southwords Vol. 15, No. 9
Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, III.
March 16,1979
Janet Shamlian
Jim Kadlec
Two juniors seek presidency
Jim Daviin
Marge Walczak
Three in race for V.P. Three candidates running for the office of Student Council Vice-President are Jim Daviin, Kal Schroeder and Marge Walczak. Jim Daviin '81 has been an officer on class council for two years. As a freshman, Jim held the office of treasurer: sophmore year, he became class president. Jim is also a Student Council Rep. this year. When asked why he decided to run for the vice-president office Jim answered, "i feel I can handle the office of Vicepresident, and I am best qualified for the job." "The main job of vice-president is to promote student council related activities." promoting these activities; Homecoming, etc...and I will help the president in any way I can." Student Council is important for the students in many ways. Jun explains why, "Student Council is important because of the many functions it sponsors for the students, such as Homecoming, V-Show, dances, e t c . , and because of the need for communication between the students and the administration." Kal Schroeder '80 is inexperienced in student government but feels her enthusiasm for student government compensates. She thinks student council has done a good job this year. She said, 'But since it is the only way students cantalk to the administration, I think council should let the students know what goes on more." Another idea Kal had for improving Maine South is freshman and sophomore early dismissal. When asked why she decided to run for an office she stated, "I just thought I could do a good job." A new face is hoping to break into Student Council, opposing Jim Daviin and Kal Schroeder — Marge Walczak "80. Marge has no previous experience in Council, but she considers that to be an
advantage. "Student Council needs someone who maybe doesn't have experience but just the same wants to make it work. It just hasn't been effective in past years." In setting the goals of her campaign she states, "I'd like to work for an 8period day and outdoor lunge and to have candy machines put in the cafeteria." Presently on the honor roll. Marge's extra-curricular activities include: Contest Speakers, Ski Club, Intramurals. Orchesis Apprentice and various school clubs. Marge feels that the student participation in council is essential to the success of Maine South. "If you spend more than half your day in a given place vou should be able to say how you would like it." She sums up her ideas by saying "I'm confident in my abilities to do a good job if elected."
forsees is better use of time allotted for Student Council meetings. Janet claims if time was used more effectively Student Council would become more efficient. Janet feels there's a need for Student Council, "Because it's the only organization with a direct line of communication to the administration." She believe the line works better with cooperation and compromises between the two parties. Janet concludes that, "I feel that the student body and council need an experienced leader for next year. I know I can do the job and I hope the student body will support me during my campaign" Jim Kadlec never held a position on either student councU or class council, but Jim feels he has a lot to contribute to Maine South. "I don't have any promises, because everything can't be promised," said Jim. "I only promise to do my best and help solve many issues of today. I do promise to get things done." Jim believes that Student Council "Gives students the chance to speak on what they want and need. The administration can't pick up on the students. The students mingle with 'the crowd' not the administration." Jim went on, "Student Council offers a chance for students to get done what they want." One goal of Jim's would be to see the eight period day at work at Maine South.
Ericl(son v. Fernandez, IVIassari v. Rebedeau for Student Council treasurer, secretary Each of the nine candidates competing in the student Council elections were interviewed by Southwords reporters. Candidates for Student Council Treasurer are Scott Erickson and Luis Fernandez. Candidates for council secretary are Jim Massari and Sue Rebedeau. Scott Erickson, *80 is a candidate for Student Council Treasurer. Scott explained why he feels he is qualified to run for treasurer. "I've had many positions of authority at Maine South. This year I am Sports Editor of Southwords, President of the Business Club, and student delegate to the Business Education Sub-advisory Conunittee (A sub-committee of the Career Education Advisory Committee).
