Vol 12 issue 13

Y'Show Theme Chosen

southwords Vol. 12, No. 13

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

May 7,1976

Future SC Leaders Interviewed 1976-77 Student CouncU President Kevin Conway and Secretary Ginny Barklow commented „ recently on various aspects concerning Maine South.

Both officers mentioned a need for change in the way discipline * is handled, agreeing that everyone suffers for the actions of a few.

According to Conway, the actions of Officer Thorsen don't help the discipline situation any.

Conway described Thorsen by saying. 'He intimidates people by his presence. He runs around trying to dominate everyone."

On the question of Student Council vs. the Administration.

Barklow commented by saying.

'Student Council has a lot of limitations, we 11 always have."

Later she added, i t seems like they're making efforts to get along ' Conway stated that he would like to try to set up something with the parents and the .Administration, claiming that the Administration won t listen to the students, but will listen to parents.

Both agreed that early dismissal should be instituted more easily. Barklow claimed that, i t would get rid of the problems in the library ninth period."

Another mutual agreement between the two is the institution of a late arrival policy. Barklow, a present Student Council officer, claims that Council is working on it at the present time.

On the topic of open campus Barklow said, I'd like to see it. but it is not feasible in the near future. " Conway also added that he would like to try to get another concert at Maine South, such as the Styx concert last year.

Barklow indicated overall that more trust needs to be generated between the students and the Administration. She did, however, claim that the biggest problem is student apathy.

The Monday morning sports report try-outs will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 4:00, in PA102. The try-outs are open to any student who will be a senior for the 1%-n school year. See Adrian Sakowicz if you would like more information on the sports report and what it involves.

by Julie Keller Does it seem like V-Show has just ended? Believe it or not. work has already begun for next years show, which will be entitled Spirit of 77 - Opus 13.

Next year will be the 13th annual V-Show at Maine South, and according to Webster, opus means 'a musical composition or set of compositions."

Opus 13 will be headed by Mr. Don Martello and Mr Gordon McLean. Other faculty staff will consist of Technical Director Mr. Donald Lavelle and Choreographer Miss Linda Miles. The Costume Designer has not yet been chosen. Mr. Joel Morris and Mr. Tom New will represent Student Council.

The student staff will include Directors Nan LeMonier 77.

Nancy Lyons '78, and Greg Stanton "77: Assistant Directors Pat Henessy "78 and Lynn Heidkamp "79; Vocal Director Marge Smith "78: Choreographer Honi Woodside '77; .Assistant Choreographer Laurie Gauger '79; and Writing Staff Head Paul Amedi '77. Paul Vinopal is the Technical Director, and Geri Smith, the Scenic Designer, with her assistants being Kim Scharringhausen and Kathy Papienski.

•We think we have a strong faculty and student staff, and we feel that if the student body can create a number of exciting new acts to choose from we can keep up the high quality of V-Show production of the last twelve years.' stated Mr. Don Martello.

So get your act together this summer to help make Opus 13 thebesi V-Show vet.

MS WMTH and Contest Speakers Sponsor Bowl-A-Thon Tomorrow A new way of raising money is being tried by a Maine South organization and its called a Bowla-thon. Contest Speakers and WMTH are sponsoring this event tomorrow. May 8th from 9-12 in the morning. The bowlers will be playing at Forest-view Lanes.

Working similar to a walk-athon. the bowlers will be sponsored on number of points scored in their best game out of three.

The better the bowler, the more monev for Contest Speakers and WMTH. Sixty students from these two organizations have signed up and are looking for en-

thusiastic friends to sponsor them.

Mr. Ralph Wagoner, speech and drama teacher and coach, explains the need for this bowl-athon, "We're trying to build for more freedom for travel and more equipment for these organizations. W'e also hope to set up a scholarship fund next year." He also said that people are more than welcome to come and cheer on the bowlers So remember to sponsor a bowler for tomorrows big Bowla-thon.

Clothing Classes Model Spring Styles In a park setting, with shady featured will be tailored blazers, trees and a picket fence. Cloth- jackets and winter coats made of ing I and II students will present wool, polyester, double knits, •Fashion Tricks In '76", this fur, and wool blends. year's fashion show. The show However. Clothing III students will be presented in the Maine will take a more advanced look South Auditorium on Wednesday. at fashion. They will model the May 19 at 7:45 p.m. Admission is original designs which each girl free and the general public is in- sketched, drafted a pattern and vited. Free refreshments pre- then constructed. These students pared by Foods II classes will be will also model designer patterns served after the show. which feature more complex Clothing II fashions will styles that would retail for a include a wide variety of fabrics higher price if purchased in a and styles that the students specialty shop. made themselves. Styles such as Other projects to be modeled pantsuits and jackets, western shirts, two piece outfits, and include modifications in which dresses both long and short. Also the girls selected a style that

Clothing I and II students Mary Hudson, Pam Martin and Gall Svensson model some of the outfits they will wear at "Fashion Tricks in '76." The annual fashion show will be held in the Maine South Auditorium on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:45 p.m.

