Vol. 23 No. 13
Maine Township High School South
May 15, 1987
souihwoRds Vietnam POW speaks to youth
Captain Eugene "Red" McDaniel talks to students about his experiences are a 6-year prisoner of war in North Vietnam.
On Wednesday, April 29, Captain Eugene "Red" McDaniel visited Maine South to speak to government students about his experiences as a 6-year prisoner of war in North Vietnam. Captain McDaniel was shot down over Hanoi, North Vietnam on May 19, 1%7 while on his 81st combat mission. He was held in a Communist prison until March 4,1973. One of the most brutally tortured prisoners of the Vietnam War, McDaniel is the author of Scars and Stripes, a book describing his experiences as a POW. Upon his arrival in the United States, McDaniel was decorated for bravery with the Navy Cross and other high awards. Captain McDaniel resumed active duty in the Navy until 1982, when he retired from service. In 1982, McDaniel founded both the American Defense Foundation and the American Defense Institute in order to inCTease public awaremess of the need for a strong national defense. These non-profit organizations are aimed at American youth for he believes that their extended knowledge of
defense is what will keep the United States strong in the future. Captain McDaniel speaks to various groups throughout the year, averaging about 150 presentations annually. "It's important that you get both sides of the issues," stated McDaniel, and he believes that, through its National Speakers Bureau, the ADF does, indeed, "give young people both sides of the issue." The ADF encompasses both sides of the political arena, being a bipartisan organization which is "working for a strong America." McDaniel commented that "National defense shoud be an ongoing commitment; the road to peace is to be strong militarily." In discussing his experiences as a POW, McDaniel declared that the element which helped him survive the ordeal was his faith that he would one day return to the United States. He simply took "one day at a time" and held tight to the belief that "in two months" he continued on pg 2
Spring fashion to be displayed by students The advanced clothing students at Maine South will present their 23rd Annual Fashion Show, Mystique, on Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 pm in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium. The public is invited and admission is free. Mystique will show the latest hues from the palest pastels to jewel tones and traditional white, navy and black. Prints will also be popular ranging from animal prints and tropical looks to florals and geometries. The prcvaihng message of the show's models will be a swing to more feminine dressing. Dresses are highlighted with lace edging, tucks, bared shoulders and pouf skirts. Playwear will include rompers, bicycling
shorts and safari jackets. Outfits include styles by Ann Klein and Perry Ellis as well as original designs constructed by the student models. "Mystique is guaranteed to be an exciting presentation of this season's fashions," said Mrs. Ann Burger, sponsor. Advanced clothing III and IV students along with their sponsor and teacher, Mrs. Ann E. Burger, have organized the show. Commentators who will introduce the models are Heather Campbell '87, Julie Josefson '87, Gina Romano '87, and Anita Schwandt '87. Following the performance, dessert prepared by the advanced foods classes will be served in the cafeteria.
Publications announce editors
On Monday, April 27, the new editors for the 1987-88 publications were announced at the Quill and Scroll Banquet. Staffs were announced forSouthwords, Crttffiti, and Eyrie. Mr. Beatty, retiring sponsor of Southwards, appointed Meredith Brammeier and Maura Scott Editors-in-Chief of the school paper. Their editorial staff will include: Kavita Sabnani, News Editor; Katie O'Connor, SporU Editor; Melissa Thornley, Features Editor; Jay Pinto, Commentary Editor; Janelle Slaughter, Production Editor; and Jody McCormick, Photo Editor. Mr. T.R. Kerth will be replacing
Mr. Beatty as sponsor of Southwards beginning in the 1987-88 school year.
Mr. Beatty, who will be replaced by Mr. Mike Deines as sponsor of the Maine South aeative writing magazine Grciffiti, announced that Samantha Malten will be taking over the position of editor-in-chief. Her editoral staff will include: Tricia Callahan as Chief Judge; Christine Albright as Copy Editor; Steve Lalik as Art Editor; and Amy Smithe as Sales Manager. continued on pg 2
Maine South advanced clothing classes are holding their annual fashion show on May 28. Pictured are Erika Anton, Trlsha GilUck and Tracy Meuret who will model their own creations.