Judy Aswege Sings, Studies, on Up With People Tour Sing Out High, a traveling high school connected with the program Up With People, has as a new member—Judy Aswege. Judy, a junior at Maine South last year, became interested in the singing program when she saw a production of the show in Evahston with a local youth group. Judy met with the directors of the program, with the help of her youth club lender, and was invited to join the local sing-out from December through June. At the end of June, Judy was assigned to cast A and toured the mid-western states during the summer. While on tour, Judy decided to stay with the cast all year. Before she was accepted, the directors sent to Maine South
for a transcript of Judy's grades and activities. Judy was accepted for the full year and became a member of Sing-Out High. Ten teachers travel with the cast and set up school in a church, a home, or on the bus. High schools and colleges have offered the use of formal facilities. The courses offered are affiliated with the University of Nebraska. To be eligible to perform, the students must maintain a B average. Home base for this organization is in New York but its vibrations have been felt in Canada, Japan, Korea, West Germany, Austria, Spain, Puerto Rico, Panama, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela. Recently, casts performed for both the Republican and Democratic Conventions.
Up With People was founded in 1965 by Peter Howard. The program started at a youth conference sponsored by the Moral Re-Armament movement and its aim is "to give youth a goal and purpose for their lives and make them responsbile and patriotic citizens." The Colwell brothers, a singing trio, created "Sing Out '65." They wrote most of the songs including, the title "Up With People." A cast of 130 students was selected and the group has grown to approimately 375 people. In the past year, besides tours of the United States and Europe, records have been made, books published, and a one-hour television special was shown in the summer of '66, and again last summer.
Judy is a member of a 20 person ensemble which sings the song "Keep Young at Heart." This song was inspired by the group's visit to Konrad Adenauer. The popularity of the group is world-wide. The performers utilize modern soimd and breathless enthusiasm in order to get across the message of a better future. As the late Walt Disney commented, "It's the happiest, most hard-hitting way of saying what America is all about that I have ever seen or heard." Judy, as a part of Cast A, receives all mail addressed to: Judy Aswege Up With People Cast A Box 7146 Washington D.C. 20044
\ Judy Aswege
Cast of David and Lisa Posted by Mr. Chastain Recently, the cast for this year's first production David and Lisa was chosen. Try outs were held September 9, 10, and 11. for all students interested. Closed callbacks were held September 12 and 13. Ellen Mohill '69, was chosen as Student Director to Mr. Hal Chastain, Director. The cast, consisting of 11 girls and 11 boys, is as follows: Dave Chastain '71, as David; Nancy Mellon '72, as Lisa; John Welzenbach '70, as Dr. Swinford; Sue Chastain '70, as Mrs. Clemens; and Walter Lischett '69, as Mr. Clemens. The cast also includes Mike
Fall College Night Will Be At West Undecided about the future? Not sure where you want to go—what you want to do? The Fall College Night may be your answer. It will be held at Maine West High School, October 10, at 7:30 Juniors and seniors from all Maine Township High Schools along with their parents are invited to attend. One hundred and thirty colleges, universities, and junior colleges from all over the United States will be represented. This will give all Maine Township High School students an opportunity to talk with representatives of the college of their choice or simply talk with various representatives to find out some general information about colleges. It is especially important that all seniors find out as much as possible about the college they plan to attend, so they will be able to fill out an application for admission as soon as possible." said Mr. Sherman Roth, the Maine South career counselor.
Tinaglia '69, as Carlos; Pat Finnegan '69, as Kate; Annette Doombos '70, as Sandra; Michelle Lazowski '69, as Josette; Dick Stinson '72, as Simon; David Dwyer '69, as Robert; Dana Winikates '70, as John; Jan Knapp '72, as Maureen; Alison Seno '70, as Barbara; Tom Meyer '70, as Ben; Barb Childs '69, as Mrs. Ferris; Connie King '70, as the Secretary; Mary Liptrap '71, as the Girl; Mary Zielinski '69, as the Woman; Mike Miley '69, and John Masterson '69, as the Boys; and Joel Morris '69, as the Porter. David and Lisa, a play centering around the lives of two mentally distrubed teenagers, will be presented as an arena production.
