Academy Magazine - Fall/Winter 1990

Meet Butch McGuire, MPMA Class of 1948 and founder of the single's bar.

"I Am Lovable And Capable," say LowerScho Learn about "ME-ME"

from the Headmaster Each year in January, the Academy Board of Trustees prepares a tentative budget projection for the next school year. On the basi~ of these figures, tuition rates are set, salaries are established, and allocations are made to all other budget areas. In September, actual income and expense figures are reviewed and finalized. The difference between income and expense becomes the Annual Giving Fund goal for the year.

For the 1990-91 school year, the total budget for expenditure will be $3,310,000. Income will be $3,100,000, leaving our Annual Giving Fund goal as $210,000. This is the amount needed to enable us to "break even" and avoid drastic tuition increases or surcharges.

Just as in figuring your family budget, the school must ask two primary questions in preparing a budget: Where will the money come from? and Where will the money go?

To help you understand how we operate finanCially, we have prepared some information regarding our financial operation. While any summary lacks detail, perhaps the following will give you a picture of our school finances.

AREAS OF EXPENSE 1990-91

SOURCES OF INCOME 1990-91

• 64% Employee Com~1&

o 12% Auxiliary Services

• 72% Tuition

. 4% Instructional

o 12% Auxiliary Services

. 5.5% Bldgs & Grounds

.

[] 65% Development/Admin

• 4% Federal Services

9 4% Capital Expenditures

ID 3% Endowment

m4% Utilities

9 6% Contributions

3% Other

This shortfall between income and expense is not unusual; in fact, our deficit is much less than in most other independent schools including those with tuitions in excess of $8,000 and $9,000. Schools use a variety of methods to make up this deficit. Some simply impose a per-student tuition surcharge on top of the basic tuition. Others require a long-term, interest-free loan to the school. Still others mandate a specified contribution or require participation in a variety of fund-raising activities.

The Morgan Park Academy philosophy has always been that tuition levels should be held down as much as possible and that mandatory "contributions" in any guise should 1?e avoided. We feel that our deficit is best met by voluntary contributions, with each family giving its fair share in accordance with its means.

Money alone cannot guarantee an outstanding educational program, but if we are to maintain and strengthen our school program, we must rely upon broad and generous support from all segments of our school community in our Annual Giving Fund campaign.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Earle "Win" Irwin Mr. R.q,<mrJA Us:

Mr. Michael H. Rogers Mr. Stephen J. Driscoll Mr. Joseph T. Thouvenell

President First Vice President Second Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Mrs. Melissa S. Booth Mr. G. Davis Boyd Mr. Frank R. Caravette Dr. Arturo Chavarria Mr. Ravinder Chopra Mr. Shawn Concannon Dr. Hugo Cuadros Mr. Fred Daniel Dr. Jay V. Ginde Mr. Martin Grenzebach Mrs. Vicki Hovanessian Dr. Dennis H. Ireland Mr. Rob Kemp Mr. John A. Krichbaum Mrs. Charlyne McFarland Mrs. Francis E. Richards Mrs. Ruthie Ross Mr. Roy M. Shoenbrod Dr. Prabodh Shah Mrs. Judith Ann Thorsen Mr. Dan K. Webb Judge Saul A. Epton Dr. John Gersack Mr. Jeff Heilman Mr. Dimitry Wanda

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20 27 Honorary Trustee Honorary Trustee Honorary Trustee Honorary Trustee

FATHERS' CLUB OFFICERS Mr. Gerald Hennelly Mr. John Chenier Dr. Hiram Broyls Mr. Bill Collins Dr. Sander Marcus

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President Exec. Vice President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

What makes an Accounting teacher smile? ..What's been the craziest Middle School student fad of the past ten years? ... Read about MP A faculty members Claudette leRose and Lauren McMahon to get the answers.

"I Am Lovable and Capable" ...MPA's Lower School indulges in a new program to improve the self-concept and decision-making skills among students. Read about the special things going on in your child's classroom.

Fond memories of a 50th reunion ...

MPMA alumnus, John Moore reflects upon the class of '40 reunion which took place in July.

ON THE COVER Butch McGuire '48 is the found er of the first single's bar in the country. Since his saloon opened in1961, 450 similar establishments have opened nearby. What's the secret to success in such a competitive business? Find out on page 24.

DEPARTMENTS letters to the Academy ........... 3 Academy notebook .............. ,, 5 faculty ....................................... 10 MP A kudos .............................. 13 students .................................... 14 Academy alumni .................... 23 class notes ................................ 30

MOTHERS' CLUB OFFICERS Mrs. Linda Cuadros Mrs. Jarilyn Stavropoulos Mrs. Marlene Mesleh Mrs. Susana Ugarte Mrs. Mary Kay Driscoll Mrs. Linda Chavarria

President First Vice Presiden t Second Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary

EDITOR: Pamela Steinmetz

The Entire MPA Family Dedicates This Magazine To Alumni, Faculty and Friends Who Have Recently Passed Away: Leslie Combs '21 Theodore N. Slama '33 Erwin Grombacher '46 Karen Mortensen Lanus '66

Edwin E. Hokin '33 James S. Tieman '44 W. Don Craske Jr. '49 Mrs. S. Kling

Contributing Editor and Director of Alumni Relations: Sandra McIntyre The Academy Magazine is published three times each year and is mailed without charge to all alumni, parents of current students and recent graduates, and to many friends of the Academy.

Morgan Park Academy admits students of any race, religion, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities available at the school.

MORGAN PARK ACADEMY 2153 West 11lth Street Chicago, Illinois 60643 (312) 881-6700

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DONOR LIST DONOR RECOCNITION CLUBS

$2,000 + President of tlte Board of Trustees , Earle "Win" irwin .

Anonymous Susanne & Dr. Fred Adler Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Concannon Dr. & Mrs. Raffy Hovanessian Mr. & Mrs. Earle S. Irwin Mr. & Mrs. David A. Jones Mr. Kenneth Mortenson Dr. & Mrs. David E. Ross, Jr. Dr. & Dr. Lttis Ugarte

$1,000 to $1,999

challenge of keeping our tuition and fees

From the Board Earle "Win" Irwin, President

affordable while increasing faculty and staff salaries. In order to achieve this, we must raise at least 5210,000 in giving.

Needless to say, this will take an all out effort from trustees, parents, alumni, and faculty. As we look toward the future, and the possibility of adding a new science

It is a pleasure for me to serve as

building, it is critically important to

President of the Board of Trustees. My

demonstrate our ability to raise these

association with the Academy began in

annual funds.

1969, when I taught U.s. History to 7th and

The nation is screaming for better

11 th graders, an experience I will always

education. The Academy provides top

remember with great joy and gratitude.

quality education from kindergarten

Over the last twenty years, the Academy

through high school. The trustees are

has achieved a remarkable record of

dedicated to maintaining our tradition of

academic excellence. This is due to a

excellence.

capable and talented faculty, concerned parents, wise and prudent leadership from

Sincerely yours,

the Board and Administration and a hard

Earle S. "Win" Irwin

working student body.

With lots of committee meetings and an enthusiastic membership, the Board of Trustees has begun to work on the dual

Dr. Jose & Sr. Christine Aruguete Mr. & Mrs. G. Davis Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Frank Caravette Dr. & Dr. IL Woong Chang Dr. & Mrs. David Chube Mr. & Mrs. James Coulas, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Hugo Cuadros Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Del Castillo Mr. Richard L. Duchossois Dr. & Mrs. Ara Dumanian 1st National Bank of Evergreen Park Mr. Theodore K. Friedt Dr. & Dr. Jayant Ginde Mr. Joseph Grassi Mr. Martin Grenzebach Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Heilman Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lis Mr. & Mrs. George Panos Mr. & Dr. Dale R. Richards Mrs. Frances E. Richards Mr. & Mrs. MichaelH. Rogers Mr. Roy M. Schoenbrod Dr. & Mrs. Prabodh Shah Mr. & Mrs. Joseph T. Thouvenell Mr. & Dr. George Topala Mr. C. Robert Tully Mr. & Mrs. Dan K. Webb Dr. & Mrs. Edwin E. Winfield

$500 to $999 Dr. L.BaJlard & Dr. R. Kimbrough Dr. & Mrs. Arturo Chavarria Mr. & Mrs. William H. Collins Dr. & Dr. Sergio Corsi Dr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Corwin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cuevas Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeHaan Mr. & Mrs. R. Martin Earles Mr. Gerard E. Gaussclin Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gerber Mr. & Mrs. George F. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Mamon C ibson Dr. & Mrs. Ayoola Gomih Dr. & Mrs. Richard Green

(continued on page 5)

letters.to the Academy

upcoming events ... and be there!

Linda Cuadros

ufi, Mothers' Club

Prl!Sidtmt, Li"da Cuadr06.

Right, Fatl"rs' Club

Prl!Sidtmt, ferry

Htm".lIy.

From the Fathers' Club Jerry Hennelly, President Homecoming has come and gone for another year and next year's festivities have been set for October 5,1991. My thanks to everyone who helped make the

From the Mothers' Club Linda Cuadros, President We are definitely off to a good start

our priorities are; what message are we

day a success. Unfortunately, to list

sending them? Do we let them believe that

everyone would take a page of this

by paying their private school tuition we

magazine.

have more than fulfilled our educational

The weather was nearly perfect

responsibilities to them? Do we find

throughout the day and both of our soccer

sitters for our favorite social events, but

teams won! What more could we have

not for "just a school meeting?"

asked for ... besides the help of more

We are all over-burdened with

fathers. The Fathers' Club contribution to

this year! Our board meetings have gone

responsibilities at work and at home, but a

MP A students is only limited by the help

very well and we have some new mem bers

close family unit represents our only real

and cooperation of MPA fathers!! I hope

with fresh ideas and enthusiasm that

hope for survival. One of the greatest

more of you will volunteer to help next

encourages everyone. It still disappoints

advantages of MPA is that it keeps our

year (even if it's only for a few hours).

us, however, to see so few parents partici-

children together and close-knit for many

pating in our activities.

years beyond graduation.

The joint Mothers' and Fathers' Club

Don't be content with an 8:20 a.m. to

Before you know it, the calendar will turn to March 2, 1991 - this year's date for the Salute to Excellence dinner and

meeting featured an excellent speaker,

3:10 p.m. schedule for your children or

auction. Many hands are needed to make

Judith Baemen, a Middle School Specialist,

yourself at MPA. Get everyone involved

this fundraising event successful. You will

who shared her experiences and expertise

in the school family after hours. Be

b'e contacted by mail and phone to

with a small audience of parents and

positive and enthusiastic about their

help ... please be as generous as possible!

faculty.

activities.

We have tried to reach working

We have a good foundation at MPA

The holidays are just around the corner. From my family to yours, it is my

parents by scheduling evening events, but

for the unlimited growth and development

hope that you enjoy them in peace and

our attendance remains poor in spite of

of our children - we must not allow apathy

good health.

our efforts to publicize and encourage

to interfere with this process!

participation. Our children know what

Happy holidays! Read your mail for

Jerry Hennelly

Academy notebook Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Gustafson Mr. & Mrs. Martin P. Hughes Dr. & Mrs. Stephen O. Mallinga Mr. John T. McCarthy Dr. & Mrs. George Mesleh Dr. & Mrs. James E. Moore The Dr. Hernan M. Reyes Family Dr. & Mrs. Francis X. Roche Dr. William Schwer & Mrs. Mary Benz Mr. & Mrs. Steve Stavropoulos Mrs. Winnie Theodore Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Wagner Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Watkins, Jr.,

M.D. Dr. Leon J. Witkowski Mr. & Mrs. David Woll

Annual Giving Fund Donors Suzanne & Dr. Fred Adler Mr. & Mrs. John H. Alberts, Jr. Dr. Jose & Dr. Christine Aruguete Mrs. Jean H. Barclay Mrs. Carol E. Biel Mrs. Kathryn Lyon Bond The James c. Bremer Family Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Brown Mrs. Ruth Ellen Church Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Concannon Mr. & Mrs. John C. Conta Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy Corradino Dr. Sergio & Dr. Naomi Corsi Mr. & Mrs. Fred Daniel Mr. & Mrs. Fred Danielewicz Dr. & Mrs. Ashok G. Dholakia Dr. & Mrs. Mayank Doshi Dr. & Mrs. Ara Durnanian Dr. & Mrs. R. Martin Earles Dr. William Ehrman & Ms. Unda Wolgamott Mr. Moustafa & Dr. Safaa Elnaggar First National Bank of Evergreen Park Mr. & Mrs. Stephen E. Gerber Mr. & Mrs. Mamon Gibson, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Ayoola K. Gomih Mr. & Mrs. Mamon Gibson Mr. Martin Grenzebach Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Guillen Mr. Edward R. Gustafson Mr. Harold J. Harrison Horchst Celanese Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Martin P. Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Earle S. Irwin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Johnnie M. Johnson, Sr. Dr. Vithal & Dr. Ajita Kasbekar Dr. & Mrs. Lofton Kennedy, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. David M. Kim Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. Kozacik Mr. & Mrs. Danilo Lengi Mr. Tom Malcolm Dr. & Mrs. Sander Marcus Dr. & Mrs. Stephen O. Mallinga Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCann Dr. & Mrs. James E. Moore MPA eighth grade

