Rock Island Triumphs 12-0 as Sterling Falls to Polo 39-6
In the season opener on September 21, Rock Island defeated Sterling 12 to 0, showing power and drive. next week Polo overwhelmed Sterling 39 to 6 with long runs and intercepted passes. Injuries hit Sterling as Bailey suffered a dislocated elbow and Marschang fractured a collar bone during practice.
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Rock Island
Sterling
Polo
Scheid
Rock Falls
Bailey
Marschang
Freshies Initiated At Pep Meeting At S.H.S.
S.H.S. held its first big pep meeting before the Rock Island and Sterling game to initiate freshmen. Green hair ribbons and backward shirts were worn by girls and boys respectively. Pep songs were led by new glee club director Mr. Howens. Pep club officers include Dorothy Ann Kidd as president and Gladys Mangan as secretary and treasurer along with Jane Ward, Marge King, Bill Hill, and Florence Swanson, all with multiple years as cheer leaders.
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Freshies
S.H.S
Rock Island
Sterling
Mr. Howens
Glee Club
Dorothy Ann Kidd
Gladys Mangan
Jane Ward
Marge King
Bill Hill
Florence Swanson
Sophomore Girls Learn Ballroom Dancing in Rain
Miss Yeager’s fifth period class of sophomores received ballroom dancing instruction last week. Weather forced the planned speedball at the football field to be canceled. Eileen Mangan provided piano accompaniment, and more sophomores may dance at the senior luncheon.
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Miss Yeager
Eileen Mangan
Lois Wahl Honored by Grinnell College Admission
Lois Wahl, a Grinnell College advanced freshman English student, earned her place after an English exam taken by 350 students on September 17. Wahl, a recent graduate of S.H.S., was among 22 students selected for the class, and S.H.S. wishes her continued success in college.
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Lois Wahl
H.S
Grinnell College
S.H.S
Lois
Enjoy Wienie Roast at Jeanne Shelley's Home
After school on Wednesday October 2 the G. A. A. held a wienie roast at Jeanne Shelley's home attended by seventy girls. A large bonfire by the river provided a grand time. Dr. Jacobs spoke on foods to the Jr. Hi Y Tuesday night.
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Jeanne Shelley
Dr. Jacobs
Jr. Hi-Y
Alumni News Show Wide College Attendance This Year
This year many alumni attend colleges across the country. Grinnell leads with seven graduates at various schools, including Lois Wahl and Lynn Timmons. Knox, DeKalb, Madison, Ames, and Cornell are among places where alumni pursue further studies, with several staying local at St Luke's, Sterling Hospital, and Brown's Business College.
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Grinnell
Lois Wahl
Lynn Timmons
L. T. Mortensen
Mary Louise Kendle
John Burkholder
Marion McCoy
Frances Conner
Knox
Leora Weaver
Mary Belle Haglund
Delta Delta Delta
Everett Myers
Arden Ewbank
Beta Theta Pi
Gayle Shanger
Phi Mu
Monmouth
Charlie Reiger
Frog” Vipond
Anna Marie Young
Mary Lois Heflebower
Herbert Radke
DeKalb
Dorothy Kelly
Charlie Hussing
Ruth Johnson
St. Luke’s
Chicago
Elda
Evelyn Giffrow
Sterling Public Hospital
Bob Besse
Madison
Wes Bogott
Eureka
Illinois
George Beatty
Sherm Baldwin
Tom Stabler
Frances Greenlee
Madelyn Stevens
Lois Reitzel
Cornell
Jack Gleason
Ames
Brown
Business College
Russ Anderson
Charlotte Knuth
Arlene Steiner
Johnny Salm
Peggy Irwin
Ruth Weyrauch
Beloit
Don Gerdes
Carthage
Bob Clark
Western Military Academy
Alton
Nile Gartner
Mrs H A Wildman to Speak Tonight at Sr Hi Y
Mrs H A Wildman will address the Sr Hi Y tonight on psychology. Last week Herbert Bell shared East trip experiences with the club, followed by a discussion of New England and Canada images including Quebec places. Twardock joins as new agriculture instructor impressing with meat and milk judging. Lynn Timmons and Lois Wahl joined Grinnell College Vesper Choir and glee club after starring in last year’s operetta.
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H. A. Wildman
SR. Hi-Y
Herbert Bell
East
Herb
New England
Canada
Quebec
Mr. Twardock
Lynn Timmons
Lois Wahl
Grinnell College
Miss Harriet Schick Teaches Commercial Subjects at Preston High
Miss Harriet Schick, previously teaching third year English in Miss Rawson's absence, now instructs commercial subjects at the Preston High School in Iowa.
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Harriet Schick
Rawson
Preston
Iowa
Coach Bowers Ponders Self-Doubt In Mock Tackle
A brilliant sophomore is asked to tackle Bob Guess and replies I guess so. The exchange highlights team rhetoric and playful confidence during practice.
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Bowers
Bob Guess
Snipe hunt explained for Marge Jones and Jean Brown
Marge Jones and Jean Brown seek clarity on what a snipe hunt is and whether someone plans to take them on such a prank. The item notes curiosity about a humorous scavenger game and possible participation.
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Marge Jones
Jean Brown
Sterling and Rochelle Clash In Conference Tilt
Rochelle defeated Sterling 24 to 6 in the heavyweight game while Sterling lightweight opened with a 7 to 0 win. Rochelle pulled ahead in the second quarter and added three more touchdowns in the second half. Sterling later prepared to face Belvidere with coaching drills aiming for their first conference win.
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Belvidere
Sterling
Rochelle
Johnson
Clark
Senior rummage sale to aid yearbook project
Senior class announces a rummage sale at Batteiger's warehouse on October 12. Carol Batteiger Dorothy Ann Kidd and Jane Ward coordinate collection and article marking. Marijane Huber and others organize selling staff. a new Skeleton in the closet is presented by Mr. Fackler of Central School as a school gift.
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Virginia Grandon
Mildred Weyrauch
Janet Hoover
Dorothy Mae Hostetler
Mary Jones
Marjorie King
Jean Pettit
Mary Janet Carolus
Jeanne Walker
Betty Jane Clark
Ruth Mary Northington
Allene Besse
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