Vol 13 issue 8

southwords Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, ill. 60068

Feb. 11,1977

OCC Career Fair Planned Congressman Abner J . Mikva names seniors Douglas Bahry, Darrell Schmidt, and William Komperda to the four U.S. service academies.

Students Nominated For US Academies Congressman .\bner J. Mikva has named 24 Tenth District students, including three Park Ridge residents, for nomination to the four US. service academies.

The Park Ridge students who received nominations are: Douglas Bahry. 318 North Wisner. received a nomination to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. New York.

William Komperda. 1495 Dee Road, and Darrell Schmidt. 916 South Seminary, were nominated to the U.S. Military .\cademy at West Point. New York.

Bahry and Schmidt attend Maine South High School, and Komperda is a student at Maine East High School.

"All the students who applied for service academy nom-

inations were extremely capable." Congressman Mikva said. The Tenth District has always had the reputation for sending excellent students to the academies and based on this years applicants, the class entering in 1977 will be no exception."

Mikvas nominations are based on the recommendations of a seven-member advisory council, which is chaired by John Crawford of Glenview. a captain in the Naval Reserve and a member of the Glenview Village Board.

The students are selected for nomination based on their academic record. ACT and or S.AT scores, extracurricular activities, a recommendation from a high school principal or counselor, and an interview with Congressman Mikvas council.

Oakton Community College has scheduled its first Career Fair on Tuesday. February 22. in Building 6 on the OCC Interim Campus. Oakton and Nagle, Morton Grove, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m.

The Career Fair is open to the public and will feature exhibits, demonstrations. information about mid-career change, and career guidance.

Representatives from more than a dozen four-year colleges and universities will be available to provide information about transfer of college credit and career training.

By Catherine Dever Last month Dr. Watson attended a National Association of Secondary Principals Convention in New Orleans. There were approximately twelve thousand principals from all over the U.S. attending this convention which took place from January 14-19th.

Over this week long period there were many different topics discussed giving those principals attending a chance to see how problems were handled in different schools and showing selective techniques and alternatives to be used. stage-manager for the perDr. Watson seemed to be formances. Crew heads include: .^ndy Pantos and Chris Hayes. especially interested on informaConstruction; Cathy Fletcher. tion concerning the following Painting; Tim Kupjack. Props; areas; Alternatives to SusDiane Sersen. Costumes; Emily pension. Curriculum ImKittler. Sound. Ed Niemet and provement, Techniques and Tips Student Dave Ford. Lighting: and Lor- for I m p r o v i n g Discipline, and Career Educaraine Sauter, Makeup.

Performance dates are set for tion.

Featured at the convention Thursday - Feb. 24, Friday - Feb. 25. and Saturday - Feb. 26 at 8:00 were several guest speakers, p.m. Tickets are $2 00 for adults including Sam J. Ervin Jr., former U.S. Senator, and Bob and $1 50

Career Ideas Offered

By Caroline Quinn Statistics show that by 1980.

Americans will be eating one out of three meals in a restaurant. .According to Mrs. Susan Oxendorf of the Food Occupations Organization iFOO).

This figure, as well as the restaurant business itself, will continue to grow " Students who are interested in becoming a part of this fast growing food industry should consider FOO. Food Occupations is an organization that includes working and learning about such jobs as fry cook, grill man. cook's assistant, salad girl, waitress, dietary aide, and others, which can lead to professional status.

This year, nine Maine South

students passed an exam and received certificates given by the Illinois Department of Public Health. By July. 1978. all restaurants must have a management person on duty with this certificate in sanitation. Those who received these certificates are: Gary Hudson '77. Tom Hirsch '77. Donna Karecki '77, Heidi Molinare '77. Chuck MoUin "77, Ken Mylander '77, Bill Sainio '77, Chuck Stevens '78, and Bill Stinson '77.

Mrs. Oxendorf commented that those who are waitresses or short order cooks can usually get jobs immediately after high school without further training, but those who wish to become pastry chefs or restaurant managers can attend schools like Harper or Triton. Bachelor degrees can be received at some colleges and universities.

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Mike Flannery '77, Don Fagerson '78, practice for all-school play, "The Matchmaker."

eluded representatives from each of the public high .schools in the college district and Notre Dame High School for Bovs in Niles.

Dr. Klem also noted that men and women who are investigating mid-career changes or seeking new job skills and opportunities are urged to attend the Career Fair.

Exhibits 'and demonstrations presented by 27 vocationaltechnical curricula at Oakton will highlight the Career Fair.

The Oakton career programs are in a broad range of disciplines in the five general categories of health, public service, industry engineering, business and agriculture. More than one third Richard. Olympic Gold Medal of the Oakton student body are enrolled in one of the voc-tech Winner.