Project Big coming soon Wed., April 18, the Tenth Annual Project Big will come to South. "For most students this will be the first opportunity to attend "BIG". Even seniors who seem to know everything these days were in eighth grade the last time "BIG" came to South. Seniors, as well as the rest of the student body, must very soon make some decisions about education and the career options for the future," said Mr. Joseph Bonadonna. Over 250 people representing 185 occupations have agreed to spend an evening to talk to the students. Careers represented wiU include trade, technical, business, scientific, medical, and many professional careers. An exact listing of all the careers will soon be available. •Preparations for this career night started before Christmas and with the help of many people in our schools, the Tenth "BIG" promises to be the biggest
Voting for Student Council officers for the next school year will take place today outside of the cafeteria during periods one thru six and during eighUi period. Students must show some form of identification before voting. Nine students are among the candidates running for president, vicepresident, treasurer and secretary. Janet Shamlian and Jim Kadlec are competing for president. Janet Shamlian is basing her campaign upon the amount of experience she's had over the years. As a sophomore, Janet served as class treasurer and a student council representative. She also worked with last year's president Pete Omarzu regarding the Saturday Morning Work Program Advisory Committee. As a junior, Janet holds the position of class president, student council treasurer and was also a member of Quad Council. Janet firmly believes that for a Student Council to be effective, the candidate must have experience. Janet feels especially qualified and is certain she can do a capable job. If elected, the main goal Janet hopes to see fulfilled is better communication between Student Council and the student body. With that goal accomplished, Janet feels Student Council will become more effective. Janet promises to work hard and to devote the time necessary to be an effective president. Another goal Janet
and best," said Mr. Bonadonna. According to Mr. Bonadonna, Mr. Ken Reese, our career counselor and General Chairman for BIG, has been accused of running a sweat shop in the C.R.C., says, "What really makes BIG happen is the cooperation and hard work of the Maine South students." Students from Mrs. Oxendorf's Foods Occupations Club, Ms. Siwinski's Office Occupations Club, Art Club, Pep Squad and Mr. Bentall's drafting class are all contributing their special talents. Also, during the career night, four GIS computer terminals will be available to students to aid with aptitudes, job preferences, career goals, and personality traits to a set of career options and job possibilities. Another addition to "BIG" will be the Maine Game which is a self-directed search into job clusters.
that's a group of students and faculty from the four Maine schools who meet to discuss business education changes," said Scott. Scott has many reasons for deciding to run for treasurer. "I'd like to take an active part in Student Council. I also have a good rapport with the other officer candidates and could work well with them as a team. I feel the experience I have will help me fulfill the duties of treasurer and be a positive influence on our council system. "Student Council is the most powerful organization at South where students can really change the system. It's the treasurer's job to balance the books; and running the Business Club concession stand gave me the needed financial experience. I believe I'm qualified for the job." Luis Fernandez '81, also running for Student Council Treasurer. Luis is now Treasurer of the Sophmore class, and he is President of Spanish Club. Prior to this, he has had no other jobs in student government. Luis said that his main reason for his running is "I like to get involved in school activities as much as I can, and to work closely with organizations such as Student Council, As Treasurer, Luis promises to " ...work hard and learn about Student Council. If elected, Luis hopes to "contribute ideas and help in making decisions. Hopefully, I can do this wisely." Luis said that "all students should have a say in activities, and how they arc planned. With the Student Council these activities can be planned to the satisfaction of the students and faculty." In concluding, Luis Fernandez encouraged everyone to vote. Jim Massari '80 is contending for the
Student Council Secretary post. Jim has had no Student or Class Council experience but has been involved with many activities. "I'm Vice-President of Art Club and the Assistant Leader of the Maine South Prayer Group. I'm also an enthusiastic typist!" Jim said. "I decided to run for Secretary so I could add my opinions to Student Council. I'd also like to help people get their ideas expressed in Council." '"The job of Student Council is to make laws and rules that are beneficial to the students, but it's not doing its job now. People show up late and do homework during meetings, and because of this lack of order, the system can't be made to work for the students," said Jim. "You really can't change the system the way it is now, but by doing the best I can and expressing my opinions, I'll work to be an effective Secretary," Jim said. Opposing Jim for Council secretary is Sue Rebedeau '80. Sue has been involved in Student Council for the past year. She is sen'ing as the Complex Leader of Homeroom C108. According to Sue, secretary is an important part of Student Council, "she should be efficient and I feel I'm qualified for the job. My curriculum includes two classes — steno and typing, which have helped prepare me for the secretarial duties involved." There are several reasons why Sue feels Student Council is important. "The officers of the council keep the administation informed on student feeling and opinions. They also suggest poUcies and changes. Whether the administation lakes heed of them or not is their decision. It is t)asically an organization for the students to represent the students."
