DE prgram to change in '84 Several changes in District 207*s cooperative education program that will take effect in the 1984-85 school year have brought a negative reaction from the programs' coordinators. The changes were suggested by Mr. S. Bentall, Mr. W. Will and Ms. S. Horgen, the Cooperative Education directors at the Maine schools. The first recommendation is that students only be allowed to earn two credits in most of the co-op programs, excluding Cooperative Work Training (CWT) and Child Care Occupations (CCO). Also, juniors would not be eligble for cooperative education after the 1983-84 school year. Also recommended is that the summer cooperative education program be discontinued. The directors also recommended that new prerequisites be made for the different programs. For Distributive Education (DE), two credits in Business Education, one of them
bieng Marketing, would be required. For Office Occupations (OO), two Business Education courses, one being Typing I, would be required. For CCO, the prerequisite would be Child Development. For Clothing and Interior Design, (CLID), a Clothing course or Planning and Interior Design would be required. For Food Occupations, a Foods course would be required. All of these classes may be taken concurrent to the cooperative program. For the Diversified Education program, several courses relating to the student's job wuld be required. The procedure for enrollment in Cooperative Education will also be changed. In Phase One of enrollment, the student would apply for the program through his or her counselor, who would recommend a specific program based on the student's needs. Counselors will then forward their recommendations to the chairperson of a screening com-
southwords ,Vol.19. No.6
Maine South High School, Park Ridge, III.
November 19, 1982
mitee composed of the director of guidence and the vocational chairpersons. In a memo dated July 7, 1982, the directors of the respective programs expressed their opinions on the recommended changes to the principal of Maine East. This group consisted of Mr. S. SBentall, Ms. L. Berry, Mr. J. Bonadonna, Ms. F. Flores, Mrs. C. Hommerding and Ms. C. Siwinski. The group of advisors felt that limiting students to two dredits in cooperative education would reduce students' opportunities to explore careers. They believe that juniors should not be continued page 6
South offers new courses Several new computer classes have been added to the Math and Business Education department curriculums for the 1983-84 school year. The Math Department will offer three new one-semester computer classes, while the Business Education department will offer four computer courses. Next year, students will have the opportunity to take "Introduction to Computers and Programming" with the option of having the credit count towards either Math or Business Ed. Following the completion of the introductory course, a student has three options: to discontinue the study of computers, to continue with computer classes that have an emphasis on mathematics or to take computer classes with an emphasis on business. The Business Department computer classes will be: Advanced BASIC Computer Programming, COBOL Programming, and PASCAL Programming, all of which have a prerequisite of the introductory computer course, and Advanced Programming Applications, which has a prerequisite of the Advanced BASIC, COBOL or PASCAL classes. The Math Department courses will be: Computer Science I, with a prerequisite of the introductory course or passing the final of the introductory course. To enroll in Computer Science II, a student must have passed the final of Computer Science I, be enrolled in Math III or have completed Math III. The prerequisite of Computer Science III is the completion of Computer Science II. These courses will have an emphasis on problem solving using computers. Ms. Shirley Przybylski, Math Department Chairperson, commented, "We felt that with today's technology, we had to offer a varied curriculum for students to know microcomputers. Everyone must have at least some aquaintence with microcomputers." Ms. Przybylski said, "We feel that this should be a very exciting curriculum that meets the needs of all students at all times."
Serendipity produced Serendipity, Spirit of '83, this year's student V-show, will be performed in the Clyde K. Watson auditorium on Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. There will be aproximately 45 to 50 acts, ranging from dances to parodies of several clubs and school organizations, musical numbers and skits. Student Council plays an important role in the production of V-show. They pay for expenses, sell tickets and are in charge of publicity. Student directors take much responsibility for the final outcome of the many acts. The directors for this year's show are: Maureen Blandford, Mike Heitman and Suzanne Stenholt, seniors; Beth Ann Karabin and Andy Blyth, juniors; Maureen Smith and John Ciprian, sophomores. Faculty advisors for Serendipity are Mr. D. Martello, director, Mr. G. McLean, music director, Mr. V. Pinelli, puchases and makeup, Mrs. A. Burger, costumes and Miss A. I Finneran and Mr. P. Feichter, Student Council sponsors. Mr. Martello feels that this year "we've got a very strong student staff; and if the cooperation of all the acts continues, 1 think Serendipi-
ty will be another strong show. The stage design will prove to be particularly exciting." Maureen Smith commented, "The show is coming together really well, and I think the variety of acts will provide enjoyment for all audiences." Trunk member Cris Carmody said, "I enjoy the numbers which were chosen and I think the audience will also." Maureen Blandford said, "We've all been working very hard and we're sure the show will be great."
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Six girls have been named to the 1982-83 freshman Hawkette squad. They are: Carol Eastmen, Cheryl Keane, Laura Lafeber, Shellie Sellegren, Jenny Turk and Carrie VanCamp. The girls were chosen from approximately fifty candidates. They will rehearse with the varsity Hawkettes and will basically be in training to become varsity Hawkettes, according to Miss Barbara Bobrich, Hawkette sponsor. They will not be able to participate in competitions with the varsity Hawketles because of a new Illinois drill team regulation.
