Vol 11 issue 6

Vol. 11, No. 6

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

Dec. 20, 1974

Odd Discoveries Excavated On t>\.S. School Grounds If Mr. Patton Feichter, social science teacher, is seen walking down a corridor smiling as if he has just made a deal to buy Manhattan Island from Nelson Rockefeller for $24.00, it's because he has made a deal that's almost as good.

"Starting next spring," explained Mr. Feichter, "our anthropology and archaeology students will have a new and unusual opportunity — a chance to participate in their own "dig" here on Maine South property.

"As you know, a portion of the school's property used to be a dump — a place where township residents, particularly Park Ridgians, used to dispose of their trash. We now have preliminary approval to use a remote part of the property for the 'dig,' " continued Mr. Feichter.

As far as the social science department has been able to determine with only a preliminary investigation, the dump at South was used regularly, beginning in the 1930's. Already excavators have found old half-pint milk bottles, original Coke bottles, and hundreds of other relics from people who lived here 40 years ago.

One of South's custodians found a sealed bottle of perfume dating back to the 30's.

When he opened it, it was just as fragrant as if he had just bought it.

Old medicine bottles, small pill bottles, liquor bottles, and lead and brass objects are found in abundance along with cer' amies and some of the early

plastics.

"Our purpose will not be to find things of value," said Mr. Feichter, "but to train students in the technique of the "dig" and help them understand the methods of the archaeologist and anthropologist.

"Students will chart an area, learn how to excavate carefully, and learn how to record the exact locations of their finds using notes, drawings, and cameras. They will learn how to reconstruct items — broken bottles, for instance — from the fragments they find. And they will learn how to draw inferences from what they see," explained Mr. Feichter.

The social science department

"M" Club Game To Raise Money "This year's Faculty-Varsity basketball game will take on a new dimension," reported boys' athletic director Bernie Brady.

According to Mr. Brady, our "M" Club will play Maine West's " M " Club followed by our faculty vs. Maine West's faculty. The games will be played on two different dates —"M" Club at Maine West on Jan. 14 and faculty at Maine South on Feb. 5. The main reason behind this new idea is the hope that the games will bring more money than usual.

Admissions for both games will be $1 for adults and $.75 for students. Everyone is strongly urged to attend the games and cheer on the team of their choice.

Christmas Spirit Shown

By G.R.A. Stocking Gift For the 11th year in a row, Maine South's G.R.A. Board is involved in stuffing stockings before the Christmas season.

Each year the stockings are given to needy children, This year the stockings will be given to American Indian children who will be attending a Christmas party at the Lincolnwood Hyatt House. There will be 125 stockings, half of which are for girls and the other half for boys.

G.R.A. has collected money in homeroom to pay for part of the toys that go into the

stockings. The remaining money comes from the treasury.

G.R.A. members go shopping for the toys to put in the stockings with this money.

These stockings have already been provided by the American Red Cross. After the stockings have been filled by the G.R.A. Board, they are given to Red Cross as a gift from this school.

From there, Red Cross will distribute the stockings to needy children so that they, too, may have a merry Christmas.

While sitting In the cafeteria, stiKlents f r o m Bowen High School anticipate their day at Maine South on Dec. 11. The students went with a Maine South student, following his schedule f r o m periods 1-7 and learned the casual aspects of school.

supports the "dig" project completely, and Mr. Feichter concludes by saying, "I guess we'll have the only department in the school in which a shovel is necessary to complete one's homework assignment."

Students who recently participated in the Office Occupations Leadership Conference display the trophies they won. Back row ( I . to r.) M r . Oliver W. Brown, business education department chairman, Joe De Jean, Randy Denman, B i l l Linzing, and D r . Watson. Front row ( I . to r.) M r s . H o m m e r d i n g , O. O. coordinator, Peggy Trader, Laura Tessaro, Cheryl Bruno, and N i k k i Kokonas.

M.S. Teachers Not Forgotten During Holiday Season's Rush

By Laurie Freeman Janet Franz 1974's list of Christmas gifts for teachers and Maine South personnel is here with its annual warmth, sincerity, esotericness, and vindictiveness.

This year's list starts off with a "ring for service" bell for the ladies who work at the bookstore and at the reserve desk at the library. The cafeteria

CouncMwords

Lounge Debated

by Carol Tomer Heated discussions and increased concern for Council's responsiveness to the students characterized the past three SC meetings.

Sandy Artisuk suggested that the paperback bookstore hold a Christmas sale to promote sales.

Mr. Deines, who is helping with the bookstore, expressed his feelings that the sale would be financially beneficial to overall sales. The motion was passed, and all books are now being sold at a 10 per cent discount.

Laura Mangun made a motion stating that grade point averages should be the only criteria for the honor roll. This motion was in reference to the cases where students have been denied honor roll status because of a " C " or " D " in a single class despite maintenance of the ap:)ropriate grade point average. The motion was passed and now awaits administrative action.

