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Skiers to Begin Season Signups for Ski Club starts Nov. 1 in the book store. The membership fee is $5. This fee includes one free lesson, a Ski Club patch and a Ski Club ID card.

Newly elected officers are Phil Soosloff, president; Tom Foster, vice-president; Melissa Machon, secretary: Jill Barnard, seargeant at arms; and Linda Wood, publicity chairman.

Every Friday there will be a trip to Wilmont or Alpine Valley.

The first trip will be Dec. 2 if the

weather permits. Each member must sign-up in the book store by the Wednesday before each Friday trip. Each member is required to pay for the bus ride, lift ticket and equipment, if necessary.

Chestnut Montain and Sundown are two Saturday trips that have Vol. 14, No. 3 Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, ill. 60068 Oct. 28,1977 been planned; however, the dates are undecided.

The officers have also planned a trip to Park City, UT during Spring Vacation. The price for this trip is $290 not including food.

There will be refreshments be successful.

by Catherine Dever "Ski Club is a lot of fun, and it's A Co-ed spooknite, sponsored served in the foyer at 9:00. really good for non-drivers If there is sufficient interest A Costume contest will also be shown in these sportnites, GRA because it's a good way to ski by GRA, will be held tonight from held that will judge most original will have them more often every weekend." said Phil 7-9:30 p.m.

Soosloff, president.

Activities will include open costume, the uglist costume and throughout the year b a s k e t b a l l , best couple. Prizes will be an Phil also said "Ski Club is for v o l l e y b a l l , So get a little exercise and have "Hie 1977-78 OEA Club (Office people who take skiing badminton, and swimming. album of the winners' choice.

Education Association) has seriously." Ski Club is opened to (Bring your own towel for This is the second sportsnite some fun tonight at the Wilch and recently elected this y e a r s skiiers of all levels. this year. The first one seemed to Warlock Co-ed spooknite swimming.) officers. They are Sue FriederCorresponding Secretary, Eileen Olsen Funds chairperson; Liz Sitterly. publicity chairperson; Barb Roskie. president; Paula Heliotes. vice president; Nancy by .Norma Summers years here. She is especially Swaason, Treasurer and Cindy The Mother's Club of Maine remembered for her Kay, Recording Secretary.

The officers and all of the South will sponsor Margie Gibson performance in the Maine South members of OEA work in a in her second performance in the production of Hello Doily as the auditorium on Sunday, lead character, Dolly. variety of jobs.

She will be singing tunes made Barb Roskie. President, is November 13.

Margie Gibson, a 1972 famous by Lennon & McCartney, working at Braband Insurance on Prospect .Ave. Paula Heliotes. graduate, was known for her James Taylor, and Stevie Vice President, is working at participation in many of the Wonder, to name a few. school musicals during her four The Tim Tobias Trio will be Illinois Tool Works. accompanying Margie as her Nancy Swanson. Treasurer, is back-up. employed at .Medidentic Inc. Last year, the Maine South Eileen Olsen, funds chairperson, Mother's Club grossed works at Landmaster approximately $9,000 in profits Corporation in Park Ridge. for the senior class from Ms. Recording secretary. Cinday Gndy Kay '78, is currently in Gibson's benefit concert. the running for Illinois Office Tickets are currently on Education Association's (lOEA) in the bookstore for $2.50 for Slide Show Planned state secretarial position. sale students and $3.50 for adults.

Elections to be held November 4 Gibson will also be making A slide presentation on the and 5 in Peoria. 111. will anMs. appearance with comedian Koster Site, an archeological determine lOEA's 1978 slate of Bob Hope in Michigan in Mid- Michelle KiAjA>, excavation in southern Illinois, officers.

November. will be presented to Social Qualifications for seeking a Science students by Mr. William state office include: enrollment Heidrich on Nov. 4. in Office Occupations ( 0 . 0 ) , a The presentation will be in C127 minimum 2.5 grade average, and experience of having been a during periods 5 and 6. Interested the The annual Campus Life evening performances cost $2 absue the monsters and the local office holder students with a study hall, and general public give it. And if you Haunted House, "Scream in the and the matinees cost $1.50.

Cindy is currently Maine faculty members may attend. get too scared, one of the staff Dark. " will continue to creak Campus Life originated the members Students should obtain a pass South's 0.0. recording secretary, open its doors tonight at 7 p.m. will lead you to one of idea of the Haunted House 10 many available exits. Be sure to from study from their Social and if elected lOEA's secretary, and close at curfew. years ago.

