Key Club needs eager students by Noreen Keane If you're an individual who's willing to give up your time, then you qualify for membership to Key Qub. Key Club presents the opportunity for individuals to serve their community as well as their school, according to Mr. Art Rossetti, sponsor. There are no prerequisites for joining Key Qub. There are no skills one must l^ able to fulfill before admittance. There is no f e ^ of competition or peer pressure; only a common feeling of fellowship which flows into the community and the school. Key Club is a charter of the National Kiwanis. The purpose of Key Qub, as well as the Kiwanis, is to promote good wiU to needy individuals. Some of the activities of the club for this year include: visiting the sick or aged, supplying baskets of food for the needy, holding pingpong or volleyball marathons to raise money in order to serve the community in a better way.
DAR award given by Janet Shamlian Senior Gina Hadawi received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award from the Park Ridge Chapter. The award is given to one senior who excells in good citizenship, which includes dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Three seniors are nominated by their class each year and the final decision is made by the faculty members. Gina will receive a certificate at the Senior's Honor Assembly in June, and she and her mother are invited to a DAR luncheon in Peoria. Gina will take a questionaire tj-pe test, and on the basis of this, a scholarship is awarded in each state. Gina is an active member in many of the activities at Maine South. She is the President of Student Council a varsity cheerleader, the Vice-F*resident of the National Honor Society, a member of the senior Class Council, a Pep Club member and a Senior Leader. "I'm very honored that the students and faculty have recognized me for my efforts. I'm honored that the students have chosen me for this award," commented Gina.
Within the group of people who are members and in conjunction with the people members will meet, there are many opportunities to acquire friendships. Key Club's sponsor, Mr. Rossetti, stated, "Key Club offers its members the opportunity to grow and mature as individuals by serving their school, their community, and their fellow students in an unselfish manner." Key Club meets every Wednesday after school in C 101. Any and all interested students are encouraged to come.
Chon^at, Thompson victorious debaters by Lisa O'Connor Varsity debaters Tim Chorvat and Brad Thompson have carried the Maine South debate team to victory by breaking through the preliminary rounds at their last two tournaments. Brad and Tim advanced to the October finals at Glenbrook South on Nov. 18 with a record of 4-1 from preliminary rounds. •'They were stopped by tough, split decisions," said debate coach Mr. Lavelle. The following weekend the varsity entered a national tournament at Northwestern University. Chorvat and Thompson advanced boasting a 6-0 record against 148 teams from 25 states. After beating Marquette in preliminaries they finally lost to Detroit Central Catholic High School in elimination rounds. By the end of the tournament Brad and Tim debated teams from Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, and Texas. The novice tournament scheduled at Prospect last weekend was cancelled because of the snow. According to Mr. Lavelle, the novice and J.V. levels are losing because of lack of experience, except for one bright spot—Bob Kay, '80. Bob won a tWrd place speaker's award at Glenbrook South. The team is optimistically anticipating the tournament at Thomridge this weekend. The half-way point of the season is the tournament at Augustana on the weekend of Dec. 23. Since it is a big meet, Maine South is sending two varsity teams.
Prin. hospitalized Two Maine South faculty members. Principal Clyde K. Watson and Mrs. Helen Hoag, guidance counselor, wer" hospitalized during the past week. Dr. Clyde Watson was admitted to Lutheran General Hospital on Nov. 29. He will remain out of his office for the next four to six weeks. During his absence, Mr. Barker will be in charge. Dr. Watson is reportedly doing well. On Mon., Dec. 4, Mrs. Hoag was taken to Lutheran General Hospital by ambulance from Maine South. It was reported earlier this week that Mrs. Hoag is under observation and will be released soon.