Summer school tuition up The Illinois Office of Education and the Governor of Illinois 'have indicated that available state funds for education will be spent primarily for mandated programs. Since summer school is not a mandated program it appears that state funds for summer school will not be approved by the state legislature nor the governor.

Therefore it will be necessary for the Maine Township High Schools to charge tuition for their 1976 summer sessions That was the decision reached by the District 207 Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, .May 3.

At the Board meeting Monday evening, Dr Richard Short. Superintendent of Schools, reported that for Dist. 207 to con'tinue a tuition-free summer school program without reimbursement from the State of 111. would impact the Educational Fund budget for 1976-77 an estimated minimum of $160,000 or as much as $240,000 However, if

there is evidence that the State will again finance a summer school program, then Maine will reinstate the previously approved tuition-free program.

The 1976 summer school tuition rate for non-laboratory courses will be <60 per credit, including a $4 non-refundable registration fee. and $40 per half credit, including a $2 non-refundable registration fee.

Opening day for summer school will be June 14. and the closing dates will be July 2 for 3week courses. July 9 for 4-week courses. Julv 23 for 6-week classes and July 29 for 7-week courses.

Speech Wins Both the Debate team and the Contest Speakers had highly successful seasons this past year, The Debate team, sponsored

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they liked but changed certain parts such as collars, sleeves and pocket details to make their patterns unique. Popular fashions fabrics to be seen will include jersey, polyester, gabardine, linen, chino. denim.

Quiana, gauze, chiffon, gingham, and muslin.

The commentators for the show are Carol Gauger 76.

Evelyn Ishu "77. and Wendi Beile "77, the girls in charge of publicity are Mary Hudson "78. Judy Spoonholtz 77. Roxanne Derah "76. and Lois .Amos 76. Refreshment committee includes Terri Belleri '76. Debbie Grenke 77 and Janet Syndre 76.

Two Maine S. Juniors will travel to Washington, D.C. In June Two Maine South Juniors have particularly the people you gressional sessions and go been chosen to represent South meet. Referring to the selec- through the campaign and that at the Washington Workshop this tion process Ms. Weaver stated. election procedures June. Geri Smith and Jane They're not only interested in candidates for state office do.

Weaver were chosen from your grades but also in your Attending Girls Slate will be several applicants to travel to extra-curricular activities which Ellen Marcus, 77 Boys State the nation's capilol June 20-27. for me were Debate and Contest has not yet been announced.

Amy Hubbell '76. who attended Both girls will travel to Speakers. ' Those people who were chosen Girls State last summer, comWashington. DC. to participate • It was probably one of in numerous seminars which as alternates for Washington mented. the best things I've ever done. emphasize the United Stales Workshop will attend Boys and The you meet and the proCongress. The Washington Work- Girls State this June. These grampeople really make it worthshop is offered nine times seminars are held at Eastern III. while.itself The Boys and Girls State University and Macmurray Colthroughout the year and conare sponsored by the centrates on the important lege respectively and are at- entrants Legion - Mel Tierney national and international issues tended by high school seniors and American Post and the American Legion juniors from all over the slate. of the day. High School students from all 50 states meet regularly The participants hold model con- Auxiliarv. with Senators, Congressmen and White House staff members with whom they will hold informal sessions and debates.

South has been sending students to Washington Workshop for several years Mr. Otto Kohler, Social Science Dept.

Chairman, stated, "This is a unique opportunity for everyone involved. Students we have sent in the past have benefitted from it tremendously."

Jane Weaver '77. commented about how she became involved in the program. "I heard about Washington Workshop from Nancy Deswick who attended "The Ducks," Maine's version of "The Birds' invade last summer. She said it was a the Art Court. lot of fun and interesting,

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May 7,197«

SOUTHWORDS

South Plagued With Vandalism

Vandalism is a recurring problem at Maine South.

Freedom of Speech: Do Teachers Have It?

by Melissa Anast In the last issue of SOUTHWORDS, facts concerning the freedom of speech of students was given. This week teachers were asked if they thought they had freedom of speech.

The question was first posed to a group of teachers. The ansjvers were varied. if you want to make a point, you must do it diplomatically." said one teacher. "Maine South is like the real world in that you must use tact and diplomacy."

•'You dont always say what you think, so you can get things done and not make enemies." commented another teacher.

Mr. John Heerman. social science teacher responded by saying that i don't believe that I ve ever been censored. No one has ever told me what to say and how to say it. I don't know of anyone who has."

Mr. Willard Straussburger. art teacher, answered the question by saying that Teachers are free to say what they want, but they have to be ready to take the consequences."

Another teacher added that i don't think we have any problems I concerning freedom of speech i because we dont have a faculty that could cause trouble.

I can, obviously, only speak for myself."

When asked if the teachers felt the administration should have the right to censor what they say or do, one teacher responded by saying •You have to do what is right for the students. Most teachers have never been questioned pertaining to what theyve done. The attitude is that we are

professionals and do have some training as teachers to realize that the function of the administration is to answer to the school board who, in turn, must answer to the community. I can see their position. " It was pointed out to SOUTHWORDS. after the last issue, that some teachers had been "harassed"" by the administration for one reason or another.

