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Student Editorial DELAWARE COUNTY (PA.) DAILY TIMES Friday. December 18, 'Studentedbhave legal rights' FOLCROFT VO-Tech carpentry and masonry stu- home. Bernard Trefz of Ridley Park uses saw to dents put finishing touches on pre-fab house built finish window; Michael Gamb.ole is practicing brick by the "Jacks" which will be sold and the profits cornering 'and Jack Leary of Ridley Park works on used to purchase materials to build a split-level front door of the house. Shell to be sold Fifty 'Jacks' build House at Vo-Tech school in Foleroft By CLARA SACKS Dally Tirites Correspondent FOLCROFT In driveway, just outside the carpentry-shop at the Foleroft Vo Tech School, stands the house that Jack built, but in this case, Jack had help'of 49 other members of the carpentry and cabinetmaking curriculum. Edward J.

a instructor of the 50 "Jacks" said that the "house," which is really called a shell consists; of work in framing, sheathing, partitioning, and is topped by a trussed roof. "The shell will be. sold, ami after the holidays, we'll start on another house--a split level The vj current, project 'a living room, "two-. 'bedrooms bathroom, kitchen-dinette and suitable' for retired couple 01 for resort home" saic In fact Kammerer has a buyei who will use the shell for just that--a resort home. The work to this point is just what carpenters would do, to be complete the house woulc need an exterior finish, roof fixtures, plumbing, etc.

"The shell will be sold foi actual cost of ant monies receivel will be put back into building materials foi another project. That keeps the large scale carpentry projects a i i without burdening the comity tax payers," said Kammerer. Cost for lumber used in the "shell'' is about $730. Kammerer youth page Due to the holidays the Daily Times Youth Page will not be published Jan. 1 and 8 but will continue Jan.

15. Student rights and student power are becoming increasingly important issues in the high schools across Delaware County. As students to examine their schools and work for meaningful- change we will likely see an increase in both. With less than three months of school schools Darby and Clifton Heights have already witnessed disruption. by angry students.

And though the Darby pep rallies, etc'.) differed from the issue at Clifton Heights (where students were suspended for taking their ties) the sense of futility in changing established policy, was the In schools, students wanted a say in their education. Possibly these incidents will be the only disruptions of the year. But regardless of the form, it takes, student power will increase as more and, more students are made aware, of their legal rights. few- years ago student rights were unheard, of and the-stiident -was often defenseless'when confronted by school after numerous court actions, the Situation has changed drastically; students" are not only better protected but stand a good of gaining new protections in the near future. The 1969 Supreme Court decision in the case of Tinker Des Moines stands as the.classic example of protection of student -rights; In this case three students were suspended black arm- bands'protesting the Vietnam War.

The court 'af-, firmed the right of students to wear armbands. High school students are now protected in their rights to free speech by the First Amendment as long as they do not substantially disrupt the- "educational This means students may speak freely on controversial subjects in school; furthermore "free speech" includes the wearing of buttons, armbands, rand other symbols of protest or support on any issue. May students "distribute literature In 1943, in the case of Jamison v. Telcas, the Supreme Court expressly stated that the to distribute leaflets is included in the First Amendment. The.

court also has'stated'time and again that'no public official has the right to request that literature be submitted to him for his approval prior to distribution! This is not that obscene literature can not be blamed in public school. It does suggest students who are harassed for distributing: literature should seek legal advice such as that provided by the American Civil Liberties Union. -May students refuse to salute the flag? 'C In 1942 the Supreme Court held, that a state violates the first and fourteenth amendments when it tries to force public school students; to salute the flag. XWest Virginia State Education Jv. It that student-rights are not Jbieing They are being, won by students who leave their basic rights outside the door.

They will continue 'to won as long as fstii'dients test rights in the School. Of course, the Supreme" Court, some administrators will eh'force their own rules and regulations. Therefore the -rights will have to be won again and again. What can you do if your school disregards student Many actions are possible, including legal action. For when public officials, including members.of boards of education, principals, and teachers infringe upon a student's constitutional rights, they act but- side the law and'are vulnerable to suit.

By GORDON HARRISON Senior Penncrest High School jstimated that to purchase the shell including labor by a juilding contractor would be approximately $1,900. The students, drew up their own plans, beginning in September and' finished them mid-November. Students of the sheet metal and electrical classes 'have utilized the shell for work jroject and got practica in installing heating ducts and wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, and service boxes. The builders drew up their own plans and began at the end of September and completed by mid-November. Students in the sheet metal shop made heating ducts and ot practical experience in installation of the ducts.

The electrical shop was there too, getting practice in wiring, installing switch boxes and service boxes. Seeing an opportunity to teach his bricklayers, to do cornering. Franco Nardone, masonry instructor 'had his students place a brick Veneer on sections of the shell. Kammerer said that the sale of the shell would not include the work or materials done by these other classes. "It can be taken apart in sections and the transportation and erection is left up to the buyer," said Kammerer.

Although. Kammerer said that the buyer would probably use the services of the students for the reconstructing of it. "Eventually. I'd like to see the county purchase ground anl let the vo-tech construct a house from start to finish, charging a fair market price and utilize the money tc purchase additional ground and continue 1 Kammerer said. Write 'Only one call canceled event' By CHARLENE CANAPE Daily Times Staff Writer The official opening of the Henry Ossawa a i and the' Ph'dtdgraphs of Jerry N.

Uelsmann at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was scheduled for Dec. 12. A great deal of time and money was in preparation for the opening. It took only one. phone to cancel the event.

