southwords Vol. 14, No. 11
Maine South H.S., Park Ridge. III.
April14, 1978
New cut system begins the dean holds a parent conference. The by Julie KeUer Disciplinary action is now being taken student is also put on probation. If a on students who cut classes. This new student cuts a class four times, he is procedure which came into effect yes- given one final chance or is removed terday was approved by the Admini- from the class with an F. strative Council and the Executive ComStudents who have behavior reports or mittee on April 3. detentions to serve in June must clear Under the new system the first time a these before taking final exams. student cuts a class he must serve three The new cut policy applies to classes IS^ninute detentions with the teacher which have credits involved. Students involved. After the second cut, the who cut study halls must serve detenstudent's counselor fills out a dean's tions as in the past. detention sheet for two 30-minute The new disciplinary action is an effort detensions before or after school. If a to avoid problems at the end of the year. student cuts a class three times the dean With the arrival of warm weather, some assigns five 30-minute detentions, and students in the past cut at the end of the after the fourth cut, if the Executive year because they figured they could cut committee lets the student remain in the three times without getting in any class, the dean assigns ten 30-mijiute trouble. However this has changed. detentions. "In the past three or four years some For example, if a student cuts one full students have "saved up" their cuts for day he must serve three l&-mijiute the end of the year. However no student detentions for each class. is entitled to any cuts. We feel that it is This disciplinary action has been good to involve teachers, counselors, added to the previous procedure in which deans, parents and students in the a report is sent to the parents by the procedure. Displinary action is involved teacher after the first cut. The second now, and hopefully year-end problems time a student cuts, the counselor con- can be avoided," said assistant Principal tacts the parents and after the third cut Mr. Robert Simonson.
Tickets on sale for musical by Janet Sbamlian Tickets are now on sale for this year's spring musical "'No, No, Nanette." Tickets will be sold from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the auditorium lobby until they are sold out. Performances for the broadway musical are scheduled for April 28, 29, 30 and May 4, 5. 6.
Medical careers club ofllcere Tom TytwskI, Cathy Phillips, Beth Rlzzo and Mary Filklns display Easter baskets the club donated to the Shrlner's Crippled Children's Hospital. The baskets were purchased with money earned from a candy sale held In February.
Vandalism meeting held by Noreen Keane The vandalism committee, which consists of both students and faculty, met on March 7. A vandalism fund has been established for the first time this year. This fund contains $3,300, which averages out to one dollar per student. The one aspect of this fund that many students aren't aware of is that the money not used at the end of the fiscal year is for the student body's use. Last year from July until September the vandalism fund was already being put to use. Approximately $900 was used before the actual opening of school. Economically speaking and putting inflation into consideration, the vandalism cost this year is approximately equal to last year's. Some students give up their time to patrol halls or act as a monitor in lounge or lunch. Only a few students offer their
The musical involves over 200 students including the cast, all crews, ushers, orchestra, dance chorus, musical chorus and ushers. Mr. Irwin Bell is the director of the musical, and Mr. Lloyd Spear is the orchestra director. "The show is making great progress," said Student Technical Director Dave Ford. "Everyone is cooperating well and their best to everything they do. If Sportsnite scheduled giving this continues, the show will be one of the best ever." by Karen Maiorano GRA is sponsoring a co-ed sportsnite Mr. Pinelli, technical director for the tonight entitled Co-ed Open. Activities musical, talked about the stage. "It's an will begin at 7 p.m. and continue through art-deco design that was very popular in 9:30 p.m. the twenties and thirties. There are three Basketball, volleyball, badminton and sets, and they are really large and swimming will be offered, and, all elaborate." swimmers are asked to bring their own All artistic design for the play is being suit and towel. handled by Dave Ford '79, Mark Admission is free and refreshments Whenland '79, and Carol Thalhammer will be served at the end of the night. '79. Miss Fiimeman, sponsor of GRA, said Stage Manager Barb Beile, '79, com"It's a good time for