When teachers were questioned pertaining to what they knew about this 'harassment,"" the comments varied. .Mr. Don Martello, drama teacher, said that it 'happens".

'I've never seen it happen here, though. Legally, the administration can I sit in on classes!. I t s never happened to me though.

Another teacher said that he had heard rumors to the effect that teachers have been harassed. " One teacher commented by saying that "In a school of 180 professional people, there are bound to be conflicts in personalities and the way that things should be done. Therefore, people will be called on the carpet.

When Dr. Clyde Watson, principal, was asked about teacher h a r a s s m e n t , he immediately replied that 'There is no truth in that. Teachers have the freedom to teach what they want as prescribed in the curriculum guide."

Dr. Watson explained that there was an evaluation process for one purpose and one purpose only. That is to help make a teacher a better teacher."

by June Jager and Ellen Marcus Vandalism at Maine South has become a great concern to the administration, faculty, students, and taxpayers. The question, •"Why so much vandalism? " resounds in the halls.

The annual school budget allows $3,500 to cover vandalism.

With an increase of vandalism over the past five years, this is not enough.

Almost anything can be damaged and, or destroyed. Washroom lights are broken, mirrors cracked, toilets stuffed, and windows broken frequently.

Trees around Maine South are also being vandalized by being teepeed with paper. Full cooperation seems to be needed.

Mr. Robert V. Simonson, Assistant Principal of Students, stated, "Unless everybody works together to stop this problem, preventive measures will get tougher." One of the measures already in use is the unpopular potty patrol".

Mr. .Andrew Bitta, Dean of Boys, maintained, "If the students would just watch out and report anything they see. The teachers and para-pros cant be

everywhere. Besides, I m sure that the students don't like the vandalizing either.

Mr. Bitta believed that only about thirty people vandalize.

For these few, everybody must suffer the consequences unless the destruction ends soon.

Different departments at South have suffered with the problem. The .Art Department has been plagued with thievery and destruction more than ever.

Several weeks ago, an expensive silver and stone bracelet was stolen Tools, desks, and other school property have had to be replaced much more this year than last. Joseph Slilp, Art Department chairman, said, 'Wed like to have suggestions to take care of this problem."

Although not vandalized as much, the Language Department also experienced this problem. .An expensive machine was stolen from this department a few months ago. This department has had little destruction.

Miss Kathryn Pierce. Girls P.E. department chairperson, stated that vandalism hardly exists in the girls locker room.

There have been a few minor cases of thievery but nothing destructive. Girls are suggested

Students Asked Question Is MS Library Helpful?

by Tammy Barry What is one purpose of a library? Obviouslv to aid people in research. SOUTHWORDS went a little further and asked.

•'But how helpful is the Maine South library''•• Zbigniew Srodulski '77, commented, 'Yes, it gives the opportunity for people to study and its quiet."

Paul Friske "79. also agreed.

"I think the Maine South library is a very resourceful facility and is very helpful in prodigious assignments. " Other students hesitated before answering. Joe Jacobs 77, stated, I wouldnt say its very .. its so so to a certain degree."

Chris Kuffle "79, also was indecisive. "No, the library isnt helpful, but sometimes the labs are. Well it s helpful in its own way."

One student was very definite in his response. Stated an anonymous "77, "No." Torn McClelland "78. backed the library up by stating. "Yes. I do. If you try, its very good "" Fred Johnston "'76, agreed.

Y'es. Its good for reference books for doing assignments."

But while Mike Ublasi "77, and company also thought the library useful, they had a complaint ' Ves, but the librarians bother you too much and the chairs arent comfortable."

Other responses to the questions varied in dealing with the librarys usefulness.

Bill Lang 77. stated. "I think the administration would like the libra P.- to be a place for work only, but it s a lounge for freshmen and sophomores." .An anonymous "78, gave a personal reply "I never really do anything iii the library but sit and talk."

But Steve Jeppson "78. replied.

• If you feel like working it s helpful Bob Barrera "78. replied.

Yes, for some people."

"Yes, its good for reading magazines during study periods " answered Mark Marnul "77.

Summing it ail up, one anonymous 76, stated, "l think the library is helpful if you want to use it If you make the effort, it s great. •

Feelings Differ About Graduation -by Debbie Schweider *'Uh, Dexter? • "You talking to me, Gertrude?""

That's the general idea. "Uh-huh. I was wondering if you d walk with m e . . . " "Walk where?"

I didn't hear that. Bravely. " F o r graduation, Dexter."'

Smile. Brightly.

•Oh. Well, when is i t ? " Minor release of anger. Controlled. 'June ninth. Six o'clock.' Sweetly. 'Can you make i f " "Gee, I guess so. " Haif-hearted attempt at a smile, "Se ya then."

