Gubernatorial Candidates To Speak at South Richard B. Ogilvie and John Henry Altorfer will appear at the next meeting of Maine South's Social Science Forum at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, to present their comments on "Problems and Prospects for Illinois; 1968." Each will present a twentyminute speech and wiU answer questions from a panel of Maine South government students on Illinois governmental policies.
Panel members are seniors Steve Brundage, Scott Bremer, Georgene Gray, and Gary T. Johnson. Mr. Ogilvie, who held the office of Cook County Sheriff, is presently Cook County Board president. He is a graduate of Yale University, and Chicago Kent College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, the U.S.
Student Production Staff Chosen for 'Music Man' Maine South's Music Department recently announced the names of the student directors and stage manager for the musical Music Man to be held in the spring. Martha Hale '68 was chosen from many applicants as student director for this year's musical. Martha will aid Mr. Bell, choral director, in rehearsal techniques, and in directing vocalists and soloists. Martha was chosen because of her musical ability as well as her dramatic and acting experience. She appeared in Curious Savage, I n h m t the Wind, and was Mother Abyss in last year's musical The Sound of Music. She also plans to major in music after graduation. Marilyn Johnson '68 was selected as student director. She will assist the dramatics director in staging and the overall dramatics view of the musical. Marilyn has had much experience in drama from her role as Fairy May in Curious Savage to the lead as Maria in T?ie Sound of Music. She was also student director for this year's
senior class play My Sister Eileen. "Marilyn's experience as student director of My Sister Eileen will certainly be an asset. Although a musical creates many new problems, we're confident that she will do a good job," stated Mr. MarteUo, dramatics director of Music Man. Stage manager for Music Man wiU be Mary Rristmann '68. "Being a stage manager is a very difficult role to fulfill. Mary will be given complete control of all of the backstage area during productions," commented Mr. Padbcrg, technical director of the musical. He added, "Mary did an exceptional job as stage manager for Diary of Anne Frank, produced last fall. We feel she can handle this job, too." Mary is also assisting Mr. Chastain as student director for Miracle Worker which is being done this year for drama competition. Mr. Martello added, "We are quite happy with our choices and are certain they will cooperate and do their best to make this show a success."
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and the United Stales Supreme Court. Mr. Altorfer, Peoria businessman, is the founder and president of Pioneer Industrial Park, the largest private development of its kind in the Midwest, excepting Chicago. He is the originator of the LaSalle Street Capital Corporation, which promotes the growth of small businesses in Illinois. In 1964 he was the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, and in 1965 he was named to the Illinois House Reapportionment Commission. "The Maine South Social Science Forum seeks to bring stimulating speakers to the attention of Maine South students and to give students an opportunity to meet these people and discuss current problems with them," accordmg to Mr. Otto Kohler,
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Chairman Social Science department. "Our speakers in the past have included Jack Mabley, Lef-
ten Sta\Tianos, Floyd Fulle, and other prominent newspapermen, public officials, university, and college professors."
Richard B. Ogilvie
John H. Altorfer
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South Photography Students Receive Awards For Pictures Maine South Photography students are exhibiting their best photographs at the First Federal Savings Bank in Park Ridge
through March 22. Bill Mellberg won $25 for the best picture in the exhibit. Joel Shelton, Southwords photogra-
Eastman Ensembles Set To Swing Here Monday The Eastman Wind Ensemble and the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, from the University of Rochester will perform in the Maine South auditorium Monday, March 11, at 8:15 p.m. The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Donald Hunsberger, will perform works ranging from small ensembles by Gabrielis, Scheldt, and Mozart, to full-scale symphonies by modem composers as Hindemith and Hovhannes. Dr. Hunsberger is recognized in the music world as an authority on wind music. He is editor-in-chief of the Music Symphonic Wind Ensemble Editions. Seventeen musicians comprise
the Eastman Jazz Ensemble under the baton of Mr. Jack End. This organization is the newest performing band at the University of Rochester. "They are terrific!" exclaimed Mr. Lloyd Spear, chairman of the music department. Tickets, $2 for adults and $1.25 for students, are avilable at the Maine South music department office. The two Eastman ensembles are on a tour of the United States which includes performances at the Music Educators National Conference in Seattle, University of California at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and the Redlands.
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Bill Mellberg, Ken Ploog, and Joel Shelton received first, third, and second places for their photos at the First Federal Savings Bank exhibit.
pner, won $10 for second place. Ken Ploog won the third place nomination, and was awarded ?5. Those receiving honorable mention were: Jay Hirsh, Paul Gleschecker, Bob Rusteberg, Bill Mellberg, Larry Gammel, Bob Engmark, Peggy Davis, Joel Shelton, John Stagg, Donna Tagge, Jim Irwin, and Roger Smith. Other students with entrees are; Paul Spevak, Jim Lemon, Rich Bonjour, Jerry Jerome, Richard Parkitny, Chris Nelson, Pat Sherill, Dick Swain, David Kulik, Bob James, Bud Hurlstone, Dick Lane, Arnold Dolan, Ron Cuttone, Scott Dieck, Tom Hedlin, Mark Stankiewicz, Fred Powers, and Maura Kreuz. Judges for the contest were Fabian, Park Ridge photographer, and Rowland Ecker, photography instructor at Maine East. All students who participated are members of the new photography classes at Maine South, Photo I and II, taught by Mr. Joseph Stilp and Mr. David Johnson.
Doremus To Narrate Lincoln Portrait' at Concert
Concert soloists Sunday afternoon are Chris Been, Kay Nordskog, Linnea Sauter and Carl Santell.
John Doremus, WAIT radio personality, will appear with the Maine South Concert Orchestra narrating Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" on Sunday March 10. The presentation of "Lincoln Portrait" is part of Maine South's observance of the Illinois Sesquiccntcnnial year. The concert will feature two student soloists. Linnea Sauter '68 will play a violin solo, Beethoven's "Romance in F " . Kay Nordskog '68 will solo on the cello with the "Allegro Apposionata" by Saint Saens. Chris Been '69 and Carl Santell '68 will play piano in a number called "Carnival of the Animals," "This is a unique number," said Mr. Lloyd C. Spear, Concert Orchestra director. Caricatures of 14 different animals will be done to music by Karen Waldmann '68. The concert will also feature selec-
tions from The Music Man, this year's spring musical. The concert will be held in the Maine South Auditorium on Sunday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m. Admission is by Maine South Music Booster card or by single admission tickets available at the door.
John Doremus
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Jr., Sr. Leaders Aid In Physical Ed. Classes Maine South's Girls' Physical Education Department sponsors the Junior-Senior Leader Program. This program enables responsible girls to participate more fully in physical activity as well as to gain in leadership qualities.
