Vol 15 issue 12

'King and I' to be performed tonight

by Janet Shamlian around an English school teacher, Anna, The Maine South Music Department and her effort to educate the children of will present their 15th annual spring the King of Siam. With women's liberamusical. The King and 1. on April 27, 28, tion today, the story has a new appeal to 29 and May 3. 4, 5 in the auditorium.The audiences.

April 29 show will begin at 3 p.m., and all Proceeds from the musical will be used other performances will start at 8 p.m.

Tickets are still available outside of the to support the varied projects of the bookstore or may be purchased at the Maine South Music Boosters, including music scholarships, uniforms and door. equipment.

The King and I, a popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical opened on Leads include: the king, Ralph Black Broadway in 1951. Its message, however, and Dave Ford; Anna, Lori Mattick and is timely today as well. The plot revolves Cathy Stuschek; Tuptim, Diane Scheck

Spring concert to be held May8

by Susan Rebedeau What does spring mean to Maine South? Spring annuaUy brings three major concerts sponsored by the music department.

The Spring Music festival is the first of the three concerts to be held May 11 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Also featured are Girls Chorus and Girls Glee. The instrumental classes performing include beginning and intermediate band and orchestra, and the Cadet Band.

The Concert Choir, the Concert Choir Ensemble, and Treble Choir will perform at the Spring Choral Concert May 18 at 8 p.m. The program will be a farewell salute to all the seniors involved in these groups.

Both the Spring Music Festival and the Spring Choral Concert will be held in the

Gwendolyn Brooks cam* to South on April 19 to recite her poetry to a (ull house in the auditorium.

Restaurant featured

by Peter Kaedlng A restaurant will be sponsored by the Food Occupations class in the courtyard from May 1 through May 25. It will be open fourth period on Wednesday and Friday and it will also be open fifth period on Tuesday and Thursday. Sponsor Sue Oxendorf, stated, "it's a good chance to have a pleasant lunch outdoors."

Reservations must be made in advance at the bookstore and a 50 cent deposit must be made. The lunch will be served inside in case of rain.

auditorium. Admission is free to students with an I.D. card.

The Pops Band Concert will be held in the fieldhouse on May 19 at 8 p.m. Both the full band and the Stage Band will be featured at this program. Refreshments will be served at this event.

Ind. Ed. students win awards

by Peter Kaedlng Twenty three Maine South industrial education students won awards at the 23rd annual Northern Illinois University Industrial Education Exhibit. The exhibit was held at the university from April 12 to April 19.

Russell Rytlewski was a level three trophy winner in machine metals with a drill press vise. The trophy winner is considered the outstanding project at that level of competition.

Other blue ribbon winners for the drill press vise includes: Eric Deichmann, Jim Kadlec, Vince Nora, and Jeff Strout.

The graphics conununications class had four winners in fourth level of competition involving printed calendars they made.

Students winning the red ribbon in this level were: Steven Heinol and Eric Roman.

Students receiving honorable mention in this category were Gregg Juhlin and Ron Voss.

Paul Bickler won an honorable mention for level four working drawings of a grinder vise. John Baldoni and DaveMau won a red ribbon for their drawings of a C-clamp.

Mike Babicki, Russel Pankau, Tim Sullivan, Chris Gouskos, and Scott Hendron all received honorable mention for their C-clamp drawings.

Louise Gruener and Donald Griesbach both won a blue ribbon for their house plans.

Jerry Riordan won a red ribbon for his house plans, and Richard Hamilec received honorable mention for his house plans.

The instructors were Mr. Walter Kratsch, Mr. John Kilcullen, Mr. Emil Johnson, and Mr. Stanley Bentall, department chairman.

Two juniors to attend worl<shop

by Mary Beth Coudal The two juniors who have beoi selected to attend the Washington Workshop from June 24 to July 1 are Janet Shamlian and Margaret Walczak.

The Congressional Seminar is a nationally-acclaimed citizenship education program for high school students.

The week-long seminar allows students to formulate ideas on how the federal government operates, in particular, the U.S. Congress.

