26 Oct 1973
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
1
A Sterling government editorial laments long standing voter apathy, noting turnout near 30 percent, and critiques civic example for future generations. The writer corrects a misprint from “Homecoming Highlights,” admitting the junior class won first in humor, second in originality, and best overall.
The piece argues that physical education for girls should focus on participation and improvement rather than heavy testing. It contends exams and skill tests overemphasize grades and detract from true fitness, noting P E is not a normal class and should emphasize practical movement over evaluation.
The text stresses the seriousness of voting and urges active public participation. It warns against complacency and apathy as citizens gain the right to vote within the next five years, urging maturity and responsibility in future voters.
A reader defends the new class attendance system in The Script, arguing it is justified by student truancy. The writer urges alternatives be printed for the student body to consider and acknowledges administration efforts to improve attendance.
In a letter to the editor the Junior class claims an October 12 Script Homecoming Highlights misreported the winners. They assert their class float won overall No 1 while the article credited the Senior, Freshman, and German Club as award winners and request correction in the next issue.
At about 10 40 a m Tuesday Oct 16 in room 272 at S H S B S ate a fly and received a quarter for the feat He described the taste as having no taste Mr S also said he would eat a goldfish for 10 dollars This item reads as a humorous school daily note rather than a serious incident.
Students at SHS report a classmate known as M shaved his head after being lured by a friend offering forty dollars and cash for the act. The incident sparked teasing and disapproval among peers as authorities review the situation and warn against similar schemes.
Students and teachers at Sterling High urge a new auditorium better suited for speeches plays and performances. They criticize the current Coliseum and fieldhouse as inadequate for dramatic and musical events. Student leader Warren Beer plans to push council support while the city agrees a new auditorium would benefit both the school and community.
A short student essay muses on apples as a timeless nourishing fruit linked to myth, history, and literature. It notes the apple’s role in sacred and legendary tales, hints at Eden and forbidden fruit themes, and jokingly references red pens used by teachers.
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