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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1969
Page
1
The Script aims to serve the student body this year by presenting news objectively across diverse areas. Editors invite worthy suggestions or comments so students can freely express themselves and stay informed about SHS events.
The Script editors discuss renaming to a fresher title after consulting a Journalism Workshop instructor at the University of Wisconsin Madison. They plan updated news, lively features, and student sentiment polls to guide the change.
As the 1969 70 school year starts the seventh hour junior senior lounge question arises. The program tried in the second semester of 1968 69 proved fairly successful with good student cooperation but one side of the study hall was used hindering others. Upperclassmen gained lounge access vending machines and social space. If successful last year officials hope to expand access to more students to relax away from study hall confusion.
The Script Staff welcome letters from the student body and reserve the right to edit letters for libelous content poor taste or excessive length. All letters must be signed and kept to 200 words or less.
The newspaper staff states opinions on school issues and invites student input via the Letters to the Editor column. It emphasizes that editorials reflect staff views and student letters may be published under the section provisions.
The green frame house at Fourth Avenue and Miller Road has been raised and will be relocated, no longer the property of STHS or its Drama Workshop. It stood as a pillar of progress for the high school drama students after STHS purchased and donated its use years ago.
Sterling High School welcomes Cezar Busato, a senior from Veranopolis Brazil, as this year’s foreign exchange student. He plans to study English Government U S History Speech and math, enjoys soccer swimming and basketball, and brings prior leadership as vice president of a Brazilian student council.
The Script editors and advisor Mr Bevan announce a general meeting in Room 206 on Wednesday September 3 for students interested in joining The Script Staff. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged though juniors and seniors with writing skill and SHS activity knowledge are welcome. Staff work trains reporters and helps them learn Sterling High activities. Join after school for a rewarding newspaper experience.
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