Vol 18 issue 6

News briefs V-SHOW

' "Iridescence" opened last night and has an 8:00 p.m. performance tonight and tomorrow.

There will be 2:00 p.m. matinees tomorrow and Sunday.

TEST Juniors will take the SATACH test tomorrow at 7:45 a.m.

SPORTS

The G i r l s ' Fall Sports Award Presentation i s Hon., Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m.

SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline f o r the AAA-Chicago Motor Club essay "High School Driver Education: Can We Afford I t ? " is Dec. 31.

CO-OP EDUCATION students looking f o r financing f o r college can consider the Co-Op program at o n e - t h i r d of the colleges in the U.S. The program balances classes and |work in each student's schedule.

Students should contact colleges or Mr. Reese in the CRC f o r more information.

Anderson new language chairman of Maine South's students are taking By f.ia-'Ua Capoialt a language."

Mr. Donald Anderson, former Maine East Spanish teacher, is South's new language department chairman.

Mr. Anderson came to District 207 in 1958 as an English teacher for bij Katluj Humm Maine East with Spanish as a minor.

Mr. William Drennan is taking a In the mid 60's he decided to master group of Maine South students to the in Spanish and teach it as well. northern end of Quetico Provincial "I'm delighted to be here with Park for a chance to enjoy nature by the students and my co-workers. I canoeing. love my new job, it's great," he Five to six students plus an exsaid. perienced counselor will spend a toMr. Anderson has started two new tal of 8 days away from home with 7 clubs-- the Italian club and the Po- of them being actual canoeing days. lyglot Club. The Polyglot Club conAlthough the trip is not schoolsists of 11 students who are studysponsored, the Voyageur Wilderness ing two or more languages.

Program is outfitting the group. The Mr. Anderson said, "All languages canoeists will only need clothing are important and they all have for the trip. Food, transportation, their place. Latin improves language and equipment are all provided by and helps students on the ACT test. the program.

French is an international language; This is the eleventh year that you can find educated people all oMr. Drennan has been sponsoring difver the world who know French. erferent trips to Quetico. One trip is •nan helps students in science and I- in June, the other in August. talian is artsy."

Because only campers and canoers He added, "More and more colleges are allowed into Quetico, a person are coming back to requiring one or can really "get back to nature." Mr. two years of a language in order to Drennan said, "Anyone who enjoys the be accepted. Students realize the out-of-doors would be interested in importance of a college education the trip. Quetico is a very unique and foreign languages. Forty percent place to visit."

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CHRISTMASES OF THE UORLD

The Museum o f Science and Industry presents i t s Christmas f e s t i v a l of foreign y u l e t i d e t r a d i t i o n s . Each day includes theatre performances, singing Christmas c a r o l s , i n t e r n a t i o n a l buffets and other f e s t i v a l s .

Tickets may be purchased at the door, $7.95 f o r a d u l t s , S6.95 for students.

The museum presents: F r i . , Dec. 4, I t a l y ; S a t . , Dec. 5, the P h i l i p i n e s , Serbia, Latav i a , Puerto Rico, and Slovenia; Sun., Dec. 6, Korea and Poland.

For information c a l l 684-1414.

BLOOD PRESSURE SURVEY

Lutheran General Hospital needs parents with high blood pressure and t h e i r children to aid in a survey on determining a c h i l d ' s proneness to high I blood pressure l a t e r i n l i f e .

The survey is being conducted by Kenneth M i l l e r , M.D. For more information contact Luther an General Hospital.

Volu-nO 18, No. 6

Maine South H. S.,Park Ridge, IL

December 4, 1981

Business Club worlds in Southi The Maine South Business Club is, once again, organizing activities to teach high school students the methods of business.

Business club's objective is to instruct students about the operations of business machines, typewriters, and calculators. The club also gives the students practical business experience--members run the concession stand after school and at basketball games. The money earned from the stand pays for the club's activities. Last year's earnings exceeded SIOOO. The club officers President Scott Moretti, Vice-President Sue Hlupici, Secretary Janet Krauss, Treasurer Karen Golevicz, and Social Chairperson Nazera Chartouri, and club members vote on how to spend the money.

