Homecoming Queen Finalists Chosen for '74
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AAaine Township High School South, Park Ridge, 111. 60068 a senior leader in the girls' P.E. dept. She has participated in V-Show acts and is an active member of Campus Life. EUen is very involved with art: she paints as a hobby and received an Art Award as a sophomore. She also Ukes to go skiing and boating. EUen has worked at Wieshubers' Jewelers
Polly Hubbell Polly Hubbell, captain of the Varsity Cheerleading Squad, is one of the candidates for Homecoming Queen. In her four years at Maine South, Polly has been very active in the music department while playing the flute in the marching band, the concert band, and the concert orchestra. To earn money, Polly teaches several flute lessons, a job suited to her musical background. She is a Student Coun"• oil representative and a member of Brotherhood Society. PoUy was in Orchesis Dance . Club as a freshman and also has been a girls' P.E. leader for the past two years. She has participated in V-Show every year at Maine South. As a junior, PoUy was elected to the National Honor Society. Polly considers her involvement with the South Park Church-based Son City and Son Company as her most important out-of-school activities: she is very active in both organizations as well as attending Campus Life on a regular basis. She en* joys her involvement with these . groups very much. College is the next step in f Polly's future, but she has not yet selected the college which she wants to attend. At the moment, she is considering Illinois State College in Normal. Teaching elementary or special education is a possible career; Polly is also thinking of majoring in physical therapy or business. Her feelings about Maine South are positive. "I have felt privileged to go to a school with such a fine reputation," said PoUy. "All four years at Maine Soutii have been a lot of fun." Ellen Erickson Homecoming Queen nominee EUen Erickson considers Pep • Club Council as one of her most important activities at Maine South. She has been a Council member since she was a sophomore; this year she holds the office of Secretary. A Brotherhood Society member for two years, EUen is also
in South Park for over a year and reaUy enjoys her job. She is planning to major in an art-related field — possibly interior design — while at college, but as yet her coUege choice has not been made. EUen hopes to attend a smaU school in the lUinois-Indiana area. Evaluating the experiences of her four years of high school, EUen thinks that learning to cooperate with other people is a basic necessity of life. "Making an effort to get along with other kids is important in a school the size of Maine South," she commented. EUen also said that she has enjoyed participating in activities in and outside of school, especiaUy because of aU the people she has met and gotten to know.
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periods. Ginny's been in the VShow cast for four years, too. For her freshman year she was a member of Ski Club. She's also active in student government. As a sophomore she was elected class secretary. Presently Ginny's holding the position of vice-president of the senior class. Through her years at South she's been active in the music department, taking Girl's Chorus, Girl's Glee, and Treble Choir. For part of last year she wrote for News Bureau. Ginny has also participated a little in the drama department, outside of V-Show. She took one year of drama. Outside of class she's involved in Campus Life. Ginny is presently working as a waitress at the Park Ridge Country Club. Over the summer she was employed by the Park Ridge Terrace nursing home. She hopes to attend an lUinois state school next year, but she doesn't know which one yet. Ginny enjoys playing the guitar and swimming in her spare time. During the summer she also helped care for the Negro children who visited her family from the inner city. Gina Pope
Ginny Kelley
Another nominee for Homecoming Queen, Ginny KeUey, has befn active in activities both in and out of school. She has been a member of Pep Club for all of her four years. Junior year she helped out by working in the Nurse's Office at school during one of her study
Homecoming Queen nominee Gina Pope has participated in various activities during high school. She is presently a representative for student council; she has also been a member of class council. Gina was in V-Show during her junior year as well as being active in Riding Club. For the past two years Gina has been a gym leader for the girls' P.E. dept. Gina enjoys playing tennis in her spare time. She has a parttime job at Dommick's Food Store which also keeps her busy. Januar;', rather than June, wiU be Gina's final month at Maine South because she wiU be graduating after the first semester. At present, Gina plans to enroll at Loyola Univ. and to begin classes in Feb. of 1975. She hopes to continue college into graduate study, probably receivin,!! a master's as weU as
First Night Proceeds for Scholarship by Nancy St«inhauser Mr. Hal Chastain, who died last July 5, was to be the director of the arena play Dark of the Moon. Despite his death, however, Mr. Chastain's influence stUl lingers on in the drama department.
The department chairman touched thousands of lives during his Ufe. His love for students gave him the impetus to dedicate his life to teaching. Although Mr. Chastain wiU not be the director. Dark of the Moon, which was chosen by Mr.
