Vol 9 issue 1

Hallowed Halls of Maine Greet Class of 1976 Another crop of freshmen has populated Maine South. As new students, they view South differently than one- or two-year veterans.

Many freshmen had the same first impression as did Jim Briars 76. Jim commented, "The first thing that struck me about South was that it was too big with too many people."

Ron Cleveland 76 added, "Although there are so many students, the school is really dean."

Mary Lange 76 was frightened by the first day. She explained, "I didn't like school at first. I thought it was going to be as exhausting as the freshman tests."

Peggy Ross 76 was impressed

by South's completeness. She said, "I was amazed at the facilities offered to students in the library and in classes."

Another freshman, Marilyn Williams, mentioned, "Everyone told me or gave me the impression South was a hostile " place where the freshmen were pushed around. I didn't see how it could be all that bad and it , isn't."

"I came prepared." John Paulic '76 added. "My brothers and sisters warned me how tiring the schedule could be, especially since 1 have football after school."

Glen Sowa 76 stated, "I think Maine South is a nice, modern school, but I had trouble with the bells. I didn't know when to leave."

But not all freshmen like high school. Jim Daubach alleged, "Maine South is boring, cold, and dull. I had great fun wanderuig aimlessly around the first few days looking for my classes. In most of them, I wish I was still wandering around."

For most freshmen, that first full day was hard. Several wandering students got lost. Cheryl Straub 76 commented, "I didn't know what to do or where to go. I felt all alone."

Bohdan Bodnar '76 had so hard a time finding his way that he said, "I thought I'd get a mental breakdown."

Help was always around when the new students wanted it.

Cathy Groves '76 stated, "All of the teachers helped a lot in answering questions, giving directions, and solving problems."

Laurie Freeman '76 added, "All the upperclassmen were nice in giving me directions and helping me with everything."

Other freshmen considered being lost a mark against their resourcefulness. John Patterson '76 explained, "Maine South is not as huge and complicated as upperclassmen tell you, but • is in easy-to-find sections."

Diane Matus '76 added, "If you have to find your way by yourself, you learn a lot quicker."

"I have very little patience vith people who get lost," put in Amy Peterson '76. "I haven't once, "i'ou just have to keep your head."

To solve the freshman navigation problem, Kathy Knapp 76 suggested, "They should have given us a short tour of the school, just to get the general idea because our maps didn't make sense."

Kathy Patt 76 added, "If it's possible, hall monitors from higher grades should be stationed for people to ask about rooms and get directions."

Although freshmen got lost, once they did get settled, they found lots of things they liked.

Rosann Marzullo '76 commented, "I didn't like school at first, but now I enjoy meeting the people in my classes."

As for teachers, Kevin Bums '76 said, "Teachers are hard on you in school but they don't give you lots of homework."

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Vol. 9, No. 1

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

Sept. 15,1972

1972-73 AFS Student From Portugal; Hilario da Cumha on Soccer Team Every year Maine South has an exchange student from a foreign country. The student is chosen under conditions similar to AFS standards. He must be intelligent, active, and friendly.

Our exchange student this year is Hilario da Cumha from Portugal. He lives near Lisbon with his parents and his 15year-old brother Joao. Hilario is 16 and a senior.

When asked if his school is different from Maine South, Hilario replied, "Yes! In Portugal we either go in the morning or the afternoon — never both. .Also, the students never change classes, the teachers do."

HQario has had a wide variety of courses in Portugal. He has had three years of English, five years of French and five years of Portugese. The students are expected to know a lot about science. Physics, chemistry, biology, and zoology are just a few of the courses offered.

Hilario has also taken philosophy, government, and plenty of math. His plans for the future include engineering.

Hilario is not all brains though. He is very active in school and plays handball and soccer. Look for him this year

on the varsity soccer team.

Other interests include playing guitar and collecting stamps from around the world.

Hilario has been here three weeks and is beginning to feel very much at home. He has

visited Chicago and, after going to Adventureland, has come to the conclusion that Americans are "crazy." Hilario is looking forward to more good times before returning to Portugal next summer.

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GRA Playnight September 19

Local Concert Schedule Tonight 8.00, at Arie Crown: Buddy Miles, Ginger Baker.

Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Auditoriimi Sunday at 7 p.m.

Yes, Arie Crown, Sept. 22 at 7 and 10:30 p.m.

J. GeUs, Ramatam, Framptons Camel. Arie Crown, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.

T. Rex, Auditorium, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.

Guess Who, Arie Crown, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.

