Vol 5 issue 3

'69 Variety Show Theme Is Show Business' "Any and all forms of Show Business wUl be the theme for Spirit of '69, this year's V-Show" stated Nancy Hall '69 and John Welzenbach '70, co-student directors.

Added John, "All students interested should come to an important meeting on Tuesday, November 5, at 4 p.m. in the auditorium."

At this time, general information about V-Show (including act suggestions, music suggestions,

and details about costumes) will be given.

Applications for acts wUl be due November 25. Tryouts will be held from December 9 through December 18.

This year's V-Show will include every area of "Show-Biz".

Suggestions for acts are radio acts, television acts, commercials, Broadway, backstage happenings, and even politicians turned actors.

Last year, V-Show was split up into three major segments.—

past, present, and future. "For the Spirit of '69 we plan to use the same technique of segments," commented John," "but we, as yet, have not decided how to divide them."

Nancy added "We're thinking of having a narrator — like we had last year — only he will probably act as a Stage Manager instead of an Indian." .John remarked that, "Our Stage Manager could work with transitional material to bring more continuity into the show."

"I'm really enthusiastic about the show," commented Nancy.

"And since Mr. Martello, director, and Mr. Padberg, technical director, have done such good shows in the past," stated John, "I'm sure this will be a successful show."

For those new to the South Drama Department, V-Show should be quite interesting. With a record such as ours — the '66 spring musical Kiss Me Kate being invited to perform at the Arie Crown Theater; the '66

Senior Class Play, Inherit The Wind taking second in state competition; and last year's Miracle Worker being awarded a trophy in downstate Drama Competition; to name a few— Spirit of '69 should be quite an experience.

John and Nancy added, "VShow gives a chance to those kids who want to express themselves in a dramatic production.

We urge all students to come to the meeting on November 5 and give V-Show a try."

Vote Nov. 4 Says Tri'S

Open House Has Arrived

"Vote for the candidate of your choice. . .but Vote." This is the message Maine South's Social Science Society has been trying to get across during the past weeks of campaign activity.

Tri-S is sponsoring the mock election. The activity was activated by the Juckett-Lindquist debate for Tri-S. Voting will take place November 4 outside the cafeteria before school, during the lunch periods, and after school until four p.m. The polls will also be open ninth period for early dismissal seniors.

Tri-S has found that the mock election is a good indicator of how the adult portion of the surrounding area will vote. The students' vote usually reflect 90 per cent of what the parents vote.

According to Mr. Edstrom, social science teacher, the activities of the mock election are designed to provide citizen and educational training. He stressed the fact that students are basically responsible for all phases of the election with a minimum of supervision from teacher-advisors.

The three main parties are campaigning: (1) Republican: Mr. Kenneth Faulhaber, advisor; Chris Mshaffey '70, student head; (2) Democratic Party: Miss Linda Ernst, a d v i s o r ; Rich Hyde, student head; and (3), the Independent Party: Mr. Taylor, advisor; and Paul Gniffke, student advisor.

Mr. Edstrom said. "The students are doing a tremendous job in providing literature and campaign buttons. Many of the students have spent their own time going out and working for these political parties."

He continued, "We expect a good turn out of students in the Mock election. The main idea is to get students to think about what each candidate has to offer and then go out to the polls and Vote!!"

Around N o v e m b e r there comes a time when many students begin to worry. The reason for this is due to the Open House, which this year is held on November 13 and 19.

If a student is fortunate enough to get along with all his teachers and courses perfectly, he has no need to worry. But then, of course, this is a rarity.

So many of us just might have reason to be concerned about planning some kind of plot to keep our parents busy on the previously mentioned dates.

If this thought has occurred to any student, don't waste your time, for the majority of parents do show up.

From a teachers point of view. Open House is just a chance to get acquainted with a student's parents. It helps a teacher to know what kind of home a student comes from and the amount of interest parents have for their children. According to the teachers, knowing the parents can in some cases guide them to understand the student.

But even more than this. Open House is simply "a pleasant experience", said Mrs. Harkin, business education teacher.

Volume 5, No. 3

Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.

November 1, 1968

'Crucible' Posts Announced On December 5, 6, and 8 at 8 p.m., Arthur Miller's drama The Crucible will be presented by the Senior Class. Mr. Donald Martello, Director and Mr. Dan Padberg, Technical Director have already started work. Mr. Martello has recently announced the cast and Mr. Padberg, the crew heads and crew positions.

The cast is as follows: Reverend Parris, Dana Winnikates '70; Betty Parris, Sue Rodelius '72; Tituba, Karen Krien '72; Abigail Williams, Nancy Mellon '72; Susanna Walcott, Alison Seno '70; Mrs. Ann Putnam, Sue Chastain '70; Thomas Putnam, Chuck Jackson '69; Mercy Lewis, Nancy Hall '69; and Mary Warren, Michelle Lazowski '69.

