MS Students Elected to Honor Society By Mary Callahan Outstanding students were recently elected to National Honor Society, an honorary organization which awards students for their academic achievements. Students maintaining a cumulative 4.0 gradepoint average are eligible for membership their junior year, and those with a 3.2 or higher average are eligible their senior year. Prospective members are voted on by faculty members and judged on leadership, character and service. NHS members provide tutoring service for students in need of it and also hold several fundraising campaigns each year. Mr. Daniel Misevich, counselor and NHS sponsor acclaimed- the
organization. " I think the members of National Honor Society perform an important function in this school, and as individuals, they are very cooperative." Newly elected juniors include: Peter Antosh, Nancy Armstrong, Thomas Berg, Nancy Borman, Daniel Bors, Denise Broz, Mary Beth Crieger, Sara Denham, Shawn Drummond, Rosemarie Dumelle, Kathleen Durack, Patricia Engbloom, Donald Fagerson, Robert Fraser. David Greising, Christian Hallen, Keith Herman, Amy Kann, Elaine Karacic, Cynthia Kay, Karen Kraco, Mary Kreppel, Nancy Lyons, Daniel Mikol, David Murray, Julie Okamoto. Lynda Pack, John Pierpoint, Laura Poduch, Ehsabeth Priest,
Carol Schiemann, Joanne Sebastian, Halina Stachowiak, Jean Walsh, Pamela Zartler and Robert Zielinski. Newly elected seniors include: Terencia Aganad, Eric Aho, Doris Anderman, Wendi Beile, Eileen Blattner, Myron Bodnar, Karen Braband, Ian Bratko, Susn Brey, Caritas Bringas, Kathleen Bucaro, Ruth Buckley, Jeffrey Burgess, Cynthia Ciarmoli, Kevin Conway, Robert Cordes, Carol Craig, Christian Daniels, Michelle DeJean, Linda Deters, Kimberly Devaney, Davis Dickerson, Ronald Diekmann, Michael DiNanno, Karen Dirr, Denise Doherty, Mara Dukats. George Eastman, Susan Ebner, Michael Elliot, Mary Fay, Michael Flannery, Thomas Fritz, Cheryl Garro, Debra Gebhardt, Thomas Gnaster, Marc Gerdisch,
Maria Grabowski, Michael Grandi, John Grauer, Robert Grott, Gary Gunther, Julie Gust, Craig Heffernan, Denise Heick, Thomas Helin, Stephen Helmholz, Elizabeth Hohenstein, Deborah Johnson, Eric Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Renee Joris. Mary Kelley, Charles Kemmerer, Kurt Koenig, Susan Kopp, Jill Krueger, James Krunwiede, Kimberly Kumiega, Scott Kuntz, Barbara Kurowski, Mark Landerghini, Joseph Lasare, Kenneth Latos, Lynne Lazzara, Elizabeth Lee, Susan Leonard, Flint Lewis, Kimberly Lindstrom, Susan Linzing, Suzanne Maas, Daniel MarteU, Richard Martino, Lon McPherson, Mark Mioduski, Paul Morrel, Daniel Nakagawa, Steven Nelson, Martha Nesbit, Nancy Norlander, Eric Novak,
Patricia Nugent. Karl Olson, Roger Olsen, Guillermo Acuna, Kathy Papienski, Jane Patterson, John Petrucci. Jean Pientka, Karen Rafayko, Jeffrey Rasmuson, Susan Ratcliff, Dale Rempert, Kenneth Rhode, Magdalene Russay, Ravi Salgia, Pamela Sandstrom, Sue Savage. Annette Schilling, Therese Schroeder, Cynthia Schultz, Michael Scolaro. Mary Scott, Margaret Seng, Glen Sheffer, Robert Sherry, Cheryl Smith. David Steinbach, William stinson, Carolyn Stolzner, Lisa Talamentez, Scott Sutschek, John Thomas, Michele Till, William Tornrose, Diana Urizarri, Pamela Valles, Kathleen Wieland, Mark Zdeblick, Pamela Zdimek, and Nancy Zurek.
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Outdoor Restaurants Open Preparations for opening day are underway for the International Inn and the Eleanor Rugby Cafe outdoor restaurants by the Food Occupations classes. The International Inn is being offered fourth period on Wednesday and Friday. The Eleanor Rugby Cafe is being offered fifth period on Tuesday and Thursday.
