Publications Give Awards, Name Editors Joyce Beaumont and Sarah Penny were named Editors-inChief of the 1968-69 Eyrie and Southwords staffs respectively at the Quill and Scroll banquet, April 24. New Quill and Scroll members are: Ralph Barzditis, Karen Cloud, Phyllis Ehret, Andy Ekman, Allyn Eriksen, S u e Hendricks, Sue Peavoy, Sarah Penny, Joel Shelton, and Cheryl Travers from Southwords. New Quill and Scroll members from Eyrie are: Joyce Beaumont, Meg Cannon, Linda Hogan, Linda S. Johnson, Diana Kloga, Margie McBride, Teri Moore, Nancy Phillips, and Pat Wernstein. Sue Moore, Ann Timme, Wendy Carlsen, Nancy Petersen, and Jim O'DonneU, are QuiU and Scroll members elected last year. To be named to this International High School Journal-
ism Society, a student must be a Cathy Mabrey, News Bureau. junior or senior in the upper Terry Dalton is Assistant Feaoue-third of his class, and must tures Editor. Assistant News perform notably in journalism. Editors are Phyllis Ehret and Bill Griffiths. Features reportOther new Eyrie editors are ers are Audrey Altstadt and Pat Wernstein, Layout Editor Donna Tumbarello. Nancy Schalk, Photo Editor, Meg Cannon, Idea and Captions News reporters are John BarzEditor; and Linda Johnson, ditis, Robbie L'Esperance, Joe Copy Editor. Responsible for Mantione, Jeanne Rogers, and Activities and Honors are Marge Linda Zink. McBride and Teri Moore; FacArtists for Southwords are Paulty and Seniors, Barb Karn- tricia stadt; Classes and Girl's Sports, ien. Stelcher and Steve TrytAlice Connors; Boy's Sports, Photographers include John Bob Brunetti; Sales and Index Richmond, Joel Shelton, and Editor, Debbie Davies. Andy Ekman. Assistant Sports Assistants for next year's Editor will be Bill Jackson. Eyrie staff are Pat Bak, Barb Jane O'Donnell vnH be girl's Brezinski, Ellen Consdorf, Jean .sports reporter. Dent, Bonnie Finn, Joe Timme, At present, boys are needed to Judy Sowa, and Beth Timme. fill positions as boy's sports New Southwords editors are reporters. Karen Cloud, News; Sue HenNancy Schalk, a sophomore, dricks, Features; Jim Huster, was presented a special JornalSports; Allyn Eriksen, Art; and ism Award by the Eyrie staff.
Next year's editor-in-chief for Eyrie will be Joyce Beaumont; and editor-in-chief for Southwords will be Sarah Penny.
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Volume 4, No. 13
Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III.
April 26, 1968
'Third Quarter Slump ' Takes Toll in Souths Honor Rolls Southwords Editors for next year include: John Richmond, Sue~ Hendricks, Karen Cloud, Allyn Eriksen, Cathy Mabrey.
New Eyrie staff members are: (standing) Bob Brunetti, Barb Karnstadt, Debbie Davies, Terri Moore, Nancy Schalk; rsecond row) Alice Connor, Meg Cannon, Marge McBride; (seated) Linda Johnson, Patti Wernstein.
That old student nemesis "the third quarter slump" took its toll last week when the A and B honor rolls were announced here at Maine South. The new roll of 136 students with A averages was five lower than the mid-year list. Although the sophomores still led all classes, they dropped to 46 on the roll from a high of 47. The seniors jumped to 40, up from 36. The juniors had 28, down from 38, and the freshmen had 22 on the list, 2 more than in January. The B honor roll listed only 529 students for third quarter, substantially below the 576 listed at mid-year. Seniors on the A honor roll are Wendy Carlsen, Linda Carney, Nancy Comfort, Christine Eide, Natalie Geremia, Sue Grainger, Georgene Gray, Linda Gray, Narda Greising, Sylvia Grislis, Debra Hannibal, G a r y Johnson, Mary Kerner, Mary Kristmann, Deborah LaDolce, Martin Laurent, Steve Lietz, Roy Martino, Paul Mitchell, Sue Nagel, Jim O'Donnell, Sue Peavoy, Nancy Petersen, G e o f f Priest, Nancy Saxman, J e a n
Schroeder, Walter Skawski, Colleen Sontavg, Richard Webb, and Diane Willy. Juniors on the list include: Diane Bond, Trudy Ciecko, Terry Dalton, Thomas Dent, Gayle Dymess, Andrew Eckman, Robert Felice, Kenneth Foley, Carl Johnson, Janice Johnson, Howard K e e n a n, Maura Kreuz, Kathryn Lewis, Gary McClelland, Deborah Morton, John Ongman, Sarah Penny, Nancy Phillips, John Priest, Guy Riddle, Kathleen Roar, Thomas Savage, K a t h l e e n Schmunk, Jean Schneller, John Skawski, James Stinson, Michael Venson, and Lynn Westberg. Sophomores on the list are: Nina Bernard, Mark Bixby, Donna Castle, Celeste Ciarmoli, Alice Connors, Deborah Decaney, James Doubler, Mary Dulisch, David Dyck, Norman Ellstrand, Carol Eriksen, Claudia Gaeding, Paul Geishecker, Clifford Geschke, Cynthia Holding, Debra Graham, Aivar Grislis, Rudolph Haas, Roger Hofeldt, and Barbara Hoffman. Continuing the list of sophomores are: Robert Huxtable,
Awards Night To Honor Language Students The language department will hold its Awards Night May 3 in the auditorium. Poetrj' readings, musical selections, and skits will also be presented in each language as part of the program. "These awards are to honor our very best language students," says Miss Marion Fisher, language department chairman. Students in French I receiving these awards are: Nancy Benjamin, Luann Moak, Marcia Brinkerhoff, Marcia Carney, Debbie Cook, Jean Forrest; Linden Frakes and Marilyn Moen in French lEH; and Steven 01sen, Louise Myers, and Debra Hancok in French lEA. French II students receiving awards are: Barbara Hoffman, Vesna Neskow, Melanie Pankow; Karen Ritts in French HE Ace; and Nancy Trexler, Jo-
seph Mantione, Mark Bixby, Denae Chance, Jennifer Cinklin, and Patricia Stelcher in French II Ace. French III students receiving awards are: Michael Venson, Beth Onderdonk, Jan Kusiciel, Cassandra Kuston, and Nancy Stinton. French IV students being honored are: Sue Grainger, Sylvia Greislis, Beverly Hoffman, Mary Kerner, and Sarah Johnson. German I students to be presented with awards are Dana Winikates, Carla Kurmmel, and Walter Banek. German II students being honored are: Claudia Gaeding, Aivar Grislis, Henry Warchall, Werner Hintz, Mary Dulisch. Other s t u d e n t s receiving awards in German are Gary Johnson, Andy Ekman, and Ken Foley in German III Ace; Glenn
