Chorvat eligible for scholarship
Principal Dr. Clyde K Watson, presents Tim Chorvat a certificate of recognition for winning the Century III Leaders Scholarship competition at the local level. Looking on Is Ken Reese, career counselor, coordinator of the Century III program.
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Timothy J. Chorvat has won the Century III I^eaders Scholarship competition at Maine South, according to Principal Clyde Watson. The 17-year old senior is now eligible to compete with other high school seniors throughout Illinois for two $1,500 scholarships, two $500 scholarships and also for a $10,000 national scholarship that will be awarded in a conference of state winners in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Chorvat triumphed in the local phase of the Century ni Leaders program, a scholarship competition which emphasizes the future concerns of America. Students were judged on the basis of their leadership abilities, community involvement and score on a current events examination. To compete at the state level, Chorvat must now write a brief projection outlining what he thinks is one of America's future challenges and how it should be met. Runners-up in the competition at South were Chris Dimopoulos and Jay Huyler. Chorvat now will compete with other high school winners from around the state for four scholarships and an op-
portunity for the $10,000 top national scholarship. The two Illinois winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the third annual Century- III National Leadership Seminar in Williamsburg, March 1-6, 1979 to participate in seminars on current issues. In previous years, speakers at these seminars were such notables as news commentator Howard K. Smith, architect/futurist Buckminister Fuller, and anthropologist Rene Dubos. The program is administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and funded by Shell Oil Company. Chorvat is a National Merit semifinalist, an outstanding public speaker and debater, according to Ken Reese, career counselor. He also was named the Peggy Ross Best American History Scholar as a junior. In addition, he attended the National High School Institute in Debate at Northwestern University last summer and was the school winner in the 1978 National Mathematics Contest. Chorvat's future plans are to attend Northwestern University.
Varsity Debaters win opener by Lisa O'Connor The 1978-79 varsity debate team triumphed their first meet of the season by
advancing to the semi-finals and recieving a fifth place trophy at Rich East High School last weekend. Brad Thompson and Tim Chorvat were the varsity heroes in Park Forest, The junior varsity debaters include Jay Newrocki, Vince Bianco, Jim Chung, Bill Baum, and Bob Kay, who also debates on been well received by most students and can discuss the problem and hopefuUy the varsity level. The debate topic this season is "ReMr. Deines, sponsor of the bookstore, take it to the administration for consolved: That the Federal Government and council hope that people will keep sideration. reading and utilizing the bookstore. In put to CouncU is a crucial step in dis- should institute a comprehensive proCouncil also publishes the student tele- cussing problems. In the past, there were gram to significantly increase the enerphone directory, Busy Signal. Because communication problems. That is where gy independence of the United States." Mr. Lavelle and Mr. Olsen coach the last year, the Busy Signal was not pub- the breakdown occured. Hopefully, stulished, Chris Dimopoulos, public re- dents will feel free to present new ideas debate team. "I'd like to get more kids interested in debate and have a winning lations chairman is working to have this to Student Council. year's directory out by early December. In previous years Council meetings year in varsity. The varsity team has a The preliminary steps have been com- were used primarily by the council good chance at State." "Debate teaches you how to research, pleted and the Busy Signal is being members as Homework time. This year, printed. council has adopted a more business like which is important. You also learn poise The American Field Service is another atmosphere. Members consistently late and self-confidence. Most of all, you have aspect of Council. Council assists AFS to Council will be removed. Also talking to have a sense of humor—especially in with their pizza sale (November 11, out of turn during the meeting is not tough rounds." This weekend the team will compete at 1978), AFS week and assembly. Council tolerated. dcmates money to the AFS chapter to Now, a loose form of Parliamentary Crystal Lake. Other tournaments to watch for are at Illinois State and NIU. help the students who come to Maine Procedure is being used. South meet their expenses. Council co-sponsors the Maine South VShow along with the Drama and Music Department. Council is in charge of ticket sales, ushers and programs. As the role of men and women in so- chine shop deals with metals and maAlthough Council is not primarily con- ciety is constantly changing, so is the ac- chines that are heavj' and dirty. There is cerned with social activities. Social ceptance of certain Maine South classes also an injury risk. These