Ž(sni[E)^Ž[^Š Vol. 9, No. 6
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068
Dec. 1, 1972
Expression Policy Revised The Executive Board recently approved revisions in its policies regarding student expression. '"Hie changes, actually, are minor," said Mr. Robert V. SimonsMi, assistant principal. "ITiey were made primarily to update the material, since we went over all of this just two years ago." After several meetings oi the Exeuctive Board, the previous policy was sent to the school board attorney who recommended certain changes. His suggesticms were considered by the district committee, sections of the policy were rewritten, and lastly, these changes were approved. One of the major differences in the policy concerns the "substantial distribution of written material and petitions." This statement does not prohibit the issuing of material on a oneto-one basis. Rather, the Board disapproves of wide circulation around school of handbills, leaflets, and other materials of this type pertaining to non-school matters." ne bulletin boards in the homerooms are to be kept available for clubs and other South organizations to pi&licize their activities. All other articles informing students of outside activities may be placed in the bookstore window or on the large bulletin board in the cafeteria, but are required to have sufficient indentification in case students have questions about them. The Exeuctive Board makes use of this identification when there are violations, such as obscenity or libel, which must be corrected. "No religious materials, if they advocate views with respect to religious or religious organizations, shall be posted on bulletin boards," stated Mr. Simonson. "By this statement, I mean material arguing for one religious point over another will not be allowed." Information pertaining to dances at churches. Campus Life and Young Life are not included in the restriction.
SC Paper Drive Starts Tomorrow Tomorrow's the day for a student to do his share for ecology. Student Council is asking all students to bring thwr newspapers to a truck stationed in the South Parking Lot. Students can bring their papers at any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3. If anyone can't get the papers to school himself, call 647-0111, and someone will pick them up for you. Tlie newspapers will be taken to the Material Waste Company where Student Council will receive $8 for each ton. "We have to get at least 10 tons, but we expect to get 30 tons," stated Al Fabianich '73. Tbt money raised will be used to buy new speakers for the Spectator Gym. "The speakers will cost between $200 and $300. Any money left over will be put towards running sidewalks next to the lounge," explained Al. $3000 is needed for these new sidewalks. Rick TinagUa '73, Student Council president, feels discouraged by the "poor response reported from representatives in the homerooms. "Rie situation looks dismal right now, but I 1 K ^ it's better than I expect."
Subject to certain limitations, Maine students may express oninions and ideas, take stands, and support causes, publicly and Drivaie;y, orally, or in writing. School policy states that there will be no interference with the expressions of students solely because the viewpoint expressed may be uaoonular. However, it is expected that student expressions shall always be reasonable, purooseful and responsible. Handbills, leaflets and other wntten material may be distributed by the students, and petitions on either school or nonschool matters circulated provided specific procedures are followed. The times, places and methods of distributing such material may be regulate by school officials in order to maintain the normal school program, prevent undue noise, permit the normal flow of traffic within the school or on school premises or to prevent the use of coersion or unreasonable interference with any person. Buttcms, pins, arm bands and the like are acceptable as long
as the numerals, slogans and drawings on them are not mora'ly offensive, obscene or profane. Students may also express their opmions ireely in school newspapers, and many use student forums to present their viewpoints on political, economic and social problems. The policy's "general limitations" prohibit the use of obscenities or prurient themes; activities involving the use of false statements or innuendoes which may subject any person to hatred, ridicule, or contempt, or which may injure the reputation of any person; activities or statements grossly offensive to school personnel or injuries to their professional reputation. Also prohibited are activities involving statements grossly offensive to the reasonable sensibilities of any racial, religious or ethnic group, or any members of that group. Nor is any preference to be advocated toward any religion, sect, or point of view. This revised policy will soon appear in aU homerooms.
