Vol 9 issue 11

Vol. 9, No. 11

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

Mar. 16,1973

Walkout Over; Mixed Feelings Remain

Contest Speakers Team took first place in Sweepstakes competition and w i l l now compete in Sectionals at Woodstock High School March 17. They are, left to right, f i r s t r o w : Karia Jennings, Nancy Goore, Becky B u f o r d ; second row: M a r t i Glendening, Bill Meier, Gary Grandolph. Rick T i n a g l i a ; top r o w : Scott Brownson, M a r y Rebedeau, Bob Leonard, Tom Peters. Not pictured is Kim Hartl.

Team Wins Districts; Goes on to Sectionals Maine South emerged victorious March 3 as the school swept the IHSA Speech-Drama District Contest at Maine South, winning first place award plaques in both individual events and in dramatic competition.

The Maine South section of the auditorium broke into wild cheers as, in the individual events category. Rick Tinaglia '73 was awarded first place in dramatic interpretation, Nancy Moore '75 was awarded first place in prose, Karla Jennings '74 won first place in oratory.

Bob Leonard '74 won second place in original comedy, and Gary Grandolph '74 won third place in radio.

In addition, Maine South's contest play "The Winners", a cutting from the play "Lovers", also won first place. Starring Scott Brownson '73, Mary Rebedeau '74. Tom Peters '73 and - Kim Hartl '73, "The Winners" was the first experience any of the cast has had in a co-curricular dramatic production, according to director Mr. Hal Chastain.

"We're aU very proud of the quality of the performance.

We're basically looking for a top-quality performance at the Sectional contest," he added.

Now the school is looking forward to sectional competition at Woodstock High School, to be held on March 17 for Individual Events and on March 24 for Drama and Debate.

Debate team, headed by Mr. David Lavelle, will enter the contest in sectional competition.

The two varsity debate teams, composed of Jim Scott '73 and Bill Baumgartner '73 and of Paula Uscian '73 and Carol Lischett '73, are two of the most successful teams in the state statistically.

The debate team has worked on one topic throughout the year, whether the federal government should finance all public education. The team will also use this highly controversial topic for Sectionals.

Jim Scott says that "there is an excellent chance for both teams to place out of sectionals and go to state finals."

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SC Election Turnout Poor "I was very disappointed at the low turnout. It was the lowest 1 can recall in the history of Maine South." Mike Eberle, Organizations chairman, is speaking about the number of students who voted in the Student Council election.

Students who voted numbered 1126 or 33.5 per cent.

The results are as follows.

For president, Brad Stach received 693 and Jeff Smith 381.

For vice-president, Tom Schaeffer received 861 and others 265.

Alan Robandt received 527 and

Dean Denounces Paper; Feels It Twists Facts' Mr. Elbert Smith, dean of students, denounced a Chicago Tribune article about him as a "twisting of the facts."

The article stated that Mr. Smith disrupted a Workshop on Student Discipline by walking out.

Mr. Smith said, "This is essentially what happened. But I left at the end of the program.

The first speaker was Mr. Patrick Keenen, a lawyer who talked about due process of law."

"He was telling the 150 educators there that they knew nothing about running a school," Mr. Smith continued. "We didn't like what he was saying, but we sat through it."

The program continued with speaker's of views opposing Mr. Keenan's. According to Mr. Smith, Mr. Keenan was rude to the other speakers during the presentation.

When the program was over, Mr, Keenan requested rebuttal time.

The walkout is over, but it has left some lasting impressions.

Participating students have mixed feelings. Jan Bohan '75, a protestor, said, "I walked out because I think there should be a smoking lounge, and I don't like teachers in the washrooms.

We only accomplished making the problem more noticeable."

"I don't think it was worth it," Jan continued. " T h e r e weren't enough people. Those that came were too unorganized and afraid to do anything."

Another participant, Jim Conroy '73, had this comment to make: "I walked out for a smoking lounge. Other schools have them. We brought the problem to the attention of the administration, but I don't think we accomplished anything."

Ann Brumbach '74 commented, "I don't smoke. I was protesting teachers in the washrooms. It's like having guards."

"We didn't prove anything," Ann concluded. "Five hundred kids started out but only 150 stuck it out. There weren't enough people to back up our protests."

One of the student spokesmen was Mike Springston '73. "As I see it," Mike said, "placing teachers in the washrooms is the first step in a crack down on the students by the deans.

Next they'll close the lounge and do away with hall passes."

"I'm not sure yet whether the effects are positive or negative," Mike continued. "We brought the issue out in the

"The rebuttal was not listed on the program," Mr. Smith commented. "As far as I was concerned, the program was over. I wasn't the only person who felt that way. Nobody wanted to hear this man tell him that after years of experience he knows nothing about handling students."

"Since the program was officially over, I got up to go out to the back and get my coat," Mr. Smith continued.

Mr. Ron Ritchhart, the president of the State Dean's Association, wanted to talk to Mr. Smith after the program. After he got his coat, Mr. Smith went to the front where Mr. Ritchhart was sitting and told him he was leaving. Then he walked out of the room.

"A Tribune reporter was sitting there and saw me," Smith said. "He blew the facts out of proportion."

"I left," Mr. Smith insisted, "But only when the program was over."

Vince Clemens 306, Dean Williams 108, Roger Burton 130, and other 55, in the election for treasurer. The last three results were write-ins. For secretary, Mary Rebedcau received 899.

New President Brad Stach wants, first to meet with the other officers and discuss and combine our platforms. I'd hope to improve participation and organization to create a good council." He would also like to define the duties of committee chairman and reschedule council back into the school day.

Brad also hopes to set up a Task Force which would investigate student problems. He'd also like to create an Appeals Board.

"I'm striving to fulfill the obligation of my platform, although 1 made no promises," stated Brad.

"We're now working on an unopcn-open campus with Principal Clyde K. Watson. This would allow a permanent hall pass for juniors and seniors. The problem arises as to which students should get this privilege: if it should be those on the honor roll, or those who haven't been suspended in the last two semesters," stated Tom Schaeffer, Student Council Vice-President.

Tom would also like to have spare ID's in the dean's office.

He'd also like to see more people involved in quad-council.

Now only the president and two council members can attend meetings.

"I'd also like to improve publicity and the Public Relations committee," stated Tom. Mary Rebedeau stated, "We haven't had much time to think about plans' since we were just noUfied."

open. A plan for student supervision passed by Student Council is now in front of the executive board. We'll have to wait and see what happens."

Mr. Elbert Smith, dean of students, told the administrative side of the story.

"What actually happened at the walkout," Mr. Smith commented, "was that students refused to go to homeroom and blocked the hall after being warned several times to move."

"The students were pimished with three, five, and ten-day suspensions depending on how vocal and uncooperative they acted," Mr. Smith continued.

"Washroom supervision won't change. The administrators have found a solution that works (vandalism, smoking, d r u g s have all been reduced.) and they'll stick to it until a better plan comes along," Mr. Smith concluded.

"We'U be happy to let students try supervising the washrooms as soon as they come up with a workable plan," he added.

