https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25609/archive/files/f3a77b3b0a3b35596e7cd157459120ba.pdf?Expires=1781740800&Signature=C9ZHxSpTn6b70%7EZvGFgt5lpXJCDmR5XrFeLxra-nAWi6gDevMlKj1Sgo3TTGI9c0GQ1duLFHGSqNpWOQh7ZDu6ZoqMyWnZFFGFDEZpHpgnxIsn9iFrgeSW4mHd87wtQaPPEV1ynuB0jiaqgqWsynTcCFLJvljVVXeWZydnlAgX6%7ErC4w%7E3JYjlSbCFs2Y0giRwDEmHadcFWso3kLkrvycmsR5dOHxZy-jzC1RtuHL3HqTanVK6-q4aL260dgjXAtlQaLqd0CZtwjUt17BKXEUZKCOhqYabd-cMSG8wyp4gNM6RRUHtFJ3ggDlff0WNC%7EP1FIey0nCw6saJFyWDiEWw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 700ad886a2c350931e5fd8aaeb335111 PDF Text Text East’s closing appears inevitable? Library offers good place to study: survey The library is considered by the majority of the students to be a good place to study according to the recent survey conducted in 24 homerooms, six of each grade level. Although the school Board repeated­ ly has emphasized that no decision has been made regarding the closing of one of the district high schools, it seems that East may be doomed according to the strong implications made in the ad­ ministrative report at the last Board meeting. BECAUSE OF A DECLINE of the birth rate across the country, total enrollment at East is expected to de­ crease from 2,308 this year to 1,655 by 1979-80, according to the report. The Board’s first prerogative is closing a school. East, as the oldest, would be most likely to bear the brunt of this decision. The second choice would be to keep all three schools, but simplify the curriculum due to the smaller enrollment. A third possibility, would be for the Board to find a way to increase its revenue and maintain the present rate of curriculum de­ velopment. SOME RESEARCH IMPLIES that reduction in size of all three schools is superior to maintaining two larger high schools because of directness in facul­ ty-student relationships, and availabil­ ity of resources. However, in order to maintain all three schools with a smaller student population, an increase in revenue is needed. Furthermore, as the student enroll­ ment continues to decrease and finally reaches the 1,250 mark, increased funds would be needed to bolster individual courses, and the questions of a full, qualitye ducation would arise. IN ADDITION, REDUCTION of the teaching staff would be necessitated. The total staff must be arranged to form a balance of expertise without dismissal of tenured teachers or those in more specialized areas. Of the 495.5 teachers currently em­ ployed in the district (437.5 on tenure and 58 non-tenure), approximately 122 teachers will be without a job by 197980 according to the projected figures. In this number (122) six to nine per cent (or 7 to 11 faculty) will be included those resigning, retiring, or going on leave of absences. SEVERAL OF THE DEPART­ MENTS with severe cutbacks include English from 70.4 teachers currently to 50 teachers by 1979; math — from 41.8 teachers to 29.8 teachers; science — 45 teachers to 35; and social stu­ dies — 45.7 teachers to 35.5. The other departments will be reduced by five teachers or less. Students services music, Alternative Learning Center, and Special Projects are predicted to be increasing their numbers by three to six teachers. The report further states that “ al­ though the Board of Education has the right under current law to dismiss all unneeded staff, whether tenured or not, the administration will make every effort to avoid recommending dismis­ sal of tenure faculty.” SEVERAL PROPOSALS were rec­ ommended: —Before any staff member is rec­ ommended for a tenure contract, the potential long-term effect of such a contract will be carefully evaluated. —The practice of issuing one-year contracts and of terminating all such teachers each will be continued. —Plans will be developed to retrain certain teachers in areas of potential surplus to prepare them for areas of future need. —Legislation proposed by the Teach­ ers’ Retirement Board to reduce the age of a non-penalty retirement will be supported. —Cost effective plans for stimulat­ ing early retirement will be proposed. This recommendation will need to be coordinated with any change in State Retirement Laws. —The administration will attempt to maintain some latitude in staffing, to the end that we may plan to staff at 98 per cent staff utilization instead of 100 per cent. The likely cash savings for closing a high school would be more than $2,500,000! TAKING THE PRESENT economic trend, the handwriting is appearing vividly on the wall. A special open hear­ ing is scheduled for March 31. STUDENTS FURTHER BELIEVE that the library resources are up-todate and adequate. However, the num­ ber of students who never use the library increases from one in 100 fresh­ men to 11 in 100 seniors. In addition, the survey revealed lack of fines, library hours, and ease of circulation, a definite plus in student opinion, while temperature, ventilation, and the number of booths and con­ ference rooms were generally disliked. Total responses showed that almost all students spend some time in the library, and that almost two-thirds of the students are there twice a week or oftener. The least favored items were concluded to be atmosphere, staff sup­ ervision, and rules and regulations. More than 500 students participated in this survey. Vol. 37, No. 8 NILES EAST HIGH SCHOOL, SKOKIE, ILL._________ Friday, February 14, 1975 B o ard election A pril 12 Caucus to endorse three candidates The Niles Township High School Caucus has chosen six candidates for the Nilehi school board, including three incumbents, who will appear before the Nilehi endorsement convention Feb- T ra ffic Safety C en ter C onference h e ld Driving range to open in fall According to Dr. William Warner, Project Coordinator, next fall East stu­ dents will be the first to use the driv­ ing range of the $537,140 three-phase Niles Township Community Traffic Safety Center for behind-the-wheel in­ struction. CONSTRUCTION OF THE first phase, a multiple-car range facility, was approved by the Board of Educa­ tion on January 13. On January 14 Dr. Wesley Gibbs, Superintendent of the Niles Township High Schools signed a “Contractual Service Agreement” al­ lowing the release of $213,140 from the Illinois Office of Education (previously OSPI), Safety Education Section to un­ derwrite first phase construction costs. The second phase involving simu­ lator and classroom curriculum and equipment for secondary school stu­ dents and the third phase affording classroom and laboratory experiences in traffic safety to elementary school students and adults, if approved by the Board and the State, will involve a total grant of $324,000. The Board of Educa­ tion and subsequently the community will invest a maximum of $80,000 for the Center’s building facilities. A. EDWARD JOHNSON, Director of the Safety Education Section of the ICE, indicated at the conference that the state is “really very excited about this thing” (the Center), and “ sees great things coming from it.” Im­ mediate construction of the 200’ by 600’ range will begin on Gross Point Road between Niles West and the cen­ tral administration building. Although the two other phases have not been approved, Gibbs said the ad­ ministration is “very enthusiastic about this opportunity that will be provided to both present and future students.” DAVID SATOLOE, A FORMER mem­ ber of Skokie’s Traffic Safety Com­ mission, said that although his “origin­ al reaction was a favorable one,” he felt there was “some hesitancy (on the Board’s part) about referring it to the Village of Skokie.” “I think you would be well advised to do a little more to present to the community some greater background as to how this is going to affect them financially.” WHEN ASKED WHY THE BOARD did not hold an open forum for town­ ship residents before approving the construction of the first phase, Presi­ dent Shirley Garland said the pro­ gram was cn the agenda “for many meetings,” and that opportunity for feedback was available. Gary Anderson, regional represent­ ative for traffic safety of the IOE added that the underlying elementary school districts “are fully cognizant of this program” and are awaiting word on the Center’s progress toward the third phase. OTHER CONCERN WAS VOICED by Robert Feder of the Skokie Life as to what effect the Center will have on West’s Nature Reserve. Mick Herzog, Administrative Assistant said “I think it will enhance the nature reserve. The eight foot fence around the Center will deter students from smoking in the preserved area.” ruary 23. OF THE SIX, THREE will be se­ lected by the 88-member caucus next month to run on the caucus ticket for the April 12 school board election. The caucus is combined of 37 peo­ ple from homeowners and parents groups throughout Niles Township as delegates to the endorsement conven­ tion. THE THREE INCUMBENTS Shirley Garland, president of the Nilehi school board for the past two years, r.nd former president of the district 74 school board. Mrs. Garland has been a resident of Niles Township for seven­ teen years, and is residing in Lincolnwood. Ben Lipin was the first candidate in more than ten years to win a board election without the endorsement of the caucus. Lipin founded the association of Parents, Students, Teachers, and Taxpayers of Niles Township. He has lived in the district for ten years and is a resident of Skokie. FRED MINKUS IS COMPLETING a one-year term on the board. Minkus ran unopposed in last year’s Board elections. He is a former member and president of the District 67 school board. Minkus was chairman of the caucus from 1968 to 1970. He has been a resident in the district for 15 years and presently resides in Skokie. The three newcomers include Dorthea Goldenberg, an assistant pro­ fessor in the school of Education at