Vol 5 issue 5

Vote on Educational Referendum Dec. 14 On December 14, the voters of District 207 will be given the opportunity to vote upon the proposed 21 cent tax increase for the high school educational fimd.

The increase would be spent strictly for the educational fund, and not a cent would be put towards the entirely separate building fund.

Salaries comprise approximately 80 per cent of this educational fund and would suffer the most if cut-backs were eventually made. In order for the salaries of District 207 to be competitive with those of other districts and to maintain the

high quality of education enjoyed here over the past years, this tax referendum must pass.

Principal Clyde K. Watson said that the Board of Education estimates that it will be in the red $2,357,300 by the end of this school year. This would persist until the end of the '71-'72 school year when, over 8-million doUars in the red, the school district could not legally operate.

Besides cut-backs in salaries that would result if the referendum is defeated, the advanced placement and accelerated programs would have to be dropped. Maine North could not be

constructed since no money would be available for teacher salaries. Split shifts could arise.

If the quality of education in District 207 were to fall, reconstruction would require years, during which time, property values would decrease and the community would deteriorate.

Students in the Maine Schools come from nine public and twenty-eight parochial schools. A full twenty five per cent of the students are from private and parochial schools.

Maine schools are listed in the top ten per cent of the nation's schools by the North Central Association. 65 per cent of Maine

students go on to college.

Maine's dropout rate is 2.2 per cent, compared to the 30 per cent rate over the entire nation.

The requested 21 cent increase would uphold the district's high educational rating among the nation's schools.

Of the total $2.08 that District 207 presently receives per $100 assessed evaluation on the annual tax bill, the educational •fund receives $1.42. This would be increased to $1.63 as the total rate would rise to $2.29.

The cost to the average homeowner in the district would be about $30 annually.

Students interested in working

SC Engages In Many Actiyities

By Bin Griffiths During the past few weeks Student Council has been engaged in several different activities and is planning even more.

Between the workshop held at Maine South several weeks ago and the Northeast District Convention held recently, SC and many of the school's clubs have gained invaluable ideas. The surrounding schools have shared problems, solutions, fund raising ideas, and activity plans.

In specifically compared areas of advantages and freedom in student activities, it is the general concensus of many other schools that Maine South students are truly privileged to be able to have as many activities as they do.

SC plans to share its V-Show idea with other schools and take part in more interconference sharing of ideas.

Due to Qie expalsi(m of a committee chairman, Steve Seabolt was recently elected Traffic Court Committee Chairman.

Interest in the Open Meetings held monthly has picked up somewhat and several new ideas have been brought forth.

With continuation of this interest, more meetings will be held and inevitably foster SC's purpose as a link between the students and the administration.

SC is presently discussing one idea with the administration, that is the posibility of having a Senior Lounge in addition to the Centers BuDding.

As a result of changeable weather this fall, SC did not have a Clean-Up Day in downtown Park Ridge, but is arranging for one sometime next spring.

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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.

Mr. Edstrom Evaluates, Grades District's NIU Student Teachers Social science students in the Maine high school district soon should be observing some changes in teaching methods as student teachers experiment with new teaching systems under the guidance of Mr. Eric Edstrom, teacher in the social science department here and clinical professor at Northern Illinois University.

Mr. Edstrom teaches at Maine South in the afternoon and supervises the social science teachers at Maine East, South, and West as well as their feeder junior high schools in the morning. Social science student teachers from Northern Illinois University are under Mr. Edstrom's supervision.

Hoping to introduce his student teachers to improved teaching programs, Mr. Edstrom conducts seminars in social science teaching methods and closely supervises their in-class performance.

In these sessions Mr. Edstrom tries to impress upon his prospective teachers the importance of implementing what they

Mr. Eric Edstrom

learned in the college classroom in getting their students involved in the learning process.

He visits the student teachers in the district in order to view and evaluate their progress and teaching methods.

During the last week of the student's teaching, the supervising teacher, student teacher, and Mr. Edstrom meet to evaluate the student's progress and abilities.

Magazine Seeks Student's Writing; Name, Sales Dates To Be Decided Is there anybody out there who is hiding his creative talents because he can find no one to read or publish his efforts at cultural contribution? If so, now is your chance to gain recognition for those buried writing and artistic talents of yours.