The list continues with John Proctor, Dave Chastain '71; Rebecca Nurse, Annette Doornbos '70; Giles Corey, Tom Hicks "69; Reverend John Hale, Joel Morris '69; Elizabeth Proctor, Patti Finnegan '69; F r a n c i s Nurse, Rick Spatafora '72; Ezekiel Cheever, John Masterson '70; and Marshal Herrick, Mike Tinaglia '70.

Continuing the cast list are Judge Hathorne, Greg Kinkade '69; Deputy Governor Danforth, Walter Lischett '69; Sarah Good, Mary Zielinski '69; Hopkins, Larry Justice '71; Ruth Putnam, Jan Knapp '72; Prudence Whitney, Laura Amador '69; Deputy John Willard, Jim Lemon '69; and Deputy William Peabody, Philip Bethards '71.

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Anxiety, fear, and tension are mirrored in the faces of these students in final 'Crucible' tryouts as well as in the extreme concentration of Mr. Martello, judge. tor, John Gilles '69, will assist Mr. Padberg in planning the four major sets for this year's first proscenium production. Mr. Padberg will design original sets. Many of South's past sets were his creations including the sets of Inherit The Wind, the award winning play in downstate competition.

Student Director Kris Greising '69, Stage Manager John Welzenback '70, and Prompter Linda Johnson '69, will aid Mr. Martello in the construction of plausible scenes.

Other production staff positions held include Construction Head, Howard K e e n a n '69, Painting co-heads, Lisa Bright and Karen Zintz '70; Costume co-heads, Judy Hank '69 and

Donna Jensen '69; Lighting Head, Tom Kuczo; Sound Head, Jeff Wright '70; Make-up coheads, Joyce Ganser and Lisa Oblander; and House Manager, Carol Mickelsen *70.

The Crucible, based on history, came out in the 1950's as a statement against modern-day witch hunters willing to sacrifice all freedoms for one cause.

Mr. Martello remarked that "The message it tells is every bit as valid today as when our hero, John Proctor, first made his stand."

Tickets will go on sale two weeks before the production on a Monday in the Bookstore.

Tickets will cost $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for students. Profits will go to the Senior Class.

Michigan Band To Give Concert The University of Michigan Band will present a concert in the Maine South Spectator Gym on Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.

The band will present a Bandorama, a program based on the music they play at football games. It will be like an indoor band concert. Special arrangements will be done with the percussion section and with the tuba section. The band's baton twirler will be featured.

Glen Waitkoff, who graduated from Maine South two years ago, plays clarinet in the band.

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'David and Lisa' Is Another Proven South Success

By Phyllis Ehret '69 More often than not, the phrase "high school production" connotes amateur theater. The history of Maine South theater, however, has shown many people the weakness in this belief.

Time and time again, from the trophy winning Miracle Worker to the awe-inspiring Music Man, students and faculty advisors have shown their ability to work together to achieve supurb theater.

For the last two weekends, six arena productions of James Reach's David and Lisa were performed. Arena staging, quite effective in this phsychological drama which needed the personal affect achieved by theater in the round, was well planned.

Series of very brief scenes appeared unified in this unique setting. In attempting to achieve the highest possible seating capacity, however, several areas of the stage were visibly blocked by others in the audience.

David, a 16-year-old boy with the fear of being touched, was well portrayed by sophomore David Chastain. Voice, actions and gestures showed a boy trying hard to be a man without ever going through adolescence.

His stiff walk, excellent posture and meticulous manner were effective in expressing the character of this young man. Dave aptly played the boy who finally, by losing himself into helping Lisa, overcomes his fear and illness. /. good performance was also executed by Nancy Mellon '72 who had to work with two characters—the split personality of Lisa and Muriel.

A point to consider was Nancy's change to Muriel from Lisa and then back again. She created a remarkable transition between the two, which showed the confusion in Lisa's own mind.

John Welzenbach '71 became Dr. Swinford, the doctor at the

school David and Lisa attended.

In his attempt to get through to David, John excellently showed his concern for the boy throughout the play by appearing on David's level—talking to him as a friend rather than his doctor. In a few instances, however, John seemed too much as a friend—that is, quite a bit younger than Alan Swinford was in the major portion of the play.

David's mother, played by Sue Chastain '70, gave the audience the background for David's problems. Domineering, almost overbearing. Mother's love upset David rather than balanced him. Sue portrayed Mrs. Clemens well by showing the woman's concern with David only in relation to her concern with herself.

Senior Walter Lischett superbly played David's father Mr. Clemens. Trying to love his son but not quite knowing how to show this love, Walter gave one

of the most touching performances in the entire play.

Maureen was played by Jan Knapp '72. With only her few lines, Jan excellently characterized this calm, easy-going woman—possibly the most influential person on the children.

The children—Kate, Patti Finnegan '69; Josette, Michelle Lazowski '69; Carols Mike Tinnaglia '70; Sandra, A n n e t t e Doornbos '70; Simon, Dick Stinson '72; and Robert, David Dwyer '69 were all believable characters by working together during the performance to create a unifying image of the school.

John, Dana Winnikates '70; Ben, Tom Meyer '69; and Barbara, Alison Seno '70; contributed greatly to the total effect by seeming willing to listen to the problems of the children.

