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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
3
Miss Vella Fadden envisions expanded library access with Thursday evening hours from 7 to 9 for a trial month. She urges browsing, reading, and self improvement, noting open access, free use, and the goal motto See You At The Library. The piece highlights the library's large, bright space, 8000 books, and ongoing acquisitions versus losses.
Sterling Township High School prepares for Homecoming week with floats themed T V Land and a parade through the business district. The queen is chosen by class votes with a final ballot and halftime presentation, followed by a dance in the fieldhouse. The event features a bonfire, snake dance, pep session, and a football clash with Streator. Volunteers organize committees for posters, banners, awards, and announcements. Tickets for the dance cost 1.50 per couple.
The article outlines the long process for a senior choosing three colleges and deciding which entrance exams to take including the ACT or CEEB tests. It notes optional Strong Vocational Interest Blank, test dates such as November 10 February 23 April 20 and June 22, and fees of 3.00 for the ACT. It also covers possible language tests and additional options for CEEB based admissions.
The GAA held its annual picnic on Tuesday September 18 at SHS girls hockey field. Members gathered at five pm for softball and hot dogs, then demonstrated a new game Speed-A-Way for freshmen. Cheerleaders led new yells and group singing to foster freshman integration with older members acting as big sisters.
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