The Creative Writing Magazine, sponsored by the creative writing classes, is collecting materials for its annual issue.

Composed of stories, poems, essays, cartoons and artwork, the publication is developed from contributions of all students.

Anyone wanting to submit stories or other material may do so by leaving his contribution in Room V-107 or by turning it in to his English teacher.

Any student who would like to participate in the judging may join the judging staff by applying to the editors at Room V107 any day after school.

A judging staff of two or more students from each class level will read all material submitted.

Every selection will be read by eight or more judges. Names of the contributors of each piece are removed from the selection

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Traits looked for and criticized include how interesting the student teachers are, how they involve the student in the learning process, how they project their personality, and how capable they prove themselves of handling the class.

Mr. Edstrom then writes a qualifying statement as to the student's promise as a teacher and also issues a "pass" or "fail" grade. This statement then becomes a part of the student teacher's permanent record at the University.

Keeping incompetent teachers out of the classroom is the purpose of this pass-or-fail system.

Mr. Edstrom stated, "Because of the damage an incompetent teacher can do to his students, school administrators are becoming increasingly more critical of who should become teachers."

In the social science field Mr. Edstrom believes that it is especially easy to be critical of prospective teachers because so many college students crowd the field.

Mr. Edstrom commented, "Authorities in the field of education definitely feel that a collection between junior and senior high school and college systems would be beneficial to education."

Concluding he stated, "It has been said that "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.' Our aim in this program of evaluating student teachers is to end that image."

to pass the bond referendum can attend a meeting in C-129 after school today.

Any citizen over 21 who has lived in Illinois one year, Cook County for 90 days, and in Maine Township for 30 days can vote.

Renters as well as home owners can vote. The polls will be open December 14 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Title III Success Shown In Grades According to Mr. Donald J. Wixted, Title III coordinator, "the improved grades of the students in our program have shown us that Title III does help."

He added, "We tested the students at the beginning of the session and will test them again at the end. Of course we cannot be sure of its success until the pre-test scores and the posttest scores are compared."

"In some cases, there was a question of whether the student would continue his high school career." continued Mr. Wixted.

"I feel that several students would not have returned this fall if they had not taken Title

m."

Title III concentrates on the reading and writing skills as a basis for in school learning. Mr. Robert Beauprez and Mr. Arthur Fitzgerald, English L teachers, along with Mr. Dervin, remedial teacher dealing with basic skills, and Mr. Wixted take the lab approach to English in the classroom.

The students are asked to think creatively much of the time, but because of the need for a student to continue his progress, the curriculum is very specific.

"Just as some people do not have the ability of perfect pitch, some people cannot read well," explained Mr. Wixted. "Others maybe can read and comprehend but do not absorb what they hear." For those with visual or auditory problems. Title III attempts to 1) keep the student in school and 2) try to strengthen his weakness.

If a student feels need of this program, he should contact his counselor first. A teacher from Title III then talks w i t h the counselor first. A teacher from Title II t h e n talks with the counselor to determine if the student really needs to be in the program.

Because of the referrals from the counselor and the program teacher, the choosing of students to participate is fairly selective.

Concluded Mr. Wixted, "Title III has two main objectives.

Primarily we want to help teachers and students to be aware that there are many problems in learning. Secondly, but still as important as the first, we want to work with the student to help him overcome his weakness in learning."

New Program Attempts To Assist Grade School

Perusing past editions of creative writing magazines are editors Debbie Verlench and Cathy Mabrey, both seniors.

during judging so that there will be no bias.

The editors of the magazine are Debbie Verlench '69, and Cathy Mabrey '69. Other management positions are held by Mike Nowak '69, sales manager; Craig Wilson '69, advertis-

ing manager; and Sarah Penny '69, chief judge.

"The staff has not chosen a title for the magazine as yet, nor have they decided upon the dates for subscription sales.

Both will be announced in the near future.

Mr. ^ Robert Beauprez, sponsor of the Future Teachers Club, recently stated that the relatively new attempt to acquaint members with the vocation of teaching has been successful.

A few of the upper classmen of the club, Martha Finfrock '69, Chris Hahn '69. Kathy Schreck '69, and Franci Waller '69, recently visited Jefferson School.

There they obtained the chance to work with teachers, observe certain situations, as well as serve as aids to teachers.

Besides being advantageous to the club members, this experience provided an opportunity for enjoyment for the elemen-

tary students involved as well.

