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Drama Features
Grovers Corners
“Our Town,” the play which
was acclaimed as “the escape
from the formal barrier of the
modern theater into the quintes
sence of acting, thought, and spec
ulation, will be presented on May
5 and 6 in the Nilehi West audi
torium.
Since 1938, when the play was
premiered on Broadway, it has
been produced in almost every
civilized language in the world
and gave author Thornton Wild
er his third Pulitzer Prize, mak
ing him the only American ever
to receive this honor.
The bare stage, the pantomime,
and the related sound effects, add
ed to the highly emotional' script,
produce an effect that audiences
do not soon forget, according to the
play’s critics.
Most members of the cast feel
that, although the production is
“quite difficult,” the final re
sults will be “well worth it.”
Jan Williams, stage manager, de-
Voi. 23 — No. 13
dared, “I think that ‘Our Town’
presents the biggest challenge in a
dramatic production that Niles has
undertaken in quite some time.”
The cast is attempting to co-or
dinate the pantomime with the
sound effects and the lines and
actions of other players. “It is dif
ficult to determine how much pan
tomime and exaggeration to use,”
explained Miss Virginia Stemp, codirector, “since the actions of the
players must compensate for the
absence of properties.”
At various intervals through
out the three acts, the “small
town choir” will sing. Mr. Pete
Carr, co-director, is instructing
the members of the choir and
their “director.” The 15 choir
members will sing “Blessed Be
the Tie That Binds,” “Art Thou
Weary, Art Thou Languid,”
“Love Divine, All Love Excel
ling,” and Wagner’s “Bridal
Chorus” from “Lohengrin.” Han
del’s “Largo” will be played on
the organ.
Rehearsing for Our Town are left to right Bob Law ler as M r.
Manager, and Sue Herzog, the Assistant Director.
“We are attempting to make a
much better than average produc
tion of this well-known play,” Mr.
Carr commented. “Every effort is
being made to get this into the
mood and style that Thornton Wild-
Gibbs, Donna Harrison as Em ily Webb, Bob Bohn as the Stage
er would wish.”
Most of the costumes are be
ing made by members of the
cast and costume crew. “They
must set the mood because there
is no scenery,” added Mr. Carr.
“Without props and scenery it is
doubly hard for the students to put
across their character,” explained
Jan. “The result is due to the stu
dent’s talent and the audiences’s
imagination.”
N1LEHIL1TE
Niles Township High School, Skokie, Illinois
Friday, April 28, 1961
Pupil Tutoring System
Begins This Semester
Spotlighters to Present
'The Ugly Duckling'
A student- to-student tutoring sys secretary, the student goes to the
tem has been adopted to provide tutoring room for that period.
informal education in all subjects
Two junior Council members, co—and it’s free.
chairmen Helen Jackson and Di
Last semester a Student Council ane Unterschuetz, have been work
representative proposed that a sys ing to promote the system among
tem be established by which any the students.
student might obtain extra help in
“The tutoring system has been
a troublesome subject. The assist
recognized as a wonderful idea,”
ance, provided by fellow students,
explained Diane, “but students
could be given in an informal, stu
seem to be afraid to try some
dent-supervised atmosphere.
thing new.”
The culmination of seven weeks
of work will be climaxed on May
12 and 13, when Spotlighters, the
Niles dramatic club, presents two
one — act plays, each adapted for
presentation by ¡teachers.
When Council had adopted the
idea as valuable and practical,
it was sent to the administra
tion. As it was checked and ap
proved, Council proceeded to
place it into effect.
“If only the teachers would sup
port it, and perhaps suggest it to
the students they know could ben
efit by the extra help,” remarked
Helen, “it could be a success.”
Teachers were requested to rec
ommend the students in their class
es whom they considered qualifed
to act as tutors. These students
then received forms asking wheth
er they wished to tutor and when
they were available to do so.
Barb Feldrier
Obtains Prize
Barbara Feldner’s Social Securi
ty card has started to pay divid
The system went into effect at ends even though she isn’t 65.
the beginning of the second six- Number 335-36-3418 proved suf
week period. Approximately 100 ficiently lucky to help her win $200
students now are tutoring in 20 sub in a “Sun-Times newspaper con
jects. They are available periods test.
one through seven in the cafeteria.
During fourth, the tutors occupy
Barbara, a junior, sent her num
Room 235. Rooms 224 and 321 are ber to the “Chicago Sun-Times”
used during fifth hour.
a few months ago. The newspaper
prints twenty-seven Social Securi
The rules and procedure for the
ty numbers each day. An individ
system are posted in every home
ual noticing his number qualifies
room. Anyone wishing to use it
for a cash prize. It must be claim
should check these and then ask
ed no later than two days after
a teacher for a blue pass. After
the date of the paper.
presenting this to the study hall
Ten prizes of $10, ten of $20, four
of $50, one of $100, and one of $200
are offered.
Mr. G. W esley Dies 22, Barbara On Wednesday, March
“just happened” to
The N IL E H IL IT E extends its sympathy
glance at the section of the paper
to the family of M r. Gale Wesley, In
having these numbers, and became
dustrial arts department chairm an, who
died Sunday, April 16, in St. Francis
“slightly excited” when she learn
Hospital. He was hospitalized for two
ed that her number had been chos
and one-half weeks.
en.
Mr. Wesley joined the Niles staff in
1952. He and his family resided at 9114
Menard, Morton Grove. He was active
in the Community church and served
as an elder for two term s.
No explosions, no accidents, but oh
that odor! Wendy Belgarbo and Sue
Herzog find Mr. M arkus' science class
"sm elly" while performing a special ex
periment.
by Marlene Brooks and Joyce
Greenberg. The cast includes
Tammy Arbetman as the Queen,
John Ramsey as the King, Rose
mary Garro as Princess Camilla,
Tom Townsend as Prince Simon,
Burt Morgan as the Chancellor,
“The Ugly Duckling,” a whimsi Gloria Hillman as Ducilbella, and
cal comment on the worth of beau Mike Santowski as Carlo.,
ty, is just as entertaining as it is
subtley didactic,” acknowledged The other presentation, one ol
Miss Sara Blacher, director of the an experimental nature, is “ Gianni
play by A. A. Milne. It is presented Schicci,” a non-musical adaptation
on a college level as a literary as of an opera by Puccini. It is a
well as dramatic work.
satire on hypocracy and greed,
presented to raise the level of en
Miss Blacher will be assisted
tertainment of school plays.
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Two Given Art Awards G/Ven
Carolyn Van and Stuart Leavitt
have been chosen to represent Niles
East at a Summer Art School
Workshop at Robert Allerton Park
near Monticello. The two juniors
competed against other sophomores
and juniors for this award. They
won on the basis of their artistic
ability.
The workshop will run for two
sessions, one in the last week of
July, and the other in the first
week of August. About 150 students
from all parts of Illinois will par
ticipate in an intensive training pro
gram under the direction of facul
ty members from the University of
Illinois.
_
H A nnF C
n U iiu r y
to Three
The lead will be played by Te
Kossof, under the direction of Mr;
June Finfer, of the West Divisio
ants, Bobbie Berlin and Steve Golc
stein.
Seniors Jim Chang, Stan Ander
Other cast members includi
son, and Glenn Rosenthal were the
three top scorers from East in the Merle Harris as Lauretta, Bev Gor<
1961 Annual Mathematics Contest. as Zita, Ron Thigpen as Rinuccio
Dan Wershow as Gherardo, Su<
According to Mr. Tom Kivilu- Mogill as Nella, Wendy Arbit ai
oma, Math Department chairman, Gherardina, Aileen Hirsch as Betto
13 seniors and 33 juniors entered Harvey Muslin as Simone, Al Wit
the math contest.
zel as Marco, Cory Carlington a!
La Ciesca, Liz Honnet as Mastei
The 80-minute contest examin
ation is limited to material from Spinelloccio, Rick Stein as Aman
elementary algebra, plane geom tio Di Nicolao, Jan Goldfeder as
Pinnellina, and Janet Johnson as
etry, and intermediate algebra.
Guccia.
