27 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1957
Page
1
A schoolwide appeal explains the cost of student absenteeism. It calculates Sterling High School’s annual educational outlay at about $511 per student, notes 92 percent funded by taxes, and urges students to drop three dollars in a box to support education.
Thanksgiving break announced with return on Monday. Bermuda Bounce planned tonight at the Y. Basketball begins as the Warriors host Clinton on November 30. Wrestlers head to Davenport Saturday for a triangular meet.
A proverb notes you gain little until you act ahead of full readiness. It urges bold action despite hesitation to accomplish tasks and achieve progress.
Four members of the Science Club along with Mr. Speer and Mr. Schultz visited the 40 inch refractor at Yerkes Observatory on Saturday. The students on the trip were Brian Buyers, Steve Heller, Jim Ague, and Elisabeth Lamm.
Bermuda shorts shine as the Co-ed Council hosts a Bermuda Bounce at the YMCA from 9 to 12 tonight for Sterling and Rock Falls High students and guests. Admission is 1.50 per couple and 1.00 for singles with music by the Modernaires.
The SHS debate squad placed seventh among nineteen schools at Evanston Invitational. The affirmative team Gloria Kalen Judy Williams went 2 1, beating New Trier and Blue Island and losing to West Rockford. The negative team John Williams Bob Elfline also went 2 1, defeating Niles Morton and losing to Freeport. Their overall preseason record stands at seven wins and seven losses.
Sterling High undertakes a shrub and tree beautification on grounds using available funds. Rock River Landscaping Co. received the contract. Mr. Schick leads placement with 101 of 265 shrubs planted so far. Eades notes the display adds artistry to the building layout.
The first quarter honor roll shows six freshmen with straight A grades Kay Fields Betty Kalkwart Karen Koehler Helen Lamb Bill Reynolds and Darryl Wagner. Sophomores and juniors tied for second with two students each. Seniors posted one all A report Judy Eveland.
In a festive, fragmentary column the author lists blessings from humorous quips to cultural references, noting thanks for student life and pop culture figures like Steve Allen and Yul Brynner. The piece ends with a cautionary nod to the draft and a tongue in cheek jab at speeches.
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