Teaching by Television Begins This Year at South Teaching by television will become a reality for some classes this year at Maine South, announced Dr. Clyde K. Watsgn, principal of South. "There are many advantages to teaching by television," Dr. Watson pointed out. "Teacher knowledge can be supplemented by additional information offered in broadcasts.
Seniors Offered Engraved Eyries Subscriptions for Eyrie, student yearbook, will be solicited in homerooms Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, announced Ida Cook, Eyrie sales manager. Payments will be handled as in previous years. Students may either pay $4 in October, or $2.25 in October and $2.25 in June. A special feature is being offered this year to seniors. Seniors may have their names engraved in gold on the cover of their books for an additional 50 cents. Eyrie staff members will sell books in front of homerooms every day during the week of October 12 through October 16.
Casting Opens For Senior Play Tryouts for the Importance of Being Earnest will begin Monday, October 5, at 3:30 p.m. in room C-127. Although the play is sponsored by the senior class, casting is open to all students. Mrs. Saundra Trunick is the play's director.
"If we are able to set up a Maine Township studio, departments within the three schools will be able to capitalize on strong points in teachers' backgrounds." All of South's classrooms are equipped with coaxial cables, and each lecture hall will have portable receiver sets. Such receiver sets can be moved from lecture halls to classrooms, allowing a flexible television system. Initially South's television programs will consist of broadcasts from MPATI, Illinois-area corporation for educational TV. Planes broadcast from the air programs for a certain area. Because this method is less expensive than other broadcasting systems, smaller schools generally use this television setup. MPATI telecasts to South would include lessons in science, English, world history, American literature, French, Spanish, and American history. However, Dr. Watson noted the possible inadequacy of this setup. "Programs are worthless to a class unless they coincide with the same material the class is studying. A whole broadcast series would mean very little to a class unless this were the case." Eventually Dr. Watson hopes the Maine Township School System will set up its own studio so that teachers specialized in certain areas may instruct classes at all three schools. Thus, students will receive maximum benefit from faculty knowledge. "We're not the first to think of this system," Dr. Watson stated. "Other schools in this area have initiated their own studios. It's coming!"
Sigma Chi Changes Image Sigma Chi Sigma, national honorary reading society, recently elected its first officers for Maine South's chapter. Officers elected were Ray Hilgermann, president; Jim Casey, vice-president; Linda Haka, secretary; and Ann Mullen, treasurer. "The club was very inactive at Maine East," stated Miss Rosemary Case, club sponsor, "but I am sure we will not have the same problem here." A Thanksgiving dance, Friday, November 27, and one after-dance are planned by the
club as money-making projects. With the profits, the club plans to buy tapes to record books for the blind. Now the club is in the process of writing a constitution. Miss Case encourages students to try out for club membership. The club began a new system of testing last year at East, which is not based on reading speed, but rather comprehension and vocabulary. Anyone interested in Sigma Chi Sigma should see Miss Case any time during the day in the reading area of the library.
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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.
NMSQT semi-finalists smile as thoughts of qualifying tests race through their minds. Pictured above are: back row, Betsy Elich, Chris Hoyt, Ellen Press, Frank Wyatt, Phillip McCullough, and John Peavoy. Front row includes Art Curtis, Suzanne Tessaro, Hillary Rodham, Susan Stybr, and Judy Fairbanks.
Maine Boasts 11 Students As NMSQT Semi-finalists Semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test given last March have been announced by Mr. James L. Coburn, Guidance Director. Reaching semi-finalist status because of outstanding performance on this educational development test are Arthur Curtis, Elizabeth Elich, Judith Fairbanks, Cluisicpher Hoyt, Philip McCullough, John Peavoy, Ellen Press, Hillary Rodham, Susan Styber, Suzanne Tessaro, and Frank Wyatt, all '65. These students, selected from all students to which the test was given in 17,000 schools, are among the 14,000 seniors throughout the country who scored high enough to rate as a semi-finalist. "Semi-finalists are representative of our country's most intellectually able young people," says John M. Stalnaker, president of the NMS Corporation. . . . Must Substantiate Scores These students now move to the finalist stage in which they must take another test to
Staffs Start South's Show Mr. Hal Chastain, faculty Variety Show director, has named Ellen Press and Jackie A n d e r s o n co-directors for South's V-Show. V-Show will be presented the last week in February on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Other staff appointments include Ellen Lipsey and Jan
Goble as choreographers. Skip Ritts will be student music director, and Wayne Baumgart will be stage manager. In charge of publicity is Ann Haake. Carol Mack will head scenery design, and June Blaker will design costumes. Alan Clark will be lighting head, and Cyndi Brown will be in charge of pro-
perties. Sue Wohlers and Linda Peterson are makeup co-directors. A five-man writing staff will include Jeff Santino, Sarah Miller, Julie Strom, Linda Dillon, and Roger Vogele. Faculty directors for the show are: Mr. Hal Chastain, faculty director; Mr. Gordon McLean, music director; Mrs. Saundra Trunick, technical director; Miss Diane Phillips, choreography; Miss Marilyn Collins, makeup director; and Miss Helen Naden, costume director. The student staff will hold a meeting next week to discuss and select a theme. Tryouts for the show are scheduled for late November or December, and rehearsals will begin after Christmas.