Karen Heidkamp New Junior Miss Karen Heidkamp was named 1973 Park Ridge Junior Miss at the annual pageant held at Roosevelt school last Friday, November 24. AU four finalists selected from the sixteen semi-finalists also came from Maine South. TTiey (were Debbi^ Campbell, first runner-up; Katy Davlin, second; Sue Berger, third; a n d Kathy Russay, fourth. Sponsored by the Jaycees, this pageant allows girls living in Park Ridge and having a B average to participate. Awards are given to the Junior Miss and her four nmnersup corresponding with their rank. Karen received a $175 savings bond, membership at the YMCA> a savings account, and gift certificates to local stores. The runners-up each received a savings bond and gift certificates. A talent presentation was required in the competition, and the giriis had a sizeable audience. Karen presented a serious monologue "Goodby Jim" a poem by James Whitcomb Riley. Katy's comedy monologue "The Waltz" also earned her the Talent Award. Debbie performed a Hawaiian dance, while Sue did a modem
Tutoring Program Benefits Students With one quarter of the year gone by, many students are finding out that they need extra help in some si^jects. The Natiraial Honor Society is sponsoring a tutoring program for those who are in need of extra help. "It's a lot more reasonable than a private tutor. With a private tutor you're t a l k i n g roughly $10 a lesson. "ITiat's mudi too expensive," c o mmented Mr. John Huizinga, counselor. If a student is in need of a tutor, he goes to his counselor, who in turn contacts Roberta PiccoU '73. Roberta, coordinator of the tutoring program, gets in touch with the student and finds out the subject he needs help in and also when his free periods are. Using her list of qualified tutors, mostly National Honor Society members, Roberta finds the right wie and contacts him. TTie rest is up to the tutor and his student. On this list she has the name, phone number, and free periods
Xmas Formal Hires Rock Band According to Bob Sagerstrom, Boy's Club president, Boy's Club has been going downhill financially as well as in its total membership. "Now there are only a handful of people and a name," Bob commented. Every year Boy's club sponsors a Christmas Formal. Unlike other past Christmas formals, this year's dance will feature a four piece rock band called "Brotherhood Mountain". Bob explained that the traditional orchestra type music had been changed because lately the dance has been a flop losing a considerable amount of money each year. Bob hopes that with the addition of Brotherhood .Mountain, all this will change for this year's Christmas formal. TTie dance will be held on Dec. 16 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Santa will also be on hand! Tickets are $3.25 per couple.
of the tutor and also the subjects in which he does well. Also at the end of each quarter, the counselors will send Miss Lucille Wright, National Honor Society sponsor, a list of those students who have failed any subject. Miss Wright will give this list to Roberta, who will find a tutor for them. TTie cost is $2 per session. It is a tradition in the National
Lounge Closes to Uncoopera tires If students haven't been listening to the daily bulletin, many may be surprised to learn that the outside lounge has been closed due to the "uncooperative attitude" among the student body regarding lounge restrictions. Mr. Robert V. Simonson, assistant principal, also said the lounge was closed to "prevent outsiders from coming in Maine South. We have seen these students, but it has been difficult to obtain license plate numbers" Mr. Simonson added. Students cannot be outside during any period. The restricted area, according to Mr. Simonsen, is everything off the sidewalks. "Students caught outside during any period will be suspended," he stated. Although cold weather is setting in, this was not included as one of the reasons for closing the lounge. As Mr. Simonson stated, the "uncooperative attitude" of the students closed the lounge. "I think everyone understands the reasons," he added," and coldness wasn't one of them." Several students have been suspended for violating the "no outside lounge" rule. One student, Karen Loria '76 was waiting her punishment after being caught outside. "I just went outside to get a book and my ID was taken. I think it's ridiculous that we can't go outside for a good reason," she said. H o w e v e r , Mr. Simonson doubts that a student will be suspended "if he has a good reason for being outside."
H<Mior Societ for tutors to give their first dollar to the treasury. Sometimes the work can be accomplished in one session, but there are usually more. "I think the tutors get as much out of it as the student. It makes me feel good when my student understands an important concept," remarked Cindy Horenburg '73. If anyone is interested in tutoring, he should get in touch with Roberta Piccoli or his counselor. Roberta thinks people have the wrong impression of the National Honor Society. "We're not stuffy, we're working hard," commented Roberta. "Kids shouldn't feel self-conscious about having a tutor," she added.
