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Top 10 Valentine's Gifts

Top 10 Valentine’s Gifts

Audrey Crisp, Copy editor February 18, 2025

  With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, many people wonder what the best gifts are. Whether it is for your significant other, friend, or family member, these are the top ten Valentine’s Day gifts.   Starting...

Student Council members gather for a picture at the NWD conference in Byron IL. The students all wore their student council shirts to represent sterling.

Student Council attends leadership conference

Lillian Reaver, Design Editor February 11, 2025

 On Wednesday, January 29, student council took 28 of their members to the Northwest District Leadership Conference in Byron, Ill. The conference was supposed to be on November 26 but was rescheduled,...

Entertainment Review: "Mufasa"

Entertainment Review: “Mufasa”

Lacey Updike, News Reporter February 6, 2025

“Mufasa: The Lion King” was recently released to be viewed by audiences worldwide. The movie is a 2024 musical drama film, directed by Barry Jenkins.    In March, it’s planned to stream on...

October Students of the Month

October Students of the Month

Lincoln Davis, News Reporter November 21, 2024

 The S.H.S. Student of the Month (SotM) is the highest level of academic and extracurricular recognition for S.H.S. seniors. SotM winners are students who have challenged themselves with rigorous courses,...

Girls track competes in Western Big 6 meet

Girls track competes in Western Big 6 meet

Anna Aulwes, News Reporter May 14, 2024

  The S.H.S. Girls Track team competed at the Western Big Six Conference track meet at Moline with outstanding performances in many events. The Sterling Golden Warriors placed sixth place against East...

Girls tennis welcomes new members

Girls tennis welcomes new members

Lisandra Calderon, News Reporter October 11, 2023

  Last year, the girls tennis team said good-bye to four amazing seniors. This year, they welcomed 17 new girls, eight of which were not new to S.H.S. The team has now nearly doubled in size.   Back...

Senior Josey Hagerman leads the drummers during a performance. Hagerman has been involved with the high school band all four years of high school.

S.H.S.’s drum line led by female captain

Chavela Quintana, News Reporter October 11, 2023

    Every fall, Sterling High School’s drumline echoes throughout Roscoe Eades Stadium. This year is different in that, for the first time in many years, this year's drumline is led by a female...

S.H.S. students participate in ILMEA state

S.H.S. students participate in ILMEA state

Michelle Henderson, Photo Editor January 27, 2023

  The annual ILMEA state festival brings together the best high school musicians in the state for a one-of-a-kind experience. ILMEA is the Illinois Music Education Association, and they offer a district...

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Maggie Rowzee, News Reporter December 16, 2022

  Throughout the years, hundreds of Christmas movies have been produced. I have ranked my ten favorite Christmas movies, so you know which movies are a must watch.    Starting at number ten is “Rudolph...

Introducing New SHS Teachers!!

Aubri Menchaca, Copy Editor November 15, 2022

Sterling High School welcomed some new staff members this 2022-2023 school year. Read here about all our new staff members and their backgrounds. Matt Payton 1. Where did you go to college and what...

Israel Grande and Megan Gingrich

September Students of the Month

Riley Morgan, News Reporter October 14, 2022

   The Sterling High School Student of the Month is the highest level of recognition for Sterling High School seniors. Student of the month winners are students who have challenged themselves with rigorous...

Volleyball Coach Kaylee Martin instructed her athletes during a game. This was during the first 2022 home game for S.H.S. volleyball.

New coaches at S.H.S. this year

October 14, 2022

 Sterling High School has welcomed seven new coaches for the 2022 fall athletic and academic season.   The S.H.S. Cheer head coach position has been handed off to Stacey Kested. Kested herself was...

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