"The leader program is just one way in which young people of Maine Township have been given additional opportunities, above and beyond the regular classroom situations," commented Miss Kathryn Pierce,
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W/iot Is SC Election? This year South students have the privilege of voting fot a Student Council president and secretary. Since half the school has never experienced an election, and the other half has not participated in one for two years, Southwords would like to remind students of what an election is. An election is not the best combo or the cleverest skit. It is not the catchiest slogan or the criticism levelled on a certain candidate by a friend. An election is not the repitition of worn-out phases or impossible promises. It is not a speech filled with accusations and no solutions. Rather, an election is voting for a student who recognizes the problems of Student Council and offers a workable remedy to the situation. An election is voting for the candidate who can most ably run Maine South's student government. An election is more than good publicity. It is your chance to have a voice in student government and to make an objective evaluation of each candidate. Remember this when you vote Thursday.
Medical Field Offers Variety of Jobs When students start thinking about careers, many of them consider beco-ming doctors or nurses, but they ignore many other facets of the medical profession. Few people realize how many jobs are part of medicine. Some require many years of schooling, others little more than a high school diploma. Probably the profession requiring the most education is that of a doctor of medicine, the center of the medical team. Recommended course of study in college is three to four years liberal arts, then four years of medical school, followed by one year of hospital internship. Because many people believe that only "A" students get accepted in medical schools, many really qualified students do not apply. This thinking is wrong. About 70 per cent of those accepted are "B" students, while only 12 per cent are "A". Nursing, the other major medical profession, offers many types of degrees. For a baccalaureate degree in nursing, a student needs a high school diploma and four years of college. These nurses work on staff positions in public health or hospital nursing. They can give nursing care to people in hospital and community settings. A hospital degree in nursing
Southwords The oHicial student newspaper of Maine Township High South. Park Ridge. Iliinois. Written and edited bi-weekly by students of the high school. Suljscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separately at $2 per year. Editor-in-chief Sue Moore News Editor Wendy Carlsen Features Editor Nancy Petersen Sports Editor Jim CDonnell Copy Editor Cheryl Travers Art Editor AUyn Eriksen Photo Editor Ralph BandiUs Assistant Editors . . . . Sue Hendricks. Jim Huster, Sarah Penny Reporters Lisa Castle. Karen Cloud, Phyllis Ehret. Bill Griffiths. Pat Kokonas, Cathy Mabrey. Jim Niemann, Dale TrisChan, Deb Verlench, Terry Dalton. Linda Zink> Betty Gutzmer. Sue Peavoy. CartoonlsU Steve TrytUn. Dave Chittum. Patricia Stelcher. Photographers .Andy Ekman, John Richmond. Joel Shelton Student News Bureau Editor Cyndie Stcrrelt Advisor Mr. Kenneth Beatty
requires three years of hospital work plus a high school diploma, while an associate degree requires two years of college plus some summer school courses. These nurses are trained to give care to patients. Upon graduation they are eligible for the registered nurse examination. Practical nurses need only two years of high school credit, although graduation is desirable, and one year of course work and hospital training. They assist registered nurses in the care of physically and mentally ill and give nursing care to patients in situations relatively free of scientific complexity. Under the direction of practical nurses or registered nurses is the nurse aide. She performs essential tasks to the patient's care, such as adjusting beds, taking temperatures, or helping with meals. Her duties are not technical, and she does not administer medication. To become a nurse aide, a trainee must be at least 18 years old and have at least a grammar school education, although two years of high school is preferred. Applicants must show they are able to do the expected tasks and to understand the job. A physical examination is also often required. Nurse aides are usually trained after they are hired, when on-the-job training under Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses is combined with classroom instruction. Training may last from several days to several months depending on the duties expected. Two specialized areas of medicine are podiatry and dentistry. The podiatrist treats diseases and deformities of the feet, taking X-rays and performing surgery when needed. The podiatry colleges will only admit students with two years of college. Upon graduation from a college of podiatry, a student earns one of two degrees, the degree of Doctor of Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. The dentist tries to prevent and treat diseases within the mouth and also corrects defective teeth. Before entering a dental school, students must have completed two year's work at an accredited college.
chairman of the Girls' PE Department. Sophomore girls chosen for the Junior and Senior Leader Programs must exemplify the qualities of good sportsmanship, respect for others, and good citizenship. She must also do well in academic classes, have an interest in other's learning, and receive good faculty ratings. A girl aspiring to the program must also be the type of girl that would exhibit a good influence on the other people with whom she comes in contact. Any sophomore girl is eligible to apply for the leader program; however girls should realize the kinds of people who are leaders, and then consider themselves as being possible candidates. A girl who has failed physical education or exhibits a poor attitude would not be considered leader material. Applicants are evaluated by the Girls' Physical Education faculty. Selections are made on the basis of ratings collected from the applicant's counselor, physical education teacher, and three classroom or organization sponsors. "The leader class for juniors is a more extensive program than is held in the other classes in physical education. As jimiors the leaders are instructed in every course offered in the physical education curriculum for girls at Maine South. Alphabetically that means everything from archery to volleyball," stated Miss Pierce concerning the class curriculum. The girls are given cues to teaching, ways of helping beginners, safety and spotting techniques, skill analysis and officiating techniques. All of these are given to prepare the girls to be able assistants to the teacher. "They also learn methods of class organization and reasons for departmental and school policy. The girls can then appreciate the need for these
Senior Leader Marilyn Hauber aids a girl in vaulting over the horse. s o m e t i m e s misunderstood "rules," " said Miss Pierce. Leaders are taught by Miss Pierce in a more instructive setting than regular education classes. They are responsible for their own conduct and they organize the class as they see necessary. For certain segments of the curriculum, specialists on the Girls' P.E. staff instruct the junior leaders to give them the best possible instruction available. A "C" average must be maintained in class work and a "B" average in the leader program in order to remain in the leader program. A "C" grade in leaders puts them on probationary status, and if a C grade appears in leaders during the subsequent grading period, a girl is removed from the program. Girls are removed from the leader program for scholastic reasons, as well as for any disciplinary reason deemed serious enough to be handled by the Dean. A girl is automatically dropped from the program if she cuts any classes.
Junior leaders are responsible for making a notebook quarterly. The notebook is for use as senior leaders, containing articles, teaching cues, coaching materials, skill analysis, and other materials collected through the year. Each leader is responsible for assisting in the intramural and GRA program during the year and for supporting the activities of the Girls' P.E. program during the year. As seniors, the girls are responsible for aiding in the improvement of instruction and are valuable to the teachers to whom they are assigned. Miss Pierce concluded, "We feel that this program is extremely important in the development of the young people of today—it gives them the necessary confidence to meet the challenges of the society." "We feel that the medium of physical activity is a natiu-al one for developing a person's potential, and leadership training is important to insure the future of the present generation," she added.
