'It's Academic' Team Wins? Yes! No! Yes? Maine South's TV quiz team for "It's Academic," led by Captain Randy McClure and supported by Gary Johnson and Tom Whitson defeated teams from Brother Rice and Homewood-Flossmore high schools on October 28. Despite a good rally by Brother Rice in the last round, Maine South won its initial round and prepared for its semi-final playoff on Sunday, October 29. Opponents Sunday were St. Charles High School and Fenton High School from Bensonville. Both teams had won their first round eliminations earlier in the year. By the third round, the contest had narrowed to a duel between Maine South and Fenton. With the last question of the third round, complications set in. Mr. Ed Grennan, the quizmaster, had just completed asking the final question when the buzzer sounded. Through a misunderstanding, Fenton declined to
answer the last question, whereupon Maine South hit the buzzer to claim the "passed" question. Maine answered correctly and picked up 20 points. There was also some doubt about whether or not Maine had hit the buzzer prior to the end of the round for another passed question. A judge disqualified Maine's answer, claiming that the buzzer had been hit before the round ended. To complicate matters more, the studio scorekeeper gave Maine an additional 10 points on the scoreboard. By the time the final round had ended, Maine had the lead, and when the buzzer sounded, Maine had apparently won. When the studio scorekeepers came to verify the final scores with the teacher-judges, however, confusion had worked its masterpiece. Maine South had apparently won by 15 points, but the Fenton coach protested the
"passed" question of r o u n d three which the coach claimed had been called a "rejected" question and therefore should not have been offered for the other teams to answer. Mr. Grennan said that he had said "reject" but insisted that all teams understood there were no rejections allowed; a team either answers or passes. If the last question of the third round were indeed a "passed" question, Maine had the right to answer and gain the 20 points and thus win; if the question were "rejected", Fenton would be the winner by five points. After a 20 minute delay, during which the producers, scorekeepers, and judges watched a playback of the show, they tried to settle the question of who was the winner. The playback revealed the series of compounded errors. By mutual consent the teams agreed to play the last round
over. The scores were adjusted: St. Charles 230, Fenton 250, and Maine South 255. In the last few seconds of the replayed round, Fenton answered a question which put them 15 points ahead of Maine South. The Fenton spectators, seeing their team with the lead, let out a yell. But the roxmd had not ended; Mr. Grennan could not even begin to ask the next question because of the noise. By the time he could resume, the buzzer sounded. Fenton had the lead and was declared the winner. Mr. Silkowski, team sponsor for Maine South, immediately lodged a protest because Maine had not had an opportunity to hear the last question. But it was decided there was not sufficient lime to do another replay of the show. Fenton was declared the winner. The producers agreed, however, to work Maine South back
Ideal Senior Girl Goal Of Junior Miss Pageant High school senior girls who will be competing in the 1968 Park Ridge Jaycees Junior Miss Pageant have been announced by Mr. John Witt, chairman of the pageant committee. Girls from Maine South are: Bonnie Battaglia, Cynthia Board,
Food Basket Drive Opens Nov. 20 student Council's annual Food Basket Drive w i l l be held Monday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 22. The purpose of the drive is to assemble a complete meal for the needy. Previously homerooms have been assigned certain foods to bring, but this year the collection will be held in a different manner. All students are requested to donate any canned food. Deposit boxes will be in every homeroom. Donations are voluntary and money will be collected as in previous years. Instead of donating the food to needy families, all the food will go to a single organization, such as the Salvation Army. This change was made because the former method had provided benefits for a few. A large organization will provide for widespread distribution. Student Council hopes that it can serve many more families by supplying them with a decent meal.
Debaters Start Year with Loss The debate squad completed in the first tournament of the year at Carthage College and at Forest View High School on Saturday, November 4. The varsity teams, consisting of Diane Briars '6S and Scott Bremer '68 on the affirmative and Peg Teevan '68 and John Gilles '69 on the negative, each won one debate and lost three. At Forest View High School, the junior varsity, Gail Junge '70, John Benedek '70, Kay Lewis '69, Ralph Teutsch '69, and John Barzditis '70 substituting, won two debates in their four rounds of competition. In the beginning competition, Scott Cook '71, Jerry Garrett '71, Tom Crosby '71, John O'Reilly '71 on the negative, won three debates in their four rounds of competition. The question debated was this year's national question, Resolved: That Congress should establish uniform regulations to control criminal investigation procedure.