MPA Middle School Dr. Armando & Dr. Wilhemina Pacis Mr. James A. Paglia Pechiney Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Proctor Dr. & Mrs. Heman M. Reyes Mrs. Frances E. Richards Mr. & Mrs. Glenn H. Rosiak Mr. Michael W. Scanlon Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Schwarz Dr. William Schwer & Mrs. Mary Benz Dr. & Mrs. Mahendra Shah Shaklee U .5., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James R. Shaw Mr. Joseph J. Siuciak Dr. & Mrs. Chidambaram Srinivasan Dr. & Mrs. George Topala Mr. & Mrs. Steven Traskell Mr. J.A. Vanek & Dr. E.A. Vanek The Reverend Rebecca & The Reverend Thomas von Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Wagner Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Watkins, Jr., M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Dan K. Webb Dr. & Mrs. John Witczak

MP A/MPMA Alumni Association Annual Fund Donors Anonymous (5) Mr. John F. Aberson '47 P3tricia Northrup Allen '67 Mr. Richard Allen '46 Mrs. Dorothy Tyree Alves 74 Mr. Asa M. Bacon'44 Mr. Charles F. Bacon '38 Julian I. Barish, M.D. '34 Mr. Barry A. Barton '59 Dr. Joseph H. Bartush '58 Mr. James B. Bay, P.E. '50 Mr. Robert B. Beatty '67 Dr. Peter J. Beinar '29 Mr. Richard L. Berliner '45 Mr. Robert D. Blew' 43 Col. William C. Boehm '37 Mr. Harold A. Boex '52 Mr. Herbert "Red" Booth 19 Mr. Robert E. Bowyer '46 Mr. Charles A. Brickman 'SO Susan Farenwald Brinner '65 Mr. David C. Brown '66 Melinda Barker Buchanan '65 Mr. Robert N. Burchinal '43 Ms. Maria T. Burnett 74 Mr. Frank R. Caravette '54 Mr. Nick W. Carperos '45 Mrs. Karen Butler Cook '80 Mrs. Paula Wognum Corbin '77 Mr. & Mrs. James 73 & Carol Patejdl 75 Coston Mr. Robert A. Crandall '68 Mr. Philip R. Cree ' 48 Mr. John L. Daniels '75

Mr. Edmund K. Dargis '51 Mr. Allen D. DeNormandie '65 Mrs. Laura Correll Dcmkoski '80 Mr. Joseph F. Dixon' 47 Mrs. Barbara Andelman Dodds'65 Mr. & Mrs. Henry E. Doney'44 Mr. Richard L. Duchossois '40 Mr. Gregory Dumanian 79 Mr. c.J. Economos '47 Mrs. Patricia A. Ehrbar '78 Mr. J. Scott Erickson '65 Steven & Jan Erickson '62 Mr. John Fehlandt '53 Mr. Mike Ferris '63 Mr. Karion J. Fitzpatrick '47 Mr. Theodore K. Friedt '45 Mr. George H. Froemke '42 Mr. William V. Gaps '52 Mr. Edwin A. Gausselin '29 Mr. Gerard E. Gausselin '65 Mr. Donn V. Gear '54 Mr. Gregor J. Gentleman '46 Mr. Gregory R. Gersack '83 Mrs. Ann Marie B. Johnson Gervilla ' 66 Mr. John R. Gilbert '45 Mr. Ralph W. Gilbert '42 Mr. John R. Gislason '53 Mr. Walter A. Goes '31 Mrs. Janet Olsen Goldberg '69 Mr. John A. Graham '60 Mr. Joseph Grassi '43 Mrs. Sara White Grassi 71 Mr. Lewis G. Groebe '30 Bob & Karen Kemp Gunst '65 Mr. Edward K. Hamar '46 Mr. Bruce C. Hamper 73 Mr. Bob Hartman '54 Ms. Elizabeth J. Hartmann 73 Mr. William Herriott '56 Mr. Walter C. Hilger '49 Mr. Ralph L. Hitz '39 Mr. Harold H. Horton '48 Mr. Stuart M. Huck '68 Mrs. Karen Nielsen Isaacs 73 Mr. George S. Ivancevich '72 Mr. Allan J. Jochum '70 Mr. Keith W. Johnson '66 Dr. Terry R. Johnson 'SO Drs. Mark 76 & Marcia Dering '75 Jundanian Mr. Charles Junkunc '59 Mr. Michael E. Kalis' 42 Mrs. Mary Arslan Kaufmann '74 Mr. Thomas E. Keating, Jr. '53 Col. Robert Keefer '39 Mr. William Keefer '43 Mr. William R. Kelly '25 Mr. William Kettering '42 Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kitch '46 Dr. John I. Kitch '51 Mr. Mark C. Klein '55 Mr. Wayne C. Knudson '53 Mr. Frederick W. Kobema '49 Mr. Chris J. Kokenis '72 Mr. Arthur J. Kralovec, Jr. '39 Mr. D. F. Kreger '47 John A. Krichbaum '61 Mr. Robert C. Krueger '76

Mr. George L. Kumis '66 Mr. Robert C. Kuss '3~ Ms. Diane Lacopulos '85 Mr. Burton leVee '32 Mr. Jerome S. Levin'45 Mr. Robert H. Undquist '45 Mr. Alexander J. MacKirnrn '46 Mr. George A. Mahon, Jr. '54 Mr. Frank A. Major '42 Mrs. Ruth Davis Maki '73 Mr. Victor P. Martinka '77 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mateer '57 Mr. Peter C. Matson '67 Mr. Michael D. McClure '60 Mrs. Carol Wolk McPherson '63 Mr. Paul E. Merz '59 Ms. Marilyn M. Meunier 72 Mr. John Montgomery '68 Mr. John T. Moore '40 Mr. Kenneth Mortenson '63 Mr. Timothy M. Murnane '83 Mrs. Oaudia Pridjian Nazarian 78 Mr. B. Alan Newberg '64 Trooper Patrick J. Noonan, Ret. '54 Mr. Don W. Norton, Jr. '73 Mr. Harry A. Olsen '68 Mr. Charles F. Pagels '40 Mrs. Susanne Gnilka Panovich '72 Dr. Bradley M. Pechter '80 Mr. Jules M. Perlberg '48 Mr. C. Eugene Phillips'SO Mr. Richard S. Phillips '43 Mrs. Mia Meuch Polischuk '85 Mrs. Peg O'Donoghue Rawles 74 Mr. Edwin L. Richard '51 Mr. & Dr. Dale R. Richards '81 Mrs. Crista Jones Riedinger 76 Ms. Ellen Rissman 71 Mr. Doug Rohe, CPA'68 Mr. William R. Rose '45 Mr. David R. Rosi '67 Dr. Peter S. Rosi '53 Mr. Hugh Ross '43 Mr. Gilbert Y. Rubenstein '29 Mrs. Nancy Runyon '74 Mrs. Kaarina Salovaara '72 Mr. Lauri Mikael Salovaara '71 Mrs. Marilyn Coursen Sandberg '70 Mr. Kenneth H. Saul '42 Mr. Robert L. Scardon '46 Mr. George E. Schnur, Jr. '29 Mr. Roy M. Schoenbrod '36 Mr. John E. Schulze '42 Mrs. Judy Norton Secord '66 Mr. Charles C. Shotola '34 Ms. Verneta J. Simon '78 Dr. Gene R. Simonson '45 Mrs. Charlotte Welton Singer '62 Mr. James T. Slama '68 Mrs. Allison Reitz Smith '77 Mr. Walter S. Snodell '62 Mr. Eric Spinazzola '75 Mr. Peter Spitz '57 Mr. Bill Springer '61 Mr. Edward H. Stark 'SO Mrs. Nancy Johnson Stout 71 Mr. Kenneth Stransky '56 Ms. Carrie Swearingen '82

Academy notebook Mr. Kenneth B. Thomson'58 Mr. Jerry Thrall'44 Mr. Tim Troy '72 Mr. C. Robert Tully '39 Mr. Jay Tuthill '71 Dr. Stanley G. Tylman '39 Dr. Joseph Uhrich '69 Mr. H. Lincoln Vehmeyer, Jr. '47 Mrs. Theodore D. Vlahos '45 Dr. & Mrs. George P. Vlasis '63 Suzanne Richards VonBehren '64 Mr. Peter W. Voss '54 Ms. Deborah S. Wagner '73 Ms. Suzanne Was '67 Mr. James A. Wehrheim '39 Dr. Linda M. Weinfield '76 Mr. Henry P. Welton, III '65 Dr. Leon J. Witkowski '65 Mr. John E. Witous '47 Mr. Walter Wozniak '47 Mr. William C. Yardley '45

SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE '90 The following individuals either purchased dinner tickets or full raffle tickets to this year's Salute to Excellence. We also wish to extend our gratitude to the over 200 individuals and businesses which purchased ads in the adbook or donated auction item gifts.

Dr. & Mrs. Rafiq Ahmed Mr. & Mrs. Donald Akers Mr. Brian Anderson Mrs. Joan G. Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Juan Angelats Dr. Jose & Dr. Christine Aruguete Dr. & Mrs. Carlos Baldoceda Dr. Lynn Ballard Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Barclay Mrs. Judith Barnett Mr. Robert Beatty Mr. P. Berghoff Mrs. Celeste Betjemann Mr. & Mrs. G. Davis Boyd Mr. & Mrs. Mario Bravo Dr. & Dr. Hiram Broyls Mr. & Mrs. Edward M. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Jack Butler Mr. Raymond S. Cahnman Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Caravelte Mr. Juan Castelli Dr. & Dr. IL Woong Chang Dr. & Mrs. Alrturo Chavarria Mr. & Mrs. John F. Chenier Dr. & Mrs. David Chube Dr. & Mrs. Ruben Chuquimia Ms. Caryn Cieplak Mr. John J. Coffey Mrs. Alice Coller Ms. Alisa C. Collins Mr. & Mrs. William H. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Concannon

Mr. &; Mrs. Thomas J. Conwell Mr. Larry Corbin Mr. &; Mrs. LeRoy M. Corradino Dr. &; Dr. Sergio Corsi Dr. &; Mrs. Bruce C. Corwin Mr. &; Mrs. James J. Coulas, Jr. Mr. &; Mrs. Dan Coyne Dr. &; Mrs. Hugo Cuadros Mr. &; Mrs. Joseph Cuevas Dr. &; Dr. LaVerne Currie Mr. &; Mrs. Michael DeHaan Dr. &; Mrs. Edgar Del Castillo Mr. Loudes M. Dennison Dr. &; Mrs. Ashok G. Dholakia Mr. &; Mrs. John E. Dobrowolski Dr. &; Mrs. Mayank Doshi Ms. Jean M. Doyle Mr. &; Mrs. Stephen J. Driscoll Ms. Mary J. Ellison Mr. Joseph English Mr. Rich Escherich Dr. &; Mrs. Bernard J. Feldman Mr. &; Mrs. Marco Gascon Mrs. Kathryn J. George Mr. &; Mrs. Stephen Gerber Dr. &; Mrs. John Gersack Mr. George F. Gibbs Mr. &; Mrs. Mamon Gibson Mr. &; Mrs. Frank Giglio Dr. &; Dr. Jayant Ginde Mr. Charles B. Goes, IV Mr. &; Mrs. Robert Goss Mr. Joseph X. Grassi Mr. George Graves Dr. &; Mrs. Richard Green Mrs. Ll well yn L. Green-Thapedi Mr. &; Mrs. James Griffin Dr. Joel R. Guillory, Jr. Mr. Eric M. Gustavson Mr. &; Dr. Carlton L. Guthrie Dr. Nestor G. Guzman Mrs. Irma C. Hammer Mr. &; Mrs. Bill Hawkinson Dr. &; Mrs. Melvin L. Heard Mr. &; Mrs. Jeffrey A. Heilman Ms. Wendy Heilman Mr. &; Mrs. Gerald Hennelly Mr. John P. Hickey Dr. &; Mrs. Imre G. Hidvegi Mr. &; Mrs. Allen T. Hopkins Mr. &; Mrs. Joseph N. Hosteny Dr. &; Mrs. Raffy Hovanessian Mr. Mrs. Martin P. Hughes Dr. &; Dr. Saroja Ilangovan Dr. Michel Ilbawi Mr. &; Mrs. Charles D. Ingles Mr. &; Mrs. Earle S. Irwin Mr. &; Mrs. Gaudell Jackson Mr. &; Mrs. Ray Jackson Mr. &; Mrs. Gary Johanson Mr. Terry R. Johnson Mr. &; Mrs. David A. Jones Mr. &; Mrs. David A. Jones, Jr. Mrs. Elaine R. Jones Dr. William A. Jones Dr. &; Mrs. Leopoldo Jurado Mr. &; Mrs. Arthur Kaiserlian Dr. &; Mrs. Arvind K. Kakodkar Mrs. Laverne Kalinowski

