Vol 14 issue 13

Marlin show opens soon

by Janet Shamllan This year's Marlin swim show Aqueous, will be presented on May 18,19, 20 and 21. The show will feature a variety of exciting acts according to Miss Dawn Butler, sponsor.

All 48 members of the syncronized swim club will be performing in the show.

One specialty number to be performed entitled "Just Qowin* Around," won AAA honors at the International Festival of Aquaric Arts in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

"The girls have been working on the show since September, and it promises to be a good one," said Miss Butler.

Some of the leads for this year's show include Karen Collins, Lisa Casten, Kris Frindell, Julie Okamoto and Carolyn Krause.

Club President Julie Okamoto said, "There are a lot of different acts this year. They range from comedy routines to serious solos." Julie, herself is doing a graceful solo entitled "Skybird."

The Thurs. performance will begin at 7 p.m., the Fri. and Sat. shows will begin at 6:45 p.m., and the Sun. matinee starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $1.75 for all performances and are available in the bookstore and from Marlin members.

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Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, 111.

May 12,1978

Summer drama offered The students involved are of various byVlcUeVanderWerff The Summer Drama program will run ages. Some South graduates return, and Mondays through Fridays from June 19 incoming freshmen are also encouraged to Aug. 1 from 5-9 p.m. Since 1967 to join. It is a way to get experience in students interested in theatrical Drama so they can participate during production have been spending their the school year, but it is also a way to summer nights in the P. A. wing working meet a lot of other students before enon shows to present to the public. Unlike tering as a "frosh." most of the summer school courses, the There is a short meeting every day, drama program has not changed its and then people divide up into their price in three years. Interested students respective activities and rehearsals. can sign up now in the Personnel Office. There is a tremendous amount of work About a hundred students enn)ll in the and each participant must really program every year. Some woik on the produce.

Gayle Corthinos '78 says, "Everyone technical aspects of the presentations, and others devote more time to acting in works as a company to put on the shows. them. However, all the students are We are exposed to every aspect of encouraged to participate in as many of Theatre and are encouraged to participate by acting on stage, constructing the different activities as possible. scenery, designing costumes or finding For this reason, the program needs all props. I not only learned how to work on kinds of pe(^le. There are just as many a show, but most importantly I leajned to non-Thespians as Thespians. Many depend on others as well as myself." people who cannot participate in This year the program will be returproductions during the regular school ning to one big, Broadway musical year turn out for summer drama. rather than two smaller ones. Roger and Many students have jobs during the Hammerstein's Carousel is a powerful day but still make time to come every love story set to music. The Maine South night. "A lot of us had daytime jobs, and orchestra conducted by Mr. Lloyd Spear then came to Summer Drama for more and Mr. Angelo Rico.

Another treat this summer will be work. Yet it was "fun work." I met a lot of people and experienced all the dif- Barefoot in The Park. A Neil Simon ferent facets of theatre that I couldn't play has never been performed on the during the school year. There are a lot Maine South stage. more opportunities because there are a The other two performances this lot more openings during the summer," summer will be two children's plays. said Tom Long '78.

They have not been selected yet.

Linda Gebhardt '78, Mim Rotermunde '78, Gail Knudtson 79 and Jo Novalt "80 model original outfits to be shown at the home economics fashion show, Potpourri.

Girls to model fashions

by Cathy Bacon This year's annual home economics fashion show Potpourri wiU be presented on Wed., May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Maine South auditorium. The show goes beyond just fabric and sewing and presents a collection of fashions with flair.

Each spring, after working all year on their projects. Clothing II, III, and IV students model their fashions ranging from fall and winter sytles to the hottest summer looks.

Some of the latest fashions from Vouge, Butterick, Simplicity, and McCalls were constructed by Clothing n students. Each girl has combined her

choice of fabric and pattern to create a unique look.

Clothing III students will be modeling original outfits which each girl designed, drafted and constructed. These students will also present designer patterns that feature a more intricate cut.

Admission is free and the general public is invited.

This year's show has been organized

by Qothing IH students and will be commentated bv Linda Gebhardt '78, Paulette Hadfield '79 and Camille Otto Cathy Bacon '78 and Kristie Peth •79 are in charge of publicity.

