Vol 11 issue 5

southwords Vol. 11, No. 5

Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, I I I . 60068

Dec. 6,1974

'75 Park Ridge Jr. Miss Chosen The 1975 Park Ridge Junior Miss Pageant was presented at Roosevelt School on Friday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. Sixteen finalists sang, danced, and performed their hearts out, and Nancy Moore claimed the crown.

The following girls were chosen for nmners-up: Diane Thunder, first nmner-up; Cathy Flaherty, second runner-up; Polly Hubbell, third runner-up; and Nancy Dwyer, fourth rimner-up.

Kathy Johnson was voted Miss Congeniality.

Nancy will enter state competition on Dec. 26, held for the second straight year at Maine South. A win could qualify her for national competition in Mobile, Alabama, next year.

Senior girls who ranked in the top quarter of their class re-

ceived pageant news by mail, informing them of the orientation date and location. Most contestants attend Maine South, with the exception of a student from Maine East and one other from Marillac. After a brief interview with judges, 16 finalists were chosen from the original 50 responding to the mail.

"This is not just a beauty contest," declared Dave Mast, publicity chairman. "The Junior Miss Pageant seeks the 'total' girl. Judging stresses the overall growth of each girl, accenting the importance of character, personality, intelligence, civic and social activities, creative and general appearance."

The girls acquire 30 per cent of their point totals through a second and more intense interview with new judges. Talent performance contributes 20 per cent to the final decision.

Three categories — youth fitness, poise and appearance, and scholastic achievement — each measure 15 per cent of the total judgment.

The program, emceed by Mr. Harry Dolan, commenced with the "Introduction of Finalists and Poise and Appearance Presentation." The teens donned formal attire and promenaded down the aisles while Mr. Dolan summarized their achievements and goals.

The talent presentations were as follows: Polly Hubbell, flute; Nancy Dwyer, vocal selection from "West Side Story"; Diane Thunder, humorous monologue; Kathy Joh:ison, piano- Beth Lohius, vocal medley from George M. Cohan; Meg Ellsworth, reading; Lau-a Kupjack, dance from Kismet; Laura Mangun, violin; Petra Horst, piano and guitar; Gail Litrenti, reading; Cathy Flaherty, 50's dance presentation; Pam Mikalasz, organ; Barbara Foster, song and dance; Nancy Moore, monologue "On Love"; Dorothy Chung, piano; and Tonise Paul, dance interpretation "I Started a Joke."

"I was so nervous, but it was worth it when I was done," said Nancy, who performed and edited an excerpt from Ca-1 Sandburg's play The Work of Carl Sandburg. The piece portrayed love as an elephant, a snake, a rose, and a little white bird.

Nancy will receive monetary awards, and all the girls will share gift certificates from local merchants.

"I entered the contest because I needed money for school," conceded Polly Hubbell, third runner-up.

Nancy agreed, "I need money for college, but it also allowed me to be with some friends I hadn't talked to for a while. It was a good experience."

Student Council Seeks Changes in Constitution How many Maine South stu- be given to the administration, dents are aware that Student and if approved, submitted for student approval.

Council has a Constitution.

The pro-revision movement The Constitution was written ten years ago to provide a basis hopes to have support before Ski lessons at Villa Olivia are for student government. But bringing the issue to the stubeing sponsored by the G.R.A. some Council members feel it dents. The amendment procedure requires majority of the The cost of $35 includes skis, is inadequate. tows, and six lessons OQ Dec. Laura Mangun '75 explained student body. Since it is hard 7. 14, and 21.

"The Constitution was a token to get the majority of students The lessons are taught by the jesture; something for us to to vote, the amendment procedure seems unsound.

Graduated Length Method d play with."

Mary Smith feels, "An upThe old Constitution, accordskiing.

