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Drama Hosts 3 New Plays

by Greg Stanton One of the busiest departments in the school is the Drama Department. They're not only doing one play but three. "Teahouse of the August Moon." •Exit the King. " and 'The King Who Loved His Lollipops' are the current productions. All three plays promise to be very entertaining.

This year's contest play. "Exit the King" by Eugene lonescoe. is the storj' of a king who once controlled life and nature and is nowlosing all his power. The King is programmed to die but fights back desperately. He finally falls into the inevitable idea of death.

The plays staff includes Mr. Vince Pinelli — Director, Roz Baudendistel '76 — Student Director. Beth Lee 76, Kathy Phillips '76. Nan LeMonier •77,"Frank Fredericks 76. Jason Posciak

76. and Greg Stanton '77.

The children's play for this year is 'The King Who Loved His Lollipops by Lila B. Cohen.

Rumpelstiltskin is the main character in this play which evolves around a king who loves chocolate-covered. coconutcoated, peanut-butter lollipops.

The play is being directed by Cathy Walsh '76. The main characters include; Craig Mack '76 as the King, Jenny Pankus as the Queen, and Mike Stevenson as fiumpelstiltskin. The show plans on touring Franklin. Washington.

Carpenter, and Roosevelt Schools.

The proscenium show, which will be performed on Feb. 26. 27. and 28. is Teahouse of the August Moon. " It takes place after WW. II and is a comedy about the .American Army's effort to bring Western culture to Okinawa. The play was written by

John Patrick who won many dramatic awards including the Pulitzer Prize. The production staff includes; Mr. Don Martello — Director, Technical Director — Mr. Vince Pinelli, Student Director — Diane Matus '76, Stage Manager— Patti Ginnis '76, and Prompter — Lynn Heidkamp '79.

Cast includes: Sakine — John Vinopal "76, Colonel Purdy III — Dave Walker '76, Captain Fisby — Kevin Kielas "77, Lotus Blossom — Cathy Walsh '76, Captain McLean — Dana Olson '76, Sergeant Gregovich — Mike Flannery '77.

"Teahouse of the August Moon," "Exit the King" and "The King Who Loved His Lollipops" are this year's contest, children's, and proscenium plays. .•Vll three promise to be very exciting and rewarding shows.

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

J a n . 23,1976

Smith, New Cop Interviewed Larry Thorson has become the newest addition to the D»an s Office Campus Police force. Mr Thorson. a former officer at Maine East, started work at Maine South just before the Christmas holidays.

Thorson is the result of much concentrated effort on the part of Elbert Smith, Dean of Students. "I have wanted another security guard for three years now because one just isn't enough. Mr. Thorson was sent to us from East with very high recommednations and we're glad to have him."

Thorson. a former juvenile and narcotics police officer in the Chicago area, feels that his job at South will be basically what he did at Maine East. "The purpose

of my job is to protect the school property and the children. I'll do whatever I have to , to achieve this.'

When questioned alwut some of his more controversial techniques Thorson stated. "I only use force as a last resort and then only to protect school property or myself. I can l be afraid of the students or of any situation or 111 be ineffective in my job. ' Both Thorson and Smith believe that you must have strict discipline in a school atmosphere. Mr. Smith stated.

We have a very serious drug problem here that we as school officials must deal with. By using strict discipline to counteract this problem I feel that we

are supported by Dr. Watson, principle and Mr. Barker, assistant principle."

Dean Smith developed this point further when he stated, "It is a compliment to me when I hear people say that Maine South is runlikea jail. " Mr. Thorson feels that he has developed a rapport with many of the students. "I only come in contact with 1-2 per cent of the student body and I feel that now these people know where I stand things will be easier " Thorsons final comment about his new job was, "This is one of the dirtiest jobs you can have but I do it because I like to work with kids."

Students Will Campaign .All government classes will be offered the opportunity to work for candidates in the primary elections this semester. The amount of credit given will be determined by the instructor.

Twenty candidates from the 4th and 16th Legislative Districts and the 10th and 6th Congressional Districts will be contacted Ms. Heerman. the coordinator of the project staled.

"We hope the candidates can come in and make a videotape so the students can familiarize themselves with them.

For the last 7 or 8 years this government internship program has been in practice Mr Kohler. head of the Social Science Department commented. With luck the students will do more

than pass out literature.' The goals of the program are to familiarize the students with the issues of the election, make them more responsible voters, and increase interest in political activities Most of the work the students will be doing is passing out literature and surveying voter preferences. During the election they will gel voters to the poll who haven t cast their ballots.