Faculty members had a more detached viewpoint of the walkout.

Mr. Patton Feichter, of the social science department commented, "The walkout o n l y proved that the students were disorganized and immature. The hasty cracks they made standing in the hall proved that."

"Unfortunately, some of the freshmen that got involved in this didn't understand what they were doing," Mr. Feichter added. "They were misled by people who overly impressed them."

Mr. Leslie Kent, a science teacher, expressed another view saying, "The students were divided. Some thought walking out would be fun, and they took advantage of the situation."

"Because of the division," Mr. Kent concluded, "I think the sincere students were glad they did it. But for the most

part, though, students didn't feel it was worth it."

Mr. C. Lane Anderson, of the science department, introduced a new aspect. He commented, "The walkout tended to polarize the administration and the kids, but the kids got involved and that's good."

"As for the punishment," Mr. .Anderson continued, "By second-hand observation I would say it wasn't deserved. I think in many cases suspensions were issued too easily."

"I feel the administration overreacted," Mr. Anderson concluded. "But I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing in that situation."

Applicants Await Word from AFS

BY PrisciUa Condon It's only a matter of time before AFS applicants Fredericka Birke '74 and Sue Curda '74 find out if they're off to some wild, exotic, faraway country.

The AFS office in N.Y. will make the final decision "very soon," said Mrs. Kerr, Chairman of the Park Ridge Chamber of AFS. They've screened all the applicants, and we're waiting to hear from them shortly."

Sue and Fred were picked from 25 applicants for the AFS program, sponsored by the Park Ridge AFS. The N.Y. AFS office carefully screens the students and finds the "right" family for them to stay with in another country.

The students pay $850 for transportation costs. Part of these costs is defrayed through fundraising projects by the Park Ridge AFS Chapter.

One project, "Share the Fare," raised under $100. "Oui next project is a pizza sale,'' said Mrs. Kerr. "'The one before was very successful." The next pizza sale is scheduled for this spring.

Washington Delegates

s Washington Workshop Delegates are top, left to right; Barb Baumgartner, Dave Cartwright. Alternates are bottom, left to r i g h t ; Nancy Swider and Phil Cagney.

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SOUTHWORDS

March 16, 1973

^^^'^^ Amon Duul II-Variety Sound, Mood

by Mike Springston '73 Whil? most of rock music is still dominated by English and Amorican bands, the European mainland is finally denting the highly competitive record industry.

Focus, from Holland, is currently making a respectful showing with their first album, while Amon Duul II from Germany is slowly building a reputation as one of the most progressive bands on either side of the Atlantic.

With "Wolf City" (United Artists), their fiith album, Amon Duul II uses a variety of

Mr. Rico Chosen To Direct Camp Mr. Angelo Rico, music teacher, has been selected by the directors of the Illinois Summer Youth Music Camp at the University of Illinois to direct the Junior Spring Division at the camp this summer.

Mr. Rico will be responsible for teaching approximately 80 junior high students, enrolled in the camp this year. As well as selecting the music for the group, Mr. Rico will also coordinate the work of those students under him.

Rico will be at the University for all of three of the two week sessions held at the ChampaignUrbana campus. His work with students will be culminated in a concert to be held in the famous Krannert Hall on the campus.

influences and instruments to express their advanced musical ideas.

The album starts off with "Surrounded by the Stars", an ext client example of space rock.

Between Renate Knaup-Krotenschwantzs' vocals, Chris Karrer's violin, and the subdued synthesizer playing of Falk-U. Rogner and Lothar Meid, Amon Duul II creates a cosmic mood that defies description.

"Green - Bubble - Raincoated Man" follows. It starts out almost like a ballad, but turns into an electrifying boogie showcasing the fine guitar work of John Weinzierl. "Jail-HouseFrog" closes the side. Falk on clavioline and raven (yes, the bird; and John on guitar form one of the spaciest duos you will ever hear before the band returns with Chris on soprano sax to end the song.

Side two opens with the title song. "Wolf City" is not the best song on the album, but it will probably be the most popular. It has a heavy riff, spacy lyrics and some good guitar cuts, enough of each to merit some air-lay on the more popular FM stations.

"Wie Der Wind Am Ende Einer Strasse" follows and is the most ambitious track on the album. A beautifully conceived instrumental, it sounds almost classical at certain points.

Amon Duul II uses a variety of Indian instruments that give the song an Eastern modd.

Along with the violin playing of Chris Karrer and Paul Heyda,

Falk contributes synthesizer work that shows Amon Duul II is a few years ahead of the time.

"Deutsch Nepal" is a total letdo^^'n after that. It contains a repetitious riff and seems like Amon Duul II was more concerned with the lyrics than anything else. Unfortimately, the lyrics are spoken in German, leaving most of the band's American audience bored.

Open Letters

Channel Various Opinions Dear Editor, On Feb. 16, a small minority of the approximately 3500 students at Maine South staged a walk-out. The walk-out was an attempt to make the administration change their jmlicies concerning smoking privileges and patrolled washrooms.

To many students not involved however, ths walk-out was an unorganized farce, aimed mainly at getting students out of school for a while. The small minority wanted the administration to listen to their requests, yet at the same time managed to detain the entire student body in homeroom for twenty minutes.

Another example of minorities upsetting the rest of the st'-dent body was at the March 7 election assembly. We didn't

Dictionary Defines The Maine Way? attending the school. 3. a regular course of meetings between a teacher and students for instruction. 4. session of such meetings. 5. a building, room, etc. in a university, set apart for the use of one of the faculties or for some particular purpose. 6. the body of followers of a master, system, method, etc.

-adj. 7. pertaining to school vt.8. to educate; teach; train.

It seems to me that Maine South lives up to definitions one through five. Defnition number six might apply since we all (?) follow the "Maine Way".

However, definition number eight is the most important one.

Does Maine South eucate? To some extent, it does. Does it educate more than a personal experience or another p l a c e might? Does it educate more than a walk down Clark street or a baseball game? Think about it.

Afterwords

Spring Editorial. . . Sigh!

I have not y«t lived long Enough to be so young As thie old innocence Of the eternal spring.

— Richard Church

lyrics fail to make sense and seem banal at times. The same can be said, though, for a lot of English-speaking groups (Deep Purple to name one).

Another comment, common with most space rock groups, is that a lot of what they play is not music. Amon Duul II however, is an experimental band.

Any boredom caused by their space rock tangents is rewarded by their progressive musical expression.

The album closes with "Sleep-

Guestwords

Editor's note: This column was contributed by Ted Schroeder '74.

At the beginning of the school year, students were encouraged to participate in Southwords.

This is the first article we have received. Hopefully, there will be more. Remember it's not important how you say it, but rather, that you say it.

by Ted Schroeder Believe it or not, one of the greatest places to learn and think is the dictionary. Sometimes, when there's nothing else to do, look up doubt or belief or maybe even God. If you don't have a complete dictionary, don't worry. An ordinary, incomplete dictionary gives you just the same opportunity to think.