Although t h e age difference among the members of the club and the children is not particularly large, the young students seemed to perceive the aides as adults.

Along with this, they respected the high schoolers and seemed to have great admiration for them, said Mr. Beauprez. Mr. Beauprez also made it clear that such a program as this could prove to become very worthwhile.

With all of these ideas in mind, plans for further excursions such as this are under way with the cooperation of all involved.

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Preparations End For Crews of T h e Crucible'

" I suppose they ARE a little inexperienced."

Afterwords

District 2 0 7 Faces Crisis District 207 faces a financial crisis which can be eased by passing the tax referendum on December 14.

The district is in debt. With increased enrollment, more teachers and supphes are needed. Expenses have risen.

Without the money to support quality educational programs, students will be poorly prepared for college or a vocation.

Maine ranks ninth in the suburban areas in money spent per student. The fact that this district offers a quality education on a small budget speaks well for Board of Education financial policies.

A 14 per cent cut in the budget could eliminate the accelerated and Advanced Placement programs, and extracurricular activities. Fewer courses would be taught. Education here would be mediocre.

The product of the Maine schools is a good education.

We urge the citizens of Maine Township to vote "yes" on the tax referendum and maintain quality in the high schools.

Letter to the Editor

State Purpose of Council We have been approached with the question of the purpose of Student Council. This is our answer. The most fundamental purpose of the Student Council is to put students in a responsible leadership position and teach them JUST THAT: leadership. What these leaders do in the Council is of secondary importance. What they should do is this: 1. Increase, foster, and protect the spirit and reputation of the school.

2. Provide a link between the student body and the administration and between the student body and faculty.

3. Establish a system of centralizing and developing Co-Curricular activities. What they should not do is attempt to run the school . . . If the purpose of Student Council were to formulate poUcy, the Student Council officers would be full-time, paid employees of the district with offices in the P.O. Nowhere in this country does any Student Council have policy-making authority.

It is time to recognize the Student Council's position in the school. It is an organization of students that must follow student rules. A member of Student Council is first of all a student, then a representative.

The Officers of Student Council

This is the weekend that the crews of The Crucible have been preparing for during the past seven weeks. Mr. Dan Padberg, technical director, of The Crucible, said that most people do not realize all the work that goes into the technical aspect of the show. "Everything fits together like welloiled machinery."

Research had to be done by the Costume Crew on the dress of the 1690's so that costumes were historically correct. Dress patterns had to be adapted for women's clothing and pajama patterns for men's costumes.

All the costumes were made of starched cotton and had to be sewn by the crew members in their spare time.

Donna Jensen and Judy Hank, the Costume Crew co-heads, discovered that the Puritans actually wore many different colors of clothing. Costumes were designed to express the personality of the character that would wear it. Donna said, "This is the first show that did not have adult supervision on costumes."

Over 40 costumes were prepared for the play.

John Gilles, the Student Technical Director, said that time and space were his biggest problems. John is responsible for having all the crews' work finished on time.

Stage manager, John Welzenbach, makes sure that the show is running on schedule. He also gives lighting and curtain cues.

Because no adults are back stage during the performance, the job of running the show is completely John's responsibility.

Tom Luczo and Mr. Padberg decided the lighting arrangements for the show. "All of the effects," said Tom, the head of the lighting crew, "have to be done by uses of lighting and painting."

The head of the Soxmd Crew, Jeff Wright, directs the taping of sounds that are impossible to have live. Jeff said that his crew had trouble finding a cow.

Once they did. however, they came up against another problem. "There is no way to get a cow to moo if he doesn't want to," said Jeff. Other sounds include a horse and wagon, a narrator, and the music heard before the show and during intermission.

Joyce Ganser and Lisa Oblander, co-heads of the Make-up Crew, said that their most difficult task is the transforming of teenagers to very old people.

Despite the fact that the crew began work about five weeks ago, another major problem is the lack of time. The crew has only a few practice sessions before dress rehearsal.

Ann McKenzie and Gloria Czemiak, Painting Crew coheads, received sketches from Mr. Padberg as a guide to painting scenery. "Everybody works on construction, and when it's flnished, everybody works on painting."

Construction Crew head, Howard Keenan said that an important objective in his crew is to give people experience. "This is going to be technically, one of the best of any straight plays," Howard said. Four complete sets were constructed. One set change must be made in 45 seconds.