The club plans to see the V-Show Dec

3, with a pizza party afterwards.

Other club activities planned are the faculty Christmas party, a visit to the Sara Lee Company, and several parties throughout the year.

The year ends with a banquet in which a S300 scholarship will be awarded to the person who has worked the hardest. The club is also printing T-shirts and sweaters for the members. Students interested in Business Club should contact the club sponsors Mrs. Block and Ms. Czicdzina. The club's next meeting is Dec. The Student Council Christmas Card Box will be put up Monday in the library and bookstore. Send a card to your fi'iend--be sure to put their name and homeroom on the envelope.

Council reviews accomplishments To the Student Body: As your 1981-'82 Student Council president, I would like to inform you of Student Council goals, projects, and accomplishments. This year your Student Council is playinq a very important role which will affect you as well as future students.

With many new administrators, two new sponsors, and a new Student Council, thus far we have been able to try new ideas with great success.

All three of these groups are willing to make changes for you. Yet, in order for us to be able to make any king of change, we must know what you would like.

Your part starts here. If you have a suggestion or dissatisfaction, please let us know.

You can do so by telling a Student Council member or by putting a note in the suggestion box which is located in the Book Store.

Student Council is working for

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by Laaia Coym "The neatest custom in Argentina, said AFS student. Sue Spatafora, "is that wherever you go, everyone hugs and kisses each other, even if the people are total strangers," Sue, like five other South students, spent her summer abroad thru the American Field Service.

Sue lived in Mendoza, Argentina, a city of about 60,000 people.

"I lived in a simple apartment house with my parents and my brother and sister. We did not have a lot of furniture, just the necessities for daily living. The people of Argentina were not materialistic; they were satisfied with what little they had. One other difference in lifestyles was the people's bathing habits; they were only allowed one or two showers a week in order to con-

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you, but in order for it to be successful, we need your support! Recently we suggested to the Executive Board a pep rally for the soccer team and buses to the game.These two ideas were approved.

Both were a success because you backed us up.

Almost one thousand students came for the assembly.

Eight buses of students went to the game to support our soccer team. Among some of Student Council's other accomplishments are the Homecoming activities such as the carnival, parade, and float contest. Our annual project of selling and putting together the Busy Signals is one way in which Student Council serves you. We are also providing our usual service of the Christmas card exchange.

Outdoor lounge, which will reopen in the spring, is another accomplishment.

Currently we are busy working on V-Show.

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serve water. Also, one family would have to share one towel."

Sue continued, "The average income for a family was around S250 a month. My host father was a public accountant for the government and was considered a member of the middle class."

Sue, who spoke Spanish the entire time, found it especially challenging while in school.

"I went to school for two weeks, and I often confused the teacher and class if I mispronounced a word. My Spanish improved a great deal though and I feel more comfortable speaking the language. One difference between their schools and ours is the method of teaching. The kids, in a sense, teach themselves. They discuss and read on their own; the teacher merely corrects them.

Council is sponsoring a Leadership Conference which will include Student Council plus the president ani vice-president of every club here a* Maine South. This workshop will consist of various speakers and movies dealing with qualities of leadership The Leadership Conference is the first of its kind at Maine South, and is projected to be a great asset for all of our clubs. Also, we are now looking into the costs of playing music in the lounge. The possibility of a Spring Sports Assembly is another important project Student Council is working for.

As you can see. Student Council is working for you. Please feel free to give us your suggestions. Remember, with your support at Student Council's activities, we can accomplish, and we will.

Sincerely, Moreen O'Malley Student Council President

experience Even eating was an unusual experience.

"One Sunday while we were at a barbeque, my father gave me something that looked like a brown sau; sage. I later found out that what had eaten was the lining of a cow's' bowel. It wasn't that bad tasting, but when my father asked me if I wanted more I said no thank-you.

Most of the time, though, we had' veal or pasta. Most of the food was breaded."