The Monster Thaf Stalks South By Walt Skawski '6S There is a monster that stalks daily through the shadows of this school, assuming strange shapes to perform outrageous deeds. Some say a freshman released it the day South opened, by unwittingly unbarring its cage door. One morning, I set out to subdue and capture the monster, whose presence had darkened the school for nearly four years. Rounding the center's section, I noticed the wild hieroglyphics if scratched upon lockers to sharpen its claws. I listened to reports of students who claimed they saw it barreling through the halls, knocking anything over in its path. In the library, I found a list of books it had swallowed and examined others it had mutilated in rage, but I was skeptical. Then I actually saw the monster in ape-like guise crouching in the corridor outside a study hall. He was growling and moaning, and projecting his noises into the room by ventriloquism. The students looked restless and disturbed, and the teacher was trying to hush the noise. Yet no one was making a single sound except for the monster of South. Suddenly, the passing bell rang. The monster dashed out of .sight into a washroom, where it transformed into a fiery dragon. Puffing and snorting with terrified haste, it enclosed itself in a thick smoke screen. I wanted to rush in and capture it, now that I had it trapped, but thick, choaking clouds drove
me back. At lunch, the monster descended mistily in a cloud upon a cafeteria student about to return his lunch tray. It pressed him back into his chair and rendered him paralyzed, imable to lift either arm. Fearing his mind was being sapped away, too, I rushed to help him. "Resist the monster!" I shouted. "Raise, heighten, elevate your tray!" When he struggled uselessly until the bell rang, and aban-
doned his tray, I realized the dread power of the South monster. It must have overcome others, too, because I saw other trays left, and food and trash on the floor. I gave up my search and set my mind at ease. Now I never concern myself with things that seem wrong. For there are no abuses, no disturbances, no misconducts ui the school. Nothing is wrong. It's the monster of South.
"Ridiculous! Where could a monster hide in a school like this?"
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SC Candidates State Platforms, Qualifications Upcoming Student CouncU elections have five very able students running for the office of president and secretary. Candidates for the presidency are Jim Cantonis, Rich Hyde, and Bill Silberman. Running for the office of secretary are Barb Childs and Kathy O'Hare. Each candidate has definite opinions on what Student Council should be and how it should strive to achieve its goal. Below is a summation of their individual goals and opinions in order to give the student body of voters an insight into the qualifications of each candidate.
person who will stand up to problems and face up to the administration when necessary. He must be able to understand exactly the powers of Student Council and be able to work with these powers satisfactorily." This is Jim's third year as a Student Council representative. A member of the Sportsmanship Committee for two years, he has also served on the Organization Committee as well as being chairman of float-building for homecoming. In his freshman year, Jim served as president of liis class. This year he is secretary-treasurer of Interact, a member of two varsity sports, " M " Club, and the " B " honor roll. Jim has a 3.05 grade point average and is also a member of Brotherhood Society. Campaign headquarters for Jim are at the homes of Linna Ramlow 825 S. Courtland, and Kitsy McMullen, 830 S. Home.
has been for the past three years. I feel that I can present some new ideas and give a new idea of what SC should be. I believe that SC does not have any power, but it can obtain changes from the administration if it can show that the students are behind the desire for change." Concluding, Rich observed, "As the name president suggests, the person who assumes the role should lead SC and provide leadership and impetus to get Student Council going. The president should communicate often with the student body as a whole once a month thru closed circuit TV. The SC president should show the student body that he is working in their interest and for what the students want." Rich has a 3.2 grade average, and has been a member of TriS for two years. He is also a member of "Inter-nation Simulation." His headquarters are located at the home of Ed Erickson '68, 1507 Fairview. Others in his campaign include Scott Bremer '68, John Beton '68, Kay Lewis '69, Roberta Little '70, John Ongman '69, and Mike Venson '69.
"No one knows just how much the Student Council can accomplish in the next year, but some of the things they should strive for are 1) the right to leave school instead of attending a last period study hall, 2) the right to dress as individuals, 3) a student lounge (this has already been promised) and 4) typing study halls." President of Student Council should be, according to Bill, "One who is genuinely interested in working long hours for the student body. Most of all, the SC president should have the desire to lead and work with the Student Council for the advancement of the student body." Bill has been involved in many activities. These include Student Council, AFS committee, Thespians, various speech activities, student grievance committee, sophomore class president, and freshman class treasurer. Headquarters for Bill are located at the homes of Laurie Shedden, 320 N. Ashland, Jan Johansen, 1400 Devon, and Melanie Mack, 235 Devon, His campaign managers are Jim Luety '68, and Sandy Lee '68.
Jim Cantonis "Student Council has done the best it could this year under the circumstances. The administration has repeatedly turned down Student Council proposals, primarily because there is a basic misunderstanding between students and administration," stated Jim Cantonis, candidate for Student Council president. "The reason is not, as popular opinion seems to indicate, because Student Council is neglecting its duties," Jim continued. "I do not think there is any doubt that the biggest problem Council faces is the confrontation of the administration. I feel that the administration and the students must attain a mutual understanding, which will not be an easy task." Outlining his plan for next year, Jim emphasized, "The first step toward making Council better next year can be made during the summer by having meetings with the administration to discuss such things as: 'disciplinary measures, dress code in school as well as at dances, and basically improving the administration's relationship with the students. In order to avoid misunderstandings," Jim continued, "I propose to have one member of our administration at every Student Council meeting, so problems may be cleared up on the spot. Over the summer, also, a complete study of all Student Council's projects should be made, and all worthless projects ended. More time is not needed for Council work," Jim explained. "If the Council budgets its time properly by having agendas and a complete understanding of parliamentary procedure. Council can become much more efficient. The new television system in our school should be used bi-monthly by the president of Student Council to tell the student body what Council has done, as well as what it has failed to do. In this way, the student body can get a better idea of exactly what Student Council is." Concluding, Jim said, "I believe that the Student Council president should be a dynamic
must have more meetings with the administration, and must obtain the power to advise on all dean's announcements and administrative policies before they are issued to the homei'ooms. The Student Council should learn when not to accept NO as an answer from the administration. It should request and receive logical explanations for ideas that are turned down.