During the week, the students will hear from various speakers about all aspects of government, this includes law, medicine, aigineering, the arts, teaching.

and Nancy McLendon; Thiang, Gigi Chakos and Roseanne Ferreri; Luntha, James Gnaster and John Gennusa; Kralahome, Matt Peterson and Brent Robert; Louis, Scott Peterson and Kurt Flechsig.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gianes, Booster vice-presidents, are coordinators for this year's musical. The Gianes have been working closely with the staff of the music department in handling the details involved in producing a musical.

If you've been to a musical production at South you know that the costumes are always lavishly detailed. The group of women who specially design the costume for each member of the cast is guided by Peg Baumgartner, who begins planning costumes as soon as the musical is selected each year.

Mr. Vincent Pinelli, drama teacher, is the scenic designer of the show. He is aided by the Beiles and the Huedepohls in finding hard to get props at the last minute.

Gina Hadawi, who attended the program last summer, met Congressman Ab Mikva, and Henry Kissinger.

As soon as Gina spotted Kissinger, she immediately began to talk to him, "Because he was a man of high importance, it was strange to see him strolling down the streeet like a commoner, but that is really the key idea. Our government is made up of common people who represent the common man."

And that idea is the real aim of the Washington Workshop.

The trip is sponsored by the Social Science Department and the Park Ridge Kiwanis Qub.

It looks like South is ready to turn out another fine production. Tickets are stiU available for what could be one of the highlights of the school year.

Mr. Barker named new East principal Mr. Robert G. Barker, assistant principal, has been named to succeed Mr. John Clouser as Principal of Maine East.

Clouser has announced his retirement effective with the close of the current school year.

Mr. Barker has served as assistant principal at Maine South since the school opened in 1964. He began his educational career as an English teacher at Maine East in 1956. He was also English department chairman at Maine East for three years before becoming assistant principal here. He was also a reading coordinator at Maine East.

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Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, IIL

April 27, 1979

Girls participating in Marlln Swim Show duets are (back row If. to rt.) Carol Thompson, Virginia DeYoung, NinaCasten, Sally Smith, Patricia Varco, Margie Gabriel, (front row If. to rt.) Barb Siebert, Tracey Lindstrom, and Joyce Briars.

'Mireaqua' to be performed May 17-20

by Mary Callahan The highlight of this year's Martin Swim Club is the annual Marlin Show to be presented May 17-20. Mireaqua, the theme of this year's show means "to gaze deeply into water." Much time and talent has been invested to insure Mireaqua.

A diverse variety of acts shall be performed, for the aquatic numbers range from everything from 'Greased Lightning" to "Tropical Treats" to "Stained Glass Patterns."

Tickets go on sale May 1 at ^ each and

may be purchased from any Marlin member or in the bookstore.

AFS to hold sale

by Sue Rebedeau On May 11 and 12, The American Field Service will hold a fund raising garage sale. The sale will be held at 406 S. Crescent Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If there are any questions or anyone is interested in having a piece put up for sale, please contact Mrs. Collins at 8252785.

34 seniors visit Springfield On April 18, Mr. Thomas New and Mr. Milton Nelson accompanied 34 government studaits on a tour of Springfield.

The first stop after the 34-hour bus ride was Abraham Lincoln's tomb. From there, the group journeyed to the Capitol where they saw both the Senate and the House in session. Senator Jolm Nimrod and Representative Penny Pullen were

on hand to speak with the students.

Students also saw the Governor's office and the office of the Secretary of State.

The old State Capitol was the third stop. Students stood in the legislative room where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "House Divided" speech.

Students then traveled back to the Illinois Supreme Court building.

Karen Pinney '78 was the recipient of a scholarship sponsored by George Williams College, Downers Grove, to attend a spring French Immersion Weeltend at the college's Lake Geneva, Wise, campus. Karen won the scholarship on the basis of her score on the National Examination ol French, administered by the American Association ol Teachers ol French, Chicago chapter.

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April 27,1979

Drinking an attitude—attitude must change

by Lisa O'Connor '80 This year's Girls Choice dance seems to have been the proverbial "straw" on the administration's back. Mr. Stanley Ben tall, Administrator on Duty at the dance, and Miss Patricia Barr, Senior Class Sponsor, observed the situation in perspective.