Volume 5, No. 1
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. September 27, 1968
Dr. Watson Says Eight South Seniors Named in Merit Test Dr. Clyde Watson has announced that eight Maine South seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 1968-1969 National Merit Scholarship Program. The students are James G. Gut-
man, Howard R. Keenan, Bruce A. Keitel, Janet Kusiciel, Deborah L. Morton, J. Bryan Priest, Guy G. Riddle, and Kathleen M. Roer. Fifteen thousand Semifinalists
Band To Perform At NU Band Day Maine South's Marching Band will be participating in the Band Day at Northwestern University. They will entertain along with ninety other high scchool bands during the half-time period of the Northwestern University vs. Southern California football game. They will perform in a mass band arrangement with the Northwestern Band leading them through such songs as "Grim's Chorus" from Tanhauser, "Goin' out of My Head," "Danny Boy," and the "Northwestern Alma Mater."
According to John M. Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, "These students have already demonstrated both high intellectual capacity and a readiness to develop their abilities."
Dr. Clyde K. Watson congratulates Maine South's NMSQT semi-finalists. They are left to right: James Gutman, Janet Kusiciel, Bryan Priest, Kathleen Roer, Guy Riddle, and Howard Keenen. Not pictured are Bruce Keitel and Deborah Morton.
Chair Says Homecoming Great A f a n t a s t i c homecoming awaits Maine South students October 12. according to Roberta Little, homecoming chairman. Robbie says, "This year's homecoming is really going to
Joel M o r r i s '69, receives the congratulations of D r . Clyde K. Watson for being selected by the Social Science Department faculty as best 1968 History Scholar. Joel, who plans to major in history, received the highest possible score on the A . P . exam in U.S. History offered by the College Entrance Examination Board at Princeton.
appointed today are among the nation's most intellectually able high school seniors and will compete for some 3,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1969. They were the highest scorers in their states on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test given last February in 17,500 schools nationwide. They constitute less than one per cent of the graduating secondary school seniors in the United States.
be great! 1 want to encourage and invite all clubs and organizations to participate by building cither a car float or a float. Clubs interested in doing so can contact me or Mrs. Harkin. ' The theme "But Now Time Out for Our Sponsor " is based on television commercials. Float building will begin October 5 at 12:00 noon and run through the nth. Addresses for the float building will be announced at a later date. The parade route will originate at Cumberland Park (near Thompsons) and from there advance to Main to Prospect to Belleplaine and on to Maine South. This will be the first year Homecoming will be held on home ground. With a bleacher capacity of 5,000, Robbie hopes to "have the seats filled with 3,000 cheering Maine South students and two thousand parents and alumni, routinvthe Hawks on to a victory against the Deerfield Warriors." Between the games, the floats will parade around the field. Floats will be judged in two catagories: The best car float and the best float. The judges
will be Dr. Watson. Mr. Barker, and three alumni; John Davis, Kalhy Metz, and Jeff Rcinke. The traditional alumni breakfast wCl be held at 10:30 a.m. October 12. Pep Club will be selling balloons once again this year. The balloons are to be released at the first Maine South touch down made by the Varsity Hawk team. WMTH 88.5 fm will broadcast the varsity game and interviews with players and queen candidates. Nominations for the queens will be held September 30 in the homeroom complexes. The finalists will then appear at the traditional homecoming assembly to be held October 7. Students will have a chance to see and judge each girl for themselves. Semi-final balloting for the Queen's Court will take place October 11. Escorts for the game and the parade w^ill be chosen from Neil Hagen, Ken Lossman, Mike Polechek, Bill Silberman, and Lyle Schrag all seniors. The traditional homecoming dance will be held October 12. at 8:00. The theme is "Time Out — '68."
"They deserve credit and honor. They bring honor to their families, who deserve much credit, as do their teachers and their communities. Their future success, however, will depend upon their ability to become productive at the high intellectual levels of which they are capable," he continued. To be considered for Merit Scholarships, semifinalists must advance to finalist standing, receiving the endorsement of their schools, submitting scores from a second examination, and providing information about their achievements and interests. Finalists will be considered for one of the 1.000 National Merit $1,000 Scholarships, allocated by state. Many will also be considered for the four-year Merit Scholarships provided by some 400 corporations, foundations, colleges, unions, trusts, professionals, associations, organizations, and individuals. Winners of four-year Merit Scholarships may receive up to $1,500 a year for four college years, depending on their individual need. National Merit $1,000 Scholarship winners will receive one-time stipends of SI,000 upon enrollment in college. High school grades, accomplishments, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and school citizenship of the finalists are evaluated along with lest scores in selecting the Merit Scholarship winners. Names of the winners in the 1968-69 Merit program will be announced by early May of 1969.
