Vol. 1, Issue 11

New SC Election Plan Parallels National One for that candidate.) Decision . . . Final Assembly March 25 will be made by secret ballot The final election assembly vote. Votes will be counted by will be held March 25 during Organizations Committee. Sen- first period and will include ior chairmen will be notified of candidates' final speeches and results. speeches by present Student March 18 marks the opening Council president Tim Sheldon of campaign headquarters which and secretary Judy Price. will be open from 3:30 to 7.

Voting will begin on March 25 Headquarters will be open on and will take place during study March 19 from 3:30 to 7 and halls and after school in homeMarch 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 room units. p.m.

On the closing day of election The convention, based on national conventions, will be held week, March 26, voting will conon March 19 during first and tinue before school and during study halls until noon. second periods. Roll will be The Student Council banquet called of all homeroom complexes. Each senior chairman, will be held in the cafeteria speaking for his homeroom dele- at 6 p.m. that evening, and the gation, may either nominate a final event of election week will candidate (according to reults be the all-school jitney to be of secret ballot voting), abstain, held at 8 p.m. the same eveor pass to another homeroom. ning in the Spectator Gym. The . . . Speech Follows Nomination highlight of the jitney will be As a candidate is nominated, the announcement of election his campaign manager will Vol. 1, No. 11 March 15,1965 make a seconding speech folMaine Township High School South, Park Ridge, ill. lowed by the candidate's acceptance speech.

Following the Key Club Holds candidate's speech will be a Freshman Initiation planned demonstration by not more than 25 of his or her supInitiation of new freshmen porters.

For the second time in thirty Maine South's affirmative would case, logic, organization, analyfollowed by the election of ofElection week begins on years, Maine Township's varsity debate New Trier's negative; sis, delivery, use of evidence, ficers for the 1965-66 school March 22 and will include gym debaters winged their way to New Trier's affirmative would and rebuttal. year highlights Key Club's acNew Trier, Arlington Heights, decorating at 6:45 a.m., haU tivities this month. victory at the sectional debates take on Arlington's negative; at Forest View High School last and Arlington's affirmative, and Maine South speakers had skits from 7:30 to 8, and headDuring the month of March Saturday.

In winning third would fight off the logic of consistently received nearly per- quarters from 3:30 to 7 p.m. fect scores throughout the five The same activities will take all freshmen boys are invited to place they qualified Maine Maine's negative. place on March 23. attend the four meetings on South for state debate compeAt about 5 p.m., the three rounds of debate. In the end Gym decorating and hall skits Wednesday mornings at 7:30. tition at Illinois State Univer- teams gathered in the cafeteria, they were only a few points sity at Normal April 1, 2 and 3. where they were informed that apart. New Trier finished first, will continue on March 24 at the At the end of the month, the Andy Dyck, Chris Hoyt, Steve each team's negatives had lost Arlington second, and Maine same times. Headquarters will boys who have attended all four be open on March 24 from 3:30 meetings and have shown a sinKarina, and Greg Knell repre- and they were again in a three- South placed third. cere interest in Key Club acsented Maine at the all-day way tie.

Coaches Gerhard Remple and to 10 p.m. tivities will be asked to join. elimination rounds.

William Hoag wore enthusiastic The rules stated that the winAfter the initiation in March, Lee Mortenson, Craig Ander- ner would be determined by the about the results of the comofficers will be elected for the son, Nicki Sieveke, and Connie speaker points of all four de- petition. Looking forward to coming year.

Brandt were alternates, but baters on each team totaled April 2, they hope it is an infrom all ten rounds that they dication of the showing the dethey did not debate. .Another project now underway debated. Speaker points are baters will make at Normal at The contest between the three "•Ves, it is true that there is the decoration of the teachIllinois State University. given for adaption to opponent's major teams: Maine South, Arare many scholarships avail- ers' lounge. This project, under lington, and New Trier was close able. However, it is important the direction of Mr. Joseph from the first round, and by the that students' scholastic achieve- Stilp, head of the Art Departthird round, Steve and Greg, ment be high enough to war- ment, will try to make the the affirmatives, felt they might rant the award, and at the lounge more restful for the have taken their first three desame time, they must prove a teachers. The room will be bates. However, results weren't definite family need," com- painted in different shades of announced until the fourth mented Mrs. Helen Stuart, col- green, and appropriate paintscheduled round was completed. lege counselor. Among some of ings will be selected.

Andy and Chris, of the negative the scholarships Mrs. Stuart was team, felt confident that they, referring to are the following too, had done a good job. three.

After the fourth and final The Forest Foundation will scheduled round had been comaward a $500 scholarship to any pleted, the debaters gathered in student now attending one of the Forest View cafeteria to The entire student body is inthe Maine Township H i g h vited to a "Meet Your Candiawait announcement of the reSchools and planning a career dates" assembly March 15 and sults. in medicine. The applicant must 16 in C-103 at 3:30 p.m.

After a break for coke, furbe in the upper one-fifth of his nished by the host school, the The meeting will be patclass and have plans to enter a top ten teams were announced. pre-medical school after gradu- terned after a press conference Hawk debaters were in a three ation. He will be required to with students asking any canway tie with New Trier and Arsubmit the name of the college didate for Student Council preslington Heights.

All three he wishes to attend and a list ident and secretary questions teams had won eight contests Podium-pounding debaters contemplate their victory at of goals he hopes to attain. about his qualifications and platand lost none.

Selection will be based primarily form. The conference will give Sectional and look forward to State.

With their Sectional It was then announced that on scholastic records, but per- students an opportunity to evalA w a r d are Andy Dyck, Chris Hoyt, Greg Knell, and Steve according to state rules, an sonality factors will also be con- uate their candidates' ability, Karina. extra round would be held. sidered. Deadline date for the desire, and sincerity. award is April 15.

All homeroom delegates must A be present at the press confer. . . Offer Girls $500 ence on either March 15 or 16.

Two scholarships offered only Student Council representatives to senior girls are those by must attend the meeting on Twenty students were selectDelta Kappa Gamma Teachers' March 15. ed as members of the Oklahoma Society and the Park Ridge dance chorus.

