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.