Today, I'm going to look up school, school - (skool) n. -1. a place where instruction is given. 2. the body of students

walker's Timeless Bridge", a song in two parts. The first part is an instrumental that reaches a frenzied pitch thanks to the guitar playing of D. Secundus Fichelscher, John and Chris.

The second part is a mellow scmg that finishes the album on a quiet note.

The only criticisms <me can have for "Wolf City" are trivial.

Since English is the second language for the members of the band, a lot of the English

The answer depends on the individual. How much education some people get depends on how much those people think about it. In short, an individual must decide how much ho wants to get out of school.

Maine South is very much like life. But I doubt thai anyone would want to make Maine their life. How much you get out of it depends on how much you put into it.

Think about it. And act.

come to the election assembly to talk or throw airplanes; we came to hear the candidates for Student Council speak.

Because those elected will govern the student body of which we are a part, we should listen to the different candidates, lo shooting planes and talking during the singing of the National Anthem a mature way for teenagers to act?

Though some of the students involved in the walk-out had a real desire to change the smoking policy, there's always the group that ruins sincere effort.

It's time for students who feel the administration is doing all it can to help students achieve extra privileges speak out.

We don't feel like being classified as immature teenagers because a small group of students hasn't grown up yet.

Kirke Machon'74 Tom ZdebUck '74 Dear Editor: It's about time the administrators of Maine South set an educational example by doing instead of preaching. Let's not have anyone at this school smoke in the building - administrators, teachers and students alike.

When it comes to human's rights, everyone ought to enjoy breathable air, even those in the teacher's lounge.

Our health and feelings are at stake. Let's not have a double standard when it comes to smoking and health. The no smoking rule should apply to all individuals at Maine South.

As a teacher, it would be much easier on my conscience to enforce a no smoking rule if it applied to everyone instead of a special group of people the students.

Would it be more rational to act in this direction instead of the way we are going now?

Concerned teachers, Bill Lange C. Lane Anderson Dear Editor, This year is the fourth year that the Senior Class has participated in the Brotherhood elections. In this year's election, we find much dissatisfaction in the selection method.

We are not placing the blame on the officers of the society.

However, we feel that the sponsors showed some neglect in the processing of the ballots.

Do the sponsors really think that a freshman is capable of choosing brotherhood candidates from other classes?

It was very obvious to many upperclassmen that they could not choose an upperelassman "X" next to a name that might sound familiar.

Brotherhood week is supposedly a time to choose members on the basis of good will toward other students, not on the basis of popularity. Therefore, we feel that the system of selecting members should return to the method of previous years.

When this system returns to each class selecting its own members, we will be closer to achieving a true brotherhood society. "The Seniors"

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Walk-Out Demonstrates Lack of Communication, Responsibility Judy Krans • Almost a month ago, a number of students protested by walking out of school. T h e s e students are protesting teachers in the washroom, lack of a smoking lounge and smoking privileges. The results of the walkout were practically nill.

What did these students accomplish? Was the walkout in vain?

The walkout didn't change or waver t h e administration's stand on smoking. They are still against students smoking in school or at school events.

The majority of those who walked out were suspended.

Even fellow students and Student Council failed to support these students. Student CouncU did accept a proposal concerning student monitors in the washroom.

Many may consider this walkout a waste of energy. I, however, consider it an example of a lack of communication, understanding and commitment between fellow students, students and faculty. I am not supporting this walkout.

It wouldn't matter if I did.

It's in the past; however, there is still a lack of concern between all interested and involved parties. The walkers may not have accomplished their goal, but they did, I hope, alert us to this problem.

I hadn't expected any vast changes as a result of the walkout. I did, however, expect some type of action, whether by Student Council, fellow students or the administration. Why was no action taken?

Most students aren't interested in a smoking lounge or that those students were suspended.

After all. they did break school rules. If I were in the administration's place, I'd find it difficult to understand why the students walked out. -After all, if students had any disagreements, they should have voiced them at the open meeting on smoking in January.

A small number of students protested, but because of the issue students ignored them. Because of their small size, the administration ignored them too. Should they be overlooked

just because they are a minority? .After all they are human beings with hopes and needs.

What type of student, person, protested? What was their real reason or subconscious reason?

The walkouters didn't accomplish their goals, at least not the goals they voiced. They received attention not action.

I hope they did, though, awaken our sleepy school to show us there is a lack of communication, understanding and concern about other people.

Wake up, Maine South.

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^ Fatalities in Hundreds; Slump Hits All H^H

Bob Greisbach 7 3 ; His ingredients were a little more complicated than any other box recipe's.

by Carrie Reckert '75 Has the third quarter slump bombarded you yet? If it hasn't, you have reason to feel extremely fortunate.

But don't jump up and down with joy yet; there's still one week left for that xuiexpected, unbelievably impossible test to suddenly creep up on you and pull you right down into the "Slump."

Weather seems to be a big contributor against students in the "Sl'-mp." Several students didn't agree on the kind of weather we're having, but either way, it seems to affect them. "When the weather's nice

Robert Greisbach's Gel Recipe in Chem Magazine

by Eileen Dougherty "The sodium silicate-silica gel reaction is useful in growing crystals because ions from it can be incorporated into the liquid (sodium silicate) phase and solids can be introduced at any time prior to or subsequent to gelation."

Does this sound like an excerpt from a Dr. Jekyll-Mr. Hyde episode?

Foreign as it may sound to an imscientific mind, this quote is actually from an article which appeared in the Dec. '72 Chemistry magazine. Robert Griesbach '73 wrote the article about the growing of metallic crystal formations.

According to Robert, he became interested in growing metallic crystals in his sophomore chemistry class with Mr. George Greene. Robert worked after class growing gold and silver crystals.

At 7 a.m., while many of his classmates were probably still in bed, Robert was in school working with crystal formations.

Although the crystal "recipes" in the article seemed quite complicated, Robert explained them in simplified terms that did not exceed my Biology I background.

He merely took soluble silica solution and added acid to stif-

fen the gel, and then inserted the metal.

However, Robert discovered that the "recipes", as he calls them, needed revision. With the help of Mr. Greene, Robert corrected the recipes and found new mixtures that were successful.

As Mr. Greene put it, "He took the directions I gave him and like a good cook, varied the directions."

Maine South may have a famous scientist, for Robert's experiments not only stimulated the interest of Chemistry magazine editors, but Robert has also received letters from India and Portugal, asking about his experiments.

Mistakes can happen, even to a scientist. Despite all his successful experiments, R o b e r t once forgot about one of his crystal growths and let it grow over Christmas vacation. When he returned to school, Robert discovered, with no apparent explanation, a new d o u b l e growth composed of lead and tin crystals.

Robert's future plans include studying chromosome doubling in biology. Perhaps he could update .some biology textbooks.

For my part, I think I'll stick with moon rock gardens from cereal packages.

like this, you'd rather be outbide," comments Cheryl Bruno '75. "The constant rain and lack of sunshine is totally depressing," contradicts Sue Schaefer '75.

Sue does agree with many students when she adds, "Anxiety for the upcoming spring vacation makes things even worse."

"The last semester for seniors isn't very important. A lot of people are just waiting until spring vacation," agrees Barb Rix '73 who seems to be counting the days until she grad"ates.

