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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1971
Page
6
Carole Metcalfe reports a 7:30 a.m. meeting in the chorus room where Freshman elections were debated and a ballot committee appointed. A planning panel to organize a bonfire, concessions, open campus, pep club renewal, and a student lounge was formed, with calls for convertibles and campus furniture ideas.
Sheila White leads the Vacsitya Warcorettés with many new members as seniors Diane Appenzeiler Julie Lawrence Barb Powers and Sheila White hold offices. First performance was at the Sterling Newman game last Friday. They aim to perform at all home football games and perhaps travel to away games. They plan a safety dance night October 8 at LaSalle Peru game to raise money for new pom pons for basketball. They seek student support to boost school spirit.
Science Club at STHS led by Connie Dettman holds a September 14 kickoff with a picnic supper and Mars viewing using a club telescope. Plans include a March district science fair, homecoming float, housing for the second largest telescope, and field trips like the Maquokata Caves trip. Interested students are invited to meetings or to contact Lucian Witherow, Larry Hicks, or Connie Dettman.
Lena Miller reports the 1971 72 German Club met Sept 14 at 7 00 with about 136 attendees. President presided and outlined next months projects including initiation Oct 19 during Oktoberfest, a Homecoming float, and a Christmas auction. Officers listed: Vice President Angela Bester Secretary Janet Hoaglund Treasurer Pat Swanson.
Theresa Tompkins reports the Sterling Chapter of the F H A held its first meeting Tuesday September 21 in the library. Officers for the year include President Sandy Long and Secretary Cheryl Adams among others. The group will attend the fall rally in DeKalb September 25 and an officers training session at S H S Whiteside County on September 29 at 4 30.
Paula Ryan reports three Sterling High School debate team members attended camps this summer. David Parks studied four weeks at Bradley University in Peoria with classes in debate oration and extemporaneous speaking. Mark Gibble and John Picken attended three weeks at the University of Illinois focusing on general debating principles research and final week engaging in a debate tournament.
Sue Stanaway notes French Club met in room 278 on Sept. The 1971-72 officers were introduced by Mrs. Kuhnert. Cathy Kontos listed as treasurer with Janine anssto- have. Members plan stationary notes bake sales and other fundraisers. The club invites all to join even if not taking French. Refreshments follow each meeting helping members meet new friends and learn about French culture.
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