A Look at Responsibility in Relation to Rights The following are compiled excerpts from essays concerning the topic of responsibilities with relation to rights and rights within specific institutions written by students in Mr. J. Keating's accelerated government classes. . . . Since time began and man struggled for more personal freedom, there have been people who have wanted more freedom with less responsibility. They do not seem to realize that freedom b e g e t s responsibility and vice-versa. This concept is echoed in Aristotle saying, "People should combine liberty with temperance." He meant that people should be allowed a certain amount of personal freedom as long as they do not go overboard. . . . In our society, those
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who are given certain rights must accept certain responsibilities. The Preamble to the Constitution sets forth conditions necessary in the formation of the best possible government. Without the people's pledge to uphold the Constitution these conditions cannot be maintained. Those who do not abide by the Constitution, theoretically, should not be guaranteed the rights provided by the document. TTie idea that responsibility must be accepted to retain certain rights stems to many phases of society, but is fimdamentally covered in all areas by the wide scope of the Constitution. . . . John D. Rockefeller was right in saying, "I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty."
. . . Today in the U.S. a new social reform is underway and gaining momentum rapidly. The basis for this movement is simply rights — personal, racial, social, and economic. It seems that just about everyone is claiming their rights, but all do not realize that with these rights come certain responsibilities and obligations . . . In many cases, however, the individuals have shouldered the responsibilities intricated with the rights, but have not received the just reward of these proofs. . . . A basic issue behind the movement demanding rights is whether or not the people are mature enough to accept the responsibility that comes with right. . . . The minor must acquire the maturity and capability to
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.
Dec. 19, 1969
Dress Code Renovators Clash With Immediate Action Seekers Last week Maine South went through a period of student agitation as South girls who were unwilling to wait for Student Council to take action donned an array of slacks to demand liberalization of the Maine South Dress Code. Protest reached a peak Friday ninth period when Marcia Hardy 70, apparent leader of an estimated 75 slack wearers, requested her group to "refrain from wearing slacks" the following Monday. Twenty girls came with slacks anyway, including Marcia. The same morning Student Council president, John Welzenbach, announced over the public address system in homeroom an outline of progress in discussions with the administration on the dress code. Later in the week it was announced a renovated dress code would probably be in effect shortly after students return to classes next year. The protest day was held by those students wishing to show displeasure with the pace of talks on the dress code and to demand its immediate and thorough revision. Marcia put forward her position stating, "I am tired of the stalling by the district and others in the dress code change. My whole idea behind this is that the students have power and when employed in the proper use we can get almost anything we want." Marcia commented on the new dress code stating, "If the new dress code does not comply with our liking we will do everything in our power to change it. I will continue to protest and do everything in my power to see that it is changed." Marcia hinted at the possible use of the American Civil Liberties Union if necessary. Regarding the demand for the wearing of slacks Robbie Little Student Council secretary, stated, "I don't think it was a good idea. If students want changes, and these changes are justified, they should go through the proper channels." While expressing understanding of the girls' actions, Robbie thinks the opinion poll would have been a better method. Dean Smith is opposed to girls wearing slacks because he feels that attire and appearance af-
fect behavior. He said that he thinks such changes lead to the deterioration of discipline. Mr. Smith continued that those girls wearing slacks to school were not penalized by suspension or any other method. They were called to the office and asked to comply with school rules. "Dr. Watson stated that he is not "in favor of change just for the sake of change — we must change for the better." He stated that students should work within the school structure and that the committee should have the opportunity to function. Many doubts still linger in many students' minds about particulars of the day itself. Marcia made her request for girls not to wear slacks after she was informed that Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant principal had stated he could see no reason for continuing discussion of the dress code if mass student protest would continue. After hearing this, Marcia asked to announce over the PA system
a request to all girls not to wear slacks, and was given the opportunity. Mr. Simonson related, "I merely told her (Marcia) that if we were to continue to have school disruption with students violating the present dress rules in order to force the issue, there seemed to be little point in an opinion poll. This, however, is a personal opinion." On this same point Marcia further related that administration policy had "forced a choice between a successful dress code change and a peaceful, cooperative protest. I could have one or the other, but not both." Marcia later added that events had forced her into taking her position. The following Monday, Marcia came to school wearing slacks, to "show the administration that I refuse to be intimidated." In total, twenty girls showed up wearing slacks Monday, as opposed to an estimated 75 the Friday before.