The motion concerning extension of lounge privileges to underclassmen was turned down in a recent meeting of the Executive Committee. The rationale behind the rejection of the proposal was the poor attitude and conditions in the lounge.

The Executive Committee expressed a receptiveness towards opening lounge to all seniors, regardless of grades, or opening it to all students on the "A" or " B " honor rolls. New proposals are now being investigated and researched by Council.

Many complaints were discussed in Council concerning the recent seizing of I.D.'s and the revoking of lounge privilges for this semester. The crime that generates these restrictive punishments is the failure of students to be in lounge when the bell rings.

Kim Heidkamp moved that Mr. Simonson or the Executive Committee be invited to a SC meeting to diicuss this problem with Council.

ladies certainly deserve new hair nets with maybe a touch of glitter. For the attendance office ladies, a book entitled "How to Say Unexcused Tardy in Seven Languages and How to Trace a Phone Call."

The Maine South nurses will greatly appreciate a new refrigerator with an automatic ice-maker and fruit juice dispenser on the door, as will the para-pros like the four-wheel drive roller skates given them to help chase students without passes down the hall.

A few vacation ideas head the list for teachers this year. To Mr. Hopkins, a trip down the Mississippi with Huck Finn. To Miss Edna Johnson, a week's stay at Poet's Comer at Westminster Abbey, and to Miss Fischer, a trip to Rome.

Ms. Voelz, girl's P.E. teacher, gets her first monogrammed Judo gi, and a copy of the record, "Rung Fu Fighting."

A new set of ear plugs will be waiting for Mr. Kohler in his stocking for his next rock concert.

Books are a popular gift for teachers, such as, The Document History of Germany From 1740 to the Present for Mr. Hall; Ten Easy Lessons to Perfect Witchcraft by Tituba, for Miss Wright; Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pythagoras, But Were Afraid to Ask for Mr. Gasche; and A Beginners Course in Mathematics for Mrs. Herman.

Some grooming presents are: a case of Uncurl for Mr. Heuman, a moustache comb and wax for Mr, Pinelli, a Max for Men for Mr. Heerman, and a

curling iron for Mrs. Heerman.

To anthr(^>ology teacher Mr. Feichter, a Planet of the Apes action doll; and to Mr. Hunt, a speller dictionary, a list of new superlatives, and a Hasbro Home Movie Projector.

Mr. Mastrolonardo will receive lessons on how to tell Friday jokes from Mr. Strassburger.

The "new father" present goes to Mr. Morris — an alarm clock set for two o'clock feedings.

Miss Bobrich's present is a carton of seamless fishnets and a case of miscellaneous sequins.

Mr. Johnson will certainly be grateful for his ten introductory swim lessons from the Y.M.C.A., as will Mr. Bostic for his gift certificate from the "Little Miss and Mister Shop."

To Mr. Granzyk, a week and a half vacation from his second period E.R.C. duty; and to Mr. Anderson, a carton of Cousin John's specially formulated Grade A milk autographed by Cousin John and his cow and a complimentary box of E.R.A. buttons.

To Eyrie's sponsor Miss Singer, a pair of tap shoes and a cane to go with her Eyrie straw hat, and to Southword's sponsor, Mr. Beatty, a sane staff.

Maine South deans cannot be forgotten. To Miss Iliff, a box of monogrammed green slips; to Mr. Bitta, a Maine South parking sticker; and to Mr. Smith, a library of cartoons to watch on his T.V. monitors.

To everybody, a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a pair of long underwear to keep warm when the school air-conditioners go on in January.

Christmas Concert Sets Traditional Festive Mood The traditional Maine South Christmas Concerts were held last Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:00 and 4:00 in the auditorium.

The shows were preceded by Diane Oprondek playing the organ, and the Intermediate Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Marier, student teacher.

The 2:00 show was opened by the Treble Choir singing " 0 Come All Ye Faithful" while carrying candles in the processional. "Winter Wonderland" and "O Praise The Lord" were two of the songs they presented while Mr. Wlater Flechig directed them and Laurie Kupjack '75 accompanied them on the piano.

At the 4:30 concert. The Girls' Glee, directed by Mr. Walter Flechsig, sang first and carried the candles in the processional

The Concert Orchestra played "Danse de la Fee Dragee".

The Concert Choir was accompanied by Fred Engler '75 and directed by Mr. Irwin Bell.

Laura Ogle '75 sang a solo in "Mary, Mary" in the first concert, and Karen Jacobsen sang a solo in " 0 Holy Night" at both performances.

The audience joined the Choir and the Orchestra in the community sing.

The Finale was by the Concert Orchestra and the Concert Choir performing the HaUeluhah Chorus from the "Messiah," directed by Mr. Lloyd Spear, music department chairman.