Class gets 'factory' experience On October 28, the Advanced WoodworkThe students spent time selecting the proing class took over the woodshop for a half- duct, and once it was decided on, work was day in-school field trip. The woodshop was begun. Production was broken down into a turned into a "factory" for the class' latest variety of stages and operations. The operaproject, making toy trucks. tions required considerable time and planning The class is involved in their first unit of to change the materials into the final product. study relating to the world of industry. The On the day of production, job titles were class, which is directed by Mr. Keith Robinson, assigned to various students, and workers and student teacher Scott Davis, is emphasiz- moved from one station to another so that they ing the area of production in the school shop. could experience several phases of the production process. The class was not able to finish all the plan-
ned trucks, fifty in all, but they obtained aj more realistic feeling for assembly and production line work. Follow-up classes brought insight into the advantages and disadvantages to this form of industry. At this time, students are putting the finishing touches on the completed products. Mr. Robinson stated, "It has been an extremely valuable experience for the advanced students, one which could not be obtained in courses outside the Industrial Education Department."
Juniors' project sliot down The junior class (Class of '84) was going to have a student computer match-up as a fund raising activity for Class Council, but their plans were voted down by the Executive Committee.
Senior Steve Gemmel participates in the Advanced Woods class' "factor)" project.
Society sliows movies The Film Society is a Maine South club whose purpose is to show feature films to interested members. The club, which is sposored by Mr. Dennis Wyatt, has not shown a film as yet, but should begin soon.
The match-up, which would have given students the opportunity to meet people with similar interests, consisted of a questionaire, and would have cost $1.50 per person. Students would have answered questions about themselves, such as their study habits, grades, personal values and recreational activities. They then would have been given the names and homeroom codes of ten persons of the opposite sex that answered the questionaire
South cruises in spring
Maine South students will have the opportunity to go on a cruise this spring vacation. For $799, students will receive round trip air transportation from Chicago to Miami, seven Last year, the Film Society showed many nights accomidations on the "Mardi Gras," a films. Comedies, dramas and musicals were all Carnival cruise ship and eight meals a day shown. Perhaps the favorite film shown last while on the ship. year was Tommy, the rock opera starring The The ship's feature's include two outdoor Who. swimming pools, one indoor swimming pool, a Film Society officers are Joanne Hylen, health room and sauna, ann exercise room, president and Sheryl Hummel, vice president. deck sports, table teenis, shuufleboard, trap Admission to all Film Society movies is free, shooting, a movie cinema, lounges, nightclubs, casinos, a disco, a shopping arcade, a beauty and open to any interested student.
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parlor and barber shop, a complimentary snack bar, 24 hour room service and a full range of entertainment. The cruise is not a school-sponsored activity. For further information contact Mr. William Hommerding at Maine South or Betty at Hemisphere Travel at 541-7575. A deposit of $150 would be due by Nov. 20, the second payment would be due by Dec 20, and the final payment would be due on Feb. 10, 1983. All payments should be sent to Hemisphere Travel, 952 Piper Lane, Prospect Heights, IL, 60O7O.
radio
WMTH rotates its programming schedule with Maine East and Maine West. Each school has its own executive staff and staff heads. Staff heads at Maine South are: Dan Lee, student station manager: Jim Doherty, program director; Bill Emery, chief engineer: and Alan Martin, news director. Usually slower music is played in the morning, WMTH has been experimenting with the and rock, punk and New Wave in the after- concept of automation, that is, broadcasting noon. WMTH also provides Maine Township all night using a computer and may go stereo with frequent news reports, weather reports soon. WMTH has broadcast all the Hawk home football games as well as several .Maine and other public service announcements. page 2
WMTH is Maine Township's student-run radio station. The station is a non-commercial, non-profit organization that allow students interested in radio to become involved. WMTH's broadcasting hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
similarly. Freshmen and sophomores would have been grouped together, as juniors and seniors would have been. On Nov. 1, the proposal was voted down by the Executive Committee. Assistant Principal of Students Kenneth Reczkiewicz cited one reason, "The feeling of potential embarrassment for a student is too great." Another reason, according to Mr. Reczkiewicz was that "questions in the survey, we felt, could violate a student's right to privacy or lead a student to answer the questions in certain ways because of peer pressure." .Several questions asked the particpant's opinions on drugs, religion, drinking and smoking.
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South soccer and volleyball games. WM I'H will also cover all Maine South basketball games. WMTH has given away many concert tickets recently, including tickets to see Rush, Ted .Nugent and Jefferson Starship. The stalion^^ sent an entire homeroom to the Campus Lif4^^ haunted house. ^^ Upcoming specials for WMl H include WMTH Video Night, and All Album Side Night, and free tickets to see The Who in December.
Point/Counterpoint
Vending machines deserve exact change at South Kim Wochinski Point—Many high schools have some sort of vending machines in their cafeterias. Counterpoint—Maine South does not have any vending machines in the whole building accessable to students. Vending machines can be a definite benefit for high school students, especially those who are involved in before-school or after-school activities. Think how many times when you are staying after school for some reason or another and you find yourself craving an ice cold can of Pepsi (or whatever quenches your thirst). Sure, you could go to the Business Club refreshment stand, but sometimes they are not open at your convenience. School executives, year after year, avoid the issue of buying vending machines for Maine South students. Complaints about high cost, the inconvenience, etc., etc., etc., always arise when the issue does come up. Why can't we be allowed to drink carbonated drinks out of a can? No matter what anyone tries to say, True-Aid just does not
make it. The extra aluminum cans could even be donated to the Gymnastics Club for recycling like last year's fund raising. Another point to think about: the teachers here at Maine South have their very own vending machines all to their little lonesome. The benefits would greatly exceed the disad-
vantages, and the school could even make some extra money by buying vending machines for the students. Student government has been trying for many years to get this issue passed, but they need more support from everyone in order to get anything accomplished.