As the day for graduation comes closer, the seniors are faced with all kinds of changes and new experiences. On a scale of importance, finding a marching partner is really one of the last things to worry about. But the graduation ceremony itself is something which almost every student feels differently about today. Why? First take the student who doesnt see anything at all behind a graduation ceremony. Since more schools have made attendance optional rather than mandatory at graduation, the case of a student not participating is probably more common today than before. You hear story after story about growing apathy in all areas of education; is this rejection a part of that same feeling? Maybe the student who goes through four years with an "I can't wait to get out of here' attitude has a reason

to overlook graduation. Why waste a few more hours for something that has continued to remain meaningless for four long years'' On the other hand, why would the student whos been involved in all kinds of activities and consistently worked to maintain high grades want to skip the ceremony"' It seems hypocritical that somebody who put so much in to high school would not want to make anything out of the fact that it's all over.

Those who take graduation in stride with every other experience are the people who can look back and be happy without actually wanting to go back. Going on is always easier if it can be done by building on to what you already know is right.

There will always be people who overreact to everything that happens to them. Crying at graduation could probably be considered natural; going in to mourning for ten days after graduation might mean you're the kind of person who suddenly sees all the mistakes you've made in four years, and now you want to go back and do it all over.

Depending on how you look at it. high school graduation is a lot of things to a lot of people. But one thing hasn't changed — it only comes once. Dont let the way others treat graduation influence you, because even though y o u r e with people you ve gone all through school with, graduation is still an individual experience. It's a last chance to say good-bye to high school and the first chance to make something of what you've learned through the people you've known and the things that youve done over the past four years of your life.

not to lock expensive jewelry in the lockers. Miss Pierce stated, "Good supervision seems to be the answer to the decreasing of vandalism."

The boys P.E, locker rooms are said to have more vandalism take place. In the last week, the twys" trophy case was damaged by a rock thrown at the glass.

In the Career Resource Center, career pamphlets and many school catalogues are stolen, but no heavy vandalism takes place We have t)etter sup€r\'ision in here this year which prevents any vandalism," Slated Mr. Kenneth Reese Vandalism seems to be a major problem all over, as well • as at Maine South. Attempts in discouraging thievery and vandalism are being made.

However, everyone must cooperate in order for these attempts to become solutions.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editors: We re disgusted at the rash of vandalism breaking out at Maine South. Not only do we suffer but ' so does every other person in this school. For the few people who vandalize, a lot of damage is done that costs not only in money but also in disciplinary measures. For example we wouldn t have the teachers in the washrooms if it wasn't for the vandalism or no lounge for freshmen and sophomores. Do you tolerate this"' When you see someone busting vvindows. stuffing toilets and breaking lockers do you ignore it and walk away? Unless we. the students, stop vandalism the Administration IS going to squeeze every right and privilege out of us. So bea.N.ARC: T»,O„I, v ^ .

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The most successful individuals tor switch-sides were Welty and Safavi. They also qualified to go . downstate but chose not to compete.

The Debate team is an honorary chapter of the National Fo-' rensic League Therefore any debater that has been with the team for a full season can attend the N F L . Student Council, a model legislature, held in Springfield each year.

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SOUTHWORDS

May 7,1976

of Backstage Action Defined as Careful Planning on Crew Members' Part

by David Barklow How many of vou have ever been to see one of the shows put on here at Maine South? Pretty good, huh? Well, if you have ever bothered to tell this to anyone involved in one of these productions, they would probably agree with you for the simple reason that it's true. And how, you ask. can Maine South put on such consistantly solid shows? * Two reasons. One is a talented and versatile cast. And two is a hard-working and dedicated * crew.

It's a well-known fact that if the crew doesn't do its job and throw itself one-hundred percent behind the cast, the show is going to stink. Basically, the definition of "crew " is anyone who doesn't actually get on stage and act.

Construction, lighting, sound, painting, props, costumes, and makeup all fit into the category of •crew."

Now I'm sure many of you students and teachers out there, eating your lunch, have never . really given any thought to what actually goes on backstage before or during a show. For some reason, most folks seem to think - that the sets, lights, and costumes just appear out of thin air and are automatically ready for opening night. But, unfortunately, it doesn't quite work out that way.

Before a show can go on. a set. must be designed. The set must provide a suitable atmosphere for the actors to work and move around in. and still be practical enough to get on and off stage easily. Plus, they have to be built sturdy enough so as not to fall

apart on stage. Don't laugh - it's happened.

Once the construction crew has finished putting together a particular piece of scenery, the painting crew moves in and makes the set look realistic. It's really amazing to see a rustic heap of wood nailed together, then coming back a week later to discover that it's been converted to a house with bricks, shutters, and shingles. The painters, through a million little tricks, can take a chunk of scenery and make it look just about any way they want to. Even the paint itself must be carefully mixed to produce just the right effect.

One of the most important — and probably least undersood — phase of a show is lighting.

Every show requires a totally different design to fit the set.

Lighting is the most instrumental tool there is for setting the mood and atmosphere of a show. It isn't easy to cover a fifty by thirty foot section of stage with totally even illumination. Also, in addition to basic area lights, special instruments are used for particular scenes to help create certain effects, or to highlight a scene.

