Vol 16 issue 6

Iranian students talk Vol. 16, Number 6

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by Lisa O'Connor Iranian students at Maine South have been teased and heckled and one has had his home vandalized.

Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, III.

A freshman student had "Go home Iranians" spray painted on his home in addition to the jeers and taunts he has been receiving in the halls and in the cafeteria. He commented. "People who tease me don't know what's going on in Iran. I don't have any respect for them."

This student's parents have been living in the United States as naturalized citizens for 22 years. They left Iran a fewyears after the attempted revolution of 1954. His parents worry about their relatives still living in Iran, especially the ones asscoiated with the 1954 revolution, because the AyatoUah Buhollah Khomeini has a particular hatred for those revolutionaries since some of his children were killed at that time.

Dec. 21, 1979

Terri Westermeier wins DAR award

By Susan Rebedeau The students and faculty have voted Terri Westmeier '80 recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) award.

Terri was nominated in homeroom by her peers as a dependable person, loyal. patriotic, and for service to her com, niunity. The ballot was then brought before the faculty.

In the spring. Terri will advance to state competition.

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Hawley successful in competition

by Susan McLendon Colette Hawley, '80, was chosen as second runner-up in the state finals for theJunior Miss Pageant in Bolingbrook on Dec. 9. She advanced to the finals after winning the local competition on Oct. 13. In the Park Ridge pageant. Colette won the talent award singing "What I Did For Love" from A Chorus Line. Her prizes included gift certificates to Park Ridge shops, a $300 scholarship to a university, or a full, four-year scholarship to Roosevelt School of Music.

The state pageant. CoUette said, was "Really exciting. It gave me a great chance to make a lot of close friends in one week." The girls visited the John Hancock building the WLS radio station, and O'Hare Airport for a behindthe-scene tour. Most of the time, howev-

er, was spent in rehearsals and interviews. "Twenty percent is talent, 15% is poise and appearance, 159f is scholastic ability. I5'7t is physical fitness, and 35C'f is the interview." For physical fitness, The following students have been she had to do mostly calisthenics. named Illinois State Scholars: Lance "When I won that section in state. I Adams, Karen Anderson, Siri Andercouldn't believe it. I guess it was be- son, .Ann Bagel, John Baldoni, Stepeh cause I smiled a lot." In the poise and Baltic. Kent Baumeister. Lisa Bell, appearance section, each girl stood up. Michael Bors, Cheryl Bunnett, Lisa Cassaid who she was. where she was from, ten, Richard Coleman, Joseph DiCola, and what the Junior Miss experience Kathryn Dude, Barbara Egan, Ann meant. To Colette, it was "a chance to Eychaner. Mary Fagerson, Michelle make friends and build more self- Ferreri, Patrice Fischer, William Glenconfidence." non, Kevin Goczeski, Christopher Hainey, Andre Hale, Colette Hawley, When asked about her feelings toward Ann Helmik, Nadine Herman, Debra the pageant. Colette's reply was, "It was Hirsch, Krista Hoeppner, Dale Humgreat. We were all sad about leaving, but mel. Constance Jaremczuk and Brd it is an experience we'll never forget." Joren.

Some of the objectives of the new class will be to increase the students' knowledge of vocabulary. "The course will be excellent for sophomores and juniors before taking the A.C.T. The course increases vocabulary." The class will include a Greek unit, Latin unit, and Modern Language unit.

Word Clues will be a one semester course giving one-half credit in foreign language.

Stanislaw Kantor, Linda Karecki.

Dawn Karris, Jackie Kay, Daryl Kellenberger, Michael Klimas, Edward Kosowski. Donna Kuker. Lorene Kutzera, Joyce Lazzara, Scott Leahy, David Locasio, Daniel Lonergan. Richard Long. Jody Mackenzie, Julia Males,

by Peter Kaeding North Central Association is sending some evaluators to Maine South to examine the various departments. They School's Out examined the school last week from Jan. 21 will be an institute day instead Dec. 10-14.

Departments included were English, of Jan. 28. '80 as previously stated. All math, business, art, languages, history students will be excused for the day.

volved with include learning to be clowns, working with the .American Cancer Society, and sending a First Aid team to national competition.

