Vol 14 issue 11

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.ÂŤaders 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.

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by Liz Fichera Tlie increase of vandalism is the reason why students' privileges are becoming fewer and rules are growing stricter.

Outside lounge was a privilege that was cancelled because of vandalism.

Unfortunately, some students could not control themselves from throwing garbage over the fence, vandalizing students' bikes, littering the school grounds and smoking. The administration had no choice but to end outside lounge.

Many students do not realize that theft and littermg are considered as vandalism also.

Although teachers supervise the hall in order to apprehend students who create distrubances, they must also patrol the halls for would-be vandals.

Therefore, as vandalism increases, so does the strictness of hall supervision, which created hassles for the students who do have legitimate reasons for being in the halls after the beU but do not have passes.

Have you ever gone to a washroom and found its door locked? A locked door means that the washroom has been vandalized. This creates still another hassle for the innocent student.

Each act of vandalism that is supposedly intended to get back at the administration harms only the students with the development of another rule.

Complaining will not solve our problems but action will. In order to solve problems, cooperation, involvement, enthusiasm and concern are needed by the student body.

Students can volunteer their time as monitors during lunch periods.

Several students have already volunteered. If this Student Monitor Program is successful, outside lounge may be given back to students on a trial basis.

The upcoming vandalism poster contest is another way for students to demonstrate their concern.

Students can also show interest in the ideas of the Vandalism Committee and Student Council. Students can even contribute their own ideas.

Our privileges are becoming fewer and rules are growing unbearable.

However, if students would show more concern and fight against vandalism, vandalism would decrease and Maine South students would prove themselves to be mature individuals who are capable of handling the responsibiliites that go along with maturity.

Letters com plain, propose Reorganize lunch system

Just recognition deserved

Dear Editw: I am disgusted with the way the cafeteria is run. Last Friday, during my lunch period, only two lines were open— the snack bar line and the "type A" line, neither of which had anything I care to eat.

In addition, the milk line is only open on random days. Somedays the cafeteria ladies put up signs saying "milk line open" and other days there are not any signs, and they get mad when I buy only nUlk in their line. Do they want everybody to check if the milk line is open instead of waiting in their line?

I also have a complaint about the way the "type A lunch" line is operated.

There are usually two lines of students right next to each other, one with trays, and the other with only milk-buyers. The two lines come together by the cash register, making the whole line slow moving and disorganized. Also the people buying milk seem to think they have the right to cut in front of everybody in order to form that second line. The ladies running the type A line should see the way that the hamburger line is run. It's orderly and they never let anybody cut.

Let's reorganize the lunch system so it's fair to everybody.

Sincerely, 56 Luncher

TO THE VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM; In the last issue of Southwords, you showed your gratitude to the "spirit" groups of Maine South. Among them were the Cheerleaders, Rowdies, and Pep Qub. What about the Pep Band?

We don't think you forgot us. At least you never forgot to tell us that you wanted to hear your requests at every home game.

Most schools around here don't even have a Pep Band. Yet, at every home game (excluding none!!) the Maine South Pep Band performed requests of the Cheerleaders, B-ball team, and provided the background music for the Hawkettes (another hard-working group that you didn't thank).

Last year, we were selected to go downstate to play for the Class AA basketball finals. The reason we were selected was we were voted as being the best pep band in the state. It wasn't just one person's opinion, either. A board of judges listened to tapes made by other high school pep bands from all over the state and labeled us No. 1.

We aren't looking for glory, but a little recognition would be appreciated.

April 14, 1978

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Babies malce you part of a 'bubble gum republic'

by John Peters On March 21, some Maine South students were offered the privUege of attending a presentation featuring the reenactment of the LaSalle expedition.

The presentation, which was held in the auditorium and headed by Mr. Reid Lewis, was undoubtedly the result of much hard work, effort, and careful planning. For those who appreciated any of these virtues, the presentation was most enjoyable.

However, the show unfortunately had a damper cast on it as a result of the extremely childish behavior exhibited by some students, students who obviously have a deviated and very immature sense of humor. The antics of these few annoyed the majority of those attending and, undoubtedly, Mr. Lewis himself.

For example, one slide showed an artistic statue of a man. Oh yes kiddies, and he wasn't wearing any clothes! Well, some students were obviously set off by this "smutty" picture as immediate whistles and cheers ensued.

