Vol 14 issue 10

Juniors seek vice-presidency

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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.

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by Jon Roma After 37 years of teaching, Dean Elbert Smith will retire at the end of the school year. Mr. Smith plans to farm and travel, and, in an interview with Southwords, reflected on his years of teaching.

Mr. Smith began teaching in the schools at Carmi, Carterville, and Red Bud, all in Southern Illinois. He began teaching math and P.E., and he also coached.

In 1958, Mr. Smith came to Maine East, beginning twenty years of work in District 207.

With the opening of Maine South in 1964, Mr. Smith came here, continuing to teach math. "I originally coached football and track, and some years I coached basketball, too. In 1967, I became dean," he recalled.

After his retirement, Mr. Smith plans to buy a farm in Southern Illinois. "I guess I'll become a 'gentleman farmer.'

I like to garden... I was bom on a farm. I guess you could say it's in my blood — like teaching. In fact, I almost became an agriculture teacher."

Mr. Smith feels that his years of teaching and coaching were his most rewarding years. "One of the things about teaching is that you have a rapport with your students. There's just something special about teaching, but it's hard to describe. I guess you would have to experience it yourself to know what it's like."

It is this feeling that made the decision to retire difficult. "I've thought about it for a long time. It was a hard decision to make, but after a long consideration, I have finally made the decision. It's really hard to leave something that you've been attached to for so long.

"However, I don't want to hang on too long. I think that when a person reaches retirement age, he should retire. A person should step aside and let someone else take his place. It's better to quit while you're ahead, rather than to hang on so long that you are no longer of any value to others.

"In fact, this is a good time for me to

But here, there's always something going on after school and on the weekends."

Mr. Smith commented that he would love to see our teams go downstate. "If we could just 'break the ice,' I think we'd be going down to the championships on a regular basis."

Expressing his feelings about students, Mr. Smith stated that students are always in a state of change. "The major thing that worries me is the use of drugs by students here. This, of course, is not only a problem here, but exists nationwide," Mr. Smith reminded.

Another of Mr. Smith's opinions is that students should get back to work.

"School is not a place to be entertained, but it is a place to work. There are a lot of times students can have fun — in P.E. classes, after school, and on weekends. But when they are in school, they should be prepared to work. There is a time and a place for everything."

Besides the drug problem, Mr. Smith cites vandalism and stealing as other problems to be solved.

"However, there are many good points about Maine South. We have many good programs and many times, the students conduct themselves excellently. I went to a number of sockhops and there was not one single problem!

"But even with the problems, we still have an excellent school. If we can end the drug problem, we will have a great future."

Mr. Smith sums up by stating that the hardest thing about his job as dean is keeping his cool. "There's so much pressure on me in this job. Many problems siphon down to me, and I have to make the decisions. Another hard thing is that it is a full-time job — you can't get away from it, even at home.

"It was difficult making the transition from being popular as a teacher to being a dean, where you are treated so negatively. I guess you could say I went from 'riches to rags.'

"But I'm not complaining, though.

There are a lot of rewarding things about being dean. This job is so versatile — there's never a dull moment! No two days are ever alike.

"But the best thing about being dean is that, in dealing with students, I hope that I have reached them. Oh, I know that some will never turn away from their ways, but then, you can't win 'em all!!"

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Help make the paper better

by Catherine Dever going to read it? If we don't know what As you may have noticed, with the last you like to read, it will be hard to please issue of Southwords you received a white you.

Southwords has asked before for your sheet of paper. If you took the time to read that piece of paper, you would have opinions and ideas for the paper, and we known this was a questionnaire. South- are asking again. If anyone has any ideas words wanted student opinions on for stories or just topics you would be various articles. We simply wanted to interested in reading about, we are open know what interested students and what for suggestions. If it would be to difficult for you to bring your ideas to the Southdidn't.

Many people complain that they are words office, try telling someone who is sick of reading about the same topics on the staff.

We can't improve Southwords without whether it may be your basic school spirit, cliques, or just school problems. student help.

For those of you who did take these However, there comes a time when writers run out of new ideas. This can be questionnaires seriously, we thank you, a problem because there is only so much and for those of you who didn't — don't one can write about in a school paper. cut us down, because it is your lack of Obviously, most of the news pertains to cooperation that may seem to make Maine South, and there is not too much Southwords unacceptable for you. exciting new news to write about.

The paper is written for the students, and this is why Southwords is interested in student opinions.

