Orchesis Presents 'A Different Expression'' by Carolyn Quinn A Different Expression as performed by the Orchesis Dance Club will be presented in the Maine South auditorium on March 17,18. and 19 at 8 p.m. The show will include twentyfour dance acts ranging from classical pointe to disco. The performing troupe of thirty-eight Orchesis members, eighteen apprentices, and four males choreographed all of the dances themselves under the guidance of Mrs. Linda Schloemer, the Orchesis Director, who will also appear in the show herself Some acts will incorporate props into them such as the dance to be performed by the Senior Orchesis members who will use canvas bags to illustrate the use of shapes and design in modern dance. Other acts are
the jazz act danced exclusively by the male members of the c a s t , and the s p e c i a l appearances by Toby Bringas and Bob Leonard. Lighting Design will be under the direction of Jason Pociask, Set Design will be headed by Kathy Papienski, and some of the dances will be accompanied bySam Abbate. Mrs. Schloemer commented. "The dancers are very dedicated and creative They should be putting on an exceptionally good show •'
Honi Woodside. the President of Orchesis. added "Ifs been a lot of work putting it together, but the artistic outcome had made it worth-while. I hope everyone will come to see it." Tickets may be obtained from Orchesis members at $1.50.
Orchesis members practice routines for dance show.
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ride. The bus will stop at Nym Lake in northwest Ontario. At Nym Lake, the students will board a thirty-six foot canoe. After paddling to Voyageur Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068 Feb. 25,1977 Island, the students will be 13, No taught the basics about camping, canoeing, and safety. During this time, the students will have a chance to meet their guides and discuss their route After dinner, the students will get ready for a seven day and six night wildby Karen Maiorano In addition, there are many and the student must be a erness adventure. Each student Applications are now available scholarships and grants open to resident of Illinois will camp with a guide or for The Twentieth Century Maine South seniors who feel A local award called the Alpha counselor and four other stu- Juniors of Park Ridge Scholar- that they have a need for Psi Chapter of Delta Koppadents. The students will travel at ships. Every year The Twentieth gamma is a grant-in-aid of two their own speed and may cover Century Juniors Club offers financial aid. Once again this year the Maine hundred and fifty dollars which from fifty to one-hundred miles. scholarships to senior boys and Mothers' Scholarship Club is awarded to a senior girl in the The students will be greeted girls who are Park Ridge resi- South will award more than $6000 in upper half of her high school with a dinner in the lodge the dents. The scholarships may be scholarship awards to deserving class. The deadline for this night they return. After dinner, applied to the college or voca- seniors. Awards award is April 11.1977. there will be initiation cere- tional school of the students range from $100willto generallv $500 — An award with a National monies and a sauna. After break- choice. The number and amount depending on need — and can be fast the next morning, the stu- of scholarships will be used at trade, technical and scope is entitled the "Basic deets will board a bus headed for determined upon the evaluation business schools, as well as Educational Opportunity Grant" Maine South. of the applicants. The Twentieth junior colleges and four-year which is part of a Federal Aid Century Juniors of Park Ridge colleges and universities. .Any Program designed to provide The first wilderness trip is financial assistance to attend from June 19 to 29. The second Scholarships are open to January student interested in financial post-high school educational trip is from August 20 to 30. All and August graduates as well as aid, regardless of rank in class, institutions. reservations are due in as soon June graduates. The deadline for or place of residence, is enBasic Grants can be used at as possible. The final payment applying for these scholarships couraged to apply over five thousand approved must be made by May 15, 1977. is April 5, 1977. Applications are Students, both male and four-year colleges, community For more information contact available in the Career Resource female, living in any community colleges, private, trade, techCenter. Mr. Drennan. which Maine South serves, are nical and business schools, and The price for the wilderness eligible for an award. hospital schools of nursing. canoe trip is $195. This price inApplications may be obtained .Applications are also accepted cludes deluxe outfitting and from counselors When com- for Basic Grants if the student is light-weight equipment, food, pleted, students should take enrolled in a program on at least two guides, four counselors, these applications to the a half-time basis, that is six dinner, overnight and