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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1963
Page
1
The article argues for strong high school journalism programs as vital to education and community service. It notes a deficiency at Sterling High, urging student support to establish a class and improve reporting, editing, and English skills for the SCRIPT newspaper.
SHS Social Science notes urge students to evaluate and budget time for study and reading. It cites Mark Twain and Emerson to stress disciplined use of time, advising consultation with instructors and reassessment of time assets to avoid procrastination and promote critical thinking.
Readers commend the SCRIPT for strong early issues and a roving reporter feature. They urge more staff introductions and reader sections for non attendees, boosters, and fans to follow games without interruptions. An avid fan adds a compliment to the paper.
Script notes reminisce about Homecoming events including snake dance bonfire parade and Homecoming Dance with five senior candidates for queen. A cross country tie with Dixon, first place by Donald Wigginton, football opening win over Ottawa, and a debate on US radio control. Mentions readers proposing a Dear Abby style column and dating advice feature.
Illinois State University in Normal Illinois celebrates its 100th year in 1957 marking its role as the first teacher education institution in the Mississippi Valley and a forerunner in state supported higher education in Illinois. It sits near Bloomington and offers programs from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees with a wide range of departments and a semester plan.
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