Dana, especially, did his best to humor Lisa as well as understand her and help her get well.

Although smaUer parts, Mrs.

Ferris, Barb Childs '69; the Secretary, Connie King '70; the Girl, Mary Liptrap '71; the Woman, Mary Zielinski '69; the two boys, Mike Miley '69 and John Masterson '69; and the Porter, Joel Morris '69; all created an illusion of reality in their respective roles.

Ellen Mohill '69 must be given credit for doing such a fine job as Student Director to Mr. Hal Chastain, Director. The play could not have gone so smoothly without her experience in arena productions.

Howard Keenan '69 as Stage Manager, John Gilles '69 on Lights, and Jeff Wright '69 on Sound, should also be commended for working all six nights without any major flaw.

The major factor of the successful effect of the play was the cooperation of the entire cast, including Student Director and Director, in creating a total story onstage during those six nights in October.

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SOUTHWORDS

November 1, 1968

Which Candidate? Campaigners Views Reported Editor's Note: The following statements on the three major presidential candidates, Mr. Hubert Humphrey, Mr. Richard Nixon, and Mr. George Wallace, have been written by individual students under the supervision of a Southwords staff m e k b e r .

The opinions expressed, however, are not necessarily those of the Southwords staff, but merely the beliefs of the students directing the mock election for the Republican, Democratic, and American Independent parties.

Devoted to Peace

By Rich Hyde Hubert H. Humphrey should be elected President of the United States because he possesses many superior qualifications in the areas of utmost importance to the nation.

Hubert Humphrey has devoted his public life to make the world a more peaceful and better place in which to live. He introduced the Food for Peace Bill of 1959. and he introduced the Peace Corps legislation in 1961. Laying the groundwork for the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in 1956, the bill was passed finally in 1963. Presently, he favors immediate passage of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to ensure against the spread of nuclear weapons.

Concerning the war in VietNam, the Vice-President has shown unmistakable signs that he is wUling to do more in the search for peace than just blandly support the Paris peace talks and hope for a miracle. The U.S. must be willing to take the initiative in the search for peace. Mr. Humphrey has said that he is willing to take this initiative and call a complete halt to the bombing of the North, if it will aid the peace talks, Considering the staggering loss of life that has already resulted from this war, a bombing halt is a risk well worth taking.

Hubert Humphrey is the best qualified man to solve America's domestic problems. America has problems; there is no denying this fact, but our country's problems will not be solved by bland pronouncements about a balanced budget and law and order. Problems are not solved by platitudes. Problems are solved by specific programs carried out by a dynamic President, in such matters.

As a solution for urban crises, Hubert H. Humphrey proposes a new federal banking structure to assist urban development, and more federal money spent on new low-cost housing.

Concerning "law and order," the Vice-President proposes better trained and higher paid police. But more police, alone, will not solve the problem. The causes of crime must also be eliminated. Rather than hire more police and build more jails Hubert Humphrey would rather hire more teachers and build

more schools. He also proposes a continuation of federal job training programs and favors strong federal laws against job discrimination.

Humbert Humphrey believes that every citizen has a right to as much education as he desires and is capable of achieving. He endorses federal scholarships. Project Head Start, higher teacher salaries, the Teacher Corps, improved vocational schools, and greater federal assistance to our schools, both to aid education and to ease the burden on property taxes.

To assure every American the right to the pursuit of happiness, Hubert Humphrey strongly endorses, and will vigorously enforse as President, all the recent civil right legislation.

The final and most important reason for voting for Hubert Humphrey is the man himself.

Mr. Humphrey has a cause, a vision of America. Not an America filled with hate and prejudice, not an America where poverty and starvation exist side by side with affluence, but an America where all men have an equal opportunity, and where all men are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness.

If elected, Hubert H. Humphrey will do all he can and use every measure at his disposal to eliminate these problems and make America a more just and better place in which to live.

Wallace Believes

By Paul Gniffke Since 1947 when George Wallace was elected to his state's

legislature, he has been fighting for causes in which he believes. Today, his causes include the following: the governing bodies in the individual states should have the right to make their own decisions, police hands should be "untied", and that the war in Vietnam should definitely have an end in the near future.

George Wallace has many qualifications. His past political positions include assistant state attorney general, state representative, circuit judge, and governor of the state of Alabama.

George Wallace is a family man and has four children. He is a combat veteran from World War n , and he has been active for many years in church work.

He has an unassailable record of integrity in both private and public life.

Among his accomplihsments is the founding of a new university, 14 junior colleges, and 15 trade schools. During his administration, he was responsible for the opening of 100 thousand jobs. Employment was at the highest in the state's history.

He obtained $2-biIlion worth of new and expanded industry. Mr. Wallace invested $49-mil]ion in the greatest roadbuilding performance in Alabama's history, without any hint of graft, corruption, or swindle.

Wallace greatly increased agricultural research, land fertilization, crop yields, and farm income. Wallace also began better programs for help to the aged and the mentally and physically handicapped.

