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Board Announces 9 Period Day To Continue The District 207 Board of Education acted on a recommendation of its department chairmen that Maine Township High Schools continue to operate on a nine period day for the 19701971 school year.

The administration, however, is continuing the evaluation of the present, expanded schedule in relation to the general increase in the school's quality that is instilled.

For the past several years the district's three high schools have been operating on an expanded school day.

Initially, the change from an eight to nine period day was made to increase the use of school facilities to accommodate an ever-growing school population. With the nine period day, general school hours will be approximately 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

According to some recently approved regulations, however, with parental approval some students will complete their daily schedules in less time.

According to Dr. Richard R. Short, Superintendent of Schools, "The present schedule in its flexible and expanded form has made it possible to provide for additional course offerings, both elective and required."

The superintendent noted that team teaching makes possible the maximum utilization of a teacher's talent and can best be provided within the nine period day. An example of a team teaching program is South's new humanities course in which a group of five teachers, from the art, music, history and English departments, combine their talents to give students an opportunity to study in depth a period of history.

The team instructs two groups of about sixty students each.

The classes are then divided into groups of fifteen for an indepth discussion of the material presented in the lecture period.

The added flexibility of the nine period day is necessary to enable the scheduling of large numbers of students into a given period, as well as to provide adequate facilities for the smaller group discussions.

According to Dr. Short, many students are now enrolled in more courses than was the case a few years ago. "Before we initiated the nine period schedule, most students had a program which included four academic or vocational subjects, physical education, and a lunch period. Some students also took courses in music or typing," he said.

Club To Ski In Michigan Ski Club will take a weekend trip to Boyne Mountain in Michigan on Jan. 23, right after finals. If you missed your first chance to sign up. put your name on the waiting list in the bookstore.

Debate Club will be compet ing in two contests on Jan. 24 and 31.

A membership drive is planned by Key Club for sometime soon.

Tri-M had a formal initiation for 25 students on Jan. 15.

Girls' Club's plans for the Girls' Choice Dance will be taking shape this month.

Finals on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Jan. 21, 22, and 23; No school on Monday, Jan. 26, Teachers' Institute Day. AFS has finished their picture drive, collecting $203. This money will go into the fund for the AFS students.

Brotherhood Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 in C-127 to discuss plans for their assembly.

Volume 6, No. 7

Maine Township High School South, Park

minute classes or cause t h e classes to be shortened to 40 minutes.

In either case there would be a lessened quality of the technical, business, music, art, home e c , science and advanced placement courses that depend upon 70 minute classes.

Dr. Short is heading the evaluation of the nine period schedule and its significance to the quality of the school program, the cost of operation, the efficiency of staff utilization and faculty management. According to him the expanded schedule has many "desirable features."

CSL Slates South Forunfi

January 27 will mark the first meeting of CSL under the new format which CSL members agreed upon before the organization temporarily disbanded in November.

According to Bill Mellberg, president of CSL, a complete lack of cooperation among the liberal members Ridge, III. January 16, 1970 predominantly stressed the need for a change in the CSL format. The new policy places emphasis on discussion groups that are held at an informal-type level in which all members are encouraged to participate.

A review of the constitution admits an exceptionally bright and writing bylaws will serve student to college before he has as a future project of CSL. Also finished high school. scheduled is a discussion on polThe Rolling Admissions plan lution and what each school can accepts applicants as they ap- do individually to work with the ply and notifies the student us- community, and a "hospitality ually within a month whether night" which will be held in he has been accepted or not. February at Glenbrook North Most colleges require four for CSL delegates. The biggest years of English, two years of job, however, is just to keep the math, and one lab science. Ad- CSL from breaking up, related ditional subjects may be re- Bill. quired for admission to differThe Jan. 27 meeting here at ent areas of study in college, South will consist of a business for instance social science re- meeting and discussion group; lated courses may require for- a guest speaker, who has not eign language credits also. yet been decided upon, wiU be To decide on a college, a stu- featured. A tour of the school is dent should read about it, talk also scheduled. to graduates and visit the camBill stated that CSL officers pus, the summer before the sen- are very optimistic about the ior year being a good time to potential of the organization and do so. are interested in the results of For further information on the meeting to find out basically can obtain a pass from their what CSL is capable of doing. college applications, students "This meeting should set the can obtain a pass from their precedent for all future CSL counselors to visit the career meetings," Bill said, "so we're resource center any period or going to make sure it's a good before and after school. one."

Counselors Specify Early Junior Year As Period to Consider College Choices "Students should begin working with their counselors as early as their junior year so that they will know how to approach the problem of choosing a college," said Mr. Sherman Roth, career counselor.