Chastain to be this year's Thespian play, wiU open Oct. 17 with Mr. Ralph Wagoner as director. The opening night has been set aside as a benefit performance with all proceeds being donated to the Hal Chastain Memorial Scholarship Fund.
a bachelor's degree. Her major wiU be social work. "Maine South is a good school with a lot to offer," Gina said. "Of course, there is always more to be done, but everyone should take advantage of what is here." Gina thinks that on the whole, Maine South has been a lot of fun for her. Nancy Maroney
Another candidate for Homecoming Queen is Nancy Maroney. A member of Pep Club Council for three years, Nancy was Council Treasurer as a junior and is presently Membership Chairman. She has participated in Class Council, Student Council, intramurals, and V-Show during her four years at Maine South. She is also a senior leader and a member of Brotherhood Society. Along with both snowskiing and waterskiing, Nancy enjoys ice skating and swimming. She has worked part-time at Osco for the past seven months and is presently thinking of working for a year before going to college. Right now her choice of colleges is undecided, but Nancy is considering several junior colleges near Park Ridge. Harper and Triton are definite possibilities. Nancy is planning a career in nursing. "The people at Maine South are just great," Nancy commented. "I have reaUy enjoyed all of my four years here. Getting involved with things Uke school events, V-Show, and club is one of the best ways to meet new kids and to have fun." Nancy also added that she wiU regret leaving Maine South next June because she wUl miss all of the people and activities. Kim Heidkamp The next nominee for Homecoming Queen is Kim Heidkamp. Kim has been involved in student government since her freshman year. For two years she was a Class Council representative, and in her junior year was elected vice-president. This year she is a Student Council representative. Sophomore year Kim was chosen to be a Hawkette. Last year she was a member of the girls' swim team. Kim also enjoys drama and has participated in the Children's play last year. She is presently involved in Dark of the Moon, the arena play for this year. Outside of school she enjoys
swimming, bike riding, basketbaU, footbaU, horseback riding, and voUeybaU. Camnus Life and the Mary Seat of Wisdom youth grouo take up some more of her time. Kim is also active in the junior and senior leader gym programs at South and has been on Pep Club for three years. She doesn't have a job now, but recently worked as a waitress at the Colonial Coffee Shop. Her college plans are stiU pretty undecided. If she goes, she hopes to attend Western lUinois University and major in drama. .Another alternative that she's considering is to go to coUege only part time and attend a school such as Harper. Kim is also interested in the fashion field. Kim says she likes Maine South and wiU miss it when she leaves. "A lot of kids don't know what they have here and wiU reaUy have to adjust next year," she stated, talking about this year's seniors.
Hawkettes and Band Travel To Wisconsin The bands of twenty-five high schools including the Maine South band and Hawkette squad wiU be performing at the homecoming events of the Univ. of Wisconsin at Whitewater Oct. 19. Under the direction of Mr. Gordon McLean, the band wUl be playing many selections that wUl be heard at our own games this season. The Hawkettes, accompanied by Miss Barbara Bobrich. wiU be complementing our band during the festivities with some of the precision dance routines they are noted for. .Activities wiU begin with a traditional homecoming parade in which the high school bands wiU be competing for first, second, and third place trophies. According to Mr. McLean, this trip will not only be an enjoyable experience for the band, but it wiU also serve another purpose. "I feel that the band wiU be able to compare itself with other bands in the parade," he commented. Also, on Oct. 31, the Maine South band and Hawkette squad will appear at the Civic Center Plaza as part of National Education Week. Their performance wUl begin at 12:15 p.m. and last until 1:15 p.m.
Boys Register for Draft All senior boys are required by law to register for the draft thirty days before or after their eighteenth birthday. On June 30, 1974, the federal government announced the end of the draft. The system of obtaining manpower for the U.S. Army has shifted from an enforced draft to a system with a voluntary basis. The draft will continue as a standby precaution in case of a crisis re-
quiring mUitary mobUization. Registration for the draft is by appointment only in the Personnel Office. Seniors can register five days a week, from 7:30-8:00 a.m. or from 3:304:00 p.m. After filling out a selective service regulation card and a classification questionnaire, the registration certificate, commonly known as a draft card can be obtained.
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South Accident Records Misunderstood by Paper
The candidates for Homecoming Queen a r e : First row: Ginny Kelley, Debbie Frey, Lisa Holmes, Marissa Paulette. Second r o w : Mollie Meehan, Polly Hubbell, Jan Christ i e , Nancy Maroney. T h i r d r o w : Gina Pope, Ellen Erickson, J i l l P i t t , K i m Heidkamp, Genie Farney.
