Vol 17 issue 10

O O members compete with job skills Eleven students won awards from the Illinois Office Education Association (lOEA) • rea 15 Business Skill contests held last Jan.24 t Northern Illinois University in De Kalb.

These students, who received their awards February 14, now qualify for the State Leadership Conference in Peoria April 2-4. South competed against spven other high schools.

The winners are: Jennifer Naleway, first prize for keypunch and computer categories of Data Processing; Mary Ann Mazza, first prize for typing III and second prize for the prepared verbal II contest.

Additional winners: Heidi Timmer, first prize for records management and extemporaneous speaking II; Lisa Albert, first prize for job interview II; Amy Tosh, first prize for

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job interview I; Mary Heskin, second prize tor information communications I; Leslie Sollars, second prize for job interview II and third prize for the receptionist contest.

Other winners: Denise Rigitano, third prize for general clerical I, Barb Sarcia, Suzy Schnetzer and Amy Tosh won first prize for the bulletin board contest; and Donna Reiss and Heidi Timmer won second prize.

The only requirement to enter the contest was to ge a member of Office Occupations.

Lisa Albert, one winner, stated, "The contest was really fun and it was a good experience."

In job interview, students were interviewed and the "hired" contestants won. In the extemporaneous speaking contest, students were

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given a business problem and had five minutes to plan their response.

Each entry in the bulletin board display concerned joining lOEA. The first prize slogan stated; "Join lOEA and let Burt and Ernie lead the way." Suzy Schnetzer, one of the bulletin board winners, commented, "I had a good time and the contest was a good experience."

Dance TomorrDw

by Laura Coyne "Just You and Me," the girls' choice dance will be held tomorrow night from 8 to 11 p.m. in the spectator gym. There will be no admittance after 9.

Entertainment will be provided by the band, Freewheelin' who will "perform all kinds of music" according to Jane Hogan, the senior class secretary.

One highlight of the evening will be the crowning of kings at 9:30. Both the junior and senior class councils are sponsoring this event.

Jane Hogan concluded, "girl's choice is always a lot of fun and hopefully we will have a bog turnout."

Tickets are still available in the book store; cost is $6.50.

Program helps those involved In sports I

by Laura Olson • C„ xif^ A sports-medicine lectures will be ^ Th/ao i"*^^' ?' 3:15 p.m. in C147.

• I i v i ^ - . K '° ' " '*»« a'hletes or whoever is involved with sports know all aspects of it. The

guest speakers are doctors, therapists, a psychiatrist from Mt. Sinai hospital in downtown Chicago.

The program started in January and will continue for several weeks. Dr. Johnson, the main person behind the program commented, "This program is set up for the people that need it. It is like driving a car, you have to know a certain amount to handle it; then why not understand about running or whatever sport you're in." Mainly members of the giris and guys' track teams have attended, but th program is open to anyone interested.

Detailed discussion include aspect of nutrition: basic needs, hormonal influence, the effect of drugs on performance, preparing for competion—what to eat and why. Also aspects of injuries and how to recognize them when they occur.

Dr. Johnson stressed that the real benefit of the program is the ability to ask questions of the qualified and knoweable people present.

He would like the program to "selfperpetuate." We (the doctors) don't have to be here. Coaches, trainers who are educated this way can pass it on themselves to students at South or at other schools. The fun part is developing a program that doesn't require us to be around."

This is the first program of its kind in the country. If it is successful it might be expanded to serve other schools.

Attending students have been invited to go to Mt. Sinai to have their lung capacity and muscle strength evaluated without charge with the sophisticated equipment at the hospital.

Coaches hope that with with this imformation a detailed work-out can be made-up for each individual.

Dr. Johnson added that the students who are coming are interested because it effects them now, wheras when they were in health class they just didn't want to hear it.

The program lasts 45-60 minutes.

Reading Center helps all students or^sen l d ? o M°' ^PP^eciation was SLan Th*. i S ' - '^"^^ew S. Bitta, S e a " o n o f C n ! ? " r 5 « ' ' ° " a " Service M^^Ri«» I °'i.'' County recognized Mr. Bitta for his "loval and metir torious service tn fhJ T i highest Ideals i ,

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by Jim Keading The reading center located in C-117, is open periods 5 through 8, and is designed to help any student improve his reading, spelling, and increase his vocabulary. Students can read anything they want, including magazines and newspapers.

