29 May 1970
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1970
Page
1
The 1969 70 school year closed with a 4 3 1 football record including a 24 16 upset of LaSalle Peru. New head coach James Scott started with a win as homecoming ended in a 14 14 tie against Dixon.
Interview with Dean Mumford conducted by Bob Brottmiller covers open junior-senior study halls, noise issues, need for facilities like a student lounge, and state law constraints on student supervision. He notes fluctuating skip rates and outlines policy toward students who skip, citing tiredness and annual trends.
The interview covers student discipline, assembly attendance, dress code trials, and the drop out rate. It discusses enforcing contracts for class skipping, Pledge of Allegiance participation, and opinions on continuing dress code experiments. It addresses drug education and current programs, with emphasis on counselor efforts and parental involvement.
Tom Erickson reflects on the 1969-70 school year at Sterling Township High School. One fifth of students graduate today, with many heading to work, college, or military service. John Bogott will study mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. The year saw the abolition of the Judiciary Board and a trial liberal dress code. Senior leadership and strong athletics boosted school spirit, aided by foreign exchange student Cezar Busatto. The Script staff wishes the seniors luck and notes the class of ’71 will take over next year.
Managing Editor Acting Editor Ruth Cooper under Dwight Oltmanns Tom Johnson Sports Editor Jeff Metcalfe Business Manager Jeff Metcalfe teenenee Marty Breed Circulation Manager
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