Vol 17 issue 6

Cuniculum changes affect students

by Laura Coyne » For next year, several courses will be combmed, altered, or dropped.

The major reason for this change in curnculum says Assistant Principal, Robert Simonson is, "People were just not signing up for the classes and without enough people, the course could not be continued. However, we are trying to save classes instead of ehminating them." * In the Art department, for instance. Art I and II will meet one period. However, Sketchmg will be dropped.

In Business Education, Business Com-

munications will be dropped along with Personal Typing. In its place. Personal Typing will change to Typing I and run one semester. But it will be offered both semesters of the school year. The full year of Typing I will still continue for students wanting to take it.

In the English department, single electives will no longer be offered for sophomore students. Instead, they will be combined and the course will be called English II. There will be a combination of about four different electives which relate to each other, and the course will be a full year. For juniors and seniors, however, single electives will still be available.

For Industrial Education, the following will

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be eliminated: Industrial Math, Planning and Design, Engineering Graphics, and Power Mechanics. One course, Machine Shop, will have advanced levels of 2, 3, and 4 combined.

In the Math department, modifications ae still under study.

With the exception of beginning and intermediate orchestra being combined and the addition of a new course. Keyboard Lab, the Music department will remain the same.

Foreign Language will also remain unchanged. However, the combination of advanced levels is a possiblity.

In the Science department, two courses will be dropped: Geology and Science and Society.

In the Social Science department, fivecourses will be omitted: International Relations, Latin American History, Asian Studies, Science and Society, and Humanities.

Finally, in the Drama department, a new course, Speech/Drama Survey will replace Introduction to Drama/Acting I and Introduction to Broadcasting/Radio Production.

For now, these are all the changes that are scheduled for the '81-82 school year.

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Mr. Elliott retires from math

by Cathy Stavrakas Mr Joseph F. Elliot, the Mathematics department chairman, is retiring at the end of J the school year.

K»!^!,' ^v."'°* ^^ ^ " " teaching for 32 years. He c^H^^i ^\9^'^r at Dobyns Bennett High School m Kings Port, Tennessee. Ten years of L L f^ N4^- "^'^^ *^r^ spent there and he Tf ^.^'"^ South in 1958. ,»f„rn",„ A ''^L'™ent, Mr. Elliott plans to IZVfr. ^"i?,'! ^^"^y- Tennesse, where he Z n h/^^"!- ^^^"^ ^'^^'^ his reason for retire^fnim^ J H I ^ ' ^ ' ' *°"ld like to live a life that ^'"hT 1! u^ ' ' ' ^ " ^"d pressure that one has l^Hv for ^h'"« profession. I feel that I am ready for chapter 2. I am retiring because in

by Jim Kaeding South will return to a nine period day next fall. The administrations's decison was based the time 1 have left, I would like to get up and on problems created by inflexiblity of do what I want to do and when I want to do it. schedules caused by the shortened day.

I would like to experience a time of unstrucof fewer periods, classes are offered tured time without bells. I could then pursue lessBecause and certain classes offered for only whatever interests I might pursue at the mo- one often, period caused conflicts. Conflicts occured ment." especially with students taking lab classes or Mr. Elliott has "enjoyed working with the those with more than four solids. mathematics staff as I have the highest respect Health and consumer education, two refor them. I believe sincerely that we have one courses for underclassmen created proof the best departments in the area. They are quired blems in abut 60 students had to experienced, well trained and enthusiastic drop lunchscheduling: just to fit these classes. about teaching."

Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal, com"The high enrollment, is in my opinion, a mented, "Going to a nine period day, in my complement to the math teacher, as they work opinion, gives students more options, more well with students and constitute a positive flexibility, and makes for a good sound educaforce toward improvement of the school. I tion. The majority of the students would want worked closely with them and they are a major the nine period day because it offers more part of what I will miss about Maine South." possibilities and encourages more students to Mr. Elliott, as Maine South's only take five solids. Ninety-five percent of the Mathematics department chairman feels he is students here want a good education," qualified to make a statement about the Pressure from parents' groups, concerned department. "1 have enjoyed working with with children's education, had an instudents at Maine South as I consdider them to fluencetheir the decision. A contributing factor be well above average in academic ability and was the on result of the student council survey their attitude toward learning." which wanted the eight period day.

Mr. Elliott attributes part of the math Currently, Maine South, and North have department's sucess to Dr. Clyde K. Watson. and eight period day schedule, Maine West "1 would like to commend Dr. Watson for his currently has (and will keep) a nine period day. work at Maine South in the years since South Next year, Maine South and East will return to has opened. He has certainly made my job as the nine period day. (Maine North is closing Continued on page 2 next year.)

Choir and orchestra present concert

Mr. Joseph Elliott

The Christmas Concert, presented by the music department, will be Dec. 14 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Any student or faculty member can obtain free tickets in PA-110.

Groups in the 2 p.m. concert include the Girls' Chorus and Girls' Glee with the Treble Choir and Boys' Chorus in the 4:30 concert.

Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra will par-

ticipate in both concerts, featuring a prelude by the brass quartet.

The audience will also participate in the concert by singing along.

Two hundred poinsettas, purchased by participating parents, will decorate the stage during the concert and parents can take home their poinsettas after the concert.

Competitive speafcers deg/n season Contest Speakers

by Marya Sakowicz The Contest Speakers team began its season Nov. 22 at the Glenbard West tournament.

Maine South was represented in the following events: Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation; Dramatic and Humorous Duet Acting; Prose; Oratorical Declamation; and Extemporaneous and Radio Speaking.

Jean Keleher and Mike Harris placed first in both preliminary rounds in Dramatic Duet Acting. They placed fifth overall out of thirty in the final round.

South had the disadvantage because to was competing in its first meet of the season against many schools that had already competed, reasoned team members.

The coaches feel that as the new season develops, the team—consisting of many new members—looks forward to success.

There are still positions available in events such as: Original Oratory, Original Comedy, and Verse. Anyone interested and willing to practice diligently is urged to see Mr. Pinelli in the Drama Department.

Debate When someone mentions the NFL, football automatically clicks into the minds of many.

Debates are held over topics such as which teams will do best and whether the Bears will survive another season or not; but, NFL does not only stand for National Football League.

The National Forensic League would be more concerned with the quality of the arguments.

Debate is a formal contest in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition. There are two members per team and the given proposition for this year is: "the federal government should initiate and enforce safety guarantees on consumer goods." Mr. Lavelle, coach, states that "this year the topic is difficult because of the diversity of cases that can be developed."

A case is created by the affirmative (pro) position before the season begins. At a tournament, there can be any number of debates, or rounds, (usually 4-6), in which each person speaks twice starting with the affirmative.

The novice affirmative team is composed of Yaz Safari ('84) and Mike Justice ('83) and

Goodman program gives experience Molly Carpenter and Ted Bales have been selected to participate in the Goodman Theater program. The two juniors were chosen to attend four-hour classes every Saturday to advance their dramatical background.

The classes are financed by CBS who granted Goodman Theater $100,000 to teach the classes for two years. The program gives students background in many aspects of theater such as costume design, set design, ac ting, directing, dancing, and play writing. In addition to the weekly classes, there is also a series of field trips the group makes to various live performances.

To be accepted into this program, students

must submit applications two months before the classes begin, and then go through a first cut, and then an audition-type interview. Forty students from various parts of Illinois were chosen to participate in this program.

Tim Papienski, '81, who was active in the program last year said, "Even tljpugh we only scratched the surface of theatrical life, I learned a lot about people and psofessionals in the field."

Ted Bales, '82, who is attending classes now commented, "The program at Goodman Theater provides theatrical background that I couldn't have gotten any place else. It'll really be helpful for my future and college."

Brian Humm ('83). Brian is considered the I most versatile member because of his ability to debate any position, according to Kelly Barry, team member. She points out his high number of speaker points (assigned by a different judge each round out of a total of 30). At the recent Buffalo Grove tournament he won a fifth place speaker's trophy.

Members feel that the negative (con) position is strong because it features Kelly Barry ('81) and Rich Whalen ('82). Kelly won a first place award at Buffalo Grove. Rich placed second at Buffalo Grove and consistently won fourth place at Illinois State and third place at Glenbrook South.

"The novice team is doing pretty well," Mr. Lavelle commented. Their overall record is 3-3, 6-2 (first place team), and 6-4.

"The varsity is learning and shows promise for next year," he adds. Kevin Vedrine and Terry Chorvat are the two juniors who make up the varsity debate team. Varsity level competition is tougher than novice because each pair of debaters must be able to switch from negative to affirmative positions. This requires more knowledge of the subject and an ability to convince. Terry and Kevin spent part of last summer preparing at a workshop in Georgetown. To members they appear to be a strong team.

Members and coach feel the debate team is strong and will continue to remain so in the years to come. They attribute it to a supportive coach and a diverse selction of members which, adds to the teams's flexibility.

Bookstore opens:

by Jean Keleher The paperback bookstore opened on a trial basis on Friday, Nov. 14.

Located in the southwest corner of the student cafeteria, the bookstore is open for public sale on Tues., Wed., and Fri., during every lunch period.

The paperback bookstore, sponsored and staffed by Student Council, will be of useful service to students, as explained by Mr. Tom an effort to get freshmen and sophomores in- New, Student Council Sponsor. Mr New hopes that the bookstore "will eventually become an volved."

Tickets are a dollar and were available in the effective exchange center for used books, and bookstore in advance. However, Mike stated will accumulate and sell a significant supply of that if you hadn't bought any yet he might the books most needed and required for have some left at the basketball game and just classes." Other student services, such as distributing Busy Signals, will be operated to ask him.

He expects a "a pretty good turnout. We'll from the bookstore.

Student Council feels that the most imporpull a good crowd from the basketball game.