The Reading Center is a non-credit, voluntary class. Miss Pflederer, reading specialist, operates the Reading Center. She stated, "Anybody who wants to can improve his reading."

Mr. Marian Davis, English Department Chairman, commented, "Our Reading Center is not just for students who have problems reading. A student can improve his vocabulary or spelling to prepare for the ACT test."

Reading improvement, a remedial course for sophomores, is a similar course taken for credit. Currently, about 50 people are enrolled in the Reading Center; it has been in operation since South opened in 1964.

To sign up for the Reading Center, see Mr. Davis or Miss Pflederer.

Lower minimum wage provides jobs

by Anne Sizopoulos Salary is an important concern when one is looking for a job. For the most part, teenage workers are paid minumum wage which is now $3.35 an hour. Rising unemployment among teens, however, has raised questions as to tht acceptance of minimum wage as a standard salary.

One proposal is the lowering of minimum wage to provide more work for teenagers. The Vice-President's Task Force on Youth Employement states that, in one month, about

2,695,000 teens looked for jobs for 15 weeks or more but couldn't find any.

Supporters of the proposal cite more jobs, thus less teenage crime as their reasons. The reasons given by the opponents are: older people would lose their jobs to teens, teenagers should get "equal pay for equal work," and companies would use the situation to exploit the teenage job market.

Mr. Ken Reese, Career Guidance Counselor, feels that "in many cases, the employers would be more willing to hire kids if they didn't have

West to host Project Big career night Maine West will host Project Big Tuesday, April 14 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in West's spectator gym and cafeteria.

"High School District 207's annual career night has always been a popular event and students should plan to arrive early," said Mr. Joseph Bonadonna, publicity chairman of the event.

Mr. Bonadonna continued, "Project Big offers a unique opportunity for a high school student to meet and talk person to person with someone who is actually working in the career

of his choice.*' Two hundred career representatives will be present to discuss careers, including computer terminals, hair styhsts, chefs and other representatives many of whom will be handing out free samples.

Because the Project Big atmosphere is sometimes carnival Hke, Mr. Bonadonna advises that you decide several days in advance what career interests you, do a little research in the library or career resource center and then have some of your questions ready for the person representing that career at Project Big.

to pay minimum wage. However, there's still several areas where you don't have to pay minimum wage."

According to a Gallup Poll by the American Institute of Public Opinion, most opposition to the proposal is found among younger adults, blacks, and less educated adults. The findings are: SUBMINIMUM WAGES FOR TEENS? informed group

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NATIONAL 44% 20% 21% 3% 18-24 years 36 13 21 2 25-29 years 43 17 22 3 30-49 years 44 21 21 2 50 and older 48 24 20 4 Whites 45 22 20 3 Blacks 36 7 25 4 Union Family 49 16 29 4 Non-union Family 43 22 18 3 College Education 57 31 24 2 High School 41 17 20 4 Grade School 31 13 16 2 Republicans 54 33 17 3 Democrats 41 14 24 3 Independents 41 17 21 3 East 45 20 22 3 Midwest 45 22 21 2 South 44 19 21 4 West 43 21 19 3 These findings are based on in-person interviews with 1540 adults, 18 or older, taken in more than 300 scientifically selected locations in America. Editor's note: Information for this article appeared in the Chicago Sun-Titnes Feb. 22. 1981

Students discuss job salaries

by Kathy Stavrakas More and more high school students today are working part-time while going to school.

Some need the extra cash for clothes, college, for their cars, or other miscellaneous items.

This week Southwards asked students if they "think their salary is right for the work they do?"

Alica Risner '82, "I think it's fair because I make a little more than minimum and I just started. My work doesn't get too boring; I still have fun. I also get extra money to clean my uniform."

Fred Zimmerman '81, "I think it's right because I'm in the Union where I work, and I get pretty good benefits."

Sandy Eilken '83, "No, I quit my job because my salary was too low."

Lisa Albert '81, "I work in a beauty shop and I get a salary and tips which equals it out."

Sean Reilly '81, "I think it's fine for what I do right now. 1 get paid to see concerts and basketball games; I get the best seats in the

house and the price is right."

