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.
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Teachers Speculate on Alternate Professions Did you ever wish that your teacher had been a plumber in the frozen land of Siberia? When asked what they would have done if they had not been teachers, none of South's faculty or administrators mentioned plumbing, but they piped up with some interesting answers. Despite school nurse Mrs. Renetta Grana's job of treating student ills, her second choice of occupation is not to be an innkeeper. "I've never dreamed of being anything else but a nurse, but if I had a holiday, I'd be a shampoo girl in a Michigan Avenue beauty shop, or else I'd be a waitress, because I like the jingle of change in my pockets. Many teachers expressed an up-as-Uie-rooster-crows occupatton. Dr. CTyde K. Watson, who was bom and raised on a farm, stated that he would be a grain farmer or an auto mechanic, while Mr. Elbert Smith, Dean of Students, would like to be a beef cattle farmer. Even Mr. Otto Kohler, social science department chairman, decided that he would be a soybean farmer, for as he put it, "The price of soybeans has quadrupled. Farmers make more money than they used to, and farming is much easier than it used to be."
Mr. Leslie Kent, s c i e n c e teacher, might well have become another E. F. Hutton or Bobby Riggs, for his choices of another occupation were a stockbroker or a tennis pro. "The world of numbers fascinates me, and being a tennis pro offers many opportunities." Mr. Kent also expressed the possibility of being a farmer, for he enjoys working with the earth. Mr. Roy Haglund of the science department decided: "I would go into research in the physical sciences because I enjoy them." Mrs. Jean Matousek of the library staff pointed out, "I would go into accounting because it was my major in college." Mr. Darrel Dickey, math teacher, revealed a practical occupation: "I would go into accounting because it was my minor in college," while faculty members Miss Kathtyn Pierce, Miss Chris Voelz, and Miss Lucille Wright, expressed interest in the humanities fields. Miss Pierce, the girls' physical education department chairman, chose to study piano as an alternative to teaching phys. ed. "Music is my second love," she affirmed. Photography comes after fitness as Miss Voelz's second
choice of an occupation. "Photography also interests me because it is a creative way to look at the rest of the world, allowing lots of freedom, although I'd probably starve!" she laughed. Miss LucUle Wright, English teacher, would work with lighting and sound in the theatre, because "people enjoy the product of what you do." Mr. PurceU, industrial education teacher, also enjoys creating for other people as well as himself. His second occupation choice was architecture. Mr. Gordon McLean of the music department commented, "I would go into Christian
Youth Work. I might also pick a public relations job for the airlines because I like to travel." Mr. Marian Davis, English department chairman, also expressed a desire of helping other people, for he would have been a minister. Mr. John Heerman mixes helping others with travel, as his wish was to work for the State Department in foreign service, because he majored in Diplomatic History. Mr. Ken Beatty, an English teacher, mentioned that h e would probably be a publisher. He commented, "A publisher is more involved with the prob-
lems of production rather than writing. I am more interested in organizational details, and plan and design." Mr. Donald MarteUo of the drama department commented that he would be "a farmer or a bartender." Mr. Edwin Bleeden of the math department would go into hotel management. He added, "I would still be working with people, and it wouldn't be as routine as other jobs." Mr. Bemie Brady, the boys' physical education department chairman, revealed "I would be self-employed and own a business or a store, or I would be in public relations."
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Student's Part-time Jobs Are More for the Money by Nancy Deswik A number of students hold down part-time jobs while trying to hold up full-time schod work. Juniors and seniors are the majority of workers, but sojrfiomores have also joined the ranks of wage earners. Students hold a variety of jobs ranging from babysitters and tutors to waitresses and stockboys. The major reason given by students for working is money. As Nancy Regan '75 said, "Who would work if they didn't want money?" Students use their money in different ways. Several workers are saving for college. Donna Barone '75 says, "I save half and I'm using half for Christmas presents." Eugene Elia '75 says he's "working to buy a car." Most students feel their extra curricular activities are limited by a job, but they all
agree if they really want to, they can make time. Working sometimes interferes with schoolwork, too. "It's not advisable to work a lot of hours when you're going to school," warned a Jr. boy. "It depends on how much time you usually spend on homework," shrugged an anonymous senior. Sue Helmholtz '74 things "It's easier if you have a job with a flexible schedule." Sue added, "a job that leaves Friday and Saturday nights open is ideal." Most students indicated that they thought they were paid enough. Sandy Artisuk '75 commented, "When you enjoy your work, it's enough to get paid." Some students work as volunteers, like candy stripers. These students feel the work is worth while even without pay. But most students find money the prime enrichment from their jobs.