"It's the vacations and 3-day weekends that really get you down," said Dwight Heglund '73 who finds it hard to get back to work after a long vacation.

Anne Huedepohl '75 is through with planning her schedule for spring vacation; she's already looking into the future for the summer. "You're so sick of school this time of year. Summer vacation is so far away," complained Anne.

Exciting weekends might help Sandy Artisuk '75 get out of her slump. She wants to have something to look forward to after a long week at school. "This is the kind of month that you wish every day were a Friday, but it always turns out to be a Monday. But the weekends are drabby anyway."

Mike Cernak '73 is finding second semester more difficult than the first, but his excuse is that he has bad courses.

Jerry Figlioli '75, who has just recovered from the semes-

sent any questions they have concerning the area represented.

Topics to be discussed are necessary training, job outlook, working conditions, pay, chances for advancement an(l kind of work the representative does.

The program, 7 to 10 p.m., will be held in a mini-convention style. This way the students can go directly to the career they're interested in or they can just browse.

"Project Big has become an

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State finals for all three events will be held at Bloomington High School on the weekend of March 30-31. To qualify for finals, individual event participants must place first, second or third in sectionals, the contest plays must win first or second place, and the debate teams must rank in the top 20 per cent of the sectional competition.

Mrs. Susan Benjamin, contest speaker coach and the district contest manager, stated, "The Maine South team worked very hard, and I was really proud of their achievements. The students who worked behind the scenes in setting up the contest should also be praised."

hopeless for Alan Robandt '75 who seems to be giving up.

"I've realized that 80 years from now it's not going to matter to anyone whether I did my math, wrote out my French busywork, or read by Chemistry."

Bev Daskolias '73 credits the quality of her work to the people around her. "The slump's got me because people affect me, and I get touchy by what they say, and what they say affects how I perform."

After reading these comments, you might be agreeing with some of them and feel pretty depressed, but keep up the hard work and cheer up; only thirteen weeks until June 18 — the first day of summer school.

25c Movies?

After the basketball season this year. Student Council plans on showing movies in either the auditorium or spectator gym.

Movies of aU kinds can be shown, depending on t h e i r price," said Rick Tinaglia '73, president of Student Council.

Some movies will cost as much as 25 to 60 dollars per week.

An entrance fee of about 25 cents per person will be charged. Some of the movies that might be shown would date back to the Charlie Chaplin movies and also some recent hits.

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Jonathon Livingston Seagull' Allegorizes Non-Conformists

by Jay '73 Why was Jonathon Livingston Seagull, a story by Richard Bach, among the top sellers for 1972? One way of finding out is by reading this "shortie" of a novel yourself.

Like any of J.R.R. Tolkin's works, Jonathon Livingston Seagull can be read on two levels.

For example, it can be enjoyed as a fairy tale, whose main

Questions on Career Night Project Big, District's 207's Career Night, will take place March 22 in the Maine West Spectator gym. The letters in the word BIG stand for Business, Industry, Grovrth.

Two hundred local business, industry and service organizations representing 140 occupations in trade, technical, business, scientific, medical and professional careers will cooperate to present information to students. Students will be able to talk to these people and pre-

ter exams, explains, "You just get done with first semester finals and you don't feel like starting all over again third quarter. When it starts getting close to the end of the year, you just don't do anything."

Adjusting to new second semester courses causes problems for some students. "The change to a new English course might be better for some, but 1 think in most cases, it's harder. Since the quarter is so short, you have to worry about keeping your grades up while you're still getting used to new classes," explains Laura Gancarz '74.

It looks like the situation is

extr:?mely succe.>sful event. Last year we had over 3,000 people," remarked Mr. Ken Reese, career counselor.

All high school students, graduates, junior high and elementary students and parents are encouraged to attend.

"There is only one career night per year. It rotates among the high schools. Last year it was here at Maine South. This year it's at Maine West and next year it will be at Maine East," stated Mr. Reese.

Mr. K«n Reese, guidance counselor, is explaining Project Big to seniors Terry Rempert, Cathy Krumwiede, and Chris Kalke.

character is a lonely seagull that defies the rules of the "flock." Or it can be read as an allegory which conveys several relative messages for anyone who wishes to find them.

The plot is ridiculously simple. Jonathon, a young seagull, tires from the every day pattern of eating, arguing and being in the flock. Slowly he begins to withdraw from its circle to search for more meaning in life than just flying back and forth to the fishing boats. When he announces his frustration to the head bird, he is labeled as an outcast and members of the flock turn their backs on him.

His rebellious actions are also criticized by his parents, who insist that he be like the rest of the flock. When he gives in to their demands, he experiences hopelessness when faced without any challenges, forces to learn or failures. But soon Jonathon's desire of "freedom in flight" overcomes him, and once again he pursues his goal of terminal velocity.

Maybe Jonathon can be compared to today's non-conformist. He finds only boredom in the daily routines of the flock, who accept the ordinary with n o thought of personal satisfaction or accomplishment. He is also today's idealist who searches for perfection in a bird's paradise called heaven.

However, through an elder teacher named Chiang, he discovers that heaven is neither a place nor a time. Rather, it is the state of being perfect. His purpose therefore, is to achieve that perfection.

And Jonathon's life is changed by the teacher-bird Chiang. He believes in one true law — that which leads to freedom. According to Chiang, truth and love are interrelated. Now Jonathon realized that love is to share that truth with other gulls.

Despite his fears, he returns to the flock.

The story goes on to describe Jonathon's fight to win over other members from the flock.

He patterns most of his teachings after the absent Chiang.

The reader sees himself as one of his students, finding the strange bird's philosophies difficult to comprehend, yet somehow attracting.

Does Jonathon find perfection in freedom of flight? Perhaps this question can only be answered by the reader himself.

He leaves one hint however when he says: "Do not use your eyes to see, but use your understanding."

Tri-M. Initiates On Feb. 9, the Maine South Modern Music Masters held their initiation ceremony in the auditorium. Fifty-four students were selected for membership to this honorary society.

Chosen by the Music department, students are selected on the basis of scholarship, character, cooperation, leadership and service. Before a formal initiation, students go through an orientation period, which acquaints them with the history and other various aspects of the society.

A musical program followed the ceremony Feb. 9. Featured were Glenna Chance '73 on viola; a clarinet trio of Bob Nowak '73, Bob Greisbach '73 and Scott King '73 and the concert choir ensemble.

This year's TRI-M officers are: Lynne Andrew '73 president; Patti Guerin '73 vicepresident; Bob Jares '73 treasurer; Tana Parson '73 secretary; Bob Nowak '73 historian; Nancy Lohuis '73 chaplain; John Evans '73 sergeant at arms and Paula Uscian '73, publicity chairman.

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SC Bahamas Trip Planned for Spring student Council has arranged a trip through Hobbit Travel Agency to the Bahamas, from March 26-31. The arrangement was necessary because the school cannot sponsor any trip outside the U.S. A $50 deposit from each student has been collected as of March 2, and has been deducted from the total cost of $199. The remainder of the balance had to be in by yesterday.