Those organizing the program are Mrs. Heerman. Mr. New, Mr Hooton. and Mr Schriener.

These teachers will determine the amount of credit each student will gel and how many hours he should work. They will then announce the "workings " of the program in February.

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Kiko Z i m m e r m a n , the well-known Park Ridge florist, recently came to Maine South to teach students the correct pronounciation of Japanese words in the Drama production, "Teahouse of the August M o o n . " F r o m L. to R. M r . Martello, Kiko, Diane Matus, Lynn Heide

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AFS Week Approaches For those of you who thought that the Bicentennial would never come, your wait is over.

Student Council has been making plans for our nation's 200th birthday at its recent meetings. Steve Krueger motioned that twohundred dollars be appropriated to the Bicentennial Committee so that they can hire Steve Wade, a guitarist, storyteller for April 20. Several council members commented that he was worth the money.

Dan Nocchi. another member of the Bicentennial Committee said that the committee might sponsor a day where there would be several exhibits and performances going on for students to watch and to possibly participate in.

Recently another committee was formed to serve the students. It is headed by Pete

Omarzu and is called the Student Rights Committee. Its purpose is to receive complaints from the students and to take them directly to the administration.

Hopefully this quick action will get more problems solved throughout the year. All students are invited to give their complaints to either Omarzu or their Student Council representative. .\FS. the .American Field Service, is sponsoring an AFS week February 7-14. Anyone wanting to sponsor a student from a foreign country for a week should get an application from the Personnel Office. Activities for the week include: a bake sale, folk dancers in the cafeteria, and the annual AFS assembly.

A lot of hard work is going into this activity by Cindy Winston and her committee, so student support would be appreciated.

Hubbell Wins Award Amy Hubbell, a Maine South senior, is this year's recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolutions good citizenship award. She will be honored by a luncheon given by the local D.A.R. chapter on February 19th. and then again at the Maine South honors assembly in June.

Amy was one of the nominees chosen by the senior class on the basis of her dependability, service, cooperation, leadership and her unselfish loyalty to American ideals.

The 3 girls receiving the most student votes were then voted on by faculty members. Amy receiving the majority of the votes.

"I was so surprised when I was notified," commented .\my. 'No one had told us who had been nominated. " .\my. who was also Park Ridges Junior Miss, has been actively involved throughout her four years at Maine South in such organizations as Brotherhood Society, the Maine South band, and cheerleading.

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New Magazine Deadline Out; Infp on Medical Club Candy Sale

Senior Amy Hubbell, 1976 recipient of D.A.R. award.

The annual Medical Careers Club Pre-Valentine Candv sales will be held February 9-13. All thirty members of the club will sell Krunch Bars for .50 a piece during the upcoming sale.

Proceeds will be used to give Easier baskets to the children at Shriner's Crippled Hospital. The money earned will also to to the Handicapped Children's pro-

gram at Jefferson School in Niles.Ill. Anyone interested in being on the magazine staff second semester of next year, pick up an application in V106.

For those of you who did not receive your creative writing magazines, vou can pick them up in V106.

Deadlines for submitting material for issues 3 and 4 are March 8th and May 15th.

Remember to submit your material before it's too late —

Letter Speaks of Theft Dear Editor: I'm totally disgusted by the way things are stolen in this school. The way you hear kids talk, ripping something off is really cool and honorable, where in reality its sickening and demoralizing 1 worked on a certain art project for three weeks and was really impressed by the way it turned out. I need a portfolio for * college and that would have been one of the best examples of my work. When it was finished, it J, was hung in V-lIO and disappeared over the weekend Because of this, the people in

my class are hesitant about putting any of their work up for fear of having it stolen They have doubts about leaving their things here overnight and over the weekends.

1 can just see this school a year from now; bare walls, no exhibits, and everything locked up.

I thought the students in this school had a little more respect for other peoples possessions, but I guess I was wrong I hope the spineless creep who took my wall hanging has enough guts and backbone to bring it back.

Kathv Kase and the 4-5a Art III Class

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Bus Woes Sparked Off •i

By Beth Bower When asked for her opinion of Maine Souths bus service, Melissa Anast, '76, replied in one word: "Hal" During the three weeks before Christmas vacation, the Nortran bus company, now serving Maine South, introduced new blue and white buses — and some changes for the worse in service.

