Pro and Con
CommencemenfOuf-of-Date? As graduation approaches, many seniors are questioning the meaning and validity of commencement. Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal, believes that commencement is as valid today as ever, if not more so. "Graduation, if viewed properly, means that every senior looks upon his four years in high school and reviews all of his accomplishments," commented Dr. Watson. Dr. Watson also added, " I feel that it is important for every senior to realize that these past years have been very important ones, and I cannot understand why students would want to stay away from graduation." Comments made by seniors on the subject of the commencement exercises were varied. One senior believes graduation is a big deal over nothing and is therefore not going to attend. Another feels that no one wiU miss him anyway, while one girl has never felt like a part of the Class of "72. Reasons given for attending commencement ranged from, "I'm coming because my parents are making me," to "It's the last time we'll all be together." When asked about those students not wishing to take part in the graduation ceremonies, Mr. Alfred Drummond, commencement coordinator, said, "We are not forcing anybody to take part, but we do want an official okay from the parents of those students not attending."
8 Maine Scholars Elect Speakers Valedictorian and salutatorian addresses will not necessarily be given by the number one and two students in the Senior Class at this year's commencement exercises, according to Mr. James Bonney, guidance director. Speakers will be chosen from the eight Maine Scholars. Vol. 8, No. 13 Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068 A p r . 21, 1972 Consisting of the top one per cent of the Senior Class, the scholars will choose among themselves those who will speak. All will be honored at the honors assembly in June. According to Mr. Bonney, the system was changed due to the wide variety of courses and the minute difference between gradepoint averages. "This sysStudent Council appointed a The disagreement in results future by Student Council will tem not only broadens the aim structural reform committee, of the votes led to the officers' still be subject to a student ref- for academic achievement, but chaired by Scott King, C-103 unanimous decision to hold a erendum before they can be also honors more students," he homeroom representative, sev- student referendum on the mat- added to the Student Council said. ter. constitution. eral weeks ago. The commitMost students in the top one Mike Eberle, organizations per cent felt it was a construcArticle II, Section 6 is the subtee's purpose is to propose constitutional and by-law amend- ject, of the second proposed chairman, will most likely con- tive improvement. amendment stating, "In addi- duct the referendum after the "By letting the scholars pick ments in an effort to increase tion to their roles as represe- upcoming representative elec- those they feel are qualified to Student Council's efficiency. tions. sentatives of the student body, speak, the commencement exThis committee has proposed the complex leaders shall funcercises will feature better speaktion as assistant committee six constitutional amendments ers," said one girl. chairmen, sergeants-at-a r m s so far. The first amendment "I think it's a change for the would revise .\rticle I, Section and any other function deterworse," stated another. "Now 3, Par. A2 and Article I, Sec- mined by the officers." This only one per cent is honored. tion 6, Par. B. These sections amendment was passed. The top two per cent should concern the composition of the Maine South students are in- also be recognized." A third amendment, primarily Upper House. a procedural matter, concerned vited to participate in the an"It's a good idea," reflected In an attempt to eliminate the the validity of bills not submit- nual Walk for Development yet another scholar. "The purpose of having a speaker is to obstructionist tendency of the ted in writing to the secretary. May 7. With a theme of Put a little assess four years of high school Upper House, the committee This motion states. "Bills may proposed including committee originate in either house and Heart in your Sole!, the hike experience. Just because a stuchairmen as part of the Upper must be submitted in writing to registration begins at 6:30 a.m. dent is number one doesn't necHouse. The amendment was de- the secretary before a vote may The walk itself kicks off at 8 essarily mean he is the most qualified to speak. I think this a.m. feated in the Upper House while be taken." the Lower House passed the Hoiwever, Bill Baumgartuer, Local organizers for the walk system will make graduation a motion. C-122 complex leader, amended are a group of Niles Township little more meaningful." the motion by adding the state- students known as the Project "The person with the highest ment "An action may not be '70 New World Center, 6742 N. grades isn't really the best annulled on the basis of its not Kilpatrick, Lincoln wood, Illinois. scholar." added another student. being submitted in writing." The New World Center was "Giving the speeches is an Bill's amendment was passed, established to answer criticism honor and should go to the stubut seeing that the amendment that the hike "was only for a dents most qualified." Maine Scholars will receive a would contradict the main mo- day." tion, Scott King withdrew his Students interested in partici- plaque at the honors assembly pating can pick up walk cards and will have their names enalso held last week. C-103 and third amendment. graved on a wall plaque. in the Personnel Office. The unexcused absences of C-122 will have no complex leaders since no one in either Student Council members were the subject of Scott's fourtli complex filed a petition. amendment. According to the In four of the remaining eight amendment, a Paragraph C complexes, candidates ran un- would be added to Article I, Secopposed. George Pappageorge tion 2. It would state, "A mem73 is C-108 complex leader, Bill ber who gets three unexcused Meier '73 