Remember: The Maine South Concert Choir will be seen on television on Channel 9, Christmas Day at 9 p.m., with more enjoyable Christmas singing.

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December 20, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

Students Question New Lounge Discipline Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, A few days ago, I wrote to you about the administration's action concerning students who are constantly coming late to lounge. In that letter, I tried to express both the student's side as well as the administration's point of view (as expressed by one faculty member).

However, I have now learned of another incident, so ridiculous that I feel the need to blow off some steam.

It seems that the administration is determined to close down the lounge by slowly grounding all eligible students.

The other day, several students arrived at the cafeteria with just enough time to get into lounge before the bell only to find all of the doors locked except for the one on the far end where the supervisor for that period awaited them with arms outstretched — one for their I.D.'s and one to block their escape.

As a firm believer in the basic ideas behind many of the administration's policies, I'd like to know the cause for such strict disciplinary action.

Not so long ago, lounge was a place where a student could unwind with a cup of coffee or a coke.

I sincerely hope that the administration does not intend to do away with the lounge because I know that a lot of students have found this relaxed atmosphere more congenial for studying than the library or study hall.

Betty Creasey

By Nancy Deswik Lots of froggies went to school Down beside a rushy pool; For education to classes sent, Then to relax in lounge they went.

From Advanced Fly-Catching froggies hurried, But were five seconds late when in they scurried; "You must be on time," said they, "I'll take your I.D. and in study you'll stay."

Master Bullfrog, grave a n d stern.

Called the offenders in their turn; To lounge you will not go back soon, Your privileges are revoked until June.

From her seat wpoa a log, Study hall hornet said, "zrrshog!"

"Hop to it, don't you know the bell has rung?

You'll have to stay after school or be stung."

Students and Dean Comment on Lounge

By Suzanne Kuntz A lot of mumbling can be heard around the halls of Maine South lately. The subject: faculty-student relations.

Many students feel that South rules are carried out unfairly.

The lounge rules particularly are under fire.

Jason Piciask '76, commented, "I feel that if a student is entering the snack bar that he's in lounge. Complaints about students wandering around the building don't apply to that hall-

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Maine South is slowly becoming a jail.

We students do not mind the restrictions, but we think the teachers, paraprofessionals, and administration should be fair in executing them.

The new rule about coming late to lounge is fine; it keeps kids from roaming the halls, but why must all but one door be locked, and that door being the farthest one down the haU? A few feet can make the difference between being late or on time.

Second, what's wrong with one extra chair at a lunch table, other than the fact that it creates informal balance? Students have been told that these extra chairs create a fire hazard by blocking the aisles. Having only one lounge door open also creates a fire hazard.

Maine is a beautiful school with many nice rooms, especially in the library. But what good are these rooms if we can't use them?

There are usually one to three empty rooms in the library while students continually walk around, looking for a place to sit. We realize that the librarians are not babysitters, but for the salaries they are getting, they could manage to watch a few extra rooms.

It seems as though the paraprofessionals have an I.D. quota to fill by 3:40 p.m. each day. If this goes on, by next Friday, the administration will have to use one of the empty library rooms to hold the student I.D.'s collected during the week.

We realize also that the administration has its reasons for these restrictions, but perhaps if they and we, the students, pull together, we can work something out. After all, school is for the students and it should be made to help, not restrain, them.

Distiu-bed students, Nancy Narzinski Patty Glacke Joe Ciecko

way, since there are no classrooms there."

Although the late-to-1 o u n g e rule has always been around, it's just starting to be enforced.

Students are not getting to lounge on time for various reasons and I.D.'s are being pulled.

The main reason for carding students is the claim that kids disrupt classes and wander around the halls unnecessarily.

Mrs. Mary Alberding, parapro.essional, stated, "I think lounge is great, but there are too many people who straggle in late. Six minutes is plenty of time to get from any class to lounge."

Although the rules concerning lounge were instituted by student Council, students still object to the way things are being handled. The faculty are accused of not listening to students' explanations.

According to Dean Smith, "The deans try to cooperate with the students, but many of the excuses are faulty, and it's hard to tell the legitimate reasons and false ones from another." Mr. Smith contends that "99 per cent of the things we hear are just excuses."

When asked if the "strong arm" technique of discipline was advisable, Mr. Smith replied, "There has always been a great need for this approach, and it has always been very successful."

There often seems to be certain days or weeks when rules

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'Westfall' Reconsidered at Tapa J o V Concert

By Laurie Freeman The review of the Styx concert I MTote in the last issue of Southwords gave a pretty inadequate review of the warmup group Westfall. In this follow-up story, I would like to comment on a recent concert

by Westfall, held at Papa Jo's, which I attended.

The group consisting of Lou Musumeci, vocal; Vince Newman, bass; John and Jim Ryan, guitars; and Joe Giovannini, drums; proved at this performance that they are not just another local rock group.