Mr. Michael A. Kalinowski Mr. &; Mrs. Raleigh Kean Dr. &; Mrs. Dennis Kern Dr. A. M. Khokhar Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Killian Mr. &; Mrs. Charles Killion Dr. Roosevelt Kimbrough Mrs. Bernadette Kohler Mr. &; Mrs. Leonard Kosinski Mr. Arthur J. Kralovec Mrs. Marion Kruzich Mr. Michael LaSusa Dr. &; Mrs. Tai Min Lai Dr. &; Mrs. Waldo A. Laurencio Mr. &; Mrs. Leonard J. LeRose Dr. &; Mrs. David Lee Mr. Anthony Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Mark Linnerud Mr. William F. Liptak Mr. &; Mrs. Roger Lis Mr. Luz Luna Mr. Thomas Malcolm Dr. &; Dr. Jose I. Manglano Mr. &; Mrs. Jerry Marcus Dr. & Mrs. Sander Marcus Mr. Peter C. Matson Mr. &; Mrs. Nicholas McBride Mr. John T. McCarthy Mr. Michael D. McOure McCoy Electric Dr. &; Mrs. Harold F. McGrath Dr. Alfonso Mejia-Zelaya Dr. &; Mrs. George Mesleh Mr. &; Mrs. John E. Meyer Mr. &; Mrs. Lee Montgomery Mrs. Denise Moran MPA Fathers' Gub MP A Middle School MP A Mothers' Gub Mrs. Pauline Morrison Mr. &; Mrs. Dennis Moster Dr. H. Carl Moultrie, II Mount Greenwood Bank Ms. Theresa M. Mudjer Mr. Howard Munyon Nardelli Construction Mr. Frank K. Neidhart Mr. Albert Neitzke Mr. &; Mrs. Byron Nelson Dr. &; Mrs. Rueben Nichols Mr. &; Mrs. Byron T. Notter Dr. &; Mrs. Richard O'Young Mr. Don Ott Mr. &; Mrs. LeRoy Ousley Dr. &; Dr. Armando Pacis Mr. James A. Paglia Ms. Diane M. Panos Mr. &; Mrs. George Panos Ms. Joyce Panos Mr. Louis M. Panos' Ms. Pamela A. PanoS Mrs. Loretta Parizanski Mr. Don Paterson Mrs. Gaudie Phillips Dr. &; Mrs. Pedro A. Poma Dr. &; Mrs. Supachai S. Pongched Dr. &; Dr. Ijaz Qayyurn Dr. &; Mrs. Ramakrishna Mr. &; Mrs. Robert Reidy

Mr. &; Mrs. Gark Richards Mr. &; Dr. Dale Richards Mrs. Frances E. Richards Mr. &; Mrs. Glen Richards Mrs. Doris F. Richmond Mr. &; Mrs. Jerry Riedinger Mr. &; Mrs. Terrence Riha Mr. Bruce Robb Dr. &; Mrs. Francis X. Roche Mr. &; Mrs. Henry Rogers Mr. &; Mrs. Michael H. Rogers Mr. Rich Rogers Mr. &; Mrs. Glen Rosiak Mr. Ointon W. Ross, Jr. Dr. &; Mrs. David E. Ross, Jr. Judge &; Mrs. Stan ely Sacks Mrs. Karen Sacy SI. Francis Hospital Dr. &; Mrs. Shankar San walani Mr. Vergil Sarti Mr. Robert L. Scardon Mr. Robert C. Schaller Mr. Otto Scheiner Mr. &; Mrs. John P. Segvich Mr. Ralph Sergo Dr. &; Mrs. Prabodh Shah Ms. Laura Shallow Mr. &; Mrs. Jackie Shropshire Mr. &; Mrs. Steven B. Silverman Mr. &; Mrs. Robert Smith Mr. &; Mrs. Steve Stavropoulos Ms. Pamela Steinmetz Mr. &; Mrs. Robert J. Stelton Dr. Anita A. Stewart Mr. &; Mrs. Tom Strasser Mrs. Helen Tempel Mr. George Theodore Mrs. Winnie Theodore Mr. &; Mrs. Joseph Thouvenell Mr. &; Dr. George Topala Mr. Linne Toussaint Mr. &; Mrs. John J. Trybula, Jr. Mrs. Florence T. Tuthill Dr. &; Dr. Luis Ugarte Mr. &; Mrs. Sergio Urquiza Dr. &; Dr. Prakash Vaishnav Mr. &; Mrs. Leandro Valdes Mr. M. Vancura Mr. George V1asis Mr .. Vince Volk Mr. &; Mrs. Eugene E. Wagner Mr. &; Mrs. Robert D. Watkins Mr. &; Mrs. Jack Weichman Dr. &; Mrs. Edwin E. Weinfield Mr. &; Mrs. Roy Wenslow Mr. &; Mrs. Glenn R. Westerberg Mr. &; Dr. Douglas V. Wheeler Mrs. F. M. Whitsell Mrs. Anne M. Wiegel Mr~ Mark Wiegel Mrs. Alice Powell Wilton Mr. Martin J. Wolf Dr. &; Mrs. Ara K. Yeretsian Mr. Allan B. Zelinger Mr. &; Mrs. Jack Zidek

Academy notebook

The 1991 Honor Scholarship Competition What has the power to lure eighth

them crazy - they don't know why he/

family: Parents, Phyllis and Walter

she is so 'flakey' all of a sudden," says

Montgomery, and Academy alumni; Fred

Baenen. Mrs . I3aenen, who presents

'64, Lee '66, John '68, Robert '72 and Nancy

workshops throughout the Midwest,

(Runyon) '74.

grade students out of bed early on a cold

agrees that junior high kids are indeed

Saturday morning in January? MP A's

"flakey" - but, she admits, they are

says Mrs . Phillis Montgomery. 'The

annual Honor Scholarship Competition!

supposed to be.

Academy's been very important to us."

This year's competition has been set

"Junior high is a time of disintegra-

"We're happy to donate the trees,"

Living across the street from the MPA

for Saturday, January 19, at 8:30 a.m . in

tion," says I3aenen . "The boy or girl is

campus, the Mongomery family will enjoy

Alumni Hall, with an alternative test date

frequently just as worried as the parents.

a delight each fall when the leaves begin to

of Friday, January 18 (8:30 a.m.) . The

Neither knows what's going on. That's

fall. According to Mrs. Montgomery,

exam will award fifteen scholarships

why I give these talks. "

"From my kitchen window, I can see the

valued at over 586,000. (MP A's competi-

Judith I3aenen has been teaching

pines through the barren trees."

The Academy also acquired a fax

tion is believed to be the largest competi-

junior and senior high school for more

tion of its kind in the Midwest.)

than twenty years and has been giving

machine this past fall, thanks to the

presentations to parents almost as long . A

generousity of Board member and

will be presented to students scoring

parent herself, Baenen appreciates their

alumnus, Frank Caravette '54. MPA 's fax

highest in the competition. The first place

concern. "There is almost nothing written

number is (312) 881-8409.

award is a full tuition, four-year renewable

about junior high kids, so parents aren' t

scholarship to MP A, an estimated value of

sure where to turn . I offer practical help

527,000.

on how to survive the pre-adolescent

All fifteen awards, based on merit,

A half-tuition, four-year renewable scholarship will be awarded to the second

years."

Upper School Drama Presents A Fine Fall Production

Although her presentation contained On November 16th and 17th, MPA's

place winner, and three $1,500, four-year

humor, Baenen also described the stress

renewable scholarships will be given as

that faces junior high children. "These are

Upper School Drama Department pre-

third place awards. In addition, five

not the best years of their lives. Pre-

sented 'The Matchmaker," a comical farce

students will receive renewable fourth

adolescents need a great deal of support."

by Thornton Wilder.

place awards of $1,000 and five fifth place

Baenen, who holds a Master's degree

Seventeen Upper School students

awards of $1,000 (one year only) also will

in Educati on, tea ches in Bloomingdale,

were featured in the classic play from

be given.

Illinois. She is a consultant to the Univer-

which the musical "Hello Dolly" was later

sity of Wisconsin's ongoing programs for

formulated . The Academy's non-musical

Middle School teachers and has spoken at

version featured good comedy mixed with

conventions and Middle School work-

a warm message about human behavior.

Middle School Parents Can Rest Assured

shops throughout the United States.

On Wednesday, October 10, many MPA parents of Middle School students gained a better understanding of their

Recent Contribtuions to the Academy

The Academy recently published a

children when Junior High specialist, Judith Baenen, offered "survival tips" for '

New School Catalog Available Upon Request

The strong scent of pine you may have

new school catalog, featuring general

noticed on campus this fall is due to 10

school information, course descriptions,

new five foot Austrian Pine trees, located

policies, services ...and an array of photos

concerned. The child that they liked so

just west of MP A's tennis courts. The trees

which capture the MPA spirit! Your copy

much only a few month ago is driving

were contributed by the Montgomery

of the catalog is available upon request.

sixth, seventh and eighth grade parents.

"Parents of junior high kids are often

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1. Teamwork was the name of the game when the freshmen class took a field trip to Iron Oaks, an adventure center with a teen challenge course. Pictured above, MPA students work their way through 'The Spider Web."

2. Ready ... aim .. .fire! Mira Shah tosses for a prize at a game booth during October's Homecoming Day Festival.

3. Say "cheese." This year's homecoming court is all smiles after a rousing pep assembly.

4. Kenneth Proctor comments on a story

by Benae Nichols during a fifth grade "publishing party."

5. Pre-first graders celebrate Halloween in style! Pictured here are (L to R): Michelle Martinez, Melanie Webb and Robert Baldi.

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faculty briefs

MPA Faculty stay active in their fields Upper School's Lany Brown recently attended the 24th annual convention of l11inois Science Teachers Association at Governors State University and led a workshop entitled "Elementary Physics Demonstrations and Experiments."

Tony Churchill and Mark Linnerud were recently selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers," a publication which recognizes the country's top educators (according to former students). Nationwid e, students chose 24,500 instructors who "made a difference in their lives" by helping to shape their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject and challenging them to strive for excellence.

New faculty member, Evelyne Delgado-Norris presented a slide show and lecture on Senegal to Suzann e Cappozzo's Upper School French I class (which was studying about Frenchspeaking countries around the world).

According to Cappozzo, "It was delightful having a native-born Senegalese speak to the class."

David Hibbs was recognized as a consultant for the newly published New York Times Everyday Dictionary, a reference

A Note From Barry Kritzberg

University of Chicago. It is on these walks

the National Endowment for the Humanities/

students (Armen Hovanessian, Steve Semerdjian, Janet Stavrakos and Rich

Reader's Digest Teacher-Scholar Award for 1990-91 ,

Ugarte, thus far). My reading at the

Barry Kritzherg has been on sabbatical for the 1990-

library is of a different nature: I am

91 school year. What does one do while on

looking for information, taking notes on

sabbatical? Kritzberg explains ...

points that would not be part of the

What am I doing now, you ask?

It is an appropriate question, with a

general works I read at home.

All of this is preparation for what will

harmonious ring to it, for those are the

come later: a critical reading of the

very first word s Henry Thoreau wrote in

unpublished journal of reformer Charles

his Journal (22 Oct 1837).

I am not a self-appointed in spector of

M. Spear for the years 1841-1849 in comparison with journals and diaries of

snowfalls and across-lot routes and nor am

better known figures (Emerson, Alcott,

I in search of a lost hound, bay horse or

Thoreau). My goal is to illuminate the

turtle dove, but I am at work.

gray area between practical and transcen-

I get up somewhere between 3 and 7 a.m., write for an hour or so in a kind of

dental reformers of the day.

I work ten-to-twelve hours (often

free-wheeling journal- notes to myself, if

more) a day, at least five days a week, and

you will- about what I discovered the

yet everyone says I look remarkably well

day before.

rested. Not driving the Dan Ryan Express-

Then I have coffee, read a little poetry for a change of pace, and start my morning reading: biographies (Margaret Fuller, the

way twice a day can do wonders, apparently.

A friendly warning to future students:

Peabody sisters, Henry Ward Beecher, etc.)