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September 27, 1968
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South Welcomes AFS Students Fatih, Francoise How do Americans compare to Frenchmen? "Very dynamic, very open, and very idealistic," decided Francoise Schneider, our AFS foreign exchange student from France. "I really like the people here. They are so broad-minded, and so very kind." Francoise arrived in America this summer and is staying with the Dr. Abram Cannons and her two American sisters— Meg '69 and Carol 70. She comes from Pau, a city of about 100,000 in southwestern France where she lives with her parents and older sister. Francoise finds daily life here comparable to France's, but "everything else is really different." Schools in the two countries teach completely different concepts. The French education system tends to the more theoretical views, while the American system is more adapted to the practicalities of life. She likes our methods of teaching, which eliminate any barriers between teachers and students. Here, students are considered, and treated, as adults. Discussions are encouraged; students are invited to give their opinions. In France, however, lecturing is almost the sole means of instruction. Seven years of high school, with 10 to 11 subjects each year, and one final exam that determines all future education, make graduation from a secondary school in France considerably harder. ^\
Pictured above are Maine South's two AFS students. Faith Ayanoglu, left, is f r o m Turkey. On the right is Francoise Schneider f r o m France.
Francoise has passed the exam and is ready to go on to a university or specialized school, although she has not chosen a field of study to undertake. Francoise finds Americans have a very strong national feeling. Mass media has a much greater influence here and conditions the people to one main idea. Francoise feels, however, that the French are more objective in their thinking. As an example, she pointed out that France, situated between the U.S. and Russia, is able to see both viewpoints. As a result.
few Frenchmen are completely for America, or for Russia; most are uncommitted. Another interesting difference, Francoise continued, is the different social customs. Clubs and youth groups are very strong in America, but there are no comparable activities in France—where such things as school spirit are almost nonexistent. Almost all dating is done very casually in groups. Francois was amazed to see that couples who merely held hands were considered to be going steady!
There's Nothing Like It
Judy Harlan, Maine South's A.F.S. student, returned home after a summer in Finland. "There's nothing like it," she said. "Everything is quality. . . and food is practically sacred." She found the people to be less reserved than she had expected. Judy's Finnish family. Dr. Jaacko Puokka, his wife, and their six daughters, lived in a villa near Helsinki. They are quite isolated from their neighbors and far from the city. Of Dr. Puokka's six daughters, one is married and the other five range in age from five to twenty-four. The family speaks English well and Judy tried to learn Finnish from them. Whenever Judy is asked how she liked the trip, she usually says that it was "fabulous." In her room Ln Finland there was an original Rembrandt painting and a Picasso vase. Judy traveled to the Arctic Circle where she was somewhat disappointed to see reindeer in cages. "I saw one running through the forest once. . . reindeer are cool." "The Finnish people a r e somewhat re-served, but friendly," said Judy. "The word for their behavior is sisu. There
Judy Harlan '69, Maine South's AFS student this summer.
is no English equivalent for this word, but Judy defines it as a mixture of stubborness and pride." When they learned that Judy is American, most people treated her like "somebody special." Upon learning that she is from Chicago, many people asked, "Do you know Elliott Ness?" "I must have been asked that fifty times," Judy commented.
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Finnish teenagers generally like American pop music. They also learn the English words, even if they speak no English themselves. Folkmusic. according to Judy, is "big, big, big." She said, "Every time I turned on the radio, they were playing some little Finnish Folk ditty." Judy enjoyed returning home, however. "I missed hamburgers." Her feelings for America were explained when she said. "I have a big appreciation for the United States." She commented on the enthusiasm of Americans displayed while singing the National Anthem. Concerning the American Field Service, Judy s a i d , "A.F.S. is very personal. The school picks out one person who is enriched so much. It's my duty to share that." Judy feels that the result of this experience is her feeling that "material things just don't matter. . .people are your whole existence." Judy wanted to summarize her feelings about the trip by saying, "I'm sure nobody could appreciate what it's done for my life and my whole outlook . . . . . People are alike everywhere."
Southwords
"Now, class, this strange little creature is known as the freshman .. . ."
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Fatih Ayanoglu, A.F.S student attending Maine South, is from Ayden in southern Turkey. His family includes a brother, 12; his mother, who is a teacher in the middle school which is equivalent to our junior high; and his father who is the school superintendent in Ayden. Fatih first heard about the AFS program a few days before the AFS exam. He was not at all confident that of the two hundred students from Ayden who took the test that he would be chosen as an AFS student. He and seventy-two other Tiu-kish students came to the United States last August. The school in Turkey that Fatih attended is similar to Maine South except for a few details. For example, each sixday week of school opens with the national anthem of Turkey and the raising of the flag. No uniform is worn, but a tie is worn by most of the boys. Short hair for the boys is also proper in Turkey. School hours are also different in Turkey. Fatih begins at 7 a.m. and goes home for lunch at 1 p.m. He studies and sleeps in the afternoon. Fatih's curriculum is composed of foiu-teen subjects. Three or four subjects are taught each day. In the afternoon, the middle school is taught in the same building as the high school.
