Vol 02, Issue 11

Seniors Announce Plans For Prom and Banquet APRIL 7, 1966

Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.

VOL. 2, No. 11

Election Agenda Includes Assemblies, Skits, Jitney Candidates for Student Council offices were announced on Tuesday, March 29. Candidates for president are Jeff Krausman, Bill Murphy, and Mark Romness. Colleen Lynch and Georgia Soruika are the candidates for secretary.

Election campaigning began Tuesday, March 29, and Wed-

'Kate' Tickets on Sale April IS, 19 Tickets for Maine South's musical, "Kiss Me Kate," will go on sale Monday, April 18 for the music department, and Tuesday, April 19 for everyone. They will be sold in the bookstore for two dollars each.

"Kiss Me Kate" will be presented April 28, 29, and 30 at 8 p.m., and May 1 at 3 p.m.

nesday March 30, with "Meet Your Candidate" assemblies during which students talked informally with the candidates after school in Room C-103.

Each candidate gave a oneminute talk before opening up the questions to the students.

In the primary election on Thursday, March 31, two delegates from each homeroom voted for one candidate for each office.

The pre-election assembly will be held during first and second" periods on Monday, April 18, when each homeroom will nominate a candidate. Each nomination will be followed by a seconding speech and an acceptance speech by the candidate. Five-minute demonstrations for each candidate will follow the nominations.

Each candidate and his campaign manager will present

Junior Prom to Feature "Serenade in Jade/ Band "Serenade in Jade," the Junior Prom, will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the spectator gym.

The Rhythm Club, an 18 piece band headed by Mr. Art Hale, will be featured playing ballroom music.

Admission to the prom is by invitation. There will be no charge for refreshments.

Friday, April 22 during homeroom period, there will be an assembly for juniors with a skit to publicize the prom.

Juniors will receive invitations to the prom in homeroom on Monday, April 25.

"Preparations are well under way for the prom," announced Nancy Tracy and Martha Cowan, prom co-chairmen. "Ideas are still needed for decorations pertaining to the theme, 'Serenade in Jade.' " Juniors who have ideas or who wish to work on the decorations committee should contact Diane Broman or Debi Hall, decorations cochairmen."

Other prom committee chairmen include: Sue Kott, bids and invitations; Judy Projahn, band and entertainment; Barb Walker, publicity; Sharon Strother, and Marilynn Conners, refreshments; and Scott Kaufmann and Jeff Krausman, clean-up.

their speeches during lunch periods on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22. Students may vote before and after school or during lunch periods.

The banquet for Student Council members will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23.

The president and secretaryelect will be named at the election jitney at 8 p.m. that evening.

of me. I was so excited about you at that time. I told about you to all of my friends. They were also glad for you.

I am nine year old and am in the first grade in school. I like school very much and do good in it. The subjects which we take are Korean, arithmetic, social studies, nature science,

R— Kwan Yung

games, prizes, and refreshments.

Breakfast will be served at Nippersink and the rest of the day is left for swimming, boating, shuffleboard, tennis, badminton, or golf. Lunch wil be served and then the train will be boarded and wil arrive home at 4 p.m. The after-date wil cost $30 per couple and a deposit of $10 is required by April 7.

This year's prom committee members are: chairman, Bill Ikler; menu chairman, Sandy Guzzetta; entertainment chairman, Nicki Sieveke; and bids and invitations chairman, Maggie Friend.

Tickets for the prom banquet are available in the bookstore, and the after-date tickets may be bought outside of the cafeteria. As of now 110 banquet tickets have been sold, one third of the 350 goal.

Board Requests Tax Increase To Accomodate School Growth "We need more facilities for a growing high school enrollment that will reach 12,000 by 1970—just four years from now —and for more teachers for this coming population. Both of these will cost money," stated Dr. Earle Wiltse recently. This statement sums up the arguments given in favor of a newly proposed bond issue.

The Township High School District 207 Board of Education at its March meeting decided to ask voters to approve a 21 cent tax rate increase at the regular school election Saturday, April 9. Two years ago, upon advice of a Citizens Committee, the Board asked for an increase of 15 cents with the understanding that a second request should be made for additional money when it was needed. "That time is now," said Mr. William Newport, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board.

The funds obtained from the new tax rate increase will be used to eliminate a growing school deficit and to provide more teachers for the ever-

South Adopts Korean Orphan In Student Council Program Ree Kwan Yung, a nine-year old Korean boy living in the True Fragrance Christian Orphanage, now has 2800 parents.

Student Council, through Compassion, Incorporated, is sending $120 a year on behalf of all the students for the care of Ree Kwan.