is C-129 complex lead- absences in a school semester On2 program in possible jeop- pends on whether or not the er, Pat Hester '73 is C-134 com- shall automatically be removed plex leader and Anne Angsten from office, and suitable re- ardy next year by the 1972-73 teacher's schedule can be arranged for the class." '73 is C-147 complex leader. placement procedures shall com- austerity program is the social science independent study proMrs. Judy Hermitte, who In the remaining four com- mence." gram. Mr. Otto Kohler, social teaches the course, calls it the Becky Pope, C-134 homeroom science department chairman, plexes more than one candidate appeared on the ballot. J i m representative, amended this believes the program could con- best teaching experience she has McCarthy '73 won C-101 com- proposal by adding "subject to tinue next year. "Enough stu- ever had. "I feel that I can plex leader, Pete Lannon '73 a two-thirds vote of the home- dents registered for the course," really deal with the students as will be C-114 complex leader, room" onto the amendment. he said, "but the situation de- individuals and stimulate them to explore the things ttiey're Dave Johnson '73 is C-125 com- Scott accepted Becky's amendinterested in on their own," she plex leader and Paula Uscian ment, and the amended amendsaid. ment was passed. '73 is C-140 complex leader. Exclusive Mrs. Hermitte says that a stuIn an unexpected move, the Elections for homeroom repdent who takes a course IS has resentatives will take place on amendment to eliminate the ofto be highly motivated and infice of treasurer was defeated Tuesday. tellectually curious to benefit. through the urging of Garrett "If a student needs more guidWalters '72 and Tom Lanctot ance, he's better off in a regular '72. Both Garrett and Tom urged classroom," she added. The top 15 American History that this office be kept open until Vince Clemens '75 would students from the Class of '73 Nancy Rosone '73, who takes have been named by the Social the course, agreed with Mrs. bo eligible to run for it. Seniors Diane Wille and MariAlthough several officer candi- Science Dept. One of them will Hermitte that it's better for anne Zdeblick have won Nation- dates had urged the elimination be named Best American His- some and not for ethers beof the office in their campaigns. tory Scholar at the social sci- cause some students need a al Merit Scholarships. Student Council chose to keep ence honors program May 10. structured program. "Others The Insilco Corporation spon- the treasurer's office open as The 15 include: Bill Baum- only get bored in a regular class sored Diane's scholarship. It proposed until Vince will be eli- gartner, John Brna, Jill Heaney, and therefore they don't benefit will help cover the costs of her gible. Scott King, Roberta Picoli, fully," she stated. education at the University of Since Student Council would Becky PoPe, Duane Rommel Kathy Krumweide '73, another Illinois in Champaign-Urbana be without a treasurer for the and Suellen Schulthesz. IS student, said that she liked next year. coming year. Bill Dickens, StuAlso recognized are; Diane the course because "it is so Diane plans to major in math dent Council president, appoint- Scott, Jim Scott, Jim Seidel. much easier. You don't have to and computer science, though ed Vince to carry out the duties Gary Stenerson, M i c h a e l do so much worthless work and Swider, Vanessa Piedmont and busy work," she said. she still is undecided about her of treasurer for this period. Thi committee's sixth amend- Marne Wiese. career. Mrs. Hermitte commented ment, which would have transThese students were selected that independent study gives stuMarianne's scholarship w a s ferred the duties of treasurer awarded by IBM. She will use it to the vice-president and which from students enrolled in Ad- dents the chance to develop at Marquette University in Mil- would also have appointed the vanced Placement U.S. History their intellectual ability on their waukee next year. Marianne, vice-president as Student Coun- and U.S. History Ace. The selec- own. "The emphasis is on the who is vice-president of GRA, cil's representative to various tion committee consisted of ac- student doing the learning himis considering a career in psy- Student Council associations and celerated and AP teachers and self, rather than the teacher tellthe department chairman, Mr. ing him things." chology. intra-school bodies, was ruled Otto Kohler. Independent study will be ofAsked how she felt about win- dilatory as a result of the vote Mr. Kohler also announced ning the scholarship, Marianne on the previous amendment. that past Best American His- fered in U. S. History A c e , History Advanced commented, "I can't say any- Scott then withdrew his amend- tory Scholars Jay La Jcne, now European Placement and Government-Dething that would really mean ment. a freshman at Lawrence Univer- mocracy Ace. next year. anything, but I am very happy All the constitutional amend- sity, and Mary Beth Krebs '72 Classes are scheduled on cerand thankful to have won." ments passed so far and any by- will speak at the honors pro- tain days of the week, not on "I am too," added Diane. law amendments passed in the gram. a regulated day-to-day basis.
SC Argues over. Amends Reform Committee's Idea
Hunger Hike Seeks Walkers
SC Fills Chairmen's Posts; 8 Complexes Elect Leaders student Council's newly-elected officers will take office the last Tuesday in April. Committee chairmen, one for each of Student Council's eight standing committees, were also elected recently. Four of the candidates for chairman ran unopposed. They are Val Ciecko '73, AFS Chairman; Vince Clemens '75, Public Relations Chairman; Jim Scott '73, Service Corps Chairman and Sue Canty '74, Social Chairman. Elections were held for the four remaining chairmanships. Joe Paschen "73 won for Assembly Chairman, Mike Eberle '73 is Organizations Chairman, Jan Harpham '73 is Sportsmanship Chairman and Cheryl Da Valle '74 will be V-Show Chairman. Complex leader elections were
Name Merit Winners
Merit Scholars Diane Wille (top) and Marianne Zdebiick.