I, too, can say (though for vastly different

and general studies of the period (Fish' s

reasons than Macbeth), "Full of scorpions

Rise of the Common Man, Billington' s The

is my mind" - and I'll be ready to unleash

Protestant Crusade, etc.). It is with these

them all (for your benefit, of course) when

books (and many others like them) that I

I return to MPA in September of 1991.

am slowly getting a general picture of my period of study (Boston reformers in the 1840's).

These narratives are my "pleasure reading" - books that

schools.

I own and can read in the comfort of home - and they are

finished the first of a three-term Masters

my primary morning occupa-

program. She's submitted her research

tion. At some point -late

proposal and is looking forward to its

morning or early afternoon - I

approval and the beginning of her research.

the street to Regenstein Library at the that I sometimes encounter former MPA

Having been selected as the Illinois recipient of

book to be used primarily in Canadian Middle School's Peggy Lewis just

take a lunch break and then walk down

Barry Krt izUrg and Wift , Judith , stand w ith First Uuly, Barbara Bush aftu Barry was honortd at a Whitt HoUSl! Ttlllast spring.

faculty profile

Claudette LeRose

pleted, of course) was pltlced on the back seat of his car. When he opened the car's windows as he drove to school, all his papers went

I have been at MP A since ...

flying in the breeze through those opened windows. He was very serious. He looked like he was telling the truth. Who knows.

the fall of 1970, as a teacher. Prior to tlult I was a parent of three students here. My sons enrolled in MPA's Lower School in 1967.

From 1967 to 1970, I was on the Mothers' Club Board. One year I was in clulrge of the

is a spot which no longer exists. I always

Middle School parties. Mrs. (Alice) Coller and

enjoyed watching baseball games under the

her family used to decorate their home as a

old, big tree behind the gym. I'm sure many

haunted house for Halloween and the sixth

"old-timers" enjoyed the shade tlult the tree

graders went through the scary house. The

provided. Tiult tree was a beauty, but it had

kids entered the home through a back basement window. I can well remember Mr. Coller's

to be removed when the tennis courts were

My favorite spot on campus...

built.

surprised look when I came right along with the kids through that window.

The biggest lesson I've learned ...

is tlult I can learn so much from my students.

Each individualluls something to give.

Before coming to MP A ...

I taught sixth grade at St. Anthony's school in Chicago. I then taught at Thornton Fractional

The one thing I want my students to

(Calumet City) and at Mendel Catholic High,

learn ...

an all boys school in Chicago. I "retired" from

is tlult Notre Dame is really #1! Besides that,

teaching school when my first son was born but with the thought of someday returning to

there are a number of things I want to get across to them. Some of the most important

teaching. I enjoy it so.

of these things have nothing to do with my subject matter. I want my students to be

My favorite classroom moment...

content with who they are and wlult they

With all my years of teaching, I have many

Iulve ...but to always strive for more. I want

"favorite" moments . I fondly remember one

them all to be Iulppy, caring people.

boy struggling with typing, never giving up.

I can still see the delighted, but surprised look

I can't help but smile when ...

on his face when one Monday afternoon in

I see former students and know that they've

March, all his fingers moved exactly as he

found their pltlces in life. The smiles also come, of course, when I see or think about my

wanted. He went from a D student to an A/B over a weekend.

grandchildren. Ilulve three grandchildren in all, Sarah (11/2 yrs .), Cltlude, Jr. (4 yrs.) and

Another favorite moment is an Accounting

Cathy (2 1/2 yrs.). Naturally, they are my

class of all boys here at MP A. The boys gave

pride and joy.

me a surprise Mother's Day party - pizZJl,

The best excuse I've heard in all my years

pop, etc. This party was just one day after we (the faculty) were told not to Iulve any parties

I Iulve heard so many different excuses

wlultsoever in the classrooms. So, I quickly

throughout the years. One of the most recent

pulled down the door's shade so no one could

"different" excuses was given during the ltlst

I have been at MP A since...

see us, but how does one cover the aroma of

school year. It was a beautiful spring day. The

September of 1979.

pizZJl in the Iulllway???

young man told me all his homework (com-

of teaching ...

Lauren McMahon

faculty profile

I enjoy my job MOST when ...

the Block "wars" among students.

The pieces all fit together in the perfect puzzle, the plans work like clockwork, the children are actively participating, of learning is evident, and fi nally someone asks fo r more after class.

Upper School science teacher, MarK

that I...

was originally an accounting major in college, or that I love hiking - students

My most memorable

firs t M PA class, after teaching class sizes up to 38. I had the feeling that I had to wait fo r the rest of the class to get there... what a treat for students and teachers!

people who are concerned about our world and are

summer! He was one of twenty teachers invited to spend a week at the University of Illinois at a workshop on Materi-

think that

als Science Engineering. According to

literature is

Linnerud, "Materials Science is a new

my only

field which is considered one of the

interest.

three fields where expertise will be necessary in order for the United States

When I'm

to maintain economic supremacy." The

away from

group studied polymers, ceramics,

MPA ...

superconductors, composites, metal-

I' m never VERY

far away (I live in

one of the homes

on campus), but as

well as a teacher,

I'm also a mother

and student. Much of my extra time is spent reading and writing in

I respect ...

Linnerud had an interesting but busy

sometimes

MPA moment was ...

Walking into my

Linnerud

People are surprised when they hear

"I can't help but smile when I look out my classroom window and see former Middle School students rapidly becoming men and women."

the joy and excitement

A Busy Time for

preparation for my

classes, but it's always

wonderful to rediscover

the classics. I am also

lurgy and bio-replacement materials.

Later in the summer, he was one of eight teachers to spend two weeks at a National Science Teachers Association workshop held at Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan. The groups spent eight hours each day participating in labs and discussions with a group of forty Phd's from the Central Research department.

For Linnerud, the experience was unforgettable. "Dow Chemical treated

actively working at making tomorrow a better

very interested in the Victorum age, so living

us royally. They held several elegant

place. 1 also respect those who care for others

in an old Queen Anne home and working on

dinners in our honor and repeatedly

and people who are able to perfectly balance a

that in my spare time is another hobby (1

made the point that the only thing that

career and parenting. Finally, creativity in all

finally have my window seat for reading).

provided them with products to sell was

Also, 1 love theatre and opera and can never

knowledge -- and that without good

get enough of it. A night at the theatre or

teachers they would be out of business."

Two people I'd like to meet ...

opera followed by a great ethnic meal is quite

In March, Dow Chemical will fly the

V William Shakespeare - to find out not only how he wrote so well, but also how he had such insight into people. 2) Luciano Pavarotti .. .I want to hear his voice live.

quintessential.

forms continuously awes me.

eight summer participants to Houston for four days to make a presentation at

I can't help but smile when ...

the National Science Teachers Associa-

I look out my classroom window and see

tion Convention.

farrner Middle School students rapidly

During the last week of summer

The goofiest student fad I've seen in all

becoming men and women. It's great to be

vacation, Linnerud worked at Sci Tec:h, a

my years at MP A ...

able to follow them a bit after they leave

new interactive science museum located

Co llections of Swatch watches up the arms of

eighth grade.

in Aurora, IL. Each week, the museum

studen ts, shaved parts of boys' heads (creative, but rather unusual looking), and New Kids on

invited a different high school chemistry teacher to do chemical demonstrations.

MPA. kudos ~ "W' .----------------------------------------------

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ku路dos (ku-dosl n. distinction, praIse, honor.

(fop left): KUDOS to the cast and crew of 'The Matchmaker," this year's Upper School fall drama presentation , (fop right): Congratulations and KUDOS toLori Langston, Gregory Coleman and Daniel Lichter, all new inductees to the National Honor Society.

(Center): KUDOS to MP A fifth graders, for planting bulbs near Barker Annex as part of a service project.

(Bottom left): KUDOS to all Key Club members who participated in the club's annual Peanut Day fund raiser.

(Bottom right): KUDOS to Vishal Mehta, Michelle O'Young and Gregory Coleman , These Upper School students were recently elected into the Cum Laude Society.

KUDOS to Vince Guihan and Daniel Lichter, semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

KUDOS to Michael Guihan, who was recognized as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

KUDOS to Gregory Coleman, a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students .. .also, KUDOS to Shaun Broyls and Melanie McFarland, who were named as Commended Students in the same program.

KUDOS to Deborah Aruguette and Lucille O'Young, who placed fifth in the Battle of the Burets Titration Contest, which took place at the Museum of Science and Industry this past fall.

KUDOS to Upper School's Vince Guihan, whose poem, "A Patriot's Anthem," was published in New Patriot - a publication promoting peace, democracy, environment and social and economic justice.

Finally, KUDOS to all MPA students who participated in the annual canned food drive!

sport shorts

doubles championship. They qualified for the

in one quarter (5).

Unfortunately, at the end of this year we

Soccer With a record of 10-7, this year's team had the most wins for an MPA soccer team ever. The reason?? As a team, we controlled the play and

state tournament. (Aileen was a last minute

will lose 10 seniors (9 of whom are starters). But

replacement for Susana Ugarte who fell ill just

on the brighter side, two of our leading scorers

before the tournament). Rachael Ross finished

will remain; Phil Danielewicz and Soter

5th in singles and the team finished in a 3-way

Nomikos. Next season, David Brown will be a

tie for 3rd place in the 10-team tournament.

great "stopper" and Jay Pandya a very good II

sweeper ."

At the Illinois High School Association state finals, Kate and Aileen lost their first

On a personal note, this is my last year as

round to a 4th seeded doubles team from Lake

created scoring opportunities. We also did a lot

varsity soccer coach (after 9 years as head

Forest High School (this team eventually

of passing and, perhaps most importantly, the

coach). I will miss it greatly. Where will the

finished 3rd place out of 132 doubles teams). In

team played as a unit. Midfield experience and

extreme highs Oike a last minute goal to win a

the second round, the giils beat Carmel of

a young defense were also in our favor. Our

close game) and extreme lows (a key player

Mundeline, but were eliminated from the

only downfall this season was a series of injuries

going down with an ankle injury) come from in

tournament in a tough three set match against

to key players such as David Brown, Michael

my life as merely a soccer "spectator"?

St. Theresa of Decatur.

- Coach Wojtyla

- Coach Kowalsky

Bravo, Soter Nomikos and Kevin Shaw.

Also exciting were the number of individual and school records broken this year. Ken Koomalsingh and Phil Danielewicz tied at 13 for

Volleyball

Tennis The 1990 junior varsity tennis team worked

With only one senior player, this year's

the most goals scored in a season. Danielewicz

through some difficult and trying times early on

volleyball team was, in a word, YOUNG. (Over

also scored the most goals in a quarter (3), the

in the season . However, as the season pro-

half the girls were underclassmen.) Although

most hat-tricks in a season (2) and tied with Joe

gressed, the girls overcame difficulties and won

our record was only 1-15, we were undefeated

Smith for the most points in a game (8). Vishal

a number of challenging matches. We finished

against the junior varsity teams we played "off

Mehta achieved the most assists in a season (15),

out the season with a record of 3 wins and 4

the record." Throughout the season, we

the most points in a season (39) and the most

losses, a very respectable season. Leading the

became a more controlled "3 hitting" team, and

multi-goal games (4). Finally, Michael

squad with experience were Myriam Guillen,

many of our hitters became increasingly

Kartsounis broke the record for the lowest

Jennifer Rosiak, Rebekkah Ross and Gina

powerful. We had good sets and worked well

goals-allowed per game average (1.89).

Valdes. New to the team and making valuable

under pressure.

The season's team records include the

contributions were Elizabeth Winger and Ellen

I like to think of this season as a pre-season

following: most victories in a season (10), most

Marcus. Outstanding players for the season

to next year ... we're only losing one player,

goals in a season (66), most goals in a game (8),

were Elizabeth Winger (5-2), Myriam Guillen (5-

senior Angie Rosiak - so (practically) the entire

widest margin of victory (8-0), most games

2) and Rebekkah Ross (3-3). Other promising

team will be back next year. It should prove to

scored in (16), best goals/game average (3.88),

players were Jenny Rosiak, Gina Valdes and

be a great season!

fewest goals-allowed average (2.06), most goals

Ellen Marcus playing at both singles and

scored in one quarter (7) and most goals scored

doubles throughout the season.

- Coach Koops

The girls varsity tennis team finished the regular season tied for 2nd place in the ISL. In the conference tournament, the team finished in 6th place. Combining both point totals, the girls finished in 4th place overall in conference with an dual match record of 7-3.

In the state sectional tournament, Kate Kozacik and Aileen Hovanessian finished 4th in

- Coach Hankins

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sports, clubs ... and, of course, those never ending college applications.

Sometimes, however, the responsibility taken on by a student is great enough to turn the heads of fellow classmates, MPA teachers and administration. Such is the case with senior, Melanie McFarland.