Co-heads of the Prop Crew, Lisa Bright and Karen Zintz, said that furniture and hand props must be obtained from stores or families. "The biggest problem is trying to get the right furniture to fit the rest of the scenery." When furniture cannot be found, it must be specially constructed for the play.

Carol Miekelson, house manager, must solve problems which arise during the performances. She is also in charge of the ushers, and must count ticket stubs. She said of her responsibility "We must seat the people as quickly as possible after the performance starts, in order not to interupt the action.

We have to be familiar with the seating arrangements."

Humanities Scholar Dr. Keller 'Friends' for a Day at South Ask Dr. Keller what he was dong Nov. 25 and he will reply, "Friending at Maine South!" His words express his unique relationship as a "question-raiser" among teachers and students throughout the country.

Dr. Keller, once a "card-carrying historian" became interested in a humanistic approach to education. In 1952 he heard of plans for starting the Advanced Placement Program and has "never been t h e same since!" He went on to become one of the major founders of the AP program, serving three years as chairman of the history committee and two years as the first director of the program.

The AP program is designed to give students college level courses, and credits, while still in high school. "It is a challenging experience," said Dr. Keller. "An AP course may mean more work, but it pro-

vides more interesting opportunties. Teachers can approach concepts they would normally be unable to touch."

Dr. Keller's goal is a humanistic, "man-centered" education in which teachers and students work together unrestiicted by course boundaries. It includes a chance to question and seek out.

"The goal of a humanities education is to help young people begin to find answers to the questions 'Who am I?', 'Why am I here?' and 'How do I become an effective, responsible member of society?' " He has seen the humanities experience in action. "The AP program was a stepping stone toward the right direction. But things are happening slowly, too slowly. The AP courses are stUl subject-centered. More important is a complete humanities education for every student."

"The purpose of humanistic education," said Dr. Keller, "is

to 'see feelingly' and 'feel seeingly'. First one must experience, then wisdom follows." He summed up his philosophy by rewording a line by Robert Frost: "Education begins in delight, and continues on in wisdom."

"Education can be an experience," said Dr. Keller. "It is young people coming to grips with themselves." He calls the humanities approach an "innerspace program"—a search for men in their own minds and hearts. The humanities relates man with his environment, his past, and his fellow men.

"The students of today are in the act!" exclaimed Dr. Keller. "They are a feeling generation. Young people are raising questions and looking for answers. Because of their questions, and their reactions to experiences, students influence their educators. Their contribution to education is in their response."

Marny Named Park Ridge Junior Miss

Marny Carlson "I was just so thrilled and happy for Kathy and Vicki that I couldn't believe it when they called my name." This statement was Marny Carlson's reaction upon being named to represent Park Ridge in the Dlinois Junior Miss Pageant. The Illinois Pageant wiU be held late in December at Mill Run Playhouse.

Twelve senior girls from Maine South and two girls from East competed November 14 for the title of Park Ridge Junior Miss. The girls were selected on an academic basis in addition to personality interviews the week preceding the pageant.

During the interviews, the girls were asked such questions as, "What do you think of the hippie movement?" and "Should the voting age be lowered to 18?" Each girl also had to give a talent presentation.

Kathy Goll For her talent presentation, Marny played her guitar and sang "500 Miles." Before be- Carson Pirie Scott's High School ginning her song, Marny gave Fashion Board. an introduction to her song and Marny commented on her her reactions to it. feelings during the Pageant, Marny's outside activities, be- "It was such a warm situation. sides maintaining a high B av- There was a special closeness erage, include captain of the because we are all such good Pom-Pon Squad, senior leader, friends, that it didn't matter secretary of Concert Choir, and who won; we were all having the Seventeen representative for such a good time."

Kathy Goll was the first runner-up in the Park Ridge Junior Miss Pageant. Kathy observed, "All of the girls worked together-most of aU, there was a special warmth present on the final night."

Kathy's activities include: concert band, marching band, orchestra.

Student Council, Class Council, V-Show, Tri-M, and last year, Kathy hosted Ana Maria Verger South's AFS student. Kathy has also maintained a high grade average throughout her four years.

Kathy is also a member of the North Shore Band, a member of her church choir, and participates in Campus Life. For her talent, Kathy played a flute solo.