Hofeldt in German III; and Margaret Aliprandi and Susan Moore in German IV. The Italian I students being honored are Christopher Been and Linnea Sauter. Awards will be presented to Italian II students Celeste Ciarmoli and Rachelle Turano. Norman Ellstrand and Jerome Shemechko are r e c e i v i n g awards in Latin I. Latin II awards will be presented to Nancy McCarthy, Ra m s e y Stade, Sue Grainger, T r u d y Ciecko, and Bill Kuhn. Students being honored in Russian I are Ann Tomasiewicz, Paul Steinbach, Jay La Jone, Audrey Altstadt, and Renata Szandra. Spanish I students being honored are: Margerie McBride, Karen Middlebrook, M a r i a Westermeier, Lucinda Leavell, Barbara Wheeler, and William
Barmeier in Spanish I Ace, and Pamela Solazz, Peggy Teevan, Kathy Westerman, Chris Alexander, Connie Hirsch, M a r y MacLain, W e n d y Munster, Kathy Craine, Meg Patchett, Margaret Pankow, Theodore Berg, and Lynn Schoemann in Spanish I. Spanish II students receiving awards are: Kathryn Novak, and Elizabeth Pendzitch in Spanish II Ace; and Constance Bryniczka, Sarah Linguish, Paul Seishecker, Linda Gray, Linda Fishrup, Charles Dolan, and Nancy Wohlers in Spanish II. Diane Bond wUl receive an award in Spanish III, and Rockwell Smith, Dave Hicks, and Mary McKeon will receive awards in Spanish III Ace. Spanish IV Ace. awards go to Natalie Geremia and Diane Willy, and to Susan Duzynski and Marcia Krahl in Spanish IV.
Debra King, Gary King, William Kuhn, Allen Lauterbach, Roberta Little, William Malik, Michael Murzyn, Vesna Neskow, Michael Nevins, Kathryn Novam, Melanie Pankow, Elizabeth Pendzich, Karen Ritts, Gale Roth, Andrea Sampracos, Jerome Shemechko, Ramsey Stade, Irene Totoraitis, Nancy Trxler, Barbara Turley, Mark Walker, Henry Warchall, John Welzenbach, and Tina Winikates. Freshmen are: William Barmeier, Nancy Benjamin, John Bethards, Marcia Brinkerhoff, Jill Burgess, Marcia Carney, Robert Castle, Debra Cook, Scott Fauth, Jean Forrest, Linden Frakes, Connie Hirsch, Rita Hollerbach, Carla Krummel, Jay LaJone, Claudia Lovelette, John McBride, Gwendolyn Miller, Mary Ann Staunton, Paul Steinbach, Ann Tomasiowicz, and Jeffery Tone.
Student Exhibits To Be Featured For better or for worse, parents will have an opportunity to examine work done by their sons and daughters and to visit with teachers at the Open House Exhibit Night being held on Wednesday, May 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. Work accomplished in the industrial education, art, and home economics departments will be exhibited, along with demonstrations of office equipment and techniques in the business education department and teaching techniques in the foreign language laboratories and reading center. The English, social science, mathematics, music, driver education, and physical education departments will display an array of projects and activities produced in their fields. Dramatic and musical selections will be performed by the music and speech departments at scheduled times during the evening. Many departments will feature displays honoring the Illinois Sesquicentennial Celebration.
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Maine's Marlin Mermaids Star in Swim Show Marlin members have been hard at work since September 24 perfecting their swim routines for the upcoming Marlin Show. This year's show entitled "Zodiac" is exploring the signs and symbols of astrology. Sixtyeight girls and three guest swimmers from the Varsity Swim Team will participate. Miss Dawn Butler is the faculty sponsor of the Marlin Swim Club. Swim routines will be performed to such music as; "Mame," "Cabaret," "Hawaii." "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," "Sandpiper," and music of the Tijuana Brass. Act titles,
corresponding to this music, are all titles from the twelve signs of the Zodias. "These twelve signs appear in eht haevens and are a basis for a type of fortune-telling called astrology. A person's character and fortune can be determined by the position of the sun, moon, and planets at the time of his birth. We shall portray the characteristics typical of each sign," commented Miss Butler. Special effects this year will consist of many things. There will be a dance act again this year, also, a black light cape twirling act. Screens will be used along the pool wall for
entrance and exit purposes. The show will be done, for the first time this year, without blackouts between acts. Four girls have solos this year. Sue Grainger '68, Chris Hookanson '70, Nancy Phillips '69, and Gale Roth '70. Sue Grainger is doing her number to "Ectasy of Gold' from "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," representing a search of the stars. Chris Hookanson will be a cowardly lion and represent the sign of Leo to the music of "The Waltzing Cat." Nancy Phillips will swim in a flowing number representing the sign of Cancer. She will swim
Costume and Construction Crews Ready for Tonight's 'Music Man Music Man opens tonight on its fourth performance. The musical represents a cooperative effort on the part of many people, including the costume and scenery crews. Sewing machines have been humming since March 1 in the Orchestra storageroom as the costume commitee for Music Man has transformed donations into the fashions of the early 1900's. •file committee, headed by Mrs. William Sterrett, scoured secondhand shops and rummage sales for authentic clothing. As a result, the hat of the son of Cyrus McCormick is being used in Music Man. Donations of authentic or alterable clothing filled out the wardrobes. Men's suits posed the greatest problem, according to Mrs. Sterrett. The "Norfolk" style included back belts, and high buttons. The train scene requires 22 suits on stage at once. Men's suits cannot be made from scratch, as can women's dresses. Vests were popular in the 1900's. Different colors and types provide variety to the men's clothing.
"Ingenuity makes up for any lack of authenticity," according to Mrs. Sterrett. Men's shirts, with added trim around the sleeves and a sailor collar are perfect as bloomers for the gym scene. Costumes have been remade from last year's musical. A pair of tyrolean shorts have become boy's knickers. Short formals have become full length dresses with the addtion of organza skirts. Sleeves and collars have been added to some dresses to render them suitable for the Music Man. Artificial flowers and lace decorate women's hats. The women have purchased many colors of remnants, because they are not sure what color clothing will be added to the assembled collection. Snaps and pins are used to facilitate quick changes. With a few pleats or tucks, the clothes are transformed into the mode of the 1900's. "It's a Gargantuan task," said Mr. Daniel Padberg, the technical director for the Music Man.