DePaul University. She taught at North­ western University and was an educa­ tion specialist for the State Superin­ tendent of Public Instruction. Ms. Gold­ enberg has lived in Niles Township for 15 years and resides in Skokie. EDWARD KAMINSKI is an associ­ ate professor of pathology at North­ western University. He was formerly a member of the district-wide committee that studied Nilehi’s grading policies. Kaminski has lived in Niles Township for eight years in Morton Grove. Paul Stiefil was a former member of District 73 school board for two terms serving as board president. He is also a Junior Achievement advisor and counselor. COMING ATTRACTIO N S Feb. 14 Valentine's Day 3 p.m. Ripplette Swim Club Feb. 15 Mainstreet Bluegrass Mini-concert 4101 Main St., Evanston ($21 8 and 10 p.m. Feb. 16 "Bom Free" - Old Orchard 3 p.m. Junior High Feb. 17 No School - Teachers' Institute Feb. 18 Exhibit of Thirteen Colonies and American Revolution 8 p.m. Skokie Public Library 3 p.m. AVE • Room 246 3 p.m. Sophomore Cabinet • Room 124 3-4 p.m. Chess Club - Room 317 Varsity Cheerleaders • Troian Hall 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. AFS - Room 147 3 p.m. Freshman Cabinet • Library 3 p.m. Feb. 19 Forensics • Room 150 3 p.m. Dance > Dance Studio 3 p.m. Senior Cabinet • Room 112 7:38 p.m. Stage Band - Room 117 3 p.m. Golden Galleon - Room 252 3 p.m. German Club 3 p.m. Bridge Club • Student Lounge Feb. 20 "Money on the Land" 8 p.m. Skokie Public Library 3 p.m. French Club • Room 246 3 p.m. Russian Club - Room 242 3 p.m. Sophomore Cheerleaders 3 p.m. Spanish Club • Room 245 3 p.m. Pom Pons 3-5 p.m. Feb. 21 Ripplette Swim Club Contemporary Arts Book Discussion 8 p.m. Skokie Public Library Feb. 22 ACT Tests Ski trip to Villa Olivia 8 a.m. Devonshire Center Feb. 23 "San of Flubber" Old Orchard Junior High Orchestra Concert • Auditorium Feb. 24 Board Meeting 7700 Gross Point Road Student Senate • Room 222 Junior Cabinet • Room 144 Feb. 25 Aptitude Tests Skokie Art Guild Skokie Public Library Sophomore Cabinet • Room 124 Chess Club » Room 317 Varsity Cheerleaders - Troian Hall AFS - Room 147 Freshman Cabinet - Library Feb. 26 School Spirit - Room 242 Incoming Freshmen Parents' Night Forensics • Room 150 Dance - Dance Studio Senior Cabinet • Room 122 Stage Band - Room 117 Golden Galleon - Room 252 Feb. 27 "The Huddled Masses" Skokie Public Library Pom Pons Sophomore Cheerleaders French Club - Room 246 27 Feb. 25 ■ Stop and Shop Days Feb. 28 Ripplette Swim Club 8 a.m. to S p.m. 3 p.m. I p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 8 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. �Page Two Friday, February 14, 1975 New student rap room opens by Michelle Andre The Open Door, a new student rap room, opened last week after an entire semester of peer group counselor training. Fred Krai, Biff Bannon, and Gary Vann, Easthi social work­ ers have been organizing the room since the opening of the school year. Approximately 15 students have been participat­ ing in weekly meetings, learn­ ing the techniques of group process. The Open Door is lo­ cated in Room 2A behind the stage of the student lounge. All students are invited to attend each Monday during their free periods. WHEN PREPARATION FOR THE Open Door began last Sep­ tember, Krai, Bannon, and Vann held meetings for students interested in becoming peer group counselors. Students ea­ gerly attended and were so anxious to open the room that they would not agree to any orientation program. Arrange­ ments were made to open the room during the free periods students had agreed to monitor in, based on the idea that stu­ dents would just drop in for general rap sessions. “We had to open immediately. The stu­ dents were so eager, they re­ fused to postpone it for any period of time,” Vann said. However, after one week, the social workers realized that this system was too general and that students were not willing to “open up” on such a casual basis. It was agreed that some form of pre-training was needed in order for the Open Door to function properly. The social workers introduced a peer group counseling project that previously had been successful in training students in several other high schools. Libertyville, Zion-Benton, Carmel, and Bar­ rington High Schools, and the Special Education District of Lake County established and wrote a handbook on the pro­ gram East students planned to use. THE PROJECT CONSISTED OF six one-hour training ses­ sions, their purpose being to train students to become peer group leaders so that each par­ ticipant would be qualified to lead his own group in conjunc­ tion with a faculty advisor. “Each meeting was like a pro­ gression period,” Bannon said. “We became more involved and developed self awareness. I felt personal growth along with the students.” During each session, the so­ cial workers led the students through various discussions and exercises teaching basic skills such as orientating a new group of students, helping students feel comfortable, facilitating erpression of feelings, and other group leadership skills. THE NEXT 20 MEETINGS were geared to letting the stu­ dents run their own meetings with a social work advisor pre­ sent. They volunteered and were given time to prepare for role-playing, such as pretending that everyone in the room is attending his first open door meeting. Presently, the Open Door par­ ticipants have completed ap­ proximately eight training ses­ sions and the 20 role playing situations. “The Open Door will be a growth type thing,” Ban­ non said. “The process has already started with the train­ ing program. People are al­ ready growing together by shar­ ing and accepting others’ ex­ periences. Not only may they learn about others, but about themselves and who they are.” THE OPEN DOOR IS still operating on an experimental basis. Participants plan to begin a reference room. Information will include topics such as drugs, birth control, jobs, equal rights, tutoring, and special ed­ ucation programs. They also hope to begin reviewing health films for the school and conduct an occasional survey on issues of importance. The Open Door is a student operated program produced by the interest of the social work­ ers for the students. At this early stage the room is still “flexible.” “What we need now is feedback from the students. We want to know if we’re need­ ed, how the students feel about the room, and what they hope to find in it,” explained Bannon. THE OPEN DOOR HOPES to attract a new group of students with this recruiting period. “If a real interest does exist, we may end up with a new group of leaders for next year,” said Krai. Open Door members include seniors Amy Becker, Fern Bernstein, Barry Kravitz, Sheila Rubin, Donald Shapiro, Sue Susscol, Cindy Nomikos, and Nava Issacs; juniors, Debby Bernard, Mike Mega, and Sharon Spira; and sophomores Dave Fleisher and Jewel Levine. The Open Door is a new student rap room located in Room 2A in the Student Lounge. Pictured above are Cindy Nomikos (left) and Nova Isaacs with an Open Door poster and David Fleischer, social worker Biff Bannon and Linda Koukos in the "rap room." - News in Brief School a ffa irs body Freshman Cabinet pictured here has planned a busy year selling sweet tarts, chocolate crunch bars, and peanuts. Presently, the members are organizing a talent show for all students. Remodel health office? by Bruce Goldberg Easthi’s nurses, Barbara Scar­ brough and Dorothy Taylor, have submitted a proposal to the school board that, if passed, will mean renovation for the school’s health office. THE HEALTH OFFICE, vis­ ited by about 75 students every day, is lacking in space, ac­ cessibility, appearance, quiet­ ness, and facilities for removing injured students, according to the nurses. Sister schools North and West both have updated facilities in their health offices. Nurse Scar­ brough said that “it is impos­ sible to compare the health fa­ cilities at East to that of West and North. We hope that, with the renovations, our area will approach some similarity to theirs.” THE NURSES’ PRIVATE of­ fice is used to tend to ill stu­ dents and to hold conferences. A problem exists however, be­ cause, often, while a conference is in session, students come to the office needing care. A larger waiting room is also necessary because the corridor presently used as one is over­ crowded and contributes to the spread of disease, the nurses say. A STORAGE PROBLEM also exists in the health ofifce. A wheel chair and stretcher are presently stored hazardously be­ cause there is no room for them. Health office vision and hear­ ing testing facilities are inade­ quate for their usage, claim the nurses. The only vision and hearing testing booth is in the health office boys’ resting room To be used, though, would dis­ turb anyone using the room to rest. THE NURSES SAY THAT another exit to their office is necessary. The exit would have a ramp leading directly outside. In past situations, firemen have had dififculty carrying students and faculty members out from the health office through its nar­ row corridor. The nurses’ final request is for carpeting for the entire of­ fice area. Carpeting would help reduce noise and improve the appearance of the office, the nurses say. “WE ARE VERY concerned about our health program and would like to remove as many imedpiments to it as possible,” Nurse Taylor said. If the Board approves the nurses’ proposal, the remodel­ ing of the health office will be done over the summer to be completed by September. Galen Hosier, Easthi princi­ pal, will submit a proposal to the Student Senate, the PTSA board, the building administra­ tion, and the faculty to create a Committee on School Affairs. THE PROPOSED COMMIT­ TEE would act as a decision making body to augment