Austerity Program Could Affect Independent Study
History Dept. Picks Top 15
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April 21, 1972
Review
Bruce, West and Laing on Road to Immortality By Bruce Little News Editor I was supposed to write a review of The Godfather for this issue. Let it be enough for me to say that it was a very good movie and I recommend it to anyone who isn't too squeamish. Now that that's over, I want to talk about something far more important. Last Saturday night Leslie West, Corky Laing and Jack Bruce gave a concert at Northwestern's McGaw HaU. It was their first appearance in Chicago as a group, and they put on a great show. If these three men remain a group for very long, they will become one of the immortal groups in rock. Leslie West, late of Mountain, is the rotund lead guitarist and vocalist who can be one of the best showman alive when he wants to be. He is certainly a great lead player, and his solo last Saturday was proof of that. Corky Laing, who was Moan-
tain's drummer, has been relatively unknown as an individual performer until recently. He did a dynamite drum solo during the concert, proving that he is indeed one of the best rock drummers performing today. Jack Bruce is a legend. He is perhaps the greatest bass player who ever lived, and he first became famous in Cream. In that group he was complemented by Ginger Baker, the premier rock drummer of all time, and Eric Clapton, whose vocals and lightening lead were the highlight of the group. Jack Bruce got less publicity than either of the other two, but he was the man who held Cream together. When Bruce walked out of the group, Clapton and Baker didn't even try to get a bass player to replace him. They simply disbanded Cream. Bruce, West and Laing are much like Cream. I personally don't think they'll ever be as
Shortwords-
Proves Self .Judy Daly Until two weeks ago, the Park Ridge Youth Coalition was an organization of questionable significance. Practically everyone had heard of its existance, but not many could dearly define its purpose. However, the Coalition accomplished something April 8 which many organizations here at South have attempted, but never saw become a reality — a concert. When REO Sp««dwagon, Daddy Troll and Christopher Bradley performed before a large yet orderly audience in the school fieldhouse, the purpose of the coalition became clear to many present. Attracting over 1000 students, the concert proved that the coalition is an organization open to all types of Park Ridge youth. To some skeptics, a rock concert can result only in disorder and chaos. However, the fieldhouse no more resembled a disorderly mob than does the library here at South. Of course, faculty members and members of the Park Ridge Police Department were on hand to prevent any such occurrences. The only time they interfered, however, was to remove kids from other's shoulders or to reprimand a student for smoking indoors. It was probably the most "peaceful" Saturday night they've spent in a long time. Although most adults managed to keep their distance from the loud vibration of the amps, one occasionally caught a glimpse of an officer tapping his feet to the beat of the bands. As demonstrated by that Saturday night, the potential of the Park Ridge Youth Coalition has been highly underestimated. Without much publicity, they sponsored a very successful and entertaining evening. Like any organization, the Park Ridge Youth Coalition needs student support for its continued success. Hopefully, we will have more concerts like April 8. As it looks now, the Coalition is the only organization capable of getting them for us.
good, but that won't stop them from becoming a great group. Just having Jack Bruce in the group gives them a step in the right direction. Bruce, West and Laing did no original pieces during their concert, concentrating mostly on individual showmanship and songs that either Mountain or Cream had made famous. My personal favorite was "Politician," a Cream tune with Bruce wailing on the bass. The crowd
Mountain's last album, Flowers of Evil. He finished it with a Chuck Berry tune, "Roll Over, Beethoven," a song he's done each of the four times I've seen him. Maybe it's because I've heard that solo before, but I was impressed the least with West's cut. Performing with the rest of the group, however, he was outstanding. Bruce's solo was next, and it was the high point of the con(CONTINIJED ON PAGE 3)
Open Letter
Baumgartner, Followers Propose, Pass Amendments Destructive to Reforms Dear Editor, "There was in his face that hopelessness of being understood that comes when the objector is constitutionally beyond the reach of logic that, even under favoring conditions, is almost too crude a vehicle for the subtlety of the argument." (Thomas Hardy, The Return of the Native) It's a very rare thing when someone advances a subtle argument in the chambers of the Student Council, yet the propositions presented there so often transcend the logic brought to bear against them that they seem almost subliminal by comparison. Making the rather tenuous assumption that the Student Council is composed largely of rational people representative of a community that exists by the power of, and for the sake of, knowledge, an examination slightly more than cursory reveals that something is urgently wrong with the body we caU the Maine South Student Council. During the recent campaign and election of Student Council officers, much was said about changing the structure of Student Council in order to create a more representative, more effective body which could achieve the good things that the candidates advocated so zealously. After the dust had cleared, Student Council formed a committee to consider and propose structural changes. Their recom" mendations have been considered at the past three meetings of Student Council. Le'. by William Baumgartner of C-122, a group of recalcitrant Council members has succeeded