Club Begins
Heading this year's Variety Show will be: back row, Anne Haake, Linda Dillon, Jeff Santino, and Julie Strom. Front row includes: Skip Ritts, Jackie Anderson, Ellen Press, and Wayne Baumgart.
October 2,1964
Key Club International, a world-wide high school service club sponsored by Kiwanis International, will present its club charter tonight to the newly organized Maine South Key Club at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
substantiate NMSQT results, be endorsed by their school, and fulfill certain routine requirements. In past years about 98 per cent of the semi-finalists have become finalists. In this last phase of the competition, high school grades, creative accomplishment, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, ?nd school eiti-enrhip of the students will be evaluated along with their test scores. As a finalist, each will receive a certificate of merit in recognition of his outstanding performance in the program. All will be eligible for scholar-
ships which could reach a maximum of $6000 for four years of college. Scholarships are sponsored by NMSC and about 250 business corporations, foundations, colleges, unions, trusts, professional association, and individuals. Semi-finalists' opportunities to obtain financial aid will also be increased, as t?-~ NMSC send;, semi-finalists' names to all regionally accredited colleges, universities, and other scholarship-granting sources. The names of the Merit Scholars for 1965 will be announced next April.
English More Interesting Using Teaching Innovation An innovation will take place in the English Department this year. The school has purchased equipment for a new method of teaching composition. This method utilizes a visual approach which makes the subject matter more interesting, and easier to understand and learn. The program, put out by Scit'nee Research Associates, was developed by Dr. Edwin L. Peterson of the University of Pittsburg. He based his work on the theory that students need illustrations of the concepts of good writing. The course has been successfully used in both college and high school classes. The course consists of a series of transparancies which are projected onto a screen. They are used to demonstrate points of emphasis in good writing. A
Moms Meet "Dirty Work at the Crossroads" will be the presentation of the Maine South Mothers' Club this year. An original Broadway melodrama, the play will be staged on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Proceeds will benefit the Mothers' C l u b Scholarship Fund. Students interested in filling the positions of Student Publicity Chairman or Student Ticket Sales Chairman should apply to Mr. Coburn or call Mrs. Hilda Baumgart, president of Mothers' Club, at 823-6748 after 5 p.m.
student manual supplements the transperencies. This manual includes suggestions for homework. Mr. Marian A. Davis, Chairman of the English Department states "Although the program still requires some experimentation, we expect students to get a lot out of it. It should help them improve their writing to a great degree. It may also provide ideas for other departments to use in their teachings.
Paper Extends Contest 1 Week Southwords will extend its nameplate contest one more week, Corrinne Schmid, editorin-chief, announced today. "We hope to encourage more entries and more competition," stated Corrinne. Students entering should submit a 2Vi by 11 inch drawing in black ink on smooth white paper. Southwords should appear in the nameplate. If the name Maine is used, the word South should also appear. Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m., Friday, October 9, to Room V-107. Judging will be done by Southwords staff and sponsor. The staff reserves the the right to revise or reject all entries. The display case in front of Room V-107 contains samples submitted by other students. A picture and story of the contest winner will be run in the October 16 issue of Southwords.
