Board Maps '71-72 At ttie Board of Education meeting held Monday, March 20, decisions concerning the proposed austerity changes for the '72-73 school year were made. Board member Roy O. Makela stated at the start of the meeting, "The Board is assured that proposed adjustments will result in a program which, while not reflecting the exemplary quality traditionally of-
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fered in the Maine high schools, will be sound." Dr. Richard Short, superintendent, presented a list of nontenure teachers who would advance to their second year of teaching or tenure for consideration. The remaining non-tenure teachers are in a holding pattern and will be employed by District 207 if jobs are available.
District Austerity Program In general, class size will increase from a present minimum of 15 students to a minimum of 20. The pupil-teacher ratio will increase in almost every department. While the size of laboratory classes will remain basically the same, regular classroom size will be approximately thirty-five students. P.E. classes will increase to approximately forty students per class.
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A single audio-visual administrator for the district, with para-professional assistance, will replace the present four administrators. The Board is studjing a report on inter-scholastic athletics which may bring about coaching reductions if certain levels of competition are dropped. The reduction of the purchase of athletic supplies and equipment has also been outlined. A change in policy relating to the V-Show and spring musical is also being considered. If a change is made, these two productions would continue only if receipts reimbursing the school district for all costs, incuding staff assistance, are met. Otherwise, the Maine high schools would continue presenting the V-Show and spring musical on alternate years. Mr. Lloyd Spear, music department chairman, recently commented on the austerity
NHS Eyes Reform of Selection Procedure After the announcements of appointment to the National Honor Society last week, many students raised the question of why a top honor student is not necessarily guaranteed admission. If membership depended solely upon academic achievement, selection could easily be made by a computer which accurately selects qualified students' IBM cards. However, according to the national rules, membership depends on criteria other than academic achievement. Consequently, some students who rate high academicaUy are not selected. To qualify academically, seniors must have maintained a 3.0 average. A maximum of 15 per cent of the Senior Class may be chosen, although 12 per cent would also be acceptable. This year 86 seniors were elected, including those who were members during their junior year. Academic requirements for juniors are more rigid. A student must have maintained a 3.5 average without having a C in any course. A maximum of 5 per cent of the junior class may be selected. This year only 40 juniors met academic requirements. After the preUminary list is compiled, it is sent to the Executive Committee for approval. The sponsors do not see the list until it is approved. Mr. Robert V. Simonson. assistant principal, explained that the list is sent to the deans, who check if any of the students on the ballot have had any serious disciplinary problems in school. "Although the students who made the National Honor Society are the best of students,
those who were on the ballot but did not make it are still outstanding," Mr. Simonson commented. After the list is approved, teachers rate the students in terms of leadership, service and character. Students are rated on a scale of 1 to five, five being the highest mark. The average score is important. Points are totaled for each student and divided by the number of teachers who voted. The average score for the seniors is the cut-off point for the juniors. According to Mr. 3fAm Wilkerson, sponsor of NHS, the area most students are hurt in is the leadership category. "Each teacher has a different conception of leadership," Mr. Wilkerson explained. Voting for students teachers have not had in class is another setback. Knowledge of a student's leadership and character would be hard to determine if a teacher does not know a student personnally. However, these qualities cannot be determined solely in class. One high-honor student who did not make the Society expressed his opinion of the voting procedure. "It really doesn't matter to me if I didn't make it, because it is just an honorary society," he said. "However, I think the voting is unfair because a few teachers are able to keep out a student they don't like." This student felt NHS was primarily a popularity contest between students and teachers. He felt that anyone who has the grades and is in the top 5 per cent of his class should be a member. "I am concerned that the voting by the faculty be made
more objective," stated Mrs. Mary Anna Mohr, also an NHS sponsor. "The voting cannot be perfect, however, since it's only human beings rating other humans," she said. According to Mrs. Mohr, NHS members, officers and sponsors should work together with the administration to initiate some improvements. Mrs. Mohr felt that teachers should be reminded of the importance of fairness in voting and should be asked to measure the criteria more closely. Another suggestion would be to raise the senior academic requirement to possibly a 3.5 average. "Generally one thinks of NHS as being primarily academics. However, the system of voting may tend to de-emphasize academics," she explained.
One suggestion for improvement came from Mr. Robert Hunt, English III Ace. teacher. Mr. Hunt felt that teachers should only vote for students they know through outside activities such as clubs or sports. This system has been adopted by Barrington High School. "Nomination and election procedures should be drastically changed. Fewer students should be nominated and selection should be done in a non-academic way," Mr. Hunt said. Because NHS is a national organization, it does have some restrictions. However, Mrs. Mohr recognizes the need for constructive change. "ITilfi confli<^ comes up every year, dies down and nothing is done about it. This time I would like to see something done," she said.