The contest, sponsored by the
Tickets may be purchased May
Mathematical' Association of America and the Society of Actuaries, 8 through May 12 in the Cafe
aims to create and restrain inter teria at 50 cents for students and
est in mathematics among the stu $1 for adults.
dents of secondary school level. It
is hoped, through the contest, to
The Meaning of "One Inch of R ain"
broaden and deepen basic mathe
An acre of ground contains 43,56<
matical concepts.
square feet. Consequently, a rainfal
Awards are distributed1 on the
The workshop is sponsored an basis of team and individual
nually by the Illinois Federation of scores. The participating schools
Women’s Clubs. The clubs pay all are divided into 10 geographic
contest regions. The sum of the
expenses except transportation. three highest ranking papers
Barbara plans to use the money Carolyn received her award from from each school constitutes the
for tuition at Western Illinois Uni the Skokie Women’s Club and Stu team score.
versity, where she’ll major in ed art received his from the Lincoln- Last year East placed seventh in
ucation.
wood Women’s Club.
the state.
of l inch over 1 acre of ground would
mean a total of 6,272, 640 cubic inches
c u b ic f e * !
Th'S
*S ec|Uiva,eni
°f
3,63(
A s a cubic foot of pure water weighs
about 62.4 pounds, the exact amount
varying with the density. It follows thal
the weight of a uniform coating ol
1 "]ch of rain over 1 acre of surface
tonsd bS 226,512 P °unds' or 11314 short
The weight of 1 U.S. gallon of pure
w a te r.,,s 8.345 pounds. Consequently a
rainfall of 1 inch over 1 acre of ground
would mean 27,143 gallons of water
. \_en joches of snow equals about one
inch of rain In water content.
�Page Two
N I L E H I L ITE
Off The Cuff
—
Editorial Notes
Taffy apples, bobby socfcs, gym shoes, and an abundance of con
vertibles represent items with which every Nilehi student is well ac
quainted. Ida Bashuis, this year’s foreign exchange student from Hol
land, has been busy familiarizing herself with our favorite things so
that she may learn the American, Nilehi, way of life.
Friday, April 28, 1961
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Ida has succeeded very well. On a regular
school day she may be seen scurrying down the
halls in typical Nilehi fashion with her Trojan
Becomes
folders and mountains of books.
Participating in Student Council, Ida has learned
U.S. Teen the essence of a student governing body, and has
contributed ideas as well as sparkle to Council this year. In public
speaking class, Ida has taught her classmates some traits of typical
Netherland teenagers. Her American classmates were surprised to hear
that Ida thought us “too relaxed and casual” in the presence of our
teachers. Has Ida also given us some new points well' worth pondering?
Ida Bashuis
Physiology, psychology, Senior Social Studies, U.S. History, English
literature, public speaking, family living, and choir complete the list of
subjects Ida has taken at Niles this year. Although this seems like a
tremendous load to us, it is “old hat” for Ida. In Holland students are
required to take seven majors, and, according to Ida, “If you kids
think you have too much homework, you should go to a Dutch school.
You would wish you were back at Niles.”
sYo
Ida would like to introduce a family living class in her school back
home. She feels that a maturely conducted, informative class such as
this is very beneficial.
Of all the things to see in the United States, one must imagine
being a person foreign to our land, and think, “What would impress me
the most?” Let us put ourselves in Ida’s place and think also what we
would dislike about the American way of life.
Marshmallows, hotdogs, hamburgers, and apple pie rate high on
Ida’s list of American foods. Most of our dishes are similar to those
of the Dutch, but they are prepared differently.
Williamsburg, Va., greatly impressed Ida. She calls Washington,
D.C., “a city to be proud of.” Ida adores Chicago’s skyline, and recalls
that “the Lake Shore Drive is one of the most beautiful drives I ’ve
ever been on.”
Before we become too proud of the great impression our school,
city, and country has given our AFS exchange student, it is neces
sary to name the things which Ida does not like about America. Ida
does not like Bermuda shorts, hobby socks, patent leather shoes, or
the bustling Loop, excluding Marshall Field’s., Considering the many
American customs, slang phrases, and idiosyncrasies, it is flatter
ing to us to hear so few criticisms.
The American Field Service has been Ida’s “fairy godmother” for
her trip. Ida believes that AFS is the best possible method of intro
ducing one part of the world to another. She sold over $60 worth of
AFS shares to help in the fund-raising drive to bring another foreign
exchange student to Niles next year.
Ida has paid Nilehi a great compliment exclaiming in a typical
American way, “I think the kids here are really terrific.” Her greatest
dream is to come back to visit America and Nilehi. We hope she does.
Fromthe Principal's Desk . . .
Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor:
While I heartily agree with you
that the proposed system for choos
ing representatives for Student
Council is undemocratic, I never
theless must admit that 80 mem
bers are too many for effective
student government.
I propose that next year, Stu
dent Council be divided into two
bodies, a lower house for fresh
men and sophomores, and an up
per house for juniors and seniors.
Under this plan, there would be
approximately 40 members in each
body; but each representative
would be chosen by a group small
enough to be familiar with his
merits. Furthermore, the fresh
men and sophomores would not
feel overshadowed by the juniors
and seniors, and thus they would
be more willing to contribute to
student government. All proposed
legislation would be passed by a
Yearbook Sets
Growing Pace
“Room 121 reminds me of the story, ‘Cask of the Amontillado’. ”
This was the comment of one student who viewed the brickwork in
what used to be the windows in the Latin room. “That’s nothing. The To “reflect on Reflections,” un
same thing has taken place in the band room. Is it hot in there!”
covers a proud past for Nilehi’s
year book 24 volumes recording the
Unfortunate but true, the students at East Division are beginning to
growth and development of our
feel the pinch of the building and remodeling program. Further, it is school.
also true that things are going to get worse before they get better. The
Just as the pages per year have
offices and several classes will have to be shifted to undesirable quarters increased, so the population at
even before the close of school. The halls are being narrowed at several tending the school has risen. Just
points because of the work being done on the outside walls. This causes as the cost of publication has as
cended, so the achievements of the
bottle-necks during passing times. The cafeteria will terminate its hot students have been elevated. Just
food service before the end of the school year. Sandwiches, milk, and as the quality of the book has add
juice will be the only food available. The gym area that will be available ed to its value, so the quality of
for use will be limited because of the work going on. On days when the the character of the student body
weather is good, this will cause no difficulty; in bad weather, however, has attained new peaks.
In 1940, 64 pages bound with a
serious crowding will result.
cardboard cover adequately pic
Soon work will go on in the Art rooms, the Driver Education room, tured the entire student body and
locker rooms, Health, and Student Accounting office area, and when their activities. Nine years later,
this happens, serious inconvenience will result.
the cardboard cover had been re
Why is all this taking place? How long will it last? These are good placed by a gold and blue leath
questions. The expansion of the East High building is taking place be er binding, but the number of
cause the basic facilities of the school were built for a student population pages fluctuated only slightly
of nine to twelve hundred students. It was obvious that new facilities during this period.
By 1955 the book had become its
would be needed to take care of the growing school population. When
the voters indicated that they felt a larger school was the direction in full size, and in 1960 Reflections
which they wished to move, plans were developed. Our present situa boasted 230 pages of stories and
tion and the accompanying inconvenience is the result of the implement pictures.
It has been the custom of the
ation of these plans.
yearbook staff to include a pic
How long will the present situation last? Teachers and students will ture of every student and to
be inconvenienced in some way from now until' the facilities are com photograph some members of
pleted, which will make East a school comparable to that of the West many regular classes.
and to the proposed North high school. This may be as long as two
Approximately 60 students com
years.
prise the staff of Reflections. They
It will not be an easy two years. Seldom is anything worthwhile are divided into three groups, gen
easily achieved. There will be difficulty, inconvenience, and problems. eral staff, senior staff, and West
When the school is completed, however, it will be an educational facility Division staff.
The general staff must organize
of which the community can be justly proud.
the book, compiling the pictures
—J . Keith Kavanaugh
majority of both houses. Freshmen
and sophomores would not be dis
criminated against because they
would have power equal to the
juniors and seniors.
class of five hundred does not seem
to solve the problem at hand.