"I was surprised to see drinking to this degree. I thought that the drinkers were more of a problem to themselves and an embarrassment to their friends than a problem to the chaperones, but I have worries about their ages and what condition they're in to drive," said Mr. Bentall.

"It seems like a worse percentage of students have been drinking this year.

Also they're younger; freshmen and sophomores came to the dance drunk.

This Girls' Choice dance was the rowdiest I've seen—people didn't behave like they were at a semi-formal dance," said Miss Barr.

"The couples that arrived before 9

p.m. weren't a problem; after 9 p.m. more people arrived drunk or high. I asked three or four couples to leave, but now that I'm aware of the procedure, I'd call parents next time," said Mr. BentaU. The teachers cited many reasons for the problem. Mr. Bentall said, "In conversations with my own students, they've said drinking and partying are common." Mr. Thomas Higgins, health teacher, also said, "Students start associating alcohol with dances like marijuana is associated with rock concerts."

Miss Barr thought that some parents encouraging drinking as a "lesser of two evils" (alcohol opposed to drugs) and even holding cocktail parties contribute to the problem. Mr. Higgins noted that, "Parents are fannuliar with alcohol, and society views it as an accepted way of doing something bad."

Mr. Higgins believed that the main reason for drinking is peer pressure; its

the "social thing to do in teen years."

"Rarely do you see a teen-ager drink alone; always he's with his buddies."

"A group of kids will pressure one into drinking, and the kid soon discovers the attention he can get from it. Because alcohol is a "mood altering substance' he can get temporary 'liquid courage' and an excuse for acting uninhibited—and get attention."

"There's also a mystique' surrounding drinking at dances—the challenge of sneaking' out to the car and avoiding the chaperones."

Girls compound the drinking problem.

"Girls feed the fire by encouraging guys to drink when they give attention to a drunk, or to his stories on Monday morning." said Mr. Higgins. Miss Banalso noticed that as many girls as guys

were drunk at Girls' Choice. Mr. Higgins said, "Statistics show that as many women have drinking problems as men do."

Teachers and chaperones will be enforcing the discipline policy strictly at future dances. "Twenty to thirty invitations were sent to parents asking them to attend the Senior Prom in hopes that their presence will be a deterrent to drinking." according to Miss Barr. also it has been suggested that dances start earlier in the evening and thus end earlier.

But since drinking is an attitude, attitudes must be changed. "When people stop giving drinkers the attention they drink for, their behavior will change," said Mr. Higgins.

Vandalism hurts students

by Donna WaUace '80 Approximately $3100 was set aside in a special budget for vandalism at the tneginning of the year—one dollar for each student. If any of this money is left at the end of the year, the use of the money is to be decided upon by student council. The money could be used for a party or dance or some such activity for the entire school. This money, however, was spent before the end of the first semester.

The total amount spent by March 14 was $11,500. The money has gone to broken windows—$45 for each smaU bottom window and $170 for each larger, top window.

Approximately $4000 was used for the 50 windows broken after a basketball game.

A few weeks ago the attendance office was broken into over the weekend. Some equipment was stolen which added up to $600. Theft is also a large part of vandalism and much money is spent on this every year.

One might ask where the money for all

of this comes from if only $3,100 is set aside. The money comes from other projects such as improvement of the building, and buj-ing new books for the library. These projects musi be cut back in order to pay for the damage.

The reason that so much has to be paid by the school is because not many vandals are caught. The ones that are caught are suspended, their parents are brought in, and the offenders are made to pay for the damage. Labor and materials are included in the total. So far this year $500 of the total $11,500 has been recovered.

Major vandalism, such as bombs, theft, and emergencies that require the aid of the police or fire department are reported. According to Robert Simonson, assistant principal, "There is no answer to this problem until the entire student body and staff get angry enough to do something. There are not enough teachers to be in all places at once. If all 3100 students are on the lookout, vandalism could be stopped."

Final schedules change

by Katie Reif '81 Many thoughts enter students' minds as they near the end of the school year.

Southwords

by Liz Fichera, Commentary Editor To vote is a privilege. To vote is a right. Whettier voting for a fellow for a particular office or voting for the President of the United States, voting is essential, always important, and must be taken seriously.