Scholarships Given by U. of Chicago The University of Chicago is offering unique scholarship possibilities to high school students who combine athletic ability and high academic achievement. The University's undergraduate college will award three Amos Alonzo Stagg Scholarships for men and two Women's Athletic Association - Gertrude Dudley Scholarships for women along with selecting an alternate for each scholarship. According to Mr. Brooks, financial assistance director, applicants must excel in at least one sport and obtain a recommendation from that coach. However, selected students are not required to participate in athletics at the college. All applicants must meet the University's academic requirements for entrance to the college. In addition, Stagg scholarship applicants must rank in the top ten per cent of their graduating class. The four-ye^r scholarships are
renewable every year based on the student's academic standing of "around a "B" average. This assures the student of tuition," stated Mr. Brooks. The Stagg and Dudley scholarships are just two of the many national scholarship programs available through the Unversity of Chicago. If a student is not awarded the Stagg or Dudley scholarship, he is urged to try for another and should see Mr. Reese in the career resource center as to what he qualifies for. "We believe we have one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in the country," commented Brooks. The University fields men's varsity teams in 12 intercollegiate sports, including football and basketball, and women's varsity teams in seven sports. The deadline for applying for a Stagg or Dudley scholarship is Jan. 15. Interested students should write to the Office of Col-
lege Admissions, The University of Chicago, 1116 East 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60637.
By Donna Lawrence "Accident rate at Maine South totals almost two and a half times that of other M a i n e Schools," claimed the Park Ridge Advocate issued September 5. However, Principal Clyde K. Watson believes "accident consciousness" was misinterpreted as "accident proneness." Reporters usually attend Board of Education meetings and, apparently, had examined results compiled from the Maine TOWTIship accident reports. Nurse Margaret Ingrish explains, "Teachers are doing a good job. As soon as a student is injured, he is to report immediately to the health office." Ileported accidents range from slivers and headaches to sprains and breaks. Health office personnel record all injuries on five-carbon forms. Nurse Ingrish also noted in a summary' snecifyine catagorizei accident totals that Maine South rated equal or less than other Maine totals. Miss Katherine Pierce, girls' P.E. dept. head, supports Nurse Lngrisb's explanation of accur-
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Council Discussion Noted By Carol Tomer Heading Student Council accomplishments for the last five meetings was the organization and approval of the Styx concert. Set for November 23, the national rock group will be playing in the Maine South spectator gym. Twenty eight hundred tickets will be going on sale at the price of $3.50. This concert represents the culmination of Council efforts since June to obtain a concert, the first major one in three years since REO Speedwagon. Money has been appropriated to repair the activities sign in front of school. The cost of $400 will be split with the administration, thus costing Student Council S200. After each SC member submitted their committee preferences, standing committee assignments were made. This year's committee chairmen are; Julie Bomba, AFS; Clar Keenan, Assembly; Dayna Limperes, Homecoming; Marty McGrath, Organizations; Laurie
Powers, Public Relations; Wendy KaIke, Social; and Joann Takehara, V-Show. The Students' Rights committee, headed by Tim Kelly, has been meeting regularly, discussing and investigating such issues as inter-class discrimination, lounge policies, and an appeals board. On September 26, the four SC officers met with Dr. Watson and discussed many topics including lounge for sophomores and the questionable necessity of final exams for Advanced Placement courses. Homecoming preparations continued, headed by Homecoming committee chairman Dayna Limperes. The Homecoming committee is responsible for all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into planning Homecoming: sending out letters, counting votes, making arrangements for the parade and float judging — all in all an effort to insure the smooth operation of tomorrow's events.
ate reporting. Miss Pierce considers an accident "anything that happens to cause discomfort or abnormality. Today's headache could be tomorrow's concussion." Gym teachers deem the Nov. l-April 1 gymnastics unit most hazardous. TTjough with 360 girls per day, the dept. reported only 20 minor accidents last year. The P.E. staff has maintained strict regulations and secured a lockerroom whirlpool and ice machine for anv accidents. Coach Bernie Brady conceded, "It's in football — interscholastic — where most of the boys receive their 'hard knocks'. In contact SDorts we do get occasional broken bones and, more frequently, snrains." An athletic trainer administers first aid to injuries, and coaches complete the forms. "We report everything — even scratches." Dr. Watson summarized, "I have the teachers report every accident to the health office for the protection of the school and its students. The results of reports show the system's efficiency."
