Special Passes Only For Upperclassmen Honor Hall Passes are virtually unknown to manv students at Maine South, although the policy is now in effect. To obtain a pass the student must see Mrs. Kleinschmidt in the Personnel Office for an application. The application includes questions such as, "Why do you feel you need an open hall pass?" Another part of the application asks for ways that the student feels he has deomonstrated responsibility at Maine South. A teacher must also sign the application to indicate that the student is responsible. Only Junior and Senior students are eligible to apply for the special passes and he can not have been suspended for the past two semesters. The policy also reads that the student should be an officer on a school activity or a member of a major student council committee to obtain a pass, but other students may apply if they feel they hold a high position at school. If the applicant is rejected he may apply the next semester. The pass can not be used for wandering the halls, but may be used to go to specific parts of the building, during a free period. The pass must also be pinned on at all times that it is in use. If a student is caught for a minor problem the teacher signs the back of his pass. If he receives three signatures, the honor hall pass will be taken away.
Plays Arriving To South Soon Casting of "The Frog Prince," this year's Children's Play, based on the fairy tale, has been completed. Bob Leonard '74, has been chosen to direct the play, and Meg Thielen '74, will aid him as assistant director. The five characters that make up the play are the prince and princess, Olaf, Nannycoo, and the Snake Witch. John Vinopal •76 and Tom Dwyer '74, will play the role of the prince, while Ginny Rooney '74 and Kathy Phillips '76, will act as the princess. The prince's servant, Olaf, will be portrayed by Jon Williams '76. Nannycoo, the princess's nanny, will be acted by Lynn Malone '75. The Snake Witch, an evil monster that transforms the prince to a toad, will be played by Eileen Conner '75 and Diane Thunder '75. Kim Heidkamp '75 will act as prompter, Chee Chee Manika '75, head of costumes, Chris Penkava '74 as make-up head, and Nancy Yost '74 will act as head of the construction crew. Admission is 50 cents for adults and children alike. "The Frog Prince" will be presented at Jefferson School on January 12 and 19 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and on January 13 at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Maine South Adult Players, a newly formed group, is putting on the musical. Fiorello, soon. The musical tells the story of the life of Fiorello H. La Guardia, the mayor of New York City in the late 1930's and early '40's. Mr. Robert Vinopal will play the role of La Guardia. "Fiorello" is scheduled to appear on the Maine South auditorium at 8:00 p.m. on January 11 and 12, and 7:00 p.m. on January 13. The general admission fee will be $2.50.
Mr. Robert Simonson, Assistant Principal, believes that the new system is succeeding. He feels that way because the students with the passes are officers of clubs, etc. and they are using the passes for a purpose. "I think this new system has good possibilities." Between twenty and thirty students have obtained passes this year, and no trouble has been reported.
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Students Anticipate Early Graduation For the second year in Maine South's history. January graduation ceremonies will take place with ninety students receiving
Adelene Fisieris Snaps Up Award In State Jr. Miss Pageant Dec. 29 .Although Park Ridge did not come up with an Illinois Junior Miss this year, contestant .Adelene Fistedis '74 won the Kodak Camera award and a $300 savings bond in the State Junior Miss Pageant. The Pageant, held in South's auditorium Dec. 29, saw South grad and 1973 Illinois Junior Miss Karen Heidkamp crown her successor. Shelly Kolfer of Paxton. Lynn Jochums from Normal was first runned-up, while Ingrid Stumfauser from Prospect Heights was second runner-up. .Adelene won the Kodak award with the three best pictures of nature as she portrayed different scenes at Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, including such sights as birch trees, waterfalls, and bushes silhouetted against the sky. In addition to entering the photo contest, Adelene also developed her culinary talents in the Kraft Foods contest. Adelene's entry, though it did not win any award, lent a Greek
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flavor in its presentation. -Adelene did not enter the thi'-d contest, snonsored bv Breck Products. Each entrant in the contest had to create a hairstyle that would fit their own age and lifestyle and name their creation after an aspect of Illinois. The dance number all contestants entered, entitled "Dancing Through the .Ages", was unbelievably hard, according to Adelene, for she declared, "I'm not a dancer." The performance mixed the Charleston, the Tango, Square Dancing, Ballet, the Polka, the Rhumba, and the Jitterbug. The day after Christmas, while most people were still trying to squeeze into the landknit sweater from their Grandma, Adelene, along with the other contestants, checked in at the Holiday Inn near the school at 10:30 a.m. "Every meal at the Inn seemed like a sevencourse meal," recalled Adelene. "By the end of four days, I was sick of eating.