The screening committee is to be
made up of 15 students. Who are
these students to be? Who will
choose these 15 screeners? And
what authority will they have to
judge character? Should we let the
fate of our student policy lie with
15 people? Surely there must be
a more democratic method of rep
resentation.
Perhaps the council would wel
come any alternate plans. As an
example, one representative for
every two or three homerooms
could cut down the number and
still maintain a fair representa
tion. The conscientious representa
tive would not object to giving up
the nine minute homeroom period
each day to travel to each of his
homerooms to report. In a school
with 2,000 active minds, a more
democratic alternate plan should
appear.
A Junior
Such a plan would enable the
Student Body president to no long
er act as chairman for the Coun
cil, but rather allow him to devote
more time to carrying out Council
programs, as is the duty of the ex
ecutive branch. This would be very
much more preferable than leav
ing this responsibility to the un
checked whims of a few commit
tee chairmen, as is currently the
case. Each body would choose a
vice-president to act as presiding
officer of their respective house,
and to form the nucleus of an
“executive board,” working close
ly with the president.
In conclusion, I feel that, while
parts of this plan may not be ac
cording to the wishes of the maj
ority, the two-house plan is the
only real answer to the problem
of making Student Council the con
Dear Editor:
structive organ it should be.
Has anyone noticed how many
Joseph Kremer friends he has lately? This is all
so sudden and really very obvious,
Dear Editor,
for at the time when an election
A number of students at Niles is forthcoming at Niles, the school
have been complaining about the is suddenly filled with myriads of
proposed system for the election smiling, gracious people.
Evidently this year’s prom elec
of Student Council representatives
for next year. It is an undeniable tion is no exception. People with
fact that Council is too large at the whom one has barely nodded heads
present time to function efficiently. are the ones who now smile viva
It is also true that a number of its ciously and inquire “how are you”
members do little for the school. as if they really care. One is be
However, the proposed plan of a wildered for a moment, but then
mere 10 students representing a he realizes . . . his “friend” is
running for a reign at the Prom
festivities.
and copy on each page. The senior This is very well and good as
staff, advised by Miss Jean Jack- far as appearances are concerned,
son, compiles senior activity lists but only one piece of wisdom do I
and schedules and organizes senior, offer to these people: Try sincer
pictures.
ity, if you would win!
“Next year, with two separate
A Senior
yearbooks, many of the problems
faced by the yearbook staff will be
alleviated,” Miss Jackson advocat
n ile
ute
ed.
Vol. 23 — No. 12
Frid ay, April 14, 1941
Mary Ann Freda, editor-in-chief
Published bi-weekly except during vaca
of the publication, commented, tions by the journalism department, Niles
Township High
“Living up to the standards set in Avenues, Skokie,School, Lincoln and byNiles
Illinois. Printed
J.
the past is one of the greatest chal Joseph Meier Publishing Company, Skokie.
Illinois.
lenges our staff faces.”
SC
Mary Ann was referring to the $1.50 P E R SU B A RRIPTIO N R A T E S :E R ISSU E
YE
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first place award received by Re
flections for two years in a row News Editor ................................Lois Tompkln
Feature Editor .................................. Bob Bohn
and given by the Columbia Schol Assistant ......................... M ary Ann Mahnke
Sports Editor .........................
Terry Gorman
astic Press Association.
Sports Staff ......... Art Rotstein, Al Averbach
“It is frightening to think of P'cture Editor ........................... Jan Williams
Copy Editor ............................ William Levls«n
the work and responsibility in the Cartoonist .......................... ............ Susan Osborn
beginning,” she continued. “But Exchange Editor ........................ Ann Ar-«stein
Reporters
Paulette Pleason, Janat „achs,
Connie Martino, Ellen Winer, Karen Heller,
the reward you have is seeing the
Roberta Teitel, Sandy Cantz, Pat Wulf.
finished product being distributed
Judy Smith.
Circulation ................................... Sandra Lalng
among your classmates.”
Sponsor ...............................M rs. Mary Scherb
HI
�WEST
Friday, April 28, 1961
Here ’n There
By Donnalee Weinstein
From Nilehi East and West
In just a short while the last com
bined class of Nilehi East and West
will graduate. Going their separate
ways some students will enter col
lege, or perhaps even others will
enter the business world. In the
.same respect the freshman, sopho
more, and junior classes of Nilehi
East and West will be graduating—
each class will go its separate
way, but they will only be split
into two groups. Those students liv
ing within a certain boundary will
go to one school while those living
in the remaining area will go to the
other Niles. This fall many familiar
faces will be missing at both East
and West. The division of schools
will be a great adjustment for all
of us to make; however, friends we
have made at Niles’ combined
school system, and the experiences
•i ► which our individual classes have
*
[ gone through together will remain
in our memory forever.
Fads from Evanston
Hangover Harry—
Faints in class Monday from a
weekend orgy of Dr. Pepper and
Aspirin.
Sophomiore Cynic—
Rejects religion as “unsophisticat
ed” . . . calls himself agnostic but
doesn’t know what the word means.
Nail-less Knee Knocker—
Gnaws nails during test . . . leaves
class in state of shock . . . gets‘A’.
Pseudo-psychologist—
Finds teacher frustrated, b e s t
friend inhibited, parents over pos
sessive, knows all types but his
own.
Cleated Colossus—
Revels in the glorious sound of his
clacking footsteps . . . makes fre
quent trips to the pencil sharpener
in the study hall.
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Page Three
N I L E H I LI TE
N ile h i S t u d e n t s
R e c e iv e H o n o r s
Four students from Niles West
received honors at the district meet
of the annual Illinois Latin Tourna
ment. Freshman Judy Eimstad and
sophomore Melinda Lopin were
awarded superior ratings in the
first year contest, while freshman
Patricia Drucker and sophomore
Richard Stein received excellent
ratings in the first and second
year competitions, respectively.
I ll
From the many applicants, three
contestants from each year were
chosen to represent our school at
Waukegan Township High School on
Saturday, March 25. Besides those
BY ELLEN FELCHER
students receiving awards, sopho
mores Julie Codell and Mark Ep
In the last three weeks, people of the Chicago area have had an op
stein were participants in the dis portunity to enjoy the wit and humor of the famed comedian Joey
trict meet of the second year con Bishop, who was appearing at the Empire Room of the Palmer House
test.
Hotel in the Chicago loop.
The Bronx, New York, on Feburary 3, 43 years ago saw the birth
There are four completely sep
of famed comedian Joey Bishop, then known as Joey Gottleib. At the
arate contests for those who have
age of three months, Mr. Bishop and his family moved to Philadelphia
Take time to think . . .
studied Latin at different levels.
where he attended school up to the junior year of high school. After
It is the source of power.
A student having taken only one
he left South Philadelphia High School, Mr. Bishop tried his hand at
year is placed in the first year
Take time to play . . .
various occupations which eventually led to a career as an entertainer.
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It is the secret of perpetual category, regardless of school In January, 1941, Mr. Bishop married Sylvia Ruzga whom he had met
Hall Highlights:
year.
youth.
in Florida. Soon after, he was drafted into the army where he re
“ Good things come in small pack
Take time to pray . . .
Awards for the three hour writ mained until 1946.
ages,” is quite appropriate when
It is the greatest power on ten examination were given on the
Frank Sinatra, now one of Mr. Bishop’s closest friends, helped him
you speak of Hall High athletic
earth.
basis of the contestant’s achieve launch his career in various clubs and night spots in Chicago. The Vine
teams. For the smallest high school
in the COIL, Hall has fielded some Take time to love and be loved... ment in comparison with all those Gardens, which was once a prominent nightclub in Chicago, aided Mr.
It is a God given privilege.
entering the competition at that Bishop in his career of entertaining. His first actual break came
outstanding teams.
through Jack Paar to whom Joey feels indebted. At the time, Mr.
particular level.
Maybe it isn’t just size that Take time to be friendly . . .
Bishop was appearing on a television show, “Keep Talking.” After an
It is the road to happiness.
makes a winning team. Maybe it’s
Those receiving superior ra t audition Joey Bishop was introduced to the nation on the show of Jack
determination and hard work, with Take time to laugh . . .
ings are eligible for the state fi Paar. Since that day several years ago, Mr. Bishop has been aiming
It is the music of the soul.