We're hoping for around 300 people. It'll be a tant facet is that it saves the students money fun time. You don't have to worry about being because each used copy is only twenty-five asked. You can just come with a bunch of cents.

Mr. New stresses that be bookstore will be friends, and have a good time."

"Kids have been asking for dances," he con- open on a temporary basis only. In order for tinued. "The turnout for Homecoming was ex- the facility to remain in service, students must cellent and the administration was pleased so take advantage of it. they have approved of three more sock-hop or informal type dances besides the proms and girls' choice.

Mike concluded, "It's a lot of work even department chairman a more pleasant task though there's not much money involved with than it might have been." decorations and so forth. But it's all well worth It is not yet known who will be the replaceit and I hope it turns out well." ment for Mr. Elliott.

Holiday spirit ""hops'" at dance tonight The "Holiday Hop," an informal, stag sock-hop will be held following the basketball game tonight (Fri., Dec. 12) in the spectator gym.

It will feature live music from "Mainstream," which, after personnel changes says it will be playing different material: more up-to-date songs and originals.

Another feature will be "door prizes" of records or gift certificates given by a teacher dressed as Santa and students dressed as elves.

Mike Rotondo, senior class president, said, "This is the first time for any dance of this type at Christmas. Usually it's a formal, but people were complaining about the money involved—five to six dollars, then dinner—especially so close to Christmas when there's presents to buy." He added that the senior class lost money on these dances in the past, and that this one is not designed to make a profit, just "to have a real good time."

"Another 'first'," added Mike, "was that it was organized by all four class councils. It was

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Values are a key to understanding Values play an important role in everyone's life, for what a person feels is important dictates the way he will act and react throughout his life. According to Dr. Morris Massey of the University of Colorado, a person values the most what he grew up without. For example, if one grows up in a loveless home, he will value an affectionate family when he is older; the same theory is true for freedom, independence, and weahh.

A surprising fact about values is that they begin forming from the time of birth. Till the age of eight, children start the process by using a method known as imprinting—that is they copy what they see. Then the child begins modeling by subconsciously picking models from the people around him and he then tries to act like them. This stage is a pick-andchoose process which continues until the age of thirteen, and may explain the difficulty in growing up during the junior high years.

Teenagers use socialization—doing what others are doing—to form their values. By the time a person is twenty years old, all of these processes have combined to form a definite set of individual values. Only a profound emotional experience can change one's values.

Family, friends, religion, school, textbooks, and the media are a few of the sources which influence one's decisions in forming values.

The theory of "you value most what you grew up without" can be used to study and understand the values of past and present generations. Knowing the events which affected a generation can perhaps help people understand the views and ideas of other generations.

People who grew up in the 1920's and are now in their sixties lived during World War II and prohibition. At that time, patriotism and close family ties were very important; perhaps this explains why many senior citizens cannot accept divorce or the resistance to the draft.

Alcohol also became important to them in their adult life.

Today's fifty year old generation was raised in the 1930's, during the depression. Money and security (present and future) became necessities to them in their adult life.

Today's forty year old generation grew up during WW II in the 1940's. Patriotism spread and people gave up everything they had to win the war. The decay of the American family began as women started working to support the war; and children left the home at an earlier age as they attended kindergarten for the first time.

People who are now in their thirties, grew up in the 1950's—the post-war period. Americans began living the good life, acquired affiuence.

and over-indulged their children. The acceptance of credit cards reflects the "get things quick" attitude of the period. Television and Dr. Spock also contributed to the continuing breakdown of the family. Dr. Spock's theory of non-discipline to children led the way toward sexual permissiveness.

The next generation, who are now in their twenties, experienced the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal during the 1960's. Before the war, they had valued patriotism as their elders had, but soon changed their opinions when televison and the media brought the war into the home. People then saw how war really was, and combined with the scandal of Watergate, they questioned the stability of the 'establishment.' Watergate also instigated the "nobody cares" and the "do what you want as long as you don't get caught" attitudes of today.

Todays's teenager is bieng raised by parents who believe in the "me society" consequentially kids look for other things—drugs, alcohol—to take care of them. Sexual permissiveness has become more and more accepteable as the media exposes it daily.

Although they differ from person to person, values are never right or wrong. Values are what one think is right and they cannot be changed.

Freshman soccer team pooriy To the Editor: Maine South's freshman soccer team is poorly equipped. A yearbook from 1969 suggest that this year's freshman soccer team wears the same warm-up suits that the 1%9 track team used. Freshman soccer jerseys are not all the same; some have large numerals, others have numbers on both sides, some are white, and some are even pink. In comparison, Maine South's freshman football players don $85 school supplied helmets and two sets of uniforms, one set for practice and one set for games.

A few soccer players have the same jersey number. If they played together, and the referee noticed, it would result in a penalty.

Half of the balls used in practice are not regulation soccer balls.

Freshman soccer plays its games on a mud lot southwest of the school tennis courts.