Legal Questions Students who need help in answering some legal questions can find it by sending their name and phone number to George Martin, Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation, 19 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, Illinois 60603.
jazz dance. Kathy played a piano solo, Monti's "Czardas." "The process of becoming Jimior Miss is long and involved. First, letters are sent to over two hundred girls throughout the city. If they want to participate, they contact the Jaycees by mailing ui their appUcation. After the applications are in, those who chose to stay in the pageant are interviewed by a panel of three judges. If tiiey make it through the first cut, the girls are interviewed by a panel of six judges. This panel includes local newspaper editors and other prominent individuals of Park Ridge. "It was really scary," said Karen. "You never knew what kind of questions to expect. All the judges were extremely nice and patient though. ITiey joked aroimd and made us feel very much at ease." Mr. Heitzman, a member of the Jaycees, explained the judging involved in selecting a Junior Miss. "After interviews, the sixteen girls selected usually have fairly high grades and are noted for their participatiwi in school, the community, or, perhaps, religion. During the interviews, the judges are asked to grade the girls on their mental alertness. For instance: Is she able to adapt to situaticois given to her? Does she answer intelligently and rationally? Can she remain composed, or does she become easily flustered? "During the pageant itself, much depends upon the girl's talent performance and poise," continued Mr. Heitzman. When asked if being in the pageant was enjoyable, all at the girls agreed they had a lot of fim.
"It took up a lot of time but it was worth it," commented Debbie. Karen will have to spend even more time on the pageant now that she is Junior Miss. On December 29 and 30 she vrill compete for the title of Illinois Junior Miss. If she makes diat, she will move on to the national Junior Miss Pageant to be held in Mobile, Alabama during May.
Folk Club Alive, Well Folk Club is coming to life again. Last year the club, sponsored by Ms. PiM^y, health teacher, started out optomistically with a membership rf 40 which had dropped by the year's end to less than ten. ITie only requirements tor joining is an enjoyment of songs and an urge to do something both constructive and fun.
Karen Heidkamp '73, new Park Ridge Junior M i u , receives her crown and bouquet of roses from reigning Junior Miss Margie Gibson.
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December 1, 1972
7 2 V-Show Tickles Audience's Optic Nerve by Eileen Dongherty A combination of Bozo's Circus, the Tonight Show, and Laiigh-In all rolled into one is Maine South's presentation of
Optk Nerve Spirit of '73, the annual Variety Show. The show, which opened last night, will be presented again tonight, December 1, at 8 p.m., tomor-
row, December 2, at 2:30 and again at 8 p.m., and Sunday, December 3, at 2:30 p.m. Concert Choir opens the show with their peppy numiber "We've
Got a Lot of Living to Do". Joe Nicolau '73 thrills yo\mg and old alike with his realisitic impersonation of Elvis Presley, complete with the famed Presley gjTations. Les McReynolds '74 preaches against the evils of alccJiol in "Mr. Booze". "IjAigenia" and Sha-Na-Na" also add to the musical entertainment. The Stage Band, directed by Mr. Grordon McLean, deserves much of the credit for idaying for acts which require musical accompaniment. Musical entertainment, h o wever, is not all that Optic Nerve has to offer. Various groups, such as the Cheerleaders, Pep Club, and Pom-Pon also perform, along with many other Maine South Organizations. Ubiquitous Trunk performs
Th« oHIclal itu4*fll n*wip«p«r d Main* Township High School Seutli, Park Ridgt, Illinois, MOM. Writttn and adittd IS timas tach yaar by studtnts of Hi* high school. Subscriptions includad with activity tickat, pvrchasad saparalaly at 11 par yaar, or Individually for 10c. (Pricad hifhar for istuas ol mora than 4 pagas.)
These 3 housewives take time out from their chores to sing "Let Me Entertain You.'
Ailments of all types aflict these patients as they await their doctor's advice.
blackouts wiiich are as clever as they are quick, and Dance Chorus gives the show added flair. This year's V-Show has more special effects, including photos and slides, and light and sound effects, according to Student Director Bob Leonard '74. "We had a lot of competition with last year's V-Show. We tried to beat it and I think we have." Assistant Student Director Dee McNamara '74 adds. "This year's V-Show is different from last year's show, because last year's show was more strictly tied down to a theme. This year, however, we have a true Variety Show." For further information about Optic Nerve, come see the show. Tickets cost $1.75 and may be purchased during lunch periods.
Ehris is badcl This time it's to a sell-out crowd for "Optic" Nerve!
