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Vol. 14, No. 5
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068
Dec. 2,1977
P.R. Junior Miss Chiosen By Janet Shamlian Sandy Serio was crowned Park Ridge's Junior Miss during the pageant which was held on Friday, Nov. 26 at Roosevelt
School. Sandy competed against 15 other contestants for the title. The four runners-up were: Fourth: Sue Dziekanski, third:
Tammy McLennan, second: Gayle Corthinos; first: Laura Gullberg of Maine East. The Spirit of Junior Miss Award which was chosen by the finalists themselves was awarded to Fran Janis. Peggy Kerr received the Scholastic Achievement Award and the Creative and Performing Arts winner was Tammy McLennan. America's Junior Miss Program is a nationwide program to recognize, reward and encourage excellence in young people. The program is open to all High school senior girls, 16 through 18 years of age. Each year since 1958 the program has selected a senior girl from among the thousands who take part in more than 1500 communities in all 50 states. The Junior Miss Program is not a beauty contest. Judging stresses the importance of character, personality, inteUigence. civic and social activities, creatibility and general appearance.
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Ask A Date Now by Vickie Vanderwerff The Senior Class Council thought that there should be some dance, other than a sock hop, between Homecoming and Girl's Choice. So the Senior class is sponsoring a dance in December just in time for the Christmas season. The Snowball is not like homecoming or any other dance. The Class of '78 tried to eliminate some of the reasons people do not go to dances. They decided to make the Snowball a semi-formal dance. A semiformal dance doesn't require an expensive suit or a new dress. Girls will be wearing anything from a woolskirt and sweater to a qiana dress; guys will be wearing suits or pants and a sweater. The dance is also dutch treat. The senior class wanted to keep the costs down around Christmas time. Some guys are not asking girls to the Dance because they feel they will probably have to pay for all of it anyway. This doesn't have to be the case. The restaurant should not be an expensive one. Going out for pizza or eating dinner at home are ideas for after the dance. The Snowball is also anyone's choice to ensure that there would be no reason for someone not to go. This way the girls could take the initiative of asking a guy. Yet many girls still don't feel right about asking guys. One dateless senior girl said, "I just can't see asking someone. I'd feel like such a chump." This sentiment seems
to be common among many girls. One male said, "I am bored of asking girls out. This year the girls can ask me out!" Another guy replied, "Yes, certainly, if a girl asked me, I'd probably go. It's kind of interesting, you know, having them make all the moves for a change!" So, gals, there is no reason not to ask a guy to the Snowball. All you need is a little confidence. One Junior said, "I think that I would really have a good time, but no one wants to give a new idea a chance." This fact is certainly true. Since Maine South has not had a Christmas dance for a couple of years, the tendency is not to attend this one and go next year if the dance is successful this year. However, one can miss so much fun with that philosophy—especially the seniors who won't be around next year. Everyone seems to complain about the lack of things to do in what many students sarcastically call Action-Ridge. Yet here is a function that comes along and the response is unenthusiastic from some students. The Christmas Dance is one of the best ways to get to know a person of the opposite sex and a chance for the students to get together and have a good time. It is not too late to ask a date— even though it is a week from tomorrow. So be sure to start the Christmas season early by asking someone to the Snowball.
Infantrymen To Depict Civil War Life to History Students An authentically-dressed company of Texas Confederate infantrymen will visit the United States History classes on Thurs. Dec. 8. These Texas "rebels" are actually members of the Dunton Living History Association of Park Ridge, whose interest it is to relive and commemorate the experiences of the common foot soldier of the War Between the SUtes. Civil War weapoiK, uniforms, and other artifacts will be shown Students will have a chance to view these Civil War relics and question the Confederate infantrymen about the daily life of an ordinary American foot soldier of a century ago. The visit by this group is being sponsored by the Maine
South Local History Society, a student organization, and Maine South Social Science Department.
by Karen Maiorano Tickets for "Genesis" are still on sale outside the student cafeteria for Dec. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 4 at 2:30 p.m. Student Council will be selling tickets at the door for Sunday's performance. Two additional rows of seats will be set up in the auditorium if they are needed. Tickets that are left over from the sales will be sold at the door for the other three performances. Nancy Lyons, student director, said "There are very few tickets left for Friday and Saturday nights." There are two new additions to V-Show this year. They include an act from gymnastics entitled "Flying High" and an act from the hand bell choir entitled
' 'Tintinnabulation.'' Other acts include the Orchesis dance group in "Creation." The Hawkettes will be doing a dance to Star Wars and Star Treck. Also featured is a newscast act, including an editorial and commentary. "This year's V-Show cast is one of the largest in 13 years," said Director Don Martello. The show includes 277 performers. Mr. Martello said that including the crew, there is an effort of over 400 students. There are roughly 50 acts and the show lasts between two and one half hours and three hours. Nancy Lyons said "I think this year's show has many more different acts as compared to last year."
