Fairer officiating urged for IHSA football games
Dale Wilson argues for reforms in high school officiating in Illinois. He calls for IHSA evaluation of officials, impartial placement, and tests for referees with open book rules tests and no time limits, noting perceived home-team bias in football games at Streator and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos
Clinois
IHSA
Streator
Ottawa
Warriors
Mel Reglin
Dale Wilson
Weekend trip to Samford sparks a college date
A freshman narrator recalls a chaotic 17 hour plus journey from home to Samford University for a Zeta fall party and a first college date with Jim. The road trip includes family antics a bank mishap and a crowded car, ending with a date at a Samford play and a pancake house. The tone is humorous confessional and lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Bey
Samford
Birmingham
Ala
Sharon
Ian
Momsie
Dearie-Pooh
Mom
Kitty
Helen
Don
Debra
Norman
Jim
Bev
Heaven
Zeta
International House of Pancake
World Without Heroes We Must Believe Again
A reflective piece laments era of distrust and lack of heroes. It urges restoring belief in flawed yet admirable real people and highlights teachers, dedicated workers, athletes, and students as modern heroes who show courage and care who can inspire trust and communal aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Abraham Lincolns
Babe Ruths
Emelia Erhardts
John Glenns
Harry Carers
Our Girl in Room 343 Coma Tribute to Pat Pashon
A sister-in-law writes a birthday poem for Pat Pashon of Sterling High School now in a coma since a heart malfunction. Dated July 5, 1976 the piece explains the gift is love and understanding, honoring Patty on her 17th birthday October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Room 343
Pat Pashon
Sterling High School
Patty
FHA fall rally set for Sterling High on Nov 13
Future Homemakers of America will host a regional rally at Sterling High School from 8:30 to 1:30 on November 13 with thirty area schools invited. Activities include sewing cake decorating Macrame and more. Officers include President Debbie Stull Vice President Mary Boyer and advisor Mrs. Mary Amsbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future
Homemakers of America
Sterling High School
Debbie Stull
From Thailand with Love and Lessons for Teachers
A former Peace Corps teacher writes home after two months in Thailand. He notes cultural differences, the Kreng Chai and Mai Pen Rai ideologies, and the calm Buddhist influence. He observes classroom camaraderie, limited technology, and the shared longing for loved ones back home.
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Thailand
America
Peace Corps
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Laura Muller
Connie Vollmer
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