"In a musical, the scenery must fit the needs of the action of the play itself," he continued. "It must be mobile, even though scenes comprise a fuU stage set." The scenery for Music Man depicts a small Iowa town in the early 1900's. Unique and especially complicated property problems have arisen, according to Mr. Padberg. "Workable player pianos are not readily available Authentic train seats for the opening scene were donated by the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad. Thus, a period show is even more technically complicated than a musical of a more recent date." "The Music Man is scenically more complicated that Sound of Music, last year's musical," he continued. Two more full stage sets are required for the Music Man. The eight major sets composing the background for the action are the park, the Paroo interior and exterior, the town, the Madison gymnasium, the Madison library, the footbridge, and the train. Each set has an average of 100 work hours behind it. The crews work many long hours, but they have good times doing it! The unsung heroes are the people who make a show not just good, but great."
to the music "Shenandoah." The last solo will be a number with oriental flavor representing the sign of Virgo. Gale Roth will swim to the music of "March of the Siamese Children." Kathy Fullerton '68 and Nancy Neuhardt '68 will do a duet representing a "search for self." The girls will do shadow swimming during their number of the music "The Magnificient Seven." The second duet, with Judy Felix '68, and Joyce Miller '68, represents a conflict between two street fighters. Their symbol is Aries representing Mars, the God of War. The two girls will swim to "Peter Gunn." The final duet wLU be an alluring act representing the Gemini twins under the sign of Gemini, Maral Vischer '68, and Nancy Wiggins '68, will swim to the music "From Russia with Love." This year, three boys will be in the show. Si Martilla '69, will do the boy-girl duet with Dottie Zitzler '68. Bruce Keitel '69, and John Gesme '69, will do a couple number wiUi Pam Johnson '69, and Carol Thnm '70. Performances will be held Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m.; Friday, May 10 at 9 p.m.; Saturday, May U at 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m.; and a special performance will be given for the Girl Scouts after school on Wednesday, May 8. Tickets are available from any member of Marlin or from the Maine South Bookstore. Girls tried out for parts in the show in Feburary. Those with the highest points received lead parts and chose their own music and costumes and worked out their own theme and choreography. Those who did not receive lead parts were placed into acts according to their abilities. The sponsor choreographs and teaches all non-lead part acts and also chooses music and costuming for these acts. Each girl received a practice schedule and attends all practices of her act. The acts practice at half hour intervals from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through
VanProyen a Real Dodger
Harold H i l l , played by Wayne M i l l e r '68, convinces Mayo Shinn, portrayed by Charlie Farley '68, that his baby finger is perfectly situated to operate the spitvalve on a B-flat flugel horn.
V i c k i Grant '69, and the rest of the River City children t e a s e Marian by dancing around t h e l i brary.
Barbershop quartet croons the melody "Goodnight L a d i e s " while River City gossips are busy singing " P i c k - a - L i t t l e , Talk-a-Little." Members of the quartet include, f r o m left to right, Bruce Anderson '68, Ken Oberg '69, Jeff Johnson '69, and Tom Meyer '70.
Mr. Glen Van Proyan, when chances of taking state are bethe is not coaching South's Var- ter than average. Coach Van Proyan guesses sity Baseball Team, has another role—that of scout for the Los that the National League team to beat will be the Saint Louis Angeles Dodgers. Back in 1953 and 1954 Mr. Cardinals and the American Van Proyan played professional league team to beat will probbaseball with the Baltimore Or- ably be Detroit or Minnesota. ioles' organization. He became He feels that the Cubs "won't acquainted with the farm direc- finish as high as they did last tor of the Brooklyn Dodgers year" and that the White Sox and they corresponded from have their "work cut out for them." there. He met Guy Welman, who was a coach for Downers Grove High School and the top Dodgers scout for the Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan region. Welman needed an assistant to cover the Northern Illinois and Indiana region. He asked Coach Van Proyan to be his scout. In four years Mr. Van Proyan has signed four boys to the team, but none have gone to the big league as of yet. Mr. Van Proyan explained, however, that to get even two or three boys in big league baseball is rare. The qualifications are many and the training rigorous. Coach Van Proyan scouts everything from Colt baseball to college and high school baseball. M r . Van Proyen, a scout Mr. Van Proyan coached the for the Los Angeles Dodg1966 Hawk team onto state to ers, dons his Hawk unitake second place. He hopes f o r m to coach the Maine to go to Number One, this year. S o u t h varsity baseball The Hawks have a strong pitchteam. ing team this year, so the
Representing the Gemini twins, seniors Nancy Wiggins and Maral Vischer w i l l s w i m to the music " F r o m Russia w i t h L o v e . "
Dottie Zitzler '68, and Si M a r t i l l a '69, rest between researsals for their duet.
Thursday. "The club members who have worked the hardest all year are those girls in 'stroking' who will attend the International Festival of Aquatic Art at Monticello College May 3 and 4," stated Miss Butler. "The club members tried out for this number early in November and have been practicing very hard ever since then." These girls were chosen for their superior ability in swimming strokes — the bent arm front crawl, straight arm front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and side stroke. They will perform a composition to the music "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" at the festival and for the swim show. They will also perform the traditional number "Battle Hymn of the Republic" at the swim show. Members of the special group include: Gale Roth '70, Sue Grainger '68, Chris Hookanson '70, Nancy Phillips '69, Nancy Neuhardt '68, Kathy Fullerton '68, Judy Felix '68, Maral Vischer '68, Nancy Wiggins '68, DotUe Zitzler '68, Deb Berles '68, Nancy Wohlers '68, Lynet Andersen '69, Kathy O'Hare '69, Pam Johnson '69, and C h r i s Eide '68. Alternates are Chris Makray '68 and Mary Tracy '69.
