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By Karen Maiorano Lack of cleanliness, overcrowding, and cutting classes caused a need for an effective system that has led to changes in the library, lounge, and cafeteria.

"The library has been an ongoing problem in the past, especially with freshmen and sophomores cutting and going to lounge," said Mrs. J. Lange, head librarian.

This year every student has a chance to use the library one period a day only. The purpose of this is to cut down on overcrowding. Students who have to do research projects and need more time in the library should see Mrs. Lange to get an extra library period.

The white attendance slips are to be filled out every half period that the student is in the library.

The attendance slips are sent to study hall teachers who have a record of their students' library periods.

Cutting through the library to get to classes has been eliminated this year so that the library will be quieter between periods and there will be less traffic.

Disciplinary problems will be handled a little differently in the library. Students committing a first offense will lose their library' privileges for two weeks and will be grounded to study hall.

Students committing a second offense will lose their library privileges for the rest of the school year and will have to remain in study hall. Students grounded to study hall also lose their lounge privileges. Students grounded to study hall may use

the library before and after school though.

This new library system cuts down on students using the library as a lunch room.

Mrs. Lange said, "The library should not be used to get out of study hall."

When the outside lounge is opened, it will be limited to the patio black-top area west of the cafeteria. It will only be opened by announcement in the Daily Bulletin. Students may be asked periodically to show ID cards to verify class level.

"As far as I'm concerned the grass area has had it, due to the mess, smoking and complaints by neighbors," said Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant principal.

There is a possibility of assigned tables in the lunch room. The reason for this being that the monitors will know who made a mess. Tables will only be assigned if the cafeteria is continuously left a mess. Students will be allowed to choose who they want to sit with and where they want to sit if such a rule is enforced.

Recently several students were asked to give their opinions on library, lounge and the cafeteria.

The majority of the students interviewed don't like the new library system. Caryn Lietz '79 said "I think it will cut down on cutting, but it's a big hassle."

McBt students felt that the library was too complicated to get into.

Half of the students interviewed didn't mind staying inside or on the black-top during lounge.

The other half felt that the students should be able to go outside

Work Begins On Creative Mag The first issue of this year's creative writing magazine Hieroglyphics will be released at the end of the first quarter.

Prose, cartoons, stories or other creative forms can be submitted to V-106 for judging before Oct. 18 for the first issue.

Subscriptions to the magazine will be sold in English classes and the cafeteria during the week of Oct. 3. The subscription cost will be one dollar for all four issues.

A writer's workshop staff will run this year's pubhcation. Mary Beth Cregier is Editor-In-Chief, while Lisa Collin is Chief Judge.

Sue Dziekanski and Amy Hansen are Copy Editor and Sales Manager respectively. Josie Vittner is Art Editor.

Make this yeju-'s Homecoming the best ever. It's time to ask a date to this year's homecoming dance 'Swaying to the Music".

Don't miss out on what could be the best night of the year.

All issues of the magazine will be distributed during homeroom before the end of each quarter.

The future deadlines will be Dec. 17 for the second issue; March l for the third and May 1 for the last issue.

on the grass. An anonymous senior said, "I really don't mind staying inside, but when it's nice outside I like to sit on the grass."

The majority of the students

interviewed felt that the cafeteria and the lounge are much cleaner this year as opposed to last year.

The same majority also felt that these new changes are not

fair to the students. An anonymous junior said, "I don't think the changes are fair because the students don't get much sav about it."

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AFS Students Spend Year at South

By Catherine Dever This year there are two AFS students attending Maine South.

They are Rana Atalay, 17, from Turkey and Wolfgang Daum, 16, from Germany.

They have been in Park Ridge for about seven weeks and seem to be adjusting quite well.

Rana is staying with the Rosenberg family, and Wolfgang is staying with the Strongs. Both students are very happy with the families they are living wath.

Getting used to such a large school as Maine South seemed to be one of their biggest adjustments. In Turkey, as well as Germany, the students stay in one big room and the teachers move to their students.

Rana is allowed 10 minutes in between classes and 1 '2 hour for lunch in Turkey, and students can leave school grounds during their lunch period. However, at Rana's school, uniforms, consisting of a blue dress for the girls and white shirts, grey pants, tie and jacket for the guys are required. Rana's school day starts at 8:00 and goes till 4:20.

School in Germany for Wolfgang goes from 8 a.m. to l :30 p.m., so it took him a while to get used to the long school hours.