Review
Success Hasn't Spoiled American Pie by Ted Schroeder Many recording artists have succumbed to mediocrity by the ways of success. Not so with Don McLean, Most of us remember him as Mr. "American Pie," not realizing that he's not a pop artist, but a neo-folk musician. McLean's guitar and banjo playing is much more than mediocre and his voice is the clearest this side of Paul McCartney. In his new album, "Playing Favorites," McLean does just that; he plays his favorite songs from the past. "Living With the
Blues" demMistrates McLean's vocal versatility in a fast-moving spiritual-like song. •^Mountain of Mom" is a slow Irish tune with some lighthearted humor and a comment on society, as per McLean's usual style. The rest of the album has some more slow, gentle songs, some quick ones, an impossibly fast banjo and mandolin duet, and the now nostalgic Roy Rogers time, "Happy Trails." All considered, "Playing Favorites" is a great record that can be enjoyed by anyone who appreicates really good music.
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Criticism's Rampant; SW Gives Equal Time FOR U.S. Editor's Note: Post WorldWar II babies sometimes forget the tremendous good our country has done other nations aroimd the world. The following editorial was written by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian, and presented on radio station CFRB in Toronto, Canada. The United States dollar took another pounding on German, , French, and British exchange this morning, hitting the lowest point ever known in West Germany. (June 5, 1973) It has declined there by fortyone per cent since 1971 and this Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly least appreciated people in all the earth. As long as sixty years ago, ^ e n I first started to read newspapers, I read of floods on the Yellow River and the Yangtze. Who rushed m with men and money to help? The Amer-
icans. They have helped control floods on the Nile, the Amazon, the Ganges, and the Niger. Today the rich bottomland of the Mississippi is underwater and no foreign land has sent a dollar to help. Germany, Japan, and to a lesser extent Britain and Italy, were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debt. None of those countries is today even paying interest on its remaining debts to the United States. When the franc was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans who propjjed it up and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the streets of Paris. I was there. I saw it. When the distant cities are hit by earthquake, it is the United States that hurries in to help . . . Managua, Nicaragua, is one of
the most recent examples. So far this spring, 59 American communities have been flattened by tornadoes. Nobody has helped. You talk about Japanese technocracy and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy and you get automobiles. You talk about .American Technology and you find men on the moon, not once but several times . . . and safely home again. You talk about scandals and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets. Most of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here. When the Americans get out 01 this bind (Watergate) . . . as they will . . . who could blame them if they said the
hell with the rest of the world. Let someone else buy the Israel bonds. Let someone else build or repair foreign dams or design foreign buildings that won't shake apart in earthquakes. I can name you 5,000 times when the Americans raced to the help of other people in irouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? Our neighbors have faced it alone and I'm one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing it kicked aroimd. They will come out of this thing with their flags high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their p r e s e n t troubles. "I'm one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing it kicked around." If only more young Americans got "damned tired," especially among their peers . . .