Right now, many seniors have already turned eighteen. Hopefully, all will register to vote and participate in local, state, and national elections. Voting should not be considered a chore but rather, a way of voicing an opinion.

Keeping up with local, state, and national affairs is necessary as well as being familiarized with political candidates and the issues they stand for.

Too often, citizens fail to exercise their privilege to vote. They in fact are preventing the true system of democracy to work effectively. Sometimes, for example, the candidate elected is not the overwhelming favorite of all citizens.

If you want something done—get out and vote, get involved, and work for what you think is ri^t.

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An uncomfortable thought is second semester finals. This time, however, things are going to be different.

As a result of the severe winter, which used up over a week of school, the administration is trying to make-up the lost time. A major alteration affects the finals schedule. Only seniors will take the finals as usual. Their scheduled days are May 29 and 30. The honors assembbly has t)een planned for Thurs., May 31.

For the rest of the students, finals are scheduled for June 5, 6 and 7. However, these days wiU be treated as regular class days. Everyone will go to all of their classes and wiU be on a full nine period class day.

Certain classes will hold their finals each day. No final will be more than one period of one class day.

Holding the finals in this manner will enable Maine South to receive state funds for those three days.

There is a different advantage for the students: the final will only be as long as the class period.

April 27, 1979

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Enrollment drop means course changes

by Marianne Schmidt, Part n In the last issue of Southwords, the general effects of declining enrollment were explained. This week the effects on specific departments are explored.

Mr. Otto Kohler, department chairman of both social science and language, was able to explain how these departments would be affected. "At Maine South, declining enrollment in the social science department will require that some courses be offered in alternate years. For instance. Sociology and Anthropology might alternate."

Mr. Kohler further explained that there would be no change in basic courses such as U. S. History and Government. Accelerated, Advance Placement and slow learning classes would also still be available.

Regarding the language department, Mr. Kohler commented, "Next year, the language department is increasing. I hope this will continue. However, in the long run, we'll have to reduce course offerings. I think our school needs to offer at least four languages."

Presently five languages are offered at Maine South: French, German, Italian, I.atin and Spanish. Mr. Kohler mentioned that Spanish is going up rapidly, particulary Spanish HI and IV. The language department plans to offer a new course in the coming years.

This course, entitled Etymology, will be a word study course.

Mr, Marian Davis, English department chairman, repUed, "The English departrnent is committed to offering a range of elective courses as long as there is sufficient enrollment for a given

course. We'll be following the same procedure, because all students are required to take three years of English and most Maine South seniors elect the fourth year. If this trend continues, we should be able to offer a range of courses."

Will declining enrollment affect extracurricular activities such as field trips and clubs? Both Mr. Kohler and Mr. Davis agreed that cost, not declining enrollment, would affect field trips.

Buses have become so expensive, and the cost is naturally passed on to the students. As long as students can afford it, field trips will be offered.

Mr. Davis suggested an alternative.

"We might be bringing someone here, such as Gwendolyn Brooks, and have more in-school field trips."

When asked which classes would be dropped, Mr. Kohler replied, "We are dropping Spanish II special. From now on, students will receive extra help in class. We are also only going to offer two years of Itahan from this year on."

Mr. Kohler also said that other languages might only be offered for two years unless enrollment holds up.

Mr. Davis answered that an option for the EngUsh department would be to offer some elective courses on alternate years. Courses would perhaps be offered one semester instead of two.

Thus, it seems that declining enrollment will mean dropping some classes, alternating others and offering fewer sections. AU three departments mentioned seem to be following the same basic plan.

Disease hits 821 students

by Debbie Gann A strange disease is running rampant down Maine South halls, afflicting a reported 821 students: "Senioritis." As April is stretching to the finish line, the hallowed month of May is becoming less the "impossible dream" and more the "pot over the rainbow" that students have waited for for four years.

Even though graduation and senior activities are rapidly approaching, for many seniors, the time between the magical dates is dragging. "Senioritis"

Elite of dancing has arrived in Chicago

by Carol Inge After an absence of twelve years, the astonishing talents of Balanchine'J dance troupe have returned to Chicago.