It is easy to complain about things, but when someone attempts to iny)rove students are reminded that signatures something it takes cooperation—not just are required on all '"letters to the editor" talk.

Southwords handed out well over one sent to Southwords. However, the thousand questionnaires to students. You writer's identity need not be revealed in had the option of handing it back to the the paper if the writer so desires. These booths, or dropping it in the Southwords signatures are required per district room, V-106. The questionnaire would've policy for factual reference purposes taken a minute or two to complete. It only. Southwords presently has two required a simple check next to the unsigned letters on file which must be

By Mary Callahan question for your answers. However, we signed by the writer if they are to be Seniors Sue Dziekanski and Diane Miller have been honored for writing received only 70 back, and the replies on printed. If you are the writer of either of many of them were "didn't read." Why these two letters, please stop by V-106 outstanding poetry.

Stephens College selected four of Sue's would you take a paper if you weren't and give your signature. poems to be published in their annual collection of poetry. Her poems "Passenger," "Exit," "Gone Swimming," and "Eye of the Hurricane,"

By Julie Keller which is a character sketch of first The dream hundreds of basketball fans had of going downstate was impressions, were awarded 25 dollars.

One thousand writers submitted shattered when the Hawks were defeated in the Regional game last Friday. material in the competition, and Sue The fans support of the game was tremendous, however. People squeezed placed third. together to make room for those who wanted good seats to view the action.

She commented, "Stephens College is Also, many fans who couldn't attend the game themselves tuned in to an all Women's college, and I don't really write feminist poetry. I sent in a variety WMTH and listened.

Basketball is one of the most followed sports in the school, and fans of poems. I was really surprised I won!"

As a member of the Creative Writing support can be a real asset to the team. Just imagine how a player feels Magazine's production staff. Sue is when he runs out on the court, knowing there are hundreds of fans trying to planning to make a career of writing. cheer him on to victory.

The National Council of Teachers of Some Maine South fans thought that Gordon Tech was really up to English selected Diane's work entitled something Friday night because their bleachers were far from filled at the "Genetic Jumble" to be published in their spring anthology of poetry. Over beginning of the game. "Diey thought maybe their fans would all file in at 1000 submissions were received and 61 any minute, but that never really happened. Compared to that of Gordon poems will be published.

Tech, Maine South had great fan Support.

Diane submits work to the Creative Maybe the Gordon Tech side wasn't packed with spectators, but what I did Writing Magazine and helps sell it. In the notice about their fans was that when the Maine South players were at the future, she would like to freelance.

On writing poetry, she sommented, free throw line, the spectators from Gordon Tech were very quiet. However, "You just have to work with it. If it when their men were at the line, our fans booed and screamed while they comes, it comes. If it doesn't then you were trying to shoot. Not only can players be affected by language from the just keep on trying." stands, but this is very unsportsmanlike.

Fans should be careful of not only when they scream but also what they scream. Some of the calls made by the refs may have been something to get Project Big heads east angry about, but obscenity from the stands doesn't change the call.

by Catherine Dever When sitting on the Maine South side, fans represent our school, and this Project Big, a career information session, will be held on Wed., April 5, at should be remembered. Besides students, who might hear this kind of Maine East from 7 to 9:30 p.m. language all the time, the spectators also include many older people.

Over 200 local people will represent 175 Getting excited and screaming for the team is great, but a little good different careers in trade, technical, business, science, and professional judgment should be used. Other than that, the fans were fantastic and really helped the Hawks through a great basketball season. areas.

Letters must be signed

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Dean Elbert Smith will tM retiring at the end of this year.

retire. Because of declining enrollment, some teachers might have to be let go.

It's better that I leave now, and let someone else take my place."

Mr. Smith continued, stating that he was thankful to have been able to be a part of this school. "I'm really proud of Maine South. I have talked to a number of former students, and they tell me that Maine South was the best school that they went to. This school has been very good torae.I hope that I have been good to it.

"The cordial and courteous atmosphere here makes this school special."

Maine South's high standing, according to Mr. Smith, is caused by everyone — the faculty, the students, and the community.

He continued, "Students don't know how good they have it here. Many schools, especially in the inner city, kick everyone out and lock the doors at 3:30.

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Driver's ed feared

By Debbie Gann With the assured confidence of being a high school junior, everything seems old hat—cliche-trite. School is no big deal because we are almost seniors. Nothing makes you nervous—Right?