Southwords The official student newspaper of Maine Township Higb Soutb. Park Ridge. Illinois. Written and edited bi-weekly by titudents of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separately at & per year. Editor-in-chief Sue Moore News Editor Wendy CarUeo Features Editor Nancy Petersen Sports Editor Jim CDonnell Copy Editor Cheryl Travers Art Editor Allyn Eriksen Photo Editor Ralph Barzditla .Assistant Editors Sue Hendricks, Jim Hnster, Sarah Penny Reporters Lisa Castle, Karen Cloud, Phyllis Ehret, Bin Griffiths, Pat Kokonax, Cathy Habrey. Jim Niemann. Dale TrisChan, Deb Verlench, Terry Dalton, Unda Zink. Betty Gatzmer, Sue Peavoy. Cartoonists Steve Trytten, Dave Cbittom. Patricia Stelelur. Photographers Andy Ekman, John Richmond. Joel Shelton Student News Bureau Editor Cyndle Sterrett Advisor Mr. Kenneth Beattjr
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Students To Simulate Countries, World Relationships at South
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Newly elected officers for next year's Senior Class: Standing (I. to r.) Ken Lossman, vice-president; Gay Simpson, secretary; Neil Hagen, treasurer. Seated is Nancy Phillips, president.
Bea Hapnam (left), treasurer; Susy Hannibal, vicevice-president; Joy Clark, secretary; and Chris Nagle (seated). President, w i l l head next year's junior class council.
By definition, a simulation is an operating model for learning or research. For Intemation Simulation members it is an experience—in thought and action. Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will see Maine South transformed into a miniature reproduction of the world and its countries. S t a t i o n s throughout the school will represent various nations and posi-
tions; prototypes of the world situation today. Each model nation will be distinguished by such characteristics as form of government, population, resources, technical achievements and nuclear power. Since the Simulation is a representation of world relations, students will play out such roles as presidents, diplomats, advisory ministers, and other national and international leaders.
SC Committee Chairmen Named For Next Year The past few weeks have been especially busy ones in Student Council. The activities have included secondary elections, committee chairmanship elections, and further preparations for next year's Council. In the election of vice-president Jean Paige, running on a platform to work hard to achieve a better relationship between Council and the administration and student body, defeated Hank Kupjack. Unopposed, Bill Silberman sought the position of treasurer using numerous ideas from his presidential campaign. An exceptional number of students ran for committee chairmanship. The new chairmen: Organization, Jim Mieszola; Public Relations, Rich Hyde; Social, Michele Lazowski; Traffic Court, Hank K u p j a c k ; Sportsmanship, Roberta Little; Co-Assembly Chairmen, Lyle Schrag, and Barb Childs; VShow Manager, Bev Baren; Service Corp, Ken Lossman; and AFS, Kathy GoU. Each candidate presented his plans to Council and expressed his willfulness to see them through. All Upper House petitions had to be returned to the Personnel Office by Wednesday. Each candidate will have an oppor-
tunity to speak to his complex within the next week. Elections will then be held on Friday, May 3.
Officers for next year's sophomore class are: standing (\. to r.) Sue Shafer, treasurer; Nora Rowley, vicepresident; A n n e Stutts, secretary. Sitting is Bob Greising, president.
South Presented Memorial Flag The flag which is displayed over the south door of the Maine South library has an interestmg history. It began with Marine Lance Cpl. Russell Rowe in April of 1965. The young marine from Zion, Illinois, was trapped in a machine-gun ambush on April 30 of that year. He was shot in both arms, both legs, and the abdomen. In a letter written to his fiance the night before his tragedy, Russ said, "Now is my chance to do something for my country. America is the greatest place in the world. There'll be a lot of fighting, I imagine, and I might get hurt. But don't
worry, I'm on the right side and fighting for a good cause. I imagine that they'll have church services tonight, and I'll go. Don't worry about me, for I've always made out. "We're fortunate people living in a country like ours. If you'd seen what I've seen in the past few days, you'd understand. As soon as I get a chance, I'll write again. I really shouldn't write, just pray. I should be scared, but I never was like the normal because I'm really not scared. I feel proud to be a Marine." "The letter and the story of Russell Rowe were printed in the Chicago Sun-Times on May
6, 1965. Readers' cards, messages, and wishes poured forth for Russ, lying in critical condition in Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington. For a month, Chicagoland residents were concerned about this young man with a purpose. At the end of that month, Russell Rowe contracted pneumonia and died. The following autumn, Congressman Harold Collier arranged an American flag to be flown over the Capitol in Washington in memory of Russell Rowe. This flag was then presented to Maine South by Mainites in Motion.
Working alone and under pressure, leaders of each country plan their goals and strategy. Diplomats represent their nations at meetings of the International Organization, comparable to the U.N. Treaties, wars, obstacles, and situations based on real problems are created and resolved, if possible. Validators determine such things as legality of the office-holders, and the successfulness of a war.
Petitions for Lower House members will be available in the Personnel Office on Monday, May 6, and must be returned by 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Election of Lower House members will take place Friday, May 10.
INS gives members a feel for the world as government officials experience it. The model makes the international system easier to understand than the remote and complicated one presented by textbooks and mass media. By analyzing components in the model, similar but more important components in the international community can be understood.
Installation for all of the newly elected Student Council members, chairmen, and officers will be held near the end of May.
For more complete details, INS booklets are on reserve m the library. To join Internation Simulation, see Mr. Edstrom in C-U5 or Mr. Little in A-209.
Youth Leaders Program Endorsed by Mayor Ball The Honorable Mr. W. Bert Ball, Mayor of Park Ridge, recently delivered a speech on youth leadership at a meeting of Student Council. A youth leadership program is being sponsored and conducted by Toastmasters International. This organization has provided community leaders and stimulated others through its program of self-expression
South's Academic Team Enters Semi-final Round Maine South's TV quiz team for "It's Academic" will return as a seimifinalist tomorrow, April 27. Maine South has been given another chance to compete due to a protest lodged in the fall when Maine South lost to Fenton in a semifinal round filled with technical problems and emotion. Last October after winning their first round, Maine South's team led by captain Randy McClure and supported by Gary Johnson and Tom Whitson went into the semifinal round for the first division of high schools. Maine had apparently won the semifinal round, but complications set in.