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Freshman football plays in the Maine South stadium. There does not exist a scheduling problern that prevents freshman soccer from playing in the school stadium. Kicking a soccer ball does not harm the playing field as much as a football tackle does; therefore, there is not a field problem preventing freshman soccer from playing in the stadium. Other schools that the team has played at supplied well-groomed fields and fine equipment.

This year the Maine South freshman soccer team never lost or tied a single game. Only one other team in Maine South's history has had an untied, undefeated season. It was an earlier freshman soccer team. Freshman soccer, this year, has also won it's only area tournament.

Over fifty freshman "tried out" for the soccer team compared to the less than thirty who went out for football. Many freshman were cut from soccer to play football because it was

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There are two coaches for freshman football, one for an " A " team and one for a " B " team. There were not enough football players to make two teams and as a result, two coaches coached one team. On the contrary, there was only one soccer coach, Mr. Romes, with enough players for two teams. 1 congratulate Mr. Romes for his tremendous solo job coaching approximately thirty players every day after school.

This editorial was not intended to put down, degrade, or disapprove of the sport of football and/or anyone connected with it. Football was used only as a contrasting model. Football is a great sport and is well equipped at Maine South; soccer is a great sport, but is poorly equipped at Maine South.

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Students reminisce about Christmas past

by Cathy Stravakes and Laura Coyne Every person has memories of at least one Christmas. And with the holiday just around the corner, students described their most memorable experience at Christmastime.

Kay Hriensaitong '83, " T h e Christmas after my little brother was born. I was eight years old and I thought he was the best toy of all."

Lisa Bujan '82, "Last year my sister and I were putting up the Christmas tree and right when we finished I knocked it down."

Nick Mitrovich '82, " I was expecting a calculator for Christmas and when I received what I thought was the calculator I didn't even bother to open the box. Then my dad told me to look inside to see if it worked and it was two tickets to the NHL Hockey All Star game."

Annette Akouris '83, " M y most memorable Christmas was when I was little and 1 got a stuffed green cow named MooMoo and a Doberman named Charley."

Rick Smith '82, " T h e Christmas of '78, because that's when I got my first Cole Porter album."

Anne Belmonte '82, " M y mom mixed up the

name tags on the presents and 1 got jockey shorts and aftershave for Christmas."

Margaret Quinn '81, "When I went down to Madison Street on Christmas to serve them their free dinner. It made me appreciate my family and the situation I'm i n . " Tom Daly '82, "When I was about six, I walked downstairs on Christmas Day and found a blue Sting Ray bike."

Judi LeMay '83, "Last year because our whole family was together for the first time in about ten years."

Tom Duffy '82, " M y most memorable Christmas was when a soldier came over to my house in 1972. That year I also received a GI Joe and the soldier told me that I should shave off his beard because beards were not allowed in the army."

One girl who wanted to remain anonymous commented, " T h e Christmas of '67 when I got a Tubsy doll and she leaked all over my chocolate santa."

Chip Stenholdt '81, " I don't have a memorable Christmas but this year is going to be pretty special because we are going to Col-

Vandalism persists at South Vandalism has always been a cause of great expense and problems. Mr. Bitta, Dean, explains that "vandalism is caused by an act of outrage when a person is upset about something and wants to strike b a c k . " Everything from broken windows to punchedin tile is considered an act of vandalism at Maine South and has cost the taxpayers $13,100 in the 1979-80 school year. During the 1978-79 school year, $17,500 was spent and so far this year $6,900 is the expense. According to Miss Ann Finneran, Administrative Assistant, "half of the cost is for broken windows."

A trend that has shown up in the junior high school District 64 somehow is not holding true for Maine South. A sharp decline in vandalism has decreased their annual expense about $1,000 per year. During the 1975-76 school year, $8,950 was spent; in 1979-80, $4,698 was

their cost. Though many of junior high students come to Maine South, the trend is not following. Vandalism at Maine South remains an expensive problem, MISS Finneran wishes that students were more aware of the windows and the problems they can cause. "Students do not realize that the windows are delicate and if broken, they can be very dangerous." .,^ . , u • i u u . ^ !>he suggested that a school club such as student Council start a campaign to make students more a w ^ e of vandalism and to help control it. Miss Finneran feels that it s a shame to spend all of that money to repair windows when it could ve been used to help '"^ students. " A t Christmas play, and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but one a year." Tusser.

News briefs about the people in music The sold-out Bruce Springsteen concert at the Horizon surprised even Springsteen when the enthusiastic crowd sang along with his hit "Hungry Heart."

Bruce turned prankster during his halloween show in L.A. when roadies carried him on in a coffin and he popped out singing a rousing chorus of "The Monster Mash." (You had to be there)...As we get closer to the holidays the record companies seem to be producing "Greatest Hits" or "Live" formula albums in

greater numbers. New this week is a greatest hits collection by Aerosmith.