Only those people she will have the responsibility of wear old clothes to the Haunted Science instructors. presiding over all of their state The House will be open through teenage and older are allowed in House. For further details, call Mr. Heidrich will discuss the meetings. Cindy would also then Monday. Oct. 31. This year's the House, and there are over 20 259-7883. ruins of fourteen viUages which become a delegate to lOEA's Haunted House is located in the rooms spooked by at least 50 The funds from the Haunted date from 7000 B.C. to 1000 AD leadership conferences to be held Deerbrook Mall, Lake-Cook and monsters. Thousands of dollars The excavation is helping December 9 and 10 at Illinois Waukegan (Rl. 43) Roads, are spent each year on lumber, House allow the Campus Life historians acquire knowledge State University. between Deerfield and plywood, drywall. make-up, program to continue. So. give costumes, and special effects. yourself a scare this Halloween Mrs. Catherine Siwinski, 0.0. Northbrook. about the migration of humans to The House is built safe and and visit the Campus Life North America, the beginnings of teacher & lOEA sponsor, agriculture and urban areas, the explained the purpose of the two To get there from the city, exit sound to handle the immense Haunted House. organizations, ' O f f i c e northbound from the city off of spread of disease.

Occupations trains youths for the Edens Expressway onto Ancient artistic sculpture from careers in secretarial work, data I.,ake-Cook Road going west.

Illinois log tombs has increased processing, and accounting.

There will be a matinee man's understanding of how lOEA is the state-wide youth

by Jon Koma qualified students in the United ancient people have adapted to group which develops leadership performance for children only on The American Field Service States will be rescreened. Mrs. Oct. 29, 30 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The skills." their environment.

(AFS) is selling homemade Larson added "Hopefully, the pizzas at school through four Maine South students will be November 7 to help students among those chosen." participate in the AFS foreign exchange program.

Strings by J.S. Bach.

Featured on The orchestra, under the

by Sue Rebedeau Two different types of pizzas Presenting a variety of musical direction of Mr. Lloyd Spear and the duo piano concerto are selections, the Concert Orchestra Mr. Angelo Rico, will present the pianists Nancy Lyons '78 and are on sale. Cheese pizzas are $2.75 each, or three for $8. Cheese

by Sue Rebedeau and the Concert Choir will Entr'Acte from "Semele" by Katheryn Kages '78.

A Springfield tour will be held The Concert Choir of 100 and sausage pizzas are also present their annual fall concert Handel, two movements of the in the Maine South High School Concerto Grosso No. 4 by Handel, singers, under the direction of offered at the price of $3.50 each, on Thursday, Nov. 3 for seniors Auditorium on Sunday Oct. 30 at "Feelings " by Albert and the Mr. Irwin Bell and Mr. Walter or three ofr $10. To place an currently enrolled in government Concerto for Two Pianos and Flechsig, will sing a variety of order, call either 823-2677 or 823- classes. Students signed up on a 3:30 p.m. first come-first serve basis. musical selections. Included in 0739. Mrs. Lynn Larson, one of To learn more about Illinois the program will be Neighbors' the sponsors for the sale, urges Chorus by Offenbach, and Steal students to buy the homemade government and history, 45 Away , a spiritual arranged by pizzas. "They really are very students will tour places such as the old slate capitol building and Norman Luboff. Additional good," she commented. selections by the choir are The pizzas are made by the Lincoln's tomb. They will have a 'Partum Cor Ejus" and "In Adult Chapter of the AFS, aiid the tour of the new state capitol Memoria" by Antonio Vivaldi. sale is the organization's basic building and also see the House Piano accompaniments will be means of raising money. Funds and Senate in session. played by Dave Millhiser '78 and raised from the sale will help The clerk of State Court will Peggy Webster '79. Additional send qualified Maine South talk with students about the instrumental accompaniments students to other countries and Illinois judicial process. They will be provided by Mike will also allow foreign students to will also meet State Stevenson '79 on percussion, Ted come to Maine South.

Representatives and eat lunch in Jacobs on guitar and Chris Hug Mrs. Larson also stated that the State Building.

'80 on bass guitar.

Mrs. Barbara Heerman, four finalists from Maine South Student ID cards, faculty include Sue Flanderka '79, Lynn coordinator of the trip, stated cards, and Music Booster tickets Heidkamp '79, Lindy Keennan '79 that "The trip is an excellent are honored for this concert. So and Ellen Smals '79. They will opportunity for students to gain a come and see Concert Choir and participate in a regional better understanding of their government. It is usually a very Concert Choir members rehearse for the fall concert to be held Concert Orchestra perform this screening. The finalists will then be interviewed, and all the enjoyable learning experience."

