Vol 17 issue 14

School Superintendent Short resigns

by LauAn. Ol&on Dr. Short said the passing of the Dr. Richard Short, superintendent referendum would not have changed ^^f District 207 announced his resig- his decision. nation. He will be accepting a.posiDr. Short's salary at Lutheran Gention as vice-president of education eral will be higher than the $54,000 and research for Lutheran General he receives as superintendent.

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He summarized his accomplishments: He has served as superintendent for his first priority was helping to deMaine schools for 15 years. velop facilities for the increasing The District will start a nation- enrollment, "South had just been wide search this week to find a suc- built, . . . West and East needed cessor. The process will probably modernizing." take three or four months to screen The second was to restructure the candidates. Dr. Short's resignation administration to allow for more becomes effective on Oct. 1, 1981. student imput.

If the position is not filled, John He also thought his efforts enabled Berka, assistant superintendent for Maine schools to keep their quality personnel and general administration and modern programs. would be assigned to share the duHe commented, "It has been a great ties. privilege for me to have served the

Maine Township High Schools as your Superintendent. Your wise counsel, your creative stimuli, your dedication and friendship have been an inspiration to me. I know that your professional contributions will continue to be the cornerstone upon which the future of Maine will depend. " He added, "I am most appreciative of the trust and the faith that members of the professional staff and the employees of Maine have placed in me over these past fifteen years.

I shall always cherish the loyalty and personal friendship with which so many of you have honored me. The Maine Township High Schools and the people who make it great shall fore-

East's estimate rises Maine East's fire damage estimates have slowly crept upward as the school has discovered more and more areas and materials destroyed by the fire.

The total damage has reached $250,000 and may go higher.

VOL. 1 7 . No, W The fire occurred in a basement MAINE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL MAY 1, 1981 storage area on Mar. 16. The fiee bent one heating duct and some sheet metal work has to be done. Smoke went through the duct to the second floor where the television studio and WMTH, the radio station, are Monitoring can not be done witht h e m S J n o f i '''^'"^ ^^^ i n s t a l l e d in located. Cameras, electronics and An e n t i r e i n . ° ' ' ' ' '^'''^ ^ ^ " ^ i o n . out a person knowing about it. The consoles for television production ctanPd T L ^^'"'^°"' " " s o l e was i n - system beeps periodically to alert the person that he is being monitor- were damaged. ed.

"We were wery pleased that the Lle.isusuallfonl V j e ' r f N S " The new console does not have a o r i g i n a l console cnijlri STl • . evacuation went smoothly and we got record player like the old one, but cooperation from the students and because replacement L r ? c ^ ' '^^V^'^ uflilablP n^ r i ^ P^'^^s were not a- instead it has a cassette player for faculty, although we regret the the Monday Morning Sports Report and damage done," stated Mr. Ken na said " T ; ^^^'^^ ' ^ " s ° " ' P'-incithe school song. There is also an Faulhaber, assistant principal FM stereo for music in the hallways. at Maine East. malfunction ofV/l^TsyllT ill

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South to hold fashion show

bi) Am. Gonzale.7 TuTslZl'l'' ' ' ' ?orna3o S r n i "On Parade," the fashion show, will be held in the auditorium on Wed., May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Clothing U , III, and IV students 11 be modeling outfits constructed from Vogue, Butterick, Simplicity Mr. Robert Simonson, Assistant and McCalls patterns along with Principal, sa d, "THP A+h„ ^ . some original designs of the become a real problem 1 1 / T ^^'^ students. that this will heip 1 ^ o / ' t^^ The various moods in the show blems, I hope t S ? e ^ ^ ^ ^ Z - include, Western, Romantic and give It a chance before ISey Tollem tailored-classic looks as well as fc Since not all rnr,m^ • come pant variations. l a v e telephone peon J " ^^' ''^°°^ The fabrics range from printed ^rom rooms and be'^Sld ?.M^^'^ • voille, chiffon, and eyelet to office with the new con.I? ^^MI!''" neavier materials such as poplin, function was i n o S a S l f J n % J ^ i J d denim and wool in pastels and bright bold tones. ,continued on page two

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Jump-Rope-a-thon hops for health

by CaXliy Stavnakcu, Jump Rope for Heart was held in the cafeteria on Wed., April 8, to raise money for the Heart Association. Over $2000.00 was pledged.

The contest was nation-wide and was sponsored by the American Heart Association and American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Receration and Dance.

The contest was nation-wide ano was sponsored by the American Heart Association and American Alliance for Health, Physical education. Recreation and Dance.

Students asked for pledges for each minute they jumped. Teams of six were formed. The competition lasted from 3:30p.m. to 6:30p.m.

One rope on each team was kept going at all times. Some various organizations formed teams for the competition. Among those were: boys' basketball, cross country, Orchesis, girls' basketball. Health Unlimited, girls' gymnastics, and Student Council.

The Jump Rope for Heart was nation wide and elementary and high school students alike participated.