Mr. Roth noted that students should first consider course offerings, then type, size and location of the school and least of all the cost of the school, because of the availability of scholarships and financial aid.

A rating system for colleges does not exist.

To apply to a college, a student should 1. decide on the college to which he would like

to apply 2. write for applications 3. fill out the applications and bring them to the high school registrar, Mrs. Joanne Ryan, who will attach the students' high school record and high school recommendations.

Presently, several different types of admissions plans are in effect in the colleges throughout the United States, naming them the Early Decisions and Rolling Admissions plans.

With the Early Decisions plan, the student having a high rank and test scores can apply in September and receive an early answer. This is often confused with Early Admissions, which

SC Considering Numerous Suggestions Now that Student Council no longer has to deliberate on the issue of dress code, new ideas and programs are being devised to substitute the work load.

President J<rfin Welzenbach and Robbie Little, secretary, have appointed an Honors Committee and a Discipline Committee. Their respective functions will be to investigate new honors available to students and suggested revisions in the school's disciplinary measures.

Any recommendations proposed by these committees would be sent to the administration after a vote of confidence taken in Council.

On Jan. 12, the Honors Committee proposed an optional eighth semester final program, and the Disciplinary Committee offered a plan for innovated punishments for class cuts.

John has suggested the formation of a Curriculum and Course Content Committee to discuss with the department chairmen and teachers the merits of new courses and extra fields of study in some courses.

Also coming up before the Council are two amendments to the SC Constitution proposed bv Jeff Lee, complex leader of C-134.

"They were made to make the replacement of representatives more democratic, to give the students a more personal representation system, and to improve the quality of homeroom reports," explained Jeff.

The first of these amend-

"Today, however, counselors and other staff members are encouraging all students to carry a greater course load, and to take advantage of the great diversity of subjects taught in the Maine high schools. The nine period day makes this possible.

"As a result, many students are enrolled in five or more courses, and, in addition, take music or typing."

The superintendent pointed out that most courses in vocational-technical education as well as science meet for a period and a half each day â&#x20AC;˘ approximately 70 minutes. ' T h e expanded, nine period day provides us with six 70 minute periods. With eight periods we can only schedule five," Dr. Short stated.

A limit of 70 minute periods would either reduce the number of students enrolled in 70

ments (which has been passed

by Council and will be presented to the student body for final ratification) changes the replacement of representatives from the hands of Council to the grips of respective homerooms.

The second amendment proposes a recall system of elections designed to allow students to replace irresponsible representatives.

Chuck Russell, SC vice president is in the process of mechanizing plans for Council-Faculty meetings and planning a series of Upper House meetings comprised of the complex leaders.

During the last semester, various members of SC have been introducing new ideas, organiz-

ing committees, participating in the committees, and further considering new methods of conducting student affairs.

The results of this work have been presented to the adminiitration as proposals and statements of Councils opinion on certain matters.

Ideas and discussions h a v e centered around the matters of dress code, but included by-law revisions (particularly the election procedures), non-mandatory assemblies (a proposal which was accepted by the administration), conditions of 6B lunch, lounge provisions, Coke machines, ice machines, traffic flow through the north parking lot by non-associated vehicles, as well as Council major committee business.

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Examples of the results of Maine South's newly passed dress code.

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Students Like New Code; Romance Could Suffer With the recent liberalization of South's dress code, student dress regulations are basically minimized to clothing the body "from shoulder to mid-thigh" and wearing shoes.

In response to the new rules, many boys are commg to school with beards and mustaches and most girls have tried wearing slacks.

During the weeks of controversy over changing the code many students mentioned that they were satisfied with the school's standard of dress and probably wouldn't dress differently even if the school permitted.

With the change in regulations and the sudden trend toward more causal dress, however, many of these students more recently felt the same as one student did when he said, "Now that it's legal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; why not?"

If many of the boys were pleased that they can now grow beards and mustaches, a few of

the girls were not. Some said that they didn't like a boy to look "all hairy."

Many maintain that facial hair "looks awful" on some boys but good on others and that they should wear it accordingly.

Others simply said that they didn't care how a boy wore his hair as long as he liked it that way.

The boys' reaction to girls wearing slacks was approximately the same. While a few thought it was de-feminizing, more said that any girl should be able to wear whatever she is comfortable in. Many boys approved of girls wearing slacks as long as they were becoming to the girl.

One student summarized the opinion of many when he said, "I don't think it's that impo"*ant. Some girls look better in pants than others, and they should wear them. But I don't like to see a girl wearing slacks when she looks really bad in them."

