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CHIEFTAIN

November 7,1980

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Footballers' punch less offense falls at Sycamore, Anderson by Kurt Dusterberg The Football Braves finished their season at 1-8-1 with a 1-6 last place finish in the EHL. Nineteen seniors will be leaving this year's squad.

Anderson trips IH The Braves closed out a disappointing season Saturday, November 1 when they dropped a 9-6 loss at Anderson. Indian Hill got on the board first when Craig Carmen plunged into the end zone from two out in the second quarter. The extra point attempt failed. In the third quarter, Anderson jumped into the lead on a one yard run by Marty Kelly. Greg Elmer's extra point proved to be the winning one. Anderson scored once more in the fourth quarter when Mike Summit blocked a punt in the endzone for a safety, bringing the score to 9-6. Anderson closes their seasori at 2-8. The victory over the Braves was their first home win in four years.

Aviators threatened, the score xmained 7-0 at the halfSycamore wasted no time in the third quarter as Jeff Martin ran 40 yards for a touchdown with the help of some fine blocking. The extra point made the score 14-0. The Aviators final score came late in the third quarter when Dave Hancher's punt was blocked, and Sean Phillips ran the ball into the end zone untouched. The extra point brought the score to 21-0. The sloppy conditions on the field were the cause of numerous bad snaps and handoffs. The mud did not hurt Sycamore, though, as they romped for 222 yards.

Aviators blank Braves The Sycamore Aviators stopped the weak Braves' offense as they rolled to an easy 21-0 victory in a mudfest at Sycamore Stadium Friday, October 24. The win secured the Eastern Hills League'title for the Aviators who posted a 6-1 league record. . . Sycamore put their first points on the board in the first quarter when .Doug Reneger scored from the two yard line. Although the

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by John Lilly A last minute touchdown dashed the hopes of the JV Football Braves as they lost their final game of the season to the first place Sycamore Aviators, 13-8, Saturday, October 25 at Indian Hill. Both offenseive squads were shut down in the first half, and the Braves' defense managed to hold the Aviators on a goal-line stand that lasted four downs inside the 10. Sycamore struck f i s t on a 70 yard pass play in the third quarter, and the extra point gave the Aviators a 7-0 lead. After the Braves' defense stopped a Sycamore drive at the Indian Hill 16 yard line, Jay Kohls pulled down a Jim Arnold pass and ran 74 yards for a touchdown. The two-point conversion scored by Arnold gave the Braves the lead in the fourth quarter. The Braves were denied a victory, though, when Sycamore scored their final touchdown with 11 seconds left in the game. The touchdown, from the Indian Hill 16, gave the Aviators the 13-8 victory.

1. What is the record for the most points scored by the Bengals in a single game? 2. What four former World Hockey Association teams are now in the National Hockey Leaugue? 3. Who was the last Cincinnati Red to lead the National League in stolen bases and in what year? 4. What was the Bengals' best season record? 5. Who won the Heisrnan Trophy in 1962? Answers to Sports Quiz of October 24: 1. Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 through 1918, before joining the New York Yankees. 2. The Howe Trio played for the Houston Aeros and the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association and the Hartford Whalers in the National Hockey League. 3. Casey Stengel and John McGraw were the two managers who led their teams to the most World Series (10). 4. Paul Robinson holds the Bengals' record with 1023 yards rushing in 1968. 5. John Vukovich started at third base for the Reds on Opening Day in 1975.

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match of her high school career to Beth Herr, the only player to defeat Farley in regular season play. Beth Herr went on to win the state title, and Farley fell to Nelson 6-1, 6-3, in the consolation final. Farley later exclaimed, "I think that I did pretty well. I was pleased; especially since I've got two more years." Horton and Nabors got to the quarterfinals, only to lose to the eventual state champions, Northmont, in a 6-2,6-3 decision.

by Bob Rhoad The 1H Freshman Football team ended its season with a 24-6 loss to a tough Sycamore team Tuesday, October 28. The Braves held Sycamore back and controlled the ball in the first half until the Aviators scored on a long run. Sycamore scored once more with little time remaining in the first half, and at half time the score was 16-0. In the second half, Sycamore scored once more, to make the tally 24-0. Indian Hill did not give up, though. On the following kickoff, Todd Hock fielded the ball and ran 85 yards for six points. The conversion failed, and the score remained 24-6 until the end of the game.

