Board Hears Both Sides at Hearing On Wednesday, January 17, the District 207 School Board and some 200 residents, among them parents, teachers, administrators and students, met at Mai.ie East to discuss the pros and cons of allowing smoking lounges at Maine schools. The first portion of the program was a series of prepared statements by representatives of parent grouis, students a n d teachers from all four Maine schools. Mr. Bidkin, Maine North PTC p-esident, was also spokesman for parent booster groups. Mr. Bidkin presented the board with results of a survey of 201 parents, of which 156 responded. 110 people were against, while 43 were in favor of a smoking area. Of the 110 people opposed, 63 objected on the basis of health reasons and 33 on the possibility of encouragement of more students to start smoking. Of the 43 parents in favor of a smoking area, 29 believed it would clean up the washrooms, while 10 others believed it would reduce student rebellion. Mr. Bidkin drew the conclusion that a smoking lounge should not be allowed, but that present school regulations on smoking be enforced to relieve the existing situation in the washrooms. Maine West Music Booster president, Mr. Donald Burns, voiced the same opinion. Spokesman for the Athletic Boosters and Mothers' Club, Mr. Bums conveyed the unanimous opposition of these groups with these reasons: the district cannot afford additional administrators and supervisory personnel and peer pressure would become too great on non-smokers. Also, Mr. Bums made the observation that the establishment of an outside smoking area did not reduce smoking in washrooms, especiaUy in colder weather. Don Amidei '74, Maine South Junior Class president, spoke for students opjwsed to the smoking lounge, "The authorization of smoking on campus contradicts those principles of clean living, lawfulness and discipline upon which our schools are structured." Rick Tinaglia '73, Maine South Student Council president, spoke in favor of a smoking lounge. His major reason is that the present policy is not effective, therefore, it should be changed. Since the 3- to 5-day suspensions
Rick Tinaglia, SC president, spoke for a smoking lounge at the Maine East hearing.
have not curbed smoking in washrooms, a designated area for smoking is the only way to get smokers out of them. Maine North Senior Class president Paul Mazurk presented the results of an opinion poll circulated among students at Maine North. 36.5 per cent replied that they did smoke, 81.6 Ijer cent wanted smoking legalized in District 207 and 85.2 per cer.t wanted a smoking lounge. His conclusion was to establish a smoking area. Mr. Duane Barnes, MTA president, presented the board with a survey of 450 teachers.
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of practicality. "Couple smokÂŤ ing area with a strict punish ment for smokers in the washrooms, and you have a rule that teachers have a better chance of enforcing." The attempted enforcement of an unenforceable rule, according to Ms. Dieter, is a blatant misuse of teachers. Mr. Harris, a Maine West teacher, is also opposed to a smoking lounge. He believes an outside smoking area would "only add one more area to be abused." If anything, the nonsmoking rules should be made more stringent.
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North Central Association To Evaluath South February 7 thru 9 Although students do not realize it, accreditation by organizations such as the North Central Association are vital to their future. High schools must maintain high standards in all areas or lose their accreditation. N.C.A. evaluates high schools and colleges all over the Midwest, usually each school once every seven years. This year is Maine South's turn again. "N.C.A. is an organization designed to help with self-evaluation and to issue accreditation of secondary schools," according to Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant principal. Maine South wiU be evaluated by educators from 24 area schools that represent the NCA. These representatives will check if schools are meeting certain criteria such as the number of students in a class, or the numbers of class assignments. Every school is expected to follow guidelines. For example, one school could not teach a course for five minutes and another for an hour. There is a specified minimum and maximum. There is a standard minimum amount of time students are required to meet in order to attain credit for a course. "Classes must meet so many times and for so many hours, to satisfy NCA standards," said Mr. Simonson. TTie base criteria the NCA uses is the self-evaluation Maine South prepares before the NCA team arrives. The self-evaluation is an excruciating examination each department imposes upon itself. The self-evaluation takes a full year to complete. "The selfstudy is a rather broad comprehensive type of evaluation
Students Offer Reactions The January 17 open hearing held at .Maine East dealt with the smoking problems in the Maine schools. It brought many different reactions from the students attending. Marge Penar, a senior at Maine East stated, "I felt the arguments presented from both sides dealt with smoking as a moral issue. I hope the school board is not affected by this emotional appeal." Pete Bondin, a freshman at Maine West stated, "It's the parents' responsibility to correct a smckking problem at home.