The Lettcrmen, .Auditorium, Oct. 20 and 21 at 8:30 p.m.

America, Auditorium, Oct. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m.

Four Seasons. Arie Crown.

Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m.

John Mayall, Arie Crown, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

The Hollies. Auditwium, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.

Deep Pur^e, Amphitheatre,

Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.

Uriah Heep, Auditorium, Nov. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.

Chicago appears at Arie CrowTi on Nov. 22 through the 28th, with all shows at 8 p.m.

TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS AVAIL.\BLE T H R O U G H •nCKETRON. AMUSEMENTS Jesus Christ Superstar, now through Sept. 17 at Mill Run Theater. Tickets available for $5.50, $6.50, $7.30, and $8.50 at the Mill Run Box Office and all Ticketrons.

VARIETY Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Cureus.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Oct. 23, at the Amphitheatre. Reserved seats for $6, $5, $4, 3. Tickets now on sale at all Ticketron outlets or by mail.

Jeff Huebner '76 added, "The classes aren't boring. The teach ers don't just go on talking they say something."

The freedom at South impressed the freshmen. Bill Polka '76 stated, "I like the discipline system. It's not as strict as junior high."'

Tom Zake '76 added, "I like the atmosphere and the freedoir. you get between classes. You can even go outside for i while."

"School never seems to gel boring," Cathy Sturn '76 said "You always have a break in between classes when you car see all your friends."

Amy Peterson '76 concluded by saying, "I love the way we pass in the halls, going inside or outside, to our lockers or home when the bell rings, more like adults."

Some freshmen have found things they don't like. Leila Seleen commented, "Most of the upperclassmen are very unfriendly and will not give directions."

Patricia Stevenson '76 added, "One thing I absolutely hate is filling out all those cards."

Freshmen have also suggested changes.

Laura Pontow '76 suggested, "Passing time should be increased for the benefit of those going from lunch or gym to the A wing."

Vicki Pappagenge 76 mentioned, "The top lockers should be lower for short people like me."

Philip Chung '76 proposed, "Teachers should make more mention of their names and give some information about themselves."

Mike Sandrock 76 submitted, "We should have had some breaks during the freshman test. They could have at least let us get drinks."

Dave Onderdonk '76 concluded, "Next year I think the English teachers should take their classes into the library and show them around so that they won't be as omfused as I was."

Despite their problems, firstyear p>eople are full of expectations. Julie Miller '76 commented, "I hope to have a social life and four good years at South."

Mike Gialo 76 was hesitant.

He said, "I don't know if I'll like Maine South, but I'll give it a try."

Laura Koziol '76 summed up by saying, "I don't want to go to school and hate it. I want to get involved."

Val Ciecko, AFS chairman, chats with foreign exchange student Hilario de Cumha.

Varsity soccer vs. Evanston — Sept. 19 — 4:30 p.m. (South) GRA Playnight — 7 p.m.

Sept. 19.

Sophomore, Junior and Senior PTC program — Sept. 20 8 p.m.

Varsity and freshman cross coimtry vs. Maine East and at South — Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

WMTH car wash at South 9 a.m. — Sept. 23.

Registration for Fall Election Continues Through Oct. 2 Sept. 18 is the last date students may register at the Office of the Park Ridge City Clerk to vote in the November '72 election.

The office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. It will also open Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Registration continues through Oct. 2 at the Township Clerk's

office, 2600 Golf Road, Glenview. The office is opened Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During September, the office will also open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

On October 10, 1972, polling places will be open for precinct registration from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. October 10 is the last full day to register or change ad-

dress.

To register, students must appear in person and provide the following information: name, address, place of birth, date of birth, and a statement indicating where the student last registered.

Students are not required to declare party affiliation at the time of registration.

September 15, 1972

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Clubs Provide A Cross Section of Activities Another school year has begun, and as usual Maine South's clubs are coming out in full force. South has an extremely diversified group of last year's clubs which are forming again.

Alt club is active throughout the year, and aU students are welcome to join.

Biology club in recent years has become one of South's most active clubs. Biology club involves students in important ecological projects.

Boys' club has as members every male student in school.

The club is a service organization nm by an elected council that works for organizations

What Would Students Like Changed at South?

What change would students at Maine South most like to see? The answers vary depending on whom one talks to.

Janine Reporta '74 expressed the wishes of a lot of students when she said she wanted to see an open campus. Dave Gust '73 on the other hand, would just like to be allowed to leave school during study halls.

