Vol 17 issue 3

Dr. Watson announces his retirement

by Laura Olson

Dr. Clyde K. Watson has announced his retirement effective at the end of the year 1980-81 school year. Mr. Robert G. Barker, former assistant principal here, will return as principal.

Dr. Watson, South's only principal for seventeen years, has been in the education business for 44 years. He started teaching at age 19 in his hometown in central-western Illinois.

After teaching airplane mechanics in the air corp on planes "that would probablv be museum pieces" in Nebraska, he returned to Illinois.

In 1944, he taught mathematics and aeronautics at Maine East. During the fourteen years he taught there Dr. Watson coached the football and basketball teams. He was named dean and three years after that, assistant principal.

During this period at Maine East, he received his Masters degree from Northwestern University and later in 1964, his doctorite. ^ ' t h the opening of Maine South in 1964, Dr. Watson became principal. He commented, I am proud of the fact that during the time 1 was principal. Maine South was named the

best high school in the country. I think anyone would be proud; however, it is because of the excellent teachers, paraprofessionals, teacher aides, secretaries, and students anyone could have."

Dr. Watson added, "I've enjoyed every year and every day. It has been a delight to work with the students and people here." He feels that its young people who make his job so special; he likes to be around them.

He feels his motivation stems froma desire to answer the question, "What can 1 do to make young people and their lives better?" His answer, besides 44 years of service, is to never give up on anyone. In his view, society gets better because people get better.

He is unsure of his future plans, but is considering "something different" maybe teaching college classes in education or some form of public service.

He is proud of South, stating, "Maine South has an extremely strong program in every respect: athletics, drama, home economics as well as regular curriculum."

Dr. Watson has confidence in Mr. Barker who will replace him in June.

Dr. Watson and his wife, Judy, live in Park Ridge. They have two daughters, Kay and

Claire, who attended Maine schools. Kay, a physical education teacher and coach at Niles West, composed the music to the Pep Song.

Claire is a manager at a yard goods store in Peoria.

Dr. Clyde K. Watson

National Merit Awards

by Catliy Stavarakas

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Maine South H.S., Park Ridge,

Oct. 24,1980

Social Science department sponsors field trips T-, , Jim Kaeding 1 he archeology field trip, open to students ciirrently enrolled in any social science class with the teachers' approval, will be the week of November 23-29. The cost, including food, losing tuition, and transportation is $165.

1 he location of the archeological sites for the trip IS near Kampsville, Illinois, about 250 milK southwest of Chicago along the lUinois During the trip, students will learn to excavate an actual site under the supervision of professional Northwestern University archeoiogists who live near the sites all year.

Students will excavate a village site and a cemetery. ^ Some other activities planned for the trip Vl , ^ Ti:"' American dinner, in which students will have a meal equivalem to early American settlers. Student will also par' K!!!f, J " i ^ " eco-hike, in which students le^n Th^}!'^^,^'^ '""^y plants and animals. , „ f t l ! r r ^ \ ' ' * ] " ' '"^'"<^«^ 'earning how to , Ihe soil. * *"'^ "'^*'"'*^ »"^ ^'"^y*"8 .n!^nf ^hi''!''"'.^. '?*^'^' ^c'«=ncc teacher, will be fh. f r U . ^ i ' ' " ^T' S«"'h teachers going on ?his w i l l f t '^"^''^ !"P- "^ commented that this will be an exciting and enjoyable as well as an educational experience." ^ ^ " " " "

by Jim Kaeding An all-day history tour of Galena, sponsored by the Social Science department, will be Oct 22. About 80 students currently enrolled in U.S. History will go.

The cost of trhe tour, $19.50, includes alt transportation, admission, and all other fees except meals.

The tour will have many interesting historical sights, including a visit to General Ulysses Grant's home, the Stockade, the old Market House, and other historic buildings.

Other highlights include a guided bus and walking tour of Galena.

Riding the world's shortest railroad and the old paddle-wheel steamboat on the Mississippi River are other planned activities.

"The Galena Tour is a Maine South tradition and hundreds of students have enjoyed it," commented Mr. Otto Kohler, chairman of the Social Science department. Mr. Kohler added that "students learn Illinois history from a different perspective."

The bus for the tour will depart from Maine South at 7:00 in the morning and will not return until about 9:30 in the evening. Generally, the buss ride one way takes about three and a half hours. Students are to bring their own lunch and will eat dinner in Dubuque.

Fifteen students have been named commendation winners in the National Merit Scholarship testing.

Letters of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the test, will be presented to: Lisa Behrens, Mark Boulin, Jim Christensen, Janice Eilken, Luis Fernandez, Scott Johnson, Jean Keleher, Kenneth Kendzey, Kathryn Kingdon, Eileen McGuinness, Timothy O'Leary, Renne Robbins, Gregory Smith, Lisa Sopata, and Clifton Taylor.

The purpose of the National Merit Scholarship test is to recognize intellectual apptitude among high school students. The test has been given to high school juniors for twenty-four years.

