Vol 14 issue 7

southwords 14, No. 7

Maine South H.S., Park Ridge,

Jan. 24, 1978

Seniors gain compromise Catherine Dever After a long fight to keep the Senior Honors Assembly in school, the administration has come to a decision.

Representatives from Student Council met with the administration to fight to keep the assembly in school. Since the issue had already been voted against, this seemed to be a losing battle.

However, the administration has made a compromise.

There will be an Honors Assembly in school as before, but there will be a few changes.

The honors program will be limited to juniors and seniors, and senior attendandance will not be mandatory.

However if freshmen or sophomores have a brother or sister receiving an award, they may attend and will be excused from their class by a pass obtained through a counselor or a dean.

The seniors will also not march into the gym as before. They will sit in their assigned seats used in other assemblies.

The administration decided against filing in because this takes up a lot of time during which the crowd may become restless. This is when the behavior becomes a problem.

The assembly will be held in the spectator gym, and parents will still be invited.

The administration hopes that the decrease in the size of the group will cut down problems such as noise, attentiongetters, and distractins. Over-all they hope that the behavior will improve.

Maine South is the only Maine school in the district that has this honors program.

So, if students want other classes to have the same opportunity, they have to discipline themselves properly for this assembly.

Survey results tabulated

By Jon Roma The results are in from the Student Council, student survey conducted in homeroom on Jan. 6. The number of students taking part in the survey was 2,612, and the response to each question is as follows: 1. Open Campus in District 207 for 2,382 (89 percent) against 209 2. Do you feel that SC represents your opinions on school policies? yes 1,421 (54 percent) No 1,120 (42 percent) 3. Do you feel free to express your opinions to your SC representative? Yes 1,280 (49 percent) no 1,265 (48 percent) 4. Would you be interested in more aUschool assemblies for sports and pep rallies?

Yes 2,182 (83 percent) no 378 (14 percent) 5. Do you feel that the present tardy system is fair? yes 1,078 (41 percent) no 1,459 (55

SW makes changes

By Russ Skiba. Editor In Chief With this issue, SOUTHWORD has changed in many ways. Most of these changes have occurred due to new rules dictated to us by our printers. The Des Plaines Publishing Company.

SOITHWORDS will now be printed in four columns instead of the usual five.According to the printers, the cost was too great to set our normal five column type.

Another change is the SOUTHWORDS will now cost 20 cents per copy for those who do not have an activity ticket. The reason for this is that the printers have increased our cost, so we are forced to pass the cost on to the students.

We hope that these new changes will add a little freshness to SOUTHWORDS. These transitions have been interesting for us on the staff, and we hope they are a pleasant change for you, our readers.

percent) 6. If they were available, would your t.iends attend three or more sock hops after basketball games this year?

Yes 1,346 (51 percent) No 1,200 (45 percent) 7. Have you used the library for research homework?

Yes 1,404 (56 percent) No 1,057 (40 percent) 8. If yes, have you found the library helpful with this homework?

Yes 1,259 (48 percent) No 915 (35 percent) 9. Does the present library system provide a less distracting environment?

Yes 1,197 (45 percenK No 1,287 (49 percent) 10. Would you be willing to sell your paperback books to SC after you have completed your courses so that they could be re-sold?

Yes 2.088 (79 percent) No 401 (15 percent) 11. Outdoor smoking lounge in District 207 For 1,564 (59 percent) Against 857 (32 percent)

Freshmen to hold party The Freshman class is holding their annual class party on February 4, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the spectator gym.

A volleyball tournament will be played with the teams representing each of the homerooms. Team lists may be completed and turned into the personal office or Mr.Walter Kralch.

Teams will be limited to seven members;and two girls must play at all times. The gym will be open at 7 p.m. when representatives from each team will sign in. Trophies will be presented to every member of the winning team.

After the tournament there will be music and refreshments. Freshmen should bring their I.D.'S.

Ttie Maine South band practices for the upcoming winter concert to be held on Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is free for Music Boosters and students with I.D.s.

New members to be elected The Brotherhood Society is an honorary organization whose memtiers are nominated in the homerooms. After the final voting, three boys and three girls from each grade level are announced as members at the Brotherhood Assembly which will be held on Feb. 15 during National Brotherhood Week.

