Vol 11 issue 9

southwords Vol. 11, No. 9

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

Feb. 21, 1975

Oakbrook To Host Annual DECA Business Competition BÂŤth DiCola '77, a memiaer of the J.V. debate t e a m , uses much information to prepare her argument.

DEC.^, Distributive Education Club of America, will soon be holding its annual conference.

This year it will be held at the

Debaters Wind Up Season The Maine South debate team is finishing another successful year. The National Forensic League Tournament in April will s i ^ a l the dose of this year's season.

The debate team participates in tournaments all over Illinois from late October through March. All three levels, novice, junior varsity, and varsity, compete during these five months.

Every year a new topic, dealing with a cxirrent event, is debated for the entire season. This year's topic, dealing with Presidential and Vice-Presidential selection, is an offshoot of Watergate.

The debaters work in teams of two, each team being either affirmative or negative. A tournament usually consists of four rounds, one round being two teams meeting and debating

against each other. A tournament is either all day Saturday or a two-day weekend trip.

Mr. David Lavelle, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, has been coaching the squad for the past seven years.

When asked about the team's record, Mr. Lavelle responded, "We did just about as I expected."

Many of the students involved in debate have long range goals

Sweet Tooths Make Candy Profits High Thanks to the sweet tooths of Maine South students the Medical Carrers Club candy sale was a success. Almost 1800

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R U S S I A N H W S D O O F J P F o r the puzzle freaks, another w o r d search. This time it's subjects that can be studied at South. The list of the 30 hidden subjects and the solution can be found on page 3.

Students to Visit Harlan Thirty Maine South students will travel to Harlan High School in Chicago on Wednesday, March 5, as they participate in the second irfiase of the NCCJ Inter-School Exchange program.

Tlie students will be continuing their involvement in the program which started by attending a conference of three suburban schools and three inner-city schools in October. In December, 30 students from Bowen

in mind. Dave Greising '78 stated, "I want to be a lawyer and debate helps me with logical thinking."

Other reasons were cited by Jane Howard '76, "Things like organization and logical thinking can always help you no matter what you do."

According to Bob Olsen '77, "It's a stimulating, intellectual exercise and I really like the people."

candy bars were sold during the sale, which lasted from Feb. 6-14.

The club members and sponsors Mrs. Ingrish and Mrs. Grana appreciate the support of the students who made the sale so successful.

The Medical Careers Club made a profit of over $300. The proceeds wiU be used to purchase equipment for handicapped children. As usual, Jefferson Elementary School, Park Ridge, will be given the equipment for use in their special facilities.

Sheraton Oakbrook Hotel, near the Oakbrook Shopping Center, on March 6, 7, and 8.

Approximately 1000 h i g h school students from throughout the state will participate in this event, including 10-15 students from Maine South.

The conference agenda will consist of workshops, leadership seminars, advertising, job interWews, public speaking, sales demonstrations and more. Trophies, awards, and some scholarships are awarded to the winners of certain contests.

The students competing in the conference were selected by their performance in the area conference which was held at Woodfield Shopping Center. Enthusiasm and the willingness to practice also play a part in the choosing of these students. They must also be a member of DECA. The winners of the conference at Oakbrook will go on to compete at another conference being held in Hollywood, Florida, on May 4-9. Three to four thousand students will participate, from all over the U.S., including Hawaii.

A student will compete in different areas that he has shown ability in. Each contestant will plan his project and prepare for

Inside Out Holds Design Contest

The staff of Inside Out. this year's creative writing magazine, is holding a cover design contest.

Any illustrations or photographs that a student wishes to submit must be placed in VThe candy sale is just one of 106 before 3:40 p.m. on April the activities in wdiich Medical 3.

The original design must be Careers Club participates. All club members who helped in the in gray, black, and white, and sale are entitled to go on a field the paper must measure 8" by trip sponsored by the club, prob- 10" if room is to be allowed for a border. ably to a medical facility.

A prize of four McDonald's Medical Careers Club will al- gift certificates and a free magso help Mr. Kenneth Reese, azine will be awarded to the Career Resource Center Coun- winner. And. of course, his or selor, with the plans for the up- her winning picture will appear coming Project Big. on the magazine's cover.

the conference with guidance and help from teachers and businessmen.

The Student of the Year .Award is given to the student who has done the most for DECA and has accomplished something for himself.

Mr. Hommerding, Distributive Education teacher, s t a t e d , "DECA is well organized and is extremely worthwhile to the students. Involvement and recognition are two reasons why students like to participate in the DECA Conferences."