Sue concluded, "My family and all the people I met were very friendly.

They always made me feel happy and welcome. My family and I became very close. I've been gone for 12 weeks and have received 12 letters from them. It's like having two families, and if I had the money, I'd go back in a second."

'Spider Dan's' climb provolces outcry

by Vebble. JnAJMicvidt Goodwin was then charged for per) Who is that webbed man? That man forming an aerial act without proper safety equipment and criminal tresis "Spider Dan" Goodwin, a 25-yearold stuntman who climbed the 100- pass.

A day later, he was found guilty story John Hancock Center again on of criminal contempt of court for November 11, using clamp-like tools climbing the Hancock which violated that fitted into the channel guiding a Circuit Court order. Judge Harold the window washing scaffold. A first Siegan had issued the order after attempt on November 1 failed because the suction-cup devices used did not Goodwin's November 1 attempt. Goodwin claims he did not know about the adhere to the building because of restraint. surface grime.

Goodwin also insisted that his The November 11 climb took a sixclimb was not a publicity stunt but hour effort, two of which were spent on the 37th floor. Here, Goodwin was met by firefighters ordered to stop Topical Topics. him by breaking windows on each side of the scaffold track and sticking crossed poles in his way.

Fire commissioner, William Blair, also ordered that water be sprayed near "Spider Dan" to deter him from What do you do during a t e l e v i reaching the top. The crowd, which sion commercial? Do you s i t on the had grown to almost 5,000, felt this was unnecessarily endangering the edge of your chair possessing the life of Goodwin. Imagine the contro- burning desire to learn why some moversy that would have arisen if anythers prefer JIF over SKIPPY Peanut thing had happened to him because of Butter? Maybe, but I doubt i t . the dousing.

TV commercials, which cost about When Mayor Byrne arrived on the S2000 a second, probably take hours scene, the decision was made to let of w r i t i n g , d i r e c t i n g , and producing.

Yet, they s t i l l manage to be him proceed at his own risk. "Spider "an", passing the restaurant on the p r e t t y d u l l - - a n d annoying. Did you 5th floor, acknowledged the diners' ever s i t through a half-hour show smiles. He was then arrested at the and see the same commercial four times--you feel l i k e throwing the top and taken to Ravenswood Hospital ottoman through the TV s e t . for a checkup.

the deveolpment of a technique which would allow firemen's rescues from high-rise buildings like the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

The following week, Goodwin was placed on probation for a year and ordered to stop any future stunts.

It is yet to be decided if he will have to pay for an estimated $16,000 in damages, which include: a broken scaffold, broken windows, lost revenue from the Hancock garage barricaded by police, and cleaning up litter from the spectators.

How do you spell relief?

Jonathan Price who i s the author of "The Best Thing on TV" thinks commercials are "the most c a r e f u l l y w r i t t e n , coldly c a l c u l a t e d , l a v i s h l y The Super Slueth victim this week realized spectaculars on t e l e v i is a sophomore boy. He is a member s i o n . " Granted, some are c l e v e r l y of a very successful fall team and was an important part of a spring w r i t t e n , but commercials are commerc i a l s . Their only objective is to team last year. He has a 4A study in which he goes to library, and in 4B s e l l t h e i r product and make p i l e s of lunch he sits with a total preppy. money. Besides, i t ' s more fun w r i t You can usually see him in the foyer ing about the lousy commercials than after school with the people he sits the half-decent ones.

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with at lunch. He dropped his history class early in the year and is struggling in math right now. He attended all the varsity soccer games wearing a special hat and toting a very loud horn. He frequents a fastfood place in Park Ridge, where the girl he's going out with works.

That's about all I can tell you about this week's victim. If you know who it is, submit your name to V-106 within the next week. The answer to last week's slueth was Maureen Blandford '83. m ************************ ^ Want to send a friend a really neat message? Soutkoondi is printing your Christmas messages in its Dec. 18 issue for 5(J a line—36 spaces a line. Bring your greetings to V-106!

