National Achievement Semifinalists Named for Negro Student Scholarships
Sheila White, STHS senior of 1009 Ave J, is among about 1,500 semifinalists selected from 35,000 Black participants nationwide for the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Semifinalists advance to finals by school endorsement and tests. four-year renewable awards range from 250 to 1,500 yearly, with 225 single 1,000 scholarships. Results depend on family need and regional scoring, with final awards possible at colleges nationwide.
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Sheila White
STHS
Shelby White
Ave. J. Sterling
Edward C. Smith
The
Masons
SR Es ‘Somes Area Re
Toawi Lawin
Smith
Satnltidiattey
Ford Foundation
NMSC
Simon Declares Candidacy for Illinois Governorship
Lt Governor Paul Simon, 43, a Democrat born in Eugene Oregon and former Troy Illinois newspaper editor, announces his run for Illinois governor. He cites Ombudsman work and a liberal record, with a history of honesty and openness including annual income disclosures. he rules out opposing Senator Charles Percy in 1972.
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Paul Simon
Eugene
Oregon
China
Troy
Illinois
Simon
Richard Ogilvie
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Paul’ Simon
Charles Percy
Flame Miss Flame Anderson crowned at Sterling Civic Center
The 1971 72 Miss Flame contest at the Sterling Grandon Civic Center featured seven Sterling area contestants led by new Miss Flame Jan Anderson daughter of Daniel and Mrs Anderson. Sponsored by the Sterling Fire Department, the day began with a downtown parade and culminated in Jane Miller crowning. Miss Anderson will compete in the Blackhawk Miss Flame contest in Morrison on October 9.
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Debbie Schroeder
Sterling. Grandon Civic Center
Sterling Area
Sue Mueller
Larrie O‘conner
Jan
S.H.S
Daniel Anderson
Sterling
Sterling Fire Department
Jane Miller
Miss Anderson
Blackhawk
Morrison
Bond: Julian Bond's push for change within the system
A profile of Julian Bond, 31, Georgia politician, poet, and civil rights figure. The piece notes his youth, multiple legislative rejections, Supreme Court ruling restoring his seat, and view that civil rights focus shifts to enforcing existing laws. It highlights his speeches, activism, family legacy, and potential future as a first black president.
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Bill Colson
Julian, Bond
Julian Bond
Georgia
Supreme Court
Onaerante
South
Georgia House
Martin Luther King
Bond
Capote Play Promises True Capote Style At Coliseum
A school production titled in Capote style features a cast including Catherine Pauletter Chaftie and Dolly Talbo-Lona Miller. The play follows three people who escape reality by living in a tree house, directed by Chris Mc Fadden. Performances are set for December 3 and 4 at 8:00 p.m. at the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bharen Holland
Prassinda Rogby
Capote Mane
Ares
Catherine Pauletter Chaftie
Dolly Talbo
Lona Miller
Verena Talbo
Barb Niederer
Morris Ritz Nick. Hughes
Sharon Holland
Scott Hubbard
Rick Meyers
Mike
Ginger Griswold
Eddle
Paul
Ludden
Brophy
Steve Schuneman
Maude
Debbie Patterson
Babylove Dallas
Chris McFadden
Bus Lane Proposal Divides Sterling School
Board polled teachers and students on turning 4th Avenue into a southbound one way during school hours to create a bus lane. Reported concerns include lawn damage, library expansion space, and safety. Most staff and students oppose. one undecided. Homecoming nears.
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Sterling
4Th Avenue
Sth
5Th Avenue
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Ryland
Debbie Irwin
Barber
Roy
Pat Hacker
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