southwords Vol. 12, No. 6
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068
Dec. 5,1975
Howiett Speaks at Seminar Michael J. Howiett. Secretary of State, was the second participant in a series of seminars sponsored by the Social Science department. These seminars are directed toward government students. In his speech, Howiett emphasized the importance of education. He stated. "You will spend the rest of your life pursuing education." One of the duties of the Secretary of State is keeping detailed records of licenses for automobiles, trucks and buses. Mr. Howiett also administers traffic safety and financial liability laws. Howiett went into great detail of his office and the various previous officeholders. Howiett mentioned how the duties have grown over the years to include maintaining the state library and the state complex. After the Powell scandal in 1972. Howiett succeeded in saving $12,000. Among his cutbacks
were taking Illinois out of the flower business, and rewriting the handbook, "Rules of the Road." Howiett edited out the frills, the color pictures and the photographs of the Secretary of State, thus saving Illinois taxpayers money. Following his speech. Howiett held a question and answer session. When asked what the major issue would be in the upcoming campaign for governor, Howiett replied that it would be fiscal responsibility. Howiett also viewed the Lottery as another method of extracting taxes from the people of Illinois. Howiett is in favor of the ERA but contradicted himself when he asserted that a woman should obtain the consent of her husband when having an abortion. Howiett expressed his view on capital punishment when he stated. "I'm opposed to capital punishment except in some cases such as when a policeman is kUled."
Howlett's answers were short, sometimes rude, and many times he ignored questions he did not want to answer. Howiett alluded to students not being old enough to ask certain questions such as busing and gun control. One senior stated, "Howiett made an ass of himself. His answers were short and stereotyped. " Pat Hiemant 77 asserted. "Howiett wasn't police. It seemed like he didn't care how he acted toward us because we couldn't vote for him. He also evaded questions that he didn't like. " Barbara Heerman, a Social Science teacher, attributed the students' dislike to Howiett to the fact that he wasn't used to talking to high school students. Howiett was recently chosen by a group of Illinois Democrats to run for governor in the Illinois Democratic Primary. He will be opposed by Gov. Dan Walker who's up for re-election.
Job Trends Shown For 1980's by Debbie Schwieder As a high school senior graduates, he is faced with one of the most important decisions he will ever have to make: should he or shouldn't he go on to college'' Chances are. many students have no alternatives to take after high school. If there is not enough money for college, then employment is the only answer. There is also the chance that, even if he can afford college, the student just doesn't have an interest in studying or schooling of any sort. Instead, he goes out and finds a job which he feels fits his capabilities and gives him a To Whom It May Concern: Maybe you borrowed the dollar because you were hungry. I don't think you realized the class ring would come out at the same time as the dollar. Because of the sentimental value of such a gift to my son, please see if you can return it somehow or another. The initials DL would be a burden around yonr finger. If anyone has come across this class of '77 ring, please return it to the Personnel Office.
Shortwords Mr. Lloyd Spear, Music Director, plans to have an orchestra recital for the second Tuesday of every month. Ten to twelve people will perform before an audience of 50-75 in PA-I09. the orchestra room
sense of accomplishment. Whatever he decides to do. today's high school senior should realize that he eventually may be supporting himself and even a family at some time in his life, and that he will have an impossible time finding a job unless he meets specific requirements. By 1980. career specialists estimate that 20 per cent of all jobs will require a college degree and only 4 per cent of the employment figures will be untrained workers. 1980 is only four years from now; what will the job market be like in 1990? "The diploma is no longer the golden key," says Athena Constantine. director of Columbia L'niversity's office of placement. Yet companies are raising their educational requirements for employees, since there are so many job-seeking college graduates around. How, then, can a person prepare for the 1980 s? Here are some ideas: Take a look at what's big right now. Then do just the opposite, advise several leading career counselors and employees. They contend that job supply always lags several years behind demand. "Don t be afraid to change your mind. " other advisors warn. Some counselors have quit school jobs to form their own companies, offering advice to young job-seekers. .More than ever, career counselors say. people should de-
termine what they want, then set out to do it. People can argue endlessly that college is the only path to a good job. On the other hand. • Please turn to page 5
1975-76 Ecology Club are ( L . to R.) Pete Dardy, Dan Dinanno, Debbie Griesbach, Diane H a v l i r , T r i s h Miller and Sponsor M r . Lange. The club is c u r r e n t l y having an aluminum drive today and tomorrow. Interested students should drop off their contributions by the Maine South Tennis Courts. A l u m i n u m collected will be sold to Reynolds A l u m i n u m .
