Vol 15 issue 5

Ski trips to begin

V-Show performances begin

by Janet Shamlian The Maine South Ski Club membership drive is on, but the last day to sign up for the club is Nov. 29.

Ski Club boasts of being the largest club in the school. Last year the club had 550 members but the officers expect to surpass 600 this year, according to Publicity Director Melissa Machon.

The cost for joining Ski Qub is $6. This includes membership in the club, a ski club pin and one free lesson. Applications for Ski Club are available in the Bookstore, and your parent's signature is needed in order to join the club.

Ski Qub has trips to various mountains every Friday night. The club will be taking two all day trips to Cascade and Sundown. Signups for these trips will be held in January and more information about these trips is available in the bookstore.

The Ski Qub will also be taking a weekend trip to Powderhom mountain over the semester break.

This year's Ski Club officers are Marty Soosloff, president; Tim Solarz, vicepresident; Kevin Pularski, secretary; Steve Barry, sergaent at arms and Melissa Machon, pubUcity director.

"Ski Qub is sometimes stereotyped as a bunch of rowdies, but we're basically out to have fun. If you're interested in

by Janet Shamlian Tickets for this year's V-Show, Full House, will go on sale Mon. Nov. 20. Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods outside the cafeteria. The tickets cost $3 and all seats are reserved.

Student Director, Lynn Heidkamp, said, "The V-Show is always very popular and tickets for the show are sold fast.

I'd encourage anyone that is interested in attending V-Show, to get their tickets as early as possible."

The dates for the show are Nov. 30, Dec. 1,2 at 8 p.m. On Dec. 2 and 3, there will be a 2 p.m. matinee.

There are about 50 acts in this year's V-Show and a large number of students are involved.

A few school organizations such as the

Hawkettes vs.

Honey Bears skiing, I'd encourage you to sign up because it's a good chance to learn to ski and to meet a lot of people," said Melissa.

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Future teachers active in CCO

by Peter Kaeding Child Care Occupations consists of students working from Maine South with children at Washington Elementarj' School from pre-school to fifth grade.

All who participate in the program have an interest in teaching children.

Child Care Occupations gives the students a chance to experience real life teaching situations.

Students who participate in the program at Washington School work in the classroom assisting teachers by correcting papers, preparing bulletin boards and teaching basic concepts of reading, writing and math.

Students participating in the program spend one day a week working with preschool students at Maine South. They also spend one day a week planning activities and two days a week tutoring at Washington school. Fridays are usually spent in discussing and learning teaching techniques.

Mrs. Mc Mahon, co-ordinator, said "I

think it is a terrific experience for any student interested in working with children. For example, a child from Poland is being taught English by some members of this program at Washington School.

Children with learning disabilities are aided also here."

Hawkettes, Pep Gub Council and Swing Choir will have their own acts in the show.

The stage band, which is the back-up for many numbers, will have an act of their own.

Mr. Donald Martello is the faculty sponsor of the variety show and he really pulls the show together, according to Lynn.

Lynn also said, "V-Show is reaUy a worthwhile activity because of the large number of students involved. You can meet a lot of people. Kids also get a feeling of real accomplishment when they see the product of all their work."

"Trunk" members play a special part in the production of the show. Trunk members are students used in blackouts between acts and they also have acts of their own, including an opening number.

Family Week begins

by Mary Beth Coudal All family members are encouraged to attend the first "Family Fair" at Maine South on Nov. 20, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

National Family Week is November 1825, and the "Family Fair" is a community contribution to this week. The purpose of both events is to stress the importance of the family as the root of personal values.

Ten presentations will be incorporated in the theme, and families may chose to participate in two. The following proin December, on the 9th, and will feature grams are ones directed towards high the well known band from Northwestern school students.

"Early Teen Use of Alcohol. ' This University, Ruckus. topic will be discussed by Mr. Tom HigThe Senior Qass Council's future ac- gins. Health Teacher and Vice President tivities include planning the Girl's of Maine Township Council on AlChoice Dance, Senior Prom. Senior coholism.

Honor Assembly and Graduation plans.

"Teen Sex—What About It? Cecilia The Council has about 20 regular mem- LaPorta, who is the Program Director at bers but anyone can attend the meetings. Park Ridge School for Girls, will present They are usually announced in the bulle- this subject. tin and held during ninth period.