breakfast Personnel Office and request months duration or longer. on Voyageur Island before and after the canoe trip, bus transby Mary Callahan chosen to participate in the that a transcript be attached and Awards will range between twoportation, insurance, and Two Maine South students re- annual event to their leadership forwarded to Mr. Reese in the hundred dollars and fourteenCareer Resource Center. hundred dollars per year and do Quetico Park permits cently attended a national prayer qualities. With the hope of developing Deadline for application is not have to be repaid. The The students and counselors breakfast, sponsored by Campus amount of money awarded is who participate in this program Life, which was held at the Inter- congenial relations between Friday. April 22.1977 The Illinois Monetary Award is determined on the basis of will be picked up at Maine South national Ballroom of the states and between nations prior by a Voyageur Scenic-Cruiser Washington Hilton hotel on to the first 1977 session of Con- open to any senior student financial need. There is no cost to apply for a bus. The wilderness trip starts Thursday, Jan. 27. Sue Leonard gress, over 100 foreign am- regardless of rank-in-class and with a sixteen hour overnight bus 77 and Bob Poklop 78 were bassadors attended the breakfast test scores. This award enables Basic Grant. The deadline for all as did representatives from each the student to attend any applications is March 15,1978. of the 50 states. However, this approved public or private There are also grants from year, high school students also school in Illinois. The school may colleges. To get a college grant it participated According to be a two or four year college or is necessary to apply for adPoklop, "The purpose of the hospital school of nursing. The mission, fiie a financial aid breakfast was to promote deep award is based on financial need. application, and file a parent's The maximum amount of money confidential statement or family fellowship through Christ.'' The prayer breakfast featured awarded to attend a state school financial statement. The results various speakers including the is approximately seven-hundred should be sent to the students newly inaugurated President dollars for tuition and fees or choice of college. Mr. Kenneth Reese, Career Carter, James Wright (D- fifteen-hundred dollars to a Texas), the Majority Leader for private school where tuition Counselor at Maine South, stated could run from two thousand to the House of Representatives, "If there is a need for financial and Senator Charles Percy (R- thirty-five hundred dollars per aid. talk to your counselor or 111.). Members of the United year. The school chosen by the myself and remember to apply States Navy provided entertain- student must be an Illinois school early." ment by singing a medley of songs. Campus Life, a non-profit, nondenominational organization by Tammy Barry Treasurer, Mary Nicolau. which fosters Christianity, is Elections for Maine South's There has been some sponsoring additional trips in the Student Council officers will be controversy as to whether or not near future including a spring ski held on March 17. The newly- the seniors should vote but this trip to Colorado. elected officers will assume issue hasn't been resolved yet. Meetings are held on alternate their positions during the next Pete Omarzu '78 proposed to Tuesday evenings of every school year The candidates for have a referendum to calculate month at various homes. the offices are: President, Pete how many students are actually Students desiring more Omarzu, Dave Krueger, Fran in favor of a smoking lounge. If information should check Maine Janis and Ed Apida; Vice-presi- there is not a majority of stuCathy Rogowski, Mike Stevenson, Kevin Kielas, and Souths halls for posters regard- dent. Kevin Pegler. John dents for the lounge, the issue ing exact times, dates, and loca- Stubblefield and Pat Hennessy; will be dropped and not Paul Bixby rehearse a scene from "The Matchtions of the meetingsSecretary, Marge Smith; and presented to the administration. maker."
by Karen Maiorano Registration for the Voyageur Island canoe trip is now in progress. Each year for the past six summers Maine South students have participated in a nonschool-sponsored program which is commonly known as the Quetico trip. Quetico is a provincial park in Canada north and west of Lake Superior. This park area is mostly lake country and consists of about 1800 square miles. The wilderness canoe trip is designed for high school students Mr. Bill Drennan. English teacher and sponsor of the trip, stated, "This area is a primitive wilderness The main purpose of the trip is learning to live with nature." This trip gives each student a chance to learn about and study wildlife and view ancient cliff paintings left by stone-age travelers thousands of years ago. No hunting is permitted on the park grounds. Students may fish, but the fish must be for their own consumption. Mr Drennan also stated. "In Quetico you are free from the city environment and its pollution."
