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." The club plans to promote the a-
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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.