another sportsnite mented, "We're keeping a little bit ahead because spring is in the air." of schedule. I'm hoping that the show will by Mary Callahan Upcoming events in GRA include be a big success." The National Honor Society initiated another co-ed sportsnite on May 10. Also, Tickets are expected to be sold out 141 seniors and 42 juniors at a ceremony intramural tennis and intramural skin before the first performace, so early held on Apr. 10. In order to qualify for the and scuba diving will be coming up in ticket purchase is advisable. "The cost is organization, which honors students for May. $3 per ticket. their academic achievement, juniors "The annual GRA awards dessert will be held on June 1. Trophies and plaques will be given to all first and second place Latin students enter district contest winners in each intramural activity. by Peter Kaedin at Orland Park in Chicago. Also, the GRA Board will receive charms Sue Groziak ' 7 8 and Connie Jaremczuk Miss Marion Fisher, Latin Club for their service. '80 each received a superior rating in the sponsor, said "I think that the students District Latin Contest held on March very well in the Latin Contest since a WMTH holds car wash sixth at Buffalo Grove High School. The did lot of students attended." The annual WMTH and Contest girls will be competing in the State Speakers car wash will be held on Sat., Finals on Apr. 29 at the University of Apr. 22 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The car Illinois in Champaign. In the same district contest Maureen wash will be held in the teacher's by Catherine Dever parking lot, which is near the McCarthy '79 and John Quinn '80 received excellent ratings. The Junior Gym Leaders for the next Auditorium. Six members of the Latin Club will year were recently selected. •Rie cost for the car wash is $1.50, and proceeds will be put towards a news attend the Junior Classical Convention The girls were required to fill out an on Apr. 22 at Carl Sandburg High School application, obtain two letters of recomstudio for WMTH. mendation, and maintain a C or higher average in gym. Junior I.aders participate in a gym
time, and all students are encouraged to volunteer their time to help the school fight vandalism. The subject of outside lounge also came up at the meeting. "The administration refuses to put up with another year of outside lounge but is willing to listen to other alternate proposals. One suggestion that came up was a student monitoring system. If something could be worked out, outside lounge may become a reality again. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Another topic that was discussed was the Saturday Work System Program. The administration is still not sure if this will come into effect because there are legality problems and liabilities as well as supervision to be worked out. This system would require a student who vandalized to put in time on a Saturday to work off his debt.
New NHS members initiated must maintain a cumulative 4.0 gradepoint average and seniors a 3.2 average. Qualifying students are then voted on by the faculty on leadership, character and scholarship. NHS members provide a tutoring service for students needing help in various subject areas, and members are paid for their assistance. Junior NHS members also serve as honor guards at graduation ceremonies. NHS sponsors an annual fund-raising activity. This year the society is tentatively sponsoring a candy sale.
MS Jr. Leaders selected
Give blood today by Caroljn Quinn A blood drive is being held today in the Spectator Gym through ninth period. "The drive, sponsored by the North Suburban Blood Center and Student Council, is open to all students 17 and over who weight at least 110 pounds. Students participating in the program should have handed in a permission slip signed by their parents. However, if students do not have a permission slip, they may call home during the day to get permission from parents.
class consisting of other Junior Leaders for one year. "They also help out in a gym class for at least a quarter of their junior year. During their senior year they help lead a class for the entire year. The 45 girls chosen include Ann Bagel, Pam Becker, Lisa Bell, Joan Bosen, Carol Borchardt, Cindy Braun, Michele Bringas, Kathleen Buckly, Lisa Casten, Gigi Chakos, Lisa Chidester, Sue Christensen, Barb Egan, Mary Beth Eagerson, Pat Fischer, Linda Fritz, Margaret Haas, Linda Hagner, Julie Hultberg, Vicki Jaskola, Jackie Kay, T.C. Littwin, Lory Madsen, Stephanie Martain, Kelly MacDonald, Mary Michuda, Deb Murray, Laura Nelson, Jean Papuga, Molly Perlini, Carta Redina, Tersa Rortvedt, Cal Schroeder, Loy Sheflott, Joan Solon, Laura Skaathun, Kathy Spychala, Heidi Suendermann, Mary Talstad, Karen Tworek, Lynnette Verdine, Terri Westermeier, Judy Wilkas, and Kitty Windsum.