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to face LaSalle, Boone Corn by Bob Kindel Dave Johnson, Andrew Bahnfleth, and Joe Nicolas will be this year's "It's Academic" team members. Team captain johnson commented, "This year is foi Bates," referring t o the late Harold Bates, past "It's Academic" advisor. "It's Academic" is a High School television quiz show on channel 48. Prospective team members meet after school to test themselves on such subjects as math, science, literature, the arts, and other general trivia topics. Teams from high schools all around Cincinnati compete in the games and the championship will be held this spring. Mrs. Connelly, the "It's Academic" advisor confirmed that "definitely" the year is for Mr. Bates. She pointed out that he created the team in 1963 and won

city championships in 1972 and 1974. However, illness forced Mr. Bates t o leave the team three years ago. Recently, Mrs. Connelly selected Dave Johnson, Andrew Bahnfleth and Joe Nicolas to represent lndian Kill in competition. "I feel that we have a well-balanced team," said Mrs. Connelly. According to Connelly, Johnson excells in math and science," whereas Nicolas shows strength in the arts. She added that Bahnfleth is "extremely well-read." Alternates for the team, John Ries and Shelli Labahn, were also chosen from the field. Team tryouts occurred during September and early October. The three man team was selected through a careful analysis by Mrs. Connelly of knowledge and quickness. Recommend-

The "It's Academic" team and alternates for 1980 are (front row, 1. to I.). Andrew Bahnfleth, Dave Johnson, Joe Nicolas, (back row, 1. t o r.) John Ries and Shelli Labahn. ations by teachers and a final approval by Dr. Feltman also influenced the team decision. The team's fust match will take place November 23, in which Indian Hill will compete against LaSalle and Boone County. If Indian Hill wins its

first match and defending champion St. Xavier does likewise, the two will face each other in the second round. "We can do it," prophesied Mrs. Connelly. Dave Johnson agreed, yet pointed out that "it will be a challenging task."

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Coach Hem shows concern as he looks on at his Braves.

FarIey, Horton, Nabors g a i n semis, quarters in state tourney by Bi Skidmore Angela Farley placed fourth in singles, and the doubles team of Kristi Horton and Laura Nabors competed in the state quarterfinals in individual tennis competition in Columbus on October 24 and 25. Farley won her fust two rounds rather easily, but fell to Nancy Boggs in the semi-finals 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, in a tight and tense match. In the other semi-finals match, Vicki Nelson lost her first

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The IH Girls' Cross Country team braved Middletown's cold, biting wind and snow to place nineteenth in the district. The girls raced well on the 2.5 mile course despite the unfavorable conditions. Sylvie Cummins led the harriers in 81st place, with a time of 17:43.

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Girls' Varsity Tennis Coach Cindy Crilley was named coach of the year by the Southwestern Ohio Tennis Coaches Association. Angela Farley and Laura Nabors were named t o the association's fust team. Kristi Horton was placed on the second team.

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Ohio for another mock UN in preparation for Georgetown. Mr. Nellis expects close t o fourteen students to attend the meetings. At this UN, Indian Hill wil represent the United States. "It is a real honor," said Christine of influential position. The final activity for the MUN members will be the trip t o Georgetown, Washington D.C., February 12-15. The first three days will be spent in assemblies similar t o those at Edgecliff but on a much larger scale. Students from across the country will

congregate there for this experience. Members will spend the fourth day seeing the sights of Washington. The Model UN,in anticipation of these trips, has been practicing since the end of August at least once a week. For practice, the representatives have been writing and sponsoring their own resolutions, while debating with their fellow Model UNers. In anticipation of this year's activities, Mr. Nellis relayed that the delegation is the "best prepared group I've ever taken."

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The question "why should 18-year-olds be allowed to vote? " arises every election, and particularly among high school seniors. After all, the Constitution's twenty-sixth amendment, which specifies eighteen as the lowest voting age, directly affects seniors. Given that one purpose of education is to prepare the student t o function in society - to get a job, to protect the country and to vote - by the time any American has completed twelve years of school, he should understand the American system of government well enough to vote sensibly. For instance, those people who do not go to college after high school have completed their education, but they still vote. So, too, it can be argued that a senior in high school, having had little experience functioning independently in the society, probably has little concept of what will ensure his long-term well-being, let alone the well-being of the country. But the best experience in this case is to vote, be an active part of the election process, with assistance from parents and teachers. In addition, the right to vote is a logical step in the transition to adulthood. First, at sixteen, we can drive; then, in one step, we may vote and take responsibility for our actions. Furthermore, a citizen has the responsibility to defend his country at eighteen; surely he should have the right to decide what he is fighting for. So by law we become voting citizens at eighteen; and we should. But the responsibility remains ours. As adults we must learn to appreciate and use effectively our privelege to vote.