■>y just a touch of luck thrown in for
nals. Therefore, Judy and Melin for the goal which now he feels he has attained. Within a short period
J good measure that makes a school, Take time to give . . .
It is too short a day to be da are going to Bloomington, Illi after those long years of struggle, he gained the fame so many un
or for that matter, an athletic team
nois for the exam on Saturday, knowns never reach. It is well deserved, however, by the down-to-earth
selfish.
great rather than good. School spir
May 13.
comedian.
it has helped a great deal to ac Take time to work . . .
Mr. Bishop doesn’t wish to enter the acting profession although he
It is the price of success.
quire this successful formula.
is in the process of filming a picture with Frank Sinatra, called “The
Badlands.” His other plans for the future include an appearance on the
Dinah Shore Show, and in the fall a situation comedy program of his
own.
Speaking on what traits a good comedian should possess, Mr. Bishop
By Susie Freeman
expressed the feeling that it’s not how to tells the joke, but rather
how he gets across to the audience. Actually, he feels personality has
This week the Inquiring Reporter’s question is, “Do you think that
By Linda Carter
has to nter the act where success is concerned. A natural ad-libber
you are being benefited by going to a suburban school?”
with a warm personality and an air of modesty about him will succeed
HOW TO BECOME A GOOD TAX because his efforts are never so strenouns as to be obvious. This qual
JUDY FINE, “Academically,
EXEMPTION:
suburban schools are ahead of all
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ity is what Mr. Bishop feels makes greats out of Jack Benny, Red Skel
the city schools. Here at Niles we
D II Cl I D l l III
Did you know that almost $800,- ton, and Danny Thomas, among others.
should see the opportunities we do
It has been in the past few years of success that Mr. Bishop has
000 worth of tax exemptions attend
have and dig in and take advanD O fld t6 S
shown an active interest in helping children stricken with such diseases
Nilehi West?
ta g e o fth e m .”
as Disordinomia and Cystic Fibrosis; fatal diseases which affect the
ELLEN HOFFMAN: “No, subur^
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YOU ARE A TAX EXEMPTION, body physically. He also does work for Child Incorporated; an organiza
ban schools are just as good as
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BE A GOOD ONE — Here’s how: tion which aids those children afflicted with mental disease. Mr. Bishop
city schools. he amount of edu- Nilehi West was recently donated
1. Be thrifty. Buy notebook paper entertains at benefit shows for these organizations to give an awareness
cation is the same.”
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to other people of the importance of helping others whenever possible.
BRUCE KANNE: “Yes, I feel a vocational service guidance kit by the carload.
Mr. Bishop does not condemn the teens of today, but rather stands
that Niles is rated much higher containing some 68 publications on 2. Save on doctor bills. Join Miss on their side. He admires them for their boldness, for he feels this is
scholastically than most Chicago occupational guidance. The pack- Heitmann’s second hour Vic Tanny what helps them to get ahead. He stated that, as a boy, he never ques
schools and this not only benefits age was presented to the school by health class!
tioned a decision by his parents, but instead accepted it as the law. He
me but everyone here at Niles.
-jj^ B’nai Brith Women, North Subfeels it advantageous to know the reason behind a parental decision;
3. Make like Abe Lincoln, study and, therefore, the parents and the teen will both benefit from it. The
JOHN KAVOORAS: “No, because
.
a school is only what you make it
IUln01s Cmmcl1 lor ^ Pur’ by candlelight.
respect of the teen will intensify, and a deeper understanding between
or get out of it.”
Pose of aiding students in choosing
4. Save on prom costs, grow your the two will prevail. Mr. Bishop stated that the teen of today is much
GAYLE GORDON: “Yes, because and planning their careers,
sm arter than the teen-ager of his youth.
own corsages.
if you go to a suburban school, you
The kit also contains pamphlets
5. Boost your grades. (As a tax
take it more seriously and work
on many fields of study. A year’s exemption you might as well be
harder.”
think that subscription to Counselor’s Infor- worth something!)
SUSIE KAROFF. I
mation Service is another part of
scholastically Niles is one erf the ^ ^
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pubUcation This brings me to the meat of my
that Ralph Johnson’s phone number is OR 6-1099 . . . ?
opinions, (notetaking is permitted!)
that Miss Miller knows . . . ?
fine schoo s. o en er any
current information is relayed to
On June 15th, it will be too late—
you would have priority over a stu.,
counselors
how difficult the driver’s test was . . . ?
dent from a city school. Niles stu- guidance counselorstoo late to come back and make up
Mr. Koerner is going quietly insane due to the antics of certain
that Geometry test, or Latin final,
dents are known to have a better
or Biology project. Too late to members of the Nilehilite?
quality education. Socially, Niles
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that Donna Kaufman has been stealing Gail Schneider’s bows . . .?
study for your English quizzes and
gives us the opportunity to join a
World History tests. You can never
variety of interesting clubs. Niles
the power of the press . . . ?
%
S p o n so rs
make up the year that is almost
is a very beneficial school and we
the many lives and loves of Linda Young . . . ?
over.
should be proud we go to it.”
Martha Levin’s lisp . . . ?
T u t o r in g S e r v ic e
But now it is not too late to boost
JUDY GOLDSTEIN: “Yes, I feel
that we refuse to put Mike Cahan’s name in this column again . . .?
Something new is being added those low grades — not yet . . . It
our facilities are more modem and
that there is only one month of school left . . . ?
this makes it more enjoyable. The at Niles West. A new service pro is not too late to “buckle down”
that Don Raab is a loyal fan of the “Have You Noticed” column?
longer school day allows us to bene ject is being started. The foreign and study hard during this last
fit in the long run when entering language department in co-opera marking period.
how prompt Michele Lazar’s world history term papers are . . . ?
Look ahead and plan ahead. This
college. We will have mastered our tion with FTA is sponsoring a free
that Sharon Sager’s sister’s culotte was used in a picture for the
subject m atter better than those of tutoring service for students who summer’s job or your future in col West Nilehilite . . . ?
need help in a language .
lege can depend on the grades you
city schools.”
that if the name of a certain club does not appear in this issue’s
EARL HOFFENBERG: “I feel If you are interested in tutoring are making right now. I am not im column, Mike Doniger is breaking up with his girl friend . . . ?
plying that our whole school should
that suburban schools have a great talk to your foreign language teach
that the name of a certain club is NOT in this issue’s column . . .?
advantage over other schools be er. A high average in your language be on the old Honor Roll, but that
how untypical the typical Nilehi student is . . . ?
cause of sports and- better materials and a half or full study hall are the whole school should be trying
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that most of the sophomore girls are becoming sixteen before the
to work with. The sports are far necessaly if you want extra help to achieve the best grades possible.
And then on June 15th, report
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better and Ithere are more I"A Pchoose talk to your« language teacher also.
to f l r t A C i A
sophomore boys . . . ?
from. We also have better mate Your teacher will decide how much card in hand, you can really feel
how some teachers treat students as if they are always trying to
satisfied with your earned grades.
rials in classrooms to work with.” help is necessary.
Whether they be high or average, get away with something . . .?
JACK McGRATH: “Yes, I feel
that most students are always trying to get away with something?
that the suburban schools have This much needed service will you’ll have earned them.
how long the nights of Cordoba are . . . ?
So, let’s put forth our best and
much better athletic coaches and benefit the school and the students
that one of our student teachers resembles Cheyenne?
greatly. So sign up now to make make this last quarter count! It’s
facilities. They are much better
that Ellen Felcher has Joey Bishop’s phone number?
later than you think!
West BEST.
known because of this.”
Inquiring Reporter
Nilehi Hears From Joey Bishop
Carter’s
Inkspots
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Summer School Registration
Begins on M ay Eighth —
Classes To Be Held At W est
With ¡spring here, and summer just around the corner, plans for
Nilehi’s 1961 summer school term are quickly being completed in prep
aration for the 2000 students expected to register starting Monday,
May 8.
Offering more than fifty sub
jects, the Nilehi summer school transportation is provided during
session which will be held from the summer session.