Hair Length Hinders Job Seekers Many boys are being faced with the decision between getting a job or cutting their hair. Several Park Ridge merchants are not interested in hiring boys with particularly long hair, or "just a hippie" as one manager put it. This manager stated, "I want a boy to look like a boy. If he looks like a girl, I won't hire him." Another manager, when asked if he took appearance and particularly hair into consideration when he hired a boy, said, "Definitely. He must be cleancut, well-groomed." He mentioned that if an employee grew his hair while he held the job, he would have to choose between losing his job or cutting his hair. Though such an attitude seemed to be prevalent, there were other opinions. One employer stated that he didn't think hair was a fair basis to judge anyone. He remarked, this man hires boys with long hair and reports that he has never had any customer complaints about it. He said that he wouldn't fire
a boy for reasons concerning his hair, no matter how long it is.
pass judgement during the most developmental part of his life. A person must be placed faceto-face with life in its various forms as soon as they can communicate. In our modern institutions, the argument of legal age is often used, but how can they deny students the rights to freely express themselves and yet expect them to function as adults soon after leaving school. . . . . Entering an institution is actually entering a specific "society." Thus, upon entering,
certain rights are revoked so that the institution can function and operate for the whole community within it. . . . Should youth be judged on age regardless of his actions, or is there another satisfactory method of judgement? . . . The controlling body, whether society or an institution, should give individuals a chance to prove their maturity. . . . Young people must set their ideals and goals, but remember that the autiiority is not in their hands to use.
Winter Problems of Student Driver Minimized with Proper Preparation ..Winter .presents its own unique problems to a student driving a car. Winterizing a car, slippery roads, and bad driving conditions are some of the plagues a driver must face Mr. John Minerick, deparment chairman of the driver education department, listed a number of things that should be done to prepare a car for winter. The most important step, according to him, is to have the car radiator drained, cleaned, and flushed out. ..The proper way to flush out a radiator is to open the petcock at its bottom and let a water hose run through it while the engine is running. Afterwards, Prestone or some other antifreeze should be added to it. This will keep the car running down to temperatures of thirty below. A second thing that a car owner should do to winterize his car is to have his electrical system checked. All points and plugs that are worn or that have been in use over six months should be replaced. Mr. Minerick also suggested a check on the cooling and heating systems, a grease job and oil change, and a test on the battery as necessities in winterCalendar
izing the car. A few items should be kept in the trunk of a car which is in use during the winter. Mr. Minerick said that salt, sand and a shovel are absolute necessities. He also recommended that a driver keep chains in his trunk, as well as a supply of extra blankets. The best way to handle slipperty roads, according to Mr. Minerick, is to drive at a conroUable speed. He said that a driver must always remember to turn the steering wheel in the direction that the back wheels are skidding if the car begins to slide. . To fight snow and ice storms, Mr. Minerick recommended that a driver always keep his windshield wipers and washers in working order. He said that if wipers smear they should be replaced. He also suggested that an anti-freeze solution be added to the water in the washer. In case the car gets stuck, Mr. Minerick suggested that it be rocked back and forth. This can be accomplished by driving it as far as it will go forward, then shifting into reverse and going as far as possible that way. This should be repeated as many times as is needed,.
'Winter Idyll' Leads Holiday Events Winter Idyll is the theme of the Boys' Club Christmas Formal. It will be held Dec. 20 from 8:30 to 11:30. Music will be by Jim Bestman. Tickets are $2.75 per couple in the cafeteria. South's four FTA officers exchanged places with the FTA officers at Ridgewood High on Dec. 16. The program aimed to get the officers acquainted with other teaching methods. Girls' Club will meet on Jan. 17 to discuss the Girls' Choice Dance. If you're interested in chess, contact Mr. Silkowski or President Greg Hindman about joining Chess Club. Ilie club meets
on Thursdays, after school. Dues are $1. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf will be presented by the Des Plaines Theatre Guild in the Maine South auditorium on Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. A panel of psychiatrists, actors, and directors will discuss the behavior problems portrayed by the characters in the play. Admission is $1.50. Debate Club will host a novice tournament on Dec. 20. Christmas will be featured all day on Dec. 25. First semester exams will be given on Wednesday, Jan. 21; Thursday, Jan. 22; and Friday, Jan. 23 according to the following schedule: 1 W T F 8:10-9:40 . 8 7 9 9.50-11.20 2 1 3 11:30-1:00 5 6 4
Creative Magazine Needs New Maferial Contributions for the creative writing magazine are now being accepted in either V107 or by the English teachers. Students submitting entries are asked to put their name, year in school, and English or homeroom teacher in the righthand corner. The names will be cut off the entries and judged on a five point basis by two or more students from each class level. A sales drive for the magazine will begin after Christmas. The price and name of the magazine will be determined at a later date.
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AFS Students Discuss Christmas Customs In the United States, the majority of people take Christmas for granted. In Japan, stated
Kazumi Sekino, AFS student, Christmas is not, on the whole, celebrated as a national holiday.