With the information given them, the nations can trade, form coalitions and wage war, like their real counterparts in the world.
and improvement in the art of public speaking and related fields. The purpose of this program is to provide help and opportunity to develop latent existing ability. It provides emphasis on specialized skills and directs its attention to individual needs. The development of these abilities results in self confidence and competence to work with others toward a better world. The program is intended for people whose feelings, desires, hopes, and dreams of accomplishment and effective relationships are still hampered by their underdeveloped ability to
Due to a question on proper scoring the final grab bag round course will be conducted was replayed. At the end of the forThe eight weeks for replayed round Fenton an- a period consecutive of one to two hours swered a question, putting their a week. There is no cost for team 15 points ahead of Maine participants or materials used. South. Registration for the program The Fenton spectators let out starts in October will be a yell which prevented Mr. Ed which held soon. The number of stuGrenna, the quizmaster, from dents enrolled limited. Stucompleting the next question. dent Council isrepresentatives Fenton was declared the win- have further information, ner. express themselves and effecMr. Silkowski, team sponsor tively communicate their feelfor Maine South, protested the ings and ideas. result because Maine South did not have an opportunity to hear the last question. At that time there was not sufficient time to do another replay. Mr. Silkowski's protest and the producers' promise to re"Wisps of Thyme" is the schedule Maine South has retheme of this year's Junior sulted in tomorrow's encounter. Maine South will meet Pala- Prom. The prom, based on the tine and Joliet Saturday. If the idea of Grecian ruins, will be team wins Saturday they wiU held on Saturday, May 18, from return for a taping against final- 8:30 to 11 p.m. in the spectaor ists Aurora and Rich East Sun- gym. Tickets will go on sale May 1 in the bookstore for $2.50 day. per couple. A bus for Maine South spec"Everything is going as we tators will leave school from the north parking lot at 1 p.m. planned, and everyone is so coSaturday. No transportation has operative," commented Kathy been arranged for a return trip Goll, prom chairman. "We are Sunday should the team win all hoping for a real wonderful prom." Saturday. The team, coached by Walt Several other juniors have Skawski, has been practicing helped Kathy in organizing the team strategy and quick recall Junior Prom. They are: Lyle for the past three weeks for to- Schrag and Marilee Pess, publicity co-chairman; Nancy Philmorrow's rematch. Mr. Silkowski stated, "We are ips and Doris Rossell, decoragoing to win again. I only hope tions co-chairman; Barb Childs, that this time there will not be bids chairman; and Jan Jacobson, organizational chairman. any technical problems."
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NSPA Says Southwords First Class Newspaper First class rating was awarded to Southwords by the National Scholastic Press Association in March. Since the first year that Maine South opened, Southwords was received this rating four times.
Hawkette Tryouts: April 29 to May 3 Pom-Pon try-outs begin April 20 and run until May 3. Monday and Tuesday of that week will be used for teaching new routines to girls trying out. Wednesday, preliminary tryouts will be held. All girls qualifying for finals and girls already on the Pom Pon squad are taught a new routine on Thursday by Miss Barbara Bobrich, Pom Pon sponsor. Final try-outs will be held Friday in the spectator gym.
Sectional Tourney Next in Badminton The girls badminton team, coached by Miss Ann Finneran, girls' p h y s i c a l education teacher, boasts a 2-1 conference record with 1 scheduled meet left. Members of the team chosen for their overall skill and strategy in playing are: Jan Giegler '68, Jan Carlson '68, Karen Erickson '68, Cindy Gernhoffer '68, Nancy Hermann '70, Kathy Moore '68, Linda Oberg '71, Nancy Pio '70, Linda Schrafer '70, and Carol Stover '70.
Over one thousand high schools across the nation submitted copies of their newspapers to be judged. Student newspapers are judged on the basis of content, writing, and makeup in categories based on enrollment, frequency of publications, and method of printing. Areas in the judging which merited particularly high scores were news objectivity and use of specific factual information. Page one makeup and display were rated excellent, as was the headline schedule. Features received top scores for timeliness, interest, and style. The feature on the custodial staff received special commendation as giving "an interesting sidelight on your school." A weakness in the paper was in the editorial content for its lack of consideration to problems other than immediate school issues and its lack of variety. The major criticism was in the lack of balance in covering academic, administrative, and general items in education and their effects on students. "I am particularly pleased with the rating NSPA gave us for objectivity and factual reporting," said Mr. Ken Beatty, sponsor. "This is the heart of a good newspaper. The other areas of variety and colorful style can be improved more easily than can good sound reporting. "Our reporter staff is to be congratulated."
Sophomore Girls' Poems Selected Best in State' Sue Chastian, and Mary Robandt, sophomores, have had two poems published in the March 1968 Illinois English Bulletin devoted to the "Best High School Poetry of 1967." The poems were written last year in Miss Yates Accelerated English classes. Twenty-o n e poems were chosen for publication from 545 manuscripts submitted.
I wish again that you just slow down A bit and stop to take my hand. You know as well as I how slow love is. But there's not time, no time.
These spirited girls w i l l lead Maine South next year as varsity cheerleaders. The girls were chosen on the basis of pep, coordination, personality, and cheering ability. They are: top row (\. to r.) Marsha Scott, Karen Sundberg, Nancy Boidy, and Doris Russell; bottom row: Jeannie Schneller, Linna Ramlow, Edie Calams, Carole Jarosz.
Additions Under Construction Editor's Note: In coming weeks we plan to explain plans and changes for each department affected by the additions. Among the new additions to Maine South will be four new classrooms in the science department. These new classrooms will provide much needed space for three biology labs and one chemistry lab. The advanced placement biology class may be moved to one of the new rooms leaving room 313 empty for a Biology I class. Presently, the science department has one general science room, two physical science rooms, one physics room, five biology labs, four chemistry
Club Members Sew Bunnies for Kids "Many children had a very happy Easter," according to Vernette Nelson, Home Economics Club president, "as a result of the spring service project of Sigma Oraicron Omicron."
These finalists in the constitution contest competed last week for a $300 scholarship when they took the oral portion of the contest. Pictured are: standing ( I . to r.) Rich Hyde, Jay LaJone, and Scott B r e m e r ; seated are John Heaney and Diane Pacion. Not pictured are Cassandra Kuston and Tom Whitson.
Oral Constitution Exam To Be Given 7 Students Seven Maine South students qualified for the April 23 oral examination on the U n i t e d States constitution, given by Mel Tiemey post of the American Legion. These seven winners were chosen from the written portion of the exam, they were: Tom Whitson '68, Scott Bremer '68, John Heaney '69, Rich
Hyde '69, Cassandra Kuston '69, Diane Pacion '69, and Jay LaJone '71. The winner of the oral examination will win a $300 first prize. A plaque presented by the American Legion will be engraved with this year's winner's name as well as past and future winners;
approach this subject from a somewhat different angle than the present program does. It will "appeal more to the girls." Mr. Teller also said that team teaching may be begun in the chemistry classes, as it is now being done in biology. There are, at present, no plans for change in the Science Seminar Program. Plans are presently being made to study the present situation of teachers and students working in the SS lab and when an evaluation of its benefits is made, changes in the SS program may be effected.
