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MS Homecoming Queen Candidates Voted

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Jm\ Joan Kurpiel

Meg McMonagle

Becky Solarz

year is Meg McMonagle. Quite active in Maine South activities, Meg has been a member of Orchesis for two years. She has also been a member of Ski Club for two years and in Girl's Chorus and Glee for one year. Between school and her job at a nursery school, Meg enjoys jazz dancing and water and snow skiing, as well as horseback riding. She hopes to attend Southern Illinois University and major in recreation. She Uien plans to go on to become a recreation leader. According to Meg, senior year is great. "I'm meeting a lot of new people," she said, "and making many new friends."

Concerning Homecoming, Meg commented. "It's hard to be in competition with your friends, but it's an honor to be nominated for Homecoming Queen." Becky Solarz Queen Candidate Becky Solarz has been involved in a variety of activities over the past three years. During her freshman and sophomore years, Becky enjoyed singing in Girls' Chorus, Girls' Glee and Glee Ensemble, and participated in V-Show. Junior year, Becky continued her singing in Concert Choir. For the past three years, Becky has been a cheerleader, an active Pep Club member, an honor roll student, and an art enthusiast. She

has also been affiUated with Campus Life. Working as a receptionist at the Holiday Inn occupies Becky's time that is not spent extracurricularly. In her spare time, she enjoys writing songs and skiing. Next fall, Becky hopes to attend Illinois State University to pursue a degree in the arts — specifically music, art and drama. "Homecoming is when everyone works together, starts to get involved in school activities, and cheers the guys on. All I have to say is I really want to beat Maine East", said Becky.

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Sally Ashbrook

Julie Keller

This year 14 senior girls were nominated by the homerooms for Homecoming Queen. Five of these girls were named to the Court and announced at the allschool assembly held on Wednesday. One of these five girls will be crowned Homecoming Queen at Saturdays football game. Sally Ashbrook One of the Homecoming Queen candidates this year is Sally Ashbrook. Sally has been a member of Ski Club since freshman year. As a sophomore and junior, Sally was on the Swim Team. She was a member of Pep Club her first two years of high school, and she was a Wrestlerette sophomore year. Sally is interested in water and snow skiing, tennis and sailing. Sally is thinking about studying nursing at Western Illinois University next year. "Homecoming is a time for kids to get involved. It's not just the dance and the football game, it's kids getting together and having school spirit," said Sally. Julie Keller Julie Keller, another Homecoming candidate, is currently a Varsity cheerleader and has been on the squad for four years. She has also been a member of Pep Club for four years. Julie has been the News Editor for Southwords for two years and sophomore year she was a reporter. During her sophomore year, Julie was elected to Quill and Scroll Society. She was a Junior Leader and is currently a Senior Leader. She has also participated in V-Show for the past two years. She is involved in Class Council this year. Julie is

also a member of Brotherhood Society. Julie plans to enter the University of lUinois. "Homecoming is a really exciting time of the year when everyone can get involved in school activities. But, like everything else, students can only get out of Homecoming what they put in. Everyone should participate and make Homecoming a week-end to remember," said JuUe. Joan Kurpiel Joan Kurpiel is interested in student government. Her Freshman year Joan was Secretary of Class Council, Junior year she was Vice-President, and currently she is Class Council Treasurer. Joan has also been a Representative to Student Council and a Complex Leader. For three years Joan has been a cheerleader. Junior year she was Captain of the squad. Before joining the cheerleading squad, Joan was on the gymnastics team. She has also participated in V-Show all three years. Last year Joan was a Junior Leader, and she is currently a sencor Leader. Joan is also a member of Brotherhood Society. Joan would like to attend the University of Iowa. She is considering being a Social Worker after she graduates. Joan feels that "Homecoming is a time of togetherness and student involvement. It is one time of the year when all the students can get together and work on the carnival, car-floats and the dance. For me. Homecoming is the most fun and the busiest time of the year." Meg McMonagle One of Maine South's Homecoming Queen candidates this