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January 16,1970

SOUTHWORDS

Maine Uses Money Wisely Compared to other nearby high schools, Maine Township ranks second lowest out of ten other schools in per capita operating expense per student. Yet even though Maine ranks low on this list, it still retains its fine educational program, according to two department chairmen,

Mr. Otto Kohler and Mr. Ronald Teller.

Mr. Kohler, head of the social science department, stated, "A higher cost per student does not necessarily mean a better program." Mr. Kohler also emphasized that what is important is how effectively the money is

Science Seminar laboratory is well-equipped for students who wish to pursue interests in various scientific fields.

being spent for each student's education.

Mr. Kohler also remarked that Maine Township uses its money as effectively as it can and that no more money is or ought to be spent per student than is necessary.

Mr. Teller,head of the Science Department, expressed the same sentiment. "We never delete from the budget any supply items we feel are necessary to maintain our excellent science program. While we cannot always purchase everything that we want, we are, nevertheless, very well equipped."

As to why Maine Township has such low expenditures per student as compared to surrounding high schools, Mr. Kohler explained, "Maine Township is affected by state limitations. These limiting factors are the assessed value of the property, the number of students in the district and the rate of taxation."

Accelerated classes, according to Mr. Kohler, don't really

Equipment found in computer room of math-science office includes this time-sharing computer. Machines are frequently used in math classes.

make a lot of difference In operating costs. Even though there is usually a maximum of 25 students in an accelerated class, the department does not place more than 30 students in a regular class.

The Science department spends about 80 per cent of its budget money on scientific supplies, such as glassware, chemicals and other consummable items. The other 20 per cent of

Press Requires Knowledgeable Readers In the complex and rapidly changing world we live in, it is of vital importance for the average man to know how to read a newspaper.

Because of a recent attack on the press we have a suspicion that few people know how to read a newspaper. Too many read only their favorite section.

the Sports section, Comics, the Woman's Page, etc.

Too many people read and accept or reject an opinion on only one day's news. Too many people do not look to see who wrote the story.

Careful reading will enable the reader to become a well-informed citizen capable of mak-

Open Letter

SC Amendment Opposed 3) Difficulties of scheduling in Dear Editor: In Student Council at the pres- the new representatives, which ent time, there is a motion to in the past has proved to take approve an amendment to the over on e month. The new repSC Constitution which calls for resentatives would have to wait the impeachment of complex too long to make it worthwhile. leaders and representatives, 4) Embarrassment of the reprewhenever the homeroom feels sentative under impeachment that he is not fulfilling his and for Student Council in genduties. This amendment has eral. been proposed by Jeff Lee, 5) Recall elections would prove Complex Leader C-134. As a fel- to be a popularity contest, low complex leader, I would like rather than electing a person on to discuss this issue with the his merits. student body, since there is a I feel that our present Conpossibility that this proposal stitution covers the subjects apmay be taken to the students in propriately, and further legislaa referendum. tion is unnecessary. In the Unit If this proposal is passed, it States government, when a vawould only produce the follow- cancy occurs in the Senate (Council) the Governor (Couning: 1) Constant impeachment pro- cil) appoints a replacement, not ceedings being carried on be- the six people (Students). tween liberals and conservaI do feel that this amendment, tives. if taken to the student body for 2) ITiis amendment would be approval, should be rejected. It used by comics, who think it would hurt Student Council's exwould be funny to impeach his cellent record and eventually representatives, when his per- hurt the students. son might be a good SC memChris Mahaffey ber.

C-219 Complex Leader

I never knew "love-making in the hall" could be so fulfilling.

ing sound judgments on the issues of the day.

The reader must realize that there is a distinction between a by-lined story, a column, an editorial and a news story.

By-lined stories and columns may give the writer's personal comment on news events. In editorials, the newspaper editors offer personal opinions on news events. On the other hand, news stories just present the facts without any expression of personal although complete objectivity is sometimes difficult to achieve.

While reading a news story the reader should never assume absolute truth. Although it is every paper's goal to be objective, certain factors make it impossible to be so at all times.

Two of the major factors are the reporter who is reporting the story and time. The reporter might unintentionally put in words that slant the story. No human being is entirely without prejudice.

Reporters are not always present when news events occur. For stories of crimes and accidents, they have to depend

on the people who were there to give them the necessary details.

Daily papers have deadlines to meet. Thus, some stories coming in at the last minute wiU not have all the facts. But these facts will usually be brought out in later editions.

Since we live in an ever changing world, people who want to be aware of what's happening must make newspaper reading a daily habit.

If a reader doesn't think the newspaper he reads is fair, it is his responsibility to let the editors know, or to change papers.

But the reader should not read only what he wants to hear. He must be willing to listen to fact and change his opinion accordingly. Some readers may even prefer to subscribe to newspapers with opposing viewpoints in order to get both sides of controversial issues.