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A smaU percentage of the Japanese population o b s e r v e s Christmas by decorating trees and exchanging gifts. Twice yearly (in August and December, the Japanese have a custom of giving presents to "bosses." For example, a manager of a business will give the vice-president of the company a gift. The vice-president wiU, in turn, give the president of the company a gift. Stores in Japan are decorated, but the decorations are not all religious. Kazumi stated that the only reason for this decoration is the influence of the Western countries on Japan. Even Santa Claus "ho-ho-hos" in the stores and non-religious carols such as "Jingle Bells" are played in and outside the stores. Purchases are wrapped in fancy paper and decorated without extra charge if the buyer requests the extra decorations. New Years Day in Japan is much more important t h a n Christmas. On this day the people put on their national dress, the children play traditional games and a special dish is prepared.
During the past two weeks there have been instances of unnecessary tension concerning the issue of dress code. Some students feel this issue to be a question of principle, namely, the idea that the parents of 11 thousand students in the district control an individual's mode of dress. Student Council is designed to deal with these types of problems, and has been making a sincere effort over the past four months to resolve the problem with the administrators. After all of the work put into the development of a satisfactory method to find problem areas, it is extremely disturbing that a number of students felt it necessary to go beyond the responsible efforts of Student Council and outside the framework of school rules to express their dissatisfaction with the present dress code and the rate at which action is being taken. It is further annoying that these students were willing to jeopardize any attempts to modify the dress code for every student in the district in order to protect their principles and express their discontent with the present system. The original idea of an opinion poll has been discarded and the drafting of a new dress code has been left to the president and secretary of the three Maine Student Councils. This dress code has been reviewed by the Superintendent, the three administrators, and the Board of Education. Results of their decisions and possible effecting of a new, C h r i s t m a s Spirit? more liberal dress code (with several restrictions simply to preserve a certain degree.of neatness) will be announced soon after school resumes. It is very probable that if we receive any new dress code rulings, the protesting faction will declare their victory and claim the credit for effecting change. BY Pat Stelcher '70 Southwords hopes that the students of Maine South can "You know, I'm kinda glad recognize that change was achieved only through the reit snowed last night. Makes sponsible efforts of Student Council. seem more like Furthermore, unless students can put their faith in the Christmas Christmas." endeavors of Student Council in future issues of this type, Trudging through a crisp two they have no right to abuse it by referring to it as a worth- inches of white snow toward less, apathetic, social clique. the bus stop, Cathy's compan-
All stores are closed, and no one works from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 On Dec. 31 long noodles that signify the clearing out of the old year and welcoming in the new year are eaten for dinner. Sending New Year's greeting cards is a prevalent custom. The post office sorts out aU the cards addressed to one family and delivers them in one big bundle on New Year's Day. "It's exciting getting cards from friends you haven't heard from in a long time," Kazumi said. The Christmas season has not yet reached its climax, but Kazumi thinks that Christmas in the United States is a "big thing." Christmas celebrations a r e fundamentally the same in the U.S. and Britain, but exchange student Peter Bloomfield finds several unique characteristics in his native customs. Santa Clause (yes, with an e) traditionally slides down the chimney, but after arranging the presents finds Christmas cake and a glass of port wine instead of the American cracker and milk. Peter figures that this difference accounts for Santa's continued generosity in Britain.
ChUdren in Scotland receive about the same gifts as do American children, but Peter finds that the mechanical toys in his country are not quite as sophisticated as the ones he sees advertised here. The Queen annually delivers a televised holiday message to the nation about noon; rival soccer teams play a match, and numerous television specials are broadcast during Christmas day. Supper around two in the afternoon features a dome-shaped, plum pudding—which, before it is served, is decorated with holly and flaming brandy. Boxing Day, the 26th of December, is the traditional day for exchanging boxes containing gifts, but anxiousness warrants the opening of gifts on Christmas Day. New Years Day in Scotland is a more outstanding holiday than Christmas. Called Hogmanay, the people celebrate with bagpipes (referred to as "piping in the New") and toast the new year with Scotch. The first guest to cross the threshold of a friend's home in the new year customarily presents a gift.
Humbug! Cash! Santy! or...