'Southwards' Applications Now Available in V-106 Southwords staff applications for the 1972-73 school year should be in before May 1. Applications are available from Mr. Ken Beatty, sponsor, before and after school and during ninth period in the Southwords office, V-106, or from Southwords staff members. No previous experience is necessary in the journalistic field, although a course in journalism will give you a "slight edge," according to Mr. Beatty. "Students need only an open mind and the will to work," he said. Interest in writing is m o r e important than being a good English student. "Even the student not interested in jom-nalism as a career can prepare himself for college by having to write under pressure, and by the training he will receive in finding facts and setting down ideas," Mr. Beatty added. "The paper is an excellent way of making changes within the school system," concluded Southwords editor-in-chief Mary Beth Krebs. Applicants for a writing job are considered on four basic points. "First, and perhaps most important," emphasized Mr. Beatty, "is the ability to meet and talk to people." Other factors are good English grades, fair-mindedness, and the ability to meet deadlines. Three references, listed by the student on the application, are asked to consider these factors. At least 22 positions are open on next year's Southwords staff. Three photographers are "des-
perately needed," since there are no experienced photographers returning next year. Also needed is one cartoonist or staff artist. Writing positions unfilled include three sports writers; three writers from the class of '75; five writers, class of '74, and six writers, class of '73. The editorial staff and Mr. Beatty will examine all applications. Mr. Beatty will make all final decisions. The editorial staff for next year will be chosen from present staff on the basis of fellow staff members' recommendations to Mr. Beatty, who will make the final appointments. Final staff appointments will be made public before May 20.
program. "While we could benefit from larger classes, the proposed cutbacks affecting the purchase of musical instruments and materials constitutes our main problem." Miss Kathryn Pierce, girls' physical education department chairman, stated, "As things stand now, next year's gym classes will be larger and every teacher will carry the maximum load." She went on to say, "I feel that the opportunity for each student to play in gj'm will be lessened, and I am also concerned for the safety of my students." Mr. Otto Kohler, social science department chairman, commented, "Larger class size, meaning more work for the teachers and less of an opportunity for class discussion, will constitute our major difficulty." Due to the ten per cent budget cut for each department, funds for social science film rentals have been cut, and certain supplies for teachers will be eliminated. Mr. Kohler also stated, "The classroom is the place which ought to be cut least and last. That is where the real job of the school is done."
Bill Dickens Misses SC Some Stuudent Council members recently voiced concern over the absence of Bill Dickens, Student Council president, from council meetings. When asked the reason for his absence from the meetings, Bill said that he had been sick. "Lately I've been pressed with a lot of different things," he said. All are excused absences, he said, and he added that he has never cut Student Council in his life. Lynne LaJone, Student Council secretary, feels however, the absences are inexcusable. BUI has come in for certain afternoon classes. He said he felt better by afternoon to attend the class or classes. Lynne though, believes that his lack of appearances shows a definite lack of responsibility on his part. Cheryl Anderson, Student Council vice-president elect, said, "If Bill is sick a lot he should decide whether he's helping Council or not." Mike Eberle '73 agrees with Lynne concerning Bill's responsibility. "When he was elected president last year, he had a responsibility to the students and to Student Council," Mike said. One Student Council member felt that if Bill really doesn't have the interest in Student Council, he should let the officers-elect take over. "They have the interest in Student Council affairs," she said.
Council ResoluHon
Smoking Lounge Sought student Council passed a resolution concerning a student smoking lounge. This resolution is a statement of policy. The smoking lounge is scheduled to be located where the outside lounge is. It is scheduled to be a year-round loimge. According to Lynne LaJone, Student Council secretary. Student Council plans to take an opinion poll of the students regarding the loimge. The next step is to draw up the proposal. BUI Dickens, Student Council president is not optimistic regarding a student smoking
lounge. He feels that there is no way Student Council can get a lounge with the present administration unless the lounge becomes district policy. Students were asked how they felt about having a smoking lounge. A junior believes that it is impractical. "When it's cold or raining out, nobody wants to go out. Not many kids have the time or will wait until a study period to go out for a smoke," she said. Another agreed with Cocncil in that something should be done "because those washrooms are a mess."
