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Senior Picture deadline approaching

Senior Picture deadline approaching

Lincoln Davis, News Reporter November 13, 2024

  Senior pictures are due December 6th at any time of day. There are plenty of places in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon to take your pictures. They all offer plenty of parks. The downtowns are very scenic...

Senior Zain Khan fights against his opponent from Orion. This game was the boys soccer team's first game of postseason.

Boys soccer season comes to an end

Victoria Nguyen, co-Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

As they wrapped up the 2024 soccer season, the Golden Warrior boys soccer team moved their way into the postseason. The team ended their season with a conference record of 8-14.    The boys started...

Seniors make the most out of college visits

Seniors make the most out of college visits

Audrey Crisp, Copy editor November 13, 2024

  Sterling High School seniors are working on applications whether they are submitting them for early action or rolling admission. But all around, seniors are participating in college visits to help...

Eddinger goes D1 for rowing

Eddinger goes D1 for rowing

Emma Sinn, Photo Editor November 10, 2024

  Sterling High School senior Natalie Eddinger recently verbally committed to the University of Iowa to compete in division one rowing. Eddinger got a scholarship for women’s rowing and verbally committed...

S.H.S. Cheerleaders host cheer kiddie camp

S.H.S. Cheerleaders host cheer kiddie camp

Alexis Rosas, Name Editor October 30, 2024

The S.H.S cheerleaders hosted a cheer kiddie camp, for ages kindergarten to 8th graders to help raise money for the cheer fund. This event was four days long, the first three days the kids practiced at...

Senior Emma Sinn cleans a window with a paper towel. Students can also do this after school to reduce detention hours.

How to serve detention hours with community service

Emmanuel Arreola, News Reporter October 18, 2024

  Doing community service is a great way to get rid of your detention hours if you need to. There are many ways and options to serve them, and here are some ways to complete them.   Students can...

Bulletin board of clubs available at S.H.S. The board is located between the counseling office and main office.

Clubs back in action

Victoria Nguyen and Addison Andrews October 17, 2024

 Since its a new school year Sterling High School has new and returning clubs for the student body. S.H.S. has 15 different clubs available for all. There is a wide range of clubs for students to join.   ...

S.H.S. Cheer Kiddie Camp returns

S.H.S. Cheer Kiddie Camp returns

Alexis Rosas, Name Editor October 11, 2024

As the Sterling High School cheerleaders finish their homecoming routine, they are now preparing for their annual cheer kiddie camp. The S.H.S. cheerleaders come together with kids ages kindergarten-8th...

Senior Martin Fischer and junior Atticus Peden count beans in AP Environmental Science. AP Environmental Science is a new course to S.H.S. this year.

How to ace your first AP class

Gavin Fischer, Copy Editor October 8, 2024

  Being in an Advanced Placement (AP) class at Sterling High School gives students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically. Here are some tips on how to stay on track in your first AP course.   The...

Last minute homecoming prep

Last minute homecoming prep

Kendyll Anderson, Design Editor October 3, 2024

  Homecoming is approaching quickly, and there might be some last minute things you forgot about that you need!    There are many different places in the area to buy your flowers. Selmi’s Bridal...

A guide to lunchtime at S.H.S.

A guide to lunchtime at S.H.S.

Audrey Crisp, News reporter September 23, 2024

  During the school year, students need to find the best way to have an enjoyable and productive lunch. Students on the first floor for fifth hour have A lunch first, then class, while students with a...

Looking for a homecoming dress? Look no further!

Looking for a homecoming dress? Look no further!

Maddie Malooly, co-Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

  This year’s Homecoming theme is “The Great Gatsby.” The dresses cannot be lackluster, but what is the right style and where can a perfect dress be found?    Student Council advisor Nicole...

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