Vol 10 issue 8

TV Cameras Visit MS Once Again

by Ellen Bush If you missed seeing the basketball players or the pompon girls on television, don't worry.

Maine South is going to be on television once again.

WBBM-TVs Getting It Together will feature WMTH, the radio station here at Maine South. The show is based on how radio has influenced the life of senior Gary Grandolph, the program director for WMTH. WBBM-TV learned of Maine South from the radio station WBBM-FM. where Mrs. Benjamin, sponsor for WMTH, took her classes for a tour.

"I was really pleased that they picked Maine South's part of WMTH. I'm hoping that it

will be a good show and that everj'one will be really proud to watch us." stated Mrs. Benjamin.

Tony Perry, producer for Getting It Together, came to Maine South wanting to do a show on WMTH. .^fter interviewing all the WMTH • staff heads, he chose Gary Grandolph.

"We knew only one person could be picked, but we were all happy with the fact that WMTH was chosen for something like this," commented Brad Stach, sports director for WMTH. On Monday, January 21, Mr, Perry and his camera crew came to Maine South to film

a typical day in the life of Gary Grandolph, showing how the radio station has influenced him.

The filming was done in four phases. WBBM-TV first filmed Gary in the television studio directing some commercials for a Radio and TV class. The second phase shows Gary walking down the hall to the studio, and then to lunch.

Gary's rehearsals for Bad Seed were taped for the third sequence, and the fourth scene features Gary as he broadca.sts a show in the radio studio.

On Monday, Jan. 28, Gary went to the WBBM station for an interview with Tony Perry.

Their hour-long discussion will

be edited to go along with the films.

The show, w^hich will be aired sometime in early March, will portray student responsibilities and the hard work and pressui-es that go into working on a radio station.

Gary was very excited and amazed when he found out he was chosen for the show. "I couldn't believe that Tony Perry was doing a TV show on us, and I was really surprised to find out that the show was going to be about me. It was quite an experience," commented Gary.

Gary, the program director, could be called the boss of WMTH. He gives out the as-

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signments to the announcers and makes sure they know what they're doing. "I run the radio station, but it wouldn't be as it is without all the help of Mrs. Benjamin. She did a great job with all of us," stated Gary.

Feb. 9 Scheduled For Try-outs, Open to All

by Barb Brzozowski

the choruses, while Mr. Irwin Bell will take charge of staging.

Scenery will be designed by Mr. Donald Martello: Miss Barbara Bobrich and Mrs. Diane Johnson will once again work with the choreography and make up aspects respectively.

Kismet, produced more than 603 times on Broadway, is an .Arabian night spectacle, describing the fantasies of the Eastern kingdom.

For those students wishing to try out for the musical, scripts are available at the library.

Production dates are May 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and 11.

Hopefully the play will prove to be an exciting and colorful addition to Maine South's history of musicals.

Open try-outs for Kismet, this year's tenth spring musical proVol. 10, No. 8 Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068 Feb. 1, 1974 duction, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Kismet, literally meaning fate, is an old musical, produced before most students were born.

Since few students are acquaintProposals to retain and ex- sentatives and other concerned cil should meet during school ed with the story, the play aptend the authority of the Stu- groups in Council to finish the because other Maine schools pears to be a challenge. dent Council have been the ma- directory, along with difficulties with similar scheduling do. If "Though it is an old musical, jor topic of debate in recent in obtaining the district print- representatives do not have in- we feel that once the students Council sessions. out. Council passed a motion terest, we don't want them. A get to know the play, they will Efforts to rehabilitate and establishing a new special "Bu- larger attendance could allevi- still enjoy it," stated Mr. Lloyd streamline Council and make it sy Signal" Committee. ate many problems."

Spear, head of the music dea more responsible organization .After obtaining the student Dan McGrath, Organizations partment. have met with many obstacles. listing in late December from Chairman added, "Council is a Mr. Spear, director and proThe major front to Student District headquarters, Council representative organization and ducer, will be assisted mainly Council success seems to be its had several meetings to attempt depends on student support and by five other faculty members. inability to gain a quorom of to correct and assemble the di- ideas.

Mr. Walter Flechsig will handle members to act and propose rectory. legislation. The quorom rule .After much discussion on Wedwas amended last year so that nesday, the group will meet and attendance of only half of the complete the work on their own active Council members were time. The directory should be

by Laurie Freeman For all unknowing frosh. not go to M.S., he is still inneeded to pass bills. ready for the printer on WedFor all future Gloria Steinens Girls' Choice is described by vited, and that goes for all nesday.

It will be able for sale Council, however, has been of Maine South, the Girls' Senior Class sponsors Miss Barr classes. meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednes- hopefully within weeks.

Choice Dance will be March 9, and Mr. .Andersen as a "Maine There will be a non-formal days and Fridays. Several CounBrad Stach, Student Council 811 p.m.