Most students sides with senior Ted Mayer who would "like to have a smoking lounge."

Editor's note: Lounge prohibited by fire ordinance.

Jed Ashley, also a senior, was a little more specific when he said "I would like to see a smoking lounge down by the bike racks." This opinion was shared by Denise Ahlin '74 who felt that this area would be better than the washrooms. Joe Dombrowski, a non-smoking senior, also felt a smoking lounge would be an improvement.

Bruce Merrell '74 who did

not realize the value of plants until he came to Maine South would like to have a botany class offered in South's curriculum.

"I think the school should have more concerts with big name bands such as the Guess Who, the Bee Gees or the Eagles," was the quote given to this reporter by Brian Adler '74.

Leo Nadolski '74 said he "would like to see more rooters at the games.

Brian Garrity '73 would like to see a change in teacher's and administrator's attitudes.

"I'd like the faculty and administration to be more honestabout things and treat us like human beings."

"I believe that no improvement is necessary; we should focus on personal development in our careers," were the words used to express senior Joe Lehnert's opinion of change at South.

People Create Problems This year Maine South has a bigger enrollment of students than ever before. Although the administration is proud of the fact that there are 3520 students enrolled, Mr. Kenneth Reese, career counselor, and Mr. James E. Bonney, director of guidance, pointed out some of the problems they have encountered through the scheduling of classes.

Students complained of not being able to take the courses they had previous'ly chosen.

"Such classes as industrial education, home economics, and art seemed to cause most of the problems since they are limited by seats and work stations," said Mr. Reese.

Students who registered in the

summer found that many classes were filled to capacity and had to make substitutions. To the disappointment of some students, late arrival or early dismissal could not be arranged in their schedules.

"A number of people had to make choices between courses scheduled for the same period.

Although some students were confronted with scheduling difficulties, I found that people were very understanding about this," stated Mr. Bonney.

South is "operating with reduced staff" because of the dropping of several teachers in the austerity program. AccOTding to Mr. Reese, "Besides a smaller teaching staff. South lost two counselors last year."

such as CARE. Boys' club also sponsors the Christmas P o s t Office and the annual Christmas Formal dance.

Business club busies itself with many projects during the year. The activities of the club include taking many business oriented field trips, working in the concession stands at football and basketball games, and putting on an annual banquet for members. Membership is open to all students at South.

Four language departments at South form clubs for both social and learning experiences.

The French, German, Latin, and Spanish departments all have active clubs.

The Future Teachers of America club is a chapter of the Illinois Association of Future Teachers of America. FTA enables members to learn more about a future in teaching and gives students the opportunity to student teach for short periods of time.

The Girls' Athletic Association sponsors an athletic program of Intramural and interscholastic activities. GRA is run by an executive council.

Key club is open to all boys who will attend meetings every Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, Key club runs the paperback bookstore in South's cafeteria.

Local History Society gives students the opportunity to visit and learn about many local historical sites. The History Society sponsors an annual trip to Galena, Illinois.

"M" club is the lettermen's club at South. It is open only to boys who have earned varsity setters in athletics and have survived the iniation period.

You'll witness iniation leter in the year!

Marlin is Maine South's Girls' swim club and is a high-

club in school. Every Friday during ski season, ski club leaves for Wilmot or Alpine Valley immediately after school. The rates for ski rental are reduced for the club and the member's promised some very good times.

SOUTHWORDS, the school newspaper, reports all of the important happenings here at South. There are still some reporting positions open for the 72-73 staff. Any interested students can apply to Mr. Ken Beatty in room V-106.

The initial meetings of all these, and more clubs will be announced in homeroom. Listen for >'our hobby — and get involved!

Youth Coalition "Grows Up'.11.

Promises No More Empty Promises

by Lyns MasMi A lot of things happen over the summer. People are surprised to see how every thing has changed. One thing that is astonishing is the way things grow up — like the Youth CoaUtiMi. Yes, the Park Ridge Youth Coalition has grown up! No longer will there be mass gatherings of humanity sitting around the Edison Park Home, going through the motions of getting things done — fooling themselves thinking that "this thing" would work.

Now the coalition is working on a smaller basis. No more involvement crusades. T h i s may pose problems in the future, but for the present it is adequate.

Searching for information, 1 was directed from one person to another. Finally reaching Jeff Lee, their spokesman, I found out exactly . . . little.

As far as the mass media is concerned, the Coalition says "No Comment".

