V ’ \ > •% \ \ \ CPuSfishecf S(j Uie S/ac/en/ Gouncif of S/er/i'n y c5 c/i oof fPineuiff Ofor/f Garofna C^fma ^aier Dear Sterling High School, we sing in Thy name, Our Alma Mater, we proudly proclaim; Built on a creed of faith and noble deed. To mold our lives and send us forth that we may succeed. A part of out lives. Thy creed will always be. Out solemn vow, we pledge ourselves to Thee; Our loyalty enduring faithfully, Our Alma Mater, hail to Thee. Sterling we hail Thee with love, joy, and pride, The high and the mighty "Hawk" is our guide: Your sons and daughters will ever sing Thy praise. Maroon and Gold, out colors bolo. Dear Sterling High. •i 2 To a woman whose sense of humor brightens our days, whose witty sayings cheer us, we pay tribute. For the past ten years, we have viewed her dignified figure strolling gracefully up the halls of S.H.S. She has become ,a part of us and she is looked upon with respect. We take great pleasure in dedicating the 1962 Hawk to everyone's friend. Mrs. Rosa M. Foust Every pupil should ask himself from time to time the following questions: Why do I go to school? If remaining in school until gradu- ation were left entirely with me to decide upon would I graduate? Statistics have shown that the amount of income a person receives is governed largely by the amount of formal education he has. Is this the only justifiable reason for staying in school as long as I can? What are some rewards that I must endeavor to attain other than material ones? Am I doing my very best in all of my classes, or ami doing just enough to "get by"? Do I respect the rights of others? When I am tempted to think evil and immoral thoughts, do I have the courage and fortitude to immediately dispel them from my mind? Do I perform my tasks well, or must some-one "go over" the task assigned to me. Earnestly asked and truthfully answered, the foregoing questions should tend to stimulate within each individual student a desire to analyze both objectively and subjectively the areas in which he is strong and also those areas where he apparently needs help from out- side sources. A full knowledge of one's self is a prerequisite to successful living, both now and in the future. ■» ^oreojorcf The Hawk is a traditional part of Sterling High School. Interpreted in terms of school ideas, its tugged strength and durability mean loyalty, high standards of conduct and service to the yearbook staff. May the Hawk be a lasting remipdet of the noble qualities our symbol represents and a source of enjoy- ment throughout the years. To our beloved instructors we say, " Thanks for your patience with the staff and for your gracious attitude toward making our HAWK a success." Mrs. Jean Worsley Science Barbara A. Moody Commercial Education Mrs. Rosa Foust English and French Eddieola Alexander Home Economics William W. McGee Social Studies Mrs. Margaret M. Payne Grade 8 Joseph W. White Grade 8 Mrs. Johnetta T. McClure Grade 6 Mrs. Elizabeth T. Penman Grade 7 Mrs. Lorese B. Rivers Grade 7 6 Lillie R. Mitchell Grade 6 Mrs. Naomi High Grade 5 Mrs. Mildred Hough Grade 5 Anna J. Gibson Grade 4 Mrs. Eutrilla McCullough Grade 4 Mrs. Catherine Stinson Grades 3 & 4 Mrs. Cornelia Belton Grade 3 Mrs. Felecia Williams Grade 2 Mrs. Mary A. Clarke Grade 3 Doris McCombs Grade 2 ,fll iii'.i :■ ) f 7 ' ' V ■ ■' ' ' Mrs. Myrtle A. Davis Grades 1 and 2 Evie R. Morris Grade 1 Wilma J. Long Grade 1 Grady Albertus McDonald Vocational Agriculture Joseph Chambers Band Eulah Viola Blue Music Mrs. Anne R. Corry Librarian Wilma Powell Guidance William Morrow Driver's Education Mrs. Mattie Arnold Nurse 8 Mrs. Hennigan Special Education Mrs. Maxwell Secretary Janitors Cafeteria Staff /•ll.t'im n, . SHIRLEY BROWN Ambition- -Laboratory Technician JAMES CURETON Ambition--Armed Forces JAMES FREEMAN Ambition- -Barber JOYCE FREEMAN Ambition- -Cosmetologist SARA FREEMAN Ambition- -Cosmetologist EDWARD HOLLOWAY Ambition- -Lawyer DOROTHY GILUAM Ambition- -Practical Nurse 10 JERRY MORROW Ambition- -Electrician SAMUEL PETTUS Ambition-- Armed Forces JOHN PHIFER Ambition- -Barber JOHNNY POTTS Ambition- -Air Force ROBERT RABB Ambition- -Barber ROSETTA WALLACE Ambition- -Seamstress LOUISE HOOD Ambition- -Practical Nurse ROBERT McGILL Ambition- -Barber MARY WASHINGTON Ambition- -Practical Nurse BETTY J. WOODS Am bition- - Statistician Ardrey F. Rabb R. Litre D. Jones M. Harris M. Patterson J, Patterson J. Dawkins M. Roseboro R. Young B. Pettus B. Weathers C. Wallace M. Emerson W. Dunlap E. Holloway G, Bell O. Walker R, Kirkpatrick L. White J. Mobley A, Williams D. Phifer A. Withers Not Pictured J. McCall J. Davis R, Cureton B. Hope J. Brown J. Houston Sopnojnores D. Washington J. Springs D. 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