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averaging eight-one-hundreths of a mile between stops. This average would even be higher if the students hadn't~ taken iht upon o themselves t o consolidate several bus stops into one. The number of stops could be cut in half b y students walking a maximum of two-tenths of a mile. By multiplying this over every bus route in the whole district, many gallons of precious gasoline would be saved, as well as time and wear and tear on bus equipment. I challenge any or all of the Indian Hill School Board to take some direct action to solve the bussing problem. If my challenge is not met by the first of the year, I plan to organize a student supported bus boycott.

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by David Johnson 'Work hard, play hard." This rather simple philosophy is sometimes difficult for Chris Tuke to live up to. This fall's Homecoming Queen, Chris now carefully divides her time among schoolwork (a full schedule, no study halls!); athletics (volleyball just recently completed and "hopefully" softball in the spring);and, of course, her "work" at Aglamesis. "Tukes," the last of an eightperson Tuke throng at IH, enjoys "meeting new people" the most. "I choose a schedule that allows me to meet new people, instead of seeing the same people in my classes year after year." She carries this attitude into her sporting activities, as well. "I like the team sports better," she admits, "they give me a sense of unity as well as a lot of new friendships especially w i q the oppostion." Heading for a business career, Chris is pursuing higher education at either Miami or Indiana University, where she also plans to continue her interest in the arts. A talented artist, Chris won an award for her batik entry in a contest last year and also designed the cover for the Baccalaureate program. One of the advantages of being from such a large family ~ siblings' successis observing her ful careers. "My five brothers have definitely been a great in-

fluence on me," she assesses. Although calling h6r year "at the top" somewhat a "daze," she looks forward very much to traveling to Lauderdale in the spring as in her mind it might be the last time the seniors will be together as a group. Traveling has also become one of Chris' favorites. Spending the past two summers in Maine and Oregon has given her a different outlook on the country life. "I'd like to live in the country," she explains, "but not too far from the action of the big city." A recent inductee in IH's unique Student Government, Chris is head of the Exchange Committee, giving her a chance to encourage her peers to visit other schools and create new friendships. She feels a need for Student Government here at IH, to provide a necessary link between our school and the intricate governments outside. Prefering a full schedule, because she "likes being busy," Chris is not, however the stereotyped "workaholic.'' She fills her scarce free time with James Taylor, Carole King, and her dachshund "Rhody." Nevertheless, full schedule or not, the "girl with the green backpack" continues to e n- i -o ~an "exciting" and "surprising"~ senior "I'm glad I'm here," she states. A lot of people heartily agree!

by Chad Quistinc When first informed he was to be the subject of Chieftain's senior sketch, Brad Taylor retorted, "What'd I do, rape somebody?" This kind of dry humor and his interest in classical music make Brad an uncommon senior. Unlike many leather clad IH rockers, when Brad goes home he likes to listen to classical music. Then, like most seniors, he will fmd himself doing a little homework, "but only after General Hospital;" he added referring to a General Hospital protagonist, "I have my doubts about Luke Spencer." Tails as his friends call him truly devotes himself to classical music. Peter Tchaikovsky, the mad Russian, is his favorite composer. His philosophy on life is "to take the good with the bad and if I can't find a solution, put on Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and all bad thoughts will go away." As is easily deduced. Brad's favorite possession is his

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collection of 154 classical albums. Tails or Bach is also interested in a varitey of sports. He personany enjoys golfmg, bowling and whistling. Brad in a moment of inspired genius said, "I like to whistle." In addition, Brad really concerns himself with our school. He believes that there are too many divisions in our school; 'jocks," "preps," and '"brains," etc. Instead Brad says, "Everyone should be the same." Brad has fairly well defined plans of what he wants to do after high school. He hopes to go to Indiana University where he will study broadcasting and music. As a career, Brad would like to work in a radio station playing classical music. His ultimate goal is announcing for the Mew York Metropolitan Opera for National Public Radio. Finally, Brad will be a success because of his attitude, his sense of humor; and his dedication to music will see him through.