Vicki Grant, second runnerup for the title of Junior Miss, commented, "The pageant this year had fewer antagonistic feelings than pageants in for-

Vicki Grant mer years-no one wanted anyone to go out there and really goof up her talent."

Vicki is a member of the Concert Orchestra, the Pom-Pon Squad, Thespian Society, and the National Honor Society. She is also an Illinois State Scholarship Semi-finalist.

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Marijuana: 'A Magic Experience or Not? Come on baby, turn on and drop out. What are you afraid of? The grass isn't going to hurt ya'.

Marijuana.

According to Dr. Sims of the Illinois State Medical Society, within the last year many people, some of them respected men of science, have been advocating the legalization of marijuana. They argue that l.the drug is not addicting as the "hard" drugs — mainly heroin.

2. Marijuana leaves no serious after effects. 3. The body does not crave larger doses in order to gain the effects, and 4. Marijuana has no withdrawal sickness — it is non-addicting.

The above statements are true for some people, Dr. Sims says, but for others the use of "pot"

will produce a lifetime of regret.

The arguments Dr. Sims uses against marijuana are: 1. A recent study by the Nat. Assn. of Mental Health says the drug when taken even in small doses can cause dangerous psychotic behavior in some persons. 2.

Marijuana impairs a person's judgment and distorts his senses of time and distance; it also duUs the thinking and slows the reflexes. 3. Most kids think marijuana will give them a happy feeling — this is not always true. Frequently marijuana will change pleasurable sensations to ones of horror, anxiety, and distress, and 4. A receni study concluded that more than 80 per cent of all narcotic addicts "graduated" from marijuana.

One of the strongest arguments the opposing side uses

is that while marijuana is not physically addicting, it c a n cause a psychological addiction, says Dr. Sims.

In addition to the above facts, the marijuana experimenter, especially the teenager, must realize the risks. Firstly, it is against the law to possess or to sell marijuana. Violators may find that their education is interrupted and their future seriously maimed because of a police record.

Secondly, marijuana can lead to serious personality changes.

Dr. Sims says, "Getting adjusted to life and establishing your values are tough enough tasks in themselves, without the deterring influences of "pot."

Next issue: How prevalent is the usage of marijuana at Maine South.

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South Girls Take Skin Diving

'Cryan' Shames' To Give

Maine South girls were able to take skin-diving this past quarter from Miss Joyce Albrecht, a rated instructor in skin-diving.

The sport was offered for the first time to all interested Maine South girls on Wednesdays after school. According to Christu<e Baltzer '69, "AU the girls liked it a lot. It was very interesting and unusually different!"

Ellen Otto and Helen Stout, both seniors, explained, "We learned how to use the fins first, then a mask, and finally the snorkel." Both agreed that it was hard getting used to the snorkel.

"When you're going down in the water you have to put your tongue over the mouthpiece and blow out extremely hard so you don't get water in your mouth," explained the girls.

"W e learned underwater swimming first and then what to do if you go down too deep as well as pressure compensation," stated Diane Latta '69.

Diane Bishop '70, also commented, "During the sessions after school, staying underwater for long periods of time was stressed. Miss Albrecht told us that the extended periods of time spent underwater would be a great asset when we attempt to use the skills learned here in underwater observation in lakes."

January Concerts Here

Listening attentively to the instructions of Miss Cihak are skindivers Sue Osborne, M a r y Kusack, Sally McKoane, and Mary Dimitrion, all juniors.

One of the things the girls learned was how to play underwater hockey. "We divided into two teams. Each team tried to push a puck across the other team's goal line on the bottom of the pool," explained Chris Seng '69.

Concluding Miss Albrecht stated, "We'll definitely have skin diving next year. The extremely large turnout this year gave every indication that the girls really enjoyed the sport.

Any girl who wants to join next fall can do so by going to the first lesson held."

'Crucible' Playing On Stage Dec. 6, 7 The Crucible, a true story of the Salem witch trials, will be presented tonight and tomorrow night, December 7, in the auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are still on sale in the Bookstore.

Tickets cost $1.50 for adults and $1 for students.

The 1950 drama was intended as a statement against modemday witch hunters who would sacrifice all freedoms for their cause.