Editor-ln-Cbief Judy Daly N m s Editor Barb Grabowaki In-Deptb Editor Cindy Sopata Sports Editor Hark Mangold Art Editor Pat Hester Photo Editor Jim Tbompson Assistant Editors Randy Glusa, Judy Kranz, Jim Thompson Reporters .. Ellen Bush, PriaciUa Condon. Eileen Dougherty. Mark Lovelace. Lynn Mjwm. MoUie Meehan, Christina Pendzich, Carrie Reckert, Nancy Rosone. Mary Spills, Mike Springston. Pat Tully. Doris Vrban. Paula Uscian. Dan McGrath, Sharon Blattner. Karia Jennings, Jo* Nlcolan. Mary Rebedeau Cartoonists Pat Hester, Mary Spills Pbotosraphers JQl Berry. Steve Moorman. Lorette SuUivan, Craig Kielhoier Stodeit News Bureau . Kris Lindgren Sponsor Ken Beatty
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Waiter Tom Vinopal asks if it's Julie Small's turn to burp in restaurant scene sketch.
The three Sellegren sisters thrill the audience with acrobatic stunts.
AAat Bisbee portrays U.S. track star in comical panomine sketch.
Frosh get back at Seniors in this "Frosh Power" skit.
Pom Pon squad dances in unison to "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend."
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Make Ideas Known To be perfectly honest, editorial material for this . paper has been difficult to come up with. Sure, we can talk about apathy, cooperation between students and the administration, and the necessity of student support of Student Council, but these "sermons" have little if any impact on the student body. Last year, issues such as open campus and a smoking lounge for Maine South sparked much discussion and controversy around school. These issues, which directly affected the students, were worth commenting on. And students did not remain silent as to where they stood on these issues. They cared about the results. PubUc hearings on open campus housed a large per cent of the student body as well as faculty members and parents. Unfortunately, these issues have become rather lame duck ones. Probably students still care about them, but it was made perfectly clear that they were impossible and unobtainable goals. Southwords feels that although these issues have fizzled out, students should not feel that they are incapable of initiating any changes around South. Only when we stop voicing our opinions and rights do we become rather insig. nificant factors in determining what changes are needed. Through open letters to the editor, (which have been non-existant so far this year) students are offered one ^ channel for the expression of their ideas and opinions. Feedback on certain articles is also essential if this paper is to represent a cross section of student interest. Student Council has also suffered due to a breakdown in communication with the student body. Committees formed to investigate and represent the rights of students became ineffective because students did not bring their complaints to Student Council. One would think that such a committee would attract a considerable amount of students who are suspended each year. Right now Maine South is at a standstill while the outside world is changing. Whv not become a part of that society and make your ideas known?
Sweden Seminar a Surprise by Kathy Russay Once upon a time there were four charming little girls who decided to go downtown to a Chicago Foreign Relations Council seminar about Sweden. "ITiey had attended these meetings before and were going again because of their deep scholarly interest in European countries. This interest was a result of their having taken an AP European History course. Much to their surprise, their history teacher also decided to come along on this particular trip for any one or combinaticm of the following reasons: a) he was dying to taste the cheese a n d crackers that were always served, b) he had loyal Swedish blood coursing through h 1 s veins, c) he wanted to meet the lady in the Woodrow Wilson room who appropriately w a s named Miss Wilson and always wore a pink pantsuit, d) he had to drive because the little girl who usuaLy drove was unab;e to get the car this time due to circumstances beyond her control. The kind teacher, therefore, got the school van, piled the happy, studious little girls in it and promptly trucked all of them down to the beautiful Chicago loop. Once there, they parked the van, and after attending to other business of utmost importance they went to the seminar. Inside, however, they were astounded to hear that the seminar had been callously cast out from its usual meeting
Campus Life's Under New Management' The "Under New Management" concert held last Wednesday rated a "very good" from some of the students who attended. The concert by the Campus Life group included a skit about clapping coordination in a comical square dance. The group's manager picked a student from the audience to lead the clapping during the 2 and 3 period concert. Bill Harbeck '73 was chosen as a leader during the 2nd period show. Mark "Uncle Marty" Mangold '73 led the clapping 3rd period. Mark commented, "I thought the concert was really good because it's a deviation from the normal school day. 'Under New Management' was a good group and they kept the audience alert." The assortment of music in-
Elective Registration Pre-registration for n e x t year's elective English courses will be held in English classes Dec. 6, 7 and 8, according to Mr. Marian Davis, English department chairman. At that time each student will evaluate his plan of work and indicate preferences for course offerings for next year. Parental signatures and English teacher recommendations are needed as the student plans his English program, said Mr. Davis. The course offerings to be available in '73-74 will be based on student interest and student preference from a list of available courses. Actual registration will take place later with the counselor. Procedure for the registration will be similar to that instituted last year when the program was introduced. Mr. Davis said the department has added four new choices to last year's list. They are Advanced Coniposition, Rhetoric and Logic, Poetry and Major British Writers.