Reflections on Christmas What is Christmas? Christmas is many things to many people, but never the same for any two. It is a sparkling holiday which reflects itself religiously, personally, traditionally, and commercially. Christmas is remembering Christ's birthday, trimming a fragrant evergreen, a family gathering, a Une of children waiting to see Santa, a radiant new snowfall, the Salvation Army bellringers, and typical shopping crowds. Christmas is going broke and promising you'll start saving earlier next year. Christmas is enthusiastically carolling with a group of friends — singing seven swans a swimming and forgetting the next line, or having your voice change on your loudest note. Christmas is the season for extending heartiest greetings and best wishes to everyone you meet. Christmas is opening a card with the horror of discovering it to be from a person you neglected to put on your mailing list—and then madly rushing out to mail him one. Christmas is gratefully receiving gifts and the joy of seeing someone really appreciate the gift you bought him. It is a holiday based on the things you wish to remember. The things you choose to remember are your own. Merry Christmas!
ion merely grunted in response. As they reached their destination, a freezing gust of December air extended icy fingers down their collars and boots. They put down their books and shoved gloved hands into their pockets in anticipation of a long wait. Again Cathy tried to pry Diane out from behind her muffler and into a conversation. "Have you seen the cool display at South Park yet? Red and green lights all over the place." "Commercialism," retorted her friend from between clenched teeth. "All right, I'll buy that," said Cathy, willing to be agreeable. Then, as an afterthought: "But really, what does Christmas mean to you?" "Nothing, zero. Tinsel on fake trees and little white lights guaranteed to blink off and on every second. 'Why, Auntie, so glad to see you again,' and 'My, haven't you grown up nice and big?' And all as phony as heck." "Oh," she knew what Diane
Open Letter: Keep What's Good
Mellberg Hears Council Best in CSL Dear Editor, Since last May I have had the sometimes depressing, rarely inspiring job of president of Central Suburban League of Student Councils. During this time one thing has greatly impressed me — the reputation of Maine South's Student Council and its student body. On several occasions the officers from neighboring school councils have asked me how our Council can do so much and how we manage to maintain such a high degree of spirit. It is a difficult question to answer, but being asked is something that I am proud of. Consequently, I was greatly
distressed by the recent disturbance at South regarding dress code. A relative handful of students were able to cause a short-lived uproar that seriously jeopardized the earnest efforts of our Student Council to remedy the situation. The event did, however, make me aware of the growing apathy in our student body toward their Student Council. Too few students take an interest in their Student Council and what it is doing for them. Similar apathy has led to the virtual extinction of an authoritative student government organization in many schools. This has not been to their benefit. It is my sincere desire that
the students of Maine South will make it their business to find out what Student Council is doing, by making proper use of the channels open to them such as suggestion boxes, homeroom reports, open forums, and attending Student Council meetings. By taking such interest they will help to continue the tradition of pride and cooperation that has prevailed at our school for six years. In addition, Maine South will continue to shine as an example of what young people are able to achieve for themselves, their school, and their community. Respectfully, Bill Mellberg Treasurer, S.C.
meant, but it bothered her. "Listen, I know what you mean and all but underneath, nothing else?" "Nothing. Zero." "But what about the presents? I mean, the 'giving and receiving' bit and all that?" "Listen to me, Cath, Christmas is for the kiddies. Too young to see past Santa Claus and Christmas stockings. Too young to see the ugly wars without meaning, the prejudice, the injustice, the —" "Cut it," Cathy frowned. That was Diane's big hangup: the ugly wars without reason, etc. "Listen, I've heard that all before. But what good do your gripes do you? Why do you have to cut down the good things like Christmas, while cutting down the bad things?" ' 'Commercialism.'' "For almost two thousand
years?" "Yeah, they thought the world was flat until five hundred years ago. Just because it's an old superstition don't make it legitimate." "You don't believe in God" Cathy was shocked. "Give me proof." "Well, uh, look around you. Look at the sky, look at the birds, look at the snow." "Oh, come on. I thought you took science freshman year." "Okay, okay, explain life." "Read Darwin." (A pause.) "Well, okay, uh . . . Explain this conversation." (Silence.) "Look, Diane, what do you want for Christmas?" "For Christmas, I want the bus to come." The green and yellow gUa monster showed its head around the corner. "Merry Christmas," said Cathy softly.
Open Letter
Bloomfield Urges: Become Aware Dear Editor, There are very few people in the United States or indeed in the world who are receiving such a good education in such a well equipped and well staffed school as are the kids at Maine South. Education is intended to broaden the pupils' mind and to make him more aware of his environment, and inevitably the huge problems of his environment. Thus he should be not only aware, but also concerned about the difficulties Man is encountering in the world today (such as the pollution of our vitally important natural surrounding and the tragically starving children in terribly poor countries). We should be grateful for our education and use it to the advantage of Mankind by improving the world we live in, rather than arguing about whether we should be taught while wearing slacks or dresses, beards or clean-shaven faces. If we don't concern ourselves with the important problems of the world we may not be so fortunate as to be in a position to argue about what our cloth-
ing should be. Yours sincerely, Peter Bloomfield (AFS student from England)
Southwords The oHicial student ntwspaptr of Maint Towntliip High School South, Park Ridge, lltinoii. Written and edited 14 limes each year by students oi the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket, purchased separately at t2 per year, or Individually for 10c. (Priced higher (or issues of more than 4 page*.)