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Future brings questions by Katie Reif "Yea, I'll liave two hamburgers, french fries and a vanilla shake. Right. Room C-108. The name is Bob Barnes." One number six Rosie. C-108. Bob Barnes. As Bob Barnes waited next to the chute for his lunch, he thought about what his father had said about high school these days. Good old Dad, from the class of '80. "When I was at Maine South," he said, "we all ate in a cafeteria. We didn't have an ordering system which shipped your food to your study. And the food sure wasn't McDonalds! You kids are so spoiled..." The year is 2000. The setting: Maine South High School. What will our school be like in twenty years? The above case could be a possibility. Some students, however, had definite opinions on what Maine South will turn into. "There will hardly be any teachers,,' one student said. "Robots will be teaching the classes." He also thinks that no one will eat lunch. "By 2000 all foods will be compressed into tablets." A concerned student said that since there is so much vandalism now, there probably won't even be a Maine South in the year 2000. "If there is a Maine South then, some of the windows will be boarded up. All the other windows will be plastic instead of glass." One student took a rather humorous approach to the topic: "In the year 2000 there will be no Maine South. Instead there will be a pacifier factory." Lisa Sopata, '81, feels that enrollment will have declined by 200. "The classes will be much smaUer. There won't be as many electives, either. By then students will have more freedom. There will be less discipline and less vandalism because of the decline in enrollment. In the cafeteria most of the food will be bought from machines." "All the food in the cafeteria will be junk food" one student commented, "there won't be such a thing as health
food or health food stores. Twinkles, shakes, fries and potato chips will invade the supermarkets and cafeterias." What about Sports? Dress? Transporation? There are numerous possibilities. The girls could be playing on the football team. Or a few guys on the badminton team. Several students contributed their ideas to these categories. "I think students will go back to dressier clothes. The girls will wear more dresses and skirts. The boys wiU wear slacks and turtlenecks instead of jeans and T-shirts." "There won't be such a thing as dresses or skirts in the year 2000. All the girls will wear pants. The boys will never wear ties or suits. There won't be any more proms either. Only discos!" "With the big jogging and health kick nowadays, kids wiU probably be jogging to school. Gas will be so expensive that no one will drive unless it is absolutely necessary. There will be more public transportation." "There won't be anymore hassle over parking lot spaces. Teachers will be the only ones driving. The students will either walk or take the bus." Sophomore Laurie Oken thinks that there will be fewer teachers and fewer classrooms. "The classes will be taught by something like a video machine. There will be many students in each class. The subjects studied will be different than the ones we have now." One senior also thinks that the classes will be run by video machines. "If you miss a class you can catch it on video in the hbrary or at home on TV. The daily bulletin will be passed out as computer copies instead of being read aloud. There won't even be any homerooms." What do you think? Will there really be video machines to teach us? Will we all be jogging to school and buying our lunches out of machines? It sure will be interesting to see what the future holds for Maine South!
Plans fiU spring break by Lisa O'Connor Hawks fly south for the winter too! Of 25 people asked at random what their spring break plans were, 14 involved traveling and half of those were trips to Florida. Could this be a social commentary on the lifestyle of Park Ridgians? Whatever the implications, here are some typical plans. "I'm going to take out the bike and ride around good ol' Park Ridge," said Moira Finnegan '81. "I'll probably just sleep a lot, work, and practice my sax and flute. I need to brush up on my 'improv' ," said Chris HUdebrand '79. "We're driving to South Carolina to visit relatives and swim in the ocean," said Barb Vinopal '79. "I'm going to Aspen to ski, party, and pick up a few men by yeUing 'single' in the lift lines," said Sarah Ebner '79. "I can't afford to go to Florida. I'll work around the house doing chores that my wife has me do. I also plan to play tennis and relax, so I can come back and face the students," said Mr. Robert Shultz, history teacher.