South Sadie Hawkins Day. Girls atmosphere, but decency in cil members have expressed President, remarked, "Council who complain that the boys dress is stressed. their inability to regidarly at- should definitely meet during should take them out, now have The interest is so big in the tend council at that hour. the day. The Busy Signal has a chance to take the boys out." dance, that it will be most A motion co-sponsored by been held up through lack of inThis year's theme is "King likely held in the spectator Dave Brachman and Dan Mc- terest by the representatives." of Hearts", with a king from gym, with a free "punch founGrath was passed by Council .As to questions about a Batain" from McDonald's, gushing each class. in the hope of remedying the hammas trip. Council will not

by Eileen Dougherty out with drinks, most likely This is the first year for the situation.

The social event that is "The sponsor one because of the supThe bill in essence stated a erintendant's of schools regula- Bee's Knees" of the school is Junior and Senior Class Coun- non-alcoholic.

Most boys agree that this is plan for the rescheduling of tions regarding such trips. The coming to South tonight after the cils to be w^orking together on Student Council back into the company must go through a home basketball game against Girls' Choice, as it was past the time to break even on those school day. Council met third thorough screening and other Maine West. Teens with slicked- tradition for the Girls' Club to .AUman Brothers tickets that period until two years ago. The requirements. There is an inter- back hair, bobby sox, and leath- run it. Mr. Andersen believes cost so much, and expect their schedule was changed because ested company at this time. er jackets are invited to attend that "the dance will help form dates to pay for a dinner, the of severe schedule conflicts for "The vitality and government M.S. Grafitti, or 50's Frolic" a a cooperation between the coun- tickets, and any other extravaCoimcil members. voice of Student Coimcil is eb- Sock Hop sponsored by the Sen- cils and make money for the gances that go with the date. prom."

Even with that in mind, sophThis plan will be presented bing away," commented spon- ior Class. .Another new feature will be omore Patti Gramse said, "I along with an alternate to the sor Mrs. Gloria DeGiogio. "The Featuring the music of "Peace Executive Council, Maine's ad- student's lack of interest in its with Grease", South's own Sha- two bands this year, one being think it's great, because it gives ministration, Monday. Argu- governing tool is reflected in Na-Na, tickets cost 75 cents professional, with continuous girls a chance to ask out cute ments presented by the Attend- the difficulty of recruiting mem- a piece and are on sale through music for listening and dancing. guys who might not know that Ron Pankau '75 thinks "Girls' they are even alive." ance Committee, chaired by bers, committee chairmen and today in the cafeteria and bookSo girls, go out and grab that McGrath and Brachman, will homeroom representatives. If a store. None will be sold at the Choice is fun because it's different to see what it is like be- fox and lay a line on him like, hopefully convince the adminis- student voice in government is door.

"Are you doing anything March tration of Council's dilemma. to survive, more interest and This year's Senior Class hopes ing on the other side."

Even if your honeybunch does 9?"

The other problem besetting participation must be shown." profits from the Sock Hop will Council is the issuance of the .Mary Rebedeau, secret&ry, help with Senior Prom expenses. publication "Busy Signal". This stated. "Student Council should Last year's Senior Class colpublication is the all-school di- be a priviledged organization. lected large sums from successrectory and normally faOs un- It should have control over its ful Sock Hops held in '73. der the duties of the Public own functions and duties."

The Council asks that the stuMrs: soAi£Ti«,E lij ThtuA^HBrmtcH Relations Committee.

Dave Brachman, C-140 Com- dents who are planning to come OoORM.Zf Fo« fui,„,Cir LOOKiUlt Hco,.T dress in the styles of the fifties.

Due to the failure of repre- plex Leader commented, "CounTom Dvvyer, president of Senior Class Council says, "Come prepared for a rockin' good time."

Council to Rehabilitate Itself

Girls Given Chance to Display Courage

South Hoppin', Bopp'm' Tonight

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Bad Seed Cast Announced

by Janet Franx Bad Seed, the 1974 all-school play, is in the rehearsal stage right now, but will be ready for production on Feb. 14, 15. and 16.

The play deals with the life of an eight-year-old girl. Rhoda Penmark, who in the course of the play kills two people.

Rhoda will be played by Becky Buford '75. Other members of the cast include Rocco Rotunno '74 as Colonel Kenneth Penmark, Diane Thunder '75 as

Christine Penmark, Rhoda's mother; Mary Peters '75 as Monica Breedlove, the landlady, and Jon Williams '76 as Monica's brother.

The part of Leroy, the handyman, will be portrayed by Bob Leonard '74, and Rhoda's teacher, Miss Fern, will be played by Meg Thielen '74.

Other students participating in Bad Seed will be Gray Grandolph '74, Mary Rebedeau '75, Marek Ludwig '74, Gary Sheehan '77 and Ben Priest '74.