the Senate Student. Hosier explain­ ed that both bodies would co­ exist hapilpy. Committee members would include seven students, five teachers, three administrators, and three parents. Three of the students would be the president, vice-president, and secretary of the Student Senate. OTHER STUDENT MEM­ BERS would include top vote getters in elections of all four class levels. Teachers, admini­ strators, and parents would be chosen in an election also. Hosier would preside over the committee’s weekly meetings. H om e ec w in n er Valerie Krammen has been chosen the winner in the 1974-75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow contest. She com­ peted with other seniors in the written knowledge and aptitude examination on December 3. She now will compete for state and national honors and has re­ ceived a specially designed award from General Mills, Inc., sponsor of the annual education­ al scholarship program. STATE FAMILY LEADERS of Tomorrow receive a $1,500 college scholarship, while sec­ ond-place winners receive a grant of $500. The state winner also earns for her school, a 20volume reference work, “The Annals of America,” from Encylcopedia Britannica Educa­ tional Cororatpion. In the spring, state winners and their faculty advisors will be the guests of General Mills on an all exoense-paid educa­ tional tour which will include Washington, D.C., and Williams­ burg, Virginia. A special event of the tour is the announcement of the All-American Family Leader of Tomorrow, whose scholarship will increase to $5,000. Second, third, and fourth place winners will receive schol­ arship increases to $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000 resepctively. A $1,000 NUTRITION schol­ arship also will be offered this year from General Mills. The winner of this grant is chosen from those who participated in the contest and who is planning a college major in nutrition or a related field, ranks among the highest in his state on the over­ all examination, and scores highest on the included nutrition questions. V iolinist com es h e re Henry Criz, noted violinist, will be guest soloist at the or­ chestra concert on February 23 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. THE CONCERT WILL include “Funf Stucke” (a 5-piece or­ chestration) by Paul Hindemith, “Waltz” and “Gallop” from Masquerade by Aram Khacha­ turian, “Concerto for Two Flutes and Orchestra,” by An­ tonio Vivaldi, “Bach violin con­ certo in A minor,” and “Beetho­ ven romanze in F Major.” Criz will perform the last two pieces. He has toured Europe, the F ar East, and South Ameri­ ca. His recognition includes re­ ceiving the National Federation of Music Clubs Award, entitling him to play at the White House, the Dasch Award, the Lyon and Healy Award, and the McCor­ mick Foundation Award. TICKETS, $1 FOR adults and 50 cents for students and senior citizens, may be purchased at the door. 1 9 7 6 stick e r contest The Skokie Bicentennial Com­ mittee and the Skokie Youth Welfare Commission are co­ sponsoring a contest for the de­ sign of the 1976 Skokie vehicle sticker, honoring the 200th birth­ day of the United States. THE CONTEST, OPEN to all Skokie residents between the ages of 13 and 18, offers a first prize of a $100 U.S. Savings bond, a second prize of a $25 bond, and a third prize of a transistor radio. Entries must be mounted on cardboard no larger than 8V2 x 11 inches with the design done in red, white, and blue, with black lettering. The sticker needs to have the words Skokie, Illinois, and 1976 clearly visible. ALL ENTRIES MUST be sub­ mitted to the Skokie Youth Com­ mission at 5127 Oakton by March 10. The winners will be announced in April. B icen ten n ial g ro u p District 219’s Bicentennial Committee meets the first Wed­ nesday of each month to plan activities for the schools and community. The “American Revolution Bicentennial Administration” (ARBA) was created by Con­ gress to “ coordinate a national bicentennial commemoration.” DISTRICT 219’s COMMIT­ TEE devised a resolution ex­ plaining that it will act as a clearinghouse for suggestions, and as advisor and recommender of bicentennial activities. In addition, it will issue a periodic newsletter informing schools of progress, and recommend that certain interested teachers in­ volved in bicentennial activities have released time during school in order to direct and coordinate department activi­ ties. IN ADDITION, A LIST of further activities and public events sponsored by the school was organized. This list in­ cludes field trips, contests, par­ ties, academic courses, and en­ vironment projects, all based on the theme of the American Rev­ olution. �Page Three Friday, February 14, 1975 10-second editorials Drunkenness fad related to violence Everything is always changing. People, ideas, policies, styles, never stay the same. Fads come and go so fast that many times there isn’t enough time to get into them. A FEW YEARS AGO there was a great concern about the smoking of marijuana. It seemed that every­ one was sitting around, getting high and mellowing out to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Now the problem (if you consider it a problem), has turned to alcohol. Recently it seems everyone is sitting around, getting drunk, and getting roudy listening to Black Sabbath, Johnny Winter, J. Geils, and all the other loud violence causing groups. Somehow this may be related to all the trouble and fights starting at our Friday and Saturday night athletic events. There isn’t much anyone can do about it. Administrators cannot tell. The police would rather catch some­ one with a stash of pot. Mr. Puff and his staff of security guards are so busy chasing students to home­ room that they do not have the time for such trivia. Parents are too busy and big brothers and sisters are buying the booze. IT IS NOT A REAL big deal. Soon, something else will come along and liquor will stay in stores and bars where it belongs. Hopefully the next fad will be different and orig­ inal, that has a whole new approach for things to do on weekends. Some­ thing like — staying straight and getting into the words of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Board decision premature I Detention time should assist school effort Cutting class, disorderly behavior in halls, or truancy from homeroom are all offenses punishable by deten­ tion. First semester students who have committed offenses were placed in detention study halls dur­ ing their free periods, left in these rooms to play cards, and watch the clock tick until the next period. BEGINNING SECOND semester students will not be detained during the school day, but at 3 p.m. instead, left to watch the clock tick until 3:45 release time. Under either circumstance, students sit idly for 43 minutes. Instead of waiting students’ and supervisors’ time in such an unconstructive manner, may detained individuals assist teachers by work­ ing at odd jobs? MANY TEACHERS NEED extra help with stapling, filing, and organ­ izing, or perhaps stuffing Nilehilites before distribution day. Some type of system could be arranged to make certain students arrive at proper destinations to help the teachers. Human time and energy are qualities too good to waste in over­ crowded waiting rooms. Hotline f Is East ready for raids? A. According to Mr. James Puff, “The indoor track, the cafeteria, and the the­ atre department’s scene shop do act as bomb shelters. Canned water, biscuit rations, and equipment are also stored there for “this kind of emergency.” Q. Who are the student P.A. announcers? A. These students, who are chosen near the end of each school year are Denise Levin, Cary Grossman, Maureen Sulli­ van, Howard Steirman, and Bob Katz. Q. What is the tower going to be used for? What is the tunnel and attic used for? A. According to Miss Jo Morris, building manager, the tower was once used for classes; however, it presently serves as a storage space. The attic also is used for storage and the tunnel which has — entrances in the student lounge and caf­ eteria is used by the custodial staff. Q. What is adaptive gym? A. Students unable to participate in the regular P.E. curriculum are placed in this class. A medical excuse warrants such change. Students in this class do homework, play ping pong, croquet, cards, and games such as Scrabble, Perquackey or plastic bowling. They meet in the pit in the indoor track and are graded on a pass/fail basis. Q. When are library books discarded? A. The basic criteria is 1) if the in­ formation is no longer accurate, 2) if the library has obtained a newer edition of the book, 3) if the book has no his­ torical value, and 4) if librarians decide a book is damaged beyond repair. Lack of communication leaves residents unaware Although both Dr. Wesley Gibbs, Sup­ erintendent of Niles Township High Schools and Board president Shirley Gar­ land denied that Board approval of the first “Contractual Service Agreement” for the Traffic Safety Center was pre­ mature, concerned citizens of the vil­ lages involved are fervently criticizing the decision. PERHAPS BOARD MEMBERS were sporadically reminded over a period of months that driver education research studies were being conducted. However, other than the Board, Central Admin­ istration, a handful of reporters and PTSA representatives, no one was fully cognizant of such research. It seems that information concerning the “nation’s first comprehensive com­ munity traffic and safety education cen­ ter” as it was referred to in an ad­ ministrative news release of February 3, would be tirelessly distributed to the 170,000 Township residents. It is true that the state grant is providing over $1/2 million for the Center while the Board agreed to provide a maximum of $80,000. However, this