"I'm going to Michigan to visit my brother and drive him nuts. Maybe I'll buy a sheep dog. I also want to go shooting," said Rob Allendorph '80. "I'm going down with my parents to Fort Meyer's Beach in Florida and meeting my friends when I get there," said Carta Berke '79. "I'm going to my aunt and uncle's farm in Indiana for a week. I'm also playing in a volleyball marathon," said Eunice Rensner '80. "We're going skiing in Colorado with 56 couples from the Maine South Adult Players who go every year. The kids are on their own," said Lisa Whittman "82. 'For 19 hours we're driving to Florida where we'll camp on the beach," said Cindy Kerr '79. "I'm staying home—I'm not going to Florida. Maybe I'll clean my room?" said Kevin Pinney '80. "I'm going to Boston to check out Berklee College of Music and take in as many 'extra-curricular' activities as can be had," said Roger Rossen '79. "I'm having a working vacation—I'm hanging wallpaper in the dining room," said Mr. Gordon McLean, music teacher. VUE
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In memory of Hank Smyth Early Sunday morning, Henry Smyth, a senior, passed away at the age of 18. The funeral was held yesterday. Hank participated in many activities during high school. First, he was a member of the Maine South Hockey Gub his junior and senior years. He had the joy of playing on last year's state championship team, an honor which only a select minority in any sport experience. "We all feel his loss deeply. He was a good friend of everyone who always gave 100 percent effort in everything he did," said teammate Mike Sifferman. The band was another activity that Henry participated in. During his freshman and sophomore years. Hank was part of the Cadet Band. These past two years, he was in the concert band. "I always found him to be a very positive, pleasant person. He never got depressed with anything he did," said Mr. Gordon Mclean, band director. "He's always got along with other members in the band. He was a great guy to have in any organization." In addition to being part of the Hockey
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by Jack Shanahan "So, you want a job, eh? Well, just leave your application with my secretary and ah, don't call us, we'll call you." This statement will be uttered more and more often in the coming weeks as students from college and high school will be filling out tons of applications for work this summer. This is also the time when newspapers, if they have space at the end of an article, replace filler stories about, say, a man who set two world records, first by swallowing 1500 live goldfish and another one for throwing up for four continuous hours, with words of advice about job hunting. The first bit of advice they give you is to not be nervous. Sure! That's like telling the wind not to blow, because in either case, no matter what you do, you are nervous and it blows. As for myself, that advice is no good. I get nervous when I kill a fly. I always imagine coming back into the room later and looiking into the six eyes of a fly as big as the refrigerator who says, "You the sucker that done killed my son?"
Orchesis just "Gotta Dance" by Marianne Schmidt Orchesis has "Gotta Dance" and everyone is invited to come and watch. The Orchesis show, "Gotta Dance" is being held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 15, 16 and 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the Maine South auditorium. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased from any Orchesis member, in the cafeteria during lunch periods, or at the door. As usual, the show has a variety of dance styles. They range from ballet, tap, jazz and disco. There will be a waltzsuite, a modem dance based on designs, a modem dance based on ideas, a dramatic dance and a comedy. "The opening number is a dance on how to choreograph, and the Senior dance is none other than a clown dance. Another highlight is Laurie Ganger's last solo as a four year member and President of Orchesis. There are various choreographers for the dances Mrs. Schlomer, Orchesis sponsor, choreographed some of the dances, as well as Miss Julie Duda, her student teacher. Orchesis members Laurie Ganger, Gigi Chakos, Linda Ginnis, Lisa Person, Sheila van Selow, Diane Testa, Lisa Hayes, Leanne Nelson, Toni McMonagle and Janine Krol are responsible for the rest of the choregraphing. Performers in the show include 36 Orchesis members, 19 Apprentice members, 9 boys, Mr. and Mrs. Schlomer and Miss Duda. However, after the show, Orchesis will still be busy dancing. In fact, they are busy all year round. They always perform in V-Show, and this year they held their first Dance Marathon which helped raise money to buy costumes for the show. Orchesis also does demonstrations at various schools such as Emerson Junior High School, Washington and MerriU Elmentary Schools. After the show, they are scheduled to dance at the Civic Center in Chicago and at the National French Awards. This year Orchesis will also be preparing for the first Illinois State High School Dance
An added note by Mary Callahan Several weeks ago, Spanish students got the opportunity to enrich their study of Spanish culture by participating on a field trip to the Ballet Folklorico which was peritormed at the Auditorium Theater. 'The dance troupe is currently touring the United States for a limited time only. Highlights of the ballet included the wide variety of elaborate costumes, the lasso dance, and the courtship ritual. Students had prime box seats for the performance. After the ballet, the students then proceeded to La Margarita restaurant to enjoy a Mexican lunch. After sampling tacos, enchiladas, tostados and tortillas, the group discoed to popular music. Mrs. Aida Farmer (language department) organized the trip.