324 responded that they agreed with current board policy, while 117 disagreed. 131 teachers favored a designated smoking area, while 296 said no. Only 102 teachers felt that a smoking lounge would solve the problem of smoking in washrooms, while 288 felt that it would not. The conclusion drawn was that "more effective and efficient administration of existing board policy would tend to curtail the smoking problem." Ms. Lynn Dieter, a Maine East English teacher, favored the smoking lounge on the basis
it's not the school's job. I think there should be a smoking lounge." Another senior at Maine East, Chris Elliot, stated, "I thought the meeting was very imfair. Most of the speakers were against smoking, making the meeting very one-sided." Amy Griffith, a junior at Maine North stated, "The meeting accurately represented a cross-section of opinions. I think the school board has been made more aware of the smoking problem."
consisting of 24 committee reports," said Mr. Simonson. Committees are formed for each area to be studied. At South there are 24. Each committee conducts a thorough examination of their subject area. Faculty, students and parents have been on Maine South committees. They study their strengths and weaknesses and ways in which improvements can be made. After each evaluation they compile their findings into a final report. The committee reports will be compiled into one report which is sent to the NCA visitation team. The NCA team members also receive information about the committee they will be working w^th. The actual NCA evaluation will begin on Feb. 6, 1973. Each member of the team will evaluate a department. Each team member will assist another team member with another department. While the visiting team members are at Maine South on February 7, 8 and 9, they will examine the physical facilities, visit classes and discuss our school with students and staff members. If members of the visiting team ask you to talk with them for a few minutes, please cooperate by being courteous and honest in your visit with them. The NCA supervising chairman has the task of gathering all information into one final report. It contains all of the praise and criticism each team member wishes to call to the school's attention. Dr. Clyde K. Watson will receive a copy of the final report. Each department is then given a copy of their area's report. Complete copies are also sent to the School Board president and other district officials. Schools are expected to study the recommendations of the
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NCA and to implement those which are within the budget and scope of the school. "The NCA offers some very constructive ideas," said Mr. Simonson. "The idea may be utilized in the next four or five years. Some of these ideas can be accomplished in a month, some in a year or two." When asked how Maine South stands right now, Mr. Simonson replied, "I can't be second guessing the NCA before they come, but my feelings about the school is we have one of the finest in the country. I don't feel we have to take a back seat to anybody as far as South is concerned."
Mr. Ryder, Maine West principal, believes that a smoking lounge at Maine West would be unwise considering the design and lay-out of the building. Maine South health teacher Mr. Thomas Higgins unlike others, spoke in favor of instituting an exoerimental project — a smoking clinic. He stressed the importance of removing the danger of smoking. Rather than suspending a student out-of-school for a second offense, this student could come to a smoking clinic Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. During the informal presentations that followed, Mr. Edward Merkel, a parent, Mrs. Rowe, of the Maine South Mothers' Club, Mr. Roy Iwata, of the Maine South Music Boosters, and Mr. Morrison, of the Maine South Hawk Boosters, spoke in opposition to a smoking lounge. Scott Williams, a Maine East graduate, Larry Tachna, Jim Scott '73, a Maine South student, Jeff Adler and Dan Grippo, Maine East SC president, aU spoke in favor of a designated smoking area.
Mr. Bidkin represented Maine North as president of PTC at the open hearing.
Debate Team Undefeated The Maine South Debate Team has continued in their unprecedented winning streak, managing to either win or place very high in the past few major tournaments. At the Highland Park tournament, the varsity team of Bill Baumgartner '73 and Jim Scott '73 defeated Niles East in the final round, thus taking first place. At that same tourney, the varsity team of Carol Lischett '74 and Paula Uscian '73 were able to proceed to the octa-final round, where they lost to Lyons. On the following weekend at Glenbrook South, Carol and Paula placed third, while Bill and Jim, debating in the IDU debate league, increased their
league record to 7-1. Next, the team went to the Augustana Debate tournament, where Jim and Bill tied as first place speakers. They also went into the semi-final round, where they lost to New Trier West. Carol and Paula went 6-0 in the preliminary rounds, but were defeated in the quarterfinal round. As a result of the team's performance. Coach David Lavelle was named Debate Coach of the Year by the Augustana debate staff. The novice team of Laura Mangun '75 and Tim Kelly '75 completed Maine South's sweep of the tournament, as they won the final round of the novice division, also on a 5-0 decision.
1938 Theme StUl Holds An honest look at individuality is what the Maine South Senior class play, You Can't Take it with You, has to offer. The production, under the direction of Mr. Donald Martello of the drama department, student director Bob Jares '73, and assistant student director Mari Coles '75, will be presented February 15,16, and 17 at 8 p.m. Set prior to the Second World War, although Mr. Martello adds that the play could be anytime. You Can't Take it with You deals with the rather unique Sycamore famUy and their friends. They maintain their individuality and simultaneously love and respect each other. Mr. Martello describes the characters in the play as "fey characters", or characters who seem rather unworldly. Martin Vanderhoff, played by Rick Tinaglia '73, left his job 35 years
before merely because he had wanted to stay home and enjoy life. His granddaughter Penelope Sycamore, played by Katy Davlin '73, becomes a playwright because a typewriter was delivered by mistake to the Sycamore household eight years before. Her daughter-in-law Essie, played by Marti Glendening '73, flits around the house wishing to become a ballet dancer, even though she is 29 years old. Both Paul Sycamore and Mr. DePinna, played by Chris Omarzu '73 and Tom Vinopal '73, are involved in the business of selling and making fireworks. Although most of the Sycamores, with the exception of Alice Sycamore, played by Dee McNamara '74, may indeed seem crazy, "the family is a nice crazy, not a mean crazy. They did their own thing in 1938," maintains Mr. Martello.
