Goldwater, Percy Sweep Soutii's Political Election

"Results of the student electorate at South very def­initely correlated with those of Park Ridge voter results," concluded Mr. Gerald Baker, sponsor and originator of Maine's first mock election.

In the Presidential race, Senator Goldwater received 700 Maine South votes or 55 per cent of them to 523 for President Johnson or 45 per cent. In Maine Township Goldwater's margin was 58 per cent to 42 per cent.

In the gubernatorial election, Charles Percy won by a landslide 788 votes or 77 per cent to 288 or 23 per cent for Governor Otto Kemer. Iii Maine Townshop Mr. Percy was victorious 70 per cent to 30 per cent.

Vol. 1 No. 5 Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. November 13,1964

Art, Steve, Ellen Represent Maine for 'Ws Academic'

Gay NineHes Play Opens Tonite af 8, Features Mothers

"Come and boo the villian," invites Mrs. Hilda Baumgart, president of the Maine South Mothers' Club.

The villian—and the hero— are characters in Dirty Work at the Crossroads, the Mothers' Club play that wUl be presented in the auditorium tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m.

"Everything about the show-is in the 'Gay Nineties' theme, including the honky-tonk in the lobby and the usherettes' cos­tumes," said Mrs. Baumgart.

Tickets, $1.25 per person, are available at the door.

Proceeds will go to graduating Seniors who need financial aid to go to college.

Speech Entrant's Compete Tomorrow

Maine South's speech individ­ual-events contestants will go to their first verbal battle at Wheeling High School tomorrow, Saturday, November 14.

Steve Karina will do an or­iginal oration on the Viet-Nam situation, while Patsy Hender­son will recount a cutting from The Importance of Being Ear­nest for comedy play reading.

"Anita Hosford will do a cut­ting from Romeo and Juliet for the serious play reading contest. Carla Oleck and Suzanne Tes-saro will recite poems in the poetry competition," stated Miss McChesney.

Jim Casey and Shirely Darch will enter radio-speaking com­petition, and Sharon Van der Bent will represent South in the prose reading contest.

Lee Mortenson will do an eight-minute oratorical decla­mation to finish off the all-day events.

Ski Club Snowed W i t h W in te r Plans

Members of Maine South's Ski Club have elected officers to lead them as they snowplow down the slopes. Officers are: Roger Voegele, '65, president; Dee Van Wiltenburg, '66, vice-president; Wendy Walsh. '66, secretery; Nancy Textrum, '66. treasurer; and Roger Greene, '66, sergeant-at-arms.

As soon as skiing weather is here. Ski Club plans to travel to Fox Trails or Wilmot every F r i d a y . A five-day trip to northern Wisconsin is planned for Christmas vacation.

The Ski Club provides an op­portunity for members to ski at less expensive group rates.

Mr. Baker emphasized the value of the election was that "it showed students the dif­ficulties voters must face. It helped them understand our electoral process and created a personal interest in candidates and issues."

. . . Registration First Step The first step in organizing

the mock election was registra­tion. 1456 students registered. This represents 58 per cent of the student body. Broken down by classes, the percentages are as follows: seniors, 69 per cent; juniors, 47 per cent; sopho­mores, 52 per cent; freshmen, 69 per cent.

Biggest campaign activity was the debate. Mr. Baker feels, however, that owing to a lack of interest by some students and premature decisions by others, the debates did not ful­fill their purpose.

Next came the voting. Of those who registered, 86 per cent voted, but these 1319 stu­dents represented only 50 per cent of the student body, 64 per cent of the seniors voted, 66 per cent of the freshmen voted, 43 per cent of the sophomores, and 39 per cent of the juniors.

Mr. Baker considers the mock election a success and beUeves it is likely that there will be another one in 1968.

Art Curtis, Steve Karina, and Ellen Press will represent Maine South on It's Academic, a high school quiz program, some time in January, accord­ing to Mr. Gerhard Rempel, sponsor of the project.

The top fifteen students in the Senior Class together with sev­eral students recommended by teachers and counselors went to NBC studios November 1 to try out.

"People at NBC were im­pressed with the calibre of our students as well as their en­thusiasm for the acquisition and application of knowledge," Mr. Rempel noted.

Among those at the tryouts were Kathy Tongue, Valya Nel­son, Kristie Duyckinck, Debbie Hirschberg, Anne Haake, Penny Pullen, John Healy, and Bob Stenson.

Also trying out were John Peavoy, Art Curtis, Mark John­son, Ellen Press, Hillary Rod­ham, Steve Karina, Chris Hoyt, Judy Fairbanks, and Dave White.

. . . Judged on Responses Students were judged on the

basis of the rapidity and accur­acy of their responses to ques­tions in five categories; science, mathematics, history, English, and general knowledge.

'Voice of Youth' Column Prints Jeff's Composition

It is not often that a "strug-ghng writer" of 15 will find his material printed. Yet. an article by Jeff Kroon, '67, was pub­lished in the Chicago Tribune's "Voice of Youth" column in the October 25 edition.