A successful democracy depends upon a truly informed citizenry to direct its course of action at home and in foreign affairs. The newspaper correcly read, can provide a vital source of information.

Afterwords

New Emphasis on Trivia We are all grateful for the new dress code recently approved by the administration, but in the light of the load it takes off their schedules, attention seems to have been focused on the lesser lessons of conduct to be learned in the school.

This new emphasis has raised questions as to the validity of unwritten rules and the purpose of such rules.

Contrary to some beliefs, rules are created, not to be broken, nor to be changed, but to provide guidelines for conduct which must be obeyed for the good of all.

There cannot be written rules for everything because (as is often the case with state and federal governments) we would sink deep into confusion.

It would also be impossible to write specified penalties for each infraction because there are many degrees to which an individual can do wrong.

Most students at this school fail to realize how many irresponsible stunts some students pull at the expense of others, necessitating appropriate action.

Certainly students should be developing enough sense and maturity to refrain from doing some things they do.

It seems reasonable, however, that for some small violations such as holding hands or sitting on desks, a teacher or administrator could warn a student of his infraction rather than scheduling him for a detention.

Southwords contends that the measures presently being taken can cause an adverse reaction (making students feel challenged to get away with something simply to spite the rules or the system rather than simply refraining from the activity) instead of providing a solution to trivial problems.

the money is spent for equipment, such as incubators, sterilizers, and other items used in the laboratories for teaching.

As Mr. Teller expained, "The answer to holding down these costs is our method of buying."

Mr. Teller further added that Maine Township buys its supplies in large quantities, since each of the three schools combines its individual orders.

Maine also buys from large supplyhouses that serve the larger high schools, colleges and industrial firms. By using competitive bids, Maine can successfully hold down these costs to a minimum.

Mr. Teller added that Maine spends its money to benefit all of its students. For example, he pointed out that Maine was one of the first schools in the area to supply a microscope for every two students in each biology class.

Mr. Teller also commented that for the more "exotic" and expensive equipment used by the advanced students, "We might wait a while for our budget to take it, but eventually we get everything we need."

Cultural Calendar Butterfield Band Auditorium Friday, Jan. 16. 8:30 pm Neil Diamond Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 17, 8:30 pm Funny Girl Old Orchard, Golf Mill Museum of Contemporary Art 1615 N. Wells, 934-7755 Earl of Old Town 1615 N. Wells, 642-5206 live folk music 9pm-4am cover charge $1 Open every night Plugged Nickel 1321 N. WeUs 337-9813 Name jazz bands Tues.Sun, 9 pm-4 am Sun, afternoon concert 4-6 pm. no food, admission $2 and up -Auditorium Theatre Jerry Butler Jan. 23 Grand Funic Railroad Feb. 7 Richie Haven Feb. 11 The Doors Feb. 15.

Steve Trytten's Rubber Band is appearing at the 1st United Methodist Church Touhy & Prospect Sat. Jan. 31 8-11 p.m.

Southwords ThÂŤ official student ntwspaptr of Maine Township High Sctiool Soutli, Park Ridge, Illinois. Written and edited 14 times each year by students of the high school. Subscriptions Included with activity ticket, purchased separately at t2 per year, or Individually for 10c. (Priced higher for issues of more than 4 pages.)

Editor-inChlef BUI Grilflths News Editor Robin L'Esperance Features Editor Audrey Altstadt SpÂŤcial News Editor . John BarzditU Sports Editor Allen Lauterbach Art Editor Patricia Stelcher Photo Editor Sandra Verlench Assistant Editors Jane O'Donnell, Mary Hester, Rita HoUepbach. Steve Trytten Reporters Tom Biuh, Susanna Chan.

Margy Hawkbis, Mary Beth Krelw. C a r 1 a Krummel, Jeff Lee. Bruce Ultle, Pat LuvisI, Michalina Pendzich.

Sports Writers

Mike Murzyn,

Roger Hofeldt. BiU Malik.

Cartoonists Mary Hester, Dave Carlson

Photographers Ken Rud, Peter Wong, BUI Tandy.

Bob Bertsche. BUI Reynolds

January 16, 1970

SOUTHWORDS

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Views of Students Toward Council Changed for Better The dress code change has altered the opinion of many students concerning Student Council, but has not changed the , general consensus about the administration.

These facts were revealed in a survey taken by Southwords soon after the change in dress code was announced.

Concerning Student Council, one junior boy said, "Before the dress code change, I couldn't stand it. The change has changed my opinion, and now I think Student Council is pretty worthwhile."