Wendy Carlsen, Nancy Comfort, Chris Eide, Karen Erickson, Georgene Gray, Narda Greising, Debra Hannibal, Bev Hoffman, Pat Hurley, and Pat Konopka. Also competing are: Lynn Lohre, Leslie Moak, Sue Nagel, Chris Nowak, Carta Oleck, Jane Olsen, Diane Pawlawski, Nancy Petersen, Peg Teevan, Judy Van Auken, and Gretchen Van Nalta. The girls were chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement, individual conferences with the judges, poise and appearance, youth fitness, creative and performing arts, and general mental alertness. The purpose of the pageant is to recognize deserving girls and to give them an opportunity to compete for $4,500 in college scholarship awards at the state pageant in which Park Ridge's Junior Miss will participate. The winner of the state pageant will compete on the national level with the winners of the 50 states' pageant assemblies. America's Junior Miss Pageant will be held in Mobile, Alabama in March. Altogether more than $250,000 in scholarships are awarded each year to Junior Miss winners in the United States. Park Ridge will hold its finals Thursday, November 16, at Washington School auditorium. The winner selected on that date will compete in the Illinois Junior Miss Pageant in Niles, December 26-30. She will stay at the Leaning Tower YMCA as a guest of the' Niles Chamber of Commerce during that time.
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November 10, 1967
School Names 116 Seniors State Scholarship Semifinalists One hundred sixteen M a i n e South seniors have been named Illinois State Scholarship Semifinalists. The semifinalists are eligible for scholarships after completing the required application. The list includes: Carol Adkins, James Altman, Charles Baker, Lawrence Barnhart,
John Beton, Bill Blunck, Cynthia Board, Douglas Bonjour, Lee Brainerd, Donald Braun. and Scott Bremer. Also included are: John Brumbach, Stephan Brundage, Wendy Carlson, Ralph Childs, Robert Cowie, Jody D'Ambrosio, John Davis, Robert DeBolt, Janet DiDomenlco, and Michael
Dr. Clyde Watson extends congratulations to Head Football Coach Marv Nyren on the completion of an undefeated season.
Radio-TV Class Staffs W M T H "Quiet:—Hey, look you guys, one minute tiU—" "Who's got the script? Where's the record?" "QUIET!!!" •5, 4. 3, 2. 1. . ." "HeUo, this is WMTH 88.5, broadcasting from the Maine East Studio in Park Ridge." This is a typical behind the scene happening at a pre-game show. Pre-game shows are programmed entirely by students. This year WMTH will broadcast six basketball games, the first one scheduled for November 17, when Maine South plays Ridgewood. Pre-game shows, however, are not the only part of WMTH. The station operating at ten watts, has been in existance since 1958. The radio station is shared by the three Maine schools. Maine South broadcasts special shows from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
into the schedule as a semifinalist later in the year. They were not able to give a definite date for another taping, since they must go all the way through their schedule first. "Whether or not we could answer that final question will remain a mystery," Mr. Silkowski said, "but we feel certain that when we do go back, we will show we are wiimers." Mr. Silkowski praised the team and their rooters for their discipline and self control in the face of their loss. 'With the continued help of Walt Skawski, who has been acting as a coach for the team, Randy McClure, Tom Whitson, and Gary Johnson are certain to show that we're No. 1," Mr. Silkowski said. The first taping will be televised Saturday, November 18, at 5 p.m. The second taping will be televised the following Saturday, November 25, at the same time.
Mondays a n d Wednesdays. These shows are produced by members of the radio-television class for the fulfillment of a required one hour of programming a semester. The class exposes students to mass communication problems
'Soap Power!' Cries Key Club "Soap Power!" was the cry as Key Club launched their week-long soap drive for the Dixon State Mental Home on Monday, October 30. A total of $306.87 was collected in the homerooms to help buy soap for the hospital. C-103 led the school with contributions totaling $49.42. Other top homerooms were C-109 with $45,67, and C-122 with $40.10.
and techniques, with an emphasis on developing communicative skills. Members of the class are: Elaine Alzos, Rich C a r l s o n , Doug Chapin, John Cooke, Mike Curran, Charlie Farley, Larry Getz, Dick Heron, Rober Hofeldt, and Bill Jones. Continuing the list are: Mary Kristmann, Jim Nevins, Dave Patt, John Porter, Gary Possehl, Deb Verlench, John Wittenmeier, Jeff Wright, John Masterson, and Mark Knapp. November 8 through the 15, the radio class is sponsoring the first annual WMTH Stamp Act. Students are asked to donate S&H and PLAID stamps. Students are asked to bring the stamps to PA 101 before and after school or to the lunch room area during lunch. The stamps will be used to buy records for air-play.