MS Alumnae Speak About Sororities The fifth annual "Sororities Today" program at Maine South will take place on Thursday, May 12, during fourth and fifth periods in Room C-100. All junior and senior girls are invited to hear the inside story of sorotities from "rushing" to chapter activities, given by a panel of Maine South alumnae. Leading the discussion will be Miss Elaine Carlson, a Maine East and University of Illinois graduate who is now in her first year at Loyola's School of Dentistry. The Park Ridge Panhellenic Club is sponsoring this program especially for girls who will attend colleges with national sororities. Elaine and the panel members returning to Maine South will be looking forward to sharing their campus experiences with all prospective college freshmen.
Both restaurants are open through May. The International Inn is featuring five different entrees. They are Mexican Tacos. German Bratwurst, Italian Hero Sandwiches, Russian Reubens and Italian Lasagna. Prices range from $1.50 to $2. The Eleanor Rugby Cafe is featuring four different sandwiches. They are bacon, lettuce, and tomato, turkey, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, roast beef with melted mozzarella cheese, and com beef, swiss scheese and sauerkraut. Lasagna will also be offered. Prices range from $1.75 to $2. The International Inn and Eleanor Rugby Cafe are also
featuring desserts. They include icecream, sherbet, and hot fudge sundaes. The inn will offer strawberry cheese cake, and the cafe will offer lemon style cheese cake. Prices range from 35 cents to 70 cents. All beverages are 25 cents. Managers for the Eleanor Rugby Cafe are Ken Mylander '77 dining room manager and Carl Decanini '77 kitchen manager. The dining room which seats 28 people is located in the art court. Seating will be moved to VI18 if it rains. Reservations must be made in the bookstore with a 50cent deposit. Profits will benefit a banquet for the employers of the Food Occupations students.
Choking Victim Saved Dave Krueger '78, helped to save a choking Maine South student in the cafeteria on Thursday, April 28. Dave was sitting at lunch when he heard Mr. Jerald Kantrovich, English teacher, calling to see if anyone knew what to do for a choking victim. "I looked around and no one was doing anything," Dave said. Dave told the student to lean over and relax. He then gave the Heimlich hug, which he learned in Health class and also in a
Jim Kowls and Dave Bracato, behind glass, work within a completely new WMTH studio. Completed earlier this year the remodeling included new tape decks, left, a control board, center, cassette recorder, cart machine and turn tables. The new equipment gives WMTH greater flexibility and capacity for its programming.
Scuba Diving class given at the YMCA. Soon the student was able to talk a little and was then taken outside by a nurse. Dr. Watson presented Dave with a letter of commendation for this act. "I asked him who he had voted for in the Student Council election before helping him," Dave added jokingly.
Musicians Plan Spring Festival The Annual Spring Music Festival will be held on Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium. In addition to the orchestras, choruses, girls' glee clubs and bands, the new guitar "orchestra" will perform under the direction of Mr. Lloyd Spear and Mr. Angelo Rico. Most of the members of the guitar "orchestra" were beginners when the new group began in September. They now have a fine repetoire of chords, different strum techniques, and an ability to read music. The guitar group will feature singing and playing familiar folk and popular songs. The bands will be under the direction of Mr. Gordon McLean, choral direction will be by Mr. Irwin Bell and the orchestras will be directed by Mr. Angelo Rico. Free tickets for the Spring Music Festival are available in the Music Department Office. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
Students continue performing in this year's Spring Musical, "Camelof photo by Bill Engdahl, Hedrich-Blessing.
S.C. President States Ideas for Next Year By Tammy Barry Peter Omarzu has now assumed the office of Student Council president. The newly-elected officer started his presidential duties last Tuesday, May 3. Pete's ideas for next year include improving the girls' P.E. sign-ups. Peter comments, "As stated in my campaign speeches, I will strive to change this most unjust system. While the final decisions have not been made yet, it will probably be a system that gives the senior girls first choice. This would make the system the same which the Ixjys use now. If any student wishes to comment on this idea, please feel free to contact me." Peter also has plans to improve communication between students and Student Council. He says, "Student apathy with regard to Student Council's effectiveness has greatly increased in the past few years. The atttudes taken by some members of Student Council is pathetic. Many members do not offer much help. Some are detrimental to the causes Student Council must support." "Student Cluncil will no longer be the social organization it has been in the past. The constitution has provided for a student government. In order to receive the necessary student support. Student Council must be a governmental organization." Along with this, Student Council publicity will improve. 'The Public Relation Committee, which has previously served Stu-
dent Council by making the Busy Signal, will now serve Student Council by maintaining constant communication with the student body. Complex leaders will give reports at least every two weeks or will face impeachment from Student Council." And again on the more popular issues such as smoking lounge and open campus, Peter says, "Within the next week, the district administration will he receiving proposals for an outdoor smoking lounge and open campus. Those are some of Peter Omarzu's ideas for next year.