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Senior Lounge Improves After Closing Eighth Hour The closing of eighth period senior lounge has caused much q u e s t i o n and controversy throughout the school. The Junior Class, who will be able to use the lounge next year are afraid the lounge will be closed before they can prove themselves. The senior students using the lounge other periods are afraid of their privilege being destroyed. There was some question as to the disposition of the first, second, and third periods of senior lounge. However, the existing conditions seem to show that honor system is working properly. Senior Marcia Hardy who uses the lounge first and third periods said that what has been said about eighth is and has been untrue about the other periods. "The seniors have gone out of their way to keep the lounge clean." Bill Alzos, president of the Senior Class and one of the main people responsible for implimenting senior lounge, said that if the seniors could not be mature enough to nm the lounge according to the rules, they don't deserve to have it, referring to the incidents of eighth period lounge. Bill added however, t h a t things are going "great" in the lounge. Mr. Robert Simonson, dean of students, said that there is a possibility in reinstating eighth period lounge if the other periods keep up with the set standards. "Thirty or forty" people gambling out of one hundred students during eighth period was the direct cause for closing the lounge. Other infractions in the rules were people leaving the lounge early, people using identification oUier than the regulation Maine South ID for attendance, the finding of cigarette butts on the floor, and the general messiness of the seniors. Numerous warnings to seniors were made by Bill Alzos, Senior Class representatives and Stu-
dent Council representatives for the administration about the infractions of the rules. However, since the closing of eighth period all agree that conditions in the other periods have improved. When asked about the educational value of lounge, Mr. Simonson said that it provides "a learning experience." He does not favor the expansion of the lounge to juniors because he believes that there are some experiences in life, such as wearing a cap and gown at graduation, should be left where they are now and not forced upon younger children. The lounge, now located in the cafeteria, rarely has over one hundred people in it. Thirty people is the average number for second period. Chuck Russell, vice president of Student Council, said that the students should be punished on an individual basis and he feels that an all school lounge is a good idea for Maine South.
The Girls' Recreation Association has made 100 Christmas stockings and using money collected from homerooms have stuffed each with toys and goodies. The girls will give the stockings to the Red Cross who will distribute them to needy famines in the Chicagoland area. GRA Board
Helpful Hints for Prospective Drivers by Tom Bush Not long after Christmas, some underclassmen will be receiving notices from the Secre-
Laws Outlaw Lawbreakers Many students are curious as to. their legal restrictions. The following is a list of possible infractions applying primarily to teenagers. Tobacco No minor may legally purchase tobacco in any form unless under the written consent of the minor's parent. Liquor It is illegal for persons under 21 to possess alcoholic beverages. Misrepresentation of age and the purchase of liquor is also unlawful. Fines of $200 may be imposed upon conviction. Driving Any person who is caught driving and has no valid driver's license shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or may be imposed a fine not exceeding $500, or both. Marijuana Possession of 2.5 grams or
members hulding biuckiiigs above are: Front, Donna Olsen, Terry Laverty, Teri Hedrich, Nancy Messervey, and Sharon Bretwisch; Back row, Jill McAuliff, Sharon Gearhart, Sue Matthys, Mary Hester, and Jan McAuliff.
less of marijuana is a misdemeanor. The penalty is a fine not more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than six months. Narcotics Any person who is unlawfully under the influence or possesses narcotic drugs is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned for not less than 90 days, nor more than one year. Curfew It is illegal for persons under 18 years old to be present in any public place during the following periods: In Park Ridge — after midnight on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; and 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In Cook County — after 11:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday; and 10:30 Monday through Thursday.
tary of State certifying their completion of Driver's Education. . .The parents of these students will simultaneously be receiving their first signs of hypertension. The basic problem is successfully maintaining this parental condition is passing the behindthe-wheel driving test. The State Testing Center at 929 N. Milwaukee ave., in Libertyville administers the test on public roads, providing for more freedom in cornering and a better idea of the testee's performance on the highways. The testing center at 5401 N. Elston ave., in Chicago gives its tests on a private driving course in the rear parking lot. Here, three or more cars can take the test at the same time (at different intervals) but the lanes are narrower than most public streets — necessitating more acute judgement and accurate cornering technique. If one can slip by the automatic failures, he must remain below a certain total of points (added in accordance to the number of mistakes) in order to pass the test. Libertyville subtracts a maximum of 30 points before a failure is recorded. El-
ston, however, allows only 20. Drivers often make errors in starting, unskilled and rough stopping, unsatisfactory turnabouts, and inattention to surrounding traffic or conditions warrant three to six points each. Speeding and driving too slowly are also punishable by deductions of three to six points. Extra pointers would include —fastening seat-belts, setting the parking brake when parked on a hill, signaling before pulling toward or away from curbs, looking both directions before crossing any railroad tracks (Libertyville especially), not letting the car steam up on cold days, practicing backing around corners before the test, watching for speed zones, checking all signals and horn before taking the test, checking all blind spots before entering a lane of traffic, not playing the latest hits on the radio or tape deck during the test, stopping with bumpyer even with the stop sign, and finally having an accurate parallel parking technique (Elston especially). Following these pointers (and barring any unforeseen disasters) should make failing the test next to impossible.