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S O U T H W O R DS
October 2, 1964
Afterwords
SC Efficiency Can Improve Careful thought and hard work was evidently done over the summer on South's Student Council Constitution. The constitution reflects a sincere desire on the part of Council to work for the good of the students. In addition, the constitution, modeled after our own United States Constitution, offers a student the chance to work under a government similar to one under which he will work as a citizen. However, there are a few articles in the constitution Southwords would like to see improved. In Article VI, Section I, a clause states the president "will have the power to veto all bills which he feels will not benefit the Congress." . . . Nothing Checks Veto
Nowhere in the constitution, though, is a clause which checks this power. If the president, one person out of a 52-member council, vetoes a bill, the bill is dead. Congress is powerless to override his veto. An addition to the effect that Congress would be able to override his veto by a twothirds vote would resemble more our U.S. Constitution's careful system of checks and balances. An absolute veto is too much power for one person. Another weakness we see in the constitution is the clause pertaining to the duties of the Sportsmanship Committee. They are too vague. According to it, Sportsmanship Com-
Game Delights Avid Fan
BY JOHN PEAVOY Ah, the glories of physical mittee's duties are to promote school spirit and sportsmanship. How? To make the com- education! In their humanitarmittee more useful, specific'duties should be ian program to prepare each boy for the day when he may delegated to it. have to endure fierce physical . . . Off-Council Not Included pain at the hands of a frenzied We are somewhat disappointed the con- mob of volleyball players, the stitution contains no provision for off-council. luminaries of the Physical EduTo a student genuinely interested in Council cation Department have devised activities, off-council presents him a chance a vicious little game called to work side by side with elected representa- bombardment. This escapade into Sadism tives on Council activities. We do not advocate that off-council 101 began for us as a sort of should become what it did at East—a group virility test pitting a class of juniors against a class of senwho tended to do the duties that elected rep- iors. The object of this battle resentatives should do themselves. We do is to hurl previously harmless feel students should be able to contribute volleyballs at members of the something to Council without becoming, par- opposing team with the intent to kill or maim. don the expression, school politicians. With these few changes, we feel Council The two groups walked to opwill be able to operate more efficiently. A posite sides of the gym, whereCouncil bulletin board, bi-annual reports by upon we seniors, in a crafty the president on SC achievements, and com- effort to blind our opponents, mittee chairmen reports are a few of the turned the red side of our gym excellent ideas incorporated in the constitu- suits out. After three volleyballs were then distributed, somewhat tion. unevenly, between the two In conclusion, we stress the importance teams, the game began. of student participation in student govern- _ ment. No matter how excellent its constitu- . . . Foolhavdy Cowardly, Wise At the start, our team divided tion is on paper, SC can be successful only with the help of active, interested students. itself into three groups: (1) the Foolhardy, who kept rushing Good Luck! out to the middle of the floor
AFS Reps Claim Customs Differ Karl Franson, American Field Service foreign exchange student from Malmo, Sweden, thinks Maine South is, "Great! Just great!" Schools in Sweden are called "gymnasiums." Each gymnasium is divided into three sections: general, scientific, and classical. Karl is majoring in the classical division with hopes of going into the army for two and a half years, and then into the diplomatic field. Schools in Sweden are set up in a university fashion with dif-
Karl Franson ferent classes on different days. There are between 900 and 1,000 students in Karl's school. The schools in Sweden are progressive; students are not put in classes on the basis of age. Instead, they are given tests to judge their capabilities. These tests allow a student to skip some courses and take more advanced ones. When Karl returns to Sweden, he must take another year of school in order to have enough credits to graduate; he won't receive any credits in Sweden for his year at Maine South. Karl was one of over 800 students who applied for the American Field Service Foreign Exchange Program in Sweden. After his application was accepted in Sweden, he went through a series of interviews until he was accepted by the office in New York. ... Dates Include 'Dutch' Treats "Dating customs in Sweden are very similar to ones here, with the exception that couples
go 'dutch,' each paying his own way if both are in school. If the boy is working, he will pay for both," Karl claimed. He continued by saying in some cases, a girl would be insulted if the boy paid her way. Dates to dances and social gatherings are unnecessary. Going stag in Sweden is just as commonplace as dating is over here. It is very common for teenagers to travel to a large city for dates on weekends. Karl used Copenhagen, Denmark, as an example of this type of dating. Students will go there on the weekend. A date like this is similar to one Americans might go to at Mister Kelly's. Spare time is spent shopping, watching television, going to movies, and participating in sports. Karl's hobbies consist of skiing, soccer, swimming, and reading. . . . Karl Impressed Throughout his talk, Karl stressed he is very pleased with the "warm and friendly people here." He claims that he has yet to find a person who wasn't friendly or helpful. When asked whether or not he would like to live in the US, however, he replied, "I'm too much of a Swede to change."