American Field Service Week will begin on Monday, January 13, 1969, and will be climaxed on January 18 with concerts to be performed by a big-name group. Of the several groups contacted, The "Cryan Shames" are the most promising selection.

Due to the scheduling of two dances on the same date, those of the Senior Class and AFS, both will sponsor the event.

The two concerts will consist of one and one-half hours each to be presented in the auditorium. Prices will be announced at a later date.

The profits from the concert and the AFS shares to be sold all of that week will be used to finance AFS students for the

National Honor Society Continues South Studen Tutoring Project The tutoring program of Maine South is handled by the National Honor Society which is sponsored by Mrs. Farmer.

Though Mrs. Farmer receives requests for tutors, Judy Harlan, tutor director, is the one who contacts the prospective tutors.

Referees' Official Secret Signals Now Unveiled

by Jane O'Donnell '71

In the game of basketball, you may have noticed that there are two other men, besides the players, on the court.

These men wear zebra-striped shirts, and they are called official or referees. Their object in life is to keep order in the game. They do this by a secret code of signals.

They carry a little whistle around their necks, and if a team commits a no-no, he will blow it. When he blows his whistle, you know that a foul or violation has been committed.

A foul is a big no-no, and a violation is a little one.

If five fouls are committed

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by one player, that player is out of the game. You can tell when this happens, because the referee will point his thumb usually towards the locker room.

This is the signal that a player is out.

You may notice, however, that the official also uses his thumbs for something else.

When two players grab on to the ball at once, the ref wiU call a jump-ball.

There is a special signal which is both thumbs pointing upwards. Whenever you see an official do this, you know immediately that two players will be jumping for the ball.

It may happen that during the progress of the game, the ref will point to one side of the court. He is not pointing anyone out, just merely signaling that the ball went out of bounds. He points to the side of the court to show which team it goes to.

He will always point in the direction in which the team, who gets the ball, is shooting.

Another familiar sight is the referee rolling his hands around.

He is not playing patty-cake.

Hii is simply trying to say, in his own language, that some one walked with the ball or traveled, in technical terms. The ball is

awarded out-of-bounds to the team without the traveler.

If you are wondering what the ref means when he makes a "T" with both hands. You might think that he is starting to speU team, but he's really telling the men at the scoring table tlial a team wants a time-out.

They must stop the clock.

If a player should commit a foul, the payer he fouled will get a free shot at the basket.

If it was a very criminal act, he gets two shots.

The referee holds up his index and middle fingers at this time. He is not trying to say peace or victory. He is signaling that two shots will be taken.

The referees' signals have been decoded above, and hopefully, no one wiU ever be in doubt about the mysterious official.

Personal fowl

69-70 school year at Maine South.

Among other activities planned for AFS Week are the annual Muscleman Contest and an international style bake sale.

An exchange program for AFS students from other schools will be held on a personal basis. That is, Maine South students wishing to host an AFS student in their home for the weekend of Jan. 17 through the 19 can submit a request to Student Council.

An AFS Caroling Party will be held on Dec. 23. This party will include exchange students from surrounding schools and SC members. Some plans for AFS Week will be discussed at that time.

More details about AFS Week will be forthcoming.

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Judy keeps a running file on all people who have tutored or who are tutoring and the names of other seniors who would like to tutor. When either Judy or Mrs. Farmer receives a request for a tutor, Judy contacts a student who has been approved to tutor in the required course.

Requests for tutors are made through counselors, teachers or parents.

As of now, 30 students are tutoring with about 17 of them being members of the National Honor Society. The fees are set by the society at $2 an hour.

Any senior or junior who is willing and does commendable work in a subject is eligible to tutor.

The tutoring program, on the whole, is working excellently and the kids being tutored are responding well, but there is a shortage of people who have offered to tutor and any seniors who would like to tutor are urged to contact either Judy or to see Mrs. Farmer.

College Board Test Offered On Dec. 7

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On Saturday December 7, some Seniors will take the College Board Tests. The SAT will start at 8 a.m.

Achievement tests will begin at about 1:15 and last an hour per test. All Seniors taking the test are to report to the school by 7:45. School dress is appropriate.

The SAT deals with skills in mathematics and English considered necessary for success in college. The achievement tests deal in specific fields.

The SAT will next be given on January 11. The deadline for registration is December 21.

