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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1964
Page
4
Sterling FTA met October 6 in the multi purpose room with advisor Mrs Wickey. McBreed and Dorothy Deetz explained the history and purpose of FTA. Plans included a bake sale and other fund raising ideas and honoring teachers during American Education Week. New members welcome. November meeting announced.
Romani Hodierni opened its 64 65 school year by electing officers: Bruce Besse president Sue Bushman vice president Diane Astory secretary Linda Kimball treasurer Plans for a Latin Club float were discussed and a froat committee date set A veto blocked a German student candidate and an all Latin executive board was approved by the advisor.
SHS FFA under Mr. Shick won top honors in a land judging contest in section two of Illinois. Of fifteen teams Sterling placed five in the top ten with Wilbur Wildman first, Ron Straw third, Larry Ebersole seventh, Larry Howard eighth, and Wayne Peugh tenth among Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties competitors.
The Sterling High School German Club met on September 12 for a hayrack ride at Mary Le Lakes followed by a bonfire and informal business. Mrs. Griesser introduced officers Jane Puterbaugh president Ann Wheeler vice president Rae White secretary and Lynette Davis treasurer. Plans for a January tobogganing party and a Chicago trip were discussed along with fund raising ideas. The Deutscher Verein will meet monthly with regular attendance and dues required to stay a member.
The Spanish Club met October 8 for a picnic at Linda Bend's home. President Steve Sellett discussed the Homecoming float and other business. Luis was unanimously elected honors president of the Spanish Club.
SHS Future Nurses Club held its organizational meeting on Tuesday evening. Officers elected include Rae Jean White as president Fran Sedig as vice president Deva Koster as secretary treasurer and Sarah Sedig as program chair. An Evanston Hospital representative presented nursing school admission slides and invited students and parents to the Open House on Saturday October 24.
Larry Parks profiles Sterling High School back Jack Crawford described as a mighty fullback with dominant presence on and off the field. The story also highlights quarterback Bob Schnoor known for hard work, academic honors, and golf, noting his NHS and NSHS eligibility and his optimistic Cubs pennant claim.
SHS students joke about frozen fingers at band practice and drivers watching girls. A deaf and dumb student from Sterling confuses a local scene requiring sign language interpretation by the drama major. Staff report stress at deadlines, a treasurer’s ladder escape, and recent Tribune workshop participation for improving high school papers.
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