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by Kurt Dusterberg and Richard Stradling After fourteen years of coaching, Mr. Jim Stacey is retiring as a football coach at Indian Hill. The one-time coach at Colerain and Western Hills cited a lack of time with his family as his main reason for retirement. "I'm 40 years old now, and I really want to spend more time with my family," Stacey said. "Contrary to what a lot of people believe, coaching is a sevenday-aweek job." Stacey has been coaching at Indian Hill for 11 years. During

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that time, he has coached at many positions including assistant varsi& and head junior-varsity. "Another reason," Stacey admitted, "is that I began to accept losing. I've always been competitive, but when I start to accept losing, it's time to get out." Coach Stacey thinks he will miss the actual teaching on the field, but he won't miss the time involved. "I'm just going to stick to teaching now," he said. "I'm looking forward to just sitting in the stands and watching the game from the spectator's standpoint."

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The Indian Hill Varsity Volleyball team was eliminated by number one seeded Oak HiUs in three games in the Oxford AAA district Quarterfinals, Saturday, November 1. Oak Hills won the first game, 15-9, but the Squaws battled from behind to win a squeaker, 15-13. Oak Hills came back to win the third game, 15-9. "We played our best games of the season," said Coach Sharon Cooke. "I'm very pleased." The Squaws qualified for the district quarterfinals by crushing Franklin, 15-6, 15-2. Cris Cucinotta and Renee Graham were named to the Eastem Hills League All-Star team. pnoto by ~ o Zesch b Cucinotta is couptain The Varsity Volleyball Squaws are (front I. to r.) Pam Lwmnstine, Lisa of that squad. Holzman, Mandy Griesdom, Maura A'Hearn, Renee Graham, Pam Guenthner; (back 1. to r.) Debbi Sturm, Rosemarie Harkins, Karen Cammett, Cris Cucinotta, Barb Evans, Joann Pierce and Kathy Thacker. Not pictored is Chris Tuke.

by Richard Stradling Bill Rogers has been running since he was sixteen years old. Since that time, he has become known as America's foremost runner. He normally runs 18 miles a day in two shifts year round. Last week, Rogers finished fifth in the New York Marathon. Rogers wasn't a serious runner until after college. "I was fired from my job, which gave me time to train," he said. Now Rogers runs in races all over the country and even has his own clothing line of running outfits. Rogers is in his early thirties and is entering his prime for marathons. He weighs only 125 pounds. "I peaked at 140 during an illness, but quickly lost it again," he added. Rogers is short, and disproves the old belief one must be tall to run well. Rogers said with a smile, "I have been lucky mechanically ' When it comes t o food and running, Rogers suggests liquids and carbohydrates before people run. But, beer drinkers, take heart. Rogers says he drinks a sixpack a week, but prefers gin. Besides eating correctly before a race, Rogers "cases" each course before he runs it. "You have to know where you are and how far you have t o go." Before a marathon, he tapers his training, running only four miles both days before the 26 mile event. Rogers is unsure about his Olympic future. "I am considering the marathon team for 1984 in Los Angeles, but it will be hot, I win be 36 years old, and I would prefer t o be in the stands," he

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Recently, the administration posted signs in the smoking lounges warning of penalties for the use of drugs on school property. One such penalty, suspension, has been questioned by some students? what is its purpose? Is it effective? And what disciplinary differences lie between drinking and taking drugs? Dr. Feltman t W i d that "suspension creates an aware-

ness." He further explained that the student would begin to ask "Is this what I should be doing?" Moreover he pointed out suspension "mates an awareness among the parents that the school will not tolerate such actions." Mr. Aug described suspension as being "a definitive statement." He continued that suspension admonishes that "if a suspended student's behavior does not improve, expulsion will result."

Often, the question arises whether suspension is effective. Both Dr. Feltman and Mr. Aug agreed that it is 'tery effective." The consequencesfor drinking and using drugs on school property or school related actiuities has created some controversy over hdiin H ill's disciplipe policy. At the forefront of the controversv is why alcohol, a dmg, is tEa;ed differently than other illegal drugs. At pEsent a student drink-

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One of the major changes in cumculum being decided upon at this point concerns the fate of quartercourses. Due to the ever present problem of declining enrollment, the quarter courses presently offered by the English, science and physical education departments may soon disappear from the course offerings of IH. First of all, the guidance department has had many problems trying to fin them all, with such-a wide variety of courses. In addition, this variety requires that most students structure their entire schedule around their quarter courses. For this reason, most of the quarter courses will be con-

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solidated into semester courses. This would present a major change for juniors and seniors in the physical education department. The requirements for these two years would have to be combined into one semester, probably in the junior year. This creates a problem arising from the educational philosophy which states that both the mind and the body must be conditioned. But Dr. Feltman retorts that the senior who has not reached the stage where he can create his own exercise program has likely missed the point of the educational system. In addition, the presence of quarter courses in Phys. Ed. would require the student to leave at least a quarter open, with no options for fUng it aside from a study hall. "It's the only thing we could do for practical reasons," said Feltman.