MS Ski Season Starts Can you slalom or parallel down a slope, or are you one who is constantly slushing? If you can't do any of these, or haven't even the slightest idea of what these terms mean, never fear, for ski club will be starting in just a few short weeks. Whether you are a beginner, a pro or would just like to learn to ski, then ski club is the place for you. For $5 you'll receive a patch, a membership card and a free lesson at one of the slopes. There were three hundred students involved in ski club last year. Every Friday, once the snow has begun to fly, the club will go to Alpine Valley or Wilmot Mountain. There will be an all day ski at Devil's Head and a weekend trip to Powderhorn, Michigan, for the more enthusiastic skiers. Speaking of enthusiastic skiers. Mrs. Margaret McMahon, one of the ski club sponsors, says
that the amount of enthusiasm displayed in ski club can sometimes be a disadvantage, especially if you don't like noisy buses. Students can get so overly enthusiastic, she states, that they'll run you over on the hill, or start throwing snowballs at you. Mrs. McMahon commented, "Skiers are naturally fanatic about snow: they go bananas at the mere sight of it! " Mr. Beard, Industrial Arts teacher, and Mr. Gasche. Mathematics teacher, are also sponsors. Terry Michaels '78, "I'm looking forward to a great season. I meet so many people! Dave Barklow '76, "Ski Club is such an opportunity for me because I d rarely get to go skiing otherwise." Laura Nealt '78 states, "Ski Club is fantastic because I improve my skiing, meet new friends, and have so much fun in the meantime!"
Eyrie Sales Feature New Additions Eyrie, the Maine South yearbook, will go on sale in all homerooms December 8. The cost is $6 if paid at once, or $3.25 now and another $3.25 in the spring. Eyrie will be in the same general format as in the 1975 issue. Last year the yearbook staff was honored in many areas by the Northern Illinois School Press Association (NISPA). A group of the 1975-76 editors
Choir Ensemble Practices Songs Have you ever wondered where the beautiful voices of Maine South come from? From the Music Department, of course. In the Music Department, Concert Choir is the highest type of singing group. The best 32 singers of the 86 Concert members who try out are chosen to be in Concert Choir Ensemble. Concert Choir Ensemble consists of 16 boys and 16 girls, who sing at various engagements throughout the school year. Thirty-five engagements have already been planned for this year, including twelve performances scheduled for the Christmas season. The engagements include TV performances, conventions, community events, the National Kiwanis Club Convention, the 4H National Convention and many more. This group has been in existence since Maine South began, and practices are held three mornings a week. The music sung by the Concert Choir Ensemble varies greatly, including concert music, rock, jazz, show tunes and sacred melodies. "The ensemble represents an exciting musical experience for both the singers and director, " stated the director, Mr. Irwin Bell.
went out to Northern Illinois University to receive the awards. Their morning was spent in an evaluation session to learn the criteria used in judging yearbooks. In the afternoon. Maine South was given trophies for layout, photography, theme, creativity and newsworthiness. By receiving five of the six possible awards. South also received a "Golden Eagle " Award. Only six of the 28 schools represented at NISPA won "Golden Eagles." The Class of "76 yearbook will be the "tri-color" cover, used only once every four years. The
theme will be along the scrapt)ook line, and will include many small candid shots and cartoons. There will be more color pictures than last year. and. as usual, the yearbook has gained a few pages— 16 to be exact. According to Editor-in-Chief, Karen Zdunek, "The Eyrie gets a little longer every year, but we have managed to hold the price down to only $6." A "first" this year will be individual pictures for the junior class. These pictures were taken earlier this year. They are small• Please turn to page 2
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Eyrie Salespersons Beth Steffen and Mary Pii examine their sales accounts prior to the beginning of E y r i e homeroom sales on December 8. The price of the yearbook is still $6 even though the book has been considerably lengthened.