All participants who turned in any money at all received a T-shirt and any student who turned in over $100 but less that $200 received a windbreaker. Those who turned in over $200 won a warm-up suit or a windbreaker. The team that turned in the most money, over $200, won warm-up suit for everyone on that team.

Maine South is eligible for prizes. The first place for the school with the most money is a video tape recorder playback unit, T.V. and tapes or a side horse, a 50 foot deluxe folding mat or parallel bars and a 50 foot deluxe folding mat.

Several jump rope records were made: Most jumps on right foot: Jeff Green, 49 Most jumps on left foot: Doug Fiddler, 107 Most jumps on backward turn one

First Aid team comes in first

VouA cZoM, -ti on a (,-LeI.d ixip cut a Teamwork. ne.aA.by manuftacXuxinQ plant at 175th The ability to send for help and and LooHAj, u)hzn tiw itudznti itay be- give correct information about the hind thz gfiOLLp to MJutch tht In&taZl- victim. otAjon 0^ a new machine.. Ai the eZecA total of 23,000 points were post>iicJXy AJ> tuAmd on theAt -Li a toad sible. The team scored 18,550. On noi^e and the metal gexiu and natchone problem the team received a pereXA {ily apant and iaatteA in all difect score. Ms. Candace Purdy, the ^eationi.

The mKkmen ajie all pfwteams sponsor expressed that a pertected uilth head ge/iA. and ikieZdi, fect score is "virtually unheard of but the two itudenti axe caught in in this type of competition." the path oi iiy-ing machinery. LOUMJI Ms. Purdy said,"Well, I think that hai ieveAe bleeding on the lowen. it's \iery rewarding that students are flight ajm wheAe a piece o{, metal hxa, willing to give up a free period or a cttt open a toAge gaih. HeA loiveA lounge period to learn to help people night oAm Aj, bent at a4 A&lglit angle who are in trouble and I think that but ihe Iniliti that it doeA not this is a very deserving group to be receiving an award like this. We are hwit. Jofidin ieemi to have diiiilgoing to build a new team next year so culty bteatking and you heoA a imall we need kids who want to get involhJjiilng iound {,fLom !M night iide. ved. " When he iell, a pizie o{t equipment landed on hii nlgiit ankle and he The First Aid Team has been practhinks it'-i bn.oken. Hid pulie ii ticing together since October. They quite weak. were chosen by a tryout from First Aid Classes.

This a t y p i c a l problem the F i r s t Aid Team had to solve to win f i r s t place i n the American Red Cross Nat i o n a l F i r s t Aid Competition.

The team cons istea or Kenee KODb i n s , ' 8 1 ; the team's c a p t a i n , Mark Lachiw, ' 8 2 , Sean Smith, ' 8 1 , Luis Fernandez, ' 8 1 , and Jean R a t a j i k , ' 8 1 .

Majne South represented the I l i a n e ^i'-"ision of the American Red Cross, ?.,ter placing 1st in the d i v i s i o n a l meet, held i n Tinley Park.

Police Cadet, high school, scout and f i r e department sponsored teams p a r t i c i p a t e d : 87 from Seattle to page 2

New York were entered. Ihe maximum age limit for the competition was 18.

Each team was given three problems to solve. A time limit was set; three minutes to analyze the problem and 20 minutes to administer 1st aid.

The problems are scored on several different aspects: The ability to administer 1st aid correctly.

Neatness and accuracy of bandaginc and splinting.

foot: Cliff Pancyzk, 80 Most jumps in 10 seconds forward: Mary Pospisil, 40 Most forward consecutive jumps in 15 seconds: Mike Denzel, 52 Longest time jumping non-stop: Jen Oswald, 20 minutes and Kim Parsons, 25 minutes

New system installed A new heating and cooling system which will be run by a computer is under way, according to Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal. "The system will undoubtedly save the ^"strict money and energy and should be completed by July."

The idea is to conserve energy where it is not needed. There are five major areas in this building.

Heat or cool air, depending on the season, will be distributed according to the events taking place. If for example, the auditorium is empty, no heat or air conditioner would be needed, and this will cut down expenses for the school.

Maine West High School has been on this system for over a year, and their bills are reportedly lower.

'One Step Closer' at South

by Ana Gonzalez "One Step Closer," the junior prom, will be held Sat., May 9, in the cafeteria.

"Network," a band consisting of seven male members, will play a wide variety of music and songs.

The prom queen elections will be held Fri., May 8, in homeroom.

It is being held in the cafeteria because last year many people complained that the room at the Sheraton-0'hare was too small and cramped.

The banquet halls make the money off of food and liquor sales, and because students can not buy either, they were given a smaller room.

The members of Junior Class Council will be decorating the cafeteria and Ana Gonzalez, class council secretary, commented, "It should look extremely nice as compared to last year's."

Mr. Bleeden, junior class council sponsor, stated, "All plans have gone smoothly and everything should look very nice. I think the kids will have fun at the dance."

FASHION SHOW Clothing III students have organized the show which will be hosted by Marybeth Drogosz '82 Pam Danile. '82, and Karen Engelen 82, Jeanne Weinzierl '82 and Sharon Kean '81 are in charge of publicity.