Monday, June 19 to Friday, Au
Dress regulations for students at
gust 4 at Nilehi West. The seven- tending Nilehi’s summer school are
week session was adopted by the the same as the regular school
school board last December be year. Mr. Ruyle reminds students
cause in recent years the concept students and parents that rules
of summer school has changed. regulating absenteeism and tardi
The seven-week term enables stu ness state a student absent for a
dents and teachers to meet more fourth time will be dropped and a
exactly the number of hours put student who is tardy for a fifth time
in per course during the regular will also be dropped from the class
school year.
in which the tardiness takes place.
In the years past, students at No refund will be made to these
tended summer school to make up students.
courses they failed during the reg
ular school year, but according to
Nilehi Superintendent Dr. Clyde
Parker, today more than ever be
fore students are registering for
courses that will enrich their back
ground or will give them credit in The Niles Township High School
a subject area that they would not Riding Club, sponsored by the Girls’
be able to take during a regular Athletic Association, will hold its
annual Horse Show Friday, May 5,
term.
Mr. Ruyle, Nilehi’s summer at 7:30 p.m. in the Holdorf Stables,
Harms and Golf, Morton Grove.
school director, reports that the
Thirty-seven students and twentyregistration procedure for sum
four teachers will participate in the
mer school will be different this
year. Students will not register show.
The Riding Club, moderated by
during their homeroom periods.
Miss Jane Waller, physical educa
Homeroom teachers will distrib
tion instructor at the Niles East
ute registration material and par
high school, consists of thirty-seven
ent-approval slips to students who
students. The club meets for riding
are interested in going to summer
and instruction every Thursday dur
school. Parent-approval s l i p s
ing the school year.
must be signed by parents and
This year’s program will feature,
must be handed in at the time of
registration. Students will regis in addition to some quality horse
ter in the school office during manship by the students, a novelty
their lunch periods. Nilehi West class consisting of Niles High
students will register Tuesday, School faculty members. In recruit
ing the stalwart teachers the req
May 9, and Thursday, May 11.
uisite was “just know the front
All summer school classes will be
from the back.”
held at Nilehi West this summer
Teachers and administrators
because of the construction work
at Nilehi East. Because the addi participating are: Ronald Ady,
tions at Nilehi West will not be Hans Andersen, Charles Ander
completed by the opening of sum son, Richard Bean, Everett Col
mer school, physics, chemistry and ton, Carol Duthie, Walter Gast,
industrial arts, shop classes will Blaine Gemeny, Charles Groeling, John Handzel, John Harris,
not be available.
Mr. Ruyle reports that behind- Ralph Harvey, Helen Heitmann,
the-wheel driver education training Marvin Ihne, Donald Johnson,
will be limited this summer because Keith Kavanaugh, Nicholas Odliusing the four cars available to the vak, Angeline Panos, Barbara
high school for such training per Barbara Ray, Jack Spatafora,
mits a maximum enrollment of 96 Donald Strahan, Gwyn Walker,
students. Registration will' be taken Marie Wise, and George Wallschlaeger.
on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tuition for Nilehi’s seven-week Other events will be the forma
summer school session is $17.50 per tion drill; advanced, intermediate,
course. Scheduled holidays are and novice equitation; pair class;
Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4. gg and spoon class; musical
This summer, as in the past, the chairs; costume class; and the
summer school term will hold two champions, .ip class consisting of
class periods per day. The first winners of equitation and pair
will be from 8:00 A.M. to 10:10 classes.
A.M., and the second from 10:20
Officials for the show are Mr.
A.M. to 12:30 P.M. No school Ben Segalla, judge; Mrs. Bernice
G.A.A. Holds
Horse Show
V ic Banks, vice president of Nilehi West's student
winning proiect. V ic is studying physics this year.
council,
exhibits
his
award
Friday, April 28, 1961
NILEHILITE
Leadley, instructress; and Mr. Don
ald Leadley, announcer.
DR. NICHOLAS MANNOS, Niles
West principal, will present
awards of blue ribbons and trop
hies to First place winners and
ribbons of assorted colors to win
ners in second through sixth
places.
The annual Horse Show student
managers are Yvette LeMieux and
Linda Carter. Other students re
sponsible for the show’s planning
are: Carol Smart, decorations; Ca
rolyn Van, gifts and flowers; Glor
ia Gaisky, horse and rider assign
ment; Cathie Wagner, publicity;
and Karen Roock, trophies and rib
bons.
Students participating in the show
are: Tony Alils on,Sharon Basara,
Linda Carter, Linda Doner, Nancy
Eagan, Gloria Gaisky, Sue Glass,
Gerry Goldstein, Denise Greenberg,
Gale Gresham, Nancy Johnson,
Linda Kessel, Beth Kucera, Phyl
lis Laskov, Yvette LeMieux, Mimi
Levitan, Nancy Levitt, Marlene
Long, Lisa Lubin, Kathleen Markert, Linda Maxson, and Jane McMurray.
Also, Donna Paul, Peg McPher
son, Karen Roock, Dale Schmitzer,
Rhoda S c h n e i d er, Virginia
Skolnik, Carol Smart, Peg Snow,
Barbara Starkman, Linda Swanson,
Cheryl Thoma, Carolyn Van, and
Cathie Wagner.
We Send 3 6 Downstate
Nilehi West students received
thirty-six first place ratings at the
Illinois Junior Academy of Sci
ence District Exhibition held at
Highland Park High School, Sat
urday, April 15. First place win
ners will enter the Illinois State
Science Fair at the University of
Illinois, Friday, May 12. Twentyone other Nilehi students received
second and third place awards.
The Nilehi West science depart
ment requires all students study
ing general science, biology, or
physics to work on and complete
a science project. Projects are as
signed in the fall and are present
ed in class for explanation and de
monstration in February. Outstand
ing projects in a classroom are sel
ected by the individual science
teachers to be brought to the local
science fair. First place winners
exhibit their projects at the District
Fair. In selecting the projects em
phasis is placed on originality,
workmanship and learning value to
the student.
First Place Winners at the 1961
District Science Fair were: El
mer Hallman; Paul Alonas; Tom
Hanson; Howard Plenn; Bryan
Anderson; Elaine Schuman; Ron
ald Perlman; Carol Rogers; Les
ter Salberg; Bruce Brown; Judy
Rosee; Robert Horvitz; John Arm
strong; Stewart Spies; George
Warnke; Mike Head; Phil Monson; Karen Schwartz; Allen Chris
tensen; Bruce Humphrey.
Also Bill Timmer; Bonnie 01sher; Peter Cyrug; Sue Eichhorn; Judy Locher; Ron Just;
Diana Bonifert; Kenneth Gordon;
Jane Dilg; William Toelke; Ri
chard Stein; David Gorenstein;
Victor Banks; John Brunderman;
Vladmir Sokolov, and Ira Miller.
Second Place Winners were:
William B. Cornelius; Charles
Bass; Lynn Miller; Ronald Zager; Roger Williams; Carolyn Al
port ;Robert Stein; Carol Kumlin; Robert Ruyle; Nancy John
son; Charlene Mueller; Irwin Kes
selman; Jeff Siegel; William
Horr; Gary Nevins; Howard
Bolnick; Linda Carter; Donald
Rabb; Robert Weinstein; Christo
pher Shaughnessy, and Dan Ehernsaft.
Third Place Winners: David
Levee; Judy Ericksen; Robin
Wagner; Rosemary Kohler; Bill
Peterson; Barry Epstein; Edward
Sotello, and Bill Wood.
W est To Have New Coaches
For 1961-62 Season
Next year, because Nilehi West John Cress; and Mr. John Har
will be a separate four-year high mon will be the head coach of the
school in the Interim League, there crosscountry team.
will be need for head coaches on Mr. Bruce Sandberg will be the
the varsity level for every sport. head of the golf team; Mr. Frank
Last Monday, April 24, the School’ Markus will' head the tennis team;
Board of Niles Township High and as yet, the new swimming
School approved the following ap coach has not been assigned.
pointments for the coaching staff If quality means success, next
at Nilehi West for the school year year Nilehi West should fare well
1961-62.
in football, for heading the varsity
The head basketball coach will be we have Mr. Mike Basrak with as
Mr. Billy Schnurr; taking head po sistants Mr. Billy Schnurr and Mr.
sition on the baseball squad will be Darrell Conway. On the sophomore
Mr. James Phipps; and a new com level, we have Mr. Bill Coyer with
er to Niles, Mr. Darrell Conway assistants Mr. Jack Fabri and Mr.