Wrong—As you turn down the hall and walk towards one area of the school, most students blance white with fear.

Why do they do so? drivers, education.

As a Junior, 1 fmd myself to be so eager to drive—it has to be a highlight of a teenager. One problem is learning how to survive the Driver's Ed. classes. As we all file into the classroom with our workbooks and study guides, we have prepared in our minds all important things as to which traffic yields to which car which way; what's the difference between a red sign with white and a green one with blue; how many seconds will it take your car to be demolished by a truck if you hit it at 100 mph and other trivia questions.

As we sit in our seats, chewing our pencils anxiously, the instructor walks in and informs us that one out of four teenagers are killed while learning how to drive.

All in all, the classroom part is not that bad. In fact, it would probably be the least of the crucibiles that one faces in Drivers. As they pass out the skinny Uttle pieces of paper with the test questions on it, (that everyone in the previous course has told you any nincompoop can pass) you freeze in terror because you don't know the first five questions-expecially sinCe two wrong makes a B already. Well anyway, now the bell rings and everyone darts on to their next class.

The next day as the student arrives to Driver's, your confidence has been chipped away. You are not so sure about learning how to drive. Your next class is simulator...What can be so hard about simulator you say? No one can have an accident while stationary in the simulators. As the instructor walks in, he casually informs you that the machines cost $36,000 a piece and any damage done to them will have to be paid for.

At this point you are shaking with fear, but then the ultimate stopper comes— over 100 errors during the simulator will mean the revocation of your permit. As the teacher tells us to start our engines, I soon realize that the nine pre-starting steps I was suppose to have memorized blanked out at that moment. As I gallantly try to start my car and as everybody else is driving along with the film, my orange Ught shows up which means that the engine is off. From the back of the room I hear a voice bellow, "#1 Get Your Car Started!" I panic to remember if the key goes in the car before you put your foot on the brake, "the danMrooj edvtnturti of i«cK

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before you put it into neutral and if the seat belts go on before or after.

Soon I am zooming along at 20 mph. I realize I need more practice with the simulators. I then take my "simple" simulator quiz.

It was not so simple. I confused which lane you turn after making a left turn and how many treads there are in each tire. As the bell rings, I leap out of my seat and run to my next class.

The next day is behind the wheel. As the instructor strolls up he smiles-says heUo. I think, "He won't be smiling after teaching me!" After getting into the car I fasten my safety belt, insert the key into the ignition and turn the gears to N or P. Suddenly I remember one important step that I forgot—release the parking brake. He tells me to proceed and make a left hand turn at Dee. (I tremble with fear while trying to do the best I can without hitting the green Ford directly in front of me.)

As I accelerated while easing into position the instructor calmly asked how much experience the students in the back seat had had. The one girl replied that she has been driving on family vacations for two years, and the boy has been driving regularly for four. He turned slowly to me and said, Well, I assume you have not had much practice but how much has it been?" I reply, "This is my first time behind the wheel." He immediately grabbed the wheel, put his foot on his brake and asks us to change drivers just before I hit the green with the flashing red lights.

Behind the wheel was not as bad as I thought it would be, but my instructor reminded me to be sure and get some more practice. Driver's Education is excellent, but how am I going to live through classroom tests, simuktor and behind-the-wheel? Well, if it's going to enable me to get my license, I will just have to bare with it. Right?

Church to sponsor concert

by Susan Rebedeaux The Mary Seat of Wisdom Youth Group is sponsoring a concert tonight in the church gym from 7:30 unUl 11:30 p.m. Featured will be the groups Forest and "Advent."

Forest members include Rick Fonseca '78, Dave Sutton '78, Carl Lubicz '78, and Tim Perason '78.

Advent includes Rob Williams '78, Roger Rossen '79, and Maine South graduates Frank Stauffer and Rich Urban.

Each band will play for one and onehalf hours and have a half hour intermission.

Tickets are $2 and will be sold only at the door. The concert is open to everyone.

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Library problems continue

by Usa Collin'78 Many articles, complaints, and questions have come up about the library. One would think this huge room in the center of our school would be the center of learning.

New solutions arise every year, and every year they fail. The librarians work hard at being police officers and have to ingore those who need a real Ubrarians help.

Mike Stevenson '78. commented. "It's pretty funny. Every year they change the system. By the end of the year everyone figures out how to get out of it.

Right now I'm supposed to be in the Ubrary. I think the librarians take things a little too seriously."

