M r . Hommerding supervises work on the Distributive Education float.
Junior class float and a few of its workers.
Seniors are shown working on their class float.
Freshmen girls work on their class float.
Procession To South To Climax Homecoming "Are you coming to homecoming?" asked one frosh of another, as they combed their bair in the girl's locker room. "Whats homecoming?" was the reply. Just what is homecoming? Homecoming is many things to many people—but Roberta Little, homecoming chairman, assures every Maine South student that "this year's homecoming is the best we've ever had!"
"But Now Time Out for Our Sponsor" is the theme of the 1968 Maine South homecoming. The homecoming week will climax on October 12, when at 9 a.m. the parade will begin at Cumberland Park (near Thompsons) and the parade will then advance to Main Street, down Prospect to Bellplaine and on to Maine South. Grand Marshall 0. K. Wilson, athletic director of Maine South,
wUl lead off the parade, followed by Dr. Watson, principal and Mr. Barker, assistant principal. The 1968 parade will include both the Deerfield and Maine South marching bands. Also included in the parade will be the five finalists for the Queen's c o u r t , cheerleaders from both schools, the Hawkcttes, and the co-captains of the varsity football team. Six floats, including the four
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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.
October 11, 1968
V-Show Student Directors Start Work for February
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"Although Spirit of '69 will not be presented for several months, work must start soon," remarked Mr. Donald MarteUo, director of this year's V-Show. Mr. MarteUo has now announced the student directors. John Welzenbach '70 and Nancy HaU '69 have been selected as Student Directors to Mr. MarteUo. Student Technical Director to Mr. Padberg, Technical Director, is Gar>' Ristau '69. Other student positions filled are John Gilles '69, Stage Manager; Warren Whitely '69. Student Music Director; Sam Piraino '69, Student Choral Director; and Ann McKcnzie '70 and Carol Mickelsen 70, Art Directors. Continuing the list are Bev Baren '69. Student Producer; Bill Silberman '69, W r i t i n g Head; and Program Editor, Mary Zielinski '69. Diane DiSylvestro '69, is Costume Head to Miss Juil Eisfeldt, Faculty Costume Advisor.
Miss Eisfeldt is replacing Mrs. Sieboldt who is unable to do costuming this year for VShow because of other commitments. Katby Steinberger '69 and Nina Musso '69 are student choreographers as they were for last year's V-Show. "Mrs. Pat Loftus, our faculty choreographer for Spirit '68, is unable to work with Kathy and Nina this year due to a back injury" commented Mr. MarteUo. "We'U miss her, but I feel that the experience the two girl's received as choreographers last year, wiU be valuable," Mr. Robert Homa and Mr. David La Velle have also been named as faculty advisors. "The theme has yet to be decided upon" added Mr. MarteUo, "but People, The Business World, and Show Biz, make up the list from where the theme wiU be chosen." A general meeting wUl be held during the last week of
Title III Program Begun
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In 1965, Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed by Congress, creating a program designed to encourage school districts to develop imaginative solutions to educational problems. This experimental program is built upon the concept that every child should have the opportunity to perform at the lev el of his potential capabiUties. It enables those with difficulties in reading and communication skills to advance towards the normal level. The Maine Township Title III program is federaUy sponsored and is in the second of three years. Local specialists are hired by this diagnostic and
learning center on a consultant basis for service to the pubUc schools. Special teachers at Maine South will work to achieve the primary objectives: to help individuals during study lime by diagnosing why the difficulties are present, and tlien to communicate with the teachers about the problems so that they understand how to help the student. If the experimental program is successful at Maine South, it wiU then be shared with the other two Maine schools. Further information about the program may be obtained by contacting the teacher coordinator, Mr. D. Wixted.
October or the first week of November. A definite d a t e should be announced by the Drama Department soon. The meeting wiU explain the theme, and give ideas for potential acts and music. Tryouts wiU be held from December 9 through the 20.
Girls Instructed In Skin Diving Skin diving, long thought to be a man's sport, is now a part of the girls physical education facilities. Miss Joyce Albrecht, the only woman in the United States who is qualified to teach skin and scuba diving, is the sponsor and teacher. Miss Albrecht believes that it is a great chance for girls, because if ever they have the chance to go skin diving, they will be able to do so safely. Miss Katheryn Pierce, head of the Girls' Physical Education Department commented on the great opportunity of the program. "Maine South is the first suburban school to offer such a chance. There is a possibility that other schools will take it up now that South has led the way." Miss Dawn BuUer, head of the MarUn swim team, thinks that skin diving may be included in the Marlin show. She had thought about it before, but the equipment was not avaUable. The equipment consists of masks, snorkels, and fins. The school has provided enough for the use of 20 people. The interest in the sport is great and as Diane Bishop said, "It's fun. You only have to be able to swim a little."