Locker Thefts Prompt Ruling Thefts in both gym locker rooms and hall lockers have caused many problems for the students and the administration at Maine South. Lately many students have been found carrying little metal rods, which they use to snap lockers open. For this reason, students are not allowed to transport these rods with the justification that they are weapons, and carrying them is against school policy. Metal rods may be carried around school only if they are accompanied by a note from a teacher stating that these rods are needed for a class.
Speech Bowlers Seek Sponsors
A Bowl-a-Thon is being held by Contest Speakers and WMTH on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Forest Vue Lanes. The Bowl-a A personnel representative Thon will be broadcast on from Marriott's Great America WMTH. will present an Employment Contest Speakers and WMTH Seminar periods four and five on staff members will continue Monday, May 9, for Maine South seeking sponsors for their fundstudents who are interested in raising event on Saturday. summer employment at the Some of the profits made will theme park. buy new records for the lounge.
Great America Parl< Offers Employment
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Violence Endangers No. 1 Status has violently harassed another have to serve some punishment By Catherine Dever Violence, along with its penal- student, or put someone's head just for being written up. But, ties has become a big issue at through a window. It seems that when Miss Robert Iliff, dean of Maine South this year. Everyone there has to be a line drawn girls, was questioned about this, has been affected by these in- somewhere. The deans do try to she said, 'I will always listen to a cidents, to some it is just another reason with you at times, but student before determining day or a new gossip story, sometimes students feel they punishment." whereas to others it is sickening don't get a fair shake. A group of students commented and degrading. Do you think Maine South's dis- on this, they call themselves the 3p benchwarmers. They said, Reactions to these incidents ciplinary actions are fair? Emily Kittler '78, said, "1 don't 'Whatever is said to the dean, probably depend on what the individual has been exposed to, think it's fair, that first time of- may be listened to but it usually from a possible violent city life to fenders of minor offenses are goes in one ear and out the other, a sheltered Park Ridge at- given the same amount of de- because it seems we are already mosphere. Maine South was once tentions, and the fact that major prejudged by our appearances, the number one school in the offenses and minor are treated attitudes and most important our school status. nation, but our reputation has with the same severity." been slightly injured, whether or One anonymous senior comSome students may be in luck if not our number one reputation mented, "I feel it's really too bad they have some type of uniform still stands—is unknown. that our hall patroUers are never on at the time they are called How is disciplinary action around when they are really down to the office. Whereas if a taken in such incidents? Maine needed (stabbings, window person wears a black leather South supposedly has an ex- breakings and brawls in the jacket and ripped blue jeans, he question with his question: "I get cellent discipline system, one of halls) instead of watching to see may be treated with a little more severity. We should be judged by out of school after 5th period the best in the nation, but some who cuts out for lunch." Patti DePetro '78, said. "I think the truth and he able to have a everyday and for the last couple feel that it is totally unfair. Someone that has cut a study, it is fair in comparison to other fair chance, we should not have to of weeks there has been a police car parked in the lot. gotten caught for smoking, or schools. We act the way we're try to impress anyone by what we are wearing, or how we are Occasionally I leave my car in possibly had come in late to treated." Some students feel that once acting, as long as we don't hurt the lot and go out to lunch with school repeatedly, receives the friends in another car. The cop same or similar punishment in you are written up for something anyone and handle the situation has never stopped me when I comparison as to someone who whether you are guilty or not, you with a little maturity." come in and out between periods. I'm not looking forward to being stopped, but what is his purpose? Who does he stop?" problems, suffered a mild enough to an M-80 explosion. By Liz Fichera We chose Mr. Elbert Smith, Why are students more dean of students, as our source of "An M-80 could blow your concussion from an explosive's destructive and violent today information. His answer was, fingers off if it exploded in your blast in the corridor. "The police officer in the parking hand," said Assistant Principal These explosives have also than they were 15 or 20 years lot is mainly there for the Mr. R. Simonson. been put in lockers, washrooms, ago? 