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LegaHty vs. Conscience Judy Picture yourself on a boat on a river in the California wilderness. You're with three of your f lends. There's two canoes. You get separated with a friend. Your other friends land on shore. They meet two hillbillies who molest and torture them at gun point. You and another friend arrive on
Smoking Lounge: 'Parable of Cliff "The Parable of the Cliff" Editors Note: This poem was read by Mr. Higgins at the open hearing on Jan. 17. 'Twas a dangerous cliff, as they freely confessed, Though to walk near its c-est was so pleasant; But over its terrible edge there has slipped A duke, and full many a peasant. TTie people said something would have to be done. But their projects did not at aU tally. Some said, "Put a fence 'roimd the edge of the cliff"; Some, "An ambulance down in the valley." The lament of the crowd was profound and was loud. As their hearts overflowed with their pity; But the cry for the ambulance carried the day As it spread through the neighboring city. A collection was made, to accumulate aid. And the dwellers in highway and alley Gave dollars or cents not to finance a fence But an ambulance down in the valley. The story looks queer as we've written it here, But things oft occur that are stranger. More humane, we assert, than to succor the hurt. Is the plan of removing the danger. The best possible course is to safeguard the source; Attend to things rationally. Yes, build up the fence and let us dispense With the ambulance down in the valley.
the land where your friends are. The hillbillies look like they're going to kUl your friends. What do you do? Instinct tells you to stop the hillbillies. Otherwise they may kin two of your friends and maybe you, if they see you. They have a gun, and you have only a bow and arrow. If you hit the hillbilly in the leg, he can stiU shoot you. If you hit him in the arm, he can run away for help and come after you later. You shoot the hillbilly with an arrow in the back. The other nms. What do you do next? You've killed someone. It wasn't self defense. To the authorities this is murder. If you bring back the body, then the matter would have to be taken to the police. There'd surely be a trial. You may even be convicted for murder. Remember you're out in the wilderness miles from anyone. Should you go to the police and take the chance or do you want to bury the body and avoid the uncertainty and publicity of a trial? The two friends involved directly with the hillbillies are embarrassed. They don't wish this incident to be known. It might damage their career or injure their family. Their situation is similar to rape. A girl wants the person to be punished, but she fears revenge and the embarrassment due to publicity. If you were one of the men, what
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would you do? Four men faced this situation in the movie "Deliverance," in which a canoe trip down a river turned into murder. The men voted on a decisiwj. The vote was three to one. If you were the outvoted one, what would you do? Should you turn your head and pretend you don't see? Or should you do what you believe is right? The situation on a much smaUer scale is similar to cheating. The choice is to tell on your friends, cheat with them or pretend they aren't doing anything wrong. Where is the line between the wilderness and civilization? These men were all from the city and suburbs who had good jobs and families. Yet, there they were competing against nature and man. In the wilderness there was a greater need for survival of the fittest. It was either their lives or the hillbillies'! Had they been in the city, the decision would have never risen. The citv is too crowded. However, the wilderness is vast and deserted. No one would ever know. Though one hillbilly escaped he'd never tell. After all, he was wrong too. The wildemess is governed by different rules. What do you do? To discover what these men did, see "Deliverance". Then go home and think what you would do and what j-ou should do.
Who made the Frosh flip, the Sophs scream, the Juniors jive, and the Seniors swoon at South's first socle hop? None other than our own sex symbol, ' E l v i s the Pelvis' Joe Nicolau!