Afterwords
Vietnam: Not Our Victory Many of the candidates in the upconaing Presidential election say that the Vietnam War is no longer an issue. They would have us believe that higher on the Ust of priorities are such questions as the economy, busing, law and order. It's hard to accept this viewpoint, however, when we realize that some of us — perhaps you yourself, perhaps the guy sitting next to you — could be dead in that war in less than a year. And with current re-escalation, the possibility comes closer and closer to a probability. If each of us values his individual life, he cannot accept these candidate's values. If we do not want to go to Vietnam, we cannot support Vietnamization. Vietnamization has not brought us any closer to an end of the war. Though we must recognize the frightful, ugly waste, we must also recognize that all those who have died for the program have indeed died in vain. That does not mean anymore must follow them, however. The Vietnam War
probably Uked "Sunshine of Your Love," the song that made Cream famous, better than anything else. Mountain's old standby, "Mississippi Queen," was probably done better by the original group, but it managed to bring the house to its feet. They never sat down again afterward. Each performer got a chance to show off, too. Leslie West did a guitar solo that is much the same as the one he has on
would be over right now if FUchard Nixon would agree to set a date for withdrawal of all troops. Nixon won't. Since we are the people most affected by that refusal, it becomes our responsibility to insure that someone else, someone who will choose that date and end this war, is elected to the White House next November. Southwords believes that for us the Vietnam War can no longer be just another issue, just another pohtical question. For us, it has become a question of siu^^ival. We are calling only for action within the system. Nor do we support student strikes, sit-ins or any other protest which would disrupt education at Maine South. We point out, however, that this education has not been given that we may learn how to tote a gun, how to kill. The purpose of education is, we hope, to encourage, inspire refinement, to overcome such bestial impulses. Above all, remember that 12 years of academia mean absolutely nothing when you are lying dead in a napalm jungle.
in either weakening to the point of uselessness or defeating many of the proposed amendments to the constitution and by-laws. A typical example is the innocuous amendment to Article II, Section 6 of the constitution, requiring all bills to be submitted in writing to the secretary before consideration. This proposal was designed to eliminate hastily proposed and ambiguously phrased motions. The proposal, with no conceivable disadvantage and a very obvious advantage, was emasculated by amendments which rendered it incapable of achieving its goal. Another proposal, designed to replace apathetic and incompetent representatives at the semester by requiring a vote of confirmation, was defeated by the complex leaders on the basis of Mr. Baumgartner's allegation that every representative would
be thrown oct of office by the radical student body that desires change of any kind at any cost. Had he looked around him, Mr. Baumgartner would have seen that the weight of his own words toward maintaining the status quo was a contradiction of his own assertion. A representative government can only function effectively in an atmosphere of reason and rational discourse. The actions, indeed the very nature of the debate, in Student Council indicate effective government is impossible there. The facts, then, point to a rather unfortunate, but all too obvious conclusion: Student apathy toward Student Council is justified simply because worthwhile student government does not exist at Maine South. Maurice J. Scott Scott R. King
Open Letter
NHS President Answers Criticism Expressed in Recent Open Letter Dear Editor, As the president of the National Honor Society, I feel that I have a responsibility to respond to the charges made by Mr. Smaus in the March 24 edition of Southwords. First of all, regardless of the possible defects in the NHS election procedures, nothing is accomplished by throwing around such emotional and prejudicial w o r d s as "farce," "meaningless" and "goodygoody." To make such blanket statements is only a reflection on those that use them. The elections are not a farce; NHS is not composed of just "goodygoody" students, and the chapter is not meaningless. Secondly, although Mr. Smaus has made some valid criticisms, I disagree with his solution. It is not true that one must be a meek or do-nothing scholar or a rah-rah to attain membership, even though some members are do-nothings or rah-rahs. It is true, however, that membership is based, to a large extent, on subjective judgment by the teachers, judgment that is by no means perfect. Furthermore, and this is my opinion and not a statement by the NHS, I agree that some otherwise qualified individuals may not have achieved membership because of their unpopular views. Whether this is the fault of prejudice on the part of the teachers, deans or the executive committee is not important. What is important is that the system, though net totally bad, can stand some improving. I cannot defend myself or other officers on this point; we did not improve it. Perhaps next year's Society will.
