Vol 7 issue 2

Dr. Clyde Watson Honors Scholarship Semifinalists The National Merit Scholarshil> semifinalists at Maine South were announced by Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal, last week. The semifinalists are: Nancy Benjamin, Connie Hirsch, Dan Starr, Bob Greising, Linden Frakes, Rich Hobson, Scott Peterson, Jay La Jone and Jeff Tone.

These seniors were called to Mr. James Bonney's office during homeroom and informed of their standing. There they had their picture taken with Dr. Watson.

To be considered for finalist standing, each semifinaUst was asked to fill out a number of forms. Included was a short autobiography giving their interests, activities and achievements. "ITus information enables National Merit to know what kind of student they are considering for a scholarship.

This year's semifinalists took

the National Merit Qualifying Test (NMSQT) last year. The test is administered to most of the seniors in the upper half of their class.

The test is graded on a scale from 1 to 160. The students who receive the highest scores become semifinalists. The number of semifinalists is determined on a state basis, the number of graduates in a state determining the number of semifinalists.

The NMSQT cover a wide variety of subjects. Nancy Benjamin, one of the semifinalists, feels that this is good as it "encourages you to be a wellbalanced student."

Finalists will be selected next spring on the basis of test results and the autobiographies.

96 per cent of the semifinalists will receive scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. These scholarships range from one to four years.

Dr. Watson congratulates this year's National M e r i t semifinalists. They are, left to right, Nancy Benjamin, Connie Hirsch, Dan Starr, Bob Greising, Linden Frakes, Rich Hobson, Scott Peterson, Jay La Jone and Jeff Tone.

Many Students, Too Much Noise Resulting in Library Restrictions The library system has changed many times in recent weeks. The latest rule prohibits talking in the reading rooms or anywhere else in the library.

The new rule came about because the noise level had become too high for students who wished to study. Mrs. Virginia Fry, a librarian, commented, "I don't mind it when a few kids quietly discuss their studies, but it gets out of hand if all 48 kids in the reading room start talking at once."

Another problem is the limited number of chairs in the reading rooms. Students must rush to get a chair in order to be able to use the library.

Those that must come from the A-wing are often too late.

"Too many kids use the li-

brary unnecessarily too many times a day," said Mrs. Freddette Schroeder, another librarian. "Also, there is nothing like the library card to hold over a student's head if he misbehaves."

The librarians have started writing out misconduct reports for those who break the rules.

Student reaction has been varied. John Sterba, '72 said, "There should be some place where lab partners and other kids can study together." Tom Cherry, 72 commented, "I like the new system, except Mr. Chessman follows me around too much."

Mrs. Eugenia Banke, a librarian, summed up the situation by saying, "The new system would be great if the students did what they were supposed to."

Vol. 7, No. 2

Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068

Southwords Given All American Rating

By National Scholastic Press Association Southwords has been awarded an All American rating, the highest rating possible, for the second semester of the school year 1969-1970 by the National Scholastic Press Association.

Southwords received Marks of Distinction in four of the five grading areas, in coverage and content, writing and editing, editorial leadership and physical appearance.

To receive this mark, the newspaper must be awarded a number of points equivalent to a First Class Rating. These papers are then judged for "those intangible qualities which are an important part of a truly excellent achievement" and if judged worthy of Marks of Distinction in four out of five areas are awarded the All American Rating.

^Up and Coming/ The School Calendar, on Sale Now GRA Howdy Playnight is tonight, Friday, at 7:30 p.m. in the spectator gym. All girls are invited to the open gym and swimming pool.

"Pep Club has begun plans on their homecoming float, "Dial M for Murder."

Debate Club is working on their arguments for their first tournament scheduled for November.

Tri-S has split into three political parties for the mock election November 2.

Key Clab is very active now.

It now sells magazines in the paperback bookstore. It is also planning an inter-club meeting with seven other schools in November. A membership drive is planned. Key Club is building a float with Home Ec Club.

Girls' Club Senior Faculty Tea

is scheduled for October 29.

Eyrie plans a fall sale from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30.

Boys' Club's car wash will be held Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the north parking lot.

Cost is $1.25 per car.

"Up and Coming," the school calendar sponsored by the Senior Class Council, is on sale for 50 cents.

Maine South faces the Deerfield Warriors in a home game tomorrow.

Home-Ec plans a field trip on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will visit the House on the Rock in Wisconsin with Art Club, Interior Design classes, and some industrial design classes.

Contest Speakers will be involved in a Forensics Festival on Oct. 10.

Share the Fare earned $350

Freshmen Taking Office

Newly elected Freshman Class officers are Belinda Blomberg, secretary; Cheryl Da Valle, treasurer; Jeff S m i t h , president; Renee Stahlberg, vice-president.