Such behavior, however, could have been expected, for even before the pre-

sentation and the introduction of Mr. Lewis commenced, the speaker was forced to stop his introduction several times because of the rude, obnoxious, and immature noise antics of some students.

Such an insult to such a fine production of quality and hard work and to such a respectable man is totally inexcusable.

Yet it is these same students that complain about how they don't have any rights, how they are treated like little kids. However, what can they expect when they act like babies? One receives only the amount of respect due him.

This writer feels embarrassed, as others do likewise, to be involved each day with such immature individuals.

How unfortunate for those students who attempt to act in an adult like and responsible manner to have to be treated like punks. But what alternative does the adirdnistration have to control the babies other than to put restrictions on the entire student body? Thus until the babies themselves learn how to mature, Maine South will remain a "bubble gum republic".

Spring fever m the air

by Susan Rebedeaox Saturday Night Fever may be spreading across the country, but spring fever is spreading through Miaine South.

Once again the forest preserves are beginning to fill up during the school day.

Students are walking outside to breath the refreshing spring air. Every day we are closer to suntuner...

Kids are discarding their heavy sweaters and replacing them with light, bright clothes.

Now kids are light-hearted, school is fun again; that is, if school can be fun.

Third quarter slump is over and now, for seniors, the foiuth quarter slide begins. For those of us who are not fortunate enough to be seniors, the warm weather and sunshine still holds elements of anticipation for the summer to come.

Freshmen are just glad to have survived their first year here at South.

Sophomores look forward to finally being upperclassmen with lounge The Maine South Pep Band privileges.

Juniors can't wait to be labeled the "big" seniors at Maine South.

Fridays are anxiously awaited by all those who have "special" plans for the weekend. For some, simply spending a quiet day at home may be a much needed relief.

Students are also beginning to use the outside lounge, which has been reduced to the asphalt patio area near the cafeteria. How long it will remain that way is still to be seen.

Walking down Belleplaine, you can listen to some tunes as Idds drive by with windows down and radios blasting.

Bicycling seems to be a fast growing sport this season. Every day that students peer out the cafeteria windows there are more bikes chained to the fences and racks.

Spring is definitely making a reentrance into Park Ridge. So while Tony Monroe of Saturday Night Fever struts along the streets of New York with a paint can in his hand, students here are Maine South are springing into the good weather and good times.

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Opportunity Knocks Everyone wants a career with a bright future â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but which fields offer the best job opportunities? The U.S. Department of Labor says that for the next 10 years, the most promising jobs fit into five main categories: health services, scientific and technical positions, office occupations, mechanics and repairers, and service jobs in general.

"Besides offering rosy employment prospects, the majority of jobs in these categories have something else in common," says Richard H. McClintock, presidnt of ITT Educational Services, Inc., a nationwide network of postsecondary business, trade and technical schools. "They all require the right kind of training after high school, but usually not a four-year college degree."

Muriel Lederer, education author and syndicated colunist, pinpoints jobs that can be learned in two years or less of specialized training in post-secondary schools: Health Services: Dental, medical, optometric, occupational and physical therapy assistants; dental hygenists; dental lab and hospital technicians.

Scientific and Technical Field: drafting, engineering and science technicians; surveyers; tool engineers.

Office Occupations: secretaries; shorthand reporters; typists; computer operators; accountants.

Mechanics and Repairers: air conditioning, refrigerating and heating

technicians; business machine and computer repairers; industrial machine repairers; auto and diesel mechanics; TV and radio repairers; general maintenance workers.

Service Jobs: Bartenders, cooks and chefs.

The results of the intramural three man Junior-Senior Basketball Tournament go as follows: First place team: Bill Holmes, Ed Doherty, Jack Zachary, and Chris Toulon.

Second place: Andy Spicer, Mark Siggleman, Scott Jackson, and Steve Kashul.

Third place: Rick Erbach, Tony Seng, Bill Twomey, and Tom Gebhadt.

MS Girls Named CSL All-Conference Eight Maine South girls were named recently to the All Comference Swimmers and Divers team for the Central Suburban League.