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Review
Talented 'Yes' Develops Classical Rock by Bruce Little, News Editor By the sliort-lived standards of rock. Yes has been performing as a group for a long time. They didn't have a hit record, though, until they came out with "Roundabout." Their newest album, Fragile, shows why they haven't been very popular in the past. Yes is just too good, musically, for the average rock listener. Like the Moody Blues, another vastly talented group which performs very intricate, almost symphonic, music, Yes pitches their music to a select audience. They've had LP's out since as far back as 1967, but most Americans never heard of them before "Roundabout." The lead cut on the album is, quite sensibly, the eight and a half minute "Roundabout." This is an excellent song. The music is well done and the lyrics are very pretty. AM radio has murdered it, however, by playing it so much that even the most avid fan of
Yes can get sick of it. Even the FM stations overplay "Roundabout," and it may follow the route of "American Pie" by becoming a good song that you just don't want to hear. "Heart of the Sunrise" is the last cut on the LP, and it is also the longest and the best. Interspersing special effects with their already substantial instrumental and vocal talents. Yes puts together some reaUy good music. It is the kind of music you have to develop a taste for, however, and lovers of heavy drums-and-bass rock probably wouldn't like it. Two other songs on the album, "Long Distance Runaround" and "South Side of the Sky," could probably have been released as singles and sold just as well as "Roundabout." "These are fine cuts, the closest thing to rock on the LP, but they are still a cut above most of what is on the radio today. In "Long Distance Run around," Yes harmonizes better
than many other groups know how to. There are five other cuts on the album. Each is short, the longest being 2 minutes and 57 seconds. That one, "Mood for a Day," is a guitar solo by Steve Howe, a quiet little piece that doesn't have a lot of popular appeal. "Cans and Brahms," another short piece, is an arrangement of Brahm's Fourth Symphony as performed by Yes. Rick Wakeman manages to make his various keyboards sound like a symphony orchestra on that cut. Classical music and rock haven't exactly been friendly bedfellows in the past, but Yes has combined the two quite well. As the public's taste in reck changes, music like that performed by Yes will b e c o m e more and more popular. Fragile is a fine LP, and it is also a sign that rock music is developing. It is keeping the distinctive
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Cfiow at (to?) Cafeteria by
Steve Amador Here it is, chowhounds! Just the column you've been waiting for! Yes, indeedy, Messwords is going to regurgitate all the leftovers from our "dining haU." We all know how hazardous it is to tell Mommy, "That's OK, rU buy my lunch tomorrow," as we're being tucked in. What higher price for sleep! Since the welfare of this school's stomachs and taste buds has been neglected, 1 have taken it upon myself, fellow omnivores, to fight t he good fight, to make Maine South safe for gourmocracy. APPETIZERS: I am sure that all of you have heard about the recent weigh-ins of a certain group of South dancers (anyone for another salute to George?). Well, I've got a real scoop, and I'm going to dish it up for you right now! In view of the weighin's results. South will soon have a Bobrich Burgerl The product of painsteaking research by freshmen biology students, it will have only five calories. The secret contents are dehydrated algae, condensed yogurt, evaporated prune juice, and reconstituted catfish whiskers.
I'm sure all the girls will get behind this idea; tryouts in May are fast approaching, and that's one time not to let it all hang out! ENTREES: The Hero Sandwich has been braver than ever, but watch out of the Poor Boys! Unless you like soggy buns, I'd stick to peanut butter. Last week's corned beef and Irish potatoes were so great I got seconds and then broke out in a frenzied chorus of "Give Ireland Back to the Irish." Everyone around me was green with envy. To my gastronomical disgust, though, recycled boritos are burping up a little too often. Not too long ago (it never is, is it?) they belched up on the menu and my Spanish half got the better part of me. "They aren't that bad," I told myself. Well, I must confess that my usually excellent memory failed me. May I suggest that we take up a collection to expand the kitchen library to something more than 1001 Ways to Serve Boritos? Bring your table's contributions and title suggestions to me. DESSERTS: Suzy-Q's have been fantastically fresh, and ice cream sandwiches are zooper good. If you have any suggestions, complaints, or recipies, talk to me, or better yet, write a letter. Don't be afraid to sign your
name — the worst that can happen is you'll be prepared in seventeen different ways for forty-five cents. For a complete list for Your Goose is Cooked, be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. No phone orders will be accepted. Just remember, you are what you eat, so be careful! Chow!
style that this generation of musicians has given it, but it is borrowing the best things from
the classics of the past. Yes is the kind of change rock music needs.