Panhellenic Club. To be eligible Ten cowgirls roped for the job for the teaching scholarship, a interact Sponsors are Ellen Lipsey, Connie Huebsenior girl must rank in the ner, Sue Hood, Donna Hood, uppr one-half of her class, be 'Stag or Drag' Sherry Heiden, Rita Hayden, admitted to an institution which Chris Geisler, Jeanie Chamberprepares students to be certified Interact Club of Maine South lain, Debby Butler, and Cheryl as a teacher, be recommended will sponsor an Interact Club Acton. by her counselor, and be able Dance on Saturday, March 20, Their sidekicks include Tom to present a reasonable finan- from 8 until 11:30 p.m. in the Walas, John P. Sally, Ed Neff, cial plan. Senior girls who meet Spectator Gym. Joel Murdy, Jim Luety, Clay these requirements should see Tickets will go on sale next Holly, Denny Dolan, Jim Chubb, their counselor in regard to the week in the cafeteria lobby John Christiansen, and Bart rules regarding application. during lunch periods for $.75.

Christiansen.

The Panhellenic Club Scholar- There will be tickets available Miss Barbara Bobrich, who is ship is in the amount of $500 at the door after 8:30. guiding the students through and is offered to senior girls.

The theme of the dance will their dance steps, commented, In order to qualify, the appli- be "Stag or Drag," and three "Everyone is working hard. cant should write a letter ex- combos will be featured as enThey ought to do an excellent plaining future plans, past rec- tertainment throughout the job; the girls have plenty of ords, and her financial situation night. The Animal Men, the zip, and the boys have the needby April 1.

Malabus from the Sigma Chi ed elevation." fraternity concert at the UniverMaine South seniors interested Mr. Lloyd Spear, Music Dein obtaining any one of these sity of Illinois, and a "special partment chairman, announced three scholarships should see surprise" will highlight the evethat Senior Kathy Moore has Practicing their routines for " O k l a h o m a I " dance chorus their counselor for further de- ning. Dress is casual, and rebeen appointed Publicity Direcfreshments will be served. tails. are sidekicks Ellen Lipsey and J i m Chubbs. tor for the musical.

A convention system of electing a Student Council president and secretary has been designed to parallel in as many ways as possible the national election system.

Election delegates were elected this week. Each homeroom elected two delegates and one alternate. The entire delegation of each homeroom complex win be made up of 20 delegates, 10 alternates, the 10 regular Student Council representatives for that homeroom complex, and one senior chairman, who will head the delegation.

In the entire school, 160 delegates, 80 alternates, 80 Student Council representatives, and 8 senior chairmen will be directly involved with regard to voting.

Delegates are responsible for representing their homerooms in the convention. . . . Meet March 11 The first meeting of all delegates was held Thursday, March 11, when they received information on their duties as delegates.

Pre-election week activities will begin March 15 and 16 with "Meet Your Candidate" sessions

after school in room C-103. All candidates will be present, and all delegates. Student Council representatives, and s e n i o r chairmen are required to attend since this will afford them a good chance to ask candidates questions. These sessions wUl be similar to TV debates on the national level. . . . Hold Caucus On March 17 each homeroom complex wiU hold a caucus to decide which candidate it will support. (This does not mean, of course, that everyone in that homeroom must back or vote

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Debaters Win, Qualify for State

College Counsel Tells of Awards

Students: Meet Your Candidates

Oklahoma!' Dancers Corralled

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March IS, 1965

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Afterwords

Staff Praises New System, Feels Special Com. Needed "I believe, Mr. Chairman, that we of the great complex of C-108 have the support of EVER-y SIN-gle student when we nominate the next president of Maine South's Student Council, the great John M. Smith from Dee Road—EVERYBODY'S candidate!" will call the delegate. Shouts will ring out on the convention floor as supporters begin demonstrations.

Student Council's new election plan began this week with the election of delegates to the nominating convention. Thinking behind the plan is well founded, and the plan should prove successful. Much credit for the organization should go to HiUary Rodham, Organization Committee Chairman, who originated the plan.

The delegation system of nomination is far superior to the old plan of nomination.

"Meet Your Candidate" meetings allow for informal give-and-take between the students and the candidates. In the event that a primary is necessary, the sessions will provide a much better basis for voting than the short

five-minute speeches given in the past.

With 160 delegates involved in just the nomination of the candidates, this system wUl allow for more direct student participation in the election. In addition, it affords students a better opportunity to elect officers as they will in our national government. . . . Rules Enforced The only suggestion we have for Council is a better means of enforcing election regulations—especially the $15 limit on campaign expenditures. In the past this limit has been completely ignored, in fact, last year one candidate spent over $300 on his campaign.

This amount is ridiculous. A candidate should base his campaign on his superior qualifications or ideas—not on his expensive tags or numerous posters.

We recommend that a committee should be set up for the sole purpose of enforcing this regulation.

The new plan is a step forward. We hope that council will take another step by enforcing its own regulations.

Students Evaluate Council, Differ Sharply on Opinions With the election of Student Council officers approaching, an analysis of SC's activities is in order. The purpose of this article is to present a picture of SC as seen by the student body. Administration, and Council itself.

To determine the opinions of the student body, Southwords has conducted a survey of student opinion concerning the purpose and achievements of SC, The Survey was conducted both by questionnaires passed out in homeroom and personal interviews. Southwords wishes to thank homeroom teachers for their cooperation and students who expressed their opinions. . . . Purpose is Service Most freshmen agreed that the purpose of SC is, as one put it, "to improve the ways of the school." Most do not think of SC in its relation to the Administration, but in the ways it affects the school in general.

Almost all freshmen agree that SC is successful. The reason most often given for its success is the quality of its representatives. One member of the Class of '68 commented: "I t h i n k t h e representatives have helped contribute to Council's success. They have done excellent work in reporting to homerooms, asking for ideas, and giving these ideas in full to Council."

Those who believe SC has failed give as their reason the representation. One student believes: "It failed because the link between the student body and its representatives is so weak."

Sophomores are agreed that SC's purpose is "to better the school and show the thoughts of- students." Overwhelmingly, sophomores believe that SC has succeeded and that the reason is the energetic work of SC members.

A few students believe that "the Administration is too overpowering," but most feel that SC cooperates well with Administration and faculty. . . . Juniors Divided Opinion in the Junior Class is sharply divided as to the purpose of SC. There is a feeling that SC should serve the school by cooperation with Administration and faculty. Promoting school spirit and working for school unity were also

common answers.

Juniors feel that SC has largely failed. SC homeroom reports are generally better, though the quality may vary widely. Students believe that "more power" would help it and that more effort should be made to keep in touch with the student body.

