M r . Hommerding supervises work on the Distributive Education float.
Junior class float and a few of its workers.
Seniors are shown working on their class float.
Freshmen girls work on their class float.
Procession To South To Climax Homecoming "Are you coming to homecoming?" asked one frosh of another, as they combed their bair in the girl's locker room. "Whats homecoming?" was the reply. Just what is homecoming? Homecoming is many things to many people—but Roberta Little, homecoming chairman, assures every Maine South student that "this year's homecoming is the best we've ever had!"
"But Now Time Out for Our Sponsor" is the theme of the 1968 Maine South homecoming. The homecoming week will climax on October 12, when at 9 a.m. the parade will begin at Cumberland Park (near Thompsons) and the parade will then advance to Main Street, down Prospect to Bellplaine and on to Maine South. Grand Marshall 0. K. Wilson, athletic director of Maine South,
wUl lead off the parade, followed by Dr. Watson, principal and Mr. Barker, assistant principal. The 1968 parade will include both the Deerfield and Maine South marching bands. Also included in the parade will be the five finalists for the Queen's c o u r t , cheerleaders from both schools, the Hawkcttes, and the co-captains of the varsity football team. Six floats, including the four
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"Although Spirit of '69 will not be presented for several months, work must start soon," remarked Mr. Donald MarteUo, director of this year's V-Show. Mr. MarteUo has now announced the student directors. John Welzenbach '70 and Nancy HaU '69 have been selected as Student Directors to Mr. MarteUo. Student Technical Director to Mr. Padberg, Technical Director, is Gar>' Ristau '69. Other student positions filled are John Gilles '69, Stage Manager; Warren Whitely '69. Student Music Director; Sam Piraino '69, Student Choral Director; and Ann McKcnzie '70 and Carol Mickelsen 70, Art Directors. Continuing the list are Bev Baren '69. Student Producer; Bill Silberman '69, W r i t i n g Head; and Program Editor, Mary Zielinski '69. Diane DiSylvestro '69, is Costume Head to Miss Juil Eisfeldt, Faculty Costume Advisor.
Miss Eisfeldt is replacing Mrs. Sieboldt who is unable to do costuming this year for VShow because of other commitments. Katby Steinberger '69 and Nina Musso '69 are student choreographers as they were for last year's V-Show. "Mrs. Pat Loftus, our faculty choreographer for Spirit '68, is unable to work with Kathy and Nina this year due to a back injury" commented Mr. MarteUo. "We'U miss her, but I feel that the experience the two girl's received as choreographers last year, wiU be valuable," Mr. Robert Homa and Mr. David La Velle have also been named as faculty advisors. "The theme has yet to be decided upon" added Mr. MarteUo, "but People, The Business World, and Show Biz, make up the list from where the theme wiU be chosen." A general meeting wUl be held during the last week of
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In 1965, Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was passed by Congress, creating a program designed to encourage school districts to develop imaginative solutions to educational problems. This experimental program is built upon the concept that every child should have the opportunity to perform at the lev el of his potential capabiUties. It enables those with difficulties in reading and communication skills to advance towards the normal level. The Maine Township Title III program is federaUy sponsored and is in the second of three years. Local specialists are hired by this diagnostic and
learning center on a consultant basis for service to the pubUc schools. Special teachers at Maine South will work to achieve the primary objectives: to help individuals during study lime by diagnosing why the difficulties are present, and tlien to communicate with the teachers about the problems so that they understand how to help the student. If the experimental program is successful at Maine South, it wiU then be shared with the other two Maine schools. Further information about the program may be obtained by contacting the teacher coordinator, Mr. D. Wixted.
October or the first week of November. A definite d a t e should be announced by the Drama Department soon. The meeting wiU explain the theme, and give ideas for potential acts and music. Tryouts wiU be held from December 9 through the 20.
Girls Instructed In Skin Diving Skin diving, long thought to be a man's sport, is now a part of the girls physical education facilities. Miss Joyce Albrecht, the only woman in the United States who is qualified to teach skin and scuba diving, is the sponsor and teacher. Miss Albrecht believes that it is a great chance for girls, because if ever they have the chance to go skin diving, they will be able to do so safely. Miss Katheryn Pierce, head of the Girls' Physical Education Department commented on the great opportunity of the program. "Maine South is the first suburban school to offer such a chance. There is a possibility that other schools will take it up now that South has led the way." Miss Dawn BuUer, head of the MarUn swim team, thinks that skin diving may be included in the Marlin show. She had thought about it before, but the equipment was not avaUable. The equipment consists of masks, snorkels, and fins. The school has provided enough for the use of 20 people. The interest in the sport is great and as Diane Bishop said, "It's fun. You only have to be able to swim a little."