Since her Upper School debut, Melanie has taken part in the school's drama club, stage & screen, gourmet club, Amnesty International, WMPA radio, The Truth and Academy News. Melanie has

consistently earned honor roll recognition, was presented the Mothers' Club Drama Award and, more recently, was named as

MElANIE

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FARLAND •••••••••••••••••• WORKING TOWARD ABRIGHT FUTURE

One of the most unique aspects of a

a Commended Student in the National

"typical" MPA student is his/her involve-

Scholarship Program for Outstanding

ment in extracurricular school activities.

Negro Students.

Last year's records, for example, show that

Though a reputable resume in itself,

over 50 percent of Upper School students

Melanie has eagerly taken on a new

participated in school and community

responsibility this school year - to

service projects. At the same time, nearly

become City Editor of New Expressions, a

75 percent of the student body were

magazine for youth communication in

involved in one or more athletic teams.

Chicago.

It is not uncommon, therefore, to find

Upper Schoolers juggling academics,

Having heard about the monthly newspaper through ABC's The Home Show,

upper school

Melanie eagerly pursued the idea of

New Expression is written by and for

writing for the publication. "I've always

today's socially responsible youth.

been interested in writing," she smiled,

"All reporters for the paper are teens

covered, I'm accountable," she said.

Indeed, a lot of responsibility for a high school senior... dedication,

"but my mother didn't think I was serious

or young college students. We're working

discipline and a lot of time are also

about becoming involved with New

hard to make the paper newsworthy ...

involved. "Each day, I go downtown for

Expressions."

writing about hard hitting issues - issues

about two hours ...but it's easy for me to

that hit home," said Melanie. "Our

manage my time. If there's one thing I've

Melanie became a part of the team. "New

holiday issue, for instance, will deal with

learned through this experience, it's

Expressions considers two things in

how different cultures celebrate the

responsibility. I don't just sit on my

particular when hiring writers ...how

holidays - we will also address the

laurels anymore - I keep on going,"

serious you are and, of course, your

problems which arise when schools center

admits Melanie.

quality of writing. Usually, everyone who

around Christian holidays."

After submitting writing samples,

goes for an interview writes well- we're

As City Editor, Melanie has a great

"Being part of New Expressions is not just an extracurricular activity for

all pretty confident in ourselves," said

deal of input regarding the subject matter

me. It's taught me how to be a part

Melanie, who began reviewing plays and

of each issue. "Although the articles are

of a working team. It's a good feeling

movies for the magazine in September of

directed at teens, we want to always

to know that I will have an edge on other

'89. She later became editor for a special

cover both sides of the issue at hand,"

freshmen next year at college," concluded

Earth Day supplement.

said Melanie, who is also responsible for

Melanie, who hopes to come back to

assigning stories, editing ... and keeping

New Expressions as an adult supervisor

up with reporters. "If stories aren't

after pursuing a degree in Journalism.

A refreshing departure from the traditional "bubble gum" teen publication,

INAI~S When asked why they've chosen

But academic courses are not the only

are scheduled during standardized testing,

MP A, parents and students give a wide

thing preparing Upper School students for

and include only the grade levels not

variety of answers. Some say that it was

the long road ahead. In recent years, a

involved in testing).

the school's small class size and ideal

new concept has been introduced to our

Says seminar coordinator, David

student-to-teacher ratio that attracted them

high school students ... namely seminars.

Hibbs, "Seminars are a good opportunity

to the Academy. Others say that it was the

"Without seminars, students may

for kids to meet other students, since each

idea of the school's "mini" campus. Still

become machines, capable of passing tests

seminar group is mixed by grade and

others say that it was the diversity of MPA

and quizzes without understanding the

ability. Students have a chance to interact

importance of what they are studying,"

with people they don't see in class

says author, Mortimer Adler.

everyday."

students that was appealing.

Most, however, will agree that a tradition of excellent college-preparatory

Beginning in 1983, the first MPA

Seminars cover a wide variety of

education is the school's strong point.

seminar was given by St. John's College

subjects through various medium.

Through personalized attention, a top-

and was intended for only 10th, 11th and

Though films have been the subject of past

notch faculty and a variety of advanced

12th grade honors students. Since then,

seminars, texts are the more common basis

placement courses, students will be well

however, seminars have included all

for discussion - that's texts, not textbooks.

prepared for college upon graduation.

Upper School students (though often, they

According to seminar principles, ''Text-

upper school books contain knowledge organized and

Deception" is the overall theme for the

questions ... what is right and wrong - and

presented for a didactic purpose; by

seminar program. According to David

what are our values. These are questions

defi nition, they are not discussible ...Texts

Hibbs, "Whether the subject be mass

with grey areas, and we will be refining

are artifacts to be studied as the basis for

communication or human behavior,

the answers for the rest of our lives -

extended conversation about ideas."

science and ethics, or religion and moral-

simply because our answers to these

ity, this subject will be central (though not

questions define who we are," said Mark

of seminars. And in a seminar situation,

exclusive) to our discussion of great

Linnerud. "If we don't ask the difficult

teachers are ideally moderators, not

ideas."

questions and respond to our answers, we

Simply stated, IDEAS are the purpose

lecturers -

and students are all on the

Already, students have gathered for

end up simply drifting through life. As

same level. "It is a thrill to hear a normally

two seminars. "The Medium is the

Socrates would say, 'The unexamined life

quiet or disinterested student get into a

Message," took a look at mass communica-

is not worth living.'"

topic," says foreign language teacher,

tion and deception - including everything

Suzanne Cappozzo.

from the social consequences of media to

clash and student participation is some-

the influence of advertising. October's

times questionable, the program exposes

expands upon MP.A's guidelines:

seminar, "The Guest," included some

students to a different academic atmo-

1. Seminars are dedicated to understand-

heated debates about the ethics of human

sphere which may be useful in college. In

ing a text, not merely ingesting it.

behavior and deception.

A description of seminar methods

Though opinions regarding seminars

short, the purpose of seminars is to broaden the

"Over the years, seminar

2. Seminars demand rigorous thinking,

understanding of

not mastery of facts by the participants.

topics have been relevant

3. A leader's questions are designed to

to students - honesty,

ideas, issues and

promote serious conversation, not to evoke

parental behaviors,

values which will,

correct information. (In a seminar, the

choices and values, origin

ultimately, help

teacher ceases to become the expert and

of the universe ... a good

students to think for

instead is an active learner seeking

variety and an appealing

answers to the questions students have

variety," says Suzanne

themselves .)

Cappozzo.

Mainly, seminars provide students the

"Mostly,

opportunity for discussion in a relaxed

seminars ask

atmosphere. "Students learn to argue in

the big

favor of their opinions," says science instructor, Mark Linnerud. "Sometimes, opinions change and sometimes they don't...but everyone has an opportunity to express themselves."

"Of course," says teacher Larry

Brown, "there are those who have only their bodies present." Not all students

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SCHOOL WORKSHOPS MP A' s Middle School has added new meaning to the phrase ''I.G.I.F.'' ([hank Goodness It's Friday). Each Friday, after a rigorous morning of academic classes, students can look forward to an afternoon of fun ... via Middle School workshops.

Each semester-long workshop focuses on a particular subject area. Whether it be cooking, games, cinema, magazine/ newspaper writing, the environment or drama, students are given the opportunity to enjoy workshops which match their interests.

To give you a taste of what these

that this workshop features a broad

and stars which were popular when

spectrum of films - from John Wayne to

movies were just a nickel.

workshops are all about, the following is a

Lon Chaney. 'The workshop offers

simple guide which describes how Middle

students the opportunity to view quality

School students have been spending their

older films that they would not otherwise

pleasures" in life, perhaps the ENVIRON-

Friday afternoons:

watch. Most Middle School students

MENTAL WORKSHOP is more your

aren't aware of how good many older Are you a sentimentalist who enjoys

If you're more into the "simple

speed. Says advisor, Meg Kanne, 'The

films are, as they mostly only

environmental workshop is designed for

classic old movies? If so, CLASSIC

see films made today." In the

kids who care about the environment and

CINEMA is the workshop for you!

classic cinema workshop,

enjoy the outdoors. This year, we will

Workshop advisor, Tony Churchill says

students can appreciate some of the films

focus on several areas in particular:

enjoying what nature has to offer in an

gives them computer experience ... students

urban environment, discovering the

also learn about deadlines, which is very

workshop, students scatter

natural wonders of the United States,

important."

about Mr. Malcolm's class-

learning outdoor safety skills, and gaining

Newspaper gives students the

a better understanding of environmental

opportunity to show a variety of talents .

awareness."

When all is said and done, students learn

So far this year, students have taken

interaction." Enjoying the first year of this

to write, interview, draw, work on the

room each week to play their game of choice.

Finally, if your creativity lies more on

adventure hikes in the neighborhood and

computer, paste up and edit articles.

the lines of "culinary delights," then the

enjoyed "sense of wonder" discovery

Needless to say, the work is varied enough

DOMESTIC ENGINEERING WORKSHOP

activities on campus. "We are always

to hold student interest.

is definitely for you. Workshop advisor,

doing something new and

Along the same lines, "THE 111 th ST.

Peggy Lewis explains, "During the course

different," said Kanne. ''We

JOURNAL" provides the perfect opportu-

of the semester, we cook and bake a

especially spend time focusing

nity for sixth grade students to "practice

variety of edibles. In the past, we've made

on the little, natural and beautiful things

their prose"! Advisor, Barbara Tubutis

cookies, brownies, lasagna, garlic bread,

that we often don't take time to appreci-

describes the workshop as "an opportunity

tacos, nachos, fortune cookies, popcorn

ate."

for students to produce a 'magazine type'

balls, etc. - I originally wanted to

publication dealing with topics of interest to sixth grade students. Also important, students must work as a group to form the finished product." This semester, the magazine is working to include more original work such as poetry and short stories.

A special delight for MP A's "ani-

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mated" Middle School personalties is DRAMA WORKSHOP. "Students enjoy

the chance to perform and be creative," says workshop advisor, Norm Nilsson.

Primarily geared for the advanced theatre student, drama workshop involves a variety of experiments in drama and communication games. Each Friday, students meet in the "drama dungeon" for

concentrate on a few more ethnic special-

"nature," perhaps the" ACADEMY

such activities as "blind trust walks," as

ties, but I allow the participants a great

TIMES" newspaper workshop would be of

well as student skits and speeches.

deal of choice in the 'menu.'"

If thoughts and words are more your

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~rot drol of wo,k on th'

part of students, there remains a relaxed atmosphere and

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Though students enjoy cooking (and

interest. Although the newspaper requires Are you the type of person who enjoys "marathon monopoly," the strategy of chess, or the thrill of computer games?

cons~ming) v~rious cre.ations,

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delight. "1 enjoy cooking and

students have a lot of fun. According to

You'd feel right at home in the GAMES

always had an image of having my

newspaper advisor, Lauren McMahon,

WORKSHOP. Says advisor, Tom

children learning to cook. But this fall, I've

"Newspaper helps students develop a

Malcolm, "Games workshop promotes

had 13 daughters for 90 minutes once a

positive attitude about writing and also

cooperative competition and student

week - talk about a dream made to order!"

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LOWER

SCHOOL CHILDREN ~~E:

Each day, we're reminded of it.

a "Me" generation, perhaps the 1990's will

Nearly every night on the evening news,

concentrate on the idea of a "ME-ME"

there's some mention of the President's

generation - to reach the future of America

"war on drugs" ... each day, there are

before it's too late.

countless babies born addicted to

The ME-ME Drug Prevention Educa-

C HEERING

drugs ...and not too far away from our own

tion Program is a nationally validated

homes, drugs are bought and sold. An

drug program used in grade schools

FOR

instant "high" for some and, frighteningly,

throughout the United States. This is the

instant wealth for others ... a great Ameri-

first year that MP A has taken part in the

can dream and a great American problem.

program.