Seniors basically feel that SC's purpose is "to take care of .students' needs and to acquaint the Administration with student problems." Moreover, most seniors feel that SC has failed. . . . Students Not Informed The reasons given for SC's failure are many. The general opinion seems to be that though homeroom representation is better, the student body is still not well informed. One senior stated emphatically, "The student body needs to know what is being done and what needs to be looked into."

Some believe SC "doesn't represent the whole student body."

Others say that "it is too controlled by the Administration."

Many students have either no idea of SC's purpose or only a vague, confused one. This honest answer came from a junior: "I don't know what Student Council is or what it does. I only vote for kids 1 know."

Projects most often mentioned as successful are V-Show and the Food Basket Drive. . . . Conclusions Drawn On the basis of this survey the following conclusions may be drawn: Freshmen and sophomores are generally uncritical of SC; upperclassmen generally believe it has failed.

SC's quality is judged largely by its homeroom reports.

Homeroom reports are generally better, though their quality varies from representative to representative. This explains why they are both praised and condemned.

The student body feels a need to be better informed of SC's activities.

Students feel that SC lacks authority.

Students feel that SC should be more responsive to their wishes.

Students feel. that SC's purpose is to present their views to the Administration and to work with the Administration to improve the school. . . . Feels Service Purpose According to Dr. Clyde K.

Watson, principal, the purpose of SC is to serve the school.

"It has succeeded through such activities as the monitoring sys(CONTINUED ON PAGE 4)

Cafeteria Rep Inspects Lunchroom with Wonder

by Cherryl Octon The cafeteria inspector from saw to his dismay that the boy Good Foods, Inc., was ready for was holding only one lonely, inthem when they came. He was significant carton of milk. As looking forward to inspecting a the boy walked away, he was typical lunch period at Maine heard to mutter, "Zzzzz separate milk line zzzzz used to South.

When the bell rang, he hid in have one zzzzz only wanted the Lost and Found so as not to milk."

The inspector followed the boy be trampled by the thundering herd which stampeded into the into the lunchroom. He saw a cafeteria, threw down their rather strange sight. He said books, and sprinted toward the to the nearest efficient, caplunch lines and snack bar. "Ah— able-looking cafeteria monitor, that's where the action is!" the "Tell me—^is that student really touching his head to his knees inspector decided.

Once located strategically next in the lunchroom?" The monito the cash register, h3 observed toranswered, "No, he's simply the students. The first girl in getting a drink."

With that, the inspector noline went wild when she sawknives and real plates. She ticed two girls, one of them tryscreamed, "The dishwasher's ing to console the other. As he working!" and had to be car- walked a little closer, the sad ried away. The inspector asked girl was saying, "But the lady the next boy in line what was at the dirty-dish window was althe story, and the boy said con- ways so friendly. Now there's fidentially, "Ever try buttering nothing but a . . .a . . .a conveyor belt." your bread with a fork?"

Her friend replied kindly, The inspector's attention was then drawn to an argument at "Now, now, that's automation. the beginning of the line. The You just can't get around it." argument went something like Suddenly the bell rang and the this: "A hot dog!" "Type A crowd of students pushed back lunch for 35 cents!" "A hot their chairs, jumped up, turned dog!" "Type A lunch for 35 towards the doors (all in unison) and stampeded, leaving behind cents!"

At the end of the line was one spilled milk, crushed apple boy who seemed to be the epi- cores, empty sacks, napkins— tome of impatience. He tapped all on the floor.

So ends a happy lunch period. his fingers, shuffled his feet, hummed, whistled, and rolled But wait—Where's the inspechis eyes. His face was flushed, tor? Inspector, where are you? but his mouth was set in a de- Faintly a voice is heard from the center of the mob forging termined line.

As he reached the head of ahead down the hall, "Stop, stuthe line, the inspector looked dents, stop—I haven't had my for the boy's lunch tray, but lunch."

Saharas Billed with Top Stars "It seems unreal that we have had so many fantastic opportunities in the last few years," enthusiastically stated Mike Nilles, guitarist for the Saharas.

"It's hard to believe that the bands we read about and see pictures of in the news are really playing on the same stage with us!" Tim Nilles emphasized. He continued, "The celebrities we play with from the other bands are really swell."

The Saharas, who got their start as a group in 1963, have played throughout the Chicagoland area at parties, open houses, and dances. They got their first job at the Park Ridge YMCA and played at the YDances for about a year. They then began playing regularly at the Niles Recreation Center every other Saturday night. Now they have been given a regular spot every Friday night at the Aragon Ballroom Teen Dances. . . . Highlight Dances Groups such as the Riveras have already highlighted the

Friday night dances with the Saharas; and such groups as the Dave Clark Five, The Kingsmen, Jerry and the Pacemakers, the Kings, the Nashville Teens, and Jay and the Americans are on the schedule for the following weeks.

The boys have also appeared with the WLS disc jockies while making these appearances. "The DJ's are really nice, and you can have a lot of fun with them.

I remember once when we were playing 'Johnnie B. Good' and, Clark Webber came up on the stage and started singing with us. Every Friday night we find some kind of excitement!" bubbled Tim excitedly.

The future looks big for the five Saharas — Mike Nilles, senior at South; Tim Nilles, junior at South; Tom Lochen, senior at South; Tom Griesemer, senior at East; and Danny Pelliccioni, 1964 graduate of Eajt.

There may be even bigger breaks in store for them within the next few months, but right

now they are still too awed by all the new daily excitement of their own fast pace.

Concert To Be Given March 28 Concert Choir and Orchestra will be featured in a concert to be held at 3:30 on Sunday, March 28. The concert will be held in the auditorium. Student activity tickets and Music Booster cards will be honored for admission.

The Concert Choir will sing "Hallelujah, Amen," by Handel; "I Hear a Voice .A-Prayin," by Houston Bright; "Soon Ah Will be Done," by William L. Dawson; and "All Breathing Life, Sing and Praise Ye the Lord,"

by Bach. Continuing the program will be the seventeenth century English folk t u n e , "Early One Morning."

Kathy Tongue, concertmistress of the orchestra, will play "Symphonic Espagnole," b y Lalo, accompanied by the orchestra. Kathy has been concertmistress of the orchestra for three years and is presently studying at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago.

Southwords

Currently playing at the Aragon Ballroom are the Saharas, consisting of Tom Locken, Mike Nilles, Danny Pelliccioni, Tim Nilles, and Tom Griesemer.

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F^eggV/ George, Ron, Mike Toss Hats in Ring "Everyone can be a leader in his own way," stated Peggy Jacobs candidate for Student Council president. "I would like to see the student body become more aware of our student government and more involved in its activities."

