27 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1970
Page
1
An editorial critiques the Student Council effort to revise the STHS dress code. It notes little real change, finds lines for boys strict and unchanged, and questions who defines neatness and winter veiling. The piece ends by asking if abolishing the code would yield significant change.
Dear Editor, the Student Council's draft dress code fails to differ from the current rule. The writer questions the need for a dress code and argues that hair and clothes should allow individual choice as long as health safety is not compromised. The change would be radical but likely accepted over time.
Letters from Sterling High School athletes argue dress code issues reflect attention, defiance, and dissatisfaction. They urge removing the Big Brother oversight for after hours workouts on the Gladiator weight machine, citing supervision challenges and athletes’ trust in self-discipline. Names include Lon Van Gilder Steve Stokes Steve Wolf Jim Fischback Val Gotel Bertie Mammusst and Mike Hendrix.
Diantha Kaiser reports on a student and faculty survey at STHS about the school lunch program. Most oppose paying more for cafeteria meals, while over 90% want improvements and more variety. Machines often run out, and opinions split on a cafeteria style lunch versus current options.
Roving Reporter asks Sterling Township High School students about the proposed dress code. Quotes range from strong opposition to light indifference. several students call for freedom to wear what they choose and even skirts in summer. staff notes include school publication details and staff roles.
A list of seniors planning college study across Illinois details Rhonda Renner Penny Brown and Behi Cuevas aiming for nursing, Penny Davis beauty culture, Charlene Allen Sauk Valley College teaching, Cindy Clumans Sauk Valley and Northern Sainers University, Vicki Maple special education at State University Normal, Dan Breed meteorology Knox College, Linda Wiker Illinois State math teaching, John Weeg Wartburg undecided, Mark Janssen Sauk Valley undecided, Kathy Bullis English Greenville College teaching, several Southern Illinois University Carbondale attendees pursuing drafting aviation theatre business and engineering, Paul Callighan North Central College business administration.
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