Sterling High School is a

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, located at 1608 Fourth Ave in

Sterling, Illinois Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010. Formerly nicknamed "Hardware Capital of the World", the ...

. It is the high school within Sterling Public Schools.

Activities

Sterling High School's athletic teams are known as the "Golden Warriors." Sterling High School is a member of the

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in the West division. Sterling is also member of the

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(IHSA), which governs most sports and competitive activities in the state. For 27 consecutive years, Sterling High School's Group Interpretation team has competed in the IHSA Drama/Group Interpretation state finals. Since 2022, the team has been the sectional champions.

School Administration

* Dr. Tad Everett, Superintendent * Dr. Sara Dail, Assistant Superintendent * Mr. Matt Birdsley, Director of Finance * Mrs. Becky Haas, Director of Student Services * Mrs. Amy Downs, Director of Curriculum and Instruction * Mr. Tyler Jakse, Director of Athletics and Activities * Mr. Tim Schlegel, Director of Theatre * Mrs. Heather Johnson, District Lead Librarian * Mr. Jason Austin, Principal * ''Vacant'', Associate Principal * Mrs. Alexandria Miller, Dean of Students * Mr. Jeffery Gale, Counselor * ''Vacant'', Counselor * Mrs. Darci Francis, Counselor * Ms. Christine Herron, Counselor

Notable alumni

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* Keith L. Brown * Leo J Wahl, founder of

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, American football player *

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References

External links

Sterling High School website
Public high schools in Illinois Schools in Whiteside County, Illinois {{Illinois-school-stub