Old age pensions were at their highest level ever. He put the economy of Alabama on a firm financial basis, and he eliminated state limousines, yachts, and other such luxuries, thus developing a surplus in the state treasury.

Many people make charges regarding Mr. Wallace's stand on racism. "Wallace is a racist," is a common belief; however, when he was asked.

"Governor, the definition of a racist is a man who believes in segregation and domination based on race, do you support racism?"

Mr. Wallace ans w e r e d, "Domination, who wants that?"

Concerning the barring of two Negroes from the University of Alabama, the following points should be observed: 1. The two students were

Election Concerns Y O U !

The national election in the nation, and in Maine South, has generated a frenzy of activity in these final days of the campaign.

Through the mock-election, Tri-S hopes to compare the opinions of youth with the beliefs of those over 21 whose votes will determine the future of the nation. Aside from the obvious "educational experience," why should students participate in the mock election?

The next President of the United States will affect the lives of today's high school students; for, during the next four years, we will assume a role in the outside world, either through higher education or employment. We will be expected to take an adult approach to "the problems of the day, such as Vietnam, freedom, race, and the American image. The informed student will be able to face and plan for the future more knowledgeably if he now has an interest in the affairs of state.

The man who is elected President will determine the course of the Vietnam war, and. consequently, the lives of those who fill the soldier's ranks. The man who is elected President will determine the limits of freedom and equality.

He will lead the country's policy makers as they steer the nation. The man who is elected will present the image of America abroad, to the people and leaders of both free and restricted countries.

Since over half of the nation's population is under 25, youth will play a vitally important role in electing the next President; in determining which party is given tiie opportunity to plan and effect government policies.

The mock election gives every student at Maine South the opportunity to voice his convictions. Reaa and consider the issues. Whether your choice be Humphrey, Wallace, or Nixon, vote!

brought in from out of state.

2. Mr. Wallace was already scheduled to speak at the university that day.

3. Alabama had had a segregation law since 1926 stating that Negroes could not enter a state university.

4. The students had no Federal court order.

5. When the students came back with a court order, Wallace stood aside and let them in.

6. Four and one half months later, an integration law was signed by Wallace. Vote for the man who can restore freedom and respect to our country —George Wallace!

Nixon's New Day

By Chris Mahaffey and Sarah Penny "To the young people of today I say this: 'It's true that you are inheriting a world you never made. But this was also true of every generation. The great, exciting difference is that you live in a world you can change.' " says Richard Nixon to the youth of .America.

His beliefs on Vietnam, the draft, race, crime, the economy, and national pride will present the image of a revitalized American, both at home and abroad.

Let a new dav dawn for the USA. VIETNAM There is no "Republican" or "Democratic" way to end war, but a new administration can start fresh in its efforts. The Paris Peace Talks should continue, but the war must be ended honorably. "We need a new diplomacy that will insure that if the people of a friendly nation again are threatened, we help to fight the war. but we don't fight the war for them." The American people must not be fed fantasy; they must know the facts concerning progress in the war zones and in Paris. Above all. this must be the last war of the century.

We cannot afford more Vietnams.

DRAFT The draft must be abolished after the Vietnam war. and a volunteer army replace it. With the elimination of Selective Service, and a better pay scale, the armed forces could again become an honorable profession.

18-YEAR-OLD VOTE Youth of today are more involved than ever before. 18-year-olds should vote, "not because they are old enough to fight, but because they are smart enough to vote."

RACE "Let us build bridges to human dignity across that gulf that separates black America from white America." Pride, self-respect, and dignity will come only if all people have an equal chance to better themselves.

"Progress is not achieved through government doing more for people, but through people doing more for themselves."

ECONOMY The inflationary trends of the economy over the past eight years have left the

American citizen in financial > distress. Taxes are high, leaving take-home pay low. More government spending would not curb inflation, it would only tax • the people more heavily. Fiscally, we cannot afford four more years of accelerated spending.

CRIME The attorney general must lead the war against crime. In recent years, crime in this country has increased nine times as fast as the population. New laws must enforce the police in the fight against law-breakers. We must buUd respect for the law. "The wave of crime is not going to be the wave of the future in the United States." ,, SELF-RESPECT The United States has never been held in lower esteem by the nations of the world. A President who isn't treated with respect at home, won't be treated with respect abroad.

The United States flag, as a symbol of the right and might of the nation should not. and shall not, be mocked. The Pueblo crisis was the "ultimate insult" against America. "If we are to restore prestige and respect for America abroad, the place to begin is at home."

It is time for new leadership to reverse the mistakes of the past eight years, and accomplish triumphs in the future.

Nixon has served in both the United States House and Senate.

As a two-term Vice-President, he served on the President's cabinet. During President Eisenhower's illnesses, Nixon served as President, and merited this commendation from Mr. Eisenhower: "No man in history was ever better trained for the Presidency." Richard Nixon is the candidate best prepared to meet the challenges of the Presidency. NIXON'S THE ONE!

Keys Now Available Senior Keys are now available to all members of the class of 1969.