Fatih explains, "The summers are very hot, and the winters are warm and wet. But, seldom does Ayden get any snow. Because of the heat, houses are always made of stone or brick." Fatih is carrying a full schedule this year of physics, chemistry, math, U. S. History, and government. He plans to attend Robert College or the University of Ankara and become a nuclear physicist. He is staying with the Robert Cwiak family. Both Jim Cwiak '69 and Nancy Cwiak '71 attend Maine South.
Paperbacks Will Lessen Boredom Do you dread study periods? The everlasting forty minutes of wall staring and panel counting? Do you walk into your study hall minus any homework ready for a boring period of nothingness and half awake sleep? A group of men are out to save you from your boredom. They are bringing paperback books into your study halls to help liven up you who have the study hall blues. They are giving those of you who detest study halls something to live for. They are making the study halls into a place where you can read a good book and be able to enjoy it.
Last Year's Soap Drive Aided Vietnamese Kids These children are the recipients of the soap and money raised last year for the Viet Nam soap drive. The money 308 dollars and soap were badly needed by the. orphanage. Chaplain Michael Oritz of the orphanage expressed his thanks in a letter to Lee Brainerd, chairman of the drive. "We
are always grateful for the help we receive from our wonderful friends back home," he said. "It is encouraging to know that there are still some people, like yourself, who are still concerned about their fellow man and who are courageous and charitable enough to help."
The above Viet Nam children are just a few of those aided by the soap and money raised by Maine South.
Afterwords
Formulates Policy During the past three weeks, the Southwords staff has formulated the policy we will follow in publishing the newspaper this year. The primary function of Southwords is to report and interpret news which affects the Maine South student. Southwords hopes to provide a forum for the discussion of student opinion. We invite students to express their opinions through signed open letters to the paper, but we reserve the right to discriminate in choosing copy for publication. We will not become the tool of individual interest groups, but will reflect attitudes which concur with Southwords' editorial policy. We will not print libelous information which harms the reputation of anyone connected with Maine South. Although the staff is willing to modify this policy as the need arises, it states what we believe to be the purpose and function of a student newspaper in a school such as Maine South.
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Humanities Group Tell Summer Travels "Going abroad was the greatest experience of my life." was the unanimously concluded decision of the seven Maine South participants in this summer's Humanities Abroad session. Six girls and one boy were from Maine South. They were: Holly Dozier, Karen McClellan, Chris Seng, Margo Spencer, Helen and Mary Stout, and Steve Rogers. During the three week period, six countries were visited; they included Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. Karen felt that the trip gave her "better knowledge of her own country and an increased patriotism towards the American way of life." Life in Europe was generally found to be much lower economically, than in the United States. Italy showed the most marked drop in economical status. "I learned so much—things you don't read about in books. The little everyday things that you couldn't read about" said Margo. The mountains of Switzerland especially impressed the group. They saw them from the view point of a cable car. Said Chris; "They were the first mountains I have ever been in and were they beautiful." Before the trip the students went through two weeks of preorientation at Maine East. Filmstrips, pictures, and slides were shown. The students were introduced to the culture and cus-
toms of each country they were to visit. The group agreed t h a t Europeans were in general more friendly than kids in Park Ridge. The people of Europe were greatly impressed by the American tourists. The Europeans t e n d e d to think of Chicago as filled with gangsters and criminals. A man came up to Karen and asked in all seriousness ">Miere is your revolver?" Holly felt that this view was reinforced by the widespread showing of Bonnie and Clyde. It was shown imder the title of the Gangsters. Breakfast was served continental style—a roll and coffee every morning. They did not have too much trouble with the water except in Italy, where they were warned not to drink it. One of the biggest differences between t h e European and American parks and such was the complete absence of drinking fountains. Water was never served at a meal. Mary felt that the food was simply delicious and the other six eagerly agreed with her. They felt that Americans tend to take clean water for granted. The hotels were generally good, the group thought, in spite of the absence of television and radio and a private bath at most of them. The hotel in Sweden was really deluxe by European standards . . . it contained a televison, radio, and private bath.