THEMSELVES

Just as the 1980's spawned

th ~

idea of

The central idea behind ME-ME is

lower school

that, on the surface, it isn't a drug preven-

The program consists of various

wrong answers. Students always have the

tion program at all. The program works to

exercises - some short and some long

option to "pass." And teachers are

improve the self-concept of elementary

term -- which help instill positive values.

perceived at a different level when they,

level children and to improve their

For example, beginning in the early

too, share a more personal side with

decision-making skills ... a clever way to

grades, the program helps children

students.

keep kids on the right track.

become aware of their own feelings and

Although most ME-ME activities take

the feelings of others. As grade levels

place during an allotted class period, much

there are many reasons why people abuse

progress, students learn to respect differ-

of what is learned goes beyond the realm

drugs, common to most drug abusers are

ences and begin decision-making exerci ses.

of the classroom . One day in particular

poor self-images and an inability to cope

In the upper (4th & 5th) grade levels,

brought campus-wide attention to the

with the everyday problems of life.

students begin working in small groups,

program. Each student wore a sign

Children who are unhappy with the way

gaining an understanding of peer pressure

around his neck with the letters IALAC.

they look or act often turn to drugs to gain

and sharpening their decision-making

"I Am Lovable and Capable" is the theory

confidence; to change their personalities;

skills.

behind the program, and the signs (though

According to ME-ME, Inc., "Although

For the MPA faculty and students

most often theoretical) arc used as a

Using drugs interferes with the normal

involved in ME-ME, the program has been

"feelings & behavior reference" for

process of growing up. Children need to

very worthwhile. Rather relaxed in terms

students. If a fellow classmate is disrup-

learn how to deal with success, as well as

of structure, the program varies from

tive, for example, students say that he is

failure, for in so doing, they will be better

classroom to classroom. Although there

wearing a very small sign. If a child does

able to cope with everyday situations and

are manuals with program guidelines, ME-

something kind or considerate, on the

problems. The ME-ME program helps to

ME provides the freedom to make each

other hand, he is wearing a large sign.

do this."

exercise unique. There are no right or

And when a student's feelings are hurt, his

or to mask their own fears of inadequacy.

lower school

sign is ripped.

"The chi ldren are integrating the IALAC theory into various subjects," said

and possible solutions that they may very

interesting to perceive the cohesiveness of

well encounter in their lives," said third

classes exposed to ME-ME if the program

grade teach er, Susan Tuscher.

continues for years to come. Perhaps the

Lower School's Donna Kosinski. "They

Other ME-ME exercises take on a

ilre especially observant in reading class

more personal approach, such as the class

have many d ifferent effects. For the

and will apply ME-ME principles to story

who visualized a happy time and then

moment, however, the program adds a

characters - 'so & so was feeling bad, so h is

shared their experiences. "[ was happy

positive element to the school week.

sign must have been small that day.'"

Though the program is not the cureall to student arguments, tattling and the like, it may be an avenue to a more

when my baby brother was born,"

positive support of fellow classmates will

"Getting to know about other people

declared one smiling fifth grader, "I had

is the best thing about the program," says

prayed for one for three years straight."

third grader, Kari Reidy. "It's fun to learn

"Children are very candid and honest

about other families and what things they

positive classroom atmosphere. "There is

about expressing their feelings," said

like to do. Also, (my classmates) get to

a conscious awareness to be more kind and

Donna Kosinski. "Certain expressions of

know about me -- things they didn't know

considerate to others. Positive com ments

'sad' feelings were especially insightful

before."

ilre freely made about other children," said

and moving . The children are very open

Kosinski.

about expressing their feelings ... and

"ME-ME gives students a chance to express what they've learned at home. It also gives the teacher a chance to comment on and reinforce positive values. Kids really listen to each other's values and approaches," commented teacher, Harriet

Do students understand the philosophy behind the program?

empathy and understanding is becoming

Quite honestly, probably not.

more common in the classroom."

Do our youngsters really need a drug

It may be

education program?

It is best to keep in mind that ME-ME is simply a prevention program.

Arnold.

Best of all, the program wears a variety of faces to retain the interest of students. Some exercises, namely the problem-solving exercises, are seen as

The

games. One class, for example, was given

purpose of the

a number of situations, such as the following, which were left open to small group, then classroom discussion:

program is to help children develop their full human potential so they won't feel a need for drugs.

ME-ME, Inc. reminds us, ''The lifestyles

You are home alone. Your

of children today have more to do with

parents went to the neighbors.

their good health tomorrow than any

You have a terrible headache so

other factor."

you go to the medicine cabinet

Will ME-ME help our students

and see the bottle that looks like

say no to drugs if and when the

what your mom takes when she

opportunity arises?

has a headache. What do you do?

We can only say maybe ... but in today's society, it's a chance worth taking.

"The students arc thinking of many logical

Academy alumni

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Editor's note: Until a few weeks ago, I

was unaware of the distinction between the words "bar" and "saloon

H.

Just as "pop" is to

Chicagoans as "sodJl" is to New Yorkers, the difference between the words bar and saloon, I thought, were regional. Although bar seems to be the more common (midwestern?) term, both words paint the same picture - weekend nights, friends meeting for a night on the town, bartenders with your favorite drink Qn tap ...

Not much of a difference from what I could see.

Bearing this in mind, I found it interesting that Butch McGuire - true-blue Chicagoan and father of the first single's bar repeatedly referred to his establishment as a saloon . McGuire's curious departure from traditional "midwest" terminology piqued my interest enough to do some research ...

According to Webster's, a bar is defined as "an establishment with a counter at which alcoholic drinks are served," while a saloon is "any large room or hall designed for receptions, exhibitions, entertainments ... where alcoholic drinks are sold to be drunk on the premises."

Only a slight change in wording, but the definitions are quite different - more in terms of atmosphere than purpose. But definitely, there exists a distinction ... a difference which can be experienced at 20 West Division Street on any given day (or night) of the week.

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Academy alumni To the 6,500 + couples who have met

Though retired from working lively

times a week. He'd cook and I'd be the

and married through Butch McGuire's, the

evenings at McGuire's, Butch is the eyes

bartender... and that's basically how it

establishment is more than just a "single'!!

and ears of his saloon. With a watchful

started."

bar." To the hundreds of young men and

eye for proper customer service, Butch

women who paid for all or part of their

keeps impeccable employee records. Just

from the time I was ten, but after college,

education by working at McGuire's, the

check his back pocket for daily files.

none of my buddies wanted to get into the

business is more than just"a place of

Neatly tucked away is a notepad Butch

business. Finally, my mother agreed to

employment." And for the part-time

calls ''The White Starched, Commercially

lend me the money (about $500 for the

doorman who makes over $100,000 per

Laundered Shirt File." Next to that, folded

saloon) on one stipulation ...never to take a

year through his regular job, Butch

in fourths, his personnel roster - a sizable

partner. I'm still thanking her for that."

McGuire's means more than just "extra

list of successful and talented people from

But much has changed since the

income."

all walks of life. Butch pointed out the

saloon got its start in 1961. "(In this

Simply stated, the man who has made

variety as he ran down the list. ''This little

business), you learn lessons every day,"

McGuire's a saloon (in the true sense of the

girl is an outstanding artist who may make

McGuire said shaking his head, ''The

word) is its namesake, Butch McGuire,'48.

$100,000 a year herself," he continued,

industry changes so rapidly. Today, (our)

"Here we have a banker...a dancer, a

weekday support is lower than it's ever

military (MPMA & U.S. Army) roots

professional baseball player, a musician, a

been, but weekend business is up consid-

would end up a saloonkeeper, but much of

salesman, an opera singer, a housewife...

erably... Simply stated, people don't drink.

Butch McGuire's background has carried

Some of them make a lot of money - but

As the incidence of drinking decreases, the

over - and perhaps helped his business

(working here) keeps them out of mischief.

number of bars increases."

flourish.

They make money and, in return, save

It's paradoxical that a man with

"I've learned that the best way to survive (in this business) is to run the

money by not going out."

Observing the energy, the action and

"1 knew I wanted my own saloon

Within thirty years of the saloon's existence, 18 bars have opened on the same block, 17 one block down ...and a total of

place as clean as you can," said McGuire

decor of the salooI\ - the original antiques

450 have come into being "within ten

matter-of-factly, "and that takes discipline.

and paintings, Butch's encased collection

minutes" from McGuire's.

What we (at MPMA) considered to be

of crystal, the linen-scroll paneling and

harsh discipline was really beneficial...it

(distinctly Irish) plaster crown molding in

said Butch, "the average guy can't afford

was a good atmosphere for a bunch of

the back room - it's difficult to imagine

to go out anymore. His house payment is

teenage boys. So many young JIOOple

the "used to be's" of McGuire's. When

up, gasoline is up and so are utilities."

today lack that kind of discipline. But in

Butch opened in 1961, the saloon was only

the real world, you have to be disciplined.

about 1,700 square feet, draft beer was 35

of simple day-to-day "operations."

If you don't believe me, take a look at

cents and mixed drinks sold for 65 cents.

Although the saloon has tripled in size

every successful man in this countrythey're all disciplined."

"Even today I'm conscious of pressed

But the history of the saloon, one

"Drinking is expensive nowadays,"

Butch can relate to the inflating costs

over the years, McGuire says that the

might say, is based upon the cooking

biggest overall change has been the

talent, the love of company and the

MASSIVE increase in operating costs.

Other changes? An older weekday

pants and wearing a starched shirt with a

passion for "partying" held by two MPMA

tie," said McGuire, lifting his pant leg for

alumni. According to McGuire, "Eugene

crowd, a younger (more suburban)

a clear view of his feet. '1 wear freshly

Kosciolek '48 was my roommate in Old

weekend crowd, fewer people consuming

shined shoes everyday of my life."

Town. He was a great cook and I enjoyed

hard liquor and the ever changing "yuppie

Butch expects the same from his

the friendship of (literally) hundreds of

beer" of the week (which currently

employees when they show up for work.

young people. We'd have a party three

includes Leinenkugel and Samuel Adams).

Academy alumni

One thing that's remained consistent

and Mrs. T Sweet n' Sour" and the

saloon. Another "match made at

throughout the years is the saloon's best

"Harvey Wallbanger" - "We were

McGuire's," the couple celebrated their

seller - Old Style beer.

playing volleyball in Southern California,

third day of marriage.

Being the founder of the first single's

and this guy, Harvey, dreamed it up. He

From across the bar, a cheerful

bar, Butch also has seen changes in the

had six and he really was bouncing off the

saloonkeeper turned with a smile, "Make

social interaction between male and female

wall."

that 6501 couples ...and get those kids a

customers. "It's almost as if the roles have

It's a dream come true to be respon-

reversed, but the progression's been slow

sible for this Cheers-like atmosphere, but,

enough not to be shocking," commented

admits Butch, the business is not as

McGuire. "Today, the girls are more

glamorous as it may appear. '1t's really a

forwa rd ... they are the 'chasers: and are

seven day a week business ... and a lot of

having a good time at it," McGuire said

hard work - but it's the kind of work that,

with a chuckle, "and the guys are taking

to me, is quite enjoyable. I enjoy good

full advantage of the situation. Some of

conversation and the characters we have

them don't even work. We have a group

coming in. You never have to look for an

of male regulars called 'The Association of

excuse to laugh - they're always giving

Supported Husbands.'"

you one. You really gain a lot of friends ."

Amidst these changes, the saloon has

business, Butch does his fair share of

unique experiences ... many of which have

"giving." During the holiday season, for

helped make the saloon a legend.

instance, he sponsors "Santa Claus

McGuire's has appeared in several films

Anonymous, a program to benefit under-

including the popular "Looking for Mr.

privileged Chicago school children. Some

Goodbar." The saloon has played host to

years ago, Butch persuaded his teacher

celebrities such as Candice Bergen. Butch,

customers to give him the names (and

himself, was highlighted, and extensively

sizes) of their poor schoolchildren so that

interviewed in a 1986 issue of The Chicago

the kids could have proper-fitting, warm

Tribune Magazine.

winter clothes. According to Butch, "Each child receives shoes, slacks and sweater, an

famous, are the drinks which Butch has made famous. Butch McGuire was the

outer coat and galoshes - as well as a personal gift and a family gift."

But the giving heart of Butch McGuire

first to put a celery stalk into a Bloody

extends far beyond "jingle bells and

Mary. (A fan of South Side hotdogs, he

Christmas cheer." Butch has made his

knew that the secret ingredient was celery

establishment not only a saloon, but also a

salt. He thought that rubbing it around

state of mind . It can be seen in the

the rim of a Bloody Mary would add a

laughter and smiles of customers. It can be

special bite to the drink. According to

seen in the enthusiasm of employees.

Butch, "Adding a celery stalk as a stir was

And, only a few weeks ago, it was

a logical extension.") Butch also made

alive on the faces of a young couple

famous the "Skip and Go Naked," "Mr.

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endured countless phases and rather

Perhaps less conspicuous, but also

drink."

ANSWERS TO LAS[ ISSUE'S "FACES": top row, photo 1 (Ll: Oeft) Maj. DeGrandpere or Col Franzen. (middle): Hebert Troth or "Whizzer" (right): Bud Grahm '38 or Paul Leopold '39. photo 2: (R): Oeft): Jimbo Draper (middle): Kent Smith (right): Laurie Draper second row, photo 1 (L): Oeft): Jay Tuthill 71 (right): Mary Carver 71 photo 2 (Middle): Oeft): Jean Lemons 71 (right): Sabrina Dobbs 73 photo 3 (R): (L to R): Col. Sanford Sellers, Jr. Don Kreger Oliver "Red" Williford Art Jicha Marion Sellers third row, "cooking" photo: Oeft): Dewey (middle): George Scully (right): Glen bottowm row, photo 1 (L): no identification photo 2 (R): Dorothy Scott Tyree or Francie Kluck

Fond Memories of a 50th Reunion

loved the party. Thanks, Dick.