is a Community Traffic Center. ECONOMICALLY, Dr. William Warn­ er, Coordinator of the Center, projected per student savings in the first phase at $35. However, discussion of such pro­ jections, although appearing in previous Board agendas, were not held in open forum. Only few residents, those who frequent Board meetings had any knowl­ edge of the research or, perhaps more importantly, the decision made on Jan­ uary 13. When the Board voted to approve the construction of the first phase, a vote which was not included in the agenda of the evening, confusion and discontent arose throughout the room. Meeting “regulars” were Caught off-guard and were precluded from making prepared statements in opposition to the program. STATEMENTS WERE MADE, how­ ever, when the opportunity arose on Jan­ uary 27, two weeks later. The contract has been signed, immedi­ ate construction of the range will begin, and one can only retrospect on this sud­ den and irrevocable decision. However, no contractual agreements for the second and third phases exist yet. This is the time for community feedback and involvement. Caucus authority in Twp. strong factor in elections Strong national political organizations whose money lays on the success of their candidates may be exercising the same political control that the District 219 Caucus has and will continue to exer­ cise in Niles Township. Although Curt Sonnebom, Caucus Chairman, denied that the Caucus “is essentially a politi­ cal organization,” on April 13 last year, the three District 219 School Board can­ didates that were endorsed won unop­ posed. IN PROJECTING TO April ’75, it may be asked when, if at all, independent candidates will submit applications for candidacy thereby undermining Caucus authority. Presently, of six applicants screened and chosen by the Executive Board, three will be selected and en­ dorsed by the Caucus on February 23. A recurring factor in evedy Board election for the last three years indi­ cates that strong control does lie in this representative organization. Due to an atrocious lack of interest and involve­ ment of capable individuals in a Board running a multi-million dollar operation, the situation will worsen. PERHAPS SURPRISINGLY, the cau­ cus itself has had to “seek out” pros­ pective applicants from organizations throughout the township. In 1972 the ratio of Caucus endorsed candidates to independent were 1-2, in 1973, 3-2, in 1974, 3-0, and unless a civic minded citizen declares him or herself, last years’ ratio will remain constant. AT THE LAST election, Caucus en­ dorsed James Gottreich said that al­ though there was an obvious lack of interest in the Township of Board ac­ tivities, he would try to avoid discour­ agement in serving it. Yet, the situation is no longer only disheartening. Town­ ship residents, through their growing in­ sensibility, have allowed the Caucus to grab full reign of Board elections in which independent candidates have be­ come an infrequent phenomena. Feedback Detained students feel jobs jeopardized now Dear Editor, This letter is pertaining to the new supervised study assignment. All of us in Mr. Henrici’s fifth period work study class are concerned because we feel that the new detention study hall will be jeopardizing our jobs. If Mr. Hosier feels that he will be able to pay us our wages which we earn at our jobs, we will gladly serve our detention afted school. We realize that Mr. Hosier came from Niles North, and wishes to run our school the way North is run, but what he does­ n’t realize is that we are the students of East, and are not used to a dictatorship system. Lori Polin ’76, Debbie Hoglund ’75, Cassandra Gadd ’76, Mich­ elle Roqon ’75, Karen Frazier '76, Maryanne Flossi ’75, Gene Hyman ’76, Donna Winston ’75, Howard Getner ’76, Bob Williams ’76, Steve Kornick ’75, Jim Bur­ gess ’75, Dave Brussian ’76, Ray Ledvora ’75, Ron Bressler ’75 Female teams ignored Dear Editor, As a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association, I and many others would like to express our opinion on your cov­ erage in the sports section. Even though we females are looked upon as the weaker of the sexes, and don’t participate in contact sports, we too have athletic teams. It seems when I pick up the Nilehilite and start read­ ing the sports section, all I see is Tro­ jans Lose, Loss in Overtime, Gridders Finish Winless Season, and so on. An article that’s a half a page long telling and explaining about a losing game doesn’t bring on school spirit. We do have some teams which place very well in the league. We see no rea­ son why we girls can’t have the recog­ nition we deserve. We practice, try out hardest, and do win; but don’t seem to get any coverage. Take a look at Girls’ gymnastics, volley­ ball, basketball, bowling, softball, and track. They are a ir good teams. In your spare time, try looking at these teams and see how well we place. You wait and see when the Girls’ Bowling team and others make it to state. We are also a part of Niles East. -Karen Frazier ’76 (Editor’s note: We agree that the Nilehilite has not given good coverage to all sports in general and especially girls’ sports. We are very short-handed and could use several girls’ sport reporters. In the meantime, we hope you are pleased with out cover­ age in this issue.) East fencer’s rebuttal Dead Editor, Regarding Jeff Weinstein’s article, “Foilers Improve, Lack Experience” in the January 24 issue, I would like to ask Mr. Weinstein a few pertinent questions: Do you know that at the end of last year when the fencing team was in need of a coach, nobody cared, not even the athletic staff. Do you know that our “inexperienced new coach” (as you said), Ron Gralewski, gave of his own time and money to best familiarize him­ self with the sport and is doing a great job trying to build a strong future team? Do you realize that you have prejudi­ cially and with absolutely no prior knowl­ edge assumed that only lack of experi­ ence causes a poor record? There have been many other Easthi teams in “slumps” and no one ever presumed to analyze exactly why. Do you know that our home fencing meets take place in the indoor track? Have you ever been there to at least see what you are writing about? I ques­ tion whether a person with no knowledge of, and an unwillingness to learn about a sport is “experienced” enough to write about it. At 4:30 p.m. today we have a home meet with New Trier West. I cordially invite you to attend, and I’m sure our coach, will be more than happy to answer any of your questions. -Larry Labow ’76 The Voice of the Niles E ast Students Published during the school year by the students of Niles Township High School East, Lamon and Mulford Streets, Skokie, Illinois 60076. Printed by Des Plaines Publishing Company, Des Plaines, HI. Volume 37, Number 8 Friday, February 14,1975 Editor .......................................................... Cynthia Payne Feature Editor ......................................... Paul Saltzman Sports Editor ............................................. Jeff Weinstein Advertising Manager .............................. Richard Gertz Persons, Places, Things Editors — Rochelle Goode, Michelle Soltan Coming Attractions Editor ..................... Wendy Gerber News Reporters ............................ Marla Berman, Rich Bodenheimer, Sue Feldman, Dean Frankel, Rick Jago, Caryn Lason, Sandee Morrison, Sharon Veis. Girls’ Sports Staff ..................... Debbie Glienke, Kathi Isserman, Carol Michals, Nancy Seiden. Boys’ Sports Staff ___ Bruce Goldberg, Larry Bower Photographers .................... Jeff Cohen, Barry Lustig. Danny Lustig, Scott Wexler Journalism class reporters ___ Marla Berman, Shari Berkowitz, Rich Bodenheimer, Sue Feldman, Wendy Gerber, Rochelle Goode, Bruce Gold­ berg, Rick Jago, Nancy Seiden, Michele Soltan, Sharon Veis, Rich Wilson Advisor ................................... . .......... Mrs. Mary Scherb �Friday, February 14, 1975 Page Four AP history, math grow popular by Rich Bodenheimer About 100 juniors and seniors are presently enrolled in Ad­ vanced Placement courses in United States history, European history, and two levels of cal­ culus. THE AP CLASSES HAVE in­ creased in popularity this year after last year’s AP students scored very well on the exami­ nations given to them last May. Last year, in the U.S. history class, 12 people took the test. Of those 12, six got 5’s (5 is the highest score possible, 1 is the lowest), one person received a 4, and the remaining five re­ ceived either 3’s or 2’s. THE COURSE CONCENtrates on such topics as the American Revolution, the Jack­ sonian period, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Progressive e^a, and the New Deal. The test, which consists of multiple choice, essay, and documentary analysis problems, usually fo­ cuses on these areas. Even so, teachers never see the test and therefore cannot stress one topic over another. Mrs. Sylvia Mazouch, U.S. his­ tory instructor, remarked that “it is a challenge not only for the students but for me as well. I love teaching it. Any teacher loves to teach students who are motivated.” IN ADDITION TO AP U.S. history, AP European history al­ so has increased in enrollment over the last few years. The course begins with 15th century Europe and examines the poli­ tical, economic, and intellectual institutions that existed in Eur­ ope since them. During the year, the emohasis is placed on un­ derstanding principal themes in European history and studying European contact with the rest of the world. The three-hour exam in May consists of the same things that the U.S. history test included: multiple choice questions, es­ says, and documentary analy­ sis. Dick Miya, who teaches AP European history, commented that, “It