'Teople have become less conscious of other people's protection of the student. There Surely everyone has heard the and garbage cans. are many kids on the work explosive blasts in the lunchroom Not only have these stunts been rights," said Mr. Simonson. program, who get out early and and hallways. This school is performed in school, but he is not there to hassle them. He beginning to sound like a testing throughout our neighborhoods as is there to mainly keep out the plant for nuclear weapons. If you well. Park Ridge residents have people who do not go to our think that is funny, you are reported explosives being thrown school. Since there has been so wrong. on their lawns and through their By Patty Hicks much stealing and vandalism in Two innocent victims have front windows as well. Earher this year a Southword's the parking lot, he is there to put already been injured. One Some psychiatrists seem to article was written expressing a stop to it." student, who already had ear believe that violence on television the danger of fast cars. It implied can influence teenagers. I fail to that drivers of these ready-to-roll understand how a 15-. 16-, 17-, or autos were in the wrong when even 18-year-old student could laying rubber and all other tricks even ALLOW himself to be which display a car's high perforinfluenced. One should have mance. However, while listening Perhaps this same student hypocritical attitude some developed some common sense to many sides of this issue, one COULD park legally in the teachers express when they turn by high school. Moreover, we driver made an interesting comstudent lot if so many of the someone in for smoking and then should try to serve as good ment. He pointed out that there spaces weren't filled up by retire to the lounge for a few examples for children in junior were fewer accidents involving these fast car drivers than acteachers' cars. Likewise, quick cigarettes? Certainly, such high and grade school. perhaps the problem of student actions are not very good As usual, everyone will suffer. cidents involving drivers of parking in the front circle could examples for people in such a re- Not only must oiu- parents pay family cars. In other words, the be eliminated if so many of the spectable profession to exhibit. higher taxes to cover vandalism every day drivers are more to spaces in the student lots were Quite possibly though, the costs, but we as students must blame than fast car drivers. not filled by teachers' cars. Are teachers may be ignorant of the watch out for these people and What teenage drivers, then, are these possibilities ever con- problem they are causing. Still, their "playtoys." One could involved in car accidents and sidered? Obviously not—the in- whatever the reason—disrespect suffer from shock and eardrum why? It is relatively easy to put convenience and hassle to or ignorance—teacher use of complications if ever near much of the blame on drunk drivstudents still goes on; tickets are student lots causes unfair results ing. Unfortunately, we, the avercontinuously written for "illegal" for students. age American teenager, have instudent parkers. herited the problem of drunk Ultimately, if the parking driving. In fact, courts are now Whey then, are teachers problem is to be alleviated for The official siudant newspapec of debating whether or not to raise allowed to park in the student lots students, one of two solutions Maine Township Higfi Scf)fx>l South, Parii the drinking age of beer and wine while the students are for- must he chosen: students must be Ridge. llUnois 60066. Wfiten and edited \S times each year by students of the high to 21. bidden to park in the teachers' allowed to park in the teacher lots school. Subscriptions included with activlots? Could it be that the teachers without the risk of receiving a ity ticket, purchased separaiety at S2 per Of course this law would be unyear, or Individuatly tor 15'. (Priced higher feel they no longer have to show ticket, or the student faculty just to responsible drinking for issues of more than 4 pages. ^ students respect? Are not some lots must be converted to drivers, yet some effort must be ErfJlof-tn-ctvef Kim Kumiega News Editor Jutie KeNer teachers being disrespectful and "students only" lots for which made to cut down the number of Feature Ediior Chnstopf>er Sopata hypocritical when they help fill tickets will be written for irresponsible drinking drivers, Sports Editor Russ Skutia up the student parking lots and teachers who park in them. These Correspondir^ ERen Marcus both teens and adults. A car can Photo Editor Brian Maloney then approve of or sit idly by solutions can only be considered certainly be both useful and fun if Photographer? Steve Pozdro. during the writing of tickets for fair and necessary, for at the not neglected. Consequently, the Garry Simmons Carroonists Chns Halen, Iwbchele "illegal" student parkers who present time, students are not repurpose of this article is not to Kugach. JeH PawUtowaky. Barry could not find spaces in the ceiving as impartial an erase the danger of fast cars, but Petersen student lots? Sponsof Mr Beatty evaluation as teachers do when it to underline the danger of reckless, drunk driving. Is that not the same type of comes to parking privileges.