classes. Pep Club and Distributive Education floats, and four car floats; Home Economics Boys and Girls Club, Evrie and Tri-S, wUl be featured.' The nine finalists elected in homeroom were: Nancy Boidy, Patti Ewing. Kathy GoU, Kris Greising, June Kempe. Beth Onderdonk, Jeamie Paige, Linna Ramlow, and Marsha Scott. Balloting for the Queen's court took place October 8 in homeroom. The Queen's Court wUl be: Patty Ewing, Kathy GoU, Kris Greising, Jeanne Paige, and Marsha Scott. The queen wUl be made known at tomorrows homecoming game, during half time of the varsity game against Deerfield. At noon the Sophomore football squad takes on Deerfield. The bleachers in the new football field have a capacity of 5,000. Robbie Little, homecoming chairman, hopes to see them filled. During half-time of the Sophomore game the Deerfield band wiU play. Between games the floats and car floats wUl parade around
the field. The judges this year wUl be Dr. Watson, Mr. Barker, and three alumni; John Davis, Kathy Metz, and Jeff Reinke. The judges will pick winners in two catagories; the best float and the best car float. Immediately foUowing the judging. South's undefeated varsity footbaU team will battle the Deerfield Warriors. At half time the homecoming queen wiU be announced from the five finaUsts and crowned. There wUl also be a rendition from the Maine South marching band. Pep club wiU be selling red and white baUoons to be released at the first Maine South touch down. The baUoons wiU be ten cents apiece or three for a quarter. "•nme Out—'68" will be the traditional homecoming dance. It wUl be held October 12 from 8 p.m. untU 11 p.m. The dance sponsored by the senior class will be $2.50 per couple. AU alumni are invited. Alumni are invited to attend the annual Alumni breakfast. Coffee and rolls will be served at 10:30 p.m. in the cafeterua.
Student Council Schedules Events For Up And Coming School Year Aside from planning Maine South's first real homecoming. Student CouncU has started working and planning diligently for the coming year. Vice-President Jeanie Paige is coordinating a Student Council workshop for November 9, the first to be held at Maine South. Representatives from Student CouncUs in the surrounding area will attend the meeting. Jeannie is also planning future CouncU-FacuUy (CoFac) meetings which proved to be very successful last year. Since part of this year's SC policy is to avoid money collections, treasurer, BiU Silberman, is looking hard for substitute methods. He has already planned the sale of school stationery which wiU go on sale in the bookstore within the next few weeks. Public Relations Committee, headed by Rich Hyde, is organizing and correcting the allschool phonebook. Busy Signal, which wUl soon be sent to the printer's. Hopefully the book will go on sale about November 4. Ken Lossman and Service Corps are working out student complaints with certain organizations within the school. For instance, Dixie Cups might possibly replace the soggy ice cream sandwiches.
SC has been told that the milk coolers are not yet in operation this year due to a shortage of cafeteria help. Also, requests have been made to the custodians that something be done about the mud at the east gate. Traffic Court Committee under the direction of Chief Magistrate, Hank Kupjack, is no longer inactive and for the first year working as intended. Regulations and penalties are already listed on sheets posted in each complex. Organizations Committee under Jim Mieszala has been busy counting ballots for freshman class officers and SC representatives. If there are no schedule conflicts. Ken Beyer, Tom Greising, Ken Griess, Scott Kieser, Rob Lossman, Sue Franta, Judy Iwata, Carol Mizer, and Sue Rodelius will soon make their appearance in regular meetings. Elections of complex leaders for C-101 and C-147 wUl be forthcoming. Kathy GoU and the American Field Service Committee are planning A.F.S. week and the possibility of hosting exchange students from other schools for a weekend. Finally, open meetings (meant to involve students in SC) such as the one held Wednesday, September 25, wUl continue only if attendance improves.
T h e Crucible' Cast Tryouts Soon Tryouts for Arthur MiUer's play The Crucible will be held October 21, 22, and 23 in PA 101 after school. All students interested are urged to try out. "Although this is a senior class play, students from aU four classes have a chance to make the cast," commented Mr. MarteUo, director. . T h e Crucible is a play based on the Salem witch trials in
1692 in colonial America. Twenty-three students wUl be chosen to portray this story of mass execution and so-called witch burnings. It wiU be presented on December 5, 6 and 7. Copies of the script are available in PA 101, the drama ofi fice. They can be taken out after school for overnight readings.