A sophomore girl from bus 24 summed up the feelings of students affected by the negative changes: i t stinks."

Joe Bower, 79, also from bus 24, explained: The bus didn't show up four times in the morning and was very late two times, in only two and a half weeks. I'd wait on the corner till ten and either go to someone s house and get a ride, or walk all the way to school and freeze to death.

Usually walk."

A senior girl said, •'It's improved today. Yesterday it was totally jammed. People were falling all over."

However, the afternoon bus 24 is different. "They're pretty well

on lime, said Lynn Guercio, "78, "and usually leave promptly. " Bus 22 is another story. Some nights, students have to wait until 5:00 p.m. before it finally comes, an hour late. .A sophomore remarked; Just yesterday, both morning buses passed over our stop."

At the bus 27 stop. Orst .Nawarynsky. '77. said; "It's pretty lousy. The bus never shows up. at least not early enough."

Don Bush. '78 added. "It's slightly crowded — if you happen to like sardines ' When asked if she would like to give her opinion. Linda Deters.

'78. said: "Yes. I do, but I don't Do you like outdoor sports in the course. Terri Clemens '77, think you should write it down.... the cold weather or would you said "I liked the course because There's a new bus driver every rather stay indoors' Three popu- it was unusual but I didn't like day. and they don't even know the route. The bus has been over lar girls' PE electives during the wearing the equipment. winter are cross-country skiing, Another indoor sport on the its 72-person capacity seven times. It used to be really good. fencing and self-defense. individual level is self-defense Fencing, taught by Miss Phyl- Taught by Miss Joyce .Albrecht. Just recently it stinks. Yesterlis Goll. is a sport for more ag- Ms. Chris Voelz and Miss Goll, dav. three buses came for route gressive students who like this activity is challenging to 27."

Assistant Principal. Mr. Ralph individualized competition. Miss most of the kids who take it.

Goll. who took a college course Carol Craig '77, felt that "It Simonson. explained the shift to in fencing and has taught it for gives you a feeling of what it's the new buses. United Motor Coach Company sold out to the past several years, enjoys like to throw somebody safely.''

Some judo and many throws Nortran. The deal was in process teaching the course in fencing.

She stated. "Fencing is a very and falls are taught in the class for two years and was completed tiring sport with intricate foot- and many girls take it more than at the end of last school year.

"Nortran is located in Des work and involves many for- once. Miss Albrecht stated, "We malities.' Few students take hope they never have to use it but Plaines and serves the whole fencing twice but she feels they we feel it is better than no knowl- Northwest Suburban area. It might if it were offered on a edge of the skills at all.' Evelyn bought about 85 new buses from Ishu '77, thought "It never hurts RTA and has started using them higher level. to know any type of self-defense more at Maine South, " Mr. The students opinions varied. because you never know when Simonson said.

A common complaint was the you'll have to use it. " In the weeks after vacation, dislike of the equipment. Until The final elective covered in the service seemed to improve one can get used to the masks, this is cross-countn.' skiing. somewhat. Mr. Robert Bourne, they provoke a feeling of motion This issue for activity taught by Miss Operations .Assistant sickness. .Ann Skawinski '77, .Albrecht and is Miss Goll. This is Nortran, explained the delay: stated, "I didn't like fighting and the second year that this sport "We changed our operations on I didn t like wearing the equip- has been offered by South. November 30, with only 15 days ment." This complaint was com- The equipment is Maine to train 25 new drivers School shared mon even among those who liked Maine West. Together the with two trips are usually added on to the schools own 32 pairs of skis — end of a driver's workday. These enabling almost total class par- were switched around. Some drivers were late from finishing ticipation.

This sport has recently gained their other routes. The new drivJane Weaver of Park Ridge, a ers got lost on side streets. Now junior at Maine South High in popularity because it is less we've explained their routes to costly than downhill skiing, and School, has been awarded a ^ 0 them better " United States Savings Bond for can be done anywhere there is snow.