Named as All-Conference were: Pattie Pence, Julie Okamoto, Barb Beckman, Jessica Boxer, Virginia DeYoung, Jane Oberheide, Tracey Lindstrom and Rita Rortvedt, diver.

almost every field imagineable. They also offer many good College programs while you aje enlisted and after you leave the service. Larry encourages everyone to call him and see what the Army has to offer at: 297-2769, or see him at 800 Lee St., Des Plaines, II. 60016.

excite. The world would be an empty void without music.

Here are some recommended selections: Foreigner: This is an excellent album full of hard-driving rock music. Some good cuts are "Long, Long Way from Home" and "Headknocker".

Soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever: A must for disco freaks. The Bee Gees have evolved throughout the years as one of the most diverse and successful bands. Check out "More Than a Woman"

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Aja, by Steely Dan: Lively record with some catchy tunes, such as "Deacon Blues" and "Black Cow".

Point of No Return, by Kansas: Another good album from Kansas.

Excellent lyrics and music combine to net all listeners.

Earth, by Jefferson Starship: The newest release from the group that's been cranking out great music since the sixties. Two cuts worth listening to are "Count on Me" and "Run Away".

Gymnastics IVIoves On

Intramural b-ball winners

Graduate Found His Place Three years ago, when Larry left Maine South High School he never considered going into the Army. He never took the time to look at all the excellent programs they had to offer.

Larry Holt, a 1975 graduate of Maine South, enlisted into the Army in December, and is now assigned to temporary duty in the Army Recruiting Office in Des Plaines. After being layed off at six places of employment since graduation from Maine South, he began looking for a better way. "I was living at home, working full time, and attending Roosevelt University during the night. It was a very tough way to get an education. I also found that I couldn't get a good job without a BA Degree.

The Army offers over 300 job opportunities for young men and women in

Imagine driving down the street, the cool spring air rufiling your hair, as the radio blasts harmoniously. Or think about the usual Friday night party, complete with Foreigner and Nugent. Or the disco scene, with the smooth dulcet tones of the Bee Gees. It's easy to realize just how big a part music plays in our life.

Music is the one thing common to almost everyone, young and old. Teenagers in the fifties bopped to Jerry Lee Louis. Many of our mothers probably sighed at Sinatra's love songs. Aiid many of you,rightnow, are probably humming your favorite song.

The wide spectrum of musical taste ranges from Shaun Cassidy and Barry Manilow to Led Zepplin and Genesis.

Whatever your preference might be, the important thing is its effect. Millions of dollars are spent each year on records.

It's a well-known fact that music is one of the most successful industries.

Music is like a magical spell. It can create romantic, loving moods, or hyper one's mood. It can soothe, and it can

Southwords feature editor, Chris Sopata [pictured above]. Is on vacation. Actually, Chris was Just looking for a way to make his editor In chief, Russ Skiba [not pictured anywhere; thank God], do a little work. His plan was simple. Just bang his skull on the floor of the field house and forget what day it was. Well, It worited. When reached for comment, Editor In Chief, Russ Si(iba said, "Hurry back Chris, I forgot how to do headline counts and all Mr. Beatty does is laugh."

Seriously, all Southwords staff members wish Chris a speedy recovery.

by Marianne Schmidt The Girls Gymnastics Team, under the guidance of coaches Phyllis Goll, and Linda Schlomer, presently has a 5-6 record. The twenty-four girk on the team compete in four events: vaulting, beam, bars, and floor exercise.

On April 8, the team came in thirteenth out of 32 schools in the Niles West Invitational.

This year's teapi has a lot of young talent. When asked how this year's gymnastics team compares to previous teams, Miss Goll said, "There is more skill there. They're a young team, but they have good potential." Miss Goll went on to say that the girls are strongest in vaulting and floor exercise.

The fan support has been better this year. "It is constantly improving," remarked Miss Goll.

Scoring at a gymnastics meet is done by taking the top compulsory score and adding it to the top two optional scores to get the varsity total. The JV total is comprised of the next two highest compulsory scores.

When asked if the team should be strong next year. Miss Goll commented, "Yes, because their interest level is so high and their motivation level is also high. They will continue on with gymnastics after the season is over by going to camps and gymnastics programs."

There will be no more home meets this season. Instead the girls will be practicing for district and state competition.

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April 14, 1978

Skaters glide to State Championship

by Dan White "Wait until next year," or "This was our rebuilding year,"... do these often used statements sound familiar? Well, if they do, talk to anyone on the Maine South Varsity Hockey team and he'll tell you that THIS was the year.