Vending views of students cited Some students offered their opinion on the absence of vending machines for the student body: Beth AUobelli, '84, "It's not fair that the teachers have six vending machines and we have none." Lisa Canar, '84, "They should move the machines into the cafeteria where both students and teachers can use them." Trish Finnegan, '84, "It doesn't matter because it'll never pass the executive board." Jana Rowan, '83, "It's a good idea, but it doesn't bother me because I'll be gone after this year, and we'll never get them this year."
Scott Niswander, '85, "We had vending machines at my old high school, and it worked out really nice. It cut down on lunch lines, especially the snack line." Karen Dannenhauer, '83, " We should have them for people who don't have lounge periods." Anne E. Burswold, 86, "It would be much better than standing in lunch lines." Blair Sandberg, '84, "Get the machines that talk to you and have little games on them." Michelle Rizzo, '83, "Great idea, as long as it's candy and pop. Anything is better than the cafeteria food."
Computor/ groduoUy ontoring our oU Uuo/ by Clahne Balla
From the calculators we use for math homework to the video games we play, computers have a role in our lives. Many people harbor a dislike for computers. They feel they are too impersonal and make too many mistakes. In addition, they cannot be escaped from. I can't even go to my friendly,n eighborhood Dominlck's without a computer reading the UPC code off my Twinkles and Mars Bars and
WorU programs Next year, only seniors will be admitted into the work programs offered by Maine South. Besides that, a minimum of 20 students must be maimained. This will be a difficult task seeing that some of the programs now, with both juniors and seniors, barely make the minimum. (I suppose it is irrelevant that some of the foreign language classes, for instances, have as litle as ten people in them, but I'll mention it anyway.) ^, The end result will be that some of the work programs will be dropped from next year's curriculum This is unfortunate because all of the programs are very worthwhile to interested students Even combining programs cannot be the solution because each work program is a kspeciali/ed group of fields' The administration does not seem to care il the programs are maintained. Their underlying reason is that they don't believe in the work program and feci every student should stay in school all day long and learn "their" cur-
telling me how much 1 owe. In recent years, even grammar schools in District 64 have not been immune, implementing Apple computers into their curriculum. In one game, the computer is used to teach multiplication tables; in a variation of the video game. Asteroids, boulders are destroyed by answering math problems correctly. The Apple is also used at Maine South and not exclusively by Computer Science. My physics class, for example, uses it for some of
supported riculum. I participate in the work program and feel that in no way does it hinder my learning. In fact, the work program has expanded my knowledge and strengthened my ability to succeed in the working world as an adult. My studies are not affected by my working, and I still maintain honor roll status. Along with this, 1 contribute many hours to extracurrular activities. Still, interested students like myself may not have the opportunity to participate in worwhile programs like this. Of course, programs like the "Distributive Ed. machine" will still be around, but specialized programs like Clothing/Interior Design Occupations of which I am involved will be affected. Programs such as this makes Maine South a better school. It is a shame the administration wants to ruin their own cstablishmcni. Debbie Tritthardt ComrTientary Editor
our aptly-named computer quizzes. Mr. Lane Anderson, my physics teacher, says that the computer is "the greatest learning instrument. First, it really makes kids think for themselves by giving them each different problems. Second, it's completely objective. Third, the kids enjoy working with it." 1 asked him if he felt the Apple was too impersonal. He said, "It is impersonal, but that can be a good thing. Kids will take certain things from a computer that they won't take from me. "For example, if you get a problem wrong, the Apple can get away with calling you 'dummy' much more easily than 1 can." He had a point. It's also impossible to weasel a hint out of the Apple, so you do the thinking alone. But, frustration does set in, making some students want to key in obscenities into an uncomprehending keyboard. The very existence of Computer Club here at Maine South reflects the popularity of computers among today's youth. It's certain that in the business world, careers will continue to expand and possibly double by the time most of us are out of college. Also projected is that a majority of U.S. homes will have a computer hooked into a network within a few years. By way of this network, people will be able to bank, pay bills, and shop without ever having to leave home. Computers are quickly becoming a part of our lifestyle, from automatic pilots in airplanes to automatic tellers used in some banks. Like them or not, they arc here to stay. page 3
Audonc/ holpod by honor /ociocy tutoring by Felecia Kotowsky Some students who belong to the National Honor Society tutor students who need help with a school subject. Mr. D. Misevich, the sponsor, feels that "the honor group could do a service for the school; the tutoring gives them a purpose besides the honor." However, out of the thirty-three students in the program, only about sixteen are tutoring. High honor students are "usually active in school," he said. Conflicts occur often between the students tutoring and those who require help. They must have a common free
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period. Therefore, the tutoring depends on the availability of the students." Mr. Misevich feels that this program is accomplishing its goal. The requests from students in need of help do not fall even though the number of tutors may decrease. Because of the declining enrollment, students will tutor people on a last resort basis. If you need help, first talk with your teacher. Usually the teacher can help you understand something by just going over it one more time. If not, try going to the LRC for special help. If you are still in need of assistance after attemp-
ting all of the above, talk with your counselor and ask for a tutor. ^k^ Mr. Misevich ad'<.s that students usually wait ^ ^ until after receiving progress reports or nearing final e.xam time to seek help. Too much help is needed at that period of time because those seeking help then outweigh the amount of tutors. The students are paid three dollars an hour a period and a dollar-fifty for a- half period, while outside school help is considerably higher. Some of those students on the National Honor Society that tutor offered their views: Lori Lazzara, '83, "I think it is a very good program because it helps students who are doenthusiasm, teaching is really enjoyable, and, ing poorly to bring up their grades." after 24 years of teaching, the majority of the Carol Patterson, '83, "It's a good program. time it is." If the kids need help in any subject, they just Mr. T. Kerth, "I don't become burnt-out go to their counselor and receive help for through teaching specifically. It's the duties reasonable prices. The kids in the National that go with teaching that are tedious like Honor Society like the tutoring because they bathroom duty or making sure kids keep milk get money." cartons off the cafeteria floor." Missy Passaneau, '83, "The tutoring is efMiss D. Butler, "The entire reward in fective because the student who I have been continued on page > tutoring has his grades going up."