Back home he is used to going home at 1:30 p.m., eating his lunch, doing the maximum of one hour of homework and getting together with his friends. There are no uniforms required at Wolfgang's school, and they have a smoking room for students 16 years and up.

Wolfgang felt that one of the greatest advantages of Maine South is the choice of classes. At his school everyone takes the same courses.

Both students miss their own home foods very much. Rana is limited to what she eats. For example, she cannot eat any meat because it is against her religion. But Wolfgang claims

that our foods are similar to those in Germany except that hamburgers and pizza are not quite as popular in Germany. Also the bratwurst and sauerkraut here does not taste as good as back home.

The tall buildings and the large cars were quite new to both students. The driving age in Turkey and Germany is 18. However, neither country has an actual drinking age. Most of the teens in Germany first receive alcohol in their homes. Wolfgang thought this was smarter because this way you can build up a tolerance and know when to stop drinking.

He could not understand the drinking habits here.

Senior Scholarships Available A $10,000 scholarship is being offered to high school seniors as the top national prize in the Century III Leaders Scholarship Program sponsored by the Shell Oil Company.

Two students from each state and the District of Columbia will win $1,000 scholarships and the opportunity to talk with national leaders in a conference at historic Colonial Williamsburg, Va. Scholarships totaling $116,500 will be offered in the Century III Program. The competition involves undergoing a current events examination. The entrant must also write a brief essay outlining what he thinks is a particular issue that America is

likely to confront in the future and how such a challenge should be met.

"We feel the program is very worthwhile for reasons in addition to the scholarships and the Williamsburg trip," said Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal of Maine South.

"We are encouraging seniors to participate because the Century III competition is a fine way for youngsters to become more involved with the community and social issues."

Applications are available from the Maine South Career Resource Center. Deadline for student submission of applications is October 14.

Photo Competition on Display The annual Gillick Memorial Second prizes went to Tracy photo competition which was held Nelles, '77. Dean Steffens '77 and last Spring will be on display in Steve Petrowski '77. the student cafeteria through Dave Torp, '79, Jim Petrowski, October.

'79, Julie Ikler, '78, Lisa Over 200 Maine South students Andoneadis, '79 and Ted Ogowa, submitted photographs to the '78 all received third prize competition. Sponsored by the awards.

Art Club, the exhibit is a The above students shared over memorial to William Gillick Jr., $200 in prize money. Nine a former Maine South student. additional students received The first prize recipient was honorable mentions for their Randy Ehrenbrook '78. contributions to the competition.

WMTH To Begin Season Next Week

By Janet Shainlian WMTH, the radio voice of Maine Township, will kick off its 1977-78 season on October 3.

The annual WMTH car wash will be held on October l in the Maine South parking lot. Profits from the car wash will be used to increase the record supply for WMTH. WMTH is run by students and provides a variety of music from classics to rock for the entire district and outlying area.

The station broadcasts every weekday from 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 88.5 FM and provides the community with news and ^ fentertainment programs. "New this year will be a series of radio dramas," said Mr. Ralph Wagoner, station manager.

"Some programs will be more structured than in the past, and Student* rahMrea for ttt* arana play. "Enlar A Fraa Man," to ba staged Oct. 13, 14, IS and Oct. 20, 21,22. this year promises even better

news coverage."

WMTH will continue to broadcast some of Maine South's football, basketball, and baseball games. This year a football special is being planned for the end of the season. Musical presentation of various choral concerts will also be broadcast this year, along with the Band-ORama.

The newly remodeled studio will enable flexability in programming, engineering and announcing, and will allow students to learn more about a radio station.

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The administration has stated that they do not need the grief and aggravation that is caused by the garbage that is left outside.

However, they seem to have failed to note the condition of the inside loimge. Since the temporary closing of the snack bar students were made more aware of the serious nature of the garbage problem. As a whole the student body has made a more concerted effort to keep the cafeteria clean. I feel this effort would extend to the outside loimge as well.

If the administration wanted some guarantee of a clean outside lounge, they could use a monitor system. Such a system would involve volunteers who would help pick

up any loose garbage and report anyone leaving large amounts of garbage in the outside area.

The Administration has also expressed concern over the smoking problem that existed with outdoor lounge. However, of the entire student body, only a limited number of students would use lounge for this purpose. I feel the reason for such large groups forming last year was the lack of punishment exerted when the groups were smaller and could have been handled more easily. If a person was seen smoking while outside during lounge, he should lose his lounge privileges for the rest of the year as well as receive other disciplinary actions.

