Vol 24 issue 3

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SOUTIHWORCIS Vol. 24, No. 3

News briefs Oct. 7--Effective Comniunjcafions Program In the .Auditorium at 7:30 P. M. Oct. 9-Homecoming nominations in homerooms. Oct. i2--Coiumbus DayNo school Oct. 12"White House birthday. Oct. 13-Half day for all students.

College deadlines Oct. 2"Registration deadline for any sophomores or juniors interested In taking the PS AT/ NMSQT heldon Oct. 17. Students are to pay a $7.00 fee in the bookstore. Oct lO'-SAT for seniors, 8:00-12:00. This test will not be given at Maine South, Oct. 12"College Open houses held at Northern Illinois (9:00-3:00), Westem Illinois, and Knox College (10:00-2:00). Oct. 1<S—Registration deadline for the P-ACT+ for sophomores only to be given on Oct. 31. Students are to paya $7.00 fee in the bookstore. Oct. 17.-PSAT/NMSQT for juniors, 8:00-10:30.

Maine Township High School South

October 2,1987

Inside: a special section on our constitutional freedoms-pages 5-8

Frankenstein to prowl M S Rehearsals are already in full swing for the Maine South Speech/ Drama Department's first production of the year, the Arena Play. This year's show is Frankenstein, Tim Kelly's dramatization of the classic by Mary Shelley. Performances will be held on October 16,17, 22,and 23 at 8 pm. Tentative date for a fifth performance which may be added is October 25. Tickets will be sold at the door and through cast members. The Arena Play is different from other shows throughout the year because, although it is held in the Clyde K.Watson auditorium, the actors and the audience are on the main stage. A true arena stage has the audience encircling the stage, but lack of Sfjace forces South to have the audience on only three sides of the stage. According to Mr. Dave Downing, Arena Play director, this "enables them (the audience) to feel as

within him about his creation of a man "stitched together like a ragdoU" (Paul Brown). Neither his mother (Jan Waldron) nor his test friend Henry (Andy Kohl) can alleviate the burdens on his mind and soul. His mental anguish is further enhanced by the presence of Inspector General Hessler (Nelson Paradez), the maid Sophie (Beth Koehn), and a gypsy girl (Meg Maloney). Helping with the production are Kris Lewis, student director; Martha Muhlena, costumes and period enhancement; Laura Hansen, publicity; Senior Greg Miner and Junior Jan and Dawn Gillespie, prompter. In Waldron retiearse ttieir lines for the charge of set design and technical upcoming production ot Frankenstein. direction is Eric Peterson, and Kris White is the assistant stage manager. though they're part of the action." The story of Frankenstein re- Crew heads include Dennis Funk, volves around Victor Frankenstein, a DonKathan, Kevin McAlhaney, Pete Altobelli, Julie Peterson, and Tricia brilliant young scientist (Greg Miner) and the dark secret he holds Callahan.

NORTRAN vandalism on increase Suburban transit officials recently estimated immediate costs for repairing tom bus seats could run $150,000, not including labor and regular monthly maintenance expenses. The cost to repair the bus seats has continued to increase over the past few years, as shown: YEAR TOTAL CUSHIONS 1984 S13.000 140 1985 $15,000 165 1986 $18,000 200 According to Timothy J. Doron, NORTRAN Executive Director and General Manager, vandalism is not exclusively a "city problem," nor is it new to the 137 bus suburban fleet based in Des Plaines. Doron notes the amount spent repairing seat cushions has tripled from 1984 to 1987. "The problem has escalated to a point where it demands priority attention." "It's truly unfortunate that a public service constantly strapped for funds finds its ojjerating money drained by the arbitrary and purposeless actions of a few riders. I don't think many people realize what a detrimental effect vandalism can have not only on the quality of service, but on the service itself."

NORTRAN officials feel an education is in order, and they are working with schools, students, parents, and bus drivers, on a program to control vandalism. Meetings are also being held regularly with school officials to assure proper follow-up on any vandalism incident. Maine South students and parents are urged to cooperate to help control this increasing problem. "Every rider should know that while NORTRAN is making every effort to improve conditions on its buses, a greater problem lies in respect for property, pwrhaps best

taught by example," said Doron. "What we need to do is generate public interest in the hope that our of)enness on the subject might deter the would-be vandal, or the atmosphere at least provide less of an opportunity." "We need to involve the public before the results of vandalism involve them in an even more negative and direct manner," Doron said. "Already their tax dollars are being used, but should the effects of vandalism grow, the funds needed for repair could come from fares or service cutbacks."

Club Showcase features Business Club Business Club holds many activites during the year. Perhaps one of the most imjxirtant is the running of the concession stand. The concession stand, opened from 3:00-3:45 pm, is the major fimd-raiser for the club. Candy, pwp, and snacks are sold to students after school. The recently elected officers leading this organization are Kathy Sebastian (President), Sue Sieger (Vice President of Person-

nel), Maria Castro (Vice President of Administrative Services), Shirlee Bohannan (Vice President of Operations), and Alicia Franchi (Vice President Social Activities). Business Club participates in activities, including the concession stand for basketball games and the annual Homecoming Camival.Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of every month. All new students are encouraged to join.


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