Presidential Candidates Seek Student Support The four candidates for the Office of President of Student Council are Ed Apida, Fran Janis, Dave Krueger and Pete Omarzu. Some of the main issues of their campaigns include lounge, open campus, early dismissal and late arrival, the student cafeteria and a smoking lounge.
Ed Apido By Liz Fichera Junior Ed Apida is running for Student Council president. In his spare time Ed is a CC.D. teacher for high school students at his church. Ed has been involved in various school activities such as debate team and Latin Club. He described Student C.uncil as "a mechanism between the student body and the administration that is used to alleviate problems." When asked if Student Council is effective, Ed replied, "Student Council has been effective because early dismissal for sophomores and better busing have been accomplished." The main issue of Ed's campaign is the continuation of reforms. He plans to get through to the administration by suggesting changes in the student cafeteria. On the other hand, Ed believes a reform for a smoking lounge would be useless since the law prevents it. He wants to continue having lounge and is in favor of late arrival for students. If elected, Ed believes he will
benefit the student body. The main reason why Ed is running for Student Council president is because "it is the most effective position for pushing reforms that the students want." Fran Janis By Tina Prodyma and Noreen Keane Fran Janis, who is also running for the office of president, transferred to Maine South when she was a sophomore. At her former school Fran was very much involved in Student Government. In the past she worked as a counselor at a camp and taught younger students how to run an effective Student Council. In Fran's spare time, which she has very little of, she works at her part-time job at the airport. She serves on the fashion l)oard at Weiboldts'. Fran is also a Wrestlerette and a Junior Leader. When asked why she feels she should be president over the other candidates, Fran replied, "I'm not experienced like Dave Krueger. I don't have the forceful drive of Pete Omarzu. All I know is how I'm supposed to run the government." Fran feels that if she puts her mind to do something, she'll do it. She describes herself as having a good leadership quality. When asked whether Student Council has the support of the students, Fran replied, "There will never be a 100 per cent turnout of support. There will
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always be people who will never be satisfied, just as there will be those that will back it in every way." Fran was asked if she thought that this year's Student Council was effective "It wasn't ineffective. They did what they were supposed to do."
setting up a parent-teacher board to review dean or teacher punishments. When asked about such topics as a smoking lounge and open campus Dave commented. "I think they are both good ideas, but we have to face the fact that the administration will never give us these privileges. When asked what his own personal definition of Student Council is, Dave replied, "It is a mechanism in which students can work with the administration to make school life more enjoyable. It can only be effective when there is a cooperative spirit and good leadership." "Student Council has student support only when students feel Council is getting things done," Dave stated.
Council, he has worked on the campaign staff of Congressman Abner Mikva, as well as those of State Senators Percy and Stevenson, and Gov. Jim Thompson. Because Pete has seen how the Student Council works, he has made the reform of the Council one of the main issues in his campaign. Pete is pushing for better student-teacher relationships, lounge for sophomores, a student-teacher association to help alleviate problems between students, faculty and administration, renovation of girl's gym sign-ups, and a smoking lounge. "At the present, some members take Student Council as a joke, and were only elected because of their popularity." Concerning the lack of student interest in the council, Pete commented, "Only a minority of the students care. A president has to publicize more and work to make Student Council a functioning voice for Maine South and not a club." Pete stated that his goals are realistic, and then added, "With student support, we can obtain what we want within reason."