The guest speaker at the assembly will be Mr. Ray Eliot, former athletic director of the University of Illinois.

This year in order to try to prevent students from being placed on the ballot who are not interested in the society, each nominee will Ije required to attain three teacher's signatures if he wishes to be on the final ballot.

"I'm sure that this year's Brotherhood elections will be better since we've got lx)th faculty and student input in the elections," said sponsor Ms. Mary Cosenza.

A list of qualifications for Brotherhood Society members has k»een drawn up by the society. Members should act amiably and show consideration and respect for fellow students and adults.

They should get along with most types of people and look for the good in others instead of ridiculing them.

Members should demonstrate reliability and responsibility. They should also display leadership qualities, school spirit and concern for Maine South.

Members should offer their services when asked and offer help if needed in school events.

Brotherhood membership should also be accepted willingly.

Taffy apples were recently sold as a fund raiser for the society. Profits from the sale will be used for the activities at the Brotherhood Assembly

Pep Club council memtwr Debbie Gunderson was crowned this year's Spirit Queen at Friday night's game.

Quad Council leads survey

By Carolyn Quinn An open campus siu^ey will soon arrive at the homes of Maine Township students.

The survey was initiated by Quad Council, which consists of five representatives from the four Maine schools who meet once a month to discuss district problems.

The survey will be addressed to the parents of the students and will be aimed at determining if the parents approve of open campus in the Maine schools.

Parents were asked to check the following: 1.1 believe that all Maine High School students should remain inside the high school building all day except for certain special circumstances-e.g., cooperative work programs, field trips, athletic events, or meetings other sites.

2. I believe that all Maine High School

students should be permitted to leave the building: whenever students do not have a scheduled course; only during lunch periods: only during study hall periods.

After the surveys have been mailed, one out of every twenty parents will be called to find out their feelings toward open campus. However, all parents are urged to mail the surveys back to Quad Council.

The results will then be given to the administration, headed by Dr. Richard Short. Their recommendation will be sent to the Board of Education, who will make the final decision on the matter.

Dave Krueger. Quad Council president, feels that the chances for approval are good. "Other schools in the area, such as De Kalb High School, have had similar surveys with results that have been favorable towards open campus."

Contest speakers to host tournament

R*c*ntiy four m*mb«rs of th« Ofllc* Education Association of Maine South attended the IDEA State Conference In Peoria. Pictured with Hall of Fame memt>er Emie Banks are Barb Roskie, president; Cindy Kay, secretary; and Ellleen Olsen, funds chairperson. Cindy Kay was elected secretary of the state organization. Cindy will attend state meetings and will represent IDEA at gatherings along with clubs from all over the country. This qualifies her to run for secretary on the national level.

By Sue Rebedeau This year Maine South will be the host of the Maine Invitational Speech Tournament. Thirty-eight schools will participate in this tournament which is the biggest meet of the year. The contest will take place on Jan. 28 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m..

Twenty-six of the approximately 40 contest speakers from Maine South will participate in (he tournament. Awards will be given out for the lop three places in each of the 11 events. Trqphies will also be awarded to the three high-scoring teams in the competition.

There is no admission charge to see the tournament, and spectators are welcome There will be live musical entertainment from approximately noon until 2 p.m.

The Contest Speakers have done considerably better this year than other years, as the trophy case attests to. The

second lialf of the year should be better than the first as the new members gain experience and strength. I think this year's team should be a top contender for the district tournament which will be held on Feb. 4, "said Mr. Thomas Kerth, the sponsor of Contest Speakers.

Parish to hold blood drive Susan Rebedeau Blood drive sponsored by the Mary, Seat of Wisdom parish will be held on Jan. 29. from 9 a.m. too noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The drive will be held in the gym. A student must be at least seventeen years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds to give blood. All the blood given will be u s ^ to fulfill the needs of those in the Park Ridge area. If you have any further questions please call Chuck or Rosemary Bilstein at 8232281,

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Student Monitors needed John Peters The idea of a student monitor system has been in the minds of many here at Maine South for quite a while. However, little has been done in any fashion to establish such a system. Student Council has now brought up the idea for two straight years, but still, there has been no such initiation of any program regarding student monitors.

