Juniors seek vice-presidency
southwords Vol. 14, No
Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, III.
March 10, 1978
By Janet Sbamlian Junior Tim Chorvat is a candidate for the office of Student Council vicepresident. Tim's activities include being a member of the Debate Team, a Mathlete, and a homeroom representative for Student Council. "I'm running for Student Council because the person who becomes vicepresident can make a difference. I can handle that position." said Tim. Tim feels that the officers do not work together. "The officers should get involved with the problems next year. Then they will have a better chance of being solved." Tim feels that if he is elected vicepresident, he will work with the president to get the problems and issues solved with more effeciency.
By Lisa O'Connor Junior Mike Doyle, Student Council representative and Quad Council alternate, is another candidate running for Student Council vice-president. Mike believes he's the most qualified for the job. "I have more experience in Student Council than Phil Palm or Tim Chorvat. I've been in Student Council for By Marianne Schmidt years, and I'm a Quad Council Gina Hadawi is also a candidate for the three alternate. Phil has had no Student office of president. Gina has been involved in Class Council experience, and Tim has had one Council for three years. Her freshman year." Persistence is one of Mike's goals. "I'll year she served as a representative, her sophomore year she was treasurer, and try hardest to get along with the adnow she is Junior Class Council ministration to get what the students president. Gina has also had experience want accomplished." Mike is running for vice-president in Student Council. She was a represtative during her sophomore year and is rather than president so he wouldn't have to compete with presidential a Complex Leader this year. candidate Gina Hadawi. He feels that Gina also manages to find time to Gina is highly qualified for the cheerlead and play on the Interscholastic presidency and believes that if he and Badminton team. She has been a Gina are elected, they would work efmember of Pep Club for two years, and is fectively together. now a Junior Leader. Mike acknowledged his campaign Gina feels that smoking lounge is manager Jeff Arbeit and George Pucci. unrealistic for right now. However, she believes that outdoor lounge should be reinstated. She commented, "We deserve a right to prove ourselves worthy or unworthy." On the issue of open campus, Gina said that it will take a longer time because it must go through the district. She doesn't believe open campus will be accomplished during this school year. Gina believes that the ground work has been started, and there are many possible results if the administration will listen. "Student Council has been having a lot of problems with uninterested representatives. We have to get people involved who really care about student government. Without interested students, Council won't run as efficiently as it can," said Gina. She suggested screening people who By Carolyn Qulnn come into Council to see if they are Running unopposed for Student willing to make the commitment. Gina Council secretary is sophomore Tom concluded, "I'm willing to amke the Sebastian. Although he finds no faults commitment to Council." with the current administration, Tom feels that he has the organizational qualities necessary for the position. "There is more to being Secretary than just taking minutes." Carol Thalhammer and Mark Wen" I wanted an office where I could dland are the scenic designers for the contribute ideas, and secretary seemed show. to be that office," said Tom. Stage Manager Dave Ford '79 will be in Tom was active in the Lincoln Junior High student government and has been a chaise of lighting. Tickets for the show will cost $1.50, and member of the soccor team for two will go on sale during lunch periods the years. He is also a sports writer for Southwords. week before the show.
S.C. candidates compete By Karen Maiorano Dina Ciccia is running for Student Council president. She has been a complex leader for the past year in Student Council. Dina has been involved with Wrestlerettes since her freshman year. She has worked for Southwords for three years and has also been a member of Contest Speakers for two years. Dina's main goal is to go after the cafeteria. "I think a lot needs to be improved in the cafeteria, such as the lines and littering." To accomplish her goal, she would work with the task forces that are currently in operation. When asked why she is running for president she responded, "I think more can be accomplished in Student Council than is currently being done. I plan to follow through with some ideas initiated this year, such as the task forces." Also, Dina feels that the present tardy system is unfair. "I feel that it is unfair for a student that is five minutes late to school to get the same punishment as one who comes in third period." On the subject of open campus and smoking lounge, Dina commented, "I want to find a compromise through Quad Council. It may not be accomplished by next year, but at least we can start something that can be finished by the next Council. I'd also like to start using some new articles in our constitution to screen out members who are in Council just for the prestige. I would like to use the constitution to improve Council all around, such as to better the committee system." "It's time we fight back at the administration," said Dina.
