Kismet Rehearsals Begin Kismet, this year's musical, is a fable describing a single day in the life of a poet. Through a series of wondrous happenings he gains wealth, finds a new love, avenges wrongs done to his daughter, triumphs over a wicked Wazir, and rises to a place of true eminence in the fabled city of Bagdad. Paralleled with his story, is the story of his daughter, who also falk in love, and, through her father's help, marries the man she loves. The poet then
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elopes with the widow of the wicked Wazir and achieves new success in verse-writing. Kismet's cast consists of students from all four grades. Bob Leonard '74 and Tom Dwyer '74 have both received the lead as poet. The poet's daughter will be played by Nancy Dwyer '75 and Oiris Laz '74. Other roles include Caliph, being played by Martin Joyce '74 and John Bussert '74; Wazir, played by Mark
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SC Election-Closest One Ever has the mouth to help Maine South!" "I was pleased with the results of the election and the increase in voters from last year. Now that I'm elected, I will try to get more student support in order to better student council and make it a more functional organization for the school," commented Bobbi. Sharon Beckman, the new secretary, explained why she felt she won. "I think I won because I stressed student involvement, and most of the kids at Maine South want to get involved. When a person puts Student Council on the same level as the student body, it's hard for students to pass up
Township Line Eases Hangups The Hot Line, a telephone listening and referral service for youth, is alive and doing well in the Maine Township area. The volunteer staff will listen to any kind of problem, ranging from potential suicides and drug problems to household problems. Surprisingly, only about 35 per cent of the calls are from people under the age of 17. The bulk of the calls arc from the 17 to 25 vear old aee group. The big thing stressed is that co.ifidentiality of all calls will be preserved. Many volunteers are needed to run this community project. If anyone is interested in helping, a five-week training program begins March 11. It will be held two nights a week, ranging from three to four hours. .Anyone wishing to attend these programs wUl not be obligated to volunteer. Hot Line will accept an application from any person completing the course. The Hot Line number is 8250860, for anyone with a problem of any kind, who needs someone to talk to, or who would like more information on the volunteer program.
ElMted on March 7 for th« '74-'75 school year, the now Student Council officers are, right to left: Bobbi Inserra, vice-president; Dan McGrath, president; Sharon Beckman, secretary; and Carol Tomer, treasurer.
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Tiberi '74 and Nick Straub '75; LaLume, played by Laura Ogle '75 and Sue Luvisi '74; Imam, played by Charles Brindise '74 and Bill Yonan '74; and Ben Priest '74 as Omar. Also featured are the dancers, background chorus, and orchestra. Rehearsals began this week. Kismet will be performed in the Maine South Auditorium for $2.50 a ticket on May 3, 4, and 5, and the next weekend on May 9, 10, 11.
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student Council elections are over, and the voter turnout this year surpassed last years weak showing. Last year 33 per cent of the student body voiced their opinion with regard to candidate choices, while this year 1600 — 49 per cent — voted. The presidential election set a record for the closest election in Maine South history, with the victor narrowly winning by 33 votes. The three other elections were landslides in comparison. Results of the elections are as follows: For president — Dan McGrath '75, 815 votes; Dave Brachman '75, 782 votes. For vice-president — Bobbi Inserra '75,1096 votes; Stacy Kritsas '76, 484 votes. For secretary — Sharon Beckman '76, 1141 votes; Mary Pat Peters '75, 427 votes. For treasurer — Carol Tomer '75. 1066 votes; Mary Hallihan '76, 496 votes. The new officers will take office officially the last week in AiKiL New president Dan McGrath commented on the election. "I feel we conducted an honest and realistic campaign. We tried to have a general base of appeal and involve as many kids as possible. We conducted a phone campaign with the freshmen Wednesday night before the election." Dan continued, "I think the election was very hard fought with a great deal of strategy. It went down to the wire and it could have gone either way very easily. I plan to fulfill my platform and get an early start on the projects outlined in it." Bobbi Inserra, new vice-president, commented as to why she thought she won. "I think that I won because I tried to present the real issue of a lack of student support and I believe the students finally realize that we need more student support to make council more effective." "Because I took this stand. I think they have faith that I will accomplish the job." Bobbi added jokingly, "they must have thought that Bobbi really
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the opportunity to contribute to it." Sharon remarked, "It was encouraging to see that more students took the time to vote this year than last year. Next year, I'll work toward a goal where more students will take an active part in student council and feel that they are part of it." Carol Tomer, new treasurer, commented about the election. "I am hoping that the fact that so many students showed enough interest to vote is a sign that they will be willing to give their support to us as we work toward tangible accomplishments in student government." Carol continued, "I would like to get started right away to work for the repeal this year of the tentative decision to confine the traditional all-school Senior Honors Assembly in June to seniors only in the auditorium. I feel we should have an optional attendance all-school Senior Honors Assembly to give the seniors the recognition they deserve. We will need student support to show that students really want an all-school honors assembly, so I urge all students in favor of this to write a letter to the editor of Southwords and to tell their student council representative their feelings. With united student effort, we can see changes implemented that will affect us now."