The election, however, will never be left up to the students. Mr. Smaus states that students can best judge the qualities of character, leadership and service in their peers. He is wrong. NHS elections will never be patterned after such obvious popularity contests as Brotherhood Society elections. Except for perhaps a few isolated incidents, NHS elections this year were just. The system is not perfect; it has flaws. The way to correct those flaws, however, is not through hasty, emotional action. We must objectively pinpoint the flaws, and then rationally seek to improve them. Rick Spatafora
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Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness: for Women Too? Although many Maine South family unit. With mothers workstudents and teachers seem to ing, children are left without the be accepting the major goals of right care." Women's Lib, a large number Mike feels "A mother's place of the people are either unaware is at home, even religion beof the ideas of the movement lieves that. The Bible says God or are reluctant to publicly state created woman from man; her their complete, honest views on purpose was to care for the chilthe subject. dren." Women's Lib's solution to care Women's Lib's major goal, as stated by Mrs. Judith Hermitte, for a working woman's children is "to be treated as equals in- is the day care center. tellectually, politically, economVery much against these cenically and socially. They want to ters is Todd Bresnahan '73. He be respected as people, not feels that a wife's "first respontreated as sexual objects whose sibility is to her family. Once feelings and thoughts aren't im- she has devoted her time to portant." For example, instead training them and they're in colof the wife being inferior and lege, she is free to work." "A subordinate to her "boss" hus- child needs someone with him band, marriage should be a all day, but it doesn't matter if partnership between equals who it's mom or dad," added Todd. work out their decisions and re"If a mother does work, she sponsibilities together, Mrs. Her- should not have to come home mitte said. and be obligated to do all the Yet there are still people who chores. Her husband and childon't realize there is a need for dren should help; after all a Women's Lib. One is Mr. Otto women is not a charwoman," Kohler. "I hadn't realized wom- said Miss Marion Fisher. en were captive to anything," An anonymous teacher said, he said. "Women are one of the "Personally, I'd want to raise largest, strongest, and wealth- my own children. I feel my iest minorities." ability as a mother would surpass some other woman's care." The Image Mrs. Hermitte also stated, Junior Randy Gluss, by con"Women's Lib wants to free trast, doesn't believe a working women and men from being mother hurts the family. "Belocked into stereotyped social cause my mother worked when roles." She cited one stereotype I was little, we had a housethat indicates that a woman's keeper. The only time I saw the place is at home as a house- housekeeper was when I came wife and child-bearer and that home for lunch. My mom the man is the breadwinner. Lib- was home when I arrived from erated women belive in a more school and I was with both my flexible society where the two parents until I went to bed. This could change roles if desired. is more time than most children Women's Lib is not anti-men. spend with their parents even if "They're the greatest thing their mother mother doesn't around," said Mrs. Hermitte. work." Mrs. Hermitte feels that "The Most s t u d e n t s questioned , media has hurt Women's Lib agreed that someone, and it by connecting it with bra-burn- should be either of the parents, ing, but the question of wearing must be home with the children. a bra is irrelevant to the main Most said the woman should be • ideas of the movement." the one. Mr. John Bell, history teach"In a marriage, it's fine for er, by contrast, thinks "Women the woman to work—it's up to are too pushy. They have more her—but once there are chilrights, privileges and responsi- dren, she should be at home," bility than women in any other one commented. Bob Seitz '72 nation." agrees. "A women's major care Edward Novak, '73 voiced the and purpose is her family. Many opinion that "Women's Lib con- families go bad because the sists of a bunch of nuts. I can't woman works." see then using an air hammer "I wouldn't mind doing houseor driving a semi or working on work, It'd take only two or top of the Hancock. They are three hours and then I could dumb both physically and men- rest and sit the rest of the day, tally. They can't even drive a but I couldn't be a mother. A car. They cause more accidents woman has more patience and than men." can give more care," said one male student. Woman's Role at Home Women's Lib doesn't degrade Senior Gary Wolf would also a women for being a housewife, agree that a marriage should however, as long as that is what include a 50-50 split of houseshe freely chooses to do. The work; he "wouldn't like to emphasis is on being able to change diapers." choose. Gary added he would't mind Nonetheless, student M i k e if "my wife worked part time, Swider feels "Women's Lib is but only part time and before causing the breakdown of the the children. Tradition h a s
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South Constitution, Photo Contest, Piano Benefit Welcome Students • Entrants in the Constitution Contest will take the written portion of the exam after school Wednesday, April 26, in C-127. Seven finalists will enter the oral competition May 4. Winners of the Contest will be announced at the History Honors Program May n . Sponsor of the contest is the Mel Tierney Post 247 of the American Legion. • The piano duet of Ferrante and Teicher will hold a benefit performance on May 11 in the Maine West auditorium. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Northwest Suburban Aid for the Retarded. Tickets will start at $4.50 and will be available in the cafeteria April 26. The concert will start at 8 p.m. • Rehearsals for the National
Honor Society initiation are after school day. AU new members are asked to attend. The initiation is Tuesday night. • South's Art Dept. and Park Ridge Federal Savings will present the first William Gillick Memorial Photography exhibit here from April 24 through May 13. The contest, open to Photo I and II students, offers several cash awards and honorable mentions. Each student was allowed to enter three samples of his work. Winning photographs will be selected today. After Mr. Gillicks death last year, family, friends and community businessmen began the fund in his name to advance photo elucation since it was one of his interests.