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Myriad of Emotions Will Converge in Moving Drama Love, hate, fear, courage, pity, envy, and compassion; a myriad of emotions converges into the moving, unforgettable drama of David and Lisa. "This poignant play is about two teen-agers," explained Dave Chastain '71, who will portray David on the stage. "Each has a unique problem, but their strong relationship proves to be powerful enough to pull each of them away from the clutches of their lonely existence into a world of reality and love."
Lisa will be played by freshman, Nancy Mellon. Although she is a newcomer to the Maine South stage, Nancy has had experience with the drama group Center Stagers. Acting as Lisa, however, is a particularly challenging role. "Lisa," explained Nancy, "is a schizophrenic. One moment she can be a hyper-active fouryear-old; the next moment she withdraws into herself and won't speak. It is very hard to change back and forth and still seem believable!"
The task of untangling the emotional web trapping David and Lisa falls to their psychiatrist, Dr. Swinford. John Welzenbach '70, who plays the part of the understanding doctor, has a long list of acting credits behind him. "Dr. Swinford," he said, "is a compassionate, devoted man. He is the type of person you can respect and yet talk to on a close, friendly, basis." "The doctor," continued John, "must appear relaxed on the surface, even though he has
Homecoming is Experience "And now time out for our Sponsor." South students will hear that statement on October 12. Many will hear it at Maine South's Homecoming Dance, but the unlucky people will think about it that evening while watching an excellent Beatle movie. If these unlucky souls are bored, they can always do something constructive, like start their homework or catch up on their beauty sleep. Not a l l n o n-Homecoming Dance attenders will be bored by themselves, though. A familiar question recently heard in the girls' gym locker room was, "Are you going to Homecoming?" If she said yes, not another word was mentioned on the subject. If the response was negative, an invitation to watch the movie together followed. The reason for many non-attenders to the Homecoming Dance may be due to the traum a t i c experiences endured freshman year. Here is the account of one frustrated male at Maine South, applicable to many more. Do you remember how you longed for freshman year and for dating to really begin? The Homecoming Dance was the big chance to get started. Remember trying to delay the call as long as possible? For hours, you contemplated over your speech to the girl you wanted to ask. Then the fateful call. You forgot your speech, stuttered, tied the telephone cord in a mass of knots, and if she accepted, you got so nervous that you couldn't think of anything more to say, so you hung up. When the big night arrived, you put on your best set of Sunday school manners, told your parents to drive you over in the best car, and you got so nervous that you forgot the corsage. After arriving and ringing the doorbell, her father answered
regular human emotions tearing at him underneath. He has to be calm to gain his patients' trust and respect. It is very hard to throw yourself into the part and then have to pull back and suppress the emotions!" "The entire cast is a real enthusiastic bunch." exclaimed Ellen Mohill "69, student director under Mr. Hal Chastain. "Even though many of the kids are freshmen or sophomores and not all experienced, they are coming through real well." E l l e n , who has appeared on the Maine South stage in several major roles since her freshman year, is now in the director's chair for the first time. She was apprehensive at first, but soon found that seeing someone else under her direction was as rewarding as if she were acting herself. "Watching a character emerge as a product of both myself and the
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Well— I'll wash, you dry. and you almost ran away. Since your date wasn't quite ready, you had to talk with her father discussing such diverse topics as the time of return after the dance. While you were talking, her little brother poked his head around the corner of the next room, and then, her big sister, mother, and grandparents all filed in from the kitchen to watch TV, but most of all, to get a glimpse of you. Once you got into the car with your newly-acquired date, your parents naturally had to bombard her with embarrassing questions. As you approached the gym door you planned carefully to open the door and take her coat. But, she then proceeded to open the door take off her coat, and check it herself.
While you tried to dance without watching your feet, both you and your date looked casually around the room and said nothing to one another, except for an occasional ouch when you stepped on a straying foot. After the dance, you waited for your parents to pick you up at the designated spot, and they finally arrived 20 minutes late. You had them take you to a restaurant nearby; and, since it was your date, you go in while your parents waited in the car. It was getting late, so you gulped down your dessert, paid the bill, left a generous tip (to show off), and got her home by 11 p.m. After a brief good-bye, you hopped in the car and breathed a sigh of relief.