Oct. 2, 1970

for the Americans Abroad program.

Latin Club held a picnic Oct. 1.

The Senior Class float will be entitled "How the West Was Won." The folowing restaurants have been recommended to Southwords as great, yet inexpensive, places to take your date: Saint George and the Dragon Restaurant, Niles; Barnaby's in

Chicago; The Earl of Ipswitch, Glenview; It's Heie in Chicago.

The first meeting of the new.

Maine South History Club will be October 7.

The new Computer Club will be meeting every Wednesday in A-222. The members will work with a desk-top computer and a larger time-sharing computer which the school rents over the phone.

Southwords was praised for "well balanced coverage" in the content and coverage area and in writing and editing for "crisp, colorful, and factual news stories"and also "fresh and original features . . . high caliber throughout." Southwords' editorials were commended as "reasonable and mature . . . so well written that they deserve special mention." Physical appearance was described as "neat, understated and attractive."

Bill Griffiths, editor-in-chief of the 1969-70 Southwords is a freshman this year at the University of Dlinois at Champaign. Robin L'Esperance, last year's News Editor, is a freshman at North Park College. The 1969-70 Features Editor Audrey Altstadt '71 is now editor-inchief. Sports editor was Alan Lauterbach, now a freshman at the University of Illinois at Champaign.

History Students Gain From LGI What is it like to be in a class with 59 other people? Some South students are having the opportunity to find out this year through the Large Group Instruction program for U.S. History.

The LGI program has been used for four years in the Maine schools. Both team-teaching and individual instructors for the large classes have been tried.

This year at South Mr. John Wilkerson teaches both LGI history classes.

The classes, consisting of 60 students each, are scheduled for periods 1, 2A and 3, 4A in C-127.

On Monday and Tuesday, the entire class meets for the full period and a half. This group is split into four grops of fifteen for class on the remaining days. One of these smaller groups meets for just one period on Wednesday, a second group at the same time on Thursday, and the third group of fifteen for the same period on Friday. The remaining group meets a half period Wednesday and Thursday. On days when they do not have class, students are assigned to a study to be used for study in history.

Mr. Wilkerson explamed that the time when the entire group

meets is used for lectures, movies, exams, and other generalized instruction. He also said that "by meeting in the smaller groups, the students have the opportunity to discuss the material with the teacher in a seminar situation."

Mr. Otto Kohler, Chairman of the social science department, commented that there are many acti\ities involved in teaching which can be done as well in large groups as in classes of 25.

"Most teachers," he said, "spend fifth to fourth of their class time in lectures, films, testing, and other activities which work as efficiently with large groups as with small. We can achieve some economies by having a teacher give a lecture or show a film once rather than four or five times.

"On the other hand," he continued, "large group instruction is relatively impersonal. We therefore have compensated by having each student assigned to a small discussion group with from ten to fifteen other students. The opportunity for the full exchange of ideas and for personal attention by the teacher is greatly increased."

One of the major problems with the LGI program has been

rescheduling of the students involved to a permanent study hall, according to Mr. Wilkerson. He said that the most important suggestion for improving the course next year would be to have the students assigned to the necessary study halls before school starts.

Mr. Kohler said that such scheduling was not possible this year because of crowded conditions at South, but that it would be worked to next year.

Mr. Wilkerson also commented that "it's rather hard to get to know the individual student at the beginning of the year."

On the whole, however, Mr. Wilkerson commented, "It's a great system."

The students in the course seem to agree. Said Pat McNamara, "I think it's really good because the teacher handles the class really well and because the way we break down in smaller groups lets us go over the material better."

Tony Calibrese commented, "It's excellent because it gives you an opportunity to meet and discuss in smaller groups."

The students involved in U.S. History LGI did not register for the course, but were assigned to it by the scheduling office.

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SOUTHWORDS

October 1, 1970

Student's Choice of Writing Diversified ArdtuHis adventure? Tintillating tales of true love? Lewdy nudy? What exactly do students go for in literature? What type of things do students like to read and what is their opinion of the things being written and published today?

Bill Dunn and Tom Melia, managers of the Maine South paper-back bookstore, had a few insights into these questions.

When asked how the choice of books was made to supply the store. Bill explained they

went down the aisles of Affiliated Book Distributors in Wheeling, wielding a shopping cart.

They then take the books they want right off the shelves like groceries.

What type of books are chosen? Bill said, "We censor them.

Some are adult and some are just junk. We pick the ones we feel are fitting for high school."

Mr. Banks, sponsor, helps in this matter.

Says Tom, "In choosing books I try to pick up as many classics

as I can because I've found them to be very rewarding myself."

Bill mentioned that some of the bestsellers are Mad books and magazines. "Mad is one of the bestsellers. A hundred go in one day."