"Adolescent Use of Drugs." Bob WarMarianne Joyce commented, "Stu- mowski will speak on this program. He is dents that don't participate in council a Drug Rehabilitation Counsellor at can't expect to get what they want if they Forestview Hospital. don't come to one of the meetings and Each speaker or panel will present discuss their ideas." their presentation from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Junior Qass Council is now plan- and from 8 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. ning the Girl's Choice Dance, which they co-sponsor along with the seniors, and are also making plans for Junior Prom to be held in May. Plans are also being

by Kathleen Buckley made for a Junior Class fund-raiser.

The Distributive Education Club at Sophomore Class Council recently was Maine South is selling Ruby Red working with Cenco Ring Co., and parTexas Sweet Oranges, ticipating in the Homecoming festivities Grapefuits, along with the other three Class Coun- sausages, and cheeses to anyone incils. Sophomore Class Council's car float terested in them for themselves or forr a took first prize in the Homecoming Christmas gift.

There are two size boxes of Ruby Red competition.

Grapefruits and Texas Sweet ORanges The Freshman Council is planning that buyers are able to choose from. The their annual Freshman Class Party. The small box, 21 pounds, costs $6 for 18 council is also considering trying to get a grapefruits. A large box, 33 pounds, 35 juke box installed in the cafeteria. grapefruits costs $9.50.

Freshman Class President, Greg GebThe small box of oranges, 21 pounds, hardt, said, "We felt that our Homecoming efforts were successful. Our car has 45 oranges for $6 and $9.50 for the large box, 38 pounds and 80 oranges. float took third prize in competition."

Any student who has any questions or Customere will receive their fruits by ideas for their council should see one of December 9.

Purchases may be made with the representatives.

Distributive Education Club members.

Quad Council is another form of student government. Quad is made up of 5 students from each of the Maine Township High Schools. The council meets once each month to discuss district policies. Quad also acts as an advisory board Remember that the WMET High to the Superintendent of District 207, School Spirit Contest petitions are due in Richard R. Short. the Papert)ack Bookstore, located in the Quad Council recently set up a com- cafeteria, by sixth period today. mittee to revise their constitution. They Thank yoii for your time in completing are also participating in a school evalua- them and remember that the 10 students tion program with the North Central As- with the most signatures will win sociation. stereos.

Student Council

Class councils to plan activities

by Janet Shamlian There are four class councils at Maine South. The freshman, sophomore, junior and senior class councils. Each of the four is separate and acts individually to plan many of the social events at South.

The Senior Class Council is in the process of planning this year's Christmas Dance entitled, "Mistletoe Magic." The Christmas Dance is an informal dance open to all students and will be just for fun and dancing. The dance will be held

Suggested eight period day rejected

by Kathleen Buckley South shall operate on the present nine period day for the school year 1979-1980.

Next year, the suggested eight period day will not be in effect. However, juniors and seniors will be eUgible for dismissal after eighth period if scheduling can be accomplished.

The suggested eight period day would have made the school day end after eighth period. This would make each period 45 minutes in length.

If the system would have resulted in eight periods, the one and one half period classes would have one less class than the traditional nine period day. Currently, there are six one and one half period classes. The eight period day would only allow for five lab classes.

The classes that would suffer on a shorter day are most of the science classes, such as biology, chemistry and physics. Also the Advanced Placement classes, art classes, home economic classes and the industrial education classes. As it is today, there is an overflow of students who wish to take laboratory courses because of limited amount of classroom space. English classes also make it difficult to operate on the eight period day. EngUsh classes act on the semester basis which would cause the scheduling to be difficult. Dr. Gyde Watson explained that "We attempt to give students what they want. We trv hard to do that."

by Janet Shamlian One of the Hawkettes' parents thought it would be a good idea if the school could be represented by the Hawkettes and the marching band during halftime of a Chicago Bears football game.

Both the Hawkettes and the band will appear this Sunday as the Bears take on Tampa at Soldier's Field.

The girls will be dancing to the, "Chicago." They will also be dancing to the Chicago Bears Pep Song. All 20 of the Hawkettes will be attending the game.

Diane Rizza, Captain of the Hawkettes said, "We've really been planning this for a long time, and we're all very excited about it."

Unfortunately, the halftime presentation will not be shown on television.

During halftime of the game, the network switches over to New York to announce the scores of other games.

Miss Barbara Bobrich, sponsor of the Hawkettes said, "The girls are veryanxious and excited about it. They've been working very hard."

The Hawkettes appeared at the BandO-Rama last week and will also be dancing in the Maine South V-Show.