Sunday.

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GRA Promotes Spooknite

Office Ed Officers Elected for 77-78

Former Graduate Margie Gibson To Hold MS Benefit Concert

Cindy Kay Seeks State lOEA Office

CL Features 'Scream in the Darl<

AFS Holds Pizza Sale

Annual Fall Concert To Be Held Sunday

78ers Tour Capitol

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SOUTHWORDS

Oct. 28,1977

Students Surveyed on Open Campus

By Wally Bilocerkowycz & Sandy Reinhardt A poll was taken during the days of Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 24-25, 1977 on the closed campus situation. The poll was given to 216 students, who were asked to give their opinions and views on the matter.

The first question asked was, "Do you like or dislike closed campus?" A gigantuous 90 per cent replied that they dislike the present closed campus. In fact, they extremely hated it or cursed the situation. A mere 7 per cent weren't sure they disliked it. A measley 3 per cent said they liked the present closed campus. Of those who opposed closed campus, here are some opinions: Vince Nora '80 said, "It's too restricting, and you can't even go out into the woods," Valerie Petkus "78 added. "It's so restricting, we cant even cross the circle." Matt Hader '78 replied, "We should have open campus to get ready for college.

What are we going to do if we can't handle it in college if we don't start now." Vince Albachiaro '79 answered.

Closed campus is binding. It makes you feel like you're in jail." Vince later added, "You'd get much more freedom and it gives us a chance to show our maturity." Some opinions stemmed from the cafeteria food, such as: John Linczmaier '79, 'It really is unfair to us that we have to stay in the cafe and eat that slop food." Bob Howard '79 added. "Food in the lunch room is gross. Why do I have to be made to eat it."

Other opinions stemmed from maturity; Maria anonymous '80. stated, "It makes you feel like little children because if they let us have open campus, then it makes us feel like they trust us."

There weren't any significant

opinions from those who favored closed campus (3 per cent) except that it would be too confusing to have an open campus.

The last question asked was; "Why would you like or dishke open campus, if we had it?"

Some views were; Verna Anonymous '80; "So we could go outside and be sociable and meet new people." Barb Jedliczka, '79, stated simply. "So we can have more room to bum around." An anonymous senior girl replied.

"I'd like it because the students will respect our school more and there wouldn't be the hostility that exists between the students and the administration " Tom Foster '79 said, "Kids leave the campus anyway and no one gets in trouble while off campus, so why not just make it legal?"

All-in-all, most students reacted hostile towards closed campus and felt that they were being deprived of simple privileges that we should always have had. After all, all Chicago

Public and most suburban high schools have these privileges.

For example, Chicago high schools have 40-minute lunches and complete open campus.

Glenbrook North and South have 45 minute lunches and open lunch for upperclassmen. They also have three mess halls "to use during free time. New Trier East and West students can smoke as long as it is out of the building, even though it is on campus.

Evanston High School has 40 minute lunches and places to relax during free time. Deerfield H.S. has complete open campus and a smoking lounge. All these schools have good reputations and if they can have these privileges, why shouldn't wel?I We are mature enough to handle it and we won't abuse it once we get it (if we ever get it!).

Office Ed

Dear Editor; The members of the varsity soccer team, along with all other students who believe in school spirit and support of teams, feel that they have been insulted, demoralized, disillusioned and humiliated by the actions of one of the varsity football coaches.

If this coach preaches on showing spirit, dedication, togetherness and support, why should he not only slander the soccer team but also kick them out of the stands for their support of the football team, which according to the coach was among other things "loud" and "not like gentlemen" at a recent away game. This letter has neither named nor namecalled this coach, for the writers feel they should at least try to live up to the "gentlemanly standard"

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Kay, is working at District No. 64 Media Center, and the club's corresponding secretary, Sue Frieder. works in the driver education office at Maine South.

Liz Bitterly, the publicity chairperson, is presently employed at the Tool & Die Institute in Park Ridge.

The club also has two area delegates who have already attended two area meetings.

Thev are Barb Roskie and Janet Ristoff, In a final note, soon along with the colors of red and black in the halls of Maine South, students will see those of green and gold— The Office Education .Association colors.