Rich Hyde Rich Hyde, another candidate for SC president declares, "Student Council, I feel, is at the moment just barely doing what a representative body should do. It does nothing controversial, nor anything that directly benefits the students of the school. It is lackadaisical and complacent, and in general performs no function other than that of which a hand-picked group of just anyone could do. In other words, what SC is doing now, could be done by anyone." Continuing, Rich stated, "My idea of representative government goes past planning — it involves any complaints students have. Student government, school administration, community and local affairs, should be taken into consideration." "On the representation idea." Rich continued, "I believe that SC should not just sit on their hands and wait for students to come to them — they should seek out student opinions. They should present the fore metioned issues to the student body. As an example of this, there are a number of issues confronting the community today that are directly concerned with the students. These include bond issues, referendum, bussing, and the question of education. "Student Council should take a stand on these issues, debate them, invite guest speakers through Tri-S, and finally, draft a solution on how SC and students feel. They should then send the results of the SC vote to any interested party such as the school board." On his qualifications for office. Rich stated, "My best qualification is that I have not been involved in the mess that SC
Bill Silberman Bill Silberman, the other candidate for Student Council president, said, "I feel that this year Student Council has begun to realize its potential as a student legislative body. The members of SC, in general, work extremely hard on Student Council projects. What is needed is a change in attitude. Council must aim its projects toward being more representative of the majority of student opinioion." According to Bill, the biggest problem facing Student Council is leadership. "The Student Council must assume a greater role and a stronger position on student body problems and student administration conflicts." Bill believes that "There should be monthly meetings of the administration with the SC officers. The Student Council should aim and shape its projects according to the majority of student opinion. In short, the SC should attempt to break away from the grasp of the administration and strive for more effective leadership of the student body." Bill outlined his plans to make SC better next year. He stated, "To give the SC more time in which to work for the student body, I would 1) increase the number of Student Council meetings per week and 2) delegate some of the Council's hundreds of projects to other clubs. For example, Bill continued, "Key Club wants more service projects; we can give them some. Also, I would make the Student Council take a stronger position with the regard to student body-administration conflicts. To do this, the Council
Barb Childs Barb Childs. candidate for Student Council secretary, expounded her views of this year's s t u d e n t council. "Whether some people believe it or not, SC is making progress. This year, it has become more of a habit to schedule meetings with the administration, and we have finally started to express our grievances in a constructive manner." Continuing, Barb stated, "Many of our proposed projects have been refused by the administration, so a great deal of the student body has blamed Student Council. Unfortunately, they don't realize that it is not Council's fault. But it lies with decisions made by the administration. With the small beginnings of better communications started this year, SC is becoming a more effective group. It is my hope that this beginning may be carried on so that one day the SC will have the best communication possible between the administration and the student body." Barb definitely feels that there are many secondary problems facing council. She stated, "One thing that is definitely halting our progress is that the administration feels that it is their duty to stop our projects if they can forsee a failure. I
am sure they do it with only good intentions, but I definitely feel that Council should learn by experience, and it should be allowed to carry out activities, even if they do fail. This is the only way we'll learn." Efficiency, according to Barb, is also another problem. She commented, "Too often, meetings have been completely wasted on petty arguments over unimportant details. Because of this, valuable time is lost, and nothing is accomplished." Going over her plans for Council, Barb explained, "Unlike other candidates. I feel that it is not my position to make false promises during my campaign that cannot be carried out. Many have promised such things as student lounge, but this will only be possible in the future when the addition is built, and the administration has stated we most likely will have one." Continuing further. Barb added, "I will try, if elected, not to bring in idealistic ideas, but ideas that can be carried out Some of these plans are: 1) to try and sponsor more activities between the three Maine schools, 2) to help have a better evaluation system of Student Council, 3) to try to get more students involved in council by announcing the up-and-coming council events. These are just some things I think could improve in our student council." Barb explained what she thought the SC secretary should be. "Besides having a good academic standing, I feel the secretary should be a person who is definitely interested in the council. Being a secretary means a lot of work, so she must be willing to put in the necessary time. Lastly, she must be a person who can work well with others." Barb has been on both student council and class councU for two years. She has served on the AFS and Service committees. This year she is committee chairman for the Junior Prom, Also, she has worked on Girls' Club Council as weU as being elected Corresponding Secretary of SAC in junior high. She is also a cheerleader. She has maintained a " B " average throughout her three years. This semester. Barb has been taking a special leadership training course sponsored by Mr. Chastain and she plans to attend Camp Chiley in Colorado, a Student Council leadership camp. Barb's headquarters are located at her house, 431 N, Wisner and Ken Lossman's house, 2915 Scott Lynne. Her campaign managers are Donna Lyons '68 and Dave Switzer '68,
Kathy O'Hare The other candidate for SC secretary is Kathy O'Hare, She gave her views of Student Coun(C0NTINUE3J ON PAGE 4)
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Tri'S Club Holds Forum On Council Role, Future By Walt WaUace In keeping with the interests of the week, Maine South's Social Science Club sponsored an open forum dealing with the role and future of student government. Gary T. Johnson '68, Edward Erickson '68, and John Davis '68 presided over the meeting which attempted to analyze the present Student Council at Maine South and to set a basis for future operative programs dealing with student activities. Actual powers of S t u d e n t Council were analyzed and discussed. General discussion centered upon the following points: Student Council should have a role in the making and administrating of dress codes, social functions, and general rules of student conduct in the building. Efforts to maintain an atmosphere of progressive action was next discussed. Communications between Student Coimcil and the student body, the administration, and the faculty was noted to be poor by the
SC Book Drive Called 'Success' "The response to the SC paperback book drive has been a tremendous success," according to John Davis. Hundreds of books of every subject are piled in the Student Council office. As soon as ten racks are built and the books are sorted, they will be placed in all study halls. The system for check out is run basically on the honor system. Students can take the book out of the study and home with the understanding that they will return it when they are finished.
Foods II Classes To Tour Kitchens On Friday, March 15, the Foods II class will visit the Sarah Lee Kitchens in Deerfield. They will also tour the Gel Sert Company, a candy and jello manufacturer, later in the day. Mrs. Karen Lorence, home economics teacher said, "This trip will illustrate the opportunities in food industries, research, and assembly line technique, and the development of new products in modern food production." Refreshments and samples will be served to the students when they finish touring the plants.
meeting. Programs were presented which may alleviate this condition. The use of closed circuit television, improvement of council reports, and methods of approaching the administration and faculty were explored. It was noted that improvement of these means would assist in the construction of a more potent Student Council. Future closed-circuit television reports on the condition of Student Council was one method of bridging the gap between students and their representatives. Student Council representatives should also work more closely with their homerooms in reaching positions on various issues confronting council according to the panel. Student Council members should also take a more diplomatic approach in discussing possible changes or programs effecting the student body, was the basic remark made concerning dialogue with the administration. "Don't put the administration on the defensive," remarked one student. Student Council presidential hopefuls Jim Cantonis '69, Bill Silberman '69, and Rich Hyde '69 attended the meeting along with approximately 25 students, and four interested teachers.
Brotherhood Society Adds New Members
Pictured above are the new members named to Brotherhood Society at the recent assembly. They are: front, M i k e Masoncup, M r . Faulhaber, sponsor, John Garcea, T o m Spotts, Wayne M i l l e r ; 2nd row, Pat Rielce, Ken Lossman, Donna Lyons, B i l l Z i m m e r man, Annie Verger, Bill Spicer; 3rd row, Tom Schuessler, Lyie Schrag, Steve Olson, Meg Cannon, Chris Novak, Sue B r a d t k e ; back row, Kay Glader, Chris Hookanson, Jeanie Paige, Therese Brady, Susy Hannibal, and Marie Barnard.