Lori Dalasandro and T.C. LIttwin practice for the Pep Club act to be performed In V-show.

' riie eight period day will not work next year. Basically if the enrolhnent goes down, an eight period day would work," said Dr. Watson. The enrollment would have to drop by 200-300 students. Next year the expectant drop will only be 80-90 students. In 1964, when 2,555 students attended Maine South, the school was operating on the eight period day. It can work, but not with the present 3,100 students that Maine South has.

Dr. Watson added "We will attempt to schedule juniors and seniors in an eight period day, thus giving the studies to the freshmen and sophomores in the early part of the day."

Brool^s to visit

by Lisa O'Connor The poet laureate of Illinois, the most distinguished poet in the state, Gwendolyn Brooks, will visit Maine South on April 19 .

Miss Brooks will read her own awardwinning poetry in the auditorium followed by a question and answer session.

Miss Brooks recently was elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters and was presented with the Shelley Memorial Award by the Poetry Society of America.

Her other honors include an award from the Illinois Teachers' Association of English for Teacher of the Year, and 30 honorary doctorates.

D.E. starts sales

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Students need parking lot directions

by Katie Relf Beginning in kindergarten each of us had a special way of remembering our right side from our left side. Whether it was a ring on our left hand or a mole on our right, there was usually a way to remember.

When the time came to memorize directions, difficulty set in. North on top, south on the bottom, east to the left, and west to the right. There was only one

problem with that. Every time we turned a different way, north, south, east or west would be at different places.

For some people this continues to be a problem. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Maine South students have parking lot problems. "We need signs!" cry desperate seniors, "which way is northwest and which way is southeast."

At one time there were signs indicating which lots were reserved for the faculty.

They were knocked down and have not been replaced. Directional signs have not been used because they felt that all high school students know directions.

Results have shown that this is not true. According to Assistant Principal Simonson, a campus plan will soon be distributed to all homerooms. It will show a layout of the school as well as marked parking lots.

In previous years, fines were issued for partang violations. This year there's been a change—detentions have taken the place of fines. What used to be $5 is now five detentions.

The only thing the school takes money for is breakage in science courses. Mr. Simonson said, "We felt uncomfortable charging money for parking violations.Fines were intended for courts not schools. Detentions seem to be working just as well as the fines. However, more students said they would rather pay a fine than serve detentions.

There are a few major reasons why detentions are needed. Parking in front of fire hydrants and plugs is hazardous.

Also, students arriving late for school do not bother to use the designated lots— they use the spaces in front of the school.

These are reserved strictly for parents coming for conferences and for visitors.

AnoUier question that was brought up was why teachers had the privilege to park in the students lots. Mr. Simonson's reply was that some of the teachers have classes the entire day in the A-wing, and there are only a few teachers who do this. He also went on to say that the teachers' lots are smaller than the students' lots.

Occasionally it is announced in homeroom if there are any changes in parking or a reminder about proper parking.

Sometimes, when students have been given a parking violation they say they didn't know they had to park in certain lots. Mr. Simonson asks that we all listen more attentively to the daily bulletin.

Student says South institutionalized

you C£T TH£R£ iSjJii News Bureau informs public Did you know that Maine South has a public relations department? It's called the News Bureau.

For those of you not familiar with the existance or the function of the News Bureau, it consists of the editor and staff members from the Southwords staff. We distribute to the local papers information about Maine South that is of interest to out-of-school readers, therefore giving them a better understanding of the things that go on at South.

This information can include notice of an upcoming event, such as a play or a program or it can include reporting of activities and events that have already happened.

Subject matter can also include information on various issues or problems facing South. A possible example might be a release about the problems caused by declining enrollment.

The news releases that we send are frequently received as written articles from organization sponsors or officers and department chairmen. In addition, the Southwords-News Bureau staff also writes original items for release.

If you just know of something that you feel is of interest, let us know. Anyone—students or faculty—can submit material to News Bureau. If you have some general information or even just an idea, that is fine, too, since one of the staff members can be assigned to prepare and complete the news release. Either way, the News Bureau attempts to edit the material so that it presents the information in the clearest, consicest journalistic style. Since the local newspapers require all material to be handed in to them about a week before publication, we will need to have received all material well before that. A week before deadline is usually ideal for us to prepare the material.