Disabato. Others are: Roberta Dohrn, Donald Dumich, Susan Duzynski, Eric Edstrom, Karen Erickson, David Flanagan, Katherine FuUerton, Ken Garverick, Natalie Geremia, Sue Grainger, and Brian Gravenhorst. Also: Georgene Gray, Linda Gray, Narda Greising, Michael Hardin, Kathleen Harrer, Bruce Hebel, Beverly Hoffman, Linda Hogan, John Holden, and Patricia Hurley. Continuing the list are: William Jares, Gary T. Johnson, Lela Jones, David Kasper, Mary Kerner, Diana Kloga, Patricia Konopka, Marcia Krahl, James Kreutzer, and Janet Kurth. Others on the list are: Detwrah LaDolce, RusseU Larsen, Martin Laurent, Carol Lee, Stephen Lietz, Linda Liston, Laura Loughlin, Patricia Ludwig. and Suzanne Luety. Also: Dennis Lundgren, Linda Lynch, Donna Lyons, Robert Manning, Glenna Marker, Cassandra Mason, Mike Masoncup, Thomas McClayton, ann Randy McClure. Others named are; Frank McCullough, K i t s y McMullen, Wayne Miller, Paul Mitchell, Leslie Moak, Mark Mohill, Kathleen Moore, Susan Moore, Michael Muschal, and Joseph Musumec. Continuing the list are: Craig Netter, Janice Nottoli, Katherine Nuccio, Bruce Olsten, Diane Pawlawski, Susan Peavoy, Henry Perez, Nancy Peterson, Vincent Pinelli, and Bonnie Powell. Also: Geoff Priest, Alice Rebechini, Linnea Sauter, Nancy Saxman, Linda Schneider, Kenneth Schoy, Jeanie Schroeder, Robert Shannon, Walter Skawski, and Randall Skiba. Others on the list are: Linda P. Smith, Colleen Sontag, Dale Sopocy, Judith Stagg, G a r y Stancick. Robert Steffen, Kurt Steinhauser, David Switzer, Peggy Teevan, and Christopher Tessaro. Concluding the list are: Janice Tomczyk, S u s a n Townsley, Cheryl Travers, Gretchen Van Natta, Judith Wojcieszek, Ted Woytowicz, and Linda Wunderle.
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Custodians Perform Valuable School Service Maine South is kept clean and in good working order by its staff of efficient, highly-trained custodians, who work round the clock at their jobs. Apart from general cleaning chores, the custodial staff is a self-sustained unit with everything from painters to electricians, carpenters, pipefitters, and shipping, receiving, and kitchen operations.
Mr. Klipstein explained that the staff operates on a weekly calendar in three shifts, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The staff, which is composed of twenty-eight custodians and two matrons, has functions few students know about. Maine South requires 10 per cent more maintenance than other schools, and the custodi-
Sfrudenf Voices Opinion
Disagreement: No Cause tor Vandalism, Disrespect To the Editor, The senior class this year is the first class to spend their entire high school career at Maine South. The past three classes have graduated with fond memories of their senior year. It is only fair, therefore, that this senior class be given the same privilege. I definitely feel, however, that this right has been severely jeopardized by the two per cent of inconsiderate, uncouth, rabble-rousers of this school. It makes me laugh to think of Park Ridge as a fortunate, elite, and safe town when 1 hear of teachers' private lives and private property b e i n g ruined in return for a few differences of opinions between administration and students at Maine South. Our administration may not be doing everything perfectly— I am one of the first to say so—but what one man or group of people is perfect? If people
were perfect, the world would have no reason to exist. Maybe the majority of students don't realize what our administration does for us. What about paying for the drama department to go down state last year? Or the baseball team? The pep rallies? The various class opportunities? What about all these things and more? I am certainly not blaming any one class for the behavior around this school this year. But I am blaming the students for making a poor year for the seniors and for any class that is trying to make this school into something to be proud of. Mr. Smith has had his home ruined due to some of these characters. What are we doing —acting just like animals? Help this man help our school. He's a wonderful man, if .someone would give him a chance! Think about this. PLEASE! Martha Hale '68 A Disturbed Senior
ans are responsible for this maintenance. An activity man sets up, with the help of crews, coverage for school functions, such as dances. The outside man directs crews to help in the care of such things as the yard and snow removal. This outside man can call for extra help anytime of the day or night to clear the parkways of snow so that the school can function as near to norma) as possible. The cleaning crew, comprised of the lead man and thirteen others under him, have a never ending job. Every room is cleaned of litter and swept every night. The white floors are on a rotation schedule so that each area is completely cleaned and waxed every two to three weeks. Three times a year the furniture is removed from each room and each room is completely scrubbed. Approximately 365,000 square feet of space is taken care of by the 14-man cleaning crew. Doors are open to admit students each morning by one of the five men who stay at school round the clock. Their job is to watch the school, making sure all the equipment functions properly. In case of an emergency, it is the duty of these men to call in extra help, or, in the case of a fire, the Fire Department. On duty from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the maintenance crew. Each one of these men is trained in his own field, including painting, electrical service, and mechanics. Each man functioning in his