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by John Ries Each student at Indian Hill High School is directly affected by his course of study. Although the student chooses the classes he will take, just what is taught and how it is presented to the student is a matter largely out of his grasp. How are the guidelines for curriculum formed? By what means does the school evalute its curriculum? What possible input can the student have in his course of study? And how can the curriculum be changed?

FORMATION The creation of educational curriculum is a long, involved process. First, there are basic state requirements. According to Dr. Feltman, they tend to be very general, with the exceptions of vocational programs, including Home Economics and Industrial Arts. In these cases, the requirements are so strict that they practically define the curriculum for any courses in these areas. But this is not the case with other academic areas. On the Indian Hill School District level, the only real guidelines are the district goals and policies. So almost all of the responsibility here lies with the faculty and administration of the high school itself to choose courses. The first step for the staff is the set up the basic skills which any given course will hope to produce. Dr. Feltman has a large blue notebook in his office filled with the basic goals for every course offered at this school. They were formulated by committees of administration and faculty members which drew upon extensive research for their findings. The sources for this research are current literature on the subject as well as qualified people with interest i n the field, such as university professors and specialists from the State Department of Education. The basic objectives in the forming of curriculum is to define the knowledge which the course should provide ; that which each student needs, and that which would be most valuable for a college environment. After this step, the individual teachers should decide specific class material. Their final plans for the course must also be reviewed by the department chairperson.

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EVALUATION Once a program has been put into action, the evaluation process starts. In essence, this is a matter of seeing whethter or not the students in the course can achieve the basic skills. In other words, the committee looks at test scores to see which areas need more emphasis and which areas need no further revision. Another method of evaluation is the use of follow-up studies. This involves contacting past graduates of Indian Hill up to five years beyond their graduation. From the alumni committees learn how well the studenra have applied basic knowledge provided by IH. The graduates also give reccomendations on how the program could have been improved, what was relevant and what was not. "It's much easier to evaluate the system when you've completed it and can look back at it in context," commented Dr. Feltman. "We survey the people who are in a position to know."

STUDENT INPUT Yet there is no place in the curriculum formation and evaluation for active student input. Naturally, there is input from testing, and the results of the scheduling arena provide a great deal of information on student interest, but there is no student representation on the committees. In other words, the student is basically just the source of feedback. Dr. Feltman sees room for some student involvement on an earlier level, though it has yet to happen at IH. The example he gave was that of textbook selection. At the present, textbook selection here is a very objective process. A selection committee consisting of at least three teachers and an administrator or department chairperson evaluates a potential text with a system. This system takes into account the basic skills of the course as well as the book's readability. Dr. Feltman sees the possibility of having student members -on the committees, but such a situation would require a more objective approach. In the final consideration, the creation of a curriculum is a job for specialists, a process which the average student could not totally

comprehend. But there are avenues for the student who has something to say about his curriculum. The first step is to go to the teacher involved. This is the most logical action, as the teacher has almost total responsibility for gauging his students' interest. "Most students don't realize what an effective method this is," said Dr. Feltman. Should this first step fail for a student who has some problem, he has the option of consulting

the guidance department or the department chair. If neither of these satisfies the student, he may see the administration. "Somewhere in there well be able to work out a rational solution to the problem and explain the situation to the student." This is about all that a student can do, as the system stands. But Dr. Feltman encourages the students to become interested in their curricylum beyond the classroom level. "The process of evaluation

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Students analyze history department For the next five issues, the staff plans to conduct a poll analyzing each of the major five academic subjects : history, English, foreign languages, science and math. This week Chieftain is posting the results of the poll on the history department. The choice of the history department was purely arbitrary. We do not want the polls to challenge the departments, but rather to offer compliments and constructive criticism where they are due. 1. How many history courses have you taken or do you plan to take during your high school career? more than 4 - 8% 3 - 31%

4-18% 2 - 42%

2. How would you describe the knowledgeability of your history teachers? Excellent - 40% Fair - 10%

Good - 43% Poor - 4%

3. Would you like to see more classtime devoted to current events? Yes - 77%

No - 23%

4. Does the history education provided at Indian - Hill match your perception of what a history education should be? '

Yes - 79%

No - 21%

5. Do you feel the study. of history is a necessity to your education? Yes - 80%

No - 20%

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Winning girls toasted at banquet by Richard Stradling Girls who participated in fall sports were recognized for their achievements at the Girls' Fall Sports Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 29. After Mary Brainard, President of the Leader Corps, opened the presentation, Miss Carol Wehmann, Indian Hill's Athletic Director, thanked the parents for their support. Mrs. Ann Brainard represented the Booster Club by expressing gratitude toward Miss Wehmann for her enthusiasm and commitment. She also thanked the parents for their support.