Barb McCarthy '82, "Yes, because I'm only training right now. As soon as I'm done with training I'll get a raise."

Jennifer Blus '82, "I think my salary and benefits are good considering how most bosses take advantage of high school students who are on work programs. Most boses don't offer a salary above minimum because they know that students are desperate for a job so they can receive class credit, so students accept a low rate."

Paula Meyer '82, "No, because I don't get minimum."

Janet Gaskill '82, "I work at a fast food place and my salary is crazy for the work I do."

Julie Langtim '81, "No, I waitress and sometimes the tips don't equal out to minimum wage on slow nights."

Patty Auer '81, No, I don't think it's right because I do the same work adults do and I don't get paid the same."

Southwards Edi.or in Ch.ef ?™'"''°' Features Edilor^ CoramemaryEd,.or Spons Editor J^ --..

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Julie Langdon

Laura Olscn Cindy Coll man Anne Sizopoulos i^ .• n r Katie Rcif ^ „ .

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Phoro Suff: Mark Kadziela. Joe. Kr.u«; Mike'Vukovkh Tom Kegas, Mike Klancnik.

Canoonist: Kerry Pakugko, Jim Kelly Reporters: Julie Bell. Laura Chastain. Laura Coyne Cathy DiCola. Karen Oannenhauer, Judy Huedepohl, Jean Kelehir Chris Kowols. John ^;^>u-k M i , , p , , , 3 „ , , „ Renne Robb n j Mar Sako*.«, Paul Samborski, Joanne Sutton. Carolyn Szumal Elaine Tite, Chris Trudell. Laurie Wallers Mumal, tiaine Typist: Sun Yoo Adviser Ken Beatty

Pro's/Con's weighed by working students I... T :_ « i 7 _ i «

by Laurie Walters As the cost of colleges, school supplies, clothes, and other items are going up, many Maine South students are finding they want to have a job. A recent poll shows that the majority of guys work, but about half the girls polled have jobs. This mav be due to the fact that guys usually pay for dates, or it may be ea^er for guys to get jobs. As a whole, about ^ ^ 0 1 the students polled have jobs.

Whether it be because of conflicting sports or clubs, parents disapproval, not being old enough, or just personal preference, 40% of our students don't work. Homework is another big reason for not having as job.

However, Chris Weist '82, says, "1 have to work until 12:30 or 1, but I still find time to do my homework."

The reasons people don't work differ, but almost all students polled work for one reason—money! Some are saving for college, a stereo, or a car. Some just want spending money. Most of the jobs filled by Maine South students start at minimum wage, but have a good chance of a raise.

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Maine South students in good jobs around the community. Last year about 300 employers contacted Mr. Reese in the CRC with job openings, and over 200 students were placed in positions. This year the job openingsare down, although there are still plenty. This is due to the high unemployment rate. It is getting harder and harder for everyone to find employment. Mr. Reese explains, "Job prospects for young people follow the ecomony to a tee."

The jobs that are available vary, but the two largest areas are in food service and clerical work. Many Maine South students are hired by the Marriot and Hyatt House, where they work in their restaurants. There is also an abundance of secretarial positions. Typing and other clerical skills are in great demand.

Trying to juggle schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and a job may be hard for some, but a lot of kids feel the benefits are worth it.

Volunteers reap satisfaction

by Laurie Walters Volunteer work is a rewarding alternative to an ordinary, part-time job. A paycheck is not necessary to enjoy work.

It can be a alot of fun to try different volunteer jobs to find out what you do best.

Doing work in a field you are interested in can give much satisfaction.

If being under-age has kept you unemployed, try volunteer work. It gives a per-

Experience comes in handy

son work experience, a chance to meet new people, and a good feeling to know you are helping others. Volunteering your services can lead to full-time, high-paying positions, too.

Volunteer work is available at churches, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or preschools. Maine South students have donated their time and services at various places.

Cathy Barinek, '83, "I worked at the YMCA as a volunteer teaching handicapped kids how to swim. The kids were so great and cooperative; it didn't matter that I wasn't getting paid."

Grace Ofenloch, '81, "Freshmen year I used to candy-stripe at Resurrection Hospital bringing candy and flowers to the patients. It was sometimes sad to see the old people who never had any visitors."