She stressed the importance of communications b e t w e e n Council, the student body, the Administration, and the community. Students could become better acquainted with the goals and projects of SC if they were

Peggy Jacobs encouraged to attend all-school general meetings after school.

Peggy would like to organize bi-monthly meetings between SC leaders and the Administration. She feels that these reports would solve the biggest difficulty in teacher-student re-

lationships, lack of communications.

Peggy emphasized, "Student Council is a service group to the school. It's main objective is to promote and continue projects in relationship to the students and the community. Of course, there are many problems that come up. We can't solve them all, but we can and must try."

One problem that Peggy is concerned with is the lack of communication between representatives and their homerooms.

She feels that duties of a representative should be explained and understood before the representative elections are held.

She also suggests that requesting homeroom teachers to sign all motions from SC would serve as a check to make sure representatives are doing their job.

As another service to the school, the community, and the students, Peggy would like to establish an SC-sponsored Youth Court. The purpose of the court, composed of an all-student jury, would serve as an alternative to police action against a student who has committed a misdemeanor. The court would provide another link between the school and the community.

Peggy has served as an elected representative of SC all three years, 2 years on Organizations Committee, and one year on AFS Committee. She is an AFS semi-finalist. She has had experience not only in Council itself, but she has been active in many other student activities.

As a sophomore, she served her class as vice-president. She has

been on the cheerleading squad for three years and was captain her junior year.

Peggy feels that the SC president should be "well-rounded in all areas of student activity."

She is a junior leader and has been a member of Brotherhood Society since her freshman year.

Her junior year she was one of two Maine East representatives to the Illinois State Articulation Convention at the University of Illinois She maintains an A- average and is 41 in her class.

George Cantonis "Student Council is the tool of the student," emphasized George Cantonis, candidate for SC president. "My main purpose will be to bring Council as close to the student as I can. If it drifts away, it becomes useless.

Sue Stresses Experience, Paulette Begs Participation Sue Henkin, candidate for Student Council secretary, is experienced in all aspects of Student Council.

As Public Relations Chairman, she has been in charge of some of SC's biggest projects.

Busy Signal, Christmas Food Basket Drive, and the Get-Acquainted Dance. Not only has Sue served on SC and Public Relations Committee for two years, but she has been a mem-

Sue Henkin ber of Girls' Club Council and Class Council for three years, and Pep Club Council for one year.

However, Sue feels that J "working with SC itself is the most vital experience a secretary can have." As a member of the SC Cabinet, she has N worked with the officers and gained "valuable knowledge of the inner workings of Council."

This year Sue was one of two representatives to the State Leadership Convention at the University of Illinois. She feels that this gave her "valuable experience in meeting people and knowledge of the hows of

personnel leadership."

Sue hopes to improve relations between SC and the Administration by having meetings with the faculty every few months. She feels the "faculty would- not be so apt to criticize if they were better informed about SC's work."

Sue wants to organize a clinic for freshmen and new representatives, where they would be taught how to give effective homeroom reports.

"Student Council needs to inaugurate a more effective system of checks and ratings of representatives. This is essential if the student body is to be well-informed about the activities of SC," she pointed out.

"The minutes of all meetings should also be available to the student body."

She stated she would like to see off-council brought back. "It gives interested students a chance to take part in SC activities."

Heading Sue's campaign are Carol Farley and John Kirchhoff.

Paulette Pamell, candidate for Student Council secretary, hopes to interest the entire student body in SC and its activities—not only during election week, but all year round.

"I feel I am well-qualified for secretary," stated Paulette. "I have been an elected member of Student Council for two years and have served on Public Relations and Organization Committees.

Among her many activities, Paulette has been a Mariner for three years and is a junior leader. She has served on the organization committee for the "As You Like It" dances at the YMCA. She was on her sophomore class paper staff and has been on the honor roll. She

also helped to organize interschool convention evaluations, monitoring and coke sales at V-Shows, and bonfire the pep rally.

She has taught weekly swims for the handicapped at the Des Plaines YMCA. As a result of

Paulette Parnell this experience, she feels that a good project for Student Council would be to bring entertainment such as V-Show acts and plays to old people's homes and orphanages.

"I get my pep and enthusiasm from cheerleading," remarked Paulette. "I was on the frosh-soph cheerleading squad, and I am now captain of junior varsity."

Paulette believes that a good secretary must be enthusiastic and really want to do a good job.

"She must understand what is happening and accurately report the minutes of previous meetings to council members."

Paulette stressed, "My main goal is to make Student Council a stepping-stone between student body and Administration."

"I plan to keep SC closer to the student with an off-council that is more effectively developed as a working committee," he continued. "Also, I want to open up our projects.

Speaking with the insight gained from being an outsider last year, I feel that Council projects are rather closed. I would like more than surface involvement. Projects should be open to off-council and anyone else who wants to work on them.

"For example," he pointed out, "Traffic Court, committees, and their chairmanships are open to everybody, but students never seem to take advantage of this fact to participate.

"My first job will be to enforce the constitution," he added. "We have set the basis this year. Once Council functions as a strong, united body with as little division between the two houses as possible, the student will be able to involve himself.

The rest is up to him!"

George, who has been active on Service Corps this year in Council, has a 3.6 grade average. He is taking two accelerated courses—physics and English—as well as college algebra and U.S. history. He has been on the A honor roll twice this year and on the B honor roll every quarter of his first two years.

George also has served for two years on Pep Club Council and is president of his church youth group.

"I have gained tremendous experience from my two years on Pep Club Council," George stated, "especially in problems with school spirit. I still feel that one year on SC is my strongest qualification. I have the best SC experience because I have watched it grow from nothing and have seen the development and passing of the constitution.

"I feel that I am best qualified for the presidency," he continued, "because I can take an objective view of Council. I can take criticism from last year and apply them to SC's development.

These improvements could be ingrained to create a stronger Council from the foundation that now exists.

Ron Grove "I want the school to be united as a whole," stated Ron Grove, candidate for president of Student Council, as he outlined his platform. "I would like to see a relationship with the Administration, more school spirit, and better sportsmanship."

Ron advocates an honor study hall, —a study hall composed of students picked for ability rather than popularity, more student monitoring, and an offcouncil "for better representation of the students."

"Also, I am planning more projects to involve the entire student body so all can take part by really working," he emphasized.

During this year on Student Council, Ron has instituted a new monitoring system of which he is chairman. "This system

cuts down on vandalism and controls traffic in the halls," he explained. "There are assigned, numbered monitor stations in strategic spots. Monitors wear identifying badges and fill out forms to report offenders."

