Vol 18 issue 4

McLendon chosen Junior Miss

By LoLLW. CoLjne.

The Park Ridge Junior Miss Pagint, which is sponsored by the Jay•cees, announced Sue McLendon as this year's winner.

Each year, the pageant seeks the all-around high school girl to represent Park Ridge. The program is not a beauty contest, but a combination of scholastic achievement, creative talent, personality, and poise and appearance.

Four runners-up along with Junior Miss were awarded prizes. The fourth runner-up was Jeanne Manos. Jeanne received, among other things, $25 in cash, a week's subscription to the Chicago Health Club, a $25 savingsaccount at Peerless Federal Savings., and a year's subscription to tht Advocate. Jeanne commented, "I enjoyed being in the pageant because everyone got to know each other better, and we each got something out of it."

Third runner-up was Barb Kazmierczak who also won the talent award for her piano playing and the scholastic achievement award. Barb received a $25 check, a $50 bond, and ;a $25 gift certificate to Walgreens.

In the second runner-up position was Barb Joyce. Barb was awarded a •|50 bond and a $50 check, a $25 gift PIsrtificate at Bachmann's and brunch for two at Rodeway Inn. Debbie Nelson was first runner-up along with being elected for the "spirit award" by the other girls in the pageant. Debbie received a $75 check, two $50 savings bonds, dinner for two at Rusty Scupper, and a twomonth membership at Chicago Health Club. Debbie said about the competition, "I had a lot of fun being in the pageant and working with every-

one, but it was also hard competing against my friends."

And finally, the 1981-82 Junior Miss, Sue McLendon, was presented with two $100 savings bonds, a one year membership to the YMCA, dinner for two at Kona Kai, and a check for $100. Sue concluded, "Being in the pageant was a wonderful experience.

We all became good friends, and it was, therefore, an honor to be chosen."

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Maine South H. S., Park Ridge. IL

Motor Club awards essay

By Kathy Humm

All Maine South seniors are eligible to compete for the AAA-Chicago Motor Club scholarships.

Ten scholarships will be given to the winners of the Illinois Editors' Traffic Safety Seminar's 16th annual traffic safety essay contest.

"High School Driver Education: Can We Afford It?" is the topic of this year's contest.

With a postmark no later than Dec. 31, 1981, the 500 (or less) word essay must be submitted to Seminar Headquarters, 66 E. South Water St., Chicago, IL 60601.

Five boys and five girls will re-

ceive top scholarship grants. Fifty dollar U.S. Savings Bonds will also be presented to the 25 runners-up by the AAA-Chicago Motor Club.

A panel of University of Illinois educators will do the final judging and winners will be announced at the seminar's annual meeting next May. Entry blanks may be obtained in V-106 from SoathmoidSi staff or from the driver education department.

Last year, Maine South senior Sue Brown was selected as one of the ten award winners.

Mathletes compete By knne.

Italian classes form club

By Ma-fUa Capo note.

Maine South Italian students have started an Italian Club this year.

Last year's Italian iwo students became interested in the idea of starting an Italian club. Club sponsor Mrs. Karen Labbe would like ths Italian culture to be known to students.

Valerie DeSalvo, vice-president of*Italian Club, said, "It's a great achievement that we have finally begun an Italian club. It's important that we strengthen the program so ^ h a t Italian culture is recognized • t Maine South. With the help and cooperation of Mrs. Labbe and the members the Italian Club will be a success."

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wareness of Italian culture within the group, and also to enjoy Italian activities.

Manuela Guidi, president, said, "We have many goals to reach this year. Since this is our first year, I feel the members play a great role in the success of our club. Not only must we reach our goals, but, at the same time, have some fun."

Mrs. Labbe said, "I think the Italian Club is a good opportunity for students interested in Italian culture, especially students studyina Italian. It is an opportunity to get together and be recognized. The club will be what the members make it. Hopefully, an interesting club will provide the members with some Italian culture and fun."

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The Maine South Mathletes placed 11th out of 25 schools in the North Suburban Math League competition Oct. 1. Their next contest will be held Nov. 4 at school.

Mr. Michael Andrews, Mathletes sponsor, encourages students "who are interested in a challenge and want to be creative in solving problems ought to investigate the opportunities available for mathletes."