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Seasonal Slump .Judy Daly With the end of the third quarter approaching, some students may soon feel the full impact of a well-known invader — the third quarter slump. Unlike other diseases, it advances slowly toward death, it reaches its final stage with the report card. The slump can attack the innocent, hard-working student who suddenly finds himself listening to his stereo the night before that big history test. Teachers are not even immune to it. Have you ever wondered why your English teacher transformed class into a study period three times in one week, or why your chemistry test has been postponed four times? The third quarter "blues" attacks even librarians who now pass you by and say "Make it fast" when you're exchanging some words in the library. If you're waiting for that green slip in homeroom because of all your cuts in gym lately, relax. Your gym teacher is probably feeling the final effects from this crippling epidemic, too. With a cure rate of zero per cent, the cause of the slump cannot be determined. Probably the most prominent physician could not explain the lack of enthusiasm, the loss of interest or the "I don't care anymore" attitude. One sure way of bringing life back into some students is to mention the words "vacation" or "Florida." While you're dreaming of sandy beaches or a dark tan, your teacher is probably visualizing empty school rooms, peace and quiet and empty attache cases. Why the third quarter is singled out from the rest of the year is hard to explain. However, it's as good a time as ever. The shortage of free days, warm weather and boring school material are determining factors. So, after report cards are out and you return from spring vacation with your long-awaited tan and an armful of books, just say "the slump did i t "
Open Letter
Letters Hit NHS, Thank Brady Critiques NHS Dear Editor, The recent National Honor Society elections were a farce! I don't mean to cut down any of the juniors and seniors who were invited to join; they should be congratulated. The nurabci of qualified seniors who were left off the list, however, makes the Maine South chapter meaningless. It seems that there are two ways to get into National Honor Society. Either the student has to study quietly and act Hke a scholar for four years, or he has to be a rah-rah, con tinually promoting school spirit. who also happens to have good grades. Many seniors who have the grades just don't meet these standards. If they are really educated, they should be able to speak their minds. Those who
have spoken out, though, have been snubbed from National Honor Society. Students who are in the upper two or three percent of their class, who have been in pwsitions of school leadership, and who have been well-liked by their classmates were kept out of MiS because some teachers disliked them. If the voting is really based on scholastic achievement, leadership and citizenship, why were many students who met those standards in the eyes of their peers kep: out? I think students, not teachers, should vote for NHS candidates. It is the students who know them best. I want to emphasize that I am not writing this letter with a "sour-grapes" attitude. I was not qualified scholastically for
National Honor Society and I was never even nominated. I simply think an injustice is being done to good students who don't fit the "gooly-goody" mold. By standing on their own two feet, these students deserve more recognition than some of those who are in National Honor Society. Respectfully, Dave Smaus '72 Thanks Brady Dear Editor, We just want to say thank you to Mr. Brady and the team for all the good times and excitement they've brought to the fans this year. We're really proud and to us they'll always be Number One. Fans of '73
Afterwords
Wallace Can Spoil Our First Chance Generalizing about any group of people is a dangerous George Wallace, we are faced with one such opportunity game — especially about a group as large as an entire right now. Wallace represents the antithesis of just about everygeneration. Yet perhaps, as members of it, we can safely make a few blanket statements about our own generation. thing most of us believe in. His stands on national and It is safe to say that, in general, we consider ourselves international issues are unappealing, to put it mildly. Blunta politically aware generation. On the whole, we are ideal- ly, he's a bigot, a white racist, who would ride the issue istic. We want a better world. We want less war, less of busing into the White House. He would have us fight bravely in Viet Nam until all the pinkos, or all of us, are bigotry, more love, more respect in our day. Maybe we flatter ourselves, but we say "nothing like all gone. and of himself, Wallace isn't dangerous. The people us ever was," and could be we're right. Our government who In stand behind him make him dangerous, people like the apparently saw some truth in it, for we will vote at an ones who gave him a victory in the Florida primary. earlier age than our parents or grandparents. We don't need a Wallace victory or any influence by Nonetheless, If the distinction between us and pre- him on the issues next November. Let's get out and make ceding generations is a significant one, then we must take sure there's no chance it can happen. Get informed yourself, our ideals, principles and our vote and make some dis- then go out and let people know how bad Wallace is and how tinctive change in the world. good some of the alternatives are. We're not going to be able to create a utopia, but in a This is the first Presidential election we'll have a lifetime we'll have numerous opportunities to come a couple chance to vote in. With our effort, the candidates running steps closer to one. Because of an Alabama governor named in it will be worth voting for.