Sponsor, Principal Discuss SC by Rich Hyde In determining the role of Student Council we felt it was necessary to interview Mrs. Harkin, Student Council sponsor, and Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal. Both are generally agreed on what the purpose of council is. Mrs. Harkin stated, "Student Council is to work democratieal-
Tension Mounts as Voting For the past two weeks Student Council election proceedings have been gathering momentum and tension has been mounting as members and candidates prepare for the election. At 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, all petitions for Student Council president and secretary were returned. It was announced that the qualifying candidates running for the office of Student Council president are Jim Cantonis, Rich Hyde, and Bill Silberman. The two candidates for the office of secretary are Barb Childs and Kathy O'Hare. Had there been more than three candidates for each office a "Meet Your Candidate" session would have been held before the primary election. Candidates made summarized platform speeches to each class during the week of February 26. On Wednesday of this week the candidates were nominated at an all-school assembly. Yesterday candidates introduced themselves and answered questions for students and delegates at the pre-election "Meet Your
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Candidate" session. The all-school election assembly will be held Wednesday, March 13. At this assembly the candidates, introduced by their campaign managers, will present their formal speeches. Following the speeches, the 196768 officers John Davis and Nancy Wohlers will recap Student Council achievements during the past year. Voting will take place Thursday, March 14, before school from 7:45 to 8:05, during lunch periods, and after school from 3:45 to 4:20. All students may vote once, and ID cards will be punched. Friday, March 15, an election banquet will be given for Student Council members, candidates, and their managers. The first time the new president and secretary will be announced wiU be later that evening at the Election Jitney. The jitney will begin at 8 p.m., and conclude at 11:00 p.m. The ? ? ? ? wiU play. Early in April the election of the other CouncU officers wQl be held by the Student Council representatives.
Platforms Cite Candidates' Goals cil, "I don't think that SC realizes its potential as a voice for students. SC representatives have not been conscientious in reporting to their homerooms and bulletin boards have not been kept up to date. The representatives do not approach the job with a sense of responsibility that is required of the position. Because of the lack of responsibility of SC members, it has been necessary for the sponsors to undertake the responsibilities normally executed by council members." Continuing, Kathy stated, "SC is not a true representative body of all types of students at Maine South. SC should be a mouthpiece for all facets of student opinion, not just the voice of a few." Commenting on the problems facing Council, Kathy stated, "Besides the representatives not having enough responsibility, SC needs in order to fulfill its purposes, lack of student support also prevents Student
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Council from being much more than an organization looking for handouts every week. The Maine South student body is not united behind South, it being a new school with really no traditions that seem to bind the students together and give them a feehng of pride and belonging." Kathy viewed her plans to make SC better, "Cooperation with the administration is essential to giving SC more power. A responsible council wiU earn the respect to the administration and be able to accomplish more for the student body and thus, gain the respect of the students. I think more Student Council issues and problems should be opened to the student body to get their opinion and perhaps a solution to a problem no one in SC could come up with. Students should feel that they are a part of a working Student Council. Opinion polls should also become a monthly part of council activities."
"Also," Kathy continued, "1 feel that SC should be a familiar part of every student's involvement with Maine South. All kids with 1st period study that are interested should be urged to come in and take part in a Student Council meeting." Kathy has been quite active in her 3 years at Maine South while maintaining an "A" average every quarter. She has been a member of both Marlin and Pep Club for 3 years. Also, she has served for 2 years on the Class and Girls' Club Councils. Kathy is a Mariner, French Club president, on the executive board of her church youth club, and in the church choir. Headquarters for Kathy are located at her house, 1116 Talcott, and at the homes of Meg Cannon, 194 Michael John, Diane Dale, 1852 W. Crescent, and Chris Nowak, 720 Forestview. Her managers are Chris Nowak '68, Sue Bradtke '68, and Steve Bnmdage '68.
ly for the general improvement of the school. It is the representative voice of the Student Body." Dr. Watson echoed Mrs. Harkin's views, "Student Coimcil should do whatever concerns the students and should represent every student in the school." Both also stated that council has no power other than that which the administration gives them. "The council does not run the school!" Mrs. Harkin emphasized. While both agreed that Student Council has no power, It definitely has a function and both gave examples of what Student Council should do. Mrs. Harkin said that things such as putting paperbacks in study halls and soap for Vietnam were examples of what Student Council should do. She added that Student Council should also concern itself with money-making projects and sponsor such things as the development of school spirit and pride in our school and support school representatives in academics, athletics, and social activities.
Now Hear This! If You Can Hear The Health office will conduct hearing tests for the entire student body during the week of March 18 to 22. "If you can't hear well, you are not doing well academically,' stated Mrs. Karen Helquist, school nurse. Students will be taken out of study halls for the mass screening program. If a student fails to pass the first screening, a second test will be administered after spring vacation. If a student fails the second test, he will be referred to his family physician. Two poeple will administer the test during each period, so that testing may be completed in one week.
Dr. Watson appeared to be in agreement with Mrs. Harkin but placed emphasis on some different ideas. He spoke of Student Council as a service organization and coordinator of the numerous club activities of the school. When asked if Student Council should assume a more active role in community affairs, he answered enthusiastically that community action is one of the areas that he would like to see council more involved in. School rules and regulations were also discussed by Dr. Watson. He emphasized that the administration is always willing to listen to suggestions about rules through-^Student Council. It was noted that many rules are district policy determined by the school board. He said that the only way one of these rules could be changed would be for all three schools to show the board that a change is desirable. This article gives you an idea of what the adviser and principal expect of Student Council. It remains for us on Southwords to find out what the student body expects of council. It remains for you the students to elect a council that will most effectively live up to both the expectations of the student body and the administration.
NHS Opens C-125a As Lost- and Found Lost anything lately? Found anything? Stop by C-125A, the location of the new lost and found, open five days a week before and after school. The Lost and Found department was changed because of the many problems created by having it located in the personnel office. Among the difficulties were students asking for passes to look for non-existent returned articles.
Students To Run School Beginning on March 17 and running until April 7, the students taking Psychology for Living wiU be participating in a play-school as teachers. ^ The students are working in a child care unit. In it they arc studying such fields of child care as discipline, activity, and reason. Closed circuit television will be used for the classes that cannot participate in the program. There is only one class that does not participate personally. All ten other classes meet dur-
ing one of the two sessions of play-school. Students will attempt to learn while they are teaching. The faculty member is actually more of a supervisor in these classes. Students wQl teach for one day and observe certain characteristics of behavior for at least two others. The children will age from two years to five and a half. None wiU be presently attending kindergarten or primary school. The children are sons or daughters of faculty members.