Ham a Qmiml Gei 9i Hmmei By Mary Jo Carlfeldt Editor's Note: This is the start of a new column open to all Maine South students. Our plan is to allow students to ask any questions they may have concerning the school system or the Park Ridge community. Your question will be researched and answered, but the Southword's staff will not serve as a "Dear Abbey." We will instead find an expert in the topic under discussion and only a qualified person will answer the question. The answer you will receive will hopefully help you understand things a little better. So if you want to check up on any rumors you have heard or don't understand something, please drop a note off in V-106, the Southword's office. One student was asked if he had any questions that we could research for him. This anonymous senior answered our
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Is The Parking Situation Fair? By John Peters Here at South, many students who drive to school face a daily problem: where to park. At present, there is a "teachers" parking lot and two student-faculty parking lots. Yet, the two designations do not necessarily denote the same meaning in l)oth cases. If a student parks in the teacher parking lot, he is liable to receive a ticket for doing so. However, has anyone ever heard of a teacher receiving a ticket for parking illegally? Naturally, the teachers may justify their parking habits as a matter of personal convenience. However, perhaps it is more convenient for a student to park in the teacher parking lot. Perhaps a student from a homeroom such as C-147 has to face a daily rush to homeroom because he has to park in the lot adjacent to the Awing. Perhaps a student cannot even find a parking space in a student lot (for they are usually filled) and is forced to park "illegally" in the teacher lot.
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Project Big, Big Project By Debbie Gann If you happened to go to Project Big at Maine West, you took advantage of a great opportunity. If you did not go, you will have another chance next year. As Mr. Kenneth Reese, our Career Counselor explained, "Project Big provides assistance to students, while allowing the schools to work closely with business and industry. It increases the understanding between business, industry and the schools." Project Big gives an excellent opportunity for students to investigate future careers. There are over 200 representatives from 180 fields that participate in Project Big. Their purpose is to
give information and literature about their specific fields. The success of Project Big is indicated by the responses of several Maine South students who attended it. Karin Sutherland '78, explained that the best aspect of Project Big was that it had a variety of careers to investigate. Margaret Deswik '79, commented that she found "The Path" the most interesting. "The Path" was a computer which was fed data on any student who wished to know what occupation would possibly suit him. An anonymous student added that Project Big was extremely helpful, but she wished to see a family counselor represented there also.
Gretchen Wieshuber '79, felt that the literature on careers was helpful and informative. Not only did students enjoy Project Big, but parents did also. Many parents came which indicated a great interest. Mr. Reese repUed that the turn out was good. "About 3000-4000 people came although, I would like to see even more Maine South students come next year." As Mr. Reese said, "The success of Project Big is not valued by the number of students that attended, but, rather by those that come to the CRC with questions about new career ideas discovered at Project Big." That is what Project Big is all about.
Camelot, an Extravaganza By Marianne Schmidt This year's musical, Camelot, seems to be a big success. However, a lot of hard work went into making this show such a success. How do the people in the cast and crew feel about the show? Gary Sheehan '77, who portrays King Arthur, said, "I think the sets are the best they've ever been. The show is a good chance to get to know a lot of people better. The show gives you something really worthwhile to , do while you're still in high school." Mark Wendland '79, one of the scenic designers, commented, • "It's a good chance to get artistic experience. When you work in shows, you feel closer to the school and the people involved
with the shows." Cathy Fletcher '77. painting crew head, stated, "I think it's a very good show. It was fun and exciting working with the new materials." Nancy McLendon '79, a chorus member, agreed. "The show has come together very well. It's a lot of fun." Ken Iverson '79, sound head, thought the scenery in the show was excellent. Ken added, "The actors are as good or better than some professionals." Kim Mix '77, an orchestra member, believes, "The show is exciting, both technically and musically. Everyone should come to see it." Joe Thielen '79, construction crew head, said, "Technically the show is very good, and I t>elieve
that the acting is especially good." Paul Vinopal '77, student technical director, stated, "I think the show technically is an extravaganza, with excellent design, construction and painting. The actors do a fine job. A lot of hard work went into this show, and it shows." Sheila Thunder '79, construction crew member, commented, "I feel that crew is a lot of hard work, but it pays off in the end. The sound of the applause makes it all worthwhile." Joanie Holmstrom '78, painting crew member, summed it all up by saying, "After all the hard, and sometimes discouraging work, it all pays off on the night of a show."