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Editor-in-Chief Mary Beth Krebs Neu'S Editor . . . . . . . Bruce Uttle In-Depth Editor Tom Bush Sport* Editor Tom Lanctot .\rt-Photo Editor Betsy Rossen Assistant Editors Sue Chan. Cathy Clarry. Bob Flowers, Randy Cluss, Kris Llndsren Reporters Jim Bruce, Judy Daly. Ann Flannery. Barb GraIxmaki, Scott Graham, Judy Kranz, Eileen L>-nch, Mark Mangold, Lynn M a s o n . Lisa Plaseckl. Mary Rcbedeau, Nancy Rusone, Mike Rusin. Cindy Sopata, Mike Springston. Jim Thompson Cartoonists Margy Hawkins. Pat Hester Photographers Norl>ert Becker, Len Koroski, Mike Maloney, Sandy Verlench. Tom Wright student News Bureau . Pam Sakowicz Sponsor Ken Beatty
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Democratic Pick Abner Mikva Speaks to South Student Panel With references to his legislative record of the past four years, Congressman Abner Mikva spoke to Maine South's Social Science Forum on March 6 concerning his bid for reelection to Congress from the Tenth Congressional District. Mikva, who won Tuesday's primary run-off against Niles mayor Nicholas Blase tor the Democratic nomination, spent most of the period answering questions from a student panel and the audience.
A major issue in the current election, busing, has become a code word for too many other issues, according to Mikva. He says that "quabty education" should be the main concern in all debates over busing, and if this could be achieved without long bus rides, then busing was wrong. Mikva, however, took issue with his opponents who have taken a staunch stand against busing anywhere. He said that in many places busing is the
Fulle Backs Nixon on War, Opposes Health Insurance The only Republican candidate from the 10th Congressional district to address the Maine South Social Science Forum was Floyd T. Fulle on March 14. Mr. Fulle is presently serving as Coimty Commissioner. He lost at the polls on Tuesday to his opponent Sam Young. FuUe opened his remarks by welcoming 18-year-olds to the ranks of American voters. He feels that he has maintained
The only Republican candidate to speak at South was County Commissioner Floyd Fulle.
contact with young people and their viewpoint through his three sons. Commenting on the program for national health insurance which Senator Edward Kennedy has proposed, Fulle said that he was in favor of such a program only for those who lived in depressed areas. He believes that aU other citizens should finance their own medical care. Fulle emphasized that "the free enterprise system has made America great." Because he sees national health insurance as socialistic in nature, a contradiction of that system, he opposes it. He compared the Vietnam war to the American Revolution, which he characterized as "another long fought, tiring battle." Fulle supports President Nixon's Vietnamization program. On unilateral withdrawal, Fulle feels that it would negate the sacrifice of all those who have died in Vietnam. Fulle, who is director of the Parkway Bank in H a r w o o d Heights, was asked why county funds should be kept in banks, such as his, where they do not draw interest. He defended himself saying that he did not know the funds had been deposited in his bank, and outlined a program for reform in banking county money.
best, and often the only answer, to quality education. Another issue he discussed was the economy. Mikva attacked the Nixon Administration's handling of the economy, saying that wage-price controls should be secondary to major employment programs. A decrease in unemployment according to Mikva would help the consumer fare better with the cost of living. He says Nixon has proven that wage-price controls will do little to decrease unemployment. Mikva also voiced his disagreement with federal deficit spending, and the favoring of tax breaks to business rather than the individual. Mikva re-iterated his stand against the Viet Nam War which he has fought against solidly in his four years in the House. On the issue of the legaliza-
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Film Group Runs 'Mystery Movie After school in C-127 today, students can watch Film Society's "Mystery Movie." The movie's tiUe will remain an eternal secret to those who fail to attend. Anthropology Appreciation Day is March 26 at Loyola University. Admission is free and students must supply their own transportation. Mr. Patton Feichter has the details.
3. Amador did not want to repeat last year's assembly. Skits have also been eliminated. Last year, because 11 candidates had to speak, Organizations Chairman Chris Mahaffey planned for a single demonstration by all supporters, which did not occur for lack of interest. Skits were eliminated this year because SC believes that votes would go to the best skit rather than the best candidate. Steve's attempt included a de-
tion of marijuana, Mikva said that more research was necessary before any steps should be taken towards legalization. He did say, however, that the present penalties for possession were much too harsh and promised to work for more legislation in this area. Crime and gun control have been major points in Mikva's legislative record. He has introduced handgun legislation aimed at "not guns for sport.
but guns used specifically to kill another human being." Mikva cited support for his gun control legislation from law enforcement officials such as Chicago Superintendent of Police James Conlisk. Mikva has also been a leading advocate of prison reform in the House. In his speech he pointed out his various proposals for prison reform and his visits to jails across the country.