With the largest company in America and the largest repertory in the world, the New York City Ballet is an overwhehning paen to the dance.

The 75 year old ballet master, George Balanchine, is the inexhaustible genius and literal core of the troupe. Raised in the Russian Imperial tradition, • Balanchine's inimitable choreography (along with Jerome Robbins') is the foundation of the company. His works range from the pure, fast-paced virtuosity of the "Tarantella" to the allegorical kinetics of "The Prodigal Son".

The mastery of the 97 members of the New York City Ballet is as impressive as their mentor's. As if the extraordinary proficiency and finesse of the NYCB were not enough, the troupe recently added the technically flawless, charismatic Russian, Mikhail Baryshnikov. The languid versatility of the quintessential Balanchine ballerina, Suzanne Farrell is ever present, along with the strength and dexterity of her Danish partner, Peter Martins and the - classical competence of Patricia Macbride. The scope of the dancers is not to be believed, from the exotic artistry of Karin von Aroldingen to the fresh-faced innocence of new principal Merrill Ashley.

The company will perform Balanchine's sparkling "Jewels", the floating

facility of "Vienna Waltzes", the splendid Ashley-Weiss showpiece "Ballo Delia Regina" and Jerome Bobbins' hilarious, "The Concert." Among the Balanchine spectacles to be danced is the majestic "Union Jack." The ballet is a magnificent bicentennial tribute that flows from the measured drumbeats of killed troops to the animated mimicry of a pearlie couple to a jazzy showdown between the Royal Navy and the Women's Royal Naval Service.

The abiUty is awing and Balanchine's artistic brilliance still shines in this long awaited performance at the Auditorium Theater.

And the answers to the Oscar trivia test are: 1. Ingrid Bergman, Walter Brennan 2. James Dunn A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 3. Spencer Trao', Boys Town (1937) Bing Crosby or Barry Fitzgerald, Going My Way ( 1944) 4. Shirley Booth, Come Back, Uttle Sheba 5. Maggie Smith, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Julie Andrews, Mary poppins, Julie Christie, Darling, Glenda Jackson, Women In L«ve, Vanessa Redgrave, Julia.

6. A Streetcar Named Desire, 1951 West Side Story. 1961 Sayonara, 1957 From Here to Eternity, 1953 Or The Last Picture Show, 1971 7. Cavalcade

8. It Happened One Night 1934 You Can't Take It With You. 1938 Annie Hall, 1977.

9. Alice Brady 10. George Chakiris, West Side Story,

1961 Joel Grey, Cabaret, 1972.

11. George C. Scott, Marlon Brando 12. Ingrid Bergman 1956, Anastasia, 1974, Murder on the Orient Express Maggie Smith 1969, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, 1978. California Suite 13. West Side Story, 1961,Gigi. 1958, TTie Sound of Music, 1965, OUver! 1968, My Fair Lady, 1964, The Great Ziegfield, 1936, An American In Paris, 1952.

14. 1936 Waller Brennan, Gale Sondergaard 15. Lemko Hall

and its symptoms: counting off the days until graduation starting February 1; or contemplating activities for Senior Cut Day during a difficult math test. "Senioritis" is re-reading the past three yearbooks in anxious anticipation for the final one; or coming home after school and making a decision between playing a game of tennis with a pesty little brother or writing the English theme due tomorrow (game of tennis wins in all "Senioritis" case.s.)

However, "Senioritis" does have some serious side effects to it. As the high school career draws to a close, many students experience symptoms of apprehension. When graduation comes, the security of Maine South goes. Whether future plans include college or work, new ejcperiences, decision, and challenges will be faced. To many, the uncertainty of the future is scary.

Happily to report, however, "Senioritis" is cured by one prescription—graduation. Temporary relief may be accomplished by enjoying the last of Maine South we will ever have. And remember, only 21 school days, 2 hours, thirty minutes and five seconds left until Graduation!

A glimpse of Gwendolyn Brooks Editor's Note: Information compiled for this interview with Miss Gwendolyn Brooks was aided by Kris Burgeson, '81.