Voyager to visit South by Susan Rebedeaux Mr. Reid Lewis, who, along with 24 others, recreated the LaSalle expedition of 1687, will be at Maine South on Tues., March 14. Leaving from Montreal in Aug. of 1976 and reaching the Gulf of Mexico last April, Mr. Lewis and his coUeages lived just as LaSalle probably did. Their transportation was by way of canoes, and tiiey had to survive the icy rivers and cold temperatures. Now on display in the library showcaase is some literature on the recreation of the LaSalle expedition.
Two officers run unopposed
Orchesis to stage dance show by Halina Stachowiak and Marianne Schmidt Orchesis members are preparing for the presentation of their annual dance concert entiUed "Innerlusions" which will be held on March 16, 17, and 18 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. A variety of dances will be demonstrated ranging from traditional ballet to the popular disco. African and Spanish folk dcuices will be exhibited as well as a Latin dance called "Ol'e" to be performed by sponsor Mrs. Linda Schlomer and her husband. The jazz dances include the opening number entitled "Swingin' Down." One dance wiU consist of a tribute to the sports at Maine South. This dance will combine athletic movement with dance. Two of the disco numbers are "Disco Night" and "Live Jive." Tap dances and modem dances will also be included. There will also be an all-boys jazz number. All the dances are being choreographed by the membdrs themselves with occasional advice from Mrs. Schlomer. Some of the choreographers include Laurie Gauger, Kathy Kropke, Diane Pospisil, Patti Engblom, Jane Bogacz and Gigi Chakos. Some of the dance numbers will have original music composed by Sam Abbate, a formdr graduate of Maine South.
By Noreen Keane and Tina Prodyma Junior Phil Palm is also a candidate for the vice-presidency. Phil feels that the outside lounge should be re-opened. If elected vicepresident, he will propose that there be two teachers monitoring the lounge area with one covering the cafeteria and the other patrolling the outside lounge. Phil maintains that with, and only with, the students complete cooperation could outside lounge be a success. Phil believes that lunch lines and snack lines should be open for business at the beginning of the period and Maine South should have a tighter security system to better guard against vandalism. Phil says tfiese issues are extremely important and he pledges himself to work for them. Phil promises to strengthen the communication between Council and the students by making available a newsletter of Council proposals. Even though he has had no experience in student government, he still feels he could benefit the school. As he has many friends in Student Council, he feels that he knows its workings. He also believes that he has good communication with many teachers and students.
M.S. Blood Drive to be sponsored By Catherine Dever A Blood Drive sponsored by Student Council and the Medical Careers Club, in cooperation with the North Suburban Blood Center, will be held on Friday, April 14. The drive will take place in the center Spectator Gym during all periods. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Students must also present a letter of consent from their parents. Donaters will be required to fill out a questionnaire and meet requirements pertaining to blood pressure and general physical condition. The blood will be donated to the Northwest Suburban Blood Bank. The donors and their immediate families will be guaranteed blood, when and if needed, for one year after a donation. A heart day has also been planned along with the blood drive. There will be various demonstrations, including one on CPR, an anti-smokers clinic and heart
exercises. "We are looking for 100 or more units of blood from Maine South and hopefully all eligible donors will participate in the drive," said Mrs. Nancy Nordgren from the Northwest Suburban Blood Center.
Spring Concert to be held By Carolyn Quinn The annual spring Orchestra Concert sponsored by the Maine South Music Department will be held on Sun., March 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The program will consist of many numbers including selections from "No, No Nanette" and Grig's Piano Concerto to be performed by soloist Nancy Lyons. Mr. Lloyd Spear will direct the Concert Orchestra and Intermediate Orchestra wiU be Angelo Rico. Admission is free with a student I.D. or a Music Booster's card.
By Halina Stachowiak Running unopposed for Student Council Treasurer is Janet Shamlian. Although she is a sophomore, Janet has been very much involved in school activities. This is her second year as a Trackette and a member of Pep Club. Janet has also been with WMTH for two years. She is a reporter for Southwords, writing both news and sports stories. The Advocate carries Janet's column "What's Up Down South" each week. Janet is currently a student Council representative and a member of the task force sponsoring the Saturday Work I^ograms. Most importantly, Janet has been Class Council treasurer both her freshman and sophomore years. Janet feels she could contribute much to Student Council because of her previous experience. One of Janet's goals as treasurer is to see more scholarships awarded to deserving students through the Student Council Treasury Committee. The money would come from a variety of fund-raisers which Janet would help organize. Janet is looking forward to being elected treasurer and is willing to work hard in order to carry out her job next year.