Blase Acts on Local Problems "The problems of the 10th Congressional District are not necessarily the same as those of the entire United States," stated Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase, unsuccessful candidate for the 10th District Democratic Congressional nomination. He spoke for South's Social Science Forum March 9. Blase aimed at being a congressman responsive to local problems, as well as national and international issues. Blase cited his opponents' interests as being only on a national and international scale. Blase wanted to directly reflect the attiudes of the 10th District. The newly created 10th District has no incumbent congressman, and a large portion of conservative Republican voters were redistricted. As a result a fairly even balance between Democrats a n d Republicans exists, and for the first time ever, a suburban Democrat has
Amador Tells All On Assembly Plots "I planned it for a year," revealed Steve Amador, referring to "The Great Mellberg Hoax" at this year's election assembly. Amador, SC's organizations chairman, was responsible for the new format of this year's assembly. Two years ago, when only secretarial and presidential elections were held, each candidate was nominated and seconded by homerooms. A skit supporting him was presented and the candidate then spoke. The out-going Council president also addressed the students. Amador said Bill Dickens, this year's president, did not speak because 1. He was a campaign manager and his speech presented an equal-time dilemma. 2. Planners wanted to keep the assembly as short as possible.
Abner Mikva answered questions raised by Miss Christine Little's government students Doug Carroll, Pam Sakowicz, Tom Bush and Tom Lanctot.
ceiving letter to Southwords and a clandestine meeting at 11:30 the night before the assembly at the Marriot Motor Inn with Mellberg and Mahaffey. Traditionally, an SC election banquet was always held. Amador and others in Council, however, opted to eliminate it this year because of a conflict with basketball sectionals and the financial loss which Council always suffered in sponsoring the activity.
Seniors Tom Lanctot, Tom Bush, Ann Flannery and Mary Beth Krebs fired questions at candidates Nicholas Blase and Floyd Fulle. a chance to win in traditionally Republican suburbia. Last October Blase filed a legal suit against District 207, challenging the constitutionality of the property tax as a means of supporting education. Blase opposes this tax, calling it an unfair and inequitable method of financing education. He feels it is the responsibility of the state and federal governments to support education, with local authorities maintaining control. He proposed a system to upgrade inferior schools to the level of suburban schools without sacrificing already attained educational excellence. While Blase opposes longdistance school busing of children to city or inferior schools, he supports short-range busing to improve educational opportunities, but only if it is the best alternative.
When asked his preference for the Democratic presidential nomination. Blase responded two ways. As "Nick Blase voter," he favors Sen. Edmund Muskie. As "Maine Township Democratic Committeeman," he wants to remain uncommitted until he sees who can best defeat the incumbent.
Niles M a y o r Nicholas Blase spoke t o South's Social Science Forum.
New SC Officers Compromise To Meet Goals "This year's Student Council was good, but it was not motivated. Between all the good ideas of the candidates elected, I think we will have a very good year if we compromise and get together," believes R i c k Tinaglia, Student Council's president-elect. Jan Daly, elected secretary, agreed. "Cheryl, Rick and I have the same basic ideas. Now we must work out the details with both the sponsors and the administration." New officers would like to see eight of the ten complex leaders become assistant committee chapmen. One of the remaining two would become a member of the Triangle of Power and the other the Serge ant-at-Arms. Rick pointed out that this method would give complex
leaders a defined job and responsibility, and would also make Council unicameral. Once in office. Rick would like to initiate an ecology drive, which would include collecting papers in the school. He would also like to see an elective gym system instituted. Meetings with other student councils and exchanging ideas is another of Rick's goals. He sees possible meetings taking place on Saturdays or after school. Cheryl Anderson, vice-presidentelect, feels that next year's vice president's office will mean something. "I'll attain the treasurer's duties, but that is like adding nothing to nothing. What will be proposed is that the vice-president serve as a rep-
resentative of Council to outside activities, such as the Triangle of Power and to other schools. As before, he will work on legislation," she said. Cheryl feels that Council should work only on plans that can be achieved. "We can't promise a smoking lounge, so we won't endorse it. Dr. Watson said 'no,' so we'll just have to work around it," she feels. Cheryl hopes for more student support. "Everyone complained that Council didn't work on anything. If someone had come in with something meaningful, a different idea, we would have worked on it." Jan also emphasized this point. "I want to get other interested students involved," she said.
"If SC is to be truly representative, we must know what the students want. Therefore, she says the basic goal for next year's Council is to "submit well-planned and well thought out ideas." "It's hard to say right now what we can accomplish. We must be organized first," she added. Among the ideas Jan believes is realistic is the chance for an appeal before suspension. TTie present system, she states, is unfair. "Whether or not an appeal clears the student, the fact remains that he has already missed a few days of school," she pointed out. The new officers officially take office on the last Tuesday in April.