More than one million students have taken the test with 33,000 receiving commendation awards. Commended students rank below the requirement for semi-finalists but have shown academic ability by scoring among the top five percent of participants.

Commended students who requested it have been referred as possible choices to financial aid offices in two colleges of their choice to assist them in pursuing educational goals in the future.

Concert to be held Concert Orchestra and Choir will present a concert Sun. Nov. 2, at 3:30 in the auditorium.

Students will be admitted with proper identification.

The string orchestra will beconducted by Mr. Lloyd C. Spear, and will feature works of Bach and Handel.

The concert choir, under direction of Mr. Irwin Bell, will sing "Neighbors Chorus," "Every Time I Feel the Spirit," "Sing Unto God," and "Hope For The Future" and a rock jazz selection.

Accompanists include guitarist Ted Jacobs, drummer Bob Jacobs, bass guitarist Mike Myers, and pianist Nick Budmats.

MONNACEP, GED offer alternatives to dropouts

by Anne Sizopoulos In the past, non-high school graduates of any age did not have the opportunity to complete their education. Now, however, the chance to return and finish high school is offered through a variety of programs suited to his or her individual needs.

One such program is the G.E.D. (General Educational Development Test). This test is given to applicants, and if succesfully completed, is considered the equivalent of a high school diploma in most cases. This program is not intended as an alternative to a regular high school education but rather provides and opportunity that may have been missed. This certificate can help people qualify for new employment opportunities, promotions and salary increases, college entrance, and vocational training programs. One must be 19 years of age or older, although 18 year olds can be accepted under special circumstances, and be a resident of Cook County to be eligible. The G.E.D. test covers many subject areas, such as: writing skills, social studies, science, reading skills, and mathematics. In addition, an examination of the U.S. and llhnois Constitutions, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. flag must be passed for comple-

tion. A retest can be requested if the required scores are not achieved. Again, this test is not an alternative to high school, but an equivalency certificate.

MONNACEP (Maine-Oakton-NilesNorthfield Adult and Continuing Education Program) is a unique organization providing assistance to non-high school graduates.

MONNACEP offers three ways for people 16 years of age or older to complete a high school education and to receive a diploma.

The evening high school is one of these programs sp)ecifically designed for people who wish to receive their high school diploma.

Qasses are held in the evening under the direction of carefully selected teachers. The objectives are to enable a mature person to develop educationally, and to enable him to earn his diploma. This program is very similar to the regular school day program. The length of a school term and graduation requirements are almost equal. For example, three years of English, one year of mathematics, one year of U.S. History, and other graduation requirements also apply to the evening program.

Mr. Robert Cheffer, evening high school counselor, explains that "the evening program is a good thing for somebody who has to work

because of problems, and would like to continue school but cannot in the confines of a day program."

The second program consists of courses designed to prepare adults in taking the G.E.D. high school equivalency test. This course is geared to improve one's reading, writing, and mathematic skills needed to take the G.E.D. test. Upon registration, a test is given to determine one's strengths and weaknesses in the G.E.D. test areas.

Counselors then discuss with each individual his test results and work needed to successfully complete the test.

The third program offered by MONNACEP is a home study course. This program allows a person to study at his individual rate with help from a teacher/supervisor. The supervisor guides the school work, helps with personal learning problems, and administers unit tests and a final exam. This is a much slower program than the evening high school, and is not recommended if more than two credits are needed.

Through the existence of such programs as MONNACEP and G.E.D., non-high school graduates have a second chance to fulfill their educational needs. It's never too late!

Council's power controlled by Administration What exactly is the power of Student Council?

Student Council believes that by representing the students, they have an effective voice ii> changing school policies.(At least that is what the candidates promise us each year.)

Administration, on the other hand, says that they have the authority to overrule Student Council at any time: Student Council does not, in reality, have much power.

There seems to be conflicting views here. A recent example of this conflict arose the third week of September when Student Council sponsored a student survey. A controversial question was a part of the survey: the students were asked their opinion of the eight period day versus the nine period day. In the original survey. Student Council asked that this question be included, "If you had your choice, would you prefer an eight period or a nine period day?" This original survey was submitted to Dr. Watson and the Executive Committee for approval. (This is a required procedure.).

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wrench was thrown in the machinery—administration changed Student Council's survey. The controversial question three was rewritten by administration to read " D o you prefer for alli students a day ending at 3:02 P.M. (8 period day) or a day en-1 ding at 3:40 P.M. (9 period day)?"

We Maintain that this new question was subject to a greater bias than the question Student Council originally wrote. By adding the phrase "all students"; it appears that an attempt was made to prejudice the students by insinuating that early dismissal would be eliminated on a nine period day. This is a distortion of the facts. The past thirteen years discloses that upper classmen have been scheduled for early dismissal, providing it was possible.

What had this proven? Many student council members said that the survey was slanted in favor of an eight period day. Student Council has disscussed taking another survey. However regardless of their course of action, the question is still unanswered. Just how effective can Student Council be if they virtually are powerless?