is much more difficult to receive a 5 on the European history (than on the U.S. his­ tory test) because the test cov­ ers a whole continent and not only one country.” LAST YEAR, THE CLASS had sixteen students taking the exam with two people receiv­ ing 5’s and three being cred­ ited with 4’s. “I think this is a course that will increase in popularity over the next few years because of the great yearning for free col­ lege credits,” Miya said IN THE MATH DEPARTment, AP Calculus and AP analytic geometry with an in­ troduction to calculus (AGIC) have been offered. AP calculus covers more material than the average calculus course. Theo­ retical calculus as well as proofs are stressed in depth. An excellent score on the test in May will usually earn stu­ dents two full semesters of col­ lege credit in mathematics. Last year, 21 students took the exam and all but two received two semesters of credit. Those two still received one semester of credit. AGIC COVERS MUCH of the same material as AP calculus, but less theoretically and at a slower pace. Students should have at least three years of math before taking either cal­ culus course. The exams are prepared by Princeton University and the grading scale usually fluctuates every year. The test places em­ phasis on analytic geometry, calculus, and proofs. THE AP COURSES, though they require a great deal of work and intelligence, are consideved by all the AP teachers at East to be “great builders of confidence because they cre­ ate a unique feeling of success and accomplishment in the stu­ dent.” Experimentation keys learning by Marla Berman “We talk about everything from sex to Bach,” explained one student. THE CLASS HE WAS refer­ ring to is Speech Communica­ tions, a one semester course designed to help students be­ come more aware of themselves and other people, and to under­ stand more about both verbal and non-verbal (such as body language) communication. Students participate in discus­ sions on topics of their choice and carry out experiments re­ lated to the discussions. The purpose of the experiments is to observe the reactions of peo­ ple confronted with different situations the students have created. IRA ARBUS PERFORMED ONE of the more unusual ex­ experiments. He stood on a cor­ ner by a stoplight and handed out bubblegum to people in cars that were stopped at the light. Ira did this first in sloppy clothes, then dressed neatly. When he wore torn jeans and a dirty shirt, Ira passed out only 30 pieces of gum in 90 minutes. When he dressed in a suit and tie, though, he passed out 30 pieces in only 30 minutes. Ira’s conclusion was that, appar­ ently, appearance is important to many people. IN ANOTHER experiment, Mike Chavin stood in front of a dime-store on a 20 degree day and handed out ice cream to passersby. Some people ignored him, but others not only accept­ ed his gift, they even paid him for it. Virginia Stemp, Speech Com­ munications instructor, hopes the course will help students to learn to express their feelings clearly, work successfully in a group, defend their beliefs, and increase the students’ percep­ tions of their feelings towards others. REACTING TO THE question of the class’s success, Lisa Sa­ ber said she has become more aware of a person’s hint feel­ ings when singled out by a group or when she is excluding an individual from her group. Mike Chavin explained that he never noticed other people’s ideas and opinions until they were pointed out in class dis­ cussion. Other students said they have been able to under­ stand their friends and families better since taking the course. MISS STEMP SUMMED up what Speech Communications is about in the last paragraph of the outline she handed her class on the first day of school. “This is a course about you — its aim is to provide you with self-mo­ tivation and self-interest and to develop your independence as an effective group communica­ tor.” (Photos by Barry Lustig) Students in Advanced Placement courses are shown here working hard so that they can do well and earn college credit or advanced placement from the tests they will take in May. Top is AP European history class, middle is AP U.S. history class, and bottom is AP calculus class. Summer camp for math teacher by Rich Bodenheimer (Photo by Barry Lustig) Two students attempt to communicate their feelings to their fellow students through a crayon drawing in Speech Communications. “Stop and shop” schedule P eriod 1— 8-8:36 2 -8 :4 1 -8 :5 7 3 -9 :0 2 -9 :1 8 4 -9 :2 3 -9 :5 9 Stop and shop— 10:04-10:44 F eb . 25, 26 & 27 5 -1 0 :4 9 -1 1 :2 5 6 -1 1 :3 0 -1 1 :4 6 7 -1 1 :5 1 -1 2 :0 7 8 -1 2 :1 2 -1 2 :4 8 9 -1 2 :5 3 -1 :2 9 1 0 -1 :3 4 -1 :5 0 1 1 -1 :5 5 -2 :1 1 1 2 -2 :1 6 -2 :5 2 For the last seven years, sum­ mer has meant the same thing to math teacher Mildred Hall. She has been contributing her time to Camp Awana, a teen­ age Bible camp in Westbend, Wisconsin, about 180 miles north of Chicago. EVERY JULY, CAMPERS from all parts of the country come to Camp Awana for either two or four-week periods. Ac­ cording to Miss Hall, “The beau­ tiful 130-acre camp gives me the chance to forget about school and permits me to relax for a month.” Miss Hall’s main job is to di­ rect the sports department, though she sometimes substi­ tutes as a Cabin Leader. As Sports Director, Miss Hall tries to teach one sport at a time and she adds that, “we try not only to teach the fundamentals of the sport, but we also make an attempt at teaching it from a fun point of view.” SUCH SPORTS AS TENNIS, badminton, archery, and golf are played at Camp Awana. In addition to teaching, Miss Hall writes booklets to help the camp­ ers learn the games and she sees that the necessary sport- (Photo by Rochelle Goode) Miss Mildred Hall ing equipment is available. As an incentive to learn, numerous sports are held for the campers during the month. As a Cabin Leader, Miss Hall takes care of a group of eight girls, conduct­ ing treasure hunts, cross-coun­ try running contests, and Bible lessons. Miss Hall does not get paid for her services, but she said that “ although I am not paid, I feel that I am well paid in the sense that the enjoyment and the experience that I get out of it is great to have inside of you. In addition, I see the kids from the out-of-school point of view. I try not to treat them like students and I urge them to talk to me as a friend and advisor instead of a teacher. Camp Awana, a new dimension in camping, his helped me as well as the young people who attend it.” �Page Five Friday, February 14, 1975 Persons, places, and things Congressman Abner Mikva is sponsoring a conference on Sat­ urday, February 22, at 1 p.m. in the Niles council chambers, 7200 N. Waukegan, in Niles. A panel of approximately 25 from the district including economists, executives, businessmen, con­ sumers, and educators will dis­ cuss and analyze the major economic proposals pending be­ fore Congress. Residents of the 10th Congressional District will have the opportunity to give their views on what should be done about energy, unemploy­ ment, taxes, and inflation. Jerry Proffil attended the an­ nual Theater Association Con­ ference, where he was elected First Vice-President, held Jan­ uary 31 through February 2 at the Sheraton O’Hare. The pur­ pose of the conference was to describe new theater techniques. Marc Rush ’75, Susan Shelley ’76, Karen Grantz ’75, and How­ ard Balikov ’75 participated in the All State Music Festival for choir and band at the Arlington Park Towers, January 23-25, and performed a concert the last day. Rusty Kaminar ’75 is build­ ing a roadster with the help of Mr. Manison and the metals shop. He is supplying all the materials, which include fiber­ glass and a Ford V-8 engine, and extras costing approximate­ ly $1,500. He hopes to complete it by the end of the semester. Coaches Ristow, Madsen, Beechy, and Ferguson attended a track and field conference January 31-February 1 held at the O’Hare Inn, where univer­ sity coaches explained new track and field techniques. A Mardi Gras party was given by all French classes, on Tues­ day, February 11. Miniature floats were constructed and dec­ orated, and several students dressed for a costume contest. The Niles East Choir per­ formed at the mid-year gradu­ ation ceremony last Sunday. They sang Handel’s Coronation Anthem under the direction of Frank Winkler. An evening of entertainment including songs in foreign lan- Tengirls gain equality in wood shop Can you tell the difference between mahogany, oak, and pine wood? If not, maybe Wood Technology is a course to con­ sider. THIS YEAR, FOR THE first time, 10 girls felt that their edu­ cation was lacking in that area. Eileen Bornsheuer, Donna Co­ burn, Bobbi Dredze, Rhonda Fiduccia, Debbie Hoglund, Mary Markich, Nanette Odlivak, Lau ra Reitherman, Alexis Stern, and Debra Wax all are taking this exploratory course in wood working. Although they deal with heavy machines such as a drill press, radial arm saw, and table saw, Robert Keeen, woodshop instruc­ tor, feels that girls have no more difficulty than the boys in the class. “Strength is not the important thing,” he empha­ sized. «• t 9 »* I "B e Someone SPECIAL" C h ech into Navy Opportunities DAVE BRISTOW . Navy Representative 4119 Main Street Skokie, 111. 