'50's Nostalgia Returns At Ye Senior Soc-Hop By Lynn Mason '73 We are now in a second semester of school. For seniors it means their last year at South. As I look back on the many things that have happened this year, the Sock Hop stands out in my mind. How do you describe it to your friends? I told my mother it was — different. I must say, though, it was original. I think the item stemmed from the appearance of Sha Na Na and Elvis "Pelvis" Presley in V-Show. Because of their smashing performance, t h e y had a request to appear at the sock hop. Then finally it arrived. It all started early in the evening. If you could have looked, you
V-Show Money Must Be Spent student Council will not fdl their treasury with money earned from V-Show next year unless they put a portion of the over $4,000 to "good use" by April 1, according to Rick Tinaglia '73, Student Council president. Good use means that the money must be spent in a way which will benefit Maine South. Some suggestions are new speakers in the gym, a quarter sign on Dee and Talcott or Dee and Devon which would serve as a public event sign, a cement platform for the outdoor lounge, afterburners, additional books for the library, planting of shrubbery for the
south end of the north site to prevent soil erosion, more bicycle racks and crushed stone for the rack area and widening of the walk on the east side of the Center's area, the angle walk from the Center's area buUding to the Academic wing or the walk south of the cafeteria leading to the Center's area. Mr. Norman Anderson, Student Council advisor, believes that "this money should be spent on Maine South first, internally, on something lasting. The funds should be used for the school, not for entertainments." Mr. Robert Simonson, assist-
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Lounge: Only Smoke Rings Maybe some of us had our hopes up a little too much when the hearing was called to discuss the possibility of smoking lounges for the Maine schools. Once the meeting was over, it was evident that the board would maintain its original policy. The only thing that might be considered changed is the punishment for students caught smoking. The new smoking clinic is one of these changes. We thought that many of the students spoke from a very logical viewpoint. Most expressed their concern over the mess in the washrooms and desire for designated areas where students who need to have a cigarette can go have it. Adult, teacher and board district member opinions varied, but the majority were not in favor of a smoking lounge. And their opinions were well backed up by facts on health hazards and results of polls taken among parents and teachers. Two things bothered us, though. First, polls were taken among parents and teachers. Their reaction was "no" to the lounge. Three of the four students who represented their Student Councils were in favor of the lounge. Second, the statement that since it didn't work at "So and So" school, it can't
work here. We think anything is worth a try. Since the taxes are being payed by the parents and adults of the community, it senis that the real decision was made by them on Jan. 17. It should be remembered that the board is not in session right now pondering over the present smoking situation. Maine East's Student Council requested the hearing, and that's exactly what they got. We think the school board deserves a lot of credit for listening to the student's opinions. One man thought it was shameful for them to waste their time on such a whimsical issue as a smoking lounge!! Two last thoughts. Although it may be an extreme comparison, smoking is like abortion or euthenasia. There's always the moral side of the story. Look how long the War in Vietnam went on because of the moral issue involved. If the rights of others are hampered by allowing a smoking lounge in the school, then this same principal should apply to smokers in the faculty lounge. If no smoking is to be permitted on campus, it should include the lounge by the cafeteria. Justice should also include a consideration of the equities involved.
ant principal, emphasizes that the money be utilized "for the benefit of all the students in the school." "If enough people in Student Council are not interested in doing the work involved with VShow, then perhaps another group will take over," continues Mr. Simonson. Mr. Anderson proposed that Council change the constitution to lower requirements for a quorum and impeach those representatives who do not attend meetings.
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would have found guys and girls in front of their mirrors greasing back their hair, teasing it or trying to locate that pair of bobby socks they had so carefully set aside. Then came the basketball game. Can you imagine Niles Wests' surprise when they saw a bunch of teeny-boppers cheering for their team? Accompanied by one such girl, I was walking to the visitors side when some Niles West alumni came walking in. They took one look at her and said "oh . . .!" Then the moment everyone had been waiting for had arrived. Slowdy but surely, the kids piled into the gym. And then, with a burst of surprise, Elvis was announced. Doing a few numbers in between saying hi to all his friends, Elvis brought back the good ol' feeling of the 50's as kids were rockin' and rollin'. (1 even caught a glimpse of Mr. Feichter doing a little jitter-bugging) He was pretty good, too! Mr. Feichter was also dressed in the 50's style, although other teachers were not as daring. With Elvis over, the kids were waiting for Sha Na Na. They came on stage accompanied by a thunderous roar of applause. As the kids were getting really into it, they played such oldiebut-goodies as "Teen Angel" and "Silhouettes".