The reason, perhaps, may be • that they will no longer make empty promises. After "a little legal matter" is cleared up, Jeff says things will start to k happen. They do have a few ideas like concerts and plays which provide a good source of money. Also, during the summer, the Coalition held a festival, which proved quite profitable.

Remember how relieved you were to find out that the Coalition had found a buidling? I know I was. Well, sorry to disappoint all you interested citizens, but the Coalition didn't think the place was worth the money. They would never have been able to come up with the bread. So . . . the exciting search is cm . . . again!

Although the Coalition seems to be working in mysterious ways, I won't let you down.

I shall seek the truth.

Maybe . . . This time, . . .

Something, anything wUl happen.

Shoitwords.

Traditional Battle Begins Judy Kranz The fight is on. It's the traditional fight between teachers and students.

The offense, or teachers, try to fill students' minds with

Afterwords

Your Right to Participate W h e t h e r or not the impression conforms to fact, let's all admit to a rather strange s t u d e n t consensus regarding Southwords. This generally shared opinion maintains that the most ardent and regular readers of Southwords are composed of faculty members; that the student body individually and collectively, could not be rated as enthusiastic .subscribers.

T h a t an opinion such as this exists a t all reflects a certain verity, the reasons for which are debatable.

In any event, Southwords recognizes its existance and intends through its coverage of the news, its reflection of student opinion and its own evaluation of controversial issues, to convert apathetic subscribers into avid readers.

As this year of publication unfolds, it is our objective to warrant not your total agreement with all we say, but certainly your respect f o r our objective news coverage.

To achieve this objective of revived student interest in Southwords, we intend to solicit your opinions through letters to

ly competitive organization.

Membership in Marlin is the highest honor a girl can achieve in swimming at Maine South.

Medical Careers Club is open to all students, especially those who are interested in a career in medicine. Valuable medical career information is presented in monthly meetings.

Orcbesis devotes all its effort to the performance of modem dance. All girls are welcome to try out. Orchesis puts on an annual dance show.

Pep club promotes s c h o o l spirit. Every student is eligible to join and cheer our teams on to victory.

Ski club is easily the largest

the editor or contributions to the "Shortwords" column. The boundaries for acceptance are limited only by good taste and the usual legal limitations found in the slander and libel laws!!

Southwords will never become the vehicle for the expre.ssioin of ideas of a limited group of people. By training a staff to be continually exposed to student views and to readily present these views in editorial meetings, Southwords will reflect as accurately as po.ssible. the balanced views of the entire student body.

What we are really trying to get across to you through our work on your paper is your right to participate in open school communication. W h e r e could you find a more effective channel than right here in print ?

The major objective of this, our first editorial, is not to abdicate our responsibilities as the Southwords staff; but rather, to invite your participation in our basic responsibility—communication within the student body and communication from the student bodv to the .school administration.

facts relating to their respective classes. To refresh and renew the facts they wish to teach, teachers take courses or study over the summer. The teachers also try to make a student think.

The defense, or most students, are also renewed and refreshed by the summer. As a result, they put up more resistance against anyone or anything that represents work or studying.

Why does this fight occur at Maine South? Aren't the students allowed to choose their own subjects? True, if a student wishes to graduate, he has to take a science but he has the freedom to pick any science. Seniors not only have a choice of taking English, but they also have a choice of one or two of six semester courses.

There are, of course, always some students who defect to the other side. They are the ones who study and enjoy classes to some extent. By defecting, are these students losers or winners? They may be considered losers by fellow students because they defected to the other side, but are they really the losers?

The fight is an ever present one, with each side gaining a little more ground every year.

Don't the teachers usually succeed in making the other side think? At least the students do

Uiink about how they can better resist the infiltration of knowledge. Some students consider it winning when they hinder other's progress and their own.

Round one or first semester begins. Teachers come out fighting with their books and students with their closed minds. May the best side win!

^outhu>orb& Th« official sludtnt ntwsp<p*r of Main* Township Hish School South, Park Ridge. Illinois, MOM. WrlttM and odiMd IS times each year by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket, purchased separately at 12 par year, or Individually for lOc. (Priced higher for issues of more than 4 pages.)

Editorin<:hief Judy Daly News Editor Barb Grabowski In-Depth Eaitor Cindy Sopata Sports EMitor .. Mark Mangold Art EMilor Pat Hester Assistant Editors Randy Gluss, Judy Kranz, Jim Thompson Reporters Ellen Bush. Prlscllla Condon, Eileen Dougherty.