Several members of the club are studying to be clowns. These clowns will

be entertaining people at nursing homes.

Teens Against Cancer is another program the club is beginning to study. They will be working with Cancer Society to learn how to teach elementary children the hazards of smoking.

Carla Rendina, Deirde Ristoff, Teresa Rortvedt, James Russell, Glen Sarvady, Kathleen Schroeder, Stanley Stachowiak, Warren Steffen, Scott Stuart, Heidi Suendermann, Patrick Sullivan.

Meredith Swanson, Antoni Taglialavore. Robert Tamburrino, John Tomlinson, Kaen Valles. Lynette Vedrine. Margaret Walczek. Donna Wallace. Theresa Westermeier, John Whaley, Judith Wilkas, James Wille. Teresa Wojciechowski, W a l t e Z u n e k , and M i c h e l l e Ziokowski.

and so on. Subcommittees were set up to study these departments.

North Central is not ranking Maine South in this evaluation, merely inspecting. The first purpose is self-study for Maine South, to check up on howwell the school is doing in its programs.

Reporting is what the committee did by asking the teachers questions about how they taught and the librarians about how their system worked. They also viewed classes during their sessions.

Some teachers liked this better than others.

After doing all this, the evaluators wrote reports about what they saw. praising and criticising.

Ninety-seven evaluators evaluated all four Maine schools of District 207. A written and oral report was presented, giving the results.

Final schedule Final exams will be held on Jan. 16,17, and 18. The schedule is as follows: Jan

Unlike the old Medical Careers Club.

Health Unlimited will deal with students interested in service to the com' munity. and helping other people, as well as medical careers.

16: 7, 4, 3;

"First Aid for Little People" will give members of Health Unlimited an opportunity to work with children Vicki O'Hagan. president, added thai the program will ".Make them (elementary children) aware of things they can do before emergency help can arrive."

Other programs which the club is in-

Stephanie Martin. James McCann, Holly Mittlacher, Sheryl Mooney, Debra Murray, Terry Nakagawa, Gregory Nelson, Kathryn Nesbit, Charlene Numrych.

Linda O'Brien. Lisa O'Connor, Carl Palffy, Laura Parmentier, Mark Paulik.

Christopher Pelzl, Marian Perlini. Scott Pettersen, Karen and Kevin Pinney.

Julia Poduch, and John Quinn are also scholars.

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Health Unlimited instructs students

by John Matuszak â&#x20AC;˘First .Aid for Little People" is a program in which members of the new Health Unlimited Club w ill be taught to instruct elementary school students first aid.

"Health Unlimited is a spinoff of the old Medical Careers Club," said Miss Candy Purdy, the club sponsor. "Were really a three-prong club. We're trying to help kids learn about careers in medicine and to give kids an opportunity to work with others and with children," added Miss Purdy.

These two students and a third, another senior, all agree that Khomeini is not helping Iran at all. The second senior believes, "The Ayatollah is destroying everything that the Shah (Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi) built in 34 years. The best thing for Iran would've been to let the Shah stay and correct his mistakes."

The three Iranians also agree that the taking of the hostages was an immoral action. The first senior said. "Even my relatives returned to Iran since the .Ayatollah has been in power." and she was surprised how- all the people totally supported him.

"The Americans who were taken hostage don't have anything to do w'ith the politics in Iran. I just think the Ayatollah is crazy," said the first senior.

The second senior expressed a little hope for Iran: "There is another Ayatollah who's gaining popularity in Iran.

He's more educated and more securepossibly he could run the government better."

State scholars are announced

New word course offered

By John Matuszak Word Clues, an Etymology course, will be taught next year by the language department. Etymology is the study of words.

The class will attempt to correct and clarify misconceptions about the meaning of words with similar sounds or spellings; to provide a systematic method for the study of words, their meanings, and their uses: and to stimulate student interest in the study of modern foreign languages. .According to Mr. , Otto Kohler. "Latin and Greek root prefixes and suffixes and the combination of them will be studied "

Another Iranian student, a senior, says that his family fears for their relatives in Iran also. "We constantly worry about our relatives. There are riots in Iran every dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;espically in Tehran where my relatives live. Even though they are against the Ayatollah, there's

no way to avoid the violence when you leave home, even if it's just to go to the store."