The Keys, a gift of Randahl Jewelers, in downtown P a r k Ridge, are available upon presentation of ID cards.

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Dr. William Revelli directs the band. This is his thirtyfourth year as director.

No admission will be charged for the concert. This is because the Chevrolet Company is pa>'ing the band's way to Northwestern University so that the band can participate in Northwestern's homecoming.

"All students and adults are welcome to come," says Mr. Gordon McLean. Maine South's Concert Band director.

"We hope to see the gym filled."

Southwords The official student newspaper of Maine Township High South. Park Ridge, niinols- Written and edited bi-weekly by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separately at S2 per year.

Editor-in-chief Sarah Penny News Editor Karen Cloud Features Editor Sue Hendricks Sports Editor . . . .

Jim Huster An Editor . . . . . . . , ; . . i „ Allyn Eriksen Photo Editor , . . . John Richmond Assistant Editor* ..".... Terry Dalton, BIB CrUnths. Phyllis Ehret Reporters Rich Hyde.

Audrey Altstadt, Linda Zink, Jane CDonnell. Jeanne Rogers.

Robin L*Esperance. John Barzdltis. Deb Verlench, Betsy Gutzmer.

Donna Tumbarello. Audrey Altstadt, Linda Zink. Jane ODonnell. Jeanne Rogers.

Robin L'Esperance, John Barrditis. D e b Verlench.

Betsy Gutzmer, Joyce Nordstrom, Melissa Slebert. Allen Lauterbach.

Cartoonists ..

Steve Trytten.

Patricia Stdcher Photographer jo«I Shelton Student News Bureau Editor Cathy Mabrey Aitviaor Mr. Kenneth Beatty

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Concert, Summer Plans Keep Band Hopping choir To Tour Maine South's Concert Choir has been invited to join the American Youth Symphony and Chorus in a tour with t some 40 to 50 singers as the nucleus of the American Youth Chorus.

Students selected by the American Youth Orchestra and Chorus Association will participate with other high school singers in the fifth Annual European Concert Tour from July 28 to . August 27, 1969. Mr. Irwin Bell, Maine South choral director, will be directing the chorus.

The program will consist of a • representation of music by American composers.

England, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Monaco, and France are the countries to be visited by this trip.

This non-profit organization is an outgrowth of the "People to People" program that was started by President Eisenhower.

It's main purpose is to present other countries with a sample of American music and culture.

Students between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one make up the members of this group.

Last year was the first year that a chorus was used and the . group that participated came from Bethal Park, Pennsylvania.

A number of students from the Maine South High School Band and Orchestra plan to apply for membership in the orchestra.

Medical Careers Form New Club Have you ever considered the possibility of having the initials M.D. follow your name?

If you have thought of this, or any of the other fields of medicine, you are not alone. So don't just sit by and avoid doing anything about it, make an effort. If you are interested, there is information and help available for any student who desires it, through the Medical Careers Club.

The club provides information in such areas as physiotherapist. X-ray and laboratory technician, veterinarian, medical librarian, and pediatrist. Along • with these arc the more commonly known fields of nurse, doctor, and dentist.

At the present time, the Medical Careers Club plans to present, each month, guest speakers representing various fields of medicine.

On November 13 they will have a representative from the Career Academy in Chicago. On this date the representative will tell of the Academy's school for medicine, dental hygienisls, and technicians. This should prove to be of interest to both boys and girls.

Sitonsoring the club this year is Mrs. Ingrish. Kathy Farrel ' '71 holds the office of President, while Mary Dulisch '70, is Vicepresident.

First Concert Held the Third

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Flag bearers of the Maine South Marching Band keep stride with the music.

Mr. McLean Tells Of His Tour With Youth Through Europe Mr. Gordon McLean, Maine South's band director, spent 26 days last August on European tour with the 130-member American Youth Symphony.

As brass coach and chaperono, Mr. McLean traveled with the Youth Symphony by bus through Europe where the 16 to 21-year-olds entertained enthusiastic audiences. The group itself was entertained in one instance by the Royal Dutch Military Band.

The symphony's performances always began and ended with the American and host country's national anthems. The group's rendition of the "Sound of Music" was the most popular number on the contemporary American music program.

The American Youth Symphony is composed of talented young people chosen by nationwide audition, either live or taped. Each student is responsible for his or her expenses, which are around $900.

After nieoling in New York.

the group flew to Glasgow, Scotland where rehearsals began.

In Glasgow, Mr. McLean purchased a Scottish mace, or drum major's baton, for South's band.

The new mace, unique in this area, is the type used in bagpipe and royal military bands

Randy Fleming '70, Maine South's drum major is shown with the Scottish mace.

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Maine South's Marching Band in formation for one of their eye-catching routines.

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be given behind-the-wheel instruction per year. Other advantages include repetition of the basic skills and it enables students to experience difficult situations with no danger to themselves or others.

It is estimated that every four hours on the simulator is equivalent to one hour on the street.

The disadvantages, although out numbered by the advantages, are stUl very important. The basic problem of the simulator is that it gives the student no idea of real movement or speed.