Styx and Stones Rock Your Bones What you have all been waiting for has finally come. No, not a course in individualized loafing, but Styx, one of America's upcoming rock groups, will stage a rock concert at Maine South on Sat., Nov. 23. Paid for and organized by Student Council, the concert will run from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. with the doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Oct. 28 at the price of $3.50. The concert will be held in the Spectator Gym. which seats around 2,000 people with 650 main floor seats at the same price. Seats will be given on a first-comefirst-ser\'e basis, and parking will be free. Styx consists of Dennis de Young, organist; John Curulewski and Jim Young, guitarists; Chuck Panozzo, bassist: and , John Panozzo, drummer. The rock group managed by Vince De Paul of V.J.D. Associates will play for approximate- ' ly 100 minutes after the warmup group Westfall-
Club Offers Fun for Everyone Dave Veerman conducts a Campus Life meeting last Tuesday night.
By Cheryl Babicz Is your life composed of tiresome term papers, the old reruns of "Leave It to Beaver," or just the nothin' to do blues? Are you itching to meet new
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Give Time and Get More in Return Time — a word heard fairly regularly when speaking of the absence of it. Think about how many times you hear someone say "I haven't got the time" in the course of one week. One single phrase hasn't been so over used since "Laugh-In" aired with "Sock it to me." The phrase has been found to work rather conveniently in answer to situations requiring a little assistance. Those five little words work like magic to excuse the speaker from doing everything from taking little brother to the park to staying after school to help with some poster making. Admittedly, in some situations, the words are meant honestly, but in more than a few exceptions, "I haven't got the time" could be interchanged very easily with the phrase "I'm too lazy to try." So many in-school and outside activities
exist that require muc'.i less time than expected and that yield many more rewards than could be hoped for. Too many memorable experiences and discoveries have been missed because people were afraid to offer any of their time. To incorporate another old cliche, there's no time Uke the present to grab at every possible chance to create new memories. The time that we have on our hands now is invaluable. Never again will we have minds so open, so free of problems and decision-making, and so eager to expand itself. However, our minds will start closing off to situations around us if we don't start using our time effectively to keep them open to new observations and learning. The next time someone asks you to do something, and you have the urge to say, "I haven't got the time," try saying, "Sock it to m e " instead.
people and make new friends? Or are you just dying to get away from it all and have a little excitement? Well, Campus Life is the place that can give you all the thrills you can handle. Now you may ask what is Campus Life? Campus Life is an "organizati<Hi, a meeting place in a relaxed atmosphere where a person can have a good time and meet other people," says Dave Veerman. the Campus Life sponsor for Maine East and Maine South. Campus Life is a club where "anyone can come, whenever they want to," says Dave. The meetings last for one hour and consists of games and discussions. Joanne Andersen 76 says, "Campus Life is a place where you can meet people that really care about you." "It's a time to get together with kids from South and to get to know them better. It's a chance to get to look at yourself and get ideas from other kids," says Dave Kane '77. Campus Life also consists of outside activities such as basketball tournaments, a n n u a l spring riots, and a New Year's
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The Campus Life Haunted House will be open in Arlington Heights from Oct. 25-Nov. 2. A bus will be leaving from Maine South on Oct. 29 and will go to the renowned Haunted House.