Don McLean once said, "Success is like heroin. It's up to you to decide whether you want to continue to put the needle in your arm. You can say, 'I like how success feels,' and you can keep putting the needle in your arm. And you can start writing songs and saving things that you think will keep you succcjsful. But, on the other hand, you can say to yourself, 'I would rather say what I think, and if vou don't like it . . .' "
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Ten Years of Talent is Us by Eileen Dougherty They're back tonight in the Spirit of '74 Variety Show — the Hawkettes with their flashing capes and an updated version of "The Lonely Bull", and Ellen Kukulski '74, Joanne Stolfa '74, and Patti Topel '74 as the Andrews sisters. Even the seals will be back and flapping as Chris Callahan '74, Julie Small '74, Laura Gancarz '74, and Diane Thunder '75 will offer a fresh version of the Seals act done in previous show. Entitled "The Story is Me", this year's V-Show will not only offer a look at South's past decade of V-Shows, but will also include acts about the present and future. V-show opened to a packed house last night, and additional performances are tonight at 8 p.m., tomorrow at
2:30 and at 8 p.m., and then Sunday. Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m. Other acts in the show include Concert Choir's "Day In, Day Out", Pep Club's "Soldier Boy", Orchesis' "Psychodelphla", and Contest Speakers' "Skip's Hamburger Joint". Sheryl O'ConneU '74, Kathy Ryan '74, John Vinopal '76, and Bob Leonard '74 all snap to attention in "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". Guy Guercio '75 performs music with a Santanalike flavor in his act, "Equinox." The 50 member V-Show trunk will also return this year to perform original skits and to fill in acts where needed. Student Directors for the production include one-year veterans Sally Wallace '74 and Dee McNamara '74. Nancy Moore
'75, Michelle Nicolau '75 and Diane Thunder '75 are the Assistant Student Directors. Other important positions include Sue Luvisi '74, Student Director for Dance; Stage Design Director, Joan Ruthenbeck '74: Vocal Music Director, Marty Joyce '74; and Instrumental Music Director, Mike Groziak '74. Ben Priest '74 is Stage Manager. Joanne Takehara '75 is Producer. Karla Jennings '74 and Dan Amedei '74 head Writing Staff. Mr. Gordon McLean will again direct the lively music of the V-Show band. Other faculty members involved in the show include Mr, Don Martello, Director, Mr. Richard Nowak, Technical Director, Mrs. Cindy Gilmore, Costume Supervisor.
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Netters Whip New Trier, Elgin by Dan McGrath "No, we aren't trying to key on one individual, we couldn't. The Hawks have tremendous balance, all the way from Bopp to Boesen, tremendous offensive and defensive power as a ball club — great speed. They are just a fine ball club." These are the words of the Hawks' opposition tonight, Mr. Gaston Freeman. Freeman, coach of the tough, physical Maine West Warriors, figures to face one of the roughest teams on the Warrior schedule. The game, being played at Maine West, is the first conference matchup of the season for our Hawks, undefeated in four outings. The Hawks, playing some of Illini basketball's most prominent teams, have established themselves as one of the premier teams in Chicago roundball action. The Hawks, in whipping New Trier East and Englin at home, have decisively defeated two of the best teams our area has to offer. "It's early in the year and it is hard to pinpoint, but I think it has been our alertness on defense that has been the key to our effectiveness," stated Mr. Bemie Brady, Hawk basketball mentor. "We have moved the ball from out-ofbounds very quickly and we have consistently capitalized on our fastbreaks. This has opened our ballgames for us. It is a combination of good shooting
from the field and in close." 70-47 win over Prospect. The Mr. John Schneiter, coach of idea in mind was that New last year's class ,\A state run- Trier would be scouting us. nerup, the New Trier East In- Against the Indians we went indians, stated, "I think the Maine to the 1-3-1 offense right away. South game helped us," com- Our defense was the same, menting in reference to his though we didn't press them team's 61-47 setback. "We just because of their speed." encountered a better ball club. The Elgin Maroons, paced by We were outhustled on the court, 6'7" All-Staters Terry Drake Maine South was simply hun- and Tom Hale, fell victim to grier than we were." Maine South's effective ball conCoach Brady remarked on the trol and speed. Bill ChesborNew Trier contest, "I think we ough, Elgin head coach, remade a very good effort, we marked: "We had no reboundouthustled them from the start. ing or shooting power. We were We handled their press very ef- shooting from much too far outfectively and our defensive play side. You can't afford to commit mistakes against a good was a very inspired effort." New Trier was the victim of team like Maine South, they a previously unutilized offensive , capitalized on our errors all strategy. "Yes, against New night. We played terribly on deTrier we used our other offense fense. However, I don't think that we did not show at our the press hurt us."