It's Time for Scholarships
Students Attend National CL Prayer Breakfast
SC Elecfions To Be Held in March
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Unfair Busing Is Brought To The Students' Attention by John Peters Several of the comments made by the clergyman at last week's Brotherhood assembly obviously touched on the emotions of many students and faculty members. The busing issue, which involved three suburbs, has for the most part received severe opposition. Some supporters of this type of proposed busing claim that there reasons are: for the sake of integration, for the sake of education, or for the sake of both of these reasons. Most of our parents have worked hard so that we may have the privilege of living in a peaceful community with a fine school. They pay high taxes in order to keep up the school and to insure a continuation of quality education. Our taxes are
much higher than taxes for an inner city resident. Consequently, schools in Chicago have much lower standards than our school does. Yet, some people want some of us to be bused to Chicago schools, and some blacks from Chicago to be bused out here. This is not an issue of black versus white; this is an economic issue. It is hardly fair for a student, whose parents are paying a small proportion of the tax money, to receive a superior education. When, on the other hand, a Park Ridge prodigy, who's parents are paying high taxes, receives a lesser education as a direct result of busing. In addition to the obvious educational disadvantages I have mentioned, why should a subur-
Students View Busing by Mary Jo Carif eldt A number of students were asked "Do you think Maine South should make an attempt to have blacks attend school here?" These are some of their replies: Bob Brown '78, said, "No, because they can't afford it. Don't get me wrong though, if the blacks live in our town and were paying the same school taxes our parents are paying then it would be O.K., but it would be an injustice for our parents to pay for their education." Cathy Byrne '78, said, "No, they shouldn't, there would be too much fighting and our parents would have to pay for damages. Kevin Jones '77, said "No, I wouldn't mind them coming here but not if they're going to be forced into it. It would just cause a lot of problems." Mary Walsh '77, said, "Some of the blacks are better than some of the white kids around here. I don't think we should be
the ones to determine if they get a higher education." Cheryl Packer '77, answered, "Yes, I do, I've been to school where there are blacks, and I don't think it's caused that much of a change. But, I don't think the "high society" Park Ridge people could stand that much of a change." As Frank Guccione '77, said, "I don't have any personal prejudices towards them, but I do think certain disputes could arise if interracial dating came about." Carol Hanson '77, said, "No, I think it would cause more problems because the blacks would most likely feel inferior to us." Karin Sutherland '78, thinks, "No, it would just bring down our school status." Sharon Maroney '77, said, "No, I am not prejudiced, but I don't want them to come here because I don't think it would work out very well."
ban student be forced into an environment where he/she does not have any friends, but does have increased chances of skepticism concerning his/her very existence? How can the government reserve the right to interfere with the natural social aspects of the human race? Segregation by race is a natural occurrence. If it was not, there would be no reason for forced integration. Therefore, is not forced integration mans attempt to create something that was never meant to be? Forced integration can only lead to hostile actions among members of both groups involved. If the supporters of busing are after superior education of disadvantaged individuals, they should attempt to provide it within the boundaries of their own territory. They should attempt to pass a referendum which would supply more money for the schools. If such action failed, they would have only themselves to blame for a poor educational system. Our country is based upon fairness and justice for all citizens. Busing is not fair for everyone. And if this type of busing between Chicago and the suburban areas goes into effect, it will not be greeted with gracious acceptance.
February 25,1977
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Listen to the Monitors by Liz Fichera Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. It's a bird ... NO! . . . It's a plane . . . NO: . . . It's a Maine South Parking Lot Monitor .. YES!!! These fearless men, who continue to fight the never ending battle of organizing unorganized parking lots, are seldom (if ever) recognized by the student body. Through snow, rain, slime or sleet, our monitors will continue to lead the cars onto victory. Where would we be without them? There are many dangers a parking lot monitor must face. First of all, there is the problem
of dodging speeding cars in the parking lots that come to a screeching halt only an inch away from the monitor's feet. Drivers that ignore directions are always annoying. It is only when the driver discovers he is driving on the wrong side of the road that he wishes he had obeyed the instructions. Last but not least, there is always the utter fear of having one's flashlight burn out while standing in the middle of a dark parking lot. The next time you see one of our brave soldiers waving his flashlight ... be kind. Do not run him over! All I can say is "Thanks men. Maine South will never forget you!"