The suggestion box in the bookstore was also Ron's idea.

He took responsibility for the details of its creation. "This suggestion box should better correlate students with the Administration by bringing out the ideas and feelings of the student body," Ron pointed out.

His campaign managers are Sandy Rasmussen and Tom Ebeling. "Being the head of and organizing two committees has placed me, I feel, in a very capable position for SC presidency. I am aware fo the sense of responsibility and the leadership to perform the duties of the office," Ron concluded.

If I am elected 1 will do my best to fulfill them."

MikeO'Mar "One of the main objectives of the president of Student Council is to present student views to the Administration," emphasized Mike O'Mar, candidate for SC president. Mike feels that Council should have a more open attitude. "There is not enough said and done in Council that is open to the whole student body. If the students were better informed, there would be more participation.

Mike believes there should be a five-point penalizing system for representatives. One demerit would be given each time a member failed to report to his homeroom at least once a week.

Five demerits would mean suspension.

To generate student interest, Mike would like to see off-council brought back. This would give more students a chance to participate in Council projects. Mike also believes committees should be open to noncouncil members.

"Interest should be generated not only between students and Council, but between Council and the Administration." Mike would like to see a five-man committee organized to report and discuss Council ideas with the Administration.

Mike has served on SC for two years and Class Council for one year. His experience on Council includes membership on the Service Corps, Sportsmanship, and Foreign Evchange Committees.

Membership in three of council's major committees has given Mike knowledge of what Council can and should accomplish.

Mike has been active in all areas of student activities. He has been a member of Boys' Club Council, Young Life, and Debate Club. He has also participated in athletics and has been on the football and gymnastics teams for three years and the baseball team for one year. He is a Sunday School teacher and chairman of his church youth group. Mike maintains a B average.

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Modern Facilities Provide On-the-Job Training Business education has the responsibility for providing experiences which will help prepare youth for living at home, performing on the job, and participating in community affairs; for providing the individual with the necessary skills and knowledges for initial employment; and for helping individuals to develop a better understanding of the business world and their relationship to it.

The business education program has been organized to ensure vocational competency and sound social and economic understandings on the part of those pupils who select the pro-

gram for occupational purposes.

Through the program, non-business pupils, who have selected business subjects for personal use, gain a general education background.

Business Education at South is housed in one of the most modern and up-to-date facilities in the country today. The taxpayers of Maine Township have supplied the equipment, tools, supplies, and surroundings to accomplish learning. Seven of the eight teachers in the Business Education Department have master's degrees; the others will start tvork toward them this summer.

As Sandy Saewert (far right) learns duplicating skills f r o m M r . Don Parr, Barb Truinfol, Pat Walker, Janet Patti, and Sandy Wahl learn accounting skills on new rotary calculators.

The stenographic laboratory is equipped with a four-channel tape recording console with each of thirty-two "L"-shaped desks equipped with head sets and volume controls. The teacher selects the material from the four tape desks which the students must master. Pre-recorded tapes furnish a wealth of material for student-use. This process eliminates direct dictation by the teacher and releases him for supervision of the classroom. Help with individual difficulties is one of the greatest assets of this system.

Two modem typewriting

Future Teachers Attend Caucus In a general business meeting to be held on March 17, the Future Teachers' Club plans to elect next year's president and to select delegates to the Illinois State Future Teachers' Association Convention to be held at Decatur on April 2 and 3.

"We hope to send three delegates to Decatur; among them will be our president-elect," stated Kathy Jacobson, club president. "They wiU participate in the election of state officers and have the chance to meet delegates from the other schools in Illinois."

Kathy went on to say that the delegates will be able to observe the activities of the state association and develop new ideas for achieving the real purpose of the club, "to stimulate young people in the teaching field."

Kathy pointed out the similarities between South's own Student Council election and the state elections. The nominees issue various campaign literature just as SC nominees do.

The actual voting takes place at Decatur after supporting speeches are given.

rooms have been furnished, one with all electric typewriters, and one with all manuals. Many audio-visual aids are employed in these classes. The EDL projector with film strips is used to teach the class. Overhead projectors, speed charts, typewriting charts, and many other teaching aids are utilized in the typewriting classes.

Accounting and clerical bookkeeping are taught in a room equipped with ten-key adding listing machines, Cram bookkeeping charts, and six drawerkeyed desks.

The demand in the community for highly trained clerical and office workers is supplied to a great extent by stenography, advanced typewriting, and clerical office practice classes.

The clerical office practice room is housed in a large, tastefully decorated, well-lighted room, with many storage facilities. Rotary calculators, key-driven calculators, ten-key adding listing, printing calculators, comptometers, bookkeeping machines, dic-

taphones, filing equipment, duplicating machines, electric and manual typewriters, teletrainer, and many other teaching materials are furnished for the benefit of the strident.

The instructional center contains a small office for each teacher, department chairman's office, study carrels, sound proof booths for tape-making, both electric an manual typewriters, overhead projectors, copying machines, adding machines, dictaphones, filing equipment, tape recorders, tablephones, and secretarial desks and tables for work space. This is the nerve center of the department. This facility is unique in business education departments.

Electronic data processing equipment is available in the district, and in the future students will be allowed to become familiar with this equipment.

Both business data processing and computer programming have been proposed courses of study.

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Click! Buzz! W h i r r ! M r . Loren Stuvick (background) watches as his class of budding typists works busily at copywork.

Offering assistance to one of her stenographers, M r s .

Mabel Harkens keeps a watchful eye on her students as they receive dictation.

tern and sponsoring V-Show," Dr. Watson stated.

He believes that SC should be complimented for the time, effort, and the spirit it has shown for the school. Dr. Watson also feels that, however good SC is, it can be still better.

Three improvements Dr. Watson feels might be made are more time spent in planning the agenda for SC meetings so less time will be wasted in meetings, better means of communication with the student body, and more emphasis on promoting school spirit.

Dr. Watson emphasized that he believes SC has done a fine job and that it should always be willing to do an even better one.

Though the Administration may offer suggestions, it is up to SC to improve itself. . . . Suggestions in Order "It is not our position to dictate to them what they should do, though I will be happy to consult Council leaders and offer suggestions," Dr. Watson stated.

SC President Tim Sheldon emphasized, "Council is a service organization. It acts as a means of communication between students. Administration, faculty, and office personnel."