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Individual Scoring 1

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Maine West First CSL Foe for Hawks As they start the Central Suburban League basketball season, Hawk cagers are presented with a challenge to improve upon last year's 13 and 1 co-championship achievement.

With the highest scorer from that previous team, members of a JV team that turned the trick of a 14 and 0 record last year, and an excellent preseason start, the Hawks are reasonably confident of meeting the challenge.

The first game in this season is set for tonight when the

Hawks open against Maine West at Maine East for the second year in succession. Last year's encounter set the Hawks off and running in the CSL with a stunning 80 to 48 win on East's court.

The Hawks then went on to dominate the Warriors in two later contests, as West ended in sixth place in the CSL standings.

The Warrior five that the Hawks will face tonight figure to be improved over last year's squad. The West starting lineup

Ralph Remus, followed by Glenn Schirmir, Greg Schmelzer (44), and Bob Nettinga (42), brings the ball down court on a fast break.

will display three returning lettermen.

George Horn, at 6 ft. 3 in., is the Warrior center. Last year, he was one of the more successful defenders against Hawk center Dave. Butz. Fans attending tonight's game should witness a fine battle under the boards between Butz and Horn.

Other Warrior starters include 6 ft. 2 in. forward Randy Hahn and 5 ft. 6 in. guard Jim Freeman.

The Warriors have defeated Forest View, 54 to 41, and have lost to Arlington, 60 to 43. in their preseason games.

Even though they will not be carrying an undefeated record into tonight's game, the Hawks can still be considered to have started off their season successfully.

So far, the Hawks have trampled two of their opponents before losing their first regular non-conference game in two years to New Trier East.

South's first victory came two weeks ago when the Hawkmen took Ridgewood apart on the Rebels' home court, 89 to 53.

After sluggish offense and rusty defense gave the Hawks an unimpressive halftime lead, Maine came to life in the second half with alert play to run off with the game.

Center Dave Butz powered his

Grapplers Defeated Twice; Face Ridgewood Tonight Maine South's first appearances on the wrestling mat this season seem inconclusive, because the Hawks have dropped dual meets to Maine East and West Ley den, who are powers in their respective West Suburban and Des Plaines Valley Conferences.

The Hawks fell ten points short in their first meet, as Maine East won, 25 to 15. The Demons captured seven weight classes to five for the Hawks.

Rich Boran, wrestling at 95 pounds in the Maine East meet, lost a 4-0 decision. Dan Martella then represented the Hawks at this weight in the Leyden meet, and lost 6-1.

Sophomore Tom Magas was pinned in both meets, as he was up against two top-notch 103 men.

Ralph Rozny won Wrestler of the Week honors for his performance at 112, when he won a 6-2 decision. In the Leyden meet, however, his man piimed him.

Rick Pedersen has had a rough start this year in the 120 pound division, as he was pinned in the Maine East meet and lost 7-0 to a Leyden man.

Rick Nueses, who had one of the best records on last year's team, was lost for the first two

meets because of an injury suf- cision, and then won big at fered in practice. Art Hader, West Leyden by pinning his manfilling in for Rick, lost on a Heavyweight Ty Sigmund has 5-2 decision, and was pinned by likewise come up with wins in his Leyden opponent. both of his matches. Ty took a State champ Tom Neuses has 30 decision over his Maine East been the strongest performer man, and then won on points for the Hawks thus far, as he again in his next match, 6-4.

After facing two tough teams won a 2-0 decision while restling at 133 against Maine East, in succession, the Hawks will and then moved up to 138 to pin get a break tonight when they face Ridgewood, a team they his West Leyden man.

Jack Coleman then took Tom's have always dominated, in the place at 133 in the next meet, first home meet for South. and battled to a 5-5 tie.

Jack Brown has looked the most impressive of the juniors on the varsity, as he lost his Tonight, the Hawk varsity first match on a decision to Maine East's Ivar Moi, who was gymnastics team takes on archheavily favored to pin Brown. rival Maine East here at South.

Jack then lost a close 7-6 de- The team has worked hard this past week preparing for the cision at West Leyden. meet with good reason. Last At 165. Eric Fiech started off year, Maine East finished secthe year well by winning on ond in the state gymnastics points, but then moved down to meet.

154 in the Leyden meet and lost an 8-2 decision.