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Opinions of presidential candidates vary

by Laura Chastaln With the Presidential elections so close at hand, it is not surprising to hear frequeijt au"guments concerning who would be the best President. This week. Southwards asked students and other adults "If you could vote, or are voting this year, which candidate would you choose and why?"

Susan McLcndon, '82, "I'd vote for Reagan because I think he has the power to change economic situation; if he could do it in Califorma he can do it for the country."

Jay Gaudreault, '81, "I'd vote for Anderson because he is probably the most honest of the pohticians. He speaks his mind, even if it's against the group he's speaking to." ^ " " a Belmonte, '82. "I would vote for Donald Duck because he's more qualified than Reagan or Carter."

Ms. Ellen Strba, voice teacher, "I haven't detinately decided yet. but 1 won't vote for Reagan because he scares me, and I'm not really thnUed with carter or Anderson. There's really no choice among them. I wouldn't want to see cither in office, but, unfortunately, a choice has to be made " Dan Path, '82, "If I had the choice to vote, I probably wouldn't vote for any of the presidential candidates because a peanut farmer and an over-the-hiU actor don't deserve K?" Jhe United States of America." ^^r , u ^ " ' '^"S'<^ Department. "I will ff^ .u ""u "1 Anderson because 1 feel he of^rs the best leadership potential of the three Tirno.^**"^"'^' ^'^ the most reasonable alternatives to our nation problems Do all the good you can.

By all the means you can, In all the ways you can.

In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.

John Wesley's Rule

School spirit dying Dear Editor: This letter concerns what I feel to be a general loss of school spirit at Maine South. It scCTiu to me that students don't want to get involved with any extracurricular school activities, bchool clubs and organizations are suflenng a loss of participants in the past few years. The fceUng of school spirit, pride in T ^*fK^'"!'^• " diminishing. Another example of this loss is the attendance at sports acuvities Many students don't attend the games unless that particular team is having a winning season. Another example is the loss of interest m our student government. I feel that students don t want to devote their time and energy to Taf.^ ,K^ ihat *ould benefit them rather than waste their time. . «2!?.h.^*'°?' ^^ ^"'^'^ a variety of activities; ' ^^flrt i / ' ' ! , P^*"ically everyone. Student m S i «nH'^u*""^'^ °f *hat our school has Hnw S n J^^^°^'" °"^ ''yin* «-hool spirit.

How can we be the best if the students don't

Mr. Hiullard Stogowski, Custodial Staff, "I'm voting for Reagan because, the way the country is slipping militarily, inflation, and recession I don't think Carter has accomplished anything in four years.

Tom Donzelli. '84. "I'd probably vote for Reagan be cause I haven't been happy with Carter."

Tim Smith, '82. "I would probably vote for Carter mainly because he has done a pretty good job concidering thcr bad brakes he's had.

There really wasn't much he could do about the hostage situation because if he had made a move the hostage might have been killed. So I would stick with Carter.

Ann Seidcl. '82. "I would vote for Anderson because I don't like either President Carter or Governor Reagan. Carter hasn't done much in the past four years; he's let his presidential duties collapse. Reagan, on the other hand, is a political puppet. In his campaign^ he says one thing and ten minutes later has to come back and apologize, saying that he didn't mean what he said. Having a choice between the three of them, I would pick Anderson because he's a level-headed person and could get the job done if he wanted to.

Peoples' opinions of the candidates vary, but one principle should remain clear. The

right to vote is a privilege the American people should hold dear. We have the power to elect our officials and run our government; however, many people feel that their vote will not make a difference. Every vote counts. This year, why don't we make a difference. Urge your friends and parents to get out to the polls this November and use thier Constitutional right

Teacher or analyst?

Dear Commentary Editor: I would like to speak out against a teacher in this school who fashions himself as a psychiatrist.

I am by nature a very moody person and I don't need a person questioning each of my emotional changes. It seems that everytime my face registers anything but happiness, I receivt a psycho-analization after class. The same is true for my other friends in this course.

I know the teacher concerned for the wellfare of the students, but before any teacher starts counccling kids, they should receive their B.A. in psychiatry.

Name withheld on request.

Student Cound defends pos/tion m su/wy Dear Editors of Southwards.

In your last issue (October 10, 1980) an editorial was written concerning the survey that Student Council sponsored. While this article was well-written and well-thought out, we feel there needs to be some clarification.

You said one of the questions "was foolishly worded." It is important that you, the editors of Southwards, and the whole student body realize Student Council DID NOT word that question. We worded the question to originally read, "If you had your choice would you prefer an eight-period day or a nine-period day." The ADMINISTRATION worded the question to read, "Do you prefer for ail students a day ending at 3:02 (8 period day) or a day ending at 3:40 (9 period day).

We believe that this question was slanted, and tried in vain to change it by writing letters to the administration and meeting with them

individually. The reason they gave us for changing this wording was to clarify the question. Student Council's responsibility is to represent the student body, so if students feel strongly in either direction, 8 period or 9 period day, tell your homeroom representative or complex leader. Student Council can operate much more effectively with the input of you, the student body. We encourage this much needed communication.