The skis are longer and If you have a complaint about winning an essay contest sponsored by the Golf Mill Merch- narrower in cross country and the bus service, call Nortran at ant's Association of Niles. Illi- the heel is free to produce a 297-0136. Remember the location and time of any occurrence, the nois. Jane s winning essay was motion similar to ice skating Classes are held behind the driver s name and any other written on the theme. "Our Quadcentennial — 200 Years school, on the foyer rugs, and in pertinent information to help Nortran act on your suggestions. the forest preserves. from Now: What Will It Be'' The student reaction to the This essay contest was open to class has been favorable Wendi students in all high schools of the Beile "77, said. "I liked it but I North suburban area. The Golf never would have known what it The Distributive Education Mill Merchants .Association or- was like if I hadn t taken it in Club of Maine South is planning a ganized this contest last fall as school." dance to be held on Friday, Januone of their contributions to the Another obvious advantage is ary' 30. from 8-11 p.m Since the U.S.A. Bicentennial Year. that in one straight of cross semester will be ending and The .Maine South Bicentennial country skiing 1200 calories are first second semester will start, Committee selected Jane s entry burned, compared to 594 when the dance is called the Semester to represent the school in this re- downhill skiing and 660 while the Break. gional contest. jogging.

Eden Rock, a well-known local group, will provide the music for the dance. Their music includes selections from the Four Seasons, Chicago, Ike and Tina Turner, and the Beach Boys — happening? " Maybe for greed or to prove they're grown up plus many others.

Tickets have been on sale in enough to steal. Almost any idiot can steal, it takes little the bookstore and the cafeteria talent. since January 12 for only $1.50 Or maybe they just want to take out their anger on the per ticket Remember to take a school for confining them for four years. The innocent people Semester Break and come to get hurt in these cases. Like the student who works hard on a hear Eden Rock on Friday. Januproject then finds it missing. Or the taxpayer who ends up ary. 30 paying for that glass which was broken by a student in anger after flunking a test.

Another aspect of the many problems in high school came a T h * oHicUl sludtnt newtpaptr ol few weeks ago when there was a bomb threat. Then of course M a i n * Tawnihip High School South, Park Rid^e, lllinoit MOM. Writtan there are the jerks that get a kick out of pulling fire alarms. and aditcd IS limas aach yaar by ttudants ol tha hi9h uhoal. SubtcripWho do these people think of when doing these cute ' s t u n t s ' ' " tions Included with activity tick*!, purchaiad saparattty at S3 par year, Not the many students who get stuck freezing outside without or Individually for ISc. (Priced hightr coats and often times in gym-suits. for itsuas of more than 4 pages.)

Editor-in.<;'hiel Laurie Freeman Certainly they re not thinking of the people that might NeiAB Editor Suzanne KunU Commentary Editor . . . . actually need those f iretrucks and ambulances to save a house Margaret Kreppel Feature Editor Debbie Schwieder or life. They are only thinking about their own immature self.

Sporti Editor Paul Ray Sure, many people don t care about each other in the "real CorrespondiiK Mary O'Kecfe Photo Editor John MielecU world, • but is it right to practice such an undesirable trait in Copy Editor Kim Kumlega Pbetc«r«pbera .. Brian Maloney. Phil high school? Maybe if high schools took more time in trying to Brooks, Steve Petrowskl News Bureau Editor Beth Bower ' "condition" the students for caring and more thought towards News Bureau Stall . . . Mary Halihaa, the next guy. eventually the 'real world" could learn from Mariaone Loefner, Sue Leonard.

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This girl is just ens of many wtw signed up for Crosscountry Skiing.

New Method Tried Out Is there any way to learn without reading book after book?

Well ... Mr. Milton Nelson, Social Science teacher, created a new method to teach his Sociology students on the topic of immigrants. This new technique is known as Oral History'.

Several of his students undertook a project, concerning immigrants. This project involved interviewing an immigrant on tape, discussing the history of his country and his experience of coming to America.

Mr. Nelson explains the purpose of his giving this assignment, i n this Bicentennial year, one of the major themes being studied is the concept of America as "a Nation of Nations", an analysis of the successive waves of immigrants who have come to the U.S.A. in the past two centuries, and of their contributions to American society."

The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Des Plaines donated funds to the Social Science Department.

These funds were used toward purchasing tapes for the Oral History' project.

"These student interviews were recorded on tape, in order

to preserve the impressions and reactions of these immigrants of their decision to come to America, " explained Mr. Nelson. "This approach is also to be utilized for Social Science and future scholars to study. " Students were asked what they thought after participating in the project.

Beth Bower "76, commented, "It was great! I met a fantastic German speaking lady who grew up in Switzerland. She plans to teach me how to yodel. " Tom Laibly '76, added, "It was a good idea to interview an immigrant because it gave me a chance to find out what people from a foreign country thought of America."