All of this goes on for four or five weeks, then it comes time for the show to open. Now the crews' job is to take what they've put together over the last month or so and turn it into a real show. Maine South is one of the few schools around that presents totally student-run shows.

This does riot mean that everyone runs around and pulls curtains or runs lights at will.

There is, for every show, a being called a Stage Manager who is in

A Suntan Means Status, Whether Or Not It's A Result Of The Sun

by Laurie Freeman One big high school status symbol that fluctuates with the changing seasons has definitely got to be the suntan. Depending on the time of the year, the 'perfect tan" can mean great or little admiration among one's peer group. , For instance, when school begins in September (anticipation, underclassmen), one tanned body is virtually lost among the •hundreds of other summer tanned bodies. Eventually in the next few months, the tans start fading along with the desire to do homework.

Finally when that first snowflake drifts down, a bronzed body is held in esteem by the majority of the baby powder-pale students. After Chrismas vacation, the population of semi-dark bodies increase with many returning from exotic faraway vacations.

Between Christmas and Easter vacations, the tanned people begin to fade and blend into the sickly pale population of the • school.

The big time to get a tan is during spring vacation for a headstart on the summer sunbathers.

The non-creative (and wellfunded) accomplish this task by jetting off to some southern beach to bask in the sun. The rest of the clever, bleached bodies resort to homemade Park Ridge methods of becoming Malibu Barbies and Kens.

Here are a few tanning methods ingenious Maine South students use to become bronzed beauties.

1. One can exist outdoors as long - as possible, wearing as little as possible, in any weather for the cause of getting a tan. (Remember that as long as you can see ' your outstretched iiand, there are still enough sun rays out to hit the old epidermis. Occasionally, one can see some fanatic

running around in a Tarzan outfit during a slight snowfall, all in the name of getting a tan. i 2. Often times a sunlamp is used for those off-hours. (9 p.m. to 4 a.m.) Properly used, these lamps can produce a fairly decent tan, but more often overzealous tanners burn their skin, eyes or whatever starts sizzling.

3! The third method of tanning may bring back embarrassing memories to more people than will admit it. This involves using indoor tanning lotion which tans you while you sleep. Waking up, you find the bed sheets orange, riot to mention your entire body.

The next week finds you wearing long sleeved shirts, pants, gloves and a ski mask.

4. The last method is pretty easy, but it may offend your friends. A pretty convincing homemade tan can be achieved by not bathing for a substantial time ta yean.

Eventually the dirt becomes blended into your skin and a lovely, mucky color is produced. No sunburn pain, eitherl

charge of everything that happens on stage. The Stage Manager is a person who has experience and is fairly knowledgeable about how a show should be run. During the show the SM is practically God. No one does a thing without his permission, so that everything — lights, curtains, etc. — runs smoothly.

To take a script and turn it into a live, flesh and blood show, is not an easy task. It requires work, sweat, time and. as Mr. Martello of the Drama Dept. puts it. "just a touch of love " By the time a show opens, the crew has rehearsed and worked together so much that certain movements are automatic. But it is still necessary for the crew members to think independently for the show to go smoothly.

Live theater is unique, once a show starts, there s no stopping.

There are no retakes or second chances as in movies or TV. The audience is right there and once a goof is made, too bad. When something goes wrong it takes a cool head to figure out what to do. The same applies to the actors. If something gets messed up they've got to make a splitsecond decision, which is not easy with hundreds of pairs of beady eyes staring up at you.

It takes a lot of dedication to work on crew. Unlike the cast, nobody sees the crew at all. It happens quite often that a crew member will tr\- to get backstage before the show, only to be stopped by an usherette standing by the door.

• i m sorry, but nobody s allowed backstage til after the show. " •But I WORK here " •Oh. " The rewards are few, and a person who expects glory or applause is often disappointed The satisfaction of being part ol a show and contributing to the success of it is a reward in itself.

So, next time you go to see a show, just think of all the people in dark shirts crawling around back there, and remember that when a show looks sharp, it's no accident.

if this Science teacher had a temper, could it have sorrtething to do with his Italian heritage? Last issue's "mystery baby" was Mrs. Diane Johnson.

Are Soapers a U.S. Tradition?

byMaryO'Keefe Will Phil ever be free of Erica? And what of Paul and Anne?

For those who watch the soap opera, "AH My Children ". these questions make sense. For the rest, perhaps, the world of soap operas (daytime serials by any other name) should be explained in further detail.

Soap operas — the name coming from the companies that sponsor them — are an extremely popular form of afternoon entertainment. An estimated twenty million Americans avidly watch these shows and it's not just limited to tlie housewives.

The rich and the famous are addicted as well as a large percentage of college students. Nor is the world of soap operas only for the female sex. as evidenced by the many men who catch these programs whenever they can.

