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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1934
Page
3
Mr Eades argues hour periods allow 20 minutes daily for study and enable extra curricular work. He cites increased offerings such as English history business law and music while noting returning to forty minute periods would require more staff and double lab periods. He says the current setup is superior despite administrative challenges.
Freeport will host a debate event on January 12 with four teams scheduled in two morning and two afternoon sessions. A total of 24 candidates are listed this year including seven freshmen seven sophomores and the rest juniors and seniors.
Several half year subjects will be offered next semester including rudiments of music advanced physiology English history business law or business arithmetic and possibly sociology. Only subjects in greatest demand will be taught. School starts 8 o clock Friday morning with the full session through. Vacation runs through Christmas and New Year’s with students returning 8 30 Wednesday January 2 1935.
A roundup lists faculty staying home to reminisce or rest while others travel. Several will remain in Sterling or visit relatives in Illinois and nearby states. Some attend meetings such as the Illinois State Teachers association and the National Commercial Teachers Convention in Chicago, with others visiting Urbana, Moline, Indianapolis, or Cedar Rapids.
S H 8 delegates from Sterling and Rock Falls attended the Older Boys conference in Freeport from December 7 to 9. The event drew large crowds and focused on youth choosing, with topics on standards, work, personal religion, and getting along with others led by leaders from Chicago Swift, Rockford, and Appleton.
The seniors held their second luncheon December 6 in the gym. Lyle Riege as Santa brought joy to the youngsters brought by several faculty members. A tap dance by Helenmae Eberhardt and songs by Bernice Bete and Marjorie Reents capped the event.
Mme Pirie Beyea spoke on travel experiences from eighteen countries including Australia and New Zealand while Mr. Stanley Brookes delivered an engaging Dickensian recital. Brookes impressed with vivid depictions of Scrooge and Uriah Heep in a polished performance that educated and entertained.
The Latin club met Monday night in the large assembly. Lois Wahl presided and led a brief business session. The group sang Christmas carols in Latin and heard a talk on Saturnalia versus Christmas. A play was performed by Sue Ribright, Thoris Hoak, Elinor Bell, and Jean Wooster, followed by gift distribution and Latin games led by Jane Ward.
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