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'Nori'Smokers Suffer To the Editor: On Jan. 17, 1973, there was a public hearing on the issue of smoking lounges in the four Maine Township High Schools. One thing I noticed when I attended the meeting was that some people were getting mixed up. They thought the issue was whether high school students should smoke. Actually, the fact is that many high school students do smoke already. The latter issue should be decided between a student and his parents or the student and himself. Smoking is not an issue for the school board to decide. The board's decision is whether or not to provide an area at school for student smokers to use. Planes and commuter trains have special places for smokers. Why can't a public school have such a place to separate smokers from non-smokers? Non-smokers suffer the most. They are the wies that can't use the washrooms between classes. Not only are the washrooms littered with cigarette buts, packs, matches and ashes, but often they are full of smokers when the non-smoker
wants to use the washroom. So besides the fact that the issue here is the smoking lounge and not smoking, the poor nonsmoker is the one who suffers the most. Donna Mae Santagelo '74 (a non-smoker)
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Early Grads.. .Their Plans For the first time, a graduation ceremony will be held for January graduates. Members of the administration will present diplomas and give speeches to those students who have completed graduation requirements by the end of the first semester. A possible of 82 students will participate in the ceremony. About 20 out of the 82 graduates have already completed tre required 16 credits at the end of their Junior year. The date of the ceremony will be Jan. 31, starting out with the processional with Carol Kemmerer '73 as the organist. Mr. Robert Claus and Mr. Edward Gregory of the Board of Education will present diplomas. Debbie Manika will give the message to graduates. There VrUl be no caps and gowns. Mr. Bonny, head of the graduation ceremony, states that he is in favor of early graduation because many students have jobs that are quite a distance from the school, and would be easier on them if they didn't have to attend school. Betty Allin, an early graduate, remarks, "School was pretty much fun, but now I'm glad to get out and go to work." Elizabeth plans on becoming a
nurse's aide. Audre Grexa will attend the ceremony in June. Graduates h.ive the choice of either graduating in January or with their senior class on June 12. Audre comments, "My mother likes the traditional cap and gown, so I will be graduating with my class." Pamela Bocek is also an early graduate. In September, Pamela plans on attending Southern Illinois. She is currently a waitress at Howard Johnsons. Bill Reynolds, another early graduate, will be attending the ceremony in January. Bill states that he is glad to be getting out of school and go to work so that he can afford to go to college. Bill is planning to attend college at Western or Southern Illinois, with a major in sociology. Upon graduation, Bill will be employed by Hansen Enterprises. Karen Otto, who is also graduating in June, states that she needed to get out of school to earn money for college. If she can, Ka^en plans on attending Illinois State in fall. She hopes to major in speech therapy. Karen works part time at Woolworths.
Judy Kasper, another January graduate, states: "Not wearing a cap and gown doesn't bother me a bit." Judy plans on attending Northern Illinois, majoring in sociology, and working part time at the Northem Library. Also graduating in January is John Binder. John is glad that there will be no caps and gowns. John is not sure which college to attend, but he would like to major in sociology. He now works part time as a stockboy at a publishing company.
Suspended Student Faces Two Choices of Suspension "Behavior is improving," stated Mr. Albert Smith, Dean of Students. "However it never was a problem. The improvement is due to discipline," he explained. Suspension and parent conferences are major disciplinary procedures. For smaller offenses students lose privileges
Mr. Higgins Heads Smoking Clinic Mr. Thomas Higgins, health teacher, is ready and anxious for the first session of South's smoking clinic on January 29. From now on, if anyone is caught smoking a second time, he has the choice of suspension for a couple of days or attending the clinic for 2-2V^ hours on two Monday nights. Eight or nine students are expected to be at each session where Mr. Higgins plans to take a "humanistic approach towards the situation."
'Pooh Bear' On Stage Pooh Bear might have managed to get himself into a tight situation last week at Roosevelt School, but it is not too late to see him again. The play Winniethe-Pooh will be presented tomorrow, January 27, at Field Elementary School, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The play, sponsored by the Maine South Thespian Troupe, is directed by Katy Davlin '73, Vanessa Piedmont '73 and Meg Thielen '74. Based on the book by A. A. Milne, highlights of the pay are when Pooh bear Joan Rieck '74) gets stuck in Rabbit's (Mark Tiberi '74) house, Kanga (Margie Glendening '73) and Roo (Barb Stinson "75) first come to the forest and when Pooh bear tries to reach the honey in a honey tree by holding onto a blue balloon, whUe Christopher Robin (Kim Fritz '75) and Piglet (Dee McNamara '74) watch him anxiously. Other parts in the play include Bob Leonard '74 as Eeyore, Eileen Dougherty '74 as Owl, Ginny Rooney '74 as a frog, Mari Coles '75 as a skunk and Ellen Kululski '74 and Marissa Paulette '75 as two small rabbits. Cathy Emo '75 is the narrator of the play. According to Joan Rieck '74, who plays Pooh, "Winnie the Pooh is a lovable fat bear which people can laugh at and yet laugh with. The play is a carefree children's story that appeals to all ages and all types of people." Tickets cost $.50 and may be purchased in the bookstore.