The $199 price covers roundtrip airfare, with a meal aboard each flight, transportation to and from the airport and hotel, baggage handling in and out of the airport, tips and tax and hotel accommodations. Meals are not included.

The accommodations are at the Anchorage Hotel, located near downtown Nassau, within walking distance of shopping areas, night life and the public beach. All rooms are air-conditioned and each has a doublebed.

If anyMie has planned to go, a "Waiver of Liability" form must be obtained and filled out to take the trip. The "Waiver of Liability" is just a form stating that you release "Hobit" from any liability on the trip.

It's also a good idea to bring identification along, either birth certificate, a school I.D., or

driver's license. IdeLtification is necessary just in case a student runs into an identity crisis at the Nassau airport.

When the travelers arrive at the hotel via hotel limousine, they wiU be on their own. For any student who is going, here are some points of interest to visit.

Rawson Square and the Straw Market both are on the Prince George Wharf. The square is a shipping center, and the Straw Market is where Bahamian woman make and sell straw goods.

Royal Victorian gardens, located on Fast Street, is one of the finest tropical gardens on the island. The now closed Royal Victorian Hotel is at the rear of the garden, and admission is free.

The Seafloor Aquarium, located on Chippingham Road is a reproduction of Bahamanian seas marine life. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. six days a week, with trained dolphin shows at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday hours are 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a show at 4 p.m. Admission is $2.50.

Skin divers arrangements at all levels can be made through the hotel. For experienced divers the Ocean Hole, formed like a giant bell, is seven miles out from Nassau.

Cast Enjoys Making Fiddler Cast members of Fiddler on the Roof are confident that the play will be a success. Their hope is that the audience will enjoy viewing the play as much as the cast is enjoying getting

4 To Attend National 0 0 Conference Four Maine South students will be attending the National Office Occupation Conference in New Mexico in May. They are Sue Berger, Nancy Smith, Nancy Schwenk and Marge Dziedzina.

The girls qualified in the state Illinois Office Occupations Conference by winning first place in accounting, Sue Berger; second place in extemporaneous speaking, Nancy Smith; and third place in business communications, Debbie Schwenk.

Marge Dziedzina wa.s elected Illinois State Representative and will also attend the Nationals in Albuquerque.

The Illinois Office Education State Student Leadership Conference was held in Springfield March 9 through 11. Five other students. Gabby Carano, Lori Groh, Jeannie Justinen, Michelle Mansueto, and Joan Werderitch also participated in the

conference. Mrs. Caroline Boyd and Mr. Walter Hommerding sponsored the trip.

Upon their arrival, the girls were responsible for setting up workshops which would be attended by school delegations from all over the state.

Thursday evening involved a swimming parly and a campaign party. The campaign party was held for Marge Dziedzina to promote her running for National Office Delegate from Illinois.

During Friday afternoon, contests were held for 93 minutes, and those not involved with contests attended workshops.

Topics for the workshops included: 1) light fantastic; 2) talks given by various secretaries; 3) alumni discussions; 4) women's role in society: 5) skits, one of which was given

by Maine South.

Friday evening included a

banquet and nominations for State Representatives.

Marge Dziedzina was nominated and spoke to the convention audience of 900.

Later in the evening there was a dance followed by the actual campaign rally.

Saturday morning included more contests and a workshop on Leadership Development.

Awards were presented at the luncheon.

The four Maine South winners will fly to Albuquerque in May where they will tour parts of the city and state and participate in national contests and workshops.

Marge will run for National Secretary at that time.

On Friday the girls toured Lincoln's home, museum and tomb; the old and new capitol building: the Senate, House of Representatives and Governor's Office.

Hawkettes Great on 'Bozo'

ThM* t*n representatives of the Maine South Hawkettes appeared on 'Boxo's Circus' March 14. They are, left to right, Cathy Bottalla, Debbie Sowa, Donna Thor, Chris Laz, Carol Stanley, Cindy Males, Becky Pruess, Sally McCauliff, Karen Littwin, and Debbie Campbell.

the play ready for the stage.

Tevye, the father, is played

by John Bma '73 and Tom Vinopal '73. John commented, "I think the play is really going to be a success. It's a little slow right now but it'll move faster once we get going. It takes up a lot of my time, but that's all part of being in a play."

John also feels that, "The traditions in the play belong to a different society, and I think this play shows they are dying."

Tom Vinopal stated, "This is the first time I've worked with Mr. Irwin Bell as a director; he helps everyone a lot and makes us interpret the play."

The wife, Golde, is played by Lynne Andrew '73 and Sue Luvisi '74. Lynne said, "We started to work on the play a couple of weeks ago and Saturday we went over the first act. It's really an experience for me because last year I was in the chorus and now I have a lead.

I don't think the traditions in the play mean as much today, but it depends on your religion and nationality."

Sue added. "Mr. Bell is doing a fantastic job and I think the cast enjoys working on the play. I think the play still has meaning because people can identify with the traditions."

The oldest daughter Tzeitel is played by Jeanne Burgess '73 and Carey Olson '74. Jean stated, "Working on the play is fun and I think it will be one of the best Maine South has put on."

Carey commented, "Mr. Bell is doing a real good job and we all work together and help each other."

Motel. Tzeitel's husband, is played by Martin Joyce '74 and Bob J ares '73. Martin said, "Mr. Bell is really whipping the play into shape. It takes up a lot of time but I'm not complaining because I enjoy it."

In addition Bob said, "Working on the play is a riot. Mr. BeU is doing a good job, but like any director you have to get used to his techniques."

The second daughter, Hodel, is played by Patti Guerin '73 and Karen Littwin '73. Patti commented, "I love it. This is the first time I've had a part in a musical and I'm really having a good time. Mr. Bell has a big job with both the music and dramatic parts and he's really handling it well."

Karen said, "I enjoy the play; I've been in the past four musicals. The play takes a lot of time but I'm used to that because of pom-pon."

Hodel's husband, Perchik, is played by Tom Dwyer '74 and Bob Leonard '74. Tom said, "The traditions in the play are mostly outmoded. Mr. Bell is doing a good job and the play is coming off well."

Bob added, "This play is different from most other musicals because the characters aren't stereotyped but more three-dimensional and that makes it more enjoyable. I think the main tradition in the play is that the family cares about each other and that is still true today."

Who Canoes?

Ever wonder what a real wilderness is like? Mr. Charles Erickson offers a student the chance to find out.

Mr. Erickson runs a " c a m p " in Ontario, Canada, for high school students, called "Quietcc Country." Every year Mr. Erickson comes to Maine South to present a slide show to show everyone just what Quietco Country is aU about. This summer, a group of Maine South students will be going to "Quietco Country."

Altogether, the trip is ten days long. A bus is boarded on the first day for the ride. Canoeing, camping, and water safety arc a few of the activities awaiting the campers upon their arrival Then the big event comes thai everyone was waiting for, the Canoe Trip. Boarding your ca noe, an eight day trip lies ahead During these eight days, aU aspects of nature are displayed Mark Janke '74 commented "It was one of the most beau tiful places I've ever seen. It'.' really an experience. Sure, it's hard work but it's worth it.'

