Latin Club Elects 1963 64 Officers at First Meeting
About 36 Latin students gathered as nominations opened for club president. Mr Tinley announced new officers: Larry Parks president Mike Margolin vice president Natalie Krewitsky secretary and Paulette Bendon treasurer. An informal constitution outlined duties and point system for participation with 50 points needed per semester to remain a member. The group aims for an exciting year and Olympus heights.
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Thomas Tinley
Larry Parks
Mike Margolin
Natalie Krewitsky
Paulette Bendon
Tinley
Mount Olympus
Robed Choir to Perform at NIU Choral Day
SHS Robed Choir travels to Northern Illinois University DeKalb on November 2 for a noncompetitive day of choral singing with high school groups from Rockford Ottawa Galesburg and nearby areas. Each choir performs a 30 minute concert and students judge performances while NIU Concert Choir under Dr Vernon Fay closes the program.
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SHS
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Rockford
Ottawa
Galesburg
NIU
Vernon Fay
Erickson
Illinois
Student Council Busy Body at Bradley Homecoming
Carol Abbott notes the Bradley Student Council led by Natalie Krewitsky and Dave Mueller stayed busy with Homecoming planning while also supporting Parent Night on September 24 with fifteen guides. Members listed include Paullette Bendon, Sue Blayney, Pat Cummings, Peggy Dorothy, and others. A Sept 28 Bradley visit featured open arms and seating help by Mueller and Sheaffer. The Oct 1 meeting introduced name-card tables and covered mum sales and council procedure via a film strip.
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Carol Abbott
Natalie Krewitsky
Dave Mueller
Paullette Bendon
Sue Blayney
Pat Cummings
Peggy Dorothy
SHS Science Club Induction and Grants Meeting
At its second meeting of the year on October 1 the SHS Science Club inducted new members and approved a 25 contribution to the Elmer Hansen Memorial. Former State Science Fair winners shared science project tips. Members must write a research paper and attend most meetings. Only members may display at Illinois Junior Academy contests. To join apply to executive council members Mike Clark Carol Robinson Kathie Fielding John Meldorf or Doran Dockstader.
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SHS
Science Club
Elmer Hansen
Illinois Junior Academy of Science
F B L A Opens Year At Newman High School
The Future Business Leaders of America held its first meeting of the year on Wednesday September 18 in the Newman High School library. F B L A plans to boost business interest through varied meetings and activities and welcomes any student from Rock Falls High Newman or SHS enrolled in business courses. Attend the next meeting when announced and invite friends.
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Future Business Leaders of America
Newman High School
F.B.L.A
Rock Falls High
Newman
SHS
GAA Announces Busy Year With Freshman Night and Events
The GAA outlines a full year with Freshman Night on October 10 to welcome newcomers. A Homecoming Parade float impressed attendees this afternoon. November features a chocolate bar sale. November 12 hosts Dad and Daughter Night. A dance follows a basketball game later in the year.
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GAA
Letters to Lucerne cast chosen for upcoming school play
Tryouts held October 12 for the all-school play Letters to Lucerne to be staged November 15 and 16. Cast includes Terry Andreas Walt Bachman Paulette Bendon Laurie Brooks Barb Jones Cheri Lewis John Meldorf Maurizio Milani Sue Polan Jane Puterbaugh Karen Snowberg Inda Starkovs.
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Doran Dockstader
Clayton Elliott
Jim Grady
Lyn Jacoby
Harold Sawyers
Sally Heckler
Vivian Ahigrim
Barb Hanson
Peggy Waffle
Karen Friel
Dee Paver
Betty Reynolds
Barb Stevens
Mary Turney
Judy Mellang
Sue Chapman
Barb Otten
Paula van Drew
Lyn Steel
Ann Dahlgren
Arletta Reichard
Valerie Scott
Karen Liederman
Sharon Blodgett
Peggy Dorothy
Pat Pough
Dick Hadcock
Verne Morrow
Nyberg
What’s Your A A Judy Fellows Preview of Aptitude Tests
The article reviews college bound aptitude tests for SHS seniors. It covers the PSAT and SAT with testing dates and purposes, plus the ACT program. It notes SAT components, the role of counselors, and Illinois scholarship eligibility tied to the November ACT score and sending results to the Illinois State Scholarship Commission.
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ACT
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Harriers Open Season With Five Wins Under Wigginton
SHS cross country under coach Don Wigginton opened with seven meets yielding five victories a fifth and a tenth. The team, though not fully satisfied, expects to win all future dual and triangular meets while relying on top finishers Needy Harrington Norman Rivera Reinstra and Casey.
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Don Wigginton
Wigginton
SHS
Rockford
Shsers
Valley Park
Guilford
Dixon
Rock Falls
Dan Needy
Warriors
al Norman
Ken Harrington
Santos Rivera
Dave Reinstra
Item
Forest City
Golden Warriors
Needy
Norman
Harrington
Sterlingites
Forreston
Rivera
Reinstra
Jim Werner
Dan Casey
Sterling
Sinnissippi Park
Rochelle
SHS Warriers
Casey
Harriers Carry Olympic Torch
Four SHS cross country boys Ken Harrington Dan Needy Dave Reinstra and Al Norman were selected to carry the Olympic torch from Los Angeles to Detroit a step in the bid for the 1968 Games. Senior Harrington praised the honor noting Coach Wigginton and Mr Duis helped secure the spots while Reinstra recalled police escort and night runs. The story highlights youth and parental pride.
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SHS
Los Angeles
Detroit
Ken Harrington
Dan Needy
Dave Reinstra
al Norman
Wigginton
Duis
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