On the whole they found that American teens were much like European teens. One difference, was the fact that most of the boys had long hair. They felt that no one really cared about it much, because of the wide spread acceptance of long hair. Dress was generally on the same level with American teenagers. European teens seemed to be more eager for an education. They felt that this was partly because of the school system over in Europe. The group had no trouble with customs. A few expressed disappointment at the expected lack of security. "We got through very easy—mainly because we were in a group." said Mary. Prices were generally found to be nearly the same both here and over there. Some goods had a substantial lowering of prices while others had a marked increase. In Italy, Karen found "that they tried to take you for as much as they could—you had to be careful and check the prices." Generally there was no problem with the language barrier. Most Europeans were found to have a small knowledge of English. The people they talked to either were well versed in English or knew enough to give them directions. The time change did not affect them as much as they thought it would. As Holly put it, "The first day when we arrived we were really tired, but after that there was so much
Evening School Begins New Session The Adult Evening School for the Maine district has begun a new session under the direction of Mr. Donald Rakowsky. Mr. Rakowsky was preceded last year by Mr. Simonsen. Classes for the 120 courses offered will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday. The program is designed for the benefit of people over 18 interested in advancing their careers, for finishing h i g h school, or just for personal enrichment. Dr. Richard R. Short commented, "Adult education can help you further develop your talents, improve your skills and increase your abilities as a citizen and parent. Your participation can provide you with one of the many pleasures known to man . . . the privilege of a refreshed mind stimulated to greater awareness and self-confidence." The prices of the courses range from seven dollars to twenty-two dollars. Registration can be handled by mail or by visiting the school during the day from 9:30 to 3:30 at the evening school office.
Types of classes range from algebra, art, and badminton to television repair, world politics, and religions of the world. There are many programs available to adults who want extra education and training necessary for job promotions or opportunities. Electronic data processing program can qualify a person to be a licensed data processor after ten quarters of study and training. Many courses are offered to
help out in the home. Some range from flower arranging to a course for discussing the principles and concepts for building and maintaining a successful marriage. Any additional information can be obtained by calling the supervisor of the nearest Maine high school. Mr. Rakowsky can be reached at Maine South at 825-7500. The other supervisors' numbers can be obtained in the brochure describing the study programs.
G.ll,A. Designs Successful Year Board's Future Looks Promising G.R.A. has, for the past two years, used its funds for the benefit of Maine South. First, in purchasing the silk banners, representing each of the conference schools, which are hanging in the Spectator Gym. Also purchased by G.R.A is a scale model of Maine South, including the new addition. It was built by Henry Kupjack '69, and is now being displayed at
the north end of the main corridor. This year the organization will again work hard in supporting their school. The officers this year are: Julie Fleetwood '70, President; Mary Dulisch '70, Treasurer; Sue Matthys '70, Publicity Chairman; and Marj' Gilles '70, Intramural Chairman. Helping the officers are the G.R.A. Board Members. They are: Ann Beck '70, Leslie Burke '71, Pam Christie '71, Nanette Denton '71, Sue DeSalvo '70, Doreen Downer '71, Amy Ellsworth '71, Irene Flanagan '71, Karol Frindell '70, a n d Sharon Gearhart '71.
to do that we soon just forgot to be really tired." They all felt that Humanities Abroad was the experience of their lives. Each had glowing reports, Mary said, "I would recommend this trip to every single person who can take the opportunity to go on it. I learned so much in three short weeks about people." Chris summed it up when she said, "It was really marvelous . . . but we were awfully glad to get home once again." Switzerland and Austria were frequently praised for their beauty and their memorable scenery. The group found that the mountains of Switzerland were much more striking than any they had ever seen in the United States. Denmark was remembered
for the friendliness of the people. There was a general consensus that the Scandinavian countries; Sweden and Denmark had the most outgoing and helpful people of any in Europe. Italy—Venice especially, will long be remembered for the food. Though water was not abundant they found that the American drink coke was. Tlie Italian spaghetti and lasangna was found to be excellent by Mary. America was appreciated more after the trip to Europe they felt, because they realized how much better off people generally are. The opportunities in America were more numerous than in the European countries. Mary summed it up when she said "There is no place like home."
