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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1959
Page
2
Script's Best Dressed contest at SHS aimed to spark news value and promote grooming. It highlights students who are consistently neat and well presented, not the richest or most flamboyant, and urges others to elevate their appearance with simple effort and care.
Julie King stands out for witty quips and a knack for surprising turns in class. She acts as Rhoda in the senior play, edits the Annual, helps the band, engages in GAA Campus Club and Dramatic Club, and was prom decorations co-chair. Dick Hawkins is a busy senior with key roles in Campus Club program chair, Annual co-club editor, monitor, MYF president, and tennis and wrestling athlete, juggling church work and a famous shiny black 49 Ford.
Readable anecdotes from tardy slips show student life quirks at SHS. Excuses range from tractor trouble to scooter delays and a girl needing a swimsuit for gym showers. Clocks fail after parties, traffic delays loom, and cafeteria lines run out of food.
Readers learn of odd happenings at SHS over several weeks. Diane Eshleman seen with Lucky Strikes in Robed Choir. Teacher Mr Schulz discusses submarines and Water Corporation in class. Mr Roley mocked with a CARE package including odd items. Miss Dickson warned for offhand remarks.
The line uses a witty figure of speech about someone whose networking and influence keep things running. It implies a humorous tribute to a person known for making crucial connections that prevent failure. No formal event or date is given.
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