We appreciate the concern demonstrated by Southwards and welcome any further questions or comments.

Sincerely, Jim Davlin Student Council president Luis Fernandez Student Council vice-president

A new 'Discovery:' Science without the confusion

by Chris Kowols Possibly the most accurate and sensitive chronicle of our culture. Time magazine, has branched out magnificently into the field of science. Time's latest periodical is Discover magazine which features science in its most diverse forms—from Astronomy to Zoology.

As explained by managiiig editor, Leon Jaroff, "People may still fail to understand science, but they cannot be smug about their deficiency." The frontiers of science deeply affect each of our lives, be it the much talk about impending use of genetic engineering (as forseen in the The Brave New World to the computer as a modern artist. It is time we Name withheld by request learned to deal with it.

Another outstanding point of Discover is the dear, simplified style of its articles. This easyto-read, concise manner enables the layman to participate in the message of Discover.

The current October issue includes illuminating articles including a brain scan to detect mental illness, a possible correction on the evolution theory, a scientist who can find fossils of extinct animals—in skyscrapper walls, plus regular features on books, movies, and television specials. Each article also features large, colorful photographs, or artists renderings in an appealing layout.

It doesn't matter if you're a prospective Einstein, or a Chemistry drop-out—ZJivcov^r will enlighten.

Gordy leads band togetherness

by Julie BeU CharUe Vinopal leans against a blackboard in the band room of Maine South, his red shirt and white trousers a splach of color against the dark backround. He faces a room filled with people in uniform—one hundred and nine of them in red, white and black—and for a moment there isn't a sound. And then Charlie looks slowly over the faces and begins to talk.

He is a senior, and it is the last time. They are tired. Within the past twenty-four hours, they have played at a pep relly mardhed in a parade and practiced for their final halftime show, and he hnows they are tired. It is his job to install the spirit one last time, and so he begins, with misty eyes, to thank them. Charlie Vinopal is the drum major for the Maine South Marching Band, and he is a good one.

"I don't think people realize that we get psyched up before a game just like the football team," commented senior clarinetist Moira Finnegan.

"We don't have a lockeroom pep talk, but we have Charlie," added junior Sue McLendon.

Besides promoting spirit, Charlie's responsibilities include teaching (and sometimes writing) drells, working with rifles and flags, and being present and most earlyh morning rehearsals for various sections of the band. But Charlie isn't the only band member who puts in extra time.

Sue McLendon arrives at school at 7:00 a.m. four out of five mornings a week to work with the rifle squad. The rifles are an important visual aspect of marching band, and Sue's responsibilities include designing and teaching the routines.

Junioi Julie Broeckl also fulfills an important role in the band. Julie, like Sue, devotes four mornings a week, her free time during school, and numerous hours afterwards to designing and teaching flag routines. Asked why she willingly submit herself to this much extra work, Julie replies, "I enjoy knowing that I do a good job and that Gordy is proud of me. Besides, I'm im love with Charlie Vinopal.

Section leaders such as Moira Finnegan, clarinets; Tim Gemmel, trumpets; Bret Robery, trombones; and Jim Parsons and Roger Gunderson, percussion, are also important to the band. A section leader is responsible for the performance of his section and often calls and supervises early morning sectional rehearsals. Observes Sue McLendon: "Band is not any easy thing to be in. It takes a lot of determination and a lot of selfdiscipUne, but the people make it all worthwhile, especially Gordy."

Gordon McLean has been a member of the Maine South music department since the school opened its doors over sixteen years ago.

For most of class, he is in charge of over one Jundred students and is not assisted by any other adult. He is pressed by limited rehears^ time, far away practice fields, and the frustration of losing over half the band at the end of third period due to schedule conflicts caused by the eight period day. His responsibilities are overwhelming; his contributions unequaled.

Despite the pressure. Mr. McLean is able to maintain a rapport with his students that other teachers never attain. Says Gordy: "I don't think anybody in the band violently hates me. " On the contrary, Mr. McLean: every band

member intervieved (and there vere a lot) listed the director as one of their favorite things about being in band.

"Gordy's just a big, overgrown kid," gushed Julie Broeekl.

Added trumpet player Glenn Lund: "Gordy's not only a great man, he's a friend to everybody in the band."

But for all the hard work that goes into preparting for a marching band event, Gordon McLean and his band get little recognition. At home football games, they contribute more people and more spirit than any other group, and yet are not always mentioned in the programs along with players, Hawkettes, pep club, and other groups.

Perhaps it is hard to understand why band members work so hard for so little recognition.

Maybe it is because of the color and beauty of marching on a crisp, blue-skyed afternoon.

Maybe, as Moir^ Finnegan suggested, it is because of the thrill of earning a big response from the crowd. Maybe it is because of the friendships made and the memories to be kept.

Or maybe, and most probably, it is because of a beautiful person named Gordon McLean who makes every moment worthwhdle.

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Fears live in all

by Debbie TritthaHdt

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself."