The need for larger capacity of behind-the-wheel instruction is

Tunes from "Man of La Mancha" add a contemporary twist to the first concert of the year.

Mr. Irwin Bell, director of the 80-voice Concert Choir feels this year's choir is "the finest in the history of Maine South."

Accompanied by pianist Craig Jamriska '69 and Mrs. Esther Hawkins, who will play the new AUeu organ, the choir's selections will display variety and range.

According to Mr. Bell, "Slow, lyric numbers will present contrast to the livelier rhythmic numbers. Aptly concluding, Mr. Bell stated, "Jean Berger's 'Brazilian Psalm', in the contemporary Brazilian idiom, is a very difficult selection which requires talent and disciplined practice to present weU. This concert provides students with an opportunity to polish themselves in preparation for the upcoming concert season and gives each student incentive."

Girls Guide To Art Of Football Inspired By Bewildered Females

Drivotrainer May Be Used at South Maine East students are now taking their behind-the-wheel training in small model cars which they learn to "drive" on highways shown on a movie screen, the same as they would appear through the windshield of a real car. This new method is called the Drivertrainer system.

The Drivers Education departmont at Maine South is now seriously investigating advantages and disadvantages, makes and models of such systems.

One of the major advantages of this method of driver education is that more students can

throughout the British Isles.

The talent and strength of American music education won the applause of audiences in Edinburgh, London, Brussels, Rotterdam, Heidelberg, Mxmich, Lauszanne, Innsbruck, Paris, and finally. New York.

In Rotterdam, the concert received four standing ovations.

The enthusiasm the performers generated prompted Mr. McLean to say, "Many Europeans have a tremendous like for American young people."

Mr. McLean joins the entire Music Department in encouraging interested students to audition for the symphony for next summer.

Maine South's Annual Fall Orchestra and Choral Concert wrill be held at the school auditorium on Sunday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets will be sold at the door. Activity tickets also serve as admission tickets.

The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Lloyd Spear, music department chairmen, will consist primarily of stringed instruments. The brass, woodwinds, and percussion sections have been working in the football band.

Handel's "Concerto Grosso Number One" will feature Barb Binder '70, and Jean Schneller '69, as violin soloists. The Bach -Gounod "Ave Maria" will use the harp, strings, and new Allen harpsichord in an arrangement by Mr. Spear.

constantly growing, especially since a recognized, secondary public school behind-the-wheel training course will be required for students to get their licenses after January 1, 1969.

Aside from this requirement, most insurance companies give a 15 per cent reduction for successfully passed 30-hour classroom program plus six hours of behind the wheel instruction.

If the expenses can be handled by the school district, Maine students may in the future be given behind-the-wheel training on computerized simulators.

by Jane O 'Donnell '71

Last week I went to my first football game and I'd like to pass some of the things I learned to other unfortunate girls who are subjected to bewilderment by the game.

An important factor, girls, is to watch the people with helmets. They play a big part in the game.

The field consists of grass with 100 white lines on it. Every five yards there's a big line stretching the whole width. In between are four little lines.

There are 22 people on the field at one time; 11 for each team. One team plays offense while the other plays defense.

The offense tries to move the ball to get a touchdown. A touchdown is made when a player from one team goes across the last big white line.

The defense tries to keep the other team's offense from getting a touchdown. They do so by a thing called tackling. This is just a professional word for jumping on the guy with the ball.

The offense has four tries to move the ball ten yards. That's ten white lines from where they started.

If they fail, the other team gets four tries while we get a chance to jump on their men.

Girls, you may notice that when the other team has a time

at bat, both teams change their eleven men. This is changing defense to offense or vice-versa.

Well now to the players.

Watch for the ones in red and white shirts with big numbers.

Those are the good guys.

Sometimes you should notice that the fans get very excited and cheer a lot. This is usually because a team made a touchdown and scored six points.

When a team scores those six points, they get an extra reward. They get a free kick which will score one point on the condition that the ball goes through two white posts. This act is called kicking for the extra point.

After a team makes an extra kick, their kicker comes to action again. The team lines up and they all run forward as the kicker kicks the ball to the other team.

The other team has men waiting to catch the ball. If they don't feel in the mood, the team that kicked can touch the ball.

The spot where he touched it is where the team gets the ball. This is called freezing the ball.

The whole thing starts over again with one team trying for a touchdown and the other team trying to keep them back.

So now, girls, you can feel like all the pros and will be able to keep up the old football spirit.

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SOUTHWORDS

November 1, 1968

Hawks Retain Crown Hawk gridders have successfully defended the title that last year's unofficial state champs handed down to them, as Maine South repeated as conference champs and remained undefeated.

Since all other teams in the conference have at least two losses, the undefeated Hawks have clinched the crown. Even though their final game, win or lose, will not affect the standings, the Hawks will go after their second perfect season in a row tonight at Glenbrook North.

The Hawk defense will get another stern challenge, as the Spartans display one of the most explosive running attacks in the area. In their last game, they trounced Glenbrook South, a team that gave the Hawks trouble earlier this season, 27 to 7.