Letters Pose Controversy Spirit Kicked Out

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by Christopher Sopata The administration should establish an open campus system at Maine South. With Open campus, a student could leave the campus during study and lunch periods. There is no stipulations like passes or permission.

Open campus would provide a better school environment while not detracting from the school's teaching capabilities.

Open campus would promote better feeling toward the school. The school would not be considered as confining as a jail. The freer feeling woiold make school more enjoyable.

Hostilities between students and the administration would be lessened. Students would probably be in school only during their classes, thus, eliminating sitting through lounge and study periods. Study periods are laborious and absence from study halls is a main disciplinary problem.

School would be more tolerable. A period or two would break up the day. The long hours of school wouldn't drag anymore. Students in classes (especially 8th and 9th periods) would oe more attentive and contributing.

The combination of all these things would

produce higher academic achievements. The students would enjoy being in school and the attendance figures would probably prove this.

The majority of students could accept open campus with responsibility. But, there is always that 5 percent or so that would abuse the privilege. It's not fair to punish 90 percent of the students for the actions of 10 percent.

Their behaviour could probably be curbed by the influence from all the students that would fear losing open campus. If it were not the abusers could be confined to study halls.

The administration's main argument against open campus is their liability for the students while off campus. Couldn't this be remedied by a release form of some type that makes the parents of the student responsible?

These release forms resolve the problem when the same situation occurs involving a school field trip.

Open campus is one large step towards making this a better school. The administration and the student body should fight for each other not against. Open campus would unite the two sides and providing needed cooperation.

set by this coach.

It should be emphasized that these spirit-minded students have no quarrel with the football team and players, but only with the actions of this coach. This incident will in no way effect the post season fund raiser in which the football and soccer teams will participate jointly.

Teachers such as this coach who choose to take out their frustrations on students should be willing to accept and face up to the consequences, such as this letter, students should not be criticized for showing a lack of spirit and then punished for showing too much of it. If this coach will not formally apologize, it would seem that at least an explanation of his actions is in order.

Respectfully.

The Varsity Soccer Team

Quad Council Plea Dear Editor; For years, students and Student Councils have tried to make life easier and more enjoyable by proposing everything from chocolate milk to smoking lounge. Dr. Short. Superintendent of District 207. set up a student advisory committee.

Quad Council, for the purpose of gathering student opinions on discreet problems As President of Quad Council. 1 feel that students should be aware of this organization and what it is doing.

Quad could be considered a Student Council for all four Maine schools. However it has far greater clout and significance.

In the last year. Quad approved a four page proposal on open campus. According to the proposal, students would be able to leave school during free periods and during lunch. This year Dr. Short is looking at the subject with the respect that such an issue deserves. Meanwhile, a survey is being prepared with the intention of attaining the opinions of local businessmen, parents,

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and community residents. If the results are significantly favorable, a good chance that Open Campus will be instituted in school policy seems in store. I encourage you to speak with your principal and parents about the advantages of Open Campus so that they may have access to both sides of the issue when called upon to make a decision.

Sincerely.

David Krueger

Male Equality?

Dear Editw: Here at the great institution of Maine Township High School South, we have a problem which has gone unnoticed but Ls serious.

The problem is the girls overuse of athletic facilities. The male athletes are no longer treated fair but are now treated as inferior human beings. We are now afraid to enter the athletic facilities because the girls are now bigger, meaner, and stronger than us men (because of their overuse of the weightroom), because we're afraid that they will beat the living daylights out of us men. We beg you girls to leave the facilities peacefully and quietly. The girls are using the three main gyms and leaving the men without a place to better our athletic skills, also leaving the girls gym unused. An example of this is when the men want to use just one gj'm. the girls are using all three for their activities.

When they are nice enough to allow us into the gym, its after we've been waiting for at least a half-hour. Then if we happen to be using one of the gyms they'll kick us out because we're making too much noise, that is, we're dribbling a basketball ... bounce bounce ... bounce ... isn't that annoying? This is just one example. It is unfair to us men; all we ask is equal use of the facihties. So why don't you let us use some of the facilities and quit hassling us men for more rights!

Sincerely, B.A.T.Z

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SOUTHWORDS

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Orchesis Dancing Up Storm

by Halina Stachowiak Leave your troubles behind; come dance your cares away.

Maine South's Orchesis Dance Troupe has been dancing since school began. How do they do it?

Tryouts are held at the beginning of each semester, with everyone welcome to attend. A •preliminary and final dance routine is required of all prospective members. These are Judged by the sponsor, Mrs. Schlomer, the officers, and other officials.