FrankUn Roosevelt said that many years ago, but the saying is still true today. At Mwie South, most students' fears start on the first ^ day of freshmen year as they search for those 9 "hidden" homerooms to the long-awaited graduation day. In between these four years being scared, nervous, and frightened is something that happens to all of us, including that big, strong rootbaU player on the other side of your study hall.

When asked what Kim Besler, '82, is scared of, she says, "I think being called on in a class when you don't know the answer makes me nervous."

Another jutuor tells. "When I have to get up m front of a bunch of people that I don't know and talk, that makes me nervous."

Stuttering on a speech or trying to make your teacher beheve you really understand the questions thrown at you may cause you to bite a few nails, but doing something right the first time is not a matter of Ufe or death. Some people can laugh at their fears. An anonyiAous basebaU fan worries of "having a test in everv n ^ o r subject on the day after the World's John Straley, '83, jokes. "I'm afraid of heights only when standing in Sears Tower " Most fears that high school students have center around school as Wendy Ristoff '83 ' wnfesscs when she says, "Math scares me the Adam Epiney, '83, claims what makes him

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Learning thru eyes of AFS friend

by Shigeni Toda When I entered the building on the first day of school as an AFS student, every student was walking along the hallway and speaking to each other in a loud voice. I did not know any students. A huge row of lockers were all along the hallway. No sooner had I come into my homeroom than I felt a dim smell of cosmetics.

I knew that 1 was in an American high school.

Even though 1 can find some similarities between Maine South and my original high school m Japan, Todaiji Gakuen High School, there are definitely more differences between the two.

The major difference would be the Size of the school itself. Before I came to America, my host family sent me a picture of the central M-ea of Maine South, which I first thought to be the whole school. Indeed, it is overwhehnmgly big, especially compared with Todaiji Gakuen, which would be smaller than the football stadium of Maine South. My school has some 700 students (from the seventh through the twelfth grade), fifty teachers including ''v5'u'"*^ ones, and twenty-two classrooms w™ch are contained in two buildings. 1 once tned to count the number of teachers in Maine South by using a yearbook, but I gave up halfway.

As well as the bigger size of the school, Maine South has more classes than Todaiji Oakuen does. As a rule, you can pick the Classes you are interested in, out of tremendous choice. In Todaiji Gakuen, we can cnoose classes only in the art field (we choose one out of music, art, and calligraphy.) and in tne social studies field (two out of Japanese "Jfjo"^' world history, and geography). The otner classes arc required to all students.

whether they would like to learn them or not.

For example, juniors learn Japanese, classics, math, English, two social study classes that I have mentione-I, ethics and sociology, physics, chemistry, biology, one art class, and gym. In a sense, however, this Japanese system might be good, for I have got a fair amount of knowledge of physics and chemistry, even though I do not like them.

I heard in Japan that studying in an American high school is easier than in a Japanese one. Sorry to say, it does not apply to me. Having been in Maine South for more than a month and a half, I still spend most of

Freshmen officers choosen Dave Olsen has been elected president of the Freshman Class.

Debbie Brighton will serve as vice-president, Paula Fisher as treasurer and Margaret Nesbit as treasurer.

The elections were held Sept. 12. Miss Catherine Siwinski, class sponsor, wishes to thank all the students who ran for the offices.

my time doing homework. During class discussion, I cannot understand many students in the class, who speak fast and not clearly, neverthless, I hope that things will be getting better, because most of my problems are due to my language difficulty, not to what I am learning itself. Indeed, studying in Maine South is enjoyable.

The problem I have noticed here is not in the classes, but between them. I have found days in this school really busy. The time between periods is so short that students leave the classroom as soon as the bell rings, even during the teacher's lecture or amid hot discussion. I have to wait until the ninth period if I have a question at the end of a class, becausefiVeor six minutes is not long enough to do things other than to move to the next class. It sometimes seems unreasonable. At Todaiji Gakuen, we-have ten minutes between periods, and it is not students but teachers that move from classroom to classroom.

Moreover, we have a fifty minute lunch period, and all the students have lunch in their homeroom. After finishing eating, we are allowed to spend the rest of the period any way we please. Some students read books or do their homework, others play cards, others play volleyball in the schoolyard, and others discuss international affairs with their friends. I think it would be a good idea to set up such a period here, even though I know it is extremely difficult.

Learning in two high schools that are under totally different cultures and institutions is a great expettence for me. I want to know, and share bigger and more essential differences between the two, by spending eight more months with you.

Teenage youths continue to enjoy Halloween spirits your door and they aren't all dressed up? They In spite of all the bad weather and undressed expect you to give them a treat. After thre;aten- kids, Halloween is still a great time of year. hiinH!!?'u"'°,.^**^ Store the other day and was ing you with a pumpkin in your face if you Everyone's in good spirits. If any of you out t i o n J ^ ' ' ^ \ " ^^^ orange and black decora- don't comply with their demands, they usually there are planning on going trick-or-treating, fhe L ^ V " * ^ Halloween is approaching, aU get their candy. don't come to my house without a costume.