Health Unlimited. Seated L-R: Jeannie An. Carol Frigelis, Denise Rigitano, Kay Hrlensaitong.

Seated L-R at desk: Sue Rast, Cricket Rast, Vera Lachiw.

Standing: Vickie O'Hagen, Sue Mayer, Donna Cinelii, Chris Stefanowski, Karen Fritz.

17: 18: 8, 9, 5, 6.

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In the event that school is cancelled on one of the snow days due to inclement weathr, the exams scheduled for that day will be given o n the first day back.

One example of this is if Jan. 17 is a snow day. Tests for eighth, fifth and second periods will be given on Jan 18.

Tests for periods nine, six and one will be given on Mon, Jan. 21, and the semester will end a day later.

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Hazing is against the law

By Katie Reif M-Club has been active in Maine South since the school opened in 1964.

Many students enjoy watching the initiation, and prospective members seem to have fun being initiated. However, there is the law.

Illinois Revised Statutes contains the laws in Illinois as of 1977. Under the section dealing with schools, there is an illegal act called "hazing." The definition is as follows: "The term 'hazing' in this act shall be construed to mean any pastime or amusement, engaged in by students or other people in schools, whereby such pastime or amusement is had for the purpose of holding up any student, scholar, or individual to ridicule for the pastime of others."

The section goes on to say that, "Whoever shall engage in the practice of hazing in this state, whereby anyone sus-

tains an injury to his person therefrom, shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor."

A Class B misdemeanor could result in imprisonment for up to six months, a fine, or both.

Both the M-Club initiate and his sponsor are instructed that the "performances" during the three-day initiation period must be kept to a minimum. They do not want anyone getting hurt.

But what about the innocent bystander? They could be hurt both physically and emotionally. Something said or sung could cause them embarassment.

Students have been shoved aside to make room for an initiate. Girls have been brought to the front of the cafeteria while an initiate proposed to her. A few faces turned red.

Each initiate has a sponsor who is responsible for the initiate's actions.

Some new rules were formed this year.

No one is allowed to sit on top of lockers or stand on the tables and chairs in the cafeteria.

Teachers were informed of the new rules and were asked to help enforce them. There were still some initiates, however, who did not cooperate.

One paragraph on the M-Club Initiation Procedures sheet reads. "Your general conduct will be observed at all times by other students and members of the faculty. Therefore, please keep your Club prestige in mind and follow the quidelines set down."

December 21, 1979

Southwords The official student newspaper ol Maine Township High School South. Park Ridge. HImois 60068 Wntten and edited 13 times each year by students ol the high school subscriptions included with activity ticket, purchased separately at $3,00 per year, or individually (or 20c (Priced higher for issues of more than 4 pages ) Editor-in-chief ScottEnckson NewsEditor SueRebedeau Comrr^entary Editor Lisa O Connor Features Editor , Mary Beth Coudal SportsEditof JulieLangdon CopyEdftor . .

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Forum Grade inflation affects education

By Anne Sizopoulos as hard to get now as they used to, but Grade inflation, the increase in the "B's" and 'C's' are easier. It's better this number of good grades and decrease in way because less people are getting D's' their value, is now apparent to both stu- and 'F's' and their parents are happier."

THE F^RFecT STUX>CK/TS Tim Papienski '81, "I think the new dents and teachers. How it affects one's learning is answered in forum this grading scale is good because most people are like me in that they hate school week.

Beth Kohn '81, "1 think kids are now work and they'd rather do something getting the grades they deserve because else on their own time. Sometimes, this school is academically hard. The though, it doesn't make a difference, be- , only problem is kids might not be trying cause if I wanted to work I would and if I didn't I wouldn't." as much as they used to."

Ms. Charlene Lobitz. English teacher, Mr. Donald Olson, math teacher.

•Grade inflation has definitely in- "Teachers started noticing grade inflaV creased over the years. Even parents tion in the colleges during the Vietnam now feel that a B is the average grade. War in the sixties. .After about five years X I'd like to have seen the grades never I noticed that it had reached the high change, but it's impossible to change schools too. The main problem is that we no longer reward accuracy; we allow them back."