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Why Go Home? Clubs Can Decide Your Future By Laurie Freeman Are you sick of going home after school and watching reruns of "Gilligan's Island?" Get involved! Maine South has many fun, worthwhile, and beneficial after-school extra-curricular activities. If foreign language is your thing, Maine South has four foreign language clubs: French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Enrollment in the language and a desire to have fun are the requirements to join. For those into science and social science, there are also clubs in those fields. If you really dig anthropology, and have taken History of Civilization or are currently enrolled in a social science course, the Anthropological Society is for you. If you are concerned with ecologial problems, there is al-
ways the Environmental Action Biology Club. Do you sometimes wonder if a war ever took place outside your bedroom window? Then join the Local History Club and find out. The Business dept. offers many specific clubs besides the Business Club, which is open to interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The following classes offer clubs which are open to any student enrolled in the course: Child Care Occupations, Distributive Education, F o o d Occupations, Industrial Cooperative Education, Office Occupations, and C.W.T. For all future Betty Crackers and homemakers, there is a Home Economics Club open to anyone interested and also a Clothing and Interior Design Club. If you are planning a career in medicine or teaching, the
Medical Careers Club or the Future Teachers of America Club is for you. Have you ever wondered how those djTiamite plays and shows are put on during the year? It's from the help of students who participate in backstage and onstage work. There is a V-Show, a musical, and an allschool play coming up. Sign up for make-up, painting, publicity, construction, or prop crews, or try out with your acting talents. For those interested in clashing over today's topics there is the Maine South Debate Club. The Contest Speakers organization has many different categories to compete in against other schools. If you want to play D.J. and spin those discs, then W.M.T.H., Maine South's radio station, is for you. For those interested
Introducing MS Speech Therapist Mrs. B r e n d a Baumbich, Maine South's speech, hearing, and language therapist enjoys working with people. Mrs. Baumbich, who divides her time between Maine South and Maine West, has her office in C-123A, opposite from homeroom C-122. All students are encouraged by Mrs. Baumbich to seek help for their speech, hearing, or language problems anytime. The SHL program has been available at Maine schools for seven years. "Students usually sign up for a quarter or two," said Mrs. Baumbich, "and come twice a week for 20 minutes. This program is geared to the individual needs of each student." Most of students' problems are concerned with articulation, language problems, and auditory perception difficulties. Mrs. Baumbich also wofks with writing and spelling problems that students have. "We have had tremendous success with this program at the Maine schools," stated Mrs. Baumbich. "Students are very
responsive, and few refuse the help we offer. Most of the program's success is due to the fact that it's all volunteer. Students have a choice of coming or not." Mrs. Baumbich was also a speech therapist at Pennoyer School and in the Des Pla:nes elementary schools before entering District 207. "I feel better about the situation at South.
When a student is seeking help because he wants it and is not being pushed into it, as in the lower grades, it's a better situation all around." "The volunteer factor is the most important one in this program. I encourage any student who has a speech, hearing, or language problem to let us help him. We welcome all students at all times."
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Activities Emphasize CareerIndustrial Education Today Student curricular activities have changed within the decade at Maine South with emphasis on career and industrial education today. According to Mr. Bonney, guidance chairman, enrollment is up in industrial education. For instance, ten years ago there was no woodcraft class. This year the class had to turn down students because of an overabundance wanting to take it. Auto mechanics is also very popular. A decade ago, this class was open to all. Now, only juniors and seniors are allowed to take it with six classes in auto mechanics meeting every day. The work study program also has increased. Seven work programs (including two from business education) are currently in operation. More students are working while in high school and usually work part-time when going to college. Home economics and business education have also grown in enrollment this year. Foods for Men is a new course begun this year in the home economics department. The male enrollment, however, isn't quite as large as it had been hoped to be. Other departments have undergone changes in the past decade. When the school first opened, languages offered at
South were Latin. Russian, French, Spanish, and German with French being the most popular among the students. Now Italian is offered in place of Russian, and Spanish is equal in popularity to French. English, art, music, and drama departments have all increased their enrollments over ten years. Photography, 14 speech and drama classes, and electives in English are the most significant changes in these departments. There also was no radio station in 1984. The most dramatic changes, though, have taken place in girls' physical education. Sophomores through seniors now elect their gym classes. Girls are also participating in what used to be
French Trip The announcement of a trip to France during spring vacation was made recently. Students will leave on March 21 and will return on March 30. Anyone interested in going can sign up now. The cost of this trip is $646 and will cover the air fare, room and board, and tips. The trip will include tours to London and Paris, and sights such as Mont St. Michel, Versailles, FoUies Bergers, castles, and the opera. For further information, contact Miss Barr.
"boys only" sports such as baseball and basketball. The teams, however, are not co-ed yet. As for Maine South's future, Mr. Bonney commented that "it's very difficult to say what will happen. Courses with small enrollments will probably not be run. In most cases, a tight schedule and full classes will dominate the curriculum.
in ham radios there is the Radio Club W9GDC. If you're handy in electronics try joining the Audio-Visual Staff or Lighting staffs. For those who would rather be on the other side of the equipment, the Film Society, which shows choice films throughout the year esists. The artistic people can join the Art Club or the Photography Club, and the intellectual have the Chess Club. Boys and girls are welcome to join intramural sports and
invited to try out for the interscholastic program. Girls who want to cheer our wrestlers can join the Wrestlerettes and the equestrians can always join the Cavaliers Riding Club. The Pep Club is open to anyone who wants to cheer our school on. So if you find yourself worrying about who Batman is going to fight on T.V., atfer school, maybe a club is what you need. Maine South offers many clubs, so listen to the bulletn for announced club meetings and get involved.