'75 Musical Underway Ma:ne South's Music Department's production, OKLAHOMA, will be presented on the weekends of May 2, 3, and 4 and May 8, 9, and 10. Performances will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Based on the play, Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Rigg, Rodger and Hammerstein's musical adaptaticm takes place in the rural American Southwest.

The story revolves around a farm girl, Laurey. and her beau, Curly. But complications arise viben Jud, the villain of the play, also vies for Laurey's affection. Other characters, such as Ado Annie and Ali Hakim, provide a humorous atmosphere.

According to Mr. Irwin Bell, over 200 students auditioned on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 5, for the roles of Cxirly, Laurey, Aunt Eller, Ado Annie, wm Parker, Ali Hakim, Jud and the chorus. Auditions for principal roles were held Feb. 8 and 13.

A cast and chorus of 45 will be chosen. The results of these auditions should be posted at 3:00 p.m. today.

OKLAHOMA was one of the first musicals combining dance into the story, and the play was presented in Maine South's first year. Rehearsals will start on Monday, March 10. Ticket sales will be announced in the future.

High School came to Maine South and spent the day with a South student, following his class schedule.

Each South student will do Uie same when he visits Harlan, vriiich is located at 9652 S. Michigan Ave. in a black, middle-class neighborhood.

Students will leave Maine South at 6:45 a.m. and will return to school at 2:30 p.m.

Ignorance of Law Protects No Student Although some people wUl never have to worry about discipline problems while at Maine South, others will. It is often said that ignorance of the law is no excuse, so here are some rules on suspensions.

If a student is supposed to be suspended for a minor offense for one day, he has another option other than being suspended. For example, Miss

Biff, Dean of Girls, commented. "A student suspended for only <Mie day is usually permitted to serve five after-school detentions which last from 3:45 to 4:00.

The first offense of smoking calls for a day's suspension or a conference between the student, dean, and student's parents.

Under New Management, a Campus Life group, w i l l p e r f o r m i n the cafeteria between 4b and 6a lunch periods on Wednesday, March 5, 1975.

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SOUTHWORDS

February 21, 1975

Review

'Barthquake', a Truly Disastrous Film

by Laurie Freeman "Earthquake" is one disaster movie which is truly disastrous.

The only things keeping this movie alive is the sensurround gimmick and the all-star cast.

I've seen better plots in biology class movies. Add sensurround and an all-star cast to "The Life Cycle of a Frog" and it would probably be a box office smash.

The plot of "Earthquake" is a bit shaky. (Pun intended.) It is a combination of a few daytime soap operas with an ecology message thrown in.

The lead character, played

by Charlton Heston, did so many heroic deeds and imnossible feats that I caught myself believing he was in his Moses role again.

Heston is married to Ava Gardner and just happens to work for her father I ome Green at a high paying executive job.

It somewhat shocked me to find out that Pa Cartwright had a daughter. Heston is also having

an affair with Genevieve Bujold.

Many other big name stars got through insignificant and unrelated scenes, and they are eventually brought together during the earthquake. It is kind of like a high school reunion.

Richard Roundtree plays a black leather-clad Evel Knievel who plays motorcycle king on a giant Hot Wheels set. Marjoe Gortner is a store owner who. when duty calls, gets his kicks out of gunning down people as a National Guard.

When the writers of this movie ran out of boring dialogue, they resorted to waking up the half-asleep audience by using the sensurround technique. A group of speakers in front of the screen and near the back of the theater provided the effect.

I was severely d'sappointed with the rumble because I expected to be hurled from my seat, landing a few feet away from a fissure in the middle of the aisle.

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The sensurround actually sounded like a cross between an airplane flying overhead and a vibrating bed at a motel.

The special effects of the falling buildings were gool, but got somewhat tiring as did the dead and wounded people in the street. Believe it or not, death and disaster can get quite boring.

The biggest rip-off of the movie was the blurriness. The manager said it was something called soft-focus and it helped hide Ava Gardner's wrinkles.

It may have been fine for her wrinkles, but it was sure lousy for the audience's eyes.

With a $3.00 admission price, i don't recommend th'is movie "Hey Joe, packin' up to go camping?" to anv hard working person.

"No, I'm gettin' ready to see 'Earthquake'."

