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