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Sizopouloi

'Many high school students will, at one time or another, be assigned to in-school suspension, or reassignment. According to Mr. Andrew Bitta, Dean of students, "reassignment is a place where kids can be placed that have not been responsible, and where they can still keep some semblance of receiving an education." Contrary to some students' beliefs that reassignment IS ineffective, Mr. Bitta feels that it meets a good need. "Reassignment is not all that bad educationally.

Students have tutors from everv discipline [math, English, etcj and can take tests. Yet they do lose important teacher contact."

Maine Township began using reassignment in the early seventies.

In order to receive money from the government, the schools had to give work to the reassignment students to claim attendance. Mr. Bitta

states that parents supported the new program; "the reason we do have an outstanding school is because we do have the parents' support."

Mr. Bitta explaines that reassignment is primarily assigned to freshman, sophomores, and juniors.

Conflicts with seniors are usually brought head-to-head with the parents in order to be alleviated quickly. Mr. Bitta "expects seniors to be motivated enough to do well so they'll be successful in life."

Reassignment, however, does not always remediate students. As Mr. Bitta stated, "no disciplinary measure is 100% effective." He feels that most students don't want any difficulties with authority. He added that "reassignment and other disciplinary measures all have their place in a good school."

Many teachers agree with Mr. Bitta's opinions on reassignment.

Government cuts affect scholarships

By Anne Slzopoaloi Recently, concern has been voiced by parents over the proposed college loan cuts under the Reagan administration. According to Education Secretary Terrel Bell, student aid for middle- and upper-income families will be slashed and federal subsidies to college loan programs will be reduced in order to save nearly one billion dollars in 1982.

Interest subsidies to the Guaranteed Student Loan Program could become need-based, thus reducing the program's $2.2 billion budget. Department officials stated the affluent have abused the program by investing the low-interest loan l?""^^,;"" ^^9h-yield money markets.

The proposed changes could also In'their"?o"'' I' ^'^ ^^^ ^"terest TchloV.

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criteria for the Basic Education Opportunity Grant program. The grants would be reduced from $1900 to $1750, in addition to a proposed family income maximum of $25,000 to reduce applicants.

On the state level, changes are anticipated for the Illinois State Scholars Commission. The commission is withholding winners names for the current year because of uncertainty of the state legislature's decisions. One proposal would cut the program's grants from four years to one year.

However, parents should keep in mind that these cuts have only been proposed. Mr. Ken Reese, Guidance Counselor, advises parents "to not hold back and assume that these proposals are going to happen. They should continue applying for financial aid."

Mr. Edwin Bleeden, who works in the reassignment room during first period, voiced their general attitude by stating "reassignment is effective for many students; it's much better than out-of-school suspension."

Patty Grant, '82, disagrees-"reassignment is the pits unless you enjoy sitting in a box all day long. Out-of-school suspension would be much better." Several students agreed with Patty's view.

Council letter Dear Editors of Southwords: On behalf of the Maine South Student Council, as well as myself, I would like to thank the entire SotLthwofidi staff for their dedication and hard work throughout the year. We thank them for the much appreciated coverage of homecoming activities, V-Show, and the many school issues, such as eight period day and outside lounge.

A special thanks goes to editorin-chief Julie Langdon, whose hard work and devotion to the paper has made every issue a success. A prjme example was her work on this last issue. Giving the student body a better understanding of the candidates and Student Council itself, the issue never would have made it to the press on time without her.

While SoLLtkwfidf, and Student Council have had varying views on some issues, Student Council has never been misrepresented or misquoted.

Again, the last issue of SouXliMoxdi is just another example of what our school paper has done for all Maine South students this year.

Thanks again.

Sincerely, Jim Davlin Student Council President

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How would South react to black students?

By LauAa Coyne.

With the declining enrollment at Maine schools, busing black students from Chicago could one day become a reality. Here are some responses if such a situation would ever occur: Cathy Grant, '83, "It would not bother me. They have the right to a good education just like we do."

Sean Ruffner, '82, "I believe that every person in the U.S. should be allowed equal educational opportunities. But, busing would lower educational standards and waste "hicago's much needed money on a malediction."

Debbie Smith, '82, "It would probably degrade the neighborhood since some families would want to move out of here. And it may also bring down the high standard of the school."

Mr. Glen Van Proyen, physical education, "As a gym teacher, I wouldn't mind, but I don't think it's a matter of color. I do not approve of busing students out of their neighborhoods."

Wendy Kalinsky, '83, "I wouldn't

mind, but if alot of trouble started after they came, I would know it was from them. I don't think, however, that other people should make fun of them just because they're black."

Bob Coniglio, '81, "The school would lose some of its prestige.

We need the money and that's the only reason they would bus them, and I don't thing that's the right attitude to take."

Nagera Chartouni, '83, "In the beginning, I wouldn't like it; but after I got to know them, I wouldn't care because it's only a matter of getting used to them."

Pete Fitsimons, '81, "I think they deserve the same education we do."