brought the role of man as the major one," he said. Ideally, Gary would prefer "both man and woman working part time with the afternoon to enjoy." Marc Mermel '73 couldn't see spending his life at home. "I don't like kids. I could not sit or change diapers or wash clothes all day, everyday." "I'd feel too inferior if my wife supported me," said a junior who also believes "a woman is more adaptable to being under a master. It's tradition." Somewhat strangely, most men wouldn't like to be at home, but think it's fine for their wives to be in that situation. Women at Work "1 think one place where women are not getting a break is in business. She does the same work for less pay," was another of Miss Fisher's comment on Women's Lib. Equally as important is the idea that a woman should be able to choose what she wants to do. AU alternatives should be open to her. Mrs. Hermitte said, "All job opportunities should be open without discrimination by sex, and w o m e n should get equal pay for equal work." Out of District 207, 50 of 64 district chairmen are men. Mr. Kohler feels this is due simply to tradition. "It's a man's world," he said. Miss Shirley Sandelands is president of a new organization, MEA, Maine Education Association, Mr. Kohler pointed out. "I don't mind if she's my boss," he said. "I do feel women should have legal, political, social and economical rights," added Mr. Kohler. Mr. Kohler said, "I treat all persons first as individuals who are entitled to a free will to do what they want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone." Yet Mr. Kohler also commented, "If I were in war, I'd rather have a male commander than a woman. Women tend to get too emotional," he said. Many share the attitude that women . a r e incompetents.
"Women lose their heads. They can't cope with problems; by this I mean big pressure and problems in big business," said one male student. "Equal jobs, pay and chance should exist for aU people because this is a free country," agreed Mike Swider, "but I'm against Lib to the extent of changing names," referring to the use of "Ms." instead of "Miss" or "Mrs." Women and the Draft Yet while some agree with equal pay for equal work and an end to job discrimination, many disagree with complete equality for women and men in the draft. "If women want complete rights without discrimination, then as American citizens both men and women should be drafted," said one student who supports drafting women. Mr. Arthur Plana, Spanish and Italian teacher, feels the government should "Draft them all, not meaning women should all go into service, but if they want the rights this is only fair." Bob Seitz doesn't agree with drafting women. "There is no need for so many draftees. But women want privileges without responsibility. Because of soci-
YC Plans Activities, Seeks Site for Proposed Center Recent fund-raising events for the Park Ridge Youth Coalition were the REG Speedwagon concert on Saturday, April 8, and a Community Social at the South Park Fieldhouse on Friday, April 14. The profit from the Social was a bit over $100; the concert broke even. "Actually," says Eric Graff of the Coalition, "Free Enterprise set the concert up using our name. We made a contract with them to split the profits. We are going to get hold of the financial records to find out just where the money went. I might add that any Youth Coalition docu-
Budget Means Ticket Sales To Pay Production Cost Due to recent budget cuts for the '72-'73 school year, the profits from future spring musicals and V-shows will need to be sufficient to pay for all costs of these shows. At the present time, the money from the ticket sales "cannot," according to Dr. Watson, "correctly be called profit, as all of the money is put back into the school" in the form of materials used in the show, while whatever is left is used to purchase items like stage equipment and instruments. Overtime pay for teachers acting as stage and musical directors has previously been paid by the school board. The austerity program also requires, however, that teachers' salaries must also be taken from the ticket sales. If this year's ticket sales are any indication of future sales, the spring musical will certainly be in no serious difficulty. "Two days after the sale opened to the public, there was a total of less than 75 seats left for all the performances combined. However, Dr. Watson feels that, from a sales-profit standpoint, IIcUo, Dolly is not representative of South's musicals in general because the scenery cuts out 62 seats from all six performances, a total of over $900 loss. Therefore, this year's sales should not have "too much bearing" on a final
ety they aren't made out to fight a war." Other people commented on other aspects of liberation. Miss Christine Little appreciates little things a man does, such as being helped with her coat. "I appreciate it, but I don't need it. I can get along without it. I suppose it's just one of my pet peeves, but I appreciate the role of the man." William Reynolds "looks up to a women's libber because she's standing up for what she believes is right and is going against society." About marriage. Bill commented, "I'm old-fashioned, but could adjust to my wife working if she wanted, but we'd have to try both ways." "Women can't be in contact sports, it's too rough for them," was Kevin Korda's view on equality in sports. "In a higher office men are more capable for they've been doing it for a long time," added Kevin. Most feel there isn't a movement at Maine South because it doesn't apply. They feel everyone is equal here. Bob Seitz's feeling that "It's a controversial issue blown out of proportion," is quite prevalent.
decision by the board. The possibility of having the show run a few extra nights to make extra profit has also been mentioned. Dr. Watson said though, that it must be remembered that the purpose of the musical is to "further the educational experience of the performers," and not to make money. "Those extra nights would mean more of the students' time and would do no more towards furthering their experience," he said.
ment is a public document." The Coalition is also sponsoring Samuel Beckett's play Krapp's Last Tape, An Absurdist's Drama. It will be held at the Methodist Church the last weekend in May. "We're also planning an open jam session at the Methodist Church, but no definie plans have been made as yet," Eric states. Also in the planning stages is a food drive, as part of Operation Breadbasket, along with a 24-hour volleyball game. Two places which some think may cause competition for the center being planned by the Coalition are the Threshold, which is a religious drop-in center, and a coffeehouse at the Community Church on Friday nights. Eric feels that these won't "take the kids away" because Threshold and the Coffeehouse are small, "and you have to be a Maine South student to get in the coffeehouse," he said. A possible site for the proposed center has been located near Main Street and Prairie. All legal details and procedures are being taken care of by Representative Juckett. The owner of the building wishes to remain anonymous. "With luck we should have it by the end of the month," hopes Eric.