Joyce Briars '80 "In most of my clas- mistakes to slip by. Another reason for ses, I don't have to w ork hard to get good grade infiation is the middle class ideal Dear Editor: EDITOR'S NOTE: The first amendment grades. I feel it's bad that '.As" and 'B's' of having a white-collar job. Although I We, three students of this school, are does not guarantee the right to say what don't mean as much as they did a few give out more '.A's' than I have "A' stuextremely outraged at the flagrant pla- ever one pleases, nor does it give any years ago." dents. I feel that the 93, 83, etc. scale is gue of unnecessary disciplinary action rights in the case of obscenities.

Dan Greising '82, "I think As' are just right." as consequence for trivial incidents which require no such punishment.

A few days ago, a certain junior girl, Jane, (the name has been changed to protect the innocent), was walking norbut so do our teachers. Without the opportunity to

by Lisa O'Connor, Commentor>' Editor mally in the corridor by the deans' see a different lifestyle, we will not know what it is Twenty-seven blacks live in Park Ridge—.1 peroffices when she realized she had forwe are being sheltered from—our education will be cent of the total population—according to the last gotten a very important homework shortchanged, we will remain ignorant. census taken. assignment. Automatically, Jane quietThe Park Ridge Herald published a survey taken This i g n o r a n c e is dangerous. This ignorance ly uttered a very common word which a by the Human Relations Council in August of 1972. dean considered "profane." For this breeds a group of people who will not be able to In the survey 44 percent of those questioned said "violation of school policy" Jane was face reality. When we all go off to college, we are sentenced to five detentions. Yes folks they would object to a black family as neighbors in going to have an epidemic case of culture shock — for one naughty word this girl was Park Ridge. 62-percent stated they would not sell when blacks sit down next to us in our lectures or given five detentions. their homes to qualified black buyers. (Qualified when they share our dorm rooms. buyers are families that would pay the asked price.)

We, Jane's friends, agree that this This ignorance also is cynical. Our grandparents punishment is just plain silly as well as Again in the Park Ridge Herald in January of 1973 raised sheltered children who, in turn, raised us a violation of Jane's rights as a citizen of the Human Relations Council predicted that 'Park protectively. The only way to break the pattern is to the United States of America. Underthe Ridge will be integrated by the end of this decade " adopt a different attitude when our turn comes to First Amendment, Jane is granted freeWell, here it is—the last Southwords issue of the dom of speech, which means; the right to raise c h i l d r e n . P r e j u d i c e s cannot change over 1970s. I have no black students in any of my classes say anything she darn well pleases. And night, but our generation can be the one to open its nor do I have any black neighbors. another thing, Jane blurted this certain mind.

My education is being shortchanged because nasty word in a private conversation, a Maine South is a sheltered, protected, unrealistic Let us not tell racial jokes and not laugh at them. conversation which the dean just hapenvironment.

Learning is being e.xposed to new Let us encourage our families to sell our homes to pened to overhear. ideas, testing them, and either assimilating them or black families and to welcome black neighbors. We What we want to know is: when will rejecting them. The fact that many of our teachers can start now with what is happening to the Iranian this folly end? Don't our deans have betgrew up in Park Ridge and went to a Maine school students at our school. Let us not tease them or ter things to do with their time than ininsures that we are being exposed to the same stagvandalize their homes. Let us learn the different timidate decent students? nant values that have always re-circulated in this attitudes and values they have to offer. Perhaps the Jean Keleher conservative neighborhood. Not only do all our 2000 census will prove park Ridge a truly integrated Deborah Doherty classmates look like us, dress like us. think like us. communitv.

Susan Christensen

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To ease depression ease pressure

by Laura Olson Depression is a very serious state of mind characterized by a lack of confidence and a feeling of inadequacy.

Psychology Today refers to depression as a "state of emotional paralysis."

Depression is a self-inflicted attitude, and most of the time only the person effected can truly solve it. The prominent forces behind depression are the pressures exerted in these three areas: social, home, and school.

Many authorities on depression feel that peer pressure is the greatest source of pressure on a young person. However, the pressure to be in the "right" groups or to simply have friends, can be combated. Peter M. Lewinsohow, a behaviorist, defines one of the tendencies to depression as the inability to get from those around us the positive feelings that are necessary for self-esteem.