The s a me effect of this movie can be achieved by taking a book about major earthquakes out of the library, and having someone run an upright vacuum cleaner over your back while Since watching old reruns of Perry White always say on reading it. favorite television shows has be- "Superman?" come common practice among 8. What nostalgic heartthrob many high school students, sang a song at the end of his Southwords has decided to run family's show? a trivia column to find out just 9. What were the two big cities how much the students really near Hooterville on "Petticoat know about their old favorites. Junction?"

Test yourself on the following 10. What was the name of the questions: dog on "My Three Sons?"

1. Who was Beaver Cleaver's After you've racked your best friend in the "Leave it to brain or just decided to cheat, you can find the answers to Lunch officials will try to Beaver" series?

2. Name two of Wally Clea- these questions printed upside make sure that there is a sufdown. ficient amount of food for each ver's best friends.

3. What were the kids' names lunch period. duiBJX (01 One cafeteria proposal that on the show "Father Knows sjaujoo na^QBJO puB Xaixid (6 was turned down by the Exec. Best?"

4. What tottTi did the Bever- U0SI3M XjtDta (8 ilSOlJO S.JBS Comm. was the proposal to permit students to exchange lunch ly Hillbillies originally come -3B3 }B3aO (i PJJIZ SUOQ pUB from? paJ^J (9 iaJBgJEM (s aassauuax periods on a one-to-one basis.

5. Who was the little girl who 'pssn;Sna (^ (uauH) ^m^eyi The lounge committee, chaired

by Alan Robandt and Dave was always after Dennis the puE (ssasmJd) A)9a 'pna (ÂŁ pjojjaqinH Xduini puB n^l Greising, had one proposal ac- Menace?

6. Who were Arnold the Pig's -SBH aippa (Z onapuoK JCI-IET cepted. The red line in the cafe(t ;aj6 Xaq] axaq '/IB^O iipiq teria hallway shall be the limit parents on "Green Acres?"

7. What famous phrase does 'dn ua.AiS ^n'^oiJ aA.noX os of the indoor lounge. A proposal that students arriving after the P.E. bell be subject to a three- Review day detention was rejected.

To alleviate the litter problem, the lounge committee proposed that a five cent deposit be placed on all milk, juice, and malt cartons. Presentation of the empty carton to the SC has Bruce's friends and relabookstore would entitle the stuby Mary G'Keefe dent to a five cent refund. This "Lenny," a movie currently tives relate their lives with him. proposal was rejected on the showing at the McClurg Court The action was usually fast grounds that it is illegal under Theater in downtown Chicago, paced, although some scenes did state law. tells the life of Lenny Bruce, drag.

The movie is expected to be An eligibility proposal stating a night club comedian of the that freshmen with a 4.0 grade early sixties. The movie traces nominated for several Academy point average or -better and his personal life and his views Awards.

Most important in "Lenny" is sophomores with a 3.0 average of society. would be allowed lounge priviThe two stars, Dustin Hoff- the content. The fUra depicts a leges during 7th, 8th, and 9th man and Valerie Perrine, give man, once a bright comic risperiods was rejected, the Exec. excellent performances by mak- ing to fame, who turns into a Comm. saying that eligibility ing their characters believable. very paranoid man. He becomes based on grades is discrimina- The movie was shot in black obsessed by the constant hartory. and white photography to give assment by police to clean up A new proposal for lounge it a cold, but effective, mood. his act, though his material, eligibility that is now under adUsing a flashback method of which was shocking then, is not (Cont. on page 3) telling the story, the director as controversial today.

"Lenny" also has a strong anti-drug message by showing Bruce's deterioration from the use of heroin and pills. At the end, Lenny Bruce leaves as an unhappy and sometimes cruel man hiding behind a funny exterior. tension before a test, don't yell at hun. Even if he's stickThe movie has some funny ing a carrot in his ear, let him do it if that helps him. moments when Hoffman perPeople who have incorporated bad habits into their forms the routines, but mainly daily routines should be congratulated; they have found it is tragic and realistic. The reasonable, unharmful ways to cahn themselves. They are film describes and comments on not hurting anyone else by doing them, and they just might the life of Lenny Bruce rather be helping to retain their own sanities. than attempting to provide comA person free from worry is usually the happiest. edy.

Perhaps if more people developed bad habits and practiced them regularly, the world would be a better place in which to Hve. If you're one of those people who doesn't have any bad The official student newspaper of (Maine Tovmship High School South, habits, why don't you try one of the habits already menPark Ridge, Illinois, <00a. Written tioned or one of the following: pen-chewing, leg-swinging, and edited IS times each year by students of the high school. Subscripfinger-tapping, bracelet-twirling, head-scratching, threadtions included with activity ticket, purchased separately at U per year, puUing, or lip-biting? or Individually tor ISc. (Priced higher If you already do two or more of the most popular bad for issues of more than 4 pages.) habits, great. You're on your way to creating a calmer, Editor-inChieJ Carrie Reckert saner, more relaxed society. Keep up the good work!