Maine South's custodians represent a wide range of skills — from carpentery, handled by M r . Mel Mensching, and scrubbing and waxing, represented by M r . Ted Alberding. own capacity helps to save money for the school, for outside help need only be hired for major tasks and repairs. The custodians are able to make and paint cabinets and put together desks themselves. They do not need to hire one man to paint and another to bmld. These skills are already represented in the staff. When asked whether he thought that there were any way in which the students could help to make the custodians' jobs easier, Mr. Klipstein replied, "I think they do help us. The majority are doing everything
'Let Me I n ! '
Disaster of Early Morning Lock-Out Unless you are one of those talented students who arrives in homeroom just before the tardy bell rings, you must have experienced the early morning lock-out. Not only are all the necessary washrooms closed, but also the library and most homerooms. To distort one of the more famous of the many famous poets: "Homeroom is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in," or eventually they do. However, just try going there before you absolutely have to, that is, before 8. Have fun! For the many students who arrive on the bright side, or is it the dark side, of eight o'clock, especially those takin;;
Personally I'm glad anyway.
buses, the waiting and congestion are deterent factors which cause the light side to become dark, or some such phenomena. First of all, watch out for the crippling hazard of students ricocheting off locked washroom doors. Students do not just crumple up, slouch down, or congest the halls as might be expected. Science logically explains why: these students are of reasonable elasticity; therefore, they will rebound with nearly twice their former momentum. It is wise to avoid these areas. Secondly, be careful not to get lost in the mob around the homerooms. It was observed
I really didn't want to study
just last week that a freshman was caught in the mob and swept involuntarily into a locked washroom door; he was last seen rebounding over the pond into the forest. In the morning there are no taffy apple sales and practically no arguments, so you will have to create your own amusements. Some students have organized their own competitive intramural sports, such as long distance hikes in six minutes around the library or short distance sprints at opportune moments. Or perhaps, while waiting, you might finish things you didn't have time for at home this morning, such as brushing your teeth or eating that last piece of toast. Morning lockout is supposed to be a matter of exercise, economy, and convenience. However, a poll has been taken on the question "What do you think this lock-out really i s ? " In TV poll fashion, an appropriate number of students were selected to represent each class at Maine South—Three from the junior class, two from the sophomore class, and one from the freshman class, respectively. Four candidates from the senior class were also selected. The results are: 20 percent think it is not a subversive plot but that it may be; 20 percent think it is a plot by the freshmen to do away with upper classmen; 20 percent think it is an attempt to control the influx of high school students going to college; 20 percent think it must be part of the President's program for physical fitness and 20 percent have no opinion. 20 percent do not care. That should be about one hundred percent. In conclusion, it is our opin-
ion, as we stand in the hall outside our homeroom writing this article, that homerooms should be opened at least ten munites earlier so we can rest our legs before the long day's journey trying to avoid obstacles, such as locked washroom doors while on the path to knowledge. Allyn Eriksen '69 Sue Hendricks '69 Walt Skawski '68
possible to make our jobs easier. " What about such things as gum in the drinking fountains and the litter on the cafeteria floors? "Of course," he answered, "We don't enjoy picking up all the extras, but we do expect things of this sort at times. The men are trained for this job and realize that things like gum on the desks is normal." Mr. Klipstein has worked with all these custodians before. Because the whole crew has been at Maine South since the school opened, they have, as Mr. Klipstein said, "great pride in the school and great interest in the students of the school." Southwords wants to provide students with an opportunity to express their views on a variety of subjects. It will publish student opinion and comment which is well written and contains adequate supporting evidence. Here is a chance for any student to air views on current issues, and problems — to discuss things he feel» need to be re-evaluated, or those that he feels deserve praise. Students may submit their comments to the editor or sponsor of Southwords in V107.
V-Show Staff To Name Theme The Drama department has announced that a V-Show organizational meeting has been scheduled for November 20. The meeting will be held in the auditorium after school for all students interested in participating in V-Show.