Don Allegretti, '84, "It would be hard to get used to at first, but after a while it wouldn't matter.

They shouldn't get any special privileges."

Donna Drazkowski, '82, "They should have equal opportunity, but they should not be forced! I don't think they should be bused because

if they don't want to come, they will not want to learn."

Jeanne Manos, '82, "If someone really wants to learn, it doesn't ^ matter what school they go to. I ^ don't see why people should be bused here to cause problems for us just because they can't solve their own."

Gene Dieden, '81, "I moved here from Chicago my sophomore year and I found that Park Ridge residents are naive about other types of people. Blacks are basically the same as we are. But if they're going to bus them, they should bus a fair amount and not just a few."

Kathy Fichera. "83, "I do not think it would be a good idea; it will create many problems at school and in Park Ridge. We are all young people getting an education, but it would be better if white kids went to white schools and vice-versa. I really wish it could be different."

Elaine Tite, '81, "It's alright only if they want to come. But if all they want to do is rip the school apart, then it's a bad idea."

Fomm New bell for Maine South

by Cathy

Stavfiakoi

• With the change of bells at Maine South, Southwords asked students what they thought of the new sound.

Here are some responses: Mark Kadziela, '81, "I feel like I'm at Sears. It's aggravating."

Jill Rothermel, '82, "It makes me sick. I feel like I'm in a hospital."

Dan Connolly, '82, "I think it's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life. I feel embarrassed

Wipe out guns Dear E d i t o r :

I'd like to bring up an issue which has been bothering me for some time now. This issue is gun control. I just cannot see how people can insist keeping guns when other people are being killed every day. Think of the death of John Lennon, the assassination attempt on President Reagan, and also the thousands of other everyday, common people who die unexpectedly every year. It's time for something to be done. Think of all the little kids who kill themselves or others when they accidentaly shoot the gun that their parents keep in the house to protect themselves from burglars.

Guns don't kill people, ptoplz kill.

This country needs more handgun laws and less guns, page 4 A Junior

leaving a class."

Sean Reilly, '81, "Fasten your seat belts and prepare for landing."

D.K., '83, "They're unusual, but it doesn't bother me."

Katie Kennedy, '83, "I like it.

I think it's a different change of pace. They just shouldn't ring it so many times."

A.B., '82, "They're having a blue-light special on teachers."

Kristi OVerbeck, '82, "I think it's really stupid and I don't know why they changed it. I thought I was in Sears all day."

Judy Stein, '83, "It doesn't bother me at all."

Val Gaeding, '82, "I think it's annoying and obnoxious, and causes more of a disturbance than the other."

Pete Fitzsimons, '81, "Censored, censored, censored."

Sandy Stuare, '82, "I think I'm getting paged to lost and found."

Nick Mitrovich, '82, "It reminds me of a Tkizz Stoog&i movie:"Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard."

Vicki Tickner, '82, "It makes me feel like I'm riding an escalator."

Genny Thill, '82, "It feels like you're in a department store."

Barb McCarthy, '82, "I can't stand it; it sounds like we're in a department store."

Karen Ciciora, '84, "I don't like it at all. It sounds like we're in Sears."

Sandy Eilken, '83, "I absolutely hate it. It bugs me because it in- A terrupts the class." ^ Jennifer Blus, '82, "It's not that bad. After the first one I know that I have three more bongs before I'm late for class."

Mr. Kerth, English teacher, "I don't understand why they changed . \ l I "^°"^.^ '"'"9 it l^our times at the beginning of the period and two at the middle. Actually, I hated the other one, but I got used to it.

Southwards Editor-in-Chief j^iie Langdon News Editor.

Laura Olson Features Editor cindy Coltman Commentary Editor....Anne Sizopoulos Sports Editor ^atie Reif l°J'l c'J°J Karen Yates Photo Editor Sean Reilly Photo Staff: Mark Kadziela, Joel Krause, Mike Vukovich, Tom Regas, Mike Klancnik.

Cartoonist: Jim Kelly Reporters: Julie Bell, Laura Lnastam, Laura Coyne, Cathy DiCola, Karen Dannenhauer, Ana Gonzalez, Judy Huedepohl, Jear Keleher, Chris Kowols, Mike Passaneau. Renee Robbins, ^^ Marya Sakowicz, Paul Samborksj* Ann Seidel, Mike Sir, Leo ^ bmith, Joanne Sutton, Debbie Tntthardt, Chris Trudell.

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1981 class wonders what 1991 may hold

by JuLiz BeM To K.B. and Uncle Don—"The sej|Cret of life is enjoying the passage pbf time."--James Taylor.

One decade from now, in the year 1991, the class of '81 will be holding its ten-year reunion. The world will be a much-changed place. Perhaps by then we will have begun converting to solar energy or endured yet another war or taken the first steps form jet age to space age. No doubt most friendships made in high school will have faded into far-away memories in such a fast-moving world and seeing the changed faces from ten years past will be somewhat of a shock.

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"Yeah," agreed Lisa Brandt, '81, her eyes narrowed with thought, "it would be interesting to see if everybody turned out okay."

