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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
5
Prospect High School principal Alvin Kulieke outlines a goal for the 1969-70 school year to develop the best possible program for every student. He emphasizes adaptability to class or individual needs and a focus on meeting students where they are.
William Kopp at Hersey High directs student activities and aims to mold a flexible plan for a growing enrollment. Kubeke from Prospect praises the program while urging measured changes and notes diverse teachers and changing student attitudes. He predicts steady achievement and hopes football improves after a rough start.
A stream of offbeat narration describes a chaotic high school with crowding adults and students. The speaker recalls seniors and juniors, social pressure, and a looming danger labeled Death Row as they cope with hallway life and identity.
Forest View High School appoints Gary Tjarks as its first dean of students to handle discipline truancy and administrative duties under the assistant principal. Tjarks brings sociology teaching and administration background from Wheeling High School and Northern Illinois University. He sees the role as increasing one to one student contact while supporting faculty and the attendance office.
Senior Lyle Green, president of Forest View High School's student council, credits three leadership gatherings this summer for boosting academic discipline and people skills. He says the school expects him to lead student voices in admin discussions and safeguard student rights.
Ray Coleman steps into the role with a focus on counseling and individual student problems. He plans to increase communication with parents and interview them to aid troubled youths while leveraging his experience coaching seniors and his Air Force Reserve background.
Palatine High School welcomes graduate-turned teacher Kenneth Frerichs who teaches algebra and trigonometry. He aims to boost school spirit and student involvement, noting many students are active in sports. Frerichs also sponsors the math club and looks forward to a fun spirit-filled year at his alma mater.
Elk Grove High School faculty set three main expectations for students this year. They emphasize ongoing communication between staff and students, the importance of learning that is engaging and worthwhile, and strong school spirit and support as academics and activities proceed.
Prospect students return for a new term with seniors almost free and underclassmen full of mixed expectations. Sophomores voice optimism including a revolutionary outlook while juniors claim maturity yet hope for athletic spotlight.
John Setzer, police consultant at Palatine High School, recalls arriving in early 1968 as water pipes broke on his first day. He expected student resistance to an officer in school but says the reaction was positive and there has been little trouble.
In Chicago schools police are common but suburban districts are new to officers in schools. Consultants meet students only when trouble arises, so placing an officer in schools aims to build a friendlier relationship. Administration is reported to run smoothly with light workloads.
Instructions invite high school students to submit short neatly typed poems to the school's Highlights representative for the poet's corner. Emphasis on youth voices and space limits guide entries.
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