Jeff's article, entitled "Per-sonaUty Halitosis," dealt with personality traits which ham­per maturity.

"Stubbornness is a liability, something most of us dislike. It is a form of personality rigidity. There is nothing more obnoxious than the person who always is right, who never con­forms to the ideas of others, and who is happiest when he can get into a hot irrational argument. He never admits his shortcom­ings; he is never wrong. . .

"Irritability is another unde­sirable trait. The chip-on-the-shoulder type of nincompoop has a defensive personality. He often doubts the sincerity of his friends, is easily offended, and resents any form of criticism. One disparaging word, and he explodes.

"His irritability is due to dis­satisfaction with himself, and he expresses it by projecting

Interactors Begin Chapter Among the new traditions

and institutions being set at Maine South is an Interact Club. Interact, an international organization for any high school sophomore, junior, or senior boy, is sponsored by the Rotary International.

Advocating "International Ac­tion," Interact's purpose, is to promote understanding between parents and children, to spon­sor service projects dedicated to community improvement, and to promote international under­

standing between countries. Tim Sheldon, Interact Presi­

dent, stated, "Interact has been very successful in other coun­tries in creating an internation­al feeling of goodwill."

Interact is associated with the Rotary Club of Park Ridge and is sponsored at Maine South by Mr. Stephan Ellenwood, social science teacher. Officers include President, Tim Sheldon; Vice-President, John Kirchoff; Sec­retary, Dick Bigelow; a n d Treasurer, Jim Yrigoyen.

Jeff Kroon

his inner unhappiness on to 6thors. He uses this mechanism to dissipate his unconscious, pent-up hatred. Unfortunately, someone else has to suffer for his sorrows. . .

"Overcome harmful handi­caps; for if you do not, you will be affected by them through out life. If you want to cure yourself of personality halitosis, resolve that from this day on, you are going to learn to toler­ate others. After all, they have to tolerate you."

Eyrie's Sales Soar

"So many Eyries were sold this year," emphasized Ida Cook, Eyrie sales manager, "that we went over our con­tract, thus getting a special dis­count and more pages for the book."

A total of 1,850 copies were sold the week of October 12 to bring sales to $8,850.

Displaying the scholarly diligence which won ttiem th«ir positions, Ellen Press, A r t Curtis, and Steve Karina pre­pare for their appearance on NBC's 'It's Academic '

On this basis. Art, Steve, and Ellen scored highest. Hillary Rodham, Chris Hoyt, Valya Nel­son, and Bob Stenson were chosen as alternates.

M r. Rempel emphasized, "This is not a test of a student's understanding and general edu­cation but a quick recall of specific fact."

The team will meet six times between now and January to consider sample questions in preparation for their television appearance.

Mr. Rempel feels that Maine South's participation in It 's Academic is significant because it will extend proper recognition for academic achievement.

Spirit of '65

Americana To Be Theme "Americana" was revealed as

this year's V-Show theme last Tuesday after school at V-S h 0 w's first organizational meeting. Approximately 300 students attended the meeting.

"This theme offers vast pos­sibilities for individual acts," commented Mr. Hal Chastain, faculty director, "all of which should pertain to the develop­ment of the U.S. from the past into the present and future."

Two restrictions have been placed on the acts for this year's show. All ideas must be taken directly from historical events pertaining to U.S. territory. Musical numbers used must be available in orchestration. A list of these orchestrations will

Sigma Chis Hold Dance

"Sweetheart of Sigma Chi," Maine South's first semi-formal dance, will be sponsored by Sigma Chi Sigma South's read­ing club, on November 20 in the Girls' Gym at 8:30 p.m.

Featured at the dance will be the Saharas with their new rep­ertoire for formal dances. This dance will set precedents in that five record gift certificates worth $6 each will be given as door prizes. The dance will be decorated by a professional party decorator.

Miss Rosemary Case, sponsor of Sigma Chi Sigma, indicated that the money made on the dance will be used to make tape recordings for blind people, help Sigma Chi Sigma become a na­tional organization, and buy ma­terials for the reading clinic.

Jim Casey, Vice-President of Sigma Chi Sigma is making sure that the "bugs" are out of the Girls' Gym before the dance.

"Our primary concern is to keep the kids well-fed, cool, comfortable, happy, and inter­

ested," notes Jim.

be posted in Mr. McLean's office.

Tryouts for individual acts are scheduled for the weeks of Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. Anyone wishing to try out must obtain an infor­mation sheet in P.A. 101. This sheet must be returned to P.A. 101 by Nov. 30.

Dance chorus tryouts will be held next Monday through Thrusday. Girls will try out Monday and Tuesday, with fi­nals to be held on Wednesday. Boys may try out on Thursday. Tryouts will be held at 3:30 in the auditorium lobby.

Both girls and boys will be taught a routine at the tryouts. The areas in which girls may perform include ballroom, tap, and modem and interpretive jazz.