Maine Township voters have rejected a tax increase which would have paid for the raised salaries which are now in effect in district 207. This revenue increase, 21 cents per each $100 on property evaluation was rejected by a vote of 6865 to 5932. Both Park Ridge and Harwood Heights voters vetoed the proposal. Money to pay the teachers will now be taken from other allotments in the budget. How will this cut affect the level of education offered by the Maine schools? "No changes will be made this year, since the schools are ah-eady in session," said John Means, district public relations chairman. Contrary to riunor, split shifts will not result, unless the district lacks the funds to pay salaries for Maine North personnel. If a similar referendum fails in the future, various aspects of school activity will be curtailed. The defeat of the referendum in both Park Ridge and Harwood Heights was aided by different forces, according to Mr. Means. A "Vote no" advertisement appeared in the local Park Ridge papers, convincing voters to reject the measure. In Harwood Heights, a flyer charging that taxes would be raised above the originally stated amount was placed on door-steps. No date has been set for a future referendum. First, the school board will re-evaluate and alter its budget. A proposed change in the revenue article of the Illinois constitution may legalize other methods for the board to raise funds. Legal machinery, however, takes time to be set in motion. According to Mr. Means, any change could take at least four vears. South words regrets the defeat of the referendum. Teachers, too must keep pace with the inflationary economic trends. When the referendum is again placed before the voters, rather than be swayed by pamphlets, advertisements, and over-the-fence opinion, we hope that parents will think for themselves. Are raised salaries necessary to attract high caliber teachers and thus maintain the fine level of education offered bv the Maine Township schools? We hope that next time, the peonle will vote in accord with their own independent conclusions.
Holly Home After Nine-month Swedish Stay Last year, the Rotary International Exchange Program sent Holly Bush to school in Sweden. During her nine-month stay. Holly lived in two different cities and with three different families. For the first five months, she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Lasse Forss and their son, David, and their daughter, Katrina in Mjolby, a city of about 11 thousand people. During the next two months. Holly lived with Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nordensten and their son, Lasse, and their daughters, Eva and Maria in Boxholm, a city of about four thousand people. The rest of the time, she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Skarby and their daughters Lena, Karin, and Britta, also in Boxholm. While in Boxholm, Holly went to school in Mjolby. She traveled by train, by bicycle, and on foot each day. For the daily trips she got up at 6:30 and went to bed at 11:00 at night. "Sweden," said HoUy, "is
actor gives a real sense of accomplishment." she explained. Several problems are inherent in the arena production system. The actors, so near the audience, must have great concentration to stay in character. "But the hardest part," cited Ellen, "is tying the scenes together. The entire play is a series of segments; some scenes are only two words long!" The drama was originally written for movie production so fast camera shots could be used successfully. But on stage, it is quite a problem to keep the play running smoothly. Now the cast and crew are working steadily toward their performance nights, hoping to equal and surpass the highly praised productions of previous years David and Lisa is a very profound, very moving play. One cannot help but emerge a more understanding and complete person after viewing the drama.
Holly Bush very similar to the United States in living standards and food. The people are like Americans once you get to know them, but at first they're just shy." "When you say the word
'Chicago' the next word they say is 'gangster'. They all asked me about Al Capone." The school that Holly attended was quite different from American schools. "The students may wear anything. They can have their hair as long as they want. They can smoke in designated areas. There are 10 minute passing periods, and it is a small school. You're not always in class, and if you're not in class, you don't have a study hall, you can go anywhere you want." "The schedule isn't daily, it's a weekly schedule," she went on. "Every Thursday I had four classes in the morning and nothing the rest of the day. It's more like college, I guess." There are few school sports activities and only a few clubs such as dramal cultural, and music clubs. On certain days during the month, however, track meets are held with other schools in which boys as well as girls may compete in such
areas as running, jumping, and shotput. Having been away from home during the winter. Holly spent last Christmas in Sweden. "They're very big on ceremonies," and on the I3th of December, celebrations and parties are held all night. A ceremony is held in which a girl is chosen to dress in a symbolic costume, and to wear a crown of lights. "It's like a beauty contest, or homecoming queen." Parties are held all Christmas Eve, and the children receive gifts from Tomte, a Swedish Santa Claus. Christmas Day is mainly for visiting and "eating a big meal." While in Sweden, Holly visited Stockholm. "They call it the 'Venice of the North', but there aren't actually canals. The city is built all on islands," she said pointing to a map of Sweden. "It's the most beautiful city in the world." "I make jokes about it, but I liked Sweden very much."
'Crucible' S i g n U p for Crews Available Attention all students! is the time to apply for crews of the senior class The Crucible. Apply in Chastain's office PAlOl school.