Following the recitation program of her poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks, a Pulitzer prize winner and the Poet Laureate of Illinois, met with students in the cafeteria for an informal question and answer session. Bringing along samples of her works as well as the student sketching of a character out of her favorite poem, "The Night of Lincoln West," Mrs. Brooks is as interesting as her poetry.

How long have you been writing poetry?

"I have been writing poetry since I was seven."

Who is your favorite poet?

"I have many poets who I like very much; Lauren F. Gette, Yates, T.S. Eliot and Chaucer."

Was there any poet who influenced you the most in your writing?

"Yes, 1 was greatly influenced by Langston Hughes—his baUad style. His "God's Trombone" is one of my most favorite poems."

Have you ever seen any of your poetry dramatised?

"Once I went to a prison—Minoric Psychiatric Center—where the prisoners put on a skit of the poem, "We Real Cool." One prisoner was playing a guitar and singing while several others were shooting pool. It was very exciting to see."

Is there any other family member who has had any material published?

"This is my mother's book of reminisces, TTie Voice and Other Short Stories by Keziah C. Brooks written when she was 85 and published when 87."

What do vour duties as Poet Laureate

of Illinois entail?

"My duties would be commensurate to my pay—nothing. That's why I started the Gwendolyn Brooks' poetry contest.

The only other Poet laureate Illinois has has was Carl Sandburg and he left Illinois a month after he got the award."

Miss Brooks explained how the contest is a way to encourage young poets to write; a previous winner of her contest was a Maine South student — Sue Dziekanski.

"I started out writing universally—to everyone. But now to blacks to help them understand themselves." Miss Brooks explained that when she writes her poetry she does not write in an attempt to stress a moral. Always a message is conveyed, but her aim is not to moralize.

Expounding upon her black poetry, Miss Brooks stated that whites always want to be white, yet there are blacks who want to be white also. "That's sad," she comments. Miss Brooks explained, "I'm not against whites, but FOR blacks." She is looking for a time when there's no looking up or down.

"My aim, in my next years is to call all black people. My newest voice will not be an imitation of the contemporary young black voice which I so admire, but an extending adaptation of today's Gwendolyn Brook's voice."

Through her poetry, Gwendolyn Brooks has expressed the sadness of a ghetto, has captured the excitement of life, has portrayed the trauma of deathGwendolyn Brooks has distilled life.

Students interested in participating in the Gwendolyn Brook's contest should send poetiy to: Miss Gwendolyn Brooks 7428 S.Evans Chicago, IL 60619

Students listen and talk to Miss Gwendolyn Brooks during Informal reception following her recitation program.

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April 27, 1979

Hawks demolish Deerfield in doubleheader

by Susan Rebedeau Monday the Maine South Hawks wiU meet Glenbrook North High School on home turf at 4 p.m.

The over-all record for the team is 9-3 while the conference record is 1-2.

Junior Bob Reibel pitched a shutout against Maine East last Monday in conference play. The Hawks won by two unearned runs. "It was a key game for the team because of the fact that they were undefeated. It started us badi on the winning track after dropping our first two conference games. The team played exceptionally well. Strong defense and strong pitching did the trick for us. It was the combination of those two things," said second t>aseman Jay Huyler.

The Hawks took advantage of Demon errors in the third inning. Jim Walewander was on second base when Jay Huyler bunted. The throw to third was high allowing Walewander to score and letting Huyler advance to third base.

When Bill Graser was up to bat, a wild

pitch proved to be Huyler's chance to steal home, making the score 2-0.

In other play, the B-Ball men successfully defeated Deerfield in a doubleheader last Saturday 8-0; 9-3.

Dan Murphy pitched a shut out, allowing Deerfield only four hits. It was Murphy's first complete game this season.

The majority of runs (5), were scored during the first inning. Lead off hitter Jim Walewander singled, and then stole second.Next.Huyler scored Walewander on a single and also stole second. Huyler moved to third on a single by Graser; then scored when Tim Loeffler stroked to left. Bill Finnegan tripled; bringing in the two runners. He later scored on a wild pitch.

Huyler walked in the bottom of the fifth; stole second and third. Steve Heinol singled allowing Jay to score.

Brian Sir and Scott Jackson both came in on wild pitches, making the final score 80.

