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Newspaper

Sterling Script

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

4

Local Wills Exhibit Quirky Clauses From 1950s Yearbook

A spoof wills page lists students bequeathing odd items and traits. Doris Wo essner inherits a continuation, Ace to any taker. Bob Card chased by a stolen hot rod spark plug plan. others donate hair, shoes, or class roles to peers and faculty.

Doris Woessner Tom Thomas Gene Thome Sterling Bob Card 4Th Avenue Nancy Thummel Carol Turner Jeannie Marshang Maxine Wallis Carol Benson GAA John Walton Miss Burritt Miss Welle Ken Kraft Harry Weaver John Williams Nancy Hecht Ron Williamson Pete Dillon Arlene Wolf Arlene Deets Dean Long Merle Wolfley Dick Schmitt al Zambrano Dean Zellar Lyle Walker

Robed Choir Delivers Notable May concert

The May 20 concert by the Robed Choir showcased the group's dedication and Mr. Tonkin’s enduring ability to train a fine choir year after year. The program featured selections from Rodgers to Berlin and closed with the Alma Mater performance by a large list of soloists and chorus members.

Tchaiskovy Enders Nobel Cain Hugh Robert Jericho L. Hearhart Nolan Romberg McLean Ivy Russell Herbert Berlin Pat Batcheller Donna Bauman Arlene Book Marlene Bucher la Vonne Carey Lyle Dirks Raymond Gierhardt Lois Good Pat Howe Lee Keiser Ruthie Kimball Phyllis Kosier Charlotte McCullach Norma Miller Beth Myers Marjorie Nelson John Persona Jack Reiske Wanda Rhoades Nancy Rothstein Donald Shantz Blaine Siex Bob Smith Jean Sterenberg Donald Stewart Carol Taft Nancy Thummel Maxine Wallis John Walton Dean Zeller

Senior Picnic Dampened by Rain at White Pines State Park

On May 14 the senior class held its annual picnic at White Pines State Park after a 25 minute delay from a meeting. Three buses and a car transported the group. Rain curtailed activities but seniors enjoyed softball, hiking, photos, and gossip before returning home at 3 30.

Norma Miller Jack Reiske White Pines State Park the Pines

Play for a Change ends year with Sinnissippi Park picnic

The monitors held a year end pot luck at Sinnissippi Park on Monday May 26. After the meal they played baseball. Carol Taft chaired the event with Wayne Moore handling refreshments and Barry Musgrove in charge of games.

Sinnissippi Park Carol Taft Wayne Moore Barry Musgrove

Exam Schedule for Seniors and Underclassmen

The Seniors begin exams on May 27 with exams through May 28 and morning May 29. Underclassmen follow a June 2 schedule for periods 1 to 4, and June 3 for periods 5 to 8 with specified times.

Rotary Meeting Hosted by Junior Rotarians at Elks Club

On May 6 1952 Junior Rotarians hosted Sterling Rotary at the Elks Club luncheon. Dean Zellar presided with Barry Musgrove as VP and Beth Myers as secretary. Speakers focused on art with Pat Batcheller Doug Shantz and others introducing student talks. Seventeen junior members were named for the year including John Walton Barry Musgrove and Raoul Howe.

Jack Reiske Elks Club Sterling Rotary Rotary Dean d Zellar Barry Musgrove Beth Myers John Sunday Raoul and Howe Arthur Magon John Walton Lyle Dirks Wallie Pepper Don Shantz Dean Zellar Leo Geil Bob Smith Wayne Hussing Raouland Howe Dick Lyons John Williams Jon Surratt Dick McCormick Don Lester Wayne Moore Bob Baither John Persona Jean Allen Marlene Bucher Jean Sterenberg Pat Batcheller Nancy Knude

Juniors Host to Seniors Freshments and Dance Leaders

Margaret Lair chairs the event with Betty Carey and Marilyn Aper assisting. Margie Meyer leads the dance program with Janice Scott Doris Woessner and Billie Huenger aiding. David Clark heads the ticket committee with Marilyn Aper and Betty Carey assisting. Ann Lahman leads the invitation group assisted by Barb Gehlsen and Valeria Johnson. Ramon Gonzales handles publicity. Leela Clark heads the Coronation committee aided by Ann Farrer David Siex Kent Robison Sue Howe and Marilyn Hook.

Margaret Lair Betty Carey Marilyn Aper Margie Meyer Janice Scott Doris Woessner Billie Huenger David Clark Ann Lahman Barb Gehlsen Valeria Johnson Ramon Gonzales Leela Clark Ann Farrer David Siex Kent Robison Sue Howe Marilyn Hook

SHS Players to Hold Picnic and Elect Officers

The SHS Players plan a May 28 picnic at White Pines Park with a potluck supper. Officers for next year will be elected, president must be a senior, and sweater emblems plus pins will be awarded for senior activity points. Graduating seniors listed include Richard Allen and Pat Howe.

S.H.S. Players White White Pines Park S.H.S Richard Allen Bob Baither Pat Batcheller Marlene Bucher Pat Hanson Pat Howe Nancy Kunde Merrildean Leonard Art Magon Mary Jo Mercer Norma Miller Wayne Moore Jane Morrow Beth Myers Jack Reiske Nancy Rothstein

Choir rehearsal clash over song key

Acting chairman Bob Smith scolds the Robed Choir in Mr. T's absence. John Walton admits practice at a half-step lower left them unable to reach high notes. Smith suggests pulling out folders to help.

Bob Smith Mr. T John Walton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wills Jean Bloomquist Marion Thomas Bob Bruns Doc’ Schwank Larry Musgrove Don Stewart Mr. Tonkin Robert E. Lee Alexander Don Shontz Ruth Kimball Dick Allen Bill Penley Gloria Hendricks
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