"I interviewed a fascinating person from Australia. She made the country alive and vivid. I've always wanted to go there, " expressed Susan Swanson '76.

One student interviewed an immigrant from the Philippines, Nathan Defensor, who is now a junior at Maine South. He came to America just three years ago.

When asked what he thought about the assignment, he responded, "It's quite an experience being interviewed about my background because it brought back memories."

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iditoriai Jelling it Like it is for Once

By Lauri Freeman With the Watergate and FBI scandals, and the high crime rate in the United States, it would be nice to spend your last four years before entering the "real world " in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. This, many people would say, would be wrong because high school students should be prepared for the outside world so he or she doesn't suffer a cultural shock.

Those people should set those worries aside because Maine South has enough outside world "attributes" to prepare me for the rat race.

A good example of this is presented in the Letter to the Editor from the Art III class. Rip-offs are everyday occurrences here at South and most every high school. There are frequent reports of 8-track players and CB units stolen from cars, not to mention plain vandalism such as slashed tires and broken car windows happening.

Many students refuse to put anything in the top section of their hall locker because they're so easily pried open. Wallets and jewelry are constantly being stolen in the locker rooms.

Let's stop trying to fool ourselves and admit that there is a problem here.

There's a good chance that these things being ripped-off are not going to be pawned so the thief can buy food for his family.

Not in Park Ridge. The main question is "Why is this

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Dana Olsen Appears on TV; Introduced by Phyllis Diller Picture this: You're a senior in high school.

You've got a good sense of humor. You've appeared in nightclubs, at banquets, and at State Speech competitions. You've also been a guest on a popular Chicago T.V. Show.

Could you imagine this happening to you? Well, if your name is Dana Olsen, it could and did. Dana, a senior here at Maine South, appeared January 9th on John Coleman's "Graffiti " show on Channel 7. The show was cohosted by Phyllis Diller and featured five different young comics from the Chicago area.

What was Dana's reaction to being on TV? "Well. I was kind of nervous: there wasn't any spit left in my mouth, but once I got up there. I was relatively comfortable.

They had said. This is the camera you'll be looking into.' so I concentrated on that. I'm more nervous before I go on, but once I know the audience is behind me I just loosen up. " How did Dana get a chance to be on the show in the first place?

"A friend of my mother's read about it in the paper and told my mom, so my dad called Channel 7 for an audition date. I went down there and signed in, and then I was finally called into Mrs. Kennedy's office (Bev Kennedy, the widow of the late Bob Kennedy).

She was in there with the director and the producer, who screened all the auditions.' The next day, Dana got a call from Mrs. Kennedy, informing him that he had been selected, and told him when to appear for the rehearsal and taping. "It was, " as Dana put it, "when I burst on the scene. " Actually, Dana has been on the scene for a fairly long time. Although he was always known as the comedian type, Dana wasn't "discovered" until late in his sophomore year when he took

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Creative Speaking. His skits, stories and commercials were so imaginative that his teacher.

Mrs. Benjamin, suggested that Dana go into Contest Speaking.

His junior year. Dana worked on Contest Speakers and V-Show Writing Staff. "I don't remember exactly how I got on Writing Staff: somebody just grabbed me. " As well as writing material for the show. Dana also appeared as a newscaster, a priest, and Euell Gibbons. "We tried to break away from the standard student-teacher-school jokes and do something more bizarre.'

In addition to his success in VShow, Dana's own routine about the 3:15 news carried him to a 5th place in State competition for the Original Comedy division of Contest Speakers.

Probably the biggest test of Dana's talent came last year between V-Show and the State Speech Finals. The place was The Pickle Barrel, located on Oak St. near Rush. "I was sitting in lounge, and one of the guys at my table had read about it and said I should tr>' it. so I said 'What the heck' and went down there. " It went over great and the crowd loved every minute of Dana's act, which was by far the best one of the night. This, he agreed, was really good for his confidence. "I had been in VShow and was pretty successful and thought. WeH. that's all great, but when you get out in nightclubs, what are they going to think of you then,' you know?

I t s a totally different type of audience." It seems from his different appearances that Dana has a comedy style which appeals to most everyone.

Although he didn't do much over the summer. Dana got right back in to things this vear as Writing Staff Head for V-Show. and he's also in Contest Speakers again. Dana had the opportunity to appear l)efore a Shriners din-

ner and a Pep Club banquet, although he admits. "That wasn't too successful. The audience didn't appreciate my kind of humor. I guess."

What is Dana's "kind of humor"?