A depressed person needs support, no matter how insignificant. Even a small comment from someone he does not know well such as "I like your hair that way," can help boost his feelngs about himself Those depressed individuals who feel that they do not have any friends deceive themselves. They simply might not be aware of people who would like to get to know them. These "possible friends" should try to be more outgoing, but, more importantly,the individual should be less resistant to their attempts.

Another suggestion for someone who feels that he does not "go out" is for him to join an activity that sounds interesting.

A poor home life puts a terrible strain on young people, according to recent studies. Young people should make an effort to communicate or at least to understand their parents. The parents

should not put tremendous pressure on their children to do well in school. This adds to the overall pressure.

In school, a student can get caught up in this cycle of worry: "I can't fail this test because it will effect my grade, which effects my grade point average.

This will effect which college I go to and what 1 will become." The student should not allow himself to put so much pressure on his school work. Thinking of a test as only a test can help relieve pressure. If it is possible, ask a teacher to let the test be taken a few days later.

There are several ways to overcome depression. 1. The best way is to talk about things with a friend. 2. If the individual has a job, to work fewer hours, to give him more time. 3. To go and buy something enjoyable just for himself 4.

Term papers torment

Justine Descher '82 commented on the doll that her aunt gave her last year. "It was called Baby Wet and Care' or something. My aunt said it was the last doll I would ever get. It was not one of my favorite presents."

by Nancy Zueqel "This year I am gong to start early.

Maybe even a week in advance."

"Oh sure, I'll finish. All I have left to do is the footnote page, the biblilography. and three or four more filler pages."

"Mom, here's a list of twenty-six topics. Go to the library for me and whichever subject has the most books, bring them home. Then I'll decide if I like the topic."

These statements are usually issued by students who have to write a term paper. Some people actually do their term papers ahead of time! However, .most wait until the last minute. This way, all the pain and suffering is intensified into one weekend, instead of destroying two or three perfectly good " Saturdays. These unpleasant term paper times are usually given very little thought until the actual process begins.

That's when the fun starts.

This is the weekend when "you can't do anything." All calls are put on hold and all meals are slipped under the door in dehydrated form. This same weekend the student is usually eager to drive little brother to Boy Scouts and Mom to her bridge game—anything to get out of the house for awhile. A sudden interest in mowing the lawn or shoveling snow appears as well.

Despite all this procrastination, the paper somehow gets written.

The next day in class eyelids seem very heavy. Coffee should be offered to students to keep them awake long enough to staple their papers together.

To make up for the lack of quality or quantity in the paper, some people feel it necessary to include a title page, a dedication page, and a complete sum- mary on the author's life. \'e{ others buy colorful folders with lint-free covers to surround their work. However, the most heavily bought item during term paper processing is "Ko-rec-type " One might ask,"How can these hassles be avoided? " The best way would be to start early; there is no such thing as "Ronco Term-o-matic."

Enough sleep will often help the person combat depression. 5. Create some time in the day or week with nothing planned so as to enjoy writing, reading, listening

The new albums a-round

by Scott Erickson With Christmas just around the corner, many record companies are releasing new albums to the gift-buying public. Because of this, we've decided to give you a guide to some of the better albums on the market today.

Jethro Tull's latest release is Stormwatch. Although it hasn't been selling too well, there's no reason not to give it a chance. It has a lot to offer with cuts like "Dark Ages." "Something's on the

Gifts to remember

by Cindy Coltman Everyone looks forward to Christmas and the presents it will bring. However, not everyone gets what he or she wants.

Consider for example, the embarrassed senior who wound up with a size 6x Garanimal tag matched outfit because Grandma mixed up the ages of her grandchildren. Or the freshman who said, "Thanks a lot. .Aunt Bessie, but what is it?" when confronted with an odd-looking box.

Practically everyone can think of at least one unwanted, strange, or just really "different" gift that he or she has received for Christmas. Kevin Keely '83 acquired a jacket zipper from his brother one year. Beth Conklin 80 received a Mickey Mouse shirt that was three sizes too big.

.Another sophomore does not enjoy the annual subscription that his dad gives him every year.

fingers. When you opened your hand, the tongue was between the thumb and the other fingers."