Ree Kwan, whose name means "great heart", was born in Chun, Korea. His father, a farmer, was killed in a car accident in July, 1962. His mother left their home in December of that same year, and Ree Kwan was cared for in neighboring homes until he was brought to the True Fragrance Christian Orphanage on December 10, 1964.

He is now a first grade student at Do Hwa primary school and his progress in studies is reported as "excellent". He wrote a letter to the students of Maine South to show his appreciation.

Dear Sponsors: How are you, dear sponsors.

I am so happy to have someone who love me.

I was so happy to hear that you are going to be sponsors

"Ebb Tide", this year's Senior Prom and Banquet will be on Friday, June 3 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hyatt House in Lincolnwood. The banquet will cost $4.50 a piece, and will be held before the dance.

The invitations will be distributed to all members of the senior class in homeroom approximately three or four weeks before the prom.

The food at the banquet will be supplied by the Ray Foley Restaurant at the Hyatt House and served in the banquet room which has a capacity of 800 people.

The after-date will be on Saturday, June 4 at 2 a.m. It will start on a train in the Park Ridge station that is heading for Nippersink Manor, Wisconsin. The Del-Vetts are playing on the train and there will be

drawing and music and health.

Whenever I get one hundred mark, our superintendent praises me for my good achievement. I am going to study harder from now on and be a good boy for you. We are going back to school again tomorrow after our winter vacation. I will be promoting to the second grade coming March.

I like to play ball. What sorts of sports did you play when you were young? I would like to hear from you soon. Please write and tell me all about you and your activities. I am so thankful God for giving me many nice sponsors like you.

It is still cold here now.

How about the weather over there?

I must say you good-bye for now and will look forward to your letter. I will think of you and pray for you every day.

May God bless you and keep each of you well and happy.

Yours in Christ, Ree Kwan Yung People wishing to write to Ree Kwan Yung should contact Barb Schultz, Student Council Treasurer.

growing school population.

Dr. Wiltse says studies show that 13,500 pupils will be enrolled in Maine high schools by 1974-75. These predictions are based on present elementary school enrollments and demographic studies of population trends although there are many Variables which are difficult to assess.

"This means that we should be gin at once to plan new facilities—either by expanding the three existing schools, or building a fourth high school, or both," Stated Dr. Wiltse. Five years ago population studies indicated a high school enrollment of nine thousand by 1970. This figure will be reached next September, four years early.

Mexico-bound Mainites Comment on Spring Trip Forty students from Maine East, West, and South are busily making last-minute plans for their spring tour to Mexico.

Those students who went on the spring tour to Mexico last year still remember the excitement of their trip. Commented Linda Story, '67, "After taking Spanish for many years, I had never gotten a chance to really use the language, but being in Mexico gave me an opportunity to test my skill." When asked what impressed her most about the country, she replied, "Seeing different living conditions compared to those in Chicago gave me a broader picture of what life is really like in Mexico."

This year's travelers are equally excited about the approaching trip. Donna Pomeraning, '66, remarked, "I think the entire trip will be wonderful, but the best part will be having my friends along to share the fun with me."

Linnea Priest, '66, commented, "I'm really looking forward to trying out my Spanish on natives of Mexico." Another tour member, Diane Bauman, '67, said, "I'd like to visit Mexico to see how people in another country live."

Miss Lowery, a Maine South Spanish teacher and one of the chaperones for the trip, added,

Teacher's Death Saddens South Mr. Kirk B. Miller died on March 22 of endocarditis, a form of heart failure. Southwords extends its deepest sympathy to his family on behalf of the entire student body. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and their child.

Mr. Miller joined the Maine staff in September of 1964. He taught both regular and accelerated physics and was sponsor of the Astronomy Club.

"This will be the first time many of the students will have the opportunity to visit a foreign country. They will be able to have person to person contact with another social, political, and cultural group, and will also be able to learn about Mexico's long history of culture.

The tour will also give the students and their chaperones an opportunity to act as ambassadors of good will."

Students Invited To Tour College Did you ever wonder how a pharmacist learns to decipher prescription orders and keep up with the latest developments in the drug field?

Students interested in careers in the health and medical fields will receive answers to these questions during a tour of the College of Pharmack in Chicago on Friday, April 22.

Edmund L. Laski, registered pharmacist of Plaza Pharmacy in Park Ridge, invites students to attend the open house. He plans to take a bus load of students from his pharmacy to the colege and accompany them on a guided tour of classroom and lab facilities. The bus will leave the pharmacy at 6:30 p.m. and return at 10 p.m.

Those interested in the tour of the college can place their reservation with Mr. Laski at 823-3155 before April 15.

Wanted!

Artist to train for cartoonist on next year's Southwords.

Sophomore or junior preferred, but freshman acceptable. Submit examples of work to V-107 or contact Bruce Howie '67.