Senate Investigators To Condemn Santa Claus by BUI Mellberg '70 The special Senate investigation committee that has been studying the criminal record of Santa Claus held its final session today. The almost unanimous opinion in the Senate is that Santa is guilty of the alleged crimes. All tiiat remains is the official announcement to be released. Observers in Washington expect the government to press formal charges against the old man. The committee was called over a month ago at the request of the Vice-President of the United States. In his announcement at the time the VicePresident said, "All of the facts concerning the activities of this dangerous, pseudo-intellectual, old crook must be examined and exposed. For too many years Mr. Claus has been collaborating with the press and merchants in order to rob the people. A false image of this virtual extortionist has been imprinted into the minds of countless youngsters in this land. I ask the Senate to bring out the truth and protect our people." At first Santa refused to comment on the Vice-President's claims. He made it known he would not appear before the committee because he did not have time for such "foolishness" this late in the season. So, the charges were made
without Santa present. Initially, they were as follows: 1. illegal entry into private homes 2. contributing to the delinquency of minors by example 3. evasion of income tax 4. illegal use of airspace 5. refusal to display secret files used to blackmail youth 6. entering and leaving the country without a visa After the committee had already heard two hundred witnesses testify, and at the advice of his counsel, the Easter Bunny, Santa appeared before the Senate early last week. At that time the charges were explained to him. He continued to deny the charges and the Easter Bunny satisfactorally refuted each claim. Senator Scrooge, influential chairman of the committee, decided to press further charges against Mr. Claus in subsequent sessions. The first question the Senator asked Santa was why he used an alias. "An alias?" asked the stunned old fellow. "Yes, that's correct," the Senator said, "Why do you use the name Kris Kringle, and how dare you call yourself a saint?" Santa sat dumbfounded, apparently caught off guard by the line of questioning. Senator Scrooge continued, "How many
slaves do you have working for you, Mr. Claus. . . or is it Kringle?" "Slaves?" "Yes, I believe you call them elves. And as though they aren't enough, you are noted for cruelty to animals, also. You abuse those reindeer quite a bit every Christmas Eve, don't you?" "WeU, I don't. . ." "Gentlemen, gentlemen, this man has no defense. We shall have our next hearing tomorrow to give him time to prepare some answers." The following day Santa seemed somewhat relaxed. He answered his critics by saying, "The elves enjoy working for me. They love making toys that will bring happiness to the children of the world. And I do too. That's all I've ever tried to do." "Horsefeathers!" shouted the furious committee members. "All you hippies are alike with your beards and long hair and bells. And look at those clothes," the critical Senator Scrooge cried. "They are the most non-conventional rags I have ever laid eyes upon." Santa looked at himself and chuckled briefly. He looked up again and said calmly, "But, Senator, I always wear these clothes." "Exactly my point, Kringle. You're dirty like a hippie, too.
And another thing. Why are you always wearing red?" "Well, that's a Christmas color. It stands for joy, and love, and hope." "You're just saying that. Ladies and gentlemen, this man wears red clothes for another reason — he's a communist!" The people in the hearing room gasped. The Vice-President appeared pleased with the conduct of the hearings. That was two days ago. Today in the final session, Santa did not appear. The last charge was
brought against him in spite of his absence, however. The final charge was the clencher for most members. It was proven beyond a doubt that Santa had been distributing cyclamates in Christmas stockings last year. It is expected that the Senate will condemn Santa Claus on Friday. In the meantime work has been halted at Santa's North Pole Works, and it is rumored Santa intends to go into retirement after his courtroom troubles are over.
Non-Required Assemblies Granted Students will no longer have to attend assemblies as a result of a new bill Student Council has passed. The bill states that students are not forced to attend assemblies if they do not wish to. If they choose to skip the assembly, however, they must go to an alternative study hall that has been set up for Uiis purpose. The new rule will go into effect in January. Student Council gave four reasons as to why assemblies should be non-mandatory. First, the value of each asssembly can be questioned on an individual basis. A student may not be interested in a certain assem-
bly, and would therefore rather go to a study hall. Secondly, some students may feel that they need the time of the assembly to study. Another reason is students who are not interested in an assembly may be detrimental to that assembly. Student Council also feels that students who did attend the assembly would be interested and would improve the assembly. The committee assigned to the project of getting this bill underway has had it ready for some time. The new rule was approved in Student Council by the end of the first quarter. It was okayed by the administration Dec. 13.