Workshop-Ideal W a y of Seeing Gov't At Work By Nancy Deswik The best way to see many famous people in one place is to go to Washington D.C. and hang aroimd the Capitol. But to be able to listen to these people speak and to ask them questions, the Washington Workshops Congressional Seminar is ideal. The seminar gives students an opportunity to learn about government first-hand from the people who run it. All through the busy week, dialogues with Senators, Congressmen, and the Congressional staff made the government seem much more active and interesting than it did before the trip. I attended the workshop in June, and the whole week was filled with opportunities to meet people from other states, watch debate on the house floor, and to listen to and question Representatives and Senators. Normally the House and Senate Chambers are sem-deserted. Most of the Congressmen are at committee meetings. If a vote comes up, bells are rung aU over the building and the Representatives come pouring in. The subway connecting the capital and the House office buildings looked like the Chicago 'L' during rush hour. In the Senate Office Building, Senator Ted Kennedy stepped on the same elevator we were on, giving a real thrill to one of the girls in our group who is a great fan of his. From the number of times Keimedy was seen in elevators, I figure that is what he must do all day. Everyone in the seminar was encouraged to arrange appointments with their Congressmen. Rep. Sam Young and his staff were very nice and answered all the questions I could think of. Unfortunately, Senators Stevenson and Percy did not have time to make appointments to see the Illinois participants. The only time I saw Percy was in the Senate gallery. Two well-known Senators with
opposing views were part of the agenda. Sen. James L. Buckley, a Conservative from New York, spoke very convincingly, and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota made just as much sense presenting his Liberal Democratic views. Somehow I found myself agreeing with both of them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a true Repubicrat! Executive officials, including the Sec. of Commerce, the Sec. of the Army, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, provided opportunities to see more of Washington. We also were given a lecture by a Justice of the Supreme Court who wasn't as stuffy as I had expected. The highlight of the seminar came on Friday when we had a session with the former VicePresident Gerald Ford. To get into The Old Executive Office Building, we had to have our name tags plus another piece of identification checked by security. A guard stood by the entrance to the elevator while another was in the haU where we got off. Secret service men accompanied Mr. Ford into the room. The Vice-President then made a short speech and presented the director of the workshops with an award. A question and answer session followed in which Ford gave very sincere and reasonable answers. Gerald Ford has been one of the best supporters of the seminars. The whole seminar went much too quickly even though hourwise, they were some of the longest days I have spent. Every year two juniors are selected by and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club to attend the workshops. Any interested juniors should see Mr. Otto Kohler, Social Science Department Head, in A-217. The seminar will be held nine times this year from February to June, and if anyone is interested in going on their ovra, they are welcome to any information I can give them.
Maine South Entertains Swiss Student Michelle Sandox, a junior from Switzerland, is attending Maine South while staying with the Nicolau family. Michelle came from Neuchatel, which is in the western part of Switzerland, in early August. In Switzerland, Michelle attends a .school of about 100 students. While studying English for only three years, she speaks it well. Michelle has also taken one year of Spanish, five of German, four of Latin, and of course, speaks French fluently. Of all her classes at Maine South, Michelle likes Creative Speaking, which is taught by Mr. LaVaUe, the best. In Switzerland, Michelle doesn't choose her own classes as we do. She must take Math, French, History, Science, Chemistry, German, English, and Spanish all in one year.
Michelle's school doesn't have any of the rules we have, but she comments, "There are too many people here not to have any rules." Her school has a completely different system of changing classes. Between first and second periods, there are five minutes of passing time. Between second and third periods she gets 10 minutes, and between third and fourth periods she gets 15 minutes. Then the cycle starts again. Michelle doesn't like the 20minute lunch period after being accustomed to a two-hour lunch period. She said, "In Switzerland, we go skiing, study, or just sleep during lunch." Speaking of American food, Michelle said, "I just love BeBe's (Mrs. Nicolau) food, but
Americans eat too much." Her favorite sports to watch are skiing and horse racing. At home, Michelle enjoys riding her own horse. Her interests here include dancing (she is in Orchesis), football games, parties, concerts, and she said, "I can't wait for Homecoming." Michelle believes the main difference between the U.S. and Switzerland is the people and the way of life. "Life is much faster here; the people are friendlier, but the boys are very shy." This is Michelle's first trip to the U.S., but she has been to Spain, England, France, and Yugoslavia. She stated, "I love staying with the Nicolaus, but I could never live in America because the life is too exciting and fast."