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April 7, 1966

Election Brings Evaluation Of 65 Campaign Promises

" I Am Great . . . Vote For Me recorded message. . . . "

This has been a

Students Voice Opinions Of Council For Survey To find out what students thought about Student Council's effectiveness so far this year, Southwords recently conducted a survey in all four classes.

To the question "Do you think SC has been effective this year?", 71 per cent of the freshmen, 19 per cent of the sophomores, 29 per cent of the juniors, and 50 per cent of the seniors answered affirmatively.

Most of the sophomore and senior class voted the Food Basket Drive as the most effective SC project of the year.

The greatest percentage of the freshmen and juniors felt that SC had been most effective in its handling of the cafeteria situation.

Students from all classes also felt that the Social Science Forum Lectures, the installing of hall clocks, and the production of V-Show were effectively carried out.

Forty-three per cent of the sophomores, 56 per cent of the juniors, and 33 per cent of the seniors held the opinion that SC had been least effective in its communication between SC and students. Forty-seven per cent of the freshmen did not comment on the question, and sixteen per cent felt that the boycott had been least effective.

A smaller percentage of the sophomores and juniors said the SC's handling of the boycott had been least effective, while the seniors felt that SC has been deficient in initiating new projects.

Although this opinion may not be wide-spread, one freshman felt that SC is most effective "when they don't meet."

Suggestions to improve SC's effectiveness centered around better communication between Council and students with more frequent homeroom reports and more responsible, interested council members.

Several students wrote that a section in Southwords telling about SC activities would help solve the communications problem.

Fifty per cent of the sophomores attributed SC's ineffectiveness to faulty communication through Council members and 20 per cent felt it was due to lack of student interest.

The largest percentage of juniors and freshmen said that lack of enthusiasm in Council

members was the main reason, and most of the seniors felt that it was due to poor communication between SC and students.

One junior felt that there is a lack of opportunity for students that are interested in SC to work with their student government.

The sixth question of the survey asked students if they were receiving regular council reports. A majority of the juniors and seniors answered yes, while most of the freshmen and sophomores answered no.

When the students who answered negatively were asked how often they received their reports, a large majority of them answered not very often.

Most of the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors felt that they did not have a general knowledge of SC activities, while a majority of the seniors said they had a limited knowledge of its activities.

Students differed widely in their opinions about Student Council, but most felt that some changes were needed.

Promises Each year during election time, the candidates for Student Council offices make a great number and wide variety of promises to Maine South students. After election week is over, most of the students and even some of the candidates forget that these promises were ever made.

Last year George Cantonis, Student Council president, and Sue Henkin, SC secretary, suggested a number of ideas. Have these promises been carried out?

Sue Henkin presented a variety of plans during her campaign to improve Council.

She had hoped to improve relations between SC and the administration by having meetings with the faculty every few months. These meetings have not taken place on a regular basis, but Sue explained it this way, "This year sponsors do a lot more than they did last year.

"We can now get their approval on our projects rather than constantly going to the administrators. In this way we do get the faculty's point of view.

We have had many meetings with the faculty and administration, but not on a regular basis."

Sue also wanted to organize a clinic for freshman and new representatives, where they would be taught how to give effective homeroom reports. At the beginning of the year, the freshmen did have separate meetings in which they were oriented with SC. They also participated in complex meetings which reportedly was a great help to them.

During her campaign Sue stated, "Student Council needs to inaugurate a more effective system of checks and ratings of representatives. This is essential if the student body is to be well informed about the activities of SC. The executive board has kept a tighter check on representatives. They have gone to homerooms to listen to reports, and teachers have been asked to rate the representatives. Sue feels the representation system will be even better next year under the supervision of a complex leader.

George Cantonis, Student Council president, offered many

Afterwords

Think Before You Vote Needless to say, election time is rapidly approaching.

These elections, which most of us have some interest in, are intended to be practice for the students in the democratic process. We are supposed to judge the candidates by their qualifications, campaign promises, speeches, and stands on important issues.

But do we? Do we evaluate the candidates reasonably and objectively or do we decide the contest on the basis of personalities? Are there really any issues for the candidates to disagree on, or do we wait for them to manufacture some artificial opinions on something of no significance and say, "Vote for me—I'm different"?

What are the qualifications for a good president and a good secretary? How do we know who has them? In short, how do we decide to vote?

The first step in reasonable voting is to ignore any decisions ("So-and-so says he's a snob so I don't think I'll vote for him) made by others on the basis of subjective opinions.