Ahead, look for a double live set from Yes called "Yessongs 2," recorded before Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson left the band...The Marshall Tucker Band is recording a new album. It will be their first since the death of bass player Tommy Caldwell last summer...The original member of Frank Zappa's back-up band, "The Mothers of Invention," are planning an album titled "Grand Mothers " O / i ^ f f ^ r i lAi^\ f W o Jethro Tull's guitarist, Martin Barr, has had f^lJUltl rr C/r WW his faith in Texans renewed. Barr's custommade mandolin, stolen after a concert in Ediior in Chief Julie ungdon Houston, has been returned. ^*' ^ i ! " \:.':^" ^*"' Apparently the touchtone telephone notes at Ft«turcs Editor

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Janet Keane '82, "Around six years ago, my parents forgot to put out all the Christmas presents."

Lisa Brandt '81, "When I was eight we went down to my grandparents house and on the way there we got caught in a blizzard. It took us seven hours to get there. I vasn't scared though because I thought the snow was really pretty. That was also the last Christmas we went down to my grandparents."

Matt Andoniadas '82, "My most memorable Christmas was when I spent it on a Carribean Cruise."

Maria Gallios '82, "I was six years old and my godfather came over and gave me a seven foot Christmas stocking full of toys and candy."

Diana DiBrito '81. "Two years ago we spent Christmas at Skid Row and gave people turkey, soup and presents."

Cafeteria suggestions To the Editor: I'd like to comment on suggestions given in last week's forum which concered improvements in the cafeteria. I feel that a pop machine and a jukebox would be great additions and would not cause any problems.

A variety of soft drinks could be sold in one or two vending machines in addition to the pop machine in the snack line. A jukebox or piped in music from a popular radio station would also enhance the cafeteria.

As a student of Maine South and as a cafeteria user, I suggest that these ideas should be considered by the administration.

Students who have suggestions can write a short signed letter to Southwards, V-106

by Debbie Trittbardt Novtr that the temperature is dropping, most people blame the "cold-season" on the weather. Candis Purdy, heath teacher, explamed that it is not the weather that causes colds but a virus. Viruses can also cause influenza, mononucleosis, tonsilitis, laryngitis, and pneumonia.

The flu and cold are the most common

Super Sleuth trails Okay, get your wits in gear and try to figlire out this issue's mystery victim.

Our super sleuth trailed a sophomore girl this time. She was a 1979 Lincoln Junior High graduate and has been a "rah" since her freshman year. Her laughter often can be heard bubbling during homeroom in C-103.

Our Super Sleuth learned from friends that this issue's mystery victim was most amusing last year in Drama. They remembered her best assignment when she dressed up as a munchkin and danced around the stage.

Well, that's it for this issue's victim. Drop by and submit your guesses as to her identity as soon as you can.

As for the Nov. 26 mystery victim, our super sleuth reveals that Alison Franz '83, Mary Winters'83, and Becky Gerdes '81 were among the first to correctly guess that it was Lisanne Babicz'81.

ailments, but by resting, drinking more fluids, and taking aspirin, these symptoms wiff go away quicker. There are no set rules on when to call a doctor for a fever. However, it is a good idea to call your doctor if a temperature is prolonged without going down.

Some symptoms of "mono" are sore throat, fever, swollen glands, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Again, rest, antibiotics, and plenty of liquids help cure this illness. A danger of having "mono" is that if another virus enters your system, it will worsen your chances of quick recovery.

Surprisingly, high school students and adults can get tonsilitis. Two signs of tonsilitis are sore throat and difficulty in swallowing. If your tonsils swell many times a year, they

should probably be removed.

Some symptoms of pneumonia are a high fever, chills, and a cough containg pinkish mucus. It can also damage your lungs if not correctly treated by a doctor. However, there is pneumovax vaccine which should be obtained by anyone who has respiratory problems.

There are things that you can do to raise your resistance against these health problems such as eating a balanced diet of three meals a day, drinking many liquids especially water, and keeping your hands away from your face (which is a way that viruses are spread in the first place).

As Benjamin Franklin would say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Graduates keep learning

by Chris Kowols Studies have certainly given Maine South's college-bound students something to boast about.

The Career Resource Center's follow-up studies on the class of 1979's post-high school plans show that almost 70 percent of the graduates are going on to some sort of futher educational training.

This training includes both four year and two year colleges plus trade schools. Fifty-two jjerceiit of this number attend a four-year colleg. 1 he number of college students actually Continued on Page 6

Our teachers: uncovering the other side Ki .1 J

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.^iH^ u ° " ^^^ Second noor of the A-wing in M I ; ; ° ^*^"'^ '°°"' 3' 'he end of the hall, a n^l^A ^^'^"ship Democratic Association Board member and 26-mile marathon finisher n L i f ^ i ? ^ 8'"°"P of students the funOH^ of anthropology.