Sponsor Ken Beatty

Test Your Trivia I.Q.

Proposals Made by Library, Lounge, Cafeteria Committees

by Carol Tomer Solutions to many of the recent student rights issues have been found by Student CouncU. The library, cafeteria, and lounge committees introduced proposals which were passed by Council and subsequently presented to the Executive Committee. The library committee, chaired by Anne Hudepohl and Steve Shaull, proposed three solutions which have been accepted by administrators.

First, supervisors presently working in another area will be reassigned to the library in order to provide more working area in the library.

Second, efforts are being made to hire para-professionals to work only during 4th, 5th, and 6th periods, since the library is the most over-crowded during the lunch periods. This proposal has already been approved by the district, so the only remaining action is the actual hriing.

Thirdly, the presently closed C-132 wUl be opened as a study room off the library on an honor system. Because this room can be supervised only on a limited basis, only the students with special approval from a teacher wiU be admitted. This room will be used as an additional study adea for any subject. It differs from a study hall in that the students using C-132 will have access to other library fa-

cilities. It differs from the library in that there will be only intermittent rather than constant supervision. It is hoped that opening C-132 will create additional room in the library to mitigate the overcrowding problems.

The cafeteria committee, headed by Dayna Limperes and Vic Gauger, made six proposals which have been accepted. First, all students are responsible for their own litter, but no paraprofessional may tell a student to pick up or clean up any mess that is not his own. Students must show their I.D. if requested to, but it can not be taken away.

Secondly, there will be no limitations on the number of students that may sit at a lunch table at one time, as long as the fire regulations are fulfilled.

The fire regulations require the aisles to be kept clear.

The lunch menu will be posted one day in advance.

All lunch lines will be open to students for service before the beginning of each period, thereby reducing loss of time from lunch periods because of the necessity of waiting for lunch lines to open.

One lunch tine will be left open at all times during the lunch periods, in order to permit students in lunch to purchase food before the bell rings ending the lunch period.

Editorial

Lenny', Tragically Real, ustrates Bruce's Life

Nailbite Your Way to a Healthier Lifestyle You there! The one with the fingers in yoiu* mouth.

No, no, don't stop. We just wanted to attract your attention to this article, which will set out to reheve you of any guilt feelings you've ever had about your bad habits.

Most bad habits are not all that bad. Although they can force you into doing them at inopportune times and can be somewhat annoying to others, such habits as foot-tapping and hair-twirling are very safe, effective ways to calm a nervous person.

Everyone remembers their parents frantically ordering them to stop doing some dumb thing like biting their nails; would they have rather had them throw a brick at the TV to exert their emotions?

The way people complain about other people's habits you'd think they were physically hurting them. I, for one, would much rather sit next to a nervous thumb-sucker than a "normal" person who maybe doesn't have any bad habits, but he's got a gun pointed to his head.

If someone is biting his nails in order to relieve his

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February 21, 1975

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SOUTHWORDS

Beware of the Ides of March Girl's Choice is coming! The combined sponsorship of Senior and Junior Class Councils will bring you the dance on March 15. Being the only traditional dance where the girls do the asking, Girl's Choice also makes money for the proms.

About this time of year, many questions about the dance are raised. The Southwords Advice Column Parody has been called upon to answer all the raging questions.

Q. Who can go to Girl's Oioice?

A. Any girl who has a date and buys a ticket.

Q. How does a girl ask someone?

A. This is a difficult and old question. From a panel of experts here is a step-by-step guide: 1. SELECTING THE VICTIM A. Open last year's yearbook to a random page and blindfolded, stick a pin in the page.

If you pierced someone you know, he's it. If not. try again.

(Oont. from page 2) ministrative consideration would allow all sophomores to have lounge 7th, 8th, and 9th periods.

The proposal states that freshmen may petition on an individual basis using the existing honor hall pass form.

A motion made by Alan Robandt stating that SC should put $4000 in a savings account and use the interest for scholarships is now being considered. The SC treasury presently has a balance of $5438.

Student Council elections are fast approaching. The MeetYour-Candidate assemblies begin Monday, which is when the official campaigns

You may use the yearbook and pin method later in the year for voodoo on ex-friends.