The situation is unfortunate, for whatever the administration does, it is the eventual use of power that awakens the student body. Most students already have learned to respect that power, but it is the small percentage of students that don't that have caused this problem. It is for this reason that the majority of Maine South students must suffer without outdoor lounge this year.

Locks Alone Won't Halt Theft

By John Peters.

Commentary Editor "Hardly a single day went by last year," according to Mr. Robert Simonsen, assistant principal, "that we didn't receive reports from students that their lockers had been vandalized. ' Although Mr. Simonsen couldn't put a price on the amount of currency and valuables stolen from ahll and gym lockers, he did claim that the theft problem, was serious enough to prompt considerable thought of reform on the part of the administration; a theft problem created by "less than one per cent of the students."

Thus. the administration, faced with this serious and growing problem, was forced to find a solution.

Their remedy: the installation of new locks on hall lockers at the cost of approximately 8500 dollars. So far, the new locks have proved to be quite effecitvely protective: only one case of quantitative theft has been reportrted this year.

Consequently, the theft record will verify that the purchase of the new locks will have been an economical endeavor and generally beneficial for all concerned, except of course, for the vandal.

Yet although the administration is to be commended for the installation of the locks, there still remains some measures of action which may help to alleviate the problem in a permanent sense. At the present time, there are two important courses of action which need to be taken: 1) stiffer penalties must be enforced upon those who are caught stealing, and 2) students must become less apathetic in their interests concerning the matter.

As it stands now, persons accused of vandalizing lockers

get a three-day suspension and are subject to a parent conference with a dean.

However, considering the problems that these vandals create, this punishment is much too light. At a minimum, these individuals shouldbe immediately expelled. Thus, just as the wouldbe assasin thinks of the death penalty when he contemplates a murder, the would-be vandal will reflect upon ejection from school before he vandalizes a locker; hopefully he will decide against the attempt.

In addition to the enforcement of stiffer penalties, students must do their part by taking a greater interest in ceasing the problem.

According to Mr. Andrew Bitta, Dean of Boys, many victims of locker theft are unwilling to press charges against those who have been caught stealing from their lockers. Therefore, the thief gets off with a proportionally trivial punishment and is more apt to repeat the offense since he had not been confronted by the police.

Also, students who see an act of theft being committed must stop turning away from the fact and start delegating their efforts to minimize the infraction. They must either: 1) report the vandal to a faculty member, 2) seek a method of immediately stopping the violation, or 3) if physically able, drag the offender down to the dean's office. Therefore, if the vandals feel that the students, as well as the faculty, are looking out for them, they will most likely feel that certain situations are not ripe for fhet—the amount of thefts will thus be lessened even more.

However, the aforementioned courses of action may help to cease the theft situation once and for all. If students realize that the bast majority are on the side of the

victim and not on that of the vandal, more reports of locker theft are apt to be reported.

Consequently, if more thefts are reported and more vandals are caught and punished under stricter penalites, more would-be vandals will be deterred from the though of theft, and the entire problem may see an eventual cessation.

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By Julian Gamer, Special Education Teacher At the start of this year, the rules for the student cafeteria have become more restrictive in the terms of the outdoor lounge.

Quite naturally many students have reacted to this by feeling oppressed because, they reason, some of their rights have been infringed upon. This writer would like to give his opinion on the situation.

First, to anybody who has walked into the cafeteria during the lunch periods and viewed the sickening mess left by students and their seeming unconcern about it, it is easy to see why the school has responded the way it has. Their view seems to be that the students have to reown their right to an outdoor lounge by responding in a responsible manner in cleaning up the cafeteria. This is fair enough.

Second, unfortunately in this writer's opinion, the problem

Students Polled on Lounge

By Noreen Keane Until recently, Maine South upperclassmen have always had the privilege of using both outside and inside lounge.

Because of last year and the way in which both inside and outside lounge was being abused, our student rights concerning the use of outside lounge have been revoked. We are no longer able to take for granted what we once have—it is no longer there to be taken advantage of.

To see what some of the student's reactions were to this "new lounge rule," we took a poll. Of the students interviewed, 99 per cent were against the new lounge rules. Otherwise, they stated that the previous rules concerning lounge had been fairly agreeable. They were happy with all of them except for the newest which many termed unfair. The other 1 per cent were usually against most of the lounge rules anyway. This one being no different.