Outside Lounge Has Problems Now that spring is here, or at walked and sat on, but there are least on its way, the outside millions of grass pickers out lounge is a popular place. Wheth- there. People seem to need someer you're outside to suntan or to thing to play with while they talk gossip you've probably been and the grass is the nearest thing. there many times. From now on they couW unwind Since lounge is just about the the spiral from their notebooks or only place you can eat, besides draw on their jeans or do anythe cafeteria, the outside lounge thing but tear out the grass. Since grass is steadily dying out, is especially nice. It could be call- the fertilizer is poured on and this ed Maine South's picnic grounds conveniently sticks to your except with one look at it you'd clothes. lose your appetite. The garbage extends from the When you walk out to lounge cafeteria door to the fence and you can see exactly where the you'll find everything from milk boundaries are. With one step cartons to love letters sprawled over the white line you can be on out on the grass. green thick grass without a trace Another habit the loungers of litter. Of course many people have is to destroy the grass. It's take a lot of steps over the line under enough strain from being and settle in there, and within a COl-.KlAUl vow
few days more and more kids move in until it is also a mud puddle. Somewhere in the Maine South rule book you can find the rule that says eating is only allowed inside the cafeteria. The results of breaking this rule is littering until the ground is covered. The rule was supposed to prevent this. The janitors do a good job of cleaning up the cafeteria each day, but they aren't our personal slaves and can't follow us outside.
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sign of the Zodiac. It's evident that they don't go through the correct procedure in coming to their prediction, so how can anyone believe in horoscopes. Usually, if people have a strong belief in Astrology and their Zodiac sign, then the horoscopes they read seem to come true. If researchers devote their life to researching horoscopes then horoscopes in the newspapers might be based on some information in predicting horoscopes, but you really can't believe them. As stated above, there is only one correct and accurate way to go about finding a person's horoscope. The reason newspaper horoscopes can be believed is that they are so general. How can they possibly be correct for everyone under that sign? I'm sure that they are not wirtten to mislead you but you have to take into consideration the correct procedure of finding a horoscope before really believing what the newspaper says. Horsocopes are fun to read and very often when they say you're going to have a good day you might. But you have to remember that is probably coincidental. It's all right to believe but make sure you understand why newspaper horoscopes may be misleadbig.
ACT, SAT: Good? Bad?
By Tina Prodyma sleepy-eyed students, doomed A large room; crowded with looks haunting their faces, the air is stuffy, the room is glaringly SHKMK>'.•.'.'> bright. Several teachers, stationed throughout the room, deal out "tickets" to their futures. If they can give the right answers, the tickets will be theirs. What's this a description of? The testing centers of required college tests, such as the ACT and the SAT. Most juniors planning to go to college take one or more of these examinations and, hopefully, will succeed in obtaining a decent score. But are these tests really necessary for college? Mr. Kenneth Reese, of the career resource center, states that they definitely are. Not only do most colleges require a prospective student to take at least one of the tests, but they also provide, according to Mr. Reese, a uniform measure for all students. Wlien asked if they measure intelligence, Mr. Reese vehemently replied no. "These are aptitude tests. They are examinations which measure the ability of the student to put together all that he has learned." The SAT test measures a student's aptitude in math and in
English, where as the ACT test measures not only math and English, but his aptitude in science and social science. But is it fair that in one day, in just four hours, your college future should be determined? I know of one junior who scored low, but usually gets a b average in his classes. The problem was that he didn't get home until late the night before. And another girl had a bad cold, which caused her to goof up on the test. First of all, Mr.Reese says that these tests are not the only determining factor at most colleges. "Most colleges will take either a certain ACT or SAT score, the rank in class, or a student's grade point average." And, for example, the ACT test is offered several times during the year. If a student does bad on a certain day, he may retake the test as many times as he wants. Also, juniors are allowed to take the ACT test again in their senior year. Mr. Reese admits to there being some disadvantages to these tests. Sometimes they are culturally biased, and too much emphasis is placed upon them, which tends to put pressure on the students and makes them nervous.