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Flanderka crowned Jr. Miss by Janet Shamlian Sue Flanderka was crowned Park Ridge's Junior Miss at the Junior Miss Pageant held on Friday, Nov. 24, at Roosevelt School. Sue competed against 15 other contestants for the title. The four runners-up were: fourth, Gina Hadawi; third, Lori Mattick; second, Nancy McLendon; first, Jenny Pankus. The Spirit of Junior Miss Award which was chosen by the finalists themselves was awarded to Debbie Gann. Nancy McLendon received the Creative and Performing Arts Award. The Scholastic Achievement Award was given to Gina Hadawi. America's Junior Miss Program is a nationwide program to recognize, reward and encourage excellence in young people. The program is open to all high school senior girls, 16 through 18 years of age. Each year since 1958 the program has selected a senior girl from among the thousands who take part in more than 1500 communities in all 50 states. The Junior Miss program is not a beauty contest. Judging stresses the importance of character, personality, intelligence, civic and social activities, creatibility and general appearance. The five categories used in judging were: Youth Fitness for 15 percent; Poise and Appearance for 15 percent;
Classrooms conserve energy The thermostats in Maine South have been set at 68°F, because Illinois Legislature recommends this for conserving our precious energy. Contrary to popular belief, this cool air coming out of the vents is not winter airconditioning. When students or faculty have a problem alwut the heating, they should contact a teacher, a custodian, or an administrator. Mr. Simonson encourages students to talk with him about any difficulties they might have. • Please turn to page 2
Maine South High School's principal. Dr. Qyde K. Watson, has been reelected to his third term on the Legislative Commission of the Illinois High School Association and was appointed to the chairmanship of the commission. Watson has been principal of Maine South since its opening in 1964, stated that he was honored to have been elected to the commission and to have been appointed as the chairman. "I feel that the commission is important and vital to the interests of the school and the community. It gives me an opportunity to help formulate policy affecting young peqjle," Watson explained. Formed in 1898 to coordinate statewide activities involving secondary schools, the IHSA supervises, controls and regulates interscholastic activities—both athletic and non-athletic—in which secondary schools participate. Membership in the association is voluntary and any school recognized by the Illinois Office of Education may be-
Sue Flanderka Scholastic Achievement for 15 percent; Creative and Performance for 20 percent; and the Judges Interview for 35 percent to the total score. "The Pageant was a lot of fun and winning was very unexpected," said Sue. "I feel very honored." Sue will now advance to the State Pageant in Bollingbrook, which will determine the candidate from Illinois who will compete for the National Crown.
Contest Speakers successful by Tim Papienski and Mary Beth Coudal The Maine South Contest Speaker's team is an organization that enables students to compete in interpretive and dramatic events against other high schools. Often people confuse this organization with the National Forensic I.«ague (the Debate team). Realistically, the comparison is not farfetched, for both require oratorical abilities to win in a contest, however the Contest Speakers team also includes acting competitions. There are eleven events in Contest Speakers: Dramatic Duet Acting, a memorized "cutting" from a published dramatic play for two people; Humorous Duet Acting, the same as dramatic except a humorous play is used; Original Comedy, a memorized, original comedy interpreted by the creator; Oratorical Declamation, a memorized, published speech; Humorous Interpretation, the contestant's own oral interpretation of a published humorous play. Also, included are. Dramatic Interpre-
Watson Chairman of Commission Gina Hadawi
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come a member. There are at present 839 member schools in the IHSA; the total enrolhnent in the member schools is 891,104. The commission consists of principals elected to three-year terms from each of the 21 geographic districts in the state and functions as the IHSA's legislation screening committee. Meeting annually, the commission considers aU proposed changes in the association's constitution and bylaws. After debate and discussion of the proposal at the meeting sessions, the proposal, if recommended by the Legislative Commission, is then submitted to the member schools for approval. The proposal becomes "law" if approved by a majority of the schools. Although the IHSA is best known for its involvement in statewide high school athletic events, it is also involved in nonathletic events, which include music, speech and debate. It also provides an insurance program for students participating in interscholastic activities.
tation; Original Oratory, an original, memorized speech; Radio, a prewritten, original radio show (including news, weather, sports, human interest etc.) News must be no more than twenty-four hours old. Extemporaneous Speaking, a speech written at the contest after a topic question is given; Verse, unmemorized, published poetry and Prose, an oral interpretation of a published story. There are three rounds in each meet and in some instances a fourth play-off round. Contest Speakers officers include: Mr. Tom Kerth, Mr. Steve Granzyk and Mr. Vince Pinelli, captains; Mary Daly '79 and Anne Herron '79, co-captains; Diane Rogowski '80, secretary; Tim Papienski '81 publicity and Joann LaSorella, oral interpretation. Mary Daly said, "We really have a strong team this year and I'm confident that we will pull together and be very successful." On Sat. Nov. 18, the Contest Speakers team competed at two meets: a novice meet held at Forestview high school and a varsity tournament hosted by Elk Grove high school. At the Forestview meet, R. J. Coleman took first place in Original Ctomedy. In second place was the team of Tammy Anzalone and Maggie Nocchi in Dramatic Duet Acting, Jay Migala in Verse and Debbie Nelson in Oratorical Declamation. And in third place was the team of Sue McLendon and Mark Risch in Humorous Duet Acting and Qiff Taylor in Extemporaneous Speaking. The team took second place in total team points. At the Elk Grove High School invitAtional, Joann LaSorella entering in the event of Dramatic Interpretation and Diane Brakenridge, in Verse, took second place. In third place was Cay Trenell in the team Extemporaneous Sp«aking. Maine South took third place in total team points at this meet. Scholarships are given at the close of the season, which is usually in March. In past years Patty Hennessy was given a $250 college scholarship. Diane Rogowski, '80 and Mary Beth Coudal ,'80 received scholarships to attend a summer drama workshop camp at Extern Illinois Workship last summer.