Laura Hart '78, said, "I haven't been in the library this year. I just take books out

Scholarships avaiiable Scholarship appUcations for aid from the Mothers' Club are now available to graduating seniors from their counselors or the Career Resource Center.

Applications must be completed and returned by April 21.

In an effort to raise money for scholarships the board members of the Scholarship Club have been busy all year sponsoring fund-raising projects. Among these have been Margie Gibson in Concert II, the Spring Luncheon and Raffle, cookie sales during finals and the sale of Fannie May Candy certificates and Maine South stationery.

The Fannie May certificates sell for $1 and entitle the purchaser to $1 in candy.

The profit to the scholarship fund is 40 cents from each certificate used to purchase candy at any Fannie May Shop.

Both the certificates and the Maine South stationery, which includes 14 notes with envelopes for $1, are available in the Bookstore.

after school, but I do think the librarians are helpful when they offer it. Often they're too impersonal and frustrated from all the talking and that doesn't help the mood of the horary."

The Ubrarians are frustrated because aU the underclassmen use the library as a lounge. When a senior goes in to do some reserve work during a free period he gets a lot of red tape and a cold shoulder.

Chris Toczyl '80, said, "I don't Uke the way it's so strict in there. I only go in because it's better than study haU." Jane Oberheide '78, recaUed, "I had lounge first period and I couldn't get a reserve book after school. I went in there and asked if I could just sit in there and do it and they made me switch my Ubrary to first period."

Roger Ady, '80, complained, "The ladies don't listen to you ii you're trying to explain why you are there. Besides that, the Ubrary is noisier than study haU. The only good thing about it is reading the graffiti on the desks."

A solution has been suggested repeatedly. Why can't the underclassmen have lounge? This would leave only those who had to work in the Ubrary.

It would be quiet, peaceful, and one might even find a librarian in this school who knew the meaning of a smile. The general opinion of our Ubrary is to steer clear!

Peter Larson '80, commented, "I haven't been in there yet because I don't want the hassle."

If we are to pay taxes for education, Ubrarians and other students need to remember there are some of us who go to the Ubrary rarely, but when we do, we go with an educational purpose.

Hinge opens new services

by Leon Skiba The Hmge, located in the large grey Park District building at Hinkley Field, is offering many Hinge Youth Services.

The Hinge has a variety of different activities on different nights of the week.

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight, the Hinge offers Coffee house.

Coffee house is a gathering of young people food, games, entertainment and fun in an informal atmosphere.

Tuesday thru Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Hinge has an afternoon drop-in.

People participate in games, rap and other recreation. Many good ping-pong players are present.

Art class is offered by the Hinge on Mondays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Creative instruction in various art mediums are taught by local professional artist. Norm Siegel.

On Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Christian Growth Group meets. Led by Duke Dixon, the group participates in Bible study and gains personal and spiritual growth.

The Rap group, led by Cheryl Hook, on Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., solves people's problems by group discussions.

Individual counseling is possible anytime any staff members are available Problems can be solved on a one-to-one basis with trained staff members'and are kept confidential. For information on counseling caU George Ohlschager at 8234385 at the Hinge.

Recreational programs will be started in the spring.

The Hinge is essentiaUy people serving people. It is a nonprofit, pubUc serving ministry to young people of the area.

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Hawks Rammed by Gordie's Goats

by Dan White Hopes for the Maine South basketball team going downstate were trampled by tlie Gordon Tech Rams 87-64 last Friday night in the regional championship game held at Maine East.

Ram James Copeland, who is only 5-11, penetrated through the staunch Hawk defense dumping in 30 big ones for Gordon Tech. Copeland's hot hand netted 14 of Uiese points in the fourth quarter.

"To stop Copeland, you've got to keep him from penetrating. Since they were fast breaking and beating us on the wings, Copeland had many chances of getting inside and going to the basket," said Coach Quitman Sullins. (His Hawks finished out their season with a very impressive 21 and 5 record.) Outside of Copeland's 30 standout points, the Rams Scott and Page dished in 14 and 12 points respectively, giving Gordon a 62 per-cent shooting average.

The Hawks, shooting 40 per-cent from the floor, were led by Jeff Baker, who netted 20 points. Baker dumped in 14 points in the third quarter alone. Chris Theodore cashed in for 13 while Dan Fiddler had 10.

On the boards, both teams managed to snatch 28 rebounds.

