Vol 12 issue 9

Band Strikes up for Florida

The Maine South Concert Band practices a " h o t " nunv ber for the upcoming Band Marathon. For details see article.

Society Holds Elections February 23-27 will be Brotherhood Week at Maine South culminating in the Brotherhood Society Election Assembly on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Brotherhood elections were held on February 9 in all homerooms.

Students who are elected to Brotherhood Society are those who promote brotherhood around the school by being friendly, cooperative and helpful.

Once a student is elected to the Society he or she is a member until they graduate. Brotherhood Society holds regular meetings just as any other school club, but attendance is not mandatory since it is an honorary organization.

The main purpose of the Brotherhood organization is to raise funds which they donate to charities such as the Peace Corps and Vista.

This years big fund-raiser for the Society was the Toys For

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by Beth Lee Finances have been playing an important part in Student Council meetings recently.

Geri Smith, this year's Treasurer, reported that the S.C. bank account contained $3,880.17. This includes the money that will have to be paid to Steve Wade, the guitarist who will be performing April 21, for the Bicentennial Day celebration.

Diane Matus, this year's VShow chairman, made a motion proposing that Student Council buy a new scrim (translucent screen) for the Drama Department. This would be a gift to the department for all of their work during V-Show. The cost of the scrim would be $329 plus shipping charges. Several Council members wondered whether Council could afford to spend the money on the scrim and still have enough to award scholarships at the end of the year. A budget committee was set up for the purpose of looking into Council's financial situation.

Dave Greising moved that an area be set aside by Council for the purpose of honoring Maine South alumni who have repre. sented their country in Olympic competition. The suggested area would be in the foyer or over the snack bar.

In another motion, Greising moved that new parking stickers be issued. The present stickers leave an adhesive that sticks to the windshield and could easily impair vision and cause an accident. The proposed stickers would be similar to the ones used by the Park Ridge police when issuing tickets.

For students interested in becoming a Complex leader next year, petitions will be available February 13 in the P.O. Also, if " any student has a motion to make for Student Council, he may attend meetings every ^ Wednesday and Friday during homeroom, provided that he clears his absence with the attendance office and his homeroom teacher.

Tots campaign. The toys donated by the students were distributed to underprivileged children to help make their Christmas a little brighter.

This year's officers are Nancy Steinhauser '76, President: Bob Schultz '76, Vice-President; and Kathy Phillips '76, SecretaryTreasurer. Mr. Keith Hooton. social science teacher, is the Brotherhood Society sponsor.

Bob Schultz' final comment was, "Don't believe any of the rumors you hear. Brotherhood Society is not just a popularity contest."

The Maine South Concert Band is sponsoring a Band Marathon at South in two weeks.

A Bandwagon drawing will take place and submarine sandwiches will be sold during the Marathon. The band is planning this in order to gather funds for their trip to Florida this spring.

The Band Marathon will run from 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Maine South with the drawing held sometime during the Marathon. The Band Marathon will derive money from pledges submitted by the patrons on the total number of songs the band plays.

The band will move from the cafeteria to the gym at 5 p.m.

Between 7 and 9 p.m. will be devoted to dance music.

According to Dave Gawaluck, senior band member and student coordinator of the Bandwagon drawing, tickets for the drawing

may be purchased from any band members parents or from anyone from the Music Department.

The first prize is an expense paid vacation for two to Las Vegas, while second prize provides an escape weekend to Chicago's Hyatt House. Area merchants will supply gift certificates for additional prizes.

Dave expressed the band's hope of raising $5000 on the raffle and $1000 on the pledges and food.

The bands itinerary includes their departure from Chicago's O'Hare Airport the morning of March 29. They will arrive in Tampa about noon, where they will perform in an afternoon concert in Busch Gardens.

The next day, March 30. finds the band in Orlando, where they will participate in a Bicentennial Parade down Main Street, fol-

lowed by a stand-up concert in Disney World.

After a morning of sight-seeing at Cocoa Beach's Kennedy Space Center and a leisure afternoon on Daytona Beach, the band will display their talents in an evening concert in the Daytona Bandshell on March 31.

The group is scheduled to do three concerts on April 1 as they appear at one of Daytona Beach's enclosed shopping malls in the morning, perform a jazz ensemble show at their hotel poolside terrace in the afternoon and participate in a musical clinic at Daytona Community College in the evening.

The band will conclude their trip on April 2 as they tour Sea World and attend a banquet featuring a steel drum band from the Caribbean. The musicians will arrive home on a late night flight from Orlando.