We hope that we will be able to help Maine South and the conununity by keeping the public informed about South. We welcome your information, suggestions and ideas.

by Lisa O'Connor Dear E^ditor: •Editor's Note* Awhile ago a friend of mine got sick in Southwords encourages anyone with school. Knowing that her mother did not a problem involving school policy to subdrive and that her father was downtown mit a letter. TTie Southwords staff with the car, I offered to drive her home will act as a neutral party to work with during my free period. When we pro- the administration to find the answer. posed this to the nurse, she insisted that The major policy complaint in the letit was impossible because I would not be ter was that the school had no reason to out of school legally. distrust the motives of the student and She also told me that it was my friend's that it would be easier all around to allow mother's place to worry about her trans- the student to take her sick friend home. portation, even after I told her I would School nurse Mrs. Grana responded return immediately after dropping my immediately, saying, "It's primarily the friend off. As a result of the unbendable parent's responsibility to provide transrule, my friend had to stay in the nurses portation for the student." office where the continuous clatter inAssistant principal Mr. Simonson said, creased her headache.

"It's a uniform rule—the parent is resSuch an incident should not have taken ponsible no matter how trustworthy the place. Although it is impossible for the student is. The main concern here is for nurse to know everyone in the school, I the student's safety. We cannot assume feel she should have trusted us. If we had that a student is capable of handling any been frequent visitors at the nurse's of- emergency that may arise in the car."

School nurse Mrs. Ingrish also pointed fice, I would understand, but neither of out that, "The school is responsible for us had visited the office much. the whereabouts of every student once I feel that it is wrong to sacrifice the they arrive here in the morning. We canneeds of the individual because of some not permit them to leave the building well-intentioned rules. I think an effort during the day without parental pershould be made to reduce the in- mission." stitutional approach and start conMrs. Ingrish was quick to add, howsidering the individual. ever, "We have never kept a student Sincerely, here if there's a way to get the sick perA Senior son home.

Senior year "sleazy"?

"Sleazy Senior Year", what an old and overused cUche not to mention overrated. How many times have seniors heard "just wait until your last year, it's all worth it then?"

Usually most students hope that their last year will be as easy as possible and plan accordingly. But what so noany fail to realize is that working hard can become a habit.

There are other miseries most seniors go through. Decisions! Tfhere is an infinite amount of decisions seniors must go through before they graduate (and most of them occur in the first semester).

Since many of the future decisions that must be reached all come at one time, the mind becomes boggled. A serious case of "senior year blues" overcomes seniors or in other words, undeniable depression sets in. Unfortunately, there is no one cure for this problem. Time is the only healer.

Only a senior knows how frustrating those unending decisions regarding college can truly be. Most seniors are bombarded by propaganda from colleges.

However, seniors have a while to go before graduation. Try to enjoy the remaining months of our "senior sleazy year" and make them the most memorable months of our high school years.

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. November 17, 1978

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Casts produce sympathy If the hallowed halls of Maine South are appearing to look more like a hospital than a high school, it is because of the abundance of students who have broken bones.

This article is dedicated to those students who are hobbling down the halls, gripping at obstinate locker combinations, clutching cumbersome textbooks because of heavy, horrible plaster casts.

Whether the cause of wearing these hideous casts is gallantly colliding into a goal post after scoring a touchdown, thus breaking an ankle; stuffing the basketball for the victory point, and fracturing a wrist in the process; or something clutzy like tripping into the sofa and breaking five toes; the price of wearing a cast is costly.

As a former cast-wearer, the deepest sympathy extends to those students who

Radio encounter Have you ever wondered what is in that little room next to A-223? Have you ever cared? Well, if the answer to those questions is yes or no, read on.

Among other things, that room is the headquarters for the Radio Qub. Yes, there is a Radio Club at Maine South. Its membership is small, but that can only be due to a lack of publicity because it seems as though it would appeal to many students. Its president is Paul Fricke 79 and it is sponsored by Mr. Otto Kohler.

He gave me a tour of the room and talked about the club.

"Our only purpose, really, is to get students who are interested in ham and high frequency radios to communicate to people around the countr>' and the world who have these radios."

So far. President Fricke and the other members have been able to reach people from Massachusettes, Arizona, New Mexico and other states of the union as well as Helsinki, Finland. There are also sets in the room that receive transmissions from Canada and other countries. Sometimes it is used for foreign language students.

The radios are operated by students during study periods, and it is merely by chance what part of the world you will transmit to.

According to Paul Fricke, "To send a message, you say 'give a call CQ, CQ,' and then you give your number. The new antenna we have on top of the A-wing makes it possible to send messages farther. Previously, it took an Amateur Radio License before you could transmit.