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Southwords The official student newspaper of Maine Township High South. Park Ridge. Ulinois. Written SaA edited bi-weeltly by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with activity ticket or purchased separ. atPly at S2 per year. Editor-in-chief Sarah Penny News Editor Karen Cloud Features Editor Sue Hendricks Sports Editor Jim Huster Art Editor Allyn Eriksen Photo Editor . John Richmond Assistant EUlitors Terry Dalton. Bin Griffiths. PhylUs Ehret Reporters Rich Uyde. BUI Jackson, Dawna Tumbarcllo, Audrey .Mtstadt. Linda Zink. Jane OT)onnell. Jeanne Rogers, Robin L'Esperancc. John Barzdltis. Deb Verlench. Betsy Gutzmer. CartoonisU
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Election All Over But Name of Queen Still Secret! Tomorrow, during half-time of the Homecoming game against the Deerfield Warriors, Maine South will parade their floats and announce a new Homecoming Queen. One of the nine senior girls running for the title will climax this week with her coronation.
Pat Ewing
On Tuesday, October 8, five finalists were chosen by the student body. These five girls are Patty Ewing, Kathy Goll, Kris Greising, Jean Paige and Marsha Scott. Nancy Boidy, June Kempe, Beth Onderdonk, and Linna Ramlow were the other girls nominated. Patty Ewing. . .In her freshman year, Patty received a Gold Key Award for summer art. She was also chosen to be a member of class council and student council. Sophomore year, Patty was again in class and student council. She was
chosen to the Pom Pom Squad and was active in V-Show. Also, Patty was elected to the Brotherhood Society that year. Last year, Patty was a member of Pom Pom, Student council, orchestra and Brotherhood. She was chosen as a junior leader, received an art award and was again in V-Show. This year, Patty completes 3 years on Pom Pom and is in Orchestra, and the senior leader program. In addition to this, Patty was elected Student Council Complex Leader for C-114. Next year she plans to continue her education at college. She is interested in elementary education. Patty is particularly interested in Drake University in Urbana. Her other interests include playing the harp.
Kathy Goll
28 Maine South Seniors Receive NMSQT Recommendation Letters Letters of Commendation have been awarded to 28 Maine South students honoring their high performance on the 1968 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, announced Principal Clyde K. Watson. Those named Commended Students .ire: Diane Briars, Margaret Cannon. Ellen Consdorf, Diane Dale, Terry Dalton, Stephen Dwyer, Craig Eggleston, and Andrew Ekman. Continuing the list are Robert Felice, Erik Graff, John Heaney, Ann Herdrick, R i c h a r d Hyde, Linda Johnson, Mark Kellbcrg, James Liptrap, Martha Lund, and Gary McClelland. Michal Nowak, Kathleen O'Hare, John Ongman, Nancy Phillips, Thomas Savage, Kathleen Schmunk, Jean Schneller, Kathleen Schreck, John Skawski, and Martin Steinfels complete the list. They are among 39,000 stu-
dents in the United States who scored in the upper 2 per cent of those graduating from high schools in 1969. The commended students rank just below the 15,000 Semifinalists announced in September. John M. Stalnaker, president of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, said: "Although Commended students advance no further in the Merit Scholarship competition, their outstanding record in a nationwide program deserves public recognition. Their significant academic attainment gives promise of continued success in college. "The commended students should be encouraged to pursue their education since their intellectual talent represents an important and much needed natural resource. Our nation will benefit from their continuing educational development."
N.H.S. Provides Service National Honor Society will sponsor a tutoring service, the Lost and Found, and Orientation assemblies for students. "The most important National Honor Society service is tutoring," according to Mrs. Aida Farmer, sponsor. Any student having difficulty with a course can contact his counselor, who will arrange for a NHS tutor. The fee: $2 an hour. In addition to this academic service, the members operate the Lost and Found outside of C-125 and raise money for annual projects, including a scholarship fund. The Scholarship kiosk in the library is also maintained by the organization. NHS Orientation assemblies will be held on October 15, 16, and 17, during homeroom period for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. These assemblies are to inform freshmen of the NHS requirements and to re-
mind sophomores and juniors of the necessity of keeping up their grades if the NHS is their goal. NHS recognizes leadership, character, service, and scholastic achievement. Juniors in the upper 5 per cent of their class with no grades below a "B' or seniors with a "B" average are eligible for election by the faculty in the spring of the year. Those students selected their junior year choose six officers: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, tutoring chairman, and lost and found chairman. This year these positions are held by Thomas Dent, Vicki Grant, Nancy Stins. Ken Foley. Judy Harlan, and Paul Alfassa, respectively. Although NHS is an organization that doesn't receive much puplicity, it is nation-wide. The chapter of Maine South is one among 13,000 with headquarters in Washington, DC.