Hawk fans, who have been second to none in supporting this team, should make attendance at this game no exception as a tribute to their successful defense of the CSL Crown.

Last Saturday's 20 to 14 victory over Niles West gave the

Hawks a six win and no loss record in Central Suburban League play and a slate of 7 and 0 for the season. In addition, Maine's winning streak from late 1966 has been extended to 16 straight, and 19 out of the last 20.

The latest additions to this skien have included a 28 to 0 t r i u m p h over Deerfield in South's homecoming, a 26 to 7 win over Niles North, and then the Niles West game.

The Deerfield game was the finest performance by the Hawks of the year, as the offense rolled over the strong Warrior defense. Maine's defense unit held the powerful Deerfield ground attack to the grand total of minus four yards all game.

Another appropriate aspect of the score was the revenge for the only defeat South has suffered in a homecoming game.

That one was to Deerfield three years ago, and the score was none other than 28 to 0.

The Hawks picked up their scores in the first quarter on a one-yard plunge by Dave Lar-

sen and in the second quarter on an option run by Jim Cantonis.

Maine maintained their one touchdown per quarter pace in the second half, as Eric Fiech picked up both scores on 5 and 3-yard runs.

Play in the fianl quarter, however, cost the Hawks the services of Dave Larsen, as he suffered a concussion after being knocked out of bounds on a run.

Larson then sat out the game with seventh place Niles North, and the Hawks then proceed to win despite their most unimpressive game of the year. The only bright spots of the game were the running of Steve Gabbert and Eric Fiech. who scored two more touchdowns, and the Hawk defense.

In addition to holding Niles to 10 yards on the ground, the "Big D" recorded another shutout, since the Vikings' only score was made by their defense against the second-string Maine offense.

The Hawks then wrapped up the championship in their home finale of 1968 by overcoming

Improved JVs Still Undefeated Perhaps the biggest improvement in the Maine South football department this year is the Junior Varsity grid squad.

Last year, as sophomores, they salvaged but 2 wins and 1 tie. This year they have won 5 and tied 2. One tie was a non-conference game, w h i c h means the Hawks lead their conference.

They will host Glenbrook North tomorrow morning at 9:30 to battle for the conference championship. This wiU be the most important game of their season.

They followed up their big brothers' Homecoming romp with a 12 to 0 shut out against the Deerfield J.V. three weeks ago.

Two weeks ago. Ward Paige and Corky Risolute joined forces to rout a Glenbrook South team, 28 to 0.

Just last Monday, Denny Malloy and Rick Randahl combined to emaciate Niles West 28 to 7, which clinched at least a tie for the conference championship.

Frosh A Team Goes for Title Maine South's freshmen can't be all bad.

They have a winning football team that, if they win this Friday, will take tlieir conference.

Mr. Zeimek's " A " Squad has a record of 4-1-1, which keeps them out of the No. 1 position

by V4 a game.

Glenbrook North, with a 5-1-0 record, will be battling it out with the Hawks tomorrow morning at Glenbrook. If Maine wins, they will be No. 1. If they lose, they will lose the crown and second place.

Three weeks ago, at Homecoming, they whipped Deerfield 21 to 7. But then things started to go down hill. Niles North got a few breaks and were winning 14 to 0 at the end of the half. The Hawks did manage to come back and get a tie, but they were unable to salvage a win.

Last week, a spirited Niles West team took advantage of the Hawks on an off day, and buried them 27-7. This knocked the Hawks out of first place.

Led by Pat McNamara, Jeff Shoemaker, Brian Nagle, Neil Louis, Brad Kamp. and Bob Geschke. the freshmen have fostered a fine football tradition at Maine South.

Dave Larsen carries on a sweep against Niles West, whose nearest defender, Paul Sortal (14), tries to stop him. a shaky start and holding under pressure to outlast the Niles West Indians.

Maine's offense could not get untracked early in the game, failing to get a single first down in the first quarter. After Niles scored on a 3-yard run to leave the Hawks behind by a touchdown margin for the first time this year, the Hawks responded with a touchdown on a plunge by junior Greg Abezitian. However, the kick was blocked, and the Hawks went into halftime with a one point deficit.

The Hawks took the lead for good in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns before the Indians knew what hit them.

The first came when Cantonis found Al Burgess in the clear, and hit him with a TD pass good for 46 yards.

Kicking off. the Hawks received a big break when the Niles safety fumbled the kick, enabling the Hawks to recover.

One running play and ten seconds of playing time later, Cantonis saw Burgess open again, and hit him again, in a play that covered 25 yards.

The Indians shaved the margin down to 6 points in the fourth quarter when their quarterback passed 12 yards for a score. The Hawk defense, having been touched for more than one touchdown for the first time in 13 games, came back to life by coming up with a key interception the next time the Indians had the ball.

Dave Larsen, returning to form, then ran out the clock by grinding out over 40 yards in 5 plays.