Festival to be held on May 5. There will be all day technique classes with a showcase at night of student works from all over the state. But right now Orchesis is concentrating on "Gotta Dance". As Mrs. Schlomer commented, "the variety and the quality of our show is typical of the Maine South tradition of excellence in the arts. Whether you are a dancer from way back', or a newcomer to this art, "Gotta Dance" will provide an entertaining evening."
Train robbery hits city By Carol Inge In Victorian England, the robberty of a moving train was considered an outrageous notion. In 1855, though one Edward Pierce, a roguish English gentleman, undertook the challenge and made history. Michael Crichton's bestselling fictionalization of the crime is the basis for the film version The Great Train Robbery, an elegant exercise in Victoriana starring Sean Connery, Lesley-Anne Down and Donald Sutherland. The Crichton screenplay revolves around Pierce (Connery), lis mistress Miriam (Down) and locksman (Sutherland) and their scheme to steal L12,000 in gold bullion headed for the Crimea. The only problem appears to be that the four keys used to lock the train's safe are separately guarded, but that could scarcely be a hindrance to amateur burglars like Sutherland and Connery or the persuasive Miriam, who transofrms herself effortlessly from toothless beggar to French courtesan. Sean Connery brings the app opriate panache that created James Bond to his delightful, stylish portrait of Edward Piece. "Upstairs, Downstairs" LesleyAnne Down illuminates her talents as a comedienne playing Connery's mistress and co-conspirator. Completing the trio, Donald Sutherland's locksman is a virtual study in eccentricty. Writer turned director Michael Crichton has progressed tremendously from his earlier feeble thrillers (Westworld, Coma) Crichton is now able to create a sophisticated thriller that is not dependent on excessive gore or sci-fi hupothesis. Instead the Victorian venture is a pleasant throwback to Herbert Ross' opulent The Seven Per-Cent Solution. The late Geoffrey Unsworth [Supci^ man. 2001: A Space Odyssey, Cabaret, Murder on the Orient Express] put a fitting-end to his career as Britain's finest cinematographer with The Great Train Robbery. Unsworth deftly captured Ixjth contradicotry images of Victorian England, the silk elegance of high scociety and the gritty realities of the slums of London. The period adventure is an enjoyable, lushly filmed crime with three engaging thieves. The PG-rated Great Train Robbery is currently playing at neighborhood theaters.
The next piece of advice they give is to dress nicely. That's because if you look
like you don't need the job, your chances of getting it are much better. That employer has to be thinking, "Well, here's a guy who probably doesn't need the job, is going to demand an outrageous salary, cheat on his time card and then quit to get a better job. I think he'll do just fine." Not that employers do not have morals; they just want to pay their debt to society. After all, how do you think they got to their position in the first place? For underclassmen who are applying for a job for the first time, don't let the employer intimidate you. It might go like this: "Sure, you want the job now, but in September you want to go back to school." "Well, sir I am 15. I had planned on finishing high school." "Sure, I know. Then you'd take all your experience to another job at college. What's this blank space here for?" "Oh, that's the question about marital status. I didn't know what to put; your only choices were married, divorced or living in sin." Come to think alwut it, I think I'll skip the job market this summer. After all, I'm a senior!
Part II by Donna Wallace The best time to look for a summer job is four to six weeks before the summer begins. A few tips should be given to those who are going for their first interview. Southwords hopes that this article will be of some help to anyone who is job hunting, who is wondering where to find a job, and what to do when called for an interview. First, one must find businesses that are hiring. Friends and relatives are the best source available in order to find out about jog openings. Another handy source is the Career Resource Center Job Board. This board contains information on jobs in the immediate community. The want-ads, help wanted signs, and bulletin boards are other resources. Two sources that you might not have thought of are the YeUow Pages and the State Employment Service. After you find a job, the next step is an interview. When you go in for an interview, be dressed in clea, well fitting clothes. As a rule remember that it is better to be over dressed than to come in something that is not good enough. If you are well groomed, this will impress the prospective employer. It is absolutely essential to know where you are going for the interview and at what time you are to arrive. Be on time! If at all possible, leam a little about the company in advance. Before the interview, prepare a list of supporting credentials and a letter of recommendation from an adult, possibly a teacher or a close friend of
your family. Know what your skills are, but do not brag. You should have a well formed idea as to why you want to work for the company and are being interviewed by. When you go for the interview â&#x20AC;&#x201D; do not take anyone with you. If you must have someone with you, have this person wait in the car. Above all, THINK POSITIVE!! If you walk into the interview with a negative attitude this will show. Be cheerful and smile. You may be the only happy person that your prospective employer tas seen all day, and this could improve your chances greatly. Most likely, when you get to the interview you will be asked to fill out an application. For this you will need a pen that writes. FiU out the application neatly and carefully paying attention to spelling and other little details. You will need to know your Social Security number. When you speak with the employer, use correct grammar, and do not be afraid to show off a few five dollar vocabulary words. When you are being interviewed sit up and look directly at your employer. This will reduce the chance of mumbling. Do not be critical of past employers. Complaining will not help your situation. Hopefully this gives you an idea of how to act and what to do. If any more help is needed, the Career Resource Center is there to aid, and answer any questions that you might have. Good luck in landing that job!
