"Harvey" to be performed tonight and Saturday ^ K a t U e e n Buckley "Ma TMT's all school play, Harvey will be perfocined tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. The piay was written ty Mary Chase. "Harvey" is a comedy about a man who sees a six foot rabbit and his family wishes to see him put away. "The cast is smaller Uian in other years, but just as talented," explains student director Mary Beth Coudal '80. Dave Ford '79 portrays Elwood, the man who sees the imaginary rabbit. Elwood's sister is played by Anne Heron '79, and Mary Daly '79 plays her daughter. The stage manager is Scott Stewart '80. The tremendous amount of snow that
we received last month caused a few show practices to be cancelled. Could the amount of cancelled practices cause any problems for the show? "Yes, it could have, but the cast is very hard-woridng so the disaster had little effect," says Mary Beth. odier studoits playing a major supporting role are Kris Conner '81 as the nurse at the hospital, R. J. Coleman '80 and Gregg Juhlin '79 as the concerned doctors. Tickets for Harvey can be bought from any of the cast members. They will also be able to purchase in the bookstore, nticket prices are $2.50 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and students.
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Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, I
Girls Choice to be held March 10 by Susan Rebedeau The annual girl's choice dance will be held on March 10 at 8 p.m. In the past, the theme for the dance has been "King of Hearts" but this year's sponsors, the Senior and Junior classes, decided it was time for a change. The new theme is "Shining Star." 4M Company will be performing at the dance. The cost is $5.50 per couple. Marianne Joyce '80, president of the Senior class said, 'because the combined ideas of the juniors and seniors are being utilized, this year's 'Shining Star' will be the most successful Girl's Choice Dance ever. I wouldn't want anyone to miss it."
February 23, 1979
Pete LeMay and Dave Ford rehearse for the all school play. "Harvey".
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By Lisa O'Connor Varsity debators Brad Thompson and Tim Chorvat have accomplished an overall record of 43 wins and 15 losses so far — this season. t o Gvr\s' Ciwice.? " Junior varsity team Bob Kay and Jay Newrocki boosted their record by debating 3-1 at the Jan. 27 meet in Wheeling. J.V. debators Jim Chung and Vince Bianco went 1-3. For novices this was the first "switch sides" tournament; that is, each team must debate both the negative and affirmative sides. Novices Chorvat and Johnson debated 2-2 and Adrian and Gaudrealt went 0-4. 9 The following weekend in Oak Park varsity Chorvat and Thompson won three and lost one, Kay and Nowrocki, Bianco and Chung, and Chorvat and H») •( 1 1 i Johnson all split their wins and losses 2-2. Glenbrook North held a very competitive tournament Feb. 9 and 10. Brad and Tim accumulated five wins to one loss and lost a tear-jerker in quarter finals on their fifth, split decision of the season. J.V.'s Kay and Nowrocki wqn three and lost two, as did Chorvat and don, Mike Cozza, Dominic Curcio, Mary Johnson on the novice level. Maine South kept up the momentum Deland, Jon Denham, and Margaret through last weekend at Wheaton North. Deswik. Also included as scholars are Sharon Brad and Tim again debated their way Deters, David D'Hoo^e, Chris into quarter finals with a 4-1 standing, Dimopoulos, Chris Dirr, Courtney but lost on another infamous spUt decision. J.V.'s Chung and Bianco held 2• Please turn to page 2
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The names of Maine South students named as 1979-80 Illinois State Scholars have been announced. There were 143 Illinois State Scholars named at South. Of the 32,377 students who took the ACT for state scholars. They represent nearly every high school in Illinois. Each Illinois State Scholar will receive a certificate of merit either directly from his high school or from the state scholarship commission. State scholars who wish to be considered for a monetary award of up to $1650 to be used toward tuition and fees for full- or half-time undergraduate study at one of the 180 approved public or private institutions in Illinois must submit a 1979-80 Monetary Award Application. The Illinois state Scholars from Maine South are Carol Abezetian, Greg Adams, Scott F. Anderson, Jeff Arbeit, Lynne Bach, Karen Baltic, Bob Banke, Dean Bartolone, Barbara BeUe, Carla Berite, Fred Beuttler, Jorand Bratko. John Butcher, Mary Callahan, Tim Chorvat, John CoDetti, Laura Collins, Rob Con-