The majority of people questioned felt that this year's Council was the best in the history of South. This opinion is evidenced by the following quotes: "I feel that this is one of the first things I've seen Student â&#x20AC;˘ Council accomplish."

"This has been one of the

Finals

by Andrea Sampracos '70 'Twas the night before finals, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The books were all opened and studied with care In hopes that the grades would be better than fair.

Then students, quite tired, fell into their beds While Ominous questions still loomed in their heads.

Weird visions of teachers would run through their minds Like giants and ogres of all shapes and kinds.

The night passed too quickly for all those concerned; There wasn't the time for enough to be learned.

The sun rose too early to fill the blue skies, And each tummy concerned had its own butterflies.

No one hurried to dress or to race to the school; "Put the test off while you may" was the general rule.

The homeroom was strained for each tense lad and lass.

When the bell finally rang, no one raced to first class.

When each student was settled, a feeling of gloom Descended upon every desk, every room.

All prayed for the marvel which rarely took place, But did, just this once, to "Old Prunehead's" disgrace.

He stood up and turned with a hard-hearted smile To write on the board for a taut little while.

He said, "Fill out your papers like this diagram.

Best of luck to you allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I FORGOT "niE EXAM!!"

most effective Councils at South."

"It's clearing up a lot of the indefinite policies of the administration, such as Traffic Court and two per cent off for suspensions."

"It's definitely better this year than it ever has been in my other three."

"Council has always been capable, but this is the first year it has really been busy."

"They're really trying to work with the administration. I think dress code was a big step."

"The dress code change has given the students confidence in Student Council."

John Welzcnbach, SC president, who helped engineer the dress code change, said, "I've worked with four Councils, and this is the best one. Because of the new elections system, we've got a lot of different kinds of people in it this year."

Chuck Russell, who is Student Council vice-president, summed it up by saying, "True, this has been one of the most effective Councils at South; however, it could take great steps toward improvement."

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Staging Techniques and Cast Named for 'Flowers' "Flowers For Algernon" the play from the same story as the Oscar winning movie "Charly" will be shown February 12, 12, 14, 19, 20, and 21 by the Maine South Thespians.

New South Ham Radio Station W 9 G D C May Soon Open With Gift Equipment Maine South students will soon be operating their own amateur radio station, according to Mr. Otto Kohler, chairman of the social science department and initiator of a project to put Maine's ham station on a functional basis.

Mr. Kohler stated "I'm sure that there are many licensed amateurs among our students, but we don't have an organization at the present time."

Maine Township has been licensed by the Federal Communication Commission to operate a ham station (station W9GDC) for a number of years. In the past a lack of equipment has made operation of the station impossible.

The reception of gifts from local civic organizations and the expected present of a transmitter to Maine South along with

the acquisition of an aerial this spring will provide equipment enough for the station to operate, according to Mr. Kohler.

Mr. Kohler speculated that the station will be made available to all licensed South students during their study periods.

Passing a novice examination is the only requirement for a license.

Mr. Kohler said "Any student who wants to become a Ham operator can get a novice license by learning to take morse code at a minimum of five words per minute and passing an examination in simple theory, basic procedures, and radio law.

These can be given by any radio amateur who molds a general license or better."

Mr. Kohler further suggested that he might conduct a noncredit class to teach students

South Teams Ready To Participate In It's Academic, Prep Bowl Quiz "We intend to schedule Main; South for auditions for Us Academic 9 a.m., Jan. 25," Jeri Warwick NBC official, revealed to Southwords.

It was previously thought that Maine South would not appear because of crowded taping

AP History Offers College Credit Sophomores and juniors who wish to earn college credit before admission to college can do so in two courses open to students with above-average ability.

The College Entrance Examination Board offers annual examinations at Maine South in the fields of European and American History. Students who take tlie examinations and make satisfactory scores can be granted up to twelve semester hours of advanced standing credit when they enroll in college, in addition to being exempted from some college requirements.

At the present rate of college tuition, this can be a large cash saving to parents, far offsetting the small cost of the Advanced Placement Examination.

The nature of the Advanced

Many students felt that the administration was comprised of distinct personalities. Said Russell: "Some members are narrow-minded and unwilling to compromise. On the other hand, I think most of them are a great help to the student body."

Other students felt the same way: "They understand students more and they're giving them what they want. They're beginning to see both sides of the question. It's much more reasonable than it used to be."

"Most of them are real cooperative."

"Sure it's changed. Now only about 80 per cent of them are ultra-conservative."

"I think by changing the dress code they're really making an effort to do something for the students." Some students, however, felt differently about the administration.

"I think the administration is very efficient as far as the taxpayers go, but student opinion takes a back seat."

"I feel extremely separated from it, and whatever they do is beyond my control."