Baker was the leading boardman for

the Hawks with eight rebounds, while the famous "Rowdies," yelling up one of Gienko had eight bounds for the Rams. their loudest, most earth-shattering From the outset of this even matchup, performances, couldn't help the Hawks South was chasing the Rams, who just mash the Rams. wouldn't let the Hawks take them over.

Gordon moves on to the sectionals With two minutes remaining in the playing Forest View, Elk Grove, and first quarter. South was down by two 10- Notre Dame.

8. However this point spread dwindled to "We could have gone a lot farther than eight at the end of the first quarter as we did this year. We didn't have that hot Gordon held a 20-12 lead. a night, but we were beaten by a good By halftime, the Rams had moved out ballclub," stated Sullins. to a comfortable but not commanding 35The Hawks success this year won them 23 lead. a Conference Championship with their 12 In third quarter action. South began to and 0 record. ralley on baskets by Baker, Ken Fritz, "Any time a club wins 20 games it's and Chris Theodore. With four minutes remaining in the period South began successful. The team worked hard in trimming the 17 point lead to seven by practice and in games. They played with pride and class, and were a very enthe end of that quarter. (5447) joyable team to coach," said Sullins.

"Our half-court trap was what got us "Our success this year has been a 100 back into this baUgame. We coul^'t go to a zone defense, so we went man to per-cent team effort, especially by Coaches Sullins and Verber," said Dave man," said Sullins.

During the fourth quarter, Gordon put Areen.

Verber'sJV'sl5-0 on the pressure, mostly applied in the The JV squad under coach George form of Senior Copeland.

With four minutes remaining in the Verber, finished the season undefeated game. South was down by eight. When with 15 wins, no losses. "We had a fine the clock read two minutes to go, Gordy year going undefeated. I am very happy had increased their lead to 15 points, with the team's success and am proud to which was more than enough to give coach these young men," added Coach them the Regional Championship. (Even Verber.

Fencers win state championship

Tom Condon practices foiling with sparring partner Steve Franks.

Franks won the state championship.

by Jim McGlade The Maine South Varsity Fencing Team scored fifty-three points to capture the Illinois State Fencing Championship held last week in Champaign, 111.

Several Hawk fencers were outstanding in the finals. Steve Franke was named state champion in the epee competition after winning the finals.

Other places in state Eddie Kaihatsu and Nick Leever. Ed took second place in the State Foil Competition. Nick Leever was ranked first, but only foiled his way to third where he was knocked out. Nick was invited to compete in the Midwest Fencing Championship to be held next month in Louisville, Kentucky. These three fencers deserve much

congratulations on jobs well done.

Tom Wilkas just missed the foU finals and ended up seventh place in over all competition. Bob Condon also did a fine job making it to the semifinals. The varsity fencers had an outstandtanding season with an 11-1 record caputuring the Central Suburban League Conference Championship.

The freshmen-sophomore teams did a very fine job winning their conference with a 10-2 overall record.

When asked about next year's fencers.

Coach Doherty said, "We are losing three out of our top six fencers next year, but if we can get some help from our sophomore team which won conference, we should be good."

Tankers winners Trackmen finish second

by Scott Erickson The varsity boys swim team demolished Morton East in the meet held Feb. 23. The final score was 122 to 48.

The swimmers took first in every one of the competitions. In the medley relay those taking first were, Rob Chapin, Mike Doyle, Wayne Madsen, and John Hall.

Bob Loll won the 200 yd. and 500 yd. freestyle. Rob Chapin swam to first in the 50 yd. freestyle and the 100 yd. backstroke.

Ken Van Spankeren raced in the 100 yd. freestyle and the 100 yd. breaststroke coming out a winner in both.

Mark Elliott in the 200 yd. individual medley, Dave King in the 100 yd. butterfly, and Ken Van Spankeren, Dave King, Bob Loll, and Bob King in the 400 yd. freestyle relay, also glided to first place.

"I believe we've made much progress since we started back in February." added Doherty.

Hockey victory

by John Dane The Maine South Hockey Team came from behind twice to defeat rival Loyola 3-2 last Sunday at the Oakton Ice Arena.

With the victory the Hawks advanced to the next round of the Metro League playoffs.

Jeff Starzec commented on the victory by saying, "We had a good game because everybody was backchecking weU and thinking out on the ice."

Steve Starzec added, "We played good defense and goalie Steve Sullivan turned in a fine game."