Tne Mathletes consists ot about 40 math students at all grade levels The students compete against 25 high schools in the North Suburban Math League competition. Points for each school are accumulated from four regular contests and one conference meet.

The Mathletes will also compete agienst all state schools in six Illinois Math League contests this year.

South receives plaque for Blood Drives Maine South was recently awarded, a plaque of recognition from thej North Suburban Blood Center for t h q ^ ^ school's participation in the regior^^ al volunteer blood program.

Student Council Sponsor Ann Finneran attended a summer workshop at the blood center. The directors awarded plaques to each high school that has participated in blood donor programs. Plates engraved with the year of the blood drive will be given to each school for each subsequent drive.

Miss'Finneran said the workshop emphasized the need for high school volunteer blood donor programs. The next Maine South blood drive will be early in the spring.

%!Âť-/^' Jeannine tidpp.airector or aonQr services, gives plaque to Ann Finneran, Student Council sponsor.

C.P.R. class given 'credit' &_/ Jjjm Kaedoig

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News briefs

ARENA SHOW

"The Shadow Box" will be presented for the last time tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are S2.50 and can be purchased at the door.

TESTS The PSAT-NMSQT t e s t f o r j u n i o r s w i l l be given tomorrow at 7:45 am.

The SAT-ACT tests w i l l be offered to j u n i o r s and seniors S a t . , Nov. 7, at 7:45 a.m.

Students should bring i d e n t i f i cation and pencils to the t e s t i n g areas.

AFS PIZZA SALE student Council i s s e l l i n g p i z zas to raise funds f o r the American F i e l d Service.

Cheese pizzas are S3.25 each or 3 f o r $9, and cheese/sausage p i z zas are $4.25 or 3 f o r $12. Pizzas w i l l be picked up or delivered the afternoon of S a t . , Nov. 14.

BAND-0-RAMA The Maine South Marching Band will perform Sat., Nov. 7, in the Spectator Gym. OPEN HOUSE The Fall Open House for parents (A-L) will be held Hon., Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. ' ige 2

The First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) course may be offered as a scheduled quarter course worth one-quarter credit next year if three school executive committees approve this plan.

Currently, this course is available to all students having certain study periods. By computer scheduling, students wishing to learn how to save a life will be able to take first aid and CPR. The present health classes,Health I and II, have five to nine hours of first aid instruction. Adequate instruction and certification in first aid and CPR requires 35 hours of class instruction. Students completing this standard first aid course have completed the exact same course for which colleges offer one to two hours semester credit.

During the past five years, 250 students took the First Aid and CPR course. Student surveys of sophomores at South indicate that 21% would sign up for the course if it was offered, and 24;i would enroll if scheduling permitted it. Approximately 45S of 562 sophomores surveyed indicated an interest in the course.

Miss Candace Purdy, health teacher and head promoter of the proposal said, "Students who take this course deserve credit because they're putting in time and effort to learn how to help other people and save lives.

Students currently taking the course are very enthusiastic."

Jim Doherty '84, said, "I feel the course should receive credit to encourage more people to want to be able to save someone's life."

Mary Ann Walsh '83, said, "It's

important to know how to handle a situation involving an accident.

Helping someone is the greatest fee> ing in the world."

Janet Piatt '82, said, "This summer I worked with kids and I was really glad to have my first aid training. They were always getting insect bites or bloody noses and my boss was glad I could take care of them myself."

Vince Sciascia '82, said, "Firsi aid and CPR shows how someone can help in a case of a given emergency.

And the only way more people will be able to take this necessary course is by giving credit for it."

"The people in this class work too hard and I believe it's worth a credit. We take tests and practice skills and this class is harder than some of -y full credit classes," said Chris Grahn '84. , Gayle Tansey '82, said, "You have no Idea how important this class is.

If a credit is given for it, maybe more people would be encouraged to take it."

Juniors see Galena About 46 juniors visited Galena on Thurs., Oct. 22, for an all day history tour.

The social science department sponsored the tour which included such historical sites as: General Ulysses Grant's home, the Stockade, the Grant Leather Store, and the site of the Lincoln-Douglas debate.!^ Also planned was a ride on an ol' paddle-wheel steamboat on the Mississippi River and possibly dinner depending on the weather.