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Placement Examinations in history is such that students can pass them if they have done good work in the accelerated or, in some cases, in the regular level of American History; the Department, however, recommends enrollment for the Advanced Placement sections in American History or European History.

In these sections, student work is directed to the type of examination they will eventually take and each is prepared in an "area of specialization" as recommended by the CEEB. A11 Advanced Placement courses give increased honor points - five for an "A" and four for a " B " , as opposed to four for an "A" and three for a " B " in regular sections.

schedules for the show and the large number of high schools in the area.

Maine South has also been invited to the Prep Bowl Quiz on WFLD, channel 32. South appeared in the show last year and lost by a small margin.

The Prep Bowl team was chosen from about 15 students who tried out. The apphcants went through a mock session using sample questions to test their abilities.

"The members of the team must be not only bright and know a lot, but also they need an instant recall of facts," Mr. David Lavelle, team sponsor said.

Members of the team are Andrea Sampracos, '70, Norm Elslrand '70, Tom Klancnik '70, Jean Forrest '71, and alternate Hank Warchall '70.

"The questions reflect the course content of the school with questions on literature, science, social science and geography. There is little the members of the team can do to prepare," Mr. Lavelle said, "but we have been drilling for quickness and accuracy."

The show will be aired on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 12:30 p.m.

the requirements for the novice examination.

Mr. Kohler sees three practical uses for amateur radio.

"First, it's a good way for a person to learn a great deal about theoretical and practical electronics. It's good background for electrical engineering or any occupation involving electronic technology. Boys who go in the Army or Navy will find that their skills can be used in armed forces communication services.

"Second, it has an inherent interest for those who like the challenge of building equipment with their own hands which will enable them to communicate with other amateurs in Russia r r Peru or Australia.

"And third, it has a practical application during emergencies when other means of communication arc cut off. The amateurs along the Gulf Coast, recently received commendations from the Red Cross for the valuable communications service! they provided during the devastation of Hurricane Camille.

"Radio amateurs can get official recognition by our armed services by participating in MARS, the Military Affiliate Radio Services," he concluded.

For the first time on the Maine South stage a performance of "thrust" theater will be produced. Like in the round, the actors perform close enough to the audience as to be able tr> touch them at times. Different platforms for different scenes are set up on the stage with the seats surrounding them, only this time w i t h "thrust" theater only three sides of the acting area will be to the audience where theater in the round is completely surrounded by seats.

David Chastain '71 leads the cast as Charly with Lisa Oblander '70 as Alice, Charly's teacher. Many notables appear in the cast containing 25 members. Peter Bloomfield '70 appears as the scientist Dr. Straus who is instrumental in Charly's development. Peter uses his British accent in the part. The cast is directed by Mr. Hal Chastain, head of the speech and drama department at South.

Mr. Don Martello will do the technical directing of the play.

The stage design will be simple.

There are a record breaking 96 lighting cues and a record breaking 31 sound cues. These cues are the responsibility of Carol Mickelsen, stage manager. Tom Luczo is lighting head and Jeff Wright is sound head.

Also in the cast are Connie King '70, Kathy Platz '71, John Welzenbacn '70, Dana Winikates '70, Dick Stinson '72, Katie Davlin '73, Margie Gibson '72, Tom DeMicheal '72, Bruce Little '72, Marylin Andrews '71, Mary Dickson '72, and Cathy Cox '71.

New M a g a z i n e Editors Ask for Something New' A unique approach is being made towards the development and promotion of this year's creative writing magazine.

"We've had complaints the past few years about the magazine being put out by a small group. This year we'd like to have it open to more people," stated Pat Stelcher, editor-inchief of the magazine.

Pat continued by saying that the magazine's staff is looking for a greater variety of stories. "We always have an abundance of stories on war and love; we'd like something creative on other subjects as well this year."

A stress is being put on involving more people in the magazine. Judges will be picked from each class. Anybody who

judged last year may apply again for this year.

The magazine will be sold in English classes on February 10, 11, 13, and 16. Bill MeUberg, sales manager, hopes for record breaking sales.

To promote sales, BEl hopes to be able to use the audiovisual equipment of the school.

The price of the magazine will be $1.

Students can submit essays, stories, poems, drawings, and covers. The cover size is eight and one half by eleven inches.

Entries may be given to English teachers, brought to V-107 or put in a box located in the bookstore. Students are asked to make a carbon-copy of their works to keep for themselves.

Humor is welcome.

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January 16, 1970

SOUTHWORDS

Cagers Become Conference Favorite Maine South is presently riding high on the basketball circuit as they encounter the New Trier West Cowboys away tonight and the Glenbrook North Spartans Saturday night at home in conference double header action. The Hawks have attained notable ranking on the strength of their conquest at the 8-team East Aurora Tournament and their recent big win over Niles West, 72-66.