"Anything bizarre or spontaneous: something that just explodes and grabs you by surprise.

I can't see myself doing a lot of the cliche humor that everyone else does. Stuff like dope or politics is overused today.

What about Dana's plans for the future? Next year he'll be going to the University of Illinois as a communications major. "I would rather, " he says, "write for someone than use somebody else's material. I'd like to get into the performing end of it but, ultimately, I'd enjoy writing for a TV variety show, or maybe advertising."

If you want to catch Dana doing his comedv vou can tune in to WMTH (88.5 FMI. where Dana sometimes does the post-game basketball shows.

Nobody, not even Dana, knows where he gets his ideas. "I usually start with a basic theme and the rest just comes." There's no doubt that Dana Olsen has a quick mind with a good ear for the unlikely.

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by Ruth Buckley Orchesis had its mid-year tryouts for the club on Tuesday, January 14, 1976. Orchesis is Maine Souths only club that is dedicated to the study of dance.

Orchesis is sponsored by Miss Linda Miles, P E. teacher, and will present its annual dance show sometime this spring.

The new members of Orchesis are Cindy Schulthesz, Jean Walsh, Sandie Bergman and Sandy Da Valle. Other newmembers chosen are Patti Engblon, Ann Fritz. Marianne Joyce.

Penny Pankus. and Diane Rizza.

Congratulations to all the Orchesis members and good luck with your spring show.

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Mr. A. Lee .Anderson was last month's cheerful cherub. .A science teacher who specializes in Earth Science and Geology. Mr. Anderson attended Indiana University.

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BY Laurie Freeman With the growing boredom of sharks, the devil is making another stab at the limelight in the bookworld. Having the claim of being more terrifying than The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby, the creepy book of 1976 The Sentinel is already rising fast on the bestseller list.

The main thesis of this book by Jeffrey Konvitz is the old struggle between good and evil, but the twist is that the good alternative almost sounds like a living hell.

The story revolves around .Mlision Parker, a fashion model, who is trying to rebuild her Dana Olsen, besides being mental stability after a number active in contest speakof nervous breakdowns and inq, also broadcasts over suicide attempts. In her quest WMTH. for tranquility, she decides to rent an apartment in an old brownstone building in New York. Mysterious blackouts and The American Field Service pains start plaguing Allison, (AFSi has planned a short term adding to the tension she is exchange program during the under. week of February 8-14. Foreign exchange students and their hosts from Galena and Morristown. Illinois, will visit Maine South.

Applications for housing these students for the week have been available in the personnel office since January 12. The deadline for turning them in is tomorrow, Certain activities have been planned during the exchange week. On Monday. AFS will possibly hold a bake sale after school. On Thursday, AFS and its visitors will go to downtown Chicago and tour various landmarks. Closing the week, an all school assembly honoring these students and their hosts will take place on the thirteenth. Mayor Butler will be present for this event.

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Throughout this book, an air of mystery and bizarreness developes, not to mention a detective murder case involving Allison's boyfriend.

The Sentinel is pretty well written, but at certain times tends to drag. It's not full of constant gross and scary things as is The Exorcist, but when the frightening parts come, watch out. This book is only for those who have strong stomachs and hearts or just like to have a good scare. It's available at most bookstores in paperback for $1,75. If nothing else, the outside and inside covers are enough to send chills up and down the spine.

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Hawk B-Ball to Face Niles East Friday

By Richard Olson This past weekend the Hawks faced the Maine West Warriors in a conference game and the

Deerfield Indians m a non-con- ord with the only losses to hotference game. shooting New Trier East and During the past weeks the state-ranked Aurora East. DurHawks have chalked up a 7-2 rec- •ing this time they have gone 4-0 in conference plav to tie them for the lead in the CSL South Division.

In the weekend before Christby Judy Lottieb Kazuk, Joan Henler, and Becky mas vacation, they defeated Glenbrook North 75-73. In that The Maine South Girls Vol- Lukens. leyball Team carried a 5-3 conIn recent games Maine South game the Hawks nearly blew an ference record into the district defeated both Glenbrook North 18 point lead and only a pair of playoffs and advanced to the sec- and New Trier East. The varsity clutch shots by Mark Swierenga ond round of districts. Maine beat Glenbrook North in a two- kept the Hawks from being South defeated Maine East on game match. 20-7. 20-10. In a upset.