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Horsehiders Take Conference Lead By Dan White singled in Peters and Limper to South was Brett Hartmann. Steve With the past week, the Hawk give the Hawks a 4-3 lead. Malin came on to pitch the last varsity baseball team has been Maine South added another run three innings and earn the save. playing like the championship in the sixth when Jon Walley One of Malin's best pitching team that they are. singled in Wessel. performances came last Friday, As of Monday, Maine South is Niles East came back with one April 29, against Maine West. in sole possession of first place in in the seventh, but this wasn't Steve roared over the state rankthe Central Suburban League enough, as the Hawks went on to ed Warriors 1-0 on a one-hitter. South Division. The Hawks rec- win, 5 to 4. Malin struck out seven, while ord stands at 7 wins and 2 losses The winning pitcher for Maine walking two. in the Conference and an overall record of 10 and 4. Monday, May 2, Maine South hosted second place Niles East in a game which had to be won in order for the Hawks to remain in first. The Hawks edged Niles East 5-4. Niles East got on the board early in the first inning with three runs from Braverman, Gotherlf and O'Malley. However, in the bottom of the first, the Hawks came back with two runs of their own from Jon Walley and Dan Linden. Niles East's Finn made the error on Glenn Hendrie's grounder which allowed Walley and Linden to score. The next two innings went scoreless, but in the fourth the Hawks again attacked for two more runs. Bob Peters got on with a walk, while Scott Limper Maine South's Rich Szaflarski (27) awaits the ball on an attempted pick off made it to first on an error by the on Maine West's Bob Zuccarini. Hawks beat Warriors 1-0. shortstop. Then, Bill Juckett (Picture courtesy of the Park Ridge HErald)
Maine West's ace pitcher Earhart was credited with the loss. This was the second time this season that Maine South has nudged West. South's Dan Linden not only played a part in winning this game, but also played a key role in the previous game played against Maine West at Maine South. In this game Walley doubled and scored on Linden's single. Other Hawks who stroked hits include: Tom McGlade, Glenn Hendrie, and Rich Szaflarski. Wednesday, April 27, Maine South won over Niles West 11-9 at South. The Hawk's bats exploded for a total of 12 hits. Szaflarski smashed three of these hits and Linden and Hendrie added two apiece. Although Maine South hit well, their pitching walked 11 opposing batters. Coach George Verger stated, 'District competition starts this Saturday, May 7 and most of the teams are good." The Districts will be held at Maine South starting at 1:30 with the Hawks facing off against West Leyden. Holy Cross will play East Leyden at 4 at South. The winners of these two matches
will clash Monday, May 9, at 4 p.m. at South. Regionais will be held at Elk Grove. You could sum up Maine South's 1-0 shutout last Tuesday. (April 26) against the Maine East Demons in two words: Glenn Hendrie. After all, Hendrie only drilled three sharp singles in three appearances at the plate and was the winning pitcher going the distance only allowing three hits. Hendrie struck out six and walked one.
The game was tight from the first inning until the seventh. The first three innings went scoreless with a few minor threats from each team. But in the bottom of the fourth, Dan Linden slammed a triple off Demon Bill Fratto, who was charged with the loss, to open things up. Hendrie then drove in Linden with a single scoring the only run of the day. Frank Pagone and Jon Walley also added singles for the Hawks. Sophomores Jim Lloyd and Bob Heath collected singles for the Demons. Monday, April 25, the Hawks played Niles North at North, defeating the Vikings in a 3-0 shutout. Steve Malin earned the victory, while striking out seven, walking two, and allowing two hits. The Hawks offensive drive was centered around Dan Linden, Glenn Hendrie, Rich Szaflarski, Scott Limper, and Bill Juckett. second doubles team came Juckett and Linden smashed through with a victory 7-6, 6-1 to two hits apiece and each scored a avoid a sweep. run. Hendrie and Limper each The Hawks record for the day tallied for one hit, while Szaflthen stood at 2-1 and gave the arski had a hit and an RBI. Hawks a second place finish. The Coach George Verber comHawks season record now stands mented, "Our pitching and deat 4-5. fense has been good, but our Other upcoming Hawk meets hitting slacked off in this game." will be on Tuesday against Niles In last Saturdays re-scheduled West away, and on May 13 and 14 Glenbrook North game at Glenthe Hawks will enter the brook, the Hawks came out with conference meet at Maine East. their second conference defeat.
Racketeers Rub Out Opposition By John Dane In a grueling Quadrangular Tennis meet last Saturday, the Maine South Tennis Team played themselves to a second place finish. The Hawks next home meet will be against Glenbrook South on May 12. The Hawks had to play three matches last Saturday and by winning two of the three matches, the Hawks finished with second place in the meet. In the first match, the Hawks played Argo. The singles play of Mark Dziilyinski, Mike Nelson, and Bill Mimo proved to be too much for Argo as all three players won handily. In doubles, Argo played a little
better but the Hawks were up to the challenge. Mike Thomas and George Charuk started slow in their match but went on to win 4-6, 6-1, 6-0. The second doubles team of Scott Gallus and Paul Paterakis had an easier time in winning 6-3, 6-3. The final score against Argo was 5-0. The Hawks then went on to play Wheaton Central who turned out to be a tougher team. In singles play, the Hawks won two of the three matches with Mark Dzulynski and Bill Muno again turning in fine performances. The Hawks then faced even more resistance in doubles.