Mr. Banks added on this, " I lament this fact. I would like kids to realize the humor in Mad is also found in other literature." Other heavy sellers are the Richard Brantigan novels and the books on witchcraft.

Commitee To Study Drug Problem When you tell a teen-ager that marijuana impairs judgment, distorts vision, hearing, and the senses of time and distance, and that its use might lead him into the depths of the hard subculture, hopefully he will be able to decide for himself what is right or wrong.

This is the theory behind the committee on drugs being formed at Maine South by John Dombrowski '71. "The aims of this group," according to John, "are twofold: education and information. When an eight-yearold smokes pot or pops piUs, as some do in Cahfornia, how can he possibly know all the ramifications of such action?"

John claimed that education on the content, use and effect of drugs is necessary for both the teen-ager "on the fence" and the adult "in the dark" about drug usage. Information helpful for the uses includes danger levels of drugs and the detection of additives or substitutes, such as strychnine poison.

"Education, not condemnation," said the committee head, "is the total answer to the drug problem. Our aim is not to save the world, but to present both the pro's and con's of drugs. The teen's decision is secondary to

us — all we want to do is provide the basis for that decision."

When asked what he felt were the reasons that youths often turn to drugs, John named three. "One is the pressure of everyday living. The teen needs relief from the pressures of school or family problems, for instance, and he seeks this relief in drugs."

"The second reason is perhaps the more common," commented John, "The young adult first takes drugs because of strong pressure from his friends. He does not want to be 'out of it' or miss the 'kicks'; so he succumbs to the urgings of his peers The third reason is for the 'experience' — the means, according to the user, of gaining objectivity or the ability to see the whole picture."

Although this committee had its first meeting only last Friday it already has many plans for the future. The members are hoping for school seminars and discussion groups with perhaps the assistance of experts.

Cooperation with the local Y.M.C.A. on the addition of a drug education course to their free school program is another possibility for the committee.

"The real determinant of the success or failure of this project is the amount of support, both moral and financial, that we can muster," concluded John. "We are hoping that both the young adults at Maine South and, finally, the citizens of this community will become interested enough to make this effort an effective one."

Hie biggest sellers, though, are magazines. Tom noted that book sales have dropped, but all the magazines sell right away.

Why is this? The most common answer was lack of time, and Gary Pearson '71 agreed. "I read magazines more. There's not enough time to read a long thing in school."

Advertising helps. This is shown in the fact that movie books are very popular. Said Kevin Littwinn '74, "I like the book Soldier Blue. It's different." It's also a movie. Other popular movie books were Valley of the DoUs, Charley, Gone With the Wind, and more recently. Airport.

Paula Albright '71 had an explanation for this. "When kids find out books are made into movies, they figure it must be pretty good."

Paula also said, 'They put racy covers on books and you open it up and it's not what you expect." What about the books on sex that are overcrowding the newsstands?

"I think they should put out all kinds of books," says Cindy Ferro '72. "We should be exposed to everything. If a book interested me, I'd read it no matter what it's about."

Nancy Mellon '72 sees the other side of the coin. "I really do think the people writing today are just writing for money.

Most of what they're writing is trash. They are writing for the animal in everybody. They used to write for the spiritual betterment of humans, now they write about the body."

Rachel Nelson '71 made the general comment, "I think most of the popular literatmre isn't worth going after, but it can be a form of entertainment. Reading is a way to get away for awhile. Like in study you can forget you're there."

Most students agree. And most students agreed with what Connie Hirsch '71 had to say.

"I like the books in general that are out today. They are easier to read than classics and I can relate to them more."

Modern Movies Aimed to Students

The film industry has proVaughn Hapeman '71 said that commented that he doesn't see duced many movies that seek to the last movie he saw was many movies because they are relate to the younger generation Soldier Blue. "It was a good, too expensive. "There aren't a today with such fUms as Easy bloody movie!" Vaughn also whole lot of real good movies."

Rider, Getting Straight a n d Woodstock.

Many students have varied opinions on the so-called "contemporary" movies. Are they really meaningful to high school and college students? Students also discussed more "traditional" musicals as Funny Girl, Hello DdUy and Oliver.

Pat Groziak '72, after seeing Getting Straight, commented, "I liked it simply because it's very contemporary. It showed many of the problems of today's youth and the issue of campus disorders."

As to whether it was relevant to her as a student, Pat conHovering Hawk tinued, "It was meaningful for college kids going to school.

Even though it was a little too much on the students' side, it was still informative." Speaking generally about movies, Pat remarked, "As it is, they're pretty Question: What do you think for it in the business world, and good."

