Sterling Homecoming Festivities Spotlight Bonfire And Parade
Sterling High School hosts Homecoming activities with a Thursday bonfire at 7 00 p m in the parking lot followed by coronation of homecoming queen Kay Fisher Mary Letcher Karen Palenik and Sallie Powell in the fieldhouse The parade directed by Tim Allen and Karen Palenik starts at 2 00 p m with prizes for humor beauty and originality The frosh soph game at 6 15 p m and varsity at 8 00 p m feature Streator competitors The queen and court will be honored at halftime along with marching band floats and a 9 30 p m dance The year promises strong turnout with a pep rally parade and a gold mum sales push by Student Council
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Sterling
Kay Fisher
Mary Letcher
Karen
Streator
Sterling Braves
Streator Bulldogs
Sterling Golden Warriors
Golden Warrior
Jimmy Marvin
You Can't Take It With You at Sterling High School
Sterling Township High School stages You Cant Take It With You under Mr Tucker to run November 19 and 20. The Broadway comedy by Moss Hart and George S Kaufman follows the Vanderhof family as they write, collect, dance, and evade taxes in New York City with John Meldorf Laurie Rick leading the cast.
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Mr. Tucker
Sterling Township High School
Moss Hart
George S. Kaufman
New York City
Martin Vanderhof
Vanderhofs
John Meldorf
Laurie Rick
Laurie Brooks
Sally Dietz
Ed Olds
Neal Anderson
John Boyer
Steve Sellett
Sue Leitz
Glen Eckleberger
Jim Greenup
Bill Rhyne
Debbie Donaldson
Mel Breed
Jane Puterbaugh
Nancy Mortenson
Seniors Win Commendation at National Merit Test
Seven SHS seniors received Letters of Commendation for outstanding performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last spring. Named are Brian Fairfax, Mike Margolin, Bob McMurry, John Meldorf, Judy Mellang, Laurel Rick, and Ann Wheeler. Commended students make up about two percent of high school seniors nationwide, with 38,000 students receiving the letters. Names are sent to each student’s two chosen colleges to aid access to financial aid.
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SHS
Brian Fairfax
Mike Margolin
Bob McMurry
John Meldorf
Judy Mellang
Laurel Rick
Ann Wheeler
United States
Somethin's Comin October Homecoming Schedule
School calendar notes events in Streator Ottawa Mendota and surrounding districts. Highlights include a homecoming October 23, no school October 23, cross country meets, PSAT on the 27th, district qualifiers, the end of the first quarter November 3, Dad and Daughter Night November 6, state cross country meet November 7, ACT test November 11 and another no school day.
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Streator
NCIC
Ottawa
Mendota
Here
SHS Robed Choir forms new groups and doubles choir tones
The SHS Robed Choir enters a new year under Mr. Earle Erickson with double choir singing for effect and quartets shown at dedication. Senior Girls Quartet and Triple-trio lead a busy season with NCIC songs in November and a new music room boosts morale.
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SHS
Earle Erickson
NCIC
Kay Fisher
Marcia Nice
Flora Ventura
Jane Zbinden
Carol Abbott
Susan Bushman
Bonnie Lubbs
Sandra Mead
Judy Mellang
Jane Puterbaugh
Laurel Rick
Barb Stutzke
Lee Wenger
Tim Allen
John Boyer
Ron
Northwest Area D.O. Elects Officers at Convention
Rick Harris and Dick Vaughn attended the Northwest Area Convention for D.O. students with advisor James Galloway. Dick Vaughn was elected vice president of the Northwest Area, enabling him to attend the state meeting in Normal with Edward Olds III and Dave Reed.
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Rick Harris
Dick Vaughn
James Galloway
Northwest Area
D.O
Normal
Edward Olds III
Dave Reed
Rotary Invites Senior Students to Weekly Meetings
The Sterling Rotary invites SHS seniors to attend its weekly meetings as guests each year. Early groups included Carol Abbott, Jim Handel, Judy Mellang, Randy Osborn, with Bruce Besse, Karen Friel, Al Norman, Jane Puterbaugh, then Peggy Dorothy, Greg Kontos, Marcia Wagner, John Wilkinson. This year four seniors attend two weeks with two Newman students each week. Dinners and guest speakers accompany Rotary business and playful fines used to raise money for shoes for needy children at Christmas.
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Sterling Rotary
SHS
Rotary
Carol Abbott
Jim Handel
Judy Mellang
Randy Osborn
Bruce Besse
Karen Friel
al Norman
Jane Puterbaugh
Peggy Dorothy
Greg
Reminders From The Counselors Reminders From The Counselors
Seniors are urged to check credits to ensure graduation next June. Many may be short without realizing it. Schedule an appointment with a counselor promptly. ACT exams on November 7 and SAT on December 5 will be offered locally. PSAT for juniors is October 24. Family Fact meeting on October 27. Financial aid and vocational training discussed. contact Mr Tonkin or the room 2305 monitor for appointments.
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Illinois
Marcia Wagner Qualifies as National Merit Semifinalist
Atten Shun Script announces Marcia Wagner as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist among about 14 000 high scorers. A second exam will determine eligibility and final status. The note offers warm congratulations to the winner.
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Marcia Wagner
Emerson Quote About Self Improvement
A concise reflection on personal growth noting that making the most of oneself is the essence of existence. The quote emphasizes self-improvement as the central duty and measure of a life.
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Emerson
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