Next, consider the candidates, their records, and their statements carefully. (These are presented on page three). Then, on the merits of these things, especially on the merits of past performances, try to carefully and reasonably decide which candidate will best be able to think clearly and make decisions, to command enough respect to lead the Student Council and the student body; to stick his neck out if he feels that he must; in short, try to pick the candidate who will be the strongest leader and will be able to make a decision and gain support for it.

suggestions d u r i n g his campaign. Last year George made this statement, "Student Council is the tool of the student. My main purpose will be to bring Council as close to the student as I can. If it drifts away, it becomes useless."

SC has been brought closer to the students through an amendment to the Constitution. This change will result in a more effective Council next year, and one that is a tool of the students.

George also made this comment, "I plan to keep SC closer to the student with an off-council that is more effectively developed as a working committee."

Off-Council was selected this year, but due to a scheduling mistake they were not put into the Council period. Therefore, they have not been as successful as they should be next year.

A plan which was proposed by both candidates was the Student Court. Over the summer extensive research was done and Principal Clyde Watson was consulted. He pointed out that a student court was a good idea

but rather impractical. The teen crime rate in Park Ridge . is so low that a Student Court is " not needed. It was felt that SC could channel its energies into more practical and useful pro- * jects.

George also felt it would be to the student's benefit to open up Council projects. This has been done, as was shown in the Food Basket Drive. Both Council and non-Council members worked together to make the project worthwhile.

Student Council has also com- \ pleted a number of other worthwhile projects this year. They have started a scholarship fund, . adopted a foster child, and com- / pleted the collection for extraclocks in the halls. Now in the' planning stage is a sign to be ' put either uptown or on the corner of Talcott and Dee. George feels that Council has definitely improved this year.

"The major problem concerning the relationship between SC and the students was the present system. Now that this has been changed by the amendment, Council will move closer to the students."

Mainestream

Co-Educational Gym Classes; * An Unforgetable Experience

By Judy Projahn

This issue will find many bruised and battered students recovering from that all-American Institution known as coeducational gym. Although the courses are often blessings too well disguised, their main purpose is to encourage amiable social relationships.

The freshmen, having been delegated to a rural motif, have just finished square dancing. I know that all of the students remember that period in their lives and share the freshman attitide of the moment. Square dancing is just perfect for any get-togethers being given in a barn. That sort of gathering seems to be getting rather rare, but I suppose that is no reason to get out of practice. After all, good old country living is the root of our nation.

Sophomores were treated to social dancing. During these two weeks, students are taught the fox trot, waltz, cha cha and a number of other dances which have long since been relegated to the over-thirty crowd. Although this training may seem slightly premature, future years may find you unable to frug and happy to fox trot.

Lastly we come to the upperclassmen who have all been involved in the recreational program including roller skating and volleyball. Having personally participated in this activity, I am more capable of describing it.

Volleyball was really a lot more fun than I had anticipated.

This was probably the result of my having been a part of an extremely nice boys' gym class.

They were very tolerant of our incapabilities, at least as tolerant as couid have been expected. In fact, they ended up by playing the entire court most of the time and tramping over any female that happened to get in the way.

Roller skating was another matter. I happen to be one of those rare children that passed completely through childhood without learning how to roller skate. My balance being somewhat abnormal, my favorite pastime will never be roller skating. I cannot accept the

idea of wheels and a hard oakfloor and conduct myself accordingly. The rest of the group seemed to be having a wonderful time, but I was on the floor too much to be really sure.

All in all, these co-ed recreational programs have their places in society. It is somewhat hard to find, but it must be there nevertheless. They are designed to help us get along with each other. In viewing the past two weeks, I ask you, "Did you make any new friends lately?"

Latin Club Sets Roman Banquet Latin Club will hold its annual banquet on April 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maine West for the three Maine schools. The pot luck dinner will consist of foods known by the Romans.

Following the banquet all three schools will present a program including a Roman wedding, "Ferdinand the Bull" in Latin, "The Death of Caesar", "The Labors of Hercules", a trip through Roman history, and a mythology contest with two panelists for each school. Panelists from Maine South will be John Hader '69, and Janet Kirkpatrick '69.

Southwords The official student newspaper of Maine Townshp High School South.

Park Ridge. Illinois. Written and edited biweek'y by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separately at $2 per year.

Editor-in-chief Linnea Priest News Editor Gail Griffiths Features Editor Judy Projahn Sports Editor Derek Gllna Art Editor Bruce Howie Artist Dave Mallow Copy Editor Maggie Friend Assistant Peggy Kerr Reporters Sue Gunn, Gary Muka. Carol Niemann. Claudia Nusser. Margie Press, Linda Reidland, Tillie Sullivan, Nancy Petersen, Vickie Lester. Sue Moore, Jan Di Domenico, Chris Eide, Steve Crowe, John McCallum. Ray Rozny, Lee Rich.