Jack Lain. The head freshman foot
will head the track team.
ball coach will be Mr. George
Mr. Charles R. Anderson will' be Bauer and his assistants will be
the head wrestling coach; the head Mr. William Paulsen, Mr. Ralph
of the gymnastics team will be Mr. Lyerla, and Mr. George Kielwasser.
Letters to the Editor
DEAR EDITOR:
Recently I discovered that there is going to be only one class of
APP United States history offered next year at each school. I consider
this a grave injustice since it denies many students of well-above-aver
age ability the right to participate in this accelerated program.
I realize full well that there are only two classes of honors world
history this year, and, thus, it appears logical that with the split of
schools, one class of APP U.S. history per school would be sufficient.
However, this is not the case.
It is not necessarily true that only the students enrolled in honors
world history this year will care to participate in a course ofthe same
pursuit as juniors. On the contrary: besides them, there are three
other groups anxious to partake in this APP course.
Students who took world history in summer school for example, are
eager to be enrolled; those who take a regular world history class are
not to be excluded; and those of greatly-aboveaverage potential who
have not taken world history at all because of a needed science course
or the desire to stick to only four majors, should certainly be considered
also.
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With the many students who could easily meet the requirements
necessary to take advanced placement, it seems cruelly unfair that they
should be denied this opportunity because of a limited acceptance.
Sincerely,
Sue Trowbridge
Here Are Your Future Leaders
West’s Election plans are final
ly under way. On Friday, April 21,
a screening committee, composed
of West division students and teach
ers, interviewed the prospective
candidates for next year’s Student
Council officers. The committee
referred its recommendations to
the Administrators, who also checkkd the petitions and references of
Sophomores running for East Divi
sion officers. The finalists were no
tified Friday night.
Those running for West Division
officers are:
1. President (Senior)—Jane Bar
nett, Charlene Chang, and Howard
Cohen.
2. Recording Secretary (Senior —
Ann Dugan, and Kathy Luber.
3. Treasurer (Junior) — Michele
Sophomore Diana Bonifert views slide of
microscope. Diana is an award winner.
Lazar, Bruce Porter, and Robin
Wagner.
4. Vice-President (Junior) — Su
san Nixon, Charlotte Tinker, and
Maureen Wolf.
5. Corresponding Secretary (Sop
homore) — Esther Ettinger, Kathy
Moyes, Fran Tucker, and Marianna
Westphal.
East Division candidates are:
1. President (Senior) — Allen
Curtiss, Leslie Silverman, and A1
Stone.
2. Recording Secretary (Senior)—
Marg Levin, Connie Nichols, Holly
Scandron, and Bonnie Shannon.
3. Vice-President (Junior) —Vic
Banks, Jack Berger, Heather Nissenson, and Darlene Schmidt.
4. Treasurer (Junior) — Tina
Kroon, Sharlene Learner, Shelly
Mandell, and Harriet Verbin.
her
science
proiect before lookina Into
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By Bob Bohn
After having gone through the
minimum four years of high school',
I now feel qualified to make a few
bold generalizations. We of the sec
ondary school set are pure, unadul
terated “status seekers.” And
if you are in a mood to differ with
this, you may exclaim, “Of course,
but isn’t everybody?” Well, I might
agree somewhat, but only to a
certain extent.
In the high school the close
quartered “social climbing” that
utterly degrades the halls is
merely an indication of what
really occurs. Students are con
stantly “buttering up” their
(ahem!) friends and pumping
them for inside information. I
am sure that there are at least
one or two raised eyebrows by
this time, but students cannot
easily disregard the fact that
they crave some recognition,
whether it be individual or
through merely knowing someone
important. To clarify the idea of
self-success through knowing
someone important, I think an
example would be appropriate.
Picture yourself meeting some
one for the first time. The person
dominating the conversation, true
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N I LE H I L I T E
Friday, April 28, 1961
to form, will ultimately ask the
question, “Do you know so-and-so?”
or possibly “So-and-so goes to your
school, but he never mentioned
anything about you.”
Another example is the name
dropper, who always refers to the
numerous contacts he has had with
the school “big wigs,” but in truth
has never had much more than a
hello from any of them. Of course,
this person has a perfect right to
boast and strive for social status,
as long as no one finds out the
truth.
Next on the list of “ladder-climb
ing vultures” is the person who
has been retarding both teenage
and adult societies since the be
ginning of recorded history. He is
the one who gains prestige and
status by being a “well meaning”
critic. You all must recognize this
character. He hibernates while
others are trying to do some good,
then, from out of nowhere, he is
resurrected, and suddenly becomes
the sword wielding, conscience
stricken martyr of the moment,
preaching of the ineffective efforts
and “gutlessness” of everyone in
general. Here is the person who
never lifts a hand to aid his com-
rades, but always volunteers to
pour salt on a healing wound.
Of course, how could any col
lected list of “ status seekers” be
complete without Mr. “All Prep,”
himself — Mr. “One-in-a-Million
Q. Perfection.” No high school
rogues gallery would be well-bal
anced without him; the athelete,
the scholar, the suave, debonair,
sophisticated man around cam
pus, who never forgets to keep
his nose high in the air.
He is the “god Appollo,” who
struts through the halls, saying
nary a word to anyone who isn’t
wearing a gold-plated button with
the engraved words, “I Believe.”
In essence, these are the atten
tion-hungry status-seekers creep
ing through the ivy halls of Niles
and in other high schools across
the country. These are the “cool
leeches,” who have nothing better
to do during the day than make
other people miserable, while try
ing to figure out newer and better
ways to achieve self-glory.
Thinking in this direction, I often
wonder if there are such things as
real people, and if there are, where
is the line drawn between reality
and ignorant fantasy?
'Playbill'
Profiles
From two years of membership
in National Honor Society to a com
ical dance routine in Reflection
Revelries, Claudette Phillips has
participated in most facets of school
life at Niles. This year the Girl’s
Athletic Organization, the largest
girls’ activity at Niles, has func
tioned under Claudie’s able leader
ship. In addition to GAA presidency,
Golden Galleon Guild Executive
Board and Honor Board rate high
on her long list of activities.
Her rank of eighth in the senior
class proves that extra-curricular
activities do not dominate her
academic achievements. Her se
nior schedule gives more evi
dence of Claudie’s scholastic
Claudette Phillips
ability.
Next year will find Claudie studying languages at Indiana Univer
sity. She eyes the future with hopes of being an interpreter, perhaps in
the Peace Corps. Of this goal Claudie said, “I think I ’d be frightened
but participation is necessary. I don’t know how much I could contri
bute, but whatever I could should be of some help.”
“It was during my trip to Europe and Israel when I was 16 that I
decided to study languages, because a true understanding of their so
ciety and culture can be attained in this manner,” Claudie explained.
One of Claudie’s favorite extra-school activities is teaching kin
dergarten and fifth grade Sunday School classes.
“I certainly appreciate the effort of my teachers more now. It
takes more patience than I have, which is why I decided against going
into teaching,” she declared.
Wherever he goes, Mike Rothholz
never ceases to amaze and amuse
everyone, as he blithely slides his
by BUI Levison
6-foot frame in and out of his tiny
white Triumph.
A typical senior, Mike is begin
ning to delve less deeply into his
academic subjects, but being col
lege bound, such things as chem
istry, economics, trigonometry,
and intensive reading continue to
claim his time.
When he attends the University
of Illinois in the fall, Mike plans to
pursue a science-math curriculum
toward a career in electrical or
aeronautical engineering. His longMike Rothholtz
held interest in flying probably
guided this choice.
Membership in Student Council has found Mike a capable leader and
instrumental in the organization of the Student Lounge. These qualities
have been evident in the position of SSO supervisor and during the
planning of the 1960 Homecoming, when he served as treasurer on the
Executive Board.
Sports have played a major role in Mike’s high school career. He
participated in basketball, baseball, and cross country as a fresh
man and sophomore. As a junior, he turned to outside activities as
a staunch believer in the “ well-rounded” individual.