The three thousand 'people who were attending the opening were asked to leave the building when a anonymous caller reported a bomb was set to go off. Fortunately, the bomb was nonexistent and no one was injured, but the opening was ruined. My roommate, Lynoe. who works at the Museum, had been talking about the opening for weeks. Tanner was a nineteenth century black painter whose i A A i a was the last stop for the exhibit, sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Institute in Washington, D.

C. Uelsmann, a 20th century photographer, i photographic bits and pieces to create montages and elements of surprise. I'm an occasional art lover and enjoy going to openings not only to see the exhibits, but to watch the efferent types of people who attend. We arrived shortly after 9 p.m. to find the place swarming with police' and curious onlookers.

As I stood iii the parking- lot watching all the activity, 1 thought about the person who had made that one phone call. He must have felt pretty powerful. He affected the lives of more than 3.000 people just by dialing the Wouldn't Alexander Graham Bell be proud to know 'how his invention is being used? Such events are; becoming so commonplace, that it's unusual for them to get even a thirty-minute spot 011 the evening news. If the bombing or a bomb scare is a move, then the group should reevaluate their ideals and goals. If they think they are oppressed, then they shouldn't oppress others.

Chester has not been immune to bomb scares or acts of arson. Several schools have encountered the problem this year. In most cases the acts are committed by juveniles and are without i i a motivation. But, it doesn't make the situation any easier to take. No one likes to have his rights violated.

St. James lias winner in contest 'CHESTER Brian; Daly, son of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Daly, 410 Burke' Ridley Park, a student at St. James High School, bas named a winner in the Bill of Rights Painting a Poster Contest. There were four other St.

James students listed as honorable mention winners in the contest sponsored by the Citizenship Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. They are i a Cristy, Knocke, Joseph Murphy a Edward Burns. Sun Valley gala ASTON The Sun Valley Christmas Ball will be from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Distributive Education and the Future Business Leaders Clubs. Basketball Basketball received its name in 1891 when half-bushel peach baskets were used to replace the square boxes called for in rules drafted by the game's inventor, James Naismith.

MovteRevieiv SCROOGE' Phil Saunders If Charles Dickens wouldn't have liked "Scrooge." (yet another rendering of his "A Christmas "may he be forever haunted by his own spirits. After all, it would take another Scrooge to "hum this dancffg, laughing, singing salute tfl Christmas. It rises above what could be a sugar- bowl of silliness to nuke a novel, spirited musical. The songs, although they a. certain sameness about them, are rather pleasant.

Albert i is tremendous as Scrooge. He injects no small amount of subtlety into a part that could be pretty worn out by now. Finney's transition from the despicable old miser to a lovable old gay-blade is just brilliant. Scrooge's abrupt about-face is handled with great ease and-naturalness by Finney. who takes his and uses the entire film to reshape the character.

A change like this one just isn't in a second, ghosts or no ghosts. Others in the distinguished cast include Alec Guir.ess. more comic than frightening as Marley's ghost, and Dame Edith Evans, delightful as usual as the Spirit of Christmas Past. "Why. you don't look like a ghost," says Scrooge i.o Miss Evans.

Thank you," sne sars courtly. It's difficult to a''oid 'he cpmparisqn of "Scrooge" with "Oliver!" both films being very and. "Oliver!" ultimately the better. Apart from ghosts 1 and spirits, "Scrooge" has 1 no touch: with reality. I "Oliver!" the harsh realities of work-houses and corruption always lingered far enough behind as not to smother, the gaiety of the characters, but to make "Oliver!" a delightful well, as rue to the times story.

In fact, the element of reality added an extra note of poignancy to the film. On the other hand, the world of "Scrooge" is a ginger-bread land with rosy cheeked imps coming out of the walls, and even the hard, thankless life of Scrooge's clerk. Bob Cratchit, is made something to snicker at. It just wasn't so. All things i "Scrooge" is an outstanding film, and will very probably be dragged out, dusted off.

and rerun each year as an annual Christmas event. And its simple reminder of what Christmas spirit really, is. coming once a year, is very refreshing, indeed. By PHIL SAUNDERS Junior Intcrboro High School Student quiz at Collingdale High School Calley being used as a scapegoat in My Lai massacre QUESTION: "Do you think Lt. William Calley should be held responsible for the My Lai massacre?" KAREN KOSINUK, 17.

senior: "The My Lai massacre can only be Warned on the U.S. administration which led us into such a war. Calley should not be held responsible for his acts. Pressure was a exerted on him to not let any information leak out. In the war.

many villagers look alike, and friends cannot be distinguished from enemies." GAIL LOWDEN, 17, senior: "He shouldn't be held responsible for the killings. First of all, lie wasn't the only one who killed anyone at My Lai. Second, it's his responsibility to carry out orders that are given to him. I'm sure there were rcasor.s for his JOHN REESE, 17. senior: "I would say he should not be held responsible if.

and only if. he received orders from his superiors. He should be convicted if he took it upon himself to destroy the village not knowing whether the people were involved with the Viet Cong." LINDA BEDWELL, 17, senior: "No, because no one can really say that he did shoot on his own, or if his orders came from higher up. I don't think it's possible for one man to kill over 130 people. If others were involved, why should he be the only one on trial?" JEFF EGEE, 16, junior: "I feel that someone in higher command should be held responsible for the May I.ai massacre.

From what I understand he was given orders from a higher ranking official and it was his duty to carry out that order." SUE HAGAN, 16, junior: "If Calley received orders from higher up, he should not be held responsible. But if it was his own decision, he should be punished. We are there to aid the South Vietnamese, not massacre them in cold blood." DAN HARVEY, 17, senior: "Definitely not. When in a war situation, a soldier many times has to kill or be killed. Calley is accused of killing the inhabitants of a Viet Cong strongh'old.

This seems like proper military tactics. I don't approve of the war, but I also don't approve of bringing a man to trial for doing his job.".