No matter how we "turn out," just thinking about the past four ;ears and wondering about the next ten is scary especially when the thinkil IS done in terms of friendships.

It seems strange to think that we l'r\^ °[!" ^f-eshman, navigating r.he halls by darting in and out of crowds and scrambling atop radiators (Not all of us were quite that bad), n n S L ^^" were the people whom it was okay to say "hi" to in the halls (the person who said "hi" the most

Super Sleuth trails '83, J e f f Bergman 'SI .'^^""^""^^"^'" Holda ' 8 1 . T £ . . ^ ' ^"<^ '^^"<=y Kim Dick as t e ^ u ° T . ' i ^ ^ ^ " " ^ ^ ^ t h i s is S1 e ^l . T^ '' ' S sue Since of Southwords ^ ^' u^ l'a^r ' ^ '"' '- you c l u i F ^ r T H r ^ , ^ ! ^^^^ded to give t i t y . Nowyoual c a n t ^ ' " l ' ' l - ^ ' ' ^ " out who writes th . " i^""^ * ° ^^S"'"^ The Super Sleuth U ' T ' • • i who can never t a l k S n u ^ ^ " ^ ° * " ^^""^ She lives around t h p . " " ^°"'eroom. previous mystery l^l^^^^^ ^^o. a She's involved

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ed. Sorry to all u ^° ^et you starf we printed someth?!! °lt?^'" victims -true and ruined you, " ^ ^ ' c ^ ^''"'* is the last issue l'^^^ ^^"^^ this the secret identity now J't'''''^ not going to!! Have f l . ^"^ ""^ "ave fun sleuthing!

was obviously the most popular, never mind if no one ever answered), and the people with whom giggly freshman girls gathered to look, giggling with embarassment, at loud freshman boys. Few of these surface friendships lasted. Instead they deepened, and now seniors are faced with leaving people they really care about.

Cliche-filled graduation speeches ("We've come to the fork in the road of life where old friends must part") are still embarassing to listen to, but this year they will hold more meaning for the Class of '81.

It is true that most people, except by chance, will never see their high school friends again after college. It seems unfair that the QUOTES TO MAKE YOU SMILE . . .

"Pzoplt din't pziizcX 'tja know--uihy do you tliiiik thejj pat znoitu on pmciZi?" "I adituAZ the. •LntzlLigzncz who itik ici my opinion!"

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close friendships of high school are not permanent, and painful to realize that no friendships made at any point in life are forever. Old friends may "keep in touch," but they will never experience the day to day happiness of each other's company that they once did. In this way (to use a cliche), having a close friend is a sort of tragedy.

But lack of permanence in friendships, though painful, is good in a way too. Because friends are not forever, they are valued more highly. And though it hurts to know that no one will ever fill the empty spot a friend has left, it is good too.

For it has been said that each of us is like a puzzle; each friend, a piece, that becomes a part of us.

No one will ever quite fit into the empty spot a friend has left, but that enables us to remember him or her as something special.

Nobody else will ever be able to erase the memories of a good friend because although friendships don't last, memories last forever.

Read of Music, People, Etc. Couxtziij oi a'LS'i Ensutt HMZA Van Halen has released a new album titled "Fair Warning." The album cover will be a photograph of an unusual painting that Alex Van Halen found in an old copy of Li(,z magazine.. .The "Electric" Grateful Dead album should be released in mid-June...Peter Gabriel, the former lead singer in Genesis, found his niche as a solo performer. There is also speculation that Phil Collins might leave the group since his current solo album, "Face Value" is so popular. (Collins announced last week that he will not leave the band however)...The Police, in an effort to boost record sales in Japan, have recorded a Japanese version of "De do do do, de da da da."

And for all you Elvis fans, another Elvis movie which is a true documentary, has been edited for release. The material was found in a closet in the basement of Graceland Mansion which was full of home movies. The movie, which runs an hour and forty minutes, will include a bulk of previously unreleased Elvis material...A new book titled, "Paul McCartney, Composer/Artist," is making its way to book stores.

The book includes original drawings and poems by the former Beatle...

Charlie Monk, the music publishing mogul, offered the following tips to songwriters last week: "Write what you know about," and "if you don't

know anything, write about disco," and "if you want a guaranteed hit, include the word 'Texas' in the title."

Upcoming events for the summer: UFO and Molly Hatchet at Alpine Valley 5/22-23...

Santana at Poplar Creek 6/7...

James Taylor at Poplar Creek 6/14...

Jefferson Starship at Poplar Creek June 21...The Doobie Brothers at Moody Blues at Poplar Creek 7/17...

Jimmy Buffet at Poplar Creek 7/22...

Alpine Valley 6/27-28...

Rush at Alpine Valley 7/4-5...

Van Halen at the Amphitheater 7/10..

Cher at Poplar Creek 7/13-14...

Marshall Tucker Band at Poplar Creek 7/15...

Linda Ronstadt at Poplar Creek 7/27.

Willie Nelson at Poplar Creek 8/7...