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cert. He seems to make his instrument speak, and I doubt that any bass player alive could even approach his talent or creativity. Both West and Laing are showmen, but Jack Bruce dominated that concert by sheer talent. I cannot say enough about him. The drum solo that Corky Laing did was very entertaining, mostly because of Laing's rapport with the audience. He must have gone through six or seven sets of drumsticks, purposely breaking them and throwing the pieces into the audience. A little contest developed in front of the stage for the souvenirs, and Laing enjoyed himself the whole time. He is not
the best drummer around, but the cut he did Saturday night was exceptional. Together with West and Bruce, Laing is forming a super rock group. My only fear is that Bruce, West and Laing won't perform as a group for very long. Three talents like that may run into ego problems and break up before they have eveu begun to create. Short-lived groups like Blind Faith and Electric Flag probably died because of an overabundance of talent. If these three men do continue together, I predict that they will be one of the dominant rock groups of the next few years. Whether they stay together or not, they gave an excellent performance at McGaw Hall.
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April 21, 1972
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Cindermen Invade Spartan Relays Today
Long leaper Jon Edstrom explodes a 22-foot record shattering effort at Niles West.
South's varsity cindermen opened the outdoor track season this month. The team is striving to give a top performance at the Spartan Relays tonight, starting at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook North. The meet consists entirely of relays, many of which are nnique to this meet, such as the middle distance medley, consisting of two 220's, a quarter mile, and a half mile. Even field events like high jump, shot put, pole vault, and long jump are run as relays. The best efforts by each of the four men from a school are added together to determine the best squad. South is hoping to break several records, such as pole vault and high jump. South has already fought its first major contest, Niles North's Viking Relays. Lane Tech captured first with 81 points, and Maine South landed second with 52.5 points. South was missing some top performers due to spring vacations. Pat McNamara took two individual first places. He first grabbed the hundred yard dash
Rain Traps Linkers in Field House Golf is usually one of the more overlooked sports on the high school scene. This may not hold true much longer at Maine South, as this year's varsity squad fields a team of six players who could make people stand up and take notice. Howie Kosick, Steve Colnitis, Jim Lange, Scott Romness and Pat Crosby are the top seniors on this year's team. Each of these boys have at least three years' experience on the golf team and Coach Ron Ross cites this as a definite plus in this year's campaign. "We have a lot of experienced golfers out here and should score well in the conference meets, and hopefully we will send at least one man to the state meet," explained the second-year mentor.
Every year teams are plagued by past performers retiring from athletic competition. When Ross was approached with this question, he answered confidently. "I don't feel that the team will be the least bit hurt by those deciding not to come out. There is really only one who might have made any difference in this year's team." All of this sounds very good, but up until now the Hawks have not been able to show their prowess on the links, as three meets were rained out. Golf meets are very simple. Each team usually plays five or six men for nine holes. At the end of the nine, each squad takes their four lowest scores and totals them up, with the team having the lowest total score the winner.
The Hawks will compete in ten meets, most of them being conference encounters.
with a time of ten seconds flat. He was clocked at an unofficial 9.7 seconds in the prelims. Then he ran a 50.4 second quarter mile to break his own Viking Relay record. The mile relay team, consisting of Pat McNamara, Bill Baumgartner, Mike Maloney, and Tom Starck, won with a time of 3:26.3. With swift exchanges they narrowly outran Lane Tech's relay team. Finally, Jon Edstrom dominated the long jump with a twenty-one foot effort. South's only two prexiously unbeaten performers fell to defeat. Starck and Jim Staunton both placed second in the half mile and shot put, respectively. Staunton also grabbed a second in the discus. Tom Towne captured second in the pole vault with a twelve foot vault, and Arnie Hetzel's eleven and a half was good for a fourth place. Adding to South's point total were Rob Lossman's third in the high jump, and Gary Cheves's fifth in the half-mile. In their best performance of the year, the 880 relay team of Al Jahn, Jack Garon, Jed Ashley, and Jim Zaworski finished in fifth place. The team has been in two other meets during outdoor, and has done well in both. Last Tuesday Maine North and Niles West fell victim to the Hawks.
so far, we are completing this task very well." The coach attributes the progress of the team to the hard work and effort of his men. "Although we have only one returning letterman, John Mulopulos, our remaining senior, junior, and sophomore members are completing the squad very nicely. We are not the type of team," the coach continued, "that depends on any one per-
Opening season has already indicated the strengths and a few weaknesses Maine South's varsity diamondmen possess. With three conference games and four non-conference games, the Hawks have totaled a 4-2 record. Their conference record so far is 2-1 before tonight's game. Maine South hosts the game at 4:15 against Glenbrook South. In the next two weeks will be a string of six games starting with next Wednesday's confron-
tation with Maine North here. A week from today will be an away meet for the Hawks against Niles North. Yesterday the varsity baseball team traveled to Maine West for their fourth conference game. Wednesday's afternoon game against Niles West was postponed because of unfavorable weather. Overall the Hawks' defense has been steady while the team's hitting has been improving. Coach George Verber real-
son to win matches for us. "Seniors Todd Onderdonk and Bill Ephland have helped immensely this season. So have juniors Bob Ellsworth, Jim Daniels, Paul Mulopulos and sophomores Tom Fendon, Bob Hildebrand, and Joe Miller. Last week-end in the Maine South invitational meet, the Hawks landed third in a field of eight. As was mentioned before, the team is "shooting for the
middle," as the standings of the invitational indicate. This weekend there is also an invitational here at Maine South. Monday, the Hawks suffered a loss against Deerfield. Coach Kent explained, "Deerfield is probably the toughest opponent in the entire league. Glenbrook South also figures to be tough, but I feel we have a better chance of beating Glenbrook than Deerfield."