The next night they hit stateWednesday, January 14, in a three-game match the varsity three-game match. After win- also defeated New Trier East, ranked Elgin, 68-63. After falling ning the first game. 20-10, South 14-20. 20-15, and 20-18. The JV behind in the first quarter, the suffered a setback in the second also defeated Glenbrook North in Hawks came back and pulled- it game, 13-20, then rallied and eas- a three-game match, 15-13,13-15. out. They were paced by Mark ily defeated Maine East. 20-6. and 15-3. New Trier East was Swierengas 24 points.

In the prestigious Aurora East Maine South played Maine also defeated by the JV. with tournament, the Hawks made a West in their second game of dis- scores of 15-11.14-16, and 16-14. tricts on Thursday. January 15.

The team also played on De- third place finish. In the first After a tough match. South suf- cember 13 in the Maine West In- rount match-up Maine defeated fered a setback. The first game vitational. The Varsity and JV Evanston 66-58. behind Russ was won by Maine West. 13-20. both won two out of three Schmelzer's 24 points and the South easily defeated the War- matches. The varsity suffered a fine play of Brian Malloy. In the riors in the second game. 20-9, setback against Highland Park in quarterfinal game, the Hawks but suffered a loss in the third a three-game match, with scores dropped a close decision to game, 14-20.

20-7.15-20. and 19-21. but was vic- Aurora East, 60-59. The Hawks The district's playoff roster torious against Schaumburg. 20- trailed throughout the game, but consisted of seniors Marni Cur- 13. 20-10. and Forest View. 20-8. with a fourth quarter rally, they ran, Chris Inserra. Katie Pence, 20-11. The JV suffered a loss to nearly pulled it out. Russ Lori Satterfield, Nancy Schia- Schaumburg with scores 15-6, 12- Schmelzer again led the scoring vone, juniors Sue Leonard, 15, and 13-15, but easilv defeated with 26 points. In the consolation Peggy Lukens, Meg Seng, Amy Highland Park. 15-4.'15-9, and game, the Hawks played one of their finest games of the season, Pontow, and sophomores Carol Forest View. 15-13.15-9. blitzing a fine Oswego team 9871. Once more Russ Schmelzer led in scoring with 28 points for a tournament total of 78 points.

After the Christmas break, Maine South played Maine East

V-Ball Hits Districts

Pat Nugent shoots a 10 footer against the Niles North Vikings in which the Hawks trampled the Vikings 85-51.

in a conference showdown at Maine East. Maine South won 7853, riding on Mike Burtons 21 points. Russ Schmelzer's 21, Jim Briars 14. and Tom Barr's 11 points made them the other Hawks in double figures. "We played very aggressively, and we played with poise." commented Head Coach Quitman Sullins.

The next night the Hawks fell to the New Trier East Indians, 73-63. The key to the loss was the second quarter when the Hawks were outscored 22-9. and gave the Indians an insurmountable lead.

In recent contests the Hawks edged Niles West. 58-56, and demolished .Niles North, 85-51.

Against Niles West the Hawks played well in a close, physical game in which, until the fourth quarter, neither led by more than four points. In the fourth quarter, the Hawks pulled away by seven points with three and a .half minutes left only to have the Indians pull back within two points with under a minute left in the game. At this point Mike Burton entered and cooly put the game away with four free throws.

Matmen Beat Glenbrook North

by Herb Baumann The Maine South wrestling team competed against Elk Grove Friday, in the fieldhouse.

Katie Pence (54) goes to spike the ball against the New Trier East state champs of last year, while Chris Inserra (55) and Meg Seng (51) look anxiously for the next play.

Coach T. Ziemek commented, "They were tough, they have a good 138 pounder and strong upper weights but the first three weight classes are green. ' The varsity has a 7-5 record after coming off back to back wins over the last weekend. On Friday, Jan. 16, they beat Glenbrook North by a score of 27 to 23 and on the following night, Satur-

day. Jan. 17. they defeated New- make them tougher to beat next Trier East by a score of 40 to 9. year, commented Coach Ziemek.

According to Coach Ziemek, The Wrestlerettes have gotten one of the outstanding wrestlers involved and help to set the spirit is Kurt Fiech, a varsity matman and tempo of the meets, accordall four years at Maine South. ing to Coach Ziemek. The The lower weights are young, things they have done have mostly sophomores, which hurts helped to build a better prothe team, but the experience will gram," Coach Ziemek said.