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eluded pieces from Rare Earth, Elton John, Carole King, Bill Withers, and Godspell, The songs performed in order were "Celebrate," "I Feel the Earth Move," "Day by Day," "Lean on Me," "Sweet Seasons" and "Friends." The theme of the concert, "Friendship," was expres.sed throughout the show. An introduction of the singers was also given during a break between songs. Other comments on the concert were "Great!" said Joe Nicolau '73. "I liked their theme and their music coordination. They got their point across. It was worth it to see the group,"
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he continued. Mary Rebedeau '75 observed, "1 would have liked to go, but I had classes during these two periods. They should have come during lunch periods." Glenn Mastalski added, "1 went during 3rd period, and I thought it was alright. The songs they played were good." "Under New Management" was appropriated $200 by Student Council last week in Council's final effort to get the concert. Originally tlie motion to have the group play was voted down twice in Council. A referendum was then called. Mike Eberle '73 explained, "A petition in favor of the concert was submitted to the committee with 12 per cent of the representatives' signatures. A referendum was held and the motion won in favor of the c<mcert bv a decisive count."
place, the elegant Woodrow Wilson room equipped with round tables and tablecloths and had been moved to a small back office approximately cne-tenth the size of the original room. This one didn't even have tables, much less tablecloths. When these meetings were in the large room, 8-10 people came. Now, when it was in an oversized broom closet, naturally 20 people had to show up. I digress, however. The meeting started off with a bang; someone dropped their open can of soda. After the flood waters receded, and the lady found out she couldn't focus her slide projector, (the walls were too close) we played musical chairs. You see the room was about five feet wide and nine feet long, and if projected width-wise, the walls were too close to permit proper focusing. The musical chairs game began when the 20 people tried to make room for the 20 chairs that were supposed to seat them. Much chaos ensued since some people started turning their chairs north (to let people in) or east (to let them out). Others yet turned their south (to face the original v.-all) or west (to face the map we finally decided to project on). If you are thoroughly confused at this point, don't worry, so were all the charming little girls. Great excitement was precipitated, however, when it was discovered that they had been displaced to make room for (drum roU) none other than... William F. Buckley, Jr! (How exciting!) After repeated attempts to stand in the hall trying to get a glimpse of him, the pink pantsuit lady chased them inside. (She didn't want them to create a "juvenile" impression â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some adults were there too, but they were being "curious". The little girls were being juvenile.") After all this and the truly informative Swedish seminar, (did you know Swedes paid 50 per cent of their income in taxes?), the pink pantsuit lady announced that Mr. B. would be passing by to a nearby office. After everyone nonchalantly jammed into the doorway to get a better view, she told us we could go into the office he was going into (how liirilling!). All that they were waiting for came when Mr. B. himself walked in and said, "Hello." The pink pantsuit lady could have been proud â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not a one of the people acted juvenile. As a matter of fact, no one acted
For those students who complain about boring weekends, the Marriot Hotel has saved the > day. The Marriot Motor Hotel is going to open their swimming and skating facilities to teens. TTiey feel there is a need for a place to date on the weekends and are trying to offer On Tuesday, October 14, Mr. Is Our Business To Be Bothwhat they can for the kids. A rate of $10 a couple in- William Drennan, English teach- ered." The talk by the black poet cludes: skating and skate rent- er, and eleven students went to al, swimming locker, towels, the Chicago Public Library's was an appeal to all men, refree hot dogs and hot chocolate. Auditorium to hear Gwendolyn gardless of color, to "be bothAlthough this offer is mainly Brooks speak on the topic "It ered" about their fellow men. for couples, other programs are available for parties or groups. The skating rink will be open from December 1 to late March. You can swim inside or outside no matter what the weather. Indoor and outdoor pools are open to the public. There is also a game room available with pool and pingpong. It also has a pinball machine and a color TV for those who just want to get away from it all and relax. So if any student can't think of anjlhing to do and would like to get away, spend an evening swimming, skating or playThese eleven "Literature of Chicago" students and ing a little pool at the Marriott. their teacher Mr. Willian-i Drennan heard the poet It's open all week and Saturlaureate's lecture. day ni^ts imtil 10 p.m.
