Vol. 12, No. 7
President Sharon Beckman lets Student Council bers know what she thinks, during one of Council's regular early morning meetings.
Councilwords
2 0 7 Coordinator Named Dr. Michael J. Myers. Assistant Superintendent-Instructor of Maine Township High School District 207, has been appointed to be the District 207 coordinator for carrying out provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This lawprohibits sex discrimination in federally-assisted educational programs. Dr. Meyers will also direct and carry out the responsibilities of investigating any complaints of schools not following this law. He will also supervise the local plan for compliance. This appointment was made by Dr. Richard R. Short, superintendent of schools. Title IX provides that "no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving financial assistance ..." This means that any sex discrimination in admission policies or treatment of students, or in hiring of staff in schools, is banned. Federal regulations issued by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights relating to Title IX became effective July 21, 1975.
Dec. 19, 1975
Students Greet Speakers
French and Spanish students of Miss Patricia Barr and Mrs. Aida Farmer have had the opportunity to hear several guest speakers this year. Mrs. Gloria De Giorgio and Mr. Morton toms of their chairs. Igelmann are also planning Congratulations to both the speakers for their classes. cast and crew on this years very Mrs. Farmers Spanish Acsuccessful V-Show. The money celerated students heard Mrs. made by Student Council will be Nenes Vails, a painter, speak put into the treasury and used for about Guatemala, where she scholarships, Bicentennial Com- lives, and Spain. Mrs. Concanmittee projects, and $400 was put non, a native of Mexico married towards the purchase of a new to an American and now living in sound board for the Drama De- Park Ridge, gave a demonstrapartment. tion of Mexican cooking, letting January 7 has been set aside students directly participate by for this years Student Council preparing some of the ingreblood drive. To be a donor you dients. Mark Resch. now attendmust be 17 years old and weigh ing the University of Illinois, at least 110 pounds. More spe- talked about his stay in Paracific questions will be asked at guay for over a month, sponthe time of registration. If a pint sored by the Rotary Club. Mrs. is donated, both the donor and his Farmer also hopes to get a Cufamily are protected for a year. ban who talked on immigration Last year's drive collected more than 100 pints for the Central Blood Bank. Past donors assured Council members that the procedure was not to be afraid of and by Greg Stanton that the project was for a good .Not long ago, Rep. Abner Mikcause. Several seniors who do- va came to Maine South to speak nated last year said the cookies to Government students. To obafterwards were worth the time tain equal time, former Rep. it took for the removal of their Sam Young also visited Maine blood. South. Sam Young is running for the Republican nomination for state Congressman in the 10th DisYoung had been CongressAffecting virtually every educa- trict. man from 1972 until he was detional institution in the United by Mikva in 1974. States, elementary schools must feated giving the history of votbe in full compliance no later ingAfter and Congress, Younjg opened than July 21,1976. The secondary up the session for questions. The and post secondary schools must subjects for questioning comply no later than July 21, all the way from abortionranged to the 1978. During these adjustment of New York City. Followperiods, only classes which are plight are some of his viewpoints: separate have to be comparable ingAbortion: Young supports for each sex. planned parenthood but thinks It is also agreed upon that Title the abortion laws have become IX recipients shall adopt and publish grievance procedures providing prompt and just solutions to student or employee complaints. A person will be named as grievance officer and have his name, address and telephone number given to students, Dear Editor, On behalf of the Student Counstaff, potential employees and the general public. Development cil, I would like to thank Ruth of a grievance process to meet Buckley for her article on Counthe intent of Title IX is under cil in the December 5 issue of SOUTHWORDS. Her opinions, way in District 207. Still, there are some excep- combined with those of the stutions to Title IX. "Body contact" dents she interviewed, brought sports such as wrestling, ice to light several questions conhockey, football, basketball, box- cerning the effectiveness and ing and rugby, may be taught co- function of student government educationally for the instruc- at Maine South. In an attempt to tional part of a PE course, but answer these questions and innot for the practice part. Also, crease understanding, I offer portions of health education this discussion not only of Counclasses should be taught sep- cils effectiveness and function, arately when materials and dis- but also of its purpose. cussion deal exclusively with huThe purpose of Student Council, as stated in the Constitution, man sexualitvis twofold. One goal of student government is "to establish a system of centralizing and developing co-curricular activities" and "to foster good school relations." The other goal is "to provide a link between the student body and the faculty and between the student body and the administration" and "to provide for the expression of student opinion. " All of Student Councils activities then are centered on these purposes. In achieving the first goal of fostering good school relations through extracurricular activities. Council's functions have been quite successful. Homecoming Chairperson Trish Miller