The present monitor system, teacher supervision, is clearly outdated, an insult to professionalism, and a generator for a feeling of oppression on the part of the students. Thus time and other factions now^ dictate that we more seriously consider an alternative to the present system: the establishment of a student monitor system. A student monitor system would alleveiate problems for all concerned, students and faculty.

First of all, the present system of teacher supervision cannot quite possibly please the teachers themselves.

How degraded a person must feel to have studied four long years at a university and quite possibly further at graduate school and then find him or herself snapping at some kid to pick up his milk carton or to stand behind the little white line. Indeed, the faculty must certainly feel frustrated and angered to realize that a portion of its professionalism lends itself to playing baby sitter.

Consequently, this feeling of degredation is subsequently passed on to the students, who perhaps are treated a little too harshly by teachers who hold students responsible for their predicaments, or at least choose to take out their resultant frustrations on the students. At any rate, teachers are far more useful elsewhere than in the

hallways, restrooms, or cafeteria.

Whether it be giving a student extra help, spending time in class preparation, or merely relaxing during free periods, teachers would certainly prove to be more proficient, efficient, and beneficial in these areas; areas for which they are trained; areas for which they are paid.

Also, faculty members would most likely be more content and apt to provide a more benignant atmosphere which would in turn be more condusive to study, in addition to aiding studentfaculty relations.

However, the attitude of the student may well change for the better also. The mere presence of students instead of faculty members may prove to be the initial spark needed to provide the suitability of an institutionalized atmosphere in the eyes of stduents. As a result, the students may make a greater attempt at preserving that comfortable environment. Additionally, when the need for the enforcement of a monitor is necessitated, reactions to requests by peers may be more readily accepted than those by faculty members of a difference generation (of which the latter request can usually be considered ultimatums).

Finally, the new student monitors themselves will develop an increased feeling of pride, responsibility, and civility; feelings which may be passed on to the remainder of the student body.

Thus a program providing for the installation of student monitors presents a list of advantages which paves the way for better relations between the faculty and students, and improved atmosphere for all concerned, and a greater potential for room to advance in the education of the mind and overall person as a w^hole.

Letter warns against pickles quents come from homes where pickles Dear Editor: I was disgusted and appalled at the are served frequently continuing studies of disease causing Evidence points to the long term foods we consume everyday until I effects of pickle eating. Of the people conducted my own research and realized bom in 1850 who later dined on pickles, my mistake. I would like to share with there has been a 100 per cent mortality you a report of my conclusions that I rate. People bom between 1870 and 1880 recently sent to a Masters and Johnson and eaten pickles, have wrinkled skin, laboratory center when I studied-like lost their teeth, brittle bones, and failing many others — the effects of one simple eyesight, if the ills of eating pickles fruit - the PICKLE. haven't already caused their death.

Even more convincing is the report of Pickles will kill you! Every pickle you eat brings you nearer to death. a noted team of medical specialists: Amazingly, the thinking man has failed Rats force-fed with 20 lbs. of pickles per to grasp the terrifying significance of the day for 30 days developed bulging term "in a pickle." Although horticul- abdomens. Tlieir appetities for turists have long known that Cucmis wholesome food were destroyed.

Sativus possesses indegiscent pepo, the The only way to avoid the deleterious pickle industry continues to boom. effects of pickle eating is to change Pickles are associated with all the eating habits. Eat orchid petal soup. major diseases of the body. Eating them Practically no one has any problems breeds wars and communism. They can from eating orchid petal soup. be related to most airline tragedies. Auto I hope. Gentlemen, that the research accidents are caused by pickles. There that I have done and the hypothesises exists a positive relationship between that I have reached will be helpful to you crime and the consumption of this fruit of in furthering your study on birth controlthe curcubit family. For example: Thank you for your time and financial support, it was greatly 1) Nearly all sick people have eaten appreciated, pickles. The effects are obviously Sandra Marie DDE Serio comulative. ' Doctor of Dumb Experiments) 21 99.9 per cent of all people who die of cancer have eaten pickles. ;?) 100 percent of all soldiers fighting in wars have eaten pickles The official student newspaper of Maine 4) 96.8 per cent of all red sympathizers Township High School South, Park Ridge. have eaten pickles Illinois 60066. Written and edited 15 times year by students of the high school.

5) 99.7 per cent of the people involved each Subscriptions included with activity ticket, in air and auto accidents ate pickles purchased separately at $2.75 per year, or individually tor 20*. (Priced higher tor issues of within 24 days preceeding the accident.