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by Kersten McLain Some Maine South teachers were asked, "Do you ever feel burnt-out or discouraged in your job?" Mr. Lane Anderson, "This year, traveling back and forth to two schools makes me feel a little bit burnt-out. I have less time to do my bookeeping and keep track of everything. The teaching part of my job, however, I still enjoy. I keep it interesting for myself, as well as the kids, by adding more material onto what I have taught in previous years." Mr. R. Hunt, "I'm lucky in what I teach (Art of the Film and AP English) because most of my students are really interested in learning. It's the non-teaching duties that tend to be discouraging." Miss C. Purdy, "I find it discouraging when students don't take the responsibility for their own learning. Sometimes, after years of teaching, it's hard to keep my patience." Mr. R. Beauprez, "I've never woke up on a Monday morning and not wanted to go to work. I've always feU glad to have the job 1 have." Mr. R. Schmidt, "The repetition, day in and day out, can be boring and also the attitude of the students is disappointing. When kids show
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Someone finally speaks against smokers Dear Southwards editor. After walking into a girls' washroom the other day, I emerged smelling like an old hotel ashtray. Now, normally I just regard this as being one of the more selfish acts of the population of girl smokers in this school, but sometimes it gets carried too far. I personally am sick and tired of smelling like a smoker when I'm not one, and I'm sure many others are, too. I'm not condemning smokers. Go ahead! Smoke until your eyes pop out, for all I care! But start thinking of other people. If you could take one strong sniff (if, of course, you are able to inhale anymore) of yourselves.
you'd realize that is pretty disgusting. Like 1 said, I don't care if you want to kill yourselves and die at an early age, just do it on your own time-not on others time. | Go ahead and knock off 20 years of your life, but don't jeopardize mine!! Thoroughly disgusted, Beth Ann Karabin, '84 Reply: It is time that someone has the courage to voice their opinion on this distasteful act of selfishness. The smokers' bathroom war 'of burnout vs. everyone else must be ended. Give the rest of us air to breathe. The Editorial Board
Creativity on hold forms rambling Mark: Oh, sure. First, I wanted to do a real Due to technical difficulties, Mark's creativity is temporarily on hold. In its place is blockbuster expose, kind of a Linda Yu-type piece. How about "Park Ridge's Slumlords" an imaginary excuse. or maybe "The Migrant Fli^t in Maine Leo: Where's the column? Mark: Well, ...uh,... I was meaning to talk Township." Leo: Not much to work with. to you about that. I kind of had a. creative Mark: Yeah, that's what I thought too. block. Leo: Again! Look, Mark, your columns Then 1 wanted to do a Royko-type column. have really gone downhill. The first two were You know, something local. How about "The cute, but then came the parade article. And Democratic Machine in Park Ridge" or "Park your gun control piece, the thing read like a Ridge's Crazy Cabbies." Leo: Somehow, it doesn't seem promising. Phil Donahue Show. Mark: I sort of realized that. How about Mark: Yeah, I sort of did get some bad reacsomething really outrageous. You know, like tions to it. Leo: Bad reaction! The American Nazis Andy Rooney. "Where Do Gerbils Come blew up your garage! The NRA maced your From" or "Who Invented Pop Tarts?" Leo: Entire columns out of that? Look, dog! Did you put any thought into your next don't do something cute. Try a Bill Bucklevcolumn at all?
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type piece. Mark: William F. Buckley, Jr.? I hate Buckley! OK, Leo, " T h e Shah: Misunderstood Freedom Fighter" or "The Need to Eliminate the Equal Voting Act" or "Richard Nixon: Destined for '84." Leo: Listen, you want me to have to stick you with Point/Counterpoints? This week's topic is lobotomys. Mark: How about if we repeated an old one, like Dear Abby? Leo: No! Mark: Or get Kelly to make a really long c a r ^ toon this week? On second thought, f o r g e d that. Leo: You just get something, and not some lousy last minute... Mark: I'll work on it, honest.