Swimmers Compete in Titan Relays

by Russ Skiba The Hawks will meet Niles North on Friday, Jan. 30, at 6:15 p.m. at Niles North. Then, on Feb. 7, Maine South will meet Maine West at 130 p.m. at Maine South.

The Maine South boys' swim teams met Maine East Friday, the 23rd, at Maine South.

The varsity competed on Saturday in the Titan Relays at Glenbrook South at 2:00 p.m.

The varsity is 3-8 this year, the junior varsity is 2-9, and the freshmen are 1-7.

"Maine East should beat us, ' said Coach .Art Johnson. They have a very good team The only chance we might have is if some of their guys are absent.''

"I don't expect too much from the Titan Relays either, added Coach Johnson. "The competition is too strong. If we score well in a couple of events, then I'll think we were successful."

The Hawks lost to Glenbrook North 71-100 last Friday Keith Thumell took 1st places in the 200 and 500 yard free style, while Wayne Madsen won the 100 yard free style, Tom Rortvedt took a 2nd place in diving The JV lost to Glenbrook 29-131 and the freshmen lost 36-112.

In the Indian Relays last Saturday, the Hawks finished 12th of 12 teams. The team of Jason Tso-

ris. Keith Thumell. Tim Markus and Wayne Madsen took a 6th place in" the 400 yard relay and

Wayne Madsen and Keith Thurneli took 6th place in the 200 yard free style.

Guy-Gal Gymnasts Face Sectional

By Amy Peterson The gymnastics team takes on Maine East on Saturday. January 24, at 1:30 p.m., at Maine South. The Hawks are coming off two straight wins over Glenbrooks South and North. The score against South was too close for comfort. 104.77 to 104.25. but Maine beat Glenbrook North by 113.92 to 105.89.

Scoring well against Glenbrook South were Bob LoBue. Ken Wahl, and Craig Martin.

Martin's all-around score of 7.82 made the difference. The meets outcome was in doubt until Craig finished on rings with a fine 7.95.

Senior Dave Fink had his best meet ever, with a 6.10 on free exercise. Bob LoBue and Bob LeMay came through with 7 40 and 7.70. Cleaver Brinkerhoff had an impressive 6.15 on high bar and Scot Kimbrel got a 6.25 on parallel-bars Craig Martin had an off-night, his first all season. He made a few mistakes, recovered well, but his scores, particularly on side-horse, suffered for it. Still, Coach Riccitelli is confident that Craig will do well Saturday.

'This is a 120 point team, " he added. All we have to do is

work a little harder and we'll hit 120. There's no reason to expect Craig not to come back. It was a disappointing night for him, but he's too good to let that effect him."

Maine South has hopes of placing several gymnasts into sectional competition, and LeMay and Martin should make the state meet.

Tomorrow the Hawk Girls Gymnastics team will travel to New Trier West for their last meet before their division meet Saturday at Maine East at 7; 30 p.m.

Last weekend the girls had two home meets, one against Niles East on Friday and faced Maine West on Saturday.

"It's going to be a tough meet because they're a good team, " commented Miss Phyllis GoU, head coach on the New Trier West game. This year's team ahs been struggling to gain a footing in the district and tomorrow may see that happen.

Next year's team should be good although they are inexperienced now, " stated Miss Goll.

"Girls who are specialists in one event are now beginning to develop their ability in other events," continued Coach Goll.

Mark Gibson apolies a half nelson hold to a Glenbrook South matman. Hawks won 27-23.

Editor's Comment

Girls Awards Night; Death Valley tor Band?

By Paul Ray, Sports Editor • Next Tuesday the female athletes of Maine South will hold their fourth annual awards night in the student cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. This awards night will be different though. For the first time in Maine Souths ten year history girl athletes will receive personal recognition. They will receive letters and shields for their respective sports.

Miss Kathryn Pierce said that you might even start to see the girls wearing letter sweaters but also thinks it would take a group of girls to do this.

The girls, for the first time ever, are taking their due position in the sports scene. The swim team is the state champion. More space is being given to girls sports in good sports pages and even this humble page, • Those who attend both home and away basketball games can hopefully appreciate the excellent job the Pep Band does and what the Marching Band did during the football season. Even if you think the band stinks and would personally like to burn down their houses - here is a better way to get even. Help send them to Florida! (we tried for Death Valley but Rob Frnazblau. Dave Gawaluck, Fred Johnston, Bill Nesbit, Liz Theis and Tom Vravick had already bought new swim suits). Sponsor a band member in the coming band marathon!