This year's dance troupe is pictured below. Top row: Meg McMonagle, Ann Fritz, Linda Wood, President Diane Pospisil, Publicity Chairman Jane Bogacz, Mary Beth Cregier, Sue Smaus. and Patti Engblom. .Second row: Lisa Hayes, Mari Patton.

Secretary Hope Woodside, Publicity Chairman Cinday Schulthesz, Chryssa Czerniak, Diane Testa, and Vice .President Laurie Gauger. Third row: Gina Hughes, Patrice Fischer, Sheila Van Selow, Lisa Belmonte, Janine Krol, and 'Costume Chairman Gigi Chakos.

Not pictured are: Jenn Drogosz, Kathy Kropke, Kay Marous, and Kathy Pospisil.

The members meet each week after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Warm up exercises are first conducted, and then the

group works to perfect dance techniques. Secretary Hope Woodside is optimistic about the dancers. "The group has been working really hard and we are looking forward to putting on some of the best shows."

The members perform for many organizations throughout the year such as the Mother's Club and the Jaycee Wives.

Already the group has perofrmed for the Illinois Dance Association and has participated in the Homecoming parade, demonstrating many forms of dance. They will also dance at Maine South's Art Fair and at some of the assemblies. The troupe also dances in the V-Show and at shows at Washington.

Emerson and Lincoln Junior High Schools. In addition to all this, Orchesis will hold its annual dance concert in March.

The dancers range from just beginners to those who have been studying dance for many years.

All four age levels are represented, "Despite the variety," President Diane Pospisil stated, 'there is a lot of enthusiasm and unity in the group this year. With such a strong feeling among us, this should be one of our best years yet."

Dancing provides the members with a beautiful way of

Solutions To Problem Given

by Marianne Schmidt Where is everyone? Why aren't the students at Maine South out supporting their teams and all "the other activities we have?

A good example is this year's Arena Play, "Enter A ' FreeMan". The first weekend the audiences were small—very small. The reason for this could have been because of Homecoming weekend.

But what about the second weekend? The audiences were larger, but there were still empty seats. Every member of -Thespian Troupe 2554 and every apprentice should have come to see the show. It was an excellent show, but more importantly, it "was their activity, and they weren't supporting it.

The same is true in sports.

Sure, football and basketball get crowds, but what al>out track and field or golfing? The students who participate in these sports need the support just as much as any other team, but they aren't getting it.

It would probably be a great boost to their morale to see a group of cheering fans giving them support. It would also be a great shock, because student support is not that enthusiastic.

And you c a n t forget the cheerleaders who stand out there trying to get some response out of the fans. It must be very discouraging to do a cheer that's supposed to have an echo, and all you hear in response is silence.

Homecoming is one of the fewtimes anyone ever cheers along.

Of course, there are students who really support the teams and many of the activities at Maine South. Pep Club is one organization which supports the teams at school. There are probably some other students who are supporters of school activities, but their number is small in comparison to the number of students at Maine South.

There is usually some sports event on the weekend or some other activity going on at school.

Come and see what it is!

expressing themselves. They have the opportunity to choreograph their own dances and then perform them. Publicity Chairman Jane Bogacz sums up by saying, "All the members have shown much talent and great potential. Thanks to all our efforts, and the help and support from Mrs. Schlomer. this year should certainly prove to be a success."

Halloween Trivia Test Offered

by Debbie Gann If a six foot tall "ghost" appears at your door on Oct. 31 saying, "trick or treat", most likely you would call the doctor.

Sad but true, the age of trick or treaters does not include high school students. To alleviate the blow of this devastating fact, take this trivia test to see howmuch of the Halloween spirit you possess.

Activities Need Support Southwords has been publishing a lot of student gripes about Maine South rules, but these complainers have neglected to provide better solutions to the discipline problems. The traditional American standard is to make rules that affect everyone so that the common man feels like he is in prison. Can Maine South students provide a better sysiem?

Carol Consdorf '78, commented, "I feel that some kids vandalize because the rules are too strict and if the school board would let up on the rules and give more respect and responsibility to the students they would respect the school and we wouldn't have so many problems. The rules only offend people and give them a reason to break them. You're never going to stop all the vandalism because that is the way some kids are."

Laura Hart "78, agreed. "It's the old saying: If you're treated

like a child; you'll act like one and if you're treated like an adult I it may take time, but) you'll act like one. Maybe this is where the answer lies " Tom Berg '78, said, "Instead of treating us like potential criminals, maybe they should give us the benefit of the doubt.