Guys - - what do you think of girl joclcs ? by Jean Harighausen
Mike Hietzman '83, "1 think that if the of people." teams are available to the girls, more power to Well girls, looks like most guys agree that them!" your involvement in sports is a good idea. Keep Jeff Blume '84, "It's neat to see the girls out up the good work! there showing their abilities." A senior guy, "I think girls should stay behind the pom-pons instead of being out on the field." Jim Jenkins '83, "I think girls' sports are good. It's a shame more people don't go out to support them." Scott Heurich '84, "It's good for anybody Mike Oshea '84, "If tne girls want to have their own M-club it's fine with me as long as to be active in sports. It builds mind and body and spirit." they organize it themselves." Scott Martin '84, "It's kind of neat. It's Steve Gemme! '83, "There's not much conflict between the guys and girls cross country competitive. They should have girls' M-club against guys M-club competition or girls' teams." Bruce Oscarson '83, "1 think it's a good op- M-club against faculty." Herson Astorga '84, "I think girls should portunity for girls to get involved in school acjoin sports because they're fun. You meet a lot tivities."
Girls' sports at Maine South have become 'more active and exciting over the past few years. Now that we have more athletic girls at our school, how do the guys feel about this situation? Mark Riedel '84, "They are all the same. Julie Mulopolsus is on my soccer team. She plays as good if not better than some of the guys on the team."
MONNACEP - - confinuing education T t ^ w ^ bv Mary Ellen Kusibab Have yoij ever wondered what MONNACEP really is? Have you ever walked by the MONNACEP office and thought that it was just another room in the building? Well, if you have, you are greatly mistaken. MONNACEP represents Maine-Oakton-Niles-Northfield ^Aduli-Continuing-Educational-Program. This neans night school. There are two different kinds of programshigh school night school and adult evening school. Mr. Robert Cheffer is head of the high school level, and Mr. Robert Hunt is head of the adult level. Mr. Cheffer had some interesting comments on the high school propgram. "We have many different classes, anything from English to government to geography." Night school lasts for two hours per night
Stereo jungles bv Maria Caporale
You are listening to your new stereo, and it sounds fabulous! As you are getting into the beat, a fuzzy sound comes in, then a hiss. You can hardly understand or hear the words of the song. What arc vou going to do now? It takes time and effort to find a real bargain rather than a questionable one. Here are a lew 'ips in finding what you want in a stereo at a bargain price. U If you are the time-conscious shopper, a department store will suit you. The department store has a low to mid-priced prepackaged system. The choices are simple and more clear|cui. The most promising sales are in the Sunday paper. 21 When looking for a stereo at a good price, make sure to ask about these services: cartridge
and two nights a week. Each semester conby Kim Bacon tinues for fifteen weeks. Plan Nine from Outer Space, The Blob, "Many of the people enrolled in our pro- Highschoot Hellcats, and The Incredible gram are very dedicatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a lot of them come Shrinking Man are just four out of the hunstraight from work, and they have to sit dreds of film clips that make up the movie // through two hours of history, for example, Came from Hollywood. and that can be very difficult." The movie features Gilda Radner, John Unfortunately, night school cannot equal Candy, Dan Akroyd and those two overgrown the capacity of day school, but it is very burnouts, Cheech and Chong, as narrators. beneficial. Other then the film clips, there isn't much dialogue from the actors. In fact, the whole Mr. Cheffer also commented on the fact script probably isn't any longer than an issue that the student's first high school gives the of Southwords. diploma, not MONNACEP. The student's If you happen to be a big fan of the above, grades must meet the standards of Maine you definitely have just cause to be disapSouth. Lastly, night school can be for any age. "We pointed. On the other hand, for those of you once had a student sixty-five years old and one into trivia or who just relish the thought of an student was in his early teens," Mr. Cheffer hour and a half of cheap, trashy B movies, reported. "We really try to help a person by then It Came Frotn Hollywood could prove to be entertaining. working around his schedule." I'll admit, the movie is hysterical at times, and it's fun to watch, expecially if you can identify some of the clips you might have seen prior to the movie itself. As a satirical look at B movies, it was amusinstallation and tonearm balancing, free ing, but overall. It Came From Hollywood can speaker wire, and speaker exchange option. go out with next Thursday's trash. 3| The best reasonable prices come from a warehouse-style store. This type of store deals continued from page 4 directly with the manufacturer if you ever need teaching is seeing achievement of students and repairs. 4] .Always look for brand names when look- knowing you had a part in it. That is a great ing for a stereo. Non-brand manufacturing feeling. However, seeing kids not interested in quality is often inconsistent, and materials and learning and not wanting to be taught is workmanship are cheaper. To check on a discouraging." Mr. M. Andrews, "I don't feel burnt-out, brand's reputation, look in any of the stereo only frustrated sometimes when students hit a magazines to see if the name is mentioned, or blank wall, when there seems that there is see if it is sold anywhere else. If not, choose the nothing that will enable them to understand. other brand-ii will be worth it in the end. As for teaching, 1 love it, and besides that, it 5) Lastly, be especially alert when evaluating has great vacations." speakers. This is one product category where Despite some of the ups and downs of the quality is more important than the price. teaching, from this random survey, we can Also, always examine the warranty closely summarize that Maine South teachers still love before buying. to teach. page 5
