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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
2
The piece warns students and teachers about Spring Fever, a humorous ailment causing distraction during final exams. It notes open windows, zombie-like class attention, and the need for self discipline as the only cure for focus during study periods.
A list of SHS students names their ideal mates with quirky traits and jokes. Entries range from practical to humorous, naming preferences about appearance, behavior, and interests, including references to school, hobbies, and pop culture.
Seniors are bound for diverse colleges and training schools this year. Notable destinations include University of Illinois with students like Mark Fordham and Ande Lovans, Western Illinois with Neil Anderson and Nora Bolding, and Northern Illinois with Dick Schuchard and Linda Koster. Others attend Illinois State, Northwestern, Cornell, Wisconsin State, Drake, Loyola, and more, plus technical schools and hospitals such as Rose Poly Tech and Kendall School of Art.
A call to boost school support for track and other events. The piece reflects on student apathy, chides critics, and urges attendance. It recounts a Sterling High School FTA meeting with pins awarded, and quotes a district official on future teacher qualities. It ends with a pep rally for student involvement.
R Buckner notes a friend who never fights, while P Reynolds recalls being taken to Prom. P Beveroth offers uncertainty, joking that all boys fit the description. The exchange captures high school social dynamics in a lighthearted tone.
The Sterling Chapter of the GAA hosts its tenth annual awards at St. Pauls Lutheran Church on May 17 1966 with 130 members and mothers attending. Jocal and state awards plus leadership and senior honors are announced. new officers for 1966 67 are Linda Ratzlaff Linda Kimball Sue Sedig Pam Binkley Mary Weeg and Ralah Gothwaithe. Refreshments were provided by the church women.
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