Do Women Really Have Equality Now? by Patty Hicks America has been experiencing a trend which has forever changed the tradition of the woman as the housewife and the man as the breadwinner. The statement that women are being liberated has become cliche. Many of today's mothers are out of the house with a job: others are at home caring for the house and the children. The number of
working women are increasing with each year. Minority group quotas have enabled yesterdays disadvantaged person to become today's opportunists. In this way, women are expanding to fields of work other than house and child care. Yes, it is true, women are becoming more and more liberated, but what about men'' Surely men have not kept at a standstill while women are
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gestion or problem and to have them react or to ignore the A school newspaper as well as a school yearbook serve a situation if it doesn't pertain to them. A concrete example of this is mv editorial of December definite purpose in the community. There are some people 17, 1976, titled "Send the Teacher Back To School." who believe that a newspaper's sole function is to inform the Unfortunately, the good teachers read the article, took it to public of the facts. Southword's additional purpose is to work heart, and were offended by the article's claims. The article as a means of communication between the student body and had force because that's what I personally felt was necessary the administration. to wake some teachers up. My tactic may not have been Many people, particularly the teachers, feel chastised by •pleasant", but that editorial received the most attention so the paper. The teacher representatives I have spoken with, far this year. question the "negative" tactics on the two inside pages of our If this briefing on Southword's purpose still seems to be an paper. Our articles reflect our staff of approximately 25 unsatisfactory explanation to you, write an opposing article. members, and we believe that many articles are student body Drop the article off in V-106. We will consider all rebuttals. reiterations. However, the problem of space may prevent every rebuttal or Our goal is to attract the attention of the teachers. Some commentary to be printed. We accept and welcome any teachers disagree with our directed accusations. criticism that may help our paper become a more effective They forget the purpose of the article is to call attention to the means of communication between the students and the article, and to have the administrators consider the sug- administration and faculty.
making this r e m a r k a b l e progress. Many females unite against the practice of male chauvinism. "That is simply a cop-out. If one were to stand back and look at the change that men have made alongside women, they would not convict all men of chauvinism. Our age group has been quite exposed to liberation. However, it remains that we all have a long way to go. To seek our own whereabouts on the subject of liberation, ask yourself these questions: 1. Should guys be expected to pay for a date, whether movies, McDonalds or parking meter? 2 Should women be drafted to war with men? 3. In a marriage where both husband and wife partake in a career, who should stay home with the children? Should both share child caring hours? 4. In the case of divorce, should men pay alimony? 5. Should girls compete with boys in sports? 6. Would a girl be considered too forward if she were to ask a boy out? 7. Is a boy considered feminine if he cries? Total equality in attitudes are yet in the future. But if equality was practiced between the sexes, it may be a good idea to consider equality practicing between races and ethnic groups as well.
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February 25, 1977
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Dean Smith Speaks on School by Debbie Gann Mr. Elbert Smith, Dean of Students, came to us after teaching and coaching in Southern Illinois for 16 years. He has been at Maine South for 13 years, although he has been in the district since 1958. Mr. Smith has not always been a dean. He has been a math teacher and a coach. He added that he enjoyed being a math teacher very much. To be a dean. Mr. Smith had to go back
How has the faculty changed? "Some of the faculty have become more liberal especially the younger ones." Taking care of tardies and handling problems with senior girls are two new jobs that he has acquired. His other duties are; making ID's. signing all posters, collecting traffic and library fines, and disciplining. When asked what changes he would like to see made at Maine South. Dean Smith replied. "Students need to be more courteous, early dismissal should be only for those that have a job, eliniinate smoking and the lounge. Lounge has been the biggest headache of the school since it opened."
As to the direction in which the school is heading. Dean Smith replied. "We need to always work for a better tomorrow. We were once number one. but we can't rest on our laurels forever." Discipline is viewed by Dean Smith as something that should be taught in early years and used for later years." "Self-discipline is the key to success." Dean Smith explained that being a dean is an extremely difficult job, along with many problems. He added jokingly. "One should have a psychological examination before accepting a job like this. " He enjoys his work but his work is never done.
3rd Quarter Blues Here Dean Smith to school and acquire more courses. When asked how the students have changed from the opening of Maine South to now. Dean Smith replied, "The student rights' era hit in the 60's, and through the years the students have become more up-tight about supervision. While some students can handle it, others cannot. The ones that cannot handle it, are the ones who cause us the most trouble."