Bouncing back from a third place finish in the State AAA division finals last year, the mighty Hawks captured first place honors this season with a stinging 8-5 victory over Evanston in the state championship game played at Randhurst. ' 'We controlled the puck and in turn the game. That's what gave us the victory," said John Peters.

With their overall record of 30-5-2, the Hawks skaters were one of only two Maine South teams to finish out their season on a happy note. In state tournament play. Hawk skaters won all six of their games.

(Incidentally, there are a total of 71 teams who start out the long journey in hopes of bringing back a State Championship. ) Thirty seconds into the game, Evanston opened up the scoring when Marty Venet stole the puck, proceeded down ice, and blasted a 20-foot slapper past Steve Sullivan.

JVs take state Not only did the varsity hockey team capture a state championship, but the junior varsity team as well.

With goals by Dave Hadawi, Joe Jeif, Barry Thomas, Andy Otto, and Jim SulUvan, the JVs overpowered Addison Trail 5-1 in the championship game.

The team had a great season winning their conference with a 22-1-0 record.

Overall the JV's hold a 27-1-0 mark.

South countered Evanston's slim one goal lead tying the game with Jeff Starzec tallying for the first of his three goals of the evening. Defenseraan Bob Berleth assisted with some fine heavy forechecking deep in the Wildkit zone.

Again due to excellent forechecking, this time by Dean Thomas, South scored their second goal. Hank Smyth was credited with lighting the lamp.

Before the first period came to a close, Jeff Starzec ripped in another goal, as did teammate Bob HavUr. Dan Sullivan and Bob Berleth were credited with the assists. The first period ended with a 4-1 score and zero minutes in the penalty box, which is unusual.

"Jack Prost, who is one of the best referees in the state, didn't call any cheap ones; nor did he let the game get too out of hand. It's great playing with a full team, rather than always seeing someone in the penalty box," said defenseman John Peters.

At 11:49 of the second period, Venit clicked for another Evanston goal, making the score 4-2.

In the final period, however, the Hawks stormed back overpowering the Wildkits as Jeff Starzec completed his hat trick with assists from Bob Havlir and Dan Sullivan.

The Sullivan line wasn't the only one on fire for the Hawks that night. Keith Krippner's line winged on the left by Dan Szumal and on the right by Curt Barcol set up two more in the Mike Sifferman's aggressiveness can not be overlooked in helping set up both goals.

Sullivan put the icing on the cake at 3:03 when he scored a breakaway.

Evanston added three more goals, one of which was popped past reserve goalie Mike Serio in the last second.

Baseball drops a pair In pre-Conference action this past week, the Maine South baseball team dropped a pair, making their record two and two for the season.

The Hawks lost 5-3 against Glenbard West. A gusty four run seventh inning rally won the game for the Hilltoppers.

"We came back with our own little rally amounting to one run in the bottom of the seventh, but it wasn't enough," said Jon Mrowiec, who drove in one of the Hawk runs. Mrowiec was two for two at the plate.

Last Wednesday, the Hawks travelled to Evanston, losing to the Wildkits 9-3.

Starting pitcher Bob Reibel was tagged for three Evanston runs in the first inning, and two in the second.

South didn't get on the board, until an explosive home run by Dave Ryan was blasted with no one aboard.

Scott Jackson and Tom Wessel, who follows Ryan in the lineup, singled and eventually scored on Bill Graser's base hit. Graser's smash ended the scoring for the Hawks that day.

"Rie Hawks opener against Ridgewood was played at Southeast Park here in Park Ridge due to bad field conditions at South. In any case the Hawks came out on top 5-4.

South's Bill Graser scored the first run of the season on Jay Huyler's single in the first inning.

Gymnastics meet MN The Girl's gymnastics team will meet Maine North today beginning at 5 p.m. at Maine North. The girls team finished thirteenth at the Niles West Invitational last Saturday.

One of this year's disappointments has been the injury of Loy Sheflott and Janet Krueger. Both were rated highly to do well in district competition.

Loy broke her elbow about five weeks ago when she fell off the balance beam.

Janet dislocated her ankle last Wednesday while practicing. She will be out for the season.

With both of those fine gymnasts out of competition, the team has been working extra hard to compensate for the loss.

"We are looking forward to the districts this year, but we are ready for a lot of tough competition," said Coach GoU.

