26 Sep 1975
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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1975
Page
1
A SHS reader laments chronic water fountain failures over three years, with sources noting rust in the water and only dribbling flow. The letter calls the hydration issue among the top concerns, hoping for improvements before graduation.
A school letter laments low support for the cross-country team at SHS. It notes state qualifier Pat Fortney is gone and urges renewed credit for the sport, emphasizing its gruelling nature and the team’s need for backing from students.
A reflective piece on the U S bicentennial celebrating two centuries of wars, famines, and growth. It notes pollution and commercialism but urges action to improve the country, urging readers to contribute to a better future and to help Mother Earth by giving back what has been taken.
Editorial notes a decline in school enrollment with rising class sizes and argues that large classes harm learning. It advocates smaller classes to improve communication, individualization, and student engagement, warning that current sizes reduce education quality and satisfaction in high schools.
Sandy Frentzos argues that class size does not determine learning. He says payoff comes from student attitude and teacher conduct, noting lazy students ignore big or small classes and criticizing teachers who ridicule or neglect learners.
The script prints letters only if signed in ink by the author. If requested we will not print the name. Letters may be given to Sharon Spiceland or Diane Davis or left in room 126 with Miss Atkins. Staff reserve right to edit for clarity and taste.
A call to student involvement urges SHS students to join clubs and activities to spark energy across sports, arts, science and languages. The piece highlights Junior Achievement, Student Council and Homecoming as avenues to meet peers and avoid dull days. It contrasts Anna Active with Betty Bored to promote engagement.
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