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Feb. 13, 1976

Canoe Expedition Offered for Adventurous Spirits For the past five years students have had the opportunity to commune with nature by becoming involved in the Voyageur Wilderness Program. The program entails a canoe adventure through Quetico Park located just north of Minnesota in Canada.

The trip will involve canoeing on a series of lakes for eight days with lots of fun and excitement in between. Two dates are offered: June 18-28 and August 2131.

The Voyageur Wilderness Program offers a chance to escape from dreary city living and the hassles of everyday life. In their brochure the directors state, "Come into the wilderness, leave society and take no one with you but your true self. Get close to nature. Your everyday games will be insignificant. Notice the clouds spontaneously forming patterns and try to do that with your life." One of their objectives is to learn to live with nature, not fight it.

Orchesis Organizes for State Dance Competition

by Ruth Buckley Miss Linda Miles and her Orchesis troupe will be busy for the next few months with the many dancing engagements they have planned. They danced during AFS week in the cafeteria; for the Rotary Club on Feb, 20: in state competition on Feb. 21: they travel to Washington School for a demonstration on March 17; and they will hold their annual show at Maine South on March 19 and 20.

Orchesis performed earlier this week, Feb. 10. in the cafeteria in honor of AFS week. The dances they showed were from Russia, Scotland. Italy and Israel. Twelve of the Orchesis members were involved in this presentation.

The Rotary Club in Park Ridge will be able to see Orchesis dance on Feb. 20. They will present a bicentennial section from their show: this will include minuet, western, Charleston, and jitterbug dances.

Toby Bringas '76, Mary Robb '76, Laurie Gauger '79, Karen Molik '77, and Honi Woodside '77, will compete at Maine East on Feb. 21. The dance must be interrelated with other art forms. The two best dances from the competition will represent Illinois at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The music that will accompany our dancers has been composed by Sam Abbate '76.

This competition is being sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts Education.

March 19 and 20 denote the two days that Orchesis will present its annual show in the auditorium. It will consist of 25

dances ranging from ballet fo jazz dances, comedy to modern dances, tap to dramatic dances and it "promises to be one of the best shows we have ever put on, " Miss Miles said. There will be about 50 people performing in the show and tickets will go on sale in the cafeteria a week before and at the door. The cost will be $1.50 for adults and $1 for students.

At Washington Elementary School on March 17. Orchesis will present a 20 minute program of selected dances to show the boys and girls what they can do with dance.

Clearly. Orchesis has a busy couple of months ahead, and Maine South wishes them the best of luck with all their programs.

The ten day trip includes everything from transportation to all outfitting costs. The program will provide food, equipment (sleeping bag, canoes, and permits) and insurance.

When questioned about the safety of the canoe trip a representative stated, "We have two naturalist guides, four counselors, and a registered nurse. Besides that we have a perfect safetv record."

The cost of the trip is $195. A deposit of $35 is required no later than May 15. Checks can be made payable to Mr. Drennan in C-129.

After arriving at Nym Lake in northwest Ontario you will paddle to Voyageur Island where

there'll be instruction in wilderness camping, canoeing, and safety. Then time for swimming or exploring. After the canoe trip there'll be a dinner and the now famous initiation ceremony.

When asked what she thought of the trip. Wendy Beile '77 said, "I learned I could do many things that I couldn't do before."

Mike Sturm '77 commented, "There were times when I hated it but I knew I had to goon."

Mrs. Spiegel, a counselor for C-125, stated, "It's marvelousi You really become close to nature and it's an experience that makes you wonder about things. " Mr. Drennan summed it up with, "Simplify, simplify, simplify!"

This could be you this A canoe on a sunset lake summer if you sign up for the Voyaguer Wilderness Came Trip. See Mr. Drennan for details.

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Orchesis members practice dance routines for their upcoming projects including state competition on Feb. 20.

Student Council officer petitions are now available in the Personnel Office. The petitions for the four main offices of President, Vice-President. Secretary, and Treasurer require 200 student signatures. The petitions are due in the P.O. by February 20.

The Sophomore Class Council is sponsoring the "Hearts A Hoppin' " Dance in the Spectator Gym tonight after the Maine South vs. Maine East game.

Tickets are $1 and can be purchased during lunch periods in the cafeteria. No tickets will be sold at the door. The music will be provided by the brass group "Crash ". "Hearts A Hoppin' could be your lucky dance.