Awards night honors students

The history and social science honors awards program was held on Wed., May 10 in the auditorium. Nearly 200 students were honored at the program.

Tim Chorvat '79 was announced as the Peggy Ross Best American History Scholar for 1977.

Dave Murray '78 was named the winner of the Constitution contest. He received a $200 scholarship.

Tim Chorvat '79 came in second place, winning a $100 scholarship in the Constitution contest and Andrew Kirsteins

by Carolyn Qulnn The Concert Band will hold their an- came in third, winning a $50 scholarship.

Three musical events will be presented nual Pops Concert on Sat., May 21 at 8:15 The contest encourages a more serious by the Music Department this spring. p.m. in the Fieldhouse. 'The band, con- study of the Constitution and has been TTie programs will include the Spring ducted by Mr. Gordon McLean, will play sponsored for 43 years by the U.S. Music Festival, the Choral Concert and many selections including "Suite of History and Social Study department and the annual Pops Concert.

American Dance" and "Broadway the Mel Tiemey Post #247 of the The Spring Music Festival will be held Spectacular".

American Legion. on Fri., May 12 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Beginning and intermediate vocal and instrumental groups will perform under the direction of Mr.

by Lisa O'Connor and Mar^jane Gary vantages of sorority and campus life.

Walter Flechsig, Mr. Irwin Bell, Mr. The sixth annual "Sororities Today" This years panel includes Gini Gordon McLean and Mr. Angelo Rico. program will be held on Thurs., May 25 Barklow, Colleen Cagney, Cindy ConA week later on Fri., May 20 Treble during fourth and fifth periods in room C- way, Kim DeVaney Gail Jacobson, and Concert Choirs will perform in the 100.

Gayle Kreft, Muffy Kreft, Kim LindChoral Concert at 8:15 p.m. in the Eight former Maine South graduates strom, Debbie Schwieder, Sue Tone and auditorium. They will be under the and two former Maine East Graduates Honi Woodside. direction of Mr. Bell and Mr. Flechsig. will discuss the advantages and disadLeading the discussion will be Sue Hagner, a Maine South graduate who is presently attending Indiana University.

Sue is the vice-president of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. "The program is a service to Junior and Senior girls to give them an opportunity to evaluate sorority life," said Mr. Kenneth Reese, career counselor.

For the past six years the program has proved successful. "Junior and Senior girls can gather information helpful in making future education and career decisions. The session will help Juniors evaluate their general interests and help Seniors narrow theirs," said Mr. Reese.

Each year the program is sponsored by the Park Ridge Panhellenic Club, an The tweive finalists In the Constitution contest are left to right, Mark Meyers, organization of women formerly Kathleen Kages. Fred Beuttler, Karen Klages, Mary Fiiidns, Daniel Fiddler, belonging to national sororities. The club Timothy Chorvat. Mr. J. Heerman. Not pictured: David Murray, Andrew Kiralso offers many scholarships. steins. Keyvon Safavi, Patricia Kyliingstaa, Kathryn Kages.

Musical events to be presented

'Sororities Today' program to be held

The first part of the contest consisted of a comprehensive objective exam. An oral examination, given by a committee of Legion members and social science instructors was then given to the top 12 scorers in the comprehensive objective exam.

Other students honored at the program were Belinda Kash and Dan Di Nanno, who received Anthropology Society Service Awards.

Art students praised

by Karen Maiorano Nancy Buttenbender '78 won a $500 first place scholarship in the Park Ridge art league scholarship competition held on Apr. 29.

Candy Smith won the second place prize of $200. Robin Becker and Kathy Kendzy both won honorable mentions.

Twenty-eight Park Ridge high school seniors participated in the competition.

Each competitor was required to display his own art work.

The purchase prize which is a painting

by Nancy Buttenbender will become part of the permanent collection of the art league to be exhibited in the Park Ridge Library along with previous first place winners.

Bowl-a-thon to be held

by Peter Kaedlng The third annual Bowl-a-thon sponsored by WMTH and Contest Speakers will be held on May 13 at 1 p.m.