60076 Phone 677.3676 guages, humorous skits, Rus­ sian dancing, and the French can-can (performed by Mrs. Madeline Loughran’s APP class) will be presented in the assem­ bly hall, courtesy of the Niles East PTSA and the foreign lan­ guage department, on March 12. Nilehilite staff members Ro­ chelle Goode ’76 and Sandee Morrison ’77 attended a high school press party at the Axle roller rink, with their guests Beth Spitz ’77 and Carol Sopkin ’78 on January 31. Two new courses will be add­ ed to next year’s curriculum. Aerospace Education II which will expand a student’s knowl­ edge into aerospace related ca­ reers. The prerequisite will be Aerospace education. Child de­ velopment nursery school which Will permit students the oppor­ tunity to integrate classroom activities with the practical ex­ perience of working with chil­ dren replaces the current two classes of child growth and de­ velopment and nursery school. Mrs. Diana Browning who gave birth to a baby girl, Caro­ line, on January 13, returned to teaching yesterday. Bill Coulson took his DECA group on February 6 to Woodfield for the district contest in advertising layout, window dis­ play, sales presentation, job in­ terview, and public speaking. The Reflections staff for 1976 includes Mark Blackman and Susi Fleischman, co-directors; Debbie Feldman, music direc­ tor; Leslie Ament and Linda Pastron, assistant vocal direc­ tors; Celeste Ashley, assistant band director; Sally Saber and Suzie Soltan, co-choreographers; Paul Scherfling, technical direc­ tor and set designer. The first writing committee meeting was held February 3 where the theme was established as “ Re­ flections on a Rainbow of Emo­ tions.” All eighth grades from the feeder schools will be visiting East during the month of Feb­ ruary to explore thè different culture arts areas as well as foreign language. Mini Show, Reflections Tour­ ing Company consisting of Mark Blackman ’76, Cheryl Esken ’75, Sue Feldman ’76, Mark Flitman ’75, Bill Hall ’75, Sandy Klein ’75, Ilene Korey ’75, Marc Rush ’75, Steve Schwartz ’76, Susan Shelley ’76, Michele Soltan, ’75 — director, and Patti Sucherman ’76 will be performing dur­ ing the next several months for old-age homes, orphanages, hos­ pitals, and the junior high schools. Felix Lara ’77, Juan Lara ’77, Robin Cohan ’77, Sandra Lopez ’76, Denise Perea ’76, Sandy Reed ’76, Alma Rios ’76, Mary Short ’76, Danny Silver ’78, Ricky Silver ’76, Donald Sha­ piro ’77, Murry Cohn ’77, Yaneth Cafarsuza ’77, and Mrs. Herminia Lopez, sponsor of the Spanish club, attended the per­ formance of Folklorico de Mex­ ico at the Opera House on February 2. The newly formed Students for Israel Club, having already held a bake sale, now are plan­ ning a raffle through March 1. Prizes will include a Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera, pool cues with cases, and other door prizes. Tickets will cost 25 cents. Officers include David Ruber, president; Anita Simkovich, vice-president; Nava Isaacs, secretary; and Scott Gothelf, treasurer. James Shugrue spon­ sors the club. The Hebrew classes will be attending a movie “The Police­ man” at Evanston Township High School, periods 2-8. Ray Ledvora ’75 took another first on January 24 at the In­ ternational Car Show at the Amphitheater. He was awarded a plaque and a trophy. KEEN SAID THAT THE girls and boys in his class are treated equally. “Maybe the boys think the girls get preferential treat­ ment. But, I try to teach them as equally as possible.” Donna Coburn agrees that both the teacher and her fellow students treat her equally. Donna took the course be­ cause one of her friends took it last year and enjoyed it. “It’s not hard work,” she com­ mented. “Nothing that a girl isn’t capable of doing.” THERE HAVE BEEN GIRLS in woodshop in the past, but never more than three. The first time a girl ever took woodshop was about three years ago. Keen said he feels that girls have a better attitude about the class than boys “due to the fact that they wanted to take the course, whereas some of the boys took it because there was nothing else for them to take.” They (the girls) are eager to learn in the class,” Keen con­ tinued “very interested about the subject, and they pay atten­ tion.” (Photo by Jeff Cohen) Backgammon has come to Niles East! Seniors Lenny Brenner and Irwin Katz recently formed a backgammon club with Mrs. Betty Quinn, social studies teacher, as sponsor. Shown here is Nancy Hirsch learning some of the finer points of the game from club charter member Paul Saltzman. �Page Six Friday, February 14, 1975 Chess M ates, L td. Chess for everyone in Evanston by Paul Saltzman Eastchess team heeps on winning by Rich Bodenheimer The Chess team has won four consecutive meets this year, giv­ ing the team a 4-2 record and a chance at the North Suburban Chess League championship. EAST’S FIRST OPPONENT, Deerfield High School, came in­ to the meet, with a 0-2 record. Rich Edelson, the president of the Chess Club, said that “Deerfield is in a rebuilding stage this year. They lost a few good seniors from last year’s team and we don’t ex­ pect much of a battle from them this year.” THE MEET FINISHED in a 5-0 victory for East giving the team its first victory of the year. The winners included Rich Edelson, Rich Bodenheim­ er, Mike Stiefel, Steve Apollo, and Mike Guerrero. Edelson added that “with these five players, we can give teams like Evanston and New Trier East some trouble.” EAST CONTINUED its win­ ning ways with a 4-1 victory over Loyola Academy. East nev­ er had played Loyola before and thus the team didn’t know what to expect from them. Edelson, Steifel, Apollo, and Guerrero were victorious giving East a .500 record. Niles North was the next op­ position for East (who was try­ ing for its first win in five years against North.) East won the meet 3-2 with Edelson, Stie­ fel, and Guerrero the winners. ADLAI STEVENSON High School ended the festivities for East by losing 5-0 in the span of only an hour and fifteen min­ utes. Edelson, Stiefel, Guerrero, Apollio, and Bodenheimer all won their games with little difficulty giving East a 4-2 record and a tie for third in the league. The upcoming meets against Highland Park and the top team in the country, Evanston, will show if the Niles East chess team can win consistently and if the team deserves recognition with other East sports teams. Classified Ads Yes, we have blacklite posters! All sizes, shapes, colors, and cheaper than ever. Blacklites in sizes from one bulb to 4 ft. tube. For information, contact the Nilehilite office. FOR SALE: one black danskin scoop neck leotard, size medium. In perfect condition, only $2.50. See Pam Goldberg or call <74-2738. (Photo by Barry Lustig) Chess players concentrate on their next moves here at Chess Mates, Ltd., a chess club in Evanston. Chess players, take heart. In spite of the recent dip in the game’s popularity, there is still a place for players to gather and compete locally. THE PLACE IS CALLED Chess Mates, Ltd. Located at 517 Dempster St. in Evanston, Chess Mates is a club where anyone seeking a game at any level can compete for a 50 cents an hour fee. (Membership is $18 annually for high school students and entitles players to play with­ out further charge and to com­ pete in member-only club tour­ naments.) Tournaments are held regu­ larly in Chess Mates’ small storefront space. In the past, these have included speed tour­ naments (in which there is a time limit for players to move) and doubles tournaments, also known as “bughouse” chess. IN THE NEAR FUTURE, ac­ cording to spokesman Jim Bozzelli, the club will hold a U.S. Chess Federation sanctioned meet and a tournament for wom- en only. Bozzelli hopes that the club can stimulate female in­ terest in the traditionally maledominated game. “We’ll do what people want us to do,” Bozzelli said. “The club will hold women-only tour­ naments, speed tournaments, or whatever kind of tournaments people will compete in.” PRESENTLY, CHESS MATES has a weekly tournament going on every Sunday from 7:30 to 9 or 9:30 p.m. PrizteS’are award­ ed from the small entrance fee charged. Approximately 18 games can be played at one time on the tables that rest on barrels and sawhorses in two rows that extend the length of the building. In Chess Mates’ small store­ front, top chess players such as Evanston’s 20-year old whiz Harold Boas (top state high school player while at Evanston Township High School) have played. In April, U.S. Chess Federation president Frank Scoff will appear at the club to lecture on the game and play. THROUGH ACTIVITIES such as this, Chess Mates hopes to arouse enough interest in the club to sustain itself. Its only real source of income, in addition to membership dues, is its retail store. Located at the side and rear of the club are chess sets and books for sale. Sets range in price from $3.75 for a vinyl utility set to $400 for some ornate marble and pewter sets. Chess Mates’ books cover specific strategies, ele­ mentary play, and even trans­ criptions of games such as those from the 1972 world cham­ pionship match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. The club also offers private lessons ($5 an hour) and soft drinks for its players (25 cents for pop, 10 cents for coffee). CHESS MATES, LTD.’S hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight and weekends from 2 p.m. to mid­ night. Only club members can play Monday nights. Army ROTC gives jo ti 2 years to make tip your m ind. Signing up for the Basic Course of Army ROTC is like most other college courses. You make no major commitment; there is no special obligation. You can ace it or flunk it. Or, you can drop it. That depends upon you. Try the Basic Course during your freshman and sophomore years. See what it’s all about. It only takes a few hours a week. By the end of your sophomore year, you’ll know if it’s for you. After all, nobody can really tell you about Army ROTC. You have to find out for yourself. You’ll then be eligible for the Advanced Course. This pays you $100 a month for the last 2 years of school. You’ll earn a commission at the same time you earn your degree. The leadership and management skills you acquire will put you ahead in either civilian or military careers. The point is this: You’ll never know what Army ROTC can do for you until you give it a fair trial. It’s at least worth checking into. Fair enough? Army ROTC. The more you look at it, the better it looks. Check into Army ROTC at these Illinois colleges : De Paul University University of Illinois — Champaign / University of Illinois / Chicago Circle / Knox College / Loyola University of Chicago Northern Illinois University Western Illinois University Wheaton College phone toll free 1-800/626-6526 �Page Seven Friday, February 14, 1975 P rid e and hope carry East trackm en to first m eet win by Larry Bower (Photo by Jeff Cohen) Freshman center iceman Jimmy Bolotin laces oil in recent 3-1 victory against Niles West. Icem en defeat W est by Bruce Goldberg Easthi’s varsity hockey team broke their nine game losing streak and registered their sec­ ond and third victories of the season by beating Steinmetz and Niles West. In addition, the Tro­ jans gained a tie against Lane Tech. EASTHI’S DEFENSE HELD Steinmetz to 14 shots on goal, giving Trojan goalie Rick Hazen an easy victory. The Trojans were first to score when Harold Berman slipped one past the Steinmetz goalie. Mark Rudd scored next putting the Trojans ahead for good. Mike Hansen scored a pair of goals, Gene Freid, Jim Alexander, and Lee Wisnewski each scored singletons giving East the 7-1 victory. The Trojans beat Niles West for the first time 3-1. East dis­ played a team effort as Pollack, Wisnewski, and Torstensson scored for East. THE FIRST TIME Lane Tech played East they defeated them 9-1. The second the score was 10-0. On January 29, the Tro­ jans played a tight game and battled to a 4-4 tie on a third period goal by Pollack. The Trojans have started a rebuilding program that consists of playing an offensive defense. Translated it means playing a checking game. Coach Mark Le­ vin feels the results are start­ ing to show. Shots on the de­ fensive goal are decreasing as the defense led by Jerry Smessaert and Rob Torstensson have been holding the opponent to an average of 20-30 shots per game. The offense has been improving up to a goal a game. WITH ONLY TWO games re­ maining in the regular season, the Trojans are preparing for the Northeast division playoffs. Easthi will duel with Niles West on their first playoff game on February 23, at 9 p.m. at the Glenview Ice Center. Any student interested in try­ ing out for the Trojans summer hockey team should contact coach Levin at 673-0195. Pride and hope, those will be the words that will be on the minds of Trojan trackmen this year. Pride, is being a Niles East runner. Hope, is for hop­ ing the runners represent Easthi to their fullest. THIS YEAR’S SQUAD has a total of 30 athletes. On the var­ sity level, four sophomores will be used for most meets this year. In the distance runs, the team will have reasonably good depth. Coach Bill Madsen has set it up so that the distancemen change events from meet to meet. The races will be half mile, and two-miles. Mark Scherfl’ng, Barry Hartman, Mark Lichtenstein, Hal Sloan, Ken Golub, Ron Stein, and Larry Bower will be competing. IN THE SPRINTS 50-yard dash, 440-yard run, and 4-lao relay, the Trojans runners will be John Christopoulos, Dave Greenberg, Steve Apollo, Joel Sher, Rich Zelvin, and Dave Sacks. The hurdlers Sal Parenti, Dave Greenberg and Steve Apollo will be participating. In the field event outside of the long jump the team is deeply in short supply of men. The long jump which has the proper depth has jumpers like Green­ berg, Apollo, and Mike Man­ ette. The shot put has three competitors. Junior Martinez, and Sophomores Tony Tiagonce, and Mike Delmcnico. Pole vault and high jump thus far has no participants. This hurts because the other team gather valuable points without opposition. Last week the Trojans beat Hubbard and Adlai Stevenson 55-45V2-33V^. The Sophs didn’t fare as well as they were out manned badly. The varsity vic­ tory, highlighted by many indi­ vidual performances, focused on Parenti who won both the high and low hurdles and Steve Ap­ ollo who took fourth in the low hurdles. Dave Greenberg took first in the 50 yd. dash with Apollo taking second. Greenberg also led a sweep in the long jump by winning with a jump of 17 feet, 10Vi inches with Apollo and Mike Manette finishing next. IN THE HALF-MILE, Larry Bower reached the top with a winning time of 2:10; Mark Scherflimg took third, and Ken Golub, fourth. In the two-mile Barry Hartman took second and Mark Lichtenstein took third. In the mile Ron Stein ran hard to a second place finish followed closely by Hartman. The winner of the meet would be decided in the final event, the 12-lap relay. The winner would take home first place. It came down to the last lap when anchor man Larry Bower took over the lead­ ing Hubbard runner and beat to the tape by only .7 of a sec­ ond. Thus giving the Trojans, their first victory. T a n k e r s gain first league w in í by Jeff Weinstein Easthi’s varsity swimming team won their first league meet of the year last weekend against rival Niles West, by a score of 87-77. In the meet Ed Naumes was the Trojan stand­ out by capturing both the 50and 100-yard free style in excel­ lent times. The winner of the meet wasn’t decided until the final relay. In the race one of West’s swimmers dived from the starting blocks too soon, dis­ qualifying the Indians for the race and also handed the Tro­ jans the victory. With this vic­ tory, East’s overall record jumped to 6-10. This record has been the best in recent years. THE WEST MEET ended the regular season competition, and the districts are next in line. On February 22 East will hope to gain individual honors lead­ ing to the state meet the fol­ lowing weekend. Among the hopefuls for East are Ed Naumes in the 50- and 100-yard free style and Rob Torstennson in the backstroke and 200-yard individual medley. -> RAYMffiVD’S 7 LAST THREE ? D DAYS G irls 9 Sports in brief Ripplettes tryout The 1975 Ripplettes Swim Club had their showpart tryouts on January 25 after school. Spon­ sor Mrs. Marcia Berke together with other PE teachers tested the girls on their stroking, float­ ing, and stunts. GIRLS WHO WILL be doing their own solo number for this year’s show include Nick! Odlivak, Chris Frolich, and Beth McCloud. Doing duets are Nan Odlivak and Jody Connix, and Wendy Epstein and Cheryl Un­ derwood. The trio will consist of Carol Michals, Diane John­ son, and Julie Schmidt with Dawn Flakne, Ellen Brin, Rob­ in Klein, and Carolyn Ohlwein participating in the quartette. A variety of group numbers are being planned for the show which will be given early in May at the Niles West pool. East takes 10th This year’s girls’ gymnastics season came to a close with the league meet on January 31 and February 1 at Niles North. All eleven teams in the league competed. Niles West won the meet, while East took 10th place. THE LAST CONFERENCE meet for East was held at Glenbrook North on January 22. Robin Shore took first on horse, and Jodi Smoot was fourth in floor exercise. Coach Marcia Berke commented that “we did­ n’t do too well.” One possible reason could be the fact that Peg Krause, Shawn Moses, and Carol Greenspan were all out with injuries. The team’s overall season ended with a fourth place fin­ ish in the division. Miss Berke commented that “it was a good season — we did better than last year.” She also noted that this year’s freshmen looked “pretty strong” and added that she only had three upperclass­ men competing, the rest being freshmen and sophomores. Cagers selected The 1975 Girls’ Basketball Team was selected after try­ outs were held on Feburary 3. The varsity team consists of Suzanne Arnopolin, Karen Behr, Jamie Borkovitz, Michelle Chernick. Kathy Coclanis, Karen Frazier, Jill Greenberg, Debbie Jaski, Judy Lee. Elaine Masover, Pam Schnell, Ellen Schwartz, and Nancy Seiden. The junior varsity team mem­ bers include Diane Ament, Jill Chavin, Dawn Flakne, Donna Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Nan­ cy Marx. JoAnn Schnitzer, An­ drea Slowik, Angie Trauth, Jenise Vassilatos, and Sandy Zimbansky. FOURTEEN VETERAN play­ ers including last year’s high scorer Karen Behr, who totaled 60 points, will be playing. Last year’s Varsity squad was 2-2, and placed third in the Central Suburban League. The J-V was 1-3 and finished fourth. The first home game against Glenbrook South will be held next Friday at 4:15 p.m. Last season, the Varsity compiled an overall record of 1-4 good for fourth place, while the J-V was 2-3. Bowlers second The Girls’ Interscholastic bowling team placed second in the district meet Saturday, Feb­ ruary 1. at Oakton Bowl. BOTH THE VARSITY and Junior Varsity came in first place at the League Invitational held the Tuesday before. The team practiced an aver­ age of seven hours a week this year and had about one meet a week. They practiced for ten to fifteen minutes daily trying to pick up certain pins. They worked on their weaknesses and would sometimes bowl games. LISA FRANK BOWLED the highest average of 160 this year. Glenbrook North placed first in the district meet. Badminton starts The Girls’ interscholastic bad­ minton team will compete against Highland Park there at 4:15 p.m. today. THE TEAM’S PRACTICE will stress endurance, basic shots, and strategy. Miss Chris Wood­ ard will be helping Miss Pat Matlak coach the team by work­ ing with the doubles’ teams on strategy and endurance. Forty girls were selected to play on the team following try­ outs last week. Ten will play on varsity and 10 on junior var­ sity. The other girls will play exhibition. ALL HOME GAMES will be held in the south end of the contest gym. Tour through "SUNNY ITALY" Spring Vacation 9 days of fun and education in Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan Total cost includes: Round trip fare to New York and Rome All hotels and daily meals Complete and exciting tours For all information call 674-4616 or 674-4149 between February 14 and February 20 HISTORIC TOURS - New York SELECTED SLACKS AND ALL CORDUROY PANTS AND JEANS BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ALL SHIRTS, KNITS, SWEATERS, MISC. 