Photo Editor Eric Carlson Photographers Fred Powers.

Ralph Barzditis, John Richmond.

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Candidates Seek School, Council Unity "Student Council has been productive this year," stated Jeff Krausman, candidate for Student Council president. "We have started some good programs that deserve to be continued. For example, the bus caravan to Niles North was a great success, and the all-school dance with the Del-Vetts was a fine event.

"As American Field Service riTairman, I would like to say that AFS had very good response to both of its major projects this year," Jeff continued.

"A large number of students ap窶｢' plied for our Americans Abroad Exchange Program and the AFS Winter Exchange Program." . . . Set Committee Meetings Jeff would like to organize weekly meetings for each Student Council committee. He feels that by doing this, the tommittees would become better organized and get more things done.

"I express, however, the opinion of many council members by saying that we are not satisfied with what we have accomplished. Although we have taken care of a number of small projects that have been useful, we have not taken full advantage of the Student Council potential." . . . SC Needs Organization Jeff emphasized, "I believe that SC can be better organi ized. With additional time that will be allotted for SC meetings, much more should be accomplished.

Better organization combined with more time to c o n s i d e r student problems /should result in better representation for the student body. I am looking forward to a year in which SC can make a tangible contribution to better stu' dent government."

This is Jeff's second year as a Class Council member, and he has been a member of Student Council for a year. He maintains a B average, and he received his letter for outstanding achievement in swimming.

Campaign headquarters f o r Jeff are at houses of Mike Ewing '67, 349 Michael John Ter- race; Lynne Ramlow '69, 825 S. Courtland; Jim Kendall '67,

1330 Bonita Drive; and Ellen Bucceri '68, 2020 W. Arthur.

These students will help to manage the campaign along with Scott Kaufman '67, and Greg Knudson '66.

Bill Murphy

Council, Class Council, Interact Club, and Mainites in Motion. His leadership in these areas has been demonstrated by progression from junior high Civics Society president to sophomore class president to his present position as Assembly Co-Chairman. His efforts were recognized by a Brotherhood award in his freshman year.

Yet Bill has still found time to go out for three sports and to earn his letter while maintaining a class rank of 26.

Bill believes his past experience will help him in the goals stated above. His work this year as Assembly Co-Chairman, as a cabinet member, and as a member of the Student Council Social Science Forum planning group has given him a deep insight into student government.

"Knowledge of SC's problems and potentials, and my past experience would make me capable to handle the duty of SC president," said Bill, government includes being presThey will be helping Bill achieve his goal of "taking a critical appraisal of Student Council and creating a viable, useful representative organization from the present misunderstood and sometimes lethargic group."

Bill Murphy, another candidate for SC president, declared that Student Council has been grossly misunderstood. "I'm rather tired of seeing Council represented as a clique or a 'do-nothing' organization. I'd like to shatter this illusion by making Council a healthier functioning student organization next year," he stated.

As an active member of Student Council for the past rhree years, Bill feels these criticisms of Council are u n f o u n d e d .

"Council's main problem today is a lack of communication with the student body. I think the first important step would be to have a 'revamp' meeting after school with all SC members and other interested groups, to discuss any present discontent, and to gain constructive criticism and suggestions for more projects for SC to undertake," continued Bill.

"If such suggestions prove to be legitimate, by all possible means, I would strive to rectify them through Council. I feel Mark Rom ness this could be accomplished by strengthening SC's role as liaiMark Romness, the other canson between the students and didate for Student Council presthe administration and making ident said, "I believe that stuit a coordinating body between dent-faculty relations have been all clubs and student organiza- greatly improved over the past tions. year and a half. I believe that "Next, I would strengthen stu- a permanent committee consistdent body-Student Council rela- ing of Student Council and nontions further by setting up a Student Council members would better system of representation greatly help relations. This to publicize Council's work and committee would meet regularprojects. I would also like to ly with the administration to arrange more pep activities to discuss complaints and probcreate more enthusiasm for lems. sports events and other school Mark's experience in student activities. ident of his freshman class at "This way SC could show the Maine West, serving for three student body that it can be an years on Student Council, this enthusiastic, useful group and year in upper house. He has one unworthy of the criticism also worked on the Organizaand notoriety it now has," he tions, Social, and AFS Commitadded. tees. His extracurricular activBill has worked hard to better ities include three years on the Student Council and the school football and basketball teams, in his many activities on Student being a member this year of

both varsity teams. He has been a member of the golf team, and this year belongs to Boat Club and Interact Club. . . . Mark Experienced In his freshman year, Mark was elected to Brotherhood Society. He has been on the Honor Roll for five semesters. This year, he was elected vice-president of Young Life.