B. The second method involves a dartboard. Post favorite names on the board, then throw darts. First name to get hit twice is him.

C. Peel an apple while saying the alphabet. When the end of the peel breaks off, that is the

Students Vie In N I U Seminar On February 8, three of our Maine South students participated in a business seminar at Northern Illinois University.

Cindy Barreca. Tom Hassenplue, and Debbie Roberg went to NIU for competition 'n solving marketing and human relations case problems. Mr. Hommerding, member of the Business Department, said the seminar was designed to train distributive education in the technique of solving case problems.

Students from all over Illinois competed in the seminar. They we''e shown several films depicting various situations related to business problems. Afterwards, they senarated into teams of three to develop solutions to the given conditions.

The students were judged on the basis of how they reacted to each case. Debbie was one of the three with the best response and was awarded a plaque for her efforts.

Maine South received a trophy for the best average of all the competing schools and has entered the State Leadership Conference. This competition will be held at the Oakbrook Shopping Center, March 7 and 8.

Evans Award to Mike Senior Mike Joyce was recently awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship.

To qualify, he had to caddy at a golf course for at least two years. Other requirements included being in the upper quarter of his class, have financial need, and leadership qualities.

The scholarship was named . after professional golfer Chick Evans and is subsidized by the • Western Open, which is held in the summer. It pays for tuition, ' 'rooming, and all fees to any one of 13 colleges including the Big Ten schools.

Mike explained that he first filled out an application last summer and then was interviewed in a preliminary and final session on Jan. 8. He commented that he met lots of good friends throuj^ the scholarship meetings. It is a very competitive scholarship and it is important to get applications in early as soon as it is announced.

Mike has been caddying at the

Park Ridge Country Club for two years and wiU attend Indiana University next fall.

Girls Apply Now For College Aid The Park Ridge Panhellenic Club is again offering a $500 college scholarship. The club consists of a group of former sorority women who sponsor this scholarship annually. Any senior girl who is a resident of Park Ridge is eligible to apply.

The scholarship is based on need, school activities, academic work, class rank, references, and work experience. Any additional information may be obtained through Mr. Reese's office in the Career Resource Center.

Deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 1975. This scholarship is applicable to the school or college of the applicant's choice.

The 30 subjects that can be found in the word search on page 1 are: Biology, Chem, Math, French, Italian, Gernrtan, Spanish, Russian, Gym, Study, Steno, Journalism, History, Gov't/Demo, Geography, Foods, Clothing, Drama, P.E., Choir, Chorus, Glee, Health, Photo, Art, Woods, Auto, Poetry, Law, and Science.

letter of the first name of whom you should ask. If you are a very skillful apple peeler and wind up on "Z", try throwing the apple peel in the air and watch the shape as it comes down. This is an excellent method if the person you like has a name that begins with "C" or "G", anyway. And the apple is good to munch on while you contemplate the next step.

2. ASKING IHE BIG QUESTION A. Most direct method — go right out there and ask them!

You could start the conversation with something like, "Do you like dances?"

B. Lead-ins — Most girls prefer to be a bit more subtle. "This requires ingenuity since lines like, "Nice weather we're having" sound a bit corny in the middle of the library. For openers how about, "Caesar should have listened to Cleoaptra about the Ides of March." This is very clever, because the Ides of March is the 15th, except he might not get it.

C. For shy people — You could always wander around the library for a "perfect chance," but it might be too late before it comes. Some girls who can't face up to asking anyone should tr>' the telephone. Dropping books is an old stand-by, but neither guarantees a date nor the return of books in useable condition.

D. In the younger set, mothers may be helpful in talking to his mother, if and only if, they're good friends, and you don't think he'll mind terribly.

After all, if you can't drive and don't know anyone to double with who does, parents will have to cooperate anyway.

E. If the guy has a job, hang around while he's working. It might be difficult, however, to appear innocent if he worked in a gas station and you don't drive and how many times can you have your bicycle tires refilled in the middle of winter?

This reporter hopes everyone will have fun at the dance, but I must request that I am not to be held responsible for any unsuccessful matches.

What Does Lent Mean To You?

by Debbie Schweider "Sacrificing before Easter."

"Giving up something that you like a lot."

"A sacrifice for those who belive in it."

To many people, the Lenten season passes unobserved. Some don't know what Lent is; others see no reason behind it.

The forty days Lenten period began on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 12) and ends on Palm Sunday, March 23.

