Vol 19 issue 16

"Magic of Fashion" to be held

by Nancy Humm

"Magic of Fashion," the 1983 Home Economics Department fashions show, will be held Wed., May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium.

The show is free, and the public is invited to attend.. Refreshments prepared by the Foods classes will be served following the show in the cafeteria.

Clothing 1 and Advanced Clothing students will model their outfits constructed in class.

Each student has combined her choice of pattern and fabric. Some students have worked from designer patterns, while others have created original designs.

The show was organized by the Clothing 111 students, and the commentators will be Donna Bucholz, Karen Golevicz and Leslie Sawusch.

Students in charge of publicity for the show include Julie Holt, Trish Ambroggio and Chris Hardin.

Styles to be featured in the show include many of the summer's top fashions including pedal pushers, mini-length culottes and jumpsuits. Dress designs range from classic shirtwaists to evening gowns. The fabrics used to create these fashions vary from linen and poplin to oxford cloth and silk.

Mrs. Ann Burger, sponser of the fashion show, commented, "The show draws together the work the students have accomplished during the year and gives them an opportunity to share their outfits with others."

Maureen Rowley '84, Clothing II, (left) models an originally designed jumpsuit in royal blue chintz with contrasting white collar, while Julie Holt '84, Clothing III, wears an originally designed dress made from crepe-back satin with a V-neckline, pleated skirt and balloon sleeves with wide buttoned cuffs.

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Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

May 13, 1983

Blood drive successful A blood drive was held at Maine South May 5 in the back gym.

Seven teachers and approximately 45 students gave blood in the drive, which was sponsored by the North Suburban Blood Center.

72 people signed up to give blood, but many could not give because of medical reasons. Many were turned away be the blood drive workers because of colds.

Last year, ninety donors gave at South, and it is not definate if there will be a blood drive next year. Student Council Sponsor Ann Finneran commented, "In comparison to the possible number that could have registered, the blood drive was not a success; but any amount of blood given is always useful in saving lives and

The Julia S. Mally Education Center, a public school serving students with mental retardations and handicaps, is seeking teenage volunteers to assist the staff of its six-week summer program.

The 1983 program, which runs from July 1 to August 11, includes water therapy, swimming, outdoor education and recreation and field trips.

Interested volunteers can call 966-8600 for an application. Volunteers may work one to five days per week and will work from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

in helping hospitals serve people better."

Senior Karen Fritz said, "It was uncomfortable but I'm glad I gave.'"

To the entire company of Fiddler on the Roof:

Finals Schedule Seniors

The recent performances of Fiddler on the Roof were a high point in my teaching career at Maine South. Never have 1 worked with two casts which were so dedicated to the show and to helping each other. Everyone performed beautifully whether backstage, on the stage, or in the pit. The tribute the last Saturday evening was one which my wife and I will never forget. All 1 can say is "Thank you" and "L'Chaim".

May 31, Tuesday, Art, English, Industrial Education, Language.

June 1, Wednesday, Mathematics, Business Education, Social Science.

June 2, Thursday, Music, Science, Home Economics.

Underclassmen

Mon. 8:10 9:30 11:30

6/6 Tues. 6/7 8 1 6 3 9 4

Wed. 6/8 2 7 5

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Changes to take effect in '84

by Sarah Langdon

During the past year, many curriculum changes have been brought upon the Maine South faculty and student body. These changes will be effective next year and several more changes will go into effct next fall.

Freshman Health has been dropped and Sophomore Health has been extended to make it a full, one semester course.

In the Social Science department. World Cultures.formerly Non-western history, and World Cultures Accelerated, formerly Western History, will be offered. World Geography will only be offered to freshmen.

Starting in August, the Junior Leader program will be available to boys as well as girls.

Traditionally at South, Junior Leaders were only girls.

Many changes have been decided on concerning computer classes. Students must complete Introduction to Computers before taking the next step, which involves deciding between

math and business computer courses. The math computer courses are Computer I, II, and III. The business computer courses offered will be Advanced BASIC Programming, COBOL Programing and PASCAL Programming. COBOL and PASCAL must be taken in separate sememsters. All computer courses will be worth one-half credit and will last one semester.

Beginning next year. Cooperative Work Programs will be open only to seniors, with the exception of Child Care Occupations and Cooperative Work Training, which will be open to juniors and seniors.

Due to declining enrollment, Itahan III and IV will no longer be offered at Maine South.

Students wishing to take these courses may do so by taking wither class at Maine East.

Also due to declining enrollment, the advanced levels of Industrial Education will be combined.

Printing will not be offered at Maine South j next year, but students wishing to learn printing can take classes as Maine East. Only advanced Printing classes will be offered at South for those students who have started in printing at South.

