen Allen Funeral Home
Annabelle Ray Jewelers Avenue Bakery
Bachman's
Behrens Furniture
Bender & Burch Music Co
Besse & Besse, Attorneys
Blackhawk Lanes
Blackhawk
Fred Beese
A. E. Bogett & Sons
Bowman’s
Bradley’s Barber Shop
Bradley's Clothing
David M. Burnstine
Castendyke Agency
Chapman Brothers
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Sterling Coliseum
Withdhekie Thummel
By Susie Schick
Honor Society
Rev
Axelson
Wilma Rudolph
U.S
Daniel
Carol Benson
Judy Lipka
Jack Goldberg
Dan Turney
Bill Wagner
Perry Duis
Bill Reynolds
Pete
Peter T. Gray
Green Meadows Milk Co
Ray Haldeman Motors Hardware Products Co
Haskell’s Supplies
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
King Cycle Store
Klines Department Store
Miami Hotel & Dining
Lundstrom’s Greenhouse McKenzie's
D. Manfield Co
A. L. Marks-Clothing
Myers Ford Sales
Robert Mitchell Agency
Moore Monument Co
C. J. Mueller National Bank
Sterling Commercial Steel Ball
Sterling Fashion Shop
Sterling Home Improvement
Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic
J. R. Stevens Construction
Sullivan’s Clothing Store
Swartley’s Greenhouse
Ted’s Haberdashery
the Daily Gazette
Vanetti’s
Home Supply
Walgreen Drug Stores
Ward & Ward
Lee Wayne Company, Inc
J. R. Webb
Karl Wentse
Agency
Walens Trouser Co
Y.M.C.A
Drs
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