A Star Is Born by Dina Ciccia A Star Is Born' stars Barbra Striesand and Kris Kristofferson. The movie was made twice before; once with 'Vivian Leigh and another time with Judy Garland. The movie has beautiful music along with terrific acting. Kris Kristofferson plays an alcoholic rock star and Barbra Striesand plays a singer. They meet after one of the rock concerts. Kristofferson doesn't want to return to his hotel room, but instead wants to go out. His manager takes him to a bar where he meets a singer (Barbra Striesand). Their first impression of each other was a bit stormy, but turns into a beautiful relationship. The music in this movie is available in an album. Included in the songs from the movie (and the album) is Barbra Striesand's new hit, "Evergreen." Most newspaper critics are panning this movis but this is definitely a movie worth seeing. theaagwhirwcyXKKKXIfXXWJii
Do you find yourself slumping (snow), ever since Thanksaround the halls in a daze lately? giving. That just might do the For some of you. this is nothing trick in putting everyone in a bad new: that's your usual position. mood. Now that everyone is tired But for lots" of us, it's getting of cold weather and skiing, and tougher and tougher to paste that looking forward to spring, who cheerful smile on our faces. It's can get into studying? After your first semester finals, harder and harder to make it through the day. By third period no one has any strength left to you find yourself wishing for 8th study anyway. Maybe if we got a (or 9th, if you're one of the un- longer break between semesters, lucky ones without early it would be much easier. I hate to disillusion any of the faculty, but dismissal). Suddenly you find that your let me let you in on a secret; One grades are dropping, but. some- day is not a big semester break. how, you don't really care. You Two days, maybe; but not one start taking tests on your own day! luck, without even touching the Also, more than five months in book. And. you don't feel the any class is guaranteed to drive least bit upset when you are told you up a wall. you missed an A by about 70 Does there exist a cure for this points. (That sounds much better fatal disease? Sure — it's than saying you got an F.) summer vacation. For one thing, the weather So. until then, just grit your does nothing to help it. Unless teeth and raise your head. Maybe you are rich, you probably have you can knock that Third Quarter been in a "white madness" Slump on to its behind!
Lies About Weekends Did you ever take the time to other hand, there are lots of peonotice how phoney people really ple who feel they have to lie to are? If you haven't, then just try live up to everyone's standards. listening to some of the conver- They always try to act really sations on Monday mornings cool — partying every weekend about now everyone's weekend (with the girls), or say they're was supposedly so "excellent. " going out (to a school sponsored You will probably not believe all activity). What is the problem the lies that are told in so short a about admitting to these facts? time span. They all try to get in Is there some disgrace about not all the juicy details before their having an exciting weekend? The next class. Is there a reason why real clincher is when someone some people feel that they have asks about your weekend, and to impress others? The answer is awaits the same exact question apparently yes — though prob- so they can brag that they're cool ably most of us don't understand — they went drinking. the why. yet. Why do people have to live a lie Of course not everyone has to just to prove themselves? Can't stretch the truth, a lot of people just everyone be honest and be have really spicy stories to tell accepted for what they really about their weekends. On the are?
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Spirit Needs Pep by Marianne Schmidt Everyone knows the cheer, "We've Got Spirit." The cheerleaders seem to like that cheer, because it gets a good response from the crowd. But does Maine South have spirit? Several students were asked if they thought Maine South had a lot of spirit. Then students were asked if they went to many games. Jim Schaefer '79, said. "I think Maine South has a lot of school spirit, but not enough people are interested in sports. I go to some football and basketball games." Jenny Ryback '80, agreed. "Yes, i think Maine South has a lot of spirit. I go to most of the games, because I like sports." Larry Ofenloch '78, believes most kids have spirit but not enough. Larry added, "I go to most of the games, because I'm arowdie! " An anonymous Freshman had a good point. "Maine South has enough school spirit, but most people aren't interested. We should have more things to promote spirit. I went to most of the football games but fewer of the basketball games. It's a chance to be with people and have some fun."