Mark Lovelace, Lynn Mason.

Uome Meehan. Christina Pendzich, Carrie Reckert, Nancy Rosone, Mary Splits, Mike Springston, Pat Tully.

Doris Vrt>an, Paula Uscian Cartoonists Pat Hester.

Mary SplUs Photographers JUl Berry, Steve Moorman, Lorette Sullivan Student News Bureau . Kris Lindgren Sponsor Ken Beatty

September 15, 1972

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Campus Life Begins Year "What's it aU about, Alfie?"

If this question is bothering you, come to a Campus Life meeting and find what life is all about.

Campus Life is an independent youth organization operating across the country. Directed by Dave Veer man, the organization's purpose is to encourage a person to know who God is and to change the individual from within.

Campus Life, however, is not a religion class. "It's something to do on Monday night. You can go to meetings and have a lot of fun while you learn," states Maggie W:rth, '74. Susie Stoneberg '73, who joined Campus Life as a sophomore, adds, "They taught you by putting on skits. You meet other kids."

Highlighted throughout the year by a Burger Bash, haunted house, and a leadership breakfast. Campus Life offers fun. "Anything can happen, and usually does," grins Dave. Providing the opportunity to meet new friends, it helps the individual "get it together" in his search for the meaning of life.

A counseling program is also offered to further aid the student.

No dues or membership re quirements are necessary, which perhaps explains the large gatherings of 100 people or more. Meetings are held on alternate Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Refreshments are served begmning at 8:30 p.m.

The organization's first event of the year will be the Burger Bash, September 18, at Betsy Keitl's house, 1112 S. Hamlin, Park Ridge. Activities will begin at 6 p.m.

Insight, a smaller branch of Campus Life, offers serious,

head-on Christian discussions for those who wish to deepen their relationship with God. A smaller group of about 50 people, it meets on the alternate Monday nights that Campus Life does not meet.

As with Campus Life, Insight is held in a different home each meeting. No membership

requirements or dues are necessary.

For further information, contact Dave Veerman either at his home (297-6679) or at his office (255-7139). Dave can also be reached at Maine South Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the day for counseling or just for rapping.

Cutting Rules Revised Since there has been a great increase in cutting in the past, the administration decided that revision of the rules was in order.

These rules were made basically for class cutting. When a student cuts the first time, the teacher informs the student's parents.

"I don't really ageee with the new rules, because you're getting in trouble two times for one thing. Once by your teacher and a second time by your parents," remarked Sue Vering, '75. "They shouldn't involve your parents the first time, since it reaUy isn't that important," Sue added.

After a second nnexcused absence, the teachers notifies the appropriate counselor.

The counselor will notify the parents and talk to the student.

If the cutting continues, the case is referred to the dean.

He will hold the student out of class until a conference has been held with the parents and the student.

After the conference, the student wiU return to class, but he wiU be placed on probation.

With the fourth cut, the student is dropped from class with no credit. He is then assigned to study hall for the re-

mainder of the semester.

This summer the administration met to revise these rules.

"1 hope they are used very little and the students will understand the rules," said Mr. Robert Simonson, Assistant Principal. "Kids used to cut, cut, cut and think they could talk their way out of it. Now they have been warned."

When asked about his opinion of the new rules, one interested jxmior replied, "It's pretty stupid because if a kid doesn't want to go to class, he shouldn't be forced to.

A sophomore felt completely different. "I think it's good, 'cause then kids won't cut."

The new rules for cutting do not apply to cutting study haUs. If a student cuts study hall, he will lose his library and lounge privileges for a couple of days.

W M T H to Broadcast Popular Rock WMTH (88.5 FM) will begin its first day of broadcasting for the school year on Sept. 25.

The first day of programming will open with classical and contemporary music, the station's own "most popular re-

Congressional Candidates to Debate Debates and joint appearances of the two Illinois Congressional candidates. Republican Sam Young and Democrat Abner Mikva, are scheduled through Oct. 8.

Locations for the debates are as follows: September 16, 4 p.m. Winnetka Green.

September 20 at 8 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 675

Algonquin Road, Des Plaines.

September 21, 8:30 p.m., Congregation Beth HiUel, 3220 Big Tree Ln., WUmette.

September 21, 8 p.m., at Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge, Evanston.

September 27, 9 p.m., Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation, 7800 Lyons, Morton Grove.

September 28, Lincoln Hall

An norv-identified student participates in Campus Life Activity "human chain".

