Destiny's Darlings and 1954 Schenectady Little League
A review of Mark Palmer's Destiny's Darlings by Martha Nalbousky notes Schenectady's 1954 World Series team briefly put on the map. The book follows the players and coach two decades later, showing lingering scars, few successes, and a simple, interview-based narrative about memory and consequence.
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Destiny's Darlings
Squish Squash at the Waterfront Race Drill Note
A humorous look at students returning from swimming class leaving wet trails and quirky traits. The piece jokes about red eyes wet hair backward clothes and the varied shapes and sizes of swimmers. It suggests dieting and weight training as possible improvements and ends with a caution about future participants.
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Positive View A Positive View at Sterling High
A school is defined by its people including teachers students and administration. Sterling High shows care and effort to be good despite problems. Student Council acts as the students voice and this year a no excuse attendance system empowers student decisions at SHS.
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Shocklng
Vandalism at Sterling High Sparks School Action
A three year pattern of restroom vandalism at Sterling High School prompts actions including removing doors and stalls, locking rooms, and confiscating dispensers as students call for improved discipline and behavior among peers. The writer compares Sterling with Newman High School and urges change.
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Sterling High School
Linda Rondstadt Releases Heart Like a Wheel Album
Linda Rondstadt mixes boogie rock and country on Heart Like a Wheel featuring the hit You're No Good. The album elevates Rondstadt among country rock female vocalists and may sway listeners toward her distinctive style.
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Ms. Rondstadt
Herslet
Helen Reddy
Donny Osmonds
Do We Need Semester Exams
A reader argues for semester exams citing that teachers who assigned them show they value student learning while those who avoided them cheated students. The piece contends exams test knowledge from the term and discourage laziness. It also notes cafeteria litter and urges students to dispose waste properly to improve the lunchroom.
Mr Lee Teaches Drivers Education For Thirty Six Years
Mr Lee a drivers education teacher at S H S teaches classroom and behind the wheel He began as a student at Southern Illinois University He enjoys his job thanks to student enthusiasm He never fears when a student drives and helps anxious learners gain confidence with encouragement and prayer His advice is to enter learning with an open mind and patience with yourself and others
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