Start Writing .Anyone interested in seeing their story, poem, or other original piece of material in print should begin working on it because the new creative writing magazine is being organized.

The Editor-in Chief is Bill Schalk '74, the Chief Judge is Kalhy Krol '74, and Chris Pen kava '74 is art editor. Nancy Casalino '74 will be in charge of sales.

I had to go to Girls' Choice with her. She said she'd break my leg if I didn't.

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February 1, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

Pat Curtis; Social Worker Likes Human Contact'

by Karla Jennings Pat Curtis is Park Ridge's new (and first) social worker.

A lot of controversy surrounded his being hired, a number of people feeling that Park Ridge didn't need him.

However, Pat Curtis is not the type of guy who goes around putting food baskets at people's doorsteps. His job is a lot more complicated. "There are mainly two parts to my job," he says. "I'm available for what's known as crisis intervention, and I do a lot of family counseling." Curtis explains crisis intervention using a hypothetical case, someone who threatens suicide. "Basically I would go over (to the house) and make an assessment to see if the person is really dangerous to himself." It's his job to decide if the person needs hospitalization or just someone to talk to. Potential suicides, he says, don't have to be "talked down" so much anymore due to the decrease in the use of hallucinogenic drugs.

Drugs are still a problem in Park Ridge, but not the only one. "One of the big problems in Park Ridge is runaways. I estimate about 300 kids run away each year," half from family homes. In such cases he acts as mediator between the kid and his family. He's avaUable for any family hassle.

"Counseling kids without parents' participation is useless nine out of ten times," he says, but will keep meetings confidential if the person wants to. (He can be reached at 823-5115.)

Curtis doesn't just counsel

family problems. He helps with drug and drinking problems, people having complaints about the police, and people who simply have no one else to talk to.

However, he can't guarantee secrecy in cases such as vandalism or other crimes. "If someone called and said, 'I just committed an armed robbery, can you keep this confidential?

— no way. The issue of confidentiality is very complicated.

On one hand you want people to trust you and on the other you don't want to condone illegal or self-destructive behavior." He thinks that those who are uptight about secrecy probably won't call him anyway.

How does he view the hostility between most students and police? "Well, most kids are struggling with the whole thing about authority and police, more than anyone else.

In general, people's feelings about police are very mixed.

They see them on sort of a negative side as the conscience of the community." One experiience that siu"prises him about Park Ridge is "people come here and say, 'I'm having trouble with my kid, could you help me?' I never saw that before I came here." Previously he worked in Chicago city and Skokie, and had been active here about six weeks. He became a social worker because "I just like the human contact.

I like it when my job is working with people." He doesn't feel many pressures because

become more skillful, you learn your limitations. When you're new you're always down on yourself for what you can't do."

After working here over six weeks, Curtis wishes he could do more, "but when you put it into perspective" his work load "is pretty good."

"one of the things that happens to you when you progress and

I walked into the girls' John during one of the finals — I figured it would be empty since I wasn't supposed to be there anyway; but no, the matron's cart blocked the door.

I squeezed through, gazing at all the mysterious appliances piled into the cart; appliances that keep this school surprisingly clean. I nearly bumped into the matron standing at the sink — she was staring at the walls as if in a trance.

I surveyed the John with a glance, suddenly realizing why the lady looked so dismayed.

"Marcia & Richard," "Sandi & Pete" and assorted other lovers' names enclosed in hearts were plastered on the doors, the walls, the mirrors and unbe-

NT Engineering Fair to Display Special Talents

by Karen Szymanski The many ways in which engineering plays a vital role in improving the quality of life will be demonstrated at Illinois Institute of Technology's first annual High School Engineering Fair, to be held Monday, Feb. 18, at IIT's Grover M. Hermann Hall, 3241 S. Federal Street.

The fair is held on Washington's birthday, since it is a high school holiday.

Participation in the fair is open to high school students in Chicago or surrounding schools in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties in Illinois and Lake County, Indiana.

Students may also have an opportunity to attend regular undergraduate classes at the university that same day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may talk with faculty members.

Students may select the classes they want to attend from a variety of subjects, including management, economics, mathematics, humanities, architecture, social sciences, design, physics, city and regional planning, chemistry, and engineer-

mg.

Registration, class attendance permits, campus maps and class schedules will be available in the south lobby of Hermann Hall beginning at 9 a.m.

Students may exhibit models, drawings and essay papers relating to an engineering principle, practice, development, or design project. There will be three entry divisions: freshmansophomore, junior-senior, and teams of two or more students.

Prizes wUl be awarded in each division. Entries must be received no later than February 8, 1974.

Additionally, the HT library, gymnasium, and other university facilities will be open to visitors. Ample parking is available immediately north of Hermann Hall on 32nd Street.