SAT,ACT for South's College-Bound Students Approximately 50 percent of Maine South's junior class will be taking the SAT on May 4, and the ACT on May 11 between 8 a.m. and noon. Students from other area schools wiU also participate in the testing. The first of the tests is the Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT. The SAT itself measures the student's math and verbal abilities. In addition, a student may take certain achievement tests in the afternoon which measure a student's growth in certain subjects. The SAT scores
Vanishing Beat by Sue Chastian His love was then a melody Singing sweetly through my heart. His vow is now a parody For he said we would not part. A Futile Wish by Mary Robandt I am too young, too slow —. You can not wait for me And I can not follow you. The bright tapestry of your future Hangs in contrast to the dull Brown tedium of my life. You do not mean to be unkind. But one does not pray, I know For the love of a far-away child. Still, when the night is black And white—no gray— And cold stars point tiny flashing fingers Or rain is warm as tears and yeUow-green Like baby grass out in the field.
an earth science-geology lab. Biology II AP may get a room in the new wing, thus allowing a Biology I lab to move into room 313. "Each room in the new wing will cost approximately $18,000 to furnish equipment and supplies," said Mr. J. Ronald Teller, science department chairman. The new wing also allows Mr. Teller to plan a new program for the physics classes. The proposed physics program wiU labs, and the Science Seminar Laboratory. Biology lab 314 may become
Mom-Daughter Dessert May 8 The Senior Mother-Daughter Dessert will be held on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale May 1 for $1.50. One ticket will admit a senior girl and her mother or guest. Dessert will be served in the cafeteria and later in the evening the girls and their mothers will go to the auditorium for a program by the senior girls. The theme for the program is "Merci, Ma Mere" and will include six numbers. Committee chairman this year are: Mary Kemer, entertainment; Charlene Christensen, tickets; Franci Waller, refreshments; Pat Lokay and Valerie Bruhn, programs; and Andrea Sampracos and Carol Atkins, decorations.
are used by most Eastern and private colleges. The ACT or American College Test program tests different areas of ability including social science, natural science, math, English, and vocabulary. The scores from this test are used by all Illinois colleges, most other midwestem schools, and some private schools throughout the country. The niinois State Scholarship Commission uses ACT results. All juniors applying for these scholarships must take the ACT test on May 11 or during the summer. The ACT will not be given at Maine South during the summer. "Most students will take the ACT sometime, but usually only once," according to Mr. James Bonney, director of guidance. "Although the ACT is offered six times and the SAT is offered five times each year, taking the tests more than once is not recommended. Testing agencies have proof that as many students' scores go down as go up when repeating the test." The results of the test will be reported five or six weeks after tbe tests are taken. Regular classes will not be in session at this time, but students may pick up their test results in the personnel office after June 15, or students may wait until fall. Mr. Bonney stated, "There is no way to study for these tests. You must have accumulated knowledge in the subject areas over a long period of time."
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Jim Makes Organization Plans To Increase SC's Efficiency Jim Cantonis, newly elected Student Council pesident, has many plans for next year, a good number of them falling under organizational changes. In his three years of observing SC at work, Jim has found that much time is wasted during the meetings. Points of order frequently brought up during meetings, consume valuable time. He feels that if all officers know Robert's Rules of Order, these points of order can be dealt with more quickly. Another recommended' action is to do more of Council's work through the committee chairmen. Jim plans to delegate more responsibilities to committee chairmen next year. Council also wastes time when committee chairmen ask for volunteers for projects durmg Council time. Jim feels these things should be taken care of outside of Council by telephone or other means. Summarizing these reforms of Student Council meetings he
New Steel Gates To Close at 5 pm Since Maine South opened four years ago, numerous collapsable gates have been used to seal off the centers building. The old gates kept wanderers out of the centers area after school hours and when activities were being held in other portions of the building. Recently the old collapsable gates, having served an experimental purpose, were replaced by three permanent "control" gates. The new gates, when dropped into position, create a grilled waU, sealing off the entire corridor. The manually operated control gates will be lowered at 5 p.m. every school day.
said, "More meetings per week is not the answer; more efficient use of present meetings is what we need." As for other projects, Jim hopes to have vending machines placed in the boys' locker rooms as are found in many other schools in the area. During his campaign, Jim slated he would talk with the administration about the dress code and other school rules and make use of Council's power of suggesting in this area. He added that he would like to obtain a set of written school
Pandemonium Hits South: Students Become Teachers Upcoming Future Teacher activities include the Illinois Association FTA convention, a "student teacher" day, and the second Flower Day. Six members of the Future Teachers Club will attend the state lAFTA Convention April 26 and 27 at Oak Lawn Community High School. Theme for the convention will be "lAFTA Grows with Illinois." The tenative program planned for the convention will include the election of new officers, general business meeting and a banquet on Saturday afternoon. Delegates May Dulisch '70 and Linda Gray '68, will participate
in the voting of constitutional amendments and policy. Attending the convention are: Denae Chance '70, Mary Dulisch '70, Janis Gray '70, Linda Gray '68, Barb Nelson '70, and Nancy Trexler '70. The Future Teacher sponsored "Student Teacher Day" will be held May 1. Petitions for students to teach classes can be obtained from counselors, and should be turned in to the teacher no later than today, April 26. Teachers will supervise student planning of the class and will maintain the final discipline of the class.
These girls w i l l cheer next year's junior varsity teams on to victory. The newly selected JV cheerleaders a r e : Top row ( I . to r.) Gail Fritz, Donna Erickson, M a r y Sue Headley; middle row: Chris Marshall, Carol Cannon, Susy Hannibal; bottom row: Kathi Flanagan and Sandy Pederson.
Roberta Little To Study Anthropology at Museum
After Prom Ticket Sales To Nippersink Resume Tickets for the After-Prom to be held at Nippersink Manor Resort, just north of the Illinois-Wisconsin state line, will go on sale again next week April 20 to May 3 outside the cafe-
'Too Soon A Memory' Chosen Sr. Prom Theme "Too Soon a Memory" is the theme for this year's Senior Prom to be held May 31 at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston. Dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m. to music provided by the Frank Derrick band. The prom is free. A banquet is planned before the prom at the Orrington Hotel. "If we can get a minimum of 75 couples to eat dinner at the hotel, we can get the ban-
rules and post them on bulletin boards throughout the school. To better represent the students, Jim plans to give personal closed circuit television reports during homeroom, and will distribute periodic questionnaires to find out student opinion on important issues. Further organizational changes Jim would like to make are to identity incumbent representatives on the ballot and to have candidates for lower house present a summary of their ideas to the students whenever possible.
quet hall free," stated Tom McClaylon, senior class president. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The menu will be: prime ribs, baked potato, green beans, tossed salad, and a parfait for dessert. The dinner will cost $12 per couple. Tickets will go on sale next week, April 29 to May 3 outside the cafeterias during all lunch periods.