The term "Lent" comes from the Old English word "lencten," which meant springtime. The season originated as a spritual preparation for Easter in remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Among the many anonymous comments were the following: "If you really believe in something, then you'll do anything."

"It has no personal meaning to me, but I appreciate what it does to people who believe in the Lenten season."

"It makes you appreciate what you have more."

"Instead of gi\ang up something, just giving your time to

help someone else."

"A time of reconcilation before Easter. For people who practice Lent, it gets them ready for Easter."

A few people believe Lent is only for Catholics. "The sixweek period when Catholics give up something as a sacrifice for their religion so that they may be considered better Catholics."

According to the Chicago Tribune, John Cardinal Cody, Archbishop of Chicago, called on Catholics above the age of 14 to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays in Lent. He also asked that those over 21 fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, with "one full meal and two smaller ones" on those days.

But Lent is part of the religion in the Anglican, Eastern, Orthodox and Protestant Episcopal churches. Other Protestant churches hold religious services to honor the Lenten season.

It seems that Lent has several connotations, but one remark summed up a lot of views.

"Umm, the period of time before Easter."

Male Students, Teachers Reveal Views On Women's Wardrobe

By Kim Kumiega For those of you girls wondering what to wear these days, here's your answer. A recent survey taken of Maine South boys and teachers revealed their preferences and dislikes in regard to girl's clothing.

Concerning the lengths of dresses, the maxi is out, the mini is still in, and the midi is slowly being accepted. The mini was favored, but it did not win out by the previous unaimous votes of yesterday.

The men teachers were still hooked on the mini though. The midi was viewed in an exact 1.1 ratio by the male students, but the teachers strongly opposed the length.

Pantsuits made the boy's vote and the teachers leaned heavily on the more "dressy look." A pair of brushed denim or cordurou pants with a top was imanimously favored. Everyone felt that this means of attire would best fit just about every occasion.

In school, the boys agreed that the "pant-top combo" for the girls was the best, followed by a dress and jeans. "iThe teachers were more liberal in this area since the majority of them remarked that "anything that the girl would be comfortable in would be fine."

Formal dress length was usually answered long, though midi

was not far behind. A few didn't care and a very few wanted minis.

Jeans or pants are appropriate attire for a party or athletic event according to the boys. Pants again were acceptable when going to the movies or any other casual date.

A little more formal apparel was required when going out to dinner. The boys and teachers felt that eating deserved a little more "class."

The freshman boys liked polyester and corduroy pants just about the same. Sophomores gave fairly high marks against polyester pants and felt corduroys were acceptable. Juniors

and seniors almost completely ruled out the polyester look and gave pants a 50 per cent approval.

Skirts and dresses were ranked higher on the junior and senior lists. Though freshmen and sophomores agreed on the skirts, the sophomores loved dresses while the freshman didn't care for them as much.

Most of the boys and teachers were very cooperative but were a little reluctant until they were reassured that their n a m e s would not be mentioned. They all really did not care what the girls wore as long as she dressed "appropriately." These results may give you an idea of what is appropriate.

lfllliiivisi#nr«.:r John Brna and the rest of our own Sha Na Ma sing a song from the fifties at Saturday night's sock hop, "The Final Farewell." This was Sha Na Na's final performance here at Maine South.

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February 21, 1975

SOUTHWORDS

Smash State Champs

Cagers To Enter Stretch

By Jim Hcrshey Hiking their conference record to 12-0 and defeating the defending state champions handily, the netters have compiled a 143 point victory margin in the last four games. Thev await Maine West tonight and travel to Niles West next week.

If Niles West, 11-1 in conference, beats Niles North and the Hawks conquer the Warriors, the Indians could stUl salvage a tie for the CSL crown with a win in next week's showdown.

Last month the Hawks stole away with a 74-70 victory at home against Niles West. Pagone put away six free throws in the last minute to maintain the Hawks' lead. He exnlained pressure shooting. "Shooting is all rhythm. If you think too much, you'll miss."

In that game, Boesen poured 32 points through the nets. Marty Block registered 25 for West.

The last Indian victory against the Hawks came in the 1973 sectional final. The score was 58-57. As sophomores, both Boesen and Block played in that game.

Against Proviso Ted Henderson led the way for the Hawks with 24 points, seven assists and five blocked shots. Boesen totalled 20 points and 15 rebounds.

Kuntz netted 14 points and

grabbed 12 rebounds. Chrzan tallied 12 points before fouling out.

Henderson said. "I took all the lay-ups because they were open. Our big men were getting the ball out quick on the fast break."