"I am deeply honored to be nominated as a Queen candidate," stated Patty after receiving the news of her nomination. Kathy GoU. . .As a freshman, Kathy was elected to class council and student council. She was a member of the Band
Kris Greising
and Orchestra. The next year Kathy was again in student and class council. She also participated in "the Sound of Music" and V-show. Her third year, she continued her council work. She was also the Junior Prom Chairman. This year, Kathy is on student council and is AFS Chairman. She will be the Prom Chairman as a senior this spring. Kathy is interested in attending Northwestern University or Indiana University. She would like to major in music theory. Her interests include sewing, cooking and the piano. "I feel that I owe the school a responsibility connected with Homecoming, and I hope that I can live up to the honor of the nominations," Kathy said. Kris Greising. . ."To me, it was unbelievable," said Kris, "but I feel that there is a responsibility of representing South, even as a nominee." In her Freshman year, Kris was in Marlin. class council, and participated in V-Show. The next year she continued in Marlin and class council. Last year she became a jimior leader. This year Kris was elected to student council and is in her fourth year on class council. She is now a senior leader. Kris is considering Drake University in Des Moines. She
Hear The Game; Tune To W M T H Are you going to miss homecoming October 12? You don't have to, because WMTH 88.5 fm, Maine Township's Radio station, will broadcast all of the day's events. At 12 noon, Dennis Shanahan begins the pre-game show with sports results and interviews from the Maine South football players. Dennis and Chuck will round off the afternoon with the post game show on WMTH 88.5 fm.
would like to work in seme way with the theater. Her interests include art and breeding dogs. Jeanne Paige. . .Jeanne began her high school years with freshman class council. The next year she was re-elected to class council. Last year, she was not only active in class council but also student council, being appointed Vice-President. During the summer, she was sent by Student Council to Colorado and served as a delegate from Maine South in a nationwide council camp. That year too, she was named to Brotherhood Society. This year, Jean will complete four years on class council. Jean's interests include traveling and public relations. Jean says she enjoys working with people, "especially handicapped children." She has an interest in the. Univerjsity of Tennessee
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and would like to become a social worker. Of the nomination, Jean said, "I am simply honored." Marsha Scott. . .As a freshman, Marsha joined Pep Club. Sophomore year, she received a language award, became a JV Cheerleader and participated
Marsha Scott
in V-Show. Her third year at South was spent as a Varsity Cheerleader captain and a Junior Leader. This year Marsha is a Senior Leader and a Varsity Cheerleader. Marsha plans to major in art education for elementary or secondary schools. She has applied at Drake University but is also interested in the University of Wisconsin. "This is one great honor," stated Marsha. "The students should look upon the nomination not only as a personal honor but also as an honor to represent Maine South."
Troubled Adolescent Lives Seen In Arena Production 'David, Lisa' Thespian Troupe No. 2554 of Maine South High School will present an arena production of James Reach's "David and Lisa" at 8 p.m. in the auditorium on October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26. Adopted from the novel by the eminent psychiatrist Theodore Rubin, the play tells the touching story of two adolescents trying to find themselves in a maze of mental and emotional problems. David is tortured by the fear of being touched; an otherwise intelligent boy, he believes that a touch can kill him. Lisa suffers from a split personality. One minute she is a hyperpactive three-year-old, the
next, a fifteen-year-old girl who refuses to talk. Together at the Berkley School for mentally disturbed youth, they develop a close relationship through which they conquer their illnesses. Staging the play in the arena style poses certain problems as well as advantages. Since the actors are never more than 10 feet from the audience, the audience can become fully involved and can readily identify with the action and characters. Since the actors are sometimes within one foot of the audience, a great amount of concentration, devotion, and feeling are required of the cast.
Band, Hawkettes Win Parade Title The Maine South Marching Band and the Hawkettes were judged Best in the Parade in the Des Plaines Sesquicentennial Parade held last Saturday. "We are proud of the showing made by these two fine organizations," commented Dr. Clyde K. Watson, Principal of Maine South. "Both organizations are
Additions to South are progressing. Due to the change in enrollment f r o m '64 to '68, 2,560 to 3,285 students, respective-
to be congratulated on their rapid development in our first five years." Mr. Gordon McLean and Mr. Lloyd Spear were presented with the blue ribbon award at a Monday meeting of the Des Plaines City Council. Mr. McLean is the band director and Miss Barbara Bobrich is the Hawkettes sponsor.
ly, construction is going on in three general sections — industrial education, physical education and academic areas.
