The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1987 — Page 13

School news

School newspapers: Should they have same freedoms as public newspapers?

I By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer High school newspapers across the country are watching a U.S. Supreme Court case with interest this winter. The case stemmed from an incident four years ago at Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis, Mo., when stories were omitted from the school newspaper by the school principal after two faculty advisors had previously approved them. The administrator objected to the personal accounts of three unnamed pregnant students and an article about the effects of divorce on Children and dropped them from two pages.

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Danny Williams, Senior Warsaw High School “Absolutely. Because if the principal can take out what he wants we can’t get the message out to the people. ” Four years later U.S. Supreme Court justices are listening to arguments about the constitutionality of such acts. Are student newspapers excluded from First

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KINDERGARTEN FOOD BANK — The Kindergarten students at North Webster School have been collecting non-perishable food items for a Christmas Food Bank. The project began after the children had a lesson about helping others in their Weekly Readers. The students will continue to collect food during the next two weeks. The food items will then be given to the North Webster Charity Foundation to be distributed in Christmas food baskets. In the photo, kneeling from left, are Andy Ousley, Evelyn Boesenberg and John Gibson. Standing from left are, Emily Minnick, Danielle Smith and Philip Krantz. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Beat those winter blues

By JEWEL BREGEL Children’s Librarian Now that we know our warm weather is definitely over, we can settle down and enjoy the glitter of winter. On a frosty day, there is nothing more cozy than curling up with a good book. And where do you find that good book? Why, the Milford Public Library, of course! Books aren’t the only thing your library has to offer you. Did you know you can check out 38 different issues of the most popular magazines? If it’s not the current issue you want, we have some issues going back 10 years. There are also all types of records, tapes and large type books that are kind to your eyes. If it’s today’s news you are interested in, you can find it in one of our six area newspapers. Were you born in Milford? Come in and use our microfilm to find out what happened in The MailJournal on the day you arrived. Children are important* to us here at the library. We have a large selection of tapes, records and books to delight every age child. We have exciting Saturday Story Hours to beat every child’s winter blues.

Amendment free-press protection? Many area students and administrators believe so. "** F f Tn. /£' ■ 171 Ned Speicher, principal Wawasee High School “Yes, I think we should try to handle some issues and express opinions. But, if it’s simply against our school handbook, then we have to abide by the rules. ” Asked if school newspapers should enjoy the same freedoms as public newspapers, Ned Speicher, principal at Wawasee High School, stated, “Yes, I think we should try to handle some controversial issues and express opinions. But if it’s something against our school handbook rules we have to abide by it and the regulations it stands for.” Dan Snively, dean of students at Grace College, also agreed such freedoms could exist, although he noted that Christian school newspapers adhere to, by their nature, different guidelines. “In the public sector the more you probe and provoke, even illegitimately, it gives shades of meanings. Here you have to look at the situation from Christian principles,” he said, adding,

On December 12, we will have a visit from Mrs. Santa Claus (Santa’s wife). On December 19, we will be making Christmas crafts. The library will be closed on December 26. Don’t forget to stop in and guess how many popped kernels are in the Christmas jar. One guess will be given for each book checked out in the children’s department. The contest began December 5, and the winner will be announced December 23. If there is anything you can’t find, just ask. We usually can get anything you need in a week or so by having it sent from another library through our inter-library loan system. We also have extended hours for the extra busy adult or overloaded high school research student. The hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Within the Christian community we do not have the same free-for-all that you have in the public sector — there’s more of a restraint on the vernacular words that are used, maybe even an integrity issue here.” Dick Kline. Warsaw High School principal, commented, “I think you have the responsibility to be responsible with reporting. There should be freedom but I think it should be a learning experience and right now they (students) don’t have all the skills and competency a reporter does." He added, “The newspaper is school sponsored and isn’t a free enterprise — it operates at the pleasure of the school.” Scott MacGregor, a senior at Warsaw High School, depicted K * Robin Crosby, Senior Grace College Elementary Education “I think the Sounding Board should have freedoms, but question whether it should probe into controversial issues. To me, our newspaper should address school issues and cover people pertaining to our campus. ”

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many students’ feelings when he stated, “People should be free to express their opinions no matter if it’s in school or a city. Our constitution assures freedom of speech and press.” Just how much the Supreme Court agrees with that statement has been the subject of controver"a® l " ' •* • ** ml/ Jodi Finlinson, Freshman Wawasee High School “Yes, I think we should have the same rights as any other newspaper. ” sy for 20 years. A Des Moines, lowa, case in 1969 stated that “constitutional rights don’t end at the schoolhouse door. Students

Needy Family Project discussed by Kiwanians

Bob Watt, chairman of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club Needy Family Project, discussed the project during the club’s meeting Saturday, Dec. 5. Club members have, for several weeks, been bringing canned goods to the weekly morning meetings. Watt has listed all businesses in the area and has assigned each club member to make personal calls on each person or company listed. The members are asking for monetary donations or products Legion announces contest winners American Legion Post 253, North Webster, sponsored an “Americanism and Government Test” which was conducted at Wawasee High School. John Noble, post commander, announces the winners who include: Seniors — Amy K. Farr, daughter of Jack and Karen Parr, North Webster; and Craig Rubel, son of Al Rubel, Warsaw Juniors — Brad Gerstner, son of Tom Gerstner, Syracuse and Martha Burt, Goshen; and Tami Munson, daughter of Dee Munson, Warsaw, and Nilah Brown, Milford. The four winners and their parents will be invited to attend the January 18 meeting of the post at 7 p.m. Individual post awards will be presented. The American Legion Department of Indiana Recognition Award will be presented to the winners during Honors Day at Wawasee High School on May 20.