Their first eye-opening number "After the Storm" excited a feeling of fast, moving, professionalism which continued throughout the show.

A great majority of their material is original, yet some songs sound vaguely similar.

The songs that particularly

stayed in my mind after the concert were, "Everything I Could Ask For," "Love is Worth the Blues," "Doctor, Doctor," and their instrumental "Trouble."

Vocalist Lou Musumeci who has been in a number of rock groups before, stated, "WestfaU is the hardest working, most devoted group of musicians I've ever encountered."

After listening to Westfall and not being hassled about tickets and seating as I was during their performance with Styx, I came down to the conclusion that they take their motto seriously: "Plan your work, then work your plan."

I have a feelmg that Westfall is going to make it big in a short time, so why don't you check them out at Papa Jo's on Jan. 10.

Southwords

Editorial

Christmas Gift-Getting

are more strictly enforced due to administrative pressure put on the faculty in the form of memos and meetings.

Most students see the necessity of these rules and accept them. However, there seems to be a concensus that a milder method of enforcmg the rules is possible.

Betty Creasey '74, stated, "The administration could be a little more firm, but gentle, by warning students or carding them after the second consecutive offense."

Both faculty and s t u d e n t s agree that a school is for the students. Perhaps this will provide a common ground so that both groups can pull together and work things out.

Now Replaced by Gift-Giving

Christmas seems a little strange this year: buying trucks and tea sets for the little kids in the family and asking for typewriters and hair dryers for college next year.

Can we really be at that stage of life already? Can so many Christmases have gone by without noticing when we stopped leaving cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve? Hanging the stockings? Going to bed early so morning will come faster?

And we don't even seem to miss those happy years when Mother used to shake her finger at us and say, "If you don't obey, Santa won't bring you any of those toys on your list." Now we shake our fingers at ourselves and say, "If you don't save your money, you're not going to get any of those gifts on your hst bought."

Oh, sure, we might still have a short list of presents we'd like to receive, but it takes a lot of urging by others to finally get around to telling them what we want. A few years ago, we would have had two pages of toys, written on both sides, mailed to the North Pole before Thanksgiving and a carbon copy handed to our parents in case Santa couldn't bring everything.

The ecstasy of ripping open packages on Christmas morning just isn't there anymore. Of course, we still love to receive presents, but we now realize that me, myself, and I aren't the only people around on Christmas. Some of the excitement of receiving has been replaced by the excitement of giving.

We Dound our heads trying to think of the perfect gifts for peoole we love, and we even stop being so cheap during one season of the year to help fill the GRA stockings or throw some change in the Salvation Army buckets.

Christmas Day, in fact, is usually a letdown since the Christmas shopping, window gazing, card sending, and secret keeping is all over. And isn't it true that we probably get more excited watching someone else open the present we gave him and seeing his reaction than we do about opening our own?

A barely noticeable change has come over us within the past few years: we'd rather give than receive. And as long as so many people enjoy making other people happy, the world can't be all that bad, right?

Merry Christmas and Happy Gift-Giving!

T h * official student newspaper of Maine Townstilp Higli School South, Park Ridge, Illinois, MOM. Written and edited 15 limes eacli year by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket, purchased separately at $} per year, or Individually for 10c. (Priced higher lor issues of more than 4 pages.)

Editor-in-Chief Carrie Recltert News Editor Maureen Buckley Features Editor Ellen Bush In-Depth Editor Janet Franz Sports Editor Dan McGrath Assistant Editor Anna Daskolias Photo Editor Dave Barklow Copy Editor Barb Brzozowski Sports Photo Editor . . . Dave Gibbons Reporters . . . . Cheryl Babicz, Sharon Beckman, Ruth Bueliley, Sharon Burke, Maria Chakos, Nancy Deswik, Laurie Freeman, Jim Hershey, Tom Holmes, Anne Huedepohl. Mike Keesey, Ken Krause, Margaret Kreppel, Kim Kumiega, Suzanne Kuntz, Donna Lawrence. Beth Lee. Marty McGrath, Mark Meyer, Sue Norden, Mary O'Keefe. Ron Pankau, Paul Ray, Debbie Schwleder, Karen Szymanski, Carol Tomer.

News Bureau Editor . Paula PiasecM News Bureau Staff . . . . Ginl Barklow, Beth Bower. D a \ " Downing.

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Sponsor Ken Beatty

December 20, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

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Santa, Toys Highlight Teachers' Memories

by Barb Brzozowski Each Christmas brings new excitement and memories to everyone. But as the years pass, certain Christmas memories from childhood and high school days are always remembered.

Most teachers, when asked about their childhood and high school memories, paused for a moment, smiled, and then replied cheerfully.

Mr. Robert Williams, math teacher, remembered "the year we had real candles on our Christmas tree and when I received my first tricycle."