Murphy had this to say about the

game, "The fact that I kept the ball low, and the over-all support of the team helped us win the game."

The second game added another point to the Hawks win column. They batted their way to a 9-3 victory.

In the top of the third Walewander hit to left. Huyler, the next man up, also singled. In the meantime Walewander had stole second. Sir singled to bring in Walewander. By Finnegan's turn to bat, Huyler was on third. Finnegan singled, allowing Jay to score.

In the bottom of the fifth Scott Jackson

scored off a hit from Bob Riebel. Later that inning, Tony Taglialavore and Riebel put two runs on the board thanks to a hit down the center from Joe Beaumont.

Scott Jackson hit five for six in both games on Saturday.

The rest of the season posses many challanges for the team. "Maine East and Maine West are supposedly the toughest and the rest of the teams are good too. We are in one of the toughest conferences in state and all the games will be down to the wire," commented Jim Walewander.

Tennis to host quad meet

by Janet Shamllan The Racketmen of Maine South will host a Quad meet tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m. at South. Teams participating include: Argo, Wheaton Central, Wheaton North

and the Hawks.

"The team has been very competitive this year, and we're off to a good start," said varsity coach, Mr. Kent.

Brian Muno conunented, "Our first conference meet was very successful.

We swept the meet on aU five positions against Waukegan East."

Varsity boy's tennis includes three singles players and two doubles teams.

At the present, playing first singles is

by Mary Beth Coodal yard Butterfly and 2:15.1 in the 200 Hawks at this meet. "It should be a very George Charuk '80, second singles is "This is the best Maine South swim- Individual Medley. These are both excel- close meet between the four of us witii Dick Clark '81, and third singles is Mike ming team in many years. They have lent times, especially for a sophomore. the team that swims the best that day Passaneau '81. worked very hard all year and have Playing first doubles for the Hawks are Jeff Stachelek swam 2:12.2 in the 200 winning." continually improved throughout the Individual Medley and 22.7 for 50 Free on Bob Loll '80, said of the swim team, Brian Muno '79 and Tom Wilkas '79. Scott year," Mr. John Doherty. coach, sum- the last leg of the relay.

"This has been a good season, but 1 think Chanruiess "81 and Dave Kuechenberg '80 marized the performance of the team Also our medley relay team of Rob next year we can do even better. Then, play second doubles. with their eleven wins and three losses Chapin '80, Mark Elliott '79, Eric Mau we'll really kick some—uh, I mean we'll Greg Adams '79 and Mike Farmer '79 for the Hawks.

'80, and Jeff Stachelek have done an win a lot." were both injured before the season The scores of the last four meets are as excellent job all season. They've lost All in all, the swimmers have had a began. These players are a big asset to follows: Maine South-47, Waukegan only once and have a good chance to good season. But it's not over yet, there the team, and both are expected to be East-36. Maine South drowned Maine qualify for state. will be some boys going downstate and playing in full strength soon.

East and Niles North with scores of 109 to The conference meet will be held a still a conference to win, and after that a "The team has been hurt by injuries, 63 and 115 to 57, respectively. Unfor- week from tonite, Friday, May 4, at district tournament. After such a fine but we do have a good chance at all five tunately, the Hawks took a dive against Glenbrook South. season, the Hawks deserve school sup- positions in the quad meet. The doubles Maine West with the close final score of Previous performances indicate a port in these tough competitions to come. team of Muno and Wilkas is our best 92 to 80.

Glenbrook South with a slight edge over Come support another winning Maine possibility of winning the quad meet," said Mike Farmer.

The team will miss many of the Glenbrook North, Maine West and the South team — the swim team. graduating seniors next year, these inMuch of the team is tnade up of clude Jeff Ludwing, Mike Doyle, Mark sophomores and juniors. "We should Elliott, Dave Powers, Mike O'Dwyer, have a good team tor the next couple of Joe Hughes and Eric Martin. years," commented coach Kent.