For further information and exhibit entry forms contact Professors Darryl F. Janowicz or James E. Novak, Department of Engineering Graphics, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, Illinois 60616, telephone (312) 225-9600, Ext. 795, 796.

Curtis thinks Park Ridge can use his skills, and says opposition to him was partly due to "the stigma of the social worker as welfare worker. Park Ridge is a community in conflict about that. There's a group have any problems and another of people who say we don't

that says we do. let's do something about them." The police aren't used to calling on Curtis for crisis intervention yet, and the community itself still might feel uneasy about consulting him, but if anyone, anywhere, has a hassle. Pat Curtis is willing and able to help.

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Loving Memories Erased From Walls lievably, on the ceiling.

"I never did anything to them.

How come they do this to me?" lamented the matron, while obliterating "Nancy — . . ." from the wall with her sponge.

"Why? I don't care if they smoke in here. When I come in, sure, they put away their cigarettes. I wouldn't tell on 'em anyway. Who'd I tell? But why'd they have to do this?"

She scraped away "Pete" from the door and continued talking. I suppose she was speaking to me, but it sounded more like she was trying to cwisole herself instead.

"I gotta clean up what they lea\e. There's supposed to be teachers in here. Ya know. I got nobody to help me. Why

do they do it?"

I almost thought she was going to cry, so I sheepishly moved towards the door, hoping to get away before she . . . but she didn't.

"It's senseless, unbelievable," she told the festooned walls.

I left the matron standing on a toilet seat, with "Janitor in a Drum" in one gloved hand and a damp sponge in the other, trying to erase the eternal loving memory of Marcia & Richard off the ceiling.

The above storj- is a true incident that happened last Wednesday during final exams.

The names on the walls have NOT been changed to protect the "innocence" of Marcia and Richard and Sandi and Pete.

Letfers fo the Editor

SW 'Outstanding' Lacks Editorial Staff Dear South words, I'm Rachel Brandenburg from Arlington Heights High School.

As a final project in my Journalism I class, we had to analype a school paper. I'm far from being an expert journalist, but I thought I'd send you my critique on Southwords. It might be good for a few laughs.

My overall judgment is that Southwords is an outstanding paper. I particularly feel that your news stories are excellent.

The leads are excellent and the

stories display much writing talent.

You cover a wide variety of subjects as far as I could tell and give coverage to many different events pertaining to Maine South.

The features, especially in your Christmas issue, were very good. In your other issues the features could have been more imaginative and creative.

Sports coverage is great. I was impressed with the column, the news-features, and

Afterwords

Saints Be Praised! S W Catholic, Polish, Irish

the photography. Photography throughout the whole paper was good.

The only department lacking is the editorial department. Except for the Afterwards column, you don't have much of a forum for editorials or student opinion.

Overall I found Southwords an outstanding school newspaper. I enjoyed reading and analyzing it. Good luck with future issues!

Sincerely, Rachel Brandenburg Editor's note: Thanks so much for the compliments. As to student opinion columns, Southwords is always open to guest editorials and letters to the editor. The washroom story above is an example. Good luck to Arlington Heights' paper.

The Canlinal.

This year, the staff consists of five Catholics out of In a school of 3500 students, one would expect SW staffs to be diverse in nationality, religion, and grammar five. Three have gone to Mary Seat. Two are Polish, two Irish. ^ schools attended.

Instead, for the last three years the editorial staff has For the past three years, the editor-in-chief has come ^ U U SsJiii XJPlJ been dominated by Catholics from Mary, Seat of Wisdom from MSW grammar school. Two out of three are Polish; grammar school and students of Irish and Polish descent. the other is Irish.

Tlw offtclal tturftnl n t w i p i p t r e< M«ln* Township High SchMl South, With our tradition of Catholicism, SW should be conThe trend started in 70. Of the four main editors, two Park Ridf*. Iltinoil. iOOM. WriHoA and odittd IS H m n ta<h yoar by were Catholics from Mary, Seat of Wisdom. The editorial gratulated for not running novenas to the Virgin Mary on t h i d t n n s< t h * high xhool. Subtcrlpthe features page. Rarely do trains of the Beer Barrel board also had one Pole and one Irishman. tions included with activity ticiitt, purchaud wparataly at n par yaar, The next year was even better for wordy Catholics. Polka drift out of the SW office, either. ar Individually for lOc. (Pricad highar How do we keep our biases to ourselves? We maintain f«r tasuM at nwra than 4 p a g n . ) All four editors were Catholic; three came from Mary, Seat of Wisdom. SW had two Poles and two Irishntian com- our cool through true journalistic ability. Besides, the EdUor-lB-Clil</ Cindy Sopata sponsor's a WASP. posing the editorial board.

Ken Beatty

February 1, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

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Traditional March Questioned By Future Grads

by Mary Spills Traditions may be giving way to fads in many areas of American life, but graduation at Maine South still follows an old custom.