Rod Stewart at Alpine Valley 8/22...

Pat Benatar at Poplar Creek 8/24...

Christopher Cross and America at Poplar Creek 8/26...Charlie Daniels at Alpine Valley 8/29...

Journey at Poplar Creek 9/3 and at Alpine Valley 9/5-6.

Steve Marriot of Humble Pie smashed three of his fingers between the hinges of a door two weeks ago, but luckily Steve did not suffer any bone damage.

And last but not least, John Fogaerty, the guiding force behind Clearwater Revival, will begin recording his first album in May. page 5

Graphology reveals inner personality

by Vtbblt JfuXthoAdZ First there was astrology with "What's your sign?" and now there's graphology with "What's your sentence?" Silly as it may sound, graphology (handwriting analysis) says more about your behavior than you think.

Just the way you form a single letter can reveal something about >our personality. For instance, the bar theat crosses a small letter "t" with a downward slant shows strenth or aggressiveness.

If the bar lies to the right of the "t", the writer may have a quick mind and tend to be impatient.

When the bar points upward, it indicates ambition, and when it lays above the "t", it shows a sigh of imagination.

By leaving the letters "a" and "o" open at the top, you show generosity and open-mindedness. Tightly closing your "a's" and "o's" means cautiousness or secretness.

It's best to study your handwriting with a pencil because the pressure you use that you can't get from a pen even shows how you act.

A lightly-pressured handwriting represents sensitivity and shyness while heavy pressure represents the imagination of inventive "successgetters. "

The slant used also tells an analyist about your character. A rightward slant shows that even though you may be somewhat demanding, you can't stand to be alone and like to get involved.

An upright, vertical handwriting stands for an ambitious, active person.

Although it is natural for most left-handed people to write with a leftward slant, when a right-handed

person goes to the trouble to make it natural for him, he may be telling you he is a nonconformist with ^ ^ some persistence and stubbornness. ^ With so many factors in determining someone's personality using graphology, there are many skeptics.

But, isn't it much easier to believe in your very own handwriting than a horoscope you have to share with zvejujom else born under the same sign you are?

MS favorite sayings alphabetized

by Judy Hu^dzpohl

You may be wondering what this article is all about. For the past couple of days I've been trying to think of 26 most-said or thought words that each begin with a letter of the alphabet. So here they are: A-- Action Ridge B-- it rhymes with witch C-- college D-- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap E-- "excellent" F-- *?!# G-- graduation, Gilson H-- "Hi!" I — "I don't know."

J-- junk food K-- Krunch bars L-- Losers, as in the Cubs, Bears, and Hawks

M-N— 0— P-Q— R~ S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z—

My Fair Lady pfutty bars Only 22 more days left!

Prom, party, preppie, punk "There's always a chance for a quiz!'

Ralph Lauren senioritis. Senior Cut Day Traffic Court Utopia summer vacation "What's new?" you try and think up one!

"You know."

Zero, the grade you get on a test you didn't study for.

"Now you know your A-B-C's..."

What's that? You thought the'days of reciting your A-B-C's were over?

Sorry about that, we got carried ^ away!

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Hollywood, make way 'cuz here we come!

Last Sunday night, an unique television pilot titled "American Dream" aired on Channel 7. Unique, not only because it was set in Chicago, but also because a snatch right at the beginning was shot at Maine South.

Those of you who were here last year may remember the excitement it caused to have a film crew outside the building during the day. A few students even participated as extras: Wendy Rusch, '82; Josefa Concannon, '82; Ted Bales, '82; Carin Mizera, '83; and R.J. Coleman, MaryBeth Coudal, and Tom Long (past graduates) were part of the crowd chosen to gather outside.

"We weren't really expecting it," explained Wendy. "They (the film crew) just picked some people at random to walk by the buses."

Unfortunately, when the scene flashed on the screen Sunday night, it had^been edited down to about a ten second clip. The only part of the scene shown was that of Donna Novak (played by Karen Carlson) picking up her son Casey (Tim Waldrip) from high school, page 6

"It was a glimpse at best, " remarked a disappointed junior. "School buses blocked the building so about all you could see was the roof!"

"It also was sort of unrealistic.

They had the son tossing a basketball back and forth to a friend on the grass in front of the pond while he was waiting for his ride. Somehow it just didn't fit Maine South."

Nevertheless, "American Dream" proved itself to be quite entertaining. Directed by Mel Damski, the pilot introduced a family of five— the Novaks--living in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Before the first commercial break, the father (Danny Novak is played by actor Stephen Macht) has to face with an unbearable traffic jam on his way home from work, hear the news of his wife being pregnant for the fourth time, and decides that his aging father-in-law must come to live with the family. Because their house is way too small to accomodate the expanding family, Danny decides to move the family back to an older home that is badly in need of renovation near Kaminsky Park.

Conflict develops as the sons exhibit hostility to the idea of leaving their friends and school, especially after the first day at their new schools and after Todd, the twelve year old son is beaten up in the school bathroom. But the show IS concluded with things looking brighter for the family's moral as the two sons who never get along walk off to school together in friendship.