He also said, "We were real loose. We didn't have any pressure because Mr. Sullins told us to be loose. He never chews us out if we make mistakes."

Sullins said, "I feel that if you don't play loose you can forget it. Basketball is a game of reactioiis: you play in a game like you practice."

The Hawks made 62 per cent of their shots while Proviso made only 32 per cent of theirs.

Sullins said, "Their shooting percentage was low because they usually get many lay-ups from their press. But their press wasn't working."

The Hawk mentor also said, "I thought Henderson played his best game of the year. It was a team effort and they played with a lot of poise."

Proviso Coach Whittenberg said, "They caught us sleeping all night. It takes a good team to do that." He continued, "The press wasn't what it should have been. When I saw Maine handle it, I was scared.

We're not big enough. We have

to run and force turnovers."

Against Niles North, the Hawks emerged a 97-50 victor.

They led 32-0 at a point in the first quarter. Henderson claimed scoring honors w^ith 20 points.

The Hawks buried Glenbrook South 92-52. Boesen tallied 25 points, 15 rebounds. Substitutes Joe Crosby and Brian Malloy scored eight and seven points respectively.

The Hawks stung Deerfield 95-53. Boesen tallied 27 points and 28 rebounds. Henderson scored 16 points; Chrzan, 14.

Sullins commented on the Hawks' improvement this year.

"We're tougher physically under the boards. The kids have proved that they can play with the best in the state. It's a matter of working hard."

"Henderson is playing with a lot more confidence. With Kuntz on the boards, Boesen and Chrzan can be more free-wheeling. Mike SeUergren is an important part of our team. We don't say we have a sixth man; we have six starters."

Looking to the Maine West game, the coach said, "They've been playing real good ball.

We know that anything can happen ... We have to stop Heiden." Sullins rates Heiden as one of the top three shooters in the conference.

Flexers Battle for District Title

By Mark Meyer Maine South's gymnastics team begins competition tonight at Niles East for the district title. South placed sixth in the conference meet at NUes North last and lost a close meet to Maine East in the final dual meet of the season.

"Niles West will probably win our district tonight," commented gymnastics coach Tim Higgins. "Niles North and Glenbrook South will also be in there. We are hoping for a firm second."

Districts is a whole different scene in gymnastics where the team advances as individuals, as in wrestling. The top five scorers on each piece of apparatus will advance to the sectionals. South's Craig Martin placed fifth in the state last year on the parallel bars and figures to do as well this season.

"We arc hoping to have sev-

eral boys advance at least out of the districts," commented Coach Higgins. "At this point we are working our hardest with the seniors, since it is there last year. I think our two best candidates for downstate success are Craig Martin and ringman John Davis."

"We hope to get Rob Wright through as an all-around performer with Craig and Steve and Bob LoBue through districts in free-exercise. Charlie Haapala has a good chance as does Bob LeMay if they can repeat what they've been doing recently at the district. Mike Ericksen should also make it on pbars."

In the conference meet, Craig Martin led the Hawks with a fourth place finish in free-exercises and an 8.3 all-around score. Martin, fifth in the state on p-bars last yead, turned in an excellent score of 8.6, only to place sixth in one of the state's strongest conferences!

At Maine East, South competed very well, but couldn't quite muster enough to nudge the powerful Demons, losing 134136. "It was a good meet, our boys did very well," remarked Mr. Higgins. "We were strong on the tramp, Haapala coming up well as did Brad Claire. We were also strong on the rings and free-exercises. High bar did alright too."

Martin chalked up an 8.2 in free exercise, followed by Bob LoBue with a 7.7. John Davis earned a season high mark of 8.8 on the rings. South will get another crack at East tonight in the district.

Bob Mikos scores the takedown that bsat Cavasos at Maine West. The win gave Mikos the 138 lb. t i t l e .

Sportswords

Winter Tourneys Begin; Activity Tickets Ignored

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

Post season tournaments will begin for winter teams during the next few weeks. The gjinnasts will get another crack at some of their conference rivals tonight at the Niles East District. District competition begins tonight for the swimmers, the tankmen will try to salvage a difficult season at Glenbrook South. Wrestlers Bob Mikos, Kurt Fiech, Brian Gill, Jim Cox and John Carroll will compete in the tough West Leyden Sectional tonight. Tuesday the Hawk trackmen will host the CSL South Division Meet.