Since the first Maine South graduation, senior girls have been requested to name a marching partner for Baccalaureate and Commencement. The tradition was brought over from Maine East with the graduation sponsor. Since then, the other three Maine schools have abolished it.

The origin of the tradition is uncertain.

Mr. Drummond, South's current g'-aduation sponsor, hypothesized, "Perhaps since girls usually select boys as partners, the school thought the tradition was the best way to organize a nice looking lineup."

Mr. Drummond emphasized that girls are not required to ask boys to be their partners.

Slips of paper are passed out to all senior girls sometime in March. They are then asked to name a partner of either sex.

Girls who do not specify a partner are matched up with boys who have not been selected. "You never know who you'll come up with," smiled Mr. Drummond.

Girls without chosen partners are not placed at the end of the lineup. "The procession is organized more or less alphabetically by the girls' last names. Girls at the end of the alphabet, however, are matched with girls if the number of boys runs out.

Several students forwarded arguments in favor of retaining the present system.

Ben Priest '74 stated, "Se-

Hawks W i n (Continued from page 4) Saturday night's home battle against the Waukegan Bulldogs.

Waukegan is presently 15-4 in overall play and holds second place in the Suburban League.

The Bulldogs are in seventh place in the city-wide rankings.

The key to a Hawk victory will be the ability of Maine South to muzzle the big scoring threats of Tom Whitehead and John Sims. Both of these players are among the top scorers in their league and are averaging 20 points per game. The Hawks will need a big performance from Pete Boesen and Pete Schmelzer, continued outside shooting from Florentine and Reilly, and some points and defense from guards Tim Bopp and Bob McCarthy.

lecting partners puts more personality into the ceremony. The seniors don't just seem like num" bers."

"I think if two people really want to march with each, other they should be able to," added Brad Stach '74. "Girls who don't want to name partners don't have to."

Another senior commented, •Traditions are what make graduation seem like graduation. If we start doing things a different way all the excitement and ceremony involved will be gone."

One alternative to the present system is alphabetical pairing of the girls and the boys.

Several students disaoproved of the alternative. "I don't want alphabetical arranging," said Tom Zdeblick '74. "I'm always last."

Sue Norlander '74 simply commented, "It's dumb."

A large number of students and faculty think some means other than the traditional should be used to organize the lineup.

Mr. Donald Rakowsky of the science department said, "I think most young ladies are forward enough to ask a boy as a partner, but if this is a problem, random pairing of girls

dents wanted it. He also suggested that the best way of instituting a change is to bring

the matter up with senior class council soon, before graduation is finalized.

I told you you should have picked your own partner.

Dating Game at South Seems a Matter of Class

by Anna Daskolias In an effort to probe deep into the inner minds of students, several students were asked the profound question of why boys never seem to date girls from their classes. First of all, students were asked if they thought boys did hesitate to date girls from their classes.

Dave McLean '75 commented, "I don't think that's true at all because that's the way guys meet girls." Sandy Artisuk '75 agrees when she says, "I believe guys do tend to date girls from their own classes. By dating someone from one of your classes you always have something in common."

Laurie Powers '75 added. "I think guys would date girls from their own classes. I don't see why it matters."

Many students, however, found some reality in the question posed to them. Cindy Tomaszewski '75 stated, "If she turned him down it would be embarrassing for him to see that girl in class every day."

Dino Kazeos '76, seemed to have the same views as Cindy when he said, "Guys are too chicken to ask because if they get turned down they will have to face the girl the next day."

M.S. Family Leader of Tomorrow Chosen in General Mills ContestLinda Ritts '74 has been named Maine South's '73-'74 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow. She won this honor by competing with other seniors in a written knowledge and attitude examination on Dec. 4.

Linda is now eligible for state and national honors and will receive a specially designed award from General Mills, Inc., sponsor of the educational schol-

and boys seems to be the best alternative. The girl-boy lineup does look best."

Grace Garby '74 commented on the emotional strain caused by the present selecting process, "An alphabetical lineup would eliminate a lot of peer pressure." she argued.

Doug Mack '74 and Michelle Lemonier '74 both thought alphabetical pairing would save work for Mr. Drummond when he has to figure out who is matched with who out of more than 800 students.

Another advocate of alphabetical arranging is Ron Miller '74.

"That's the only way the lineup will work out fairly and avoid hurt feelings."

Mr. Roy Haglund, a physics teacher, offered another plus in fa\or of alphabetical order when he said, "It's easier for parents and friends to find who they are looking for."

Every senior could not be asked his opinion, but from the few asked to comment, seniors seem almost evenly split between tradition or an alternative.

Dr. Clyde K. Watson, South's principal, said he would go along with a change if the stu-

arship program.

State Family Leaders of Tomorrow receive a $1,500 college scholarship. Second-place winners receive a grant of $500.