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jCct'5 bcfe (Ml Sfautenl Cmicii Russ Skiba. Editor In Chief This may be the hardest year for students at Maine South. Look at the changes that have occurred over the first semester. We have lost outside lounge, we have seen the lunch lines closed down early and finally we have had our senior honor assembly limited to juniors and seniors. And who do we blame? Pete Omarzu, who may be the hardest working council president we have had in years.

Pete came into office with the biggest problem that could face a student officer, that is, an administration feeling adamant about a statewide drive to increase student responsibility; an administration that felt it had to improve student behavior. Pete was just as shocked as we were when the administration announced its policy changes. There was nothing he or anyone else could have done at the time. However, Omarzu has now secured a promise from the administration that the student council will be warned from now on before any major policy changes are initiated.

Another problem that faces Pete is that not everyone on student council is as hard working as himself. As with any organization, there will always be those who will not work; those poeple who use council merely as a place for social conversation. Unfortunately, it is this image that smeers all council members.

A final obstacle for Pete is time. It takes a long time for a proposal to be approved and ratified through student council itself. Once this is done, it takes even longer for a propcsal to be looked at by the school board.

1 showed the problems that Pete has had to face, but that still leaves the question, "What has Omarzu done for me?" I didn't even know until recently when I was handed a list of some of Omarzu's current proposals to student coimcil.

He has proposed an alternate lunch program in which second and third time litterers would be placed in a detention like lunch room where attendance would be taken. Pete has also proposed investigations into the possibilities of re-^tablishing student traffic court and a Saturday morning work program as an alternative to detentions. These are but a few of his ideas, and while there is no guarantee that any of this proposals will go through, it's the effort that he puts forth that counts.

Pete Omarzu and student coimcil need our support. The only time we will really get things done at South is when the administration knows that the student body supports its leaders. The choice is ours. When student council asks for our help, let's give it.

Seniors: Make this year your best Catherine Dever Are you one of those seniors who's getting impatient about getting out of high school already'' Do you find it hard to say no to a party when you know you have homework piling up at home?

Is the temptation of skipping classes setting in because of your seniority?

The daily routine that has remained unchanged for 3'- years now, is getting many seniors down. It seems as though many things that have to do with school are slowly losing the interest of seniors.

Senior year is a year that ever>one will remember Most of the things that we are doing now, we are doing for the last time at Maine South. We should try to make our last year the best.

Second quarter is coming to a close, leaving only one final semester to go.

Seniors, since this is our last year, why not take advantage of all that Maine South offers, academically and socially

If there is an activity or team that you always wanted to become involved with — try out. What can you lose?

There might be a course you really should take but have never had time for, try to get into it, its better than sitting in study hall or lounge. If it will make things easier for you next year, you'll e the one who comes out ahead.

For some of us, it may not be courses or activities we are neglecting, but our friends. Why not call that friend you haven't gotten together with in a long time, and when you are with your friends, appreciate them and have the time of your life. Soon it will be time to say good-bye to all of them.

So try to stop counting the days before graduation and start enjoying them.

Before you know it our high school days will be in our past. Make them something to look back on to admire, remembering the good times without regrets

January 24, 1978

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Can college promise jobs?

There comes a time in every student's life where he must make a big decision— what his plans are after high school. Ask any senior at Maine South these days;I'll give you odds of five-to-one that he says he's going to college. College is the big trend that has swept the nation for a few years now. It's considered the norm to go to college these days;in fact, people will stare at you if you say you're not going to college.

But lately, many students are realizing that there is life without college. Let's face it: not everyone is cut out for college. While some enjoy the wellstructured process,others abhor the idea of being in school any longer. But, because of constant pressure from parents, teachers, the media, and their peer group, they end up in college anyway.

Many families sacrifice many of their comforts in order to put a student through school. Since the average cost of tuition these days can be anywhere between $3000 and $5000, isn't it a shame to waste that money on someone who would rather be out working?

Though a college education increases your chance for a better job and a higher salary, it's still not a guarantee to those

things. There are many college graduates with PhD's that are driving buses or working at Walgreen's. Many students go into college with the feeling that they will be insured a job. And they are only disillusioned when, after four years of studying and discipline, they are hopelessly unemployed.