Odd combination? Not at all. An electric eye «rhL?° '.'^"* *^^<^^'ers off as they leave the nn ''^•'""8 ' ° ' ' 3"'' Mr. Patton Feichter is no Pv exception. his?orlf?nH^?*''"8 anthropology, non-western Feth y ^^* '" American Society, Mr. d v ? « ..?'"1?. ^'' f^«^ «i"'e i" various acare f,!;. K K^^'"^ '« my profession-the rest c h e o n l i ° ' ' ^ ' ^ ' " "1'he rest" includes arDolS expeditions during the summer, kme dfLn^'"P^'«'^'"8 ''"""8 elections and long distance running all year long.

Kooert Kennedy's campaign in 1968 sparked

Mr. Feichter's political interest initially. Mr. Feichter lived in Chicago at the time and was later disappointed when he found he could not become part of the political machine merely because he was interested. "I wasn't Irish or 'family' and I didn't need a favor,"Mr. Feicher explains. "It was really hard to get in with the Democratic Machine."

He moved to the suburbs and became an active politition in all areas. He is a member of the Niles Zoning Board, was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in New York this year, and even ran for state senator in 1974. "And once you run, it's in your blood," Mr. Feichter says with a smile.

What started out as a way to lose weight three years ago also has become a major pasttime for Mr. Feichter. Long distance running is very enjoyable to him because when I am running, "it's hard to think of anything

depressing." He has been in 35 to 40 races in the last two years, both locally and out of state. His biggest accomplishment was finishing the 26-mile Chicago marathon this fall.

Mr. Feichter's next goal is to race in the big New York marathon next year. When he was in New York for the Democratic Convention, he ran in Central Park and "loved it."

Mr. Feichter believes that his outside experiences enhance his ability to teach.

His various archeological experiences help him give first hand information to his anthropology classes.

His political campaigning often gets even Republican students out working with him and politically interested.

And as for his running, "you meet a lot of interesting people—especially the ones who call you 'Rocky'!"

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Catch T/s the season to be jolly* spirit

by Debbie Tiitthardt During this time of the year, a cherry-nosed, white bearded man in a red suit opens his mail to find list after list.

Of course, every good little girl and boy wants exactly the same thing that their friends do, and Santa must become very tired after reading them over and over again. But there are always exceptions, and here are five unusual letters to ole Saint Nick.

Hey Santa, It'd be really cool if you could get me this stuff. I need a new Pioneer stereo because I lost the other one in my room somewhere. You got to bring me at least 365 black T-shirts because I'm using last year's shirts for wall-to wall carpeting. Don't forget about some cowboy boots. Have one of them reindeer, Rudy, scuff'em up for me. By the way, if you don't get this right. 111 break your face and use your beard as a fur coat for some poor rabbit.

I'll be waiting, Joe Cool

Dear Santa, Could you contribute to the furthuring of my education by delivering the following: a new set of encyclopaedias would be appropriate. (The others were destroyed after my sister used them to paper-train the dog.) A new atlas would also be useful. (My little brother connected the dots on each of my maps with a purple crayon.) If it is not an inconvenience, two small items are all I request for my stocking: a set of sharpened engraved pencils and a case of lightbulbs (mother lets me stay up until three every Saturday night to study.

Sincerely, Brian Brain Dearest Santa, Please get me all the new plaid skirts in the Lord & Taylor catalogue. Make sure that I get more oxford shirts and Shetland sweaters than Sally Suave or I'll just cry. I'm positive that you'll bring another pair of topsiders and navy blue blazer because you know they look so fabulous on me. Besides, you're such a sweetie and I'll be sure to have the maid lay out some

Perrier and caviar for you.

Luv Ya, Patsy Preppy P.S. Also, be sure to monogram everything.

Santa 1 need a new safety pin for my cheek. The one you gave me last year is turning green and I'm having trouble prying it off my face. Get me some more turquoise dye for my hair, a new garbage bag suit coat, and a skinny, flourescent orage tie. My punk rock friends want to wish you a kinky Christmas. I was also wondering if you've ever considered dying your beard blue or maybe purple?

Devo Dave Santa, I can feel good vibes coming this way. In order for this Christmas to be far-out, the Karma has to be right. Please let the whole world experience peace and love. Everything will be so groovy because that deep spirit is something that all of us can really get into. Do you dig?

Have cosmic Christmas!

Harriet Hippie

Gifts that won't bum a hole in your pocket

by Joanne Sutton With Christmas just around the corner, many students are becoming concerned about buying gifts for various friends, Kris Kringles, and grab bag gifts. Since the majority of teens don't exactly make a great deal of money, they are faced with the problem of looking for inexpensive gifts which can be used instead of put aside to collect dust. Little stocking stuffers are the best way to make a variety of people happySweat socks, bands, and towels, found at any department store for under $4.()0 are great gift ideas for sport enthusiasts. Racket balls

and tennis balls can also come in handy. When it's time to hit the showers, necessitties such as soap and shampoo are terrific ideas.

Soapaghetti, soap that looks like spaghetti, is a real buy at Walgreens for only $2.50.

Have any friends who love music? Well if so, for under $2, 45's can be bought at most department stores, if the situation is reversed and someone plays an intsrument, guitar picks and sheet music can be found at Karnes Music Co. Blank tapes also provide the setting for some future recording artist and for under $2, you can't go wrong.