No experience or membership ing to Tim Kelly, '75, explained dated, clearly worded Constituis necessary to participate in that parts of the Constitution tion would enable Student Counthis event. Any girl who signs have already been disregarded. cil to enact significant reforms up will have to be ready to "Technically, Council should be which would encourage greater leave at 8 a.m. and return at meeting in separate houses on involvement in student govern5:15 p.m. A participant in last separate days: the Vice-Presi- ment.

Aims for the new version of year's ski event commented that dent presiding over half of the there was "plenty of time for meeting and the service com- the Constitution are a stronger mittee still a going concern; base for students and clarificaskiing."

The lessons are taught by the also the parliamentary proce- tion of procedures. Hopefully, Graduated Length Method of dure is unclear. All these an- the change will make students skiing. G.L.M. is a new concept achionisms need to be updated." more aware of Council efforts.

Mary Smith '75, Parliamenof skiing which involves contintarian, commented, "The Conuous turning.

It is a type of parallel ski- stitution is very ambigious and ing in which the skier gains his open to different interpretations. confidence on smaller skis and The section on removal and slowly wOTks his way up to replacement of members is larger skis with poles. Instead more d e t a i l e d and comes of learning one concept at a before the section on election In addition to the famed contime, the new method allows procedures and qualifications. cert choir ensemble, two other you to build on the same prin- TTie constitution does not even ensembles, Treble Choir and ciple. mention student rights, and does Girls' Glee, exist to provide Exercises that teach you how n't relate to many of the ac- musical entertainment for local to shift your weight accompany tivities Student Council is in- ears. the lessons. Starting with bunny volved in.

These ensembles are each hills and finishing at intermeThe movement to update the made up of approximately 36 diate, Joanne Farrell '75, Vice- Constitution is an informal outPresid«it of G.R.A., reported growth of the Student Rights girls who auditioned last month that the girls "come out learn- Committee. Clarification of elec- for the groups. The girls are aling a lot." tion procedures, incorporation so enrolled in the choral classes Since it was popular last year, or adjustment of the by-laws, in school.

Miss Finneran, sponsor of and a more dynamic preamble Mr. Flechsig, director and G.R.A.. thought it was a good are hoped to be changed. teacher, says, "I am very The movement may encounter pleased with the groups this idea to bring the skiing opporprocedural problems; there is year. The girls seem to be entunity back this year.

For those who participated in no provision in the present Con- joying themselves and are very this event last year, intermedi- stitution for rewriting. enthusiastic." ate lessons will be offered.

Right now the girls are workPrevious notice will have to

Girrs Ski Season Well Underway

John Plata '76 is shown here operating the new follow spot at the Prospect basketball game. This follow spot which cost $650 is one oF the gifts the senior class has given to Maine South. It is presently being used at the home basketball games to introduce the players, but it is available to any organization in the school who needs to use a follow spot.

New Courses Added To Curriculum List Among the many courses to be offered next year, there are a few new additions.

The social science department will be offering Law in American Society. This course will give some aspects of how and why law works. It will make the student aware of his rights and responsibilities. Students will meet and question lawyers, judges, and people involved with law procedures, and they will see at least one court in session. This course will be open to almost all students with few exceptions.

Dramatic Lierature will offer students the opportunities to read wide ranges of plays and learn about the people who wrote these plays. Class activities will include reading and discussing plays as well as seeing and hearing great plays.

Competitive Speech will consist of speech events and contests. These contests will bring students into contact with students throughout the state. Students will perform dramtic duet, humorous interpretation, and original creation speeches.

Three new English classes will be offered for the next school year: Man/Animal/N a t u r e, Supernatural and the Detective Story, and Magazine Reading.

Man/Animal/Nature will include the exploration of the relationship between men and animals. Students will read, discuss, and write stories pertaining to animals and men in each other's worlds.

Supernatural and the Detective Story will provide reading of this type for the students in this course. They will also read some prose and poetry in this area.

Choir Ensembles Sing at Local Area Engagements ing on Christmas music, and they practice almost everyday from 7:25 a.m., especially when a big engagement is coming up.