Take St Patrick's trivia test! by Mary Beth Coudal On his sixteenth birthday, a boy was C) Pods. kidnapped mercilessly from his afluent 4. All green cars and green clothes family by the Druids. The year was 400 were cleaned for free one year on St A.D. and the boy was to become St. Patrick's Day in Hollywood. A) False B) Patrick. True. After returning to his homeland, 5. Erin Go Braugh means A) Manly Patrick became a priest and missionary yes, but I like it too B) Ireland forever to the Emerald Isle. He rid the country of C) Peace to All Men. evil druids and snakes. 6. In Florida there is a place called A) But all this is common knowledge. To Belfast B) Shamrock Town C) Clover really test your widsom of the holiday County. called St. Patrick's Day, we have 7. On the even of St Patrick's death at prepared a quiz whose difficulty ranks age 110, the sky was as bright as day with that ACT, SAT and NMSQT. because All the Irish A) Potatoes B) 1.) St. Patrick's homeland was A) Torches C) Shamrock Shakes were Ireland B) Scotland C) Poland burning. 2. He drove the snakes from Ireland by The answers to all of the above beating on a A) Leprechaun B) Drum C) questions was B. If you answered any an Egg. right, you can call yourself a genius, for 3. The county Cork in Ireland is known this test was impossible. for growing A) Potatoes B) Shamrocks Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Bits 'N' Pieces Applications for the Mothers' Club Scholarship are available in the Career Resource Center and from counselors. Apphcations are available to all seniors planning to pursue further education after high school. Applications are submitted with high school transcripts and read by a commit-
tee of eight women. According to Mrs. Robert Olson, scholarship chairman, "Scholarships can be awarded for academic excellence or activities and special talents or financial need. Financial need not being the most important." Application deadline is April 9.
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March 16,1979
Hawks ram Gordie'sGoats into ground by Susan Rebedeau Tonight the Maine South B-Ball men play the winner of Wednesday night's game for sectionals. This could be either New Trier East or Elk Grove for the sectional title at Arlington High School. Last Tuesday the Hawks swept by Maine East 74-65 for the conference title. Again on Friday the Hawks showed Gordon Tech who was stronger, downing Gordon Tech 7 8 ^ . "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." The Hawks lived up to that motto more than once this season. Tuewday night the Hawks squeaked by the Arlington Cardinals by a score of 6460 in overtime play. The Cardinals and the Hawks proved to be much alike. Bayless seemed to come to the rescue for Arlington, along with starters Schurak and I)esimone. But Maine South went the extra step. Jeff Baker knew when he was needed. At the end of the first quarter the score showed 16-5 in favor of Maine South. By half the Hawks had held the Cardinals to 36-22. Arlington's Schurak and Bayless scored a total of 18 points combined in the third to tie the score 48-48. With 7:15 to go in the fourth quarter, Staek put in the shot which put Arlington in the lead for the first time, 4 8 ^ . Hoelsher came back fighting, tying the score. Once again with 4:34 Dan Fiddler put one in tying the score 56-56. Schurak and Desimone threw four points in the hopps, putting Arlington in the lead once again 56-60. Maine South waited for the sure shots. Chris Theodore put one in with 1:06 to go
5 8 ^ . Here's where Baker savied it. He made a basket with: 27 to go, tying the game at 60. The overtime started right for M.S. when they gained control of the tip-off. When Arlington called a time out with !:(& left. Maine South's Dan Fiddler had already tossed in for two making the score 62-60. Thanks to Desimone, with :06 left. Baker swished two from the free throw line, winning the game 64-60. Arlington and Maine South pressed each other hard, forcing many turnovers during the game. But the team of Chris Theodore and Jeff Baker proved much stronger. With Baker yanking the baUs down and Chris Theodore scoring, and vise versa, the team was unstoppable. Guards John Crowl and Jay Huyler both played good games. Huyler added 13 assists. The Cardinal guards really played them hard, forcing them to work hard. Baker proved his ability, and once again earned the title of all-stater for the Hawks. Jeff scored 22 points and made 10 rebounds. Theodore was the next highest scorer for the Hawks, adding 12 points to the scoreboard. Jay Huyler had this to say about the game, "We built up a big lead in the first half, but we did not take advantage of it in the second half. They were red hot shooting in the third quarter, but we stUl hung in there. Our tough defense at the end of the game gave us the momentum for the overtime. It was a great game to win." This year, Gordon Tech did not stop the Hawks. No, this year, the Hawks stopped