East Gym, 6855 N. Crawford, Lincolnwood.

October 1, 7:30 p.m.. Northbrook Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook.

October 5, 8:30 p.m., Beth Sholom Congregation, 3433 Walters, Northbrook.

October 8, 10 a.m., Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster, Skokie.

Senator Charles Percy, also seeking re-election, will be at an open house this Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Citizens for Percy Headquarters in Des Plaines. The headquarters are located at 705 Center Street.

All interested students and volunteers are invited to this informal meeting.

cordings" survey, and a rock program.

Every hour there will be a news program which, according to MS. Susan Benjamin, faculty sponsor, will center not only on local events, but also on national and international news.

On Saturday, Sept. 23, WMTH will sponsor a car wash. Both the interior and exterior of the car will be cleaned for $1.25.

The money will help pay for a new tape recorder and "various equipment that has just plain worn out over the years," Ms. Benjamin said.

This year's department heads for WMTH will include Karen Hauber '73 Program Director, Gary Grandolph '74 Asst. Pro-

Artists, Photographers Still Needed For Staff This is the first '72-'73 issue of Southwords (Ta-Da!!) Although this issue might not be quite like you expected it to be, we plan on improving with

'Rainmaker/ Arena Play On Maine South Stage

Carol O'Malley 73 tries for role in 'The Rainmaker,' South'9 arena play.

This year's arena play will be N. R. Nash's The Rainmaker, to be presented October 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 on the Maine South stage. Lead roles are held

by Rocco Rotunno '74 as Bill Starbuck; Karla Jennings '74 and Katy Davlin '73 as Lizzie Curry: Scott King '73 as H. C. Curry; Rick TinagUa "73 as Noah, and Bob Leonard '74 as Jim. Described as a romantic comedy. The Rainmaker takes place in a drought-stricken Western town. .Mthough the play is set in the 1950's, Ms. Susan Benjamin, technical director, emphasized that the action of the play could take place even today.

Katy Davlin summarized the plot as being the stor>' of the hopes and dreams of Lizzie and of Starbuck, the rainmaker. An-

gram Director, Brian Black '73 Chief Engineer, Courtney Thompson '73 Technical Director, and Herb HaUberg '73 and Tom Vinopal '73, Music Directors.

"This year's staff should be one of the best South has ever had," said Ms. Benjamin. "One stafif member, Courtney Thompson '73 has a first class FCC license. This is extremely difficult to get and a first for our staff," she concluded.

Also heading this year's staff are Anna Burger '75 Record Librarian, Lisa Stoltenberg '73 News Director, Karen Roche '73 Publicity Director, Joe Paschen '73 Sports Director, and Mike Cemak '73 Public Service Director.

other member of the cast Bill Meier expressed the theme as "finding, accepting, and being yourself."

Mr. Harold Chastain. drama department chairman, sees The Rainmaker as "more of a conflict of seeing things as they are, as opposed to seeing things as a dream." Mr. Chastain will direct the play.

Like most plays. The Rainmaker was not written for the arena, but for the full stage.

"I like the arena play better," commented Mr. Chastain, "because it is easier to flow from one scene to another in a unit setting through lighting. This keeps the play moving."

The Maine South presentation of The Rainmaker will contain more female roles than that of the original. This is to create a balance between roles.

each issue. We also promise to print 15 more issues.

Publication dates are as follows: September — 29 October — 13, 27 November — 17 December — 1, 15 January — 26 February — 2, 23 March — 16, 30 AprU — 13 May — 11, 25 June — 7 If there is any camera bug out there who would like to put his talent to good use. Southwords will welcome him with open arms. However, if you don't have the time to become an actual staff member. Southwords will pay $1 for each printed photograph.

All future Charles Sehultz's are invited to apply for art staff. Any interested student should contact Pat Hester, art editor.

Finally, "Shortwords", the column written by Judy Kranz, a staff member, wUl be open to the student body for their contributions. If you \vish to write an article, just stop in the Southwords office, V107.

Here's your opportunity to be heard!

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Boosters Barbeque

Hawk Booster sorvos a hamburger at the barbocu*.

Hawks Ready for Wheeling Tomorrow's game with Wheeling could be a repeat of last year's contest. Both teams are even in talent, but the team that wants to win this one is the team that is going to win it. If you remember, last year the Hawks J.V. squad lost by one point in an action packed ball game. This year will be no different since Wheeling is strong up the middle. They have a solid interior line that can explode the inside trap. "V/e're just going to have to outplay them to beat them," said Coach Schmidt. The game will be played at Maine South tomorrow afternoon.

