Ed Lannon Follows Brother Pete in Winning Chick Evans Scholarship The Lannon family has had two winners in the last two years. Last year Pete Lannon won a Chick Evans scholarship sponsored by the Western Golf Association. This year Ed Lannon, his brother, has won the same scholarship. To qualify, a candidate must be in the upper quarter of his class, prove financial need, show some qualities of outstanding character, and be a golf caddy for at least two years. Ed had caddied at the Park Ridge Country Club for five years. His caddy master ranked him eighth out of 400 caddies employed at the Club. In two interviews with 40 golf officials, Ed had to reveal his character. "They didn't make me nervous," Ed commented, "but the anticipation was killing me." His anticipation was finally calmed when on Saturday, Nov. 17, he was notified by mail of his award. "I thought I had a chance to win because of my need for financial assistance," Ed stated. "But I was really relieved when I got the letter." The scholarship covers tuition and room at a number of universities and is renewable for four years with an acceptable grade point average.
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Excitement of Pageant Recalled by Jr. Miss Adelene Fistedis
Pete Lannon is using the scholarship he received to study law at the University of Michigan. Ed, however, will not be following him. "Since I want to go into medicine, I've decided to use the scholarship at Northwestem," commented Ed. "The medical programs there are very good." His predominant feeling about the award was gratitude. Ed concluded, "I'm really fortunate thai the Western Golf Association awarded me this honor."
Editor's Note: Adelene Fistedis '74, reigning Park Ridge Junior Miss, recalls her experiences at the pageant held Nov. 27 in the story below. Adelene will go on to compete in the Illinois Junior Miss pageant held at Maine South on Dec. 29. Just before we were to be called out for the announcement of the Junior Miss and her court, I kept pacing back and forth backstage at Roosevelt School. Karen Heidkamp, last year's Junior Miss, ke'H telling me to calm down and to quit pacing, but I couldn't stop. But then I told myself I had no chance anyway, so I had no reason to be nervous. So I went out on stage resigned to the fact that I would be one of the girls left standing in the semi-circle of non-winners.
Radio Club Anchors Beam to A-Wing Thanks to a recent gift, Maine South's amateur "ham" radio station W9GDC will be receiving through a thirty-foot beam antenna and rotation equipment anchored to the top of the Awing. Mr. Otto K(Aler, sponsor of the Radio Club and W9GDC trustee, stated, "We now have a good quality amateur receiver, a small transmitter, a good collection of testing and measuring equipment, and facilities for teaching the International Morse Code." Contrary to popular opinion, WMTH is not District 207's old, original, and cmly radio station. Amateur Radio Station W9GDC, operating out of Maine Township since the early 1940's, holds that distinction, according ot Mr. Kohler. Station W9GDC operated out of room 323 and the old tower at Maine (now Maine East) more than twenty years ago.
Between 1959 and 1963, the station was housed in a physics lab at Maine West. Since 1963, station W9GDC had been based in the Social Science Department office area at South and operated occasion-
ally as circumstances have permitted. Now, thirty years after operating out of a third-floor room at Maine East, radio station W9GDC will have its own radio tower.
Skater Dave Santee Brings Home 2nd Place From Czechoslovakia A few weeks ago, Dave Santee '75 spent eight days in Czechoslovakia for competitive figure skating, and took second place in the Men's Competition. Dave started speed skating when he was nine and turned to figure skating at 13. He belongs to a Chicago skating club but hopes to individually compete in the 1976 Olympics. 'Later on, I may turn professional," he commented. Dave has won many awards for figure skating. In 1971 he was the National Junior Cham-
pion in the United States. He won third in the United States Senior Men's Meet, in 1972. Dave was an alternate on the world team and currently ranks second in the United Slates for men's skating. He has also been to France and England for skating competitions. Dave recommends taking a good ice skating course at a school such as Michael Kirby's to get a good start at skating for all future Hans Brinkers and Sonja Henies at Maine South.
First the Jaycees announced the talent award. When they called out my name I was so surprised that I sort of stumbled out. And then I thought to myself, "Well, it's all over for me. I won't be the Junior Miss or in her court. No one can win both the talent award and one of the other positions." When they did call my name for Park Ridge Junior Miss, I couldn't believe it. Carey Olson, another contestant, shoved me forward. It still seems vague. I don't remember the crown being put on my head, or the roses being put in my arms. All I can remember were those lights shining in my eyes so brightly that I couldn't see. I also remember thinking, "Me? It can't be. This must be a mistake." My court consisted of Kathy Healey as first runner-up, Nancy Swider as second runner-up, Dee McNamara as third runnerup, and Laurie McLennan as fourth runner-up. The Junior Miss pageant was a great experience. It called for hard work, aching muscles, and frazzled nerves, but it was a lot of fun. I also got to know some of the girls better, and I found that they were all really nice. We had to compete in three areas. First, we had the initial interview to determine the sixteen finalists. Then we had another interview a week later, which was the factor that counted most heavily. The judges were really friendly, but I still found it unnerving to talk to sixteen people at once, all lined up opposite from me. We also had to learn a dance routine. We had a lot of trouble with it; we used to practice and practice, and, frankly, most of us were lousy. Someone was always making mistakes. Luck-
Energetic Students Turn on to Conservation One popular way to be patriotic nowadays is to conserve energy. Here at Maine South, the students are trying many possible ways to help our country through the crisis. Greg Palumbo '74 summarized what most students are doing: "I walk more, drive less, and turn my bedroom light off," stated Greg. Other students had ideas for conserving gas. John Gratys '74
said. "After I stop at a stop sign, I don't floor it, I accelerate easy." "I was driving on the expressway at 50 MPH and everybody passed me," commented Cheryl DaValle '74. Many students are now using other means of transportation besides a car to get around. According to Mike Petricca '75, "I walk hon:e now instead of calling for a ride."