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October 11, 1974
Cridders Battle Trojans Maine South's varsity gridders entertain the Niles East Trojans in tomorrow's eleventh annual Homecoming battle at Wilson Field. The Trojans, rivals of the Hawks in the Central Suburban south division, are a team of considerable talent. The Hawks enter the game after defeating NUes North's Vikings 22-14. "Niles East is a strong and aggressive team." commented Hawk coach Bob Schmidt. "They are a power football team and will probably try to run up the middle and use the quarterback option. They have some excellent linebackers. The defense will probably stimt and blitz." South's defense was the factor that defeated Niles North last week and will have to contain the burly Trojan running backs. The defease has been led by the linebacking crew of Terry Spears and Brian Gill, combining with ends Paul Hellermann and Len Nowicki, The offensive line has been paced by the excellent blocking of guard Brian Conn, twotime offensive player-of-theweek. Jim Cox has returned to tackle and Kevin O'Brien should be back after a week absence to join Tom Quinn, John Kwasegroch and Mike Petricca. "We have been getting excellent offensive execution," remarked coach Schmidt. "The defense has been excellent against the rush and has provided many scoring opportunities."
Opposing coaches have concentrated on stopping the backifeld pair of Rich Dorman and Brian Gill. Joe Crosby has been effective on the halfback pass. Mike Sellergren and Mike McNamara have been dangerous wide-receivers. After smashing Wheeling in the season opener 22-0, South tackled Waukegan's Bulldogs, beating them 34-6. "We just played a great ballgame," concluded Mr. Schmidt. "The key to the game was the consistently good field position provided by the defense. We only had 231 yards total offense, but we were never forced to go very far for the score. Our passing was very effective, Flanagan completing five of seven for 103 yards and one TD." The Hawks lost their next game to Proviso East, losing in overtime 13-10. The game ended in a 7-7 tie. In the overtime, South's Gaydon Brandt kicked a field goal but the Pirates finally found the holes in the Hawk defense, punching up the middle four times for the score and win. "There were just too many turnovers in the Proviso game," remarked coach S c h m i d t . "That's what killed us. We could never establish any control or momentum. Though we did move the ball, our rushing gains went for nothing because we could never keep the drive together." "The defense played an ex-
Socmen Lead League By Ken Kraose two assists, and Junior Brian As the weeks of the fall sea- Eberle, with eight goals a n d son pass. Coach Jack Tilley's three assists. Bob Nesbitt and varsity soccer team looks better and better. After a slow Don Stillwaugh lead in assists. start this year, South has come on with a late-ยงeason surge. The Hawks have won their last five matches to boost their Maine South's girls' interschorecord to 7-3-1. Four of those lastic swim team has opened victories were by shutout, a tri- its season with several stunning bute to the rugged Hawk de- victories. The Hawks won the fense and goalie Matt Nelson. conference title last year and The Hawks have achieved a are holders of an undefeated 3-0 record in their division. record. With victories tomorrow against The team won its first dual Niles North and Maine West on meet of the season, defeating Tuesday, the Hawks will be Glenbrook South in a close eligible for the divisional play- match, 92-80. Glenbrook was off next Friday at Maine East. considered the strongest swimA shutout over Deerfield start- ming school in the conference. ed the win streak, followed by Individual winners were Kim 2-0 shutouts over Niles West and Niles East. South earned a 5-3 Lindstrom in the 200-yard medwin over stubborn St. Joseph, ley and the 500-yard free-style; and beat Gleobrook South, 2-0. Maria Chakos in the 100-yard Coach TiUey is waiting for a breast stroke: Sharon Beckman ruling on a protest filed by the in the 200-yard freestyle; and Hawks in an overtime loss suf- Patti Pence in the 100-yard freefered earlier. A favorable ruling style. The medley team also would increase that record to won first place. Genie Farny captured first in diving. 7-2-2. South also defeated the DeerLeading scorers this year have consistently been senior Marsh- field Indians, 102-69. The team all Austin, with nine goals and fared well in all events, in some
cellent game against the rush," continued Schmidt. "But our defensive secondary was poor. It was the first time the secondary was really tested and that's where we got beat." In the Niles North game, South held on to win 22-14. "Paul Hellermann played a fantastic game for us with two blocked passes, five sacks and a touchdown. Len Nowicki was also excellent at his end position," stated Mr. Schmidt. "Our three backs ran well and Pete Nagle turned in a fine job. With our two tight ends, we blocked and ran well against them."