Latin Scholars Win District
LaHn students Ramsey Stade (third f r o m right) and Norman Ellstrand (second f r o m right) w i l l compete in the state Latin contest at the University of Illinois A p r i l 27. They won superior ratings in the district contest several weeks ago. Nancy McCarthy (second f r o m l e f t ) . B i l l Kuhn ( t h i r d ) , and Trudy Cieko ( r i g h t ) , won excellent ratings. Miss Marion Fisher (left), language department chairman and Latin teacher, w i l l accompany the group.
terias during all lunch periods. Tickets cost $25 per couple. A special Northwestern train will leave the Park Ridge station bound for Nippersink Manor between 1 and 2 a.m. after the prom. Nippersink Manor is located on Lake Benedict. The train will arrive at Nippersink Manor about 5:30 a.m. Dancing and games will be available on the train. Music will be provided by The Funny Company. Refreshments and soft drinks will be served. Many activities await those attending the After-Prom once the train reaches Nippersink. An early morning hot breakfast will be served. Tennis, Softball, badminton, volleyball, horse shoes, and shuffle board are available. An Olympic size heated pool and beach are at Nippersink for those people more inclined toward swimming. Students must provide their own towels and swim suits. All other sports equipment will be provided by the resort. A chicken dinner will be served for lunch. The train will return to Park Ridge mid-afternoon on Saturday. According to Mr. Lawrence Kaiser, publicity chairman, "Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Once our quota is reached we will have to close our ticket sales. "Our prom party committee this year has gone all out to assure everyone this event will be the highlight of your last days at Maine South. It is advisable to get your tickets early. A $10 deposit will assure you of a reservation." The $15 balance must be paid before May 17.
Roberta Little '70 is pictured being congratulated by Dr. Clyde K. Watson, principal, on her receiving a scholarship to study anthropology in a special summer program at the Field Museum of Natural History.
Sophomore Roberta Little is one of 27 Illinois high school students selected to participate in a special summer workshop in anthropology to be held at the Field Museum of Natural History from June 24 to August 2. The special six week session is intended to give high abilitystudents an introduction to anthropology and an opportunity to explore their own career interests in the field. As a participant Roberta will attend special classes and lectures at the museum from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lectures by prominent specialists from this area include such topics as: fossil man, ancient civilizations, middle American civilizations, midwestem archeology, ethnology and social anthropology, Chicago's ethnic communities, enthology of Africa, prehistory and history of China, and archaeological excavation. During the fifth week of the workshop, the students will participate in actual archaeological excavation at a local site. More than 500 applications were received by the Museum, but only 27 scholarships were awarded.
Judy Harlan to go Abroad With AFS Judy Harlan '69, one of the two AFS candidates f r o m Maine South, has been notified that she will be going abroad this summer. Although she is not sure where she will go, she hopes to be sent to France.
Student Council members Steve Brundage, left, Peggy A l l i n , Bill Wood, and Gary Johnson begin sorting and bundling clothing and food donations for riot v i c t i m s . South students donated a t r u c k load of goods along w i t h $505.65 which were sent to the Edison Home for distribution.
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Diamondmen Find M a r k After seeing the dismal Hawk showings of one week ago, early speculaters might have written off the Maine South varsity diamondmen as the biggest flop to represent the school this year. Recapping the season so far, the Hawks took the opener 5 to 2 from Forest View, but then lost to St. Viator 3 to 1. The Hawks then bounced right back behind some one-hit pitching to beat Maine East 5 to 0. All of this action took place before last week, which could probably better be described as five dark days. To start it off, the Hawkmen posted an unimpressive 4 to 2 victory over rival conference guns Niles West. The Hawks were far from being sharp, making three errors and leaving eleven men on base. On Thursday, coach VanProyen tested his at the time untested pitching reserve, only to find out that there was not much there. East Leyden batsmen went to work, pushing across six runs before the Hawks even made a little noise. The Hawks, how-
ever came up with seven runs of their own in the fifth inning, and the score took a final stand at seven apiece when the game was called because of darkness. The crowning achievement of the week came, however, on Friday against Deerfield, in a game which saw fourteen runs, twelve errors, thirteen walks, five past balls, and only seven hits. No, this was not a little league game either, and before it was over, the Hawks had credit for seven of the errors which accounted for five unearned runs, a catcher interference call, and an 8 to 6 loss. At this point, only the most die-hard Hawk fans could have predicted any success for the Hawks, but on Monday, the Hawks came back and as in the words of coach Van Proyen, they "bounced". Remus was given a second chance, getting the starting call, after taking the loss in the Deerfield disaster and this Hme, he rose to the occasion, giving Glenbrook South one measly hit and an unearned run.
Remus, a tall lanky junior, went the route in taking the 4 to 1 win, boosting his record to 2 and 1. At the games outset, it looked like Deerfield all over again, as the Hawks made three errors in the first two innings, but they soon settled down, and the next sixteen Titan hitters went down in order. Finally, in a game Tuesday which should have been called before it even started, the Hawks turned in a sparkling performance a g a i n s t Des Plaines rivals Maine West. Things got off to a slow start, as Hawk hurling ace Dave Larson served one up to Bob Banger who put it over Ross Rubino's head. It was not, however, to be Maine West's day to jump on any pitchers, as Larson settled down, giving up only one other hit. Meanwhile, Hawk batsmen went to work, collecting ten hits, good for seven runs. The Hawks who played against Maine West in Tuesday's game, looked like an entirely different squad than the one that took the field against Deerfield. Against Glenbrook and West, the Hawks played good alert ball, especially in the base-running department. For the first time, Hawk runners were alert on the paths, ready to take the extra base when it was avail-
Tom Tetlow is cut down at the plate in the recent Deerfield disaster. able, something which was missing in other games this year. Ross Rubino served as a prime example of this on Monday when he stretched a single into a double when he caught the center fielder napping. Of course some credit must be given the excellent pitching by Larson and Remus. Larson, with a 3-0 record now maintains a .866 eamed-run average, while Remus stands even better at .525. Hitting has also improved greatly in this stand, as several Hawks boosted the average somewhat. Coming off a twisted ankle, Rubino is up at .368, while Tom Tetlow moved up to .333.