The Treble Choir will soon be singing in the downtown Chicago Northwestern train station and the ensemble at the First Methodist Church.

The Glee Ensemble will be singing for the Woman's Club in Niles and for the Shriners at the Elks' Club in Des Plaines.

Both ensembles, along with the other choral groups from Maine South, will sing in the Christmas concert on December 15. Admission is free for Maine South Students upon presentation of an I.D.

Students will be reading different types of magazines in Magazine Reading. These readings will include pictorial, digest, weekly news, sports, fashion, consumer, mystery, science fiction, special interest, hobby, home, and teenage magazines.

The course is hoped to develop reading tastes and expand the vocabularly. Students will present speeches pertaining to articles they have read.

Single Living is designed for students interested in "making it on your own.'' It will help students understand the maintaining of an apartment and making intelligent buying practices.

Asian Studies is a course that will concentrate on problems in the Asian World, especially in China, Southeast Asia, Japan, and India. Consultants from Chicago area universities wiU also help in the learning process for these students. Field trips will be planned to visit cultural centers in the Chicago area.

Jitterbug to 'BO'S Jumping Jingles Sock-hops are becoming more and more popular at Maine South every year. The previous years' sock-hops have gathered more than 1200 people each.

A sock-hop is a good way to help raise money and also give everyone there a great time and something fun to do on the weekend.

On Nov. 27. immediately following the basketball game against Prospect, Pep Club Council sponsored the first sockhop of the '74-'75 school year.

Music, reminiscent of the fifties, was supplied for all the jitterbugs by Crash and the Crystal Notes.

For those who missed last week's sock-hop, the Junior Class is sp<»isoring another one Dec. 20, and the Senior Class will hold one sometime in January.

Approriately entitled the Jingle-Hop because Christmas vacation starts that day, the Junior Class's sock-hop will be held after the Niles East basketball game in the spectator gym. The band providing the music for the Jingle-Hop will be Episode.

Tickets will go on sale Dec. 16 in the cafeteria, though not at the door. The cost will be 75 cents as opposed to Pep Club's price of $1.

The main purpose for the Jimgle-Hop is to help raise money for the Junior Prom, which will be free to all juniors.

December 6, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

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Styx Puts on Less Than Lively Show

Members of STYX, as they performed in the gym Nov. 23.

by Laurie Freeman Concerning the Styx ccmcert, may I use the old joke, "I've seen livelier people at the morgue."

The worst problem of the Westfall/Styx concert on Nov. 23 was the lack of enthusiasm on the part of both the bands and the audience. It seemed that everyone would have been just as happy to be home and watching Mary Tyler Moore.

Seating for the concert was a slight problem because seats and rows were not numbered and many people did not know where to sit. Also, some stu-

"Spirit of '75" A Success

by Debbie Schwieder Another year, another show.

Not just any show — The Show.

Cast and crew alike have worked hard trying to make this year's Variety Show, "Spirit of '75," a success. Entitled "Scrapbook," the production contains a wider variety of talent than ever before; definitely a show worth seeing.

The following are some of the members of the faculty production staff: Director — Mr. Don MarteUo; Music Director — Mr. Gordon McLean; Technical Director — Mr. Richard Nowak; and Costume Advisor — Mrs. Cindi Gilmore.

Students had an equal part in producing this year's V-Show.

Some members of the student production staff include: Directors — Nancy Moore '75 and Michele Nicola u '75; Assistant Directors — Betsy Kelley '76, Kathy Phillips '76, and John Vinopal '76; Choreographer — Natalie Petruska '75; Technical Director — Curt Jennings '76; and Stage Manager — Mari Coles '75.

"Scrapbook" consists of 41 acts with organ music provided

by Greg Stanton '77 during Intermission. The 35 versatile students in Trunk will be used in blackouts in addition to filling in for other acts and four original acts of their own. The VShow Stage Band will supply music for all acts needing accompaniment.