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Stand Up for Rights Editor's note: Student Council's Student Rights Committee Chairman Peter Omarzu '78 sent in the following article regarding student involvement and changes. Other Members of the Student Rights Committee are: Jason Pociask '76, Jim Gregory '76, Geri Smith '77, Vie Gauger '76, Kevin Conway '77, Gini Barklow '77, Bob Olsen '77, Dan Nocchi '77, Kim Devaney •77, Kevin Pegler '78, Beth DiCoIa '77, and Mary Hallihan •76.

Student rights at Maine Township High School South have been a very touchy and controversial subject for the past few years. Movements have come and gone, most of the time showing very little success. A few cases in past years have documented the fact that students are being "victimized" because of school policies. Some cases show that the students weren't well versed on the rights they had or had no organized group to represent them. The

Often we hear students complaining, but rarely do we see a student who shows enough interest to promote major changes. The students of Maine South must become united and show that they care. We must become a large unit that shows some interest, a majority that will demand changes. Without the students acting as a student body, we don't stand a chance.

We must show responsibility, so that when we request change, the administration can't say that we are not mature enough to handle such rights.

Caria Oleck will perform for members or me Mother's Club in March.

Ready to Explode?

Emotions, especially tension, pressure us to a point that causes us to explode. Each individual explodes in his or her own way and at numerous degrees. Some people reveal their anger for all the world to see and others hide it until they're off to themselves.

What makes you mad? Some students eagerly responded and some demonstrated what they do when they get mad.

•Being ticked makes me mad" and "Tack of intelligence irritates me" were some of the responses.

Kari Rafayko '77, commented, "Breaking my nail gets me mad, and when I get mad I smash anything insight. " Mr. Robert Beauprez. English teacher, remarked. "It gets me mad when students won't follow directions, and when they keep asking the same question. Peonle know I'm mad when I sing ,,he Polish National Anthem."

One student responded while loosing in a cheeto' fight at his lounge table, "I get mad when people throw cheetos at me. " One girl commented, "I get mad when my boyfriend won't cooperate."

When asked what they did when they got mad. Mike McDonough '76, remarked. "I beat up on my little sister (someone close to my size).''

Kathy Kurth '76, added. "I scream at anyone nearby. " "I just glare, " commented Chris Hayes '77.

Dorothy Skowron '79. responded, "I take my anger out onmy sister. " Patti Lopresii '79, simply stated, "When I'm mad I eat."

"I swear and usually dig my nails into the palm of my hand, " commented Diane Howitt '76.

"When I get angry. I clench my teetch," remarked Bronwyn Lange '76.

Bob Winters '76, simply stated, "I swear, " Joe Lechton '77, commented, "I go maniac. " "I cry," said Beth Bower '76.

Ruth Heaney '76. remarked and demonstrated. "I holler in my high squeaky voice. " Mr. Keith Hooton, a Social Science teacher, sums up in one word what most everyone is tempted to do when their time for explosion comes atwut ... "kill."

time for the end of such occurrences may be now.

A former Student Council president claimed, "Change at Maine South will always be gradual." Maybe that is the major problem. Students and administrators believe strongly that changes will always be gradual. This depends solely on the attitude and interest we show. People who operate on this basis will never see anything happen while they attend Maine South. We need changes and we need them now.

Daily Problems Part of Miss IlifFs Job Recently, Miss Roberta Iliff, Dean of Girls, was asked what common problems she faced with her dealings with the female population at Maine South.

Miss Iliff found it hard to pick out certain problems because of the variety of girls and personalities. "There's a wide diversity of smaller problems," she said.

One problem that is very repetitive is tardiness, especially in bad weather.

Smoking in the washrooms is another widely committed offense. Another misdemeanor which happens all the time is cutting studies and library periods. In turn, these cuts pose the problem of being in the halls without a pass.

"With so manv students, there

are many different problems," Miss Iliff observed. Miss Iliff enjoys her job as a dean, and commented; Most of the students are bascially good."

She also believes in the saying that there is no such thing as a badtwy orgirl.

When you have a grievance, come forward. We, as a whole, can lead the way in a new age of student-administration relationships.

We can only be as strong as the people who support us are. Talk to your counselor, to your homeroom representative, or to your complex leader. Just show enough concern to come forward. This committee is recognized by the school administration and has been working with them for the past few months. Students take note.

This can be the time of change.

Longman Remembered

of her job. She took out the proper cards, sent the books to the classes, or placed them in the reserve room.

Before coming to Maine South, Mrs. Longman worked over at Maine West in their library.

Prior even to that job, Mrs. Longman taught English Literature, German, and French at college. She also taught in Canada, where she was born.

After her retirement, Mrs. Longman donated her time to volunteering to do file work in the personnel office. She also stayed active by helping to work at the Des Plaines branch library.