But college is a help in the competitive job market. Since the 1950's the number of people receiving bachelor's degrees has increased by 91 percent. This signifies the great amount of workers vying for jobs. Unemployment among college graduates is also lower than among those with only high school diplomas.

According to studies conducted by the National Institute of Education in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, future employers still tend to be impressed by degrees. A degree makes a person seem more efficient, persistent, and taskoriented.

Female college graduates between the ages of 25 and 29 still earn more than high school graduates of the same age. A college education does have many benefits, but not in all cases.

The important thing is to make the decision that is right for you.

Lisa Collin You have to pay a high price for everything these days and Christmas vacation was no exception. The high price we will pay is finals and after two weeks of fun, finals are a depressing thought.

There is a theory that holds some truth. If you didn't listen all semester in class, then no amount of studying can make up for it. If this is true, the opposite perceives that if students report should also be true. If you listened all offenders to deans, the problem would be semester, cramming isn't necesssary. solved immediately.

Unfortunately it doesn't work that way.

When asked why the bus situation has Although you won't have to study as become severe this year, Mr. Simonson much, you can't possibly remember all replied that there have always been the things you learned in September. problems on the buses, but because of the Since this cramming is necessary in new equipment the RTA Bus Company is most cases the finals are spread out with more concerned about damage. Many people have made inquiries why the school does not provide its own buses.

The answer is simple—money. Tlie amount of money needed to buy new

By Halina Stachowiak buses to find storage, to train bus driving Every student's time is usually well staff, and to maintain them would range filled with many different important in the ten thousands.

Aside from the ever busy As the RTA bus company feels that an activities. weekend, the basic school day is divided effort is being made on the part of Maine South towards better conduct on the into parts and most of the parts such as buses, they will continue with their homework, lunch, lounge, classes, routes. However, it is their right to drop sports, and clubs have at some time been a route at the cause of inappropriate discussed in this newspaper. Our school actions by students. Mr.Simonson added day has been pretty well explored. Yet it that if students cooperate and help report seems that one particular time of day offenders to the deans, the bus problem has been left out. How can the day be complete without our beloved time will dissolve. before homeroom? Naturally there are those students who arrive fifteen seconds before the bell rings; but they do not know what they are missing. It is interesting to explore the various ways most of the students here that co-ed has a that this time can be spent. Some lot of good possibilities. It is much students find this a good opportunity to enjoyed by most of the students here at talk to teachers. They can receive help South. with homework or make up a test, or just

Buses may be canceled Debbie Gann Three weeks ago, a letter concerning RTA buses was issued to all homeroom complexes. Because of the vandalism, the unnecessary engaging of the emergency brake, and other problems, the RTA Bus Company has taken action.

If problems continue to occur, RTA bus drivers will report the offenders to the deans, who in turn will deal with the respective student.

Mr. Simonson, Assistant Principal, provided helpful information on the subject. He explained that the biggest concern that the bus company has is about the emergency brakes. When the pull brake is engaged, the wheels automatically lock, which could cause an accident. The other concerns that the bus company has are: damage done to seats and windows, and opening the doors while bus is in motion.

Mr. Simonson said the 1 3 of the student body rides the bus, yet only 20-30 people vandalize and cause problems. He

(Mi gtjMi ck^m id&miwq Co-ed gym a once very controversial issue has now died down. What people once thought wouldn't work has now turned out to be quite successful. In fact Maine South will be totally co-ed next year instead of just certain classes being co-ed. The only exceptions are contact sports but sources are still unsure on how that is going to work. Most students at Maif South support the practice of co-ed gym strongly. To many, it puts a different light upon going to dreary gym class. Even though grades have been dropping considerably concerning gym classes people are enjoying their mixed classes more than ever. But of course there are still some students who decided to remain oldfashioned (so to speak) and firmly believe gym is a time to be enjoyed and a time for no pretenses. In other words a time to be your self. It's a time depending on your mood to just act anyway you wish. There is no need to put up fronts in single-sexed gym classes probably because there is no great desire to impress members of your own sex.

Guys don't feel they ey have to act maucho or super talented in every event girls don't have to worry about how they look or if their makeup is on properly.