Mike Stevenson '78, stated that Maine South had an average amount of school spirit. "It all depends on the individual. You can't judge a whole school unless you ask everyone. I don't go to many games, because I have a tight schedule and have no time for fun and games." Kari Rafayko '77, insisted that Maine South does not have much spirit. Kari also said, "Most people are glad when we win games, but no one usually pays too much attention. I barely go to any games. For one thing, I usually work while they're taking place. Also, I usually have better things to do," Karen McGovern '79, a member of Pep Council, commented, "Maine South has some spirit, but it leaves a lot to be desired. I go to all the home games, because I have to. Even is I weren't in Pep Council, I would still go to many of the games. I go because they're fun, and the players on our school teams need our support." So the next time you go to any sports event, cheer extra loud for the cheer, "We've Got Spirit." It's important to give our teams support. It's time to show everyone Maine South does have spirit!
Send Women to Kitchen Well girls, we'll be back home at the range in another decade if today's outstanding teens have their way. According to a national survey of 23,900 high school juniors and seniors listed in WHO'S WHO AMO.NG AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, the tide is turning away from militant feminism toward home, hearth and motherhood. Eight out ot ten teens polled favor a traditional marriage contract, 87 per cent plan to have two or more children and 58 per cent think a woman is totally fulfilled when her sole career is keeping house and raising children. Wearing the apron in the family appeals far less to this year's crop of young men than in the past. Forty per cent of the fellows say they'll not be caught dead cooking and cleaning while their spouse is out earning the cash. This is a significant jump since 1974. when 30 per cent voted to leave dishes and diapering to their wives. How many teens are in favor of switching roles? Very few (5 per cent). This contrasts dramatically with the 27 per cent who just a year ago said they would swap places permanently. While these statistics may conjure up visions of the domestic dark ages, feminists need not despair completely. Sixty-eight percent of the youthful respondents levenlv divided between
guys and gals) still favor passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Some 37 per cent of the girls say the movement has also changed their mind about pursuing a career and two-thirds credit feminism with encouraging them to try a non-traditioal job. Even if a number of today's young women are considering marriage a full-time job, they are willing to give the working woman a break. Almost two out of three teens say government should fund the construction of day care centers so women can have the option of working. Few of the students question the fact that women have the brains to cope with a variety of careers. Eighty percent feel that men and women are of equal intelligence. Things on an emotional scale are a little clouded, however. More than half the teens consider women more emotional than men. On the other hand. 51 per cent feel that men who don't show emotion aren't living up to their full potential. Well folks, are you ready for another baby boom with mom pushing the broom? It looks as though Women's Lib is here to stay but it has given more women more choices. For many of today's teens, that means domesticity as a full-time occupation.
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Netmen To Scalp N W By Dan White The last regular season varsity basketball game will be tonight at 7:30. at Niles West. The Hawks will be gunning for their eleventh conference win. while the Indians will try for number 5.
Maine South has an overall record of 18 and 5. The Hawks will play Notre Dame on March 2. Head coach Quitman Sullins commented, "If we beat Notre Dame, who are basically a senior ball club, in re-
B-Ball Doing Fine by Sue Leonard The Girls Basketball Team will attempt to net another victory tonight as thev travel to Glenbrook South at "6:30 p.m. Thus far. the Hawks are unbeaten in conference with victories tallied over Maine East, Niles North, and Niles East. Against the Demons of Maine East, the Hawks romped 86-42. Souths scoring was well-balanced with four of the five starters hitting the double figures. Kathy Pabst broke loose with the highest point total with 27. On the J.V. level, Lynette Vedrine pumped in 14 points to lead the Hawks to a 52-27 victory. The Hawk Varsity squashed Niles North 90-45. The Viking offense wilted under the pressure of Souths press and the Hawks were able to breeze by them with a precisioned fast break. Kathy Pabst and Sue Leonard led the scoring with 32 and 30 points respectively. The J.V. took the Vikings 42-32. Julie Kwasegrogh sank an evendozen to lead the Hawk attack. Against Niles East the Hawks out-conditioned the Trojans to a 51-38 victory. South's J.V. toppled the scoreboard with a 6834 over East. The 'iittle red" forced numerous turnovers with its aggressive full-court press.