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Senior Girls Practice Defensive Maneuvers By Audrey Altstadt '71 During eighth period in the wrestling gym, barefoot, sweatshirted senior girls can be found practicing some rather unusual physical activities. Miss Albrecht of the Girl's Physical Education Department is instructing her class in the
basic techniques of self-defense. In addition to agility and coordination, the object of this unit is to familiarize the girls with self-defense techniques which will enable them to ward off any assailant in order to effect an escape. The skills the girls are learn-
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students who will comprise the vocal and dance choruses for The Music Man have been chosen. In the vocal chorus first sopranos include: Melanie Pankow '70, Connie King '70, Jan Carlson '68, Terry Cole '68, Carol Nocchi '70, Jane Cari)enter '71, and Lynn Schoemann •70. Judy Aswege '69, Gretchen Van Natta '68, Karen Wilson '68, Nancy Harris '68, Cindy Sterrett '68, and Jennifer Sandell '68 will sing second soprano. Karen Sundberg '69, Bev Baren '69, Beth Onderdonk '69, Donna Lyons '68, Pat Ludwig '68, Pat Hurley '68, Linda Johnson '69, and Marny Carlson '69, compose the alto section. Tenors are: Dan Cinelli '70, Mike Littwinn '68, Ken Oberg '69, John Sagat '70, Sam Piraino '69, John Uselding '68, Bruce Anderson '68, Hal Kolp '71, Scott Fauth '71, and Larry Barcheski *69. Joel Morris '69, Hal Harz '70, Andy Kunz '69, Kim McPheeters '69, Dave Newton '69, Steve Moody '68, Glenn Larson '68, Tom Hicks '69, will sing bass. Members of the dance chorus are: Candy Collins '70, Georgann Greshew '68, Cassie Kuston '69, Lenore Raia '69, Luz Montero '68, Barbara Berger '69, Vicki Grant '69, Merry Shute
Larry Wins 1st; Goes to State Larry Getz '68 will participate in the State Speech Contest after placing first in radio speaking during the District and Sectional Speech Contests. The State Speech and Drama Contest will be held on March 29 and 30 at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Larry first qualified for the district contest, in which the top three contestants from four districts were picked to journey to the sectionals. The two winners of the sectional tournament are now going on to the state finals. Larry feels that the experiences he will gain through the contests will help him in the future. He hopes to go into the field of radio and television after college.
'68, Alison Seno '70, Bill Barmeier '71, Paul Riis '68, Mark Walker '70, Robert Reinhold '70, Bob Schroeder '68, J i m Luety '68, Larry Lykowski '68, Chuck Zdeb '69, and Don Coleman '68.
Championship Game To Be on W M T H WMTH radio, 88.5 FM, will broadcast tonight's final regional contest from Prospect High School, starting at 7:20. Larry Getz and John Porter will be on hand for the play by play description, along with Roger Hofeldt, Jim Nevins, and J i m O'Donnell, who will have interesting interviews and facts about the tournament.
Movies SuggestPrejudice Cure We all encounter prejudice. Prejudice against the Negroes, Jews, Catholics, and long hair. Yes, we all encounter prejudice —but what can an individual do about it? On February 21, during ninth period in lecture hall C-100, Mr. Faulhaber, Brotherhood Society sponsor, presented the movie "The Unprejudiced Way." The movie offered three solutions to this problem. The first solution is based on the fact that when children are little they have not yet been taught to hate. An integrated education will teach children to respect and admire one another. Community cooperation would be the second solution. If people within a commimity would get together and talk grievances out, many old fears and superstitions would be dispelled. Much of prejudice springs from fear—fear of the unknown. A third solution is legislative action. Laws have great value towards diminishing prejudice. The law cannot discriminate. Every person must be treated fairly in the courts of the land. Prejudice is based mainly on misinformation, fear of the unknovm, inherited beliefs, and the daily course of living. To conquer prejudice, education among all classes and peoples is needed. This must start when the child is young and has not learned the beliefs of his elders.
ing ARE NOT designed to enable them to fight an attacker. If, for example, a girl is walking along and is grabbed from behind around the neck, she can, using an over-the-shoulder throw or a hip throw, relocate her assailant on his back on the ground. She can then make her escape. Techniques taught include over the-shoulder throws, hip throws, overhand throws, and releases from the neck and wristholds. The class begins with "limbering-up" exercises to increase general body flexibiUty. Sore arms due to muscle strain are not uncommon. Most girls get confidence in their own physical abilities, and at the same time, they have fun. Their comments include such things as, "It's fun . . . good to know . . . really works," or simply, "I like it." There are those, however, who aren't quite as fond of the idea. "It's stupid . . . They should give it to the freshmen first." These girls feel that under an actual attack they wouldn't think, "Now, what was I supposed to do?" Miss Albrecht informed the girls at the beginning of one class period that they must be careful with their partners. They are supposed to be "trying to preserve . . . partner for future practices." This treatment is in sharp contrast to her comment on the treatment of an assailant, ". . . if he breaks a leg, fine!" To boost morale and give the girls some incentive, Miss Albrecht told her girls, "For a final test, you'll go out into the parking lot and throw each other." Everyone laughed. They thought she was kidding.
Seniors Melanie Mack and Leslie Moak practice throwing each other in preparation for escaping an assailant during their self-defense g y m class.
Marlin Presents Zodiac; 'Liveliest' Says Sponsor "Signs of the Zodiac" will be the theme of this year's Marlin Swim Show to be presented May 9, 10, 11, and 12. The show is appropriately titled "Zodiac." A special feature will be an act of 16 girls, who have been practicing since October. The act will first be presented at the International Festival of Aquatic Art in Godfrey, Illinois
Junior Leaders Selected For '68-'69 School Year The following sophomore girls have been selected for the 19681969 Junior Leader classes: Gail Appleby, Ann Beck, Carol Birch, Cheri Brandt, Barbara Burns, Carol Cannon, Joy Clark, Candy Collins, Debbie Crowley, Donna Cuttone, Sue DeSalvo, Debbie DeVaney, Mary Dulisch, Val Durham, Julie Ellis, Janet Engelen, Linda Eriksen, Donna Erickson, Carol Eriksen, Kathy Flanagan, Julie Fleetwood, Sue Fritz, GaU Fritz, Kay Glader, and Mary Gilles. Continuing the list are: Debby Graham, Cindy Grawin, Bea Haperaan, Susy Hannial, Mary Sue Headley, Nancy Herrmann, Barb Hoffman, Chris Hookanson, Mary Jo Jacobs, Theresa Jensen, Elaine Kirkluk, Gail Junge, Maren Klick, Toni Kopkowaski, Robin L'Esperance, Sue Lawrence, Nancy Mangun, Pam Mannhardt, Chris Marshall, Cynthia Martin, Donna Masilotti, Gayle McLaughlin,
Janis Minutillo, Jillane Mirow, and Chris Nagle. Also selected were: Vesna Neskow, Melanie Pankow, Sandra Pedersen, Janet Phillips, Paullette Piazza, Kathy Prestholdt, Joanne Rees, Karen Ritts, Gale Roth, Mimi Ruggeri, Andrea Sampracos, Chris Sawkiw, Nancy Schalk, Carol Schmitt, Joan Schneider, Julie Schroder, Betty Schwartz, Cecelia Smith, Carol Thrun, Irene Totoraitis, Rochelle Turano, Claire Watson, Karen Weltzin, Cindy White, Jo Wilderspm, Sue Wille, and Sue Zulawski. "On behalf of the Girls' Physical Education Department, may I thank each and every member of the Maine South faculty for their valuable assistance in making the above selections. Your fine cooperation is most appreciated," stated Miss Kathryn Pierce, Chairman of the Girls' Physical Education Department.