Jay Huyler '79 commented, "Since we have kept lounge clean and we have lived up to our end of the deal—the administration should live up to theirs and give us outside lounge privileges."

Jim Gnaster '79 feeling the say, stated, "The students have done their part in keeping the lounge clean, so the administration should be satisified."

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seems to be a deeper one. The school, at times, responds to problems caused by students by creating more rules. This can cause difficulties in the relationship between students and the school. In any relationship, there has to be feelings of involvement and trust between both partners. If these feelings break down of change then fellings of alienation and unconcern tend to set in. The relationship between the school and the students should be a real concern for both.

Third, in many English secondary' schools, the last two years of school are spent in what is called the sixth form. In these two years, students study curriculum to prepare them for university or gain skills to be used in a career. The general tone of the sixth form is one of relaxation of restrictions and more treatment of the student as an adult. The students seems to respond and to the rest of the school population, the sixth former is seen as a more mature and adult like figure. In fact, much of the actual running of the school is done by the more mature responsible members of the upper sixth formers who have been made into perfects (American term: monitors).

They patrol hallways, run study halls, take attendance and have their own system of punishment for offenders. This writer feels that American high schools could learn much from this system.

Sue Dziekanski '78 replied angrily, "It is assannine for the administration to expect more than a few people to fit in the enclosed patio section—lounge outdoors may as well be completely closed. No one used the patio anyway. A new system of upkeep, such as the student monitors for indoor lounge, should be instituted immediately so that our outdoor lounge may be reopened. Those violating outdoor lounge rules should have the privilege revoked."

In conclusion, this writer would John Earl '78 felt that outside lounge should be returned to us, like not to be misunderstood. In George Pucci "79, also agreed any school, there has to be rules. that outside lounge should be This school in comparison to any high school in the area tops the open.

Camille Migala '78, simply bill in being a well-ordered and asked, "Why can't we have meaningful place to be for both outside lounge with a minimal the students and faculty. amount of supervision?"

Pete LeMay '79, summing it up Reception Planned quite well added, "I personally think that I could work better

By A. Nonymous outside than in because the more All past Alumni of Maine South relaxed atmosphere out-of-doors.

Anyway, inside lounge, with all or friends of district 207 are the bottled noise and stifling air, invited to attend a reception is a little difficult to concentrate which will be held in the cafeteria after the homecoming football in." on October 15.

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Teen Drivers Risk Deatii

By Tina Prodyma Everyone under the age of It shares a common goal: getting that tiny card known as a driver's license. Once the license is obtained, the car is like a second home for most of us.

When I finally got my license, I asked for the car constantly, and still do. Driving gives us all a feeling of power and independence.

Teenagers perform daring maneuvers with cars: speeding down streets, doing donuts, etc. The car becomes a toy to us; unfortunately, though; it's a dangerous one.

Teenagers are involved in twice as many fatal accidents as drivers over 25. Just think of the kids you know that have been involved in a driving accidents.

Sometimes the accident only produces a small dent on the side of the car, but often, it results in death.

One of the saddest things is to see a young person dying. The leading cause of death for our age group is accidents. One of the

most valued possessions we have can kill us just like that—as fast and as easy as we step on an ant.

Of course, everybody loves the thrill of zooming down the road in a car, with the wind whipping your hair all over, and cooling your face with its pressure. But the few minutes after an accident—how many people enjoy that moment? Probably not many, unless you like inflicting pain on yourself.

But it's hard to suppress the urge, when there's a brand new Trans Am, tempting you, to give it the magic touch. But think of how that car will look after it's wiped out on a tree.

Most of us remember classroom in Driver's Education is spent sitting there bored while one of the teachers endlessly repeats statistics. But statistics aren't convincing. There just numbers that are thrown at you. and it's hard to relate them to life. So think of all the cars and kids that are totaled in accidents.

Most of us haven't even lived half of our life! Life is too short as it is. I'm sure we all value our

Gym Sign-ups Changed

By Marianne Schmidt This year, there are a lot of changes at Maine South. One of those changes is the girl's gym sign up procedure.

In previous years, girls would have to sign up the first day of each semester on a first come, first ser\'e basis. This year there is a new system.

Miss Dawn Butler, physical education teacher, explained the new system. "The girls sign up the first day of every quarter during their gym periods. Seniors get first choice. Juniors second, and Sophomores third. In most cases, they sign up for a block of two activities for that quarter or one activity that goes the full nine weeks. There are only two activities that last the full nine weeks. They are scuba and life saving. Both scuba and life saving are co-ed classes."