HC Activities Planned booths, all of which will be representing a different school organization. Float building will also take place in the field house at this time. A pep rally will be held on Friday night after the carnival and it is promised to be an exciting one. Saturday, October 15 will begin with the Home Coming Parade. It will start at Cumberland Park at 10:00 a.m. and proceed down Belle Plaine Avenue to Maine South. The football games will begin with the sophomores kicking off against Maine East at noon and the varsity at 2 p.m. Between the games, the Homecoming Queen Every morning a prayer group will be crowned and, and the meets in the dance room at judging of the floats will be held. Maine South. At half time, the Hawkettes will This group is designed not only be performing with the band to promote Christianity in playing a lively tune "Keep on general, but to promote Stepping". fellowship among all people. "The Homecoming festivities This non-denominational group will end with the Homecoming is not based on any outside group Dance, which will be held at such as Son City or Campus Life. Maine South from 8:30 p.m. to 11 Many different Christian youth p.m. The theme of the dance is "Swaying to the Music." Tickets groups are represented. The group spends the first 15 are still on sale in the bookstore minutes discussing the Bible, for five dollars per couple. their Christian lifestyles, or even So show some school spirit, the problems they face in daily make the best of this year's life. The remaining time is spent homecoming, and support our team on to a victory this in prayer. This group is open to everyone. weekend!

by Catherine Dever Maine Township is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. Therefore the theme of Homecoming this year is Diamond Jubilee. The student body has organized a Homecoming Carnival once again this year because of its success last year. It will take place in the field house on Friday, October 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There will he games, food and other sorts of

Prayer Group Holds Meetings

southwords Vol. 14, No. 2 Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068

Oct. 14,1977

SC Wants Communication administration agreed to have the lunch lines open from the beginning of each period to the end. In addition, a student monitor program was attempted. Unfortunately the program was unsuccessful because of the lack of student participation. Another difference last year was the new voluntary voting system for Student Council officer elections, which took the place of the mandatory voting system in homeroom. This new system encouraged students to act responsibly by voting a secret ballot. Although S.C. was active, there was a lack of communication between Student Kathy Kendzy '78 has been Council and the student body. This year one of the main cited for outstanding performance in writing. The objectives of S.C. is to better that National Council of Teachers of lack of communication. Complex EngUsh has named her a winner Leaders are* now required to of a 1977 NCTE Achievement make reports to their homerooms Award in Writing. The NCTE at least once every two weeks. writing contest is held annually Hopefully the students will become more familiar with the beginning in January. happenings in Student Council. Over 7,000 students were Because of the success of last nominated last February by their years Homecoming Carnival, it English teachers for NCTE will take place in the same spirit AcWevement Awards in Writing. as before. The well-known "jail" Each nominee submitted a will be opened for business once sample of his best writing again so that you can lock your impromtu essay. These "favorite" faculty member or compositions were evaluated by state judging teams of both high school and college English teachers. The approximately 850 finalists selected each year represent high schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and American schools abroad. The number of possible winners for each state is keyed to state population. The Council recommends the award finalists, now seniors, for college scholarships in 1977, should they need such assistance. Names of the students are sent to admissions officers and English department chairmen at U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities. Students rehearse for this year's

by Maggie Crowe The main concern of Student Council in the past and present years has always been the students and what they are entitled to according to their needs. However, each year the approach is different. Last year, besides the normal activities. Student Council brought on a few new changes. One of the more noticeable changes was the Homecoming Carnival which was successful. The cafeteria rules were discussed, and as a result, the

Finalist Named

friend up for the evetiing. S.C. will recommend that the administration follow the cafeteria guidelines agreed upon last year. The shortcomings of the student monitor system last year have been discussed, so hopefully we will see more student participation in this year's attempt. S.C. President Pete Omarzu stated, "I feel that Student Council members this year are showing a greater amount of enthusiasm towards Student Council as a governing organization. My priorities are a better relationship between Student Council and the student body. The students elect people to serve as their representatives, there fore they have the right to know what we are doing at all times. As we are the governing organization of the student body, I feel we should carry more weight in our negotiations with the administration." Student Council is an organization which represents the students' ideas and opinions. Students should take advantage of the authority S.C. has and make their thoughts known, so Student Council knows how students feel.

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