The state winner also gets a twenty-volume reference work, "The Annals of America," published by Encyclopaedia Brittanica for his school.

In the spring, state winners and faculty advisors will be the guests of General Mills on an expense-paid educational tour which will include Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis.

This tour will be highlighted by the announcement of the AllAmerican Family Leader of Tomorrow, whose scholarship will be increased to $5,000. Second, third, and fourth place winners wUl receive four-, three-, and two thousand dollar scholarships, respectively.

Dana Olsen '76 had a much stronger stand on the subject when he professed, "Some guys are probably embarrassed to see a girl the day after he bombed out on a date with her, but not me! I had a twentysix-year-old chorus girl in a summer school class once, and I went out with her."

Mike Keesey '75 has yet another reason. "Guys in accelerated classes are really at a disadvantage because the only girls in their classes are the really smart ones. They're not too good-looking and their personalities aren't that great either."

Claire Keenan '75 has her own theory. "Guys don't date girls from their own classes because they know them too well. When you're in the same class with someone, they get to know a lot about you."

Tim Donovan '75 says, "Most of the girls I know don't go to the good 'benders' so I never

see them."

John Urban *75, on the other hand, places the blame on the other sex when he says, "Most of the girls in my classes are taken out by the older guys who already drive."

Bob Stevenson '74 says, "If two people were to go on a date and they're from the same class, if something embarrassing was to happen on the date they would be reminded of it and embarrassed by it every time they saw each other in class."

Debi Hollenbeck '77 exhibited strong views on the subject when she stated, "Guys ask younger girls out because they think they're more stupid and they can get more off them.

Sometimes they'll ask older girls out so they can brag about it."

All anonymous junior girl commented, "Since I've already been out with almost all of the guys in my class, I've decided to go on to bigger and better

things."

Jim Bulton '75 believes the reason behind the situation is that "there is more competition inside the classroom." Patty Kappos '75, on the other hand, thinks the situation exists because "kids are afraid the class will know about it."

Carol Anderson '75 strongly believes "if the teacher found out that two of the kids in his class were dating each other, they would probably get teased about it a lot."

Dayna Limperes '75 gave a good roundabout answer when she said, "Guys don't date girls in their classes for the same reason girls don't date guys from their classes."

Whatever the real reasons are behind why guys don't date girls from their own classes, at least the problem is now out in the open. Maybe Anna Kazeos '75 sums it all up when she says, "The grass is always greener on the other side."

Faith Poses Questions, Answers For Soul-Searching Students

by Nancy Deswik In this age of do-your-ownthing, many high school students are faced with identity crises. During a period of questioning values of the older generation, religious values may be strained to the point of a "faith crisis."

Many people find help and their own conception of God through church youth groups.

Bill Windsor '75 said, "I was influenced by the youth minister of our church." Bill, like many students, claims his beliefs are "fundamentally the same" as his parents, "but my parents apply them differently."

Some students are unsure.

One boy exclaimed, "Ask me something easier. It's too hard to say what God is."

Son City, a youth gathering with members from many suburban communities, meets at South Park Church. The meetings have helped some students find faith.

Rick Wold '74 related, "It's hard to believe in something

you can't see. Faith is believing in the intangible."

Rick further explained that "God is the greatest friend you can have. You don't know what life is until you have him living in your heart. There's security in knowing eternal life will begin when you die."

To Cathy Kuhn '75, "God is everywhere — you can picture Him in anything — He is everything."

Cathy Guzolek '75 conceives God as "a spirit of generosity and goodness."

Such all-encompassing views are not held by everyone. Mark Leone '75 declared, "I don't believe in an all-perfect, all-knowing superior being." Joe Fritz '75 contended, "I'm not an atheist, but I'm not a firm believer either."

Many students, like Donna Lawrence, find faith in God is an important part of their lives.

Doima believes "The real purpose of life is based on the relationship between you and God, and a Christian reaches the

highest and closest relationship through Christ."

In addition many students have found faith a guide and comfort to them. Diane De Noma '77 feels "If we have faith, God will help us when we're in trouble and need."

An apt summation of the situation is found in these verses from the song called "Check Him Out": God is different things to different people: To some He's nothing more than just a myth, To others He's an empty chair at yuletide.

To many He's a word, for swearing with.

But if it's true He's reaUy Giat important, And through the years great men have wondered too, Perhaps we ought to check Him out more closely.

We think He's God, but what is God to you?

From "TeU It Like It Is"

by Ralph Carmichael and Kurt Kaiser

Pag* 4

SOUTHWORDS

February 1, 1974

Crapplers Ranked Fifth Improving their record to an unblemished slate of 12 and 0, Maine South defeated conference rivals New Trier West and Deerfield for two more CSL wins. The Hawks rolled up an impressive score of 31-15 over Deerfield. The Hawks encountered no difficulty with the New Trier West Cowboys, defeating them 38-13.