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Hawks Seek Victory for League Lead In Saturday's Homecoming Came By Jim Hnster After last week's conference showdown, Maine's varsity Hawks take to their own field for their homecoming game with the Deerfield Warriors. As in last year's homecoming, the Hawks will enter the game in undisputed possession of first in the Central Suburban League. This game also marks the first appearance of the Warriors at home for South in three years. That game was also a homecoming game for the Hawks. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of tomorrow's game is the study in contrasts between the two homecoming games against Deerfield. In 1965, as remembered only by the seniors from their freshman year, a powerful Warrior squad, led by their all-state quarterback, ruined South's homecoming in a 28-0 rout. This was the only homecoming game lost by the Hawks in their history. "The small Hawks suffered through a dismal season that year, as size was their biggest problem. The October 29th issue of Southwords lamented the fact that "Deerfield's quarterback, at 185 pounds, outweighed our largest linemen." This year, especially with all-
stater Dave Butz, the Hawks have one of the largest lines in the area. On the list of last year's top high school teams, Maine South, one of Illinois' two representatives, had the heaviest weight up front. The Hawks, in addition to displaying such size in tomorrow's game, will be trying to extend their 13 game win streak. Hopefully, the "friendly confines" of South's new stadium will rouse the offense, which has been slower than usual in the last two games. The Warriors will enter the game right behind the Hawks in a tie for second place with Niles West, Glenbrook South, and North with a 2 and 1 record. After a four game skid that started with the Hawks' 35 to 0 win last year, the Warriors have come back to be a conference contender again. Deerfield features a strong running attack behind running backs Bell and Mander. The Warriors are also tough defensively, with 245 pound tackle Jim Anderson, the biggest man in conference after Maine's own Dave Butz. The Warriors have previously defeated Glenbrook North 14 to 7 and Maine West 14 to 13, while their only loss came to Glen-
brook South, 12 to 7. The same Glenbrook South Titans were edged by a single point after touchdown last week by the Hawks, 7 to 6. The Titans showed infinate improvement over last year's hapless team, and matched the Hawks' fine defensive showing. Defense ruled the game in the first half of this game, as neither side could get on the scoreboard. The Hawk defense stopped the Titans after they put themselves in a first and six situation in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Hawks had a touchdown called back on a penalty, and then proceeded to fail to score on a busted play just as time ran out. Halfback Dave Larsen picked up the only Hawk score midway through the third quarter to register his seventh touchdown of the season and his third game-winning score. Placekicker John Messervey then made the crucial conversion. Glenbrook then came within one point in the final quarter when their halfback Scott Sims scored on a six yard run, but their kicker failed to make the extra point. The Titans were still in striking range after the Hawks were forced to punt.
Maine's defense held again, however, and the Hawks took over on downs. Glenbrook got new Ufe, though, when Dave Larsen fumbled with only one minute remaining. The Titans tried to advance by a series of despiration passes, but were again halted by the Hawk defense. Safety Dick Teyro added the final touch by intercepting a Glenbrook lob on the last play of the game. This win, coupled with Glenbrook North's upset of Niles West, left the Hawks as the only undefeated team in the conference. A South victory tomorrow would knock Deerfield out of the race for all practical purposes. Similarly, if any of the other teams tied for second losses, they will also be out of contention. If the Hawks lose, however, the conference could be thrown in a four or five way tie. CONFERENCE Maine South Deerfield Glenbrook South Niles West Glenbrook North Niles North Maine West New Trier West
STANDINGS W L 3 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 3 0 3
Undefeated Frosh A's Edge Glenbrook; Frosh B's Lose Maine South's freshmen football teams have shown considerable talent in their first football contests here at Maine. The Freshmen "A" team boasts an undefeated record of three wins, no losses, and no ties to lead their conference. Their counterparts, the Freshmen " B " team, currently maintains a record of one win and two losses. Pat McNamera has been the primer in the offense of Mr. Zeimek's A squad. He runs, passes, and punts for the fresh-
men, and is the key man to watch for the opposing defense, since he is the team's leading scorer. The A team has thus far beaten New Trier West 13 to 0, Maine West 13 to 7, and Glenbrook South 7 to 0. The Freshman B team, who coped with New Trier West, 12 to 6, ran into tough Maine West and Glenbrook South teams, but went down fighting, 18 to 12 in the Maine West game and 6 to 0 in the Glenbrook South game.
Linebackers Sfeve Gabbert (46), Nick Maningas (under Gabbert), and tackle Ty Signnund (66) stop Glenbrook South's Scott Sims (40) at the line of scrimmage.
Harriers Prepare for League Meet After the disappointment of the Maine West dual meet. Maine's varsity harriers are pointing toward the conference meet in hopes to salvage the championship. With a four win and one loss record in conference, such a win would be necessary to force a tie with the undefeated Warriors. South opened the conference season w t h a win over Niles West, 25 to 36, as 19 Hawks scored against Niles" fifth man. Junior Jim Cole placed third for the highest finish for the Hawks, while other South scorers were John Zipparro, fourth.