In the music department, Guitar and Electronic Music classes have been discontinued.

Also, Mr. Gordon McLean will replace the retiring Mr. Lloyd Spear as Chairman of the Fine Arts Department. His job will include not only the music department, but the speech, drama and art departments as well.

Mr. Jerrold Windbigler will become Chairman of the Science Department next year, following the retirement of Mr. Ronald Teller.

Assistant Principal Robert Simonsen commented on the changes, "Over a two year period, goals, objectives and indicators will be used to evaluate these changes in the curriculum."

Students jump rope for health

by Kathie Yoo Forty Maine South students jumped for the Heart Association in the Jump Rope-a-thon held April 27 in the Maine South cafeteria from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Maine South Health Inlimited Club sponsered the event.

The team with the most pledged consisted of Sue Pfaff, Terry Pudlo, Kathie Lindh, Sally Wise, Kim VanCamp and Lisa Zembowski.

The team brought in over $600.

In second place was the team consisting of Barb Broda, Cheryl Anderson, Lisa Lehman, Patricia McConville and Terry Sonnenchein, which raised $357 for the Heart Association.

Many new records were set this year. Most consecutive jumps, left foot, Frank Tortorella; Most side-by-side jumps, Mark Johnson and Sanja Nikolich; most consecutive jumps, right foot, Barb Yaniz; most push-up jumps, Scott Longman; most jumps in ten seconds, Unice Cho; most jumps on piggy back, Mark

Prom to be exciting The Class of 1983 will present its Senior Prom, "Till We Meet Again," Fri., May 20 from 7 p.m. to midnight, in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott O'Hare Hotel.

This year's prom will differ from those in the past in that the prom will include a prime rib dinner, which will be served at 8 p.m.

The cost of the prom is $50 per couple.

Tickets are being sold in the bookstore and may be payed for in two installments of $25.

The second installement is due in the bookstore today, May 13.

The cost of the ticket will include dinner and gratuity. Other expenses, such as security, chaperones, soda bar, bands, tickets and bids are being paid for be the Senior Class Council.

Continuous music will be provided by two bands: Brother Cats and Network.

Seating will not be prearranged, so seniors are advised to arrive early and reserve tables, which are limited to five couples per table.

Root Photograpers will be available in the Atlanta Room of the Marriott for pictures. page 2

The Class Council officers hope that, as one of the last occasions the class of '83 will be together, the dinner/dance prom will be a great success and will be memorable for everyone.

Photo contest winners named The winners of the Gillick Memorial Photography Competition were announced recently.

The first place winner was senior Kim Bacon, who also shared second place honors with junior Kris Karbusicky. Third place went to sophomores Eileen Ryback and Tony Berka and junior Diana Specht.

Receiving honorable mentions were: Bacon, Specht, Berka, Matt Burkley, Ed Ettswold and Dave Greenbeig.

The winning photographs are on display in the photo showcase outside of V-108.

Johnson and Peter Astorino; most back crossover jumps, Kathy Zobel; most backwards jumps on one leg, Kathy Zobel; and most back-to-back jumps, Bonnie An and Evelyn Konnellas.

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Point/Counterpoint

Point—A new extension was added to the existing Chicago subway system which goes all the way to the O'Hare airport with a new station at Cumberland Avenue on the border of Chicago and Park Ridge.

Counterpoint—Many Park Ridge residents are protesting this new extension because they feel the subway will bring more crime to the Park Ridge area.

I'm sure all of you already know all about the new O'Hare extension on the Chicago "L". It has taken two years to complete the new subway and has also changed many of the bus routes in the Park Ridge area. Many students are now finding it much more difficult to get to and from school now that all the "bus routes have changed. But, aside from all of the numerous complaints and problems that have arisen, there is now a more convenient way to get downtown to the Loop.

I think that all the constant complaining from Park Ridge residents is getting a little out of hand. They feel that the crime rate in Park Ridge will now rise considerably and that we are not safe anymore. Have you noticed the new crime watch signs at the Park Ridge borders ever since the new extension was added? It seems as though a ten foot high wall ^around Park Ridge would be more appropriate md would keep the people quiet.

For all those people that feel the crime rate will rise because of the new extension: how many people do you see on the " L " carrying TV's, stereos, silver sets, etc.? To the many commuters in this area that have to travel downtown everyday there is now a less expensive way of getting there. The new extension also benefits thos people in the city that work here in the suburbs.