Now, if you do not have a license, someone who does must be with you."

To get a novice license, you need only to send and receive a five letter, five word code. The other licenses are technical, general, advanced and extra.

are dragging around casts these days.

The transition from having four functioning limbs to three functioning limbs and a defunct one, (or the extremely depressing) two defunct limbs, is difficult to say the least. If the student is unfortunate enough to break an arm and more unfortunate to break the writing arm, a cast is torture. Ten second assignments take one half hour to complete on an electric typewriter using the one finger hunt and peck method.

Worse than doing assignments is taking tests — a long complicated math test in a forty minute class period. It is advised that an Understanding Scribbles book be given to the teacher after the test is turned in.

Another common problem is opening up locker combinations with one hand.

Even though the new locks which were installed last year have tremendously decreased locker vandalism, the combinations are impossible to turn correctly.

However, there are a few minor advantages to wearing casts: 1) Casts are great attention grabbers.

2) Casts can be great weapons to use against your pesty little brother or obnoxious lab partner. One bop on the head with the cast will make stars appear. If you have a leg cast, you can conveniently stick your cast out in the aisle as an innocent student passes by.

3) Having an arm cast is the only legal way to palm the wheel in Driver's Education.

4) A greater sympathy is acquired for future cast-wearers. However, the best consolance is that the cast, someday, will be removed.

Campaign aids students

by Marianne Schmidt Most students do not take a huge interest in politics; at least, not yet.

However, some juniors and seniors who worked for political candidates this year were able to find out more about what politics really involves. With the elec-

Paradise Alley: Winning route

by Carol Inge After three films, actor-write Sylvester Stallone has won decisive victories with Rocky, been knocked out by the embarrassing F.I.S.T., and bloddied by serveral over his latest.

Paradise Alley. With his somewhat mixed record, Stallone is still fighting.

Armed with his cock-eyed idealism and broad humor Stallone releases Paradise Alley, a tale of gambler battling the odds in Manhattan's Hell's Kitdien.

The film revolves around the lives of three brothers: an embittered veteran (Armand Assante) a gentle, slowthinking iceman (Lee Canalito), and an opportunistic rougue (Sylvester Stallone) showing their attempts to leave the "kitchen."

The eternal gambler, Stallone sees a chance to capitalize on his younger brother (Canilito's strength. Entering into an uneasy alliance, the trio struggles to make Canilito wrestling champ of the neighborhood dance hall-bar, and

FORUM What rule do you believe needs change ?

wrestling ring, dubbed Paradise Alley.

Sylvester Stallone is once again the lumbering, inarticulate underdog in a strong, fairly effective performance.

Portraying Stallone's two brothers, Armand Assante and I^e Canilito do their best to flesh out two rather shallow characters.

Anne Archer is fine though, as a spunky, dime-a-dance girl involved with Assante and Stallone. Kevin Conway and Terry Funk are sufficiently colorful as neighborhood thugs.

But in his brief role as a down and out black wrestler, Frank McRae is superb in a quietly dignified performance.

Director-screenwriter Stallone dredges out every cinematic cliche of the '40's and combines them with a Capraesque idealism. Often reverting to comic exaggeration and broad characterization, Stallone creates a colorful if unrealistic panorama within Paradise Alley.

But just as in Rocky, one of Stallone's major flaws is characterization (with the exception of Archer all the brothers' love interests are sketchily conceived, onedimensional females.)

The Lazlo Kovacs photography is as bright and brash as the film's neon title.

Capturing the essence of Stallone's kitchen, Kovacs deftly creates the redfiltered, smoke-filled dance hall and brutal, sharply focused ring battles.

The Stallone drams is bright, fairly enjoyable entertainment. The PG-rated Paradise Alley is currently playing at neighborhood theaters.

Mary Frusciome,

by Mary Callahan Because so many rules exist at Maine South, this week's Forum tried to discover wWch rule students feel most strongly about. Surprisingly, no consensus was reached. While various class levels were particularly sensitive to certain rules, the majority of students responded on an individual basis.

Jim Parsons '82 commented, '1 think we should be able to have a full period for lunch instead of only a half. By the time you get what you war.t, you don't have time to eat it. The lines are so long."

Mary Fniscione '81 responded, "I would like early dismissal for sophomores. 1 think it's pretty unfair

Mike Zimmerman

because we have to stay all ninth period, and there's nothing to do. When you go home, you have to eat and do homework.