As it stands now, there are fourteen soap operas on network television. According to the Nielson ratings. "As the World Turns" is by far the most popufrom page 2 lar show. .Among young people. pete in 11 different events and 'M\ .My Children " is the favorare sponsored by Mr. Wagoner. ite, with a close second going to The Young and the Restless. " The team took Ist place in the North Chicago Tournament. 2nd The oldest soap opera is "Search place at Highland Park, 3rd for Tomorrow" which started on place at Forest View H.S., 3rd radio, proving that daytime seplace at Maine North. 3rd place rials have become an .\merican at Fenton-Vork and 4th place at tradition. Soap operas are not Thomwood. The Reader's The- free from a little parody, though. ater took 1st place in the Illinois ••Mar>' Hartman. Mary HartHigh School Assoc. District and man " combines satire and seriousness in a take-off version of Sectional competitions. the average life of the average Some outstanding members are Adrian Sakowicz in Radio housewife."

Most of these soap operas covSpeaking. Sue Dziekanski in Poetn.'. Roz Baudendistel in er a wide range of controversial Poetr>' along with Patty Steven- subjects from abortion. V.D.. son. Susie Tone in Original Oration and John Vinopal and Dave Walker in Dramatic Duet .Acting.

adultery and drug addiction. In addition, the characters have a tendency to be either truly seedy, evil villains or perfect little angels.

The simple fact of soap operas is that once a person starts watching them, he often becomes hooked on them. Some people won't even admit to watching them, yet the first day off or the beginning of summer, will find them glued to the tube in eager anticipation of their favorite soap opera. For those whose schedule does not allow them to watch their 'soap " regularly, there is a monthly newsletter to keep them informed on what's happening, A diverse area of opinion about soap operas seems to be characteristic of these shows and Maine South students prove no exception, Nancy Burns '76. states. "I think soap operas are silly, I guess people are basically nosy.

I watch All My Children' all the time, though."

Andrea Trigourea '76, also made an interesting comment of soap operas. "An amusing way to entertain oneself after the prune picking season is over" However, some people did not have such a rosy view of the daytime serials such as one junior who declared, "They're totally stupid. " Soap operas — a way to share the thrills and crises of other people without even leaving your own living room. Or as Time magazine called them. "Sex and Suffering in the Afternoon." Yet the question remains. "Will Phoebe Tyler ever get off poor Tara'sback'.'"

Junior Prom Set for May 15 •Could It Be Magic is the closed down so other arrangetheme chosen for this year's Jun- ments had to be made. ior Prom on Saturday, May 15.

Mr. Bleeden commented that Tickets to the prom aire free and the decision got down to a choice can be picked up in the bookstore of having Junior Prom at school by any junior. According to or at the Park Ridge Inn. He's Junior Class sponsor Mr. optimistic, though, as to how Bleeden, the dance is semiform- Prom will work out; although al so "tuxes aren't necessar>''" the facilities may make things Music will be provided by the more crowded this year, the atgroup "MagicCity." mosphere that night should not Due to unforseeable circum- differ much from previous stances, the prom is going to be proms. held at the Park Ridge Inn. Garden tables and chairs have Originally planned for the same location as last year, Howard been rented for the dance and Johnsons, the reservations for soft drinks, hot and cold hors the dance had to be changed be- d'ouevres will be served.

Junior Prom is being cause of problems with equipment. The second choice was the sponsored by the Junior Class.

Sheraton O'Hare, but it recently Kim Lindstrom is President.

^^^^rBarney — Remember Oyster Bav. New York. Fifi Dudley — Summer's almost here. Keep cool — III be around.

Snidelv Hey Women - D.W.V. lives!

To Good Buddy — This is true.

The devil is going to get you and

you're gonna end up in the bad place! From the high one and another Good Buddy Cynthia — May your Greek experience t>e an enjoyable one, even if you forget about the descriptions I gave you. Signed Athena, the Goddess of Softball

SOUTHWOROS

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May 7,1976

Hawks Smash CBN; Eyeing Districts Maine Souths varsity baseball team faces Holy Cross in its first round of the districts tomorrow at West Leyden. On Monday.

May 10, the winner will face the victor of the East-West Leyden Game.

Tuesday i May 41, the Hawks defeated Glenbrook North. 10-6.

Gaydon Brandt pitched the entire game, and gave up five hits, sLx walks, and struck out six men. Evidently, the Haw^ks" pitching is on the upswing and will hopefully continue that way for Saturday s game.

Against .N'iles .\orth. the Hawks got a sterling performance from Brett Hartmann. who threw a three-hitter and won. 6-1.

The Hawks got 10 hits in the contest, Dan Linden went 2-3 and had an RBI. Gavdon Brandt.

Mark Galler. Tim Snow and Phil Pawlowski each drove in a run.

The Hawks win put them at 2-2 in conference play and 5-4 overall.

Niles West bumped off our Hawks, 8-1. The Hawks scored their only run in the first inning.

Bob Byrne walked and Rick Smith singled sending Byrne to third. Byrne scored on a passed ball and Smith went to third, and was left stranded.

Mies West chased starter Gaydon Brandt in the bottom of the first with eight runs, three unearned. After that. Hawk pitching held them scoreless. Steve .Malin pitched four innings and Brett Hartmann pitched the final two innings. The first inning was the whole game, commented Coach George Verber.