Mrs. Rosella Dieter, business education teacher, replied, "Reading library books under the Christmas tree."

"Seeing our Ch'-istmas tree decorated for the first time on Christmas Day was a big thrill for me since my parents had decorated it the night before without me," stated Miss Betty Ohlmacher, home economics department chairman.

Miss Candace Purdy, health teacher, remembers "attending Christmas dance in high school."

Mr. John Doherty, English

A Christmas Story

Has Christmas Lost It's Meaning?

by Donna Lawrence "O.K., class, your Christmas vacation starts tomorrow and—" A burst of applause echoed from the back of the room. Miss Bates tightened her lips and resumed, "Let's break this talking down to a mild roar." The rowdies whispered lion imitations.

"Well," she began. "I thought we'd have some fun today. Why don't we start with the more enthusiastic part of the room."

She squinted toward the back, "How about you, John? What does Christmas mean to you?"

"Uh—Christmas? Well, you know. . ." He shuffled his feet.

"Be creative, now," She glanced at the clock. "What about you. Rich?"

"I agree with John," he added quickly.

Miss Bates stiffened and redirected her gaze to the 'five doUar seats' in front. A brunette in a red turtleneck launched an arm toward the ceiling.

"Ready for take-off," announced a muffled cry from the back. Somebody snickered. Several other hands shot up, and the brunette began an excited S.O.S. Miss Bates noted a blond in a blue angora sweater. "Monica, what do you have to tell us?

You said you had some pictures, didn't you?" Monica, the Danish foreign exchange student, had become the school's sex symbol.

"Show and tell—I remember that from kindergarten...," John twittered.

"Probably because you're a recent graduate! John, one more crack like that, and I'll send you to the child care class!"

Miss Bates fumed. Two girls in the front row giggled.

"Go ahead, Monica," she prodded.

"What you say—" she struggled, "giving and receiving.

That is what Christmas is."

"Whistling exploded through the aisles, and Miss Bates flushed purple.

"Class, shut up! Now, I want to know what Christmas means—" "Santa Claus's birthday!"

Everyone roared at the interruption.

John leaped from his seat, hitting a wooden plaque off the wall and onto the gray tiles.

Still laughing, he retrieved it, "What's this?" He stammered as he read, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son..."

teacher, commented, "Each year, my brother and I would try to stay up and see Santa Claus. Unfortunately, we would always fall asleep before he came."

Miss Joyce Albrecht, of the girls P.E. Department, answered, "finding my presents and playing with them before Christmas."

"I remember sleeping under the Christmas tree waiting for my parents to come from the midnight services so that we could eat our Christmas meal and open our presents," reminisced Mrs. Gloria DeGiorgio, Spanish teacher.

Mr. Vincent Pinelli, drama teacher, jokingly remarked.

Walk to your left and you will see another audio vision room.

Straight ahead is a round, glass room used for listening to records and viewing film strips either for extra credit or class assignments.

From there, look to the right and you see a classroom (C132) used as either an open reading room or an English room. Then on the left are two language lab rooms. Straight ahead are more carrols. As you turn to the left you will see stairs.

Up the stairs is a faculty library where students can also check out books by asking a li-

"Listening to Christmas carols, which is the Christians' greatest gift to mankind," commented Mr. Morton Igelman, French teacher.

Mr. Robert Marra, business education teacher, remembered "having my father read me, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' when I was about six years old."

Mr. Donald Olson, math teacher, answered, "Participating in the Christmas Pageant at my grammar school, which was very small."

The most unusual reply about Christmas memories was from Mr. Kenneth Reese of the career resource center, "Water skiing on Tampa Bay."

Is the Spirit of Christmas Dying?

by Margaret Kreppel Presents, cookies, mistletoe, and wide-eyed children contribute to the wonder of Christmas.

But with inflation, recession, and unemployment, a cheery attitude appears out-of-line. Is the Christmas Spirit a memory of the past or does it still remain?

Students' opinions differed on this issue. When asked, many responded with a firm "yes" or "no" but couldn't explain why. Others, after a period of thought, eytended their views.

Alice Goss '76, remarked, "The Christmas spirit is dead.

Stores compete too much with their plea for consumer consumption of goods. Christmas is just another profit-making time of the year."

Sue Norden '75 believed the Christmas spirit died because of people's suspicious natures.

Sue commented, "My family tried doing good unto others.

However, those "others" think us strange for such reaching out."

An anonymous senior boy replied, "For many families in the past few years, Christmas is

Library Secrets Now Unveiled Have you ever wondered what some of those mysterious rooms in the library are used for?

Well, let's say you walked in the main entrance from C-147, facing the magazine pit.

Just stand there a second, and look toward your left. There's a room with glass windows (C-143) which is called The Reserve Room and you can only read books from that room in that room.

Still standing there you look to the right where you see the main check out counter.