South Celebrates Illinois Sesquicentennial Maine South will participate in the 150th birthday celebration of the State of Illinois. This is part of a year-long statewide celebration of over one thousand events. Many Maine South departments are planning gxhibits, historical research projects, printings, sculptures, plays, original essays, musicals, and ballets for the Sesquicentennial celebration. A major reason for South's participation is to encourage a deeper interest in the students and parents in Illinois' cultural and historical heritage. Dr. Richard Short, Superintendent of District 207, has announced that all the Maine high
schools will participate in this celebration. Mr. Joseph Stilp, art chairman of Maine South, is the coordinator of events. The Illinois State flag which was dedicated December 4, and which flies each day in front of Maine South, marked the opening of the Sesquicentennial celebration. Sunday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m. the Maine South concert orchestra will perform Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait with John Doremus of Station WAIT narrating the words of President Lincoln. The annual spring PTC exhibit on May 1 will feature many displays, exhibits, and demonstrations relating to Illinois' 150 years of history.
The art department will have special paintings, illustrations, and sculptures of great Illinoisians, such as Carl Sandburg, Ernest Hemmingway, Adlai Stevenson, and Abraham Lincoln, and of important events such as the Chicago fire, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, and the first atomic reaction at the University of Chicago. The Social Science department is planning activities related to Illinois history and the teachers and students are doing research projects both on local and state history. The students in Drama II class will give "Spoon River Anthology" by Illinois author, Edgar Lee Masters in May. The students of the Marlin
Swim Club, under the direction of Miss Dawn Butler, will give a special Sesquicentennial number in their annual Marlin Water Ballet, May 9 through 12. The Home Economies, Industrial Arts and Mathematics Departments are preparing exhibits such as "History of Illinois Architecture," "Development of Interior and Home Appliances Since 1818," and "The Improvement and Change in Mathematics in the Schools in the Past 150 years." Plans are also in the making for encouraging English and history students to write original essays, poems, and stories to be published this year in school publications.
at Monticello College May 3 and 4. This act along with two others will be performed at both the festival and "Zodiac." Participating in the regular swim show will be soloists Gail Roth '70, Sue Grainger '68, Chris Hookanson '70, and Nancy Phihps '69. The duos will be comprised of: Kathy FuUerton '68 and Nancy Neuhardt '68; Judy Felix '68 and Joyce Miller '68; and Maral Vischer '68 and Nancy Wiggins '68. Trios will feature six girls: Debbie Berles '68, Nancy Wohlers '68, and Louise Thrun '68; and Lynet Andersen '69, Kathy VanderMuellen '68, and Karen Frindell '68. Also featured will be one quintet consisting of Debbie Graham '70, Debbie Wickershan '69, Diane Kik '69, Kathy O'Hare '69 and Sue Hanke '68. Miss Dawn Butler, sponsor, commented, "This year's show is going to be much livelier than last year's, full of happiness and joy."
Junior Programs on Opportunities Two assemblies for all juniors, whether career or college bound, will be held simultaneously on Wednesday, March 20. One program will discuss admissions to colleges and the other will give information on vocations. "Mechanics of College Admissions," presented by Mr. Roth, career counselor, and Mr. Bonney, director of guidance, will be the topic of the college program. It is designed as an opportunity to give the juniors an overview of the coming year, and will cover such subjects as types of admission policies, types of colleges, application procedures, and 2-year programs. The vocations program will provide those students not seeking a four-year degree with information concerning opportunities after high school. Junior colleges, training programs, and industrial skills will be discussed by the speaker. Emphasis will be placed on the fact that a baccalaureate degree is not necessary for an individual to be successful.
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Hawkmen Co For Regional Title Tonight Dae to a printing deadline, this article was written Wednesday night after the Maine West game. Consequently, the team the Hawks will face in the regional finals tonight was not known at the time the article was written. One thing for certain is that the Hawks will make their third straight bid for a regional championship tonight. Unlike past years, the Hawks are heavily favored for the crown.
Prime contender to pull the upset over the Hawks is the host team, the Prospect Knights. Seeded second in the tournament. Prospect figures to be the only team to have a chance against the Hawks. In the second game of the season, the Hawks downed the Knights 76 to 50 in a game that was close until the middle of the third quarter. At that point the Hawks began to press, and, combined with a fast break with speed
far superior to the Knights', it was just too much for Prospect to overcome. In Tuesday's game witli Glenbrook South, Jim Gurry sparkled with a 26-point offen.sive performance. All of his points came from the field, as he hit with remarkable consistancy from either corner. Hawk rebounders will have to contend with an array of capable Prospect retrievers. Butch Leonard is tops in this category as he hauled in 12 in the Glen-
Neuses Wins State Mat Crown The empty picture frame in the center of the wrestling room marked 'First State Champ' will no longer be empty, for Tom Neuses defeated Steve Bums of Evanston at Northwestem's McGraw Hall last Saturday night to become the new Illinois state champion at 133 pounds. T&m was the only Hawk to survive both the district and sectional competition to qualify for the state meet. Of the four wrestlers who survived to the sectionals beside Tom, Rick Neuses and Ty Sigmond almost qualified for the state meet but were beaten out in very close matches. Tom's fine 24-1-1 record was put on the line for the first time in state competition last Friday afternoon when he went against
T o m Neuses 133 lb. state champion
the grappler from East Moline. As was customary in all his matches, the bout was exciting and close with the decision going to Tom, 6-5. This was followed by another fine performance that night, this time beating Ottawa's 133 pound representative 4-3. Neuses' match the fdlowing Saturday afternoon against Scott Jacobs of Deerfield was destined to be one of the more interesting of the meet. At an earlier duel meet this year Tom was only able to tie Jacobs at 4-4, doing so in the last few seconds of the match. S a t u r d a y's Neuses-Jacobs match literally went down to the wire, with Tom taking it 2-1. After a long wait Saturday night which included consolation matches and introductions, Tom finally had his chance to take it all. He would have to go against Burns' wiryness which had earned him a 34-1 season mark and, unlike Tom, some overwhelming victories in the preliminaries. Neither wrestler scored in the first period, but both of them traded reversals in the second period. As the third period was nearing an end and each of them had gained another reversal to make the score 4-4, there was a strong possibility of an overtime. Tom managed an escape, however, to take the match and the championship 5-4 and make his season mark 27-1-1. That one tie was to Jacobs, and the loss to a West Leyden man, who was later beaten by Bruce Larsen of East Leyden. Neuses beat Larson in the sec-
Trackmen Hit the Boards For Conference Contest After their busiest week of the indoor season, Maine South's track teams have spent this week working in preparation for the conference meet to be held tomorrow at Maine East. Recovering from last week's action, which included an invitational, two triangulars, and a dual meet, the Hawks hope to unseat defending conference champ Deerfield. Other conference powers to contend with will be Maine West and New Trier West. The fleetfeet's big week began on Ferbruary 24, when the Hawks were one of twelve teams participating in the Proviso West Panther Relays InvitatiMial, only to come in a tie for last place amid some of the roughest competition in the state. Reinforced by the addition of two returning lettermen. Juniors Jim Benda and Ty Sigmund, the Hawks bounced back the next Tuesday in a triangular meet with Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South, and defeated both, as Maine amassed 82 points to Glenbrook North's 74, while Glenbrook South came in far behind with only 24 points.