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Thanksgiving by Dimitra DeFotis What is the first scene your mind conjures up when Thanksgiving is mentioned? Most often, eating trukey with stuffing is the first thought. College kids are home, students don't have school for four days, and some brave people go Downtown to start Christmas shopping. To some, this holiday season can get a little boring, especially when all Aunt Minnie from Peoria can talk about is the price of gas these days; Uncle Cleo is intent on teaching the Lord's Prayer in Latin; you have 30 biUion cousins roaming your house, and the turkey is burning. Janet Coon '85, can attest to that fact. "We go to my Aunt's house, and she is a terrible cookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lots of times she has burned the turkey. I hate to go there. Michi and Maggie James '84, seem to have a crisis situation with their cousins. "We either go to our abnormal cousin's house, or they come to our house. We eat turkey, have a few drinks, the the music starts playing, and oui Grandma starts dancing." Pat Concannon '84. has an interesting tradi-
traditions wearing tion going. "We usually have my Grandpa come over from Mexico, and he stays until Christmas. On Thanksgiving day, my sister, brother and I are home all day, and we help make dinner. At five o'clock, we all stuff our faces so we don't have to eat for the next week." Rob Keller '84, had this to say, "We usually have a duck for dinner, which reminds me of the time my Dad killed a duck for Thanksgiving. Every time I see a duck, I go crazy. It will probably get me out of the draft." Although many people stay home, Bonnie Salm '85, is going snowmobiling in Wisconsin with her family this Thanksgiving. Lisa Lehman '84, and her family go to a park near her house every Thanksgiving and play football. "Then we go to my Aunt's house for dinner, after which all the fathers have to do the dishes." Kelly Gay '84, explained, "Every year on Thanksgiving morning, my family and 1 go to church, then we go home and stuff ourselves and lay around regretting all that we ate." Finally, Sue Summerfield '84, had this to say about her Thanksgiving Day, "My grand
Video ti|>s for new trend by Kris Falzone "I would say that the video age is sweeping the country. In the last three years, more and more people are buying video recorders and equipment," claimed Mr. Scott Stern of Video Adventure, 5101 N. Harlem, Chicago. There are two types of video recorders: VHS and Beta. The main differences are in tape size and time. Beta also gives a somewhat clearer picture. According to Mr. Stern, some of the topselling brands of video machines are Hitachi, NEC, GE, Sony, JVC and Zenith. As far as the best kind to buy, Mr. Stern recommends, "Probably one of the best Beta recorders is Sony. When buying a VHS, I would go with JVC." Prices of video recorders range from $499 to $1200. An added expense is tapes. A blank tape may be priced from $10.99 to $21.99. A wide variety of movies are available on video tape, rated G, PG, R and Adult. These tapes cost from $39.95 to $120. Com. from Page 1 eliminated fron the program, and if they must, they should only be eliminated if a program becomes so large that it becomes necessary to reduce the number of students. As Mr. W. Hommerding, Maine South DE director, pointed out, "Juniors are an important part of the programs. They're a carryover and they provide a nucleus for the following year." In response to the eliminat ion of the summer program, the committee stated that "summer school cooperative education satisfies a definate need, " however, they feel that the program should be limited to students going into a co-op program in the fall or students page 6
Another piece of equipment used with video recorders is the portable camera. Mr. Stern said that the best kind is a character camera or titling camera. These cameras run about $1200. "A camera difinitely makes portable recorders more useful," stated Mr. Stern. When asked, most students like video recorders, believing that they are useful and provide entertainment. Teachers also agreed, and video epuipment is even used at school to enhance learning material. The only disadvantage mentioned was the high cost of much video equipment. "Video recorders are a good investment because people are always on the go, work all the time or are in school, and they now get to see anything on TV they may have missed," said Scott Stern. "It's starting to be a video age. Recorders are a good form of entertainment," concluded Mr. Stern. "Video recorders are very useful and will be around for a long, long time."
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parents come over, and mom and grandma cook a turkey dinner while everyone else sits by ^ thefireplaceand watches T.V. My stupid sister always wakes me up at the crack of dawn to watch the parade on T.V., and then 1 punch her." This is just a sample of Park Ridge's Thanksgiving, only going to show how exciting (or boring] Thanksgiving Day is.
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r.Pressure builds? Parents, teachers, and even other teens put pressure on students to get good grades. There is much competition between students for better grades and grade point averages. But is this pressure loo much for teens to handle? Students have various opinions! Pat Grage, '85, "It may seem that parents are pushing too hard, but they're only trying to keep you from making the same mistakes they made when they were young." Some students do not let other people's opi-' nions affect them: Mike Heitzmen, '83, "It does not matter to me what other people get, I just try and do my best." Nanci Franke, '83, "Students are more concerned about grades than learning.
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Nancee Hassc, '84, "I do not compete, 1 just try my best." graduating at the end of the summer. Cora Grabiewoski, '85, "I do not think the According to the committee, the prere- pressure is very great." quisites should be recommendations only. A few teachers also wished to state their feelThey feel that the prerequisites will become ings on the subject: obstacles to possible career opportunities for Mr. Drennan, English teacher, "Most students. students seem to lack the self-motivation to be Mr. Hommerding summed up the teelmgs ot competitive for grades." many cooperative education teachers when he Mrs. Markus, French teacher, "1 think the said, "These changes will have a negative ef- competition is good for students, because we ^ ^ fect on the students' performances. Before, live in a competitive world." ^^' students had the opportunity to become inMr. Windbigler, chemistry teacher, "1 think volved in school and devolop interest and en- it is just about right." thusiasm in school. Now we're gong to lose a lot of them."