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The official student newspaper of Maine Township Higb Soutli, Park Ridge, niinois. Written and edited bi-weekly by studentx ol tbe high school. Subscriptions included with acUrtly ticket or purchased separateijr at $2 per year. BdtlCT-tn-cliie( Sue Moore Nawi Editor Wendy CaiiMn Teitartt Editor Nancy Pel«rfcn Sports Editor J i ^ 01)onneU Copy Editor Cheryl Travera Art Editor AHyn Erickien Photo Editor Balph BarzdlUs Assistant Editors . . . . Sne Hendricks. Sarah Penny Reporters Lisa CasUe. Karen Qood. Phyllis Ehret. BlU Griliith. Pat Kokonas, Cathy Habrey. Jim Niemann. Ramicy Sude, Dale Trischan. Betsey U1vilden. Deb Verlench. Cartoonists Steve Trytten. Pat Stelcher Pbatocraphers Andy Ekman. John Rldunood, Joel Shelton Student News Bureau Editor Cyndie Slerrett Advisor Mr. Kenneth Beatty
November 10, 1967
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Gymnasts Have Powerful Team Maine South gymnastics fans should have just as exciting a season as did the football fans. M. Riccitelli's mighty squad has eleven returning lettermen, a promising junior, and eveq more hope in the form of a sophomore. •• The well-trained and experienced team placed second in the conference last year, and all but two have returned to strike terror into the hearts of their opponents.
Mr. Riccitdii belives the team will go all the way to the top this year. "We have at least as good a chance as anybody else." Captain of the team is John Davis, returning to the parallel bars. Three other returning lettermen, Dave Switzer, Duane Kelly, and Ken Matson a r e ready to back up Davis. Maine South's two returning aerialists, who both went downstate on the trampoline, are Dean Mulcahy, Bill Kersting.
Gridders Are Number 1 As just about everyone has heard by now, Maine South has won its first varsity football conference championship in the history of the school. The Hawks wound up the season with an unblemished 8-0 record. Without a doubt, this year's team was the finest ever to represent South, and, it was probably the best team to peiiform in the suburban area. The Hawks displayed the best balanced team possible, for they showed strength in every aspect of the game. The Hawks had strong running, passing, and blocking, combined with a tremendously s t r o n g defense. They even displayed a good kicking game. No matter what the opposition did, the Hawks were able to successively counter. If the opposition ran, they were stopeed cold by a front line and linebacking unit containing four all conference players. If the opposition passed, they were stopped by one of the best secondaries around. If the opposition keyed on Hawk run-
ning, the Hawk scored with passing, and if they layed back for passes, the Hawks scored on the ground. It is hard enough for a team to win when the other guys only let you score one touchdown, if that many, and it does not help when those other guys turn around and roll over your goal line five or six times. The Hawk defense only permitted the opposition a season average of four points, while the offense averaged thrity-f i v e points a game. Every person in this school should be proud of this team, for they represent the ideal team for a high school sports fan. They are talented and tough, and possess a great desire to win. They truly are number one! Special thanks go out to Mr. Nyren, head varsity coach, for all his help and co-operation during the past season. Without his help, many of the stories written about the team could not have appeared in this paper.
Packing another powerful punch is Don Braun who returns on the side horse. The only junior who lettered last year, Mike Mermel, and Senior Paul Riis, will reign supreme in the kingdom of the high bar. Vince Di Vincenzo is the only experienced member available to work on the rings. There are no openings in the tumbling department. Ray Lokay is back to daze the judges and dazzle the girls. John Hedley, a senior, "shows great promise," says Mr. Riccitelli. "We have 100 per cent team effort, enthusiasm, and talent. We're number one and everybody knows it," he said. Gymnastics meets are run on a [loint basis. Each team presents its best men in each category, trampoline, sidehorse, highbar, parallel bars, rings and tumbling. Each performer does a routine, a collection of stunts and tricks on his appratus. Points are awarded by judges for the skill of the performance. A tough non-conference school will be the Rich Township East squad. Rich Township has five boys who went to last year's state competition. Although this is a formidable team, Mr. Riccitelli is optimistic about the outcome of the meet. The Rich Township meet is the first of fifteen meets and will begin at 7:30 p.m. December 1. In any case the team is the strongest Maine South has been able to send into conference competition. Their record may stand for a long time to come.
Paul Riis works his specialty, the high bar. Last year, Riis dominated the high bar competition for the Hawks.
John Davis, captain, demonstrates perfection on the parallel bars. John provided much of the talent and spirit needed for a winning team last year, and can be expected to do so again.