Preceding Act I is "Another Opening, Another Show" performed by Trunk members. Ten years ago, Maine South presented Kiss Me Kate on the school stage. The show was so successful that it was taken down to Arie Crown Theater to participate in the International

Teenage Show. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the play, Trunk presents its version of one of the tiring, yet exciting, rehearsals that made Kiss Me Kate such a popular success.

Many new forms of entertainment are seen in this year's V-Show. The Hawkettes present a tap dance in an act called "Choo-Choo." The audience will see World Figure Skater David Santee '75 using his talent via film. Brian Yamakoshi '76 solos in his performance of koto playing against a graceful Oriental background. M a i n e South's school newspaper staff is participating in V-Show for the first time with a satirical adaptation of life in the "Southwords" office.

Abbott and Costello fans will get a laugh out of the ever popular "Who's on First?" routine performed by Dave Downing '76 and Adrian Sakowicz '76.

Hospital freaks will enjoy "Emergency '74," a relay between four Intensive Care patients, and any past Girl Scout will sympathize with the camping victims of "Troop 754," from the poor girl who puts to good use a poison oak leaf to the fatigued, obese Scout whose chubby legs just can't go any further.

Last summer, students had the opportunity to learn the art of pantomime from T. Daniel, a professional mime artist.

Three of his students, Pat Henebry '76, Ann Richardson '75, and Sharon Snyder '76, display their mime techniques in an act called "Hidden Beauty."

"Blub Club," alias Pep Club, persists that fat is beautiful while they welcome Fatty (Lynn Milbum '75) to the meeting, singing to the tune of "Hello

DoUy." Orche^is nre=ents a flowing dance of detailed movements, telling a story as they move along in "Country Roads."

The finale, which includes the entire V-Show cast, is called "Another Ten Years of Moimtain Building," referring to the annual finale song "Gonna Build a Mountain."

Maine South has indeed built a mountainous reputation for the quality of our annual Variety Show, and "Spirit of '75" is bound to be ri^t up there with the rest.

Tickets are still available for some performances; all seats are priced $2.00. Performance dates are December 5, 6, and 7 at 8:00 p.m. and December 7 and 8 at 2:30 p.m.

Editor's Note. Debbie Schwieder was allowed to review VShow on Monday, Nov. 25.

dents from other Maine schods did not understand the reserved main floor and open bleacher seating system.

On the music itself. I felt that both groups were in a rush to get through. The warm-up group Westfall was extremely hard to get into. By the time Styx got on, the crowd was bored and restless.

The real disappointment of the evening was the massacre of the hit song "Lady." The speeded-up version, without an organ, really hit the audience bad, seeing that this was the only scmg some of the students knew by Styx.

TTie song "Serpent is Rising" started to motivate some of the crowd, and the pre-planned explosions woke up the rest of them.

The drum solo by John Panzzo was pretty decent, and the song "Feeling Good" renovated people's spirits.

Finally, during the last min-

Councilwords

Motions Proposed by SC

by Carol Tomer The past th'-ee weeks have been very productive for Student Council, with many motions being passed and more time being allotted for old and new business.

Four SC members attended the Northeast District Convention on Nov. 16 at Lyons Township High School. Delegates Scott Kunz, Dan McGrath, Steve Shaull, and Carol Tomer attended seminars, discussion groups.

Visit by Bowen Students Prompts Opportunity to Learn About Others Dear Editor, Most South students are alarmingly sequestered from the reality of the outside world. Living comfortably in Park Ridge, few students have any idea what living in the inner city is like.

The National Conference of Christians and Jews student visitations will allow South students to find out what life is like in the inner city.

The NCCJ, a humanistic society which tries to eliminate all racial, ethnic, and religious prejudice, is sponsimg the visit of 30 Bowen High School students to Maine South on Dec. 11.

Arriving at 7:45 a.m. by bus, these students wiU be welcomed in the cafeteria during home-

room by Dr. Watson, the honorable Mr. Otto Kohler, and sponsor students. Each of the sponsor students, the original 30 who went to the NCCJ conference this fall, will be a buddy for a Bowen student. Each pair will follow the South student's schedule, leaving around 2:30 or 3:00. Early in 1975, sponsor students will have a chance to visit Harlan.

