20 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1968
Page
1
Editorial from THE SCRIPT at Sterling Township High School argues the senior class finishes its last year while the growing freshman class expands enrollment beyond 1700. It calls for individual responsibility, well rounded development, and a free press to inform all students and voice diverse opinions without bias.
The Script is a Sterling Township High School student publication. It lists editors and staff including Jim Jackson, de Ann Rhower, and sports editors among many named writers and photographers. Published weekly at 1608 4th Avenue by Sterling Township High School students as a member of the National Student Press Association.
Sterling students organize a Pep Club inviting all to join, promising inclusive participation. About 128 attended the first meeting as Tuesday and Thursday gatherings plan signs posters and cheers to boost Warrior Power. seniors in beanies back the effort and invite freshmen to join. Bring old sheets or pillow cases to the Multi-purpose room on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Rotary notes in May will feature an entertainment program for Junior Rotarians from Newman. Only four Sterling students can attend each meeting, totaling a limited sixty students this year. A New York subway sign quoted a dropout with a student reply about college.
Sterling Township High School reports rising enrollment with 1,734 students this year. Freshmen lead with 483, followed by 459 sophomores, 411 juniors, and 384 seniors, signaling the district’s shift from a small high school.
The Future Teachers of America members intend to be more active with new programs at regular meetings. They will present films, speakers on teaching developments, and organize a group panel on teachers unions. Cadet teaching and teachers' aid programs at the high school will continue, with the first meeting on September 24 to cover general business and pin orders. Ed. Note: Bring Club News to Script Box in Room 118.
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