A goofy red hat was given to Mary Lonergan '81, and Stephanie Chun '82 once received a pair of denim embroidered boot toppers with lace around the edges. "They were so tacky and disgusting that they've gotten buried in the bottom of my drawer. I refuse to wear them."

But Cindi Erickson '83 topped everything with, "Someone gave me a dead goldfish."

If you're a little late in shopping for Christmas presents, here are a few suggestions from Laura Coyne.

For your mom how about a book of Christmas songs, written in Czechoslovakian or a coupon good for any punk rock album?

For Dad, a $10 gift certificate good at any Maternity Modes store, or a copy of the book, "What You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask."

Robbie Swalla '82 was more than surprised when she found a sweater from her own drawer wrapped up and under theChristmastree from her ten year-old sister.

For your older sister maybe a poster of the new sex symbol, Bob Greene?

"How Not to be an Annoying, Bratty, Pest."" that best-selling book by Dr. Spock would be the perfect gift for any little brother.

For your older brother: a shovel (in his favorite color) to help with all the shoveling he's going to do this winter, or a d a r t b o a r d with the Ayatollah Khomeini's face on it.

Betty Brandt 82 described an impractical gift she received. "They were like muppet gloves with teeth around the

And for a friend here at school, ear muffs or long underwear to help him get through the cold winter in school.

Coleen Gibbons 80 added, "I got a Linda Ronstandt album from my godparents. I never opened it "

Everything you always wanted to know...

by Laura Olson If you or someone you know has questions, that are hard to ask and answer, about sex. call Private Line. These people are there 40 hours a week. They answer quetions about relationships, love, birth control. V.D.. pregnancy, relationships with parents and more.

to music, thinking, shopping, or simply relaxing. The only way to relieve depression is to relieve the pressures that cause it.

Private Line is provided by Illinois Family Planning Council, and the staff is trained by the Health Evaluation and Referral Service. If you call 248-0090 you will be able to talk to someone who will give straight information, practical advice and referals that can be trusted, according to the council.

Move," and "Flying Dutchman."

Night in the Ruts is the title of the new album from Aerosmith. It's loaded with the same hard rocking sound that has made Aerosmith a household word.

Some of the better tunes on the album include "Cheesecake." "Chiquita."

"Think About It," and "Remember."

Greatest hits albums usually do remarkable well around Christmas and the people at MCA hope that Lvnyrd Skynyrd's album. Gold and Platinum, will do well this season. The album is a collection of old recordings of the band"s best-selling tunes. Old favorites like "Freebird." "Sweet Home Alabama,'" "Gimme Three Steps," and "Crossroads,"' along with more recent hits such as "What's Your Name?", "You Got That Right,"" and "What's That Smell?" are combined to make one of the best hit albums ever to be released. It's definitely worth checking out.

On the heels of his success with Rust Never Sleeps. Neil Young has just released Live Rust. Don't be deceived by the name, because it's just a different version of Rust Never Sleeps. The album has a few of the songs off of that album, like "Hey. Hey. My. My" and "'Sedan Delivery." But the album is premarily composed of new versions of his older hits.

Some of these include "Comes a Time," "Like a Hurricane." "Cortez the Killer," and "Sugar Mountain."

Flirtin" With Disaster is the title of Molly Hatchet's latest album. If you like hard hitting rock and roll, Molly Hatchet is worth listening to. Excellents cut off the album include the title song, "Flirtin' With Disaster," "Whiskey Man," "Long Time," "Gunsmoke," and "It's All Over Now."

Later on'1941'

by Karen "Vates A World War II comedy that deals with the invasion of a Japanese submarine on the California coast after the attack on Pearl Harbor, has some high spots, but the movie is bogged down by a complicated story line. At one point in the film I counted seven separate plots, most of which were not strong enough to stand alone for more than five minutes.

John Belushi of "Saturday Night Live" stars in this movie as an overenthusiastic American pilot. "Belushi is funny, but he is hardly seen in 1941.

The same with Dan .Aykroyd. who has a small part as a tank commander.

