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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1977
Page
6
A reader letter criticizes the Unit 5 School Board proposal to remove unscheduled hours and implement study halls, arguing it oversimplifies literacy issues, burdens high achievers, and shifts blame from primary education. The writer supports exploring other approaches instead of a universal study hall solution.
A student essay urges peers to consider feelings of those teased or called out in school. It notes many hurtful jabs and mockery toward disabled students and others, acknowledging personal past teasing while calling for mindful speech and empathy.
A reader argues Sterling High’s no tail desks are uncomfortable for heavy students and cramped for others. They call for new desks to improve posture and attention, suggesting old desks be repurposed or donated if replaced.
A slice of SHS sports life through tennis players and teammates. The piece reflects on joining the girls tennis team, forging friendships, meeting people, and the fun of meets and team dinners. It notes the sense of family, social events, and the mixed feelings of competition and camaraderie.
A reminiscence of Class of 78 football from freshman to senior. The author recalls the obsession and joy of hitting, winning 6-3 as freshmen, a sophomore season of big Friday nights but 2-7 after injuries, and a 5-4 junior year. The best year was the 1-8 senior season seen as unity and pride, with leadership from captains and renewed confidence for juniors, ending with a final upset against Rich East and lasting respect for the program.
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