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Newspaper
Barrington Herald
Location
Barrington, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
1
Barrington High School students posted the highest SAT math and verbal averages since the early 1970s, surpassing national and Illinois levels. ACT scores rose as well with 70 percent of seniors taking the test and a 20.6 composite average.
Don McLean, wheelchair bound for nearly two years after a fall, describes daily obstacles in Barrington. He highlights scarce accessible parking, few curb cuts, stairs in shops and village hall, and limited transportation as major challenges for the disabled community.
Joseph Zoeller told the school board the district under levies by about 1.2 million in 1976 and has taxed below its legal ceiling since 1973. He noted a 22 percent rise in assessed valuation from 172 million in 1975 to 210 million in 1976 and defended keeping the educational tax at 2.60 per 100 as below the maximum.
Barrington High dishes a full homecoming weekend for Oct 21 22 with the theme Nights on Broadway The lineup includes a Friday 930 am pep assembly a bonfire and bonfire queen reveal a Saturday parade at 10 am a 12 pm junior game a 2 pm varsity clash and a 8 11 pm semi formal dance in the BHS gym
Palatine Republican Richard A. Mugalian announces a fourth term bid from the 2nd District including Barrington Barrington Hills Inverness North Barrington and Tower Lakes. He chairs a tax replacement subcommittee and serves on four committees while holding two University of Chicago degrees.
The District 220 board approved an experimental plan allowing students within 1.5 miles of a school to ride buses for 54 dollars annually. Buses keep routes with extra riders walking to the last pick up point. Spaces are lottery allocated and subject to future changes if enrollment shifts.
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