Cross Country Coach Jim Benken introduced the Girls' Cross Country team. The female harriers won the EHL meet at French Park. A trophy was not awarded, so Mr. Benken presented an EHL trophy of his own to the girls. "I wanted them t o have something to remember their feats by," (no pun intended) said Benken. Cecile Bedsvaag, the :I980 EHL champion, was award'kd the MVP honor.

Volleyball Coach Sharon Cooke introduced the Volleyball Squaws by draping a strip of toliet paper over the podium. As legend has it, the 1977 V-ball team was toilet papering Mariemont High School when a police officer arrived. When the officer asked the girls who they were, someone said they were the Glen Este bowling team. The name stuck. The last members of the original GE bowling team graduate this year. The tradition will not die, though, as junior Barb Evans was announced as the new captain of the GE bowling team. As for the Volleyball awards, Cris Cucinotta was named MVP and Barb Evans was awarded Most Improved Player. Cris Cucinotta was the Squaws only fourth year ' varsity award winner. Julie Schurman was named Most Improved Player for the JV Squaws. Miss Cooke was presented with a toilet papered trophy and a puppy named Spike complete

with Cycle 1 dog food to show the appreciation for her coaching.

Soccer Rich McFadden, coach of the Girls' Soccer Team, began by saying the Soccer Squaws had improved over season and worked hard. The team finished with a 7-5-2 record and placed fourth in the EHL. The defensivie Most Valuable Player was goalie Robyn Hiett and the offensive MVP went to Susan Womack, who scored 27 goals this season. Freshman Jenny Latimer was voted MIP. McFadden thanked his captain Mary Chalmers, manager Margot Ayers and assistant coach Mrs. Marian Powers.

Golf Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, coach of the Girls' Golf team, recognized her squaws. The squad, the largest Girls' Golf team ever at Indian Hill, finished with a 7-1 record. Captain Liza Mitchell was the MVP and sophomore Beth 'Dorward was presented the MIP award. Melissa Pope was recognized as the only fourth year player.

Hockey team, recognized her "unique girls" as a greatly improved team. Sophomore Julie Gilsdorf was awarded Most Improved and sophomore Tori Hoskin was named captain.

JV Tennis Coach Kathy Besecker introduced the 9-1 JV Tennis Squaws. Suzy Schutty was named the teams' Most Improved Player.

Varsity Tennis The Varsity Tennis Squaws ended their 2 1 4 season as winners of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Team State Championship. Coach Cindy Crilley, Southwestern Ohio Coach of the Year, said, "I can't put my feelings into words." The Tennis Squaws compiled a 2 1 4 record this season with a 104-20 individual match record. The MVP award went to Angela Farley who was 2 8 4 over the season and ranked fourth in the state. Marnie Abbott was awarded the Most Improved. Laura Nabors was recognized as a fourth year varsity player. Kristi Horton and Julie Kelso were recognized as team captains.

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tips o~ at iH Indian Hill High School will be the site for the 1980 EHL Basketball Preview Friday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Dale McKibben, coach of the Varsity Braves, says he is not in favor of a preview. "I don't see any benefit f ~ 0 mit," McKibben said. "I'm taking a wait and see attitude." The league will be divided into north and south divisions. The South division, consisting of Mariemont, Madeira, Glen Este, and Milford, will play from 7 :008:15 for a total of four quarters. Mariemont will play Madeira in the first quarter, Mariemont will take on Glen Este in the third quarter, and Milford will play Glen Este in the fourth. The North division, consisting of Deer Park, Loveland, Sycamore, and the Braves, will play from 8:45-10:00, also for a total of four quarters. Deer Park will play Loveland in the first quarter, Deer Park will take on Sycamore in the second quarter, and the Braves will face Loveland and Sycamore to complete the second half. The Girls will hold a similar tournament at Sycamore High school, Friday, November 1 4 at 7 :00 p.m.