According to Mrs. Lange,

by Debbie Schwieder going: without it, we'd have nothing to live for. But our Learning Resource Center dreams wont come true unless we work for them, day by day. Chairman, Fact: There are 109 days of school left until summer. and Mrs, Matousek, Opinion: There are only 109 days of school left until -As the poet laureate Gwendolyn Brooks advises "Live in the Learning Resource Center along." summer. librarian, faculty and students One of the best examples of what illusion will do to a enjoyed her, "She was very By emphasizing the "only", you are led to believe that time articulate, feeling, and has learned to fly. That 109 days in 1976 will go faster than 109 person's character is found in the late singer songwriter Jim gentle, learned," commented Mrs. days in any other year. Wrong. Time will never learn to fly; Croce. His songs have a sort of universal appeal; everyone Lange. "She was very gracious time won't go any faster than it does right now. Why, then, do can identify with that " d o n t stop chasing rainbows until you and always willing to help." people constantly live for tomorrow; why does there seem to find your pot of gold " feeling, wound between the lyrics of his Besides her part-time job here be an emphasis placed on then, while now stands in the wings songs. at South, Mrs. Longman loved and is often overlooked?

"Like the fool I am and I'll always be. I got a dream. I got a the outdoors. She especially liked camping, hiking, and bird"Haste " appears synonymous to "human"; "plan" is a dream. watching. A widow, Mrs. They can change my mind but they can't change me -1 got a Longman traveled to Europe and substitute for "•people. " We go to college, plan a career, slave throughout the United States. away at some job for thirty years, and for what? So that we dream. I got a dream. " Optimism seems to be the key note in Croces words as he The American Southwest can retire at age 55 or 60 and live comfortably, doing what we (Arizona, Nevada, southern Calinever had time for until then. But how many 60 year old people looks for what the next day might bring. fornia ) was her favorite vacation "Hey tomorrow, where are you goin do you know who are in the condition to really enjoy spot.

Do you have some room for me something different'' The financial ability might be there, but "Cause night is fallin" and the dawn the physical ability just isn't what it used to be. iscallin' Take a more relative example: Many students prefer 111 have a new day if shell have bringing lunches to school rather than buying food from the Th* oHIcUl itudtnl niwtpap«r of Main* Township High School South. me." cafeteria. So these students who pack a lunch have to decide at Park Rldgo, llllnoli MOM. Wrlttan and idltod IS lim*> each yoar by 7 a.m. what will appeal to them at 12:30 that afternoon. The On the other hand, he voices what many seem to think is the studtnti of Iht high ichooi. Subtcrlpsituation is pretty much uncontrollable, but what can be more story of their lives when he sings of all the waiting he's done in tioflt included with activity licktt. purchased saparatoly at S2 par y*ar> nauseating than to roll out of bed and start slicing liverwurst his lifetime. or Individually tor 15c. (Priced higher lor iisuei ol more than 4 pages.) and pickles for an evenual lunch? Poor planning on "Sometimes I feel like I should go far. far away and hide Editor-in-Chief Laurie Freeman somebody's part.

News Editor Suzanne Kuntx Cause I keep waitin' for my ship to come in and all that Commentary Editor A dream is something else. According to Webster's, a ever comes is the tide. " Margaret Kreppel Feature Editor . . . . Debbie Schwieder dream is "a fond hope; an aspiration." But dreams are to be Jim Croce is not an idealist; his songs are not of sunshine Sporta Editor Paul Ray Corresponding Mary O'Keefe lived, as much as they are to be hoped for. Carl Sandburg put and fairytales. His songs are realistic because he sings of life.

Photo Editor John MlelecM it well when he said 'I believe, more than I can ever prove, in Life the way he sees it - something which you experience day Copy Editor Kim Kumiega Sponsor Mr. Beatty the importance of illusion. " Illusion is what keeps people by day. A little bit of living and a little bit of dreams.

Mrs. Elsie Longman, a former faculty member, died in January of this year. She was a library secretary in charge of classroom sets. Working at Maine South since it opened. Mrs. Longman retired in 1973.

Mrs. Longman supervised storage of reserve room books and kept them in order. Working with teachers and preparing books for their classes were part

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Why Not Live one Day at a Time?

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Teahouse' Set Underway; Cast to Include Geisha Girl

by Paul Eugene Ray Maine South's students may see their first Geisha girl this year in the all school play.

Teahouse of the August Moon, performed February 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m.. in the auditorium.

"Teahouse of the August Moon" takes place near the end • of World War II and deals humorously with American Army officers who try and bring western culture to the natives of * Okinawa.