The Hawks tipped off their season against cross-division opponents New Trier East and Evanston. The match-up with N.T.E. on Friday. February 4 was spiced with a few firsts for Maine South. On the Varsity level, it was nip and tuck all the way and when the final seconds had ticked away in the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 44. Thus Maine South was introduced to its first overtime game. Throughout the three minute overtime, both teams played stringent defenses but the Hawks slipped bv with a 49-48 victory. Kathy Pabst. '78, hit for twenty points and combined with Terri Lusignan to pull down ten rebounds apiece. The J.V. seemed to hold all the advantages of being young and vibrant as they roiled to a smooth 47-24 victory over the Indians. The team is stocked with fresh personnel: including a new coach. Mr Mike Deines. Speed and pass control provided the winning edge for the Hawks. Julie Nelson skyed for nine rebounds, Joanie Boesen singed the net with 12 points, and Lynette "the jet" Vedrine rallied for 7 plus points. Evanston proved to be a •morning after" contest for our Hawks, for the Kits slipped by us 51-56.
Wrestlers Finish Strong by Dan White The Varsity Hawk wrestling team closed out their season in district and sectional competition last Friday and Saturday. February 18 and 19. Sectionals were held at West Leyden. Representing Maine South were Steve Mikos, Rich Pluta. Bill Baumgartner, and Kevin Jones. These four wrestlers were defeated. However. Steve Mikos placed third. In order to qualify for the state finals, wrestlers must place either first or second in their own weight class. The Hawks shocked everyone on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12, when they captured the District Team Title at Ridgewood High School. A super team effort earned the
Tanker Talk By Ted Pankau The Swim Team finished up the season with a fourth place in conference, and just missing third by two points. In the conference meet. Wayne Madsen and Keith Thurnell swept first places in all of their events and broke four conference records. Maine South had six swimmers to qualify for districts, including Rob Chapin. Wayne Madsen. Tim Markus, Eric Mau, Keith Thurnell, and Ken VanSpankern. In the district meet, Wayne Madsen came through again with another first place in the 100 yard freestyle, and a second in the 200 yard freestyle to qualify for Slate in both of his events. Keith Thurnell also qualified for State in both of his events by taking a second place in the 500 yard freestyle and a third in the 200 yard freestyle. The Hawks had still antother State qualifying event as the 400 freestyle relay team of Keith Thurnell, Rob Chapin, Tim Markus, and Wayne Madsen finished in second place.
Hawks 89 points which edged them past Maine North and Maine East. Steve Mikos, 155, took a first place; while Rick Pluta, 138. Bill Baumgartner, 145, and heavyweight Kevin Jones all finished second. Taking third place in districts were John Dorman and Ron Reporto. Dave Slaughter and Bob Rosenborg look fourths. The Hawks finished the season with an even 8 and 8 record.
gional competition, we could face Maine East again. ' The Hawks will fight the winner of the Maine East-Ridgewood contest on March 4 and showdown number 3 is quite a possibility. Maybe this time, Maine South fans will walk away with smiling faces. On Tuesday, Feb. 22. Maine South romped over Niles East 9871. Rick Smith dumped in 10 points in the first quarter. Smith finished the game with 20 points while Jeff Baker added 17. Last Friday night the Hawks defeated Niles North 75-58. It was also senior night, honoring all senior basketball players, cheerleaders, pep band members and hawkettes. Everyone had some fun. In the first quarter of last Fridays game, the netmen jumped out to an early 12 point lead. But by halftime, they saw this lead dwindle to only 5 points. Tom Barr and Russ Schmelzer tallied for 23 points in the first half. Third quarter action saw the hot hand of Rick Smith pour in 10 more points. Pat Nugent and Russ Schmelzer added 2 points a piece. In the fourth quarter, the Hawks iced the game with baskets from Barr, Schmelzer, Smith and Baker. Barr had 13 rebounds, while Schmelzer shot 75 per cent from the floor.
Tom Barr takes a shot in a recent game. (Photo by Brian Maloney]
Hawks Beat Fremd by John Dane The Maine South Hockey Team took the first step towards representing the Northwest Suburban Conference in the State Playoffs by beating Fremd last Sunday 86.