School takes up the whole day. We should at least be able to get out a period early."

Lisa MiceU '80 said, "I think the library system is too strict. You should be able to come in more than once a day if you need to. You should also be able to discuss things in the library."

Mike Zimmerman '79 answered, "Open campus — I figure if juniors and seniors can have cars and lounge, then they ought to be able to go where they please — just upperclassmen though.

Parents could sign a release form which would be required for a student to leave."

Job placement success

by Donna Wallace Many of you may have seen the job board in the CRC (Career Resource Center.) The job board has job openings posted from all over the community. The yellow job order slip includes information where the job is, who is

by Steve Kurtzer The live album is reborn again with the eligible to apply, what the job is, who to talk to, and salary. There are many recent release of three live albums.

The first of these concert albums is types of jobs offered.

Mr. Reese, career counselor, said, "Of Aerosmith's double-live album Live Bootleg, containing all-time favorite the jobs we get, 40 to 50 per cent are Aerosmith material such as "Sweet filled. This is an approximate figure, Emotion," "Train Kep a RoUin," and an since some students do not inform the excellent version of "Last Child" and CRC when they land a job."

To inform the school of job openings, "Come Together" from Sgt. Pepper's movie. Live Bootleg also includes a businesses call the school, and the couple of new tunes, the best of them secretary takes information on who can being "Mother Popcorn," and "I Ain't apply, special skills, age and salary. One of the major problems, Mr. Reese said, Got You." The second of these new live albums is "Many students do not have special entitled Two For The Show by Kansas. clerical skills required by many emThis album is supposedly a live album. ployers."

The job board includes odd jobs like The only thing that distinguished it from a studio recording is the applause at the lawn mowing, light house keeping, and end of the songs and slight variations in baby sitting. Some specialized jobs are also available. the songs themselves.

The Beat Goes On Jim Parson,

tions over, it was interesting to find out what they had learned.

Michele Greshiw '79, who worked for candidate John Porter, said "I learned that it takes a lot of time and money and the combined efforts of a number of people to insure a victory. In a campaign you are constantly doing a variety of tasks, addressing envelopes, going door to door, and telephoning, to name just a few."

Sheila Gibbons '79 worked for candidate Abner Mikva. Sheila replied, "I found out how a lot of people feel about politics — their negative views on politics. It takes a lot of dedication on the part of the politician and a lot of time and money."

Barb Skawinski '80 worked for Senator Percy, Governor Thompson and John Porter. Barb commented, "I thought it was a valuable experience. I got people's reaction, in general, to the candidates."

One of Barb's jobs was telephone canvassing.

"Telephone canvassing is when you get a list of names and telephone numbers of people in a certain township. You have a little script which you read to them. The purpose of the script is to find out how people are going to vote.

Sheila remembers her most memorable experience as, "Seeing President Carter and other politicians who supported Mikva at Niles East."

Barb felt that, "Meeting Porter and everyone else who worked on the campaign was interesting."

Michele sunruned it all up by saying, "When you become involved in a campaign, even in just a small way, when the election arrives, you are personally involved and take the defeat or victory as your own."

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Hawk Kickers go down fighting

by Carolyn Quinn Hopes of going downstate were shattered for the Maine South varsity soccer team on Nov. 7 when they lost to Forest View, 3-0. This was the final game in the round robin soccer sectional tournament at Oak Park. A win or a tie was needed to oisure Maine South a spot at the Stage finals in Nonnal, IL. The Hawks opened their sectional play on Nov. 2 squeaking past the Maine West Warriors, 1-0, in 4 overtimes.

The tough contest between Maine West and Maine South opened in the first quarter with exceptional play by goalie Dan White and forward Ron Muck. But the fine start for the Hawks was offset by the tough Warrior defense and injuries sustained by starters Bill Shinn and Steve Dude.

Second quarter play was uneventful as both teams struggled to score, but found it nearly impossible to penetrate one another's goal lines.

Maine West came on strong in the second half, coming close to scoring many times, stopped only by the outstanding efforts of the strong Hawk fullbacks consisting of Steve Dude, Doug Hanson, John Engerman.

Since neither team had scored by the end of the 4th quarter, the game went into overtime.

As it was during the game, both teams continued to battle, but with no results. It was the efforts of Southmen Ron Muck and Tom Winkowski that finally enabled the Hawks to overpower Maine West and set up the goal in the 4th overtime. Final score—Maine South 1: Maine West: 0.