Mee Kim, '82, "At my church, the teenagers get together and go and sing to the people at different nursing homes."

One freshmen boy stated, "I cut the grass and shovel the snow at my church. 1 don't really like doing it, but my mom makes me."

Debbie Nelson, '82, "It was interesting working in the labs at Lutheran General Hospital as a candy-striper."

One junior's opinion is a little different, "I don't think being a candy-striper is worth it because you have to buy your own uniform and shoes."

A sophomore girl says, "I work as a secretary at my church. I really enjoy it because I want to be a secretary as a career."

For the most part, doing volunteer work in something you are interested in has proved very valuable. You don't have to get paid to enjoy working.

1. Psychologist (I can convince Billy and Bobby that if they won't go to bed, I'll cancel summer vacation.)

2. Accountant (I always know how much money my brothers have when they come running to me at the sound of the Good Humor bell.)

3. Veterinarian (Dog once tried to chew a pack of Bubble Yum.) 4. Landscape Architect (Billy and Bobby made me decorate at least ten snowmen's faces this winter because they couldn't reach.)

5. Chef (1 could probably make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with my eyes closed.)

6. Florist (Billy ran over a geramium with his Big Wheel, and I brought it back to life.)

7. Nurse (A kiss and five Band-Aids works miracles.)

Completed Years of School — too many.

If. n,« •'^ '^'"'•y Coltman Activities/Hobbies—unfortunately, rain and IT °^ ^^^ ^O" ^^^ad. It's pouring homework, homework, and more homework.

Thalnnnm " u^^^'"^ '« school in sneakers After a couple of thousand other questions J^tmned'Tl^u^ "^^'^ tool' yesterday is being that needed to be answered, Laurie went back you y o i s fnln "If '^^'^^' ^^0*"^ as she hand! to the lady to ask for the manager.

Your s n,^ I'**" ^^^ '"Side, "Laurie you filled that out in a hurry," she can'tfind nn.'^ ' ' ?"8rily growling, and you told Laurie. "I've been working at this place Reeses orKr? u"^'^' ^^I'tary perlon selling for two years and that's the only easy thing S t h nerSd *H ^^"' English theme is due I've done here since." third • ^"'' yo" didn't remember until Everyone all set for this issue's mystery vicEven the miracle-cure of kisses and BandAids wouldn't stop the sick feeling that Laurie tim? The Super Sleuth chose a senior boy this He was recently elected to Brotherhood tesrrn"g;m'todaTanH° '""^^ ' ^^^'^'^^ ^"""^ got at that moment when she replied, "I think time.

Society. His hobbies include playing the guitar even walk strafght ^°^ ^^'° "'^'^ ^ ° " '^'^ I'll deliver newspapers instead." and writing.

Second period he has a social science class. blebs'foruMo^'i^Hf ' ^ F " ^ " ' ^°«^ of P^oNews Brief He also sings in the Concert Choir. you think "I'm "'''^- ° " '^ose days when The Maine South Concert Orchestra, under weekend. " it\ "r"-^,?'".« 'o make it to the He has not lived in Park Ridge as long as the cool head and a f P^'^»y'mportant to keep a the direction of Lloyd Spear, chairman of the rest of us. His house is on a busy street across music department, will present its Spring Con- from the forest preserve.

Remember tha " ^ ° ^ ^ " ' " ° ' And as far as our Super Sleuth knows, he reason to carry on.'! "^"^"^ moment there's a cert on Sunday, March 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The sixty-five member has not been asked to Girls' Choice (yet!). life i f n o ^ S n " ! ^ ^'^'^. '""'PS '" the road of group will be performing a varied group of The three people who correctly guessed last issue's victim were Ami Albright, '84, Karen shock absorbers .'^""K'^"''*",^.-^'^-^ ^""^ numbers.

Music Booster tickets and student I.D. cards Cicioria, '84, and Sandra Stuart, '82. The Unknown.) ^ chance." (Authors will admit. Other tickets may be purchased at Super Slueth's mystery girl was Diane Slazas, Have a good week. the door.

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Hawks wind-up season in Regionais by leo Smith On March 3rd, the Maine South basketball team competed in state regionais against Ridge wood.

