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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1950
Page
1
The document names Sterling High School faculty and staff across departments from English and mathematics to sciences, arts, physical education, and vocational shops. It lists supervision roles, department heads, and specialists such as librarians and instrument instructors with corresponding initials.
A meeting notes part time instructors including Margaret Mee and Margaret Thackaberry. Thackaberry serves as Director of Reading Instruction and is listed among attendees.
A list of 1950 graduates plans to pursue further study at multiple colleges universities and professional schools including Cornell College University of Iowa DePauw University Monmouth College University of Illinois Columbia Hospital Sterling Beauty School Bradley University Notre Dame Augustana Drake University Illinois Wesleyan and others. Several seek nursing or teaching paths with allied programs at local hospitals and specific campuses.
A list of clubs and organizations open to all students who meet satisfactory school work. Activities include BAND, ROBED CHOIR, TWIRLERS, CHEERLEADERS, ROMANIHODIERNI, ELCIRCULO ESPANOL, SPEECH CLUB, DEBATE, FIFTH AVENUE PLAYERS, CAMPUS CLUB, SCRIPT STAFF, BLUE AND GOLD STAFF, SENIOR PLAY, GIRL S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, HOME ECONOMICS CLUB, HI TRI, ALL CHORUS, S CLUB, HI Y, FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, and ATHLETIC TEAMS with entry rules and meeting notes.
In 1950 mid century era a fresh start arrives as Sterling Township High School opens its new building. Students faculty and parents are urged to act as custodians and role models for a first year marked by sportsmanship citizenship and pride in facilities.
The first issue of the Sterling Township High School Script is distributed to students and last year's patrons. Subscriptions for the rest of the year are available at $2.00 or with an activity ticket.
Announcement invites all freshmen and sophomore boys to try out and meet eligibility requirements, aiming to showcase ability and cooperation in the chorus program.
The YMCA-YWCA Co-ed Council sponsored a Back-to-School Dance at Sterling Coliseum on Friday September 1 from 8 30 to 12 00. Students from Sterling Community and Rock Falls High Schools and alumni attended with colors and college pennants. Tommy Slothower's Orchestra played as a floor show featured a school day skit and two vocal solos by Jan Peterson. Co chairs Kay Eshleman and Pete Dillon led numerous committees handling program arrangements decorations promotions and refreshments.
Norma Rae Peters, a Rockford School of Business graduate from Milledgeville, arrives as a new office girl with favorites listed from steak to basketball. Vella Fadden, BS from Illinois and MS from Michigan, becomes head librarian after teaching at Rock Falls High School.
Miss Doris Landis former Home Economics teacher at S H S married James Savage an agriculture teacher at Marseilles College during the summer. Miss Deffenbaugh Girls' PE instructor for two years also marries Ronald Nicely of Peoria and will reside there.
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