Competency tests under study Bij Anne Sizopouloi L Maine Township District 207 has begun preliminary competency testing on freshmen this year.

Due to an Illinois State Board of Education decision, local school districts are urged to implement minimum competency programs in the high schools.

According to the executive summary of the state board, "local school districts are responsible to develop and implement a total student assessment and program evaluation policy which reflects the individual district goals and standards'.'

The summary said the need for competency tests "stems from a belief that the testing of essential skills and competencies will help raise academic standards and increase educational achievement."

Maine Township has formed a committee to examine competency testing in District 207 and to develop a final policy statement by April, 1983.

The members are: Dr. Michael Meyers, assistant superintendent of instruction, Mr. Joel Morris ,administrative assistant, Mr. Otto Kohler, Maine South social science chairman, Mr. Gene Hass and Dr. Dean Gould, Maine West's math and English chairmen.

"Competency tests document with data what good teachers and schools have always been doing," explained Dr. Meyers. "We're talking about competency at all levels."

The Maine Township competency program will include testing in English, mathematics, and social science.

Math competency exams are being given to freshmen in each Maine school this winter. The tests will be expanded to sophomores and upperclassmen in the next three years.

Dr. Morris explained that students will take a pre-test in the fall and a post-test in the spring. Teachers may use the tests as a final or to determine the student's grades. The tests are designed in conjuction with the math courses--the freshman tests are general math, algebra, and geometry.

"The tests will be used to indicate how much students learned from instruction. We hope to show by a national percentage where each student ranks in a subject," Dr. Morris said.

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ence test for eighth graders may also be used to show "what level of competency they have when they enter high school," said Dr. Meyers.

An English competency test will probably be developed at the sophomore level. As of yet, the tests will not be used as a graduation requirement, although the Board of Education may reverse their decision.

Dr. Meyers stressed that the program will not measure minimum competency, but a program that measures competency at Maine Township's levels. The test scores will be collected in a student's folder and can be examined by his/her teachers to determine the student's capabilities

need help in a subject area. "Students should have some measure of competency rather than'I just passed this course.'"

The tests will also show to the community what level of education the students are receiving. "We have to show the tax payers that their money is being spent well," said Dr. Meyers.

Dr. Meyers added that the competency tests will be used in conjunction with the freshman placement exam and the Sequential Test of Educational Progress (STEP) to establish a more comprehensive program of student competency evaluation in Maine Township.

College Season: second in series

Meeting college costs

College cost should not be a barrier to attending the college you want. The needs can be met by loans, grants and scholarships.

Loam: The student loans allow up to $2500 a year to be paid back with a maximum of $12000 for the term of education. The 9% interest and principal begin six months after you leave school, whether you graduate or drop out. The new rules, effective October 1981, set an adjusted $30,000 salary ceiling on those eligible for loans. Mr. Reese explained that those families earning over $30,000 can still get loans if they can demonstrate need. "People are panicking about the news they have heard about the cut-backs on Guaranteed Loans, but the money is still available," said Ms. Marilyn Scholl, counselor at Grinnell College.

The F-lnanciaZ Aid Tonm and the

Vcmilij F-inoiiciat Se.iV'icz both evalu-

ate the amount you and your parents can contribute toward your college costs. Salary, number of collegeattending children, outstanding debt such as mortgages and other factors are analysized in each form. You should write to the school you are interested in, to see which form to fill out. You should only file one.

The forms will be available in the Career Resource Center after Nov. 1 but, cannot be completed or sent until January.

Gnanti-Illinois Monetary Award: A state award to any student regardThe committee is considering us- less of rank or test scores, based only on the need of the family. It ing a district-wide federal consti^ The committee is considering u- will pay up to $1950 a year, not to ^iing a district-wide federal consti- exceed the cost of tuition and fees. be used for vocational tution test to be given during the It cannot junior year. A three day social sci- schools or out-of-state schools.

The Pell Grant, formerly the BEOG The tests will identify students who

a maximum of $12,000 for the term of education. The 9/;. interest and prinis a federal grant of up to S1650 a ynar based on the need of the family and applicable to any type of higher educational institiution. You do not apply directly to get the grant, but check off the appropriate place on the FAF or FFS. Mr. Reese stressed an important factor in this process: "Regardless of the cost of the college, the family(parents and student) would contribute the same amount of money at Northwestern as they would at Oakton." Students have a better chance of getting the money they need, the more they need, because the money is awarded through greatest need.