The new extension has also given rise to the touchy issue of facism. With nicknames like "Soul Train" and "Freedom Ride" the new "L", according to many anti-extensionists, is now busing blacks into Park Ridge (God forbid!). The next thing that will happen is a new brance of the KKK will set up an office in uptown Park Ridge. This complaint is just a coverup for the strong prejudism that now exists.

The advantages of the new subway extension greatly outweigh the disadvantages. I just wish everyone would "stop all this constant com-

plaining and enjoy the new " L . " Afterall, we might as well get some use from the money we gave to help pay for the extension.

Lisa Purcell, '84, "Park Ridge will turn into Chicago because of it."

Jill Kaplan, '85, "I think it's great! Plus it's not expensive."

Lisa Canar, '84, "It'll come in handy when I have to go downtown."

Jim Iverson, '84, "It's a pretty sharp looking terminal."

Tom Ochal, '84, "I don't like it because my bus route was changed."

One year training not enough I was shocked to learn that the Maine Township High Schools will be limiting the diversified occupations course to seniors. By eliminating juniors from the program, the district would be depriving students of the time needed to learn a job adequately. Many students need all two years, plus the summers, to learn to execute the job they are working at.

Feeling comfortable and confident at a job does not come easy but with the two years presently accompanying this program, it can be done.

I work in Dr. John Davis' office as a dental assistant. I feel with this program that I started as a junior (that) I needed all of my junior year plus the summer to learn all the little tricks of the job. I now have learned a skill that will help me for the rest of my life. By the district not allowing juniors to participate in the program, they are actually not giving them enough time to learn and perform a specific job.

The district will also be increasing the enroll-

ment (per teacher) of the course by 50 per cent.

They also will expect the teachers to maintain the one-to-one student/teacher relationship that the program now has. Having a larger class, the students will be once again deprived, through no fault of their own, of the time needed to discuss things privately.

The teachers presently employed as coordinators are an asset to the Board of Education. Mr. Richard Sass, my coordinator, with juniors in the class and twenty students, has maintained a class that strives for perfection, saves money, and is part of the Park Ridge working community.

I urge all concerned parents to contact the Board of Education and ask them not to cut the program for juniors and to limit the enrollment (per teacher) rather than increasing it 50 per cent.

Bonnie LaRussa President Diversified Occupations Class of 1983

Library changes reviewed after year

by Kathy Humm Last summer, there were several changes done to the library. Structural changes consist of relocating the office area and reserve room, consolidating the check out areas into one space, and permitting only one entrance/exit to be used.

New rules were also enforcd; the reserve room could no longer be used for socializing or gossiping. For that matter, neither can the rest of the library, for a no talking policy is being strictly enforced. However, group study areas are available.

Eight months have passed since students first walked into the new library and kSouthwords set out to find out what the ^students and librarians felt the effectiveness of the library was. . . . , , „ Mrs. Lange, Head Librarian "absolutely feels that the library is "more condusive to quiet study" and that the students who want to study quietly can do this now more effectively.

Mrs. Lange said that "the library is not meant to be a lounge."

Mrs. Lange feels that the changes in the library and its policy have gained positive responses throughout the school. Circulation of materials has gone up this year and this is one of the first years that the library has not received complaints from teachers. In short, Mrs. Lange said that "the library is now a library."

Since the library is meant mosly for student use, Southwords asked the students' opinions of the changes.

Heather Francis '85 said, "It's quieter, but it's harder to ask questions about homework."

Audrey Port '84 stated, "I don't like it. I think a person should be able to research in a group."

Beth Ann Karabin '84 said, "I think people should be able to talk in the library if they are ligitimately doing something. I believe it's a good idea for the library ladies to reprimand

people for gossiping bur not if it has to do with homework."

Michele Rizzo, a junior who words in the library says, "I don't like the set-up of the chairs and tables, and I wish the pit was back, the side rooms were open (for more room) and that ther were two entrance/exits. I liked it better last year."

Brooke Lester '84 states, "The library has turned into a study hall."

Lynn Cinelli '86 said, "I find it inconvenient to walk around the library in order to get in when there is a perfectly usable door on the other side." .

Vanessa Molick '85 said,"It's just too bad you can't breathe without having one of the librarians reprimand you for disturbing the 'education process.' " Liz Cox '84 said, "It's quieter, but the atmosphere is more tense than that of a regular library.'' page 3

Pressure

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Everyone person reading this article is under some kind of pressure right now, whether it be from school, parents or friends.

While this pressure is sometimes obvious, such as when your parents ground you for traipsing in at two a.m. with liquor on your breath the day you get a progress report for Print and Flick. The pressure can also be more subtle. What I mean is that stress has a tendency to creep in on you. Pressure isn't always like an Excedrin III commercial; you don't always realize what obligations you have.