Mike Murzyn, fifth, Paul Peterson, sixth, and soph Jim Walley, seventh. The Hawks then ran West, and despite running their best race, were swamped by an unbelievably powerful Warrior squad. South's top seven finishers averaged 48 seconds improvement on the same course that the Centers Meet was run on, with Peterson cutting 55 seconds off of his time for the biggest improvement. Cole, taking a second, was the only Hawk to score, as South lost by a 41 to 19 margin. The Harriers came back in
Freshman Bill Rielly (white jersey), Maine's top finisher in the sophomore race, and John Zipparro, 16th on the varsity level, run in the Ridgewood Invitational.
their next meet against Deerfield, a team regarded as the toughest in the conference after Maine West. Cole and Zipparro took one and two as the Hawks trounced the uninspired Warriors, 22 to 35. Maine continued its winning way in the next meet, when the fleetfeet blasted Glenbrook South, 19 to 42. Cole, Peterson, and Zipparro took first, second, and third to lead the Hawks. This Tuesday, the Hawks ran Glenbrook North on the Spartans' course, and won by a score of 21 to 40. Cole, Zipparro, Murzyn, and Peterson took second through fifth, while Bill Reinhardt finished seventh as South's fifth man. Today after school, the Hawks will run in the last home meet of the year, as they will face Niles North. The Vikings, who tied for the conference championship with the Hawks two years ago, will be making their first appearance in Dam No. 4 woods in two years. The dual meet season will be concluded next Tuesday when Maine travels to New Trier West. Hopefully, the Hawks will enter the conference meet on a week from this Saturday with a dual meet record of six and one. The Warriors from Maine will doubtless have a 7-0 record, so the Hawks will need a vic-
tory to knock West out of sole possession of first. In cross countrj-, the final dual meet counts as much in the standings as the entire season of dual meets. This meet is averaged in with the standings from each team's won-lost record, and the defeat of an undefeated team in the conference means that there is a tie for the championship. The Hawks have a particular reason for going after West on the morning of the 19th. La.st year, the same situation applied to the Hawks, who were undefeated going into the conference meet. The Warriors won the conference meet, but on top of that, the Hawks, in an extremely poor showing, finished fourth, thus eliminating them from even a co-championship. This year the Hawks hope to turn the tables on the Warriors, who will be in the same position as the Hawks were last year. Maine will attempt this wth an extremely young team. Of South's five scoring men, four are juniors. Jim Cole, Maine's first man, has yet to be defeated by any other runner on the team. The only senior of the top five, John Zipparro, usually is second man. Even if the Hawks fail to improve their conference standing, they clearly will be a power next year.
Dave Larson gains ground in the Maine West game.
JVs Beat West; Tie Glenbrook Maine South's junior varsity gridders share an undefeated record with their big brothers, the Varsity, a big improvement over last year's record as sophomores. Unfortunately, their record of two wins, no losses, and two ties, isn't as glamerous as the Varsity four wins, no loss, no tie record. The Hawks' first action then came when they traveled to inner Chicago to challenge Lane Tech. Although they dominated the game, they were held to only one touchdown. Lane got their only touchdown late in the fourth quarter when they intercepted a badly thrown screen pass and ran it back for a touchdown to tie the game at 7 to 7. MaiiiC West, who were conference champs as sophomores last year, were routed by the Hawks two weeks later, New Trier West having forfeited the previous week. The first half was a hardfought battle, but led by Denny Malloy, South ran away with the second half to win 27 to 7. Against Glenbrook South, the Hawks got off to the right start by compiling a 12 to 0 lead at halftime. In the second half, however, two gift touchdowns allowed Glenbrook to bounce back and tie the game.
Undefeated F-S To Run Vikings The Frosh-soph cross country team concluded their activities of the last two weeks firmly established in first place in conference with an undefeated record. With only two meets remaining, the little Hawks maintain a perfect record of five wins and no losses. The Hawks started the conference season by shutting out Niles West, 15 to 50, as they were lead by Jay LaJone's first place. South then defeated a tough Maine West team, 22 to 33, as freshman Bill Reilly began an incredible series of victories by taking the first. South then returned home and bombed Deerfield by a 15 to 49 score, with Reilly taking a first in a time only three seconds slower than the sophomore record for the course. In their last two away meets, the little Hawks trounced Glenbrook South, 19 to 44, and then clobbered Glenbrook North, 17 to 46. Reilly again took firsts in both meets. Today, Maine goes for the conference championship against the Niles North Vikings, the toughest team in the league, and Reilly gets his last chance to break the sophomore course record.