Take f o r instance that dandruff conmercial when a lady walks i n a s t o r e , and the sales clerk says, "There's that school teacher with a

dandruff problem--! wish she'd ask ,me f o r some h e l p . " Unimaginative-t h a t ' s p u t t i n g i t l i g h t l y . Or the R0LAIDS--how do you spell relief? commercial; t h a t ' s one that the TV industry could survive without. We also c a n ' t forget those commercials ( f o r g i r l s only) that are always fun to watch, especially when your brot h e r ' s in the room. There are at least a dozen more, but I think you get the p i c t u r e .

Commercials and advertisements attack the public from every direct i o n - - t h e t e l e v i s i o n , r a d i o , newspapers, magazines, b i l l b o a r d s , and even the back of cereal boxes. Radio commercials which also leave something to be desired could be more i n t e r e s t i n g . J.B. Robinson, the d i a mond man in the blue s t o r e , is becoming increasingly tiresome, and K-Mart stores claim they can "make dreams come t r u e . " But. these two Are incomparable to one ad on the |back of a Corn Flakes cereal box; i t ' i s what everyone's always wanted--a Corn Flakes mirror so you can pretend you're a c e l e b r i t y - - n e a t , huh?

Order yours today before they run o u t ! - - S o r r y , I d i d n ' t mean to sound 1 ike a commercial.

******************************** "CeÂŁc6iatc good tlmu, ccmc on!" " F-ivz Viama fficak,!,. " "I love. tiiAJt womcux. She. kab iuch iplnlt."

"Thcit'i. tht iacX. Jack."

"Come, on people. We've got a iha*) to do."

"Knup you!"

"We Miih Maim South would go to..."

"WfdXe him up."

"We liiOsh Mo-iiie South would gc to..."

These are j u s t some of the V-show sayings t h i s year. For more V-show previews, turn to page 4! page 3

'Iridescence '82' takes to the stage "CAN'T FORGET, CAN'T REGRET, WHAT I DID FOR LOVE. ' '|p

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Is showing of affection offensive?

Sometimes they're in a dark lockr section. Other times they're out In the hallway. Either way they a l ays catch your a t t e n t i o n - - t n e k i s sing couples of Maine South.

Many b o y f r i e n d s / g i r l f r i e n d s l i m i t t h e i r a f f e c t i o n in public by holding hands in the hallway and a quick goodbye kiss outside of class. Yet other couples get a l i t t l e more aggressive in t h e i r actions. When some students are "making out" f o r a long time, the question arises "What is the l i m i t ? " According to Deans Andrew B i t t a and C l i f f o r d Adamo, "there's a time and place f o r everything" and school is not the place f o r public displays of a f f e c t i o n . "School is a place where students come to l e a r n , it's not a playground or a beach," said Mr. B i t t a .

At one t i m e , students couldn't even hold hands. That r u l e , along with the dress code and hair length r e s t r i c t i o n , changed in the early seventies. "A l o t of people complain to us. Most f a c u l t y members don't care unless the couple is overbearing, a l l over each other. That i s not acceptable," Dean B i t t a said.

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Mr. Adamo said his only thought is that i t ' s " d i s r e s p e c t f u l . " "I don't believe that they do that in f r o n t of t h e i r parents." Mr. B i t t a added that " i t ' s a loss of stature f o r the g i r l . " Miss P h y l l i s G o l l , P.E. teacher, said that " t h e y ' r e j u s t showing to everyone else that they have a g i r l f r i e n d or boyfriend. You don't have to show your a f f e c t i o n in p u b l i c . " One senior g i r l s a i d , "Holding

Popularity elects queens of dances Pear SontlMvxdi; I would like to speak out against something which I feel is a waste of time. As the time for a certain dance approaches, the school is primarily involved in nominating a student for queen. There's a Homecoming Queen, a Spirit Queen, not to mention the Junior and Senior Prom Queens. When it comes time to the final decision, it only becomes a popularity contest. Either that or the students pick a very involved or just any old student.

I feel that instead of supporting

Wrestlers battle G.B.N. The Maine South wrestling team will wrestle at Glenbrook North at 6:30 tonight. Tomorrow the Hawks will host Rolling Meadows at 1:30.