anything. Everyone stood there dumbfounded. Mr. B. himself looked awed, he probably was wondering what the devil he was doing there in front of those wide-eyed, gaping and totally speechless people. The absurd silence hung over the room like a shroud, and some stood there with their mouths hanging. The girls' history teacher being the brilliant intelligent man he is, immediately rose to the occasion and made a terrifically intellectual comment about he liked the new cover of Mr. B's magazine. National Review. After that the conversation opened up, an Mr. B. made a few smashing comments of his own. One little girl was so flabbergasted by his mere presence that she took a step backward and absolutely totaled her classmate's big toe. The classmate, however, was too busy wondering if she could get some of his cigar ashes to even notice the condition of her big toe. All at once the pink pantsuit lady made a marvelous suggestion that Mr. B. sign a few autographs. (The little girls were dying to have some and one was even contemplating ripping off his pen). The first brave little girl went up to get her notebook signed twice. After Mr. B. gave her a strange look, she explained that, no, she did not see double images. She only wanted one for her friend. Needless to say all the little girls went home happy with their autographs and even the teacher went home happy with his hand, resolving never to wash it again. The girls wondered if they could sell Xerox copies of the autograph, and the teacher mused if anyone would pay to shake hands with him. At any rate, they all went home and lived happily ever after, until the next day of school, anyway. If by now you haven't guessed who the four little girls and the teacher are (or have the dismal misfortune of not knowing them) they were Amy Brinkerhoff. Barb Grabowski, S u e Hanson and Kathy Russay. The lucky teacher was, who else, but Mr. Milton E. Nelson. (You'll find him in the teachers lounge, selling handshakes). They all did have a marvelous time, and it just goes to show some of these extracurricular activities do pay off. So next time, when one of your teachers recommends an extra activity, do it! Who knows, you may even meet...?
Our Business To Be Bothered' Students Hear Gwendolyn Brooks "It is our business to be bothered. It is our business to remark the screams across the night, the threatened flowers," stated Miss Brooks, poet laureate of Illinois, 1950 Pulitzer Prize winner and life-long resident of Chicago. Most of her hour and fifteen minute talk consisted of reading her own works which illustrated her concern for others. All students attending the lecture received an autographed copy of a booklet containing one of Miss Brooks' poems entitled "Aloneness." The students, juniors Marty Balough, Adeline Fistedis, Karen Haavisto, Kathy Kaiser, Linda Nilson, Debbie Partipilo, John Schreck, Ted Schroeder, and sophomores Cindy Compton, Denise Griebler and George Kiebala, are currently enrolled in "The Literature of Chicago," an elective English course.
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Roundballers Open Season on Sour Note by Mark Mangold The basketball season got imderway last Wednesday evening and the Hawks sent the packed house home with nothing but smiles on their faces as they romped by the Prospect Knights 85-63. Saturday night the Hawks travelled to Winnetka to play New Trier East. This school has always been a jinx to the Hawks, but after watching them battle the Prospect squad the night before, the boys felt that there would be no problem. New Trier proved to be quite a problem as they came cut flying in the first minutes of the contest and flew away to an 18-5 first quarter lead. Coach Brady drew his forces of Jerry Jones, Bob Westman,
Pete Boesen, Bill Harbeck, and Tony Reibel quickly to the sidelines and tried to find a solution to the slow Hawk start. The second quarter the Hawks started to play more as a team but they were still off in the shooting department. Consequently, New Trier managed to slip past the despairing Hawks and score easy unmolested layups. The Hawks managed to close the gap to six points with about three minutes left in the half. This was attributed mainly to two twenty-foot jumpshots by fleetfooted guard Bill Harbeck. The first half closed with the Hawks still a long shot away from the lead, trailing by eight, 33-25. With the assembled multitude
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B-Ball Squad Suffers First Loss; Look For Big Comeback Tonight By Mark Mangold - Sports Editor
The Varsity Basketball team started their season last Wednesday night. After playing a rather poor and jitterfilled first half, they came back and won the game going away by a score of 85-63. The year had started off well, and everyone was talking about how successful the team was going to be. By about 10 p.m. Saturday evening those same people were filing out of the New Trier East gym thoroughly disappointed and shocked at the fact that this highlyregarded squad had lost their second contest of the year to a team that is not even a bet to win their conference crown. Believe it or not (and most don't) the Hawks lost a game. Losing is not an enjoyable pastime, but everyone who has been a success has at one time also failed. The players were in a total state of despair. Some cried, some just sat at their lockers and asked themselves why. The answer was simple; they just were not ready to play basketball that Saturday evening. I think that a lesson was learned by this game. I hope that it showed the team that just because they are the Maine South Hawks, and they come on the floor that they are not necessarily going to win. I will admit that the Hawks have been plaqued so far this season. John Angerame was forced to quit the squad because of personal reasons and the Hawks' sixth man, Jim Hirsch is out for at least a month with a lung collapse. The Hawks have a good team and they will continue to get better, as they will surely profit from the mistakes they have made in the last game. A loss like this is very hard to put of your mind. It was the seniors first loss together in 42 games. But instead of giving up all hope and saying that the season is over I am confident the Hawks will come back like the team that they are expected to be. There is still a long season ahead, and many more games to be played and won. It just must be realized that basketball games are not won on a teams' reputation or potential. They are won by a good attitude and desire that I am confident the basketball team here at South will more than ever want to exhibit to their loyal fans. It could be the best thing to ever happen to the team. I truely hope that it helps the team in over coming many things that they have done wrong in the past.