Even more noticeable, however, is little Doug Sarcia, swinging at a .410 clip which is high for the club. Mike Lange has the most hits and a .400 average to go along with the title of the most consistent hitter on the squad. After first breaking into the lineup in that Deerfield disaster, John Holden also stands on the .400 mark. Today, weather permitting, the Hawks will try to stay in the groove in action at Niles North. Next week, Maine will face New Trier West on Monday and Niles West again on Wednesday, both games being played here.
Tennis Future Looks Good Team Has Fine Experience John Rubuo runs his leg of the high-hurdle shuttle race ran in the recent Viking Relays.
Trackmen Look Forward To First Showdown Here The outdoor track season, after opening immediately after spring vacation, thus far finds Maine South's varsity with a record of 1-1 in dual meets and a fourth place finish in the recent Viking relays. This includes last Tuesday's loss to Maine West which was the opener for the conference season. The first meet on the outdoor schedule was a dual meet with a fine Wheeling team in which the Hawks won by a 66 to 61 score. Previously, the Hawks had defeated Wheeling in a dual meet 55-54 during the indoor season, but with the addition of athletes who had been out for winter sports, both teams had gained considerable strength. Senior Christ Zei again turned in an excellent performance, as he won al! three dash events. Chris took the 100 yd dash in a time of 10.2, the 220 yd. dash in a time of 22.9, and the 440 yd. dash in 52.5. In the distance events, sophomore Mike Murzyn won the two mile run in a time of 10:37, while senior Pat Moimtain finished second. Senior Jim Sherman won the mile rim, finishing with a time of 4.49, highlighting a sweep of the event, while sophomore Jim Cole took second and junior John Zipparro ihird.
Juniors Dave Butz and Ty Sigmund alternated at first and second as Dave won the discus throw with a throw of 157'5", while Ty won the shot put with a distance of 45'.
The next meet for the Hawks was the Viking Relays held at Niles North with a field of five teams. South scored 53Vj points to finish fourth, beating out only host school Niles North. Butz took two individual firsts to pace the Hawks, as he won the shot put with a heave of 50'11V*!", and the discus throw with a distance of 159'8". Ty Sigmund took second in both of these events for the Hawks. In other individual events, Jim Sherman took third in the two mile run, while Jim Benda tied for third in the high jump, and Chris Zei took a fourth in the 90 yd. dash. The 880 yd. relay team, with Bill Schuessler, Bruce Zintz, Ralph Murdy, and Chris Zei, took a second, while the two mile relay team took a third and the 440 yd. relay team, mile relay team, and the low hurdle shuttle relay team all took fourths. The Hawks' second dual meet, a conference meet with Maine West, was a 72 to 55 loss. Chris Zei again swept all of the dash events, winning the 100 yd. dash in 10.5, the 220 yd. dash in 24.6, and the 440 yd. dash in 58.0. Dave Butz racked up two more firsts, winning the discus throw with a distance of 143'6" and the shot put 45'7". Looking ahead to the conference season, the Hawks' next meet is a triangular at Deerfifld against Deerfield and Glenbrook South next Tuesday.
This year's varsity tennis squad has gotten off to an excellent non-conference start although it has fallen below Coach Kent's expectation of a perfect season. In duel meet competition, the Hawks have a split record of 2-2, losing to New Trier and Niles East, who are among the finer teams in the state. New Trier showed an outstanding balanced attack, winning the meet on all levels. Niles East boasted strong individuals such as the anticipated state champion at first singles, Mark Bishop. In multiple-team play, South opened the season with a clean sweep of the Lyons, Argo and Wheaton Quad. Maine took each of their opponents 5 to 0, which is the highest score a team can accumulate. In a more recent Evanston Invitational, the Hawks again finished high among the tough eightteam participants. Although this year's personnel are the same as last year's with the exception of second doubles, there has been substantial lineup switching. The doubles team of Mike Masoncup and Don Lathrop, who did v/ell downstate last year, have assumed the first doubles spot. Masoncup had played singles last year. Dave Flanagan has assumed the first singles spot, with Bob Shannon moving up to second, and Chris Hanson taking over the third spot. The team received a bad break when returning letterman Roy Martino was forced out of his second doubles spot due to injury, and these positions have been filled by juniors Fred Hensiiaw and Paul Alfassa. Both of these boys were members of last year's conference champion sophomore team. Both Maine schools are expected to be tough in the conference this year, along with Niles North, Glenbrook South and New "Trier West. Like
South, many of these schools have many players retiirning from last year's squad. This year's Central Suburban Conference is expected to again be tough, but the Hawks have the experience and the ability to go all the way this year. Maine South tennis teams have
set a tradition of taking conference every year in the school's four-year history, on both the varsity and sophomore levels. From the pre-season play shown so far, it looks as if both levels will repeat the fine performance which they have shown in the past.
Hawk Golfers Look to Experience For Contending Course Campaign The Maine South varsity golf team, coached by Mr. Louis Gartner, is potentially the best team Maine has ever had. According to Coach Gartner, the team will unquestionably be a very strong contender for the lead in its conference. Although the team suffered a loss in both of its pre-season non-conference meets, it enjoyed a smashing victory over Niles West. In this, the first conference meet, Maine South received a commendable score of 160 strokes, thirty less than the opposition. The '68 team is lead by two of the state's most outstanding golfers, seniors Les Mathews and Rick Sanford. The other members of this excellent team are also seniors. They are Scott Standa, Tom McClayton, Frank McCullough, Bob Haglind and Dave Miller. Although this year's team has great potential, according to Coach Gartner they are not as yet playing completely up to form. TTius far, four of coach Gartner's boys are playing in the 70's. Even though this team is composed of several very outstanding golfers, the team does not possess the necessary depth, which has been found in past Maine South teams. The varsity team, which placed very high in the state competition last year, is composed generally of returning lettermen. Because of this fact, if the team manages to play up to its full potential and gains the
depth it is lacking, Maine South could very probably gain a conference victory and may possibly again rank highly in the state. Les Mathews and Rick Sanford are also very strong contenders for state titles again this year, just as they were last year. Mathews scored very near the top of the state competition last year and he looks just as hot this year. The varsity team faces a tough Deerfield team on Monday, April 29, which should serve to foreshadow the team's success throughout this season.
J i m Huster w a s named sports editor at Wednesday's banquet. Anyone interested in w r i t i n g sports next year should contact Jim.