An example: Public Private Cost of School 4000 8000 Parent and Student Contribution 3500 3500 Need 500 4500 The school will then put together a "package" to help meet this need. $1950 Illinois Monetary Award 600 Pell Grant 850 Academic Scholarships 400 Job 700 Guaranteed Student Loan 4500 Sc/ioÂŁa.'Lj/i.cp-J.' Mr. Reese encourages students to write to the school they are interested in, to specific departments. Art, Music and Athletic are examples. Also Mr. Reese has many listings of other merit-based scholarship opportunities, some even offering full-tuition.

Students should see their counselor or Mr. Reese to answer any questions. page 3

Dungeons and Dragons:

Not just a game, an experience

By Vzbblz TftltthoAdt I f you are a t y p i c a l student and someone near you mentions Dungeons and Dragons, your reaction might be to look around f o r your friends and laugh. But, Dungeons and Dragons is not a laughing matter. I t i s a comp l e x , fantasy war game that was maae by a man named Gary Gygax who works f o r the T.S.R. Game Company.

In order to play, you must have at least two people. One of these people must be the referee or Dungeon Master (D.M.). His job is to design a dungeon, making c a r e f u l l y drawn maps on graph paper. The other players, though, do not know where the D.M. has placed dangerous ironsters or wonderful treasures. They create t h e i r own map as they explore The character that each player is represented by possesses six basic a b i l i t i e s : strength, intelligence, wisdom, c o n s t i t u t i o n , d e x t e r i t y , and charisma. The players r o l l a 6-sided die three times f o r each a b i l i t y or

t r a i t , with a r o l l of 18 the highest possible and three the lowest. For example, t h e i r character may be high in c o n s t i t u t i o n (endurance) but low in charisma (sex appeal) and so on.

A f t e r t h e i r scores have been recorded, the player decides what class his character w i l l be.

These classes are chosen according to the scores on t h e i r ability.

For instance, i f a player r o l l e d a high a b i l i t y of strength he is l i k e l y to become a f i g h t e r . High scores of i n t e l l i g e n c e suggest a magic-user and a high score in wisdom suggests a c l e r i c who performs magic s p e l l s .

A l l three of the classes mentioned a b o v e - - f i g h t e r s , magic-users, and c l e r i c s - - c a n be in the human race as can also thieves. Other races that characters can be members of include dwarves, elves, and h a l f l i n g s . Each character can be male or female.

The player must choose his chara c t o r ' s alignment (behavior) a l s o , which could be lawful, neutral, or

Stuctenfe paif $3,000 to go to Sbutfi

By Cathy Stavxakcii, I f you paid t u i t i o n to attend Maine South, i t would cost you S3118 f o r the 1981-82 school vear.

Students outside of D i s t . 207's boundaries must pay a yearly t u i t i o n to attend a Maine Township school.

One-ha I f of the fee must be paid before the s t a r t of the school year, and the second h a l f , p r i o r to the second semester.

Any student wishing to attend a Maine school must submit a letter of explanation to the superintendent and the Board of Education. Each applicant must be approved. Mr. James E. Bonney, guidance director, expressed that the board almost always approved applicants.

The S3I18 is based on what it actually costs to educate each student in Maine Township for one year.

This figure includes maintenance ot the buildings, employees' salaries, heat, etc. As enrollment drops, the cost will rise. Mr. Bonney stated, "This practice will eventually be prohibited because of the cost."

Up until five or six years ago, the district did not have a definite policy on out of district students.

As inquiries increased, guidelines were set. Maine Township receives many inquiries on tuition, but the number of students enrolled on tuition has remained low because of the cost. The cost for the 1982-8-1 school year is estimated at S4000.

chaotic. If he is lawful or c h a o r i i ^kl he can choose to be good or e v i l ^ During the game, the character must behave in a manner consistent with his declared alignment.

If the player changes his character's alignment during the game, the D.M. is allowed to penalize him with a loss of experience points, which can be gained by killing a monster or finding treasure. After obtaining a certain number of experience points, a character can move up a level of experience.

Equipment and weapons, such as a dagger, helmet, or a horse, are then bought from a price list. In order to buy, though, they need money or rather, gold. To determine just how many gold pieces a character will have, roll the 6-sided die three times and multiply by ten.