Approximately 65 students will participate in the event which will be held at Forest Vue Bowling Alley in Des Plaines.

Pledged volunteer to sponsor one of the members who are participating in the Bowl-a-Thon, a certain amount per point.

WMTH is planning to improve their studio with the profits made. They will also invest about $300-$400 in new records to play in the lounge.

Mr. Ralph Wagoner, WMTH sponsor, stated, "With some luck and cooperation from students, the Bowl-a-Thon will be a success."

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SOUTHWORDS

May 12,1978

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by Christopher Sopata Good citizens of this school suffer from low morale. Many are unhappy in their school environment and are not reaching their full potential as students or people.

Many students express to us a constant feeling of frustration which arises from too many school restrictions. Most students tell us that they understand that rules and regulations are initiated to control student behavior—vandalism, smoking, cutting classes, littering, poor academic achievement, or one or more of a multitude of problems.

The problem with all the rules is that they apply to good citizens and troublemakers equally.

The good citizen resents not having outdoor lounge because of other students smoking and littering the areas. Administrators simply closed lounge because no other effective solution could be found. They are justified in their concern over smoking and litter but the action taken was too drastic.

Too many students suffer because of the action of the wrong-doers. The end result is that contented students changed to angered students.

The near cancellation of the Senior Honor assembly is another example of innocent people being frustrated by regulations directed towards wrongdoers.

In this case the wrong-doers have graduated.

The good citizen becomes angered when confronted by a teacher or paraprofessional for a pass. His guiltiness is assumed and he is treated accordingly.

The good citizen is frustrated by his seemingly helpless position. He hasn't caused any problems but is still subject to regtilations directed toward the wrong-doers. He loses freedoms and privileges.

So far, no realistic solution has been proposed by Student Council or any other group. Relaxation of existing rules would just increase problems, but continuation of the present system is unfair to the good citizen.

Solutions must be found that punish the troublemakers but protect the good citizens.

The new cut policy fulfills these requirements by only punishing the students that cut and doesn't affect the innocent students.

Anyone with an idea about or a solution to these problems should submit them to Southwords in V-106.

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Pot smokers out!

Dear Editors at SOUTHWORDS: I noticed that there is some graffitti written on the waU next to the drinking fountains by C-125. I'm very offended by this piece of graffitti because I feel that Maine South is one of the best schools in the Chicago area.

I would not doubt in the least that some kid who smokes pot wrote this when he or she was irritated because they had to follow the school rules which he or she probably broke so that they could go out to "the road" and "smoke a bowl." I feel that the "cool" kids (punks) who smoke pot should get the heck out of this school because all they are doing is downgrading one of the most modem and best equipped schools in the Chicago area.

I hope the stupid — that wrote that piece of graffitti feels proud of themself.

If they don't like this school, then get OUT! We will be happy to see you go.

An Irate Sophomore

Inconsiderate students ruin library

by John Dano Many students that use the library at Maine South are in a deilema. As the school year winds down, many teachers have assigned long term assignments such as term papers, debates, and class presentations in addition to the regular class work. However, many students doing research are having trouble finding sources in our library. The reason being that many of the sources are defaced or have been stolen.

The library is now equipped with an expensive theft prevention device designed to stop the loss of books.

Recently, the Park Ridge Public Library also installed a theft prevention device.

However, this presents another problem for the libraries. Reference hooks, reserve books, and magazines can

Canal Treaty reviewed Recently, the Senate passed a law approving the treaty that gives the Panama Canal to the country of Panama. This treaty has been the subject of much controversy; many feel that this treaty was one of the biggest mistakes President Carter has ever made. Yet others are very much in favor of this document.

Southwords recently polled a random sampling of Maine South students to discover their views of the treaty. Surprisingly, many had no views at all.

Many students were not well-informed about the subject and therefore were not able to express an opinion. But a few were very strongly motivated in their ideas.

For instance, Noreen Keane '79 felt it was an unreasonable action on the part of the United States. "I think it stinks," she stated vehemently, "the United States worked so hard for aU those years in obtaining it. It's beyond me that some no-mind president like Carter could give it away without a second glance."