1941 is not a bad film; at times the movie can be quite humorous. Director Steven Spielberg (Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third kind) has some wonderful special effects, such as a runaway ferris wheel careening down a pier, or a house falling off a cliff But even with the special effects. 1941 blunders along and ends up being commonplace.

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December 21, 1979

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Jim Walewander attempts a lay-up against an Elgin Maroon in the Hawks recent victory, (photo by Sean Reiily)

By Martin Soosloff The Maine South Hawks will face the New Trier East Indians Sat. Dec. 22 in the toughest conference test of the season at 2:30 p.m. at NTE. The Indians are in a first place tie with the Hawks, bringing a 2-0 record into the game.

The Hawks will not only be tested by New Trier over the holiday, but will also partake in the notoriously tough East Aurora Holiday Tournament on Dec. 26, 27. and 28. South was a surprise winner in last year's tourney with a big win over De La Salle in the championship game.

If Maine South is to repeat its performance, it will be a purely up-hill struggle against teams with superior height and talent. De La Salle and host East Aurora are big and powerful teams that figure into the state playoff scene.

Friday's game with Deerfield was just a warm-up for a tough test against the Elgin Maroons. Laying back in a zone, the Hawks were getting beat underneath by 6' 5" Maroon Gordon Hisey. who had 10 quick points. Then Maine South switched into a man-to-man and shut him off completely in the second half, and the other two big men were

Basketball to bounce Waukegan West The Maine South girls' basketball team plays host to Waukegan West tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. with the J.V. game in the center gym.

The girls started their season on the right track thus far with a 3-0 record.

Coach Mike Deines is looking for a good year with four starters returning from last year and nine out of ten back-ups returning. With the conference change in effect, Coach Deines expects his toughest opponents to be last year's state champ, Niles West and Waukegan West, who finished in the top eight.

Seniors Joanie Boesen, Kal Schroder,

Lynette Vedrine, Leslie Lundell. Kathy Spychala. and junior Sally Petersen add a lot of strength to this years team, and junior Kim Banks has improved tremendously and should contribute to many excellent performances.

The season started with a bang as the girls racked up a lot of points in an overwhelming 74-52 victory against Fremd on Dec. 7. Kim Banks led the offense with 16 points, followed by Sally Petersen with 15 points, and Joanie Boesen with 11. Joanie also aided the winning cause by pulling down 17 rebounds.

Fishes to flip Indians

By Kathleen Buckley The Maine South boys' varsity swim team still remains undefeated after they captured double victories last weekend.

The Hawks will face their greatest competition today when they battle against the New Trier East Indians.

Both teams will enter the meet undefeated. Coach John Doherty says that when the Hawks face a top-place state contender, such as New Trier East.

Maine South will have a hard time.

However, Doherty believes his team will display their best times due to the massive scale of competition they will face.

The Hawks feel that with their great depth, they will be able to come veryclose to last year's second place state finishers. However, to come out victorious will be hard for the fighting Hawks.

The meet is being held at home, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the first time the Hawks will swim against the Indians in a conference meet.

Last Friday at Waukegan West, the Hawks defeated the Bulldogs easily 6524. On Saturday, the swimmers traveled

to Morton East where they became victorious again 11746. Fine performances

by Eric Mau, Jeff Stachelek, Brandt Madson, Bob Loll, Dave King, Steve Delano, Bob Christie, and Scott Krue have helped the team gain their 6-0 record, and to capture all but one first place against Morton East Eric Mau and Bob Christie still remain undefeated in their own events: Eric in the 100-yard butterfiy. and Bob in the diving competition.

The J.V. swam against Waukegan West but fell short of a victory. Yet, on Saturday, the J.V. returned stronger and brought home a victory over Morton East, 94-75. The entire J.V. team swam superbly all weekend.

held to six points collectively.

The Hawks were once again sparked by a super performance by Jon Jensen.

John had 24 points in the Hawks 5-point victory over Deerfield Friday and 23 on Saturday night. Within two minutes of Saturday's game. Jensen and Jim Walewander sank critical free throws to put the game away, remeniscent of the cardiac Hawks of last year with games won in the last minutes. Senior forward Bob Ashbrook and junior forward Mark Pankus added solid performances by scoring 20 and 14 points respectively.

Big John McNeela did a good job on defense and crashed the boards well.