Sooner or later, all must die.

Their death may have happened helping a companion in trouble or being the victim of some horrid monster.

Whatever the reason, the player of the character need not fear the loss because there are always future voyages to look forward to.

As one can see, Dungeons and Dragons is a complicated game, but i ^ has so much imagination, w i t h o i ^ limiting itself to an actual gameboard, that it can offer inventive adventures to anyone willing to give it a try.

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Sou,tkiion.<h needs t y p i s t s who have completed Typing 1 and possibly Typing 2. Check with Mr. Beatty or Anne Sizopoulos in V-106 before school.

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Spirited Ricliard inspires dieters Richard Simmons, the "guru of d i e t and h e a l t h , " as described by Coimopotitcui magazine, has created a s t i r in the minds of junk food junkies and overvyeight Americans. Richard has a b e s t - s e l l i n g book. The Never Say Diet Book and a h i t t e l e v i sion show appropriately named "The Richard Simmons Show." Both are designed t o encourage people t o keep f i t , eat the r i g h t foods, and lose any necessary weight.

Simmons, who at one time weighed 300 pounds, devised his own L i v e - I t program which contains a l i f e - l o n g plan f o r food and exercise not a two week fad d i e t . Since he refuses to use the word " d i e t " i n his vocabulary becuase the f i r s t word is d i e , Simmons refers t o his program as a " L i v e - I t " one.

When I f i r s t saw "Th* Richard Simmons Show," I thought he was very strange. His humor is a l i t t l e o f f t h e - w a l l , and he runs around l i k e he is hyper. However, I soon found out that t h i s i s j u s t a part of his col o r f u l p e r s o n a l i t y . His show is o r i ginal and fun to watch, even i f you don't need t o lose weight. But more j i m p o r t a n t l y , Simmons t r i e s to help 'people w i t h t h e i r weight problem. He talks to them about t h e i r s p e c i f i c d i f f i c u l t i e s and weaknesses; he is understanding and always w i l l i n g to listen.

Simmons t r i e s only to be hims e l f ; he does not t r y t o impress anyone, especially the screaming women who do everything short o f tear-

ing o f f his warm-up s u i t .

"The Richard Simmons Show" is on every day, once at 9:00 AM and aaain at 7:30 PM on Channel 32. His popu l a r i t y is obvious as people are constantly f i l l i n g the aisles of his studio. Simmons not only e x e r c i ces with his viewers, but also cooks

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up l o w - c a l o r i e , n u t r i t i o u s recipes that are available through the m a i l .

Richard Simmon's unique personali t y and caring a t t i t u d e a l l add up to a show that is c r e a t i v e , informative, and well worth the t h i r t y Tiinutes of your time. So tune in and exercise with Richard!

Letter favors class credit Dear Southtion.di> and tne Maine South student body: There is an article in this issue that reports on the possibility that credit will be given to those students taking Miss Purdy's First Aid class.

I think this is a wonderful idea, and I sincerely hope it is approved.

I was in First Aid my junior year, and I highly recommend the class.

The benefits of learning correct procedures in emergencies are boundless.

There are certain classes in this school where homework is rarely given, but students still get credit for them. These classes are commonly referred to in the student body as being "sleazy" classes--First Aid is definitely not one of these. Students are expected to work, and work enthusiastically. There is a special textbook to be read outside of class and homework and tests are regularly given. The curriculum is a fun and rigorous one.

I know personally of quite a few

people who really want to take First Aid, but they have not been able to because they are not free the period the class is offered. Since credit is not given, students cannot sign up in advance. If the class was made a part of the elective system from which students choose their classes in the spring, the class would be fit into the interested student's schedule just as the other courses are. In addition. First Aid would be listed as part of the official high school transcript--a plus for those health and medical profession hopefuls. Thirdly, the same course we have at South is taught on the college level, and students receive two semester hours of credit. Surely, it is reasonable to ask for high school credit to be given.

Students in First Aid put the time and effort into learning how to prevent an accident, save a life.

Credit is deserved!