Walk over to that counter and turn left; now follow the long hallway. After a few steps, on the left you will see a long office with glass windows where the librarians repair books, classify them, and order other books.

As you continue your journey, there are carrols on the right and a large caged-in room on the left. In that room are nonfiction books to be checked out.

Continue walking on straight, and on the right there is a Math resource room, and on the left there are two Language Lab rooms.

Keep on walking straight and to the left is a small audio visual room, and straight ahead of you is a round, glass room used for students who need help with their reading.

Now you are facing an exit near homerooms C-122 and C-125. Turn around and on either side of you are carrols.

"Getting socks and underwear as gifts and trying to act real excited about them."

"My recollections associated with Christmas are: the Christmas Eve church service, hanging the Christmas stocking, and leaving a gift for Father Christmas. On Christmas morning.

Dad always read the Christmas story from the family Bible," stated Miss Ann Carswell, English teacher.

Mr. Robert Hunt, English teacher, replied, "I didn't have nay. My fondest memories only started with my own family."

Mr. Steven Lowry, of the Language department, remembered "atten'ling midnight services and eating big Christmas meal."

brarian for permission. Below the stairs in C-155 is an A-V production room where the librarians mount slides and pictures.

Straight ahead to the right is the head librarian's office, and to the left are more offices used for ordering and classifying books.

If you keep walking straight you will once again see C-147, and that completes your exciting journey through the library.

If this tour through the library has confused you big seniors out there, is it any wonder why the new freshmen seem so lost in September?

What is that room, next to the cage and up the stairs, that is always closed? Read the adjoining article and find out this and other v i t a l information about our school library.

a roadblock in their budgeting.

The Christmas spirit stops in the pocket book."

Fortunately, not all students were so pessimistic. One student stated that he was always in the Christmas spirit. However, he couldn't explain what made him so jovial, just that he always thought he was considerate of others and a cheerful giver (especially when it came to his girlfriend.)

Sue Anderson '78 replied, "Even though people gripe about the bother of gift hunting, they must care to go out and search for a present for certain friends and relatives."

Pat Hennessy '78 stated, "The Christmas spirit is alive, at least in our family. National issues overrule emotions. So, the Christmas spirit is just hard to find."

Yet, some students get into

the Christmas jspirit with preparation for the big day. In Cindy Winston's '76 household, a Swedish feast rings in Christm.as. Everyone gets involved, with the oldest girl preparing the food for the other children portraying Christmas characters in the Swedish tradition.

The Christmas spirit differs in each person's mind. For some, the idea of giving gifts represents the thought of Christmas. To others, human kindness and family togetherness signify the season. However, others consider the hard facts of making a living and surviving overtaking any happy thoughts for December 25th.

One student decided the Christmas spirit was different to every individual. Through materialism, as in gifts or in a cheery greeting, each person shows his Christmas spirit.

Inflation, Grades, Finals—Major Causes Of Student Depression Depression — emotional, not financial — is a state of mind experienced at intervals by everyone. Even with Christmas, traditionally a season of anticipation and happiness, approaching, many Maine South students find it hard to even pretend to be cheerful.

Problems pile up faster than they can be solved, and Christmas vacation seems to be no more than a short period with a reduced homework load before the grueling three weeks preceding finals.

For many students, the past two weeks have been a constant series of tests, themes, extra assignments, and term papers. "I've got homework every night, and I never have time to go shopping during the week. Christmas is coming so fast that I'm not going to be ready for it," said Sharon Chun '75.

"I've had no time to shop for Christmas presents because I've had lots of schoolwork to do, including a term paper due before vacation," added Ellen Bush '75.

Gini Barklow '77 thinks vacation is too short: "Christmas vacation isn't really a break anymore, because there's so much stuff to worry about when you get back."

The added pressure to prepare for the holidays creates extra demands on time. Students with jobs are often required to work extra hours during the Christmas rush, and Christmas shopping itself is usually at least a three-day project.

"I'm kind of mad at the fact that during Christmas vacation I'll probably be working more hours and I'd rather have more free time to do the things I

want," stated Janet Franz '75.

Dorma Kriekel '75, brought up another point. "Working so many extra hours makes me feel depressed because it takes the spirit out of Christmas.

During the rush, people demand more from me and respect me less because everyone is hurrying so much. I don't have a chance to visit with people like I used to."

Spending money adds to many students' feelings of depression.

With inflation constantly making prices higher, Christmas shopping has become more and more of a debt-creating situation.

Also, sending Christmas cards has become almost a luxury; the price of postage alone has jumped 25 per cent since last Christmas, and the price of postage alone has jumped 25 per cent since last Christmas, and the price of paper is constantly rising.

Susan Norden '75, said, "If somebody really wanted a certain gift, I used to wait until Christmas and then buy it for them, no matter what the price.

