Farewell to SHS Superintendent Dr. Plath by Class of 66
The Class of 66 and Sterling High faculty bid farewell to Dr. Plath who served as superintendent for freshmen and upperclassmen alike. His leadership guided bond issues, team teaching, and programs like D.O. Graphic Arts and D.E. He became a central figure in the SHS community and will be missed as he moves to a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Sterling High
D.O
Graphic Arts
D.E
Dr. Plath
SCRIPT STAFF ANNOUNCED FOR 1965 66
The SCRIPT names its new 1965 66 staff with Sue Polan as editor in chief. Caren Black becomes features editor and Jane Giese is news editor. Jim Haglund is sports editor. Barb Frank and Connie Buhrow take circulation and business roles. Curt Dahlgren joins as photographer alongside Norm Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Polan
Sue
GAA
National Honor Society
Jim Haglund
Jim
Barb Frank
Connie Buhrow
Barb
FTA
Connie
Norm Smith
Curt Dahlgren
Spring Concert Delights Robed Choir and Band
The May 20 concert opened with Orrie Lee’s Shadrack arranged by MacGimsey. Flora Ventura led Sam Was a Man and Bach’s Second English Suite jazz Bouree. Mary Poppins numbers and John ny Schmoker followed with colorful performances. The Stage Band and Robed Choir joined Lerner and Loewe selections from My Fair Lady including With a Little Bit of Luck and On the Street Where You Live. The finale featured Wouldn’t It Be Loverly and Get Me to the Church on Time, ending with I Could Have Danced All Night encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle J. Erickson
Orrie Lee
MacGimsey
Shadrack
William Johnson
Jesus
Flora Ventura
Sam
Kay Fisher
Williams
Larry Weatherwax
Harry Simeone
Johnny Schmoker
Lerner and Loewe
Carol Abbott
Laurie Brooks
Judy Mellang
Jane Puterbaugh
Teri Schultz
Tom Ahling
Jim Greenup
Final Farewell As SHS Faces Staff Departures
A list of teachers leaving at year end includes Mr. Tucker moving to Florida to pursue a master’s degree, Mr. Peterson to the University of Wisconsin for a master’s degree with an assistantship, and Mr. Erickson and Mrs. Erickson exiting English and music positions. Wages advance concerns as new posts open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Florida
Peterson
Nort
University of Wisconsin
Erickson
University of Illinois
Waffle
SHS
K-State College
Angola
Indiana
Warland
Dr. Plath
Highland Park
Americans Abroad Program Seeks SHS Students
SHS students who are freshmen or sophomores may apply for the American Field Service Americans Abroad program. Interest in people and adaptability are required. Contact Mr Davis to start the process and possibly study in Italy France Bolivia or Japan through a New York selection.
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Italy
France
Bolivia
Japan
Mr. Davis
American Field Service Committee
New York
Juniors entertain Rotary Club at Gordon’s dinner
On May 18 seniors from Newman and Sterling high schools met at Gordons for dinner and hosted the Rotary Club. Mike Margolin presided while Bill Tonkin led songs with Kay Fisher. John Wilkinson and Bill Wern chaired the program featuring Newman and Sterling senior class plays and the Senior Girl's Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman and Sterling High Schools
Gordons
Rotary Club
Mike Margolin
Bill Tonkin
Kay Fisher
Bruce Besse
Ewman’s
Sterling
John Wilkinson
Bill Wern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caren Black
Latin Club
Robed Choir
Caren
Jane Giese
Jane
Davie
Diana
Mel
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