The team opened their season on November 20 at Highland Park. The varsity lost 41-15, J.V. won 36-30.

Varsity Coach Tom Ziemek commented on the team's first loss, "Highland Park out-conditioned and outwrestled us. Our team isn't in good condition to wrestle yet. Dave Phillips did a good job as a freshman wrestling on the varsity team. Other strong wrestlers are Dave Erikson, Paul Hacker, and Andy Skooq."

hands is a l r i g h t , but when people are making o u t , I mean r e a l l y going at i t , then i t ' s wrong."

So, the next time you c a n ' t get to your locker because there's a heated display of passion blocking it, t r y to remind them that what is appropriate to them may not be to others. And i f by chance a teacher notices them, they may f i n d themselves making a quick t r i p to the deans' o f f i c e .

varsity won 34-29, and J.V. lost 32-30 when the Hawks hosted Niles North November 21.

J.V. Coach Jim Rees encouragingly stated, "There are several very good sophomore and junior wrestlers who, if not competing on varsity, should do well. Bob and Jim McKune, Andy Rubino, and Mark Engleson are off to a good start."

On November 25, the team traveled to Forest View, and participated in the Holy Cross Thanksgiving Tournament.

The team and coaches would appreciate fans support at their meets.

such ridiculous ideas, the students should be concerned with their own development, instead of helping someone else's "ego."

Sincerely yours, name withheld by request P.S. I would like to add that I'n' not against any candidate in particular, just the idea of having queens at every dance.

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The varsity swim team opens their season at home against Highland Park at 7 tonight.

The team's many returning lettermen will help to strengthen the team this year. They are John King, Steve Grage, Steve VanSpankeren, and Mark Mossier, Mike King, Steve Delano, and Jeff Stachelek were state qua ifiers last year and will add great depth to the team. comer will help out a lot as well," Assistant Coach Frank Boothe said.

"The strong points of the team are distance freestyle and freestyle relays. Our weak points are in backstroke and sprints, but we hope to find help in the underclassmen."

Coach John Doherty said"Our goals for this year are to qualify as many swimmers as possible for the state meet and win the Titan relays."

"We would like to beat Prospect, Glenbrook South, and Glenbrook North as well," Assistant Coach Boothe added. "We are looking forward to our best season ever."

Girl's b-ball dribble Ressurection Coach Mike Deines and assistant coach Don Kerr are trying to avoid the injuries of last year. During The Maine South girls' varsity Basketball team hopes to open its practice, they stress stretchino to season with a win at Resurrection on minimize the possibility of injuries December 4. to the team. . Sanja Nikolich, forward, is optoAccording to Nikolich, the team ^istic about the result of the game is learning an offense that is difwe should win this game. The en- ferent from last year's, with more ^ n u s i a s m on the term is contagious." team shooting being used. ^ P I he Hawks expect to get excellent Maine South will host Glenbrook f l a y i n g from Kathy Bickler. Cathy North on Saturday, December 5. "It would be great if there was a big ^arney Nancy Culverwell, and Jenny Mumford. All four are returning let- crcwd on hand to cheer us on. Fans dn make a difference,"Mikolich said. termen.

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Swim team places 3rd in state

by LoLL'ia Coijm

The Maine South girls swirrriing team "ended an outstanding season the perfect way," according to Coach Dawn Butler, as the Hawks captured third place at the state meet in Evanston.

New Trier and Hinsdale Central, with scores of 142 and 90, respectively, placed ahead of Maine South.

Coach Butler commented, "The meet was a difficult one and much closer than we expected. But, this was our goad all year long, and the determination of each girl made it possible."

The highlight of the Hawk attack came when breaststroker Tracy Keenan took first place.

Tracy siad, "For four years my goal has been to win the 100 breaststroke, to be state champion, and I am very glad I accomplished it."

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Tracey Keenan's four year goal has been accomplished. She is state champion in breaststroke event. Relay team led by Tracey placed fourth and broke a Maine South record.