Chris Mores *78 thought it was an unstrategic move for the U.S.A. "We should keep the Canal. We built it, financed it, and designed it. It is a threat to national security (to give it to Panama) because if an enemy country captured the Canal and invaded our country on the west, our destroyers in the Atlantic Ocean would have to sail around South America in order to defend the western borders of our country."

Another student, Celine Kurkowski '78,

was in total agreement with the above statement. "The U.S. should keep the Canal. The Panamanians wouldn't be able to take care of it themselves."

Chie anonymous '78 said, "We should keep the Canal now that we have it."

Mary Olson '78 commented, "As long as we have the rights to go through it, I see no reason why they shouldn't have it."

Another Anonymous '79 felt that even though the Panama Canal isn't very important in transportation of big ships, the United States still should keep it.

"We did build it, and it doesn't seem right that they should get it for free."

But one senior remarked that there was nothing wrong with giving it to Panama. "It will help improve our foreign relations with other countries. It was a very diplomatic move on our part since the Canal is relatively worthless."

And one Anonymous junior wrapped it all up, saying, "I don't listen to the news."

Cafe employee retires Mrs. Alice Iverson, cafeteria employee will retire at the end of this school year after having been employed at Maine South the {>ast ten years.

Mrs. Ivereon was appointed cafeteria supervisor in 1975.

Looking forward to her retirement, she plans to travel to her native Norway and continue with her hobbies of knitting and sewing.

only be taken out for one night or else the student must pay a heavy fine. This is done so that all students that want the books or magazines get the same opportunity to check it out.

But, many students have found a new way to beat the system. Since the books can no longer be readily stolen, certain students are just tearing out the pages that they need from that certain source.

Then they simply return the book and take the pages home which they most probably throw out after their use.

A student that wants to check this book or magazine out to do assignment finds that the pages are missing. So the book is spoiled for that student and anybody else that might want to use it in the future. In addition, since most books are on reserve are not many in numbers, the students that deface the books are also decreasing the supply of books. As a result, another student will also tear the pages of another book to beat the system to even further complicate the situation.

In addition, the magazines also fall prey to these selfish students since they are not as readily protected. Magazines such as Time, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic, which are very popular, are often stolen and defaced for pictures and information. Instead or using the Zerox machine or reading the artcUes during library periods, Uiese inconsiderate students are taking away the pleasure of these magazines for everyone. As one librarian put it, "A student should never depend on a library to have a magazine such as Sports Illustrated in stock since they are so readily stolen or defaced."

The problem is even more acute for magazines than it is for books because of the unavailability of replacement copies.

Books can be replaced at a high cost, magazines are gone and lost forever.

This problem is not only linked to only one part of the student body. All types (rf students are guilty of these selfish acts.

The soluticsi to this problem can be readily found. The answer does not lie in the purchase of more effective thetft prevention devises. The answer lies in making the student body realize the rights and privileges of fellow classmates. Making these certain students realize how selfish they really are.

If this is not the answer, then the libraries will probably take more drastic steps. However, some students will find another way to beat the system.

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May 12,1978

Rolling Stones here in July

by Steve Kurtzer Nearly two years since their last studio album, The Rolling Stones are slated for a new release, entitled Some Girls. At least one single will be released, "Miss You" being the first. 70,000 tickets for the Stones' concert went on sale yesterday at $13.00 a crack for their July 8 appearance at Soldier's Field with their guests Journey.

Amidst rumors of going their own separate ways, Led Zeppelin is back in the studio recording a disc scheduled for release in the fall.

Being released in early June will be the first new album in almost five years for the Moody Blues. Entitled Octave, promoters have already scheduled a late-summer concert tour.

Watch out for a follow-up to the In Color album by Cheap Trick. They have completed their third album Heaven Tonight which will be released towards the end of May while the band tours Japan. Good cuts include "High Roller", "Oh Claire", "Stiff Cpmpetition" and "On The Radio." A Single catering to the AM listener will most probably precede the release of Heaven Tonight.

First it was Saturday Night Fever.

Then it was Thank God It's Friday. Now it is FM. The big thing in the recording industry these days is the movie soundtrack, and the industry is not going to let

the consumer down. If you don't like disco, this double album may be for you.