Foilers Foibles

by Candy Kidstun The Maine South fencing team opened its season against Maine West two weeks ago. The final score ended a closely fought 9-9 tie.

Since then, the team has competed against New Trier East and Gordon Tech with respective final scores of 3-16 and 2-16.

Team member Peter Curtis expressed concern that the team may lack the depth necessary for a successful team.

The squad, consists of 12 members which includes 3 juniors, 8 sophomores, and 1 freshman.

Their next home opponent was Deerfield on Dec. 14. Once again the Hawks Competitive fencing is fought on three came out on top but didn't totally dominate the game this time. Deerfield had a difTerent levels: Frosh-Soph .â&#x20AC;˘\, Froshdefinite height advantage with one Soph B. and Varsity. .411 three levels member being 6-feet tall and another compete with a foil, but varsity uses 510. However, the Hawks held on to win epee as well. again, this time a closer 47-41 margin.

The difference between the two is the Kim Banks once again had the high target area. With foil, the target is linumbers in scoring with 11 points, and mited to the torso whereas the epee Joanie Boesen contributed 9 points and target includes the entire body and the also pulled down 11 rebounds along touches are electronically registered. with Leslie Lundell's 9 rebounds.

Each match lasts until one of the oppoIn their first road game, the team nents scores five touches against his traveled to New Trier East and won 58- opponent.

48. Leslie Lundell was the high scorer this time with 12 points. Unfortunately, The top varsity foiler is returning letthe team lost Joanie Boesen for a few terman Steve .Amidei. Al Ishu, also a reweeks as she sprained her ankle in this turning letterman. is the team's forematch and will miss a few games. most epee competitor.

Matmen tourney bound

Over Christmas vacation, the Maine South varsity wrestling squad will enter the Prospect Tourney and the Niles West Tourney. Both competitions are away meets. The Prospect Tourney will start tonight at 7 p.m. Maine South will also wrestle tomorrow at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Niles West Tourney will start next Thursday at 7 p.m and continue on next Friday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mr. Ziemek is not very optimistic about the two Tourneys. However, he feels the outcome of the meets will depend upon how the upper weights do.

Mike Fischer, a returning letterman.

Maine South will face cross town rivbelieves that although they will be als Maine East on January 4 at 5:30 p.m.

The Hawks are expected to return home tough matches, the team will do better victorious. Also, to begin the new year, the frosh team will participate in the St. Viator Invitational held Sat. Jan. 5. The frosh team has displayed great talent, which will prove helpful at the invitational.

at Niles West than at Prospect.

Ray Mastrolonardo. a member of the varsity team, thinks that the Hawks will place third or fourth, even though they are two tough tournaments.

Both Mike and Ray agree that there is a definite improvement over last year, and that the toughest upcoming meet will be Niles East.

The varsity wrestling team beat Forest View last Saturday 33-24. In the meet, Frank DiFranco, Mike Fischer, and Mat Leone did very well.

Mr. Ziemek said that recently Mike Fischer has done an outstanding job, and he would rate Mike as athlete of the week.

Last Tuesday, the Maine South Haw ks defeated last years fifth place state team. Prospect, with a score of 89-83.

Tumblers romp over Niles

by Kate Nesbit The girls' gymnastics team has started their season with promise by winning their first two conference meets, defeating both Niles East and Waukegan West.

The team was defeated by Glenbrook South in the Hawks first loss in a nonconference meet.

Hopes ae set high for such top performers as captains Mary Michuda and Cindy Braun, as well as returning seniors Holly Mittlacher and Charlene Numrych. The team also has high hopes for it's new members: Sue Bahry, Amy Braun, Maribeth Jackson, Ingrid Johan-

son, Tiernan Leahy. Kirsten McGovern, Cathy Oken. Sue Rushford, Christina Steinhort, and Debbie Tworek Another boost for the team is it s switch from the South to the North Division. Besides South, this division is comprised of Deerfield. New Trier East, Niles West. Niles East. Waukegan West and Evanston high schools.

With this change in divisions added to outstanding returning gymnasts, as well as promising new team members, the girls are anticipating their best season yet.

Senior netman Bob Ashbrook shoots for two against two opponents, (photo by Sean Reltly)