Mark was so taken by the trip that he's going again this year If any student is interested in the canoe trip to "Quietco Coun try," contact Mr. William Drennan in the English department.

Movies ICO.NTINUED FROM PAGE 3)

Rick Tinaglia also stated that he hopes that some of the movies will be shown during the day so that students can watch them during their study periods "This way, it might take awa> some of the boredom of the day," added Rick.

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B-Ball Provides Thrills Maine South Girls loterscholastic Basketball Team will play their final games of the season tomorrow, March 17. The team, coached by Ms. Chris Voelz, Girl's P.E. teacher, will take on Maine East and Maine North at 9 a.m. in the spectator gym.

Both games are critical, since the conference championship will be decided on their winloss record.

Saturday, March 10, was a victorious day for the Maine South girls. They defeated Deerfield by a score of 62-15.

The game was marked by brilliantly executed plays, fast breaks and a strong defense.

Maine South took an early lead and steadily added to their total until the final buzzer.

Deerfield was unable to penetrate the Maine South defense as rebounding was strong with Pat Travers gathering in 12.

Eigh scorer for the game was Pat Travers with an outstanding 23 points. Jan Daly totaled 16 points.

The varsity team played a non conference game against Niles East. Under special arrangements, Deerfield's varsity played the first half against Niles East and Maine South's varsity played the second half. They defeated Niles East by a score of 31-8.

Varsity team members are: Pat Travers '73, Cathy Pres-

ton 74, Trish Guinee *75, Debbie Simpson '73, Nancy Ross '74, Debbie Erickson '74, Chris Callahan '74, and Jan Daly '73.

Maine South's JV also won as they defeated Deerfield's JV by a score of 53-21. They took an early lead and held on for the rest of the game. In the first half, there were a few unsure passes, but by the second half the Hawks gained better control. Strong rebounders were Sue Norlander and Maureen Reilly with 17 and 15 respectively.

South's offensive drive was led by LeeAnn Purcell with 17 points and Maureen Reilly with 15. During the last quarter, an odd occurrence took place. Deerfield was left to play with 4 players because everyone else had fouled out. Two minutes later, another player fouled out and the game ended 53 seccmds early because it is illegal to play with less than 4. JV team members are: Jill Berry '74, Linda Egem '76, Nancy Forsythe '75, Sue Norlander "74, Jenny Purcell '76, LeeAnn Purcell '73, Maureen Reilly '74, and Karen Youngquist '74.

The varsity record to date is 4-1, defeating Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Highland Park and Deerfield. Their only loss is to New Trier West. The JV record is 3-0, defeating Glenbrook North, Highland Park, and Deerfield.

Grapplers Good; But Don't Go Far The varsity wrestling team finished the year with the sectionals at Evanston high school three weeks ago by placing just one wrestler in a winning column.

Chuck DiFranco '73 placed third in the tough Sectional by winning three matches after losmg his first match to a boy from North Chicago. Chuck lost a 6-2 decision in his first bout and then went on to win three, to take his third place in the 138 lb. weight class.

The most exciting mark posted this year by the varsity wrestling team is their final record. "The varsity grapplers finished with the best showing The Girls Interscholastic Badminton squad, left to right, in the win-loss column as well top r o w : : Miss Albrecht, Carol Tomer, K e r i Winkowski, as on the mental state," as Debbie Simpson, J i l l Dalton, Ann Hudepol; middle stated by coach Tim Ziemek. row: Jan P i t t , Louise Cieslak, Lee Ann Purcell, Fran "This is the first group I've coached here at South that realSamaras; bottom r o w : J i l l B e r r y , J i l l Pitt, Jan Daly. ly worked. The boys this year showed more desire and potential than in any other year of wrestling." Coach Ziemek said, "Now if they only come out

by Jill Berry Albrecht, coach and girls P.E. again next year and not slack The Maine South Girls' Inter- teacher, feels the girls will do off like in the years before." scholastic Badminton Team has well against Niles East and Senior Dave Bamett otherwise two meets left in their season. Barrington. The League Cham- known as the "Cougar," was Thursday, March 15, the girls pionship is at New Trier West All-Conference at 132 lbs. and played Niles East at 4 p.m. in March 24. They will be com- finished with a 19-6 record bethe East and West spectator peting for both a team title and fore losing to a Fremd oppogyms. individual titles. The girls will nent in the Sectional.

Their last meet is non-confer- be placed according to their The only other boy Maine ence against Barrington here season records.

South sent to the Wrestling SecTuesday, March 20. Miss Joyce South's first meet was non- tional was junior Chuck Myers conference against Glenbrook who, after taking the Regional crown at his weight class of North. Strong in all areas. South 119, could not fare near as well won the meet, 5-2. in the tougher Sectionals. The The first conference match Wrestling team's own "CharlieHustle", capped his season with Samaras '73 rank third in the was against Deerfield, there. state after playing in the tour- Due to the lack of strength in a 14-5-1 record. Myers was Allsingles. South took their first Conference as well. nament earlier this year.

Each sport was honored sep- defeat. 4-3.

DiFj-anco was All-Division and arately, with a small speech The girls then traveled to honorable mention for All-Conmade by each coach, and pre- Niles North where they were de- ference. sentations to the girls. The vol- feated in spite of their strong Curt Fiech, the freshman leyball team, out of apprecia- effort. First doubles, Jan Pitt standout at 105 lbs., was Hontion for excellent coaching, preorable mention for All-Confersented Miss Voelz with a bou- '73 and LeeAnn Purcell '73, suf- ence while teammates Dave fered their first defeat as did quet of flowers.

Jenkins and Eddie Frick were The awards night is over third doubles, Jill Berry '74 and All-Division picks. now, and the girls are hard at Louise Cieslak '75, against Niles The varsity ended their conNorth. work again. ference in second place and South's first home meet was first in the South Division. They against Maine West. The girls were 7-1 in conference and put up a strong fight, but lost boasted a 5-0 division mark. the meet, 6-1.

The JV's were 8-0 in conference and 5-0 in their division Badmnton team members under the coaching of Mr. Mucare: cianti and were conference and 1st singles—Judy Daly '73, seadivision champs. son record 1-3.

The Freshmen under coach 2nd singles—Fran Samaras '73, Kolar were also conference and 1-3. division champs with records of 3rd singles—Carol Tomer '75, 8-0 and 5-0.

The Sophomores finished 3rd 1-3.

4th singles—Sue Gillette '75, 0-4. in conference with a 6-2 mark and 2nd in th edivision holding 5th singles—Jill Pitt '75, 1-3. a 4-1 record.

6th singles—Linda Diekmann '76, 2-1.

1st doubles—Jan Pitt '73 and LeeAnn Purcell '73, 3-1.

Spring Vacation 2nd doubles—Jan Daly '73 and Starts March 2 3 !

Debbie Simpson '73, 3-1.

3rd doubles—Jill Berry '74 and Louise Cieslak '75, 2-2.