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By Mary Jo Also running for the office of president of the Student Council is junior Dave Krueger. Being a member of Student Council, Class Council, Quad Council, and the Title IX Committee, Dave has had much experience in student government. Dave says that his main issue is to keep at least the privileges that we have now, but more imPete O m a r z u portant, to add to them. Some things he would like to see By Carolyn Quinn changed are: The library system, Another candidate running for inequalities in punishments, the office of Student Council more concerts, like the one two president is Pete Omarzu. Pete years ago, and most important. has been very active in politics both in and out of school. Besides two years in Student Council, (where he helped form the Students Rights Committee and Forum), and a year of Class
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Project Big Heads West
Project Big, a career miniinformation session, will be held on Tuesday, April 19 from 7-9:30 Mar. 11, 1977 p.m. in the Maine West Spectator Gym. Over 200 local people will
Three V.P. Candidates Express Views Pat IHennessy Pat Hennessy '78, is one of the three candidates running for the office of vice-president. Pat is involved in Contest Speakers, Concert Choir, and Tri M. She is also Thespian Society officer, an announcer for WMTH, and this year she had the lead in "The Matchmaker." In her spare time, she enjoys snow skiing. Pat describes herself as a "hyper perfectionist." Pat commented, "Student Council supports the students and values their ideas. Council is made up of students who care about the school. As each year progresses. Student Council achieves more in the way of student rights. Measures toward changes can be proposed instantly; however drastic changes can not be made immediately." Pat believes in early dismissal and late arrival for all. She thinks that Junior and Senior Prom should be kept separate and that there should be more Sock Hops. Concerning the issue of lounge, Pat says that all students, except
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those receiving an F, should be eligible for lounge. Pat has a definite view on having a smoking lounge and open campus. Pat believes that there should be a smoking lounge outside, but then there should be strict punishment for smoking in school. She thinks there should be open campus only if the disruption of classes that will take place can be controlled. Kevin Pegler Also running for vice-president is junior Kevin Pegler. Kevin's qualifications include two years of Class Council. He has also participated in such school activities as WMTH and V-Show. Kevin thinks of himself as being someone who likes to get things done and tries to make improvements that will benefit others. Kevin defined Student Council as a student body consisting of leaders elected by their fellow students to represent them in matters concerning their welfare and to make known students'
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wants and needs to the administration. When asked if he felt Student Council was effective, Kevin replied, "It is not whether or not it is effective but that it can be effective." He stated, "Due to the lack of communication between Student Council and the student body, students don't feel the weight that the Council should carry. However, this can be changed." The installation of vending machines are also a part of Kevin's campaign. If elected, he would also push for enabling students to go out to lunch with parental permission. But first, he felt a need to better the relationship with the administration or nothing would be accomplished. John Stubblefield John Stubblefield, another candidate for vice president, has been disappointed in previous assembly guest speakers. His main issue, therefore, is to arrange for more interesting and inspirational speakers. Stubblefield feels that such people as Gayle Sayers and Mayor Butler would have something relevant to contribute to the assemblies. John would like to hold a student poll on who students would like to hear at assemblies. John's stand on the controversial issues of an open campus, smoking lounge, and lounge for underclassmen, is negative. He feels that since these issues have been brought up and ignored repeatedly, they
are hopeless to pursue. Stubblefield does support the more recent issues of student monitoring of the cafeteria and open forums between student and administration. "The library," stated Stubblefield, "should be given back to the students." He does, however, believe that the security system in the library is necessary.
represent 100 different careers in trade, technical, business, science, medical and protessional areas. This program is an opportunity to explore career ideas more fully. Set in a convention style, there will be a number of displays and qualified persons with whom students may discuss their career ideas. Free literature will also be available. Mr. Phil Lindahl, an environmental officer from Des Plaines, Mr. Terry Conner. Park Ridge paramedic, and Bob Phillips from the Illinois Association of Court Reporting are just a few of the people whom students will be able to talk to at Project Big.
Lower Officers Run Unopposed By Debbie Gann Mary Nicolau '78, is running as an unopposed candidate for Treasurer of the Student Council. Mary has been involved with Student Council for 2 years. She has been a complex leader and is presently the junior class secretary. Mary is also a member of the swim team. Concert Choir, and the Junior Cheerleading Squad. She expressed her opinions on many current issues such as smoking lounge and open campus. When asked about a smoking lounge, Mary explained, "I am for a smoking lounge for one reason only. The kids that smoke, smoke everywhere, and that can't be stopped. If one area is designated for smokers, nonsmokers would not have their rights to clean air violated." "I do not have an opinion about open campus. I think that if Student Council continually brings the issue up, the administration will get tired of hearing about it and close the issue permanently."
By Halina Stachowiak Junior Marge Smith is running unopposed for the office of secretary. She stands behind what Student Council has done in past years and would like to be involved next year. Marge has had previous experience as she was VicePresident of her freshman class and is presently a Student Council homeroom representative. Marge is also actively involved in the Drama Department. She works on shows during the year both backstage and on stage. She was the Vocal Director for VShow this year and will resume this position next year. She is a member of Concert Choir and will be part of the Chorus for the musical, C'amelot. Marge wants to be part of Student Council because she feels that she can contribute to the work that needs to be done. She commented, "I would like to work with the staff to improve our School." Marge plans to back up the President and VicePresident in their decisions.