Written by John Patrick, the show originally appeared in New York and ran for over 28 months and captured six theatrical awards, including the Pulitzer Prize.

Captain Fisby, portrayed by Kevin Kielas, is assigned to apply Plan B' — educate the people in the tiny village of

A Review

. Movie Captures Stomach, Eyes

by Mary O'Keefe The motion picture Dog Day Afternoon is a true story of a bank robbery that lends itself to comedy as well as seriousness.

The movie, starring Al Pacino and directed by Sidney Pollack, is exciting and truthful.

The plot of the film centers around the efforts of two men who rob a Brooklyn bank on a hot day in late afternoon. Sonny, the leader, played by Pacino, needs to raise money for his homosexual friend's sex change operation. The police learn of the robbery in progress and literally - storm the bank with hundreds of cops while an enthusiastic crowd gathers. Dog Day Afternoon is a detailing of Sonny and Sol's problems involving escape, food and hostages.

Basically, the film starts quite comically showing the two stumbling robbers, the bank workers, and the overreaction of the police and FBI. As the story progresses, the movie intensifies in to suspense while showing the • true patheticness of Pacino's character.

Tobiki in democracy, build a school and establish industries to get the v i l l a g e going economically.

Colonel Wainwright Purdy III, played by Dave Walker, is his commanding officer who has doubts about Fisby since he was sent to him after being booted out of every previous Army job.

Comedy runs rampant in the play. Midway through the play.

Colonel Purdy sends Captain McLean, a psychiatrist played

by Dana Olsen. to the village to check up on Fisby. who Purdy thinks has slipped his trolly. Instead of finding Fisby unbalanced, he sees that the village is perfect for his passion — gardening — and both Captains Fisby and McLean go native and toss out "Plan B'.

"I like the set design and we have been working with new materials that we're not used to." commented Student Technical Director .Abigail Thielen '76. Bamboo, burlap and an

authentic U.S. Army jeep are among the materials the crew has been working with.

The production has not been without troubles. "At this moment we're searching for a goat, but the rent-a-goat people said they were fresh out," said Andi Pallo, Co-Props Head. The costume department also needs khaki uniforms, according to Diane Sersen.

Other members of the show include; Diane Matus, student director: Patti Ginnis, stage manager: Cathy Walsh, the Geisha girl: John Vinopal, Mike Flannery, Browyn Lange, Madelene Long, Linda Wood, Carol Craig, Diane Brakenridge, Jim Feth. Bill Luvisi, Brian Maloney, Griff Miller, Gary Sheehan, Kathy Phillips, Joe Solon. Bill Vannerson, Tim Kupjack, John Mielecki, Gary Simmons, Mike Stevenson, Pat Henebry, Sue Ristoff, Sue Albachiaro. Ellen Smals, Sandy Schaefer and Marge Smith.

C.S. Have Good Seasort

by Pat Hennessey The doughnut and the alarm clock factories are still in business when the Maine South Contest Speakers do their thing — speaking, that is.

All thirty of us — forty counting Readers Theater — go off in vans at some ungodly hour (like 6 a.m.) to speak at some high school (usually we don't know what school or where it is until we arrive). Every contest speaker either recites individually or as part of a duet.

At the end of each contest, we wait impatiently in the auditorium for the announcer to announce our school's name with the first, second or third place award. So far this season we haven't had much cause for disappointment; South's Contest Speakers have won team

trophies at Highland Park, York, Lake Park, North Chicago and Forest View tournaments. Our individual winners at these contests were; Roz Baudendistel, Dave Downing, Fred Johnston, Pat Stevenson, Sue Dziekanski, Kim Kumiega, John Vinopal, Dave Walker, Susie Tone. Dana Olsen, Pat Hennessy, Sue Tybon, Adrian Sakowicz, Padmaja Pillai, Renate Kollin, and the members of Readers Theater.

At the contest held in Belleville on Feb. 6 and 7, the Contest Speaking team took a fourth place out of 35 schools.

Individual awards went to Roz Baudendistel - second in Verse, Renate Kollin - second in Prose, Susie Tone - third in Oratory, Pat Hennessey - third in Prose, and Dana Olsen - third in Original Comedy.

Lotus Blossom (Cathy Walsh) waits for her lines as she rehearses with Sakini (John V i n c ^ l ) and Captain McClean (Kevin Kielas) for their performance in "Teahouse of the August Moon."

Pacino gives a fantastic performance as a disturbed yet volatile man trying to bluff his way out of a mess. Pacino should win an Oscar for his portrayal.