McCuiloughs To Lead Swimmers Once Again Once again it is that time of year when the leaves that were on the trees become non-existent and everyone longs to be back on the beach swimming in b e a u t i f u l Lake Michigan, everyone but the Maine South varsity and frosh-soph swimmers, that is. They have enough swimming in one day to last other people three years. This year's swimming team will be coached by Mr. Jack Tilley, who has coached the »•' team since the school opened in 1964. As always, Mr. Tilley will be aided by Mr. Art Johnson and Mr. Bill Kochalka, all of whom will be trying to get the boys in shape for their first meet on November 22 against Evanston and Lane Tech at Evanston. As always seems to be the case, Maine South faces i t s toughest competition early in the season. Evan.ston is constantly one of the top teams in the state meet, and South swimmers always seem to face the ' Wildkits first thing on the agenda. This meet always seems to be a tough meet, but this year the Hawks are facing a new school
along with Evanston. In the past Maine has faced the triangular meet with Niles North, another state power, and this year Chicago's Lane Tech will take Niles place for added flavor. The Evanston triangular will be the last of the toughest meets the Hawks face until they face Deerfield on January 18, and then just two weeks later face New Trier East on February 1. Both of these meets will be away, another hinderance when swimming against schools such as these. Maine South will be aided by two of the top swimmers in the country. Frank and Ray McCullough are ail-Americans many times over and both have placed high in the state meet the last two years. Last year in the stale meet Frank swam the backstroke leg of the medley relay team with Ray swimming the butterfly leg. With two of la.st year's seniors, Tom Torgersen and Pete Bowen, they won the event and obtained 32 points for the Hawks. Frank McCuIlough is known for his backstroke. Last year for about two months he held the
fastest high school time in the country with 54.8 seconds, and his time in the state meet last February in the 100-yard backstroke far bettered any one else entered in the meet. Ray McCuIlough will be swimming all of the four competition strokes, backstroke, b r e a s t stroke, butterfly, and freestyle. Although Ray primarily is a butterfly swimmer, he will swim the individual medley, a 200yard race combining 50-yards of each stroke. He has even been known to swim backstroke in a top invivational. Last year, Mr. Tilley entered Ray in the 100yard fly event at the state meet and Ray finished in second place. Besides Ray and Frank, the Hawk swimming team will have three other letter winners. Si Martillia will swim the individual medley, butterfly, and freestyle, Mark Anderson will be swimming distance freestyle, and Woody Green will be diving for the Hawks. The Hawks will also be aided by juniors John Alberts and Bill KJeitsch, who will be swimming in the freestyle events. In the swimming world, as other sports, there are a few teams that seem to consistently show up with good teams. The Central Suburban Conference seems to have the vast majority of these teams within its ^ ranks. Conference champion, Deerfield, is expected to again have the team to beat, as it has been in the other two years that the Hawks have been in this conference. Deerfield is not only a strong power in swimming, but in most other sports as well. The swimmers are hoping that maybe they can beat the Warriors as thoroughly as the football team did.
Niles North, whom the football team just beat, also has consistently good teams. Last year the Vikings dumped the Hawks 60 to 35, and the Hawks will be looking to avenge that loss and move up in the conference standings. Of the top teams in the state, Maine seems to face all the powers. The Hawks face the powers of Deerfield, Niles North, Evanston, New Trier East in dual meets as well as the other powers in some of the
invitational schedule. All in all, the Hawks probably have one of the toughest schedules in t h e state. First home meet will be December 1 when the Hawks face the Demons from Maine East. Last year the Hawks met the Demons and came out on the top with the score being 53 to 43, but this year, the meet could be closer, as the Demons have acquired two fine breaststrokers who could give the Hawks trouble.
Seven Hawk Seniors, One Junior Lead All-Conference Selecf-ion Not only did the Maine South Hawks dominate the Central Suburban Conference with their football on the gridiron, but after the season is over they are dominating the conference scene off the field as well. Last week, the selections for all-conference players chosen by the coaches of the schools came in, and the Hawks had six of the twenty-two positions on the regular list, with two boys receiving honorable mention. Jim Schmitz, senior end who wrought havoc upon the oppossitions d e f e n s i v e backfield, starts off the list. Schmitz was out for football for the first time this year, and was double teamed for most of the season. John Holden was another senior end who was carefully watched by the opposition. If Hawk quarterback Rodham couldn't find Schmitz in the open, Holden was probably in the clear. Jim Kaiser received the allconference award for his play at tackle. Kaiser will long give opposition backfields n i g h t mares of his bone bruising tackles and hard blocks. Wearing number 71, Kaiser proved that in the line, that was the
number to watch. The only junior from Maine South to receive this honor was Dave Butz. Dave was the biggest of all Hawk linemen coming in at about 6'5" and 240 pounds. Combine this w i t h Kaiser's 6'2" and 230 pounds and you have a combination to give worries to coaches and quarterbacks alike. Senior guard Mike Plessner received mention for his fine work throughout the season, protecting the Hawk backfield and opening holes for the Hawk running backs. Tom Spotts was honored for his fine running game, not only as all-conference selection, but as a nominee for the all-state award. Spotts was the leading groundgainer for the Hawks and the conference, as well as leading scorer with well over 100 points. Spotts' nearest contender for the leading scorer was Hawk end Jim Schmitz. Receiving honorable mention for the Hawks were backs Dave McGuire and Scott Standa. Although these two boys did not make the first team, they were key players for the Hawks all year.