Dale Jenkins and Dave Jenkins opened the evening against the Deerfield Warriors with decision victories. Kurt Fiech and Paul DiFranco suffered decision losses to even the contest at 6-6. Chuck Myers put South on top with a 5-0 shutout win at 132 pounds. Roger Burton put another six points on the scoreboard for South with a pin over Ms 132 Warrior rival in the third period.

Maine South ran into deep difficulty in the middle weights when Hawk grapplers lost three consecutive decisions, tying the battle at 15-15. Bob Mikos and Dennis Babiniec both lost close decisions and Keith Skaathum was shut out 3-0. .A.t this point in the match it was the big three of SkouUos, Starck and Prick which came through for South with winnings totalling IS points. Skoullos won with a pin over the Warrior 167 pounder and Ed Prick also

won, overpowering the Deerfield heavyweight in the final period.

Tim Starck earned an impressive 10-0 shutout to cap the evening.

The Hawks hosted the New Trier Cowboys at home, winmng seven of twelve decisions and gaining two ties. The Hawks assiu"ed themselves the divisional title with their 38-13 win over New Trier. For the team's efforts, Hawk coach Tom Ziemek named the entire squad Wrestlers of the Week. "The big reason for our success is the kids had a fine season as freshmen and decided to remain with the team. The team has worked hard for a state finish.

They have done without oomplaint all the requirements demanded of them." .\fter Dale Jenkins' opening loss in the 98 pound class, the Hawks notched their first victory over New Trier with Kurt Fiech's conclusive 15-0 shutout.

Dave Jenkins lost at 112 pounds 11-5. Paul DiFranco and Chuck Myers followed Jenkins with two victO"ies by pin.

The Hawks failed to gain headway with ties by Roger Burton and Bob Mikos. Burton tied Thomas of New Trier 4-4 and Mikos gained a 1-1 deadlock at 138. Dennis Babiniec then lost a close 5-3 decision.

Once again the clutch wrestlers came through with a 15 point effort. J o h n Skoullos pinned his Cowboy rival at :32, tying the varsity record of Hawk state-champ Tom Neuses for most pins in a season.

Starck followed with a 5-3 verdict at 185 pounds and Ed Frick finished the bombing with a pin at :52.

"John Skoullos will probably break a number of Maine South records," remarked Coach Ziemek. "He broke the record for quickest pin a few meets ago and has tied Neuses' record."

When questioned about wrestlers with possible state potential, Ziemek rema-ked, "We are very strong at both ends of the weight divisions. John Skoullos should do well as will Chuck Myers, who was a sectional finalist last year. Tim Starck has a good chance, he is a steady comoetitor. Kurt Fiech has possibilities, but he will face four of the toughest wrestlers in the state at the Ridgewood District."

"The boys and myself are very excited by our state ranking as the num^er five team in Illinois," added Mr. Ziemek.

"We have won four meets since the ranking and we hope to advance to fourlh. We have been shooting for this all along."

Hawks Win, Face Bulldogs

by Marty McGrath Continuing their reign as the Central Suburban League's leading team, the varsity Hawk cagers improved their conference record to a 7 and 0 mark with three conference wins. The Hawks whipped Niles North and Niles East in home games and survived a 51-49 squeeze over the Deerfield Warriors.

These wins, coupled with the narrow 57-54 victory over Evanston, raised the overall Hawk record to 15 and 1. The Hawks remain one of the top teams in Chicago and are presently ranked fourth in Illinois.

After winning easy decisions from the Niles North and Niles East teams by the scores of 77-61 and 74-47, respectively, the Hawks were nearly scalped by the ever-opportune Deerfield.

The mighty Hawks had their biggest scare of the basketball season, edging by with the closest of victories in the final seconds to win 51-49. The Hawks, trailing throughout the contest, switched to a 1-3-1 half-court zone press late in the third period and turned the contest around.

Fine play by John Reilly provided the scoring surge as Hawk guards Bob McCarthy and Tim Bopp forced Deerfield into nine costly turnovers in the final quarter. Keeping up the

pressure, Tim Bopp broke a 49-49 deadlock with a single free throw, eleven seconds remaining. On the missed Bopp attempt, Pete Schmelzcr was fouled on the rebound. Schmelzer sank one free throw and the Hawks withstood the Warrior counterattack to win 51-49.

Deerfield coach Ron O'Conner commented, "We had to outrebound the Hawks on the boards to beat them. The rebounding power of Boesen and Schmelzer is their greatest asset, it controls their game plan. The pressure our team, especially our center Skiffington applied to Boesen on the inside, forced Maine to play a cautious offense and resulted in the proximity of scores."

The Hawk victory has to be attributed to the combined shooting talents of forwards Tom Florentine and John Reilly. Florentine scored 10 points in the second quarter to keep Maine within striking range.