A convention such as this gives programs. principals a chance to better their knowledge, ideas, patterns, and systems. They are also exposed to major problems in other

By Gina Bernacchi schools, w-hich makes our Teri .Aganad. "77. is this year's school's problems look a lot General Mills Search Winner, lighter. When comparing out- and has been named Maine looks on different suspension Souths 1976-77 General Mills techniques. Maine South seems Family Leader of Tomorrow. to have one of the widest Teri won the honor by comselections of discipline in terms peting with other seniors at of avoiding suspension than most Maine South in a written knowlother schools in the United edge and attitude examination on States.

December 7. The test included Dr. Watson commented. In questions on such subjects as attending a national convention, fotKl. office occupations, and it is good to see what other child's care.

Teri will now compete in a schools are doing throughout the United States and look up and see state contest with the other winthat Maine Township is the ners of the stale for the title of the State Family Leader of Toleader." morrow. The title will be chosen through judging centered on the performance in the December 7 lest. The winner will receive $1,500 college scholarship, with the second-ranking partipant in the state receiving a $500 grant.

The state winner will also earn for his or her school a 20-volume reference work. The Annals of .America." from Britannica Educational Corporation.

In .April, the 51 winners representing every state and the District of Columbia will be the guests of General Mills on an expense-paid educational tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Virginia and Washington. DC During the tour, personal observations and interviews will be conducted to selec't the All-American Family Leader of Tomorrow, whose scholarship will be increased to $5000. Second, third and fourth place winners will receive scholarship increases to $4,000, $3,000. and $2,000 respectively.

Terencia Aganad

National Conyention Held

All-School Play To Open

By Gregory Stanton From a 1938 flop to a 1^5 Broadway hit That's the history of this years .\ll-School Play "The Matchmaker " written bv Thornton Wilder "The Matchmaker" came back in 1955 to a 14 month long engagement that brought back what was thought to be outmoded slap-stick mixed with hysterical farce.

The Matchmaker Dolly Levi (Pat Hennessy) arranges dates for Horace Vandergelder (Mike Flanneryi who unknowingly will become her husband. Eventually she finds herself involved with Horace's niece i Jean Walsh t and her sweetheart i Don Fagerson i and Horaces clerk i Kevin Kielast and his intended t Cathy Rogowski: Sound confusing'' It is until the end when everything works out for everyone.

"The Matchmaker" company also includes Mike Stevenson as the idiot apprentice" and Nancy McLendon as the squeamish milliner's assistant.

Debbie Johnson portrays the deranged spinster and another half a dozen characters add to the confusion. The play is being directed by Mr. E)on Martello with student-director Greg Stanton Mr. Vince Pinelli is Tech Directing with Paul Vinopal as student technical director. Nan Le Monier will be

Dr. Arthur Klem. chairman of the OCC Career Fair Committee, mentioned that special invitations are being extended to high school juniors and seniors attending area high schools as well as their parents.

Oakton's Career F'air will be the first of three coordinated evening events this spring. On April 19 the Maine Township high schools will sponsor Project Big at Maine West High School. The Niles Township high schools will present Opportunities Plus at Niles West High School on April 27. Cooperative planning for these career-oriented events in-

Photo Identified In case you and your friends conjured up some wild idea that the picture of the girl on the front page of the last issue of Southwords was the mug shot of some runaway, this is not the case.

What really happened was that the picture fell off one of the permanent records. The picture was run in Southwords for identification in order to return it to the correct file without having to search through them all.

Winner Named

MS Brotherhood Society Elects New Members Each year during National Brotherhood Week in February.

Brotherhoixl Elections and an All-School .Assembly are held.

Awards will be given and those three boys and three girls elected to the Society from each respective class will be announced at the assembly, which will take place on Thursday.

February 17.

At this years assembly, entertainment will be provided

by Maine South guitarist Rob Williams. Professional guest speakers will also hold a debate, the topic of which has not yet been decided.

When asked about the qualities

of those people nominated for the Maine South Brotherhood Society. Mike Pope, the Society's President stated. They should have leadership qualities, friendliness, and most of all school spirit. Mike feels that in the past the Brotherhood Society was just a club. Now. he believes it's something much more important He feels that it is an honor society which students should feel honored to be a part of.

The Brotherhood Society should not be thought of as a popularity contest, but as a meaningful contribution to the school.

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February 11,1977

SOUTHWORDS

Complaining Unjustified It is evident that one of the favorite pastimes of Maine South students is to be constantly complaining about the various institutions and rules of our school.

Naturally, to us, the students, it isn't easy to agree with the administration on everything.