"And I thought it was an animal story - like Born Free. . of Women's Liberation? it might be good in the home for Margaret Pankau '71 disLuAnn Porter "72: "I can some people, not me." agreed that the recent movies Afterwords understand a working girl's Dave Marshall '71: "Women's are hitting the student generapoint of view, but I don't want Lib? Certain aspects of it are tion. "With a very few excepto see a good thing ruined. I great; such as equal pay. If tions like Easy Rider and Woodlike being treated like a girl." they can do the job as well as a stock, there aren't really any Russ Jordan '72: "Give them man, they deserve it. However, movies that have new presentaLibrary rules and policy this year have been geared equal rights, fine! Send them to this bit about attacking men's tions and are showing that peoViet Nam and let them fight." clubs is for women truck ple have new ideas. For examfor a maximum number of students to use the library a Michele Bethards '74: "I'm drivers, not normal women." ple. Too Late the Her, was maximum amount of time. Although Southwords' editors not totally against it. Too many Eileen Lynch '72: It's good. another typical John Wayne certainly condone this idea, we are also aware of many women say they are for it, but By their radical techniques, movie. There was nothing new problems created by the new library system. they don't really know what they they're exposing to the public in it, so it was boring to me."

Many students who need to use the library cannot get are for. Men and women aren't problems that exist. You need to Margaret also commented to the reading rooms fast enough to get a seat. Instead, equal anyway. Where would be an exhibitionist to get people that even though she has been students who have no place else to go monopolize the women be without men?" to listen to you." seeing more movies lately, she library. Students who have a class in the A-wing have Debbie Skiba '72: "The prejMike LoPresti '74: "Some of has found that she has only practically no chance of getting a seat. their demands are stupid or im- udice in jobs is their only rele- really liked less than half of Signing in often takes so long that in a haK-period, the possible. Some are justified like vant complaint. I plan to live them. "I'd like to see more equal rights, but ask them it my life making the best of wom- realistic movies that pertain to students spend as much time signing in as they do studying. en's place in society with a hus- me as an individual. The music If someone must get into the reserve room, all the seats they want to be drafted!"

John Johnson '71: "It's un- band and children." in the vast majority of movies may be filled when he gets there. realistic because their 'goals' Megan Thielen '74: "I'm both needs a lot of improvement beThe number of students in the Ubrary for various reado not represent what the ma- against and for it. Their ideals cause music has so much to do sons also means that the librarians must work harder to jority of American women are right, but they are going with moods and emotions." She maintain order. Too many students use the library as a want." about it wrong." would also like to see more place to meet their friends. These people may have library Pam Sakowicz '72: "It's an Jan Knapp '71: "If I worked movies about young people. privileges revoked for their behavior. While they occupy honor to be dominated by men. in a ditch next to a man, comPaula Uscian "73 remarked the reading rooms, however, they take up places other I don't think women are being pletely covered with mud, I oppressed, but if they were they would still be able to maintain that she has seen more movies students could fill.

Juniors must sign-In for full periods which are also should be because they are the my femininity. I'm for the move" lately because she has had more weaker sex." ment, yet I don't feel I've ever money. "But movies aren't lounge periods. Since their attendance is not taken, they John Sterba '72: "Give them been oppressed as a woman." getting better on the whole; should not have to sign in. The same situation exists for the right to bear arms and bare Lorie Cole '72: "In some ways there is still the same amount seniors, but not only for fuU periods, for half periods as legs." it is good. If a woman wants a of good ones and bad ones." well.

Diane Winikates '74: "They high position, that is hard for Paula also commented that Because of the overcrowding and tune wasting. Southare out of their heads. If they a lady to get. Women's Lib movies are getting off the "sex words feels that library cards should be issued to all want overtime in jobs, go ahead could help her. I don't feel it's kick." "People are becoming students permitting them to use the library for only a give it to them. But after awhile for me." aware, so that sex is no longer certain time each day. Although this would restrict library they will begin to dislike it.

Jeff Lee '71: "If a person is a gimmick."

Being a girl is fun." capable to do a job, sex should Kathy Craine '71 stated, "I've use for earnest students, it would eliminate overcrowding.

Steve Martin '74: "A woman's not enter the question. This is been seeing more movies lately The time spent waiting to sign in could be put to better use.

Upperclassman or students whose courses required place is in the home. It is not to say the idea of the because I feel like I'm more on alright if they want a job, but "Lady" is outrngded. It just my own now." During the sum- frequent library use might be allowed an extra period in they are not equal to a man." means that females must earn mer, Kathy saw Woodstock. "I the library through arrangement with the student's teacher Nora Donahue '71: "I'm all the title." liked it, but it was too loud." and a librarian.