The first reaction of the administration to the students is concerning what they have done wrong.

Most of the students want a more positive outlook from the administration. The rules here have increased, but some students find that there is reason for it.

Jane Oberheide '78, said, "I guess there is no other way of doing it. There is always a small group that wrecks it for everyone."

The solution could perhaps be that the administration needs a more positive outlook towards each deserving individual.

5) From what group of people did we get the pumpkin?

6) Why are witches a traditional character to dress up as on Halloween?

7) What place will you find werewolfs who throw chains, vampires that grab out at any moveable object, and witches who dare you to be in their brew?

8) What famous cartoon character believes in the Great Pumpkin?

ANSWERS 1) Halloween means the "holy evening" before the reUgious holiday, All Saint's Day. 2) (c) jack o'lantern 3) Black cats are special because people hundreds of years ago felt that a black cat was the reincarnation of a person.

4) The term "trick or treat" was first used in order to get candy instead of playing pranks on people's houses.

5) Our orange pumpkins were given to us by Indians.

6) Witches w-ere imagined to conjure up spells and talk with the Devil on October 31. As a tradition from this medival superstition, this character is still used for costumes.

7) You can find these things and more at the Campus Life Haunted House. It will give you the scare of your life.

8) (a) Linus 8-7 correct you receive the HTOTA. (Honorary Trick or Treater Award) 6-5 correct Not too bad 4-0 correct Brush up on Halloween trivia

Is V-Show Worth It ?

Every year a large number of students at Maine South rack their brains, trying to come up with a witty idea for the annual V-Show-. Thoughts and planning begin in early summer, when a few bright people conceive fantastic ideas; to a week before try-outs, as many rushed and

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The long-awaited day of the organizational meeting arrives, and as half of Maine South crowds into the auditorium, you find yourself wondering what in God's name you're doing here and how you'll ever make VShow. The fearless leader announces when tryouts begin.

One gloomy, rainy morning you wake up and realize that (gasp!) it's tryout day. As you smother your trembling body with baby powder and antiperspirant, you find yourself thinking of excuses to stay home sick from school. But as it's kind of late in your life to begin being a coward, you trudge off to school.

As you walk into the dreaded tryout room, you notice that there's about ten silent faces seemingly trying to pick you apart. You give them a weak smile in attempt to be friendly, but all you're rewarded with is a stony stare. Your act begins. At one part of your act you can't hold back the giggles at an extremely funny line. As you look up to share a moment of mirth, ten bored faces gape back at you.

"Uh-ooh," you think, "I bet they don't like the act!"

"Thank you!" booms Mr. Martello. "That was a very good idea and uh ... funny as heck," he says half-heartedly.

"Well, you guys, " everyone starts screaming once outside of

the room, "you screwed it up!

You idiots!" Oh well, making VShow isn't important to me at all, you think to yourself, I mean, I'll just go home and cry for about 20 hours, but it really doesn't matter that much.

One day, you hear that the cast list is up. As you slowly stroll down to the call board, ready to face defeat, you see your friends jumping up and down. 'Must be delirious with pain," you diagnose. Then you glance at the call board. Your name stands out, looking straight into your bewildered eyes.

"I knew we'd make it all the time," you say calmly, as your friends are picking you up off the floor. "I mean we were just sure to get in."

After diligently practicing for about a month, you start to ask yourself if it was all worth it.

You're about ready to tear each other apart when Dec. 2 arrives.

Yes, it's opening night! As you stand in the wings, your body trembling with nervousness, you realize that you've forgotten all your lines! Then it's time to go on. The spotlights dance wickedly on the stage. Millions of people stare at you, hanging on your every word (you've remembered your lines), laughing at the appropriate times. As you leave the stage, happy and a bit arrogant, you remember that difficult question you had asked yourself just a few days ago: Is it worth it? You bet it is!

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Oct. 28,1977

SOUTHWORDS

Kickers To Meet Proviso in Sectional

By Dan White The Hawks varsity soccer team will face Proviso West in their sectional game at 6:30 at Maine West.

The kickers closed out the season with an overall record 9-3-

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The Hawks blanked Maine North last Tuesday 2-0, and Waukegan East last Saturday l-o giving South their second and third shutouts in their last four games.

Nick Leever scored both goals for the Hawks. By doing this, he tied Brian Eberle's record of goals in one season with 22.