|u ** ** Jb Dick Kline, principal Warsaw High School “I think you have the responsibility to be responsible with printing. Yes, there should be freedom, but I think it should be a learning experience and right now they do not have all the skills and competency a reporter does. ’ ’ can’t be denied free speech that doesn’t disrupt classes or invade others' privacy.” However, such “freedoms” were barred in a 1984 case in Piscataway, N.J., when the court stated, “Students don’t have the protection from sear-

such as food, clothing, boots, or shoes. Watt and several other members will get together on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and make up gift baskets to be delivered that day or Wednesday, Dec. 23. A list of those in need has been developed and those knowing of needy persons or families should contact a Kiwanian. Children needing clothing, shoes or boots should stop at the Lakeland Youth Center on December 22 or 23. The Wawasee Kiwanis Club was selected this past year as the outstanding Kiwanis Club of Indiana among some 300 clubs. The needy family project is one of the four or five major projects undertaken each year. The support given by business and professional people is tremendous and makes the Wawasee Kiwanis Club outstanding. Dedicates memorial A $lO million memorial on a prime spot between the Capitol and the White House has been dedicated as a permanent monument to all who have served in the U.S. Navy since John Paul Jones 200 years ago.

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ches that adults enjoy.” While the latter case didn’t involve press freedom, it hinted at a change in Supreme Court thinking, with similar rights having restrictions placed on them. ' M * jfl Scott MacGregor, Senior Warsaw High School “Yes. People should be free to express their opinion no matter what newspaper — school or city. Our constitution assesses freedom of speech and press. ’ ’

Purdue cooperation extension

By RONALD W. HOYT Extension Agent, 4-H And Youth A total of 53 Kosciusko County 4-H Leaders and 16 friends of 4-H were recognized on Thursday, Dec. 2, with a banquet and presentation of pins, planning calendars and leadership certificates, at the Annual 4-H Leader Recognition Banquet held at the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Leaders and their guest were entertained by the Mello-aires. This year's banquet and program was planned by Mrs. Forrest Bouse, Phyllis Shepherd, Norma Kimes, Linda Stroup and Kay Hatfield, members of the 4-H Leader’s program planning committee. The 4-H Adult Leader’s Recognition Banquet is sponsored annually by the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, Inc.; Kosciusko County REMC; Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association; Kosciusko County Pork Producers; Farmer’s Mutual Relief Association and the Kosciusko County 4-H Council. Each of these sponsoring organizations play a vital role in the success of 4-H Leadership programs here in the county. Receiving recognition for the dedicated service to the 4-H clubs of Kosciusko County were Friends of 4-H: Laura Bixel, Donna Hively, Eldon Watkins, Maurice Beer, Austin Stewart,

Wed., December 9,1987 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

BB •< f W Don R.J. Cramer Grace College Director of Student Publications “A private Christian college newspaper, such as Grace’s Sounding Board, should raise issues and reflect student body thought. If one understands the parameter of taste, Christian liberty and social controls under which the The Sounding Board works, he has all the freedom he could desire. ”

Gene Messmore, Ron Wiltrout, Don Goon, Marietta Henry, Victor Virgil, Dennis Burch, Julie Kelsey, Fred Gilliam, Don Hostetler and Mary O’Connor. RONALD W. HOYT The 4-H Volunteer Leaders: Ist year - Theresa Alber, Barbara Dickey, Joy Engle, Doug Hathaway, Ronald Hunter, Annette Knepper, Eldon Martin, and John O’Connor; 2nd year - Norma Kimes, Jean Smith and

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■ ■ Cindy Shepherd, Junior Warsaw High School “Yes. It takes a newspaper to write what you think and if the principal can edit, it will not be what the writer thinks. ” XT, W't. ■’ . . - 5 jWw Amy Parr, Senior Wa wasee High School “Yes, definitely. Articles now have to be approved by Mr. Kesler — or one of the administrators. Therefore, they don’t have the freedom to do whatever.”

Rhonda Wood; 3rd year - Dail Barber, Margie Hedington, Paula Kaiser, and Susanm Stidams; 4th year - Wilberta Baker, Sue Barton, Ramona Kimes, Con Shewman, and Sharon Sommers; sth year - Burton Butt, Henny Butt, Michael Burris, Ned Heighway, Clara Kaiser and Debbie Sponseller; 6th year - Zella Hatfield, Eilene Kimes, Mary Long, Patty Robinson and Cathy Smith; 7th year - Beverly Brubaker and Linda Herendeen; Bth year - Phyllis Shepherd; 9th year - James Demske, Jane Demske, bart Hedington and Cy Knicaide; 10th year - Greg Kaiser, LaVerne Montel and Bruce Sisk; 12th year - Sherri Shewman and Ronald Waggoner; 14th year - Rosemary Rouch; 15th year - Kay Hatfield and Marcia Martin; 17th year - Linda Hathaway; 19th year - Linda Stroup; 21st year - David Clayton; 22nd year - Forrest Bouse and Mary O’Connor; 27th year - Viola Fisher; 30th year - Don Hostetler; 34th year - Mary Smoker.

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