But the Hawks battled back and within nine seconds the Hawks Sam Saltzman scored on a pass from Darryl Roberts. Next, Bob Havlar scored on a assist from Jeff Starzec and Mike Sifferman. Concluding the scoring for the Hawks in the first period was The Hawks, who had three Hank Smyth, The period ended players gone, had to compensate with the Hawks in the lead 3-2. by adjusting two of their three The second period opened up forward lines. However, the Hawks were still able to manage with Fremd scoring midway through the period. The Hawks a balanced attack. were then fired up and scored the The game was wide open from next three of four goals. Sam the start with Fremd scoring the Saltzman banging in a pass from first goal with less than two Mike Sifferman started the scorminutes gone in the first period. ing. Jeff Starzec completed a passing play with Dan Sullivan for a goal and seconds later Darryl Roberts flung in a unassisted goal to end the second period scoring with the Hawks in the lead 6-4. Mike Sifferman tallied in the third period on a end to end rush when the Hawks were shorthanded two men. Then Fremd came to life for a few minutes in which they scored two goals. Fremd could not score again and, with time running, was forced to pull their goalie. With the net wide open, Jeff Starzec popped in the puck from the right wing with Bob Havlir getting the assist to end the game. Hawk's coach, John Tyler commented, "I was pleased with the offense and with the ofGreg Kania (left) breaks up ice in the Hawk's 8-6 fensive and defensive play of win over Fremd in the opening round of the State Mike Sifferman " playoffs. John Thomas (middle) is the trailer on this Earlier in the week, the Hawks play. (Photo by Sandy Serio) played against St, Viator. The Hawks won 4-1 on goals by Mike Marshall. Art LeBeau, Dan Sullivan, and Darryl Roberts. Coach Tyler stated, "This was probably Dennis Asplunds finest game in net this year." must show greater consistency finished 5th in the 600 yard run The Hawks next few games in all areas of competition. and brother Tim placed 5th in the will be against Palatine on SunAt the Proviso West relays on mile. day and St. Viator the following February 12th the Hawks found The Hawks will send a team Wednesday. Both games will be themselves still far behind their sister schools in overall con- down to Eastern Illinois for the held at Oakton Ice Arena. Coach sistency. The Hawks finished University's huge relays. Among Tyler feels the Hawks will have a 10th in the meet with ten points them will be Tim McNamara to good opportunity to win both while Maine East and West defend his title in the mile run. games. The Hawks will venture finished 2nd and 1st respectvully. Tim set the school record there a into next Sundays game with a 22-0 record. In the meet, the Hawks placed year ago with a time of 4:25.6. Tom Kroeschell in the high and low hurdles with a 4th and 2nd respectfully. Jim McNamara
Trackmen Hurdle Into First In one of the most one-sided track meets in Maine South history, the Maine South Track team rolled to a 129-9 win over Maine North last Tuesday. The Hawks depth began to show here not only because of the lopsided score but also because the Hawks were without several key performers. If the Hawks are to improve to the point where they can challenge Maine East and West for the conference title, they still
Tom Kroeschell (second from left) is having some fun while taking first place in the low hurdles. Brother Bill Kroeschell (far right) also does well in this event, but isn't having as much fun as he placed second.
Badminton Wins Openers
By Sue Fay The girls' badminton team started out their season in the winning way by defeating New Trier West last week on Feb. 15. Both the varsity and junior varsity overcame West as the varsity won 4-3 while the J.V. shutout the Cowboys 7-0. The only singles victory for Varsitv was claimed by Mary Scott who won 8-11, 11-4, ll-<j. All three doubles teams were victorious. In first doubles. Sue Ratcliff and Amy Pontow took their match 15-12, 14-11. Pam Digati and Sara Denham whipped West 15-10, 15-6. And Debbie Gewaluch and Jeri Roche clobbered the Cowboys 15-0.15-2. The J.V. swept all their matches. Singles winners included Donna Forde (3-0, 11-8), Ellen Eastman (11-3,11-0), Mary Frick (11-3, ll-O), and Marilvn
Dumond (11-3, 11-6). In doubles the teams of Bonnie Shinn-Karen Lange, Lisa Talamantez-Kim Kuechenberg, and Anne Gawaluck-Sheryl Slazac defeated the top three West doubles teams. Against Deerfield last Friday, the Warriors came out on top on the Varsity level defeating our Hawks 6-1 while our J.V. lost a close match 34. For Varsity, the 2nd doubles team of Digati-Denham were the only girls who recorded a win against Deerfield 915, 15-8, 15-8 for the junior varsity. 4th singles player Marilyn Dumond and the doubles teams of Shinn-Lange and GawaluckSlazas racked up victories for South. "We hope to get back on the winning track Friday when we meet Glenbrook South here at 4:00'