Freshman Class to hold party by Janet Shamlian This year's Freshman Class Party will be held Saturday night, Feb. 24, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The party has been planned as the major event of the year for the freshman class council. The party will feature open volleyball and basketball in the spectator gym. Dancing to the music of "Black Star" and refreshments will be made available in the cafeteria. Class Vice-President, Carolyn Schultz commented, "I think that our party is a great way for freshman to get to meet other freshmen. It will also give the stu-
Art Club molds an abstract hawk by Lisa O'Connor Art club has been molding a snow sculpture in the Art Court for the past three weeks. When finished, it will be a simplified, abstract hawk and, possibly, died red. John Frey, Ned Frey, Maryann Kowols, Jim Massari, and Bill Berendes under the direction of sponsor Miss McVisk have withstood uncooperatively cold weather and dry, crumbling snow in their efforts. "Art Qub gets together to do fun projects to show school spirit," said Miss McVisk. "Art club's only begun. I hope everyone will participate in our contest," vicepresident Jim Massari said. All students can participate in the upcoming art contest to win gift certificates from local record stores. InstMd of griping about Blizzard '79, Art Club students have been utilizing the snow In an artistic ice sculpture. TiM sculpture is located in the courtyard.
dents a better sense of belonging to Maine South." Greg Gebhardt, Class President, feels that the open volleyball and basketball will provide a chance for students to have fun with their friends. The party is open to all freshmen, free of charge. Students will be required to present their school I.D. for admission. All freslunen are encouraged to attend.
3 and novices Chorvat and Johnson triumphed 3-2. Tim Chorvat and Brad Thompson flew to the University of Northern Iowa for a debate seminar Feb. 16 and 17. They talked to top coaches from all over the country and watched college debating. "It was fun seeing people we haven't seen since last summer at a debate institute. We had a lot of ver\' technical debate discussions with the people there," said Tim. Tournaments at New Trier West, U. of Illinois, and U. of Bradley were all cancelled because of snow and weather conditions; the U. of Bradley meet was the only one re-scheduled (for Mar. 17). Today and tomorrow the varsity team of Brad and Tim will compete in the National Forensic League Districts Finals of Northern Illinois. Anyone can enter this tournament, but because of their record Brad and Tim feel they have a chance to win and advance to National Finals.
Youth service promotes responsibility The purpose of Maine Stay Youth Services is to promote community responsibility to high school students and their families through existing programs. These services range from outdoor adventure programs to counseling Help. Most services for youths are free. Art classes are offered every Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Hinge Coffeehouse. These classes focus on developing individual talent and career options in the art field. Students .seeking further information about the Maine Stay Youth Services are encouraged to call 296-6644 anytime Mon. through Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CIcicagcL Inibum wu^id^ By Jon Roma Maine South was the subject of an article in the Chicago Tribune on January 12. The article was part of a series naming the twenty top high schools in the Chicago area. The article referred to the homeroom and counselor system and said that the system of each student spending homeroom and study halls in the homeroom allowed South to be "ten little schools in one." It said that South's characteristics reflected the idea that Maine South is very much a "community school." The article also mentioned that Maine South receives much community support and that although Maine South offers over 300 different course. South, in the words of Principal Clyde K. Watson, "has never left the basics." The article concluded by stating that Maine South takes a "nononsense" approach to discipline. Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant principal, felt that the article was a fair representation of Maine South. "It exempUfies our school and our school's key points." Mr. Simonson stated that although the size of the article did not permit the writer to write about all facets of Maine South, the reporter did a
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