Trackmen going strong by Phfl CoUin two-mile events ever. Head Coach, Thomas Castronova said, The Maine South varsity and sopho"The varsity team is thin on numbers but more track team will face their stirfest competition tomorrow in the Central strong on ability!" Suburban League conference meet, in This year's sophomore squad, althe Maine East fieldhouse starting at 12 though smaller than last year's confernoon. ence champion freshmen team, are just The varsity team, led by Gary Schwan. as good. who last year rated ninth in the State in The Sophomore squad has great spirit the 50 yard dash, will add his quickness to the team. Tom Brown, long jumper and quite a few stars. Dan White and and triple jumper, is one of the best in the Paul Lossman, runners of the quarter mile and the mile relays, have been runconference. The Hawks have a host of outstanding ning all over their opponents so far this trackmen. Shotputter, Don Gieser, has season. The Hawk hurdlers, Jim Day and Joe been averaging 51 feet in conference competition so far this year, and has a Brown, should have an easy race and very good chance at placing well in should place highly. One of this year's biggest surprises is pole vaulter Matt conference. John Baldoni and Pete CoUetti, both Millon, who has placed well in every top sprinters, should give the Hawks meet so far this year and is expected to depth in the mile relay and the fifty-yard do well tomorrow. dash. Dave Mau, one of the most imAnother help will be Pete Kladias in proved milers, will face a tough race but the High Jump, will have a good chance should finish well. Jim Petrowski and to finish first. Pat Conley, Maine South half milers, will Head Coach, Thomas Castronova said, face Maine West's strong men in this "The sophomore squad has a good event. John Gottwald and Jeff Strout will chance for winning this meet.They are battle with both the Maine East Demons 'one of the most improved teams I've and the Maine West Warriors in what ever coached and have a winning attiwill prove to be one of the most exciting tude."
Gordon Tech. team. "They are hard workers and well The first quarter ened with MS in the disciplined, and those are the keys to lead 21-16. The margin widened by half their success." 42-34. Chris Theodore put 6 points on the board in the first two minutes of play in the third quarter, with the defense holding Gordon Tech back to none. But Gordon Tech didn't let the Hawks intimiadte them too much. They had chipped the lead down to 56-51 by the time the third quarter buzzer sounded. Maine South just released all that power in the last quarter. A team effort showed through to be successful once again for the Hawks. The final score, 78-66 over Gordon Tech, was the nicest thing the team coult* hear. All stater Jeff Baker is happy with the way the season turned out. "All through our season we have worked together as a team. Not as individuals, as a team. I feel that the team this year has a great deal of courage and pride to pull through and win. This is proven by our record which is 26-1." The J.V. team has also had a victorous season. Their regular season record is 15-1 with conference being 11-1. The Hawks were defeated in their first game against Glenbrook North earlier this season. But they came through beating Glenbrook.North for the conference championship. New Trier East, New Trier West, and Evanston fell to the Hawks. Those teams were leaders in other divisions. Outstanding players on this year's team are Mike McCarthy, Bob Ashbrook, Torre DeGrazia, Conrad Theodore. John Jensen, Jim Walewander. Other members of this year's team include John Jeff Baker gets ready to stuff his last McNeela, Scott Stassen, Dan Schiesser, home basket in his memorable career Bob Reibel, Chas. Walsh, and Manager as Gordon Tech guard John Mcllvaln Paul Barrera. looks on helplessly. (Photo by Bob Banke) Coach Verber feels good about tlie