Miss Butler was asked if she thought the new system was fair.

She stated, "This is the fairest way we can think of to do it, because eventually everyone will be a Senior and get their first choice."

When asked why the old system was changed. Miss Butler replied, "One of the reasons the system was changed is because we are now in a partial co-ed program. Because of that, the boys

and girls elective classes need to use the same system. Boys have used this system in the past."

"However, there is one drawback to the new system.

When the girls signed up last year, they were allowed to choose a different class for each four week period. Under this new system, they must take the block of two activities. However, from what I've heard, it doesn't matter to the girls, they prefer the new system," Miss Butler added.

Miss Butler went on to say, "We realized the drawbacks of the old system, but we thought it was important to give the girls a choice for each four week unit."

Last year, Southword printed three articles on the girl's sign up procedure. All of the articles were against the old system.

When asked if the articles had an influence on the decision to change systems, Miss Butler answered, "Yes, I think the articles did have an influence, but the main reason the system was changed was because of the co-ed program. However, 1 guarantee the articles did have an impact."

Miss Butler concluded by saying, "I like what is best for the students; if it's possible for us to do it. If the students like this newsign up procedure better, then I think we ought to stay with it."

Sctodtuut MwRed Vcmdt Joanne Sebastian, '78, was chosen as queen of the Annual German-American Steuben Parade held in Chicago on Sept.

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Joanne collected $5,072.48 for the Stueben Parade throughout the year by attending over 120 German dances and picnics, and asking for donations for the cause. She also wrote letters to German Businesses asking for

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As queen, Joanne will represent The German-American culture of Chicagoland at the International Trade Fair at Navy Pier and other like events. She will also greet people on behalf of the German culture coming into Chicago and be the German Queen at the upcoming Chicago Mardi-Gras Carnival.

Besides meeting Mayor Michael Bilandic, for all her efforts Joanne received air fare to Germany where she will stay with relatives next Summer. "It was alot of hard work, but fun. I met alot of people, many Soccer players." Joanne said.

"I'm German and my father is very active in German events.

Thats why I started collecting for the parade. We usually went to 3 or 4 things (German events) each weekend. It was alot of travelling, anywhere from North City, Wisconsin to Benton Harbor, Michigan." Joanne added.

When asked if she'll continue collecting, Joanne replied, "No, no more collecting".

lives. But everyone thinks, "Oh, that couldn't happen to me."

You're wrong. I'm sure that victims of fatal accidents didn't think it would happen to them either.

If you don't care about your own life, then respect the rights of others. No one wants to clean up the bloody mess that resulted from an accident. And flowers to send to funerals are extremely expensive. Also, looking at mangled bodies would upset anybody's dinner.

So, be careful next time you're out cruising around. Try not to drive home from a party if you're in bad condition. Above all, realize that a car can be your special passport to the nearest cemetery, and you'll be the star at the funeral.

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Coed Scuba Can Be Fun

By Lisa Collin I announced to my luncheon companions that I was just put in "Coed Skin and Skuba". Five girls swooned at the thought of their curled heads becoming drenched first period. I smiled and told them it's nothing tragic, although 1 almost swallowed my tongue at the thought of myself in flippers, mask and tanks trying to keep afloat.

After all, doesn't everyone need an exciting Monday morning? For instance, trying on my suit only to have it rip down the seam so 1 have to hunt through the iockeroom for a black rubbery piece of nylon .Maine South calls a bathing suit.

By the time 1 squeeze it over my body I'm ten minutes late for the first day of class.

The teacher greets me with, "Did you take a shower?" How desperately I want to tell him he is lucky I found something to wear let along get it wet.

Fourteen male snickers follow me as I creep back to the showers.

Detection System Merited Successful

By Debbie Gann "Successful" is the only word that adequately describes the electronic detection system installed in the library November 1, 1976. As every patron of the library knows, you must pass through the gates to enter or exit the library. If a book has not been de-sensitized the gate will lock and books will be checked.

Mrs. Lange, the head of the library, commented that at first many students felt insulted by the new system. In fact, the main problem with the electronic operation was the attitude conflicts from the students. Now, the system is accepted by everyone as a routine ritual.

The system requires a lot of maintenance, but as Mrs. Lange commented that "the results are fantastic," There has been a 75 per cent recovery of books in 1976. In 1975, there were 13,000 volumes lost as opposed to 315 volumes lost last year. The electronic system cost Maine South $18,000 but, at least $10,000 worth of books have been saved by it.