Ellen Press and Jackie Ander­son, co-student directors, con­cluded the meeting by saying,, "This year's V-Show is a student production. Every student's help is needed to make Maine South's first V-Show a success."

Music Pupils See 'MFL ' Production

My Fair Lady, MGM's movie production, will be seen by a group of music students on Sun­day afternoon, November 22. This will be the first in a series of Maine South Music Depart­ment field trips.

"The performance is des­cribed as fabulous." empha­sized Mr. Lloyd Spear, Music Department Chairman. Mr. Spear will chaperon the trip Sunday.

Forty-five students will see the movie. A chartered bus will leave the school at 2 p.m. and will return here by 6 p.m.

The opportunity to take this trip was offered to all the music students. This practice will continue for future trips. Other plans in the Music Department is a series of excursions to Chi­cago Symphony Orchestra Con­certs.

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Afterwords

Staff Grins, Laughs, Roars Backwords

Smile. Giggle. Chuckle. Roar. . . That was Southwords' reaction to Life

with Father. As the first play staged by Maine South

students, it enoyed tremendous success. We saw it Saturday, when the house was

more than full. Reports are that it was the same Friday, and nearly so Thursday.

John Waldron, '65, was exceptional as Father. He handled his colorful role with superb ease. John deserves much of the cred­it for making the show as vivid and humor­ous as it was.

Veteran of many Maine productions, Roger Voegele, '65, gained our sincere ad­miration in his portrayal of the bashful, eye-rolling elder son. This outstanding actor so obviously enjoyed his role that we wondered

if the character were not almost true-to-life. The play went smoothly, with few awk­

ward moments. The cast and property crew gave little appearance of being hampered by Uie small stage and single narrow entrance.

Mr. Hal Chastain, faculty director, and Linda Barth, '65, student director, must be especially congratulated for their successful efforts in organizing and guiding the cast and crews.

Every member of the cast and crews de­serves the student body's appreciation for a well-performed, well-directed show.

Southwords thus testifies to the superior quality of Maine South's first amateur stu­dent production. We hope that others will follow the precedent it has set.

Giggle.

Proper Respect Lacking

Byline Hunter Depresses Reader Sassback

Two weeks ago today, as I read my copy of the SouUiwords, I became oppressed with a creeping chill. The feeling soon passed as I read on, but re­turned as I glanced once more at the latest product of Maine's self-appointed satirist-laureate.

I wondered at this for awhile, for I knew that I should have been convulsed with mirth at the sparkling wit of the South-word's byline bounty hunter. Risking further illness, I reread the article and soon diagnosed the cause of ray discomfort.

This school has a need and a desire for good satire. It is, however, being cheated. The students of Maine South have a right to laugh at their short­comings and at the antics of the faculty and administration, all too often hidden behind a cur­tain of red tape. We're being cheated.

. . . Orwell Disgruntled We find our budding Orwell,

disgruntled at his own discom­fort, lashing out in a literary tantrum at physical education and at the early morning charm of the United Motor Coach. We find all this impressive fist-shaking quite amusing, for the author obviously possesses a far greater amount of wit than of good sense.

Nevertheless, there is no room for such mental vagrancy. Al­though humorous, these lam­poons conspicuously lack re­sponsibility. The merry elf of the Southwords seems reluctant to level his literary sights upon a subject of consequence.

Maine has an abundance of subjects for satiric humor.

Near panic exists during each day's first passing period, the food in our cafeteria has been aptly compared to "stewed crow toe," and the easiest way to get an appointment with a counselor is to threaten a teach­er with a compass point.

. . . Trivia Amuses Gadfly Our self-styled gadfly is con­

tent to amuse himself with trivia, however, instead of ap­proaching a subject of conse­quence with some semblance of maturity.

Therefore, let us see satire worth reading — satire conspic­uously absent from this paper so far. Let us see some satiric attacks on subjects worth at­tacking.

. . . Grades AU-Important Having spent my ire, I turn

now to a subject which will confront us all on Monday morn­ing. Report cards will find their way into the hands of Mainites and their parents, warming the hearts of many, among other parts of one's anatomy.

I wonder, however, whether these final marks become jux­taposed in students' minds with the values of an education. I realize that most teachers la­ment letter grades as an unsat­isfactory method of evaluating academic achievement, but I also wonder whether an educa­tion often becomes secondary to letter grades.

To The Students: I am a sophomore girl. In

talking with and doing things with my friends, it has come to my attention that the students at Maine South exhibit a definite lack of respect both for school traditions and one another.

This lack of respect made itself apparent at the Dedica­tion Queen assembly. Students who continually interrupted speakers and generally dis­rupted the proceedings by yell­ing and applauding out of turn spoiled the assembly for many students.

If we would all only place our­selves in the position of the speaker, the queen candidates, or the people who are definite­ly interested in watching the assembly, I am certain that this type of behavior would stop.

Another problem in t h e school, perhaps more serious, is lack of respect for the sen­iors. They know more about the school, have more experience in school activities, and have tra­ditionally commanded the re­spect of the entire student body.