If either soft rock or hard rock is your bag, this album may also be for you.

Even though most of the songs on the album have been previously released, it feels good to enjoy an album with a vast conglomeration of music styles. Steely Dan does an excellent job on the title track, but don't let your mother get her hands on the lyrics. Also included on this album is something new from Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg, and Boston's milUonselling smash "More Than A Felling."

Prom flower offer Attention: All males planning to attend Senior Prom.

Kiko's Florist, 127 N. Northwest Highway has a special announcement. Any young man ordering a corsage from Kiko's is eligible to win an additional gift for his date.

The gentleman will enter his date's name and address on a card — as well as his own name. At the end of the day, Friday, June 2nd, a drawing will be held.

Three winners will each receive a dozen long-stenuned roses deUvered to the girl's house the following week. This added surprise will surely enhance the excitement of Prom.

Pictured above are the former and newly elected members of the Quill and Scroll Society: Top: [from left to right], Chris Hallen, John Peters, John Dano, Julie Keller, Russ Skiba, and Tom Long. Third row: A.J. Zdunek. Mary Callahan, Jenny Powers, Debt>ie Gann, Liz Ftchera, Chris Sopata, Dan White and Bill Kroeschell. Second Row: Ann Petrowski, Karen Ady, Karen Klages and Carol Consdorf. Bottom row: Marianne Schmidt, Lori Komomicki, Haiina Stachowiak, Lisa Collin, Mary Beth Creiger, Lisa Hayes and Jon Roma. Not pictured: Tom Berg, Tina Prodyma, Michelle Kugach.

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by Marianne Schmidt Is declining enrollment really a problem?

Mr. Simonson replied, "It's something that the whole nation is facing.

Occasionally there is some district where it's still increasing, but generally schools are experiencing declines."

At one time, Maine South reached its peak of 3,500 students. This year there is an enrollment of 3,300. The projections show that there will be an enrollment of 3,100 next year. For the '79-'80 school year, there should be only 2,900, Looking even further ahead, projections show that by '86-'87 there should be only 1,900 to 2,000 students enrolled at Maine South. However, Mr. Simonson emphasized that these are only projections not hard, fast figures.

When Maine South opened, there was an enrollment of a little over 2,500. Mr. Simonson remarked that we seem to be going back to what we originally had.

Declining enrollment will have an effect on students, staff and the amount of state aid received by Maine South.

Students will probably not have as many specialized or advanced courses offered.

If not enough students are enrolled in a class, it is doubtful if that class will continue. There is one advantage to declining enrolbnent. There will be more room to use for extra-curricular activities.

As far as staff is concerned, the number of teachers will decrease. The amount of state aid will also decrease.

This is due to the fact that the amount of state aid is in proportion to the number of students present every day.

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AP test arrive "The A.P. tests are coming. The A.P. tests are coming!". That is what Paul Revere would probably shout if he ran down the halls this week. Next week students enrolled in advanced placement courses will take A.P. tests, which will determine how much if any college credit can be obtained.

This weekend there will be no partying for any A.P. students. They must review all material covered during the course of the year. The most alarming message came to A.P. students in early January, when they were informed that for each A.P. test to be taken, a $32 fee must be paid. Some students like Joanne Sebastian were docked for four test or a total of $128.

Teachers and counselors stress that the relatively small amount of money risked is well worth the opportunity to pass out of a course in college. Getting out of a course in college not only saves time but also the money involved in tuition, room and board, and general expense. Another advantage is that by eliminating some required courses, the student is able to study his field more thoroughly.

Advanced placement courses are probably the most challenging in the school. It is actually like starting college your senior year. A.P. subjects are rffered in a wide variety of subjects from biology to chemistry, to English to foreign languages to social science.

The opinion of most A.P. students is that chemistry is the most difficult A.P. course. A.P. chemistry students face a harder A.P. test this year than previous years. Calculators are allowed this year and therefore tests are made harder.