New Instructors Cause Variety In tA.S. Faculty This year twenty-six new teachers are joining the South faculty. New teachers are joining nearly every department in the school, with the English department adding seven new members. This article and the subsequent series of articles will acquaint you with all the new teachers at South this year. Mr. Phillip Bakula is one of the several new English teachers. This year he will be teaching World Literature. Mr. Bakula got his Bachelor's Degree at Trinity College and his Masters at Northern Illinois. His hobbies include writing, painting, and sketching. This summer Mr. Bakula spent two weeks in Me.vico. His first impression of South was that South is big, crowded, and "a little bit groovy." Mrs. Alice Cartwright was formerly an elementary teacher in Park Ridge before joining the South faculty as a French teacher. She attended the University of Illinois. Mrs. Cartwright is interested in working with foreign exchange students and is also interested in water sports. She is impressed with the fine facilities at Maine South and the fine behavior of the students. Mr. Charles Dunn was a student teacher at Maine South this summer. This year he is teaching U. S. HLstory and Current Affairs. Mr. Dunn is a former student at Northwestern and is from Oak Park, Illinois. He has also lived in Michigan and Chicago. Mr. Dunn is impressed by the high quality of his fellow faculty members. This year Mrs. Judith Hermette got her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Southern California and her Masters at Northwestern. She was bom in
Burbank, California. Mrs. Hermette enjoys traveling. M r s . Hermitte likes the scenic surroundings of Maine South and is also impressed by the quality of the students. Mr. Robert Hunt will be teaching American Literature and World Literature this year. He was born in Texas and has lived in many places throughout the country. Mr. Hunt attended Northwestern. He has previously taught for five years. Mr. Hunt is interested in the theater. Mrs. Marie Markus was bom in New York. She attended school in New Rochelle and Middlebury. New York, and Paris France. Mrs. Hunt previously has taught in New York. This year she will be teaching French. Her interests include music, the theater, and sailing. She is impressed with the general quality and politeness of most students at Maine South. Miss Shirley Sandelands attended the Univeristy of Indiana and was bom in southern Indiana near Louisville. She has previously taught at Joliet East. Miss Sandelands will be teaching History of Civilization and Modern History this year. Miss Sandelands is impressed with the facilities at Maine South and the efficiency with which the school is run. In the summer of 1967 she traveled and studied in Japan. Mr. Thomas Tomich, a sports car enthusiast and t e n n i s player, has previously taught in Chicago. He has attended school in Chicago and received his masters. This year Mr. Tomich will be teaching rhetoric and American Literature. Mr. Tomich has found the students at Maine South to be sophisticated, courteous, and mature.
Continuing on the list are: Betsy Gutzmer '69, Mary Hester 71, Kate Hume '71, Val Lipski '70, Pat Luvisi '71, Pam Mannhart '72, Cindy Martin '70. Nancy Messervey, '72, and Janis Minutello '72. Also: Jillane M u r o w '72, Wendy Munster '69, Jan McAuliff '71, Jill McAuliff '71, Barb Nelson '70, Linda Obert •71. Bev Olson '71, Sylvia Parkitny '71, Debby PhUlips '70.
Freshman class cheerleaders f r o m left are Barb Stephan, Laurie Mester, Paggy Papuga, Carol Mizer, Debbie Larson, and Anne Carlson. The girls were chosen on their over-all cheering ability, pep and enthusiasm.
Kris Roer '71, Joann Rosny •72, Cathy Stoquist '72, Marsha Schniedwind '71, Mary Ann Staunton '71, Kathy Thels '72, Carlene Travers '71, Ann Tomasiewiez '72, Karen Weltzin '70, and Maria Westermeier '71.
South's new victory bell, a gift f r o m Dr. Watson, is being rung after a Maine football victory. The bell, cast in 1893, is cast iron weighing 100-125 pounds.
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September 27, 1968
Hawks Looking For Third In Row At West Tonight
Split end A l Burgess hauls in a Cantonis pass and scampers for the score.
Soph Gridders After Third Win The sophomore football squad retained their unbeaten record of 2-0 by whipping the New Trier West Cowboys 20-7 last Saturday. They had previously beaten non-conference Wheeling 20-0. New Trier was in the hole from the start as they had to kick-off. The sharp sophomore offense took over the ball and promptly drove the ball to the two yard-line where fullback John Swider went over for the score. Passes thrown from quarterback Joe Zdeb to Russ Hylen and Dave Bushelle tallied another seven points. A well executed reverse in the last second of play in the first half, made the score Maine 20, New Trier 0. The tired offense failed to produce in the second half. The Hawk defense forced the Cowboys to punt for most of the game, but a New Trier drive late in the game ended in a touchdown, and the first points scored upon the Hawks this year. Tonight the soph squad challenges the Maine West Warriors in what will probably be the toughest contest of the season. Last year's Hawk team failed to better West's eleven. Coach Gartner expects a quick moving offensive game, and the defense should make the difference. In following weeks, the Hawks will take on Glenbrook South in a night game next week at Glenbrook North, and on the following week, play in the preliminary g a m e of Maine's homecoming.
