16 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1976
Page
1
A longtime Kilgour Park skater criticizes Sterling Park District for crowded conditions at the new rink. He notes earlier ice was freer and suggests a larger or indoor year-round facility would better serve local skaters.
A reader criticizes semester exams as repetitive and unfair arguing they punish cramming and waste study time. The letter calls for earlier notice of test content and suggests exams should measure lasting learning rather than rote recall.
The piece argues early graduation rushes students into adulthood without readiness for work or college. It questions the desire to leave senior year early, noting the importance of planning, potential life changes, and the impossibility of returning to high school once graduated.
A reflective piece urges students to value their school, education, and friendships. It contrasts ideal experiences with broken facilities and urges personal growth beyond bricks and tiles, ending with a plea to recognize the school as a part of self and community.
A fan laments no local radio coverage of last Saturday's Rockford East game, praising the team as a top Northern Illinois squad ranked 10th in the state. The writer urges media to coordinate coverage to inform fans and the public about team performances.
The notice advertises assistant editorial and assistant manager positions for the second semester. Students may apply for a typist post by picking up an application in Room 126 before next Friday January 23. Editorial applicants must have sophomore composition completed and at least a B English average.
The rec center provides basketball handball paddleball ping pong swimming chess checkers shuffleboard and billiards with senior reduced rates for swimming. Hours are 7 to 9 30 p m weekdays 2 to 5 p m Saturdays 7 to 9 30 p m and Sundays 2 to 5 p m except swimming. Memberships include a two week pass for 1 25 and a three month gym card for 4 60.
A humorous SHS guide lists five rules for producing an F grade paper. It urges broad topics, ridiculous titles, no introduction, misused pronouns, and multiple run on sentences to ensure failure. The piece mocks student writing habits with playful instructions.
Lori Goulder notes that leaving school early lets students prepare for life beyond academics. Graduating sooner helps those who know their major or need to work to fund tuition, enabling them to start careers without delaying a degree.
A reflective piece on how horror imagery from Dracula to Jaws shapes fear in daily life. It links childhood fears to classic monsters and modern thrills from movies, buildings ablaze, earthquakes, and supernatural omens. It warns fear lingers in closets shadows and dark streets.
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