their diplomas. This year, g'-aduation ce>-emonies will be held on January 25, 1974, at 8:00 A.M. Unlike last year, cans and Rowns will be worn bv the stuHents who nlan to participate in the ceremonies. "By having caps and gowns, it will honefully give mo'-e meaning to the mid-year ceremonies," commented Mr. James Bonney. director of guidance. Some .students, such as Liz Curran, do not like the idea of wearing caps and gowns at the ce emonies. Liz stated, "Caps and gowns are a waste of time, they're only a hassle." Though the feelings are mixed concerning the ceremonies, most graduates agreed with Liz about needing a diploma to achieve their goals. Travel, full-time employment, and plenty of spare time are just some of the advantages of graduating early. "Students also have a better chance to be admitted into a college during midyear or get a headslart on a career, since they're not competing with the June graduates," stated Mr. Bonney. He
aUo exniained the disadvantage of not finishing a college prep program fc- those 'Planning to attend college in the fall. Mo«t graduates such as Mary Pat Bvi-ne feel ihev can use Ihci" time for a better u^c. Margo Butz held the same oninion when she commented, "I have no time to naint. work, or do anything while I'm in school: and that's exactly what I plan to do after January." Neither g U s had any misgivings about missing any senior activities. ".U first I felt bad about not being in school for the last semester, but then I realized I could always come back to school and visit my friends if 1 wanted to," stated Rick Wold. Though Rick will officially finish his classes in January, he plans to graduate with his class in June. Barb Giametta. who plans to attend the ceremonies, summed up most January graduates' thoughts concerning early graduation by saying, "Why stay around in school if you have the required credits, when you could be doing something you really enjoy instead?"
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Exorcist" Will Frighten the Devil Out of Faint-Hearted Moviegoers
by Laurie Freeman '76 Christmas vacation brought many things; extra sleep, hangovers, presents, and "The Exorcist". The last item Santa didn't bring, it was more from the devil himself. If being grossed out is a favorite pastime of yours, I highly recommend this movie. The story deals with a 12-year old girl possessed by a demon. Two priests then perform an exorcism (the driving out of a demon) on her. The story is adapted from the last actual exorcism recognized by the Roman Catholic Church of a 14 year old boy in 1949. For those who have read the book and haven't seen the flick yet, I warn you, none of the scenes were left out. Yes, that includes the crucifix scene. Jason Miller did an exceptional job as Father Karras, one of the exorcists. Much credit
Fall Brings Health III "Current Health Problems," a new one quarter min-course, will be offered next y e a r . Health III was encouraged by the increasing interest of Health II classes in pollution problems, fental health and emotional problems, first aid and human sexuality. A grade will be given, but the course wiU be noncredit. The course will be run on a seminar discussion basis, where the students will choose the topics to be explored, thereby insuring interesting and relevant topics. Outside speakers, sun'cys, field trips and experiments may be involved.
and sympathy goes to Linda Blair who played the afflicted girl who is still probably having nightmares from filming it. I understand she has given up making movies. The devil must have made her do it. You can tell those who have seen it. They're the ones wearing crucifixs and strings of garlic around their necks. While the movie is rated R (under 17 not admitted without parent or guardian) Gateway requires you to be over 18. If you're willing to spend $3 on this movie, I recommend you go with a friend, so you both can scream together. Most of the time there is a line to get in. But don't worry, the first 15 minutes are a total drag. If you really enjoy getting the devil scared out of you. "The Exorcist" is for you.
Afterwords
Drivers Under 18 Get No Gas Thanks to the Gideon Society for Bibles, Mr. Simonson added a personal touch by handing the Bibles out. H only more students around here could dead. . . Sports editor Dan McGrath would like to see the school cafeteria get a liquor license. South words promises to back Dan's proposal. Think how fast A type dinners would sell if the orange juice was spiked. Driving to school by the light of the moon has caused many complaints recently. Students waiting for buses express the fear of being attacked in the dark. We on staff don't think that many muggers are industrious enough to get up at 7:30 a.m.
We resent the gas conservation plan in which no licensed driver under eighteen gets a gas allotment. Teenagers depend on cars just as much as adults do. Maybe a teen allotment shouldn't be as much as an adult's, but teens desen-e some gas. Government officials have decided that all our activities are trivial. Let them give up their electric blankets. Many students have part-time jobs after school. .Around the country, big percentages of kids work full time after high school. Depriving employers of parttime help and students of extra cash is a bad idea. But it's easy to deprive people under seventeen of gas. We can't vote. We can be ignored.
Most upsetting is the implication that youth would settle down if kept off the streets. Kids won't get into any trouble it they can't drive. Rowdies are still going to be rowdies. Instead of doing mischief elsewhere, they'll start vandalizing their own neighborhoods. We don't want to deprive some father of five gallons of gas to go to work, but we think the gas could be saved elsewhere. Young people seem to be much more co-operative in shutting off lights, slowing down, and staying energy-conscious than their elders, who often expect everybody else but themselves to sacrifice. We don't expect to be ignored and exploited in return.