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SOUTHWORDS

Baseball can't seem to get it together

by Dan White The spring rains make life very difficult for a varsity baseball player. A sunny morning followed by a rainy afternoon is quite demoralizing. Seeing that the Hawks haven't been able to get on the winning track for awhile, one might think that rainy days and muddy fields are the reason. Well, either way, the fact is that South just isn't winning!

"We're making too many errors in the field and not making the big plays at the plate," said Jon Mrowiec.

The baseball team dropped their fourth Conference game to Maine West, W. Marshall Wells did his job as the pitcher, but the defense obviously didn't do their bit. Four of the five Warrior runs were unearned.

The Hawks had an excellent opportunity to score in the bottom of the second. Bob Havlir, Bob Peters, and Dave Ryan smashed singles, thus loading the bases for Scott Jackson.

Jackson hit into a double play, while South's next batter, Bill Finnegan, popped out, ending the inning.

West opened up the top of the fourth with a pair of runs, one earned and one unearned.

Warrior Henk singled and made it to second base on Jay Huyler's error.

Cleanup man Richardson doubled in Henk and eventually scored on Lambraty's base hit.

The Warriors made it 3-0 with another run in the tq> of the sixth.

South counter-attacked in the bottom of the sixth frame with two rirns.

Graser led off the inning with a walk.

The next Hawk game will be Tuesday Pitcher Headzia wiffed the next, but walked Bob Havlir. With runners on first at Maine East starting at 4:15. and second, Dave Ryan smashed a single scoring Graser, with the first Hawk run.

Scott Jackson knocked in the second run with a single putting Havlir across.

West added two more insurance nms

by A. Merica in the seventh. One of these was One of the more unnoticed athletes of unearned off the new Hawk pitcher, this school is sophomore Jim Santee.

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Jim Santee started competative figure skating at the age of ten in the preuvenile division. At the age of 11, Jim lecame champion of the juvenile division of the Upper Great Lakes. Other knock off just about anybody in his noticeable achievements include winning the Novice Men's division when he division. was 14. He continued in his competitive skating in the Junior Men's division in which he placed first this year.

In national competition, Jim placed third among the top skaters of the nation.

However, Jim has other interest here at Maine South beside skating. He is currently a member of the Maine South high school band. His other interests are such sports as soccer, baseball, and basketball to name but a few of those he has an interest in. Jim hopes to make the Olympic and World teams for 1979-80 to further represent Maine South and our beloved country in international competition.

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Tennis ends sub par season

by Tim Ellsworth The Boy's varsity tennis team, after finishing a disappointing Conference SeasOT, is participating in their Conference Tournament today, Fri., May 12, at Maine South.

Due to the lack of success on the part of tlK team, a change in the lineup has taken place. For his singles position, Mike Nelson has been switched and is now playing doubles with Brian Muno.

This team, because of its experience at the doubles position might just pull off an upset in the Conference and District Meet.

Another surprise might be the play of Bill Muno. If he plays well, he could

Track to fight Indians

by Jim McGlade The Maine South track teams wrap up their conference season this Saturday.

The Hawks will compete in their conference meet at Niles West. Field events start at 11:00 A.M. To summarize the team's record this year, Maine South's trackmen had a great season. South chalked up enough points to beat Maine East, Glenbrook South, Loyola, Prospect, Hersey, Rolling Meadows, Niles North, Maine North, Riverside-Brookfield and Oak Lawn and only lost twice to York and Evanston,

Gymnists finish up Oi Thurs., May 4, the girls gymnastics team competed in sectionals at York High School with 13 other schools participating.

Five girls from South qualified in Districts to go on to Sectionals. They are: Mary Michirda '80—for beam and floor; Judy Wilkis '8&—for vaulting; Lisa Beningo '81—for vaulting; Sarah Elmer '79—for beam; and Charlene Numrych '80 for bars.

Numrych placed third in Districts.

Michuda, Wilkas, Beningo, and Ebner placed at large.

None of the Maine South girls made it to the State Finals.

"Our team is constantly improving and their interest level is high. They are young and talented and eager to win," repUed Miss Goll.

State finals will be held at Maine East today from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The finals will be televised Saturday at 6:00 p.m., live on Channel 9.

both which were non-conference meets.