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The Tro­ jans will travel to Niles West for a rematch after the over­ time victory West gained earlier in the season. The key to win­ ning this affair will be to stop Marty Block. That assignment will probably be handed to Bob­ by Warsaski. The last time these two met, Warsaski did the job on Block holding him scoreless in the first half, and only to twelve points for the entire con­ test. But, in that game, East had the misfortune of losing cen­ ter John Harles for a quarter due to an injury. This was a big factor in the outcome of the first game. The Easthi cagers will really be up for this one. On February 28, East will finish league play against Cen­ tral Suburban League cellardwellers Niles North. The last time they met, East was an easy 73-60 victor. In the last month, the Tro­ jans have been playing superb basketball compiling a 3-1 rec­ ord. The first of the three wins came against Maine East. This contest was close all the way with neither team having a large bulge. Standouts for East were John Harles with 27 points, and Neil Schreiber and Mark Brines with 10 points. THE NEXT TROJAN FOES were the first place New Trier West Cowboys, a tough fight for the Trojans as the Cowboys were sporting a 6-1 record at the time. But, the cagers nailed the cocky West squad beating them 71-64 on West’s home floor. East shot an unbelieveable 53 per cent. But, the difference in this game was the hustle that the Trojans exerted, while West seemed to be taking it easy. Guard Bobby Warsaski forced many turnovers as usual, and added 12 points to equal his seasonal high. High scorer for East was once again John Harles as he continued to dom­ inate CSL play by netting 22 points and playing extremely well on defense. Neil Schreiber scored 15 points attributable to his great inside moves. The following week East suf­ fered a letdown against an in­ ferior Glenbrook South team. East just didn’t have it this evening. They were not loose on the court. Many bad passes were thrown early causing the Trojans to fall behind. South was very successful with a back­ door play that caught the cag­ ers flatfooted many times. At the half East was down 32-28. The same play continued through the second half, but the Trojans were never out of the game. Even with :21 seconds left the Trojans were winning by 1 point and had a shooter at the line. The free throws were missed and South came down and won the game with a 12 footer off the glass with :06 (Photo by Daniel Lustig) Junior forward Neil Schreiber drives for lay-up in recent game against Glenbrook South. seconds remaining to c o m e away with a 59-58 victory. In the game East connected on on­ ly 18-41 free throws. The fol­ lowing evening East made amends for the previous loss by Paul Milstein Niles East Gymnastics Team is currently preparing for the district meet of the state tourn­ ament on Saturday, February 22 at 7 p.m. East has a good chance of capturing the district crown with most of the compe­ tition coming from Niles West. LEADING OFF FOR East on free exercise will be Brian Ab- by Ira Fishman light of the season was the emo­ tion-filled 28-16 victory over Maine West. The meet was up for grabs until the last three weight classes when George Christopoulos, his brother Pete, and Joe Colucci all came up with victories. Key victories al­ so were recorded by Jeff Rock, Rick Yale, Mike Hinske, and Paul Kostyniuk. Among other high points of the season was the team ’s third place finish in Russ J. Erb Memorial Tournament during the winter vacation. Capturing places in this tournament, which many considered the best in the state, were 98-pounder Jeff Rock (2nd), 119-pounder Rick Yale (4th), 145-pounder Paul Kostyn­ iuk (2nd), 167-pounder George Christopoulos (5th), 185-pounder Pete Christopoulos (3rd), and heavyweight Joe Colucci (3rd). IT IS, HOWEVER, the Dis­ trict tournament which deter­ mines the fortunes of a wrest­ ling team. The first two place winners move to the sectionals where in turn the top two fin­ ishers travel to Champaign for the state finals on February 28 and March 1. Easthi wrestlers takes down opponent from referee's position. omore game, and 8:30 for the Varsity game. Atfer the Morton East game, East has compiled an overall record of 9-10, and a 4-6 conerf ence record. Gym nasts h ard at practice; D istricts righ t around corner W restlers head for districts; lo o k for state contenders Niles East’s best wrestling team in many years is looking anxiously ahead to the first lev­ el of the State Wrestling Tourna­ ment, the district meet, being held today and tomorrow at Glenbrook South. Coach Richardi and his wrestlers are confi­ dent that they can come away with a high finish, possibly the District Chamiopnship. THIS OPTIMISM IS well founded. The team now sports a 12-3 overall record and has not been defeated in a dual meet since December 14. Their conference record now stands at 7-2 and leaves them in a tie for second place in the confer­ ence. The wrestlers wrapped up the division title with a 5-0 rec­ ord by defeating Deerfield 2516 on February 1. This outstanding performance comes as a surprise to every­ one, especially Coach Richardi, who felt that the team ’s in­ experience would keep it from going far. However, despite fielding a starting lineup which includes five sophomores and a freshman, the team has exhib­ ited both poise and mat savvy. WITHOUT A DOUBT, the high by beating Morton East in a nonconefrence game 62-58. High scorer for East was Neil Schrieber with 20 points. Tonight’s contest with Maine West begins at 6:30 for the sohp- The Trojans must be con­ sidered among the favorites at the Districts. Coach Richardi feels several wrestlers should advance to sectionals and hope­ fully to the state meet. Leading this contigent are seniors Jeff Rock, who has posted a 20-3-1 record so far, Paul Kostyniuk (20-2-1), and George Christoupulos (17-5-2). While these three wrestlers have district experi­ ence, they are not the only Tro­ jan threats. Junior Pete Christoupulos has posted 16 wins on the way to a 21-4 record, and Hinske has not been beaten in 12 outings. IN ADDITION, JUNIOR hea­ vyweight Colucci sports 15-2-1 record, and freshman Yale has compiled an outstanding 12-3 varsity slate. Not only are these wrestlers district and state hope­ fuls, but all must be considered for all-conference honors. The varsity is not the only team which deserves mention. In fact, all three levels had out­ standing seasons. The A1 Poznansky coached J-V has a 9-6-1 overall record and is led by undefeated Todd Robbins and Ira Fishman, along with Corey Fishman who has one loss. THE SOPHS LED by Stan Rosen, Daryl Ullberg, and Bruce Hoffman have posted a 12-3 rec­ ord. Coach Steve Poznansky has utilized wrestlers such as 98pounder Rich Cole and 132pounder Hal Krause to direct the Frosh to a 12-5 mark. Both teams have finished high in their respective conference. For the entire wrestling pro­ gram this has been the finest season since coach Howard By­ ram retired eight years ago. If things continue as they are go­ ing the season could prove to be among the best ever. rams and Neal Sher. Both men have been scoring in the 8’s and should place in the top five. On side horse, the Trojans’ hopes ride with Mike Burke who they are hoping can go all the way. Burke who has previously hit in the 9’s is a favorite for the state side horse championship. Sher also has a good side horse routine and should place among the leaders. Steve Pollice is the favorite for trampoline. Steve has been hitting his routine with consist­ ency, and should place high in the state competition. On high bar, Sher has a good shot to take first in the districts and probably among the top five in the state. Sher’s routine con­ sists of inlocated giants and a difficult pike-doubleback d i smount. On parallel bars the only hope is Sher. His set is scoring in the high 8’s, but also in the district is last year’s state pbar champ Bart Connors. PHIL ADELMAN WOULD have also competed in this meet on p-bars, but he dislocated his shoulder in a recent meet. The last event, rings, should also be a strong event for the Trojans. They expect to have two top finishers, Dave Abrahamson and again Sher. Abrahamson has been injured all year, but has been looking strong in the last few meets. Sher also will place very high in the all-around com­ petition with an average in the low 8’s. The next step in the state tournament is sectionals, which will be held on March 1 at Niles West. A week later state pre­ liminaries will be held at Mt. Prospect in two sessions. Free exercise, side horse, and high bar in the afternoon, while in the evening session the remain­ ing events will be held. The state finals will be held on March 8. THE TEAM AS a whole has gone against three easy schools recently. They defeated Glen­ brook North, Maine West, and Deerfield. (Photo by Jeff Cohen) Senior ringman Barry Grodsky displays L-cross in recent gymnastic meet. U N IT E D S T A T E S M A R IN E C O R P S Recruiting ROGER N. FONNEST Staff Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps Service 41 19 W. Main Street Skokie, III. 60076 Tel. 677-3310 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niles Township High School Nilehilite, Volume 37, No. 8 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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