Stationary and book stores such as Hills and

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the Book Inn offer a wide selection of gift ideas. Everyone always needs pens, and to go along with them, why not stationary? Mad Libs, a different gift idea priced at $1.50, are stories in which nouns, verbs, or adjectives are filled in, thus producing totally nonsensical tales. Books and mini puzzles can also be used to touch up a stocking.

Girls can edasily be pleased with an assortment of ponytail holders, barretts, and ribbons which together total under $5. Samples of shampoo, conditioner, soap, and perfume are also available with each costing no more than 50'. Maybelline lip gloss lets you get three in one for only $2.95, and Love's Baby Soft perfume comes with a miniature teddy bear for only $3.50.

If after these suggestions that perfect little gift still can't be found, then here are some general ideas. A scrapbook or frame can provide a look at some memories when filled with old pictures. A batch of homemade cookies or a cake will add the personal touch. Key chains, posters, and plants are other good ways to make someone happy. A decorated locker is always fun, and gift certificates are good for those hard to please people.

So when shopping for all your gifts, just remember that a fun Christmas doesn't have to be expensive.

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may be higher because many students working full time are also going to school part time Illinois schools are still preferred, with 35 percent of our college students choosing to stay in state.

A declining trend has been noted in those choosing four-year colleges, reports Kenneth Reese, career counselor. In the past ten years the percent of four-year college students has dropped from 58 percent down to 51 percent This may be partially attributable to rising colleg costs.

Girl's B-Ball to net Maine North

by Mike Sir Tomorrow night, the Maine South girl's basketball teams will play the Vikings of Maine North in the Hawk's home opener. The Hawks hope to gain a double victory with the junior varsity game starting at 6:30 p.m., and with the varsity finishing the evening.

Through the combination of first year players Julie Bell, Cathy Carney, Nancy Culverwell, Sue Lee, and Jenny Mumford, plus veterans Kim Banks, Kathy Bickler, Anne

Erbach, Sally Petersen, Bev Schiffer, and Sally Zeiger, the Hawks will sport one of the tallest teams ever.

Although the two teams have not met recently, Mike Deines and his players are confident they will rise to the challenge presented by the Vikings. The team added that a large crowd could lead the Hawks to a victory.

Last year. Coach Deines and his players made the mistake of looking too far ahead in their season, and suffered early setbacks. This

year, they plan to take each game as it comes and not look beyond their next opponent.

Senior Sally Peterson added, "This is the best shooting team we've had in awhile, and I think we may surprise a few of our opponents."

MS swimmers begin season

by Elaine Tite The Maine South boy's swim team begins its season with a home meet against Maine West on Dec 5. is not (or should not be) an invitation to fight.

Actually, for the boys and coaches Mr. John They cheer when our player gets a penalty. Doherty and Mr. Frank Boothe, the season They shouldn't; being short a player doesn't began with practices the week before help at all.

Thanksgiving. The team practices twice a day, It's ridiculous that the rinks need police at before and after school. the games; if you want to see a fight, check out Last year, the varsity had a 10-3 an alley after midnight. But don't come to recordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their best season since 1965. Returnhockey games anymore to see a fightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you're ing lettermen who should help the team again just degrading the game and our team. this year are Steve Delano, Mike King, Scott If you want to sit in the stands, then cheer Krue, Scott Peterson, Jeff Stachelek, and Rich when they show excellent stick handling or Stachelek. take a great slapshot, not when they knock A key to the team's success this year is someone down. Encourage the team to show depth. Maine South is fortunate that many their talent, not their fists. varsity members will be swimming next year, A true hockey fan such as sophomore Mike King and juniors Steve Delano and Jeff Stachelek.

The team is excited about and anticipating a good 1980-81 season.

Senior Rich Stachelek commented, "We have strong swimmers in almost all of the varsity events. The team should do well."

ke hockey fan speaks out Dear Editor and fellow students.

After sitting in ice rinks for 10 years and observing an unbelieveable number of hockey games, I am embarrassed by the attitudes and actions of the Maine South hockey fans (or so the call themselves).

Hockey can be the most exciting sport when played with talent and determination; we should be proud of our team, which has both ability and drive.

However, obnoxious fans seem to think an ice rink is the same as a boxing ring and are constantly encouraging fights. They stand and cheer whenever a solid check is made. A check

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Varsity swimmer Robin Reichard displays excellent diving form, typical of her performances throughout the year.

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MS Hawks to attack Indians tonight

by Leo Smith Past the Elgin game lies the East Aurora The Maine South varsity basketball team tournament starting on Dec. 26, with finals on shoots for the New Trier East Indians tonight the 27th. The Hawks are hopeful, but some of at home and travels to Elgin tomorrow for a the best teams compete in this tourney.

Brackets for the tournament have not come non-conference game.