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Harriers Choose Top Runners
Don Seelig, diosen captain by the Varsity Cross Country team at the Fall Sports Awards Night, was one of the finest runners on the squad this year.
Last night at the fall sports awards assembly, Maine South's two most outstanding cross country runners, Jim Sherman and Don Seelig, were awarded the titles of most valuable and captain, respectively. Jim earned this honor as he led the Hawks in every dual meet of the season. Since he had never been beaten by the second man of any team, he was invaluable in figuring in the scoring. He also lead the team in the number of first place finishes. Jim's performances this year have been truely indicative of the fourtunes of the squad; his
strength in dual meets parallels the strength of the squad in duals, and his weakness in large meets similarly is comparable to the Achilles Heel the big meets proved to be to the squad this year. Since Maine's 11-0 record in dual meets was in no small way due to him, Jim Sherman will be greatly missed in cross country in the future. Don Seelig was likewise a real leader of the squad, as he too led the team by scoring in every meet. He assumed responsibility for the performance of the squad by organizing voluntary practices on off days. He also
came through for the Hawks in their disappointing large meets as he was the first South runner to finish in the Ridgewood, conference, and district meets. In the conference meet, he captured seventh place for Maine. Don also threatened to take the number one spot on the squad when he took several firsts near the end of the conference season. When the squad voted on these honors, in both cases the choices were almost completely unanimous. Both of these men were invaluable to the squad, and will be greatly missed in the future.
J i m Sherman, the top Varsity Cross Country runner this year, was chosen most valuable by the team at the Fall Sports Awards Night.
Outlook Bright for Varsity Cage Season On Wednesday, November 22, for 32 points in the role of the Maine South will send the most "power center". promising basketball team in Dave followed that up with an its history on to its home floor impressive display when he to battle the Ridgewood Rebels. managed to outrauscle Notre The Hawk season in which the Dame's two 6'-7" behemoths varsity has its best opportunity under the boards and score 21 to win its first clear-cut conference and regional championship will then begin. The most obvious strength of this year's team is the remarkable overabundance of talent. Seven seniors who served at various times on varsity during last year's season are returning. Also, last year's junior varsity team, who, despite that tremendous talent drain, won the conference championship against the best juniors of other schools, will return. If that is not enough, last year's sophomore team, who also won conference while being represented on varsity in the big form of Dave Butz, will be on hand to buUd the present varsity and junior varsity. Les Mathews works toward Neucleus of the varsity will nal to start. be the starting front court, consisting of center junior Dave Butz and two all-conference forwards, seniors Gar>' Lange and Henry Perez. The backcourt guard positions will be taken by seniors Tom McClayton and Mike Masoncup. Maine South fans can look forward to a diversified offense and a stifling defense with In case you see a rather hunexperienced players at every gry looking person, staring at position. Perez, and McClayton you with a sort of mean look are seeing their third year of while you gorge yourself at varsity experience, while Butz, lunch time, you had better Lange and Masoncup wiU be in move to another place. heavy action for their second Why? Because that person is year. a wrestler, starving himself in At pivot, South has the great- order to make weight for the est potential offensive threat in upcoming 67-68 season. the conference in 6-foot, 6-tnch A number of hardy individuDave Butz, backboard basher. uals began sweating and dietDave has spent his two under- ing, the latter term being a class years becoming adept at euphemism for starvation, on offensive power plays and de- Monday in preparation for the fensive board control. first w;eigh-in and meet with The first results of this de- Maine East next week. velopment of his talent came in Last year, Mr. Zlemek, vartwo games late last season. In .sity wrestling coach, put tothe conference finale against gether a fine varsity and junior Niles North, he completely dom- varsity team. Each one fininated both boards and exploded ished second behind very powerful Deerfield squads. Only five men graduated from that team last year, leaving the matmen a bright outlook. Jeff Rehder wUl be back to wrestle most likely in the 120pound weight class. Last year Rehder showed finess and a great desire to win at 112. One of the most valuable assets to the team will be the Neuses twins Rick and Tom. Last year as sophomores. Rick placed third at 120 in districts while Tom made it all the way to the sectional meet in the 127pound class. Both men showed good speed and strength, a most valuable combination in wrestling. It is not certain as yet which weight classes these two fine performers wiU be in. Les "KUt" Mathews will be Dave Butz pumps for a around to bolster the team in free throw. one of the middle classes. Les