VIXEN

South Students Express Opinions Concerning Liberation for Women

Library Needs Changes

October 2, 1970

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SOUTHWORDS

New Teachers Enjoying Experiences at South Miss Evelyn Coveney, Mr. Michael Deines, Mr. John Doherty, Mr. William Drennan, Mrs. Emma Frings, Miss Diane Kengott, Mr. Donald Kerr, Mr. Arthur Rosetti and Miss Lucille Wright are now a part of the Maine South English Department.

Although they vary widely in experience, their opinions of South are quite similar.

Miss Coveney earned her BA and MA at the University of.

Iowa. She has taught at Wahlert High School and Butte Junior High School in Montana.

Miss Coveney now teaches American literature at South and remarked, "I love, the friendly atmosphere of both the students and teachers, and 1 feel privileged to join such a superb English Department."

Mr. Deines earned his BA at Northwestern University. He was a student teacher at South

last year and commented, "It was really marvelous to come to teach at Maine South because I saw the faculty and students who worked with me last year.

My impression of the school is that it is a friendly place, and it is enjoyable working here with my friends again. The faculty is good, and the student body is alive."

Mr. Doherty earned his BS and MA at Northern Illinois University. He taught at Cregier High School before coming to South.

He teaches Modern Literature and rhetoric at South and stated, "The students are cooperative and easy to get along with. They are interested in learning and are concerned with their future.

Since the majority of the students are college bound, they are very concerned with their writing."

Mr. Drennan attended De

Local History Club Formed Do you like to visit graveyards in your spare time?

Are you interested in using photography a n d microfilm techniques in preparing and preserving historical documents you have in your attic at home?

Were your grandparents immisrants who settled in a German, Swedish, or Polish neighborhood in Chicago and who later moved out to the suburbs?

Would you like to find out more about the movement of these ethnic groups in the Chicago area?

These and many other topics and activities will be planned, studied and discussed at the 1970 meetings of Maine South's newest club, the Local History Club, which will devote most of its study to Chicago, Maine Township and the Chicago metropolitan area.

The first meeting will be held o'n Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3:45 in A-221.

"There has been a tremendous growth in student interest in history and the social sciences the past five years," said Mr. Otto Kohler, chairman of the Social Science Dept., "and we believe that we can, through this club, tap many local resources

that we have previously only touched on a chance basis. For example, we have several sets of books, documents and letters from the Civil War period which have been given to us by Park Ridgians descended from the people who wrote or collected them. We have on loan at the present time the papers and photographs of a member of the famous Lafayette EscadriUe. These document collections will provide for our students not only training in the use of historical materials but also, through their study, will provide an appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Park Ridge and Chicago area."

Junior students should find the club particularly interesting, since research projects done for the club may, under certain circumstances, be counted for partial credit toward the United States History requirement.

Mr. Milton Nelson of the history department will be the chief faculty advisor to the club, although all history instructors will be considered es officio advisors and will participate from time to time in club activities.

Paul University where he received his BA and M.A. He taught at De Paul High School in Chicago before coming to South.

Mr. Drennan teaches world literature and American literature. Regarding South, Mr. Drennan stated, "I am very impressed with the students and their involvement in school activities."

Mrs. Frings received her BA from the University of Detroit and her MA from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Frings was a substitute teacher in this district for two years; however, this is her first year teaching full time.

Mrs. Frings said, "There is a great difference between teaching full and part time. As a full time teacher, one can establish a closer relationship with the students. It is a much more pleasant experience and is more rewarding."

Miss Kengott earned her BA and MA from Northern Illinois University. She was a graduate assistant at Northern for one year before coming to South.

Miss Kengott said, "I think the students here at Maine are cooperative and hardworking.

It's a pleasure to be a part of such a friendly and pleasant school."

Mr. Kerr attended Southern Illinois University to earn his

New English teachers are: Mr. Deines, Mr. Drennan, Mr. Rossetti, Mr. Kerr, Mrs. Frings, Miss Kengott, Miss Wright, Miss Coveney.

BA. He taught at Lake Park High School for six years before coming to South.

Mr. Kerr stated, "The faculty is great to work with and the students are very interested people in the world around them."

Mr. Rossetti went to De Paul University to earn his BA and MA. He majored in English and philosophy.

Mr. Rossetti previously taught at Thornton Township H i g h

In-School Suspension System Changed The in-school suspension system has been altered this year as part of the revision of the school's discipUnary policy.

Last year, when a student cut a class or a study hall he was sent to his dean and was given a suspension from that dean.

Most students were suspended for an entire day as their punishment.

If a student cuts a study haU, according to Mr. Elbert Smith, dean of students, he will still be sent to the dean for punishment.

If a student cuts a class, however, he is sent to his counselor.

Said Mr. Smith, "We hope that counseling can stop these students from cutting classes."