Spoitswords
No Braces, He Soars; Fewer Bearties Raise Doubts Tom Lanctot, Sports Editor • Now a feature of great human interest: Two weeks ago long jumper Jon Edstrom went through the grueling removal of his braces. Later that same day, in an indoor battle with Notre Dame, Edstrom catapulted to a then amazing 20-foot jump. Stunned, coach William Mann jokingly concluded the tinsel removal gave Edstrom the extra tK)OSt.
Last Saturday, at the Viking Relays, Edstrom leaped a phenomenal 21 feet. Hoping only to equal his Viking performance, Tuesday at Niles West Edstrom turned his back to the wind and exploded into a record shattering 22-foot leap. So, as a result of shedding five pounds of oral hardware, long leaper Edstrom added two feet to his distance and made himself a highly rated jumper in the state. • Now social comment: There weren't many beanies around this week. This could mean not many people lettered, but it could also represent a decline of interest in athletics. While many squads haven't suffered from this yet, some sports have had a noticeable decline of interested prospects. In short, athletics, like a lot of things around here, is beginning to suffer from large scale student apathv. This apathy is a symptom of a long range result; the death of many extra-curricular activities.
At this meet Jon Edstrom broke a school and track record in the long jump, when he leaped 22 feet and one-quarter inch. Due to bad weather, the first meet of the season was held indoors. In spite of being handicapped by not having the 220 and the 100 yard dashes. South downed Notre Dame.
Batmen Battle Titans Here
Racketeers Start Season Swinging Hard Although Maine South's varsity tennis team is only four games into its season, the Rackateers are living up to the expectations of their coach, Mr. Les Kent. "We have a record of two wins and two losses, and we so far are playing a very good brand of tennis this season. We are shooting for the middle of the standings in the league, and
South hurdlers battle the lows at Niles West.
Now I'm not saying the system is dying, nor am I predicting such in the immediate future. What I am saying is this: There has been a steady decline of interest in athletics, and a high incidence of player/coach conflicts resulting in top performers quitting teams, or just plain "retiring." Many players no longer desire to devote all their extra time and effort to sports. Some would like to pursue other interests, besides school and athletics. Often this is not possible. Often, too much pressure is placed on athletes, and when combined with grade pressure, the burden becomes too great. I am not condemning the Maine South athletic system. These extra-curricular activities are desperately needed by freak and jock alike if this school is to remain viable. What is needed is a change in attitude by coaches, to make it possible for participants to enjoy sports, as well as other activities, without undue pressure, and still have time for school. By doing this, they will help fulfill what the true goal of education could be: to expose the student to as many areas as possible, making him feel like the keeper and not the captive. TTie system must keep up with the times, or die.
izes that an important factor for the Hawks' improved playing is better hitting. He also commented that the two key players in these opening games of the season have been seniors Greg Ciezadlo and Steve Sarcia. In the 23 innings pitched by Ciezadlo, he has only walked three players and allowed one earned run. Sarcia at shortstop has been a strong defensive player "helping win two games" in Coach Verber's opinion. The starting line-up has several alternating players which allows for necessary changes in the changing team strength. Seniors Pete Lazowski and Pat Oberg have been catchers while Ciezadlo, senior Jerry Lycholat and sophomore Dave Patterson have been alternating pitchers. The rest of the starting nine is easily subject to change. Patterson and junior Steve Smith hold first base with sophomore Dave Hoed starting at second base for senior Chuck Fahmer when he is substituting for Ciezadlo at third base. Except for junior Jim Lyons in center or right field the rest of the outfield players are not regular. In left field is a series of alternating players, seniors Lazowski, Scott Jones, Rob Hayes and BUI Aimers and junior Smith. On Monday the varsity team played their third conference game in which they easily defeated Deerfield by a 4-1 score. An upset for the Hawks was last April 12lh. Coach Verber noticed that one fault was that the players just were not hitting. However, the game was lost by a defensive mistake; the error which gave Glenbrook North the 0-1 win. At New Trier West the Hawks were victorious with a 2-1 score but before that they lost a nonconference meet to Mame East, 0-5. In two other non-conference games Maine South overcame Glenbard West after 13 innings of play with a 3-1 score with the key single by Fahrner. The first game of the season was another win for the Hawks with Forest View losing 8-1.