GRA Raffle Raises Money for Stocking Drive GRA is currently sponsoring a raffle. Graffle tickets are fifty cents each or three for a dollar and are available from any board member of Miss Ann Finneran, the GRA sponsor. Raffle prizes include: limosine service for a night, a dinner for two at Cafe la Cave, and an AM/FM digital clock radio. The drawing will be held on Mon, Dec. 12, and winners will be announced on the Sports Report.
volunteers will be sent to school and stuffed next week by members of the GRA board. Red Cross volunteers will then distribute the stockings to underprivileged inner-city children. GRA stockings are the only presents some children receive for Christmas. In the past, GRA raised funds
With the money raised from the Graffle, GRA will sponsor a Red Cross Stocking Drive. Approximately 120 Christmas stockings made by Red Cross
The annual Christmas Concert, sponsored by the Maine South Music Department, will be held on Sun. Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Performing groups will include Concert Choir, who will feature "The Song of Christmas" by Fred Waring which is a collection of carols, accompanied by piano and organ and featuring several soloists on various familiar carols and Christmas songs. Narration of the Christmas story is also part of the presentation. The Choir will also sing " 0 Holy Night" and a special arrangement of "Joy to the World." The Concert Orchestra will present two songs from the Nutcracker Suite and "At Christmas Time", a three-song medley. The string orchestra will feature "Christmas Concerto Grosso." The Treble Choir will sing
Students Needed Almost everybody likes little kids, but too many people don't understand them. Knowing how they grow and develop makes working with them more fun. Students will find they can actually help children reach their full potential. Boys sometimes feel they will be ridiculed for taking Child Development or Child Care Occupations.Many children are living with only their mothers and have no male role model to follow, or father figure to relate to. More men are needed in early childhood professions. Even if students are not sure they want to work with children, they will be a better parent some day if they have a knowledge of how children develop and perform.
for their annual stocking drive by soliciting contributions in homerooms. However, the Graffle idea worked well last year, and hopefully will raise a lot of money for stocking fillers this year. So, sponsor the GRA Red Cross Stocking Drive and buy a Graffle ticket.
Christmas Concert To Be Held "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "On a Winter's Night" and "Psallite." "Sing Alleluia", "Christ is Born" and "Glad Tidings Bringing" will be presented by Giri's Glee. Girl's Chorus will sing "Hush, My Babe", "Baby, What You Going To Be?" and "Once in Royal David's City." Several carols, including "We Three Kings" and the "Echo Carol", will be sung by the Boy's Chorus. There will also be a Christmas Carol Sing when the audience will be encouraged to accompany the Concert Choir and Orchestra. The performing groups are conducted by Mr. Lloyd Speaj, Mr. Angelo Rico, Mr. Irwin BeU, and Mr. Walter Flechsig. Free tickets for the concert are available in the Music Department office.
Eyrie Sales End Tuesday By John Roma The final day to order this year's Eyrie, the school yearbook, is Tues., Dec. 6. This year's theme for the Eyrie will be "Reflections," and the book will have a nimiber of clianges from last year. Students ordering an Eyrie may pay the full cost of $7 now, or they can pay $3.75 now, and $3.75 when they receive the yeart)ook in late spring. The Eyrie staff has already sold 2235 copies since the beginning of the year. "Eyrie will really be good this
year," states Karen Ady, editorin-chief. "There will be a lot of color and a lot of graphics used. Many of the events that go on during the school year will be shown in the Eyrie. It will give a good representation of school life this year. The many features will include pictures of Homecoming, candid shots of students in class, and different views of Maine South from both inside and outside. We are all anxiously waiting for the Eyrie to come out in the spring," Karen concluded.
The Maine South team won the Campus Life Girls' Gridiron Classic. This year ten schools participated in the annual tall event which was held at Hersey High School on Veteran's Day.