At Aurora, South first ousted Bremen, 70-47, and continued victorious in the second-round semi-final action against Marmion Military, 62-49. The final game, against East Aurora, saw the Hawks as underdogs to a team largely intact that gained the semis in state competition last year.

Mike Nevins led a well-balenced scoring attack by matching their All-Stater, Tom Kivisto, with 28 points. Jim Williams finished with 15, Greg Schmelzer 14, Bob Norlander 11, Mike Bonk 6 and Russ Hylen 4.

In turning back Niles, Schmelzer continued his rebounding fury with 21, while Norlander, Nevins, and Hylen followed with

10, 6, and 7. The leading Hawk scorers were Norlander, Schmelzer, and Nevins with 19, 18, and 15 points, respectively. Coach Bernie Brady feels that these past two games have seen Maine at their best this season.

Williams and Nevins have emerged as the playmakers, while Schmelzer and Norlander have generally led the rebounding statistics. Cartwright, an allstate candidate, and Mirsky dominated Niles' play statistically, with the former getting 34 points.

New Trier West will come into the game with a 2-2 mark in a tie for fourth place, while the Spartans are in sixth at 1-3. The two matched talent last Friday in a contest in which the Cowboys were victorious, 60-52.

New Trier's Leach has become the man to look for in their lineup, as he has become the league's sixth highest scorer with 63 points. Glenbrook will be bringing their entire starting lineup back from last year, led by 6'4" Tom Hutchinson. 6'3" Spartan Ed Noha should also be watched for his scoring potential.

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Greg Schmelzer (44), Bob Norlander (50), and Jinn Williams of the Hawks await rebound last Friday against Niles West.

North is generally a tall team, with the Cowboys being excellent shooters.

A 6-man lineup has evolved for the Hawks this season composed of Nevins, Williams, Bonk, Schmelzer, Norlander, and Hylen. Larry Gawaluch is also available for duty. Their shooting and free-throw percentages, in addition to the rebounding, has made them the scoring leaders in the conference.

Recent ratings that h a v e come out for the area have placed Maine South in the eighth position for the area, while one placed them as high as tenth in the state. The postseason regional assignments have come out, and the Hawks

are at Conant this year, with the same teams playing that they have beaten the last two years.

The Hawks could claim the conference lead this week-end with a double win coupled with a Niles West victory over Maine West on Saturday. Another big game for the Hawks will be next Friday when they take on Maine West, possibly for the league lead.

In conference scoring, the Hawks presently hold down the second, third, and fifth positions with Nevins, Schmelzer, and Norlander. Cartwright of Niles West is well in the lead. By the way, to quote Jim Williams, the Hawks are gonna 'lasso' them Cowboys tonight.

G-Men Face Cowboys At Fieldhouse Tonite Tonight the Maine South varsity G-men take on New Trier West in the fieldhouse at 7 pm.

The Hawks carry an impressive G win and 2 loss record as well as a 108-point scoring average into the meet.

Coach John Riccitelli belives that the Cowboys could give the Hawks quite a contest.

"Although New Trier's varsity was unspectacular last year," he commented, "its sophomore squad took the conference, finishing almost 20 points ahead of the second place team. This means that they will have plenty of excellent juniors on this year's squad."

"The Cowboys look especially tough on trampoline, free exercise, high bar and parallel bars," he continued. "Even their all-around man will probably be a junior."

Because of the great number of juniors on the team, Coach Riccitelli belives that New Trier has a great lack of varsity experience which should help to give Maine South another victory.

The Hawks will be coming off a double win in last Saturday's triangular. Maine South's 108.05 total easily bested Rich East's 87.10 and Lake Park's 78.25.

In the meet, the Hawks swept the top Ihree positions on all of the apparati except for the high bar against Lake Park.

The G-men were not so fortunate against Niles West last

Friday as the Indians came out on top by a mere four points.

112.09 to 108.09.

The key men for the Hawks performed well. A Hawk finished first or second in every event. But no threesome on any apparatus could put togehter a high enough total to give the Hawks the four points they needed.

"I don't think we were 100 per cent prepared mentally for tliis meet," said Coach Riccitelli.

"Niles West looked good but we could have and should have beaten them."

The sophomore team, wiiich faces New Trier before tlie varsity tonight, also lost to Niles West. In the triangular the future Hawk varsity lefeated Lake Park but lost to Rich East by seven tenths of one point.

The team's record now stands at five and three which is quite respectable considering the fact that four or five sophomores perform on the varsity level at each meet. The squad's potential as a whole will never really bo seen this year.