However, let us try to take it from the point of view of the' opposition' instead of exhibiting our ungratefulness almost everytime we speak of our school.

First of all. as a Maine South student one must consider oneself lucky for having the privilege of going to one of the top high schools in the nation. So, the next time you find yourself complaining about how much homework you have, or how much pressure is on you to get "good grades" or the fact that you are required to lake certain classes, consider what a fine education you can receive at Maine South and where it can get you in the future. Also, however hard their Another series of complaints which comes to mind, involves how Maine South is constantly being referred to as a •prison."

The complaints which tend to stand out most relate to: potty patrol. " library system, hall passes, punctual demands, homeroom and lounge.

The first of these, "potty patrol," is deemed necessary by

the administration for reasons education When one considers concerning vandalism and stu- the system it has to seem worth dent smoking. Obviously, no one that slight hassle of walking gets turned on by vandalism through the gates and going except the small minority of van- around the library instead of cutting through it.'" dals themselves. Consequently, there is really no argument Anyone who has ever had against teacher washroom moni- anything stolen out of his locker tors. will most likely say that such \ new question arises when thefts do have miserable consevery rights of individuals be- quences for him. Yet. many stucomes involved. Some students dents still complain about how claim they deserve the right to they are interrogated by hall smoke while others feel their monitors for I.D. cards and hall right of privacy is being infring- passes. .An I.D. card check is a ed upon by teachers who "watch quick, efficient way for a hall over them." Smokers must monitor to tell if someone is a recognize the rights of the large student and not an "outside" majority who do not smoke and vandal. Hall passes show that a quite often are annoyed by the student has a legitimate reason presence of smoke. As of the for being in the halls during those who feel that their right of periods. Such institutions cannot privacy is being destroyed, let possibly be considered ridiculous them think of their right to a safe when one realizes that an and intact washroom which is estimated $100 in currency and being preserved by the presence merchandise is stolen daily of washroom monitors. .A great number of students Many students are also often heard saying that the new library also complain about having to be detection system is another step consistently on time for homein the direction of guard dog pa- room and classes, but think of trolled hallways and machine the purpose of high school. .\ gun equipped lookouts. However, high school is designed to eduone must wonder if these stu- cate us and prepare us for the fudents have ever thought about ture. Aren't punctual requirethe reason this system was in- ments part of helping us to be stalled. It was installed so we. prepared for the future? 1 doubt the students, could have books if your future or present bosses with which to help better our or business associates would appreciate your being late for work all the time

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Girls Sing Sign Up Blues

By Liz Fichera Girls at Maine South consider it THE most dreadfful day of the year. We look forward to this day like a student looks forward to a green slip. This dav is called P.E. Sign Up Day and it takes place in the spectator g>-m in the morning of the first day of finals. .Although the sign up begins at 7:00 a.m.. many girls arrive Maybe the constant complain- earlier in order to "beat the ing just boils down to ungrateful- crowd. Unfortunately, no one is ness. Maybe we should learn to out smarting anyone because appreciate a school that was de- everyone has this same idea.

There are a few daring girls termined the number one high a grandparent who stated, "Kids school in the country. Maybe we who conjure up some rather are more brash and tend to dis- should try to realize that bur ad- weird plans for trying to be the respect their elders." In reply to ministrators and teachers are first to sign up. the accusation of disrespect, an just trying to provide the finest For instance, one girl iwho anonymous student complained education they can for us. the prefers to remain anonymous i students. that adults equally tend to disdecided to hide in her gym locker respect teenagers. overnight. She unfortunately fell asleep and missed the sign up The last opinion came from completely. She did succeed, science teacher, Mr Mark however, in totally shocking a Schmidt who said, "The circumBy Sue Ann Savage janitor to the point where the stances have definitely changed: When was the last time you local men-in-white had to arrive there is no war. When I was a went to Grandmas house with- on the scene with a straight teenager, we had to keep our out being dragged by your pargrades up and go to college to ents by the ear'.' Those of us for- jacketstay out of the draft.'" As to the tunate enough to have grandparRumor has it that a group of activities. Mr. Schmidt agrees ents most likely do not take lime girls camped outside the specthat today's teens' activities are to appreciate them. This apathy tator gym doors in the below basically the same as his teenage deprives the old folks and the zero temperatures. The girls activities. However, he feels that young folks alike. were forced to miss the sign up marijuana and alcohol are more Grandparents are a willing widely abused today. source of knowledge whether it It seems that the majority of be of family lineage or a past the people interviewed believe presidency. A grandfather is that the teenage attitudes and flattered when questioned about Since Valentines Day is right activities have remained un- his part in a war; a grandmother around the corner now is the changed, only circumstances happy to recount her girlhood ex- time to dig up all your spare have shifted. The important idea periences. By questioning grand- change and decide what to buy for us. the younger generation, to parents it is easier to understand your favorite friend. We've comremember is that someday we how and why values have chang- posed a list to help take some of will be the older generation. ed. And. the realization that the burden off your back.