M i k e Murzyn shows the strain of the 2.7 mile Mairte West course.
Tonight's grid battle at Maine West could hardly pit two more "traditional" rivals like the Hawks and the Warriors against one another. Although this series extends for only two games, each one has been a hardfought, tense affair. Both years, the Hawks have been victorious by one touchdown margins. Last year's 13 to 7 win represented the closest game played by the Hawks in the season which saw them recognized as one of the best football teams in the state. Looking back on the first two games of this year, the Hawks have demonstrated that there is still plenty left to make them a contending power once more. An article that appeared in a large Chicago paper that proclaimed Dave Butz as the finest high school player since Dick Butkis of the Chicago Bears, dismissed the Hawks as having little other depth. In particular, halfback Dave Larsen was extremely underrated. Dave, the offensive star in both games thus far, has come a long way in qualifying himself as a replacement for the incomparable Tom Spotts. Referred to as a "little used reserve" on last year's team in this article, he personally accounted for both South scores in the 13 to 7 win over Wheeling and for three touchdowns in the first half of the New Trier West route alone. The rest of the offense, likewise, has shown that it is becom-
ing the powerhouse it was last year when the Hawks racked up a total of 281 points in eight games. This year's offense displays a rugged line in addition to a fleet backfield. Up front, the Hawks play John Pappas at tight end and Dan Holden and Greg Vivirito at weak side tackle and guard. Larry Cramer is center, and this brings us to the unbelievable portion of the Hawk line. Strong side guard and tackle are held down by 220-pound Ty Sigmund and. of course, 269 pound Dave Butz. Sigmund, at guard, is bigger than practically all of the tackles in the conference, while it is easy to believe that nobody approaches Butz' dimensions. Rounding out the line is Al Burgess at split end. who brings his sprinting and hurdling speed to the Hawk passing attack. The South backfield, with all four members returning lettermen, is also quite promising. Jim Cantonis is the signal caller for the Hawks, while halfback Larsen and fullback Eric Fiech are the ballcarriers. Steve Gabbert has moved from tight end to assume wingback duties. On the other side of the picture, the Hawks will once again have a rugged defense. This unit will have a tough reputation to uphold, last year's squad only giving up 32 stingy points aU season, but they have already started in fine fashion, yielding only one touchdown in
Tailback Steve Gabbert drives for a short gain against Wheeling in Maine's opening game. the first two games. Starting on the weak side. Bill Bender is assigned to defensive end, while Ty Sigmund and Dan Holden alternate at tackle. Angelo Chiccino holds down the stem, or middle guard spot, while strong side features Dave Butz at tackle and John Pappas at defensive end. The four linebacker positions are handled by Greg Vivirito, Steve Gabbert, Wayne Micek, and Nick Maningas, while Dick Teyro and Jim Benda are safeties. Individual standout for this unit would have to be Butz, as "Moby" returned from an elbow injury to start in the New Trier game. Dave, who was the only junior to be selected by most of the press to their ail-state teams last year, ground up the New Trier offensive line and generally intimidated the Cowboy backs.
face the Warriors tonight. The Warriors' offense has suffered greatly from graduation since the two teams last met, and this year, has yet to score a point. West's defense, however, is expected to be as tough as ever. Looking at the conference race in general, once again, Deerfield and Niles West will be the top powers the Hawks will have to face, as has been said on this page so many other years. Last week, in addition to the Hawks' opening 49 to 0 win " over New Trier, Deerfield beat Glenbrook North 14 to 7, Niles West edged Maine West 3 to 0, and Glenbrook South shut out Niles North 7 to 0.
This is the unit that new head Coach Bob Schmidt will take to
The Hawk frosh-soph cross coimtry team has started their season in fine form by establishing a three win, one loss, and one tie record. Tonight, prior to the varsity meet at 4:30, the little Hawks will take on conference power Maine West. • The Hawks started their season by absorbing their only loss of the season, as they were edged by Conant, 30-28. With " their two top men on the varsity level. South still took the first two places, Jim Edgecombe and Jay LaJone finishing in that order. Maine's fifth man, however, finished too far back to make up the two point difference.