What Makes A Winner: Winter Teams Have It by Dan M c G r a t h , Sports Editor
Hawk center Pete Boesen releases another jump shot for 2 of his 28 points against New Trier East. Pete Schmelzer and T i m Bopp look on for the Hawks.
South 93, St. Pats 71. Key swimmers in the meet were: Don Wilhelm '75, with first place finishes in the 200yd. individual medley and the 500-yd. freestyle. John Andrew
New Flexers Powerful Mr. Tom Higgins' varsity gymnastics squad has thus far compiled a 3-1 record going into their first conference meet this Friday. Their victories have come over East Leyden, Mundeline, and West Leyden, while their only defeat came at the hands of Hersey. Individual point totals on each apparatus after the first two Hawk victories are as follows. In free exercises, Jim LoBue '74, had a 7.03 average, Craig Martin '76 had a 6.6 average, Rob Wright "75 had a 4.73 average, both Craig and Rob are all-arounds and perform on all aparatus except trampoline. Bob Lo Bue '76 had a 5.13 average, and Greg Bahrey '75 had a 4.43 average. On side-horse Keith Brocker '74 had a 7.05 average, Craig Martin '76 had a 4.90 average. Bob LeMay '76 had a 4.13 av-
Hawk forward Tom Florentine fires a shot against Elgin. Pete Boesen and Elgin's T e r r y Drake look on.
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Swimmers Win, Face Cowboys The Hawk varsity swimming team captured its first win of the season last Saturday with a non-conference victory over the St. Patrick Shamrocks. The final meet score was Maine
Chesborough added, "We can correct our faults, but our two big men, Drake and Hale, received no support. We let up in the fourth quarter. I think our boys learned a lesson tonight. Bopp's shooting from the outside hurt us, our switching on defense was poor. The post area was hammered. Schmelzer and Boesen just owned the boards." On individual Hawk performances, Mr. Brady said, "We would have to single out Pete Boesen for an all around fine effort, notably against New Trier. Pete Schmelzer has done a fine defensive job on the big men he has faced. Tim Bopp and Bob McCarthy have done some fine shooting — John Reilly has been very tough under the boards. Our season thus far has been a fine team effort."
erage. Rick Both '75 had a 2.73 average, and Rob Wright '75 had a 2.13 average. Trampoline performers include Jim Taneri '74 with a 5.45 average, Paul Olson '76 with a 3.8 average. Chuck Haapala '75 with a 3.5 average, and Brad Claire '76 with a 3.23 average. On parallel-bars Craig Martin '76 averaged 7.35, Mike Eriksen '75 had a 5.6 average, Brian Eriksen '74 averaged 5.7, Gerrit DeJonge '75 averaged 4.05, Rob Wright '75 averaged 3.65, and Nick Straub '75 averaged 3.93. On the final aparatus, the rings, John Davis '75 lead with a 6.85 average, followed by Mark Lundberg '74 with a 5.5 average, next was Craig Martin '76 with a 4.85 average, Rob Wright followed with a 3.53 average, and Bruce Towne '75 had a 3.7 average.
Pete Schmelzer goes up for a jump shot over the outstretched a r m of Elgin's Tom Hale. Kladis, McCarthy and Boesen look on for Maine.
'75 won second place in the 200yd. freestyle and third in the 500-yd. freestyle. Senior Bob McCullough earned a first place berth with an excellent time in the 100-yd. butterfly, and Rich Hummel took first place honors with a first place in the 100-yd. backstroke. Paul Okamoto '76 and Brian Laughlin '74 took first and second in the 100-yd. breaststroke. Second year coach Art Johnson commented, "I am very pleased with the results of this meet. I thought the swimmers did very well. However, we do face a very tough group from New Trier West tonight, last year's conference champion. We should have a good chance against the Cowboys, we should pose a real challenge to them this year."
