Vol. 1, Issue 10

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Vol. 1, No. 10

^^SauHiua Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.

Feb. 26,1965

Cast Lassoed for Western Roles in Galloping Big O' Maine South is looking forward to the presentation of its first musical, "Oklahoma." The production will be presented in the auditorium by the Music Department on April 29 and 30, and May 1 and 2. Two students have been cast for each of the major roles, and each wUl perform at two of the four performances. The leading female role of "Laurie" will be played by Patti Bauer and Peggy Bussert. "Curly" will be played by Craig Ajiderson and Don Anderson. Don and Craig both sang four songs. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," "People Will

Say We're in Love," "Surrey with the Fringe on Top," and "Poor Jud is Daid" for their audition. Craig Anderson has participated in three musicals and three V-Shows in the past. Don, somewhat less experienced, commented, "I was really surprised when I found I'd made the cast! I hadn't expected to get the part." The part of "WUl" will be played by Joe Trytten and Mark Newton, and "Jud" will be played by Tony Halda and Ken Laspesa. Sukie Askew and Bonnie Burderus have botk been cast as "Ado Annie'\ Sui

Ready to don spurs, boots, and ten-gallon hats, this posse of recently selected stars-to-be w i l l lead " O k l a h o m a ' s " cast. Clockwise f r o m the top are Craig Anderson, Don Anderson, M a r k Newton, Peggy Bussert, Patti Bauer, Bonnie Buderus, and Joe Tryffen. Missing f r o m the photo is Sukie Askew.

Presentation of Awards, Speaker Highlight Brotherhood Week "Destiny makes us brothers," emphasized the Reverend Carl Winters, featured speaker at the all-school Brotherhood Assembly on February 10. A total of

Prom Group Announces Plan Details of the Senior Prom were released this week by Prom Chairman Jeff Santino. The Prom, titled Medieval Mist, wiU be held from 8:30 to 11:30 at the Brass Rail Restaurant of the Sheraton-O'Hare Hotel. For entertainment, Ben Sharp's band will be accompanied by a female vocalist and a comedy group. Johnston and Betty, who have performed with Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson, and Steve .Allen Shows. "Upcoming events involved with the Prom will be explained and discussed at a Senior assembly in March," stated Jeff. Everything that is connected witli the Prom will be labeled with a special symbol of the Senior Class. Stated Jeff, "There will be a coat-of-arms representing some projects done in the past by the Class of '65 that will be used as Senior Prom publicity."

25 certificates were awarded to students recognized for their contribution toward brotherhood. Senior-award winners were: Wes Caine. Ron Dell, Karl Franson, (foreign exchange student from Sweden), Tom Kersten, Ellen Press, Hillary Rodham, and Bette Van Natta. Juniors recognized for their contribution toward brotherhood were: Greg Bryniczka, Sandy Guzzetta, Sue Henkin, Bob Holz, Greg Knudson, and Marilyn Richardson. Sophomore winners were: Julie Johnson, Don Lossman, Greg Moutoux, Sally Mullen, Kristie Pedersen, and Jeff Reinke. . . . Fresh Winners Named Freshmen awarded this honor were: Bev Hoffman, Mary Hood, Ken Matson, Chris Stegner, Dave Switzer and Pat Townsley. In Reverend Winters' speech be emphasized you cannot define brotherhood. "You can only illustrate brotherhood. Education is an integral part of brotherhood. Education is the fine art of learning to live and work together, not just the learning of history, etc.," he stated. Reverend Winter concluded his talk with a prayer that all young people would take advantage of their opportunities in school and make the most of their later life.

kie has had previous theatrical experience, but was astonished to learn that she had made the Oklahoma cast. Linda Barth, member of a theatrical group, The CenterStagers, has been cast as "Gertie." The list of cast members continue with John Mattick and Fred Jaeger as "Pa Carnes," and Carla Oleck and Barb Shedden as "Aunt EUer." The "Oklahoma" chorus has been chosen from students who tried out for membership in the cast. Sopranos in the chorus include Paulette Lindgren, Karen Meyer, Virginia Michalko, Marsha Mountain, Sharon Navratil, Margaret Williams, and Marilyn Johnson. The alto members of the group are Betsy Elich, Teresa GiU. Elizabeth Smith. Kathy Benson, Carol Koulos, Sharon VanderBent, and Linda Wittenbom. Making up the ranks of the tenor chorus members are Robert Krause, Douglas Brockhouse, Scott McCullough, Charles Farley, David Geho, Larry Getz, Dick Dean, Wayne Miller, J. P. Sally, and Bruce Anderson. Basses of the "Oklahoma Chorus include Chris Wuehrmann, Ralph Dellar, David Pirie, Ron Carlson, Pete Ranallo, Gary DeGraf, Steve Moody, Terry Maloney, and Rick Fess. Fred Jaeger, cast as "Pa Carnes", commented, "With the great direction of Mr. Irwin Bell, Mr. Lloyd Spear, and Mrs. Ruth Given, "Oklahoma" can't help being a big hit!"