If the student continues to cut

any of his classes, however, the counselor will send him to the dean. It is then the dean's job to discipline him.

There has been a second revision in the suspension policy this year. If any student is found wandering in the halls

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seniors from all over the coun- participants of this course. try, have planned a reunion for Rita's schedule in the morning Thanksgiving. Rita said that "a involved two classes, creative strong bond of friendship de- writing and critical writing. veloped between us all."

Prior to these classes the stuThe program offered speakers- dents listened to speakers for 45 writing classes and field trips. minutes.

Although no grades were given In the afternoon, Rita had 45 or tests, there was homework. minutes for lunch followed by a College credit is given to the free period. From 2:30 until 4:15

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without a hall pass he is to be suspended for the rest of that period.

Mr. Smith said, "We'd like to think that we won't have to use that in-school suspension so much this year. I guess this is one way to cut down on it."

Social Science Resource Center Opens Now available to history students is the Social Science Resource Center, located in A-217.

The Center provides tapes, slides, textbooks, tape recorders and taped lectures. A teacher is always present to help the student in his research.

Students may use the Resource Center during and after

South Student Attends Teaching Workshop Rita Hollerbach '71 spent three weeks this summer at The lOgh School Workshop in Critical Thinking and Education. The workshop was held at the National College of Education in Evanston. The course focused on skills and techniques of writing and reading analytically.

The students, 175 juniors and

School in Harney Illinois.

Regarding South, Mr. Rossetti commented, "The students seem receptive to learning and are attuned to the critical issues of our times."

Miss Wright attended Wisconsin State College, Oshkosh, for her BS and the University of Colorado for her MA. Miss Wright stated, "The thing I like most about Maine South is my students."

there was a seminar where innovations in teaching were taught. Another seminar in special education followed that.

At the end of three weeks, the students put on a musical and gave a choral concert.

school. They may get a pass from their history teacher to go to the Center. Only U.S. History students may use the Resource Center for the first few months.

Later on, it will be open to all levels of history.

Teachers, especially those who teach U.S. History Accelerared, stress the importance of the use of this room and the material available. Not only will students use the area, but teachers wUl find it helpful, too.

The idea of a resource center was introduced last year by Ted Berg, Student Council president, in his campaign speech.

Although the Resource Center is limited in its size, a wide range of material is available.

Stan Dale Fails As Speaker

By Eileen Lynch Stan Dale, Chicago radio personality, was the guest speaker at the annual Americans Abroad assembly. Student Council invited him with the understanding that he would speak about the American Field Service program. They sent him two letters with complete information about AFS. He wrote back saying that he understood the subject.

StaH Asks Opinion Of Frosh Cart-oon Because Freshman is being run on a trial basis, Southwords would appreciate opinions from the student body and faculty.

These can be brought to any member of the Southwords staff or to the Southwords office in V-106.

Please deUver all opinions within one week of publication.

However, Dale began h i s speech with the details of his being fired from various jobs.

He asked students to write to WLS-FM on his behaH. Alter that personal pitch, Stan Dale proceeded to give his opinions on Mayor Daley, Kent State and other topics imrelated to ATS. For example, he said Mayor Daley was incompetent, but failed to justify his statement.

He made shallow emotional appeals to the audience by presenting himself as a "hip" adult. Actually, his opinions were not well thought out or logically argued. Mr. Dale revealed himself a thoroughly egotisteal person, obsessed with obtaining audience reaction and approval.

Though Stan Dale was interesting contrast to the usual run of conservative speakers, he made a serious mistake by not sticking to his subject.

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October 2, 1970

Hawks Host Deerfield Tomorrow the Big Red Machine (alias Maine South varsity football team) will take on the Deerfield Warriors on the home field.

Deerfield comes into the game with one conference loss, that being to Maine West, 21-20.

Head coach Bob Schmidt doesn't think that Deerfield will be any tougher than Glenbrook South, the Hawks' last opponent.

In Maine South's first conference game last Saturday, the Glenbrook South Titans slipped by the Hawks, 14-13. Glenbrook was the pre-season favorite to win the Central Suburban League Crown.

The loss came after a victory over the Wheeling Wildcats in a non-conference game the week beore, 29-21.

Glenbrook South turned out to be a harder foe than Wheeling.

The first score of the game did not come untU early in the second quarter when Titan quarterback Russ Coiberg passed to Joe Powell for a touchdown.

Lyons followed with the kick, making the score 7-0.

Half-way through the same quarter, starting quarterback Russ Hylen was replaced by Roger Sauter. Sauter soon led the team down to the six-yard line, where Zdeb ran it in for

the score. Swider then tied it up with his kick.