4th doubles—Carol Dalton '74 and Keri Winkowski '74, 1-3.

5th doubles—Linda Diekmann '76 and Ann Huedepohl '75, 2-2.

Pat Travers (12) gets the For match scores, just the jump f r o m an opposing first four singles and first three See page 3 Deerfield W a r r i o r in last doubles count. The team's recSaturday's competition. ord to date is 0-4.

Badminton Off Well

Girls Sport Award Night Is Big Success

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The houselights were dim, the crowd was hushed. The suav'e Master of Ceremonies rose from his place to the podium and requested in a strong masculine voice, "May I have the envelope please?"

No, this is not the night of the Oscar awards, and is not quite exactly how it happened, but the feeling was the same on the night of the Girls' Interscholastic Sports Awards.

Miss Pierce, head of girls' P E , opened the banquet with an introduction that led into a fine speech by Dr. Watson.

Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and Gymnastics, coached by Miss Schultz, Miss Albrecht,

Miss Voelz and Miss GoU were the events honored.

G.R.A. president Pat Travers '73, said, "All of the awards were held on one night in past years, but now that we have so many, we split the awards into two sections. In the spring.

Badminton, Basketball, "Track, and Softball will have their own banquet."

Nancy Ross '74 stated, "It was well organized and didn't take long."

Girls' sports have done more this year than most people realize. Swim team placed first in the division and conference meets. The team presented their trophy to Dr. Watson. Doubles tennis team of Daly "73 and

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Marlin Swim Show Up and Coming; Girls Hold Special Award Night

by M a r y Rebedeau

• This page marks a first in Southwords history. A page was dedicated to girl's athletic competition. All I can say is it's about time.

• The class Basketball tournament will be held March 20 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited.

• The Marlin Swim Club will present "Reflections" on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 10, 11, and 12 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 13 at 2:00. Tickets may be purchased from any Marlin member now, and beginning April 2, they will be available in the bookstore. Cost is $1.50.

• All girls interested in trying out for the Interscholastic Softball team are asked to attend a clinic for instruction and free play March 19, 20 and 22.

Preliminary tryouts for the team will be held April 2 and 3, with finals being held April 4. Practices will be every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

• "Track conditioning sessions are being held every Tuesday and Thursday of March for all girls interested in trying out for the Interscholastic track team. Actual tryouts are April 2 and 3. According to Coach Schultze, the mile run and the 880 run have been added to competition.

• An Intramural Gymnastics meet will be held in the Gymnastics Gymnasium March 20 at 4:00. There will be competition in vaulting, free exercize, balance beam, trampoline, and uneven parallel bars.

• ITie Intramural Basketball tournament is drawing to a close, with Judy's Jumpers and The Oatmeal Clumps tied for first place.

• Junior Leaders have been picked. Congratulations to the 83 girls selected. 73-74 Leader uniforms can be paid for now through April 6. Cost is $14.00 for the complete uniform which includes the one piece shirt and shorts, the sweatshirt and the whistle and lanyard.

Project Big

March 22

Pep Club Does Usual Fine Job During the week of Feb. 23 to March 1, the members of Pep Club Council were selling chocolate-almond bars. The candy was sold to raise money for paints, posters, and other supplies, and for a gift to the school.

"The candy sale was a big success. It only took a week to sell all the candy," remarked Maggie Wirth '74, treasurer of Pep Club Council.

Each memter was given a minimum of 24 bars to sell. If

she didn't sell all of her share, she would have to buy the remainder.

Lynn Milburn '75, was the top salesman, selling 72 bars.

"I think a candy sale, a taffy apple sale or something like that is the best way to raise money because students always like those things and they sell the fastest," commented Karin Youngquist '74, secretary of Pep Club Council.

During football and basketball seasons, the players' houses

were decorated by Pep Club Council. Each player was given a banner or a poster and a cake, cookies or some other kind of baked good.

Every week banners are put up in the halls or cafeteria, telling of upcoming sports events.

Also pep club sponsored a bus to almost every away basketball and football game.

On Wednesday, May 23, Pep Club Council will hold it's annual awards banquet.

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March 16, 1973

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Hawks Advance to EC Sectional Finals The Maine South Hawks took another step on the rugged road to the Class AA '"Sweet Sixteen" as they defeated the Wildcats of Wheeling, 61-59, in a Sectional thriller Wednesday evening.

Both teams put on quite a show and the score stayed close throughout the contest. Neither team ever led by more than five points during the game.

With the score 59-57 in favor of the Hawks, sophomore center Pete Boesen went to the line for two free throws with two seconds remaining on the

clock. Boesen sunk both of the pressure shots and Wheeling scored the last basket on a layup by George Kaage.

Kaage was the games' high scorer as he popped in 22 points as well as grabbing 7 rebounds.

Jerry Jones got 19 for the Hawks and Boesen got 13 while grabbing 10 rebounds.

If a championship is won at this sectional it will be on to the "Sweet Sixteen" for the Hawks where the Ukely opponent in Tuesday's Northwestern McGaw Hall clash would be the Indians of New Trier East.

Spoitswords

Cagers in Home Stretch; Other Sports Do Well

By Mark Mangold The Varsity Basketball team is pulling into the home stretch of the season in the next week.

The team as of now sports a fine 19-4 record. With the convincing 71-46 win over Notre Dame in last week's Regional Championship, the Hawks stand poised for an end to a season that they will never forget, bc^efully to go downstate and play in the Assembly Hall in Champaign.

Last Friday's trouncing began to m-ke more people realize that the Maine South Hawks are for real. For the first time in a crucial game the Hawks "put it all together."

This last week of basketball is what the seniors have been waiting for since the squad finished with an overall 40-0 record for their Freshman-Sophomore seasons.

The team wants to win badly, so much they can taste it. With this attitude I see no reason why this Champaign dream can't be fulfilled at long last.

Let's hope that by this time next week we wUl aU be down in Champaign pulliny for the greatest finish of any team in Maine history.

The Varsity Wrestling Team finished with the best record ever at this school. Even though no one placed, it is generally agreed that this was a highly

successful season. Dave Barnett, Chuck DiFranco and Chuck Meyers all came as close as anyone but couldn't quite put it all together.

Chuck and Dave are the only two members of the team that came out for all four of their years here at South. This is a good sign because loyal athletes seem to be a fading thing in this day and age.

The Fencing team took a fourth place in last week's State meet held at Champaign. Coach Doherty feels that his squad may have finished as high as second if it had not been for the illness of the team's top fencer, Don Clem.

Jim Herring and Ed Priest did a fine job in making it to the semi-finals before being eliminated from the meet.

The Varsity Baseball Team, under the direction of Coach George Verber will begin their season on March 29 in a home contest against Lyons of La Grange.

This season promises to be exciting as usual with the Hawks expected to be in the thick of the conference race all season.

Jerry Jones, Dave Patterson, and sophomore John Klippstein will handle the majority of the pitching in what Coach Verber hopes wiU be one of his stronger pitching staffs.

"Squeal Hawks, Squeal," was the cheer that rang through the Maine West gymnasium l a s t Friday evening as the boys from Notre Dame tried in vain to cheer their Dons on to the Regional Championship.