Tim believes that SC showed its value in regard to cafeteria problems. SC presented students' views, explored problems with the cafeteria staff, helped bring about certain changes, and explained to students why others could not be made.

Tim gives as examples of successful SC projects Busy Signal and the Food Basket Drive.

SC this year has been largely concerned with setting up a permanent organization rather than with initiating new projects.

M r s . Mabel Harkens sets the master control tapes as members of her stenography class prepare to receive dictation.

Miss White Finds Corps Give and Take Process "To get the most out of the Peace Corps, you must be prepared to understand a foreign people and yourself, for you are learning from the people at the same time they are learning from you," said Miss Gail White, who has just returned from four months of Peace Corps work in Columbia.

Miss White emphasized, "The only way you can understand people in other countries is in the country itself. In Columbia only a small percentage are wealthy. The majority are very poor. In the Peace Corps you get to know the people, work with them, and learn to understand their problems."

Her Peace Corps training lasted 11 weeks and included studies in Spanish, history, and economics, as well as physical education and health. She spent five more weeks in a Mexican section of Kansas City. There she did social work, became acquainted with the people, and accustomed herself to the environment.

During her four months in Columbia, Miss White lived in a barrio (suburb), five miles from Bucaramanga, near the Venezuelan border. Primarily concerned with community development, she helped the junta (local village b o a r d ) to plan money-making projects and to install a new water pump. She also taught English to young girls. Miss White is now a substitute teacher living in Park

Ridge. She plans to teach fulltime Spanish next year.

HQ Announced Headquarters for Mike O'Mar's presidential drive are located at the following places: Sally Wirth, 1848 Stewart Ave.; Carol and Connie Mack, 1226 S. Western; Kathy Rodgers, 930 N. Washington; and Caron Tiberi, 409 Dee. Campaign officers for Peggy Jacobs, a presidential candidate, are found at: John and JUl Foyer's, 17 Elmore; Katie Huff's, 315 Chester; Bruce Roth's, 1331 Brophy; and Jan Turleys, 917 Goodwin Drive.

Presidential candidate Ron Grove's headquarters are located at George Vee's, 1430 Granville; Ron Gorve's 1130 S. Home; and Steve White's, 100 GiUick.

George Cantonis, another candidate for president, has his headquarters at: Sharon Strother's, 189 Edgemont Lane; Kristie Pederson's, 1860 W. Crescent; and Diane and Bob Holz's, 309 S. Chester.

Paulette Parnell, second secretarial candidate, has her headquarters at: Sue Stackley's, 629 N. Hamlin; Penny Kauss's, 901 N. Prospect; Jackie Grote's, 729 S. Hamlin; and Steve and Chuck Richard's, 103 Gillick.

Sue Henkin, secretarial candidate, has her headquarters at: Jane Klancnik's, 1843 Stewart Ave.; Maggie Friend's, 321 N. Home; Sue Kindall, 824 S. Clifton; and John Davis, 426 MerriU.

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Center-Stagers Prepare for 'Mouse' April 2 3 The Center-Stagers, a local drama group, will present The Mouse That Roared by Leonard Wibberly as its next production. The play will take place on April 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and on April 25 at 2 p.m. in the Washington Elementary School Auditorium, This theatrical group is sponsored by the Park Ridge Park District and directed by Mrs. Ethyl Libkin. Student director for Mouse is Linda Barth,. a veteran performer of the group.

John McCallum is the stage manager.

The cast of the production consists almost entirely of experienced members, predominantly of high school age. . . . Cast Leads The male lead of Tally Bascomb will be played by Tom Paroubek, who also played in a p r e v i o u s production, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Gloriana III will be played by Diane Reporto. Mrs. Bascomb is to be played by Linda Reidland, and the part of Count Mountjoy will be played by John Waldron.

The list of cast members continues with Jeff Kroon, who will play the part of the German scientist. Tom Mulligan is to be played by Dick Katschke, and Steve Quast will take the part of the President of the United States. Terry Maloney will play David Benter, and Randy Salo has been cast as Mr. Boston.

. . . Predict Success Terry Maloney, president of C e n t e r-Stagers, commented, "Our cast for Mouse is one of the best we've ever had.

Their past experience in other productions have made them all seasoned performers. We're going to have a great show!"

Linda Reidland, publicity director, summarized prospects of the play, "With the fine kids we have in the group, and the hilarious plot of Mouse, our next play will be well worth seeing!"

Tickets for The Mouse That Roared, are available from any of the members or the cast.

They will also be on sale at Globe Music in Park Ridge, as well as Scharringhausen's Pharmacy. The prices are $1 for adults and $.75 for children.

Positions on various production crews for the play are still open. Any students interested in becoming a member of the Center-Stagers is invited to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the South Park Field House.

The German scientist roars his disapproval as his housekeeper trys to calm h i m . From left to right are: Linda Reidland, J i m Bauman, Jeff Kroon, Lee Brainerd, and Randy Salo.

Tully Bascomb, leader of Grand Fenwick's forces, orders his men to open fire on the American general as they invade New York City. From left to right are: T o m Paroubek, Denny O'Connor, Kevin Fitzsimmans, Teddy Donahue, Steve Crowe, and Dick Katschke.

Seniors Prepare Slides, Tapes For Use In Sweden, America Five seniors have begun preparation of a folio consisting of 35 colored slides and tape recordings in Swedish and English depicting life at South. This folio is the major project of Sigma Chi Sigma, honorary reading society.

George Case, photographer; Ray Hilgermann, president; Kathy Moore, publicity director; Andy Dyck; Karl Franson, Swedish exchange student; and Miss Rosemary Case, sponsor; met with Dr. Earl Wiltse, superintendent of district schools, to discuss and plan the folio as well as other projects.

"We were delighted when Dr. Wiltse, founder of the reading society, agreed to narrate the English version of the tape," stated Ray. George will shoot slides during the next two weeks; meanwhile, Andy, Kathy, and Ray will write the script. Included in the folio will be pictures of the library, a basketball game, a physics lab, the auditorium,

Brass Rail Hosts 'Medieval Mist' The Brass Rail of the Sheridan Motel will be the site of the Senior Prom, "Medieval Mist," on Friday, June 4, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

"The prom will feature Benny Sharp and his band with a female vocalist," stated Jeff Santino, prom chairman. "Through the help of Bernie Camniarata, we were able to get a comedy act, Johnstone and Betty, who have appeared with Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, and Elvis Presley, among others."

Jeff also spoke of the other preparations being made for the dance. He said that the bids have already been ordered and that the invitations will be addressed by a committee in the near future.