Sincerely, Cindy Coltman '82

Solving the Halloween blues In past years, the days before Halloween were f i l l e d with preparation and anxious excitement. Today, however, as the day draws nearer and nearer, i f i n d myself depressed. I |eel I am too old to be t r i c k - o r t r e a t i n g , but other options seem to be l i m i t e d . When I researched other Ideas, I found that i s not necessari l y the case. There &r& many ways to celebrate t h i s holiday. Read on!

Those people who l i k e the scary aspects of Halloween may want to â&#x20AC;˘ i s i t the haunted house sponsored by "Tiling's or Campus L i f e . . Another choice would be to take in a movie such as "Halloween" or _rn-iday the I 3 t h - P a r t Two." A walk through a cemetery may be another laea of an "enjoyable" way to celebrate Halloween. ''or the more t i m i d , there is a l -

ways carving pumpkins with f r i e n d s , and munching on pumpkin seeds. Or throwing a costume party is also a good source of entertainment on t h i s day.

So, i t does not matter i f you are past the age of t r i c k - o r - t r e a t i n g ; t r y one of the many other ways to get i n t o the Halloween s p i r i t . And have a happy Halloween.

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Audience involvement Icey to arena play

By Vehbiz WeXion

The Maine South drama department presents ThzShadoic Box, the Pulitzer and Tony Award recipient of 1977.

This intriguing play tells the story of three terminally ill people and the pain their families experience.

The arena play ia always :.i i;, teresting presentation for the audience sit around the four sides of the stage. This allows the audience to become involved in the actions of the characters.

A play of this nature requires the full attention and participation of the audience. You must take the time and effort to feel the pain Joe (Tom Wall), Brian (Mitch Gerdisch), and Felicity (Beth Ann Karabin) experience. Death is a difficult subject to present on stage. The audience is given the sole responsibility to feel what the actors are saying and understand what they're doing.

Despite the inexperience of the actors and the difficulty of the subject, the play still has its

Super Sleuth trails This week's mystery person is a freshman. She is involved in quite a few school activities, and one of them is class council.

You can usually see her doing her Spanish homework in her 2A study. At the end of eighth period she is seen talking to some cheerleaders and then walking into Urban Geography.

She went to Homecoming with "an older man" whom she has been dating for the last several weeks. She attended Carpenter since kindergarten and then went to Lincoln Junior High. Her hobbies include: running, playing soccer, swimning, and diving.

As for last issue's Super Sleuth, Craig Rowley '82, Nancy Irvine '32, and Karen Rizza '82,,correctly identified it to be Julie Broekl '82.

Super Sleuth has finally decided upon a new winning policy that is in effect as of today. Submit your name and your guess as to who the mystery person is to V-106 on the same day that SoiMuMfidi comes out.

The answers will be thrown together, and one will be chosen at random. The winner will be contacted and will get the chance to choose who the next Super Sleuth mystery victim will be. Then Super Sleuth will go to work "tracking" the victim.

So, get your guess in today as to the identity of our freshman mystery victim, and you may be our first winner! page 6

strong points. The few rough spots evident during Saturday night's performance should be ironed out next weekend. The production crew should be commended for their efforts in making this play a success. By using a well-designed set and effective

lighting, the stage blends into the three cottages where most of the story takes place. ^^ So, take the time this week t^^B see The Sliadatf: Box, Tickets a r ^ ^ available at the door or from cast "3-ibers.

Shannon Vincent and Mitch Gerdisch in The ShadM 8fX

Teachers suggest tips

By Joanm

Stitton

With the quarter ending, grades will soon be coming out. Instant panic, right? Wrong, because quarter grades merely let you know how you are doing without being recorded on your permanent record.

If you liappen to be one of those lucky people who do not know that there actually is a grade lower than a 5, then your study habits must be pretty effective. On the other hand, if you are like many students who have had their share of bad nrades, now is a good time to start doing something about it!

No matter what type of student you. are, there is always room for improvement. What may be excellent study habits for one student may be very ineffective for another. Successful studying calls for a great deal of organization and patience.

Having a good mental attitude is really important before you start hitting the books. Worries or fears often prevent concentration. A good mental attitude is a result of sufficient amounts of sleep, evercise, and recreation. It is especially important to schedule a certain time every day for studying. Instead of cramming all night, budget your time wisely.

Science teacher, Mr. Braun, adds, "I think that you've got to set up a

structured situation so that you put a high priority on getting work -ioneMfel and not just letting it go until t h e ^ ^ last minute."