Because all of us will at one time be seniors, I think it would be to the advantage of all of us to show them the respect that they deserve, and which we will expect. I want to be able to look forward to my senior year as something special, and only by allowing others to have this privilege can I expect to have it myself.

I hope aU students wUl make an effort to show more respect for each other and make Maine South a better school because of it.

Name withheld on request.

Shocked Debaters Disagree, Defend View To the Student Body: We

were shocked upon reading in the last issue of Southwords Miss Linnea Priest's letter re­ferring to the Republican-Demo­cratic debate as "extremely, disappointing," The debates were as well-prepared and as good as could be expected, con­sidering the limited time avail­able to organize them.

The so-called "limited atten­dance" consisted of over 150 students. We do not think the attendance showed a "lack of interest" but merely that it was inconvenient to remain after school. True, the audience was composed mainly of partisan ob­servers, but we feel because Maine has a well-informed stu­

dent body, few would be unde­cided three days before an election. . . . Debate Notes Weaknesses

We resent Miss Priest's state­ment that we were "more in­terested in disconcerting our opponents than in explaining the stands of our candidates." To determine the strength of a can­didate's stand, we pointed out weaknesses in his opponent's position.

We did not show a "regretta­ble lack of politeness." Three or four heads can reply more effectively than one. It was necessary to clarify facts among ourselves to insure the accuracy of our statements, to be sure we presented our candidates' true positions.

At no time during the debate

was either team "telling jokes." Sometimes statements by the speakers were purposely humor­ous, for humor is as much a part of public speaking as are verbs.

. . . Debaters Proud We are proud we worked our­

selves into "fevered pitches." We are proud that we have a choice of candidates and can become emphatic in favor of one or the other. We were pre­pared to assert the positions we felt the better.

The original purpose of the mock election was to acquaint the student body with the Amer­ican political process, which in­cludes discussion and debate of the issues. If a person doesn't care about the issues or about

voting itelligently, why have an election?

Our purpose was to present the issues. We did not call for a Republican or Democratic rally, which would have attract­ed only partisan observers — we called upon all interested in learning about the men who wUl determine the fate of this nation, of the world, in the next four years.

If one student had one portion of one issue clarified in his mind, and it helped one little bit in his voting decisions one way or the other, we feel the debate served its purpose.

Steve Karina, Chairman Republican Debate Panel Chris Hoyt, Chairman Democratic Debate Panel

Earnest' Members Perfect Play Performances "If I were fortimate enough

to be Miss Prisam's pupil, I should heng ahpon heh lips — oh deah, I mean metaphorically, of course," Bro Gregory, Dr. Chasuble, hastened to add.

Amid desks, chairs, tables, potatoe chip boxes, cokes, and candy the all-senior cast of the Importance of Being Earnest can be found, diligently prepar­ing for its performances on December 3, 4, and 5.

Oscar's Wilde's play is a

Ray Hilgarmann Mark Newton

satire on nineteenth-century England. The plot revolves around two girls who believe they are in love with the same

man, who, in reality, does not exist.

"I like Lady Bracknell very much," commented Linda Barth about her role in the play. Linda, who is a veteran per­former, feels this part to be different from any other role she's played.

"I guess you might say Lady Bracknell's an aristocratic snob — the part comes very easily!" she quipped.

"My only problem is dropping my English accent after rehear­sals!" exclaimed Ray Hilger-mann, who plays Jack. "When I spoke at the mock political debates two weeks ago, someone there asked me if I was of Eng­lish heritage because of the way I spoke."

Mark Newton reflected a mo­ment. "I guess the only trouble I've had is with my English accent. After this accent spe­cialist came to help the cast, though, I've been doing rathah well with the accent."

Mark sees his character, Algy,

Leslie Padorr Linda Dillon

as a nonsensical middle-aged man. "A person can't take Algy seriously because no one today could get away with be­having like he does." Mark added.

Bro Gregory shrank back in horror. "Do 1 think like Dr. Chasuble? Heavens no — at least I hope not. It's enough to act like him!"

According to Bro, Dr. Cha­suble is a middle-aged parson who usually manages to put his foot into his mouth. 'The part's great — for that matter, so's the whole play."

Kathy Benson plays opposite Bro as Miss Prism, his girl­

friend. "She's a difficult person to play," Kathy noted, "because of the differences in age and character. She's such an old maid!"

Leslie Padorr wisely pointed out, "It's a long way from my stage debut in third grade as Cinderella to Cecily."

Leslie's greatest challenge was understanding her charac­ter's emotions. "Cecily is such a self-possessed young lady, yet so impressionable. We just don't think alike. Sometimes I'm not sure what she means in spots in the play. By the end of the month, though, I trust we'll be good friends."