This visitation is a chance for everyone to have some contact outside of Park Ridge. If you see a visitor Dec. 11, don't just stare. Talk to him and make him welcome; you might learn more about people.

IxHig live Mrs. Rabe, Laura Mangun

Editorial

Does Walking on School Seal Show Disrespect?

By corresponding with the newspaper staffs from other high schools, the SW staff is able to gather information about the schools and ideas for future articles for Southwords. However, once in a while, we come across an article that prompts us to feact to it in an editorial.

In a recent issue of The Westerner, Maine West's newspaper, an article appealing for more student pride in the school appeared.

Tom O'Donnell, who wrote the article, stated that lack of respect was being shown by students when they walked on their school seal.

When their seal was first installed in January of 1966, he said, notices were posted to advise students not to step on the seal. The signs were effective in causing students to avoid the seal, but when the signs were removed, students began to walk on the seal.

Tom's judgment that students walked around the seal at first because of respect for their school and stepped on it when respect started to disappear seems unsound since the presence of the signs seemed to make the difference.

However, what reallv bothers us is a reference he made to Maine South: "Both schools (Maine South and Maine East) also have their seals roped off so students cannot even get close to the seal, let alone walk on it.

This will not happen at Maine West. Our students do not need to be treated like little children who cannot ccmtrol themselves."

utes of the concert the audience started to participate by dapping hands and dancing on their chairs. Thank goodness rigor mortis had not set in.

The thrill of the night came when the crowd started lighting matches to indicate desire for an encore. Even though I persfflially think Styx did not deserve it, the glowing matches did add a glimmer of excitement to the concert.

A redeeming factor of the evening was the fact that Student Council did a good job of organizing supervision by the police and staff; the cwiduct of the audience was very admirable.

Mr. Otto Kohler, social science department chairman and staff supervisor for the concert, who I personally saw wearing ear plugs, commented, "That was a good bicentennial rock concert, and I hope we have another one in 200 years."

First of all, we'd like to ask Tom O'Donnell how often he walks down the hall staring at the floor in order to make sure he doesn't step on something that might show his disrespect.

Roping off the seal is not treating us like children, and we're sure no one is going to complain of the great distance between him and the seal created by the rope, thus preventing him to get close to the seal.

When 3000 students use the halls every day, they are not always going to remember to avoid an unnoticeable, flat object on the floor.

Walking on the seal is probably not an intentional demonstration of disrespect as Tom suggests; after all, there are plenty of other ways to exhibit disrespect for the school than w^ing on a seal.

A rope around the seal in front of the auditorium is simply present to draw attention to the seal and let students know it is there, not to tell us we can't control our feet.

We don't think the rope's presence around the seal has been degrading to anyone yet.

In conclusion, we offer two suggestions to Maine West and Tom O'Donnell, who seems to think all pride in their school is lost forever now that students have particinated in such a dastardly act as walking on a school seal. Either make all the students crawl around on their hands and knees, forcing them to stare at the floor, or resort to putting up a rope, however infantile it may seem.

and general sessions. The convention was felt to be very beneficial and informative, especially in the area of parliamentary P'-ocedure.

It was moved that SC invite Mr. Art Rawers from Lyons Township High School to come to Maine South and conduct a seminar on parliamentary procedure for Student Council. Mr. Rawers conducted the seminar on parliamentary procedure at the NED Convention. The motion passed unanimously.

It was moved that Student Council appropriate $23 to renew its membership in the National Association of Student Councils (N.^SC). Discussion followed, questioning the benefits received from membership in NASC. It was mentioned that mail received from the NASC was minimal. Membership does entitle SC to send a few delegates to national workshops and conventions, but in the past the cost has always been so prohibitive that SC has never appropriated the money. The motion was narrowly defeated.