Superior achievements this year qualified the foUowing for State competition. In the open 440, Bob Engh and Gary Schwann both qualified with times of 50.43 and 50.01 respectively. Gary Schwann also is ready for the 100 yard dash with a 9.9. The 550 relay team has a shot at qualifying also. Tom Varrige, Bill Kroeshell, Gary Schwann and Bob Engh made it with a time of 44.02. The Mile Relay, too, has a chance. Jim Toulon, Bob Engh, Larry Rogers and Gary Schwann with 3.29.2. Qualifying in field events were Tom Brown in long jump with 21'-3" and triple jump with a leap of 44'-2". Tom did a fine job all season chalking up first and second places consistantly.

Ned Rasmussen is ranked 4th in Illinois in High School Discus competition. Ned has a good chance for either of the top three positions. His toughest competition will be Bilbruck, who threw a 174'-2". Rasmussen's furthest throw this year was 160'4" in a meet. When asked about State, the 6'-5" 235 lb. senior said, "I'd like to throw about 165' in districts and work for another five feet in State." The numberone-rated man in discus in conference also added, "Coaches predict I would take discus and rank high in shot, which would help carry the weight events for Maine South, who is the favorite to win conference."

A lot of time and effort was given by all of Maine South's three track teams, and it has paid off because our record shows it. Therefore, much recognition must be given to Coaches Castronova, Drennan, Cassidy and Beckleman.

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Sophomore George Charuk returns a serve In a recent meet against Maine East in which the Hawics lost 5-0.

• From page three Mr. Simonson mentioned three districts whose enrollment has or will increase. Glenbrook, for instance, has had an increase of 200 students in two years.

Palatine and Schaumburg are two other districts whose enrollment should increase.

Mr. Simonson concluded by saying that after the middle 80's, there should be a change."

Enrollment should start going up again.

Girls track successful

by Janet Shamlian The Maine South girl's track team has had a very successful season, being an undefeated team. In the conference meet on May 6, Maine South placed first out of seven teams.

Maine South's relay teams have been domg well this season. At Wheaton, the 440 yard relay, 880 yard relay, and the

880 yard medley all placed first. The mile relay was second.

At the Waukegan Invitational, the mile relay ran 4:09.3 beating the 4:11 which was the qualifying time for the state meet. Maine South must qualify on Saturday, May 13 in order to attend the state meet.

Swimmers fafce third

by Scott Erlckson Last Friday, the varsity swimming squad competed in the South Division Meet. Although many conference records were broken by the team, they were only able to gain third place.

The team's final score of 210 points makes this the first the time the team has scored over 200 points in a conference meet in 10 years. When the final scores were tallied, the tankers had finished 60 points ahead of Maine West, who had beaten them in a previous dual meet, and only 10 points behind second place Glenbrook South.

Rob Chapin, Eric Mau, Ken Van Spankeren, and Wayne Madsen broke the 200-yd. medley relay record with a time of 1:44.30.

The two other records were both set by the team's superstar, Wayne Madsen.

Wayne set the record in the 50 yd. freestyle with a time of 22.0 and the record in the 100 yd. freestyle. Wayne

finished this race with a time of 48.20.

Other high scorers were Eric Mau finishing third in the 100 yd. butterfly and sixth in the individual medley. Rob Chapin ended fourth in the 100 yd. backstroke and sixth in the 50 yd. freestyle while Dave King finished sixth in the 500 yd freestyle.

Ken Van Spankeren ended up in fifth place in the 100 yd. breaststroke, and John Hall in sixth in the 100 yd. freestyle.

In the 400 yd. freestyle relay, the team of Bob King, Dave King, Bob Loll, and John Hall placed fifth with a time of 3.39.

Wayne Madsen has already made state in the 50 and 100 yd. freestyle and Eric Mau is very close to quaUfying in the 100 yd. butterfly. Others who are very close include Rob Chapin in the 50 freestyle and the 100 yd. backstroke and the 200 yd. medley relay team of Chapin, Mau, Van Spankeren, and Madsen are very close to state qualifying time.

Brenda Vandenwerff [left] teams up with Laura Nelson (right] In the conference meet last Saturday at Glenbrook South. Their relay team finished first In the meet.