John Reilly carried the offensive burden in the final period, scoring four key buckets from the outside.

South entertains arch-rival Maine West in the spectator gym this evening. The Hawks meet the Waukegan Bulldogs on the Maine homefloor Saturday night, a battle between two of Chicago's Top Ten teams. Maine

P«f» Boesen, Hawk center goes up for t w o points in the Hawks 57-54 victory at Evanston.

West trails the Hawks by four full games in the divisional race.

The big game of the season for this year's Hawks will be (Continued on page 3)

Center Pete Boecen lays in another two points in the Hawk victory over Niles East.

John Skoullos, South's champion 167 pound wrestler, prepares for a reversal. Moments later, Skoullos had the Cowboy grappler on his back and had tied the varsity record for pins in a season.

Sportswords

Waukegan Tests Nefters; Trackmen Open Season

by Dan M c G r a t h , Sports Editor

Saturday evening's confrontation with Suburban League power Waukegan will be an excellent indication of Maine South's post season potential. The Bulldogs are a first class outfit and are very ably coached. The team is fast, big and aggressive; they are presently the number seven team in Chicago prep rankings. Waukegan has a style of play similar to the Hawks and have some excellent scoring and rebounding threats. The outcome could be a foreshadowing of this year's supersectional battle at Northwestem's McGaw HaU. • Congratulations to the Hawk wrestling program of coaches Ziemek, Muccianti and Kolar. To date, the Hawk grapplers have acciunulated forty-six victories out of fortyeight meets. The varsity, junior varsity and sophomores all boast unblemished records. In the short duration of two seasons, Maine has established one of the top wrestling squads in the state; a program which insures continued success.

• The Hawk track team has begun operations and shows promises of an excellent season. South should pose a first class squad on all levels of competition. A return to conference contention after last season's absence would be a welcome addition to the sports programs. It will be great to have another track powerhouse from Maine South.

• Next Wednesday the annual M-Club-Faculty encounter takes place in the spectator gym. The worldrenowned pageant will begin activities with a heated volleyball contest between the Women's PE Department and the girls at 7:00 p.m. Following that extravaganza, the MClubbers will once again try to knock the talented faculty squad from its long dominance. A half-time performance is also planned. Tickets are 5(k and mav be obtained from any M-Club member. Coaching the M-Gub team will be Hawk varsity players Dave Patterson and Pete Schmelzer.

Leading the faculty will be hot-shooting teachers Mr. George Verber and Mr. Mike Andrews.

• This year's basketball regional is to be held at Notre Dame, and the sectional contests have been relocated from their long residence at Elk Grove and moved to another Mid-Suburban school. Arlington. Further information regarding the dates, times, and ticket prices will be forthcoming.

Tankmen Meet Warriors

by Ken Krause The Maine South varsity swimmers moved to within one victory of a .500 record last weekend by defeating Deerfield for the first time in six years.

Led by the medley relay team of Rich Hummel '74, Brian Laughlin '74, Bob McCullough '74, and Dane Kozie '75, the Hawks took the lead after the first event and never lost it.

Led by Hummel's victory in the backstroke, a win for Ken Krause '75 in the breaststroke, and seven second-place finishes by other swimmers, provided the depth needed to win the meet despite some strong individual swimmers on the Deerfield team.

Head coach Art Johnson, looking to the rest of the year, commented, "I think we have an excellent chance of winning our last two dual meets of the season to finish with a winning record. We have a swimmer in just about every event who, if he continues to work as hard as he has been, could also qual-

ify for the state championship preliminaries at the district meet."

The team has its last home meet of the year today against Maine West, giving the Hawks

a chance to even their record for the year. The freshmen meet is scheduled to begin at 4:00. with the sophomore-varsity to start at 5:30. or immediately after the frosh meet.

Flexers Split Decisions

by Ron Pankau Hawk flexmen finished last weekend with a victory. The strong-arm men defeated conference rival Niles North and lost to Glenbrook South.

The Hawks edged the Niles North Vikings with a close 122121 victory. First place finishers in the meet for South were Keith Brocker on the side horse and Craig Martin on the parallel bars. Jim LoBue was second in free exercise competition and Jim Tanneri was third in tramp.

Maine South came out on the short end of a 120-117 score against the Glenbrook South Titans. The Hawks scored well in the meet without the serv-

ices of their fine tramp specialist, Jim Tanneri. The Hawks managed to do well in some events with Jim LoBue finishing solidly in first place in free exercise.

Keith Brocker earned a second place finish on the side horse. Martin, Haapala and Brian Erickson also finished in second place. The loss was the second conference loss of the season for Maine South.

Hawk flexers are advancing rapidly as evidenced in their high scoring efforts against Niles North and Glenbrook South. The weekend's activity kept the Hawks above .500 and third in conference. The Hawks go to Maine West tomorrow, beginning at 1:30.