A motion was made stating that when SC sends delegates to conventions, a \»Titten report should be submitted to SC. A motion regarding lounge procedures was made and passed, sponsored by the Students' Rights Committee. It now awaits administrative action.

The motion reads as follows: "Whereas maintenance of acceptable grades should be the only criteria for lounge, and whereas underclassmen are excluded from lounge solely on the basis of class, and whereas present facilities are adequate for expansion, and whereas it is Student Council's purpose to extend rights and/or privUeges whenever possible, be it enacted

by Student Council assembled that lounge be extended to underclassmen in accord with the following provisions: Section I — Implementation: The proposal shall take effect immediately upon .Administration approval for all underclassmen. Hereafter, freshmen will attain lounge upon satisfactory completion of the first quarter.

Section II — Eligibility: All students with a "C" average and no failing grades shall have full access to lounge facilities.

Section III — Review: The Student Council Executive Board shall yearly review provisions herein and make appropriate recommendations as to partial extensions or withdrawals for the approval of Council."

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SOUTHWORDS

December 6, 1974

Grapplers Meet Maine East In what should be one of the crucial meets of this season, the Hawks will challenge Maine East tonight at East. "Tonight promises to be one of the great meets of the year," commented Coach Tom Ziemek.

"Last year we beat East, I think we have caught up to them in ability and experience.

In comparing the two teams, all coaches agree it will be very close, perhaps even 6-6 in the matches. A pin could be the difference."

The Hawk wrestlers have raced to a fine start, winning 3 of 4 non-conference matches and establishing themselves as the area's leading mat power.

Demolishing well-regarded Forest View 39-13, the Hawks nipped West Leyden 24-21. However, the Hawks then fell to a spirited Wheeling team in a 22-19 upset.

Prospect was victim of the Hawks' subsequent rebound.

South winning 51-6.

"The boys did a great job against Forest View and West Leyden, Leyden being a very strong team," remarked Mr. Ziemek. "It was great early in the season and met all of our expectations."

"However, Wheeling wrestled very well, we were flat and they were up for us. I think it was a combination of 3 meets in four days, the Thanksgiving holidays, the West Leyden meet and the point that six of the twelve Wheeling wrestlers were sophomores, our guys didn't get up for it."

Jim Cox was perhaps the key reason for Hawk success. Cox being named wrestler of the week. Cox won the West Leyden match with an 8-6 heavyweight decision and nearly won the Wheeling disappointment, winning his match 8-0.

Two Hawks of great potential and importance have had some difficulty so far. "Kurt Fiech is 4-0, but is not wrestling to his ability," remarked Ziemek. "He is being too cautious; I noted

a little more aggressiveness at Prospect."

"Our team captain Paul DiFranco has lost three matches," continued Ziemek. "Paul pinned himself at West Leyden, which is what made the match even closer. He is under a lot of pressure, but he should come out of it."

At Forest View, the Hawks trailed for only one round. Sophomore Tom Hogan, in his first effort as a Hawk, started a string of Hawk wins sandwiched around Dale Jenkins' loss.

George Wundsam, Kurt Fiech, Bob Mikos, and Jim Cox earned decision victories.

"Bill Horn is going to make a lot of contributions to this team," stated Mr. Ziemek. "He is inexperienced, but has a lot of determination and the necessary strength."

In the West Leyden match.

South never held more than a three point lead. Three of the first four Hawks lost, DiFranco by a pin. Jenkins did win at 105, pinning at 4:17. Kurt Fiech, Tom Rizza, and Bob Mikos ran off a string of decision wins, only to have Ashbrook, Horn and Zimmermann lose by decision. Brian Gill then tied the match with a crucial pin at 1:15 and Cox won the meet with an 8-6 win.

At Wheeling, a sophomore

dominated squad did a real job on the Hawks, winning 22-19 in a great upset. 17-0 as a freshman team. Wheeling was underestimated.

Hogan, Jenkins, DiFranco, Rizza, and Zimmermann lost decisions to Wheeling while Mikos, Horn and Gill all tied.