Pictures of the Brass Rail will be set up in the display case outside the Southwords office.

orchesta, Student Council, and art rooms, and cuttings from such productions as Life with Father, V-Show, and The Importance of Being Earnest.

"When the script is finished, Dr. Wiltse and Karl will record the tapes in WMTH at Maine East. Karl will take an English version to use in English classes in his Malmo high school as well as an Swedish version to use when he makes speeches. . . . Other Projects Planned The group presented other plans for Dr. Wiltse's approval.

Under consideration are plans for the nationalization of Sigma Chi Sigma, a book drive for Appalachia, and student service projects in orphanages and nursing homes.

The book drive, to be patterned after the one at Maine East three years ago, is especially timely, since the National Congress of Parents and Teachers has recently announced its plans for a book drive. They hope to collect one million books to send to the Appalachia area where there is a need for books in libraries and homes.

An outline has been drawn up as a pattern for forging Sigma Chi Sigma into a national organization. Basically, national chapters will follow the pattern set by Maine South's club.

"With 88 silver-key members and 43 gold-key members, this has been our most successful year," commented Miss Case.

Society Selects Members, Sponsors Initiation Tea Juniors and seniors chosen for National Honor Society will receive their announcements in homeroom on March 22. March 25 there will be a tea for all new members, according to Mrs. Farmer, sponsor.

Students are selected by their teachers for achievement in four areas—scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students must first meet the scholarship qualifications before they are eligible for selection. .All seniors with a B average or better are eligible for election to National Honor Society after the seventh semester. Juniors in the top 5 per cent of their class, with no previous grades lower than a B, are also eligible.

A list of all students who qualify scholastically is sent to the teachers. Teachers may vote for any student they know. They rate a student from five to one in each of the four areas. Students must be recommended by at least three teachers. Scores are based on the average com-

pilation of the three ratings.

The top 15 per cent of those seniors eligible will be admitted to National Honor Society.

Juniors and seniors will receive their announcements in homeroom Monday, March 22.

March 25 there will be a tea for new and old members. Art Curtis, club president, will acquaint the members with the goals and projects of the society. Members are required to wear Sunday dress—suits and ties for boys. John Peavoy is in charge of the entertainment.

Tully discusses his plans for attack on the United States with heads of state and Duchess Gloriana I I I . F r o m left to right are: John Waldron, Karen Hansen, Diane Reporto, Margaret Cahill (standing), Debbie Carlson, Tom Paroubek, and Pete Schroeder.

Mainite Group's Purpose Defined as Non-Politicar

by Lee Mortenson There is an organization in Park Ridge whose stated purpose is promote patriotism and to combat apathy among young people. The name of this group, which is independent of the school, is Mainites in Motion.

"Mainites" was founded in 1960 by Mr. Paul Carlson and Mr. John Thebault with the idea that it be an educational, not a pohtical, organization. . . . Propaganda Lacking I went to one of their public meetings in the auditorium at the Park Ridge Public Library.

There 1 found that I was not politically propagandized as I had expected. Mr. Carlson, the sole director of the meetings, simply introduced at the January 27 meeting, Mr. Anton Rossiny, the German Cultural Attache who had just come to Chicago two weeks before after spending five and one half years

Movie Depicts Drop-Outs A movie depicting the life of a high school drop-out was presented to the freshman class during a guidance assembly Monday, March 8. The movie traced the life of a typical drop-out from early in his life in school.

When the drop-out leaves school, he finds a different

kind of world waiting than he expected.

The movie pointed out that the drop-out is lucky if he can get a job. He is always the last to be hired, the first to be fired. His income is not good enough to maintain the kind of life that he had lived before he dropped out of school.

in the German Corvsul in the Asian country of Burma.

He spoke fluently and freely on the U.S. standing in both West Berhn and Asia. This discourse was followed by a 45minute question session in which I was able to satisfy my curiosity about the situations in those countries. . . . Talks With Teacher While attending a s e c o n d meeting February 10, I talked with Mr. Carlson after listening to the Nationalist Chinese Consul General of Chicago speak.

From a two-hour discussion, I found that "Mainites" has no regular members and that the term "organization" does not really apply. There is no duepaying membership. There are no political affiliations. Despite the opinions of some liberal teachers at South, Mr. Carlson, a history teacher at East, told me that "Mainites" was conceived by himself and was founded for the purpose of education only.

At the two meetings I attended I met people from all three Maine schools, who, like myself, wished to inquire and see if they could be enlightened.

The time of the next meeting has not yet been announced, but I suggest to those of you with some intellectual daring and some personal gall, that you attend and observe for yourself.

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March 15, 1965

Hawks Fly Over Ridgewood Sink in Sea of Shamrocks

Larry Wiseburn hooks a shot toward the basket against Ridgewood. The Hawks won 78 to 41.

Maine South Track Schedule 1964-1965 Date Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May May May

13 17 20 27 4 8 11 14 18 22

Day Opponent Place Teams Time Tues. WestLeyden There V - F.S. 4:30 Sat. Quadrangular at Maine West Tues. Morton West There V - F.S. 4:30 Tues. Proviso West Here V - F.S. 4:30 Tues. East Leyden There V - F.S. 4:30 Sat. District Meet Tues. NilesWest Here V - F.S. 4:30 & 15 F r i . & Sat. State Meet Tues. Willowbrook Here V - F.S. 4:30 Sat. Conference Meet

South's first basketball season came to a close quite abruptly last Thursday when Coach Bernie Brady's Hawks ran into the hot-shooting St. Pat's Shamrocks in the Maine West Regional at Maine East.

Any hopes Hawk fans had of a trip to Champaign, or for that matter, to Arlington for the sectional, dissolved in a 80 to 55 loss.

The Hawks had won their first regional contest over the Rebels of Ridgewood by 78 to 41.

Two evenings later the Hawks, co-champs in the Des Plaines Valley League, had an off night.

While the Hawks were "off" St. Pats was "on" and the quintet from the West side of Chicago handed Coach Bernie Brady his worst defeat in two seasons. In fact it was one of the worst defeats a Bradycoached team has s u f f e r e d since St. Pats beat the East Demons in the sectional championship four years ago.

Despite defeat, the Hawks had quite a successful season. They posted a record of 20 wins

tims include Palatine Conant, 99 to 1; Palatine, 56 to 44; and Niles North, 77 to 23.

Leading the way for the Hawks have been Larry KeUy and Doug Macomber. Kelly is the national record holder in both the 600 yd. and 880 yd. runs and is defending state champion in the latter event.