Gym, to many has always been a time to get away from the problems of the day and just have a good time and kind of relax. Some go as far to say that the decision of participating in a co-ed gym class should be theirs and if that choise is taken away then their rights as an individual has been infringed upon. Jay Juyler '79 on the other hand liked the idea of co-ed gym and commented "yes, I'm in favor of it. Makes gym more exciting. I think all the guys who are in co-ed gym enjoy having P.E. with the girls. In summary, it is the feeling of

Finals finish student off free afternoons. This is good in someways and bad in others. If you use these afternoons to study, it is a restful way to pass a test, but most of us use them to go shopping, watch soap operas, or stare at our stacks of books. Maybe it would be better to just get them over with in one day, but that is overestimating our attention spans.

Although everyone agrees finals are a drag, there are some good points about them. First and foremost you can raise a boarder line grade. Another good aspect of finals is that they summarize the course so you can really say you got something out of it.

No matter how much you hate a course, you might as well benefit from it.

Toite miSlk (ie(ote l/mwrntu catch up on work. Some students sit in detention hall.

Other students use the time to practice their talents, be that playing an instrument, singing, or cheerleading.

Some students sit in homeroom or the library and finish, or start, their homework. By far, though, the most popular before school activity is wandering around in circles.

Skater selected Kirby Pascus '78 has recently been chosen for the World Junior Speed Skating Team.

Kirby has been skating since he was 11 years old and became interested in skating when he saw people skating at Hinkley Park.

Kirby has been training in California and Colorado.

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B-Ball Boys take over first place

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Forward Dan Fiddler puts up a layup which avantually went through (or the Hawk's. Fiddler sank four clutch free throws in the last 25 seconds to give South a 68-65 victory over Maine West last Friday. This win put the Hawks in sole possession of first place In the conference.

by Dan White Playing before the packed Maine South stands, the Hawks nipped Maine West giving South sole control of first place in the Conference.

"We came out there super high. When Dave Areen hit for that first three point play, we started to really get things together," said Chris Theodore.

South did have it together in this game against Maine West, unlike the earlier confrontation this season when these two rivalries clashed. The Hawks played West in the Thanksgiving Tourney and lost 59-55 however, that wasn't a Conference game.)

Five minutes into the game, the Hawks held a 13-5 lead. By the end of the quarter. South was up 17-11. Maine West's Logisz got them into double figures, before the quarter ended on a fine half court line jumper just as the buzzer sounded.

The Warriors press didn't seem to be hurting the Hawks like Logisz's shooting.

"We worked all week on breaking the press and it paid off," said guard Ken Fritz.

In second quarter action, the Warriors started to peck away at South's six point lead. At the six minute mark, West tied the game 17-17. However, by halftime the Hawks managed to regain their lead 3027.

During the third and fourth periods.

Hawks Dave Areen and Kirk Meyer ran into foul trouble with four apiece.

Dan Fiddler, who filled in for Areen. made a good show of himself in the fourth quarter, especially in the closing minutes.

With 23 seconds left, Fiddler went to the line and in the clutch, popped in two free throws, giving South a 64-61 lead.

West scored and then South scored making it 66-63.

Fiddler then committed a back court foul on Henk. Henk, who doesn't shoot like Fire from the line,missed both free throws. However, teammate Lx)gisz got the bound and sank a turn around making it 66-65 Hawks.

Maine West then called time out. With five seconds remaining, Areen threw the ball to Fiddler, who was immediately fouled.

While again under pressure, Fiddler netted both freethrows, giving South a well-deserved 68-65 victory. Fiddler finished with 15 points and a seven for

nine freethrow average.

Logisz led all scorers with 24 points.

Areen's 17 points and 14 rebounds led the Hawks in both the point and rebound column.

South out-muscled the Warriors on the boards 38-26.

The Hawks netted 51 per-cent of their shots from the field, while the Warriors averaged 48 per-cent.

"Maine West was supposed to be more physical and have a more rounded team than us, but now we're in the driver's seat with everyone chasing us, " said Chris Theodore!

On Saturday. Jan.14, the chasing Glenbrook North Spartans tried to hand the Hawks their first conference loss.

Like the other five teams that have tried, they failed too. as Maine South cruised past Glenbrook Norht 50-41 at Glenbrook.

Chris Theodore blazed the way for the Hawks by netting 18 points.