Lets hope we will not forget our grandparents "were young once 1. To your "modest" friend own teen days as we are evaluat- too.' broadens the view of them who never stops talking, a ing the future's youth. Time will as pieople. By establishing such a months supply of WHAMMO pass, surroundings will change, relationship, grandparents be- bubblegum. guaranteed to keep we will change, but the adole- come cherished relatives, and her mouth moving also, valued friends. scent vears will not.

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Though Times Change, Teens Stay the Same

By Patty Hicks Time is a confusing thing.

Sometimes we wish it to go fast and other times we wish to hang on to every moment and make it last forever. The inevitable act of time is changing.

As teenagers, our youth makes us a little more naive with regards to time. We tend to let our time fly by without much appreciation. As we grow older and as our habits and lifestyle changes, we will probably reminisce over those Friday and Saturday nights. The years have changed the surroundings, yet it seems that the teen attitudes have remained the same from generation to generation.

Our elders now label us as everything from growing kids to rowdy delinquents. It goes without saying that these attitudes vary widely. Yet. can adults criticize today's teens without being hypocritical"* When asked if she thought if teen attitudes have changed, one parent replied, 'Not basically, teens of all generations have wanted to be with their peers.

The only thing that has changed is that there is a more affluent society and a relaxation of social restrictions ' Another opinion was voiced by

Visit Grandma's

Students Can Sit Around or Get Involved You've probably heard the saying "You only get out of life what you put into it." Well, the same can apply to school.

People are always eager to cut up the school and point out things like "It's a prison " or "We don't get enough privileges" Granted, the school isn't perfect, and there could probably be a lot more changes made for the better, but people will tell you over and over again that you only get out of something what you put in.

The question is, how many people put there best foot forward and really try to get involved with the school? There are almost 100 clubs, societies and organizations around Maine South to get involved in. Sure — a lot of these you can t just join but many you can. and many are suited to the student's interests.

But stili, there is that great number of kids who walk around

t)ecause not only were their sleeping bag zippers frozen, but so were thev.

The really FUN part of the morning is waiting your turn in a long line. Every one appears to be half dead. They are obviously not accustomed to "rising and shining" at this early hour.

Waiting .. waiting ... and waiting! The waiting seems endless.

You look at your watch and discover you have been waiting for only ten minutes. Swiftly glancing down to the front of the line you notice vour turn is coming up.

The girls next to you are talking about the gym classes that have alreadv been filled.

WHEW' What "luck! They did not mention the classes you wanted.

The line is getting shorter and shorter. Only three girls are in front of you. Now you are thinking of the fantastic second semester gym classes that you will be in.

It is your turn and you step up to the table The palms of your hands are sweating from nervous exhiliaration. Excitedly, you tell the teacher the classes you want.

"I'm terribly sorry, but those classes are already filled. Better luck next vear!"

Valentine Gifts Suggested

Editorial

By Julie Keller

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for four years at high school not knowing where they're going and don t end up much better off than when they started Have they really gotten the most they could have out of their high school career? Do they feel content with what they've accomplished'' Then there are other students who get involved in so many activities, and reallv enjoy going from one activity to another, I'm not saying to join every club, organization or societv possible, but it is really important to be involved. For one thing, you meet a lot of people who probably have many of the same interests as vou. High school interests can sometimes lead to life-time professions or hobbies. Of course, it's better to get involved freshman vear but i t s never too late. Remember, vou onlv go through high school once and these are said to be some of the best years of your life The quotes could go on and on. So get involved, make vour high school days more meaningful, and have a good time doing it.

rah-rans. an ice pack and hypodermic needle. (If this doesnt bring the swelling in their heads down nothing will, i 3. To the girl who is on a diet, a years supply of unsweetened pitted prunes.

4. For your neighborhood burnout, a heart shaped bong.

5 For your least favorite teacher, a box of chocolate covered EX-LAX, cherry flavored.

You may be wondering why we omitted the traditional dozen roses or box of candy. We felt it was above Maine Souths standards .After all. we've come a long way. The question is, where are we heading???

Rumor Has If! This column is dedicated to the people who like to be the people in the news. To the person in the white Thunderbird who does • donuts" in the A-Wing parking lot They're stocking the pond with sharks for your next trick!

The new Mrs. Schlomer is having trouble finding her identity.

Dance students are reminded that she is no longer Miss Miles.

(1 and 2 and 3 and 41 Guy's Warning According to the former "King of Heart's " iDavei Girl's Choice has been determined hazardous to your health.