Ridgewood matched and bettered the Hawks 1-0 lead with runs in the bottom of the first and second innings.

However, a booming triple off the bat of Dan Ryan scored Bob Reibel and tied the game in the third.

In the fourth, third baseman Scott Jackson also had a triple scoring Jon Mrowiec and making the scoreboard read 3-2, Hawks.

Ridgewood deadlocked the game 3-3 in their half of the fourth.

The high point of the game took place as the first Hawk home run of the season was hit off the bat of Brian Sirp with Frank Cardomone on base.

Ridgewood's Zaino homered in the sixth, but to no avail as the Hawks attained their first victory of the '78 season.

John Peters [left] and Dan Sullivan proudly display the Hawk's banner earned after beating Evanston 8-5 In the state championship game.

Swimmers come up short

by Scott Erickson The first annual Maine South relays were held last Saturday, with the Hawks finishing in second place. The team's final score was 90, only six points behind the first place, Elk Grove.

In a relay meet, all events are performed by teams of four. There are no individual competitions and all scores, varsity and frosh-soph., are added up for the final score.

In the first event, the fros-soph. 200 yd. medley, a false start ended in the disqualification of the team in that event.

Rob Chapin, Mike Doyle, Eric Mau, Ken Van Spankeren placed third in the varsity 400 yd. medley earning eight points for the squad. In the next event, the 500 yd. freestyle, the team of Bob King, John Hall, Bob Loll, and Wayne Madsen took first place and 14 points for the team.

In the fourth event, the 200 yd. butterfly relay, second place and 10 points went to the team of Dave King, Bob Blatter, Eric Mau, and Mark Oakamoto.

Jeff Ludwig, Rob Chapin, Ken Van Spankeren and Rich Stackalac came in second in the 200 yd. backstroke and earned 10 points towards the team's score. The next event, the 200 yd. breast stroke, added 10 more points to the score with Mark Elliot, Mike Doyle, Dave Powers, and Chris Brusicic placing second.

The seventh race, the fros-soph. 400 yd.

Girls sports outlook good

by Janet Shamlian Now that spring is here, many sports have begun their season. One of these is the Girl's Softball team. After completing a 1977 season with some outstanding new talent, our Maine South Girl's Softball team is prepared for a winning 1978 season. Returning this year is the talented Kathy Pabst. With the fine coaching of Miss Voelz, and a lot of hard

freestyle, gave the Hawks a boost of 14 points, with Brandt Madsen, John Holt, Dave King, and Rich Stacklac coming in first.

In the next event, the varsity 400 yd. freestyle, Rob Chapin, Bob Loll, Ken Van Spankeren and WajTie Madsen gathered 10 more points by placing second. The last event, the 400 yd. individual medley, gained 14 points and first place for the team of Eric Mau, Mark Elliot, Mark Oakamoto, and Wayne Madsen.

First singles player Carol Kazuk

smashes a return shot. Carol's work and dedication from the girls, they present record Is 7-1. Last year sfie should have another great year. was tfie first singles conference Another girls sport welcoming spring champion. is the Girl's Track team. The team will meet up with a lot of tough competition this year, but with a lot of work, it isexpected that they will upset some highly rated teams. The team, coached by Miss

by Tim Ellsworth Schultz, should remain strong, due to This Saturday, April 15, Maine South fine talent. will host its annual Maine South Invitational. Teams from different areas will compete for the crown. This invitational promises to be one of the biggest events the teams take part in, and should give Coach Kent an idea of how his team will fare against other top teams in the state.

Returning from last year's team are Seniors Bill Muno, Mike Nelson, Bob Heidkamp and Dwight Valentino.

Juniors include Tom Wilkas, Brian Muno, Greg Adams, Mike Farmer and Scott Chamness, along with sophomore George Charuk.

Past action saw the Hawks down Ehnwood Park by a score of 4-1. Doubles teams of Heidkamp-Chamness and Muno-Adams defeated their opponents while Mike Nelson and George Charuk won handialy. Against a highly rated Prospect team the Hawks lost 3^2. Vic^ tories came from both of the doubles The winter MVPS Include (from lalt to right] Steve MIkos, wrestling; Dave teams. This leaves the Hawks record at Araen, tusketball; Nick Leever, fencing; Eric Martin, gymnastics.

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Tennis to liost invitational