Finally, we spent Sunday at Arlington Race Course ... an unforgettable afternoon!

"To Richard Duchossois, MPMA's Most Successful Breeder."

Congratulations are in order for

The beauty of the park, the stand s and the

Henry &llman, who looked as though he

clubhouse must be seen in order to

could still get down and show us how to

describe what Dick has done for the racing

tackle. Two other faculty members from

decked out in beautiful uniforms, marched

world. "Dutch" is to be congratulated for

our class were present; Jean Landon

past the reviewing stand. They were full

going first class - all the way!

Taylor and Frank Stacey.

by John Moore '40 Fifty years ago, fifty young cadets, all

of great expectations and were happy to

A number of awards were given that

In all, we were pleased to have

weekend. Don Perkins won a granola bar

members from the classes of 1937, '38, '39,

for the slimmest body. Sam Ventrella beat

'40, ' 41, '42 and '43. We even had a

class of 1940 held a "Last Parade" at Dick

me out of the prize for the biggest weight

graduate from the class of 1929. All of

Duchossois' Hill N' Dale Farm. This time,

gain. Although Sam insisted that I should

these faces demonstrated the love and

however, we had only twenty-two of those

have the honor, he graciously accepted his

memories that MPMA stirs in our hearts

young men marching. It was a little

award - a large Milky Way bar. &b

whenever the name of the school is

difficult for some of the participants -

Waggoner, who has been a pilot for many

mentioned. Wasn't it nice to shake hand s

Harry Tully had to sit to blow his bugle,

years, was awarded a lovely kite that he

and reminisce about the years gone by?

(finally) get out of high school.

Fifty years later - on July 21, 1990 - the

Jim Nasher had to lean against a tree to

can fly after retirement. Fosco, who

play the drums ...and the marching pace

couldn' t make the party, lost the chance to

twelve who planned the reunion -

was too fa st for a lot of us.

win the award for the happiest looking

beginning in September of 1989. We had a

man in our class. Harvey Lucas won a

group of determined men who wanted a

were breathing hard, everyone was glad to

bottle of Dr. Scholl's foot powder for

successful reunion. Many thanks to the

be there among "old" friends . Sixteen of

travelling the farthest for the reunion.

following: Irwin Martin (our leader), Si

our classmates were unable, for various

Mike Berkery walked around for the entire

Allen (Class President), &b Waggoner,

reasons, to attend the reunion. The

day as if he were in a trance (nobody was

John Corrigan, Loren Sexauer, Harry

remaining twelve had passed on to their

able to give a good reason for this ... but

Tully, Howard Weckel, Jim Nasher, John

"great reward".

maybe it was because we d idn't know her

Berkery, Angelo Fosco, John Moore and

name) . Irwin Martin received a beautiful

Dick Duchossois.

But even though our legs hurt and we

The reunion was full of things to do and see. Saturday afternoon, the lovely

sabre. Without his hard work and

lady guests were driven all around the

organization,

farm by two horse drawn carriages

our reunion

(complete with beautifully-attired drivers) .

may have

Tre helicopter ride was another thrill- it

never taken

was so smooth that I didn't know we were

place. Hats off

off the ground.

to you, Marty!

Then there was the boat ...Jim Nasher tried to show how strong he was by

Our gracious host, Dick

rowing across the lake. But then came the

Duchossois,

task of rowing back. Nancy finally had to

was presented

help him get out of the boat ... guess he

with a very

thought he was still twenty years old.

large gavel

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class notes

Are ~'.AS$ NOT~ aur aporzte pa.rt p the a z ne?? 101 I the let~ur c'fassmates now ho ou're doin!?

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'26 Max Wortham of Lufkin, TX, didn't have anything to say, but shared this photo. A prizewinner, Max?

York City; and Carefree, AZ, and says, "We feel we have the best of all possible worlds."

'36 Bill Kreil, retired from the anny as a colonel in '74 and now is busy raising his grandchildren in Columbus, GA.

'33 O. James Vogi is busier than ever after his second retirement. Current projects include official photographer for Peninsula and South Bay Symphonies; editor of Annual Proceedings of the Society of American Value Engineers, ''Value World" magazine and community theatre newsletter; V.P. South Bay Community Concert Assn., Palos Verde Players; plus teaching at UCLA Extension.

'38 Charles Bacon has retired from Sears as VP, Personnel and Labor Relations. He and his wife, the fanner Dorothy Simpson of Chicago, reside in Hilton Head, SC, where Charles is active in a group that purchased Sea Pines Plantation out of bankruptcy. Charles reports that he plays golf to an eight handicap.

'34 Lewis B. Mayhew, retired from Stanford University, still maintains his home on campus. He has just published his 50th book.

'34 Charles C. Shotola and his wife have sold their Riverside home and are enjoying the comforts of retirement living at Bethlehem Woods in LaGrange Park, IL.

'28 Retired Judge Saul Epton's 80th birthday festivities in July were reported in Kup's column. Congratulations!

'30 Carleton Hutchins writes from Orange, CA, "No news is good news, so I won't give you the news." Glad to hear from you, Carleton.

'32 Charles Kozel wrote to tell of his grandson's visit to Czechoslovakia and reminisced about his own visit there in 1929, just before attending the Academy.

Charles observed that while Europe has centuries of history, we have freedom which we hope will prevail forever.

'34 Alexander Gentlemen and wife, Sissie, divide their time among homes in Westhampton Beach, Long Island; New

'34 Kenneth Vinje recalled Mr. Price's physics class of 1933-34 after reading about the disputed health hazard of a proposed power line. Seems back in 1933, Mr. Price suggested we needed to know more about electricity and its possible relationship to cancer.

'35 Col. William Hugill had a full month in Europe playing golf with son, Patrick, in Scotland, Ireland and Belgium ...plus a little pub crawling! On the way home to California, he stopped in Washington, DC, for a reunion of his WWII fighter group and spent a delightful afternoon with Ernie Byfield '35 who is busy with Gold Cup Steeplechasing in Virginia.

'35 Donald Carner is busy as chairman of Carner, Ltd . in Tiburon, CA. Don's career has included over 25 years as CEO of a major medical center and creation of the Hospital Research and Development Institute. Carner, Ltd. serves in an advisory capacity to the CEOs of health industry organizations.

'38 Merwin B. Grahm is "70 years old, retired and happy" and living in San Diego. He's wishing for long life, good golf, good health and wants to play better bridge. Merwin adds, "1 often think about MPMA days with joy."

'38 Robert McClenathan has lived in Little Rock, AK, since 1950. He has four children and six grandchildren and retired from the VA in 1980. He keeps busy in a woodworking shop in his backyard. Bob is interested in what the cadets are doing at this stage in the game of life and looks forward to the Class Notes in the Academy Magazine. "Thanks for those involved," writes Bob. Thanks for your note, too, Bob. '38 Jack Rouse retired in 1985 after 40 years of service as Senior VP and Member of the Board of the Public Service Co. of Colorado.

'39 Raymond Brooks writes from Indianapolis, IN. He has 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He had a great time at this summer's reunion at Duchossois' Hill N' Dale farm and saw friends he hadn't seen in 50 years.

'39 James A. Wehrheim retired down in the beautiful Ozark Mountains after 40 years with NBC. He has been in Arkansas for 11 years and loves it. He's developed a successful woodworking hobby which keeps him "much too busy," and says, "1 think I'll have to retire from retirement

soon."

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'40 Donald Perkins sends greetings from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, FL. '41 Warren Weber of Sarasota, FL, thoroughly enjoyed the Reunion Weekend this past summer at Dick Duchossois' farm. He went with Harry and Ellie Bohnett and saw many old friends from the classes of '39, '40, '41 and '42.

'42 Bill Getz isstill flying. He's just finished his third novel and is working on two more books. He writes from the Redwood Press in Burlingame, CA. '42 Dr. Ralph Gilbert and wife, Arlena, live on the 4th fairway of Port Ludlow Golf Course in Port Ludlow, W A. The course was voted in the top 1 % of golf courses by Golf Digest. "A dream come true; to play golf at leisure after retirement!"

'43 Bob Burchinal and his wife have sold their property in Prescott, AZ, and purchased a home in Scottsdale. He continues to manage his printing business in Phoenix with no current thoughts of retirement. Bob is due to become a grandfather any day now, bringing the total of grandchildren to eight. '1 attended my class reunion this summer, and it was marvelous!"

'43 Richard S. Phillips spends his time practicing patent law, curling, golfing and trying to keep up with his wife's travel plans.

'43 Retired Brig. General Millard N. Stowell is enjoying life with wife, Juanita, cruising the Carribean. He is an advanced open water scuba diver and does a lot of diving in the Keys. Youngest daughter, Virginia, is an army surgeon stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA.

'44 Reynold Rossi retired after 35 years of service as Evidence Supervisor with the Joliet Police Department. In January of this year, he moved to the Ozarks.

Reynold has four children and three grandchildren.

'44 Robert Whitfield reports that he had a nice, long visit with Bill Rogers and his mother, now living in Plant City, FL. '45 Jerome Levin is a partner in the law firm of Levin & Rosen, Ltd. in Skokie, IL. He is a member of the board of governors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (and has, himself, been married for 42 years!). Jerome has two children and four grandchildren.

'45 Robert H. Lindquist retired from Amoco Chemicals after 34 years. He and wife, Sue, have moved to San Diego where they enjoy being near their three children and three grandchildren and also enjoy the climate and trying to play golf. They still spend a month each summer at their cottage in Michigan and brought the whole family this summer for an "old time gettogether." They miss Chicago friends but being in San Diego and near family makes up for it.

'45 Don A. Moore retired in 1984 as Judge of the Circuit Court. Prior to that appointment, Don served as State of Illinois Senator and State Representative. Don spends his time between Midlothian, IL, and Belleair Beach, FL. '45 Dr. Gene Simonson writes from California that he believes his early military training at MPMA helped him to become a colonel in the Air Force. Since the service, he has been a professor of economics at California State University, Long Beach, "a job from which I would retire if I had as much money as Ralph Schiller or 'Bug Eyes' Barnett."

'46 James R. Johnson has come out of retirement to work as Office Manager for

the Prescott Valley, AZ, Chamber of Commerce.

'47 Ed Cihalk was named to the Board of Directors of the American Hospitality Center, Prague, Czechoslovakia, in May 1990. He is a co-founder of First American Development Co., representing U.S. firms seeking business opportunities in Czechoslovakia.

'47 Dr. Chester W. Mahon is finishing his 33rd year in family medical practice in Tampa, FL, where he established the Keck Medical Center for Immediate Care. He is planning to spend more time at his oceanside home in St. Augustine with wife, Myra, and is awaiting the arrival of their sixth grandchild. "I have the fondest and distinct memories of my classmates from MPMA and have a real yearning to see many of those guys who I love and will never forget, because they helped give me some of the best years of my life."

'48 Earle Combs and wife Ginny have sold their Barrington home of 25 years to their eldest son and moved to a condo at Lake Barrington Shores. He says he now has more time to spend on Our Lord's work and at his cabin in northern Wisconsin. , 48 Louis Kole jotted a note to tell about daughter Kim's ('82) new Hyundai dealership in River Oaks, IL! '49 Walter C. Hilger is semi-retired in BridgeView, IL with his wife. They have eight children and seven grandchildren.

Walter is president of Hilger Management Group, Building Services. Walter travels to Florida, Phoenix and California - and collects art ( budding painters), coins, guns and a few bucks and plays golf (horribly).

He enjoyed the McGuire reunion and says "hello" to those cadets who missed it.

'49 William F. Liptak of Streator, IL, is a self-employed insurance salesperson, dealing in all lines of insurance. He has just been announced #1 salesperson for the

class notes 100th Anniversary Sales Campaign for the First Catholic Slovak Union of the U.S. and Canada.

'50 Dr. Walter S. Hofman is a dentist in practice in the Doctors' Office Building of Humana Hospital, Hoffman Estates, IL. '51 Retired USAF Colonel Robert Pitt is now in the investment/financial services field with Waddell & Reed in EI Paso, TX. Upon his retirement in 1983, he had logged more than 5000 hours as a jet fighter command pilot. He was last stationed in South America as a military attache. He is wondering if the class of '51 is planning a reunion for next year and hopes someone will be in touch. Maybe Bob should use his military strategy to get plans underway!!

'52 Mike Bauer, now of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, stopped by during Homecoming Weekend hoping to see some former classmates. Our condolences go to Mike on the loss of his mother, Lillian, in September. She had been Mothers' Club President in the 50's. Mike would be delighted to hear from MPMA friends and classmates.

he misses it.

'55 William B. Goble writes that he is alive and well, living in the swamps of Louisiana with his wife of 2 1/2 years, Marie.

