TV nostalgia and the fall of colorless shows
The writer laments modern TV losing wit and range while praising classics like Gilligan's Island I Love Lucy and Star Trek. They note cast departures from The Waltons and Mary Tyler Moore, Mary Hartman cancellation, and humor about Starkist Tuna. They hint at a hopeful new show Chips with a bizarre Fish and Chips detective premise.
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Chimp
Ernie
John Boy
Waltons
Chevy Chase
Mary Tyler Moore
Mrs. Fawcett-Majors
Charlie
Farrah i
Mary. Hartman
Mary Hartman
Mr. Spock
Kermit the Frog
Jolie's Loss Echoes Through Sterling High School
A reflective poem recalls Jolie, a bright presence at Sterling High School events, from football crowds to Christmas concerts. The speaker contrasts memories with a coffin scene and laments the swift, dark gap between time’s spark and Jolie’s absence.
Sterling High School Cross Country Team Has All Winners
A letter reflects gratitude to Jolie and Sterling High friends for Memorial Fund gifts and support. It also voices concern over student apathy in projects, library study space frustrations, and critiques of authority while praising the cross country team for their hard work and perseverance.
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Jolie
Fred
Sterling High
Solie
Sterling’ “High School
Jodie
Gene
Jim
David
McPherson
Fane
Sterling High School
Suggestions for Sterling High Needs and Fantasies
A reader offers a mock list of proposals for Sterling High, including dozens of north wall pinball machines in the lobby to curb roaming and raise funds, a school radio or TV/dj program run by students, and a call to change smoking and other habits near campus. It also suggests replacing delivery trucks with electric vehicles, and using land west of Jefferson School to cover Safety Park with a pool hall or other project, expressing frustration at the park’s existence.
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Sterling “High
WSDR
Jefferson School
Solcfety Park
Unit 5
Script Help Request Note
A brief appeal seeks volunteers to assist in various areas. Contact Mary Langrey or Mrs Frey in room 120 or leave a note in the script room.
Latino Club Holds Annual Secret Sy 08
The Latino Club conducted its annual gathering in 08 with members attending a private event. Organizers kept details limited while confirming a formal meeting and community focus.
Battle Over Television Morals Sparks National Debate
A student argues that civic groups seek to censor TV by boycotting manufacturers and pressuring networks to alter programs. They claim viewers decide what to watch, citing Starsky and Hutch as evidence that ratings reflect public taste, while noting similar morality campaigns across PTA groups and other areas. Bry
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Betsy
Rigi
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Doe
Bludents
Wacillya
Brent Wagenknecht
Science Hall
Art Club
Thabrary
Bipham
Sonia Deretioes
Commons
AN. Iscan
Mary Langrey
PTA
Florida
Bry
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