The netter's early season victories over New Trier East and Elgin are excellent illustrations of what a winning team can produce in a united effort. Balance, an even attack and overall speed are terms that South students have consistently heard about the Hawks. On paper the team appears to be fairly above a\'erage. New Trier had a ready attack and now, two weeks later, opposing schools are still waiting for them to get ready. The Elgin Maroons, suffering from a distinct energy shortage, were no match for Maine's accelerated style of play. Both of these schools had bigger and perhaps better units. The players came from a larger student body, accustomed to downstate teams. What then, are the qualities and requirements of a winner? There are several factors needed to produce and mold a winning and championship team. First of all, a group of talented individuals who have the ability to compete and excel in a team atmosphere are needed. In other words, not just a bunch of guys (er-girls too) playing for themselves. Secondly good coaching is needed to instruct and aid athletes in "the best methods and put them in a condition to compete. South has been blessed with ample supplies of both. Next are the factors that separate, the winners from the losers, the champions from the runners-up, the most important ones. The part of the Maine South make-up that have always separated it from other schools. It is what is known as a winning attitude or more simply, desire. Hustle and strength in character, consistency in winning. Some coaches call it hunger, others, guts. But that one feeling which is present on these two teams is the one facet that makes it better than any other teams around. The determination to succeed comes through time and again. Let's recognize it and help it along. Maine Soutli is always a winner, in a special and unique sense— knowing that we have always done our best.
Matmen Off To Best Start Yet by Bob Hildcbrand The Maine South varsity wrestlers are off to a strong start with three straight non-conference wins. This, combined with equal success on the freshman and junior varsity levels, and only one loss at the sophomore level to Wheeling last Saturday, led as Coach Tom Ziemek put it, to "our best season start in ten years." In the opening contest against Forest View, Maine South was victorious on Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore and Freshman levels with respective 33-12, 660, 29-23 and 42-41 wins. Again in their second meet, South was the winner as they defeated Prospect on the 24th on all levels by the respective scores of 51-3, 66-0, 56-8, and 38-23. On the J.V. level that day there were an unusual number of forfeits that contributed to the 66-0 whitewash. Last Saturday the team picked up their third victory against Wheeling on all levels except the freshmen. The frosh Hawks lost by the score of 51-2.
As to individual performances. Coach Ziemek stated we have "quite a few who do a real good job," adding that "the boys seem to be working together well as a team this year." A few of the standouts are Kurt Fiech, a sophomore, who has a 3-0 record and wrestled varsity as a freshman last year. Senior Tim Starck, last year's captain, also has a 3-0 record and has "developed a great deal since last year," said Ziemek, along with senior Chuck Myers, who wrestled in the sectionals last year and who also has a 3-0 slate. Senior Roger Burton and Dave Jenkins have a 2-1 record. These wrestlers, in the middle divisions, are the "kids we count on," Coach Ziemek said. He added that two of his wxestlers, Dave Jenkins '74 and Mark Jenkins '75 will be going to lighter divisions, "toughening us all the way up." As to state chances, Ziemek said that "tournament experience is very important, Jenkins
and Myers have the most experience, having wrestled in the sectionals last year. The state ratings haven't been decided yet, it is too early in the season, although they are usually based mostly on reputation." Last year South had a 10-4 record and hopes to better it this year, barring any misfortunes such as injury. In South's favor there, is a strong J.V. squad: always avaUable for backup should the need arise. They won the conference championship last year. As to injuries, Ziemek said, "In the lower and upper weights we're in good shape, but we're hurting right in the middle. If we get anybody hurt there it could be a rough problem." The Hawks have their first conference meet tonight against strong Highland Park, who have five returning lettermen. Tomorrow they wrestle Evanston, another top team with strong wrestling traditions, and along with future foes Waukegan and West Leyden, "the tops in their league."