Ther^?c "*^^ ^^^ special HaUoween decor, hlnrif c."""^*^ ^ ^ black candy, orange and and P n 5 ^ ^ ^ " ' ^ ^ orange and black plates ™it w?tK " surprised Charmin hasn't come E^e^d-f^^" ^ ' l ^^"^^ toilet paper, fhat fi^-. , ^°°^^ forward to Halloween. It's ove nl^n° ^ t " ^o get loaded up on candy. I t?eat"^I^H"V^' '^°°' ^° ^ chorus of "trick-orsuDDo<!«l t^K "J^jto guess what everyone is I/O The SKtN I UD whhni ,u •'•' ''on't know where they come blob soml K?'' ideas. One year I had a green and knm^f'l'u-S ^^«' 'ooked Uke a fried egg,

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AFS girls enjoy summer Through American Fieid Service (AFS), four South students were able to spend the summer in another country. Dana Grichnik, '81, traveled to Japan; Peggy Wilkas, '81, Egypt. Julie Langdon also a senior, went to Costa Rica; Lisa Valiani to South Africa.

Dana lived in Kofu, a city of about 200,000 in Japan. Dana described her family: "My mother and father were farmers and I had a 19 year old brother and a 17 year old sister. My sister was the only one who could speak English fluently."

"I really enjoyed myself, it was really neat.

The people are very friendly. Sometimes, if you walked into a store, they would serve you orange juice."

Dana attended school during her stay. "The school was co-ed with about 1600 students. We went Mon.-Fri., half of Saturday and sometimes Sunday. We had to wear a uniform and take off our shoes before going in. We had to wear shoes that looked like slippers."

"One thing that was different was that the teachers moved from one class to another, the students stayed in the same room." "Tennis was a popular sport, but it was called soft tennis, because the courts were made of dirt."

Dana concluded, "My most memorable experience was when I attended a Japanese festival where everyone wore kimonos and music was played."

Peggy's Egyptian family: Peggy Wilkas' summer abroad began on June 21, the day she left for Cairo, Egypt. Peggy stayed with the Assem family in Giza, a suburb just outside Cairo. Her family, upper middle class Egypt, consisted of her Dad, the Administration Manager for the Suez OU Company; her Mom, who besides holding duties as a housewife, was also the manager for a tourist agency. They had children, a 10 year old sister with whom Peg spent most of her time; and a 17 year old brother who, concidentally, was an AFS student staying in a suburb just outside of Chicago while Peg was in Giza.

Egyptian life and customs: The language of Egypt and 97% of the Egyptians practice the Moslem religion. While there, the Egyptian Holy Feast of Ramadan took placeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1 month of complete fasting from sunrise to sunset.

Another custom of their religion requires them to pray at home, five times a day, every day. on Fridays, their one day "weekend," the men only are required to go to the mosques to pray.

Women are not allowed to do much physical exercise. In Egypt, the "women serve the men," which, as Peg put it, "took me awhile to get used to." Cairo is "very dirty and dusty and very, very crowded;" therefore, many high-rise apartments house most of the people.

The only house in the area, one mile from Peg's apartment, is owned by Anwar Sadat.

The women are usually required to stay at home to clean.

The Egyptian women are also "very well protected" and are not allowed outside alone; Nor are the women to date or have boyfriends.

It is also considered risque for them to wear bathing suits or shorts in public. However, both women and men wear galabeas: long all cotton dresses which are the "most comfortable thing to wear when it's that hot."

The food, consisting of mostly starches, can be bought in the streets of the marketplace.

Peggy Wilkas and Dana Girichnik along with alabaster, gold, galabeas or almost anything. Frequenting the marketplace are the many beggars and handicapped in need of food or money. Despite its ominous appearance, the marketplace, like any place in Cairo, has a very low crime rate and is completely non-violent. It's "safe to walk the streets, even at night."

Egyptian parties are nothing like American parties. Everyone between the ages of ten and twenty stay together. Dancing, anything from disco to rock 'n roll to belly dancing is "the big thing."

Peggy's activities and impressions: During her stay, Peggy was able to climb some of the pyramids, take a camel ride, see the Nile River, Red Sea and mediterranean Sea, and join a horse riding club.

CosM Rica and Julie's family: On June 19, Julie flew to Naranjo in the Costa Rican province of Alajuela to spend the remainder of her summer with her host family the MonteraGuzmans. Julie's father was a medical doctor whose duties ranged from general practioner to surgeon. Her mother, like most Costa Rican women, was restricted to the house. Julie's four brothers ranged from 2 to 15 years old; her two sisters, however, were 16 and 18, closer to her own age, and "made (her) feel at home." Most of her time was spent with Leyla, the 16 year old, whom Julie considered "more than a friend."

In comparison to back home, Julie stated that Naranjo, population 2500, is "real smaD' with mostly one level houses built very close together. In fact, all of Costa Rica is small, only about the size of New Jersey, but contains about two and a quarter million inhabitants.

Julie hved in the country, far from any big dty. There are "hilly mountains all over" and it is "very, very green." It is always 74 degrees, yet everyday, there is a cooling rain, lasting anywhere from 20 minutes to 8 hours.