Hawkettes Perform on T V The Hawkettes, Maine South's pompon squad, will soon be seen on nationwide tele\ision. They will be taped Tuesday, Dec. 11, by NBC-TV to appear on the Sunday evening series, "Sorting It Out". "Sorting It Out" appears every Sunday night from 9:30-10 p.m. on Chaimel 5. This informative series normally features three segments per week on things people often wonder about but never bother to investigate. Atfer viewing the program, Hawkette co-captain Donna Thor '74 wrote to NBC-TV on Monday, Nov. 26, asking if the network would like to film Maine South's Pompon Girls.
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Sponsor Miss Barbara Bobrich was phoned only a few days later on Thursday, Nov. 29, by NBC, to see if "Sorting It Out" could tape the Hawkettes. An NBC reporter and cameraman wUl tape one practice and performance of the Hawkette routine, "The Lonely Bull," Tuesday, Dec. 11. The date the Hawkettes can be seen on "Sorting It Out" is not yet known. The Hawkettes appeared on TV for the first time last March, when they performed live on "Bozo's Circus." They intend to appear again on the show later this winter.
Terry Vogel '74 says he doesn't drive now as much as he used to. "I either walk or ride my bike wherever I go, except to school," Ed Lannon '74 decided to make a couple of sacrifices during the energy crisis. "I don't drive for short trips anymore; I just don't go. Also, I don't burn the lights late at night by studying," commented Ed. "Instead of using our other cars, we use our Volkswagen," said Nancy Maroney '75. Another way students have found to conserve energy is to cut down on or do without many electrical appliances. According to Sylvia Taglialavore '76, "We only use one television instead of two." Cindy Compton '75 reacted quite differently to the energy crisis by turning her aquarium heater down. "We got rid of our electric toothbrush," said Pam Lossman '75. Gina Pope '75 stated that her family is now using a regular can opener i.istead of an electric one. When asked what she was doing to conserve energy, Jane Howard '76 answered, "I don't
use my eletric blanket anymore." "I turned the temperature down a few knobs in my refrigerator," stated Gail Gabbert '74. Jeff Levatino '77 dims the lights in his house to use less energy. Many students have turned their thermostats down and found other ways of keeping themselves warm. "As I walk down the hall, I turn off every unnecessary light I see." stated Ginny Kelley, *75 who is trying to conserve as much energy as she can. Maureen Michalik '74, who rides her bike to school every day, has a suggestion for the school. "Why not take all the kids in ninth period study, put them in one study hall, and turn off all the lights in the other homerooms." When asked for his opinion about the energy crisis, Dave Church '74 commented, "This energy crisis didnt just fall upon us, it's been progressing for some time now. I think if Nixon had concentrated more on this than other problems, the energy crisis wouldn't be so severe."
ily, we finally got it by the end of dress rehearsal. We also had to compete in talent. The talent presentations were all very good. Laurie McLennan and Karen Sloma played the piano, and Carey Olson sang two songs from "Fiddler on the Roof." Janet Kapuska and Vivian Melidosian, both from Maine East, performed modem dances, while Terri Rupp danced ballet to "Windmills of Your Mind." Terry Tierney gave a mmical demonstration. Nancy Swider rode a unicycle, and Mary Mayer performed a pantomime. Kathv Healey recited "Casey at the Bat" and Dee McNamara performed a cutting from "Anne of a Thousand Days." Sharon Murphy recited an eycerpt from The Little Prince, and Mary Spills recited "Why I Live at the P.O." Lorie Schory gave a three minute artistic demonstration, and Karla Jennings recited "Patterns," by Amy Lowell. My talent was a dramatic performance of a prose piece which I had written. I was sorry when the pageant was over because never again will all sixteen of us be together. I am looking forward to this year with excitement. In Memoriam People who knew her well said she was very involved with South's activities, and even those who hardly knew her became accustomed to her familiar face at basketball games. She was instrumental in forming the Faculty Wives Club, and she, along with her husband, Dr. Clyde K. Watson, was an enthusiastic spectator for many school productions and sp<Âť-ts events. Last Monday, Mrs. Virgene Watson passed away after a long illness. She will not be forgotten, however, and South will miss her enthusiasm and support in school activities, as well as her warmth and her "I care" attitude. Once a Math teacher herself, Mrs. Watson's energy and faith in youth have been passed to her children; she and Dr. Watson raised their two daughters to become high school teachers in Home Economics and in Physical Education. Anyone wishing to contribute to the memory of Mrs. Watson is urged to donate money either to the American Cancer Society or to the Radiation Therapy Division of Lutheran General Hospital.