For example, most of us are under pressure from our friends. It may not be the king of peer pressure that Bobby Brady came up against in the treehouse episode ("I bet you're afraid to climb up there."), but our friends do tend to influence what we do. The fear of being seen as a geek by our friends is just one of those things faced by kids at our "tender" age.

We are constantly comparing what we like to what our friends like in things such as clothes and music.

How many of you wouyld have the guts to admit, in front of your friends, that you think Barry Manilow is the best male vocalist past or present?

Parents are another source of hassles.

"Clean your room, get good grades, be home

all

early, watch you mouth. I don't care if Sue's mom lets her stay out all night, you're not going to." I will allude once again to the Brady Bunch. Marcia got grounded for being out past curfew from a ski trip for telling the truth to Mike, even though she was mailing her entry for Mike in the "Father of the Year" contest.

It seems as if you just can't win. You're busted even if you tell your parents the truth sometimes.

A third area teens get pressure from is school. Freshmen are warned about getting beaten up, sophomores are trying not to look

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like freshmen, juniors are trying to look like^^^ seniors so they, too, can cut in the lunch linej^F and seniors are worrying about passing govern-^^ ment so they can skip the whole summer school scene.

As June approaches a few lucky students must cope with A.P. exams as well as regular finals. Extracurricular activities such as sports or school plays certainly don't lesson pressure.

1 don't know about you, but I look at people with mile-long transcripts and wonder how they manage not to go crazy.

Or maybe they are!

Dear Class Council Officers of the Class of 1983: What happened to the floating prom you promised? Did it sink?

Senior Class Members

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Like it or not, homeroom is necessity

by Felecia Kotowsky Have you ever sat in homeroom and asked yourself why you are sitting there? Or are you the one who feels "I'm not going to sit her and waste my time" and makes a trip to McDonalds?

There are many reasons for having homeroom. Taking daily attendance is the basic concept. And it allows fifteen extra minutes for students who had a rough night to sleep.

Nancy Fisher, '84, adds, "If you're late for school, you don't have to worry about missing or interrupting a class."

Homeroom also allows counselors to give information to all of their students at one time.

Maine South is uniquely designed with homerooms for such a purpose. Students are given the opportunity to find out test dates, special events, and receive flyers.

Yet, believe it or not, not all of the students agree that homeroom is so terrific. Chris Paterakis, '84, says "you don't have to listen to the announcements. You can just check out the signboard in the cafeteria."

Bob Katkus, '83, agrees, "Everyone talks and no one can hear the announcements."

Beth Murray, '84, comments, "It should be shorter so we could get the announcements and leave before it becomes boring."

Tony Sparacino, '84, feels, "Classes should begin right away so we could get out earlier."

Mr. Erickson, counselor, feels "communication with the kids is important. Even if I just see the students, it builds up relationships." page 4

The counselor giving the morning announcements can also be a reminder to a student who needs to talk with his counselor. Mr. Erickson adds that "the contact with students is great here."

The benefits of homeroom outweigh the

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disadvantages, although every student has a different opinion. You may think that there will never be an announcement that concerns you. Just remember, though, teacher's institute days and half-days are announced during homeroom.

Mark Filip

Some apologetic tributes given Well, this is my last regular season column of the year, and it seems like the proper time to try and wrap up my thoughts, and to try to thank some of you people out there that have made writing this column both possible and enjoyable.

I've had fun this year filling up this space, and if it wasn't for your help, none of it even would have come about.

First, I owe a great deal to my editor, Leo Smith. From Leo's initial decision to renovate the idea of having an editorial columnist to Leo's incessant prodding to try to rustle up stories, Leo was the main reason that I ever had a chance to write here in this paper. Also, and equally important, I owe a great deal to Leo for his support of my columns when it wasn't necessarily the easy thing to do. No matter what, Leo backed me up with everyone, and I appreciated it.

Secondly, I would like to thank my department editor, Debbie Tritthardt. Debbie put up

with my cheap excuses for ignoring deadlines.

She worked overtime to get in my late story ideas. Not many people would be so nice about stuff like that and I really appreciated Debbie's patience.

Thirdly, I'd like to thank all of you out there whom I bothered trying to dig up ideas for stories. Lord knows I couldn't come up with this stuff by myself, and the suggestions of all of you helped a great deal.

Finally, I'd like to thank all those of you out there who took time out of your lunch period to take a look at the paper—our readers. This year I tried to interest you with my writing, to sometimes amuse you, and I've really appreciated your comments and criticsm. I hope you enjoyed at least some of my thoughts because I enjoyed bringing them to you. As I said before, it's time to close this year up, and I think it's time to say goodbye.