Leever's first score came in the first quarter at 16:30, assisted by Steve Dude.

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Hawk captain Nick Leever chipping a pass to halfback Bill Shinn [not seen] in a recent game against Glenbrook North. The Hawks tied in this the last home game of the season 2-2. John Dano is in the background.

demonstrated fine control of the ball by dribbling through North's fullbacks and tapping it by their goalie.

Tom Winkowski assisted Leever in his second goal which came at 6:43 of the fourth quarter.

Maine North blasted 20 shots on goal, while the Hawks managed to shoot nine on net.

In the Waukegan match up, South dominated the Bulldogs by controlling midfield extremely well and allowing East to shoot only five shots on goal.

Randy latesta scored the only Hawk goal, in the first period.

Even the red noses of both team's players caused by the frigid temperatures wasn't enough to light up the darkened field. The game started at 4:30 in the afternoon but most of the fourth quarter was played in On Wed., Oct. 19, South hosted their last home game of the season to Glenbrook North and tied them 2-2.

Glenbrook's Dalton opened up the scoring in the first quarter

when he headed a cross-pass from Foulkas just inside the right post.

Nick Leever evened the score at 8:23 of the second quarter when he scored on a penalty kick.

Glenbrook then took the lead early in the fourth quaraer with a goal at the :50 second mark.

However, Leever again managed to give South the equalizer at 5:31 with an assist from Jay Dunsing.

North's Foulkas finished the game with 10 shots on goal, four of which came in the first quarter.

Sophs Winners

By Tom Sebastian The Sophomore Soccer Team crushed the Maine West Warriors 5-0 under the lights at Maine West.

The first Hawk goal came in the first quarter on a fine center pass by Mitch DeCico to Dan Shiesser, who booted it in.

The sophomores, who are coached by Bobo Higgins. have a 9-11 record on the season.

Football To Battle Warriors Tomorrow

By Dan White The Hawks did something they hadn't done during the whole month of October. That is, win a game.

They put their three game losing streak to a screeching halt last Saturday by whomping the Waukegan East Bulldogs 48-6 in what had to be their most impressive victory this season.

"We cut our mistakes and turnovers down to minimum. We didn't lose the ball on a fumble the whole game." said defensive Coach Carl Magsamen.

Offensively, South had a total of 319 yards in 51 attempts.

The Waukegan rush amounted to zip. In fact, Waukegan had minus 12 yards. However, their five for eighteen passing average for 125 yards burned the Hawks a little.

Jon Mrowiec completed six of eight passes for 100 yards.

Dave Ryan carried the ball 21 times for 163 yards and scored four Hawk TD's â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his best game of the year so far.

Defensively, South recovered three fumbles and picked off four Bulldog passes.

"Ed Swanson led the team in tackles and had three sacks. He played his best game of the season at defensive end. George Gianakopoulos. Ned Rasmussen, and Joe Rubino have played steadily for us all year," added Magsamen.

"We changed our offense this week to a power backfield with Jim Shiesser at split end. I think it helped us, " said Mrowiec.

South wasted no time in getting ahead in the game.

Dave Ryan's 40-yard TD run

gave the Hawks an early 6-0 lead at 10:54 of the first quarter, South's only punt of the game came off the foot of Jon Mrowiec midway through the first quarter for a mighty 40 yards.

After Russ Gunnell downed the punt on the Bulldog 1 foot line, Joe Rubino plowed his way through East's lineman, sacking the QB and giving South a safety.

Dave Ryan timed his second TD of the quarter perfectly.

Number 33 ran the ball for 33 yards and scored the TD at the 3:33 mark of the first quarter giving the Hawks a 15-0 lead. The e.xtra point was blocked.

Another outstanding feat performed by Ryan was his third and fourth TD's of the game scored at 5:22 and with 26 seconds left in the half. In both cases, South's kicker missed the extra point.

In the third quarter, Waukegan blew the Hawk's chances for a shutout when they scored on a 17 yard TD pass, the scoreboard read 27-6.

In fourth quarter action, South scored three touchdow-ns. Jon Mrowiec threw an 8 yard pass to Ed Swanson at 10:27.

Then, at 7:09 the second TD came on a pass from Jay Huyler to Dan Ryan. In both cases, the extra point was missed.

Jim Toulon capped the Hawk offensive explosion at 2:07 on a 2yard plunge. The extra point was

good.

Maine East spoiled South's Homecoming with a 41-18 romp over the Hawks on Oct. 16.

The game was played evenly throughout the first half.

