Vote Count Debate: Direct Election vs Electoral College
The piece argues President Carter's plan to reform the system could allow a truly direct vote, noting past presidents elected without a popular majority and suggesting Congress and the President might change the electoral method to bolster democracy. It also describes a cold day, a tornado drill, and students reacting with alarm as a tunnel of dark clouds approaches SHS.
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Carter
Congress
America
Script newsletter highlights family role in society
March 18 1977 issue of Sterling Township High School newsletter Script features Mrs M Scott in Other Side of the Desk discussing the current state of the American family and the media’s influence. She argues the family is the core unit of society and urges realistic actions to support and preserve family structure.
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Sterling Township
Fire alarm pranks risk jail and fines amid real‑alarm danger
A reader blasts culprits who pull false fire alarms, warning lives are at stake and firefighters may miss real emergencies. The letter also critiques local journalism roles, praising or blaming officials and reporters for sports score reporting and coverage changes.
Letters From The Editor And Fire Drill Warnings
Readers debate responsibilities of coverage at Sterling High School and warn about false fire alarms. The piece mixes editor letters, marching through misattribution of chores, and a dramatic storm scene with a popped library roof and a Dorothy from Kansas cameo for levity.
Double standard in schools draws teacher performance critique
In a Script letter Colleen Cable argues students face harsh consequences for tardiness and effort while teachers face few penalties for underperformance. The writer reflects on personal teaching standards, the need for self-evaluation, and the aim to pursue excellence despite systemic limits.
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Colleen Cable
Ms. Cable
Ms. Coble
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SHS
Lori Bittner
Miss Bittner
the Gazette
WSDR
Sue Mabrey
Jack Jabber
Miss Mabrey
M. Karaway
Shaent Body
Siar
Sterling High School
William B. Yermin
Mr. Wylde
Smitherines
Mr. Dietz
Advi
Colleen
Sauon
Gordon Nunnemaker
Gordon Nunemaker
Mr. Nunemaker
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