"American Dream" seems to be keying in on the idea that "where you live IS not important, rather how and with whom you live is what matters.

The drama has a lot of potential If It does not stray into the realm of the unreal. Having the father home at every crisis seems too unbelievable an aspect for modern audiences to accept as does shrugging off having the family Buick stolen in front of their soon-to-be home. ^^ Nonetheless, "American Dream" ^ has the makings of a hit series for the entire family. Watch it on «°nn^^ 3^^"i"gs on Channel 7 at <5: uu P.M.

Hawks set to smack Evanston Bij LauAR

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The girl's Softball team host their own V-JV tournament tomorrow J t 10 a.m. Head coach Don Kerr â&#x20AC;˘encourages tans to support the girls because, "There will be lots of good Softball they can see."

Good Softball is nothing new for the girls. Varsity and JV both have dual meet records of 7-1,

while the freshmen team is 3-0.

Leading hitters for the varsity squad include Cathy Bickler, Sue Lee, Sally Peterson, and Sally Zieger.

"Julie Bell," adds Coach Kerr, is playing outstanding ball. The offense is averaging 11 runs per game."

While the infield consists of

junior and senior veterans, the outfield is sporting a younger look. Sherri Marte, sophomore, plays left field, and Debbie Kashul plays right. In center is Diane Lee, only a freshmen and a definite prospect for the future.

Coach Kerr commented, "It's very important for outfielders to assert themselves and the girls are quickly learning this quality."

Lisa Brandt and Phyllis Bringas also play the outfield, and are used as designated hitters.

Doing the pitching for the Hawks are Joanne Pawelek and Noreen O'Malley. They have already combined their talents for two nohitters and have only given up six earned urns in 46 innings.

With these fine statistics, one can easily see why Coach Kerr is "very pleased" with the season so far.

After the tournament, their next home game will be May 7 against Niles West.

Hawks leave tracks Bij Le.0 Smith

MS racers B(/ KiiiL Savage.

The boy's track team will face tough competition when they compete in four meets this week.

After running against Evanston, Calumet, and Waukegan West on Wednesday, the Hawks will run tonight at 5 p.m. in the Demon relays at Maine East. Tomorrow, the opponent will be Glenbrook South in the Titan Invitational.

In the Spartan relays held last Friday, the Hawks finished in fourth place. A higher placement was possible until high jumper Brian Olsen was injured.

Steve Gemmel commented, "We hoped to finish second or third, but it still was one of our better meets."

Mike Vukovich, Pete Kladis, Dwight Sawusch, and Dan Abezetiai, captured the high jump relay in the Spartan relays. In the mile relay, J h e team of Carl Sitterly Mike ^ainey Mike Dimitroff, and Dan i^hite finished first.

Against Glenbrook South, the Hawks squeaked by with a score of 72-69.

Tomorrow, May 2nd, the girl's varsity track team runs after the conference championship.

The team has improved as the season has developed, and hopes to reach their peak tomorrow. After conference, the all-important Districts will be held at Fremd on May 8. A first or second place finish at Districts qualifies the team for the state meet.

On Sat., April 18, the track team ran into a 3rd place finish in the Glenbrook South Invitational. Twelve teams competed; Maine East and Glenbrook South were the only teams to edge Maine South out for 1st place.

Dawn Kasicki broke a school record in the 1600 meter, but her time was only good enough for 2nd place. Maureen Barry also finished 2nd in the 800 meter with a time of 2:27:9. Third place honors went to Chris Chaconas in the 1600m and Carrie Spatafora in the 100m. In the field events, Julie Thornburn finished 2nd in shotput with a throw of 33 feet 9 inches, and Carolyn Peska finished 3rd in the highjump.

A strong hold for the Hawks during the Glenbrook meet was their relay teams. The relay team of Sue Brown, Katrina Grabrowski, Margorie Moody, and Rise Rytlewski took top honors in the 2-mile relay. Kim Wilk, Julie Mulopulos, Marianne Lahart, and Carrie .J- Spatafora also finished 1st in the 400m relay. A 2nd place finish in the 800m relay was also received by Infielder Vince Aganad anticipates Lori Felzer, Julie Mulopulos, Kim page 7 the ball in a recent varsity match. Wilk, and Carrie Spatafora.

Sluggers bury opponents, stay on top By hlikt SAA The Maine South varsity baseball tqam will host a conference contest this Monday against the Wildkits of Evanston starting at 4 p.m.

This year the Hawks are off to a good start, posting a 6-4 record with one win and one loss in conference. Pitchers Terry Stassen and Scott Madsen each have two victories, and Mike Inserra and Ernie Stocco have one apiece.

Stassen and John Kohler also have a save to their credit.

On the offensive side of the team, Keith Stein and Bill Murray have been hitting consistently and safely, while Carl Schmeisser and Pat Murphy have been providing the power and speed on the bases.