"We don't boast any superstars this year as we have in the past with Zdeb, Spotts and Butz. Instead we have a lot of talent, and the boys came out to win." That's how head football coach Bob Schmidt looks at his team.

Only five returning lettermen will take spots on the squad while the rest of the players have seen little or no varsity action. "The boys have come to play football and the spirit is very high. We're going to be in the race all the way," stated Coach Schmidt.

The inexperience lies in the

Harriers Off to Slow Start With two moderately successful meets behind them, the Maine South cross-country team faces some of their toughest competition at the Maine West Centers Meet. Entered along with twenty other schools, the Hawks will need to improve their performance to attain a respectable showing.

The team has experienced talent to exploit with five returning lettermen. Coach John

Kickers Off Slow; Morale Runs High An experienced soccer team returns to Maine South this year. "Optimism is high and we're looking forward to a good season," Coa<A Jack Tilley commented.

Mr. Tilley said the Soc-Hawks have an exceUent opportunity to improve on last year's 6-10 record.

Coach "niley boasts an exceptionally strong defense as well as an experienced offense. Six lettermen return for this year's squad. The starting team consists otf nine seniors and two juniors.

Coach Tilley said the team was not hurt by graduation because most of the starters were juniors.

"This is the fourth year of the soccer program's existence at South," said Coach Tilley.

"TTiis means that most of this team have been pla>'ing since freshman year." Mr. Tilley is expecting great things from seniors Myron Kaminski, Dieter Siebolt, Mike Getz, and Rich Lenke.

Mr. Tilley further stated that last year's Conference Champions. Niles West, and State Oiampion, New Trier West, are both in South's schedule but that both teams were hurt by graduation.

Last year New Trier West beat South by a score of only 2-0.

Myron Kaminski '73 said, "I think we have a real good shot at the conference crown this year. Everyone is playing well and the moral is great."

Tilley hopes for continued good support from the school and says be and his team anxiously await the new season.

Kilcullen depends heavily on the quintet of seniors Jim Schiffer, Steve Mall, Bob Kenutis, Tom Strelka, and junior Dave Sent. Important juniors include Jim and Dan Dohn, Bob Swaback, and Glenn Iwata.

Mali is improved from last year, as evidenced in his showing the intra-squad meet two weeks ago. Setting a new meet record on the 2.9 mUe course.

Mall bettered his time in the previous year's event by more than a minute and a half.

Central Suburban's season race should be interesting and quite possibly satisfying. Coach Kilcullen sees the Southern Division championship g o i n g either to Maine South or Maine West.

Maine East, which took the state championship two years ago, should still "be plenty tcugh, " observes Kilcullen. The York Dukes have a good chance to take their second straight state title, he also asserted.

York displayed its' power Saturday in a triangular with the Hawks and Palatine. Remembering that low score wins in cross country, York had 21 points. Palatine 34, and Maine South a lowly 81.

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The coach attributed this to overpowering competition.

Tuesday, the first home meet, again foimd the Hawks in third place in a triangular. Conant won with 29, Morton East had 47, and Maine South had 54.

Kilcullen expressed a little more anxiety after this meet, noting that the times were not impressive.

When asked how much improvement would be needed to do well in conference, he rephed, "considerable. We certainly hope to do better. The potential is there."

Placing one — two in the two meets were Schiffer and Senf.

Following them in varying order were Kenutis, Jim Dohn, and Mall.

defensive backfield where no one returns. Last years backfield was stingy in giving up passes for long gains, but defense backfield coach P h i l HopkiQs feels that the new players wiU do well.

In that backfield will be seniors Dave Bamett, Jim Lyons, Mike Meier, Tom Peters, Pete Jensen and Kirk Borchardt.

Juniors Keith Zdeb and Keith Skathun also are possible starters.

Coach Schmidt likes newcomers Mike Meier, Kirk Borchardt and Mike Podosek, all seniors, who have been working to gain a starting position.

While the defensive backfield seems to have depth, the defensive line does not. "Die team has two strong and agressive middle linebackers in senior Pete Lannon and junior Tim Starck.

The nonexperience on defense could hurt at the begiiming, but we'll learn fast," said Bob Sagerstrom '73. He is confident in the defensive ends but sees a lot of work ahead before the team can show a solid defensive line.