Ridgewood, 16-5 in regular season play, moved fast from the start. Even with Ridgewood's strong start, Maine South stayed

with them through the first half; the Hawks were only down by 3 at the half, 23-20. In the second half, the Hawk situation was not too favorable. After contributing 14 points, Mark Pankus fouled out in the middle of the 3rd quarter, a major setback of the game. From here on Ridgewood dominated. Maine South

shot 37% from the field and an even poorer 22% from the line. Ridgewood finished off the basketball team's season 84-40.

Looking ahead to next year, prospects are bright as can be. In the Ridgewood defeat, Mike Denzel, point guard, contributed seven points and six assists. Doug Fiddler, forward, added 7 rebounds. Other strong juniors the Hawks will look for next year are Dan Geurin, guard, and Ed Schmelzer, center. At one time or another five juniors have gained starting experience this year.

Hopefully, next year will be a more sucit is understandable why the basketball team cessful season, and will contain a more involvreceived so much attention—basketball is ed student body, something that lacked last traditionally a "big" sport at high schools and year! an exciting one. Football is another popular game, yet we have been very weak in the sport for several years. All that these "smaller" sports need is encouragement from the school and the students. It would be a big mistake to eliminate fencing at Maine South—or any other sport that is beginning to grow. People attend school to gain an education. Participating in sports is a small form of the learning experience. If a sport can help someone

by Katie Reif further his schooling, that is reason enough to On Mon., March 9, the Maine South Hawks support it. And if a team reaches their goal—a battled Gordon Tech at McFetridge Rink in state title—they shouldn't be dumped. They Chicago. This game opened the play-offs for should be encouraged to continue their suc- the state championship. It is a single eliminacess. A winning team, such as the fencers, tion tournament. should be allowed the same opportunities to On Sat., March 7, the Hawks were viccompete as any other sport, if not more. How torious St. Charles 8-2. This game was can there be no room in the budget for a cham- played asover part of the Metro League Championpionship team? ship.

Both the hockey and fencing teams deserve The following night, March 8, the icemen to have their trophies displayed among the fell to Glenbrook North 7-3. Goals for the other team trophies. Part of the encourage- Hawks were scored by Eric Sator, Mike Robin-i ment needed is to allow them to be recognized son, and Dennis Garrity. However, this loss' by their fellow students. forced them out of the metro tourney.

School sponsored or not, they deserve a "Maybe the loss to Glenbrook North was place with other great teams bearing the name good for us, commented senior Eric Sator. "It Maine South. will make us work a lot harder in the upcoming games. We really want to win state this year—and we have a good chance. Our biggest competition will be Glenbrook North.

'Little' sports need big boost With all the talk about the future of the fencing team coming to an end, a student at Maine South, or any person affiliated with the school, cannot help but wonder what the administration and athletic directors are thinking about. Fencing isn't the only sport with troubles, though.

Fencers are a hard working team, just like any other sports team. However, they captured the state title. Several fencers were asked to participate in the Junior Olympics. In the past, fencers have received scholarships to universities for their fine record at Maine South.

How many state champs can maine South claim? Yes, everyone knows about the boy's basketball team; and they did deserve credit and recognition. But what about the fencing team? Was there one special announcement?

Unless you read the school paper, did you even know there was a fencing team?

Then there is the hockey team. Three years ago, both the varsity and the junior varsity teams won state. Was there a sign made for them? Were they allowed to put their trophy in the showcase? Did they even get their picture in the yearbook?

Unfortunately, the answer to all these questions is: no. Hockey is not a school-sponsored sport; yet the players display the name Maine South Hawks on the jerseys that they must buy.

MS Icemen in round robin

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B-ball (boys)—MS 40, Ridgewood 55 in regional match.

Girl's track—defeated both Maine East and Niles North.

Hockey—MS 8. St. Charles 2, MS 3, Glenbrook North 7.

Watch for spring sports!

Badminton Softball Baseball Boy's Tennis Boy's Gymnastics Boy's and Girl's Track Two weeks ago, sophomore Dan Miller quahfied for the National Indoor Speed Skatmg team. Dan is one of 32 young men and women from the U.S. who will be competing in the 1981 National Sports Festival in New York this summer. Congratulations, Dan! ' The more we study, we more discover our ignorance.-Shelley

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