• ii. Kathy Benson Linda Barth

A young Lady Bracknell, Gwendolyn, is played by Linda Dillon. "Gwendolyn's so sure of herself," Linda stated, "but that's what makes her so amus­ing. Occasionally I even find myself acting like her. But then, 'all the world's a stage..' "

Southwords Tbc ofricial itudent newspaper o(

Maine Township HiKh School South. Park Ridge. Illinois. Written and edited bi-weeWy by students of the high school. Subscriptions included with acUvily ticket or purchased separately at S2 per year. Editor-la-chlef Corrinne Schmid Managing Editor Kathy Moore News Editor Candy Downer.

Andy Dyck Features Editor John Venion Sports Editor Lee Kaulmann Business Manager .. Ray HUgermaan Art Editor Bruce Davis Assistant Bruce Howie Reporters Cheryl Acton, Muianne BnU, Robert Cycon. Rose Daly, Deanna Gedde, Gail GrifCllhs. Linda Haka. Lori Johansen. Tim Undgren. Pbil McCuUough. Leslie Padorr, EHlen Press, Linnea PrtMt. Judy Projahn, Margaret Schmid. .Advisor Mr. Kenneth Bestty

November 13,1964 S O U T H W O R D S Pages

Busy Cast Seeks Success

"Thanksgiving or not kid, unless you get that turkey off of your head . . . ! "

The newly-elected cast for the Senior Class play, The Impor­tance of Being Earnest, is now busily under way preparing for the forthcoming production.

The all-senior cast will pre­sent the play in the new Maine South auditorium December 3, 4, and 5.

"The play is coming along Just fine and it should prove to be a terrific success," stated Ray Hilgermann, cast member.

This comedy is concerned with Englishmen who assume the name Ernest to attract two women.

. . . Cast, Crews Work Cast members include Kathy

Benson, Bro Gregory, Ray Hil­germann, Linda Dillon, John Lindquist, Linda Barth, Pete Schroeder, Mark Newton, and Leslie Padorr.

Other behind-the-scene crews are also working to prepare for the play. Such committees as publicity, headed by Linda Haka; costumes, headed by Bonnie Brurik; programs, head­ed by Jane Page; and house management, headed by Alan Karris, are preparing to make things run smoothly.

Gayle Giller, student director, emphasized the importance of everyone working together to make this play a success. She feels that "with the wonderful cast and great crew all working towards the success of our class

play, I know nothing can go wrong!"

The profits made by this play will be given to the Senior Class to help pay for the prom in June and for other class ac­tivities.

Students Debate in First Contest at Lyons, Niles

Key Club Outlines Top Projects "Key club is having a little

trouble getting started this year," stated Bob Elliot, club president, "due to the fact that traditionally boys are selected for membership in March of their freshman year. They then remain in the club all four years. Due to the split in schools, we now have only thirty members, and this is a small number to carry out all our service projects."

. . . Bookstore Now Open The club has already begun

many projects. Key Club Book­store is now open in room C-123. As of now it is small, and there is not much space for books, but eventually the bookstore will be moved to what was originally a snack shop at the south end of the centers building. The bookstore will have available selections of paperback books that the students may need for

Filmstrips, Talks, Highlight Guidance

Third period Monday, Novem­ber 16, sophomores will watch a fUm caUed "Study Habits" that was made last year at Maine West. The other three classes have had guidance pro­grams during the past week, according to Mr. James Cobum, co-ordinator of guidance.

November 9 freshmen atten­ded a program that included the Coronet film "How To Study" and the filmstrip and tape "Keys to Good Study Hab­its." Last year the filmstrip was developed by Maine East art students and was made at Maine West.

Miss Rosemary Case, reading specialist at Maine South, then discussed the role of the reading center at Maine South.

November 12, juniors attended a program titled "Test and Testing," an interpretation of internal and external exams, with emphasis on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Second period today seniors attended a two-part program. Some seniors went to the audi­torium to see the fUm "College Perspectives."

Other seniors went to the caf­eteria to hear Mr. Philip Zralek of the Illinois State Employ­ment Service discuss technical schools, apprenticeships, job training, and the Illinois State Employment Service testing program.

various classes or selections just for enjoyable reading.

. . . Other Projects Named Other service projects now

completed or underway include the soap drive, which was held two weeks ago for the purpose of giving soap to the State Men­tal Institution; cleaning of the retarded center in Park Ridge; Teacher Appreciation Day , which will be held next week; and the sale of fruit cakes as a money-making project.

Another very important mon­ey-making service project is Slave Days. This is held two months every year, usually in October and in April. During these two months the boys in Key Club work every Saturday doing odd jobs for teachers and other members of the commun­ity. Key Clubbers work in groups of four for three hours at five dollars for the entire time. Between the two boys who work at each job, this comes to about eighty cents an hour.

. . . Oub Benefits Members "Key Club is not all work and

service. As the boys render service to the club, the club also renders service to them," emphasized Bob, club president. "Key Club develops character and personality and gives boys a chance to mature and accept responsibilities."

Meetings are held every Wed-

Contest Opens "Home Economics students

are able to compete for North­ern Illinois Gas Company Penny Flame Scholarship Awards," stated Miss Betty Ohlmacher, chairman of the Home Econom­ics Department.