At the present, Karl is living with Ed Neff, '65, and his family. The Neffs are a family of four — two parents, Ed, and a dog, Misty. "With that dog. the family is far from quiet." As of yet, none of the Neffs speak Swedish, but Karl stated with a grin, "They'll learn!" Editor's Note: The following story on George Searola. East's American Field Service representative, was reprinted because we felt South students would enjoy hearing about it and enjoy comparing it to Karl Franson's impressions. Senior George Scarola spent this past summer with the Suvarnasara family in Bangkok, Thailand, as an AFS exchange student. "The minute I got there I became part of the family." The "perfect" family consisted of a mother, Kaisand Suvarnasara; a father, Dtan Suvarnasar; two sisters, Tuenkhae and Tuangsand; and four brothers, Tohsit, Termkit, Temsook, and Trisorn. Also included in this uppermiddle class home were three maids, a chauffeur, and a gardner. "Even though Bangkok has become somewhat American-
Hey, M o m ! Look what I found in the forest preserve!
to retrieve balls and throw them at other Foolhardy, (2) the Cowardly, who attempted to get behind each other to avoid being struck, and (3) the Wise, who, like myself, stood out in the open begging to be hit so that we could retire to the sidelines. The horrible scenes of this battle will be forever etched in my memory. The junior who advanced upon us, saliva dripping from his mouth and his eyes burning with h a t r e d , heaved the ball as hard as he could at an equally sadistic senior. Everyone subscribes to the practice of throwing the ball as hard as possible so that in case it should miss its intended victim, it would rebound off the wall and return to the sender's side of the gym. . . . Only One Left The most brutal time of all comes when there is but one person left standing on a team while the other team is still in force, and all three balls are on their side. The three best men that the team possesses each take a ball and advance to the center line. Then each one aims at a different vulnerable spot on the poor victim (who is probably the last one only because he hid behind the second-to-last) and hurls his weapon, delighting at the tortured cries which emanate from the broken body writhing on the floor.
ized, much of the work done by Do you think there's too much machines in the United States violence on television? is done by manpower in Thailand. A good example would be a washing machine. It is much easier and cheaper to hire someone for a dollar a day to do the washing than to purchase a washing machine," commented Open casting produces strange George. results, as Mr. Hal Chastain, . . . Thais Stress Education director of Life with Father "Much stress is put on edu- quickly discovered. cation in Thailand. One of the The cast of Life with Father, reasons my family wanted an Maine South's first play, inAFS student to live with them cludes among its sixteen memwas so they could learn better bers, four freshmen, four sophoEnglish. My father always mores, four juniors, and four spoke to me in English and my seniors. oldest brother Termkat, who Mr. Chastain declared that was 17 years old, tried to use English as often as possible. By open casting for members of all the end of my stay, I was able four classes will be the policy to understand conversation in for future productions at Maine South. Thai." Contrary to earlier announceOne of the biggest differences between life in Thailand and life ments that Life with Father in America, George discovered, would be staged in an arena is "the great respect shown for theater, the play will be preadults. If I walked with one of sented as a little theater promy teachers, I had to walk a duction in one of the school's few steps behind him. Also, lecture halls. The production when I said hello, thank you, or will be held on November 5, 6, good-bye, or even took a test and 7. paper from a teacher, I had to John Waldron plays Mr. Day; 'why.' Julie Strom, Mrs. Day; and "A 'why' is an old custom in Terry Maloney, Rick Ricketts, Thailand. You put your hands Vincent Pinelli, and Scott Roin a praying fashion, fingers berts, the Day children. and palms together, raise your Playing supporting roles will hands to your lips, and bow be Sue Gaskill, Pat Standa, your head. If there is an adult Bonnie Buderus, Donna Pomerin the room, a child speaks only aning, Tom Paroubek, Bro when spoken to, and with a con- Gregory, and Doug Olsen. cise answer.
Open Casting Gives Even Split
. . . People Cherish Easy Life "People live an easier life. No one is ever in a hurry. We were always at school at least an hour before classes. My school, S a a t i d Chulalongkor, was one of the best in Bangkok. "Students have an eight-period day and study about 15 subjects a week. The only classes I could keep up with because of my knowledge of Thai language were French, algebra, and of course, English. I was the best English student in the school! "I am grateful to the AFS program and its people. My special thanks go to the Maine AFS chapter for all they have done for me," c o n c l u d e d George.