Watch what vou sav and do because RUMOR HAS IT!

February 11,1977

SOUTHWORDS

Gym Sign-ups Brutal

By Tina Prodyma Brookfield Zoo — you"ve got competition! Just come to the girls" gym registration, and you can see all the animals you wantl Every semester, the sophomore, junior and senior girls get to choose their gym classes, which seems like a pretty good idea. This way. if you have soine special aversion to a balance beam, you won't have lo make up some phony excuse about how you break oul in a rash from splinters on your feet — just don't take gymnastics.

But this set-up is not that great. Each unit has about four choices: two which are half way decent, and two which are just plain ridiculous. If youre as lucky as me. you'll end up in some weird class.

Every year second .semester sign-up starts at some horrid hour like seven in the morning, which means you have to get up about six. They are held on the first final day. Now. if you don't want lo get stuck with a class like swimming, you should gel there about 6:30. But. guess what'.' Once you get there, you discover that everyone else had yoursaiTie idea.

After about a half hour of dozing off outside the gym. which is now wall-lo-wall people, the gym teacher finally opens

the doors. Waich oul. if you treasure your body, or else hundreds of aggressive girls, all wanting lo be first, will trample all over you.

From then on. voure on your own. You must fight for your place in line, especially when some smart aleck tries to cut in line "Oh. I'm just talking to my friend." is the common excuse But dont believe her' Because of her sneaky way. you might find yourself swimming in freezing cold weather, growing icicles over your body.

One lime, last year. I was in the middle of the line. .\ half hour later. I discovered that everyone in back of me had cut up to the front, leaving me all alone in the back. You can really tell how fair the system is.

You could die in line, and everybody would just step right over you lo get closer to the front. One lime, someone fainted in line. Did anybody help her"* Only a few. The rest were all running to gel her spot in line.

There just must be a better way than this present system.

Maybe the gym teachers could hand out numbers, like they do in stores. This way, no one could cut into line.

The system here for choosing gym classes definitely needs a lot of help. Everybody complains about it; maybe we could use some action.

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Hawkettes Raise School Spirit

By Dan While The Rock n Roll industry has its exclusive Dick Clark, and Maine South has its own entertaining Hawkettes.

The Hawkettes are composed

Relief for Cold Weather Coming Soon

By Halina Stachowiak Monday morning — ughl You do not want lo get out of bed and face the cruel world, or go to school! You have two tests lo take, and one to be returned. But you force yourself out of bed and go lo wash your face. Suddenly it hits you — literally — a shower of ice cubes flowing from the faucet.

Mother Natures Revenge!

This past January has been the coldest month in Chicago's recorded history. You'd know that without listening lo the radio, which vou should not be

doing anyway because of the energy shortage. Funny that on January 28. the day of the big "close-down ". there were three times as many phone calls as usual So much for conserving energy. .Another common scene; You are slipping down the street, trying to keep your balance, and minding your own business, when a fellow fool enthusiastically waves a hello from across the street. You return the greeting, but it puzzles you for hours as to who it could have been under those eight layers of

clothing with only a pink nose peeping out The ground hog saw his shadow last week; six more weeks of winter' Thai could be good news considering winter may be belter than the weather we've been having lately.

Planning a vacation to thaw yourself out'' Save money and fly to Alaska— it s 45 degrees there!

As a last cheery note — V'alentine's Day is coming up. and the cold weather may yet serve a purpose: find someone to cuddle up with and keep warm!!

'Roots' Viewed By Many Students

By Debbie Gann Last week a television presentation captured the attention of millions of people •Roots." the ABC spectacular, was aired for eighl consecutive nighls and the appeal that it had was overwhelming. In all of Chicago's television history, no other presentation has ranked as high.

Alex Haley, the author of •Roots. " traced back his ancestry to his great, great, great, great, grandfather, AfricanKunta Kinte. The movie dealt with the struggles and hopes of Kunta Kinte and his family from the period of his capture to the postCivil War years.

•Roots ' made a great impression on many Maine South students.

Terrie Sweelman '78, said. "I loved it and 1 watched everv

night. After reading many books about black slavery. 1 thought that it was factual" Lynn Kirkpalrick "79. agreed that she enjoyed it very much and thought that it was portrayed accurately Jorand Braiko '79. added that he enjoyed it but he thought that conditions for black slaves were worse. .\n anonymous student felt that the .African tribes in the first episode were lake, yet the overall presentation was good.

••.After reading the novel and seeing the movie. I fell that the book was belter. Roots made me more sensitive lo others and to the experiences that the blacks faced." .Another anonymous student added that after having seen the movie, the book would be interesting loread.