Jim took a second in both the broad jump and the high jump, while Ty took a first in the shotput, as tioth were competing in their first meet of the season. South was also led by juniors Mike Strelka and Dave Bauman, who took first and second in the half mile run, and by senior Jim Sherman and sophomore Bob Cesario, who also finished one-two in the mile run. The next Thursday, the Hawks traveled to Morton East for a dual meet, and won by a 62 to 47 score. Jim Sherman captured a first in the two mile with an excellent time of 10:18.6. Zei took two firsts, in the 50-yard dash in a time of 5.9 and in the 440-yard dash with time of 55.5, and anchored the winning mile relay team. The four lap relay team also won, as Bill Schuessler, Tom Spotts, Ralph Murdy, and Jim Benda put together a time of 1:18.7. The Hawks also took first and second in the mile run, as Pat Mountain and Mike Strelka finished in that order. Finally, the Hawks came out on the short end of a triangular involving the three Maine schools last Saturday.
tional semi-finals. Tho victory was a culmination of a tremendous effort on the part of both Tom and Coach Ziemek, who was an excellent wrestler himself. Mr. Ziemek was, of course, very happy over Tom's championship and was glad to be a part of it. Thus Maine South has its third 1967-68 member in its school Hall of Fame. To enter it, an athlete must win all-state honors in one of the varsity sports. With much of this very successful athletic year remaining, future years will have to go a long way to meet this year's accomplishments.
brook game and 13 in that last Hawk-Knight clash. Leonard can also shoot well, especially after getting the offensive rebound amid a mass of players. George Timson is another fine ballplayer, giving a good game under the boards along with a well-rounded scoring e f f o r t . Timson's main problem is that of fouling. He fouled out of both the Glenbrook and Maine South games. The same problem applies to John Green. Green is a strong rebounder but picks up too many bad fouls. The main trouble with Prospect as a team is a lack of speed, and they certainly should not be able to run with the Hawks. Furthermore, the Knights displayed poor co-ordination on the fast break against Glenbrook South. The Knights threw the ball out of bounds with consistancy on the fast break. Conant is the other alternative for the finals. Which team the Hawks will face depends on the winner of last night's Conant-Prospect affair. The third-seeded Cougars made the semi-final slot by beating Forestview 74 to 65 Tuesday night.
Conant displays some strong men under the boards but is • hampered by slow outside, shooting. I In the past week the question of "Where next?" has arisen. Losing tonight means the end • ; of a successful season with a fine 20 to 2 record, but if the Hawks win. . . The Hawks will move to sectional tournament at Arlington high. They meet the Waukegan regional winner in the first game on Tuesday night. A victory Tuesday night would advance the Hawks to the finals on Friday night. Evanston is an almost sure-shot opponent in this contest. Scouting reports show Evan- • ston as a tough team underneath with Bob Sarky and Jones dominating the action. Before the Hawks can dream of Evanston, however, they must win tonight. This all-important contest begins at 8 at Prospect. To get there, take Rand road to Kensington road. Kensington is the first street when approaching Randhurst. There is a steakhouse on the corner. Turn left on Kensington and it will take you directly to the . school.
Hawk G-Men Capture First In CSL Conference Meet Maine South's varsity gymnastics team climaxed their successful season by winning the conference meet last Saturday. With an undefeated record in both conference and nonconference dual meets, this meet left the Hawks in undisputed control of first place. Maine had a dual meet in the previous week against a conference team, Niles North, which the Hawks won by the convincing score of 83MJ to 48Vi. This final dual meet brought South's record to a 6-0 mark in conference and 18-0 for the season. The Hawks performance in the conference meet was much the same story as was many of their dual meets, in which depth made the difference. Maine did not capture a single first place, however. With eight schools participating, Maine took 9 out of 35 medals. Accumulating 87V> points, the Hawks defeated New Trier West, who scored 82'/^, and Glenbrook South, with 62, their closest competitors. Side horse turned out to be somewhat of a disappointment for South, as only Don Braun placed sixth and Ryan Fergison tenth. Bill Blunk, who turned in many excellent per-
Coach Riccitilli and captain John Davis proudly pose w i t h their newly acquired trophy. This is the f i r s t gymnastic conference crown ever won by the Hawks.
formances for the Hawks in the dual meets also, failed to place. Maine added some more points in the trampoline event, as Bill Kersting took a third and Larry Barcheski a sixth. Dean Mulcahy also finished poorly in comparison to his fine year on the tramp as he did not place. The high bar saw a strong showing by South as Paul Riis finished second. Mike Mermel took a third, and sophomore Jack Farney an eighth. Maine's fine parallel bar crew
once again dominated that event, as junior Neil Hagen captured a second, John Davis took a third despite a recent injury, and Dave Switzer tied for fourth. Vince DeVincenso lead the Hawks on the rings, as he took a tie for third, while Duane Kelly finished in a tie for ninth. In the tumbling event, John Headly took highest honors for the Hawks at fourth place, and Dean Mulcahy finished ninth. South placed Duane Kelly at fifth in the all around competition.
Four Hawkmen Selected To All-Conference Squad Just as the Hawk cagers dominated the CSL on the basketball court, they ruled over the all-conference team, as five out of six made it, four of which were on the first team. Dave Butz, Gary Lange, Mike Masoncup, and Tom McClayton all made the first team, while Jim Schmitz made honorable mention. Henry Perez, all-conference last year, did not make it this time but probably would have had it not been for a January slump. Butz finished out the conference season second in league scoring behind Bob Wilson of Niles North. Butz, with 231 points finished 30 points behind the big Viking center. Lange repeated as all-conference eager as he made it last year, too. Gary, with that devastating turn-around jumper, finished fifth in league scoring with 194 points. Masoncup was certainly not a surprise pick, as this fine guard displayed one of the finest soft outside shots in the league. McClayton did not break any scoring barriers, but he did lead the league in assists. Throughout the year, his playmaking far outweighed his scoring abilities. Sehmitz proved to be one of
the toughest players on the squad. Time and time again, Jim played aggressive defensive baU.
Hawk Foilers Set For Final Meets Although outshone by a powerful basketball team, Maine South's fencing team is worth a second fiance. Coached by Miss Karen Kenyon, the gladiators have nearly upset both Niles West, and Marshall, ranked 3rd and 2nd in the state, respectively. In both cases, the match score was tied, 9-9, so the touches had to be counted. Niles won by 2, 71-69. Marshall only won by one, 69-68. All six of Maine's fencers qualified for State competition. Andy Huebner, who nearly beat the best fencer in the state, Larry Lycowski, and Gery Jochim make up Maine's "A" strip. Dave Hicks, Dave Litlell, and Fred Henshaw have been performing excellently on the " B " strip. In many meets they have been responsible for the winning points. Next Thursday the fencers will fence their last meet at home against New Trier East, whom they beat 17-1 the last time the two teams met.-