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Swimmers place in conference Wachendorf, Sasha Pisarski Maine South swimmers who qualified for the state meet will be competing in preliminary competition today and in the finals tomorrow. The swimmers would have advanced had they qualified at the sectional meet held Nov 13. Before the meet. Coach Dawn Butler expected Maine South to regain the sectional title. "We've always been the sectional champions, and we expect to win again this year. Oak Park also expects to win, sr we'll have to hold them off," she said. The sectional meet is one of the most important to the Hawks. Coach Butler pointed out, "The only way anyone will go to state is through sectionals. No matter how good anyone was, if they can't do it in sectionals, they can't advance." Miss Butler expects divers Janine Engel, a senior, and junior Julie Pence to qualify for state. The medley relay team of freshman Erin Arrison, senior Noreen Norcross, sophomore Bonnie Wachendorf and sophomore Courtney Madsen and the free relay team of captain Marci Brown, senior Geralyn Wachendorf, senior Colleen Gillespie and Madsen should ialso have had a strong finish at sectionals. Individually, Butler expects Madsen and junior Roberta Beckman to qualify in the 50 free, Beckman in the 100 free. Brown and Geri Wachendorf in the 200 free, Gillespie and G. Wachendorf in the 500 free. Brown and Arrison in the 200 Individual Medley, Gillespie and Bonnie Wachendorf in the 100 butterfiy, Arrison in 100 backstroke and Norcross in 100
breaststroke. "Everyone is close to qualifying. tion. The team beat out a traditionally strong They just have to do it then or that's it," said Evanston team even though they had no first Miss Butler. place finishers. Coach Butler commented that The Hawks competed in the conference meet The varsity team, on the seasoVi, won every on Nov. 5 at Niles West, The team placed se- dual meet except the Maine South/New Trier cond overall, behind New Trier. Geri Wachen- meet. They placed in the top three teams at dorf was a double conference champion, winn- each invitational they attended, winning the ing the 200 free and 500 free. Arrison placed Maine South relays, the Fremd Invitational first in the 100 backstroke, and the free relay and the Palatine Frosh-Soph meet. team of Wachendorf, Gillespie, Brown and JV obtained the same record as varsity, also Madsen also placed first. Divers Pence and losing to New Trier. Engel place third and fourth in competition, they "did it throught their depth." Juniors respectively. Coach Butler commented, Johanna Keenan and sophomore Julie Kar"Everyone did as well as we expected." busicky all lost heartbreaker races to New Trier On the junior varsity level, Maine South also swimmers. Each lost by only hundredths of a placed a strong second in conference competi- second.
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Sports by Brian Humm The Friday before last, the Maine South soccer team lost 1-0 to Evanston, ending their bid for the state title. However, the box scores on this game only hint at the full story. This game, one of the most exciting and heartbreakingI've ever seen, displayed that not only does Maine South have afirst-classsoccer team, but also fans that are willing to support their teams. The enthusiasm and support shown by the kcrowd was easily on par with last year's state 'game vs. Prospect. Originally, I had been concerned that the turn-out would be low due to the football game that same night at Maine East, and 1 was not excited about the concept of sitting in half-empty stands being drowned
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out by Evanstonians. This fear, however, was rapidly dispelled, for the first sound to hit all late-comers to the game was the chant of "We are the Hawks." This was definitely a Maine South crowd. Not only was the turn-out good, but this was not the typical "Did we just score a touchdown?" crowd. Either the cold or the excitement of the game kept the crowd on their feet for almost the entire game, even the Evansion-dominated first half, despite the announcer trying to tell them not to. The intensity built as the tide seemed to turn, until it looked as though the overtimes would belong to South. However, with 1:24 left in the third overtime, Evanston managed to chip the ball past the out-reached hands of goalie Leo Smith, automatically winning the game.
The letdown didn't stop many of the fans from traveling to Maine East to watch the football team produce a touchdown and a field goal in the last ten minutes to beat the Demons 16-13. Looking back on both games, despite the let-down for the soccer team and their fans, I can't help but feel encouraged by the support shown for both teams. This is something that I feel has been missing from Maine South sports in the past. As 1 have commented in earlier articles, sometimes it seems as if our fans are just along for the ride. However, at the soccer game, everyone in the stands was really participating in the game. This is what we need more of and hopefully this is a sign of things to come. page 7
Basketball at Highland P. by Tom Tully The Maine South varsity basketball team will open their 1982-83 season tonight at Highland Park. Next week the Hawks will play a series of games against Buffalo Grove, Prospect and St. Joseph in the annual Thanksgiving Tournament. This year the squad will display a formidable frontcourt, but will rely on the beating opposition down the court to get a majority of their points. The seven returning JV/Varsity members include: Tom Fiddler dnd Jeff Thorson, guards; Bill Karavites, Norm Lajewski and Marc Mazzeri, forwards; John Djonlich and Mike Sir, center. Competition between teammates and a strong bench will determine the outcome of this team because there are no true stars such as former Hawk teams featuring Pete Bosen or Jeff Baker. Returning letterman Mike Sir explainde, "This is our second year with Coach Nelson
and we should be use his style of play. His team orientated offense will give each player a chance to play different positions on the court." Senior Norm Lajewski was asked what he likes about this year's team: "I believe at the guard position we have a strong point, if we can get the rebounds to start the fast break, our running game will take care of itself." Coach Jerry Nelson anticipates a successful season is in the making: "We'll be a young team that is going to improve and progress throughout the season. Our seniors will provide the leadership and the direction that it takes to become consistent game in and game out, especially during the early part of the season. The comf)etiiion we will be facing in the early part of the season will be some of the best in the state and will provide some exciting basketball entertainment."