But next year's varsity team should be Mr. Kent also mentioned the standout

by Julie Langdon only 18-20 competitors. worth 'wading' for. Three freshmen are doubles team of Wilkas-Muno. "They're To compensate for this, several sophoToday, at Glenbrook North, the Maine expected to take many victories, Jeff both very fine players. They've only been Stachelek, Steve DeLano, and Fred South track team will compete in the mores have run on the varsity level. The beaten once this season and that was in a Palfy.

Spartan Relays in what promises to be sophomore team claimed their con- three set match," said Mr. Kent.

Coach Doherty elaborated, "Next year one of the most difficult meets of their 13- ference title and finished first in their Last year, Brian Muno went to state in division of the Hawk Invitational. Comwe should have the strongest team ever 4 season. first doubles, and hopes to carry his pleting their indoor season with a 14-3 In order to become victors, the Hawks at Maine South." doubles team to state again this year.

Special moition should be given to a will have to outstride New Trier West record, this team possesses talent and The team has competed in two invifew boys who have turned in especially and East. The host school could also pose potential. tationals thus far. In the Maine South Injuries have hampered the Hawks.

A a threat. Although the Hawks may good times.

Invitational on April 7, the Hawks tied Eric Mau swam 55.3 in the 100 yard capture several first places in the relays, painful ankle has prevented Gary Sch- for seventh. wan from participating in some meets the other teams could accumulate points Butterfly, this time qualifies him for One week later at another South with the depth they possess. According to this season. Despite his poor ankle, Sch- Invitational, the Hawks had shown much state competitions.

Rob Chapin '80, swam 1:00.2 in the 100 Coach Castronova, this year's team is wan holds the fastest 440-yard dash time improvement, and took second place. yd. backstroke. It is predicted that with a deficient in the number of participants. in Illinois. Coach Castronova predicts Mr. Kent commented, "The second stroke of luck he will soon join the select "We have quality but lack quantity," that the senior will compete in the 440 place win was a nice surprise for us. club of high school backstrokers who commented Coach Castronova. In com- and 220-yd. dashes downstate.

Everyone reaUy played their best."

Another downstate hopeful is triplebreak a minute. parison to last year's team which had 35The team is in better condition this Mark Okamoto swam 1:00.3 in the 100 40 varsity members, the '78-'79 squad has jumper Tom Brown. As conference year than they ever were before, acchamp in his event. Brown should travel cording to Mr. Kent. to Champaign again after having placed The tennis team has a tough schedule in last year's competition. ahead of them. One of their toughest An additional conference winner, Dave meets yet will be on Thursday, May 3, Mau, should also qualify for state in the when they host Glenbrook South at 4 p.m. mile.

Swimmers going stronger tlian ever

Hawks to run in Spartan Relays

Girls to play Libertyvllle here

by Sheryl Mooney Victories for girls' softball have been rolling in as the team had successive victories over Niles East and Glenbrook South.

The varsity record thus far is 3-1 overall, 2-0 in conference while the J. V. record is 2-2 and 2-0 in conference.

Coach Candy Purdy can be proud of the team, her ace of the mound, Julie Kwasegroch, has learned a variety of pitches which have been very effective.

April Fischer has also been pitching very well and turned in strong performances.

Long-jump«r Jim D»y llys ov»r th« MOd pit at th« Hawks home maat against Evansion as Trackatt* B«th Barinak looks on. (photo by Phil Collin)

Added to the strength of the team are returning conference players Karen Krause and Lynette Vedrine.

The J.V. has bounced back strong after a slow start. Captain Josie DiFranco has lead the team well, aided with the fine talents of Ijeslie Lundell, Helene Ruzzier, and fine pitching performances by Jenny

Mumford, Noreen O'Malley, and Joann Pawelek.

On April 17, the team traveled to Niles East and registered victories on both levels. The varsity started the fun with nine runs scored in the first inning, highlighted by Kathy Spychala's thJee-run homerun. The final score was 23-10 after five innings as the game was called because of slaughter rule.

The J.V. had even more fun as they scored twenty runs in the first inning with the help of four home runs. They also won by the slaughter rule, 28-10.

Then on April 19, the team traveled to Glenbrook South and again had double victories. The varsity won by a score of 14-€ while the J.V. clobbered the Titans, 19-3.

The team played Maine East yesterday and will play Libertyvllle tomorrow at home. The game is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.