Mr. Schultze, a U.S. History instructer, also feels that priorities are important by statino, "To succeed in the real world, one nust be willing to arrange his/her priorities and make certain sacrifices. If a student is willing to rearrange his/her daily routine so as to find or if need he make time to work on homework assignments, it will pay dividual will achieve acadaiiical ly.

In short, it boils down to priorities!"

Now that you've achieved a good mental attitude, let's work on surroundings. Every student must have a place where he can study regularly without interruptions. Lighting must be good, and it is uaually best to sit at a table or desk even though your bed might be tempting. This way, it will be easier to keep your eyes open.

Many students are in the habit of listening to the radio or television while studying, but English teacher.

Miss Wright, feels "The main thing needed for study is quiet. This can help your concentration." ^ k *************** ^^ Next issue we will present Part II on study habits and teacher suggestions.

Soccer kicks at sub-sectionals The Maine South soccer team ks the 1981 Central Suburban Confer^ice champions. This gives the team "a first place ranking and a "bye" in the first round of the sub-sectionals.

Provided that the team won yesterday, (paper deadline did not aiiow for scores to be printed) they will play the winner of the Niles WestMaine East game tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Defender Hans Ehlert said, "The team is on a roll now and we are

playing up to the standards we know we can. The team's spirits are high and our chances will be better than ever for the tournament."

The team was defeated by Forest View in a close 4-3 game.

Marty Leever scored to salvage a tie in a low-scoring, defensive game against third-ranked Evanston.

Maine West proved to be no problem as the Hawks rolled over them 41 with Leever socring a hat trick.

Maine South came away victorious

with a 3-0 tnnller over New Trier.

In the fourth quarter, Leever put away three goals against the secondranked team in the state.

Jim Nesbit commented, "Niles West played hard for the first part of the game, but our bench was deep and we creamed them in the last ten minutes."

Varsity Coach Jack Til ley said, "We played superbly against New Trier. I do not think we played as strongly against Niles West, but we really came on strong in the last minutes."

The team looks for fan support at the games. Tom Voth said, "Past fan support has been a great influence on the team in the past and v/e hope to see everyone out there to watch us in the tournament."

X-GOuntry cruising

by BfUan Humm

Cross country toam runs at districts

By B u o i i fitrnin

On Sat., Oct. 31, the top runners of the cross-country team will compete in the district meet.

Representing Maine South will be Steve Gemmel, Eric Johnson, Dan Lee, Larry Maigler, Vince Sciascia, Tim McCarthy, and Kevin Kinaston. Coach.

John Kilcullen forecasted, "I think Steve, Eric, and possibly Dan have

a good shot at clearing out of districts and getting into sectionals."

For the year, the team's record stands at 6-5, which Coach Kilcullen stated is, "respected considering the strength of our conference."

The trosh team ended strong witn an undefeated season having shut out every team in the conference.

Districts are tomorrow for the girls' cross-countrv team.

The team has a record of 5-6 and is looking for a strong showing in districts.

"The top five teams clear out of district, and as it stands we have a good chance at taking one of those positions," said Coach Kilcullen.

Laurel Kasicki, Rise Rytlewski, Julie Berecz, Gail Baldoni, Chris Chaconas, Diana Specht, and Michele Modiea are all running for South.

Another positive sign for South is that Chris Chaconas is undefeated in dual meets.

Plans for girl's soccer team develop girls gave for the cost was $1000. includes: bus fees, uniforms. . A group of junior girls are try- This field rent, referees, and liability ing to form a girls' soccer club at Maine South. The proposal must be af> insurance.

The girls (lead by Julie Mulopul proved by the Physical Education Management Curriculum Cotmiittee (MCC), ana the Superintendent's Cabinet.

By Leja SmWi

. In Park Ridge,, there is a strong gifis soccer program. The major argument for the proposal is that there IS no girls' team or club for the girls to continue their interest at the high school level. h °"^,°'^stacle to the proposal is le lH<;f ^''°'"^ ^^ " ° ^ sanctioned by -h^v> °"^ "'^Jo'" argument is whener money and athletes whould be th^t"- "" sanctioned sports for one tnat isn t supported by the state. « round, conservative fee the

OS and Lynn Seaberg) are lookina for a sponsor to take some of the economic burden, and a teacher who will organize them They hope to start their games in the spring.

