Roden Wins Voice of Democracy Contest
Dianna Roden won first place in the local I Speak for Democracy contest held November 15 at Sterling Township High School. Three finalists from each school competed, judged by Freeport directors Ralph Engstrom, P. J. Martin, and Dean Carey. Roden advances to state level with a clock radio prize.
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Dianna Roden
Sterling Township High School
Rock Falls
Newman
Sterling Township
Freeport
Ralph Engstrom
P. J. Martin
Dean Carey
Dianna
Kurk Reikark
Rose McAndrews
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Sterling High
Paul Clopper
Dors Burritt
Curt Brandau
Jack Barnes
Jerome Robbins
Beth Richter
Don Hauger
Beth
Don
Future Farmers Produce Winner at Dixon judging event
Representatives from the Sterling Chapter of the Future Farmers of America and five other schools judged corn samples at Dixon on November 12. Jack Whaley was named winner of the competition.
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Sterling
The
Future Farmers of America
Dixon
Jack Whaley
Robed Choir Plans Three Christmas Concerts This December
The Robed Choir directed by William Tonkin will perform sacred unaccompanied music in three Christmas concerts on December 14 at St. John's Lutheran, December 16 at Messiah Lutheran, and December 17 for students. Highlight pieces include The Spirit Also Helpeth Us by Bach and The Carol of the Drums with soloists Ruth Williams and others.
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William Tonkin
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church
Bach
Davis
Ruth Williams
Sandra Geiseman
Carollyn Sergeant
Shirley Lindsay
Jim Zeigler
Lee Tyne
Nancy Balster
Earl Wolf
Jim Baird
Advent Motel
Schrock
Jane Thummel
Retta Wilson
Mary Gerber
Edith Shank
Bob Brown
Kenneth Kosier
Alva Wise
Traffic Club Elects Council At First Meeting
At the first meeting of the Traffic Club a council was elected including Jim Zeigler Neta Bowman Donna Wheelock Dianna Roden Harold Hussing Alva Wise Donna Smith Fred Sinroll Sandra Geiseman and Bill Fisher. A slate of officers will be chosen from this group.
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Traffic Club
Jim Zeigler
Neta Bowman
Donna Wheelock
Dianna Roden
Harold Hussing
Alva Wise
Donna Smith
Fred Sinroll
Sandra Geiseman
Bill Fisher
High Judge Receives Award and Wrist Watch
An honored judge was presented with a wrist watch in recognition of service. The ceremony highlighted the judge’s contributions and placed emphasis on community impact and dignity.
The Bat Presented By S. H. S. Players In December
The S. H. S. Players stage The Bat a mystery in three acts by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood in the girls gym on December 8 and 9 with evening shows both nights and a student matinee on the 8th. Directed by Paul Clopper assisted by Joanne Whitaker.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Avery Hopwood
Paul Clopper
Joanne Whitaker
Cornelia van Gorder
New York
Colorado
Miss van Gorder
Student Teachers Instruct In Sterling Schools
An open house on November 17 in the girls gym introduced Sterling High and grade school activities to G A A members. Student teachers Miss Pat Straesse and Miss Betty Lentzer, seniors at Northern Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb, will serve in Sterling for one quarter with Straesse in charge morning classes and Lentzer in the afternoon.
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G.A.A
Pat Straesse
Betty Lentzer
Northern Illinois State Teachers College
DeKalb
CAPA Elected Officers and Board Members
At a recent Spanish Club meeting CAPA elected officers: Earl Wolf president Phyllis Holloway vice president Judy Wyatt secretary Judy Hoogeveen treasurer. Each class chose a representative to the executive board Biruta Benkits Margie Ortiz Judy Penley and Carol Wetzell.
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Earl Wolf
Phyllis Holloway
Judy Wyatt
Judy Hoogeveen
Biruta Benkits
Margie Ortiz
Judy Penley
Carol Wetzell
Juniors Earn Orchids for All A Grades
Eight juniors named for straight A report cards Barbara Saunders Elizabeth Richter Judy Reents Linda Wagner Phyllis Bielema Pat Barlow Yvonne Dietz Ruth Kilgus receive orchids. Seniors win roses Verna Wagner Joanne Whitaker Mary Bauman Ruth Hartman Gale Dillon Ruth Pelton Judy Penley. Six sophomores win daisies Dean Clark Gene Williams Melvin Strock Frank Wagner Judy Summers Becky Beauchamp.
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Barbara Saunders
Elizabeth Richter
Judy Reents
Linda Wagner
Phyllis Bielema
Pat Barlow
Yvonne Dietz
Ruth Kilgus
Verna Wagner
Joanne Whitaker
Mary Bauman
Ruth Hartman
Gale Dillon
Ruth Pelton
Judy Penley
Dean Clark
Gene Williams
Melvin Strock
Frank Wagner
Judy Summers
Becky Beauchamp
Future Teachers Club Names New Advisor
Miss Marie Dickson became the advisor for the Future Teachers Club and met the group on November 1 in the school cafeteria for a potluck supper. Officers elected for the year include Phyllis Holloway president Lois Mc Neil vice president Dolly Bealer secretary Carollynn Sergeant treasurer and Wilma Burger historian.
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Marie Dickson
Future Teachers Club
Phyllis Holloway
Lois McNeil
Dolly Bealer
Carollynn Sergeant
Wilma Burger
Also Mentioned on This Page
S.H.S
Pete Andrews
Joe Burkholder
Gailan An Pare
Bruce Benson
Roden
Voice of Democracy
Future Farmers Produce Winner
Rock Falls High School
Olaf Christiansen
Bat
Sharon Mangler
Lizzie
Carol Swartley
Gail Buchanan
Ronnie Pineda
Billy
Peter Andrews
Brooks
Gale
Kenny Kosier
Colin Stewart
Georgia Wadsworth
Beverly Foss
Floyd Hunsberger
Arthur Neahring
Peter Hoogeveen
Sterling Schools
CAPA
Future Teachers
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