SC Argues Privileges by Beth Lee Demanding more and more privileges seems to be a current trend at Maine South. Student Council, by working with the administration, is attempting to gain as many new privileges for the students as they can. One such effort by Council is to obtain a new hot water dispenser for the cafeteria. This machine will be used by students who want tea and hot chocolate during lounge. Another privilege being sought is the ability for upperclassmen to be able to apply for Honor hall passes. Senior Mary Hallihan is the originator of this proposal, and explained that while all students applying for the pass will not receive it, a majority of worthy students will. Through the actions of some less trustworthy students, raisins and gum will not be sold in the snack bar line. The reason given by the administration for not selling them was that some students have thrown the raisins and stuck the gum on the bot-
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last year to come again to talk. Mrs. Farmer commented, "The guests speak in Spanish giving the advanced classes practical experience. I t s better than a book. Students experience the outside world through the speakers and receive them with excitement and interest." In October this year, Miss Barr invited customs agent, Jim Luce, director of customs at O'Hare International Airport, to talk to her French III first period class. Mr. Luce's talk and slide presentation was videotaped. He explained how people smuggle and conceal contraband and would have demonstrated frisking, but ran out of time. On November 21, Miss Francoise Siat, a family friend of Sivina Varcot, '79, spoke to French II students fifth and sixth periods. Miss Siat, who comes
from Alsace-Lorraine, spoke about life in France. Francoise. in her young 20s, said that school is harder in France and that the cost of living is very high. She has been here three months and likes it a lot. Francoise said that she thinks that Chicagoans are friendlier to strangers than Parisians. She also said that kids in France do the same things as kids here. Miss Siat is coming back in January to speak again. The speaker Mrs. Di Giorgio has invited to speak to her afternoon classes on February 18 is a mission interpreter from the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The representative's job is to explain what missionaries actually do, and he has had extensive experience in Latin America. The interpreter is now stationed at headquarters in New York.
Young Airs Views On Issues too liberal. Marijuana; He opposes legalizing marijuana. Gun Control: Young believes that the problem is the crimes and the criminals and not the guns. Teachers Rights: He feels that public employees should not be allowed to strike. Fiscal Responsibility: Young feels that the problems of New York City will soon be seen on a national level unless some restraints are placed on Federal spending. The over-all student reaction to the seminar seemed to be that Young answered some parts of the questions and ignored others. Both Abner Mikva and Sam Young have stated their views at these two seminars. Next No-
SC President Beckman Tells Purpose and Gpals effectively coordinated the floatbuilding, queen elections, assembly, and parade which made Homecoming a success. Under Diane Matus, the V-Show Committee ran all the publicity and ticket sales for the 'Spirit of '76 " V-Show. Without the support of Student Council, Maine South would be unable to host a foreign student, much less send one to another country. Currently, Council is planning a Blood Drive for January 7th, fulfilling its responsibility even to the community. AH of the funds Student Council earns are invested in an effort to improve school relations. After meeting the cost of assemblies and social events such as Homecoming, Council gives fiscal support to all areas of the school. Student Council grants scholarships to seniors at the end of each year. Most recently, the Drama department, the band, and even the Bicentennial committee have asked for Student Council's support. Through the decisive leadership of Committee Chairpersons then, Student Council has combined thought with action to successfully accomplish its first goal. In achieving its second goal — that of serving as a link to communicate student opinion — Stu• Please turn to page 2
vember will decide which of these two men has presented the most credible platform and has dealt with the issues most effectively.
Prespaetive Congressman Sam Young tries to make his position understood during a recent visit to Maine South.
Band, Pom-Pon to Travel South Maine Souths Concert Band will participate in a concert tour of Disney World during spring vacation. Mr. Gordon McLean, director of Concert Band, sent in an application last March to play in the Disney World Bicentennial American Parade Celebration. The band will march and play in the 40 minute parade and also do concerts in such places as Busch Gardens and Daytona Beach. Fund raising for the trip is being handled by the Bands parents and Music Boosters. The Band will also receive some proceeds from the Adult Players. Appearing with the band will be the Hawkettes who will perform some dances at the concerts. Commenting on the idea of going to Florida Jane Patterson '77, said, "I'm glad we're going but it's going to be hot in those uniforms." Dee Dee Hohenstein '77, also commented, "I think it will be a good experience." The Concert Band recently bought new overlays for the marching uniforms. Mr. McLean stated, "We bought the new overlays because the uniforms needed updating "