The strength in the defense will depend on the health of the interior line. While the defense may be very strong they do not have the depft needed to overcome any crippling injuries. That line will include All-Conference hopeful M i k e Carroll '73, who will play tackle on defense as well as offense.

What everyone is waiting to see is the wishbone offense.

Coach Schmidt along with assistant coaches Hopkins, Magsmen, and new line coach Kershaw have worked to field an offense that will serve the needs of the backs.

At fullback it will have the agressiveness of Mike Herdrich who is quick. If he doesn't run around woiild be tacklers he runs through them. "If the line opens up the holes the backs can take it from there," stated Mike who feels depth is the best advantage.

With speedsters Mike Walsh, and Dick Lusk in the backfield

along with Keith Skathun, Pete Jensen, Lee Carpenter, and Mike Podosek the wishbone offense could be strong.

Mike Swider '73, who did not see much actioii'last year because of a shoulder injury has the confidence to lead the wishbone attack. Mike said, in explaining how the offense is to go," "our main plan is to run the ball, but we'll keep the opponents' defense off balance with the pass, as we have some excellent receivers."

"Diey are Jim Lyons, '73, who has the hands, and Bob Sagerstrom also a senior, who will provide a tough tight end.

They will be backed up by juniors Dave Hood and John Wuhrraan.

The Hawks will take on Morton East in another non-conference game next Saturday.

Then return home the following week for their first conference game of the season against sister school Maine North.

Ihe line, however, is the big question mark.

Sophs Ready

Polly Hubbell leads her squad in the cheers at last Saturday's barbecue.

Girl's P.E. Sports' Revised Program Beginning this year, the girls' P.E. Dept. is trying a new system for gym. Essentially, the program was devised to allow the Junior and Senior girls to select the sport in whi«h they are most interested.

After the first quarter, the remaining year will be divided into six units, each four weeks long. Girls will be able to pick from the available courses in-

cluding scuba diving, skiing, powder-puff football, self defense, gymnastics, v a r i o u s dance courses and other areas already included in the P.E. course.

Miss Kathryn Pierce, Girls' P.E. Dept. Chairman, explained, "We re-evaluated the old system and decided the girls should have a choice in vih&t they take. They are more apt to

Sportswords

New Athletic Director at Helm

By Mark Mangold - Sports Editor As the new school year is upon us, the athletic department welcomes a new director. I would personally like to congratulate Mr. Bernie Brady on his appointment as the new head of the department.

The administration made a wise decision when they chose Mr. Brady for the job. After his service in the district for .so many years, I can think of no one person better qualified or more respected than he. I am sure his former .students and basketball players would agree with me.

• It was shocking to most everyone to hear of the untimely death of former Hawk football and track star, Paul Gustiif.son. Paul was a true athlete and one that more kids ought to model themselves after. His jersey number Ls going to be retired by the school and that in itself is a wonderful way of making a memorial to this great athlete.

• The action of the gridiron begins tomorrow, when the H a w k s play host to Wheeling. I have been hearing from all the players about the strength of the Hawk defense. Tomorrow will be a good test for t h a t defense, as Wheeling boasts a strong offensive attack.

The Hawks are rebuilding this year, and are playing without any real out.standing players. The team will have to work well together if they are to have a successful club this season.

• As I begin my reign as sports editor, I would just like to let my readers know what I plan to do with this column, which I felt last year was totally mistreated.

I don't feel that this column should be one of a humorous nature. I feel that it deserves a little more seriousness than it has had in the past. With this in mind I will try to make this a column that you will enjoy reading.

learn in the area that they choose. These courses will be offered like college courses — the grading will still be the same, but we have limited facilities now and a few more bugs to work out."

Freshman and soj^omore girls won't be included in this year's program. "If all goes well this year, we will probably include sophomores next year in the system. Freshmen still need a designated schedule in order to gain experience before they are ready to pick their own courses," said Miss Phyllis Goll, girls' PE.. teacher.

For the iSrst time at Maine South, the girls' interscholastic sports will include a state tennis meet and a state track meet later in the year. Right now, there is a full schedule of swimming meets, and coming up is the interscholastic volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, and Softball.

The boys' PE.. Dept. is emploj-ing a similar system of elective courses. Tlieir units will be in three weeks blocks. There will be no co-ed classes this year, but next year's program may include a few co-ed classes if the new system works out well.

Miss Pierce gave her opinion of the new system. "Athletically inclined girls now have the opportunity to be recognized in sports. They no longer have to take 2nd place to the males."