In first half action, the Spartan scored all their buckets on layups or close four foot shots. They didn't even hit a shot from outside, but they were making South play their type of game.

"They couldn't make anything from the outside because we matched them up very wellthat's why they stalled, "said Dave Areen.

However, the Spartans were making the easy layups, which put them dow n by only five points at halftime.

In the third and fourth quarters, Soth still kept their lead, managing to win their sixth Conference game.

Coach Quitman SuUins commented."In the first half, they forced us to play their type of game; but in the second half, we forced them to play our game."

South skaters surprised by East John Dano The Maine South Hawks, with the help of three first period goals, tied archrival Maine East last Sunday 4-4.

The tie gives the Hawks a 9-1-2 conference record.

The game began with three quick penalties called, two of which were assessed to the Hawks. However, excellent penalty killing play by the Hawks thwarted Maine East.

Dan Sullivan broke the deadlock on a breakaway, threading the puck between the legs of Maine East's goahe Assisting on the play was Jeff Starzec along with Bob Berleih.

The score became 2-0 two minutes later when Curt Barcal teamed up with Keith Krippner for the tally Krippner hustling to regain the puck, pokechecked the puck away from a Demon skater. The puck was picked up by Barcal who rammed it home for the score.

Dualing action

BY Jim McGlade The Maine South varsity fencing team and the Frosh-Soph team are both presently undefeated with 5-0 recwds.

The Hawks foiled their way to victory against New Trier West and Gordon Tech 11-7 and ll-7.They then trounced Maine West 16-2 and went on to beat Marshall 14-4. Last week Maine South struggled but came out with a 9-7 defeat against New Trier East.

Special recognition must be awarded to Ed Kaihatsu and Nick Leever who Ixith have fine records with 22 wins and only 2 loses each.

South, still not satisifed made the score 30 tiefore the period came to an end.

This time Hank Smyth provided the fireworks for the Hawks when the Hawks found themselves shorthanded. Jeff Hultberg had been assessed a minor penalty for tripping. As a result. Hank Smyth was playing chaser for the duration of the penalty. Smyth stole the puck from a Demon defenseman and skated in alone for the unassisted goal.

The period ended 3-0, Hawks.

The second period began with a rare penalty being given to Hawks goalie Steve Sullivan. Jeff Starzec served the penalty for the Hawks.

With the Hawks shorthanded, the Demons scored after swarming the Hawk goal The lead was only 3-1.

Maine East skated right back and scored again late in the period to cut the lead down further to 3-2.

The action in the third period became fast and furious with heavy checking at l)oth ends.

Several penalties were called against Maine East but the Hawks were not able to mount much of a threat.

With teams back at full strength, Maine East tallied with less than five minutes remaining to tie the score at 3-3.

The Hawks fought right back and a minute later regained the lead. Sullivan scoring his second goal of the night provided the Hawks with the go ahead goal.

Assisting on the play was Bob Havlir.

Maine East still showed plenty of life, less then a minute later the Demons again tallied to knot the score at 4-4. i'he remaining two minutes of the game provided several opportunities for Maine East as a result of a penalty given to the Hawks.

However, the staunch defense of the Hawks held off Maine East to gain a 4-4 tie.

The Hawks led the division in least goals against with 29. Much credit can be given to defensemen Mike Siffermen.

Bob Berleth. Steve Starzec, and John Peters.

Steve MIkos wins his match at 155 pounds.

Hawk Dave Areen pops a jumper against the Warriors last Friday night. Areen snatched 14 rebounds that game. Areen also lead South to third place In the Aurora Christmas toumament by scoring 48 points.

JV success

By Dan White The only undefeated sport in the w inter season so far is the JV basketball team.

Under this year's new coach George Verber, the JV netmen have compiled an overall record of eight wins and no losses.

Their six and 0 record puts them in first place in the conference.

The JV team has beaten every team in the conference by at least 25 points.

Coach Verber recalls their most impressive win being a victory over Evanston. who played three varsity players in the contest.

"The kids have really been working hard. Our weapon so far has been the full court man to man press It shuts the teams off " said Vertier.

Among the JV players who are shutting off their opponents include:Tim Loeffler. Dave Hoelsher, Brian Sir, Jay Huyler George Gianakopoulos. Bill Finnegan. Jim Toulon, Dan Fiddler, John Crowl. and Bob Howard.