When asked what Maine South needed most, Mark replied, "Nobody can deny that Maine South could stand a little more school spirit. I believe that we have the potential to be a high school with great school spirit.

"It would call for complete support of athletic teams and an end to criticism of the school on relatively significant details."

He added, "I never want to see the day when the right of the student to protest an injustice is taken away." . . . Enforce SC Rules Mark stated, "If elected, I intend to strictly enforce SC rules.

If a representative does not fulfill the duty to his homeroom, a warning will be given. If the warning goes unheeded, that person will be replaced by a person who has shown a desire to work on Council."

Campaign headquarters for Mark will be at the homes of Bob Cozad, 520 Grand Avenue; Lew Graham, 1005 S. Home Avenue; Don Lossman, 2915 Scott Lynne Drive; and John Davis, 426 Merrill Avenue.

Bob, Cindy Win Speech Trophies At the Beginner's Speech Contest held at East Leyden High School on Saturday, March 26, Bob Landeck '67, from Maine South, won a first place trophy for serious play reading, and Cindy Thacker '66, took a second place trophy for the same event.

Nine Maine South students attended at the contest, and all placed well in their individual events. This contest marks the close of the season for the Speech Activities Club at Maine South.

Mark Romness

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Colleen Lynch, candidate for S t u d e n t Council secretary, stresses the importance of student interest in Council activities.

Colleen wants representatives to become more conscious of the importance of their reports to the homeroom. She wants to institute a program by which students can become more involved in the problems of the community and less passive in school problems. She wishes to maintain the scholarship sponsored by SC for an outstanding senior, and she would like to form cafeteria improvement programs.

Colleen believes that representation that is not serious enough, reports that are not very informative, and a disciplinary problem at the meetings are the chief reasons why SC is not as effective as it should be. However, she makes it clear that the student body is partially at iault. . . . SC Is Students' Tool "Student Council is a tool of the student body," stated Colleen. "If the students do not show any response to it, it is partly the failure of Student Council members to nurture interest within the student body.

We possess a great working potential, and most kids seem quite willing to help with campaigning when I confront them individually.

"I feel that it is the responsibility of each student to do his part to make our school best, but since the students do not have the initiative to do this, Student Council must be prepared to stir up interest through better reporting and even more important by setting the example and accepting their responsibilities.

"There could be much more accomplished if Council was more efficient and the student body more interested." . . . Past Interests Colleen has been a member of the Upper House, responsible for Lower House duties, a member of Class Council for three years, and she is presently on the high honor roll.

Colleen's campaign managers are Sharon Strother '67, and Dick Hood '66. Her campaign headquarters are located at the homes of Kristie Pedersen, 1860 W. Crescent; Becky Padgitt, 519 Cedar; Jody Poyer, 717 N. Elmore; and Caron Tiberi. 409 Dee Road.

Georgia Soruika Georgia Soruika, the other candidate for Student Council secretary has had experience in all phases of student government. Her experience stems from being Junior Civics Society Secretary, an active Stu-

dent Council member, and Junior Class Secretary.

Having been an elected representative to SC for two years, an upper house member this year, and a member of Organizations, Sportsmanship, and Public Relations committees, she feels her most valuable experience has been working on the Student Council itself.

Among her other activities, Georgia has been a Girl Scout for ten years, an active YMCA volunteer for several years, a junior leader, and a Marlin Swim Club member. She was elected to Brotherhood Society this year and has been on the honor roll. . . . SC Needs Schedule "My main goal is to make Student Council an efficient body by means of planning, organization, scheduling, reporting and evaluating Council's many responsibilities," said Georgia.

"To make better use of our meeting time, a planned weekly agenda should be followed. This plan would also provide each representative with a definite responsibility."

Georgia c o n t i n u e d , "the Council should gain the understanding and support of the administration and faculty and insure the representation of all the elements of the student body through better two-way commun i c a t i o n s." She plans to

achieve this through bi-monthly complex meetings of the faculty and SC members to discuss any related questions or problems.

Regular scheduled cabinet and administration meetings would also be used to improve the understanding between the Council and administration. . . . Plans to Unite Clubs Georgia would like to establish an Inter-Club Council. She e x p l a i n e d , "The Inter-Club Council would be a board of all club representatives meeting to further unify the school through better communications and by avoiding serious conflicts and duplication of events.

"The Off-Council should be composed of selected qualified applicants from the four classes and various student groups to act as a sounding board, to help plan Student Council activities, to imnrove the quality of the Council program, and to prevent misunderstanding concerning Council," Georgia said.

Georgia's campaign managers are Bob Holtz '66, and Betty Paulauskas '66. C a m p a i g n headquarters are located at the home of Kathy and Marilyn Metz, 914 Park Plaine, Bob Holtz, 309 South Chester, Beth Splinter, 600 S. Albion, and Terry Johnson, 189 Michael John Terrace.