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Roundball Wars Cease The season came to an abrupt end for the varsity roundballers squad as they were upended in the sectional championship game by Lyons. 60-51. ITie game started out to be routine for the Hawks who went into the contest with a season record of 23-1. Passing by Rick Kucera and Bill Harbeck set up Greg Ciezadlo and Tom Spicer for buckets as the Hawks sped to an early 8-2 margin. The fine
Junior guard Bill Harbeck fires a layup into the buclcet during the St. Pat's Regional Championship.
passing, sticky defense, and accurate shooting continued through the first quarter and halfway into the second as the Hawks had built up a 13 point lead well into the second period. Ren Nickeevich, who guided his LaGrange club to the state championship two years ago, a la Owen Brown and Co., then saw fit to call a timeout and brought his forces to the bench for a strategy change. The change proved to tium the tide for his Lions and put the hex on the Hawks. It seemed Nickeevich had pulled his club out of their favorite zone defense and in turn planted a man to man which the Hawks could not penetrate. In their new defense, the Lions bounded the Hawk guards into bad passes and stole the ball on numerous occasions. The Lions began to close the gap and when the buzzer sounded to end the half LaGrange was right back in the game as they were down only 34-30. During the third and most of the fourth periods, neither team could build up a lead of more than 4 points. Pat Thompson, a little senior guard, led the Lions' charge during the second half as he was all over the court, sweeping rebounds, stealing passes, and putting the ball tbrongb the hoop. The Lions led at the end of the tliird quarter by a score of 43-41, but the fourth quarter was yet to come, and this proved to be the most dramatic time of the contest. The Hawks won the tip and scored a basket to tie the score at 43-all. But Thompson stormed
right back down the court and passed to John Keeve, a 6-5 senior, who made a reverse layup. But the Hawks came right back and scored on a turn around jumper by 6-5 junior forward Bob Westman. The Hawks then stole the ball and converted another basket to make it 49-45. This came at 4:20. From that point on LaGrange scored 16 points to the Hawks' 2. The Lions pulled away and had a relatively large victory margin of 60-51. Keeve led all scorers with 19 points, Jerry Jones led the Hawks with 14. Bob Westman ended the season with a fine night of boardwork to his credit as he snatched 8. In a semi-final game the Hawks edged out a strong St. Patrick squad, 74-66. After trailing throughout the entire first half, the Hawks pulled it out, in one of their toughest games all year. Greg Ciezadlo led the Hawks with 22 points, Jones had 19 points and 10 rebounds and
Although the team does not have any returning regulars from last year's team, the team built around those three seniors will be able to overcome the inexperience in coach George Verber's opinion. The Hawks' first chance at showing their ability will be
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Champaign Hails Lanctot; Movers Conclude Indoors • One week after the catastrophe at Elk Grove, pressing personal business brought the sports editorial party (Mr. Bush, former Sports Editor, and myself) to beautiful Champaign, Illinois. Being the dignitary and V.I.P. that I am, I was invited to stay at the lllini White House, guest of the legendary William Me 11 berg. My official limousine crossed the city limits and was escorted through town by a police escort and marching band. Traveling incognito, I was appreciative of this subdued welcome. (I refused their offer of a ticker tape parade). A sign outside the lllini White House read "Wejcome Park Ridge Democrat." I was happy to see minorities treated so well. Saturday I observed State Champion Thornridge. After the battle concluded, I safely deducted that Thornridge is indeed the State Champion roundball squad. As a visiting dignitary, I was presented with an I.D. card to the city, and I visited such tourist attractions as Mother Earth. After a gourmet cheeseburger brunch, the editorial party departed the twin cities and returned home. After I retire from big time sportswriting, maybe I could guide pilgrimages to the state tournament. • If you have read this far, you already know there is not much new in sports. With Pom-Pon over and the girl's sports between seasons, what indeed is left to write about. Southwords dug up, however, a new column, Messwords, penned by the new foods editor. Stephen Amador. I will reserve personal slander on Mr. Amador, considering his immature behavior in Tuesday's primary. • Last Saturday, the varsity movers took second in the Blue Demon Relays. Two weeks earlier. South retained the indoor conference crown, for another year. First in both contests were high jumper Robert Lossman, and the mile relay squad of Mike Maloney, Tom Starck, Pat NcNamara and some other guy. South awaits a k>ng outdoor triangular and relay season before defending conference and advancing men to state.
Kucera added 17 points. The varsity squad clustered lour trophies this season, two second place hardware and two first place finishes.
Next year's team is already shaping up with three starters returning. Jerry Jones, Bob Westman and Bill Harbeck will be back.