The Hawk gymnasts opened Tony Colletto filled in for their season with a dual win Fiech at 165, but lost on a pin. over both Glenbard West and The two heaviest classes have East Leyden in a triangular been strong points for the meet held here last Saturday.

Hawks in both meets, as Maine South scored 87.8 points to 72.4 is yet to lose a match at the for Glenbard West, while the 180 pound weight class or at Hawks defeated East Leyden by a 87.8 to 79.9 score. However, heavyweight.

Dan Holden, at 180, defeated some bad breaks made the win his Demon opponent on a de- a little less than glorious.

6 ft. 6 in. frame to 13 field goals and a total of 28 points to lead all scorers. Guard Ralph Remus also picked up a flock of points, as he gathered 19.

With Prospect as their opponent in their first home game of the year, the Hawk offense exploded to finish just short of the century mark when the Hawks shredded the Knights, 94 to 48. After a first period scoring spree. Bob "Ajax" Nettinga lead the Hawks with 21 points, while Butz was right behind with 18.

In their only loss of the year.

South came within a pair of inand-out field goal attempts of upsetting an incredibly tall New Trier East team, who displayed a forward wall with height comparable to that found on some pro clubs.

Top contributions to the 68 to

64 loss were Butz' 21 points and junior Greg Schmelzer's 12.

Perhaps even Coach Bernie Brady has been surprised so far at South's prowess at their expected strong point — rebounding. The forward wall of Butz, Schmelzer, and Nettinga has come on to outrebound their first two opponents by 2-1 and 3-1 ratios. In their most impressive showing thus far under the boards, the Hawks battled New Trier, who had a three-inch height advantage at all positions, to a 48 to 48 stalemate for control of rebounds.

Including tonight's game, South's schedule has the Hawks playing in a three-game "road trip," as the Hawks will not have a home conference game until January. Maine wiU, however, face St. Viator here on December 14 in a non-conference clash.

Tankers to Host East, Prospect, and Sullivan "Finally making improvement" was Coach Jack lllley's summary for the good showing of Hawk swimmers on November 27 in a triangular meet at Evanston.

The Evanston meet, though captured easily by the Wildkits, who scored a total of 92 points, found little fish Maine South gaining 42 points to edge out the total of 34 points for Lane Tech of Chicago.

Before Lane Tech, the season outlook for the swim team, minus the AU-American McCullough brothers, was poor, and Coach Tilley seemed to have envisioned a conference finish in the darkening depths. But with that surprise finish, he has indicated that perhaps the team is not headed for the rocks, and that "Things are looking up for the season."

With swimmers practicing one to one-and-a-half hours daily for five to six days a week, their work has been hopefully showing. In 17 out of 20

events at Evanston, they swam their fastest times of the season. Meanwhile, divers held good form to gain second and fifth places in the meet.

Though a lack of depth makes them weak in the butterfly, breastroke, and medly relay, the team stroked strongly in freestyle events of 50, 100, 200, and 400 yards.

Hawk hopes are high as Captain Bill Kleitsch and teammates prepare for their traingular meet with Maine East and Prospect, and their tussle with Sullivan.

All three are non-conference opponents, and, though Coach Tilley admitted that S o u t h "Would be very fortunate to win a conference meet," this year, he said, "We have a very good chance Firday and Saturday."

The meet tonight against Maine East and Prospect starts at 4:30. Tomorrow's clash with Sullivan is scheduled for 2:30.

Both are in home water.

Gymnasts Sweep Triangular In the first place, South's team, without a doubt was the strongest of the three squads.

Yet, even though they whipped Glenbard by a substantial margin, the Hawks barely got by East Leyden, as the margin of the Hawk victory was only eight points.

On the side horse, senior letterman Ryan Ferison fell in attempting a difficult move early in his routine. Fortunately, the scores of juniors Paul Peterson and Chris Porter were high enough to help the Hawks win over Glenbard West on this apparatus.

Nothing spectacular was expected in the free exercise

event, and nothing spectacular happened. It is obvious that the Hawk ex-tumblers all need a bit more time to master the new event.

Even with these low points, no win is without its outstanding performances. The best team performances were on the trampoline. Excellent showings by senior Ken Brocker and sophomore Steve Olsen, along with that of senior letterman Larry Barcheski, gave the threesome an easy first-place finish on this appraratus.

The best individual routines were given by Neil Hagen, on the parallel bars and Jack Farny on the high bar.