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Georgia Soruika

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Baseball Team Opens Season Confidently

In a Hawk practice session at Edison Park Tom Dewar takes a swing. The catcher is Spence Sauter.

After meeting Palatine at home yesterday, Maine South's powerful varsity baseball team will go against East Leyden at East Leyden tonight. The Hawks will open their quest for a conference championship next Wednesday on the Deerfield diamond.

Head coach Glen Van Proyen expressed his team's general feeling of optimism when he stated at the start of team practices, "We'll win the league if everyone plays as well as I think they will. If we don't have injuries and play up to potential, we could be a contender for the whole works."

If the team were to win the crown, it would not be the first championship team Van Proyen has coached. Others of his teams at Maine East formed a virtual dynasty of the WSC until

the split that formed Maine South.

If they have any tendency to b e c o m e overconfident, this year's squad need only remember what overconfidence and bad breaks meant to last year's varsity: a 5 and 7 conference record.

Although overconfidence is an ever-present problem for all teams, there can be little doubt that this year's nine is superior in almost every category to the team that South fielded in its first year.

Pitching Depth One of the reasons for optimism is the pitching staff. Eight Hawks are capable of throwing the ball hard and well. Four are returning lettermen, compared to the letterman that anchored last year's squad.

Golf Starts; Tennis Team Confront Prospect, Palatine Varsity tennis and golf teams have begun practice in anticipation of their season openers.

Tonight the tennis squad begins dual meet competition against Prospect at Prospect.

Next Monday the golf team will meet Ridgewood at home. . . . Varsity Tennis Coach Les Kent's tennis enthusiasts will be seeking their second straight conference crown. Last year the Hawks swept the DPV and this year will attempt to deal the same with Central Suburban League opponents.

Coach Kent commented that Deerfield and Niles West should prove to be the strongest competition.

Led by returning letterman Bill Osterland and a promising crop of sophomores and juniors, the team has an excellent chance to go all the way. Said Mr. Kent: "There're enough sophomores to stock both squads (frosh-soph and varsity)."

Three seniors, two juniors, and several sophomores should carry the bulk of the load this year. Three singles and two doubles teams leave seven positions to be fought for. . . . Varsity Hopefuls As Southwords went to press, the final positions had not yet been determined. Apparently certain of a position are Mike Masoncup, Bill Osterland, Dave Flanagan, and Dave Knuth.

Also hopeful of a spot among the seven starters are Dick Schneider, Doug Dypold, Bob Denny, along with Norgskog and Whitson.

. . . First Meet The first meet of the season was a quadrangular one, Maine meeting Argo, Lyons, and Wheaton last Saturday. Meets after the Prospect encounter include four over spring vacation.

On April 12 Maine West will travel to the Hawks home courts at 4:30. The Thursday following, Maine will meet Palatine at Palatine at 4:30 and on April 16 will participate in a tournament. Evanston will be the host school. . . . Masoncup Line Mike Masoncup is the third in a long line of highly proficient tennis players in his family. His brother Harold played first singles on the Hawk team last season and Mike has an excellent chance to move into the top spot as a sophomore. . . . Injury to Osterland A possible setback to varsity chances is a knee injury sustained by senior letterman Bill Osterland, an injury which until just recently has kept him from practice.

If shots and careful treatment do not bring the knee along, Bill could be out for the season.

Bill held down a spot on the doubles team last year and his loss would be a blow. . . . Varsity Golf Varsity golf team, under coach Lou Gartner, will open their 1966 season next Monday against Ridgewood, their only meet until April 26 whem the squad goes against Conant.

Four returning lettermen form the nucleus of this year's team.

Those four are Scott Candrian,

Steve Johnson, Scott Pitt, and Bill Nelson, all seniors. . . . Fourth Last Year The lettermen, plus the other hopefuls, will be out to improve on a 6 and 4 record, which earned last year's grouping a fourth place in the DPV League.

From all indications, they will be successful in doing so but will meet strong competition in the form of Niles North and Glenbrook South, conference foes.

camera, utilizing the fastest film available, records B i l l Osterland's perfect backhand shot.

. . . Varsity Schedule April 7 E. Leyden at E. L. 4:30 p.m.

11 For. View at F. V. 4:30 p.m.

13 Palatine at M. S. 4:30 p.m.

14 St. Viator at St. V. 4:30 p.m.

15 Wheeling at W. 4:30 p.m.

18 Conant at M. S. 4:30 p.m.

20 Deerfield at D. 4:30 p.m.

22 Glenbr'k N. at GN 4:30 p.m.

25 Glenbrook at M. S. 4:30 p.m.

27 Niles W. at N. W. 4:30 p.m.

28 Ridgewood at R. 4:30 p.m.

Hawk Tawk

Inside Sports Dope' Revealed

By Derek Gilna First of all, I'm going to get the serious stuff out of the way.