In the third quarter, Zdeb scored on a Sauter pass. The conversion was missed and the Hawks thus had completed their scoring in the game. The Titans scored on a short pass play and converted to take the lead and the victory over the Hawks.

Coach Schmidt considered the Wheeling game a hard fought contest. The Wildcats got on the score early hi the first quarter when halfback Bill Newman ran 6S yards for the first six points.

Reichter then kicked the conversion to make the score 7-0.

Later in the same quarter, Joe Zdeb sprinted 41 yards for the Hawks' first score. Swider converted, tying the score at 7-7.

Midway through the second quarter, quarterback Russ Hylen passed to Zdeb for the second Hawk score. Swider made the conversion and South led by seven. Soon after this. Wheeling scored another touchdown but the conversion attempt failed, leaving the Hawks ahead by one.

Then, with three minutes remaining, it was Zdeb again, this time plowing six yards for another Hawk score. Swider converted, and at the half South led 21-13.

The third quarter was just a show of punting, as no scoring took place. The fourth quarter, however, was a little more exciting. Zdeb plunged two yards for the Hawks' final touchdown of the day. Dan Mojica caught a Hylen pass for the two-point conversion. This final Hawk tally put the game on ice even though Wheeling came on to score late in the game.

After the Wheeling game, coach Schmidt commended his offense but he felt they "ran out of gas" late in the game.

He added that improvements were needed in the defense, especially on the line and in the pass coverage.

In the Wheeling game, Zdeb established himself as the Hawks' primary offensive threatWith his off-tackle and sweep runs, he gained a total of 130 yards rushing. So far this season he has scored all six Hawk touchdowns, running and on pass receptions.

Ted Berg encounters a Wheeling defender upon receiving a Hylen pass.

Harriers Host Deerfield The varsity cross country team will host Deerfield tonight on the home course for the second conference meet of the year.

The Hawks will be looking for

Sportswords II

Hawks in a "Must Game

Tomorrow the Hawks meet Deerfield, and Coach Schmidt has labeled this game as a must game. If the Hawks drop this one they will be two down at the beginning of the season and rather doubtful in conference contention.

As long as the Hawks are under so much pressure for the game, it is only fair that Deerfield should be too. Last week they fell to Maine West by only one point.

The Hawks can win this one but it's going to depend on an improved offensive game. South could move the baD within Glenbrooks 30-yard line only twice during the game.

South could hardly move the ball at all and left Glenbrook with good field position too many times. Glenbrook's winning touchdown came through a fumble on South's 26.

The defense was strong Saturday, much stronger than it was against Wheeling. One slip-up in the first period let the first Glenbrook score go for 66 yards, but for the rest of the game, they held tight playing most of the second half within their own 40-yard line. If there is any weakness, it is the defense rush. Both quarterbacks from Wheeling and Glenbrook South had plenty of time to pass. But the line did prove to be hard to rush through.

Maine's Harrier team suffered a major setback at the Prospect/Maine West meet. Although South was not officially running at Maine West, unofficial talleys were taken and the results were disasterous for the Hawks. If South had run against West, they would have lost 19-42. The Hawk team was far from competing on par. Some of the times of the top South runners were as much as 24 seconds off the times recorded the previous Saturday at the Centers Meet. The Hawks still have time to catch up on West but right now Maine West is running strong.

Maybe both the football and cross country teams could improve if their coaches wouldn't get all upset over something as trivial as one coach growing a beard.

South's Harriers pull out to an early lead at Glenbrook South.

Soph Harriers Unbeaten This afternoon, Maine South's sophomore harriers will be competing with Deerfield in their second conference meet. Sophomore coach Tom Mahon has high hopes and postively said, "We'll beat Deerfield. They'll be harder than today's (Glenbrook South meet) race, but we'll win."

Tomorrow the little Hawks will be running at the Ridgewood Invitational. The following Tuesday, they will contend with Niles North. On Oct. 8, the Hawks will host Niles West.

Last Tuesday, the little Hawks overcame the Titans at Glenbrook South. The rough 1.9 mile course did not slow down the Hawks; they won by 17 to 46.

Out of the top ten runners only one runner from Glenbrook South placed. His fourth place

Soph Gridders Drop Two

J i m Walley leads Jay Laj o n e and Kelly Murphy at Maine West.

This Saturday the Sophomore football team plays the Deerfield Warriors here at Maine South.

Last Saturday the Sophomores suffered a 14 to 0 loss in their game against Glenbrook South.

The Hawks started a drive which had potential until Glenbrook intercepted a pass on their own ten yard line. Glenbrook South came back and scored. Later in the first half they scored again on another Hawk fumble. From that point on the two teams fought it out scorelessly to the end. Coach Walters feels that the Sophomores are potentially a better team and were't quite ready for last Saturday's game. Glenbrook South capitalized on Hawk mistakes. He feels that South fell short on handling Titan mistakes.