But this year, I'm not buying anyone anything, because I can not afford to pay the prices of gifts. But as long as I'm home with my family, it's good enough."

"I like buying presents for people. But this year the prices are so high that I can't afford to get some of the ones I'd like to. Anyway, buying presents isn't all there is to Christmas," added Maureen Buckley '75.

Even though Christmas is only five days away, many Maine South students are still suffering from pre-holiday depression.

However, most people realize that buying gifts and spending money are not the only parts of Christmas that count.

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December 20, 1974

SOUTHWORDS

Cagers Enter E. Aurora

By Jim Her&hey Beginning December 26 at 7:00, Maine South's netters will commence competition in Illinois' tough and respected East Aurora Holiday Tourney. The Hawks will open against Crystal Lake Thursday evening and then hopefully continue untU the title game at 8:30 Saturday.

Teams competing at East Aurora include: Illinois' number one team, the East Leyden Eagles, third-ranked M a i n e South, highly touted New Trier West, East Aurora and seventh ranked Evanston.

If they win, the courtmen will probably play Aurora East whom they lost to in last year's championship 71-64. Ctoach Sullins commented "We have the size on them. They are a pressing team. It will be a question of our bringing the ball upcourt."

East Leyden, also playing in the Aurora tourney, is rated first in the state by the Daily News. If the Hawks face East Leyden in the championship, aU-stater Boesen will be pitted against 6'10 junior Glen Grenwald, an aU-state selection the last two years. South beat Grumwald and East Leyden last year in the semi-final, 65-61.

The netters have won three games in the last two weeks to remain the only imbeaten team in the CSL. Ranked third in the Daily News Prep Ratings, they face NUes East at home tonight.

Against Niles North, the Hawks led 29-7 after the first quarter, the Hawks winning 8154. Boesen scored 20 points, hauled down 23 reboimds, and clicked on 90 per cent of his shots. Mike Clu-zan scored all of his 18 points in the first half.

The Hawks jumped to a 21-0 lead at Deerfield before the home team scored. They went on to win 81-44. "They were sagging on Boesen; Pagone took the advantage and had the best night of his career," said Sullins.

At New Trier East, the Indian surprised the Hawks with a stall.

Coach John Schneiter explained: "I saw South play before. No way would we play up and down court a whole game against them. The score would have been about 90-60 if we had."

In the first quarter New Trier edged the Hawks 6-4. South couldn't steal the ball away, but New Trier passed up several easy shots. The Indians taUied with five seconds left in the half, but Pagone quickly dribbled the length of the court and scored, tying the game 9-9.

Coach SuUins said "I told them to be patient and don't foul. We are used to running and we picked up fouls, so we went into a waiting game. It worked pretty well." New Trier did not score in the second half.

After three quarters, the Hawks led 11-9.

After holding the ball for all of the fourth quarter, Jauss of New Trier drove into the middle with 10 seconds left in the game.

He was fouled and missed both BULLETIN The Junior Class Council will sponsor "Last Tango" in the spectator gym tonight after the basketball game. Tickets are 75 cent in advance in the cafeteria.

free throws. Boesen was fouled with two seconds left. He made, both free throws to make the final score 13-9.

Coach SuUins remarked "Every game Pagone plays he gets more confidence. This makes us tougher." Mike Chrzan, who missed the last two games because of an ankle injury, said "As Pagone gets better, South gets better."

Pagone, player of the week, said "In the first game we were just getting ready; I was trying to live up to the past. I have much more confidence now."

Tankers Face New Trier West

By Ken Krause The varsity swim team improved their dual meet record to 3-2 with a split of two outof-division encounters. ITie injury-ridden Hawks swamped a less-talented Waukegan Bulldog team and then failed to beat conference power Glenbrook North, 108-64. Some good news, Don Wilhelm returned to the

Hawk practice sessions and is well enroute to returning.

Against Waukegan the Hawks took first in every event except the diving, with co-captain Kendall Banks leading the way with an impressive victory in the 50yard freestyle. Banks also joined Keith Thumell, John Chlopek, and Dane Kozie to win the freestyle relay.

Gymnasts Head for Maine East

By Mark Meyer The varsity gymnasts swallowed a double defeat last week, losing to state power Niles East and highbar performer Gerrit DeJonge. South failed in its bid to imseat NUes East as conference champion, bowing to the Trojans 122-111 in a tight meet.

The Hawks did lick Maine West in divisional battle.

"I think consdidering the potential morale damage DeJonge's injury could have done, we did remarkably well," remarked coach Tom Higgins.

The accident occurred during practice the day before the Trojan meet, DeJonge slipping from the bar whUe changing grips.

He flew off and hit the edge of the mats, shattering both his wrists.

"We're not going to do as well without him, he was a key performer for us," remarked Higgins. "We can stUl win, but it will be much tougher." DeJonge was a steady performer

on high bar and averaged 7.0 on the parallel bars.

