Publications Name Editors. Give Awards Bill Griffiths and N a n c y Schalk were named editors-inchief of Southwords and Eyrie respectively on April 24 at the Quill and Scroll Banquet. In an effort to gather new ideas for Southwords next year. Bill has prepared a questionaireHe wants to put more student interest in stories, and increase the types of stories that pertain to local and national events. The other new editors for Southwords are John Barzditis, Special editor; Robin L'Esperance, News; Donna Tumbarello. Features; Allen Lauterbach, Sports; Pat Stelcher, Art; Sandy Verlench, Photos; and L i n d a Zinlc, News Bureau. The Special Editor's staff will research all angles of a story in depth, and compile the results in a news-feature format. Reporters for this staff are Carla Krummell, Bruce Little, and Mary Beth Krebs. Assistant editors for Southwords next year will be Jane O'Donnell, Audrey Altstadt, and Steve Trytten. New staff members are Steve Bloomdahl, Buffy Burket, Tom Bush, Margie Hawkins, Roger Hofeldt, Rita HoUerbach, Pat Luvisi, Elizabeth Pendzich, Cheryl Kengott, and Carol Rusin. Todd Landon w i l l draw cartoons for the 1969-70 staff. Mary Staunton will be the typist. New Eyrie editors are Barb Kamstedt, managing editor; Alice Connors, photos; B e t h Tim me, layout; Donna Peak, copy; Barb Brezinski, ID; Mike Bayers, sports; Pat Bak, Activities and Honors, Jean Dent, Faculty and seniors; and Diane Bnmetti, Classes and Girls' Sports. Newly named members of Quill and Scroll are John Barzditis, Terry Dalton, Bill Griffiths, Jim Huster, Rich Hyde, Robin L'Esperance, Cathy Mabrey, Steve Trytten, Donna Tumberello, Debbie Davies, E l l e n Consdorf, Joy Schaefer, Judy Sowa, Bob Brunetti, M i k e Bayers, Nancy Schalk, B a r b Kamstedt, and Alice Conners. Awards for Creative Writing were presented to Cathy Mabrey, Debbie Verlench, S a r a h Penny, Chip Evans, and B i l l SUberman. Journalism awards were received by Jane O'Donnell, Audrey Altstadt, and Allen Lauterbach. Members of Quill and Scroll elected last year are Karen Cloud, Allyn Erickson, S u e Hendricks, Phyllis Ehret, Sarah Penny, and Andy Ekman.
At the helm of the '69-'70 Southwords staff are (standing I. to r . ) : John B a r i d i t i s , Special News E d i t o r ; Linda Zink, News Bureau E d i t o r ; Donna Tumbarello, Features Editor; Pat Stelcher, A r t Editor. Seated are Robin L'Esperance, News E d i t o r ; and Bill Griffiths, Editorin-Chief.
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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.
May 2,1969
Three ' 6 9 - ' 7 0 Cheerleading Squads Announced After many days of strenuous clinics and tryouts, the best qualified girls were selected by cheerleading sponsor, Mrs. Judy Gordon, and a panel of judges for the '69-'70 Sophomore, Junior Varsity, and Varsity cheerleading squads. Girls chosen for the Varsity cheerleading squad are: Carol Cannon '70, Donna Cuttone '70, Donna Erickson '70, Mary Sue Headley '70, Gail Fritz '70, Karen I..oew '70, and Liz Scott '70. Cheering the Junior Varstiy
teams next year will be Theresa Brady '71, Karen Brocker '71, April Everding '71, Mary Herman '71, Jan McAuliff '71, Jill McAulift '71, Carol Penkava '71. and Carlotta Trimarco '71. The new Sophomore cheerleading squad is composed of Sue Holz '72, Karen Magnuson "72, Laurie Mester '72, Carol Mizer '72, Joanne Rchder '72, Debbie Skiba '72, Barb Steffcn '72, and Cheryl Vedrine '72. The girls were rated on a one to five basis for jumps, stunts, pep, voice, motions, overall
cheering personality, partner harmony, the merit of their own original cheer, and the judges' overall reaction. Once chosen, a
girl is expected to abide by a set standard of rules and regulations. Failure to do so results in expulsion from the squad.
Cheering the J V teams on to victory will be ( I . to r.) Carlotta T r i m a r c o , M a r y H o r m a n , Carol Penkava, Karen Brocker, Therese Brady, J i l l McAuliff and J a n McAuliff. Not pictured A p r i l Everding.
Varsity Cheerleaders for the '69-'70 squads are ( I . to r.) M a r y Sue Headley, Donna Erickson, Gail Fritz, Karen Loew, Susy Hannibal, Carol Cannon, Liz Scott, and Donna Cuttorve.
Sing "Music For Modern Americans" On May 7, The Spurrlows, a musical group advocating safe driving habits, are appearing at Maine South. This teen-styled assembly is presented through the courtesy of the ChryslerMotors Corporation and the local Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth dealers. The group, consisting of 30 teen professkinals coming from
Leading next year's E y r i e staff w i l l be (standing I. to r.) Diane Brunetti, Donna Peak, M i k e Bayers, Beth T i m m e , and Jean Dent. Seated (1. to r.) Barb K a m stedt, Nancy Schalk, and Alice Connors. Not pictured are Pat Bak and Barb Brezinski.
all over the United States are winners of a series of special auditions. Most have also won musical awards in local, state or national competition. Their average age being 19, membership changes from year to year as they return to their studies or enter a profession. "Music for Modem Americans", the theme, includes vocal and instrumental perform-
ances with special choreography and stereo sound. Current hits, memorable show tunes and folk songs are interspersed with comedy sketches and safety skits. The Spurrlows have been a success on network radio and television. They have also appeared at more than two thousand high schools for nearly three million students.
Mambcrs of H M Spurrlows troupe sing it up for d r i v e r ' s
safety.
Pep and enthusiasm w i l l be shown for the sophomore teams by ( I . to r.) Sue Holz, Jo Rehder, Carol Mizer, Cheryl Vedrine, Debbie Skiba, Laurie Mester, Karen Magnuson, and Barb Steffen.
Junior and Senior Proms Promise to be Memorable June 6 is planned as a memorable evening for seniors attending the Senior Prom. Entitled "Traces of Time," it will be held at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston. Music will be supplied by Frank Derrick's Orchestra, which also played at last year's prom. The evening will begin at 8:30. The after-prom, which had been customary, will not be a part of this year's festivities. "The after-prom is the responsibility of PTC," said Kathy GoU, prom chairman, "and they just could not rouse enough student support. Therefore, the senior class wiU sponsor a picnic in its place toward the end of the year. Tickets for the dinner will go on sale for $13 in the bookstore three weeks before the prom.
Admission for the dance is free It will also be possible to order necklaces in homeroom which will be delivered the evening oi the prom. May 17 has been designated as the night of the Junior Prom Entitled "One Brief Shining Moment" from the song "Camelot," the prom will be helc from 8 to 11 p.m. The cost of $2.50 per couple includes the price of a necklace to be delivered the night of the prom. The gym will be decorated in blue and gold by a professional decorator to look like a medie val castle. Music will be provided by the Frank Derrick Orchestra. The week preceding the prom, couples will be nomlnateid foi King and Queen.