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December 2,1977
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A Bulletin Never Heard by Ruff Skiba and Chi Soapa Daily bulletins have been an inspiration to all of us here at Maine South. However, a few important announcements have never been aired in homeroom. We feel it is our duty to present these now. Freshmen: Elevator keys may be obtained in front of the bookstore this Wednesday. The cost is one dollar. For further details, see the two anonymous Seniors in C-101. Juniors and Seniors: A reminder that parking on teacher's cars is forbidden except in the South and Northeast parking lots. Attention all Steuben Parade Queen candidates: Your applications for the R.S. summer volleyball league are due this Friday in V-106.
The following pictures will be taken for the Eyrie today: At 10:30, bum-out club officers at Dam number 4. At 11, photo club officers in the dark room. At 1; 15, safety education award winners at Ravenswood hospital, and at 2:30, National Honor Society in the Dean's office. Juniors and Seniors: The following colleges will have representatives here at Maine South today: McDonald's Hamburger University, Schaumburg, Illinois and The Williams school of Napkin Folding, Boise City, Idaho. See your counselor for a pass even if you don't wish to talk to any of these representatives. Lost: Car battery and hubcaps in the vicinity of the teacher's parking lot. Please return to the Dean's office immediately.
The Hawkettes do "Satellites"
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The five categories used in judging were: Youth Fitness for 15 per cent; Poise and Appearance for 15 per cent; Scholastic Achievement for 15 per cent; Creative and Performance for 20 per cent; and the Judges Interview contributing for 35 per cent to the total score. "The pageant was a lot of fun and winning was an unexpected oleasure," said Sandy. "I am k'ery honored and happy to have leen awarded the title." Sandy will now advance to the State Pageant in Bolingbrook, which will determine the candidate from Illinois who will compete for the National Crown.
Sara Olson sings 'You Light Up My Life".
Seniors explain "A Touch of Class"
AFS student Wolfgang Daum tells jokes of his homeland.
The "Peppy Health Club" exercises.
Cute Dave Blackout".
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Tim Person does the vocals on "Child of Innocence".
Dave Millhiser dances in "(Mr. Cellophane'
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Tom Long in "A Blackout"
by Liz Fichera Vandalism discussions in the classrooms are good steps in the right direction for getting rid of vandalism. We have finally begun to talk about our problem and have become more aware of the effects of vandalism. A successful vandalism discussion does need the enthusiasm of the teacher as well as the students. I believe that the enthusiasm of the students can be
achieved just by the fact that the students are being allowed to voice their opinions. These discussions could make students feel more mature and involved with their school because they know that their opinions play an important role in the administration's decisions. Students will begin to realize the senselessness of vandalism and show more concern for their school.
Some students forget that Maine South does not tÂťelong to the deans, principal or teachers but to the students, their parents and the community as a whole. The discussions could make these particular students more aware of this fact. If the classroom discussions are continued, not only will the students begin to show more concern for their school, but more communication will
develop between the students and faculty. The faculty will respect the students' efforts and the students will respect the faculty for treating them like adults and allowing them to be active participants in this major issue. Teachers must strive to continue with these classroom discussions and students must participate in order for Maine South to achieve results.
December 2,1977
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V-Show 'Genesis' Ranics Success
Lisa Collin [left], Barry Petersen [right] and an unidentified arm form the Act "Shss".
From left to right Marianne Joyce, Kay Grego, Laurie Gauger, Jenny Pankus, Matt Haderand Dave
Ryan perform in "Action Ridge Tomorrow",
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f Pam Rizzo plays in the act "Take me Back to Jamaica".
From left to right Debbie Gawaluck, Jean Walsh and Halina Stachowiak work in their act "Soap'
Gayle Corinthos sings "Woman in the Moon".
Roger Rossen [left] and Rob Williams [right] perform In "New Sounds".
"Omega," is Dean Elbert Smith's first and last appearance In the Maine South V-Show. At right is Chris Mahafy, Maine South alumni.
n ^.% ^ 'Tintinnabulation" uses Handbell from the Parii Ridge Presbyterian
Church for their act.
Tracy Blankenberg participates enthusiastically in "Peppy Health Club".
