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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
1
A high school faces a mood of bland apathy amid student clubs and editorials. The piece laments reduced school involvement, urges outspoken rebels, and argues that true change arises from questioning, disruption, and nonconformity. The author insists adults fear radicals and calls for students not content with the status quo.
A letter discusses fun definitions and asks what makes skipping class worthwhile. It urges learning when to have fun in class and notes teachers may allow light moments. The writer condemns smoking, cites lung disease and cancer, and urges finding supportive friends while choosing a better path.
Letter from Sterling High janitors defends care for the building amid repeated vandalism. They cite damaged fixtures, restricted budgets, and demand a productive schedule to keep facilities usable. A second piece critiques popularity contests and urges choosing leaders by merit, not snobbery.
A humorous essay praising teachers as unique professionals deserving respect. It extols their daily work eight hours a day, impartial guidance, and moral instruction while urging students to treat educators with care. The piece ends with a caution to not bring a pet snake to class.
Sterling High School THE SCRIPT lists editors and staff for 1608 Fourth Avenue with roles from Editor-in-Chief to Layout Editor and circulations, and names reporters Mary Langrey Glada Bell Vera Russell Jolene Ramirez Perry Frey Laurie Sjifer Mark Palmer Linda Toman Cindy Stralow Curt Ebersole John Rechkemmer Maggie Hampson Sharon Spiceland Rhonda Crawford Steve Smith Diana Davis Carol Jensen Dan Stallings Jewel Dotson Mike Waller with a disclaimer that staff views may not reflect the whole paper.
A reader criticizes the Rock Falls Sterling high school rivalry and vandalism. The letter urges unity between the towns, condemns defacement, and promotes mutual understanding and better relations. The writer notes repeated insults and asks both sides to evaluate their motives and consider cooperation.
The letter laments low school spirit despite a strong football team. It argues updates versus upgrades and urges students to fill the bleachers to boost morale and support the school.
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