To those of you that will be back...see you next year. To those of you graduating... i,ooi luck with your future.

Drop outs sell education, life short

by Kris Fa/zone Probably every Maine South student has, at some time, remarked frustratedly, "I'm going to drop out of school! I can't stand it!"

Most are merely joking or angry. Some, however, may actually be potential dropouts.

Dropping out, or failing to complete high school, is one of the nation's greatest educational problems.

At least 25 per cent of American high school students drop out before graduation. Chicago and New York City have the highest dropout rates in the country. Studies over the past 15 years state that typical dropouts are more like-

ly to be male (however, this is only a slight margin) and about one third belong to minorities.

The lower the social and economic level of a student's family, the greater the chance is of becoming a dropout. Another major factor is the incidence of parental divorce and the breakup of families.

Characteristics of a potential dropout usually include low self-esteem, little desire for self growth, unacceptance of social values, and lack of enthusiasm or optimism. The person frequently shows learning disabilities, especially in the areas of math, spelling, and reading.

This leads to disappointment through failing

Perfecting characteristics

by Dimitra DeFotis In any school many different types of students can be found: the brain, the lazy student, the slow learner, the rebellious student.

But what exactly is an ideal student, in personality, in scholastics, and in school involvement?

The perfect student is organized and efficient. He knows what deadlines have to me met, and on what dates. He knows how to study. He is always prepared. But, there is another side to a conscientious student: his personality. If a person has the mind of a genius, and yet he is rebellious and unwilling to learn, he will not have a successful educational experience. For instance, two students with the same intelligence are in the same class, but the second consistantly (and stubbornly) refuses to do homework. Obviously the second student may be considered dumb when he gets his grades, but he is actually a lazy brain. Attitude, therefore, is an important part of being a good student.

When asked, "What is an ideal student?"

Qaudine Assaf, a junior, said, "...one who pays enough attention in class to get A's and B's and who has enough time to participate in extra-curricular activities. He or she has to be friendly and kind so that others are not in-

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timidated by his intelligence, thinking he is a snob."

This brings up an important point about extra-curricular activities—a conscientious student can (or should) balance his time to participate in other school activities besides the "homework team." But trying to balance these things perfectly is difficult. It is wise to try and get involved in activities only to a point. There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing."

Mr. Carl Magsamen, drivers education teacher, also brought up an important aspect of being involved in activities, "Every student should have some kind of marketable skill.

One should have a skill such as typing or be familiar with business because even though a student may have all accelerated classes, when he tries to get a job in the outside world, he'll need a skill. Especially in today's job market."

Being perfect is impossible. But it is important to strive for perfection because only in that way does one make slight improvements.

As students approach the end of the year, it is important to be reminded that each will still need to try and be that "perfect" student.

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and disagreements with teachers. Problems with school work, tardiness, irregular attendance, low grades, disruptive behavior, and non-participation in extra-curricular activities are all influential factors in a student's decision to drop out. Many girls drop out because of pregnancy. Other reasons are boredom, trouble with teachers or fellow students, and inability to face discipline.

A dropout typically goes through a sequence before deciding to leave school. First, he or she loses interest in school work, leading to low grades. Frustration makes the student skip classes, causes conflicts with school authorities. Then, in rebellion, he or she exhibits poor behavior resulting in disciplinary actions such as reassignment or suspension.

Parent involvement increases defensiveness and creates a negative attitude, ultimately resulting in leaving school.

After dropping out, the biggest question on the person's mind is: "What to do now?" One sophomore girl views this situation this way, "They usually end up going to night school eventually, or get a job, or else sit home and continued on page 6

It's time for sleuttiing This week's Super Sleuth is a sophomore girl. She was a Freshman Class officer last year.

This year, she is also a class officer, she is a member of one of the following; GRA, Pep Council or Varsity Club.

She has been a member of a dance group for two years and is running for an office this year. this week's victim was recently on sick leave with the chicken pox. She will be missing many of her accelerated classes, including fifth period English.

She attended Lincoln Junior High. Don't forget to submit your guesses to V-106. Congratulations to Vince Flemming '84, Brian Macdonald '84 and Rob Vinopal '84 for correctly guessing last week's Sleuth, Bob "born to run" Kazak '84.

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Pain of breaking up can be cured

by Maria Caporale It's over. You can't believe it's really over.

You begin to think about all the good times you had together, but the memories of fights always come into the picture, too.

Then there was the last fight, the last talk, and the final words, "We can't go on hke this.

We have to break up."

You don't know what to do or where to turn.

One of life's most painful hardships is breaking up with some one you care about.