Varsity Field Hockey Miss Wehmann, the Varsity Field Hockey coach, introduced her team with pride. With thirteen seniors having left last year, the young Squaws had big shoes to fill and were successful, finishing as 1980 District Runners-up. Team captain Mary Brainard was named offensive MVP, and senior Stanage Elling was awarded defensive MVP. Freshman Mary Howe earned this year's Most Improved award. League All-stars include Sheila Chalmers, Mary Brainard, and Stanage Elling. Miss Wehmann also thanked Felicia Sagretti and Amelia Elling, the team's managers. photo by Rob Zesch

Indian Hill graduate Sandi Swanton, coach of the JV Field

The 9-1 JV Tennis Squaws are (kneeling. 1. to 13 Karen McCurdy and Heather McCalmont; (standing 1. to r.) Krissy Pihl, SUZYSchutty, Laura white and Coach Kathy Besecker. Not pictured are Jennifer Kohnen, Karen Thomas and Jackie Tucker.

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by Kurt Dusterberg All the boys who participated in a fall sport were honored at the Boys' Fall Sports Banquet. Athletic Director Miss Carol Wehmann thanked the parents and the coaches for their continuous support this fall. Cromer Mashburn, president of the Indian Hill Boosters, continued with similar thoughts.

Cross Country Jim Benken introduced his cross country team with admission to the team's weakness. "We were definitely in a rebuilding season. We had no state runners," he said. The team, however, finished fourth in the EHL when they were predicted to finish lower. Sophomore Richard Stradling was named as the Most Improved Player, and senior Doug Freeman was the Most Valuable Player. Freeman and Jim Hodde were named as the team's cocaptains.

JV Soccer Sona Ngoh recognized the J V Soccer Braves. He said that he hoped they had had fun and realized winning was not everything. "Sometimes I would have them take a lap so they could think after they made mistakes," he joked. He said the team should be much better next year, and he looks for them to be super as seniors. Greg Morris was voted the team's MIP and Jay Schloss was named the team's captain. When given a bottle of Jack Daniels by his players, he said, "I71 pour that in my gas tank and see if I get better mileage. "

Varsity Golf "'This team was extremely enjoyable to work with," Coach golfBob West said of his varsity - ers. His presentation was interrupted by an off-stage disturbance. Groucho Marx (played by Chris Schrnalz) surprised Coach West by answering his golf riddles, as well as getting a few laughs at the coach's expense. Roger Stultz was .given the only third year award, and Derek White was named to the EHL's fust team as well as being an honorable mention in Southwestern Ohio.

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Coach West also introduced the JV golfers. He said he felt the team was growing each year. Kurt Dusterberg and Carl Stroud were recognized as the only twoyear players.

Freshmen Football Coach Russ Hatfield began by thanking parents for their support of his freshman team. "We won one, we lost one," he said of the team's performance. "What can 1 say?" He felt the team had gained skill and learned a lot this season. Chris Blanchard was named the team's MVP.

The Soccer Braves were praised for their efforts by Coach Brian Murphy. He said his five seniors showed outstanding leadership ability in the tough games. Jeff Pedigo and Pete Graham were named to the EHL first team. Brendan Gilligan, Dan Greene, and Jeff Graham were elected to the second team. Jeff Pedigo was named the team's MVP and Bill Skrabak, the MIP. Pedigo and Dave Metzger were named the captains.

Varsity Football

photo by Rob Zesch

Chris Schrnalz, doing his Groucho act, helped Coach West in his golf presentation.

JV Football Coach Jim Stacey also thanked the parents and cheerleaders for coming to their games. He expressed concern for players, saying that only running and weight training will allow the team to reach their potential. Stacey then told, "I received a special award as best defensive coach from the Glen Este coach. We lost that game 44-0." Kevin McDonald and Todd Grant were elected the MIP's.

You too can get cheap thrills

SUSPENSION continued from page 10

Photo bY Rob 2-h

by John Topping It is a common, though unfortunate, tendency that humans tend to be cruel to one another, and especially cruel to someone who is different. This is the subject of The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt (Alien, Midnight Express, Watership Down) The film is based on a true story about John Merrick, known as the Elephant Man because of his severe physical deformities. However, the movie is not based on the Broadway play, of the same name, currently starring singer David Bowie. The movie follows the last five or six years of Merrick's life (he died at age 27) when he was rescued from cruel circus freak shows by a doctor (Anthony Hopkins of M a ~ c who ) puts him into a hospital where he can be examined and given proper medical care and attention he so desa good room, needs. good They clothes, give Merrick and perately

humor column

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Derek White displays one of the many exciting (yam) g i f ~ given to Ule golfers

coming events

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introduce him to people properly. Gradually Merrick feels more and more like a normal person, but

Tim Gardner holds the six-pack given to him by Beth Salkind and Michele Radii.