Gym Teachers, Chairman Pick Next Years' Leaders "Sixty-five sophomore girls Sue Sagat, Roxanne Schuesshave recently been accepted for ler, Roni Skiba, Marilyn Smith, the 1965-66 Junior Leader Train- Jill Smiekel, Georgia Soruika, ing Program," announced Miss Beth Splinter, Merideth Stewart, Katheryn Pierce, Girls' Physi- Linda Story, Gail Swinnerton, cal Education Department Paula Thiese, Nancy Tracy, Kay Watson, Barb Ulvilden, Chairman. Sophomore girls who were in- Margaret Williams, Robin Wilterested in the Junior Leader kinson, Kathy Wyman, and Program completed applications Mary Zeller. It is important that all new and returned the completed forms to Miss Pierce. One hun- Junior Leaders attend a short dred twenty-seven applications meeting after school on Tueswere received. The task of se- day, March 9, in C-127 at 3:15 p.m. If you have a valid exlecting two classes remained. The girls were rated by three cuse for not attending, see Miss teachers of their own choice Pierce in her office. and their gym teachers. Girls rating the highest in appearance, attendance, aptitude, promptness, reliabilitly, initiative, social acceptance, emotional maturity, class participation, and leadership are selected as Eleven Maine South seniors Junior Leaders. have been selected as finalists Along with the qualities the in the National Merit Scholarteachers rated. Miss Pierce ex- ship Corporation Program, anplained that the girl selected as nounced Mr. James Cobum, a Junior Leader should be fair, guidance director. friendly, faithful, tactful, conFinalists include: Arthur Cursiderate, patient, and humble. tis, Elizabeth Elich, J u d i t h Girls with these characteristics Fairbanks, Christopher Hoyt, will be good Junior Leaders. Phillip McCullough, John PeaThose girls selected include: voy, Ellen Press, Hillary RodBetsy Bauer, Linda Boidy, Mar- ham, Susan Stybr, Sizanne Tesion Blomberg, Diane Broman, saro, and Frank Wyatt. Sue Calams, Jeanne Chamber"This is the greatest number lain, Sue Conforti, Jan Chris- of finalists that Maine has had topher, Marilyn Conners, Krei- in the past five years," Mr. sa Dernehl, Sally Emerson, Coburn emphasized. Maureen Fanning, Chris As finalists, these students Gehmlich, Chris Geisler, Mary Gindele, Ruth Gillis, Marion rank in the upper one half of Gordon, Lynn Hagen, Kathy one per cent of all high school Harrison, Connie Healy, Eileen seniors and are eligible to win Heath, Nancy Hedlin, Bonnie one of the 1600 scholarships ofHoffman, Jeannie Hosey, Jo- fered by National Merit Scholaranne Hoff, Sue Hume, Mary ship Corporation. On the basis of their scores Jain, and Julie Johnson. Also included are Joyce Jona- on the National Merit Scholarsen, Mary Kilinski, Debbie Kor- ship Qualifying Tests, these da. Ivy Letschka, Lenore Linde- students were previously selectman, Kim Littell, Peggy Mc- ed as semi-finalists. Lagen, Edie Mangun, Mary McAuliff, Kathy Metz, Debby Mester, Ann Mullen, Terry Miller, Sue Nettelhorst, Barb Naleway, Sue Olsen, Natalie Paul, Jeanne Porth, Pat Price, Margie Press, and Cathy Raimondi. Car identification stickers are Also selected are Jan Rasmussen, Joanne Rosenstiel, now on sale in the Driver Education Department, V-122, for those students who drive to school. Sales will c o n t i n u e through next week. T h e c e stickers are to be used for proper auto identification and better traffic control in the school parking lots. girls discussed their work in Only seniors, juniors, and radio, their future plans in show those sophomores who have rebusiness, their work in the Presidential campaign, and pol- ceived special permission will itics in general. In a special be allowed to drive to school. Seniors will pay 25 cents for segment of the show, Penny answered political questions stickers; juniors, 50 cents; and sophomores, 75 cents. The stickphoned in from the television ers will be valid until the audience. graduation of the owner. The girls were asked to ap. . . Must Display Sticker pear because they knew Miss All drivers must fiU out a Kirk and had interviewed her four-part registration form for for WMTH, East's radio station, each car to be driven to school. when she was at the Drury Every car driven by a student Lane Theatre in October, 1963. must have a sticker displayed Gail commented, "I was froz- on its rear window. en—^the studio was so cold. The Stickers may be obtained studio had to have a draft be- from any member of the Driver cause of the hot lights. People Education Department, in Room said 1 was nervous, but I was V-122, upon presentation of a just cold." properly completed registration Penny remarked, "Since this card. Registration forms may is the business we want to go be obtained in homeroom. into, it was very valuable for . . . Must Follow Rules us, and we are very grateful Commencing Monday, March to all concerned. We are parti- 8, any student not displaying cularly grateful to Phyllis Kirk, the sticker will not be allowed who had enough confidence in to park his car in the student us to recommend us." parking lot. Driving privileges may also be revoked if the driver fails to comply with the Curio Earns $530 following rules. The speed limit on all school On Recent Sales property is 10 miles per hour. Sales campaign for Curio, the Students should not park their creative arts magazine, ended cars in the north lot. This lot February 5 with a total income is reserved for faculty, visitors, and other school personnel. of $530. "We'll be printing about 1,100 Cars should be parked properly copies, although orders totaled between the side lines and up 900," stated Linda Dillon, Busi- to the center lines. Students ness Manager. "We plan to sell should follow the one-way arthe remainder of the magazines rows and lanes at all times and to Maine East when it comes be on the alert for pedestrians at all times. out in May."

Gail, Pam, Penny Debut On 'Morning Show' Feb. 11 Seniors Gail Giller and Pam and Penny PuUen appeared on Jim Conway's Morning Show at 9:30 February 11 on WBKB, Channel 7. Mr. Jim Conway and Miss Phyllis Kirk, morning show moderators, interviewed their three Maine South guests for approximately 15 minutes. The

Penny Pullwi, Pam Pullen and Gail Giller, (top to bottom).

Seniors Named Merit Finalists

Driver Dept. Starts Sales


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