"We'll talk about the social aspects of smoking, if they want to quit or not, how long they've been smoking, whether they want their kids to smoke, and why they're smoking," said Mr. Higgins. There will be good films and discussions and enough doctors and other speakers to guarantee the sessions won't be boring. Mr. Higgins isn't concerned with the certain percent that it is impossible to get anything through to as he explains, "Some kids will look at me like blank walls. And then there are others who won't ask parents or the dean but can come to me to get the facts. A health teacher is informed on this subject, and I plan to try to help them." Mr. Higgins hopes to show that smoking is harmful to one's health, rather than to "point a shameful finger." He is dealing with the modification of behavior that has been established for probably several years and knows he has a tough job ahead. "The only problem," states Mr. Higgins, "that would come about would be if apathy sets in. They must be willing to discuss it with me." If apathy does become a problem, Mr. Higgins will try to improve the curriculum of the sessions, but he plans to learn as the sessions proceed. The administration is thinking
of having a smoking clinic for adults too, but they want to see how the student smoking clinic goes first before they make any decisions. The curriculum has not been prepared yet, but it will probably be based on the results and progress made in the first clinic. The clinic's purpose is to inform students of the harmful aspects of smoking, rather than to punish them for a hard-tobreak habit. As Mr. Higgins says, "I'm only concerned with the kid's health and life."
s"ch as going to the library or lounge or driving a car. There are two types of suspensions: in and out of school. The student has the choice, and his parents OK his choice. ITie parents are called and notified of their child's suspension. Sometimes a parent requests that their child stay in school because both parents w o r k . Sometimes the parent wants the child to be home and, for example, clean the house as punishment. The deans always agree with the parent's choice. "School fits the needs of the community," stated Mr. Smith. "We don't argue with the parent's decision." In school suspension means the student stays in his study hall all y periods. He is free to leave the study hall during passing periods. At the end of each study hall, he gives that teacher a "Detention Study Hall Sheet" which the dean gave him to be signed. This shows he has been in the proper place
all day long. He is free to go to his regular lunch period. In school suspension is basically the same as the box. The box was a little room, now Mr. Bitta's office, where students spent their day or days of suspension. The box differes from in school suspension in that a suspended student has different study hall teachers and students around him who don't know he is suspended. "It takes the stigman from the punishment," Mr. Smith replied. Also study halls are more ventilated. Morning and after school detentions no longer exist due to discrimation of students. For e:<ample, there was always the problem with students who depended on the bus for their ride to and from school. Now in their place is the loss of privileges. "Our job is to guide and counsel the first offender, however after five or so repeated times the message is not stUI through the student, discipline is necessary," said Mr. Smith.
AFS Weekend Planned for February 16 On the weekend of February 16, some AFS students from Finland, Italy, Ecuador, and other countries of South America and Africa will be visiting Maine South. Sixteen foreign students and their host sisters and brothers will be involved in various activities designed to expose them to a different atmosphere. According to Val Ciecko, AFS Committee chairman, "Another reason for this weekend is for
the AFS students to meet new people and to get the people at Maine South more involved in AFS." On Friday they will spend the day at Maine South. They will also go to classes with their host sister or brother. Friday night the visitors will go see the Senior Class play, "You Can't Take it With You." On Saturday afternoon, their schedule will include a tour of Lutheran General Hospital.
An international dinner will be held at Maine West on Saturday night. There will be entertainment afterwards. If anyone is interested in having an AFS student at their house, he should pick up an application in the personnel office. Applications are due in the personnel office by Feb. 2. "It should be an interesting weekend. It's fun to meet different people," commented Val.
America at Aud. Triangle Productions' winter and spring concert series include folk, rock jazz, and dance opens with the following performers : Folk-rock group Seals & Crofts; Jan. 26 (tonight!) at the Auditorium. Two shows by America, Jan. 27 and 28 at the Auditorium. The Guess Who, Arie Crown, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Santana, International Amphitheater, February 16 at 8 p.m. SHA-NA-NA, Arie Crown, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Pink Floyd, Amphitheater. March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Melvin Van Peebles, Auditorium, March 10 at 8:30. Mac Davis, Arie Crown, March 16 at 8:30.
Hilaro de Cumba presents Principal Clyde K. Watson with Portugal's national flag. Since Maine South opened in 1964, Dr. Watson has been presented with a flag from AFS student. His total collection amounts to almost 13 flags.
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Netmen Recover From Defeats
Bob Wesfman (50) and Tony Reibel (22) watch as t w o Niles West players scramble for possession of the ball.