In a long awaited rematch against Mt. Carmel March 1 the Hawks were ready coming away with a 3-2 victory to avenge an earlier loss.

by Jim McGlade On Tuesday, the Maine South track team met Evanston and Rolling Meadows in a tri-meet. Varsity did well coming in second place and had some excellent times in distances. Evanston, top ranked in State, took first place in varsity, sophomore and freshman levels.

Maine South took second place in all three levels. Rolling Meadows placed third over all.

In varsity action, the field event competitors did very well. The long jumpers jumped to second and third places, with Schwann jumping 19'-7'/2"

We appreciate it We, the Maine South Varsity Basketball team would like to thank the students and parents for their continuous support given to us at all the B-ball games this season.

Words can't describe the feeling of busting through the hoop, hearing a big roar, and knowing that you, the fans, were behind us all of the time.

That's right, you were behind us all of the time, especially during the final minutes of the Gordon Tech game when a win was almost hopeless. This shows a lot of pride you had in us. We're just sorry that we couldn't have pulled that game out.

You were also behind us in the glorious moments when we were beating New Trier West and Maine West. The yelling and cheering definitely got us "more psyched" to overpower these highly ranked ballclubs.

The Cheerleaders, Rowdies and Pep Club were specific groups that we are indebted to also.

We think proudly of our 21-5 record, and we hope that next year will be just as much fun as this one.

Much Thanks, The varsity basketball team

and Brown jumping 19'-â&#x201A;Ź". The high jumpers also got second and third with Tosh and Scheuermann both jumping 5'10". Chip Tosh received first place because he had fewer misses.

Clark Hansen vaulted a fine 11'-0" in the pole vault and placed fourth. Ned Rasmussen took third place in the shot with a put of 49'-83/4".

Distance runners did very well also, with Dave Craig running a grueling 2 mile race in 9:59.8 taking first place.

Mile runners Larry Rogers and Dave Mau placed second and third. Rogers' time 4:44 and Mau's time was 4:46.

In the sprinting events, Gary Schwann took first place with a 5.7 second 50 yard dash. Bob Engh took second with 5.8. In the 50 yard low and high hurdles. Brown placed fourth and second with 6.6 and 6.8 times respectively.

Once again, the Maine South 880 relay team won the race with a 1:33.1. The runners were Bill Kroeshell, Chris Mores, Bob Engh and Bill Graser.

All-conference center Oave Areen puts through a jumper in the regional game against Maine East last week. The Hawks won 73-60.

DeYoung wins 200 Maine South's Virginia DeYoung captured a coveted title in the 1978 girls' state swimming meet held at New Trier West.

Virgina swam her way to a first place finish in the 200-yd. freestyle and became Maine South's only state champion this year.

Virginia also finished third in the 500yd. freestyle, while South's 400-yd. freestyle relay team of Virginia DeYoung, Jane Oberheide, Jessica Boxer and Tracey Lindstrom won sixth place medals.

The 200-yd. medley relay team of Patty Pence, Barb Beckman, Jessica Boxer, and Julie Okamoto took 11th place.

Out of 99 competing schools, Maine South finished in the highly rated top 10, capturing eigth place with a total of 50 points.

A happy Virginia DeYoung has a right to be smiling after sfie won the state title in the 200 yd. freestyle.

Girls basketball meets Indians

by Janet Shamlian Tomorrow, the Girl's Basketball team will travel to Niles West for their last game before the state series begins. This game will be a salute to the senior players and their parents and will start at 6 p.m.

The team has been quite victorious this season under the direction of varsity Coach Chris Voelz. Mr. Mike Deines is the J. V. coach.

On Fri., March 3, South defeated Barrington High School during the Hawk's last home game of the season.

South took a strong lead as the score was 33-15 at halftime. Kathy Pabst '78, led the scoring for the Hawks with 21 total points. Terri Lusignan '78, gained 17 points. South took the game 73-34.

On Tues., Feb. 28, the Hawks rolled

over Maine West by a score of 76-34.

One of the highlights of the season for the girl's was taking third place in the Libertyville tournament. In one game against Wheeling High School, Kathy Pabst scored 28 points to help the Hawks win, 61-33. ""The girls have really worked hard this season. They've been very consistent, and they're winners," said coach Voelz. "Next up for us will be the State series. With the cooperation and the effort of the entire team, we should be successful," added Voelz.

Kathy Pabst '78, said, "I think that we have done well this season because everyone worked together for our goal.

We played as a team and not just as individuals. I'm very excited about the state series, we all are."