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Dec. 19, 1969
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Invitationals To Dominate Holiday Sport Scene Cagers at Aurora; Play DrfId. Tonight Maine South is headed for a tough set of games which will begin the day after Christmas, but the team must first look to a Deerfield squad that is smaller than they, but aggressive. The away game will find the Hawks pursuing their third consecutive conference win without a loss. The conference race is presently wide-open with 3 undefeated and 3 winless, the remaining two having split their opening contests. The game tonight will complete the Hawks' tour of the basement of the CSL, but Coach Brady feels that the Warriors CSL BASKETBALL STANDINGS W L MAINE SOUTH 2 0 NILES WEST 2 0 MAINE WEST 2 0 GLENBROOK NORTH 1 1 NEW TRIER WEST 1 1 DEERFIELD 0 2 GLENBROOK SOUTH 0 2 NILES NORTH 0 2
are a better team than their record indicates. Deerfield lost their football tackle at the center position, but so did the Hawks. The Warriors' big scorers this season have been Ritzche, Savage, and Reilly, their leading scorer, who will be covered by Williams. The statistics of the first 2 CSL games has shown a wellbalanced attack on the part of the Hawks. In defeating Glenbrook South two weeks ago, 81-60, Schmelzer, Nevins, and Gawaluch were all in double figures. The fact that Gawaluch was filling in for Norlander made this more impressive.
Matmen at Home Fri. The Maine South varsity grapplers will be facing a perennial conference power in the form of Deerfield at home .today at 4:30. The Hawks will have more chances to revenge previous losses in two invitationals to be held at Maine East and Glen-
In a recent meet held at Niles North, a Hawk and a Viking lock arms to move for a takedown in the opening period.
Gymnasts Record at 4-1 The varsity gymnasts' four win and one loss record will certainly keep them contented over the Christmas holidays. However, seven of Maine South's top G-men share the task of upholding the Hawks' gymnastics prestige in three holiday invitationals. ..The Maine East invitational, with 13 schools competing, starts tonight at 7:30 p.m. Then tomorrow night, the Hawk-7 travel to Niles North for another meet, this one getting under way at 7:00 p.m. The Thornridge invitational at 7:00 p.m. on December 30 is the final meet of 1969. In each meet, every school has one man perform on each separate apparatus. In the Niles North meet, there will also be one gymnast working all-around. .. "Our best boys will face their toughest competition of the year in these three invitationals," commented Coach John Riccitelli. "The meets should make them well prepared for conference action which starts immediately in January." The Hawks, coming off a win over Morton East last week, will certainly be well prepared mentally for the invitationals. The gymnasts were easy victors against Morton, winning 114.60 to 76.58. Jack Famy must be considered the star of this meet for the Hawks. His 6.15 average for all-around is even more impressive when you consider that he finished first on three of the five apparati on which he performed. The scores of the parallel bars
In what is generally considered the Hawks' best effort of the season, Maine blew the Niles North Vikings off the court by a score of 94-49. Bob Norlander quickly made up for missing the Titan game by leading the game in every department. Bob scored 23 points with 9 rebounds, shooting 72 per cent from the floor and 100 per cent from the foul line. Playmakers Nevins, Williams, and Bonk followed with 22, 8, and 8 points for the Hawks. Schmelzer, who blocked numerous shots, and Hylen each dropped in 11 in addition to their rebounding. The Hawks
threesome of Famy, Scott Shute and Dirk Martin not only gave the Hawks the top three positions on this apparatus, but also totaled 21.85, a new high for the entire team this year. The Hawks also took the top three spots on side horse and high bar, while taking at least a first on the remaining three apparati. The Sophomore team, which also owns a four and one record, had an easy time against Morton East itself, winning 49.3 to 30.6.
brook South over the Christmas holidays. South's grapplers lost a heartbreaking meet last Friday night to conference contenders Niles North by three points, 23-20. It was a real disappointment, in that Niles will have to be beaten by another team in the conference, who must also lose one meet for the Hawks to tie for a conference crown. This is not highly probable. The meet started out in good form with Keith Nelson registering a 4-1 win. Larry Palmer was not as fortunate. Tom Magas put Maine out in front again, then Ron Raymond tied the score, losing a close match. Scott Miller broke the tie with a win, but Niles see-sawed back to a tie by defeating Rick Ropp, Captain Jack Brown then put the Hawks on top again. Lou Coletto tied his match to leave Maine with a 3 point lead. Big brother Tony Coletto avenged his brother's tie with a win to give Maine a 6-point lead. But strong Niles wrestling overpowered Tom Hall for a pin. Frank Schneider came back with a pin, but Niles conference contender heavyweight dealt John Garcea a pin in John's second wrestling meet in two years. Because of injuries, John has missed over two years of wrestling experience, but has still worked his way up to the top position on the team this year after only a few weeks of training. As he gains back more of his quickness and moves, watch John in the state meet.
