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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1975
Page
1
An editor's note discusses the Rock Falls versus Sterling football game halftime plan where both marching bands will join on the field. The piece presents two opposing viewpoints claiming the partnership could intensify hostility between rival schools and worsen existing tensions.
A message urges Sterling and Rock Falls to use joint performance at the football game to ease past rivalry. It condemns past acts of vandalism and taunting, notes the value of cordial rivalry, and promotes a spirit of friendship over aggression between the communities.
Library aides are praised for cheerful dependable service. They assist students, work long hours on typewriters both electric and non electric, and tidy up after study sessions. Noting limits, they guide research while encouraging student effort and care for the staff.
Script invites students and faculty to help cover school activities and share club happenings. Junior Achievement interest? tell a Script editor or Miss A in room 126 about your company plans. Ranks for any possible help.
An upbeat diary style entry reflects a school year kickoff with teachers striking, excitement over basketball with five returning starters, band enthusiasm, and plans from Diane Davis and the writer to attend a two week journalism workshop at Southern Illinois University. The tone is eager for new ideas and improvements.
It's our policy that letters are printed only if signed in ink by the author or authors. If requested we will not print the name. Letters may be given to Sharon Spiceland, Diane Davis, or left in room 126 with Miss Atkins. The staff reserves the right to edit for clarity, length, and taste.
A sharp critique of schooling that questions the purpose of education and argues for a practical, reality based approach. The author cites frustration with textbooks and administration and urges reform to better prepare students for life outside school.
SHS offers a warm welcome to new teachers and wishes them luck in their teaching roles. The message emphasizes inclusive support from the school community.
Staff Box Reporters Kitty Cross Jane Cripe Mark Amesquita Sue Steiner Carl Steiner Debbie Knutson Advisor Anne Atkins The Script is a bi weekly publication of Sterling High School students The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the entire staff.
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