It seems that in the previous couple of games, the Hawks just run out of steam in the second half. In the first quarter. South had the ball for only 1:30 seconds, while East controlled for 10:30 seconds. That ten and one-half minutes puts an awful burden on . the defense.

At 9:18 of the fourth quarter, Dave Ryan highlighted the game with a nifty 63-yard TD punt return. The Hawks missed the two-point conversion.

Four minutes later, the Demons tallied for their fifth TD of the day. This time. Bob Heath crossed the goal line and the Hawks were down 34-12. With 2:55 remaining, Wessel scored the last TD for the Hawks on a pass from Huyler.

East's Jim Lloyd iced the game with a 35-yard TD run, giving the Demons a 41-18 victory.

V'Ball Faces Niles North

By Janet Shamlian The Maine South volleyball team will meet the Niles North Vikings today at 4:30 p.m. at Niles North.

On Fri., Oct. 21, the Hawks Ijeat Maine East on both levels.

The varsity won 20-11 and 20-17. while J.V. won 15-8 and 15-13.

"The J.V. team is made up of mainly freshmen this year and we're always improving on our skills. Our season has been vervsuccessful so far," said J.V coach Milly Clark "The team has been showing good serving, passing, blocking, hitting and setting," added coach Clark.

On Wed., Oct. 19, Maine South

dumped waukegan West at home.

Both Varsity and J.V. teams defeated the Raiders.

Lory Madsen '80, one of the Hawk's hitter-setter's said, "We have great potential, because we're a varsatile and well balanced team, and not just a collection of individuals. " With spirit and enthusiasm, the girls are looking forward to Niles North today, and Glenbrook South next Tues. at home.

"We are growing to be a very strong and positive team. We're proud of our record and what we are doing." said Becky Lukens '78.

This year's JV cheerleaders include, back row. Debby Tyska, Janet Krueger. Middle row: Mary Sullivan, Gina Hadawi. Front row: Kim McGovern, Ellen " F i s h " Fiech, Paula Wright. Missing is one chevron Janet Zachary.

Tennis Proceeds to State Tourney

by Janet Shamlian Four members of the varsity girl's tennis team have advanced

to the State Tournament which started yesterday, and will continue through Sat. at Arlington High School.

Cross Country Tramples Indians

Pam Digati sets up a spike In a recent match against Maine East. Joan Boeson [3] looks on along with Jane Bixby and Joan Henley, foreground.

by Scott Krickson The Cross Country squad walked all over Niles West last Tuesday.

Leading the pack was Dave Craig '78 with a time of 16.01.

Close behind Craig was Joe Bogard '78 with a time of 16.32.

Coming in third was Dave Mau '79 with a time of 16.34.

Next to cross the line was Mark Mongy Borgmann '78. Borgmann came in fifth with a time of 16.43.

The team slipped a little but Kevin Sandrock '78 came in 10th.

Hot on Sandrocks trail was Dave D'Hooge '79 with a time of 18.03. Last to cross for Maine South was Clark Hansen '78 with a time of 18.10.

At the South Division Meet Saturday South's runners

finished with 60 points. This put them in fourth place. It also put them fourth in the conference.

The first Maine South runner Dave Craig came in third with 15.48. Next to cross the line was Dave Mau. Mau finished seventh with a 16.07. Close behind Mau was Joe Bogard. Bogard finished 11th with a time of 16.14.

Following Bogard was Mark Borgmann who came in 16th with a time of 16.25.

The team didn't cross the line again until Dave D'Hooge came in 32nd with a time of 17.32.

Three members of the team, Joe Bogard, Dave Craig and Dave Mau made The All Conference Team.

The next contest is the District Meet at Ridgewood tomorrow.

The qualifiers are .Man.' Frick '78, Carol Kazuk '78, Mary Lee '78, and Pam Kezios "80. Mary Frick took third place in singles competition at the Districts last weekend while Carol Kazuk took fourth place. The doubles team of Mary Lee and Pam Kezios took third place.

As a team, the Hawk's captured second place in the districts, which were held at Maine East on Oct. 21-22.

"The state meet is a lot larger this year, and is giving a chance for more players to be involved in it. It should be a very competitive meet with a lot of good players, and 1 hope that we'll all get past the first round," said Mary Frick.

The varsity finished their season with a 4-2 record in conference play, while J.V.'s conference record was 5-1.

Angie Gioe '80, said, "We had a good season and veryone worked hard. I'm hoping for an equally good season next year."