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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1969
Page
1
End of year review grades STHS programs and activities with a measured tone. It rates Student Council, television, student body, teachers, curriculum, extracurriculars, library, detention, cafeteria, drama, homecoming, exams, Sno Ball, cross country, football, basketball, wrestling, tennis, track, golf, choir, band, cheerleaders, pep club, pom pon girls and assemblies.
A senior at STHS recalls starting as a freshman in 1965 and advancing through sophomores juniors and seniors. The piece recounts classes friends activities and the渐 growing anticipation of graduation amid senioritis and nostalgia for high school life.
A reader complains about deteriorating lunch room fare from the Canteen Company. Shrinkage of ice cream sandwiches and smaller pastries replaceables, removal of candy bars, and high lunch prices are noted. The writer, confined to staying for band practice, questions if a cheaper, better supplier exists.
A brief item notes plans and opinions from a 1969 community page. It mentions proposals like creating a Black Room in the White House and highlights student leadership with Butch Rowland as Sophomore Class president.
Bruce Besse and Loretta Smith, 1965 and 1964 graduates of STHS, are among Grinnell College's 265 Bachelor of Arts recipients in Grinnell Iowa. Besse, an American Studies major, will study law at the University of Minnesota and made the Dean's list. Loretta Smith, an English major, joined Mortar Board and also made the Dean's list. she studied humanities at the Newberry Library in Chicago and participated in several campus groups.
Art Sanders notes the campaign poster controversy at STHS as Butch Rowland campaigns for sophomore class president with posters that some praise as humorous and original while others deem them offensive. The piece argues for individual differences and warns against ridiculing others for distinct traits.
The Script, a bi weekly student club at Sterling Township High School located at 1608 4th Ave Sterling Illinois, releases a roster of participants including Crag Weckesser Mike Griffith Cheryl Robinson Rebecca Ceuvas Minerva Hernandez Rene Moris Keith Benson Olga Hernandez Kirt Kradle Peggy Lindgren Debbie Williams Carol Castendyck Barb Frye Patti Hague Sue Robinson Leslie Foulds Janine Bly Linda Lyon Mindy Dillion Ruth Cooperrider Debby Kelly Art Sanders.
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