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southwords V o l . 12, No. 2

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

Oct. 3, 1975

SC Anticipates New Year Remember how you used to _ snicker when someone men" tioned Student Council? Well, you can stop snickering. This year's Council is already hard ' at work making some changes. "We've changed some things pertaining to Busy Signal and Homecoming this year," said Mr. Joel Morris, social science teacher and one of this year's Student Council sponsors. "On Busy Signal, we're using computer print out sheets so everyone's name will be in the book. It will be possible to omit addresses and phone numbers, but not names. For Homecoming, we've invited some local junior high bands to play and we're ex«• panding the number of floats." Mr. Thomas New, social science teacher and sponsor, is convinced that Council will be able to turn out some good things. "We're a little unorganized now," he said, "but if we work hard, we'll be able to do some reaUy great things." Sharon Beckman, Student Council President, is highly enthusiastic about what can be done. "We have a great Coun-

cil this year," said Miss Beckman. "Everyone is interested and cares about what is going on. Mr. New and Mr. Morris are great sponsors, too, which helps a great deal," she concluded. Right now. Council is hard at work on finishing their constitution. "Once we finish our constitution." said Sharon, "we'll have a firmer base to work from. We are, as always, striving for better communication and representation, but we plan to initiate some new ideas later on in the year." This year. Student Council plans to be more in touch with the administration. "Dr. Watson has an excellent open-door policy with us," commented Sharon. Mr. Morris and Mr. New added that the administration has not "pressured" Council at all, and that they have been "open and helpful so far." Dr. Clyde Watson, principal, said that the administration "makes itself available. We meet when Student Council wants to meet." The student attitude towards

Council has changed some also. "They aren't the joke they used to be," commented Nancy Burns '76. Wendy Williamson '76 agreed, "Council seems to be working harder to succeed." Mr. Morris and Mr. New credit last year's Council with making this year easier. "They left good files and records. Since both Mr. Morris and I are new sponsors, it would be almost impossible to get along without good files," said Mr. New. When Mr. New was asked why he accented the job as Student CoimcU sponsor, he replied that he "enjoys working with students outside of the classroom." Mr. Morris's reply was similar. "When Dr. Watson asked if I would be interested in sponsoring, it sounded like a good chance to work closely with students." With interested sponsors and administrative backing, Student Council will be able to go far this year. For they are what Dr. Watson termed, "A fine piece of machinery used for constructive change. This year's Council has the personnel."

Scholarships Available At MS Several scholarships are offered each year to seniors for various skills. Those who can write now have a chance to use their skill for an essay scholarship. The subject of the first essay is, "The Dentist's Role in PersonalHealth*" The essay must be typed in double spacing, not less than 450 and no more than 600 words in length. Three copies must be submitted. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded, one to a boy and one to a girl. The deadline is December IS, 1975. For more information go to the Career Resource Center. A second essay offered to seniors is from the Illinois Editors' Traffic Safety Seminar. The topic will be "High School Drivers Education: What Has It Done For Me?" Requirements

are: 500 words or less with a deadline postmark of no later than December 31, 1975. Top scholarships will be awarded to five boys and five girls. The Chicago Motor Club will present $25 U.S. Savings Bonds to the twenty-five runners-up. For additional information and entry blanks, see Mr. John Minerick in the Driver's Education Office. Another type of scholarship program is being sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Winners will be selected locally and then on a statewide level. Two winners will be selected from each state. Each of the 102 state winners will receive an all expense paid trip to Williamsburg, Virginia, to attend seminars on educational and

social issues and be present for the selection of the national winner. The national winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship and 102 state winners will receive $1,000 scholarships. Competition will include preparation of a minute long television script to be patterned after the CBS television network's 200 years ago today "Bicentennial Minutes." This commentary will discuss the relevance of the "minute for today and the lessons it contains for the future," and a current events examination emphasizing issues and events from the past year. Applications must be filled by October 6, 1975. Further details may be found in the Personnel Office from Mr. Ralph Simonson, assistant principal.

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Falling Comet? Mercury Pollution? How did the car get there? Did it belong to a certain faculty nnember as popular rumor has it? See page 3 for details.

The 1975-76 Brotherhood Society officers elected en September 16 a r e : Nancy Steinhauser, president; Kathy Phillips, secretary-treasurer; and Bob Schultz, vice-president. The Brotherhood Society is currently making plans for a service project and taffy apple sale. During the February Brotherhood month, elections w i l l be held for the society.

Students Confused About New State Files Law Students' accessibility to records about themselves has risen much controversy in recent years. In 1974, a state law was passed providing guidelines for the release and reviews of the various records. These records include the permanent record, the dean's disciplinary record, the health office's records and psychologists' reports. The permanent record contains information on courses taken, grades received, standardized test scores, school honors, extracurricular activities and class rank. This is kept with the counselor. Each of the records are confidential and may be reviewed only with the permission of the parent or with the student if re's 18. If you want to see your records, make an appointment and see your counselor. Mr. James Bonney, director of guidance, comments, "The purpose of the school record is for the student. There's nothing the student doesn't already know in his record." He also adds, "The reason most kids want to see their records is because they are sus-

nicious of what's in them." Students can challenge the accuracy of any of their records by making a written request to their counselor. She will arrange a conference in which a resolution to the problem will be sought. This new law has many benefits. One of them is, as Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant principal, mentions, a way of forcing the files to be cleaned; destroying material that is not needed. It gives the school a policy on what should be kept and who should see the records. Though the law has been in effect for one year, Mr. Bonney comments, "I haven't had one person in to see about their records since last summer when the sheet was passed out at book sales." This is reflected in what students say about the new law. Many didn't even know about the law and some didn't care. John Grauer '77, said it didn't make a difference to him. Mary Conley '76, commented, "It's good because you can see how you progress through the years. This may help seniors in choosing their occupation."

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Homecoming, Directory Are on SC Fall Agenda by Beth Le« Student Council had to deal with the problem of where the Homecoming Dance would be held. At one of the meetings, Vic Ganger '76 announced that homecoming might possibly be held in the cafeteria. This raised a lot of discussion, and at a later meeting it was decided that the dance would be held in the gym as originally planned. Tricia Miller '76, the Homecoming Chairman, moved that Student CouncU appropriate money for Tim Weigal, this year's Homecoming speaker. The motion was passed. She also expressed a need for convertibles for Saturday's parade. Activities for the week in dude: float building, queen nominations and elections, the Homecoming Assembly and the parade. This year's theme will not be "Patriotic Melodies" as reported earlier, but "Patriotic Memories."

Maine South was saddened by the loss of senior Peggy Ross on Sept. 18. Peggy had been active on Eyrie, Quill and Scroll and in her junior year was presented with the honor of being "Best American History Student." Student Council has decided to present this year's scholarship in Peggy's memory. The paperback bookstore is ready to open up again this year under the direction of Student Council. The bookstore sells popular books at reasonable prices and is located in the cafeteria. Scott Kuntz '77 reported that he has received bids for the printing of Busy Signal. This means that the all school directory should be out within a short time. This year's cover was designed by senior Amy Hubbell. Congratulations to this year's Quad Council Delegates! They are: Dave Greising, Scott Kuntz, Mark Lannon and Tricia Miller.


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