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Project Big, the fifth annual career night for all Maine Township high schools, will be held at Maine East on March 27, from 7-10 pm. in the fieldhouse. Over 200 people who actually participate in these careers and who work locally will represent about 150 careers covering the levels of trade, business, education, science, technology, a n d professions. Students and their parents will be able to talk to the representatives about the j o b s avaUable in a career, the train-
ing needed, career requiremetUs, salary and fringe benefits, opportunities for advancement, and the job's outlook in the job market. Booths will be set up to provide brochures concerning the various careers. Thirty-five hundred people took advantage of the career night at Maine West last year. Mr. Kenneth Reese, C a r e e r Counselor, explained, "It's an excellent opportunity for kids to make initial contacts with careers. There will be many qualified people from the community willing to help them."
Well-Deserved Aquatic Award Won By Marlin Sponsor, Miss Butler Miss Dawn Butler of the girls' physical ed department was recently chosen for an honor award from the Aquatics Council of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Miss Butler was given this award for three reasons: she de'signed the official emblem for the Council, she was the first contributing editor for the National Journal from Washington, D.C., and she is a staff member of the Aquatics Guide. The Guide handles rules and regulations for competitive swim meets in high schools and colleges across the country.
To receive this award. Miss Butler will attend the national convention in Anaheim, Cal. on March 31. "This award is given when somebody does a lot of work or a special service for the Council," Miss Butler stated. Miss Butler also sponsors Marlin Svrim Club. On April 16, Marlin Swim Club will compete in the International Festival of Aquatic Art at Highland Park High School. "We've only attended twice before, in 1967 and '68. We hope to win Class I Honors, which is reserved for the best," Miss Butler commented.
J. Hostetler Wins In DEA Contest Once again, Maine South takes first place. On March 2, 1974, Jeanne Hostetler '74 won first place in the display judging event at the 29th Annual Distributive Education State Leader Conference. After placing third in Area Contest No. 15 at the Woodfield Shopping Mall, she and six other Maine South students advanced to the State Leader Conference in Springfield. After taking a written test on design basics, Jeanne judged three window displays. "In this event, everyone scores three window displays from 1-20 points, and then their scores are compared to the scores of professional judges," stated Jeanne who plans to enter in the field of fashion merchandising after graduating. "Approximately nine hundred students participated in the various events, with about one hundred-forty students competing against Jeanne," explained Miss Swinski of the Business Education Department. Jeanne, a part-time sales clerk at Lillian's, expressed her enthusiasm in competing when she said, "Competing was a lot of fun and really exciting. I
was really surprised when they announced the winners. 1 had no idea that I would be first." Jeanne will now represent Maine South at the Nai.ional Career Development Contest
held on April 28th to May 1st. Other contestants were Greg Ozimek who placed sixth in sales, Cathy Ingolia, Charles Downey, Vickie Filer, Joan Delfosse, and Pat Kaepplinger.
7 3 - 7 4 P«m-Pon girls posed wHh Boxo and Cookie after their performance on Boxo's Circus March 7. Top row, left to right: Miss Barbara Bobrich, sponsor, Pam Martin, Marlene Stanley, Chris Laz, Lynn Males, and Sue Hagnar. Second row: Cathy Bottalla, Sharon Kalberg, Cindy Males, Becky Preuss, Kathy Donavan, Sue Bressler, and Debbie Frye. Third row: Donna Thor, Wendy Kaike, Carol Stanley, Cathy Flaherty, Laurie Kupjack, and Ginny Kelly. Bottom row: Bozo and Cookie.