25 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1967
Page
1
Readers debate the seven period day arguing it reduces study halls and boosts gym class sizes while hurting bus riders and five course students. The letter questions administration aims and laments lost study time, urging a return to eight periods and clearer merit.
The 1966-67 yearbook aims for a Feb 21 deadline with final approval set for Feb 24. Editors Gali Lawrence and Vicki Heckert oversee the project under Andrew DeCraene. Gary Keperling serves as photographer and may be co-editor as much work is done by students.
Don Foster John Bevan present a college faculty note urging students to analyze complex global issues from peace to Cold War concerns. An apology corrects Harry Kirchner’s omission in a prior Faculty Comment.
Sherry Bouma reports on cooperative vocational programs for Sterling and Rock Falls seniors. No special training is required to enroll in the D. E. program beyond a willingness to learn and work. Practical skills like bookkeeping typing and business math aid on the job. Students can often choose their own placement and may register for D. E. at the end of junior year, entering a September class if accepted. Mr Brelsfoard notes the programs offer broad opportunities due to educational cooperation.
In a campus letter to the editor two defendable points emerge about the seven period day. The writer doubts that either supporters or opponents will change minds. An editor’s note explains policy on letters being signed and typed, and that this unsigned piece was printed due to its quality.
Sterling Township High School sent students to the 9th annual University of Santa Clara High School Mathematics Contest. A total of 434 students participated nationwide. Sterling students performed well with eight of ten in the upper half and three in the upper 20 percent, led by Mike Bere Pat Haberer Gary Keperling and John Miller. Others included Brett Cassens Roger Johnson Randi Nygaard William Parks Scot Player and John Wheeler.
The program blends school and work to give students a head start in their field. Juniors age 16 with good attendance and aptitude train 15 hours weekly at the job, plus 40 hours total with school training. Since 1962 Illinois expanded DO programs, now the largest in the state at Sterling.
Sophomores juniors and seniors prepare for testing time at STHS. The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors is February 25 in the multi purpose room at 9 00 A.M. Sophomores take the National Educational Development Test at the same time. Seniors not yet taking the SAT should do so on March 4. ITED for sophomores runs March 7 and 8.
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