Concentrat-'ng on this evening's Deerfield meet, Coach Higgins commented, "Deerfield is not very good, they rank in the lower part of the division. We should not have a great deal of difficulty defeating them."

In the attempt to beat Niles East, South had problems, primarily defending state-champ Neal Sher. Sher won the allaround competition and placed high in all events. South's John Davis was the only winner for South with a 7.5 on the rings.

Craig Martin, the Hawks' allstate performer, had an off night and only managed to tie on the parallel bars with Sher.

Bob LeMay turned in a fine performance on side horse, and Charlie Haapala was respectable on the tramp, losing 8.2-7.2 to East's Burke.

"ITie Maine East invitational is almost a pre-state meet," commented Mr. Higgins.

Matmen Travel to Prospect Beginning this evening and tomorrow, the wrestlers will travel and participate in the Prospect High School Tourney, one of Illinois' most notable mat holiday tourneys. The Hawks will enter the meet fresh from conference meets with New Trier West and Glenbrook South.

Downers Grove North is once again favored to repeat as champion at Prospect with strong competition from York a n d Maine South.

"It should be a difficult and interesting meet for us," commented Hawk coach Tom Zie-

Frustration is the word on Ted Henderson face as he tries to break the New T r i e r stall.

mek. "Several of the state's best wrestlers will meet some of our guys in the pairings. We think the team to beat is once again Downers Grove. It should be a three way battle for first between York, Downers Grove and ourselves. We think we can do weU." The Hawks came back after a double defeat two weekends ago to beat New Trier West 48-12. The Hawks lost a heartbreaker at Maine East when Jim Cox was seriously injured in his match at 185, forcing Cox to forfeit his match and

Cliff Stach reverses his opponent in the grappler's win over New Trier West.

costing the Hawks a victory.

The following day, the demoralized Hawks were outclassed by the Waukegan Bulldogs, 41-9, in the worst Hawk setback in three seasons.

However, at the New Trier meet, the situation was turned around. "After our losses at Maine East and Waukegan, the guys just settled down to business and got themselves going," explained coach Ziemek.

"New Trier West was a much stronger team than their score indicated. Most importantly our attitude was great, the guys did the job."

Tim Zimmermann put the Hawks in driver's seat with a decisive pin at 2:49 of his 167 pound match, assuring a Hawk victory. "Tim just did an outstanding job for us, it was the best he has wrestled all season," commented Ziemek. "He weighed in at 154, certifying himself for 155 lbs., but gave a super effort and really beat his opponent."

At Glenbrook South, the Hawk took their second conference setback of the season, lowering their record at 4-4. Hawk winners were Kurt Fiech, Jim Cox and John Carroll, all winning by pins in the first two periods.

Fiech is the only undefeated Maine wrestler. Gill and DiFranco tied.

"The strwigest teams in the area bring their best boys, so the competition will be plenty tough. If we can clean up our weak spots at tramp and side horse, we will be a stronger team. Our lack of depth is hurting us now."

Jeff Leigh won the backstroke event, followed by a victory for junior Doug Savage in the breaststroke. Varsity coach Art Johnson was impressed with the team's showing, especially the fine showing by Banks. "Banks' efforts were a great boost to the team," he said. "It's also an indication of better things.

The Hawks wiU have a chance to use some of those better things this week. Yesterday they faced a tough New Trier East team at home in their last home meet before Christmas. Tonight the Hawks travel to New Trier West for one of their toughest meet of the year.

This wiU be the last meet until after New Year's day, except for the sophomore invitational at Maine East on December 28, beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Sportswords

Injuries Riddle Hawks; South Reputation Good

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

This winter season has been filled with pitfalls for South's teams, all have sustained damaging injuries. South has been lucky in the past, injuries of any kind have been few. Good coaching helps.

One of the wrestlers most consistent winners, Mark Jenkins, was lost early this year because of heart problems.

An auto accident just prior to Thanksgiving has sidelined performers Don Wilhelm and Paul Okamoto. Basketball's Mike Chrzan is a doubtful starter tonight against Niles East, he's been out 10 days with ankle problems. Now, the gymnasts' strength has been shaken by the loss of Gerrit DeJonge. Hope that is the end!

• Ever wonder what became of the practice field problem? That's right, nothing. It should make for a nice ice rink out there with that great drainage. It's a very unique ice rink, the only one around with mud-colored ice (there's no grass), not to mention the broken glass and stones.

• Hawk teams continue to have great reputations, many of the varsities will be travelling to well-known and respected Christmas tourneys. Hope the roundballers can win the East Aurora trophy, South hasn't won the title there since 1970. The wrestlers will face strong competition from several good suburban powers at Prospect The gymnasts will pose a threat to anyone at Maine East.

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Pete Boesen proves to be too tall for New Trier's Jauss.

Boesen's 4 points led the Hawks.