Julie's activities: Friday nights were spent going to scout meetings; Saturday evening, basketball games. The big night out for Julie was Sunday. She and her sisters and friends hit discos or parties every Sunday night. There was no liquor age, but the under-18 crowd "drank like adults, not to get drunk."

however, most of the time, they drank only Cokes. Contrary to U.S. teens, the teens i r ^ ^ Costa Rica "weren't so concerned about h a v ^ ^ ing a beer in their hand and wearing their CaJvin Klein jeans."

While there, Julie picked up the Spanish language and the Costa Rican way of life. Her favorite errand was the trip to the marcadosâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;separate grocery stands containing all kinds of food under one roof. Fruits, coffee, beans, and rice were served with almost every meal.

Another facet of their way of life that Julie appreciated was their indefinite time schedule.

They were always late for everything, which Julie found slowed her enough so that she could relax and take her time. Nothing started on time; even the T.V. shows began later than listed in the guide.

How she grew: Through this experience, Julie "learned a lot about (herself) and (her) family back in the states." She has learned to "trust people, even strangers so much more."

She gained more self-confidence and is no longer "so concerned about what other people think about (her)." There, she could be anyone she wanted to be; she "could start all over and didn't have to fit into a mold."

Lisa Valiani also spent the summer abroad.

Lisa lived in Pretoria, a suburb of South Africa. "I had a wonderful time, it was a true experience," Lisa commented. Her parents were stamp dealers and she had two host sisters, one 16, the other 15. "My parents worked from 8 to 5 so my sisters and I were independent most of the itme." The family w a A \ very important in South Africa, having dinne!^ together was a must."

Lisa also attended school. "I went to an allgirl school of about 700. It was very strict and disciplined. No make-up or jewelry was allowed, and uniforms were worn. "The classes were just as hard as the ones here at South " Lisa stated. ' Lisa spoke of two experiences that were special. "We spent one week in a cottage on the Indian Ocean, which was great, because you could sit on the beach all day We also visited a national park where I saw wild animals."

Lisa summed it up by saying, "I would love 'o go back as soon as I can."

Julie Langdon and Lisa VaiianI

Hawks defend Indians, attack Warriors

by Elaine Tite Maine South may not have earned much respect on the football field before the New Trier East game, but since Oct. 4, no one has been questioning the character or integrity of the Maine South coaching staff. That Saturday, Maine South had been scheduled to play N.T.E., but because of the teacher's strike, they were not eligible to play. Faced with this problem, Maine South had two options. The first, and seemingly most appealing, was the choice of forcing N.T.E. to forfeit the match.

Many coaches would have grabbed at the chance of giving N.T.E. its first loss, and in Maine South's case, gaining its first win of the season. But head Coach Schmidt is not like many other coaches.

Instead, Coach Schmidt decided to choose the second option, that of postponing the game. If Coach Schmidt had thought small, he could have handed the number one ranked football team in the state its first and only loss

at that time. In his mind, however, was not a forfeit victory for Maine South, but concern about sending the best team to represent the Central Suburban League North Division at the State tournament. The game has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29.

The hawks did not have to rely on N.T.E.

for their first victory this season. The Hawks played Niles North on Oct. 11 and won, 14-6.

This marked the first Hawk win of the 1980 season.

Tomorrow the Hawks face Deerfield. They have a good team this year, but Maine South is ready. Coach Schmidt commented, "We are capable of winning the game."

He is optomistic because, "The offensive line has really come around, and they are blocking much better. Defensively, we are not giving away the long touchdown pass or run."

Especially for tomorrow's game, which will be away at Deerfield, fan support will play a targe factor in the final results of the game. It truly does make a difference to the players, as Greg Tornrose explained at the Homecoming assembly, if the stands are filled with cheering, Maine South fans.

Frosh football The boy's frosh intramural touch football championship was won by Mr. Reese's fourth period gym class. The following boys were members of the winning team: Mitch MacKencie, Dave Farmer, George Brohlin, John Bula, Jim Rominski, Frank Stornello, Yazdan Safari, Bob Broz, Lee Karris, Jamie Sterba, Steve Duerkop, and John Djonlich.

IVIS to race in districts

Swimmers continue success, stay undefeated The only undefeated team at Maine South, the girls' varsity swimming team, takes on Hersey today at home. Tomorrow, also at home, the Hawks will face Lake Forest. . The varsity squad to date is 8-0, and the jumor varsity is right behind them with a record of 5-1. However, the jv loss was not conference.

Antonette Stranad, JV member, commented, "I think the swim team this year has "een a great success. Our spectators, team spint, and our fearless coaches are just a few ot the reasons for our winning season."

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against the defending state champions. New Trier East, which will be a definite challenge.

Moira Finnegan, a senior, added, "New Trier is a tough team, but I am sure we can beat them. That win would make us conference champs."

Varsity team captain Barb Beckman gave her thoughts on the team's progress. "Our hard work and dedication, combined with our enthusiasm and spirit, is making this season one we can be proud of. The team has set high goals, and with the guidance and encouragement Miss Butler gives us, we will achieve them."