Breaking up leaves feelings of guilt, regret, loneliness, pain, and doubt. But how can you tell that a relationship is over? And when it is, what do you do?

It's not easy to read the signs that a relationship is dying, especially if you've been going out with someone for a long time. You may find that the little idiosyncrasies you over looked, ignored, or even enjoyed in the beginning have turned into oversized irritants. Maybe you feel that something is missing in your relationship. But among all these aspects, how do you really know it's over?

One is talking less or feeling out of touch.

When both of you are together or talking on the phone, there may be a hesitation to talk—a silence which overcomes you.

Another indication is boredom which leads to feeling tense and strained. When that feeling of challenge or excitement is gone, people become bitter and hostile toward each other

Still, feeling something is wrong and knowing it's time to break up are two different things. A close relationship doesn't automatically go from good to bad overnight.

It's not exciting and wonderful one day, then bitter and less challenging the next. There are always ups and downs in a relationship.

Sometimes those rough spots can be worked out. You may sit down and talk about what's bothering you and clear the air once and for all. But if you are putting more into a relationship and getting less pleasure for it or doing more talking without resolving anything, then it is time to think about whether you want to stay together.

Although it may be time to part, many people don't like to- break up because they're afraid of hurting the other person. But what they are really saying is that they don't want that other person to get mad at them. Another reason people don't want to break up is that they're afraid of being lonely or left out. Certainly it is true that having a girl or boy friend can be a big boost to your social life—if the relationship works. But dating someone just for the sake of having someone to date doesn't which often leads to constant battle over the littlest things. When really unimpiortant things bother you, like whose turn is it to call or why one of you was late, something is definitely wrong with the relationship, make sense. You'll become resentful and hostile towards one another. This can hurt the

other person even more. ^H When you feel confused about your rela-^F tionship, it's always good to have a friend around to help sort out your feelings and give you a boost of confidence. If you're sitting thinking about being alone, it's nice to know you can always count on a friend wTio has your best interests in mind to talk about it.

It's true that trying to tell someone that you want to break up is not an easy task, but you always have to stick to what's on your mind.

You have to tell the person outright that you don't want to see him or her anymore, otherwise he or she won't get the point. Being honest with yourself, deciding what you want to do, and following through with a clear, responsible talk is the most sensitive and mature way to say good-bye in a relationship.

1. Express your sad feelings to yourself and a close friend. It doesn't help to deny the pain whether you were the one who did the leaving or vice-versa.

2. Separate your emotions of anger and fear from love. You have to learn to express what you're really feeling rather than assuming it's love.

3. Recognize when to finally let go. You have to listen and learn what you're inner thoughts are saying in order for you to decide.

4. Realize that Ufe goes on. You can't sit _ back and feel sorry for yourself. There wilj^A always be good relationships in the future. ^^^

Bob Marley advances reggae style Music heroes come and go, but not too many are remembered for their contributions to the world.

One in particular deserves to be honored to recongize the movement he helped carry. His name is Bob Marley, and though reggae, he placed his peoplle one step closer to going home.

Although Marley had been a reggae musician since age 15, his image was originally of a "rude boy" rather than a "Rasta." The Wallers from Trendtown were the spokesmen for hustlers and street survivors of the Kingston ghetto. This, however, was to change for he three original Wallers—Bob, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston—with their discovery of

Dropouts opt to join working world party the rest of their lives away and be bums." In fact, drugs, alcohol, and related problems sometimes do take over a dropout's life. The stereotypical picture of a dropout as an incapable, unintelligent juvenile delinquent is very far from accurate, however. Most dropouts get jobs they can easily handle.

A life of full-time work for low pay or having too much spare time is frequently depressing for the teenage dropout, and becomes motivation to return to school or, more often, night school. Dropouts soon find that there are no worthwhile or well-paying jobs for people without high school diplomas.

The best remedy for the growing dropout rate is prevention. Teachers, counselors, school officials, and parents who can identify potential dropouts early can aid students by helping them stay in school. page 6

Making a discouraged student aware of and proud of his abilities or involving him in school activities may rekindle an interest in school life. Numerous programs in cities throughout the country have been developed to prevent dropping out or to help dropouts. Special teaching programs, professional counseling, work-study programs, flexible schedules, and telephone hotlines are only a few, as well as excellent night school programs such as the Maine district's MONNACEP. Dropping out of school is a serious decision that affects a person's entire life. It should be thoroughly thought through and alternatives must be considered. The consequences of dropping out can be degrading, discouraging, and unhappy, for America's youth need to be prepared to face the future that they must shape.

the Rostafarian way of life.

