30 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1960
Page
1
The Script staff outlines goals for major news on school happenings and activities. It commits to recognizing more students for worthwhile achievements, featuring department functions, adding useful features, and avoiding mere joke filler. It invites constructive criticism and hopes readers enjoy the paper.
Cheerleaders have been chosen for the year with Varsity members Karen Blanding Janice Lindsay Judy Bray and Barbara Moore Fresh Sophs include Sandy Bartlett Margo Musgrove Cheri Shumaker Sue Blaney and Linda Haenni Third string features Beth Cummings Gloria Schreiner Marty Bogett Judy Book and Sue Kilburn. They were selected by four gym teachers for merit in grades appearance personality cheers and ability to energize the crowd.
GAA opens fall schedule with a Get Acquainted Night on September 16 in the Girls' Gym. About 70 freshmen and new members attended. Activities start September 14, offering tennis, soccer, and golf. All new members must play soccer. Total GAA membership is 176 with 57 in tennis, 25 in golf, and 94 in soccer.
An article spoofs football crowds and old school grandstand lore. It highlights the Ende guarding lines, Tackles chasing vendors, Guards protecting the center, and a Center who buys refreshments. It recalls Monroe Flinchnot, Barney Windstorm, and Ardsley Dripster with humorous notes from Sterling-Dixon games.
Postscripts reflect on a decade since SHS opened its new buildings as the Warriors started the season with a 27 to 0 victory over the Comets. The piece records past milestones including yearbook staff, student elections, and sports results.
Thursday October 13 features a pre game bonfire and pep assembly in the parking lot with a parade and student floats urged by clubs. Friday hosts the Homecoming game against Streator followed by a coronation of the Homecoming Queen and post game coffee and doughnuts plus the Victory Dance in the field house.
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