Southwords The official student newspaper of Maine Township High School South, I'ark Ridge, Illinois. Written and edited biweekly by students of the high Hchool.. Subscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separately at $2 per year. Kditor-in-ehief Corrinne Schmid Managing Editor .. Kathy Moore News Editor Candy Downer Features Editor . . John Venson Sports Editor .... Lee Kaufmann Business Manager Ray Hllgermann Art Editor Bruce Davis Assistant Bruce Howlo Reporters Cheryl Acton, Marianne Butz, Robert Cycon. Hose Daly, Andy Dyck, Gail Griffiths, Linda Haka, Lori Johansen, Tim Undgren, Phil MoCullough. Leslie Padorr, Ellen Press, Llnnea Priest, Judy Projahn. Advisor .... Mr. Kenneth Beatty
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New Library Concepts Make Learning Fun Carpeting, reading carrels, a news kiosk, and a periodical pit are among the innovations designed to make Maine Township High School South's library center an exciting place for students to develop their potential through the use of printed and audio-visual materials. According to Mr. Maurice S. Pool, chairman of the department of instructional services, "The library center is the repository for basic source materials, book and non-book, including films, slides, records, and projection transparencies."
"The purpose of the unique physical arrangement is to coordinate book and non-book materials and to make them easily available for learning." . . . Easy Access During Study Located in the center of the school, the library complex has six classrooms and three carpeted reading rooms on each side. The physical arrangement makes it quite easy for students to use library facilities during study hall. With few exceptions students may sign out of study hall, walk directly from study
into the library, check out a book and read it in the reading room. To enable students to go directly into the library from study, there are twenty-two library exits and entrances. The periodical pit, which includes a circular orange couch, is attractive and useful. Here current isses of magazines may be read. . . . Includes News Kiosk "In Europe a kiosk is a place where newspapers are sold," Mr. Pool explained. "At Maine South our news kiosk is a circular bulletin -board on which current news items will be posted." Twenty-eight reading carrels and eight study tables are prestige spots for study. They are to be assigned by teachers to students doing special projects, advanced work, and individual research. Thus 288 people a day can have private study facilities besides general facilities. Back issues of magazines are at the desk. If it is on microfilm, they will be directed to the audio-visual office. Many back issues of newspapers are also available. . ". . Records, Music Available Records, including prose and
In the foreground a workman finishes last-minute repairs on the student magazine pit. The high, white wall in the background encloses the professional library, and the brick wall houses audio-visual rooms and language labs. verse readings and music, are available at the desk. "Before the year is out, we will have 8500 books," Mr. Pool stated. "The library capacity is 20,000 books, which we hope to reach as soon as possible."
Sales Will Buzz For Busy Signal
These carrels, occupied by freshmen Bill Wood, Pat Townsley, Sue Panek, John Davis, and Nancy Wiggins provide private areas for study.
Musicians Announce Plans Maine South's Music Department's planned events for the coming year have been outlined by Mr. Lloyd Spear, head of the department. Maine South's dedication on October 25 will present the first formal appearance of the music students. Those performing will include members of concert organizations including band, orchestra, and choir. The music program will conclude with "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." An orchestra concert will be held on November 1. Also in November, a series of student recitals will begin. These performances are open to any student wishing to attend and will be held after school once a month. Students in the Music Department will again have the opportunity to visit some of the musical functions held in down-
town Chicago. These trips will include symphonic concerts, operas, and possibly musicals.
New Girls' Club Officers Elected Results for the freshman and sophomore Girls' Club Council elections were announced today by Mrs. Wirth and Miss Holmes, club sponsors. Elected from the freshman class were Donna Norton, Chris Novak, Lynn Pillifaut, Pat Townsley, Nancy Wohlers, Ruth Schlosser, Valerie Bruhh, Nancy Calams, Bunny Handt, Sue Hood, and Sandi Lee. Sophmore winners are Sue Katt, Kay Watson, Sue Calams, Carol Paulauskas, Martha Cowan, Judy Poyer, Nancy Hedlin, Marilyn Conners, Helene Sterrett, Sue Schroeder, and Lynn Rosempo.