factors someChaimaan, Carolyn Quinn, is considering that were once thought only for a certain times discourage boys from wanting to take this class as well. having a film festival for popular movies sex. Mrs. Anne Burger, clothing teacher, on the weekends. The increase of interest in classes such Council also sponsors a Blood Drive as child development for boys, and draft- would encourage interested boys to take classes in Home Economics. "Things like each April. Eligible students are en- ing for girls is slow but steady. No department has restrictions on ski vests are made in sewing class, and couraged to donate. Students Rights are probably the limiting which sex may or may not take there are other projects that could be major concern of Council. Cafeteria pro- an academic course. Girls can even take adopted for males. posals, outdoor lounge, and open campus a Bachelor's Cooking Class, which has Another area slow to catch on with proposals all can be promoted through always been popular with boys. boys is Child Development and Child Some classes have recently become co- Care Occupations. Mrs. L. Berry, councU. Council encourages all students who ed. In Industrial Education girls are par- teacher for both programs, supported have concerns with current policies to ticipating in all areas except machine this statement with the fact that a lot of talk it over either with their re- shop. According to Mr. Stanley Bentall, mothers are working and the divorce presentative or an officer, so that council department head, this is because ma- rate is going up; therefore, the preschoolers one would assist in Child Care Occupations need some male view to look up to. The exposure students receive from adults is important in determining their willingness to try new classes ontaarily thought only for a specific sex. Peers also have a great influence on the kinds of classes they allow one another to take. An example of this is the number of football players at Evanston High School who take parenting classes. The career one chooses has an affect on the classes one is willing to take. Any boys or girls considering becoming a doctor or psychologist would find the classes that deal with children helpful. Students interested in interior decorating would find engineering and architecture good classes to take. Many girls take woodshop for care of the home, Mr. Bentall said, and not necessarily aspects of that class that deal with construction. It was also said that the class dealing with automotive mechanics was taken by girls more for the consumer knowledge lEOA officers left to right treasurer, Kristle Paris; Secretary, Carolyn Nevlns;vlce in reducing repair costs than for a desire President, Jackie McCormIck and President, Dawn Smaronto become mechanics.
Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, III. November 3, 1978
President of Student Council Explains by Janet Shamllan and GinaHadawi "What's Student Council?" is a question being asked by many of the students at South. Student government officers believe the system is active in a lot of ways. The central organization of students at Maine South is the Student Council. It makes new policies, revises old ones, and tries to meet the needs of the student body. Student Council consists of four officers, seven committee chairmen, one - freshman, one sophomore, one junior, and one senior representative from each homeroom complex; and a complex lea_ der from each homeroom. The complex ' leader gives a report to the homeroom complex once every two weeks to inform the homeroom about the activities of Council. Officers, committee chairmen and representatives began planning last May for this year's activities. With Homecoming falling so early. Council began early preparing the assembly, carnival, parade and queen elections. Homecoming Chairman, Laurie Gauger and Mr. Morris and Mr. New, the Student Council sponsors directed Homecoming activities. One of Student's Council's student ser. vices is the Paperback Book Store. The new bookstore sells used Paperback books in good condition, for 25 cents. The Paperback Book Store has
Galena trip held by Sue Rebedeau The Social Science Department recently sponsored a field trip to Galena. The trip was open to all juniors currently enrolled in a U.S. History class. A group of 45 students participated in the trip. The chaperones were Mr. John Heerman and Mr. Otto Kohler, chairmen of the Social Science Department. It took three hours to arrive in Galena. On the way the bus went through Freeport and saw the sight of the DouglasLincoln Debate of 1858. In Galena a tour joined the group and showed them Ulysses Grant's Home and the Stockade 11832). Also visited was - the Old Market House of 1845 and other historic buildings. An hour boatride in an old paddlewheel steamboat on the Mississippi was " also part of the days activities. Mr. Kohler commented, "I thought our students learned a great deal about Illinois history and I felt this was one of the best groups we've had in years. I felt the low point was when Nancy Zuegel '80 took over the wheel of our boat. The It of Dabngue, in the middle of the sissippi River. But things went better after that."
Sexist ciassrooms turn co-ed
iWcCor/n/ck, Nevins win offices