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December 2,1977
B-Ball To Scalp Indians By Dan White The Maine South varsity basketball team will play at home tomorrow against Niles West and Saturday against Evanston with the tipoff for both games at 8 p.m. The Hawks started off their 1977-78 season by winning the Thanksgiving Tournament against Prospect, Maine West, and New Trier East High Schools. Last Saturday, the Hawks flattened the New Trier East Indians 94-62 in their debut in front of their home crowd. They definately had the hotter hands, shooting 62 per cent from the floor and allovwig New Trier to shoot only 48 per cent from the ground. Jeff Baker and Chris Theodore led the Hawks offensive attack with 28 and 26 points, respectively. Dave AreÂŤi also netted 7 baskets. Baker not only was a key man
in the Hawk offensive drive, but also by his defensive controlling of the boards with nine rebounds. Ed Swanson muscled his way for eight reboimds along with Dan Fiddler, who had nine. Hawk defense allowed the Indians to get only eight offensive rebounds, while the Hawks tallied for 22. Theodore put the Hawks ahead with a couple baskets, early in the first quarter. From this point on the Hawks held their lead. Halftime found South ahead by nine points, 47-38. By the end of the third quarter, they held a commanding 77-51 lead. The Hawks scored 17 additional points in the fourth period, thus giving them their second win of the season. Last Friday, the netmen travelled to Prospect to play crosstown rival Maine West. The Warriors upset the Hawks 58-54. South just didn't have the momentum going for them.
Hawk netmen missed a lot of clutch free-throws and shot only 47 per cent from the floor, while Maine West connected for 58 per cent of their shots. The Warrior's English led West by scoring all of his points in the first half. Theodore led the Hawks with 21 points. Hawk Jeff Baker finished with eight rebounds, while Swanson and Areen had six apiece. South opened up the 1977-78 season last Wednesday, November 23, by defeating the Prospect Knights at Maine West. The tough Hawk defense proved impenetrable by not letting the Knights drive to the hoop. They forced Prospect to shoot for a poor 34 per cent compared to their own 58 per cent. On offense. South was driving to the basket and controlling the boards well.
Icemen Glide Past De LaSalle by John Dano First place Maine South Hawks chalked up a non-conference victory last Sunday by beating De LaSalle 5-1. With the victory the Hawks record now stands at 5-0 overall and 4-0 in division play. The Hawks next game will be next Sunday against Loyola, at 7 p.m. at Oakton Ice Arena, in what should prove to be a close game. Both teams started the game playing clear and tight checking hockey with no team scoring until late in the period. Then, Maine South broke the scoreless tie with two quick goals. The score came when the Hawks worked the puck into De LaSalle's end. Curt Barcel passed the puck back to the point where Dan Szumal was standing. Szumal wound-up and took a shot that found the net putting the Hawks on top 1-0. One minute later the Hawks scored again when Bob Havlir rammed the puck home on a passing play from Jeff Starzec and Dan Sullivan. The score put
the Hawks ahead 2-0. The first period ended without any additional goals and for the first time this season, no penalties being allocated during the period. The second period began with no goals but two penalties, one to each team. Both penalties were killed without either team scoring. De LaSalle then started to put pressure on the Hawks in the second period. But, the staunch hustling defense of Maine South was able to turn De LaSalle back. The Hawks struck again for another goal when Sullivan beat the goaltender of De LaSalle up close. Bob Havlir made the play with a pass to SulUvan from the comer. The score was now 3-0. De LaSalle finally scored with 12 seconds left in the period when a deflected shot beat Steve Sullivan over the shoulder. The period ended at 3-1. The third period opened up with several more penalties, most of which were against the Hawks. The Hawks were able to kill the penalties successfully.
Mike Almeroth scored the Hawks fourth goal midway through the period, assisting was Jeff Hultberg and Hank Smyth. The Hawks had a commanding 41 lead with time running out. The Hawks were assessed two more penalties late in the game and killed these penalties without mishap. With 1:12 left in the game Szumal put the iceng on the cake scoring his second goal on a slapshot from the point. Smyth again assisted his second goal. Smyth again assisted on the goal. The game ended in the Hawks favor 5-1. Captain John Peters fine defensive play helped the Hawks considerably. Hawks Coach Jim Deroche was happy with the performance of the team and especially happy
with the low amount of penalties that the Hawks received. Lately, the Hawks have been assessed well over twenty minutes of penalties per game but only received fourteen against De LaSalle. Defense has been the work with the Hawks, in the last three games, the Hawks have only allowed one goal. For the season the Hawks in five games have scored 35 goals and allowed only six.
Gymnastics is OK by Scott Erickson The Maine South varsity gymnists will take on Deerfield tonight at 6:30 in the field house in their forth meet of the season. The gymnastic squad put forth an effort at the first meet of the season last Wednesday against Niles North. However, Niles North, who placed third in the state competition last year, was just too much for the team to handle.