Maine West Grad Joins Faculty Do scholarships pay off? The Elks think so. . In 1960, they awarded a four hundred dollar scholarship to Miss Nancy Thinnes upon her graduation from Maine West. This year Miss Thinnes returned to Maine Township and joined the faculty of Maine South as an English teacher. Miss Thinnes received an Illinois Elks Association Scholarship on the basis of merit and need. She was an excellent student, being in the upper ten per cent of her class at West and one of the top 26 students from Illinois who received the scholarships. The scholarship enabled her to start her freshman year at the University of Illinois. Mr. John R. Minerick, chairman of the Driver's Education Department, was one of the judges who awarded the scholarship to Miss Thinnes. He stated, "The Elks Association is proud to have helped
Miss Thinnes to become a teacher. We think that the money has been put to a very good use. I hope that all other scholarships are as well utilized."
The main desk at checkout time
Maine South's phone directory, Busy Signal, is being put out by Student Council Public Relations Committee. "We've had organizational problems, but after working on Busy Signal throughout the summer, most of them are ironing out," explains Sue Henkin, Public Relations Committee Chairman. Busy Signal will be instrumental in sending Christmas cards through the Boy's Club Office. We plan to start selling by the end of October for 45 cents," states Carol Farley, Busy Signal co-chairman.
Girls' Phys. Ed. Organizations Increase Sporting Activities The girls' tennis team of East, Maine West, Evanston, Maine South, now a member of Glenbrook North, and Barringthe North Suburban Tennis ton. Practicing for the meets is League, won its first victory done at West Park. over Maine West. . . . Marlin Club is Active At the present time, there are The Marlin swim club, spononly fifteen girls on the team, sored and organized by Miss but Miss Carol Fredrickson, Dawn Butler last year, is besponsor, hopes more girls will coming active at Maine South. come out for it. The club meets for synchroThe team has a schedule of nized swimming sessions every games with other schools in the Tuesday and Thursday. All work league. These include Maine and planning is preparation for
Home Ec Club Names Projects, Elects Officers
Miss Nancy Thinnes
In addition, the library center includes the two language labs and the reading center. Directed by Miss Rosemary H. Case, the reading center will serve all freshmen and others who may desire special help or may be referred to the center by teachers or counselors.
Home Economics Club held its organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at 3:15 in V-177 to elect officers and outline plans. Cindy Hillmer was elected president; Barbara Johnson, vice-president; and Edith Mangun, secretary-treasurer. "We hope this year Home Economics club will encourage many busy college-bound girls to take home economics," stated Miss Ohlmacher. "Girls interested in home economics as a college major or lifetime job will find the club useful preparation for them." Miss Betty Ohlmacher, club
sponsor, announced the formation of three groups within the club. A service group has been established which will have a repair service for students' clothes during lunch hours. This group will also serve at four boys' sports banquets. A career group plans to invite speakers to meetings and to take field trips. The third group, a social group, will hold meetings every third Tuesday under the direction of Miss Geraldine Pukis, co-sponsor. Today after school the club will hold a taffy apple sale at the main exit and exits to the east parking lot.
the spring swim show to be held on April 23 and 24. Barb Wendling is club president, and Carol Hanson is show chairman. There are approximately 40 girls in the club now. There will be more tryouts at later dates to increase the membership to 50 girls. . . . Competitive Swimming Competitive swimming will be held after school every Wednesday and Friday for any girl interested in learning to swim better. "Girls in competitive swimming will be working toward a competitive swimming play-day, November 7, from 9 a.m. till noon," announced Miss Kathryn Pierce, Girls' Physical Education Department Chairman. Swimming will begin as soon as the pool is completed. Practice sessions and swim meets with other schools will be held until November 7, when the boys' team takes over the pool. After the boys' swimming season ends in March, the girls will be able to meet again for practices and races. Schools included in the competitive swimming are Maine East, Maine West, Glenbrook North, and Highland Park. Girls interested should see Miss Dawn Butler before or after school in Room 103.
