10 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1975
Page
1
The piece advises students to earn annual pictures by meaningful club involvement or original school contributions. It warns against joining many clubs merely for a photo and urges selecting one club to excel in or creating a standout effort that benefits the school.
As America nears its Bicentennial, collectors seek patriots themed goods from dinner plates to cups and prints. Prices range from $1 for a ball-point to $14,000 for a gold and silver Washington versus George III chess set, with other items like a $6.95 Tea Party tankard and a $386 clock drawing attention.
A girl’s view on going steady examines how dating norms constrain choices and social dynamics. It discusses how proximity and male peers influence commitment, the risk of being unable to date others, and the potential harm of clinging to a steady relationship. The piece invites responses from readers, especially from boys.
To The Editor questions why the Latin Club lacks a float for Homecoming and whether clubs should spend 200 to 800 dollars on a float. The writer criticizes student council inaction and warns future clubs may be priced out, suggesting a return to funding limits and category rules.
Sincerely Tom Tinley urges Sterling High students to get involved beyond sports. The article highlights numerous clubs language, career, student council, yearbook, drama, speech, debate, Script, band and Junior Achievement and argues attitude change is needed.
In 1974 a new Dean of Students Mr. Boss and an attendance policy were added at Sterling High to curb rising absences. The policy allows three tardies before an absence and sends reports home after the fifth, eighth, and eleventh absences, with a final review after the twelfth. Absence rate dropped from 68.12 to 63.28 by spring 1974.
The Sterling High School Student Council again supplied guides the week of September 15th to assist adults at Whiteside Area Vocational Center and the high school. Many members donated evenings, showcasing the student body's effective service and school spirit.
A student laments uneven grading across classes and urges teachers to assess learning rather than just test scores. The piece argues for consistent methods, notes group impact on performance, and asks students to consider the teacher's perspective before assuming bias.
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