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by Leo Smith The Maine South cross country team is set to run after the state district title tomorrow.

The girl's varisty cross country team begins its state competition on Nov. 1 with state districts. Both teams hope to go onto state finals Nov. 8.

At the district meet, the varsity team will meet up with tough competition.

"Deerfield and New Trier East are two strong teams that stand in our was," commented varsity member Dan Lee. When asked about the vMsity's chances at districts, Lee added, "We're looking good!"

In general, both the girl's and boy's teams have a great amount of talent, with many freshman girls joining this year and Steve Gemmel, a sophomore, running with the best time on varsity. If this talent can be developed the cross country teams will be tough competitors.

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Booters aiming for state tournament

by Julie Beii The varsity volleyball team is set to take home its first trophy of the season in Friday's Maine West Invitational. Undefeated in conference, varsity suffered its only regular season loss to thier first competition— Maine West.

Earlier tournement successes at New Trier East and Glenbrook North have given the Hawks

needed experience, but the Maine West Invite should be an important indicator of how the Hawks will do in the upcoming state tournement.

Though seldom recognized, the j.v. and freshman teams are also having successful seasons. J.V. successes under the coaching if Miss Clark include second place in a recent

V-Ball in Maine West Tourney

by Karen Dannenhauer Tomorrow at 11 a.m., the Maine South Varsity soccer team is hoping to emerge victorious in battle against the Deerfield Warriors at Deerfield.

If all goes well for the Hawks, they will be playing in the sectionals next week. Commented coach Jack Tilley, "Maine East will be the team to beat in the sub-sectionals."

Recent MS scores Football

V—MS 6, GBN 7 s—MS 20, GBN 0 f—MS 0, GBN 12 jv—MS 8, GBN 0

Soccer

V—MS 1, GBN 2 s—MS 3, GBN 0

Cross Country v—fourth in conference s—fourth in conference f—fourth in conference g—fifth in conference Tennis

state qualifiers: doubles teams of Carolyn Szumal and Cheryl Pease, Peggy Wilkas and icim Zeeman

Swimming

v—second in New Trier West Relays f—third in Hinsdale Central Invitational

Sophomore Dave Ansani feels that this season has been a successful one for the Hawks. "We've been doing pretty well. We will go downstate if we keep up the pressure."

Managers Cathy DiCola and Katti Gauger agree. "Each game is showing definite improvements. If we keep improving our playing, we'll go downstate."

Goalie Nick Mitrovich and Mickey Zdeblick, halfback, have been key factors to the Hawks' fine season. Ansani commented on his teammates in general as, "having a good chemistry and getting along with each other on and off the field."

Coach Tilley is pleased with his team's play.

"We've had a good season this year. A few teams definitely outplayed us, but we've been strong."

The Hawks beat Deerfield 5-1 last year.

Coach Tilley feels that, "We have a good chance of doing it again."

tournement and the upping of thier overall record to 10-4. J.V. blocker Carolyn Bickler thinks that, despite a loss to Evanston, the conference, championship is still within reach.

"We're 0-1 in conference, but we still have a really good chance to take it. The loss to Evanston was early in the season, and we've improved since then."

Captin Phyllis Bringas added that,"the team has improved 100% since the Evanston match, especially our serving and defense."

Perhaps two major reasons for the improvment are Bringas and co-captin Manuela Guidi. Both are obviously good at the kind of supportive leadership that any competitive team needs,"Phyllis and I both have to give our full support to every member of the team because,if we aren't confident and supportive,they won't be,"commented Guidi.

The freshman have a 4-2 overall record and are undefeated in conferance. Players attribute their success to the coaching of Mr. Mahon and April Fisher. Commented hitter Karen Bales: "April has given me alot of help and so has Mr. Mahon. Both work us hard, but are easy ot get along with at the same time."

J.V. and freshmen players agree that, though larger crowds would be nice, the varsity deserves most of the spotlight. "V^e can wait to get rocognized until we've perfected our skills and are good enough to make varsity," said j.v. setter Carol patterson."I just wish that more people would come and see them."

Coach Debbie Saunders and her Hawks are sure you'll be back for more.

SCOREBOARD Swimming

Oct. 25 - Lake Forest Oct. 31 - New Trier East Nov. 7 - Varsity conference Volleyball Oct. 28 • Glenbrook North Oct. 31 - Waukegan West Nov. 5 - Libertyville Cross Country (G) Oct. 29 - Maine West Invitational Nov. 1 - Districts Oct. 25

Football • Deerfield

Soccer Oct. 25 — Deerfield Oct. 27, 29, 31 — Frosh Tourney Oct. 27, 29, 31 — Soph Tourney

The 1980-81 sophomore cheerleading squads comprised of top row, left to rightKim Wi\k, Wendy Peterson; Middle row: Annette AI(Ouris, IVIimi Hadawi Siobhan Keefe. Bottom row: IMissy Passaneau, Erin Schon, Amy Braun'