Maine found its first victory against New Trier West to the tune of 14-4, Dave Littell and the entire B-strip — Jerry Henriken, John Duncan, and Jim Sullivan — each won all three of their bouts. Yesterday's meet with Niles East will prove to be important at the state meet, as they are a top state contender.
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". . . I'm telling you, it was this old man in a red suit, and this sleigh and reindeer . . . "
Glenbrook South makes one of their few recoveries of the night in their opening conference game.
face Bremen in the first-round of the elimination tournament. Since East Aurora and Maine are assigned to different brackets, the Hawks will have to show outstanding play to even face Aurora and Tom Kivisto.
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Conference Bosketball Statistics
Vs. Glenbrook South G. Schmelzer Nevins Bonk Hylen Gawaiuch Ebsrt Jacobson T. Schmelzer
Vs. Niles North Norlander Nevins Schmalzer Hylen Williams Bonk Gawaluch Jacobson Bushelle Benson Jackson
G 9-15 7-14 2-9 3-7 6-11 1-3 1-2 0-1
F 3-7 12-16 2-2 1-4 2-3 1-2 1-1 1-2
T 21 26 6 7 14 3 3 1
REB. 17 3 3 9 ' 7 3
29-62 47% G 10-14 8-15 4-9 5-9 3-7 4-5 0-2 0-1 2-3 1-1 0-0
23-37 62% F 3-3 6-8 3-5 1-2 2-3 0-0 1-3 2-2 0-0 0-0 2-2
81
44
T 23 22 11 11 8 8 1 2 4 2 2
REB. 9 6 7 5 1 2 2
37-66 56%
20-28 7iy2%
94
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Jack Beaumont performs on the still rings in the meet against Hersey.
Swimmers Win Triangular Last Friday, the Varsity Swimming Team came within inches of winning the season's firit conference meet against Maine West. Excellent performances were turned in by Scott Gravenhorst, Brad Kozie and Barry Markus, who all placed first in their individual events. Ted Johnson also did well by tying the sophomore school record in the 100 yard breast stroke. Last Saturday, the Hawk Mermen bounced back from that close defeat by winning a triangular meet between St. Patrick, Hersey, and Maine South; the team captured first in all but two events. For the season, the varsity has accumulated a record of seven wins and three losses.
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Foilers Have 1 W i n Maine South's fencing team presently holds a 1-1-1 record. The Hawks opened the season with a loss to Marshall, but followed it up with a big win over New Trier East. The close meet with Marshall ended in a 10-8 defeat with only top fencer Dave Littell and John Duncan of the B-strip finding two victories. Another disappointment was that no one on the A-strip could hand Marshall's Haywood a defeat. The Hawks hope to make a comeback at a later dual meet with Marshall before the showdown at the state meet.
continued their winning ways last Saturday night against nonconference St. Viator in a defensive battle, 53-46. The teams in the Aurora East Invitational are stacked with power, with Maine having to
This afternoon, the team will face a tough Deerfield squad at Deerfield High School. Since Deerfield has acquired a reputation for harboring fine swimmers, this contest should present an interesting challenge for the Hawks. Following . this weekend's meet, Coach Harris plans to improve his swimmers by scheduling rigorous vacation workouts. With many of the boys practicing different strokes than those they are accustomed to, Harris has predicted a newer and better team by the first of the year. We can look forward to the growing productivity and success of the squad in 1970.
Winter Sports Schedule
Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
19 9 16 17 23 30 31
Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
19 20 9 10 16 23 24 30
Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb.
10 16 30 6
Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
19 20 23 26, 3 9 17 24 31
SWIMMING Deerfield Glenbrook South Glenbrook North New Trier East Relays Niles North New Trier West New Trier East GYMNASTICS Maine East (Invitational) Niles North (Invitational) Niles West Lake Park, Ridgewood East New Trier East Maine West Oak Lawn Glenbrook North FENCING Chicago Circle Invitational at Notre Dame New Trier West New Trier East Niles West WRESTLING Deerfield Ridgewood Invitational Maine East Invitational 27 Glenbrook South Invitational Niles North Niles West New Trier East Maine West Glenbrook North
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