Cadette workshop planned Hawkettes finish first by Laura Olson Cadettes, composed solely of freshman girls, will have their own precision dance team that is separate from the Hawkettes, according to Miss Barbara Bobrich, Hawkette sponsor. She will be offering an all day clinic Sept. 20 from 9-4 p.m. The clinic will be held to determine how many freshman girls are interested and talented. If enough show interest. Miss Bobrich plans to hold try-outs for the freshman precision dancing team after Homecoming. She tentatively plans on having them perform for freshmen/sophomore basketball games. Miss Bobrich stated her reasons for the formation of the Cadettes, "Many times freshmen are interested in activities but there are no opportunities. I want to capitalize on their enthusiasm, because if they don't get involved right away, I will lose them. I hope this will keep them interested in school." The Cadettes would be able to try-out for Hawkettes after their season. The Hawkettes were successful this summer at a camp sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association July 14-17 in Rock ford. Continued on Page 3
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Tom Banon shared his talent with South students Funeral services, held at St. Paul'the followby Jean Keleher On July 6—a bright Sunday morning—Tom ing Thursday, were unique. Tom's friends parBarron, Maine South junior, passed away at ticipated with original poetry, biblical readings, and songs including "The Rose", his family's cottage in Wisconsin. one of Tom's personal favorites. Friends were very important to Tom. It seemed that he made friends so easily, but his personality explained this ability. Wherever Tom went, he radiated warmth, vitality, and laughter. Everyone knew of his rare talent: an ability to make people laugh. Participating enthusiastically during his three years at South, primarily in the Drama Department, Tom acquired a solid theatrical background which he contributed both on
stage and behind the scenes. "The Miracle Worker", "Carousel", "Skin Of Our Teeth", "Good Morning, Miss Dove", "The Physicists", V-Show, several Children's Shows—these productions showcased his diversified skills. Tom was in Contest Speakers and was also a devoted crew member, holding such important positions as crew head and assistant director. Even in his last months, Tom's goodnatured humanness sparkled. He was, as one friend put it in a poem dedicated to Tom, a "humorous optimist". He was always there with a joke or a kind word. Continued on Page 3
Teachers transferred to other district positions
Ttiomas Barron
Some of Maine South's teachers left last year as a result of transfers which have them employed at other Maine Schools. Mr Kenneth Faulhaber is an assistant principal at Maine East, the same position he held here last year. He taught in the social science
Student misbehavior paves reading pit in library by John Matuszak Students using the library can expect several changes in its lay out. The major change is thefiUingin of the pit. According to Judy Lange, Head Librarian, P" *as a conversation area." She reasoned students were not reading in the pit, but just talking. She pointed out that the purpose of the library is to read. She added "It was impossible to supervise." students also notice a change in seating. All sems m the library will be in the front. I wo rooms which connect to the library will also be open for seating. The reason for the change is due to a cut in
personnel to supervise the library. According to Mrs. Lange the library will be working with 2'/2 people less. Mrs. Lange said, "We had to do away with some of the trouble area." Another major change is the elimination of the cage. All books are now located where the cage was. TTie entire collectioin is together. The final change is new carpet in the bbrary. According to Mrs. Lange there is no cost for the work done. The custodians took down the seats. "The cost of .filling in the pit was offset by not having to reupholster the cushions (in the pit)," explained Mrs. Lange.
department for a few years previous to his assistant principal position. Mrs. Lynn Larson was transferred after teaching English to freshmen for six years. As a member of South's faculty she was faculty sponsor for the American Field Service program among other activities. She aided students who visited other countries from America and those visiting America. Mrs. Mary Vicars and Mr. Douglas Hall, former social science instructors were transferred. Mrs. Vicars was a sponsor for South's Student Council and Mr. Hall was a supervisor in charge of admission to football and basketball games. Mr. Hall is now employed at North. Mr. Donald Epley is currently with the faculty at West and East after teaching carpentry on a part-time basis there and at South. ^ Mrs. Carolyn Martin, employed elsewhere in *; the Maine Township district, was an assistant in the library for a year. Miss Sharon Manka, a business education instructor for one year, now teaches at West.