He has been running well this year and has already turned in a sparkling time of 1:55.3 in the half-mile against virtually no competition.

Macomber, a fourth-place finisher in the state pole vault last year, vaulted a fine 13 ft., 6 in. last Saturday and has been excellent in the sprints.

Premonition of things to come. A Ridgewood player seems to be dribbling Larry Wiseburn like St. Pat's seemed to do.

more than Wiseburn. He too was named to the all-conference team and received special mention in the American poll. Bill was the second high scorer in the DPVL finishing only 11 behind Bradof. He came a long way from just a bench warmer last year at East.

Bob Field, the Hawks only other regular starter, played his position with excellence. His job was to take the ball down court and to set up offense and defense; he did his job consistently. Other boys that filled in at starting roles were Mike Andrews, Dave Strom, Paul Wehman, and Mark Waters.

These four boys rotated at two forward positions throughout the year.

Coach Brady's first season as Hawk coach can be termed successful and gave our new school recognition throughout the state.

With Wehman, Strom, and Rick Kilinski all back next year along with some fine underclass teams, South should be able to look forward to another better than .500 season with no trouble.

Hawk Tawk

Hawkman Hails Team for Spirit

By Lee Kaufmann "Off into the valley of death rode the six hundred" (sick).

I'm referring, of course, to the

Trackmen Travel to Morton Sporting Undefeated String The varsity track team will travel to Morton West tomorrow at 1 p.m. to compete in the Des Plaines Valley League Indoor Track Meet.

The trackmen are led this year by eight returning lettermen. The lettermen, all seniors, are Larry Ayres, Jim Brandon, Bob Cycon, Tom Frost, Marty Johnson, Larry Kelly, Doug Macomber, and Tim Sheldon. Directing the squad is head coach Mr. Ed Smith and his assistants, Mr. Ron Connor, Mr. John KilcuUen, and Mr. Elbert Smith.

The Hawks are off and running this season with three straight victories. Their vic-

against only four losses. At the Rockford Holiday Tournament they won the Consolation Championship for Maine South's first trophy. They went on to win the Des Plaines Valley League Championship two weeks ago when they defeated Proviso West here, 92 to 56.

There were many individual stars on this year's squad, but at the top were Larry Wiseburn and Bill DeBartolo. Larry was captain, and he filled that position admirably. He was named to the all-tournament team at the Rockford Tournament and received the second highest total points in the voting for all-conference selections in the Des Plaines Valley League.

Jim Bradof of East Leyden took the number one honors.

Wiseburn was also named to the Chicago American All-Area team last Friday. Larry was also all-conference in the West Suburban League last year at Maine East.

DeBartolo, who came out of obscurity, was the Hawks' big rebouuder and scorer. He totaled 446 points for the season, 14

A number of other varsity athletes have been doing well for the Hawks.

Junior Ed Ward has reeled off six straight victories, capturing both the high and low hurdles in each meet thus far. Jim Brandon, who went downstate in the broad jump last season, has scored three straight firsts.

Shotputter Bob Cycon has done well, capturing two firsts and a second. High-jump brothers Rawls Williams and Gordon Williams have given the Hawks solid scoring. Junior Bryant Murphy has run well in the 440 yd. dash, capturing a first and two seconds.

Phil McCuUough has done some fine running in various events and has been scoring consistently. Larry Ayres has done well in the distance runs. Tim Sheldon has backed up Macomber with fine performances in pole vault competition.

Adding depth to the team have been juniors George Cantonis, George Czerniak, Ron Polit, Ray Matthies, Bob Nelson, and Rich Syversen. The four-lap relay team of Marty Johnson, Jim Brandon, Tom Frost, and Doug Macomber is presently undefeated as is the mile relay team of Jim Spotts, Phil McCullough, Bryant Murphy, and Larry Kelly.

In tomorrow's conference meet, the Hawks will meet their chief competition in Morton West and Proviso West. The Hawks will be at somewhat of a disadvantage, however, having competed only in three easy dual meets whereas the other two major contenders have been in big meets and tough competition almost every weekend.

N'e\ erthelcss, with a number of good performaiices. the Hawks are hoping to capture Maine South's third conference championship.

Massacre of the St. Pat's Game, which occurred last week. A bit more verse: Green, green everywhere, and all their shots did sink, green, green everywhere, but our playing it did stink." (with apology to old "Sammy" T. Coleridge).

Actually, however, our playing didn't really stink. In fact, I felt we played quite well considering the team we were up against. St. Pat's g r e a t e s t strength is size, which is our greatest weakness. I feel that credit should be given where due. St. Pat's just has a very good team. Our boys played their very best, and that is all we should expect.

People talk about poor sportsmanship in Maine schools. I know that I never would have kept under control and played my hardest in the face of such opposition. Of course, a buncli of screaming "Shamrocks" dressed in white shirts, green ties, and green hats is enough to incite all but the very strong to go out and rip their buses apart. The team represented Maine South as we always hope to be represented.

One aspect of the game upset me very much. This was the job of announcing done over WMTH. I don't think the team was dealt a fair shake at all.

Persons listening over the radio probably thought they were listening to a basketball game between Will Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and other NBA AllStars and the Polish Olympic Marbles Team. That was how the announcers seemed to think

the game was played. I think our team did better than that.

The radio said that our shooting was terrible. This was not true. The great size of St. Pat's kept the area around the basket so clogged up that we could never work the ball in. This caused the team to take a great number of out shots, which cut down on the team's percentage from the field. Enough shots were made from very far out and from some real tough angles to indicate that the team's shooting wasn't really so bad.

The boys were accused of throwing the ball away a lot.

This was true to a certain extent. 1 think, for once, the team was up too much for a game.

Many of the mistakes resulted from nerves and tension which are hard to fight when you start losing.

On the cheery side—congratulations to Larry Wiseburn and Bill DeBartolo. Both w e r e named to the Chicago All-Area Basketball Team, Larry as a regular, and Bill as an alternate. These are well-deserved honors.

The Sophomore Basketball Team deserves mention for its third-place finish in the Mundelein Tournament. They earned Maine South another trophy.

These boys should provide a lot of talent for Mr. Bernie Brady.

The track team is off and running. With Larry Kelly and Doug Macomber leading the way we might have another Des Plaines Valley League Conference Championship Team.

We should keep our eyes on them and support the team.

Senior wrestlers Ron Otto and Wes Caine who have finished their four years of wrestling at Maine.