Hawks capture Metro championship By Tom Sebastian Sunday night the Maine South hockey team crushed their opponents, and captured the Chicago Metropolitan High School Ijcague Championship. On their way to the championship the Hawks only lost two games of 37 regular season contests. They then won their playoff games by an easy margin, going on to win the league championship on Sunday. Once again the offense of the Hawks was strengthened by the fine play of Curt Barcal, Dave Hadawi, Dave McArthur, Joe Reif, Bob Roggatz, Mike Sifferman, Steve Starzac, and Dean Thomas. The defense was played by Bob Berlath, Steve Heinol, andy Otto, and Dan Szumal. Goaltending was handled by Steve Sullivan and Mike Serio. On Monday March 12, 1979, the Maine South hockey team opened in the state
Swimmers victorious against Wheeling The boys varsity swim team stroked to victory against Wheehng, Saturday by a score of 118 to 52. The Medley Relay team of Rob Chapin '80, Mark Elliott 79, Eric Mau '80 and Jeff Stachelek '82 led the meet with a first place. Other firsts include Dave King '80, in the 200-yard freestyle, Eric Mau in the 100-yard butterfly, and Mike Doyle '79, in the lOO-yard breast stroke. Rob Chapin captured two first places, in the 50-yard freestyle and the lOO-yard backstroke. Two freshmen succeeded in attaining firsts. They were Steve DeLano in the 500-yard freestyle and Jeff Stachalek in the 200 yard individual medley. The meet against Deerf ield last Friday night ended with the score of 88-84 in favor of Maine South. The importance of the first place finishes of Eric Mau in the 50 free and 100 butterfly. Rob Chapin in the 100 back, and Dave King, Bob Loll, Mark Elliott, and Rich Stachelek in the
four hundred free relay was magnified by the closeness of the meet. This Hawk win against Deerfield was the first against the Warriors in ten years. The record for the Hawks is now five wins and one loss.
Unfortunately, the New Trier East meet in Friday, March 2, was not quite as successful. New Trier East is undefeated in over 200 dual meets. The Hawks were not able to put a stop to the Indians streak.
tournament. The Hawks are the defending champions and are the heavy favorites in this years' state competition. The Hawks were victorious in their first state contest. Because of the big win on Monday the Hawks will advance and play their second game on Wednesday, March 14. The entire team has high hopes for the balance of this season, with their hopes fixed on winning both the Metro championship and the state hockey championship. Eight senior players from this years' team have hopes of playing college hockey next year. Coach DeRoche and the rest of his staff have put much time and effort into the forming of this years' fine team. The future looks bright for the team, having niany very good junior players, and several very fine sophomore players. The student support has been very good this year. High attendance can be very important in a close game, and the fans have given that support this year. The junior-varsity team of Maine South should also be commended for their fine play this season. Under the coaching of Coach Sifferman the team has had a very fine season. Many of the players on the team are looking forward to playing on the varsity squad next season.
Girls Badminton downs Miles East By Janet Shamlian The badminton season has begun with the Hawks off to a fair start. In their first game of the 1979 season, on Feb. 22, the varsity team defeated Deerfield, 4-3, but the JV lost in a close match, 3-4. South also split in their second meet of the season. This time the varsity team lost to Prospedt, 2-5, and the JV team won, 4-3. Again on March 6, the Hawks split again for the third time this season. The opponents, Oak Park-River Forest defeated the varsity team, 34, but on the
Plaza and Carolyn Szumal are also undeJV level South trounced, b-1. Niles East fell victim to both the var- feated in their first four meets of the seasity and JV levels on March 8, The var- son. sity devoured East, 7-0, with the JV winOn March 3, the Hawks competed in ning with identical scores. the New Trier West Invitational. Sixteen On Tuesday, March 13, the varsity lost schools were involved and almost 200 but a strong JV team picked up another players participated. South fared well in good win. this meet. I^ura Kean has t)een a very consistent player for the Hawks. I.aura, playing Kelly Muno commented, "We have a third singles on the varsity level, is unde- lot of depth this year all the way down the feated in the first four regular meets of line, from varsity to exhibition players, the season. which will enable us to do well this seaPlaying second varsity doubles, Karin son."