CSL Standings MAINE SOUTH MAINE WEST NILES WEST NEW TRIER WEST NILES NORTH GLENBROOK NORTH DEERFIELD GLENBROOK SOUTH

W 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0

L 0 0 1

2 2 3 4 4

Sophs No. 1? Yes! Maine's sophomore cagers, who travel to New Trier West tonight and host Glenbrook North tomorrow, are hoping to further the lead they hold in the Central Suburban League with their four win and no loss conference record. They also â&#x20AC;˘ claim a three-and-one non-conference record.

The Hawks went into the holidays by downing conference foe Deerfield, 59-46. The only team able to beat Maine South until now. La Grange, took an early lead and held it to the point where they were 16 points ahead going into the final period. The Hawks put on a desperate rallying attempt, but fell short 6359.

Maine then played East Leyden and dominated the entire game, coming out on top 58-48.

Niles West challenged the sophomore's bid for the crown last week and was almost successful. South was behind the entire second half until the last few minutes, when they turned a six-point deficit into the final score of Maine South 44, Niles West 41.

Forwards Pat McNamara and Greg Ciezadlo lead the team in scoring. McNamara and center Tom Spicer are the top rebounders. Rick Kucera plays guard while Chris Barcal and Scott Romness alternate at the other guard position.

These six and their teammates were the conference champions last year at the freshman level, and their manager, Jimmy Kuhn, claims that "We can do it again."

Matmen W i n Invitational The Holiday Season turned out to be relatively happy for Coach Tom Ziemek and his grapplers.

Just before Christmas, the Hawks slew a consistently strong Deerfield squad on the mats, 26-17. They followed that up with a first-place finish at the Ridgewood Invitational, besting seven other teams.

The Deerfield meet was highlighted by a John Gareea pin which ended the meet. Among other winning wrestlers were Brian Palmer, Ron Rayjond, Jack BrowTi, Lou and Tony Coletto, and Tom Hall.

The Ridgewood Invitational appears to be one of the finest performances all year for our wrestling team. All in all, Maine South captured three first places, four second places, three third places, and a fourth place to sweep the meet.

Tony Colette was responsible for the fourth place, whUe Scott Miller, Lou Coletto, and Frank Schneider captured third places.

Keith Nelson, Larry Palmer, Ron Raymond, and John Gareea secured second place standings.

And Brian Palmer. Jack Brown,

and Tom Hall won their division.

After winning the Ridgewood trophy, however, the Hawks slipped into a slump, not placing in the Glenbrook South Tournament, and then losing a heartbreaker to conference rival and leader Niles West.

The final Niles West score was 26-21. The five-point difference could have been equalhadn't met with misfortune and two made weight in two in-

Frosh Undefeated Coach George Verber appears to be well on his way to a repeat performance of winning the freshmen conference crown.

While currently leading the CSL, the littlest Hawks have fought their way to a 9-0 season mark.

Coach Verber emphasizes their win nithe tough multiteamed Hersey Invitational Tournament over the holidays.

Standouts on the undefeated team this season have been Bob Westman asd Jerry Jones.

stances. The Indians ran off to an early lead, leading at one point, 18-5.

A Maine rally, which included pins by Don Kemp and John Gareea in the last two matches, still fell five points short. A win would have put the Hawks on top of the conference.

This weekend the grapplers will take on New Trier West, and do battle with Maine West next weekend. Over the holidays, the frosh matmen captured the 8-team (CSL) Viking Invitational.

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Pollers Face New Trier The varsity fencing team chalked up some very important victories during the holidays. Niles East and Niles West both fell to the Hawks in dual meets. South also claimed second place in the Notre Dame Invitational.

Tonight the Hawks travel to New Trier West and take on New Trier East next week.

Miss Kenyon, the fencing coach, stated that the invitationn" would be a preview to the state meet in March. If this is so, then prospects look good for the Maine South team.

The Hawk fencers opened by defeating state title defenders Marshall, 5-2, and proceeded to down state runner-ups Niles East 5-1. A 5-2 win over host Notre Dame gave Maine a place in the finals.

As the meet was double elimination, Niles East gained the other place in the finals and upset the Hawks 5-2.

Just before vacation South defeated Niles East in a dufl meet 10-8. Dave Littell won all three of his bouts while Phil Frystak, John Duncan, and Jerry Henrekin each won two.

Last week the Hawks challenged Niles West and pulled out a 16-2 victory with five of the six fencers winning all three of their bouts.

The Frosh-soph team holds a three win, no loss dual meet record, taking fifth at the ND Invitational.

Tomorrow's meet at New Trier West will be their biggest challenge as New Trier won the invitational at the Frosh-soph level.