The Hawks' second sectional game was played on Nov. 4, and proved to be a much easier match than the first game.

Ther oppcHient, Wheaton-Christian didn't have the power or ability of Maine West and Maine South found no difficulty in beating them W).

The Maine South forward line was the star of the game, of the leading line, comprised of Chip Stranahan, Paul Bringas, Ron Muck and Bill Shinn.outmaneuvered the Wheaton-Christian defense with ease. Ron Muck scored the first two goals of the game with assists

by Bill Shinn on both goals. Chip Stranahan closed the 1st half with the third Hawk goal, assisted by Muck.

Coining back after the ha& there was no question of the Maine South supremacy on the field, as the Hawks battered their owJonents with dazzling foot-

Hawk's Season

by Janet Shamlian The football team finished their season the best way they knew how. The Hawks shutout Glenbrook North, 22-0, in a brilliant display of offense and defense.

This win over North gave the Hawks a 7-2 record for the season. Maine South's conference record was 5-1., Coach Robert Schmidt said, "I really hate to see the seniors leave. Many of the boys on the varsity squad have been in the program for four years and you really get to know them well because you see them in victory, defeat, when they're happy and when they're sad."

Dan Ryan was the leading scorer for the Hawks this season. He scored eight touchdowns and two extra point runs for a total of 32 points.

Jim Toulon made four touchdowns for a total of 24 points.

Jim commented, "I think that we had a great year and if we caught one break we would have made the playoffs. In the beginning, everyone said that we'd get kUled because our team is small and doesn't have much depth, but even though five of the team members were hurt, we came through with a winning season which proved we had enough depth. I think that the main reason that we did so well this season is because we played like a team."

The Hawks gained a total of 153 points this season and had a 17 point average per game. The Hawks opponents averaged 11 points per game.

Maine South proved to have far less penalties than their opponents this season. The Hawks had 39 penalties losing 411 yards, while their opponents had 59 penalties losing 544 yards.

"We really used speed to make up for the size difference this year. We were emotionally up for the games and we played as a team and won as a team. Mr.

Hopkins always told us that being emotionally up for a game could mean a two touchdown difference, and I believe that held true for us this season," said senior Bill Graser.

As a team, Maine South rushed for 1501 yards in 408 attempts, with an average of four yards per carry.

Dan Ryan carried the ball 121 times gaining 445 yards, with an average of 3.53 yards per carry. Tom Varrige also carried the ball 121 times. Tom gained 565 yards with an average of 4.65 yards per carry.

Quarterback Jay Huyler gained 306 yards passing in 66 attempts. Huyler threw four touchdown passes and two extra point passes.

Coach Schmidt stated, "Our success is due to a team effort. There was no one outstanding player. Everyone worked together as an offensive and defensive unit."

work and hardlhitting goal attempts. Bill Shinn opened the fourth quarter with a goal, quickly followed by another from Chip Stranahan.

The soccer season ended for the Hawks on Nov. 7 when they lost to Forestview in a grueling 3-0 decision.

Unable to match the expertise of the number one ranked team, Maine South was also hampered by the absence of starting goalie Dan White who suffered a broken toe in the Maine West game.

The Hawk offense came out strong in the first half, as the forward and middle lines made daring attempts on the Forestview goal, but was unable to penetrate their tough defense.

B-Ball to kick off season Tipping off the 1978-79 basketball season, the Hawks will travel to Maine West next Wednesday night, battling New Trier East.

New Trier East is rated seventh in the area and a win for the Hawks could be a spectacular start for their season.

According to Coach Quitman Sullins, the Hawks will have a tough time beating last year's record of 21-5. Last year the Hawks captured the conference championship.

"I'm looking forward to a good year. It should be a lot of fun," commented Jay Huyler, who suffered a deep groin injury during the football season. Jay won't be one hundred percent better for a couple of games.

Next Friday the Hawks will take on Prospect High School at Prospect.

Prospect has many returning seniors that played on the varsity team as juniors.

The following day, the Hawks will face Maine West at New Trier East in their last game of the round-robin tournament.

Coach Sullins expects Jeff Baker, Chris Theodore, Dan Fiddler, John Crowl, Tim Loeffler, Todd Vukovich, Brian Sir, Dave Hoelscher, Jay Huyler and Jim Walewander to be seeing a lot of action.

Junior Jim Walewander looks to be the fastest guard on the Varsity squad.