Conference Standings Cross Country

Football

Tailback Steve Gabbert (behind 21) plunges through a hole off guard opened by Hawk blockers Bob Nettinga (72), Bob Friend (68), Larry Cramer (58), Eric Fiech (hidden), and Ty Sigmund 66).

Maine South Deerfield Niles West Glenbrook South Glenbrook North Maine West Niles North New Trier West

W 6 4 4 3 3 1 1 1

L 0 2 2 2 3 4 5 5

T 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Maine West Maine South Deerfield Niles West Glenbrook North New Trier West Glenbrook South Niles North

W 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Harriers Finish Second in League The Maine East District meet signified the end of the cross country season for Maine South's varsity Harriers last Saturday when they finished ninth out of a field of 22 schools. The first two schools qualified to go down state.

Earher. the Hawks had won their fifth straight conference dual meet when they defeated

Niles North 15 to 50 and New Trier West. 17 to 40, In the Niles North meet, the Hawks ran up a perfect shutout score on the Vikings, as they pushed their first man back to eighth. Jim Cole set a new course record of 12:35 in leading 19 other Hawks who scored against Niles' fifth man.

Cole again took a first in the

Sophs W i n CSL Crown; Reilly Second in League A wonderful Maine South Frosh-soph cross country team ran off with the conference championship in the conference meet two weeks ago to finish in undisputed possession of first place. The little Hawks were also undefeated in the dual meet season.

The Harriers remained undefeated by winning the final two dual meets of the season, crushing Niles North and New Trier West by scores of 19 to 44 and 15 to 50. Freshman sensation Bin Reilly took firsts in both meets, and broke the home course record in the Niles meet.

South then entered the conference meet and scored an easy victory by accumulating only 29 points, Reilly took a second in this meet behind a Maine West sophomore who had been brought down from their varsity.

Other placers for the Hawks were Mike Mountain, fifth, Eric

Wiksten sixth, Jay LaJone, ninth, and Jim Walley, tenth.

On the freshmen level, Kevin Huffman won the individual championship in the freshman race by a huge margin.

The following Friday, the Hawks participated in the 12team Niles West Invitational, which had separate freshman, sophomore, and exhibition races.

Bruce Jackson and Tom O'Donnell were the top finishers for the Hawks on the exhibition level, while Mike Mountain lead the sophomores with a seventh place to a second place behind Maine East. Bill Reilly easily won the individual championship in the freshman race.

In addition to a conference championship and close seconds in the Ridgewood and Niles West Invitationals, Coach Kilculien's Hawks had a season record of nine wins, one loss, and one tie.

New Trier meet, as he lead Paul Peterson, Mike Murzyn, and Bill Reinhardt, who all finished ahead of New Trier's first man.

The Hawks, however, were running without second man John Zipparro, who had suffered an ankle injury.

This loss made itself felt in the conference meet, which was run the following Saturday.

Maine West easily ran off with the meet, scoring an extremely low 22 points. In fact, their placing would have beaten an "all-star" team made up of the first men of the other teams in the conference.

The Hawks on the other hand, finished a disappointing third, just one point behind Deerfield, a team they had easily defeated in a dual meet.

Cole took Maine's highest place, finishing eighth, with Peterson right behind him at tenth. Reinhardt and Murzyn finished 20th and 21st, respectively, while Zipparro, hobbled by his injury, finished 33d. Had he been running at full strength, he easily would have finished up with Peterson, which would have been more than enough to overcome Deerfield's one point lead.

Prior to the district meet, Maine participated in the Glenbrook North Invitational, a 9team meet which included all eight of the conference schools plus Niles East.

The meet was divided into three separate races: a junior race in which the top seven juniors were rtm, a senior race, in which the top seven seniors

were run, and an exhibition race that included all other runners.

The powerful Hawk juniors then captured the trophy on the junior level. Cole, Peterson, and Murzyn captured gold, silver, and bronze medals, while Reinhardt made it one-two-three -four. Gary Kemp finished as fifth man at sixteenth.

The seniors, however, ran a disappointing fourth, their top placers being Mike Strelka, 10th, Frank Parise 12th, and Dave Bauman, 15th.

Top finishers for South on the exhibition level were Bob Griseto. third. Rich Bancroft, fifth, and Mike Bower, tenth.

The next day, the Hawks concluded the season by taking a ninth at Maine East, which was an improvement over last year's twelfth in the district.

Top finishers for Maine were Cole and Peterson at 26th and 33d.

Among the 20 lettermen on this year's squad, the return of 9 of these make the future of next year's squad appear bright. Senior lettermen Rich Bancroft, Dave Bauman, Mike Bower, Bruce Conrad, Kim McPheeters, Frank Parise, George Ristoff, Doug Sarcia, Mike Strelka, Tom Udischas, who had been lost to an injury most of the season, and John Zipparro, will be lost to graduation.

However, Bob Cesario, Jim Cole, Tom Dunn, Gary Kemp, Nick Lyons, Mike Murzyn, Paul Peterson, Bill Reinhardt, and Jim WaUey wiU all return as lettermen.