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Maine West to host South Oct. 30 The Maine South v a r s i t y f o o t b a l l team w i l l play an away game a t Maine West tonight at 6 p.m. Coach Van Proyen is looking forward to a Hawk win.

"We'll t r y to win the D i s t r i c t 207 Championship because our l a s t two games are against local schools" Coach Glen Van Proyen said.

According to Coach VanProyen,"The Hawks played the toughest teams in the league a l l season. Maine West and Maine East should be easier to defeat."

The Hawks l o s t a tough Homecoming b a t t l e to the New T r i e r Trevians 14-0 two weeks ago. Coach VanProyen a t t r i b u t e d much of the loss to the weather. "We had planned to have a wide-open offensive game, but because of the f i e l d c o n d i t i o n s , we had to change our plans."

Alumnrs homecoming was let down

Another homecoming, but did the alumni really have anything to come home to. I mean, did the students of Maine South make homecoming worthwhile? For the second year in a row homecoming, in my opinion, was just a combination of events without any spirit or meaning behind them. Now, B(/ Kti-i JunemaH it would be very easy to blame two The Maine South girls tennis team uneventful homecomings on the organhas finished the season with a recizers, the losing football team, or ord of 5-9 for varsity, and 5-7 for the rain. In reality the blame tails J.V. on the students and their selfish Last week on Oct. 20, the varsity idea that the only team that deteam won 5-2, JV won 7-0 against serves their support is an"all state Niles North. contender." Well, regardless of their record, the Hawks are our team Some tough teams that they will be up against during districts are: and deserve our strong support for their efforts on the field.

Maine East, Maine West, Elmwood Park^ Ridgewood, and Trinity.

On homecoming, the hustling plays

Tennis season ends

of the Hawks were rewarded by mild cheering by a small crowd. With the exception of a freshman cheering section, no one could be heard helping the cheerleaders or band when they played the Pep Song.

Mr. VanProyen made a plea for fans at the Homecoming Assembly and his call for support was met with laughter. While soccer support is increasing at Maine South, the seats are far from full. The varsity soccer team has its sub-sectional games at Wilson Field this weekend and the football team plays its last game a ^ ^ home next weekend. It's about t i m c ^ ^ varisty sports are given the recognition they deserve.

LQ.0 Smith

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Setters volley at Pumpkin Tournament On the weekend of October 17, the Maine South varsity volleyball team hosted the Pumpkin Tournament. Varsity tied with Maine West for third place, beating Morton East, Glenbrook North, and Lyons Township. The

team lost to Mother McAuley and Carl Sandburg High School.

On October 20, Maine South lost to Maine West by the score of 15-13.

Coach Lonergan stated about the present condition of the team, "Ue

Frosh swim in Invitational

By Laixxa Coyne.

The Maine South girls swim teams plan to shoot for second place, behind New Trier, at both the JV and varsity levels when they compete for the conference championships next Thursday and Friday.

Tomorrow, the freshman girls swim in a twelve-school invitational at New Trier. Coach Dawn Butler said, "The competition will be tough because strong state contenders will be there."

The conference record for both levels is 3-1, and the girls have page 3

only lost two meets the entire season.

Districts which are in two weeks pose no problem for the Hawks, in fact, according to varsity Captain Justine Descher, "Maine South will place first!"

State competition follows disstricts, and varsity breaststroker Tracy Keenan, who remains undefeated hopes to bring home a first-place trophy. As a teaji Maine South is prepared to swim to a third place finish. The Hawks have already conceded first and second to Hinsdale and New Trier.

are playing the best volleyball we have all season. I am excited by the potential of the team and think we have a good chance at state."

Gretchen Stolfenburg, Cathy Bickler. Donna Drazkowski, Tiernan Leah, and Mary Quinn have all played well in recent games.

Puttmg strong The varsity golf team finished their season with a sixth place finish in both the conference and district tournaments.

While the final team standing was not promising, individually junior Jim Thomas placed sixth in conference. During the season, the Hawks have seen strong finishes from Franj^^ Farrino, Hike Curcio, Norm Lajewskiij^^ "We have had a hard time getting everything together this year with a young team," said junior Mike Curcio explaining this year's season.