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In some Chicago schools •Roots" stirred up tension and anger Many students saw •Roots" happening in todays time and couldn't handle ii.

Although .ABC scheduled •Roots " for a time during which no major events look place, final exams did keep some students from watching it.

Debbie Gunderson '78. explained. ' I t was very good and yet it was difficult to watch because of final exam studying." .An anonymous student summed up the general feeling about •Roots' It was exciting lo watch every night. Roots' was poignant and gave many people an interest in their family ancestry."

By the way. if you happened lo have missed Roots' this time.

It will be aired again next year.

The Hawkettes performing one of their routines during halftime.

of twenty sophomore, junior, and senior girls who dance at all home basketball and football game half times.

The Pom-Pon Squad has been at .Maine South since the school opened. They are sponsored by Miss Barbara Bobrich. and led by their captain. Julie Peterson.

Co-captains of the squad are Kathy Lange and Elaine Dumich.

Hawkette Mary Hudson stated, •f like being a Hawkette because it's something to belong to.

There's also a feeling of accomplishment when we dance " This feeling is shared by all the members of the squad. It's due to the amount of time and dedication that each girl puts in.

There are many advantages involved in being a Hawkette.

One is the opportunity of providing a showcase of strong school spirit. Another is in the sen.se of accomplishment and personal recognition.

The school also benefits from the Hawkettes. as it does with any organization that produces quality work.

If there is a disadvantage lo being a Hawkette. it could only be the amount of time needed to make the group successful.

Jeri Casaletlo replied, "Practice does interfere with our school and social lives, but we just have to work around it,"

According to Miss Bobrich. the Hawkettes have a great deal of dedication and personal responsibility. The girls have to be cooperative and self-disciplined, which makes the group the success that it is.

Tryouls for Hawkettes will be held in the first couple weeks of May. There are certain qualifications a girl must meet before trying out for the squad.

She must have at least a "C" grade average and a good reputation as well as a good figure. She must also be able to dance well and be willing to put in many hours of hard work.

That hard work is essential. A three minute dance routine requires approximately twelve hours of rehearsal time.

The Maine South Band deserves credit for providing excellent musical accompaniment. An anonymous senior commented. •The Hawkettes look very professional when they are performing their routines."

This unique group has been invited to perform at Northwestern on February 19. when the Wildcats host Wisconsin.

In previous years, the Hawkettes have appeared at college basketball games, and travelled to Florida with the Pep Band. And their biggest and most appropriate appearance was on Bozo's Circus.

Girls Protest Sign-ups

By Marianne Schmidt It's Wednesday. January 26, 1977, and you don't have any finals. You're one of the lucky ones who gets to sleep late, right? Wrong.

If you're a Sophomore, Junior or Senior girl, you have to get up at 6:00 AM and come to school because that's the time to sign up for your second semester gym classes.

Some students were asked what they thought of the system used to sign up for gym. Students were also asked if they got the classes thev wanted.

Sue Paul '79, said, 'I don't really like the system. You have lo be there at least half an hour early lo avoid the crowd and get the classes you want. I didn't get two of the classes I wanted. " Kristy Cole '78. agreed. "I don't like it at all. You get there at 6:30 in the morning and you're still too late. I didn't gel in any of the classes that I wanted. In line, everyone cuts in front, and you're there three hours without gelling any closer lo the front.

They ought lo find a new system.

Kari Rafayko '77. had a suggestion. '1 think it should be done during the gym periods.

Seniors should get first choice.

Juniors second, and Sophomores last. I only had one choice 1 didn't want."

Jean Walsh '78, doesn't have any problems signing up for gym. Tm a Junior Leader, so I didn't have to sign up for the elective classes. 1 know a lot of people who waited a long time in line and didn't even get what they wanted. I can't really think of a solution, because they have to register on a first come first serve basis."

Lynn Heidkamp '79. commented. 'By the lime I signed up. 1 was stuck with Archery.

Golf and Life Saving. It would be a good system, if they would offer more appealing courses, like sleeping."

It seems that students are dissatisfied with the gym system No one likes to gel up at 6:00, come lo school, and gel none of the gym classes they wanted.

The pushing and shoving in line, along with everyone taking cuts is a real problem. There has to be a better system!

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February 11,1977

Hawks Seek Revenge

Rick Smith (34) takes a jump shot over Gienbrook North's Jim Borrasso as Maine South beat the Spartans 97-45. Other Hawk players are Tom Barr (42) and Pat Nugent (10).