Golfers Fulfill Real Potential by Tom Holmes "This is one of the first teams which has ever really begun to fulfill its own potential," exclaimed Hawk coach Ron Ross. Ross has every right to be pleased. South ripped through its practice season and now holds a 6-4 record. The Hawks still face the same troublesome North Shore powerhouses which have always dominated the Central Suburban League. Now, South has the golfers and experience to meet the challenge of the more established teams. South has been on a hot streak, losing only when Glenbrook South shot a record 149 last week at the Park Ridge Country Club. Ray Becker is averaging a 37, tops on the Hawk squad. Vic Kaczkowski is shooting a 39 and Bob Graf and Rob Stiggleman are shooting in the 40 range. Mark Stiggleman, a sophomore, has been a sensation for the Hawks. Today the Hawks will begin
Swimmers Sweep Opening Meets
Paul Hellermann, the Hawk's 15-$tar player, moves in to block a pass thrown by Waukegan QB Randy Roberts in the Hawk's 34-4 victory at Wilson Field.
Brian Conn leads Rick Dorman against Niles North on another patented Hawk sweep. QB Brian Flanagan watches as the play develops.
instances sweeping all three places. Sharon Beckman was the winner in the 200-yard freestyle backstroke and Kim Lindstrom was victorious in the 200-yard medley. Genie Farny won the diving award and Ingrid Amtzen won the 100-yard fly. Patty Pence and Katie Pence won events for Maine. The 220-yard medley and 400-yard free relay also won first.
their post-season tourney play with the opening rounds of the Northern Illinois district meets. Competition will be held at Chevy Chase Country Club, eighteen teams will compete for the title with Maine South. "It is our hope that we have primed ourselves by today with
all of the meets and other invitalionals we have participated in," stated Hawk coach Ron Ross. "We would like to win our division and advance at least one golfer out of the districts and into the sectionals. We think we have the guys to do it."
Sportswords
Varsity Gym Cancelled; New Options Explained by Dan McGrath, Sports Editor
Have you been curious about the disappearance of varsity gym from your schedule? A committee of students, faculty and administrators met over the summer to discuss the problems of a varsity gym program. Varsity gym is cancelled for this year and a final decision on its future will be made in January. The committee which met over the summer wished to avoid the extremes of athletes being excused from all activity. The option of limiting athletes strictly to their sport was felt to be a poor policy. The other extreme of requiring an athlete to run two miles in his gym class on the day of the game was considered impractical. With these thoughts in mind, the committee made the following decisions: 1. All students will be scheduled in PE this year. Modified programs for athletes will be investigated. 2. Promotion of a senior leader program for boys is being considered. 3. Because of the extensive facilities of Maine South and the other Maine schools, out-of-school recreation centers should not be considered. 4. A new grading scale emphasizing effort and improvement was adopted. The subjects of curriculum and grading were also dis-cussed and the policv adopted was the one used by Maine South's Girls' PE Department. While getting in better shape, hopefully athletes will have a more interesting class.
Harriers Quicken Running Race By Jim Hershey The cross country team has shaken sickness to win four straight dual meets in the last week. Following an early season slump, South fielded a healthy team for the first time this week. The Hawks placed fifth in a field of 17 teams at the Ridgewood Invitational. Tops for the Hawks were Tim McNamara in 11th, Mike Sandrock in 13th, Steve Senf in 15th, Matt Straub in 36th, and Mark Straub in 49th. The harriers earned three victories in a quadrangular with Niles West, Highland Park and Gordon Tech. The Hawks beat Niles West 21-40. They breezed past Highland Park 16-54 and outran Gordon 20-37. Tim McNamara placed second, Mike Sandrock following him in third place. John Moody, returning from illness, took sixth. Steve Senf took a close seventh, and Mark Straub placed ninth. On October 5, the harriers crushed Prospect 23-35. Tim McNamara, Sandrock, and Steve Senf placed second, third and
fourth, respectively. Mark Straub finished sixth, and Randy Nies, placed eighth. Coach Kilcullen remarked, "We've been coming on strong, now that our fourth and fifth nmners have been closing in on our top runners. For the first time this year, we ran a healthy team." Injuries have sidelined experienced rimners much of the sea-
son. Mark Straub, who sustained a hip injury, returned two weeks ago. John Moody has returned from illness to run in the last two meets. Norb Lyle has been lost for the season. Coach Kilcullen remarked on the team's improving strength. "Provided that we remain in good health, we feel that we can run with the top teams in our conference and in our area."
A look of determination spells trouble for Niles North as Joe Crosby speeds to the Viking endzone for a T D . The Hawks beat North 22-14.