Kissing in Cedar Rapids High Halls Sparks Debate
Five Seasons Extra reports Cedar Rapids Community high schools debate kissing in hallways. Principals say no hard rule exists but behavior is monitored while students share mixed views on affection and its impact on classes and grades. Page 4 continues.
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Cedar Rapids
William Jacobson
Jefferson High School
MTV
Doug Russell
Jefferson
Russell
Washington
Robin Siegling
Siegling
Students Oppose School Year Start After Labor Day
Students statewide voice concern over a law delaying the start of the school year until after Labor Day. They urge a student vote and worry the change reduces student input while a teacher notes broader effects on attendance and the school calendar. The measure aims to boost state revenue and cut early year heat-related half days.
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Mike Koch
Kennedy
Koch
Bernie Taylor
Randy Krejci
Kennedy Business
Parochial schools align with Cedar Rapids date change
The Cedar Rapids fall start date shift also affects parochial schools Regis High School head Keven McCarville and LaSalle High School principal Rev Donald Schmitt express ease with the change. Krejci notes Eddie Kibbie seasons will adjust mainly in pre season conditioning and event scheduling, not state revenue. Kennedy High School junior Richett is mentioned.
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Cedar Rapids
Keven McCarville
Regis High School
Donald Schmitt
LaSalle High School
Eddie Kibbie
Prom fashions shift to Victorian and sexy trends
Elaine Watkins notes prom shopping as stores report changing styles. Debbie Will says Victorian frills dominate, while Carla Cook observes a significant share of dresses with a sexy look. Ninety percent of dresses sold are long and hoop slips remain in demand.
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Debbie Will
Westdale Mall
Carla Cook
Brooks
Will
Kathy Boock
Maurices
Spring Fever Affects Students and Teachers Alike
Article surveys spring fever among high school students and teachers. Debates whether warm weather boosts effort or hinders concentration, with quotes from sophomore Debbie Hill Kennedy High School sophomore Jena Bias and Washington High School student Cory Blythe and teacher Robert Nemecek.
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Debbie Hill
Jefferson High School
Jena
Kennedy High School
Washington
Cory Blythe
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Lisa Swegle
Steve Cooper
Jacobson
Ralph Plagman
Dennis Hartgrave
Krejci
Richett
Prom
Elaine Watkins
Sue Wong
Robert Nemecek
Nemecek
Washington High School
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