Scott, Joe and Pete Win Golf Scholarships Joe Hermes, Pete Lannon and Scott Sanford, all seniors, were named recipients of the Evans Scholarship. The Western Golf Association awards this scholarship to caddies from country clubs aU over the midwest. The scholarship covers tuition and monthly payments to the Scholar House. Everything is covered except the cost of meals. Eligibility for the Evans Scholarship requires that the applicant be in financial need, in the top 25 per cent of his class and that the applicant has caddied at a country club. Scott Sanford has caddied for four years at the Park Ridge
Country Club. He plans to major in business at the University of Illinois and hopes "someday to be an executive with lots of secretaries." Joe Hermes has caddied for four years at the Ridgemore Country Club. He will attend Northwestern University. He will major in either medicine or law. When asked what he wanted to be, he replied, "Good." Pete Lannon has caddied for four years at the Park Ridge Country Club. Pete will major in pre-law business and hopes to continue with law school after college.
of Hawk fans gazing in disbelief at the scoreboard that told them of the Hawks' fate, the team filed wordlessly and slowly into the locker room. The second half the fans settled back in their seats with the hopes that it had just been a poor half and that the Hawks would come back as they had so many times before in recent years. This proved to be the worst for the Hawks as at one time in the third quarter they found themselves down by 18 points. New Trier just continued to ravage the Hawks as their little guard John Castino poured in the majority of their points. The fourth quarter was probably the most successful for the Hawks as they tried to make a valiant comeback but it, like most other things that night, also fell short in its purpose. The Indians of New Trier were sure of themselves that night and nobody could have taken away from them what they had rightly earned. So as the minutes quickly dwindled away, the Hawks came to the realization that victory was not theirs to savor this night and went down to defeat by a humilitating 56 to 48. Jerry Jones led all scorers with 25 points, but of more vital interest. New Trier led in the rebounding department where Castino and 6-4 Derek Kilimnik each collected 10.
The preceding Wednesday night the Hawks opened the season with a non-conference battle with Prospect. They had a center that was 6-9 so the Hawks knew they would be no pushover. The Hawks led by 10 at the close of the first quarter but that soon melted away and the Knights had chipped it down to a 7 point lead by halftime. The second half was more typical of the Hawks' potential though as they ended the game on top by 22 points, 85-63. The leading scorers for the Hawks were all close together as Jerry Jones and Bill Harbeck each poured in 22 points with 6-5 senior forward Bob
Westman following close behind with 19 points and 10 rebounds to his credit. 6-7 sophomore Pete Boesen netted 10 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in his first game as a Maine South Hawk. Tonight the Hawks travel to sister school. Maine North for their first CSL encounter of the year. Tomorrow night they return home to meet the aiways tough Hersey Huskies. Hersey always has tremendous size and this year is no exception as they welcome back seven footer Dave Corzine, who though cnly a junior, is being touted as one of the best big men to come out of Illinois in many, many seasons.
One " M " Club Initiate quickly realizes that this is not his day as he is caught by another member.
