Newcomers Rate SHS High by Carol Abbott
A set of new SHS students share quick impressions of the school. Carol notes it is bigger and more crowded while several peers call it neat or real nice though crowded. Some mention cliques and snobbishness, while others say it’s exciting and never dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Abbott
Carol
Bob
Tom
Debbie Donaldson
Wilson
Dave Brandan
Carol Sprague
Dave Weaver
Linda
Jenni King
Carol Bosco
Maurizio
Frosh Officers Chosen For Class of 1967 Leaders
At a Friday meeting on September 20 Kathleen Kay and Donna Mosher announced four freshmen officers for the class of 1967. Phil Smith is president, Vicki Trancosa vice president, Tom Abbott secretary, and Lois Hubbard treasurer. They planned the Freshman Mixer on October 12 and a float for the Homecoming Parade, with advisers urging a busy year.
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Kathleen Kay
Donna Mosher
Phil Smith
Vicki Trancosa
Tom Abbott
Lois Hubbard
Autumn Population Figures Reveal SHS Totals
Script staff unveils SHS population data listing Student enrollment 1.336e3, Faculty 74, Custodial 9, Clerical 6, Study-hall supervisors 2, Nurse 1, to compute the overall total for the school.
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SHS
Merit Semi Finalists at SHS
Two SHS seniors Susan Mellang and Franklin Monfort were named National Merit Semifinalists after their spring PSAT results. Their status depends on high ACT scores in November to advance to Merit Scholar status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Susan Mellang
Franklin Monfort
Life of a Teen in Italy Read by Maurice Milani
Maurice Milani, a foreign exchange student from Italy, compares teen life in Italy and the United States. He notes four hour school days with heavy homework, Saturday activity clubs, rugby for boys, no cheerleading for girls, private-home dances, scooter travel, and socializing in groups. He highlights Italian fashion, casual dating, and a quirky Italian phone number for SCRIPT readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurizio Milani
Italy
Nfe
United States
Louis Armstrong
Chubby Checkers
Connie Francis
Ricky Nelson
Frank Snatra
Maurice
Bell
Maurizio’s
In Memoriam Elmer Hansen Remembered at Sterling High
The Sterling High community mourns the sudden death of Mr. Elmer Hansen who taught science at the junior high and was known for his friendliness humor and devotion to teaching through his Teen Center work.
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Sterling High
Elmer Hansen
Teen Center
Somethin's Comin Football and Cross Country Schedule
September includes 28 football at Bradley Bourbonnais and cross country at Forest City and Forreston. October lists Dixon football and cross country events, plus a Freshman Mixer and a Marine Band concert at R F H S. 256 football at Kewanee and various district meet dates round out the period with multiple cross country meets and a high school PTA test prep day.
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Bradley Bourbonnais
Forest City
Forreston
Here
Dixon
Peoria
Whiteside County Teachers Institute
Morrison
Rochelle
Streator
Sterling
U. S. Marine Band
R. F. H. S. Auditorium
Ottawa
NCIC
Rock Falls
Kewanee
R. R
I. E. A. Teachers Institute
DeKalb
Dist
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