Schmeisser's grand slam was only one of many highlights in an awesome, mud-in-your-face, 8-1 massacre of crosstown rival Maine East. Another stand-out in the Hawk-Demon match-up was pitcher Mike Inserra's return to the mound for the Hawks. Inserra, out with a knee injury all last year.

brought back with him an array of pitches to keep Demon batters in check the entire contest.

Scott Madsen, a senior hurler, scattered three hits and two runs over seven innings to lead the Hawks in a 5-2 victory over conference foe Waukegan West.

Critics don't believe the '80-81 Hawks will repeat as champs of CSL North due to the team's inexperience.

Jeff Bergman, a senior catcher, commented,"Those guys(critics) don't realize that an inexperienced team can only get better. The way we've been playing so far, experienced or not, we're still looking good in the conference race."

Only the season can tell how well this "inexperienced" team will do.

Frosh-Soph Next Monday, both the treshmen and sophomore baseball teams will travel to Evanston for a conference match.

So far, the sophomores are 2-4-2 overall and 0-1-1 in conference. Hawk bats have been

Birdies bashed by South players

By Attfee &c^ Coaches Jack Tilley and Joyce Albrecht will line-up their Maine South girl's badminton team today in a tri-school meet at Ridgewood.

The varsity suffered two defeats recently, one to Barrington 5-2 and one to New Trier East 6-1. The junior varsity, on the other hand, took a split, beating the Broncos of Barrington 8-2 and losing to New Trier East 8-3.

Gymnasts to ring

By KcUizn Ponnen/ioueA The Maine South boy's gymnastics team will end their home season May 8 at 6 p.m. against New Trier East.

Scott Martin, varsity member, reflected on the past season.

"It turned out like we expected it to. We didn't think we would win because we had frosh competing against seniors."

When asked about his predictions for next season, he replied," Next year will be the year. Our freshmen will be older then, and they'll have more experience."

Outstanding team members this year included Scott Martin and Bill Christie on all-around, and Marty Gerdisch on rings and parallel bars.

quick to swing and with success, too. Seven sophomores with at least 10 at-bats in eight games £tk\ are hitting .300 or better, with ^^ Tony Szapeliak leading at .428.

Brian Lawrence, a tough out on any diamond, has struck-out only once this season, and has led the team in total bases accumulated: 15. Paul Minasian, a .352 hitter, leads the team in walks-4- and runs scored: 7.

The team, which has been plagued by early injuries, has not yet reached its full potential, and believes a conference title to be obtainable.

The freshmen, alias the "Sultans of Swat," opened their season on a bang and haven't stopped yet.

Fireballer Rick Gentile leads the pitching staff in collecting all four of their wins. John Turnquest hit a homer to lead the Hawks in a 22-5 white-washing of conference foe Evanston.

Marc Mazzeri leads the team, batting above .500 throughout the first four games. Shortstop John Walewander commented, "If the team's offense keeps up, a conference title could be within our reach." Wray Bridger has led the undefeated Frosh B in hitting.

Badminton provides an excellent chance for many girls to compete in an inojor sport. The team divides into two categories, singles and doubles. The varsity usually splits into four singles

By Le.Q Smith players and three doubles. Each The varsity tennis team is person or group of people play looking forward to the conference a two games out of three match. meet on May 8 and 9.

In singles each game is played Varsity 3rd singles player to 11, and in doubles, games are Don Lemersal commented,"If we can finished at 15. beat Deerfield and New Trier East, When a singles or doubles the conference crown will be ours." team wins their match, they add Teams that will compete next a point to their team's total.

Friday include Waukegan West, The school that accumulates the most Evanston, New Trier East, Deerfield, points wins the contest.

Waukegan East, and Niles West.

Competing on the varsity level After conference competition, for the Hawks areisingles playersthe varsity competes in the State Sheila Smith, Janice Brown, Cathy Districts the weekend of the 15th.

DiCola, and Sarah Bixby. Doubles When asked about the prospect of teams- Marybeth Wilkas and Cathy Dohr, the varsity team going downstate, Linda Heffernan and Maria Gallios, Les Kent, varsity team coach, replied, Suzanne Stenholt and Stephanie We should win our district meet, Sullivan. and that would put us downstate.

Players competing on the JV This IS one of the strongest teams level are: singles- Sally Engerman, we ve had for a few years."

Karen Huhtelin, Diane James, Kathy In dual meet competition, the Kay, Joanne Lee, and Samantha Sasenick,• varsity is presently 4-1 Their Doubles teams- Alison Franz and Lynn only loss was to Evanston, the match Ratajik, Missy Passaneau and Julie being played before all the players Wixted, Karen Solak and Lisa Sopata, were back from Florida. Their Julie Loeffler and Judy Franz, Joy tournament accomplishments include Jenson and Liz Condon. winning the Quad meet.

Cathy DiCola commented on the ., ^^^ Frosh-Soph team also won Ridgewood meet,"We could take first the Quad meet. Standouts include if everyone does well. All of us V?o .""^^l? *^^™ °f Tom Lahart have done well so far, and can inprove and Pat Siffeman, and second with each match." singles player Dave Radke. page

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