Grapplers Lose Opener The Maine South varsity wrestling squad ventured into this new season with a 28-18 loss to the Forest View team. Forest View, who pitted seven underclassmen in the match against the Hawks Friday evening, had two winners. While the Hawks looked like a big winner early in the meet, it was not long before it seemed that the highly underclassed team from Maine would go down in utter defeat. Maine boasts all underclassmen on the varsity team and showed a hard effort in last week's meet. Sophomore Mark Jenkins
Freshmen Gain Conference Title The Maine Soutti Frosh Football team, under the direction of Coaches Ziemek and Rees, to the conference crown vrith a 7 and 0 record. It was the first undefeated freshman team in Maine South football history. "Hie freshman offense rolled up a total of 118 points an 2026 total yards, most of the yardage coming on the ground. Quarterback Mark L a n n o n passed for 137 yards in t h e ground oriented offense, with Len Nowiki on the receiving end. Rick Hader rushed for 757 yards to lead the freshman attack, with fullback Lindy Miller picking up the short gains. The line was the strong point of the team with Tim McCurry, Scott Fischer, and John Williams leading the way. The defense line was led by the fine play of Joe Celenza and Tim Zimmermann, and linebacker Rick Dussalt. "Ilie defense shut out their opponents on the road and allowed a total of 32 pmnts, for a total of 3 shutouts. The secondary w a s extremely stingy with 9 interceptions to their credit. Hopefully, next years sophomores will be able to sustain their winning ways and equal the performance of this years conference winning sophomores.
started out the meet with a loss to another sophomore. Freshman star Kurt Fiech defeated his foe with a pin at 1:08 in the first period. Two victories in a row for the Hawks gave them an advantage going into the tougher part of the match, but Forest View came back with some important wins and glided to a victory. Mark Straub defeated his sophomore opponent on the varsity level 13-5 and Chuck Meyers followed with a 9-0 victorj* over his man at the 119 weight. Mark Kaleth, Roger Burton, and Dennis Babiniec followed with losses. Mark Roer got a 7-0 win over his Forest View
opponent while Tim Starck was the only other Hawk to win. Tim beat his senior opponent in a close match, 2-0. The heavy men on the team, sophomore Brian Gill and Eddie Frick both lost their matches in the loss to Forest View. The varsity goes against St. Viator next week on Friday night and the classic wrestling rivalry on Saturday with Maine East playing the Hawks. "Maine East is always tough and this should be no different. We have a lot of underclassmen on the team, but if we do the job then that's all that 1 can ask," stated coach Tom Ziemek in looking over his team.
Gymnasts Open Season; Ready For Triangular The Varsity Gymnastic team, under the direction of coach Tom Higgins, has compiled a record of one win and no losses. The coach Tom Higgins, expects the Hawks to take either a fourth or fifth place in conference competiticm out of a field of twelve teams. They are in one of the toughest conferences in the state. "As a team, our showings will be good, considering the competition. I expect to have quite 8 few of my gymnasts to participate in the state meet. They are excellent performers, and will be excellent contenders," he said. liie coach described the last meet as being "strong in some areas, but weak in others. "We can use some work on the trampoline routines. However, w e did very well on the rings, high bar and the horse, and also on the free exercize routine." Rich Behnke on the rings, collected the most points of ttie meet. He had a 7.2 score, out of a possible 10 points. Behnke, along with juniors Jim Lo Bue and seniors Glen Farney, Jolm Kirsting and Tim Wright, are definite possibilities for down-state competition. Lo
Bue is a free exercise man, Kirsting is on the trampoline, Glen Farney is on the high bar, and Tim Wright is on the horse. Also, freshman Craig Martin has turned out to be quite a surprise. "For a freshman to perform like Craig does, it's very unlikely," stated Mr. Higgins. "We can look forward to having Craig possibly travel downstate either next year or the year after that." "ITiis afternoon, the Hawks will travel to Mundelein to take on the team there. "We have a fairly good chance of beating them," stated the coach. Mr. Higgins is eagerly awaiting the triangular meet to be held here next Thursday. Both East Leyden and Hersey will participate along with our Hawks. "East Leyden will be good, but Hersey will be the tough team," stated Mr. Higgins. Is the team living up to the expectations set by the coach at the beginning of the season? "Definitely," stated coach Higgins. "However, if we get a couple of guys to develop a couple of new tricks, the team will be everything I've ever hoped for."