Jones Reaches Milestone; Winter Teams Do Well by Mark Mangold Sports Editor It's been a long time since the last issue of Southwords came out. I have received many pro and con arguments and comments on the pictures and story that were printed on this page the issue before Christmas vacation. The pictures were of the Local History and Anthropology Societies after their class volleyball game. A story about the game also appeared. This was done to add a bit of variety on the sports page. Many times I have heard comments from teachers and students alike about how they see the same features in the newspaper. People get tired of seeing the same thing week after week and there is no substitute for any variety that can be used. That is what I tried to do in this article. Sports can get to be a very bland and uninteresting subject after a time, and something out of the ordinary can be very inspiring. Turning to the present sport scene, the beloved Hawk Varsity Basketball team (which I am proud to be a member of) has lost two more games since our last issue. Despite this they have continued to come back gamely in the last two games and still remain ranked in the Top Ten teams in the Chicago area. Hawk All-State nominee, Jerry Jones reached a milestone in his illustrious three year varsity stint as he became the first player in the school's history to ever score 1000 points. Jerry went into last Friday night's contest only 32 shy of that elusive figure. Well Jerry hit for 32 points in that game to hit the mark right on the nose. Jones is enjoying his best varsity season of the three, this season. He has been red-hot, hitting 32 points twice and 31 once. He has been in double figures 11 of his 12 games and averages dose to 23 points a game, while hitting nearly 60 per cent of his shots. He, along with 6-5 Bob West man and speedy Bill Harbeck, give the Hawks three shots at All-Conference honors. The wrestling team under the direction of Coach Ziemek has done surprisingly well this season with a 7-1 overall record. Mark Roer and Dave Jenkins have been two standouts thus far this season. The swimmers and fencers are having their problems while
the track team has not had any headaches yet but these may start next week as the season of "mystery" opens. With many of last year's stars gone onto college and elsewhere, this year marks a season of rebuilding for the trackmen. Finally, I would like to add that due to popular demand we will try a new feature on the sports page. This will be a column on what is going on in the world of girls' sports. It wUl be written by junior Mary Rebedeau and hopefully all of you girls' sports buffs will try out our new column.
After losing their bid for the East -Aurora Holiday Tournament championship, and possibly the conference championship, the Hawk cagers vaulted back into the victory column with two wins in the past two weeks, the most recent coming at the misfortune of the hapless Niles North Vikings. The Hawks could do no wrong in the first few minutes of this game as they scored off the tip and led 6-0, before the Vikes could mark the scorebook. Every Hawk contributed to the barrage as Jerry Jones, who had been out for a week with viral pneumonia swung back in to the scoring column netting 18 in the first half and going on to total 32 for the game scoring leadership. These 32 points marked Jones' 1000th varsity point. BiU Harbeck led the Hawks' fast-break the majority of the contest as he had 6 steals and a season high 11 assists. Besides the fine passing and stealing Harbeck also continued his bid for conference scoring honors as he hit for 14. Big Bob Westman collected 18 points for the Hawks, as 12 of them came on his patented under the basket move. Westman also grabbed 7 rebounds. Pete Boesen. who has not been doing a lot of scoring lately continued his fine reboimding as he hauled down 12 to lead the Hawk fast-break attack. The hustle displayed by the Hawks in this game was unmatched by any they have shown thus far this season and earned them the lopsided victory 98-59. The week before the Hawks
VoUeybaU Starts WeU Maine South's girls' volleyball team started off on the right foot. The varsity team, consisting of the most highly skilled girls, won both their nonconference match over Evanst(Hi. 2-1, and their conference match over Niles West, 2-0. Under the coaching of Ms. Chris Voelz, Maine South PE teacher, the girls showed much control and were more powerful than expected. The team was able to put their plays together with successful set-ups and spikes. The scores for the Bvanstcn match were 15^12; 6-15; and 15-5. South kept going as they beat NUes West, 15-8 and 15-8. During this match there were 11 ace spikes where no opponents were able to touch them. Players on the varsity team are: Lulu Cieslak '73, Denise Garland '73, Mary Gartner '75, Lois Gies '74. Sue Gillette '75, Trish Guinee '75, Nancy Ross '74, and Pat Travers '73. Maine South's junior varsity team did not fare as successfully. They lost their conference game to Niles West, 2-0 with game scores of 10-15 and 4-15. The team played defensively, due to the fact that it was the first time they had played together, and many on the team had not experienced the pressure of competition. However, in their s e c o n d match, against non-conference Evanston, the girls put it all together. Through team work and coordination of their plays, they beat Evanston 2-0 with game scores of 15-6 and 15-7. According to Ms. Voelz, her JV team has more depth and skill than most teams, so it should see success in upcoming matches. Players on the junior varsity team are: Mardi Adkins '73. Tracy Antelo '73, Jill Berry '74, Laura Crowl '73, Mary
Anne DiNanno '74, E l a i n e Knaack '73. Sylvia Michalko '73, Loretta Sauter '74, Laura Schelhammer '74, and Carol Tomer '75. The team's next match is January 20 at Maine West, against both Maine West and Niles North. The match against Maine West will be a real test of team ability since both are top rivals. For this match, Ms. Voelz has changed her strategy from 3 spikers and 3 setters to 4 spikers and 2 setters and will also try a blocking defense. For the JV team, Ms. Voelz is leaving a 3-3 set-up and hoping for a controlled game where the team's skill can overpower their well-matched opponents. The outcome of these matches will have much to say, as the winner will be carrying the most strength into the league championship.