“Niles is great for a broad education,” contends this easy talker.
One-hundred-and-one Dalmatians
“Besides just taking courses, extra-curricular activities, like SSO, offer
the chance to develop character and leadership.”
ficient amount of enchanting tomAside from his interests at school, Mike devotes a good deal of
foolery is found as in “Lady and time to his ham radio set. Proficient in its operation, he has contacted
the Tramp,” Disney’s other canine such places as England, Russia, and Morocco. Free of cost, he can
make long distance calls anywhere.
cartoon comedy.
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'Gone With W ind/ 'Dalmatians' Rewarding Fare
Those who wonder what makes a
motion picture a true “blockbuster”
need only go to the United Artists
Theater and view the special Civil
War Centennial release of Gone
With The Wind, David 0. Selznick’s monumental 1939 production.
Reissued for the fifth time in most
areas, GWTW should gross at least
$8,000,000 on the basis of its first
few hundred dates, according to
“Variety.”
What, then, accounts for the
tremendous popularity of the
film, which will have accumulat
ed a domestic gross of $41,500,000 at the close of its present re
lease?
No doubt exists that Margaret
Mitchell’s widely-read novel, on
which GWTW is based and to which
it remains surprisingly faithful, can
be credited with sparking interest
in successive generations of moviegoers. Another motivating force is
the word-of-mouth influence of parents and older acquamtances.
a s i i
A
scene
from
Walt
Disney's
vow never to go hungry again, and
Tara, her beloved home, in ruins,
GWTW runs nearly four hours but
contains not one unnecessary scene
or dull moment.
But what has attracted more
people than any other factor is
Last week Walt Disney’s 101 Dal
the perfection with which every
facet of the production has been matians romped across neighbor
handled. From the acting in the hood screens to delight cartoon
leading roles to Max Steiner’s lovers, of which there are many of
superb musical background, GW
TW must be considered one of the all ages.
best American films ever made.
In the great tradition that be
gan with the first feature length
Originally, much ado was made
about the casting of such well- cartoon, Disney and his staff
known fictional characters. After a have produced one incomparable
three-yeaiV search, in which every animated concoction after an
actress in Hollywood was under
consideration, Selznick chose the other, culminating in the produc
virtually unkown British actress Vi tion of “Dalmatians,” one of the
vien Leigh to essay the role of most intelligently written.
Scarlett O’Hara. Clark Gable, in
Employing such Disney favorites
what may now be considered his
best performance, plays Rhett But as wicked witches (this time a mod
ler, and Olivia De Havilland and ern personification named Cruell'a
Leslie Howard play Melanie and de Vil), furry animals, and bumb
Ashley Wilkes.
ling, but lovable humans, the story
Under Victor Fleming’s inspir concerns fur-loving Cruella’s at
ed direction and Sidney Howard’s tempt to acquire a dalmatian-skin
excellent screenplay, every per coat, using 99 puppies, who are res
formance captures the spirit of
cued eventually by the two remain
the original “ story of the Old
ing dogs of the title.
South,” with Actress Leigh scor
ing a personal triumph.
As in all Disney productions, the
Noting the lack of unusual
trends at Niles, the Campus Eye
asked a number of students what
fads they would instigate if they
had the opportunity.
Cynthia Christiansen, senior:
“Pulling every fire alarm in the
building.”
Noel Uzemack, senior: “ Pajama
parties in third period study halls.”
Sue Herzog, senior: “Bermuda
shorts on warm days for both
teachers and students.”
Claire Balin, junior: “Emptying
the swimming pool before seventh
period.”
Ina Rishe, senior: “Five minutes
of hate for Thoreau each day.”
Zelda Rest, senior: “No! I say
ten minutes.”
Terry Shevelenko, senior: “Yel
low pants.”
Lois Riefstahl, senior: “More
school spirit.”
June Haerle, junior: “Five-day
characters are drawn beautifully, weekends.”
The film contains some of the
most memorable scenes ever film the voices are suitable, and the mu Steven Schada, senior: “Field
ed -— Atlanta in flames, Scarlett’s sic is appropriate. But not a suf- trips to the beach when the tem-
perature is above 65 degrees.”
Donna Miller, senior: “Classes on
the lawn during the few days we’ll
have school, with free cokes and
sun-tan lotion every half hour.”
Bill Krupnick, junior: “Having a
weight-lifting class every day.”
Miriam Rothman, senior: “That
chubby girls are the most appeal
ing.”
Kathy Luber, junior: “That thin
girls are the most appealing.”
Bill Levison, senior: “Afternoon
naps.”
Jan Williams, senior: “Better at
tendance at drama productions.”
Sharon Freres, senior: “Third
period walk-outs.”
Frank Baer, senior: “Smudging
the make-up on all the Indians in
this school.”
Feme Yesinick, senior: “Plant
ing flowers in all thè P.A. system
speakers.”
Diane Manassa, senior: “ Giving
the teachers a dose of Spring Fev
er so we would have less home
work.”
Larry Bolon, senior: “A shorter
school' day.”
Mary Ann Mahnke, senior: “Hav
ing a Good Humor truck go through
the halls between classes.”
Dennis Doforowolski,
senior:
“Pushing school spirit; it’s not
dead yet.”
Paulette Pleason, senior: “Issu
ing receipts in the cafeteria which
could be turned in later for valu
able premiums.”
Bruce Bernberg, senior: “The
‘Castro look’ for those who dislike
shaving.”
Analee Rudich, senior: “Big feet,
so I won’t have to feel so ‘out of
it.’ ”
Carol Senger, senior: “Going to
school on a bicycle built for two.”
Rosanne Schiff, senior: “Lockers
big enough to ditch in — I ’m run
ning out of places.”
Bob Kittredge, senior: “Holding
classes on the front lawn.”
Ron Klopp, senior: “That some
teachers take a course in family
living.”
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N IL E H IL IT E
Friday, April 28, 1961
Coaching Assignments for '61- 62 Revealed
Coaches Barsak, Phipps
To Tutor Tribe at West
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c la s t —
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T ro ja n s S n a r e 4 t h S . L. W i n
'W e st —
BULLETIN
Two assistants moved up to head The switch of two coaches who
coaching positions in football and became familiar names in the Subaseball while a new name ' burban league to the West divi
moved onto the basketball scene to sion coaching staff and the Inter
highlight the school board’s appro im association were considered sur
val of the coaching alignment for prises by many observers at the
Nilehi East next season.
announcement of the new Indian
Jam es (Pat) Rooney, end head coaches.
The transfer of Mike Basrak to
coach for Mike Basrak’s Trojans
in 1960, was named to take over Nilehi West, rumored for many
his former bosses’ spot as head weeks, removed one of the most
football coach. It was learned that influential coaches from the S.L.
Coach Rooney will be aided by Two of Coach Basrak’s proposed
three assistants, only two of three assistants have been reveal Coach Mike Basrak, pictured above,
whom have been announced. ed as Bill Schnurr, the Trojans’ moves over to West after long years
They are Harry Ewing, and backfield coach last year, and Dar of service in the Suburban League.
George Yurseky, both newcom rell Conway.
Coach Phipps Moves
ers to Nilehi.
Another former Trojan leader,
Heading the varsity baseball
squad will' be present junior varsity and veteran Suburban conference
coach Nick Odlivak, who was also battler, Jim Phipps, vacated his
the Trojans’ line coach this past former post to move in as head
baseball coach for the Indians.
season.
Football assistant Schnurr will
Coach Bryan Remains
also handle the varsity basket
Highland Park’s Little Giants
The new top man in basketball ball head coaching chores for the
proved to be quite big last Satur
at East will be Richard Haselton. red and white.
Mr. Haselton will also work with Last year’s sophomore wrestling day, as they won the Lake Shore
top gun, Charles Anderson, will Invitational' track meet held at Li
the freshmen football squad.
lead the Indians into their first berty ville. The Trojans took a solid
Coach Howard Byram, who has
sixth in the eight team meet.
one of the best coaching records year of varsity wrestling competi
tion.
