Graduation 1985: Inside or out? This year's graduation procedures have been an issue of much controversy both inside and out of the school recently and much of this stems from a lack of knowledge about the situation. Mr. Ken Reczkiewicz, assisant principal and member of this year's graduation committee, talked to Southwards about this issue to help to clear up some of the controversy. As it stands now, the administration is planning two graduation ceremonies as it does every year. The preferred plan will be for an outside commencement and the alternate plan will be for an indoor ceremony in case the outdoor one cannot be held. However, due to the impending construction of a new track in Wilson Field, the usual site for the graduation, beginning sometime in mid-April, Wilson Field may not be usable. Therefore, the Maine South graduation com-
mittee is seeking alternate possibilities for an outdoor ceremony. Many students have presented possible situations for an outside commencement and some of these questions follow along with Mr. Reczkiewicz's response to them. Question: Why couldn't the track work be postponed until after the graduation? Answer: All three of the Maine schools are having their outdoor tracks reconstructed during April, May and June of this year. Each of the tracks must be completed during this time because of the weather conditions that must be present for completion of the facility. The track at Maine South has needed reconstruction for close to twenty years and right now it is in such a poor state that Maine South isn't even able to host outdoor track meets. To postpone work on one track would mean postponing it at each of the three schools and
that just isn't practical. Question: How about holding the ceremony in Wilson Field and working around the construction? Answer: This is a definite possibility presently under consideration. If the machinery used for the construction is at one of the other schools at the time, the graduation could still be held in Wilson Field.
Question: Couldn't the graduation be held outside at Maine North for instance? Answer: It's a possibility but most seniors would probably rather graduate inside, if necessary at the school they attended for four years rather than outside at an unknown school. Question: Couldn't bleachers be rented so commencement could be held in Maine South's North field? Answer: This also is a definite possibility although rented bleachers may cause a problem with the school's insurance policy. However, renting chairs is another option. Whatever the outcome, Mr. Reczkiewicz would like everyone to know that this is a decision that is being taken very seriously because they care about the students and feel that the senior class has made many contributions to Feb. 14,1985 the school.
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All school play to open next Thursday This year's all-school play. You Can't It With You, by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is a comedy about an eccentric New York family and their unusual household. Some sophomore classes are studying the play and will be seeing select cuttings from it during the day on Feb. 19 and 20. Also, the local jr. high schools have been invited to a fecial performance on the afternoon of Feb. 21. Performances for the public are scheduled
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The annual Health Fair will be held all day today.Feb. 14, in the cafeteria. There will be a district half-day workshop on Tues., Feb. 19. There will be no afternoon classes on this day. The AFS/Brotherhood Assembly will be held at 8 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 21. Classes will follow the " A " bell schedule. .. ,...,. „ You Can't Take It With You, this year's all school play will be performed at 8 p.m. on the evenings of Thurs., Fri. andSat., Feb. 21,22and23. There will be no school for students on Fri., Mar. 1 due to a teachers' institute day.
for Thurs. through Sat., Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 a seat for the general public and $2.00 for Maine South students and senior citizens. Tickets may purchased in the book store, from cast members or at the door. This year's cast includes: Sara Cycholl, Maureen Smith, Andrea Hug, Tom Duffy, Darren Bochet, George Brant, Dave Bleeden, John Ciprian, Terri Hackl, Steve Slaughter, Ken Weichert, Jon Putnam, Kim Grichnik,
John Callahan, Lynn Cinelli, Larry Falbe, Andy Kohl, Mario Polkowski and Geraldine Kinsella. Mr. Don Martello is directing the show with help from student director Julie Ewry and prompter Jenine Smith. Mr. Martello commented that this play was reproduced on Broadway four times and he believes that it's one of the best American comedies of the 20th century. Leading actress Sara Cycholl says,"It's a delightful comedy!"
Hawkettes awarded first place trophies The Maine South varsity and jr. varsity Hawkettes will be competing at Mundelein High School on Sat., Feb. 16 and at St. Charles High School on Mar. 9 for the state championship after a fine performance on Sat. Feb. 2 at the Palatine Invitational where both the varsity and JV Hawkettes placed first over 35 other competing squads. The Palatine Invitational was the first competition of the year for the JV Hawkettes and they placed very well, tying for first place in the novice prop category and winning sole first in the novice dance division. Miss Bobrich, sponsor of the Hawkettes, said, "Some of the judges commented that the Maine South JV's performed better than some varsity squads they were judging." The varsity Hawkettes displayed their perfection and came home with four first place
trophies. In the prop category they beat three other squads with a hula-hoop dance to the song "Beat Street Strut." They took two more first place trophies in the kick and dance categories with excellent performances in each. The climax of the day came, however, when the varsity squad performed their energetic, eight-minute show in the AA category against St. Charles and Palatine. They were awarded the first place as well as the Grand Champ trophy for these shows. In addition, they won the Sweepstakes trophy for having the highest point total in the four-minute shows. Their performances in all routines earned qualifications for the state competition and they have chosen their kick and their eight-minute shows for the downstate competition.
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