As a result of these statistics Maine North has decided to install the system this year.

There will always be an adjustment period to anything new. The adjustment to the book detector has been good, and the results excellent.

Sometimes the detector fouls up and causes a lot of trouble, but it is well worth the money and the books that are saved.

"Now we're going to swim underwater one length," the teacher smiles. This is not my specialty. After seventeen years of breathing, even stopping for three or four minutes is a real challenge! I watch the boys glide through it, and then I, last of course, bellyflop in and that tight suit now needs to be pulled back on as I gag through the eye stinging chlorine. The six minutes left for dressing and drying my hair need no

explanation!

Due to these interesting facts, excuses like doctors orders, allergy to water, and scared of shari« are some of the excuses piling up in the gym office. Over the years, I've used up my share of excuses. Besides, why not try something new? Scuba class makes a great conversation piece and it really can be fun if you keep your sense of humor and a Speedo bathing suit near at all times.

SC Unhappy about Lounge

By Dina Ciccia Many students are complaining about the new rules concerning outdoor lounge. Student Council is trying to do something to make these rules more agreeable for aU. Kevin Pegler, vice president of Student Council said, "I don't feel it was right the way the administration changed the rules. It is great that students are trying to keep the cafeteria clean but in doing so they have little to look forward to."

At a recent meeting of the administration. President Pete Omarzu received a promise from the administration that Student Council would be notified of any major policy changes before they are made so Student Council could appear before the board and express the student opinion.

Pete said, "The Student

Council officers feel that Student Council, as the student governing organization of Maine South should be notified before policy changes are made. We do not support closed lounge. We feel it's unfortunate that the administration punished the entire student body for the acts of a small minority of irresponsible students."

The idea of punishing students for littering the cafeteria was brought up at a recent meeting of Student Council. There would be a room set up for offenders to eat their lunch under faculty supervision. This plan may seem drastic to some students but there is no other way to catch the people who are abusing their privileges at South, thereby causing others to also lose their privileges.

Enjoy New School Year

By Halina Stachowiak Four weeks into school already! How quickly time seems to pass by. Yet not so quickly for those people already longing for the next summer vacation. Why yearn so much to get out? Why not make the most of the school years.

The students who really dislike school are, themselves, the cause of their own misery. Rather than taking advantage of all that Maine South has to offer, they can only harp on the negative points. Granted, not all of the new programs and ideas at school are pleasing, but the school is capable of doing much more for the students than just issuing detentions. (Besides, whose fault are they?)

This is still the beginning of the school year. Why not try to make this coming year the best it can be? In terms of classes, just doing homework for a change may prove to be fruitful.

Participating in a class can even turn out to be fun, when everyone cooperates. Learning does not have to be boring; it is up to the individual to enjoy the process.

Gaining in knowledge cannot be all that bad.

Even if the general attitude toward classes does not change, many other aspects of school might look more promising.

Numerous clubs are open to everyone and provide not only a diversion from homework, but also a great way of making new friends. Maine South has clubs for such a variety of activities that it should not be hard to find at least one that is of interest.

Sports are another opportunity of getting involved. Whether interscholastic or intramural, both the athletes and the spectators can enjoy their time at school.

The Drama Department puts on many productions during the year, and tryouts are always open to all. The radio station, the newspaper, the yearbook all have openings for students.

Getting involved is the way to make school much more than just books and homework. The selection of activities at Maine South is enough to encompass most interests. Make the most of this year: try new study methods, join a few clubs, come out and support all the sports. The word "school" may take on a totally pleasurable meaning. Even the thought of summer can ) become more distant, as students look forward to school.

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Hawk Football Rides by Indians 7-6

By Dan White The Hawk varsity football team squeaked by Niles West 7-6 last Saturday due to the combined efforts of Dave Ryan, John Bemardi and a solid South defense.

Ryan produced the Hawk offensive punch by scoring the touchdown and kicking the extra point.

Bernardi saved the game for Maine South by intercepting Indian quarterback John Coursey's pass on the Hawk 25yard line with 33 seconds left in the game. Bemardi then ran the ball 62 yards downfield.

The weather was perfect, but due to the heavy rains Friday night, the field wasn't in the best

of playing conditions.

"The field condition made it hard to cut and also hard to block," said Coach Bob Schmidt.

In first half action, neither team drove the ball into the end zone. However, the Indians attempted a field goal, but failed.