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* Undefeated Hawks Preen Hopes for Willowbrook Win Fresh from an unprecedented two wins in a row, Maine South Hawks will face their next Des Plaines Valley opponent, Willowbrook, tonight at 8 p.m. on the Maine East gridiron. Willowbrook, u n l i k e the Hawks, has not yet scored a victory this season. They were defeated by York of the West Suburban Conference in a nonconference game. Last week in their own Des Plaines Valley Rain and mud failed to stop the varsity gridders last League opener, Morton West Saturday as they sloshed over East Leyden 14-6. handed them a 20 to 0 loss. Playing primarily a passing game, Willowbrook ran only in one play during the first half of last week's game. Hawk fans, used to South's accent on running plays, will see an entirely The Maine South varsity cross Benedict, Dan Rueshaw, and new type of offense this evencountry team opened the sea- Bill Murphy. Benedict, like ing. son in spectacular fashion by Kelly, is undefeated this year, . . . Win in Non-League Game defeating nonconference oppo- but he has had close competition The Hawks preyed u p o n nents Wheeling 21 to 49 and Mt. from his two teamates. Wheeling two weeks ago and Prospect 24V2 to 31!/2 and conThe record of the Hawks is defeated them 26 to 0 in nonference foe East Leyden 26 to 29 extremely creditable because league action. Tom Kersten, in dual meets. In a triangular all of their meets have been on playing standout football, scored meet this past Tuesday, the foreign grounds. It is an added two South touchdowns. Jim YriHawks garnered 30 points to 38 advantage for the home team goyen scored another of the for Niles East and 53 for Schurz in a meet because it knows the Hawk's four touchdowns with to maintain their perfect record. peculiarities and routes of the Bob Cieslak netting the final The Maine South one. The Hawk runners have been course. paced by returning senior letter- course is very tough with hills, Tim Sheldon, Ron Otto, and man Larry Kelly, well known bushes, and river banks being Ray Matthies turned in some for his accomplishments in scattered throughout. The bal- excellent runs behind the signaltrack. Kelly has picked up ance of the remaining schedule where he left off last year by finds the Hawks running at recording four straight firsts, home. So they should be diffi- I Hawks Blank Leyden | including a course record at Mt. cult to beat in future meets. Maine South football and Prospect. Head Coach Ron Connor has Behind Kelly is another re- been very pleased with the cross-country teams gave East turning senior letterman, Larry showing of the team. He ex- Leyden opponents a harried Ayres. Ayres has consistently pressed his confidence for a re- three days last week as they been placing in the top three in spectable finish in the Des swept five football games and every meet, and he combines Plaines Valley League by stat- two cross-country meets for with Kelly to give the Hawks ing, "We certainly expect to seven wins against no losses. one of the top one-two punches finish in the first division, prefin the state. Other runners who erably first!" He feels that have been contributing to the "Proviso will be tough," but the Hawk Tawk Maine cause include juniors Hawks will meet Proviso on the Rich Syversen, Augie Matejzel, Maine South course, which and Bryant Murphy, and seniors should help. Jim Spotts and Phil McCulThe Hawks met Willowbrook lough. in the first home meet last The frosh-soph runners have night. The South runners will Lee Kaufmom matched the undefeated status meet Proviso West on Thursday, I'd like to bet some of you of the varsity by reeling off October 8, beginning at 4:30 have been pondering momenfour straight victories against p.m., and then will travel to tous issues like "What's going the same opponents. Leading Palatine to compete in a dual to happen to the debris in back the way are sophmores Bob meet on Thursday, October 15. of the school?" or "What are they doing to our dump?" Your far-sighted sports staff, as a public service, would like to soothe your fears. First of all, it's definitely not true that they are building a swamp. I don't know who startThe Maine South Cross-Coun- 142 pounds, having lost 10 ed that ugly rumor, but he try Team is lucky that Larry pounds while running this sum- should be ashamed of himself. Ayres moved here from Kansas mer. He keeps busy by study- I won't even comment on the last year. Larry is one of the ing English 4E, college algebra, stories about it becoming a drag team's top runners this season government, and physics. Lar- strip for 10-speed bicycles or and could be a factor in bringing ry maintains a B average at the rest of the moat they started out in front. Maine South its first conference Maine. The truth is that it will evenchampionship. His biggest competitive thrill came when he ran in the Kansas tually become the home and State Cross Country Meet as a playing field of our Maine South sophmore. That year his old Hawks. As research for this team, Wicheta East, won the article, I chatted briefly with the Superintendent of Buildings state title. Larry has run with two of the and