Last Wednesday, the Hawks and hit starter Gaydon Brandt beat Niles East, 3-0. Glen Hen- for four runs in the fourth and drie started the game for South, three in the fifth. Glen Hendrie but on his first pitch, he was struck in the head by a line-drive replaced Brandt but he couldn't and Brett Hartmann came in. stop West as they added two Hartmann was unbeatable as he more runs. "Maine West just hit limited the Trojans to just four Brandt and Hendrie and we hits. ".Niles East was our best game so far. Tim Snow and Ralph Russel each made super plays to prevent runs. Brett Hartmann's gone 18 innings without allowing an earned run." commented Coach Verber.

The next day. South hosted Maine West. After taking a 5-0 lead after three innings, the Hawks lost, 9-5. The Hawks scored four runs in the first and one in the second.

But the Warriors came back

didn't hit when we were behind." stated Coach Verber.

The Hawks were beaten 10-3 by Glenbrook South. Glenbrook scored seven runs in the second inning off starter Steve Malin and Glen Hendrie. Ralph Russel finished the game for the Hawks.

Tennis Will Battle Niles W.

by Ross Skiba Maine Souths varsity tennis team will meet .Niles West this Tuesday at home. They will host Glenbrook South on Thursday.

The Hawks then will go to the conference meet at Glenbrook North next Friday and Saturday.

"Niles West is a lough team. " said coach Les Kent, and were the underdogs coming in. However, we have good potential to win if our guys just decide to go out there and play " â&#x20AC;˘.\gainst Glenbrook South, I think we should do pretty well.

I'm also hoping we 11 do well at the conference meet, but it s hard to predict what will happen. ' added coach Kent.

Maine South lost to .Maine East 0-5 on Tuesday. Don Kopach lost at first singles 3-6. 7-5. 4-6. John Condon lost 1-6. 0-6 at second singles Mark Dzulvnski lost at third singles 1-6.4-6. .\l first doubles. Bill .Muno and Mike .Nelson lost 5-7, 6-7 John Thomas and Tom Wilkis lost 0-6, 1-6 at second doubles. The Hawks now have a 6-5 dual meet record.

The Hawks lost to Niles East 05 a week ago Thursday. Don Kopach lost 1-6, 4-6. Ray Emerick lost at second singles 6-2. 3-6,4-6, while at third singles, Mark Dzulynski lost 6-7,6-1,3-6. .Mike Nelson and Bill Muno lost 6-4, 2-6, 1-6 at first doubles. John Thomas and Tom Wilkis lost at second doubles 2-6.6-7.

This was a tough loss. " commented coach Kent. W e took three matches to three sets but came up empty. I was pleased with the play of Ray Emerick and Mark Dzulvnski. Our sophomore doubles team of Bill .Muno and Mike Nelson played really well, but they let a few calls and some wisecracks from the other team get to them. They lost their concentration."

Maine South beat Waukegan West 5-0 the Wednesday before last. In this meet. Don Kopach won first singles 6-2. 7-5. Rav Emerick won 6-4. 6-2. Mark Dzu-

lvnski was victorious at third singles 6-4.6-3. .\t first doubles. Mike .Nelson and Bill Muno won 6-4. 6-1. Tom Wilkis and John Thomas won second doubles 6-3.6-2.

The varsity Hawks lost to Niles North 2-3 on the â&#x20AC;˘27th. Don Kopach won first singles 7-5. 3-6.

7-6. while Bill Muno and Mike Nelson won first doubles 3-6, 6-3.

6-1.

On the sophomore level, the Hawks have a 6-5 dual meet record. Top players for the team are singles players Greg Adams.

Tim Ellsworth, and Brian Muno. and doubles players Paul Paterakis. Scott Galliis. Ray Pitt, Bob Heidcamp. Bob Bean, and Mike Farmer.

The sophomore Hawks lost to Maine East 1-4 on Tuesday. Greg .Adams won third singles 4-6. 6-2, 7-6. The first doubles team of Tim Ellsworth and Brian .Muno lost 6-1. 4-6.6-7.

The freshmen won the south conference meet at Maine West last Saturday The first doubles team of Brian .Muno and Tim Flllsworth. and the second doubles team of Bob Bean and Mike Farmer won their divisions. Tom Wilkis took a second place at first singles, while Greg .Adams finished fourth at second singles.

Maine South lost to Niles East 1-4 on the 28th Highlights of this meet were Greg .Adams victory at third singles 6-7. 6-4, 6-1, and the play of the first doubles team of Paui Paterakis and Scott Callus.

The sophomores beat Waukegan West 5-0. Tim Ellsworth won 6-1. 6-1 at first singles. Greg -Adams won second singles 6-3.63. while Eric Pawelek, at third singles, was victorious 6-1.6-0.

At first doubles. Ray Pitt and Bob Heidcamp won 6-3, 6-1. Bob Bean and Mike Farmer won second doubles 6-L 6-1.

"Our freshmen are doing the best for us, said coach Lange.