All students who are presently enrolled in a home economics class or have taken one or more home economics courses in the past and belong to the Home Economics Club are eligible.

Applications are available in the Home Economics Office, Room V-115, until Friday, No­vember 20.

Competition for high school students will take place in December. It will consist of a quiz on home economics prin­ciples and the baking of a nine-inch cherry pie before judges at the Northern Illinois Gas Company in Glenview.

All home economics students are urged to take part in this competition.

nesday morning at 7:30 in C-100. Each meetbg is highlighted by a guest speaker. This year, members have heard lectures on boating, the Park Ridge governmental system, and love by Father Russell of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

Officers include Bob Elliot, president; Greg Knell, first vice-president; Dennis Kemp, second vice-president; Jim Lundgren, secretary; and Ralph Dellar, treasurer. Mr. Skinner of the Maine English department is the sponsor.

SC Busy Signals Sold This Week

Maine South's student phone­book. Busy Signal, put out by Student Council, has been sold November 9 through 13 in the cafeterias. The cost is 45 cents per copy.

Maine South's Debate Club entered its first tournament Wednesday, November 11, at Niles High School North. The second contest will take place tomorrow at Lyons Tovraship High School North in LaGrange.

"We have buses going to all contests, and we hope to take several observers along," stated Pete Schroeder, Debate Club vice-president.

"If anyone is interested in

going as an observer or a time-

Winter Wonderiand Features Fashions

"Winter Wonderland," Girls' Club fashion show, will be held November 19 at 3:30 in the auditorium.

The show will feature clothes from Young Debs Shop in Old Orchard. Tickets will be sold November 16 through 19 in the cafeterias and at the door on November 19.

Featured models are: Cathy Butero, Barbie Button, Mari­anne Butz, Lynn Dressel, Cathy Duncan, Sue Grinnell, Lynn Hagen, Debbie Hannibal, Kathy Harrison, Margie Jares, and Marilyn Johnson.

Modeling also are: Caren Kar-piak, Sue Kendall, Kris Kerstin, Mary Kilinski, Sandy Lee, Le-nore Lindeman, Cindy Lowe, Pat Lutz, Freya McCahless, Diane Messervey, and Judy Morris.

Also included in the list are: Sally Mullen, Pam Newhouse, Chris Nosbaum, Jackie Over-beck, Cathy Raimondi, Georgia Soruika, Nancy Sullivan, Linda Theis, Carolyn Thomas, Tillie Sullivan, Janie Tureley, Betty Van Natta, and Carol Van Natta.

keeper to tomorrow's debate, or would like to see a debate in action, come to PA-102 after school Friday to find out more about the trip."

Affirmative teams participat­ing in the all-day competition Wednesday were Lee Mortenson and Pete Schroeder; Craig An­derson and Don Anderson; John McCallum and Ed Dormbus; Linda Story and Marcia Gib­bons; Ron Roeser and Jeff 01-sen; and Steve Duerksen and Diane Broman.

Negative teams taking part in the tournament were Jim Ped-erson and Bob Lambeck; Con­nie Brandt and Nicki Sieveke; Carol Nieman and Judy Pro-jahn; and Bill Kremer and Greg Knell.

Negative teams taking part in the tournament were Jeff Kroon and Dick Katschke; Gary John­son and Ken Schoy; Jim Bar-meier and Mike Lemme; and Scot Bremer and Mike Smith.

Teams have not yet been picked for Saturday's tourna­ment.

Colors Will Clash At Frosh Smash

"Freshman aash Party" will be held in the Girls' Gym on Saturday, November 14, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dance will be "Sadie Hawkins" (girl's choice) or stag.

Tickets were sold in the cafe­teria this week. They will be sold at the door for 40 cents per person or 60 cents per couple. ID cards must be presented, and only Maine South freshman will be admitted. Dress is self-explanatory. A prize will be given for the most clashing out­fit.

Clubs Pick Officers, Members GAA, Orchesis, and Marlin

Club have been busy selecting officers and new members.

Recently elected officers of GAA are: Melinda Chapin, pres­ident; Shirley Spurlock, vice-president; Dale Goodrich, sec­retary; Claudette Towne, treas­urer; Kay Watson, social chair­man; and Bobbie Lockhardt, in-intramurals chairman.

According to Miss Mary Bar-nett, sponsor, 23 girls ran for club offices. . . . Orchesis Selects Members

Orchesis, the newly organized modern dance club, has selected members on the basis of a series of tests.

Those chosen are: Cindy Bar-balace, Sue Benett, Linda Boidy, Debbie Butler, Peggy Davis, Vicki Elberfeld, Sue Hood. Le-nore Lindeman, Ruth Marks, Candy Mathies, and Lynn Mat-ousek.

Others selected are: Sharon Navratil, Chris Nosbaum, Cathy Rainmondi, Sarah Randall, Jo Anne Rosentail, Ruth Schlosser, Barb Sensenbrenner, Sally Sen-senbrenner, Laura Smith, Merry Shute, and Georganne Wendling.

