21 May 1976
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1976
Page
1
A new student recounts entering study hall for the first time and encountering chaos as paper airplanes and rubber bands fly. The narrator recalls librarians' protections, envisions a military style defense for students, and overhears a quirky aside about beauty sleep.
The Army presents Project AHEAD Army Help for Education And Development as a path to college degrees. Soldiers can apply to over 1,300 colleges and transfer credits home, with the Army paying up to 75 percent of tuition and courses aligned to work schedules while offering leadership training and career development.
A farewell column from a senior writer reflecting on leaving SHS after this year. The author thanks readers, notes few comments, and shares mixed feelings about school life. They value friendships and teachers, especially lessons from the art department, and express hope for better walking weather.
Rhonda Crawford signs off with gratitude to Mr. Black and peers, noting art lessons apply beyond art, friendships formed, and personal growth during four fast years. The 17 year old writer laments forthcoming change, voice timid with doubt, and reveals she is the column author.
Plans to replace Sterling High School Fieldhouse scoreboard with two foul boards, dual clocks for basketball or wrestling, to honor the 1975-76 teams at an estimated cost of $5,000. Booster Club asks tax deductible contributions to Larry Musgrave, 1708 Freeport Road, Sterling, Hinds 61081.
Lino Carrillo wins the bicentennial softball prize in a school contest. Freshman Luann Spencer and Malcolm Slaney submitted notable entries with strong bids and humor, reflecting local excitement for the bicentennial theme.
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