Mike Solon recovered a Niles West fumble in the second quarter but the Hawks failed to capitalize.

Coach Schmidt stated, "I am very pleased with the way our defense backs played. It was an improvement over the game with Waukegan. Niles West is a good defensive team, however, they don't have the speed that they used to have."

With two minutes left in the

third quarter, Dave Ryan busted loose for a 53 yard run. On the next play, Ryan plowed through the Indian defense for the TD at 1:19. Then Ryan kicked the extra point, giving the Hawks a 7-0 lead.

Niles West scored when quarterback John Coursey snuck the ball in from the Hawk 2-yard line. However, the Indians choked on the extra point.

Statistically, the Indians beat the Hawks; but games aren't won by statistics.

The Hawks ran only 38 plays and possessed the ball for less time than the Indians.

Niles had 14 first downs, while the Hawks finished with eight.

South ran the ball 28 times for

135 yards, which is just under five yards per carry.

On the other hand, the Indians rushed for 203 yards.

Joe Rubino led the South defense with seven solo tackles and 11 assists. Mike Solon muscled his way for six solos and eight assists, while Bob

Brown made 5 solo tackles.

The next game for Maine South is this Saturday at 2 P.M. at Glenbrook South, Schmidt commented, "It should be a good close game.

The're a hard hitting ball club.

Hopefully we'll have the ball more than we did last week."

Kickers Bomb Warren ville

By Dan White The soccer team showed their improved style of play by defeating Warrenville 4-1 at Maine South last Thursday.

In the first ten minutes of the game, Warrenville controlled the ball very well. They definitely outplayed the Hawks.

In the first quarter, Warrenville had six shots on goal, while in the last three quarters they had only three shots on net.

However, things reversed for South in the last ten minutes of the first quarter and the remainder of the game.

"We started to move toward the ball, and our passing improved," said Doug Hanson, and Dave Greising.

The Hawks demonstrated their passing skills by scoring at the 7:41 mark of the first period on a fine cross pass from Chris Paluch to Dave Murray who put it into the net.

In the second quarter. South blew the game wide open with three goals in ten minutes.

Hawk Captain Nick Leever talUed for the first and second

goals of the period. (He now has 12 goals for the season.)

Leever's first score came at 7:35 with an assist from Randy lat^ta. His second goal at 15:01, on a perfect pass from Bill Shinn, gave the Hawks a comfortable 3-0 lead.

Forward Paul Brignas ripped the Hawks' last goal home at 16:56.

Warrenville's only shot of the third quarter resulted in a goal.

Goalie Tim Meehan, being screened, had no play on the ball.

On Tuesday, September 20, the Hawks travelled to Highland Park and lost to the Giants 3-1.

Highland Park opened up the scoring in the first quarter on a goal by Solomon, assisted by Ori at 13:29.

Nick Leever of South got the Hawks on the board at 11:01 of the second quarter heading the ball in the nets.

Giant Solomon scored again in the third quarter at 12:28. Three minutes later Highland Park got another goal.

In the fourth quarter, the Hawks controlled the ball well

Tennis To Face East Janet Shamlian The Maine South girl's tennis team will face crosstown rival Maine Elast, this Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. "It's going to be a very tight meet. Maine East is tough," said Coach Joyce Albrecht.

"Our returning players are stronger than ever, and we have some exceptionally good, new talent," added Coach Albrecht.

Last week, the girls won an important meet against Waukegan E^st. On the varsity level. South won every match with very impressive scores.

Playing varsity singles this year are: Mary Frick, Carol Kazuk, MaryDepke, and Julie Delfosse.

Varsitv doubles teams include

Pak Kezios and Mary Lee at first doubles, Judy and Peggy Wilkas at second doubles, and Laura Fabianich and Cindy Seno at third doubles.

Because the Maine South courts are being resurfaced, all meets are away this year. The team has been practicing at the Hinkley Field courts, which has been somewhat of a disadvantage.

Bad weatSer has been affecting practice, but the team has won the majority of their meets thus far.

"This year, our goal will be to improve on last years 4-3 record," said Coach Albrecht.

"With our depth, we should be able to do it."

and kept it in Giant territory, but failed to score.

South had 17 shots on goal, while the Giants ripped 8 on. "We thank our manager Mary Jo Faleni for doing a fine job," says the varsity team.

The Hawks next game will be at home this Saturday against Glenbrook South at 11:00 A.M.