Occasionally the film gets a bit too talky but this is saved by the excellent acting abilities of the supporting characters.

The fact that the whole event was true reinforces some aspects of the film. The crowd is

typical as they cheer on the underdog and Sonny seems to really enjoy the notoriety of all the television and press. The abrupt ending is also very effective in getting a point across about the seriousness of the situation.

Dog Day Afternoon is a movie that makes the viewer think as well as laugh. The film is definitely worthwhile.

Dance Procedure Favored

This little boy is currently teaching in the Business Dept.

GRA Hosts Sports, Food The GRA will hold "A Night Out With The Girls. " a motherdaughter-faculty playnight on Tuesdav. February 24, from 7:00 to 9:30."

The playnight will feature open play in basketball, volleyball, badminton, and swimming. A special Superstars competition with prizes, faculty-student competition, and free refreshments will also be offered.

All girls are invited to come and bring their mothers for a night of fun and friendly competition.

by Dave Barklow ting the girl pay through the nose "What?!? Another dance?? for once.

When asked what they thought I'm still in hock from the last of the idea of Girl's Choice, sevone!!!"

"Take it easy; this dance is eral students were happy to offer different cause'the girls pay for their opinions.

John Vinopal '76 says, "It this one. " "The wha-? You mean all I've gives girls that big chance,' " got to do is show up? And the while Marty McGrath '76 thinks "that it's a pretty cool set-up begirls pay for the rest? " cause with the girl asking the "Very good, genius. " guy, that takes the pressure off This typical conversation (or him so he can have more fun.'' something like iti will undoubtThe girls gave their side of the edly take place more than once story.

Sue Hagner '76 enjoys in the next month or so. For the Girl's Choice because she "likes cost of a mere $5 ticket, any girl to make the first move." Accordcan take a crack at nailing that ing to Jan Billburg '76 it's good guy she's been after for so long. because "if you have a boyGirl's Choice Dance will be friend, he always wants to go held on March 13, in the Spec- where he wants, with his friends. tator Gym. Tickets go on sale This way. you can pick where March 8 and are, again, five you go and who you go with, so at bucks. least you'll know somebody.

Weil, hopefully you'll be going Girl's Choice offers many opportunities which don't come on March 13: the dance should be around too often. For example, it pretty good. Music will be progives a less than beautiful girl a vided by Force of Habit, back by chance to fearlessly cruise up to popular demand after Homeher idol and ask him for a date. coming. Buy your tickets early, On the other hand, it lets the guy as the turnout is expected to be relax and concentrate less on large. Besides, the Senior class making sure everything goes ne«ls the money. okay. This leaves room for imBut for now, it's the best portant matters like ordering chance in the world for the girls extra baked potatoes and the like to stop dropping subtle hints and to jack the price of dinner, let- start making aggressive moves.

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Letter From Pros. Remembered A letter from the President of the United States is something which you'd want to save for a long time. You'd want to save it

for your children and then their children, just as did a distant relative of Maine South students • Please turn to page 4

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Hawks Hit Clenbrook: Demons Next

by RickOlsen commented, ' I t was a tough loss doubt. At the end of the first half Today the Hawks will but I thought that we fought hard the Hawks led 39-26.

The second half provided more entertain the Maine East to come back like that."

The next night the Hawks pol- of the same, as the Hawks ran up Demons at Maine South at 8:00.

This game is a rematch of a ished off Deerfield 65-53. In that 42 more points. Smith again led battle and should be quite a game the Hawks never trailed as the Hawks with 26 points, Malloy game as the Demons are one of they played an aggressive added 16, and Schmelzer chipped defense to shut off the Warrior's in 11. Coach Sullins mentioned the better teams in the CSL. "We played good defense, and The Maine South Hawks have offense.

Brian Malloy tallied 17 points, with Smith in there we are more been doing very well of late in conference play, chalking up Russ Schmelzer collected 14, balanced."

Against Glenbrook North the three wins against only one loss. Tom Barr totaled 13, and Mike They have beaten Niles East, Burton added 10 for the night. Hawks found the going a little Glenbrook North,, and Coach Sullins stated, "I was rougher as they overcame Glenbrook South in conference pleased with the way they regames while losing only to Maine bounded from the loss the night West. In non-conference play the before."

The next Friday the Hawks Hawks dumped the Deerfield traveled to Niles East and came Jane and Paul Bixby.

Warriors.