The sophomore game begins at 6:30 p.m. out yet, so the team is unaware of their opand the varsity game immediately follows, as ponents. the Hawks hope to beat a top ranked state team.

Over Thanksgiving weekend, the varsity Looking ahead to the upcoming season. squad suited up against Prospect, Saint Coach Quitman Sullins commented, "Well, outside shooting and ball handling seem to be our weaknesses, while a great attitude and good character will pull us through the close ones."

by Laura Coyne Taking a look at the conference. Coach The wrestling team is off to a "strong" Sullins added, "All the teams in our conference are tough; we go into every game as an start, according to head coach Tom Ziemek, from the varsity squad down to the freshman underdog." level. Maine South will try to pin down a victory tonight against Deerfield.

In dual meets, varsity is 3-1. The freshman team has not yet lost a meet with a 4-0 record.

by Peter Curtis Maine South is competing in a tougher Maine South fencers face New Trier East on league this year, yet Coach Ziemek expects to Wednesday at home. have a better season. "The kids have put in a The varsity captured first place in their first lot of effort so far, and we're off to a better meet, a seven team tournament, the hawks' start than in previous years." compiled record was 6-0 against both NewTriers, Gordon Tech, University High of Chicago, Central Catholic from Wisconsin, and Culver Military Academy in Indiana.

The Hawks boast an experienced team in five returning lettermen. Mark Rusin, last The Maine South varsity hockey team is year's Most Valuable Player, captain Al Ishu, scheduled to play the Notre Dame Dons Sun., Andy Stukowski, third place finisher in last Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at Oakton Ice Rink. year's state meet, and Peter Curtis comprise The Hawks won big against Maine West the epee team.

11-1 on Sun., Dec. 7. The Warriors provided The foil team consists of senior Frank no match for the Hawks, who demonstrated Machaj and juniors Andy Santella, Mike exceptional teamwork.

Eifert, Cave Moren, and Captain Steve "We really worked well together; no one Amidei. Three of the five are returning let- tried to do it all alone," stated junior Jim termen.

Kaepplinger.

Epee is one of the two weapons in high The j.v. team is also doing well this year. school competition, the other, the foil. The main difference is the target area. The target for epee is the entire body; for foil, the upper body excluding the arms. Both weapons are fenced using electric equipment: foil can also be fenced non-electric.

Andy Santella, commenting on the upcoming meet, said, "New Trier East possibly has the best foil squad in the state. The Indians, Maine West, and Gordon Tech will be the teams to beat this year."

Any freshman or sophomore interested in the fencing team can come to the field house today after school. We need students for our Frosh-soph team.

Josephs, and Buffalo Grove in their tournament. After the final buzzer rang, Maine South ended up in a three-way tie for first with Buffalo Grove and St. Joe's.

The Hawks truly demonstrated their character by pulling out two close games between Prospect and St. Joe's. They beat St. Joe's by 1 with Scott Thompson, scoring the winning basket and Tim Wickstrom dominating the boards for the Hawks.

Wrestlers to pin Deerfield

Fencers raise foils

The wrestling team's talent comes from returning lettermen Mike Fischer, Joe Digati, Bob Phillips, and Jerry Celenza.

The Hawks participated in one tournament, the Holy Cross Tournament, where they placed fourth out of the eight teams involved. Five wrestlers placed third and better. Dave Erickson took third while Mike Fischer, Matt Bringas, and John Pegler placed second in their events. Randy Rogers captured a first place spot in the 155 lb. weight class. Because of his excellent performance, the Chicago Tribune awarded him athlete of the week.

Maine South heats the ice Their next game is tomorrow, when they challenge Evanston at Northbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;face off is at 8:10 p.m.

This year's team includes forwards Brian ^ ^ Auge, John Auge, Wayne Auge, Frank ^ ^ Machaj, Mike Machaj, Basil Kazuk, Dan Kaepplinger, Andy Mrowiec, Mark Palmer, Marty Alagany, and Phil Armato. Defensemen include Dave Watson, Eugene Martin, Ed Vivit, Pat Concannon, Robin Himley, and Dave Jackson.

SCOREBOARD Basketball (b)

MS 39, Deerfield 51 (varsitv) MS 51, Deerfield 42 (Soph) (g) MS 53, East Leyden 50 (v) MS 32, East Levden 37 (jv) Swimming - (b) MS 103, MW 69 (v) MS 45, MW 88 (jv) FencingMSll,MW7(v) MS 7, MW 11 Gv) Wrestling MS 15, WW 33 (v) HAVE A MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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The 1980-81 varsity basketball team is off to a great start. Top row I to r Scott Thomson; Doug Fiddler; Wayne Martin; Tim Wickstrom- Ed Schmelzer; Mark Pankus; Darren Hoeppner. Bottom, I to r: Mike Klancnik and Marty Meehan, managers; Dan Guerin; Jack Pankau; Jeff BerqmanTony Burud; Mike Denzil; Mike Deven and Joe Seng, managers (photo bv Mike Vuvkovich). ^ '