We have good depth, but we're

Becky Lukens lays down a bunt, while the pitcher and first baseman scramble for the ball.

still having trouble witn our harder opponents. " Manager Sherry Glasscock added. ' They're super-great guys.''

Pitcher Dave Roberg times his swing and makes solid contact.

Track Run Demon Relays

by Carole Papastefan On Tuesday, April 14, the Maine South track team was victorious over Glenbrook South, 83 to 56, and will participate in the mile run. First place finishers in this meet include; Scott Sut-

schek. Jeff Knulsen. Eric Sprieser. and Ted Zaworski with a time of 46.9 in the 440 relay. In Blue Demon Relays at Maine East today at 4:30. ' Tim McNamara set a newschool record against Glenbrook

Tim McNamara strains to get the baton to his brother Jim.

Softball Challenges GBS

by Judy Lottich The Maine South Girls' Softball Team will play Glenbrook South tomorrow, at'9:00 a.m. in an away meet. The team will also play Maine East in a subregional game on Wednesday at Maine South.

The Varsity team has a 2-1 conference record and a 3-3 game record. The Hawks were set back against Niles West on April 28, 8-17. The team played well, finishing with a fielding percentage of 85 per cent and ten stolen bases. Angle Fischer led the team in RBIs. The Hawks bounced back to defeat Niles East 14-2 on April 30. F'ourteen stolen bases and a double by Terri Milligan highlighted the game. Maine South also defeated Glenbrook North 16-6 on May 3. The Hawks had a fielding percentage of 76 per cent with eleven stolen bases, two strike-ouls and four triples by

Sue Leonard, Terri Milligan, and Kathv Pabst, Meg Seng led in RBIs. Coach .Ms. Chris Voelz commented that the team is looking stronger and more balanced "We have a strong infield and are successful in putting out runners stealing to second. We are improving our batting by gaining both confidence and intelligence " This years team members are Cathy Sturm, Mary Lee. Michelle Rotondo, Lori Duncan, Becky Lukens, Linda Egem, Meg Seng, Sue Leonard, Judy Huffman, Angle Fischer, and Sue Ratcliff.

Other members are Sue Fay, Terri Lusignan, Jackie Dicola, Jane Bixby, Sue Cubberly, Carol Kazuk, Linda Frey, .Mary Wilson, Julie Kwasegroch, Karen Krause. Sue Dumond, Letty KraJewski, Belinda Kash. Debbie ISpoonholtz. Donna Spoonholtz.

South with a 4:21.6 lime in the the 2 mile run. Steve Senf had a 9:57.0; Eric Spneser ran the 100 yard dash in 10.5; in the 880 yard run. Jim McNamara scored a 2:03.5. The 880 yard relay team of Darrell Schmidt. Scott Sulschek. .Al Ivaska. and Ted Zaworski had a 1:38.3 time: Dave Mueller had a 52.8 time in the 440 yard run; Ted Zaworski ran the 220 yard dash in 24.0: in the mile relay Scott Sutschek. Darrell Schmidt. -Al Ivaska, and Dave Mueller had a 3:41.5 time In pole vaulting. John Paulik also placed first with a height of 100'. Jim Small jumped 18'3'2 ' in the long jump. In the 330 yard low hurdles, Eric Sprieser ran a 41.6.

Then on Tuesday, April 20. the track team was defeated bv Glepbrook North. 93 to 48. First place winners in this meet were Scott Sutschek. Eric Sprieser.

Darrell Schmidt, and Ted Zaworski finishing with a lime of 41.1 in the 440 yard relay. In the 2 mile ' run. MikeSandrock had a 9:52.7; Eric Sprieser had a 46.8 in the 330 yard low hurdles Randy , .Niese ran the mile in 441 2; the mile relay team of Scott Sutschek. Jim McNamara. Al Ivaska, and Dave Mueller had a 3:38.2 time. .Maine South beat New Trier East 85 to 59: .Mike Sandrock placed first in the 2 mile run with a time of 9:55.9: in high hurdles Tom Kroeschell had a 17.8, Ted Zaworski had a 10.9 in the 100 vard dash; Randv Niese ran the 880 yard run in 2:07.2. In the 440 yard run. Dave Mueller had a 54.6; Tim McNamara scored 4:41.4 for the mile run: at long jump, Jim Small jumped 18'4"; while at high jump. Kevin Durack had a 510'; Don Stolzner scored 10'6' at pole vault.

In the Spartan Relays, Maine South placed 4th out of 10 schools with a total of 72 points. First place finishers were Tim McNamara, Jim McNamara.

Randy Niese. and Dave Mueller in the 2 mile relay with a time of 8:12.8. The distance relay team of Steve Senf. .Al Ivaska, Larry Rodgers, and Mike Sandrock finished with a lime of 17 27.8. In this race, Mike Sandrock, running the final 2 miles, was approximately 100 yards behind the leader when he received the baton, but he slowly caught up and passed the leader, to win the race. The 4 mile relay team of Steve Senf, Randy Niese, Mike Sandrock, Tim McNamara also placed first with a time of 18:29.5.