They love to travel, especially in Europe and the Caribbean.

'55 Mark C. Klein and wife, Carole, have been married 32 years. They have four children. Mark is working as an independent sales and marketing consultant in California after 20 years at IBM and eight years at Memorex.

'55 Phillip R. Rosi practices environmental law in Traverse City, MI. He is married to Joann Duff and they have four children. Philip reports that brothers Peter ('53), Tom ('57) and Bob ('59) are all doing well. He would like to hear from the class of '55.

'57 Loring grad, Sandra Bartz Johnson has been living in Land O'Lakes, FL, for over 12 years with her husband and three college-aged children. She has returned to teaching after owning a retail store.

Sandra observes, "It is interesting to note that after five years of learning to teach homogenous classes isolated skills, we are now returning to heterogeneous grouping, self-contained classrooms and whole language programs like the ones we were trained to teach 30 years ago. What goes around ... " She enjoys the Class Notes section. Thanks for your news, Sandy.

Houston Oilers. Mike and wife of 26 years, Brenda, are adjusting to "empty nesting," with sons Michael and Matthew attending college here in Illinois. Mike invites any classmates who are visiting Houston to give him a call.

'61 John V. Destefano and wife, Carole, have two children, Liza, age 8 and Nicholas, age 10. John graduated from DePauw University and John Marshall Law School, and is currently in private practice in Palos Heights, IL. '61 Robin Guilford was married in June.

He and wife, Patti, live in Boulder, CO, with their combined family of five children. Robin is VP of Operations for Rocky Mountain Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Blue Cross. As a colonel in the u.s. Marine Corps Reserve, he writes, "I am watching the Iraq situation with more than casual interest."

'61 John Stack writes from Indianapolis, IN, 'Tm fine - a tennis player like 'Stackenroe.'" He's involved in landlording, real estate development and rehabbing inner city properties.

'63 Robert Goss reports that he is still living in Beverly and still working at Cook County Hospital. He has two kids, ages 19 and 20, three dogs, two cats and is "getting old." C'mon, Bob!

'52 Loring graduate, Betty Wollenberg Poctker, let us know that she recently had lunch with Donna Fraider Stewart (Loring '52). Regretfully, Donna is widowed but is "happy, healthy and looks great." Betty has retired from teaching and coaching girls' athletics. Last fall, she was inducted into the lIIinois Girls Coaches Association's Hall of Fame. She says retirement is "interesting" and both she and husband, Bill, are keeping busy with a variety of activities in Venice, FL.

'59 Gene Katz and wife, Judie, send regards from Chesterland, OH. He writes, "I love MPMA and owe it my life."

'65 Gary Curtis Hall and wife, Marilyn, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in August. They have three sons, Erik, Joshua and Jonathan. Gary sends his regards from Oakland, NJ.

'60 Paul J. Dijkas just opened a banquet hall at his Cavallini's of Harvey, IL, restaurant.

'65 John Hooks of Woodridge, IL, has been married 12 years and has three children, Jeff, Marc and Renee. He is president of John R. Hooks & Assoc., a national executive search firm.

'54 PatrickJ. Noonan of Mobile, AL, has retired as a state trooper after 28 years.

Must have kept him pretty busy because

'60 Mike McClure left the Chicago White Sox last year to become Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer of the

'66 Annmarie Blanche Johnson GerviHa is alive and well in Brookfield, IL. She says, "My life is very hectic. We are in the

class notes restaurant business. I also have a beautiful granddaughter."

'66 Dave Brown, former MP A student who would have graduated in '66, wrote to say he attended the last three games in Comiskey Park. He has good memories of old friends Keith Cunliffe, Jorge Gomez, Lee Montgomery, Curt Anderson and Chris Huck.

'67 Warren Zander from San Diego, CA asks, "Would you believe it? I finally got married on November 4, 1989, to a sweet lady from Minnesota." He's still flying F14's for the Naval Reserves at NAS Miramir, San Diego, and 737-300's for USAir in San Diego.

'68 Guy "Doug" Rohe and wife, Vicki, proudly announce the birth of their second lion, Michael. Doug is now a semi-retired tax specialist in Tuscon, AZ, and says, "No masninos."

'68 Janet Muzatko is teaching 8th grade reading at Elkhorn Middle School LI'\ Elkhorn, WI, and has been asked to become Reading Department head for grades 6-12. Husband Doug is a lab technician.

'70 Robert L. Cain and wife Lisa are enjoying busy days with children Megan, Robbie and Julie. Bob was sorry to miss his 20th reunion at the Alumni Picnic this past summer but has enjoyed hearing from several of his classmates. The Cains invite their friends to come and visit when in Pennsylvania.

'70 Carol Palmer taught for 16 years at Gower School in Hinsdale but is now on leave of absence and serving in the Peace Corps. She is teaching in Neuva Ocotepeque in Honduras but will be home visiting her family in Oarendon Hills for

Christmas.

'70 Julie Coffeen Rudawsky writes from Park Ridge, IL, that she, husband George, and children Adam and Daria are all happy and healthy. She enjoyed seeing everyone who came to the picnic this past summer.

'70 Steven A. Simon, now of Key Biscayne, FL, has been in the private practice of pathology since 1983, first in a private hospital, now in his private laboratory. He is looking for a copy of a movie he and several friends made in high school given to John Carlson ('70). John, can Steve borrow it and reproduce it on videotape for each of the moviemakers?

'72 Marilyn Meunier is working as Tissue Procurement Specialist with the Illinois Eye Bank in Chicago, harvesting donor tissue for transplanting; and as an educator for a hospital development program.

In her spare time, she is a figure skating coach. Marilyn lives in Hazel Crest, IL. '73 Jim Fitch is stationed in Gelnhausen, Germany, serving as Operations Officer of an Infantry battalion. Jim and wife Nancy proudly announce the addition of Alex to the family on September 21. He was welcomed by siblings Jay, Brian and Amy. Jim is still enjoying Europe after seven years, while keeping an eye on Mideast developments. He is scheduled to return to the states next summer.

'73 Barbara Hoffman and husband, Jeff Collins, announce the arrival of twin girls on May 7. Laura and Elizabeth Collins were met by big sister, Courtney, and brothers Andrew and Jonathan.

'77 Paula Wognum Corbin and husband, Tom, enjoyed a visit from the stork.

Andrea was born September 7 and is adored by older brother, Adam.

'78 David A. Jones Jr. has recently changed jobs and is now practicing

corporate and real estate law at Boyer, Ewing & Fabio Inc. Wife Suzie, a human resources rep, is training to run in a marathon in January. They live in Houston, TX. '78 Dan Landauer is a sales manager for a food service distributor. Dan lives in Medford, MA, near Tufts University and plans to be married next July.

'79 John M. Drynan married Megumi Miyata in May 1989. They currently live in Yokohama, Japan, where John conducts research (among other jobs) at the NEC Microelectronics Research Laboratories.

Next April, they will become parents for the first time "on this endangered planet."

They wish all of their friends and acquaintances health, happiness and success in their endeavors and hope to see them during their Chic~go visit in December 1991. John suggests, "Let those who know him reminisce over the many good times shared with the late Martin Wolf, a good friend who will be sorely missed."

'79 Gregory Dumanian and Randa Babyan Nahra were wed on November 3, 1990, in St. John's Armenian Church of Detroit.

Our congratulations!

'79 Dave Wydra and wife, Teri, announce the birth of their first child, Karen Elizabeth, on May 27. Dave currently works as a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. The family lives in Aurora, IL.

'81 Vern Larson is "Married with Children" (Erik and Evelyn) and living in South Miami. He's general manager of Southern Sun, a produce marketing company.

'81 Elizabeth Moncada married Bret Schneider in June 1989, and moved to California after graduating from dental and med schools respectively. Elizabeth is

class notes a general resident at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills and plans to go into private practice of general dentistry. Elizabeth notes, "I was very upset when I heard the news about Mr. Wolf. I always cared for him and will miss him very much."

'81 Jana Otanez was married in August.

She lives in Santa Barbara, CA, and owns her own flower business. "It would bE: nice to see everyone again," she writes. If anyone from the class of '81 is planning a ten year reunion, the Alumni Association Office would be glad to help!

'81 Dale R. Richards has successfully passed the Illinois State Bar exam and was sworn in November 8. Dale will be establishing an international law career in Chicago and San Diego. Wife, Debra, will continue her career in pharmacy in San Diego. Dale was the lucky $10,000 winner of the Academy's 1990 Salute to Excellence raffle.

'82 Alan Boyd, wife, Mida, and daughter, Christine, are enjoying the attractions of the Washington, DC, area. Life is a lot less hectic pushing papers than being on a submarine. He is working on an MS degree in Engineering Management at Virginia Tech. '&5 Susan J. Schmidt is currently living in

New York City and working as a financial analyst for Morgan Stanley.

'86 Tara Brigham is in her first year at Pepperdine Law School, Malibu, CA. She has been elected first year Representative for the Student Bar Association and Treasurer of Women's Legal Assistance.

'86 Brett Bryant has graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.s. in Advertising/PR. She spent two months following graduation backpacking through Europe and then returned to her parents new home in Tulsa. She is currently

working on a masters degree in Political Communications at Emerson College, Boston.

'86 James Cosentino Jr. is currently working as Assistant Supervisor of the Teller Department at Heritage Bank in Crestwood, IL, while working on a degree in finance. He's planning a big New Year's Eve party and would like the classes of 1986 and 1987 to join him for a four year reunion. Call Jim at (708) 636-0930 for information.

'86 David Cuadros graduated from Carleton College in June 1990 with a B.A. in Economics. He is working with the Louis Dreyfus Corp. in Chicago.

'86 Jennifer Kraft graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in Clinical Psychology. In mid-October, she began a nine month volunteer program in the Israeli National Peace Corps.

'87 Paula Cuadros is a senior at Carleton College majoring in International Studies/ Education.

'87 Stacy Wood is in her senior year at Mill's College in Oakland, majoring in psychology. She plans to take a year off before starting school again. She's working at Back Designs, Inc., and has an internship doing counseling at Planned Parenthood. She's experienced her first earthquake and also participated in the boycott at Mill's - the campus was threatening to tum co~. Fortunately, the boycott was successful.

'88 Hazim H. Ansari is a junior at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

'89 Wendy Heilman writes that all is well at Lake Forest College. She is majoring in International Relations, French and Spanish. She will be playing women's ice hockey in the winter and softball in the spring. She would love to hear from anyone in the class of '89.

'89 Aras Lapinskas has left the confines of Harvard Yard and is now living in a spacious one-room apartment in the quad.

He says, '1 eagerly await any news from the Academy."

'89 Jason Robb is a sophomore in prejournalism studies at the University of Missouri. He's also working for the sports information department, working for all football and basketball games and writing press releases for other non-revenue sports. He plans to continue graduate work in sports administration. A special "hello" to Coach Drahozal and Mr. T!!

'90 Rachel Cuadros is a freshman at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.

'90 Amy Danielewicz is a psychology major at McKendree College, Lebanon, IL. She is a member of the varsity pom-pon squad, PR officer for the Psych Gub, a staff member of the college newspaper and on the stage crew for the fall play. She is thoroughly enjoying attending the college version of Morgan Park Academy.

'90 Richard Prosk is attending Bradley University and "still thinks of Mr. Wolf."

'90 Tina Sacks is a freshman at DePaul's north side campus and is on a tennis scholarship.

'90 Lisa Usher jotted this note: '1'm sitting here after 11/2 months in Troy, NJ, and experiencing severe midwest withdrawal. I need to be around people who refer to carbonated beverages as 'pop,' not 'soda'."

'90 Sarah Wagner is enjoying Miami University very much. She's pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma and is leaning towards a major in English (Pre-Law). â&#x20AC;˘ Class notes which IIrrivtti lifter ttiitoriIIJ dtlldlint will bt publisMd in IItt nut isswt of IItt ACildemy MIIguine.

All I really need to know I lea rn ed in kindergarten

'* All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sand pile at Sunday School. These are the

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things I learned Share everything. Play fair. Don't hit people. Put things back where you found them . Clean up your own mess.

Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're

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sorry when you hurt somebody.

Wash your hands before you eat. Flush . Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you . Uve a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. Take a nap every afternoon. cI When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Be aware of wonder.

Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.

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better world it would be if we all - the whole world - had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and lay down with our blankies for a nap. Or if all governments had as a basic policy to always put things back where they found them and to clean up their own mess.

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And it is still true, no

matter how old you are - when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.

By Robert Fulghum Ready and waiting for her first riIl.y of kindergarten is MP A's EliZllbeth Ulger, riIl.ugther of Aauiemy alumnus, Eric Ulger '68.

Morgan Park Academy 2153 West Utth Street Chicago, IL 60643 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

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