Vol 15 issue 9

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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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