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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
1
An editorial by T J and D O argues apathy wastes potential and urges students and faculty at SHS to engage. It contrasts reading with inaction and states that individuals must have ideas and motivation to address school and national issues, warning that apathy leads to nothing.
Mike Smith urges SHS students to become informed voters before 1972 and 1974 elections. He stresses learning issues, candidates, and government via newspapers, broadcasts, and Social Studies resources. Actions speak louder than words. prepare today for democracy.
Debbie Howard reports the Thespians held their January 5 meeting at 3 50 with president Don Weissenburger in charge. Old business covered a future children’s theatre project. potential play choices include Peter and the Wolf and Hansel and Gretel with a March 19 performance date. The group also discussed the contest play setting before adjourning at 4 15.
The 1971 Sno Ball at the Holiday Inn drew about 165 couples from Sterling Rock Falls and Newman with Chris Leseman crowned queen and Sue Yount Sally Eliot among attending seniors from STHS. Forest City Sound provided music but the event lost about 100 dollars, according to President Larry Frye.
Carol Castendyck reports on WAVC how January 11 to 15 brings a weeklong exam period. Teachers decide between standard semester tests or shorter chapter tests, changing student workload for John and peers.
In a Whiteside Vocational program, construction of a new house began last September with completion expected in May. Fourteen nearby schools join the project supervised by Mr. Hansburger, using three shifts. The house on Miller Road is 75 by 165 feet with 1450 square feet living space, three bedrooms, full basement, bath and a half, attached two car garage, two fireplaces, gas heat, and central air. Value by bid sale is projected at 28,000 to 30,000 dollars. Plans for a second house may begin in February near the high school.
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