Rastas are a people charcterized by the length of their hair and the cigarettes they smoke. This religious group believes in Haile Selaisse as god, and worship him through their dreadlocks and ganja. The Rasda's unusualness has even made them outsiders in the black community. They do, though, have a purpose and identity by dreaming of returning to Africa.

About the time of the Wailers introduction to listener's turntables, the black youth were seeking an inspirational movement. The Black Panthers had scared many, and the majority were seeking the positive image of the Rasta.

Marley with his truthful, determined, money making songs made him the British and Jamaican black hero. He had given them the integrity they had been seeking for years.

During his lifetime both whites and blacks would attempt to kill him. Its ironic that bullets couldn't harm him, yet a minature cancer cell could. His death has been termed as a modern tragedy, yet to those versed in ^ ^ Marley tradition it is a new birth. Rastas ^ B ^ believe Jah, their god, lifted the saw rebel to a higher level to fight for their cause. Whatever the reason, others, such as Black Uhuru and the Three I's, ahve carried what many have tried to destroy, a righteous crusade.

Hawks

set for

The Maine South varsity tennis team recently concluded the month of April with a 3-4 dual meet record and a 0-2 showing in conference competition.

In their own invitational, the Hawks tied for second place with Maine East. Maine West took first overall, but the first doubles team of John Crosson and Tom TuUy captured first in their division. The doubles team had built a lead in the final match when rain stopped the match, but Crosson and TuUy were ruled the victors.

conference

Tom Lahart at first singles is steadily imporov-

Tully team at first doubles won 6-3, 6-3.

ing and will rely on his cannonball serve to The Evanston Wildkits edged Maine Soutn out of a conference victory, winning the meet 3-2 in the first interconference clash of the season. Second singles player Andy Sponder won 6-3, 7-6 in tight match while the Crosson-

perhaps pull off an upset.

"We'll just have to see what happens," he commented.

Next weekd district play will begin and the best teams will goon to play in the state tourney.

Gymnasts improve

by Maureen Smith â&#x20AC;˘

The Hawks did not have such good luck in dual mets against highly-ranked Highland Park and Deerfield. They lost 4-1 and 5-0, respectively.

"We really took it on the chin from Higland Park and Deerfield, but we got some valuable experience alng the way. Hopefully, this experience will aid us in future matches,"commented senior Tully.

Success showered the Hawks as they took first place in a quad meet involving Palatine, Wheaton Central and Wheaton North. First singles player Tom Lahart won one match although his two losses were both three set matches.

At the second singles position, Andy iSponder won two of his three matches while 'the first doubles (Steve Baab-Tom Tully) and second doubles (Leo Smith-Vince Flemming) earned som impressive victories.

Today and tomorrow the Hawks will be participating in the CSL tournament held at Maine West. The toughest competition will obviously be from New Trier, buth the Hawks have their eyes set or at least a strong second.

This year's varsity boys' gymnastic team had a big improvement from last year.

This year's record was 5-4 compared with last year's record of 3-5. The Hawks beat Niles West, Glenbrook North, Lane Tech and Evanston. The varsity lost to Highland Park, Maine West, New Trier and Maine East.

valuable experience for next year."

Scott Martin had a successful season with a 9.5 on vault and a record of 7-6-5 in allaround. Other noteable performances include Bill Christy, Mark Koziol, Craig Devalsco, Mike Ambrosia and Dan Linzing.

"Although we have a strong team, we are

Coach Riccitelli said, "Our season turned out just as we expected."

The average team's score was 110 per meet.

Last year, it was 107. The team's highest score was 114.95.

Mark Koziol commented, "Although our season wasn't that strong, we gained a lot of

young and haven't reached our potential," remarked Bill Christy.

"We have gotten better each week and hope to peek at districts," said Coach Riccitelli.

He continued, "Many freshmen and sophomores competed on varsity level, and we look to be strong next year."

Sports Spotlight

Team Athletes

Needed

by Brian Humm

This year I have spent a good deal of time writing about sports at Maine South, and as the year rolls to a close I have a few observations I'd like to make. Some of them just pertain to Maine South and others to high school sports in general (It's hard to say which is which simply because I have not written about any place else).

My first ovservation is that there are two basic types of atheletes participating in the sports-jocks and specialists. By jock I do not mean the stereo-typic jock we all see in V-show, but rather the athelete who is on a number of sports all year round. Compared with the number students in the school there are very few, and yet they make up the majority of the team members, especially among the girls' teams. The specialists are those atheletes who are really good at one sport, and work exceptionally hard at that sport. What seems to be missing is the one sport athlete who, though he may not be a super star, still adds depth to the team. I am not advocating that every one be on a team all the time, simply that a few more people give it a

try.