The strongest point of the

team this year is speed. The potential attack is also good.

Two fast tailbacks this year are Tim Wright and Mike Kaepplinger. Coach Walters said, "Our possibilities are good if we can put it all together.

"The JV team has a good chance against Deerfield next week," said Coach Rees.

In last week's game the Hawks started slow, making a lot of mistakes. They improved in the second half beating Glenbrook South 27 to 13.

Coach Rees feels that the JV is an excellent all around team.

Some of this year's strong players are quarterback Brad Karnsted, linemen Tony Ruggeri and Jeff Engerman, also Bob Jeschke. Brad Camp, Tom Spicer, Bob Pinelli, and Jim Staunton.

The freshmen lost their first game this year with a score of 17 to 6.

prevented a shut out by the little Hawks. Tom Wright led the meet with a time of 11.01 on the 1.9 mile course. Mike Bellert and freshman Dave Senf placed closely behind in second and third positions respectively.

Steve Mall and Ray Miller took fifth and sixth respectively.

The freshman were successful also. They beat the Titans by a score of 17 to 40. Bill Pankau took first on a 1.9 mile course, with a time of 12:21, while Tim Conrardy came in second and Scott Murphy third.

revenge from last year's upset

by Deerfield which gave the championship Hawks their only conference loss.

The conference action opened Tuesday when South traveled to Glenbrook South and brought home a 25 to 30 win. Kevin Huffman took first for the Hawks with a time of 13:36 for the 2% mile course. Jim WaUey took third; Jay Lajone, sixth; Kelly Murphey, seventh; and Mike Wencel, eighth. Wencel came through with a blazing kick passing Glenbrook's fourth and fifth men on the final quarter of the race.

-Coach Connor noted the change in the conference after the meet. Glenbrook South was once an annual pushover. Last year the Hawks shut them out 15-50, but this year they fell to the Hawks by only five points for their first loss of the 1970 season.

The Glenbrook South meet ended a week and a half of no meets which the Hawks utilized with hard workouts in an effort to start moving up on Maine West. Two weeks ago Prospect ran a double-dual with South and West.

Both of the Maines easily defeated Prospect, but the team was not pleased with the performance. West went way ahead of South when they were compared on an unofficial scoring.

The Hawks have a busy schedule in the next few weeks. After tonight's encounter with Deerfield they travel to Schiller Woods tomorrow for the annual Ridgewood Invitational. Last year the Hawks walked away with first place in their meet for the varsity race as well as the sophomore race.

Hawks Seek First W i n Junior Jeff Cragg scored two goals last Tuesday against the unbeaten Lyons of La Grange, but coming from behind three times extended the Lyons' undefeated string at the hands of the Hawks beating them 6-5.

The Hawks scored first as Chuck Austin, '71 continued his high-scoring streak, and the only goal of the quarter. Jeff Cragg scored his first of the evening early in the second quarter to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead. Then, 27 seconds later. La Grange scored on a goal by Williams.

Ten seconds later, they dented the net again for a 2-2 deadlock. Hally Juell, '71 regained the lead for the Sockmen, until Rick Kebitz of La Grange tied the contest to end the half.

The second half was a carbon copy of the first, as Cragg pumped-in another goal, but it wasn't enough as the Hawks walked off the field with their fifth loss.

"No doubt about it, this game had to be our finest performance of the year, because up until today's game, we hadn't scored more than two goals in one game," stated Frank "Mad

Dog" MettaUo. "La Grange is state ranked and we aren't, but we needed this game to put us " in the rankings and to knock the Lyons out."

Coach Jack Tilley's "Elite Eleven" consist of, GOALIE: Captain, Don Jonswald, '71 — LEFT FULLBACKS: Rich Bressler, '71 and Doug Fendon, '71 — RIGHT FULLBACK: Vaughn Hapeman, '71 — LEFT HALF: Bob D'Agostino, "71 and Bob • Seitz, '72 — CENTER HALF: Frank "Mad Dog" Mettallo, '71 and Bob Greising, '71 — OUTSIDE LEFT; Steve Franz, '71 • and Ed MeUa, '72 — RIGHT HALF: Marty Larson, '71 and Bob Engmark, '71 — LEFT INNER: Jeff Cragg, '72 — CENTER FORWARDS: Aimers, '72 and Chuck Austin, '71 — RIGHT INNER; Hally Juell. '71 — OUTSIDE RIGHT: Bill Bradshaw, '72.

Yesterday the Hawks traveled to Niles to play the IndiSms of Niles West. (Results not ^ available at time of printing.)

When asked for a comment on the La Grange game, Coach Tilley smiled and said, "We had a beautiful day for it."