The previous Tuesday the Hawks had soundly defeated the Warriors of Maine West, 81-60.

Wednesday night the Dons, after a slow first quarter, tipped the Demons of Maine East. This then set the stage for another Maine South-Notre Dame showdown.

If you remember three years ago when the two schools collided, it was for the Sectional Championship which the Hawks won in an overtime, 73-71.

The Hawks won again, but this time it was in a more convincing manner, which left no one wondering who the better team was. The 71-46 final left the Notre Dame fans in a state of shock, and the South fans in a state of frenzy.

Notre Dame won the tip but couldn't hit another first attempt. Jerry Jones grabbed the rebound off the initial shot that set Tony Reibel up for the first Hawk basket of the game.

The Dons took their first and only lead of the game with three minutes remaining in the quarter as Mike Callero, a 6toot guard connected on a driving layup to put his club ahead 6-5.

The Hawks then reeled off eight straight points, with Bob Westman connecting on two fade away jump shots.

The first period ended a 14-10 margin for the Hawks.

The second period was all Hawks as they outscored the Dons 26-15. Westman again was the big man for the Hawks as he collected eight points and

The first undefeated team had two boys 6-6 who both started.

The undefeated campaign was Closed out two weeks ago against the Ni!es East Trojans who were playing with only five men on the whole team.

The Hawks started out rather slowly as they had numerous times this season. But guards Tim Bopp and Denny Kladis began to unload the barrage of long shots and the Hawks ran away with the contest, 102-55.

The undefeated Junior Varsity team consisted of (left to right): Ed Lannon, Denny Kladis, John Reiliy, Bob McCarthy, Dave Patterson, Rich Drake, Bill Fitzmaurice, Tom Florentine, Tim Bopp, Rick Magnuson, Paul Treskow.

four rebounds in the period.

The Dons could only muster a rebound basket by 6-3 junior Clem Naughton, a driving layup

by Terry Draths, and a free throw.

The halftime score stood at 40-25, this left many people in a state of surprise as they had figured on a closer game at this point.

The start of the second half provided a scare for the Hawks as they came out cold and missed their first five shots of the half. The Dons cut the lead to 11 but blew numerous chances to decrease the deficit even more.

Pete Boesen, on a pass by Jones, finally hit a two pointer to get the Hawks back on the track. These were Pete's only points of the half as he once again got into foul trouble and

Fencers 4tfi in State Despite unforeseen problems in Champaign, the Maine South fencing team did well at the state meet, and looks with optimism to next year.

The team took fourth at that event, behind Notre Dame, New Trier West and Niles West. The

JV Only Undefeated Team Maine South Junior Varsity Basketball squad recently closed their season with an unblemished 14-0 record. This is the second JV squad to go undefeated in the past three years under the leadership of Coach Quitman Sullins..

This year's team was a bit mor3 amazing than that first undefeated team as Coach Sullins' tallest regular stood no more than 6-2, which is short, even for a JV squad.

The Happy Hawk basketball team surrounds Coach Brady after the Regional Championship over Notre Dame last Friday at Maine West.

Denny Kladis had 26 points while Tim Bopp added 20.

"This squad was one of the hardest working teams I've coached," commented Coach Sullins Most times the JV squad would watch from the sidelines whil^ the Varsity took up most of the practice time. As a result the JV wouldn't really get to play until the Varsity had finished their practice.

Dave Patterson, Tim Bopp, John Reiliy, Bob McCarthy, Denny Kladis, Rich Magnuson, and Tom Florentine saw most of the action for the squad this year.

6-6 Rich Drake was the tallest man on the team and jumped center for the start of every period. Rich did well in this role as well as coming off the bench when extra rebounding was needed.

Bill Fitzmaurice, who was the next talest man at 6-3, came in at a forward spot to spell the regulars.

Paul Treskow and Ed Lannon did not see a lot of game time but did a good job when called upon.

This team's 14-0 record coupled with the Sophomores' record of 19-2 should provide the nucleus for a good basketball team for next season.

point totals of the lop four teams were G2, 47, 38, and 35.

The trouble came from the sickness of leading fencer Don Blem '73, who was subsequently knocked out in the first round. The other five members of the squad all made it to the second round.

In this part of the meet, Ed Novak '73, Ken Taylor '74 and Dave Young '74 were all eliminated, leaving only Ed Priest '73 and Jim Herring '74 to advance. Both of them survived the quarter-finals and went on to semi-finals.

The two were eliminated in this round, both finishing seventh. The former was tied with four other fencers with a 3-2 semi-final record, but was the only one kept out of the finals because he had had the most touches against him.

Coach John Doherty, recently elected president of the Illinois Fencing Coaches Association, was pleased with the results.

"Priest fenced extremely well," he said, also noting that had Clem been well and had Priest advanced to finals, the team could very well have finished as high as second.

The squad loses three of the starters through graduation and the coach plans to bring up two freshmen from the frosh-soph team, a squad that finished with an 8-4 record, the same as the varsity. The two freshmen are Andy Bonk and Jim Gregory.

Neither had fenced before this year but both did very well against experienced competition. Each finished first in an invitational and Bonk was 10-5 in a meet almost entirely composed of sophomores.

sat out the majority of this half.

Pete Schmelzer, the 6-6 junior backup center, did a fine job in coming off the bench for Boesen.

In the fourth quarter the Hawks put the game on ice as Bill Harbeck hit six points in the period to bring his total for the game to 16.

Westman however, finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds as he played one of his finest all around games of the season.

Jones added 12 points and eight rebounds to the cause.

In the Tuesday night game the Hawks never trailed as Bill Harbeck broke out of a recent scoring slump by netting 24 points. Jones got 22.

In the finale of the Conference season two weeks ago the Hawks clinched a three-way tie for the championship as they handily defeated the Trojans of NUes East, 86-44.

At the same time New Trier West was handing Highland Park their second CSL loss to throw it into a three-way championship.

In the Niles game Jerry Jones, who was recently voted to the Chicago Daily News AllArea team for the second year in a row, set a new personal high of 34 points before fouling out.

Jones, Bob Westman, and Bill Harbeck were recenlty voted to the Central Suburban League's 15 man All-Conference squad.

Pete Boesen, the Hawks' 6-7V4 promising sophomore center received an honorable mention spot.

Tony Reibel, the Hawks 5-11 floor leader missed honorable mention by a two vote margin.

Soph's Tough; Have Fine Year The Maine South Sophomore Gymnastic Team took second place in the Central Suburban League Sophomore Conference Meet held at Maine West on Feb 24.

The Hawks nosed out favored Niles East by a score of 75.08 to 74.95, giving Niles East third place and making it possible for Niles West, who won the conference meet, to take the Conference Championship.

The league crown is determined by the dual meet record and place in the conference meet of each team. Maine South finished the season 3rd in the Central Suburban League standings. Their overall dual meet record was 12 wins and 3 losses.

Craig Martin, a freshman, took first place on the parallel bars with a 5.85 average and third place in All Around with a 4.13 average in 5 events.