. . .Marlin Adds Marlin Club has also chosen

members on the basis of tests. In its second series of tryouts, the club added 11 new swimmers to bring the membership to over 50 girls.

Among those chosen for Mar­lin Club are: Mimi Dahlin, Barb Dyer, Kristi Fortier, Eileen L'Esperaner, Linda Lynch, Mar­tha Mosher, Nancy Wiggir.s, Ellen Woods, and Dorothy Zit-zler.

. . . Plans Told Plans of the three clubs offer

a variety of opportunities and show a variety of skills.

Orchesis will participate in V-Show with a club act, according to Miss Karen Knigge, sponsor.

Marlin Club will be working toward a spring water ballet show under the direction of the sponsor, Miss Dawn Butler.

Beginning December 9, GAA win offer gymnastics and tram­poline on Tuesdays and Thurs­days. These activities, open to any interested girls, will be di­rected by Miss Knigge and Miss Carol Fredrickson. Mondays and Wednesdays will feature basketball, refereed by Miss Ann Finneran.

Preparing to lead members on to physical fitness are these newly elected GAA officers. Standing in back are Melinda Chapin, president and Shirley Spurlock, vice-president; seated are Dale Goodrich, secretary; Bobbie Lockhart, intramurals chairman; Claudette Towne, treasurer; and Kay Watson, social chairman.

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Hawks Fold Season^ Savor Success Despite Final Loss

A Hawk it downed in the Morton West game wliich Maine lost 19 to 6. (Photo by Helton)

Sophomores End Season With Win Over Falcons

The sophomore football team ended their season with a 20-7 victory over the Falcons of Mor­ton West. This win gave the team a 5 to 2 record in con­ference competition.

The Hawks used a balanced running attack to run up three touchdowns, while the defense held Morton to one. Don Loss-man, playing his usual hard-running game, ran for the first touchdown. Chris Weinke and Randy Montean ran for the next two scores to give the Hawks their winning margin.

The freshman "A" squad

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dropped their third game to Morton Saturday, November 7, by a 34-13 score. The team fin­ished the season with a 4 wins, 3 losses record in conference. Dave McQuire ran for both Hawk touchdowns.

The freshman " B " squad closed the season at the top of the league standings with a 6 to 1 record. The Little Hawks battled to a 7-6 victory over Morton November 7. Tom Tet-low ran for the squad's only touchdown, but due to a tough defensive game, the Hawks needed only one score.

The Hawk varsity football squad closed a successful first year last Saturday, despite the fact that Saturday's battle saw the Hawks on the losing end. Morton West won, 19 to 6.

Coach Marv Nyren's varsity team ended up with a Des

jy Defeat Ends Season

Maine South's Junior Varsity Football Team ended its first season last Saturday, November 7, with a 14-7 loss against a strong Morton West team. The defeat gave the Hawks a 1-5 record, with one tie.

Maine's only touchdown was scored by fullback. Rick Davis, '65. The extra point was good, and that turned out to be the last time the Hawks scored.

Morton West's first touchdown came at the end of the first half. The Falcons acquired the ball on an incomplete pass by South coming on a fourth down. With only four seconds left in the half, they scored a touch­down. Morton West's o t h e r points came in the second half.

Most players felt that although the J'V's have only won one game, they had a good team and the outlook for next year is brighter.

Plaines Valley League record of five wins against two defeats. In a non-conference game the Hawks set Wheeling back 26 to 0.

The Hawks first game of the year was against Wheeling. The league opener against East Leyden on September 26 was woii by the Hawks 14 to 6 in a steady downpour.

Willowbrook became t h e Hawks' next victim as it was handed a 7 to 0 defeat on Octo­ber 2. The Hawks hosted Proviso West for Dads' Night on October 9, and South's dads witnessed a fine battle with South victorious 20 to 16.

The varsity eleven found their first defeat on October 17 at Palatine. The Pirates celebrat­ed a happy homecoming as they won by a score of 14 to 6.

The Hawks, however, had an enjoyable Dedication by defeat­ing the Indians of Niles West, 20 to 19.

The Southmen had their final two games on the road. The first of these came two weeks ago when they beat West Ley­den 21 to 0. Last Saturday the hopes South had of a co-cham­pionship in the Des Plaines

Valley League gurgled down the drain as the Falcons of Morton West stymied South 19 to 6.

Morton scored all of their points in the second quarter when they exploded against the Birds. They scored three touch­downs and one extra point after the Hawks were unable to get their offense into high gear.

South, however, rebounded in the fourth quarter when Hawk quarterback Eric Zinsmeister tossed a touchdown pass to Dick "Boom Boom" Bigelow. The attempted conversion by Jim Van Schoyck was wide.

Bigelow came on in a flurry late in the season as he turned into one of the Hawks' top pass receivers. He scored a touch­down in the West Leyden game on a pass from Bernie Master-son, and he tallied again against Morton.