had played host to the Niles West Indians, who before the injury to their All-Conference forward Brad Cartwright had been rated quite highly in the area. Cartwright was still out, but the Indians came out running and quickly got the Hawks down 6-0 before Coach Brady could regroup his forces and get on the board. The Hawks finally marked the book but the game stayed close throughout the entire first half with the lead see-sawing back and forth until the horn sounded to end the half with the Hawks on top 30-29. The third quarter was all Maine South as Bill Harbeck, Jones, and Westman contributed heavily. Westman especially on the backboards. The Hawks took a decisive lead, a lead that they never relinquished after that. The final the Hawks 68, NUes West 60. Bill Harbeck had 18 points to lead the Hawks. Physical West-
man finished with 17 points but muscled a season high 16 rebounds. Jones added 13. The week before the Hawks had seriously hurt their chances of gaining a conference championship as they dropped one to the New Trier West Cowboys 61 to 58 in overtime. The Hawks were playing without the services of Jones who was out with pneumonia. Jim Hirsch started in Jones' place and did an outstanding job as he hit for 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, 7 of them offensive. The Hawks have two road games this weekend, as tonight they travel to Niles East to compete witr the cellar dwellers in the South Division of the CSL. Tomorrow the Hawks can expect some rough and tough competition from Oak Park. Oak Park has the size and hustle to stay with the Hawks and it should be one of the season's better played ballgames.
Gii'ls Sports Increase; All New Column Begins By Mary Rebedeau During the past year, the Girl's Interscholastic policy has undergone a complete change. An organized Girl's Central Suburban League was set up. Interscholastic Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Basketball, Badminton, Track and Softball Teams were formed. The female athlete here at South now has the opportunity to express herself through competative sports. In view of the growing importance of girl's sports in this high school, this column was started. It will report the progress and records of the various interscholastic teams, and also convey various pieces of information pertaining to the Girl's P.E. Department. I hope this column will show just how important the Girl's teams really are. Also, I hope it will whet your curiosity enough so that you might attend some of the meets and games. Saturday, January 27 at 2:30, and Wednesday, January 29 at 4, open tryouts will be held for the Interscholastic Basketball team. If you are interested in trying out, sign up on the sheet on the basketball bulletin board in the locker room. Intramural Basketball teams are now being formed. Applications are available from your gym teacher. A limited number of applications are being ac-
The G i r l s ' Volleyball Squadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Back ( I . to r.) Miss Chris Voelz, M a r y Gartner, T r i s h Guinee, Loretta Sauter, Pat Travers, Laura Crowl, Nancy Ross. Middle (I. to r.) Laura Schelhammer, Sylvia Michalko, Sue Gillette, Denise Garland, Carol Tomer. Front ( I . to r.) Tracy Antelo, Louise Cieslak, M a r d i Adkins, J i l l B e r r y . Not pictured: Elaine Knaack, Lois Gies, M a r y Ann DiNanno.
cepted, so hurry and get yours in! Monday, January 29 at 4 in the West Spectator Gym open tryouts will be held for the Interscholastic B a d m i n t o n Team. See Miss Albrecht for further details. The girl's Varsity Volleyball team has a record of two wins and one loss. The J.V. team is 1-2. Tomorrow, Maine South will host a triangular meet, with Deerfield and Niles East battling our Hawks. Next weekend at Niles North, the conference championships will be held. All twelve teams in the conference will participate. Good l u c k , girls! A new trophy case was installed for the girl's athletic department, and is already being used to house the trophy brought home by the swim team (They were this year's conference champs.) Congratulations and thank you to the girls varsity swim team. Girl's keep the evening of February 14 open. Q.R.A.'s first playnight of 1973, A HEART DAY'S NIGHT, will be that night.
J.V.'s Unbeaten; Good Hustlers Many times when a school has an excellent varsity basketball team as Maine Soutr has, the junior varsity team is often cited. Such has been the case with the Hawk JV squad this season. Many people do not realize the Coach Quitman Sullins has that only undefeated basketball squad here at Maine South. This years' squad is standing alone and undefeated at the top of the Central Suburban League heap. They have a 6-0 record thus far. The mainstays on this squad include John Reilly, three sport man Dave Patterson, Bob McCarthy, Rich Magnuson, T i m Bopp, Denny Kladis, and Tom Florentine, a transfer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who possesses a wonderful shooting eye. Patterson has been t h e squads' top rebounder, while Bopp and Reilly have been sharing most of the scoring honors. Rich Drake is the tallest man on the squad at 6-6, but the balance of the team is smaller. The tallest starter standing about 6-2.