Kickers' season by Maureen Smith The Maine South varsity soccer team ended its season in the sectional championship, losing to Evanston in sudden death overtime 1-0. Coach John Tilley said, "We played a good even game. They had more opportunities to score. It could have gone either way." "We deserved to win but it could have gone either way," agreed Mike Lane. John Lane said, "We played one of our better games. Their goal was cheap." On Nov 2, the Hawks beat St. Joseph 1-0 to advance to the sectional finals, in what Coach
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Tilley called "the weakest game of the season" for Maine South. Dave Ansani scored the only goal for the Hawks. On Oct. 30 Maine South beat Niles West 4-2. Coach Tilley said, "We played well as a team that game." The Niles West coach commented, "Maine South has a very strong team. We would have been very lucky to beat them." Although the Hawks didn't make it downstate, they still have several noteable accomplishments. They hold the record for the
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by Michael Sir, Sports Editor The Maine South Hawks varsity football team finished the '82 campaign with a 16-13 victory over cross-town rival Maine East. The Hawks' victory improved their record to 6-3 overall and 3-2 in the CSL South conference. In the best football season since the class of 1978-79, the Hawks won their first contest of the season, creating an atmosphere of confidence and pride, but most importantly, being the best you can. Tom Fiddler, senior quarterback, staled, "I don't want to say we were great and the last three varsity teams were not. That's not true. Our season started off on the right foot with a win and that set the pace for the season." The differences between this varsity season and the last three were a combination of key factors: key players, coaching staff leadership among the team and attitude. In any team sport it is hard to label any individual as a star; however, it is possible to call one a key player. But what is a key player? A key player is one who leads the team, one who page 8
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sets for himself and his teammates goals and does his best to achieve the goals and one who makes sacrifices for the better of his team. Jeff Thorson and John Inserra are two such individuals. Thorson and Inserra, both twoyear starters, emerged this year a leaders of the team. Both played offense and defense for the Hawks, inspiring their teammates to play tlred-up at all times. Daryl Schimpf, Mike O'Mailey and drag Soldner represent players who made sacrifices for their team. All three, line runners in past campaigns, concentrated on strengthening iheir defense and took a secondary role to the Maine South passing attack on offense. John Skaathun and Brian Murphy anchored the front and middle lines of an untested Hawk defense. Scoti Mackenzie, Jim Erickson and Sean Cummins also made sacrifices. They realized that they would have to adapt to the change in blocking Ntyles; run-blocking to pass-blocking. Each accepted and supported Coach Hopkins' decision to use the team's relatively small-sized line to stand-up blocking
Sports briefs WRESTLING Tomorrow in the field house at 10:30 •A.M. the Maine South varsity wrestling team hosts their first match of the season against the Giants of Highland Park. The team this year features returning state qualifier Bob Phillips. However, the Hawks will be without the services of grapplers Bob McKune and Rich Mulllns for the season because of shoulder injuries. This season's team is younger and more inexperienced than before. With only two seniors, sophomores such as Paul Walker, Dave Phillips and Tony Reda will see plenty of action. VOLLEYBALL Recently, the Maine South girls' varsity volleyball finished up their season when they lost to a tough Maine West 15-10,15-8 in the opening round of the sectional tournament. The team, however, won the regional championship by beating Ridgevvood 15-10,15-7. Five members of the team were named all-conference which was more than any other team in the conference. Tiernan I.eahy, M a r y B e l h W l l k a s , Sue Rushford, Mary Quinn and Carolyn Bickler.
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most goals scored in one season with 79, beating the previous record by 17 goals. This year's team also had the best overall record (14-2-3) and most wins in a season. Forward Dave Ansani broke the record for most goals scored in a season. "We had a fine season!" said Coach Tilley.
on past of the pass attack. But these are only the seniors. In the underclass, there exists four players worthy of recognition. Vic Checcin and Tony Colletti added depth to the defense. In addition, Mike Baum helped balance the blocking while Marc Mazzeri added some speed and skill to the receiving corps. But one element is missing. This element would be blending together as a team—pride. Fiddler summed up the team feeling, saying, "The defense and the offense were one. If one did something wrong, the other went out and picked up the slack—no questions asked. We were one team." Coach Hopkins, too, had something to do with pride. Hopkins asked his players to approach the season as follows: to take e a c h ^ ^ practice as a 'game' and give 100 percent at a l l ^ ^ times. If 100 percent is not given at all t i m e s , ^ ^ the team has lost, because the other team has been practicing and giving 100 percent. The Hawks didn't lose too many 'games' this season.