Sullins said, "We're a different type of

ball club this year. We have more speedand not as good shooters as we've had in the past. I think that our speed will compensate for our lack of ability to shoot."

Jeff Baker said, "Our enthusiasm is up this season and we're really going to have to run the ball and work as a team."

"This team has confidence," said Coach Sullins. "They were disappointed that they weren't rated among the top 20 in the area. We're going to have to have a great season in order to compare with last year, and if the team blends together, plays together and works together, we will."

The team has a tough schedule, according to Dan Fiddler. There are many times when games are the scheduled one day after the other, and the team will be playing throughout March.

Todd Vukovich pointed out that Maine East and Glenbrook South would be two of the most difficult teams to defeat.

"We don't have a proven guard in conference. John Crowl lettered last year and will probably be one of the most successful guards," said Coach Sullins.

Mr. Quitman Sullins is the Varsity Coach and Mr. George Verber is the Assistant Coach.

The first home game for the Hawks will be on December 1, against Niles West. The sophomore game begins at 6:30 p.m. and varsity starts at 8 p.m.

Matmen open season against Wildcats byJimVaU The Maine South wrestling squad opens it season Wednesday, November 22 against the highly-rated Wheeling Wildcats in the fieldhouse. The annual season opener will reppresent the grap-

pler's first major test of the season.

After the Wheeling opener, the matman travel to Willowbrook to grapple the Warriors on Saturday, Nov. 25. Once again. Coach Ziemek made the Hawks regular season schedule tough to better

prepare them for the district finals. The wrestlers are slated for two Christmas tournaments this season, up from the usual one. The conference schedule opens Friday, Dec. 8 at Niles West.

The Hawks are coming off a mediocre year and with most of last year's starters graduated or hurting the '76-'79 campaign will be an uphill climb. Senior Phil Bograd commented, "It will take a lot of individual effort from the seniors if we're to have a productive season, but if some of the underclassmen come through we may surprise some people."

V-Ball Going Strong

Swimmers Take Off

by Julie Langdon The girls swim team will face the Wildkits at Evanston High School in the season opener tonight, hoping for their first win of the season. "This is the first year I've had such a positive outlook for the team," commented Miss Dawn Butler, the girls' varsity coach. "The girls are all swimming because they want to and not because of other pressures."

Their attitude, the tremendous effort being put forth, and the togetherness of the team will develop this year's squad into strong competitors."

After competing on the J.V. level last year, several girls have moved up to the varsity squad.

With only one senior, Sarah Etaer, the diving team is composed of young talent.

The (£vers will work towards more difficult dives this season. Building confidence is another of their goals. According to Coach Tom Higgins, both levels stwuld have a good year.

Forest View exploded in the second half Five Southmen—Tom Winkowski, Ron Muck, Bill Shinn, Dan White, and Steve Dude—were named to the All Conference team, and Tom Winkowski won the distinct honor of being named to the All State team. Tom Winkowski was the third all state soccer player in the school's history. The kickers broke some key records this season, primarily finishing with their best record of 134-2.

Also goalies Dan White and Wally Heuck shreaded the old record of seven shutouts, set in 1974, by recording nine.

They also now have the best goals against average allowing 17 in 19 games.

This year's J.V. chaerlaaders are: top I to r; Julie Hultberg, Judy Wilkis.

Standing; Kristin Sagerslrom, Teresa Rortvedt, Collele Hawley.Kneeling: Carol Borchardt, Michelle Epitanio, Cindy Braun. Front; Lisa Chidester. [Photo by Bob Banliel

by Sheryl Mooney While aiming for a conference title, the volleyball team will battle Waukegan East in their last regular season game at 4:30 in the spec gym.

A victor>^ sweep for Maine South wiU give the Hawks a Conference Championship on all three levels. At present, the Hawks conference record is 6-1 while the JV is undefeated with a fine record of 7-0. The Freshmen's overall record is 9-1.

On Nov. 3, the Hawks surged to a three level sweep against conference rivals, Maine West.

The varsity breezed by in two games of 20-13, 20-13. The Warriors were defen.seless against the strong offense of Joanie Boesen and Terry Milligan, aided by the smooth setting of I^ura Skaathun and Laura Keane.

The team then hit the road and traveled to Rolling Meadows and Harrington.

The varsity was unsuccessful in both matches, losing 11-20 and 17-20 to Rolling Meadows and 13-20 and 17-20 to Barringlon.