Abraham Lincoln's letter to a The first period set the pace away with a 95-76 victory. It was for the rest of the game. It a fast-paced game, and the Mrs. Bixby appears on the pages featured methodical offenses Hawks used their fast break to of many history books; accordthat would wait for the sure shot. great advantage during the first ing to Jane Bixby '78 the letter When it ended the Warriors were half while taking a 41-38 was written to a distant relative — probablv an aunt — on Novemahead 14-10. The Hawks cut that advantage.

Rick Smith, in his debut, ber 21, 1864. The hand-written margin to just one point by the scored 23 points to pace the letter addresses Mrs. Bixby of half by playing tough defense.

During the final period. West Hawks. Other Hawks in double Boston, Mass., and pertains to increased its lead to five but figures were Brian Malloy with the death of her five sons on the three straight baskets by Mike 19, Russ Schmelzer with 17, field of battle during the Civil Burton gave the Hawks a 50-49 Mark Swierenga with 15. and War. Lincoln ackknowledges that his words can do little to lead with minutes to go. Both Tom Barr had 11. teams traded baskets and the This past weekend the Hawks ease the grief felt by the loss of game as decided on a 20 foot added on two more victories to Mrs. Bixby s sons, but he goes on jumper with three seconds left to make four in a row. First they to commend her and her sons for give West a 53-52 victory. clobbered Glenbrook South 81-50 coming to the aid of the nation.

Tom Barr and Russ Schmelzer and then they gave it to GlenThe letter is signed "Yours led the Hawks with 14 points brook North 75-65. Against the very sincerely. Abraham Lineach. Coach Quitman Sullins Titans the game was never in coln."

sickness, foul trouble, poor rebounding, and cold shooting to dispose of the Spartans. With Tom Barr and Russ Schmelzer with three fouls each the Hawks could not get untracked and led bv only two at the intermission, 34-32. "

In the second half the Hawks began to play better defense and work their fast break offense. At the end of the third they led by five. Despite numerous tries, the Spartans could get no closer and the Hawks scored their 15th win against six losses.

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Track Trots to Victory Over North

by Carole Papastefan Tomorrow, Feb. 14, the Maine South track team will compete in the Panther Relays held at Proviso West High School. The Hawks won Tuesday evening against the Glenbrook North Spartans 77-43. On the varsity level, sophomores won 74-38 but the freshmen lost 38-74.

In the first meet of the season, the Hawks were triumphant with a close score of 59-58. Forst place finishers were Kevin Durack, 6' in the high jump; Mike Carroll, 42' 10" in the shot put; Steve Senf, 10:24.6 in the 2 mile; Randv Niece, 2:10.0 in the 880; Dave Miller, 56.5 in the 440; and in the mile Tim McNamara finished with a time of 4:48.

Also finishing first was the 4 lap relay of Tom Croeschell, Tim Knutsen, Scott Sutchek, and Ted Zaworski, with 1:11.1; and in the 12 lap relay of Randy Niece, Jim McNamara, Dave Miller, and

Jeff Knutsen the time was 4:07.5.

The second meet of the season was held on Tues. Feb. 3, with the Hawks winning 80 to 29 over Glenbrook South. First place winners in this meet include: Mike Sandrock, 10:3.2 in the 2 mile; Tim McNamara, 4:40.6 in the mile; and Eric Sprieser, 5.9 seconds in the 50 yard dash.

Placing first with the time of 1:40.3 was the 880 relay team of Scott Sutchek, Ted Zaworski, Eric Sprieser, and Tom Kroeschell. Dave Miller ran the 440 in 54.7.

In the high hurdles. Tom Kroeschell scored 7.0, and in the low hurdles, his time was 6.5.

JimSmall distanced 1811' in the long jump, and in the high jump was Kevin Durak with 5'8 ", Ray Beckert, 11' in the pole vault, and in shot put, Mike Carroll, 4ni".

The next meet, after the

Gymnasts Face Districts

by Amy Petersen Maine South gymnastics suffered a loss and were dropped to second place in their division by the Niles North Vikings on January 30. Their next meet is districts on February 21. The Hawks completed their dual season yesterday afternoon and competed in the conference meet Wednesday night.

In Coach Riccitelli's opinion, "Neither team worked to their potential at Niles North. We made a lot of mistakes, but so did the Vikings." The Hawks were downed 130.90 to 113.64.

Craig Martin had an all-around average of 7.59, and a high score of 8.55 on free exercise. Good performances that night included a 7.15 by Scot Kimbrel on parallel bars, a 7.65 for Bob LeMay on sidehorse, 7.30 by Bob LoBue on free ex, and a 7.45 for Eric Martin on trampoline.

Maine lost valuable ground on high bar, where two routines were missed. Niles North's trampoline and ring teams then put the meet out of sight.