classes. Pep Club and Distributive Education floats, and four car floats; Home Economics Boys and Girls Club, Evrie and Tri-S, wUl be featured.' The nine finalists elected in homeroom were: Nancy Boidy, Patti Ewing. Kathy GoU, Kris Greising, June Kempe. Beth Onderdonk, Jeamie Paige, Linna Ramlow, and Marsha Scott. Balloting for the Queen's court took place October 8 in homeroom. The Queen's Court wUl be: Patty Ewing, Kathy GoU, Kris Greising, Jeanne Paige, and Marsha Scott. The queen wUl be made known at tomorrows homecoming game, during half time of the varsity game against Deerfield. At noon the Sophomore football squad takes on Deerfield. The bleachers in the new football field have a capacity of 5,000. Robbie Little, homecoming chairman, hopes to see them filled. During half-time of the Sophomore game the Deerfield band wiU play. Between games the floats and car floats wUl parade around
the field. The judges this year wUl be Dr. Watson, Mr. Barker, and three alumni; John Davis, Kathy Metz, and Jeff Reinke. The judges will pick winners in two catagories; the best float and the best car float. Immediately foUowing the judging. South's undefeated varsity footbaU team will battle the Deerfield Warriors. At half time the homecoming queen wiU be announced from the five finaUsts and crowned. There wUl also be a rendition from the Maine South marching band. Pep club wiU be selling red and white baUoons to be released at the first Maine South touch down. The baUoons wiU be ten cents apiece or three for a quarter. "•nme Out—'68" will be the traditional homecoming dance. It wUl be held October 12 from 8 p.m. untU 11 p.m. The dance sponsored by the senior class will be $2.50 per couple. AU alumni are invited. Alumni are invited to attend the annual Alumni breakfast. Coffee and rolls will be served at 10:30 p.m. in the cafeterua.
Student Council Schedules Events For Up And Coming School Year Aside from planning Maine South's first real homecoming. Student CouncU has started working and planning diligently for the coming year. Vice-President Jeanie Paige is coordinating a Student Council workshop for November 9, the first to be held at Maine South. Representatives from Student CouncUs in the surrounding area will attend the meeting. Jeannie is also planning future CouncU-FacuUy (CoFac) meetings which proved to be very successful last year. Since part of this year's SC policy is to avoid money collections, treasurer, BiU Silberman, is looking hard for substitute methods. He has already planned the sale of school stationery which wiU go on sale in the bookstore within the next few weeks. Public Relations Committee, headed by Rich Hyde, is organizing and correcting the allschool phonebook. Busy Signal, which wUl soon be sent to the printer's. Hopefully the book will go on sale about November 4. Ken Lossman and Service Corps are working out student complaints with certain organizations within the school. For instance, Dixie Cups might possibly replace the soggy ice cream sandwiches.
SC has been told that the milk coolers are not yet in operation this year due to a shortage of cafeteria help. Also, requests have been made to the custodians that something be done about the mud at the east gate. Traffic Court Committee under the direction of Chief Magistrate, Hank Kupjack, is no longer inactive and for the first year working as intended. Regulations and penalties are already listed on sheets posted in each complex. Organizations Committee under Jim Mieszala has been busy counting ballots for freshman class officers and SC representatives. If there are no schedule conflicts. Ken Beyer, Tom Greising, Ken Griess, Scott Kieser, Rob Lossman, Sue Franta, Judy Iwata, Carol Mizer, and Sue Rodelius will soon make their appearance in regular meetings. Elections of complex leaders for C-101 and C-147 wUl be forthcoming. Kathy GoU and the American Field Service Committee are planning A.F.S. week and the possibility of hosting exchange students from other schools for a weekend. Finally, open meetings (meant to involve students in SC) such as the one held Wednesday, September 25, wUl continue only if attendance improves.
T h e Crucible' Cast Tryouts Soon Tryouts for Arthur MiUer's play The Crucible will be held October 21, 22, and 23 in PA 101 after school. All students interested are urged to try out. "Although this is a senior class play, students from aU four classes have a chance to make the cast," commented Mr. MarteUo, director. . T h e Crucible is a play based on the Salem witch trials in
1692 in colonial America. Twenty-three students wUl be chosen to portray this story of mass execution and so-called witch burnings. It wiU be presented on December 5, 6 and 7. Copies of the script are available in PA 101, the drama ofi fice. They can be taken out after school for overnight readings.