Next comment pertains to the facilities we have here at Maine South. I have visited a number of other schools, and although we are no New Trier, we are pretty close. The sole exception has to be the mud slide commonly known as the outdoor track. Other then that we have sports facilities, such as our indoor track, gymnasium, pool, weight room and football field that any school would be proud to have.

My final comment can almost be classified as a warning. Someone, I forget who, detailed to me how the current reductions in teaching personnel is going to have upon atheletics. If you look at most of the coaches they appear to be, in general, the younger teachers.

Currently, it seems that younger teachers are getting harder and harder to find. Now as some of the current coaches decide that they have had enough, or for some reason stop coaching, I can see a severe shortage of replacements. There is an angle to the budget problems that few people, myself included, seem to realize. page?

Vukovich, team are set for conference

by Maureen Smith Today at 4:30 p.m. the boys' varsity track team will compete in a conference meet at Niles West.

The Hawks look to do well in conference with returning state qualifier on high jump Mike Vukovich competing. Returning lettermen Kevin Kingston in the quarter and half mile runs and discus throwere Jim Ericksen

will be an asset to the team.

According to Coach Tom Mahon, Evanston will be the toughest team there being one of the strongest teams in Illinois. Varsity also expects competition from Maine West who they lost to in a close meet in the indoor season.

Coach Mahon commenter, "Our goal is to have state qualifiers in high jump, low hurdles, half and quarter mile runs and the one and two

Birdies hope for state

by Bob McKune The girls varsity badminton team has hopes of competing in the state meet today.

First doubles team of Mary Beth Wilkas and Stephanie Sullivan are hoping to repeat and better their state apperance of last season.

Recently, the girls varsity lost to Maine West 6-1. The only winner was the doubles team of Ann Sebastian and Ann Sasinick, 18-15, 15-10.

The junior varsity, however, showed a bright spot sweeping the Warriors in 7 matches.

In the conference meet the Hawks finished a disappointing 5th out of 9 teams.

Suzanne Stenholt placed 3rd at second singles.

The girls next big meet was districts for a chance to earn a berth in the state competition.

Team member Missy Passaneau stated, "We hope to qualify as many players as possible for the state competition."

The majority of the players on the varsity and junior varsity levels feel that the doubles team of Wilkas-Sullivan and singles players Alison Franz and Stenholt are good choices to make state.

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by Dan Gayford ^ B The girls' track team will be participating i n ^ ^ the state district meet tonight.

Coach Schultze hopes that Chris Chaconas will advance to the state meet in the 1600 meter run.

The girls took on Glenbrook North on May 2 and according to Coach Schultze, "We went out their with the idea of losing."

She also added that perfromances were bad due to the cold weather and rain. Kathy Kwilas, however, came in first in the 200 meter dash along with Cathy Milano in the long jump with a 15 feet 10 inch jump. Sanja Nikolich won in the discus.

The freshmen took third out of 12 teams at the Glenbrook North Invitational. Among the first place events for the Hawks were Do Andersen in the 1600 meter run, and the 1600 meter relay. Second in the 200 and 300 meter runs was taken by Mo Borucki.

Coach Schultze said, "They had a very good showing, and we were very pleased with all of their performances."

singles player Tom Lahart takes an apshot in recent Quad Meet final held at South. Stor>' on page 7. page 8

mile relay teams."

"There is a lot of tough competition. Our| runners will just have to work hard and do their best," stated discus thrower Ericksen.

High jumper Mike Vukovich has reached his goal of jumping 7 feet. Vukovich is only the seventh jumper in Illinois history to jump this height, and he has the best mark in the state this year.

"The jump has really improved my confidence and I am still going to improve. I haven't reached my peak yet," said Vukovich.

Hawks dual meet record is 7-4.

Coach Mahon commented, "We have had a very satisfying season. We have beaten Prospect who is traditionally good."

Glen Modica remarked, "Other than Mike Vukovich, our two mile relay team has been consistent enough to make state."

John Danile added, "This season has been very good for me as a member of the team. As a team, I think we gained a great deal of experience. Although we lost some close meets it will help us in the state competition and next year."

"â&#x20AC;˘OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES'" Southwards recognizes two Maine South athletes for their excellence in their respective sports in recent action.

Debbie Kashul, a senior pitcher on the girls' varsity softball team, hurled a no-hitter against ^ ^ cross-town rival Maine East. In the game, t h e | | B Demons only had three runners reach base. ^ ^ Mike Vukovich, a senior high jumper on the boys' varsity track team, jumped a school record 7 feet in the Spartan relays. Vukovich is the 7th player in IHSA history to clear 7 feet.