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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
1
SHS seniors present playful wills for classmates and note a Teacher of the Year honor. Mr. Henard is praised by students for showing interest, offering advice and laughter, making learning fun, and putting students at ease.
May 5 and 7 selections named frosh sophomore and varsity squads. Judges rated skill voice enthusiasm leadership appearance and general performance. Next year frosh sophs include Billie Appenzellar Lynn Bogott Kathy Lapp Arvonne Renkes and Cheryl Robinson varsity members are Candy Fairfax Lois Hubard Judi Leitz Beth Rutt and Sue Sedig.
A witty proverb-style note contrasts two mistakes. It suggests those who fly into a rage land badly, and that persistence requires checking the wastebasket for the directions first. The line offers practical humor about handling failures and missteps.
Prom chairmen are organizing this year with Joey Paradise Band and the Medieval Castle theme. Chairs include Gayle Lawrence Scot Player Mike Heath Keith Pratt Tom O Malley Jennifer King Tom Abbott Linda Ratzlaff Debby Donaldson Judi Leitz Carel Basco Tim Schmitt Barb Oesterreich and Lois Hubbard. Parents may enter the balcony during the dance this year and the Post Prom Party is at Emerald Hill Country Club sponsored by junior and senior parents with a 12 30 premiere. Buses will transport students at 12 00 to the country club and back at 6 00 a m.
The Robed Choir presented its annual spring concert on May 26 at Sterling Coliseum featuring Broadway showtunes from Kismet and Gershwin numbers. Dancers included Joyce Mennenga and Tina Espinoza with a stage band directed by G Jack Schuler and guest vocalist Dean Steeley. The program closed with a Broadway Showcase under Harvey W. Johnson.
When SHS reopens next fall a wave of new teachers will join and several veterans depart. Nine teachers and one administrator leave Sterling High while twenty two new teachers begin. Retirements include Mr. Peter Hoogeveen after 33 years in administration, Mrs. Viola Martin after 27 years, and Miss Mildred Krughoff after 23 years.
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