George Wundsam won narrowly 4-3 at 112, Fiech had a 10-0 whitewash and Ashbrook a narrow 2-0 cliffhanger. Cox made the score close with a pin at 5:59.

Swimmers Drown St. Patrick The varsity swim team has jumped to a fast start, opening by placing third out of nine teams at the Peoria Richwoods Invitational. South then placed second in the annual triangular meet against Evanston and Lane Tech.

The Hawks began their dual meet schedule with a 104-75 victory over St. Patrick over the TTianksgiving Holidays. Maine took first place in six of the eleven events. The medley relay of Tim Markus, Ken Krause, Brian Marz, and Dane Kozie won in 1:52. The freestyle relay bunch of Kozie, Wayne Madsen, Keith Thurnell, and Ken Banks clocked at 3:24.4. Banks was a triple winner, also winning the 200- and 500-yard freestyle

events. Kozie and Madsen took first and second in the 50-yard freestyle, and Krause and Steve Murray took first and third in the breaststroke event.

"This is a very strong senior team," commented Coach Art Jolinson, "one of the best Maine South has had. We are looking to have a good season and when

Breezing past East Leyden and Waukegan in the season's early contests, South's gynmasts have proved a team to be reckoned with. Owners of a 2-0 record. South opens the home and conference season tomorrow against Maine West.

"Maine West is an average team," commented Coach Higgins. "They are one of the lesser teams in the division. Our league has two of the area's finest

teams in Niles East and Niles West, both of whom we wiU meet later. They are consistently among the finer teams in the state."

"We hope to score in the mid130 range within a few weeks," continued Mr. Higgins. "We had a very solid pair of opening meets with good routines and some high scormg, the best ever by a Hawk team in an opening meet."

aggressive play of guards Joe Pagone and Ted Henderson, the Hawks outscored the Knights in the final minutes of the last quarter, winning 82-61.

Coach Sulllns noted that against Prospect the team played before a crowd for the first time but "after we got loosened up, we started to fast break. We were playing our type of game; we were able to rebound and steal."

Against an Elgin press, the Hawks used the fast break to score In quick surges. South entered the fourth quarter with a 62-43 edge and won 87-75.

Coach Sulllns explained why the courtmen played a zone defense: "Elgin had one of the best guards in the state in Der-

Ted Henderson reaches for a rebound in the Prospect victory. Kuntz and Chrzan move into assist.

rick Mayes who scored 30 points.

1 thought we could shut off Mayes. We also kept our big men close to the basket: a manto-man defense brings the big men away from the basket."

Boesen stayed close enough to the basket to snatch 20 rebounds.

Kuntz grabbed 13 rebounds.

Sulllns remarked, "The Elgin game was a very physical game but it was a good experience for the team. We played with a lot of poise and confidence."

Four Hawks scored in the double figures against Elgin, Boesen tallied 29 points and Henderson scored 24. Kuntz and Pagone both hit for 10 points.

Elgm coach Bill Chesbrough said, "I thought South played a well-balanced offense. Ted Henderson was particularly good. Henderson sparked the fast break with a total of six steals."

Sulllns said, "Kuntz did an outstanding job in the middle and on the boards. . .the guards have been doing a good job bringing the ball up. Of course, that goes without talking about the job Boesen has done."

The Hawks' first conference opponent, Niles North, lost all of its starters through graduation. They will carry an 0-5 record Into Friday's game. However, Coach Sulllns remarked, "We have to be careful about upsets. We get up for every ball game and respect every team.

We work hard every week and will prepare for them as we would for anyone else."

Don Wilhelm can return to active eligibility, we'll be alright."

"However, with Okamoto out indefinitely, our butterfly relay and individual medley will be weaker. We hope the other swimmers can pick up the slack." Wilhelm and Okamoto were injured in an auto accident.

Pollers Whip Marshall Two men square off with weapons in hand. One starts an attack, but it is foiled by a parry. The defender now attacks but the other reposes and eliminates his opponent.