Volley girls Are No Turkeys
By Janet Shamlian The Volleyball team recently held the Maine South Turkey Tourney last Friday and Saturday, with 16 schools participating. "We were proud to have hosted such a fine and Rita Rortvedt in diving. Other winners include; Jessica exciting tournament," said Boxer in the 100 yd. breaststroke, Coach Chris Voelz. In their first game, Maine the 100 yd. butterfly and the 200 yd. individual medley; Tracey South warmed up with a win over Lindstrom in the 100 yd. Zion. The girls took Zion in two freestyle; Kathy Holt in the 100 games by scores of 20-6 and 20-16. yd breaststroke; and the 400 yd. The team passed for 71 per cent, relay heam of Jane Oberheide, served for 89 per cent, hit for 69 Tracey Lindstrom, Cheryl per cent, set for 79 per cent and Roberts and Virginia DeYoung. blocked for 100 per cent. Becky Lukens '78, had a good The Maine South girls are under the direction of head game by passing for 81 per cent, coach. Dawn Butler; assistant hitting for 81 per cent and setting coach, Phyllis Goll and diving coach, Tom Higgins. The captains of this year's squad are Jane Oberheide and Patty Pence. ByJimMcGlade Team Captain, Patty Pence The Maine South varsity '78, said, "We have a young team this year, but they have a lot of fencing team is looking forward pooential, and I think that we to another fine season after should surprise a lot of people. winning second place in state last We're mentally ready for a lot of year, and being conference champs. Five of the six foilers good competition." are returning. Two fine returning lettermen, Nick Leever and Ed Kaihatso, are expected to perform well this year. Both are good prospects for victories. Ralph Roporto came from the state tourney in the foil event. behind to edge out his opponent in In the eppee matches, Joe a very close match. Steve Jin Matsuoka and Tom Condon are then did a very fine job, being the top men in the event. aggressor throughout his match, The Cagers last year lost senior and chalking up another victory. Mark Snow, who won the state Rich Pluta collected yet individual championship. He is another victory, after a very now the number one fencer at the grueling match. Bob Brown did University of Illinois. an outstanding job, pinning his Coach Doherty said, "We had a opponent in the final seconds, good turnout of freshmen this which could have made the year so frosh-soph should do well difference in the final outcome. also."
Swimmers Host Glenbrook By Janet Shamlian Maine South Girl's Swimmers will host Glenbrook North, today at 4:30 p.m. The team has been undefeated in their first two meets and will be trying for another win. The girls' varsity swim team opened their season with back to back victories over HomewoodFlossmoor, 104 to 68 and over Evanston, 95 to 76. The Maine South junior varsity team also swam to double victories. First place finishers for the Maine South varsity were the medley relay team of Julie Okamoto, Karen CoUins, Jesica Boxer and Cheryl Roberts; Virginia DeYoung in the 200 yd. freestyle, the 500 yd. freestyle and the 200 yd. individual medley; Jane Oberheide in the 100 yd. and 200 yd. freestyles;
This year's sophomore cheerleaders include front row: Kiisten Sagerstrom, Cindy Braun, Pam Becker. Middle row: Teresa Rortvedt, Michelle Epifanio. Back row: Carol Borchardt [captain] Julie Hulttwrg, Lisa Persson.
for 87 per cent. Becky stayed consistant throughout the game, and served for 100 per cent. South's next match brought them up against an always powerful Morton East team. East showed strong offense and defense in the first game by winning 18-20, but the Hawks came back in good form by oaking the next two games 20-16 and 20-13. Jane Bixby '78, played well against East by passing for 72 per cent, serving for 100 per cent and hitting for 90 per cent. The next game for ^outh was against Barrington. Barrington is the Mid-Suburban League and
Rich East invitational champions that finished third in state competition last year. Once again the girls were victorious by defeating the Broncos 20-13 and 20-18. Saturday began the quarter finals. South's playoff opponent was Lyons Township. This time the Hawks were defeated in a three game match by scores of 17-20, 20-11 and 11-20. The Turkey Tourney winner was Mother McAuley. McAuley is the Giri's Catholic Athletic Conference Champ in its first year of Illinois High School Assoc, play. Second place was taken by Lyons Township.
Foiling Action
Matmen Battle Kits by Tom Sebastian In their third meet of the season the varsity wrestling team will grapple with the Evanston wildkits tonight at 6:30 at Evanston. On Saturday, Nov. 26, the wrestlers took on Willowbrook. The Varsity Team tied at 24-24. The matches were very tough. Dave Slaughter and Ron Roporto wrestled very fine matches, both fighting to
Hawk Joan Boesen blasts a spike past Zion in a game which South won during the Turkey tourney last weekend. Backing Joan up is Laura Kean while Becky Lukens [S] watches.