Hockey Is Unbeaten The Maine South hoc-key team continued their unbeaten string as they iced up two more victories over Maine North and Arlington Heights. The Hawks toppled North 8-2 and crushed Arlington 16-4. Maine South is now 19-0 Maine South got out to a fine start in the first period against Maine North. Gary Kaepplinger scored the Hawk's first goal early in the period when he was fed a perfect pass from Dean Thomas Moments later. Hawk's Jeff Siarzec pushed one by North s goalie and South was out to a quick 2-0 lead Midway through the period, a pass from Art LeBeau to Jeff Marshall in the slot gave .Maine South another tally .\ goal by John Thomas late in the period put the Hawks ahead 4-0 at the first intermission.

After a Maine North goal early in the second period. Maine South came roaring back.

Sophomore Hank Smyth fired in two straight goals Smyth, in his first varsity game, played excellently all night for the Hawk's third offensive line. Maine South led 6-1 going into the final period Bob Havlir started the Hawks' off right in the third period as he slapped in a shot off a Jeff Starzee pass. .After another Viking tally. Maine South finished out the night with a goal from Gar>Kaepplinger On this goal.

Hawk s Hank Smyth came up the ice with Kaepplinger on a 2 on 2 break Smyth drew both Viking

defender to his side then threw a perfect lead pass to Kaepplinger for the goal. Maine South won the game 8-2, Souths coach John Tyler commented. 1 was very pleased with Hank Smvth"

By Russ Skiba Maine South's basketball team will be hosting two tough games this weekend. The Hawks will try to avenge their earlier loss to Maine East this season when they play the Demons at 8 p.m. on Friday night. On Saturday, the Hawks will face New Trier West.

Maine South moved their season record to 15-4 last weekend as they defeated Gienbrook South 73-64 and crushed Gienbrook .North 97-45.

Senior forward Rick Smith returned to South's lineup for these two games and hit for 36 points against Gienbrook South and 29 points against Gienbrook North.

Maine South never trailed in their massacre of the Spartans.

The Hawks got out to a quick 9-2 lead, thanks to points bv Jeff Baker. Rick Smith and Pat Nugent. After this, the rest of South's scoring came from Rick Smith and Russ Schmelzer.

Schmelzer poured in 9 points towards the end of the period to put the Hawks ahead 24-8.

The second quarter ran more in spurts. Maine South scored 10

fast points at the beginning of the period on the fine shooting of Rick Smith and Tom Barr.

However, Gienbrook North came back slightly as they hit for 8 straight points. North's Jim Borrasso and Keith Brodell sparked the Spartans offense.

Glenbrook's brief momentum was soon destroyed on the next play. Hawks' guard Pat Nugent was just starting to bring the ball up court when he spotted teammate Russ Schmelzer under the Gienbrook basket

Nugent fired a pass up to Russ, and Schmelzer slammed in a dunk for the Hawks.

The Spartans team was unable to score the rest of the quarter. A pair of free throws by Pat Nugent and a field goal by Tom Barr ended the second period as Maine South had a big 42-16 lead at halftime.

The second half was more of the same Field goals by Paul Preston and Pat Nugent had now extended the Hawk lead to 30 points.

Badminton Starts Year

By Sue Fay The girls" badminton team is preparing for their first competition which will be today, and tomorrow at the New Trier West Invitational. The Hawks are coming off a very fine season last year t second in their division! with a 6-1 record on varsity level while the junior varsity was undefeated.

Coach Joyce .Mbrechl is anticipating a very good season as 17 of the 26 team members are

returning players. She feels this should give the strength and experience to the Hawks that could give South one of their best seasons ever.

Returning members include: Sara Denham. Mary Depke.

Pam Digati. Marilyn Dumond.

Ellen Eastman. Donna Forde, Debbie Gawaluch. .Anne Gawaluck. Gina Hadawi, Carol Kazuk. Laura Kean. Karen Lange. .Amy Pontow. Sue Ratcliff. Jeri Roche, Bonnie Shinn. and Lisa Talamentez.

V-Ball Ends Season

By Russ Skiba, Sports Editor Our g i r l s voUevball team recently completed the most successful season of volleyball in the history of Maine South. Our team captured the conference title, the district title and the sectional championship while compiling a 20-2 record on the vear.

"We were known as the smallest best team around. ' commented coach Chris Voelz. ' W e look every match we played in two games except for two " Maine Souths strength this year was that they had a very well-balanced team. The Hawks had no weak points at any position. This balance is shown by the statistics. Each of the starling girls were in the top three of either hitting, setting, Meg Seng tries to ram the ball down past the Barrington blockers. Hawks lost 20-12, 20-16 in this superpassing, or serving. sectional game.

Beckv Lukens. the one of the Hawk's hitter-setter, was tied for the team lead in setting. Becky, a junior, set for 88 per cent.