Hockey team slaps at anotlier season The Maine South Varsity Hockey year that put them in the quarterskates against Lake Forest next Wed. finals of the state tournament. In at Oakton Ice Rink. Face off is at league play, their record is 0-3 and 8:30 p.m. and their overall record is 1-5.

The Hawks have started off slow The team has suffered many injurthis year after a strong finish last ies. Center Dave Jackson is out with a fractured ankle. Defenseman Steve Artesack has a knee injury, and Mike Roberts is out with a broken collar bone.

The J.V. team has a record of The Maine South 1981 soccer sea4-1 in conference and 5-1 overall.

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son ended in the q u a r t e r - f i n a l s of the state tournament.

The Hawks were defeated 1-0 by Prospect. Prospect scored during the t h i r d quarter on a penalty kick that was strongly disputed. Fullback Paul Vanderbosch was covering Prospect's John S c i o l a , when Sciola went down.

The referee c a l l e d a foul on the play and since i t was inside the penalty area, a penalty kick was t a ken.

Prospect's a l l - s t a t e m i d f i e l d e r , Dave Braun, j u s t beat the Hawks a l l conference g o a l i e , Nick M i t r o v i c h , in the upper r i g h t hand corner.

Senior Marty Leever was two goals short of Nick Leever's (brother to Marty) 24 goal season. However Marty does hold the record f o r most vars i t y goals. He has scored 50 goals in three seasons.

Special congratulations as well as thanks goes out to the team but also the loyal fans and devoted managers, t r a i n e r s , and cheerleaders-, said Coach Jack T i l ley.

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Beckman, and Colleen Gillespie not only placed fourth in the state meet but also broke a Maine South record|^^ by a full second. ^^ The 400 yd. free relay team of Marci Brown, Colleen Gillespie, Geralyn Wachendorf, and Bert Beckman also did well placing seventh.

Geralyn Wachendorf also deserves some individual recognition. Geralyn placed eighth in the 200 yd. freestyle and ninth in the 500 yd. free style.

Diver Janine Engel also proved her talent as she placed fifteenth in the competition. According to Coach Butler, this was the highest finish of any MS diver ever. Julie Pence also qualified for state but did not make it to the finals.

Gymnasts vault The girls' gymnastics team will hold their first home meet on Dec. 5 against Schaumburg at 2 p.m.

Looking forward to the season, coach Phyllis Goll commented, "We have an extremely talented team this year, and we should experience a lot of success." ^_ According to Coach Goll, "At t h i | ^ point it is important that we get everything to 'jell'. We have the talent, but getting the talent polished is the difficult task ahead."

She continued, "This is the most exciting time of the year. My expectations are high and I believe our goals are reachable."

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The Maine South varsity basketball team takes on Glenbrook North tonight at 8 p.m. at home.

If Maine South head coach Jerry Nelson was a bit disappointed in his teams' 50-44 opening game loss against Highland Park, he could not have taken too much comfort in looking at the Hawks' Thanksgiving Tournament. South faced off against the area's no. 1-ranked team, St. Joseph and two Mid-Suburban League powers, Buffalo Grove and Prospect in their annual holiday shootout.

South's tournament schedule opened Wednesday night against Prospect, who figure to be conteners in the Mid-Suburban South. The Knights are led by high-scoring 6-3 senior Brett Muffle, who led Prospect to an im-

pressive victory over Evanston two weeks ago. The Hawks then played Buffalo Grove on Friday. The Bison, who gave South their only loss in last year's tourney, returned with 6-1 Tim Monson. South finished the round-robin tournament Saturday against St. Joseph. The Chargers, who rank no. one in the area, were in the same position last year when the Hawks knocked them off 42-41. The Chargers, however, returned an imposing front line, including Daryl Thomas and Tony Reeder. The Hawks weren't as lucky this year, losin 41-24. In Wednesday's Prospect the Hawks were defeated 70-43. then ^ on Friday they lost to a tough Buffalo Grove team. St. Joseph won the tournev 3-0.