• The basketball regional will open March 4 at Maine East. At Maine East, South will be tested early by two Catholic League powers, Gordon Tech and St. Patrick. St. Patrick is paced by Emmet McGovem. Gordon is led by Bill Madey and Joe Depke, who came from Mary, Seat of Wisdom the year after Boesen, Chrzan and Pagone. South has a bye in the first round and meets the winner of the Ridgewood-Notre Dame game on Wednesday, March 5 and either Gordon or St. Pat's on March 7 for the championship.

• South played one of the finest basketball games in its long history against Proviso East. Some papers explained the win as an ofif night for the defending state champs; no team could have beaten the Hawks Saturday. South's entire game was outstanding. Proviso East was i8-3 coming into the contest, hottest team in Illinois with 15 straight wins and recognized as the state's fastest team.

• We question the handling of ticket sales at the Proviso game. The gym foyer was packed with activity ticket-holding students who were denied entrance to the game while later arriving adults were admitted. Aren't students, especially lettermen and activity ticket holders, the logical claimants to admission to the game? As students we are expected to approach all things in a fair reasonable manner. However, the example set for us isn't always according to the book.

Tankers Go at Glenbrook South

by Ken Krause The Maine South varsity swimming team competed in the conference championship meet last weekend. The Hawks took seventh place in a field of

Glenbrook South, South scored 97 points. The New Trier West Cowboys won the meet with a score of 255.

The Hawks were once again hit in key areas by injury.

Grapplers Compete at West Leyden Compiling a record which would have been enough to win any other district meet, Maine South's 9-6-1 wrestlers placed third at the Maine West District. The Warriors won their own tourney with 91 points, distantly followed by Forest View and the Hawks. Five South wrestlers qualified for the West

Leyden Sectional which opens tonight.

"It was a great district, the competition was excellent," commented Hawk Coach Tom Ziemek. "Maine West dominated the tournament. They wTestled most of their guys at lower weights and pushed eight through. It was a good tourney from our point of view, normal-

Jim Cox tast«s a mouthful of Maine East's Grants hair. Jim won 4-1 to gain the 185 championship.

ly our performance would have been enough to win."

Kurt Fiech, the Hawks 126 poind standout, placed second in his class. Fiech was beaten 4-3 by area leader Bob Russo of Maine North, a wrestler Fiech beat by the same score at the Prospect Tourney.

Bob Mikos was one of three Hawk champions, a winner at 138 pounds. Mikos beat Cavasos of Maine West in the title match 2-1 and defeated a leading area wrestler from Ridgewood in the semifinal.

167 pounder Brian Gill placed second after a solid defeat by Notre Dame's 20-2 Burke.

Burke, a takedown specialist, turned the trick on Gill twice in the match to win 7-1. Gill looked impressive in his other matches.

Jim Cox and John CarroU won championships at 185 and heavyweight. Cox beat Maine East's Grant 4-1 in a grudge match and was very impres-

sive. Carroll was top-seeded in the heavyweight class and beat West's Wilkens, 4-1.

"Fiech was outstanding tliis year, as was Mikos," commented Ziemek. "Jim Cox was a great mainstay and Carroll was very successful. These four pulled us through."

"Four districts pour into the West Leyden Sectional, widely accepted as the toughest in the state. Statistics have proven that this district provides more state champs than any other sectional. The state's two best teams, East Leyden and Addison Trail will battle for first.

Glenbrook North, our conference champ is also in this sectional," remarked Ziemek.

"We have hope for Fiech and Mikos to get through." stated Ziemek. "Carroll and Gill will have a tough time, they have some really tough wrestlers in their class. Cox will really have to work, but he could come out."

"John Andrew and Keith Thurnell suffered ankle sprains in gym class in the two weeks prior to the meet," commented Coach Art Johnson. "Paul Okamoto banged his head and elbow so badly that he could not swim at all. They all were injured playing basketball."

"We didn't have this problem until we dropped varsity gym class last year. I can understand the arguments to keep a student well-rounded athletically. But, it would be much easier and less dangerous if perhaps the kids could participate in a gym class when they were out of season and work with their coach during their sport.

The way it is working now is plain dumb."

The medley relay team of Jeff Leigh, Doug Savage, Brian Marz and co-captain John Andrew placed sixth in the meet, as did co-captain Kendall Banks in the 50-yd. freestyle. Dane Kozie took fourth in the backstroke, and the freestyle relay team of Banks, Kozie, Don Wilhelm and Thurnell placed sixth.

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:00, the Hawks travel to Glenbrook South for the district meet. With a rested, healthy team, coach Art Johnson expects to place fairly high in the team standings.