Goldman Second Twice
in the area, will retain his posi
Coach Conway will maintain the
tion with the varsity wrestling
Outstanding individual perform
squad. Although the fact is not head track coaches’ berth in addi ances were turned in once more by
tion to his assistant football duties.
confirmed as yet, Rex Whitlash is
Paul Goldman, who took two sec
Two Posts Uncertain
expected to move in as chief
ond places with fine times in the
The present assistant golf coach, high and low hurdles; A1 Nach
wrestling assistant.
Bruce Sandberg, will tutor the var man, who finished fifth in a fast
Also returning at East as head
coaches will be Don Larson and sity golfers at West and vet 440 yard dash; and Steve Miller,
Tom Kivilouma, veteran swimming eran Trojan track and cross-coun who finished second to Jim Carter
and golfing mentors, respectively. try mentor John Harmon will re of Waukegan in the 100 yard dash.
sume his cross-country duties.
In addition, the 880 yard relay
Jim Heiniger, who was a phy
John Cress, who built up gym
sical education teacher at West di nastics at Nilehi to a better-than- team of Stew Roper, Gary Smith,
vision a year ago, returns after a average level, will attemp to pick Goldman, and Miller finished a
one year leave of absence to take up where he left off when he close second to Waukegan in their
event.
over the head track coaching dut takes the reigns at West.,
The junior-stocked Highland Park
ies for the Trojans.
As of now, two positions are still'
squad edged out Palatine’s Pirates
Other new men will head the ten in doubt: the head swimming and
nis and cross-country squads. Har tennis coaching jobs. No swimming by two and a sixth points for the
old Morgan has been selected to coach has been named yet. Coach top spot in the meet.
manage the netmen while East’s Frank Marcus is not sure whether
Six Records Broken
fall cinder brigade will be trained he will return next year to head the
Six varsity records were broken
by Bill Warner.
Injun tennisters.
in the meet, the most noticeable
The Nilehi Trojans beat the
Proviso East Pirates 2-1 last
Wednesday. The victory for the
Trojans was their fourth in a row.
Coupled with Evanston’s loss,
the win put the Trojans in a twoway tie for second place in the
Suburban league.
The Trojans notched their first
win of the season in league play
behind the steady pitching of Ed
Sabey, who regained his early-seaTomorrow the Trojans will son form after some shaky outings
meet New Trier in a double-head against Morton and Evanston. Jim
er in an attempt to overhaul first my Boyesen, Nilehi’s letterman
first baseman, finally broke out of
place Morton.
his hitting slump with three singles
against the Huskies.
Goldman Leads T racksters
To 6th in Lake Shore Invite
Tee's Formation
It was a hot summer day in Rome. The newspapers called it
“Black Thursday.” It was the day the United States was humiliated in
the Olympics.
The fact that the U.S. lost the Olympics hurt our pride, to be sure.
But that was not the real cause of the wave of concern and worry which
crossed the country after that dark day. For years experts had been
warning the public that one day the laziness and complacency of
America’s youth would reach a point where the world would scoff at us
because of our failures in the Olympic games. It seemed that moment
had arrived. The Soviet Union had taken over the athletic supremacy of
the world.
In previous years, the surge of Russia into Olympic prominence
was attributed to their prowess in the so-called “minor” sports such
Trojanettes
by Mary Ann Mahnke
Even though the delay in spring and warm weather did veil our
school in a little gloom, some of the Nilehi girls are ambitiously en
gaged in activity other than spring fever, “senior-itis,” and other
maladies of the season.
For many years, the Niles GAA’has been invited to participate in
playdays at various suburban schools. Saturday, April 29, our GAA
will hostess representatives from eleven schools at West Division.
The playday, “Dog-Gone Fun” provides an opportunity for GAA
girls to become acquainted, engage just for the fun of it, in volleyball,
softball, and relays, according to Claudette Phillips, GAA president.
Board members will act as hostesses, referees, and officials.
There will also be an interscholastic tennis competition between
representatives from each school.
Girls are requested to bring lunches and GAA will treat to bev
erages and dessert.
Rebounding from three straight
Suburban league setbacks, the Nile
hi Trojans set out on “new fron
tier” in their baseball world with
a 7-2 triumph over Oak Park and a
double header sweep of the High
land Park Little Giants to even
their conference record at 3-3.
Williams, Sabey Impressive
Paul Williams, a veteran south
paw, came back after being kayoed by the Evanstonians and went
the route for a 3-1 victory in the
opening game of the twin-bill
against the Giants. The contest
marked the first time this season
that the Men of Troy have played
errorless ball.
being Carder’ 9.9 clocking in the
100-yard sprint. Miller was timed
at a fine 10.1.
The frosh-soph Trojans did one
place better than their varsity el
ders, taking the number five posi
in the second game, Sabey reap
tion in the final team standings.
Tomorrow Nilehi journeys to the ed the harvests of a 4-2 Trojan
shores of Lake Michigan to engage win after relieving starter Jeff Koin the Waukegan relays.
nofsky, who had worked creditab
ly, but tired. Nilehi only connected
for one safetie, that one coming
Table
off the bat of Jim Hart in the
Of
eighth, when the Trojans pushed
Points across the winning runs. Once
Highland Park ........ ............42 1/6 again Niles was flawless afield.
Palatine ............. .. ............40
Rainouts, Kits,
North Chicago ........ ............ 26 5/6
Stifle Trojans
Glenbrook ................. .......... 22 2/3
Waukegan ............
............38
Since opening the 1961 tennis sea
son with a victory two weeks ago,
Libertyville .............. . .i........ 11 2/3 the Trojan tennis squad has had a
Arlington ................. ............10 2/3 rough time from both their oppon
ents and the weather.
NILEHI .................... ....... :18
BY TERRY GORMAN
as gymnastics, wrestling, and the like. Now we had no excuse for
losing. The United States had been beaten at its own game: track
and field.
We Had Many Goats
The prime example of our failings seemed to be John Thomas’ stun
ning defeat in the high jump. Called the greatest high jumper of all
time, Thomas failed to leap 7-1 in the finals after leaping to the
atmospheric heights of 7-3 and 7-4 in trial meets prior to the games. As
you know, a pair of Russians placed ahead of him to pull perhaps the
biggest Olympic upset of all time.
Another U.S. “ cinch winner,” Ray Norton, fell completely apart in
his specialties: the 100 and 200-meter dashes. He was touted as the
“world’s fastest human going into the events, but finished dead last
in both. In addition, his goof in the passing of the baton in the 440m eter relay cost America a new world’s record.
Both Thomas and Norton should have won, and probably would
have if they had applied themselves to their task. But by the time they
did it was too late: a typical example of the complacent attitude of
American youth towards sports.
Where Do We Fit In?
Where do the boys at Nilehi fit into the picture? In this way: the
state tests we have all been required to take since freshman year re
veal that the average Niles boy is below the average set by the state of
Illinois. And the state of Illinois is below the average of the world.
Why is this? I believe we are not up to par physically because we don’t
care. It’s the complacency bit again.
The fact that our country’s youth is below average in the world
was made clear in coordination tests given during the mid-fifties. Better
than half of the European children who took the tests passed. Only one
out of ten from the United States made it.
Many say that too much emphasis is placed on athletics. Maybe
not enough is. The famous quote by Aristotle explains why this might be
so. “Physical fitness and mental fitness go hand in hand.”
After they beat Glenbrook, 4-1,
and took Maine East by the same
score, they hit a snag as far as
the weather is concerned. Playing
host to Arlington, they were rain
ed out, and on Saturday, April 15,
they were victims of the same fate
against Maine West.
Monsoon Season?
On the following Tuesday, with
the weather at last relenting, the
Trojans shut out Elmwood Park,
5-0. In the next two meets, the
tennismen were slated to face Hins
dale and Evanston, 1959 and 1960
state champs, respectively.
Against Evanston, the Suburban
league and state favorites this
year, the Trojans scored only one
triumph, with Paul Bishop winning
the third singles. The meet score
was 4-1.
Trojans Face Giants
The netman traveled all the way
to Hinsdale and had started the
meet when the rains came and an
other cancellation was forced.
Last Tuesday, the Trojans were
scheduled to play Morton at home,
but that meet was also called off.
Saturday, the Trojans travel
northward to encounter the High
land Park Little Giants, another
powerhouse and contender.
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