Soph. Football

By Tom T. Sebastian The Sophomore Football Team, plagued by fumbles, lost to the Niles West Indians 14-6. The sophomores played an outstanding defensive game, aided by good individual performances by Mark Paulik, Jon Slazas, and Bob Kay. Coach commented: outstanding however, we eight times."

Van Proyen "We played an defensive game; fumbled seven or

Quarteiback Jay Huyler receives the snap from Joe Rubino in last Saturdays game against Niles West. The Hawks won 7-6. *

V-Ball Hosts GBN

By Janet Shamlian The girls' volleyball team will face Glenbrook North this Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Maine South. "As a team, our goal this season is to be the best that we can," said varsity coach Chris Voelz.

"The girls are enthusiastic, hard working, and should do well against Glenbrook," added Coach Voelz. "We have good funamenals, fiery hitting, and soHd setting."

This year's varsity players are Jane Bixby, Joan Boesen, Pam Digati, Joan Henley. Laura Kean. Becky Lukens, Lory Madsen, Terese Milligan, Julie

Nelsen, Kal Schroeder, Laura Skaathun, and Lynette Vedrine.

The volleyball season this year will be longer than in the past, which will enable the team to play more schools. "The opposition keeps getting stronger, but we should be able to keep up with the best of them," said Coach Voelz.

'Returning varsity players Joan Henley and Becky Lukens will lead the team into what should be an exciting and challenging season," said Coach Voelz. "With the whole team in support we should be successful this season."

Grads McGlade, Lindstrom Excel for Wildcats Kim Lindstrom and Tom is Tom McGlade.

As a walk-on (non-scholarship McGlade, both 1977 graduates from Maine South, are earning athlete), McGlade worked out for recognition and doing well in three hours every morning this Northwestern Universitie's athletic programs.

Lindstrom has been honored by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. Her performances in the 100 yd. backstroke and the 200 yd.

Individual Medley in the 1976 I.H.S.A. Girl's State Swim Competition, while a member of the Maine South Girls' swim team, have earned her the distinction of double AilAmerican status.

A special showcase has been constructed at the entrance to the Maine South swimming pool where Miss Lindstrom's awards will be displayed.

Another grad from Maine South excelling in college sports

G-Men Appearing Rugged

By Dan White The varsity golf team completed a very successful week by winning four out of four matches.

"I'm happy with the teams four wins last week," said Coach Ross.

On Monday, September 19. the swingers romped over Niles West 155-170 in their first conference meet at the Park Ridge Country Club.

Mark Stiggleman shot the lowest of the Hawks with a 36.

Tom Busch placed second with a 38, while Bob Bean shot a 40. Tim Ellsworth and Dom Curcio tied with 4rs.

Kathy W*lle 19 rwtuming a Waukegan East aarve In a match which aha (In high school golf, seven won laat Thursday. The tennis team will face Maine East thia Tuaaday persons play, but only the low at 4:00.

four scores count on the team totals.)

The Hawks posted their second straight win against Elmwood Park, beating them 174-190, on Tuesday, September 20.

Last Thursday, September 22, the iron men shot their lowest of the season, a 151 over Conant and Fenton. In this particular meet, Conant finished with a 159, while Fenton tallied for 166, Mark Stiggleman shot the lowest again with a 34. Dom Curcio ended up by shooting a 37.

Tim Ellsworth and John Crowl tied with 40.

The next golf meet will be at the Park Ridge Country Club on Monday, October 3, against rival Maine East.

summer with second string quarterback Steve Beitbeil, After perfecting the team's pass patterns and getting oriented with its offense, he was told he would be trying out for the defensive backfield.

Through hard work and determination, McGlade earned a spot on the travelling squad as the team's second string roverback.

With a sense of satisfaction, he added, "Sometimes you dream, and if you work hard enough, sometimes thev really come true."

Fall Riot Planned

By Campus Life A Fall Riot, sponsored by Campus Life, a non-profit organization open to all high school students, will be held on Oct. 10, Columbus Day, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This event is open to all North Shore and Northwest suburban high school students. Thousands of students are involved in Campus Life throughout the year, so a large crowd is expected. The activities include mob races, refrigerator box races, chariot races, giant push ball games, and the sinister finalle, "The Mud Bowl."

The price is fifty cents and includes all the mud you can handle. Meet at Maine South (the northwest parking lot) at noon for transportation.

For further information call the Campus Life office in Wheeling—259-7880 or watch for information posted around school.