Editorial on curriculum changes and new grading system
The piece urges science course expansion for freshmen advancing to seniors and cites issues with access to Sauk Valley while proposing a new honors grading scale. It argues freshmen should have biology options paired with senior science and criticizes current limits and travel barriers that hinder advanced science. It also proposes A-5 B-4 C-3 D-2 F-1 for honors to compensate tougher coursework and align grades with regular classes.
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Sauk Valley
STHS
U. S
Script Staff Cast and Contributors List
The list names Craig Weckesser Mike Griffith Cheryl Robinson Rebecca Ceuvas Minerva Hernandez Rene Morris Keith Benson Jeff Metcalfe Olgas Hernandez Kirt Kradle Peggy Lindgren Debbie Williams Casol Castendyck Barb Frye Patti Hague Sue Robinson Leslie Foulds Janine Bly Linda Lyon Mindy Dillion Ruth Cooperrider Debby Kelly Rick Delgado as members of the script staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Weckesser
Mike Griffith
Cheryl Robinson
Rebecca Ceuvas
Minerva Hernandez
Rene Morris
Keith Benson
Jeff Metcalfe
Olgas Hernandez
Kirt Kradle
Peggy Lindgren
Debbie Williams
Casol
Castendyck
Barb Frye
Patti Hague
Sue Robinson
Leslie Foulds
Janine Bly
Linda Lyon
Mindy Dillion
Ruth Th Cooperrider
Debby
Kelly
Rick Delgado
Senior Fever Arrives as Seniors Gaze Toward Graduation
A reflective piece on spring fever or senioritis in high school seniors. It notes attendance dips, waning concentration, and the push toward graduation. Suggestions range from daily quizzes to meaningful rest, while acknowledging the looming restart of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happe
Active student government urged for all schools
Writer argues students nationwide should demand stronger student governments and voice in policies. At Sterling Township High School the Student Council exists but remains passive. effective councils require active student participation, attendance at meetings, and clear student input to shape school governance.
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Sterling Township High School
Phil Callaghan Wins District Speech Tournament
Phil Callaghan won the Franklin Grove district speech contest placing first in the initial rounds and again in the finals, earning a spot at the Sectional Speech Tournament. Leslie Foulds placed second in prelims and fourth in finals, not earning sectional qualification. The Balcony Scene play earned third place and also advances to sectional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Callighan
Callighan
Franklin Grove
Leslie Foulds
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Personna
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