points while playing only two quarters. With such fine performances as these, Butz can be counted on to be Maine's biggest threat. The area in which the Hawks were strongest last season was
at forward. South's returning forwards should have another fine year. Gary Lange, at 6'-4", was outstanding as Butz' rebounding partner and was consistantly a high scorer. This year, Gary will be a fine of-
a pin, (left) while Rick and Tom Neuses await ref's sig-
Wrestlers Begin Practice; Have Fine Middle Weights muscled his way to one of the Paul Mitchell was another one best win-loss records on the that did not fit into the varsity team last year. lineup weight-wise. Two years The only weight class that is ago, Mitchell was one of the not a question mark as to whom winningest wrestlers on the will wresUe in it is the heavy sophomore team. Once again, weight division where the the way the weights turn out will decide how much action Hawks display Ty Sigmund. In addition to plenty of mus- Mitchell will see. cle, Sigmund showed great It appears that Tom Schuesspeed and knowledge of the sler, a fine wrestler, will be in moves last year as a sopho- the same class with Mathews. more. It must be noted that in Both men are very strong, but wrestling, a good fast man will since only one man can wrestle almost always beat slower but in each class, it looks as if one stronger men. Hawk fans can of the two might have to sit it expect to see plenty of pins out. from this fine wrestler. The Hawks do have some In addition, the Hawk grap problems. Although a large piers have a number of number of men did not graduwrestlers from last year's sopho- ate, graduation took several omore and junior varsity strong wrestlers. squad. Bob Simpson, all-conference Last year's junior varsity cappounder, is gone leaving a tain Dave MUler can be ex- 154 big hole at 154. Eric Fiech could pected to put on a good show in do a good job of plugging the one of the upper weight clas.ses. gap if he makes 154, but it is Miller came up with many a doubtful that he will. key pin last year lo spark the Jim link also graduated leavJV's to victory. Rick Pedersen did good job ing a hole at 165. Miller could last year at 112 on the sopho- go 165 but this would leave 180 more squad and could wrestle open. Complicating matters even at 120 varsity this year depending on the way everybody's more is the fact that M i k e Plessner, who led the team in weight turns out. Several fine wrestlers w e r e pins last year at 180 is not cut doomed to anonimosity on the for the team. Mike was one of JV squad because they had to those sure wins last year, so the team will no doubt feel his wrestle behind a Neuses or loss. Matthews. The Hawks are also weak in Leroy Magas was one of these wn-estlers. Magas has t h e the lower weight classes. Tom strength and moves for a fine Lenime who lettered last year wrestler and could make it into at 95 pounds is not out for the the lineup this year, due to the team. The first three weight fact that Neuses grew a lot over classes might have to be filled with underclassmen. the summer.
fensive weapon with his great board control and outside shoot- ' ing. Henry Perez, the other Hawk to achieve all-conference honors at forward, will be another vital link in Maine's scoring machine. Henry, who stands at 6-1", combines the ideal characteristics of a forward in that he has excellent shooting abilities and can rebound as aggressively as the other big men. Averaging almost 20 points a game in the latter half of last season, he should repeat as a high scorer. Balancing the Hawk attack with their phenominal outside shooting ability will be the playmakers Tom McClayton and Mike Masoncup. Both are also extremely fast, and are the greatest deterrent to any opponent attempting to employ a press against the Hawks. South fans can then look for a team that is greatly improved at being able to move the ball downcourt as rapidly as possible to an open man. Unfortunately, Maine will not be able to start its schedule at full strength. Gary Lange is still recovering from a broken shoulder he suffered while quarterbacking against Maine West and will miss the first nonconference games. Filling in for him wUl be Jim SchmiU, a senior who saw plenty of action last season. Although he is not as tall as Lange or Perez, he compensates for this with good speed and shoot- < ing accuracy. In the future, his talents can be used in a "sixth man" role. Likely candidates to platoon with McClayton and Masoncup in the guard positions will be seniors Dave Larson and Lee Mclntyre, thus the Hawks can continually send fresh men into the backcourt. In conference Deerfield and Niles West should be the top ' contenders for the crown with Maine South, with Maine West, Niles North, and New Trier West close behind.
Mike AAasoncup shows hit finess on a layup.