Harriers In CSL Showdown Against Maine West Tonight Maine's varsity harriers, who had started the season with high hopes, now find themselves with a mediocre — for them — record of three wins and two losses. Thus far. lack of senior leadership has been the biggest problem for Coach Ron Connor's Hawks. Of Coach Connor's nine returning lettermen, sue are seniors. However, in all meets except for the last two. the front four runners for South have all been juniors. Mike Strelka, one of these seniors, was the leading scorer for the juniors last year, as he scored in all but one meet. This year, however, he has gotten off to a slow start, usually running as seventh man. Dave Bauman. also a senior, likewise got off to a slow start, but in the most recent Niles West meet. Dave shaved off over a full minute of his earlier times to finish as eighth man. Of the other senior lettermen. Bruce Conrad and Frank Parise have scored in two meets, while Doug Sarcia and Tom Udischas have scored once. Of the junior lettermen, Jim Cole has really come into his own to establish himself as the team's number one man. Jim, who scored six times in his sophomore year, has been Maine's top finisher in all meets this season. Bob Cesario racked up more points last year, scoring in every meet, than any member of this year's squad. This was a feat matched only by Jim Sherman and Don Seelig, two departed seniors. This year. Bob has run as third man until the disastrous Prospect meet in which he took nineteenth. He returned to form in the Niles meet last Tuesday, finishing as sixth man.
Paul Peterson, another junior, is one of only three on the team this year to maintain a perfect scoring record. Thus far, Paul is fourth man on the team. Of the non-lettermen, Mike Murzyn and John Zipparro have looked most impressive. Mike, a junior, would have lettered along with Cesario, Cole, and Peterson last year as a soph, hut an injury put him out of action just before he was to run in his first varsity meet. This year, Mike alternates with Zipparro at the third and fourth spots. John, a senior, is out for his first year of cross country. In fact, the first time he did any distance running was last spring in track. Both he and Murzyn, as well as Strelka, Bauman, Cesario, and Cole lettered while handling the long distance chores for the track team. Recapping the season for the Harriers, the Hawks ran their first intersquad meet during the intersquad football games, as Dave Bauman's team upset Mike Strclka's favored team. The Hawks then started their regular season poorly by dropping a dual meet with Conant, 31 to 24 (as in golf, low score wins). Jim Cole at third, Mike Murzyn at fourth. Bob Cesario at sixth, and Paul Peterson at eighth were the only Hawks to score against Conant's fifth man. This marked the end of a 25meet win streak and the first defeat on the Maine South course in two years. The Hawks got an opportunity to rebound in their next meet, which was a triangular meet with Wheeling and Hersey, a new school split off from Wheeling. Wheeling's team, which the Hawks had beaten by 12
points last year, was thus divided netween the two schools. As a result, the Hawks had an easy time of it, scoring 25 points to 46 for Wheeling and 63 for Hersey. Lead by scorers Cole at second, Cesario at fourth, Murzyn at fifth, Zipparro at sixth, and Peterson at eight, the Hawks packed 14 men in front of Wheeling's fifth man and 23 in front of Hersey's fifth man. The Hawks then proceeded to take home a third place trophy from the Maine West Centers Meet, the highest placing ever achieved by the Hawks in the 23-team meet. The varsity, split into three divisions, accumulated points by taking fourths on the JV and Varsity B levels and a seventh on the Varsity A level. Following three days of downpour, the Hawks suffered a letdown the following Thursday, as they sloshed their way to a 36 to 19 defeat at the hands of Prospect, their worst in two years. Maine could only place Cole, Zipparro, Peterson, and Murzyn in scoring positions. Finally, the Hawks trounced Niles West by a 25 to 36 score, as 11 men finished ahead of the Indians third man and another nine scored on the fifth man. This afternoon, shortly before the Hawk-W a r r i o r football game, the Harriers will travel to Maine West for the most crucial meet of the season. Last year, this meet decided the conference championship, as the Hawks kept their undefeated record intact by defeating the Warriors in a close meet. Later, Maine was to lose this standing in the final conference meet, but this year, especially with a httle fan support, the Hawks can make their claims to the crown stick.
Sopfi Harriers To Run West
The following Tuesday, South exploded for an impressive shutout of both Hersey and ' Wheeling in a triangular meet. Led again by Edgecombe, the Hawks captured the first nine places to achieve a perfect ' score. The Hawks then ran thru a rainstorm to a frustrating 28-28 tie with Prospect, while Kelley Murphy took the third successive first for the Hawks, while freshman Bill Reilly was fourth. In their most recent meet held last Tuesday, South defeated conference foe Niles West by a 15 to 50 score, their third shutout of the season. Jay LaJone captured first place honors, while six more Hawks finished before Niles' first man.
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n Tom Neuses, Paul Peterson, and Bob Cesario start off at the Maine West centers meet.