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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1965
Page
6
A collection of student and staff quotes on happiness from a school roving reporter. Entries range from getting along with peers, homecoming plans, and meals to sports, absence of tests, and peaceful days, with many names and light anecdotes.
On September 22, the National Merit Scholarship semi finalists were announced. SHS selections are Larry Baker John Teets and Bob Wright with ten SHS students receiving Letters of Recommendation. Finalists will be chosen from state teams after two more steps and the 1966 final results will be announced April 27 1966.
SHS highlights feature football co captain Mike Donaldson as a Hall of Fame candidate and star basketball dribbler with golf in spring, plus Ande Lovaas directing pep assemblies and holding multiple SHS leadership roles. Both students plan futures in teaching and sports.
On September 21, all students attended the first TV homeroom of the year. Bob Wright, Student Council president, emceed as officers and new class representatives were called, with each name displayed on screen. Georgine Roloff introduced Kim Eng Theo, the Thai exchange student, who spoke of a pleasant stay and upcoming experiences in Sterling. Kim presented Bob Wright with a Thailand flag for the office display, joining Colombia’s flag from last year’s AFS exchange. Dr. Klahn then introduced a student panel to convey student activities and sentiments, noting a fork in the road and choosing to move forward with renewal.
Two Sterling High School English teachers Mr Haden and Mr Kirchner skipped classes to attend the University of Illinois Creativity in Teaching institute in Champaign. The two day event featured 24 information panels and a keynote by Dr Baker and poet Guendlen Brooks with themes on poverty and race.
Dr Klahn announced an open door policy at the office, stating the door was never barred or locked and that any student could discuss any concern about the student body whenever needed. The remarks highlighted interest in dramatics and newspaper improvements as part of campus life.
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