The other Hawk hitter-setter. Peggy Lukens, also had a fine vear. Peggv was tied for the team lead in setting with 88 per The Maine South Hawk Jim MacNamara has been cent and served her way to third place in serving with 89 per Track team, after rolling over fearsom in the half-mile three easy opponents heads into including a time of 2:03.4 in the cent the Proviso West Relays Hawks 93-33 slaughter of Niles One of the Hawks" best all-around players, senior center tomorrow. The senior-laden West. The sprinters have had hitter. Sue Leonard, placed in the top three in every phase of Hawks, a much improved team their share of victories too. Scott the game. Sue was second in serving with 90 per cent and was over last year are hoping to Sutschek has been very rectify themselves after a last consistent in leading off the one of the t e a m s best defensive specialists. place finish there a year ago. undefeated mile relay team and â&#x20AC;˘Another defensive expert for Maine South was senior Meg This meet is of particular won the 440 yard dash in 53.8 in Seng. Seng was the team leader in passing with 81 per cent importance to the team because the Hawks 93-34 win over Gienit is the first time the Hawks will brook North last Tuesday. Ken while in serving, she was second with 90 per cent.

Senior Amy Pontow, a power hitter, was another of the compete against Maine East and Mroweic has shown he is capable West, their chief rivals for the of being a challenger for the conteams leaders. Amy passed 80 per cent this season while her conference title, and also ference 50 yard dash title Jeff

By Sue Fay The girls' gymnastics team hitting percentage was 78 per cent. because the Hawks open with a Knud.son has run well in the finished fourth m their district The final Hawk starter was junior Joan Henley. A power rather easy schedule, so it will quarter also In the field events held at Maine North last week. hitler. Joan hit for the team high at 80 per cent. Joan was also be the first real indication of how the Hawks have been led by Paul Carroll and Eugene Guay. Paul good the team really is.

Feb. 2 and 3 second in serving with 90 per cent. had a throw of 47" against In the process the Hawks Others girls who helped this year's team were Carol Kazuk Despite the lack of great Gienbrook South. The Hawks qualified five girls for state preliminaries being held today at and Laura Madsen. These two girls gave the Hawks a lot of competition, several athletes won that meet 101-29.

Maine E^st. bench strength during the year. Other varsity players this have shown great improvement The qualifiers were Jan vear were Pam Digati. Laura Kean, Jane Bixby and Julie over last year. Tim MacNamara and Steve Senf have yet to run a Krueger in vaulting. Ley Sheflott Nelson. seriously contested race and will in all-around. Kim McGovern in The Hawk girls concluded their year when they reached the be testing their early season ByTedPankau floor exercise, and Robin Becker The Maine South Swim team and Thadine Bak on the uneven super sectionals against Harrington. South was defeated in strength tomorrow, in the mile and the two mile respectively will compete in their South parallel bars. two games. 20-16 and 20-12. "We just got unblocked."

Division Conference Meet tonight, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Gienbrook North Coach Dawn Butler is expecting to finish in the top half of the division, hopeBy Dan White overall record of 8 and 8.

The varsity Hawk matmen will On Saturday. February 5, the fully third. grapple with eight other teams grapplers defeated Evanston 30On Friday. Jan. 21, the Hawks today and tomorrow in district 26. Dave Slaughter at 98. Rich tied Maine East, 86-86. Wayne competition at Ridgewood High Pluta at 138. and Bill Baum- Madsen saw some of his toughest School gartner at 145, each pinned their competition of the season, but he rose to the occasion to take his Possible winners for the opponents.

Hawks include: Steve Mikos. Bill On Friday. February 4. the usual firsts in the 50 and 100 yard Baumgartner. Rick Pluta and Hawks hosted Niles West and freestyle events Keith Thurnell Kevin Jones. All four have done came out victorious 34-26 Before had no trouble putting away his a fine job this season, and have the night was over, the fans saw opponents in the 200 yard earned at least 10 victories a 5 Hawk wrestlers pin their individual medley and the 500 piece. opponents Dave Slaughter, Bill yard freestyle. John Delano took First and second place winners Baumgartner. Steve Mikos at the first in the 200 yard freestyle, will then proceed to .sectionals at 155. and heavyweight Kevin and Tim Markus finished first in West Leyden Jones buried their Indian oppon- the 100 yard backstroke Sue Leonard (center) spikes the ball in thÂŤ Barrington Bruce Arbeit came up with a Last weekend, the wrestlers ents Bob Rosenberg sparked the game. Hawk's Amy Pontow and Meg Seng are in the closed out the season with two night when he pinned Larry third place in the 100 yard breaststroke. well earned victories to attain an Roberts. background.

Track Sprints to Victory

Girls Gymnastics

Swim Action

Matmen Enter Districts