Both doubles matches were pushed to the maximum number of sets each time. The play of Tom Wilkas and Bob Heidkamp, who won 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 in one of the best matches all day, gave the Hawks a 3-2 win over Wheaton Central. With two matches won, the Hawks had to win against Wheaton North to win first place. However, the Hawks luck had run out after all three singles players lost their matches. Mark Dzulynski put up the biggest fight before losing 5-7, 7-5, 1-6. The doubles matches provided the Hawks with their only victory. With the team of John Thomas and George Charuk losing 4-6, 6-2, 3-6, the Hawks
Softball Seeks Momentum By John Dane The Maine South girl's softball team will play Niles East this Friday at 4:30 at home. This game should be a tune-up for next Monday's districts. Friday's game will be an important one for the Hawks. The team has played inconsistently so far this year and needs this game to gain back confidence that has been lost diiring the season. A win against Niles East will also give the girls momentum going into this Monday's district's competition. Since Districts is the first step towards the state championship, the Hawks can not lose because the state tournament is single elimination.
The Hawks will play Maine North in the first game of Districts at 4:30 at Maine East. If the girl's win against Maine North, they will play the Demons Wednesday at 4:30 at Maine East. Coach Chris Voelz figures that the Hawks have a good chance against Maine North. If the Hawks do beat Maine North, the Maine East game is hard to predict a winner, because the Hawks have played both good and bad at times. On April 28, the softball team challanged New Trier East and were given a lesson on hitting. The New Trier girls kept on swinging the whole game until
reaching the final score of 17-2. The Hawks really took a beating in this contest. Earlier in the week, the Hawks played Glenbrook North. However, they didn't fare any better as the Spartans edged by 15-13. The Hawks gave up the lead in this contest in the fourth inning when Glenbrook North clobbered out a grand slam Hawk's Tom Kroeschell (Right) flys domination of the spartan relays. home run. Coach Voelz commented, "We have been playing inconsistently. Becky Lukens and Michelle Rotondo are our only players who The only way to describe Maine have been playing consistently South's first place finish in the both on the field and at bat." The season has been dismal so Spartan Relays on Friday, April far, but Coach Voelz hopes that 29, is real team effort. Instead of not doing anything the season will turn around for the Hawks by winning in next right, the Hawks didn't do anything wrong. They placed in week's district's competition.
Legmen Conquer Relays every single event. Out of 16 events. South took 5 firsts, 5 seconds, 3 thirds, and 3 fifths. Maine South finished first out of 10 teams with 115 points, while New Trier West trailed with 74 for second ranking. Head Track Coach Tom Kastronova slated, "I knew that it would be close between us and New Trier West, but I didn't think Hermes, Connie Jaremczuk, we would beat them by that Bonnie Kroeschell, Kim Kuchen- much." berg, Chris Kuffel, Tina Larson, In the 2-mile relay, Tim Julie Lester, Lori Lovkvist, and McNamara, Jim McNamara, Cathy May. Other team members include Jim Toulon, and Kurt Irelan Kelly MacDonald, Kim Mc- dashed for a 7:59.6, giving them Farland, Sue Messersmith, Juhe the fourth fastest time in the Michalik, Judy Nash, Laura state. Nelson, Carol Oprondek, Karen The mile relay team of Scott Patt, Jan Shemlian, Beth Smaha, Sutschek. Chris Mores, Gary Cathy Smith, Cathy Sutschek, Schwan and Jeff Knutsen posted Darcy Tastad, Mary Tastad, Sue a 3:25.3. Trull, Karen Tworek. Brenda Ted Zaworski, Tom Kroeschell, Vanderwerff, l.aurel Von Helms, Bob Engh, and Ken Mrovriec and Diane Rogowski. placed first in the 440 relay.
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Hawks Tom McGlade (16) singles off Maine West's pitcher Dean Carpenter in a recent hawk game. (Photo courtesy of the Park Ridge Herlad)
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The girl's track team burned up both track and field in two meets in April. South ran past Maine West and Niles East on April 12 by scoring 85 points to West's 55 and East's 27. The Hawks then moved out eagerly in their next meet clobbering Niles West 93-35. This years squad members are: Terry Baum, Joan Boesen, Liz Boesen, Carol Burman, Jenny Chan, Teresa Clark, Lisa Conrardy, Kathy Dude, Carrie Durak, Lynn Eness, Debbie Friel, Kathy Furhiman, Loretta