Saturday, February '' Maine South was the victim of i. scheduling error resulting in a missed meet between the Hawks and Niles West. Souths schedule called for a 1:30 p.m. time. Niles

West's read 6:30. The meet, our last home confrontation, was made up yesterday afternoon.

Souths sectional hopes center around Craig and Eric Martin, Bob LeMay. Bob LoBue. and Scot Kimbrel. If the gymnasts qualify in sectionals, they compete in state preliminaries, and then in state finals. Right now. though, the team's eyes are on good district placing.

Panther Relays, will be on Feb. 19 at Morton East, and the next home meet will be held on Feb. 24 against Deerfield.

Jim Briars (34) shoots in a crowd, wFiile Tom Burr (30) watches for a rebound. The Hawks beat Warriors 53-S2.

Wrestlers Smash Indians

by Russ Skiba Luther North, and Ridgewood." mented Coach Zeimek, "was The varsity Hawk wrestlers The Hawks beat Niles North that we had to bring up guys compete in the District finals 41-12 on Friday. January- 30. Sean from the JV due to absences." this Friday and Saturday at Carroll and John Carroll turned The JV beat Niles North 60-10.

Ridgewood' in pins.

Pins came from Rich Pluta and "I don't think we can make it The Varsity lost to Rolling Dave Dickerson in this meet. through districts, " commented Meadows 12-31 on Saturday the The JV lost to Rolling Meadows, Coach Tom Zeimek. "Our lower 31st. "What hurt us there." com- 35-23. weight classes are not strong enough to carry us through."

The Hawks finished out their regular season last Saturday with a 32-23 win over Niles West.

The JV also won 38-32. In this meet, John Carroll, Sean Carroll, and Kurt Fiech turned in pins.

Joe Celenza did a good job in the 155 weight class and Jeff Riess helped us in the lower weights. " added Coach Zeimek.

The Varsity finished at 9-8 with a fifth place conference standing. The JV finished 14-1. and were conference champions.

Coach Zeimek said, "The team did pretty well in general but I don't think we will qualify for the state competition. The only guys for us who might have a chance are Kurt Fiech. Sean Carroll, John Carroll, and Phil Metcalf. " "The district competition is rough for all the Maine schools Henry Giacinfo struggles with his Niles North opponent. will be there, along with ProsHawks beat Niles North 41-12. pect, Notre Dame, Forest View,

South's Swimmers Water Down Niles W. Grant Offered 200 yd. medley with a time of

by Paul Ray 2:03.526. Wayne Madsen in the Ending the season with an up- 200 free - 1:57.60. and Keith swing, the Maine South swim Thumell took the 200 individual team watered down Niles West medley in 2:20.957. last weekend in a forfeiture by Diver Tom Rortuedt took first the Niles varsity team and a ug- with a judge scoring with 62.25 Sg victory by the JV. points. After diving. Keith Thur"The boys are determined and nell came out again to win the we had several best times, " said 100 yd. butterfly in 1:02.575. head coach Art Johnson of the After that win Wayne Madsen set last conference meet of the the 500 free record and right season. Sophomore Wayne behind him came Glen Guercio Madsen broke his previous in the 100 yd, backstroke folrecord of 5:17 for the 500 lowed bv Ken Van Spankeren in the 100'breast with a 1:14.545. freestyle with a time of 5:12.174.

In the first half of the meet the Finfehing the meet on a fine note winners were: Glen Guercio. Thumell, Madsen, Blatter and Ken Van Spankeren, Robert Guercio took first in the 400 free Blatter and Bill Hughes in the relay 3:53.095.

In divisions freshman competition, diver Joe Hughes placed 3rd and was undefeat&d in conference play. Another diver, Tom Rortuedt was only beaten once and should place high in the divisions varsity competition this weekend, according to diving coach William Kochalka.

The team lacked the depth to pick up the 3rd and 4th place wins needed to take meets this year. "We have the boys come but for a year, then they quit and go into something else," remarked Coach Johnson. .Next year the team should receive about 5 or 6 boys from the Park Ridge swim club.

The Park Ridge Panhellenic Club OS offering a scholarship! s) to a senior high school girl who is a resident of Park Ridge. The scholarship will be forwarded to the school, college, or university of the recipient's choice.

Information is available through Mr. Reese in the Career Resource Center. Deadline for submitting applications is March 22,1976.

Intramurals Winners in the three-man, basketball junior-senior tournament held for two weeks at 7:15 a.m. were: Tim Snow, Ted Zdeblick, and John Pluta.