Coach Nyren was questioned about this game and about the season as a whole. He told Southwords "We were disap­pointed in losing the last game, but we still feel our season was successful."

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Runners Down Morton West

Season Ends, Conference Starts By Lee Kaufmann

Maine South's first football and cross-country season has finally ended. The Hawk grid-ders hung in there until the very last game but Morton West eleven proved to be too strong for anyone. I don't think, though, that second place is anything to be ashamed of.

The football team finished the season in fine fashion and cer­tainly deserves a "thank you" from the writer as well as the whole student body. I'm sure the team is as satisfied with its performance as aU of us are.

Let's not forget our cross­country team. The Harriers didn't finish as high in the standings but still merit a "well done." We've got some good boys coming up to replace the graduating seniors, and I think Mr. Connor will have some good teams in the future. When I think about running the mile in gym, I always appreciate a cross-country runner a bit more.

. . . Change in Conference Next year will bring a com­

plete change in the conference system of this suburban area. Maine will no longer be in the Des Plaines Valley League of this year. Of the eight teams presently in our conference only

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Team, Des Plaines Valley League Champions, won the Illinois High School Association Meet held in Urbana November 7. Due to an error in regis­tration Maine South was unable to compete in the meet.

Bruce Bowman of Proviso won with a time of 9:36.8 over the 1.99 mile course at Urbana Country Club. John Greco of Maine West finished a close sec­ond. York High School finished second with Lane Tech third in the team standings.

one team, Niles West, will be in the same conference with Maine South.

Our new conference will be called the Mid Suburban I Con­ference. Strangely enough we wiU be associated with the Mid Suburban II Conference. We will play against Palatine and Prospect in this other league. Like this year, we will start the season with a non-conference game against Wheeling.

Conference teams will be Niles North, Niles West, Glen-brook North, Glenbrook South. Deerfield, New Trier West, and naturally Maine South. New Trier will be the only new team but will not compete on varsity or junior varsity levels since the school will open with only freshmen and sophomores en­rolled.

. . . Conference Matched The new conference should be

evenly matched to start out al­though some schools are slight­ly older than others and could be less affected by recent school splits. All in aU, it should be another interesting and unpre­dictable year.

A word about the old West Suburban Conference. Palatine is dropping out and being re­placed by Proviso West. This is a different Palatine than the one which we play.

Our first basketball season will start next Friday. Coach

only nine days in which to get his team in shape. The sports staff is looking forward to a high rank ing conference team this year and possibly a halfway decent finish in the state competition. We've got the potential.

The 1964-65 basketball sched­ule is as follows: Nov. 20—Glenbrook So.—Away

21—Niles North—Home 25—Ridgewood—Home 28—Wheeling—Away

4—Niles West—Away 11—Willowbrook—Away 18—Morton West—Home

Dec.26-30—Tournament—Away Jan. 8—Leyden East—Away

Jan. 15—Leyden West—Home Jan. 22—Palatine—Home Jan. 23—Proviso West—Away Jan. 29—Niles West—Home Jan. 30—Willowbrook—Home Feb. 5—Morton West—Away Feb. 6—Leyden West—Away Feb. 12—Leyden East—Home Feb. 19—Palatine—Away Feb. 26—Proviso West—Home

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Maine South Varsity Cross Country Team concluded its season of running as it downed Morton West 22-35.

Leading the way for t h e Hawks was Larry Kelly as he took his seventh first place of the year. Also contributing to the Maine South attack were Larry Ayres, third; Rich Syver-son, fourth; Phil McCuUough, sixth; Bob Benedict, eighth; and Bryant Murphy, ninth.

The frosh-soph team also fin­ished the season in winning fashion as it defeated Morton West 24-31, to finish with an overall 8-2 record. Freshman Dan Rueshaw was again tlie big man for the little Hawks as he finished in his usual num­ber-one position.

. . . End Season The Varsity finished the run­

ning season with an over-all mark of 7-3, including a tie for third place in tlie tough Des Plaines Valley League meet. Head Coach Ron Connor was pleased with the team's show­ing this year and felt that the Hawks ran well. The only dis­

appointment this season came when the Hawks found out that they could not compete in tlie district or state meets.

Hawks were led throughout the year by senior standouts Larry Kelly and Larry Ayres. These two runners were the nucleus of the Maine South at­tack and did a great deal of the Hawk scoring. Senior Phil McCullough contributed import­ant points for the Hawk cause as did Senior Jim Spotts.

. . . Juniors Promising The performances of many

outstanding juniors promise a bright future for the Hawks. Leading the way is Rich Syver-son, who placed high consistent­ly throughout the season. Other juniors who helped the Hawks this season include Bryant Mur­phy, Augie Matezjel, and Al Parks.

An underclassman who did well on varsity was Sophomore Bob Benedict. The move which brought Benedict from the frosh-soph to the varsity proved to be a valuable asset to the squad.

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i Hawk Harriers Phil McCullough, Rich Syversen, and Larry Ayres run in conference cross-country meet. (Photo by Holton)