Grounds, Mr. A. V. Airy. nations best high school run- Mr. Airy was kind enough to ners. Now of course, he runs give me a tour of the site for with Larry Kelly, national the future stadium. . . . Sees New Stadium champion, in the 880-yard run As Mr. Airy spoke, I could Back at Wicheta East, Larry ran with Jim Ryum, the 17-year- see everything as if the newold who will run the 1600 meters stadium were really there. The at the Tokyo Olympics. Larry crowds, teams, the inadequate parking were all as plain as had plenty of competition. He enjoys running on the new day. After donning our hip cross country course. "It's boots, we floated over to the pretty neat. We've got rugged place where the entrance would hills, twisting turns, good be. "Your activity ticket, not straightaways, just a b o u t your ID card," I vaguely heard over the roar of the bulldozer. everything." Once inside I was overwhelmFuture plans for Larry include college at Kansas Univer- ed by the opulence of it all. Larry Ayres sity and a possible career in "Don't you like the yellow seats Larry won his letter in cross advertising. better than the orange ones?" country early last season during inquired my guide. Being pothe "off" season before he was lite, I couldn't disagree with injured running in the home- PR Swim Club Meets him, although the orange ones coming meet. He ran the quarThe Park Ridge Swim Club were obviously more handsome. ter, half, and mile events for will meet Tuesday and ThursOver the many PA speakers, the track team. day, October 6 and 8 at 7 p.m. suddenly floated a voice bidding Larry stands 5'10" and weighs in the Maine South pool. us to rise for the playing of
calling of quarterbacks Eric Zinsmiester and Bernie Masterson. Jim Van Schoyck connected in two of four extra point tries. The Hawks were a little penalty-prone in the Wheeling game, but last Saturday against East Leyden the varsity played a more organized game, and only five penalties were called against the Hawks. . . . Win 14 to 6 The East Leyden game proved exciting and wet with a steady rain falling throughout. The rain
failed to dampen Hawk feathers, however. They scored two touchdowns on a 15-yard run by Tim Sheldon and a 5-yard plunge by Tom Kersten. Van Schoyck's toe provided the right punch, for both extra points were perfect. The Hawks came home with a 14-6 win. East Leyden was one of three co-champions in the league last year. The game this evening against Willowbrook will pit the Hawks against another cochamp.
Hawks Wing to Victory In Cross Country Meets
'Aw c'mon, men, I know it's hot out here . . ."
Sports Fan Sees Future Game
Top Hawk Harrier Larry Enhances Title Chances
"Hail to the Hawks." The Hawk band spread its collective wings and began to sing. I couldn't help but remark to Mr. Airy that the band sounded exceptionally good this year. . . . They Aren't Cheep! "With all the money we spent on new instruments and uniforms they shouldn't sound cheep," he chirped. Midway in the second quarter I strolled over to the Maine bench. The coach was commenting on the 47 to 0 score. "Are you chicken. Hawks?" shouted the poor man. "It isn't fair to play so fowly!" were his final exclamations as the team went back to face The Enemy. Far too soon the game ended with the Hawks pulling it out 48 to 47 with sixteen field goals in the second half. Along with the rest of the two or three hundred fans we marched out
of the new stadium which, incidently, is round and sunken three feet into the ground. I gratefully thanked Mr. Airy who was also hoarse from cheering and returned to my homeroom for 6A study. We decided to make a change in the sports page format. This issue will mark the end of the regularly appearing "Hawk of the Week" feature. We are not totally eliminating it but merely reserving it for athletes who have given truly outstanding performances in their respective sports. In place of this story, we will periodically run stories explaining the whys and wherefores of sports played not only at Maine but around the world. It is our hope that students will learn from these articles and be better equipped to watch athletic events.
Swedish Sports Similar To Favorite US Ones "Sports in Sweden differ from sports in America only by the national pastime," stated Karl Franson, Maine's AFS student this year. The most popular sport in Sweden, as in all of Europe, is soccer. This is played in all schools and is taught to young children much as baseball is taught to young boys in America. Other sports very popular in Sweden are ice-hockey, running, discus throwing, pole vaulting, golf, tennis, ping-pong, and swimming. Students in Swedish high schools do not participate in
sports. Only after a student has entered the gymnasium, which is comparable to our high school, does he begin to participate actively in sports. Girls in Sweden also take an active part in sports, playing the same sports boys do. At the gymnasium teams are chosen and compete interscholastically as they do in this country. This competition, though, is not the same type as in America. Karl, when he attended the gymnasium, went out for soccer. He enjoyed it very much and wishes that it was more popular here.