Trackmen Capture Indoor Crown The varsity trackmen open outdoor competition with Notre Dame, Tuesday, April 4. Indoor track, culminating in three major meets, ended well for South. Last Saturday, in Maine East's Blue Demon Relays, South's performance captured second place. South did not grab first because the meet emphasized relay performances by all levels. Head coach Carl Magsamen indicated that underclass relays
Diamondmen Await Competition With the baseball season opening next week, Maine South's varsity baseball team will enter the field as a totally restructured team. The nucleus for the team will probably be two returning lettermen, Greg Ciezadlo '72 and Steve Sarcia '72, and Chuck Fahmer '72.
Coach Bernie Brady and the Hawk starting five display the Regional Championship trophy.
next Thursday at LaGrange. With the regular nine players still not chosen, the open nonconference season will be added practice and challenge. During vacation the Hawks will continue action in four more non-conference games. April 3rd will be an away contest with Forest View and on April 5th will be the first home battle against Glenbard West. The week will end with the Hawks hosting a double-header against Maine East beginning at 10 a.m. a.m. April 10th will mark the opening of the Central Suburban League Conference with the Hawks confronting New Trier West. Although Niles West and Niles North will most likely take the lead in conference, Coach Verber believes the rating of the other conference teams is "left open." Despite the fact that the varsity team is definitely young in experience, other factors will quickly overcome this. With practices beginning at 6:15 every morning for the past four weeks, Coach Verber knows that the team has become well disciplined and has acquired an excellent attitude which will be an asset during the season. The starting nine can be selected from a large field of players. Either Pete Lazowski '72 or Pat Oberg '72 will take position as catcher. For pitcher there is a choice among Ciezadlo, Dave Patterson '74, Jerry Lycholat '72, Scott Jones '72 or Garry Abezetian '73. IVIany exchanges will be necessary to structure the team, with choices for second base beng Fahrner, Dave Hood '74 or Mike Swider '73, and first base, Steve Smith '73, Patterson or Bruce Edstrom '73. Sarcia will take short-stop with outfielders probably being Bill Aimers '72, Jones, Jim Lyon '73, Rob Hayes '72, Mark RuUe '73 and Hood.
pulled South down, to narrowly miss first place. One week earlier South eniered the Eastern Illinois University Invitational meet. Because of budget limitations, only those men who placed in conference were able to compete. In spite of few contestants. South took a third out of over tliirty teams. In attending this meet, the team was previewing the state meet, and they did not try for a win. In the most important of indoor meets, conference. South snatched a first place. This repeat of last year's achievement has renewed hopes of once again taking both indoor and outdoor crowns. Three of South's key men are among the top five in the state in their respective events. Pat McNamara hauled a 50.7 second quarter-mile at the Eastern Illinois meet. This time is the fastest in the state so far this year. Jim Staunton, unbeaten this year, tossed the shot 56 feet and one-half inch in the conference meet, the second bast effort in the state. Finally, half-miler Tom Starck, also undefeated, turned in a time of 1:55.5. He is ranked third in the state. Starck and Staunton are ranked nationally, and have both appeared in Track News, a national track magazine. Other key performances in South's success include those by Rob Lossman, who has cleared 6 feet 3 inches high jumping; Tom Towne's 12 feet 6 inch pole vaulting; and the 3:31.6 mile relay consisting of Starck, McNamara, Mike Maloney, and Bill Baumgartner. Adding depth are the 880 relay of Jed Ashley, Brian Adler, Al Jahn, and Jim Zaworski; Kevin Huffman, who runs both the mile and the two-mile, and Jon
Edstrom in the long jump. These and others could help South captiu-e outdoor conference and advance men downstate from districts. In the midst of all the larger meets. South dropped two dual meets. Tuesday, in a relatively unimportant meet, Palatine downed South 60-49. ITie previous week. South battled Evanston in their annual contest and fell. The loss was expected since Evanston is defending state champion, and expects to retain that title again this year.
Pole vaulter Rick Luff pulls to ease over 12 feet at Saturday's Blue Demon Relays.
Girls Open Spring Season Tryouts for girls' spring athletic teams start next week. In most cases the only requirement is enthusiasm. On Monday, March 28, Miss Schultze will hold Track and Field Team tryouts. This interscholastic team will meet all fourth quarter. Girls' Softball Team holds its tryouts on Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29. Practice will be on Wednesdays and Fridays. Intramural archery and golf toiu-naments will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of fourth quarter.
Team sheets are now available for intramural softbalL Any group of girls can get together to form a team. Sheets can be picked up in the P E office and are due on Wednesday, March 29. Badminton tournaments will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Girls can sign up for either singles or doubles. The Girls' Interscholastic Badminton team is already established anil has won two meets. SUn and scuba diving may be offered in May on Mondays. Any questions regarding team tryouts can be answered by any PE teachers.