On Wednesday, March 23, the annual Winter Sports Banquet was held and numerous awards given.

In swimming Frank McCullough and Greg Knudson were chosen Most Valuable Player and Captain respectively. In wrestling John Pirie was voted Most Valuable while Ed Walsh was honored with the status of honorary captain.

Varsity basketball players voted Dave Strom their MVP and Rick Kilinski as Hon. Captain. Dick Hood was given the singular honor of being both captain and MVP in gymnastics.

The Varsity basketball team has two of its members running for Presidency of SC. Bill Murphy distinguished himself this year with his great ball-handling and ability to sink the sure lay-up.

Mark Romness, cat-quick guard, and Jeff Krausman are the other two athletic candidates.

Whatever happened to the intra-mural program? It hasn't gotten off the ground too far and should be an issue in the coming campaign. Intra-murals would involve almost as many people as are out for varsity sports.

"That's what you get for playing too close to the net, Dick."

The Southwords stop-action

Bob Holz, Rick Kilinski, Carlos Maningas, Dick Hood, and John Spiggos are senior hurlers.

Richards, Possehl, and Steffen are the three understudys.

This year's team can also rely on better hitting and probably better defense. Auggie Matejzel, last year's leading hitter with a .327 average, returns this year. . . . Depth An Asset Depth is another asset for this year's Hawks. At the catcher's spot, Scott Kaufman, although a better hitter, is being challenged, especially in the fielding department, by Spence Sauter and Kirk Waberzeck.

In the infield from third to first Rick Kilinski, Auggie Matejzel, Randy O'Hare, and Bob Holz have established their preeminence. They are firmly backed up by Henry Perez, Jeff Riemer, Jim Raymond, Bob Steffen, and Dick Hood.

On the outfield grass we find that Russ Gibe, Dave Strom, and Chuck Coad, three returning lettermen, have earned a spot on the first string. Utility man Tom Dewar, Jerry Juszak, plus any off-duty pitcher or catcher, provide the depth.

How about a memorial game for the young science teacher who passed away? A similar game, played at Maine East between the M-club and faculty teams took in about 1200 dollars, all for the family of the late Mr. Hauser of the history department there. Although it's a little late for a basketball game now, it could be played next year.

The Bernie's Rejects, a Park Ridge Park District team, won a Parkboard tournament involving four teams last week. Made up of Maine South seniors and coached by Bob Holz, it won the tourney with two wins.

The squad also had great success in Park District Play. The Rejects ended their season at 15 and 1 and sported an of-

fense averaging 85 points a game.

There should be a Hawkman, appropriately dressed, to whip up spirit at athletic events, on the model of the Maine East Demon. Chickenman, Duckman, why not Hawkman? Of course, I'm just a bit prejudiced.

Indoor Tracksters First In Conference Maine South cindermen took four first places enroute to becoming conference champions at the conference meet held March 20, at the Maine East fieldhouse. The squad thus became the first major varsity team to cop the conference championship for the 65-66 season. . . . Ward First Ward led the way for the high-flying Hawks by taking firsts in both the high and low hurdles. Ward's winning times clocked in at 6.5 and 6.2 sec. respectively.

South's relay team took a first place in the four lap relay with a time of 1:17. Rich Syverson, cross country standcut, was th-? top miler with an excellent run of 4:32.5. . . . Four Seconds Three Hawks took a total of four second places. Bryant Murphy copped the runner-up spot in the 880, (2:04.9), Gordie Williams in the pole vault (12 feet), Bob Borman in the high jump, and Williams again in the broad jump.

Taking thirds were: Borman in pole vault (11 feet), Cantonis in the 440 (54), and the relay team in the mile relay.

. . . Failure at Oak Park In a televised performance March 26 at the Oak Park relays, the Hawks failed to score a single point in competition with 78 high school teams from all over the state.

Proviso West ended up at the top of the heap with over 40 points. . . . Team Moves Outdoors The scene now changes outdoors where the "cinderless" cinderman will compete on their asphalt track on the East parking lot. All outdoor meets will be held there.

Four Hawk returning lettermen helped spark the team this season in their drive for first in conference. . . . Senior Standouts Rick Syverson excelled in the mile run, picking up where he left off in cross country. Bryant Murphy was another distance runner whose specialty was the 880.

Hurdler Ed Ward and Gordie Williams, top South pole vaulter and high jumper, also piled up more than their share of points.

Bob Borman and George Cantonis provided important support all season.