A scene at a castle with two

Gymnasts Host Maine W.

Roundballers Begin Year

by Jim Hershey The Hawk basketball team opened its season over the Thanksgiving holidays with decisive victories over Prospect and Elgin. Tonight they meet Niles North at home in the conference opener.

In the first quarter of the Prospect game, the Knights jumped to a 7-2 lead. However, the Hawks quickly took a 10-9 lead and entered the second quarter with an 18-17 lead.

A close second quarter gave the Hawks a slim 39-36 halftime edge. The Hawks fell behind in the third quarter but regained the lead when Boesen and Chrzan combined for a four-point play. Chrzan then hit two 25footers in a row. Behind the

Jim Cex pins his West Leyden opponent, winning the match 24-21 for South.

Against East Leyden, South rolled up an Impressive 120-95 victory. Craig Martin paced the team with a 7.2 all-around average and an individual 8.0 scoring in free exercise. Charlie Haapala chalked up a 7.1 on the tramp.

At Waukegan, South simply outclassed the Bulldogs, winning 123-80. "Waukegan was poor, but it was still a fine meet by our standards." commented Higgins. "We hit our routines well and came up with some good efforts and scores."

Bob LoBue and Jcdm Davis were the high scorers, each with a 7.5, LoBue In free-ex and Davis on the rings. Bob LeMay turned in a fine 7.4 performance on the side horse and Haapala improved to a 7.2 on tramp.

"We have good depth and strength in all events but the horse and tramp where we need a third man," explained Mr. Higgins. "Rob Wright has been filling In for us there, and he has been lilling the gap nicely."

knights in shining armor fighting over a fair maiden? No. Two couples at a Chinese restaurant fighting with chopsticks over the last egg foo yung?

Nope. It's the Hawk fencing team in action.

The team, coached by Mr. John Doherty, is readying for their eventual test, the state championship. One of the first steps was completed last Tuesday in an overwhelming victory over John Marshall High School.

The 'A' team of Andy Bonk, Eric Priest, Jim Gregory, and Dale Franke led the effort, with Bonk winning two and losing none. Priest and Gregory came in with two more wins.

Fred Perlini began the series with a 5-2 win. The rest of the team followed the example, Mike Hogan and Mike Thorsen having two wins and Jeff Maras and Don Kopach earning one win apiece. Rick Arous lost.

The final score was Hawks 14, Marshall 4.

When asked which fencers were showing improvement 'B' team member Fred Perlini remarked, "Andy Bonk is still improving and has good pwtential as a leader and for being state champ."

Other fencers who are developing the sport's skills are Dale FYanke and Eric Priest on the varsity squad, Carl Decanlni and Mark; Snow on the sophomore squad and Nick Leevers and John Muerret (m the frosh squad.

Spottswords

Netters Show Promise; Star Swimmers Injured

by Dan McGrath, Sports Editor

The basketball team shows promise of another fine year with impressive early victories. Over coming problems in the backcourt, the Hawks seem to be a well-balanced and aggressive squad. The conditioning, coupled with a good attitude should make them tough to beat. Watch the netters continue their winning ways tonight.

• The Hawks' loss to WheeUng in wrestling last weekend sandbagged any early season rankings for South. South has an important test this evening with league rival Maine East, a potential state power themselves. If captain Paul DiFranco can rally himself and his teammates, South should go into the league lead.

• Congratulations to Spirit Queen Lynne MUbum for her crowning as Maine Soutti's 1975 Spirit Queen. Lynne was escorted by Ron Pankau and her court consisted of Laurie Kupjack, Jan Mayer and Barb Stover.

• Tragedy struck the Hawk swim team last week with the injuries to star tankers Don Wilhelm and Paul Okamoto.

Don should return to action in two weeks, Okamoto's date of return is uncertain. Both are in good shape now and will hopefully have a speedy recovery. The injuries stem from a car accident on Nov. 25.