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were'When made,thethey crucial were mistakes usually made by us," Coach Cliff H e n said about the Indian Hill Varsity Football team. "I've got to admit there was a failure on my part," he admitted. "I didn't motivate the team. I'm sorry, fellas." Paul Brown, Doug Ulmer, Kevin Egan, Chris Gruber and Greg McDaniel were named honorable mentions in the EHL. Paul Brown was named MVP; Kevin Egan and Doug Ulmer were the MlP's, and Jeff Ertel was Most Valuable Lineman.

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However, Mr. Aug conceded that this issue is "open t o discussion." He stated, "We plan t o look at this issue in depth." Saturday Study has not been considered for an alternative t o suspension for drinking. Dr. Felt man cited "severe acts are not considered for Saturday Study ." In the 1978-79 school year, close to seventy students were suspended. In recent years, according t o Mr. Aug, "that number has diminished." This in part is due to the alternative of Saturday Study. Mr. Aug- concluded, "Ninety-nine per cent of the time Saturday Study is chosen."

by Derek White Well now that football season is over, and basketball season has not yet commenced, we students find the weekends a little more boring these days. Unless someone has decided to throw a party, or unless you possess many "coins of the realm," your selection of social activities is rather Limited. Of course there are the traditional activities, such as movies and Skyline, but it is difficult to find something that won't cost you or your date a fortune. The answer lies in the following lines of this article, as I have compiled a list of cheap, thrilling ways to spend a Friday or Saturday night. 1. Go to Nile Hayes Lounge and count how many pick-up trucks come and go during a night. 2. Form a gang and "walk your neighborhood's streets." 3. Go to the railroad tracks on Drake and watch the trains go by.

the doctor begins to worry that he is only putting on a public freak show, as Merrick's life becomes highly publicized. Merrick also is in danger of the cruel hospital caretaker who collects money to give private showings of Merrick. The Elephant Man is another of the contributors to the group of good post-summer movies which have recently been released. It is directed by the excellent David Lynch, who also did the classic film Eraserhead. The hcting is, for the most part, very good, especially John Hurt behind the make-up that sends some movie-goers hiding in the lobby. Anne Bancroft is barely in it at all, and not too important a character anyway. See 71ze Elephant Man; it is not a horror film if you have been disillusioned by this article. It is a welldone drama. After seeing The Elephant Man, perhaps you will learn the true meaning of the word "courage."

Doobies

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in Cincinnati

by Sheema Kamyabipour Bogarts

Lou Tabaccan Trio - Nov. 17 warning: the surgeon general has determined that this group may be enjoyable to your ears Stranglers - Noi. 24 - music to die by John Hartford - Nov. 29 - there's no insurance on this singer

West Side Story - Nov. 20-23 - a classic Broad way musical Concert Orchestra Nov. 25 deearoop en porshna

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Riverfront

The Outlaws - Nov. 12 - wanted in seven states for aggravated rock 'n roll Doobie Brothers - Nov. 1 8 - best o' the month

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Palace

Marine Band - Nov. 8 - Our boys in blue blow the tunes Fashion Show - Nov. 14 - Calvin and Gloria; Indian Hill should attend this one Prince - Nov. 18 - punk rockers for the rotten side in us all Emery

Contemporary Music Ensemble Nov. 16 - speaks for itself

Playhouse In the Park

Buried Child - Nov. 6-23 - a somewhat morbid contemporary play The Man Who Came to Dinner Nov. 25-Dec. 21 - and decided to stay Taf t

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Goldie plays independent modern woman by John Topping When Private Benjamin begins, Judy Benjamin (Goldie Hawn) has just been married. The opposite of Jill Clayburgh in An Unmarried Woman, Judy needs someone to cling to and someone to take care of her. On her wedding night, while

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4. Go to the library. 5. Calculate how many times the blinking light next to the Rangers' station flashes in an eon. 6. Get up a game of water polo with your friends (if you're this desperate, you probably don't have any friends!). 7. brother. Play "go fish" with your little 8. Go to Rinks for the "Midnight Specials" to buy those swank polyester double knit pants you saw advertised. 9. Go to Wendy's drive up window and order everything on the menu six times, then proceed to pull out of the line and book - thus leaving the following customer with 5 orders of chili and 3 triples which he would have to flip

making love (actually only havlng sex), her husband dies. Judy enters a state of depression, having been married once before, and heeds a recruiter's suggestion to join the army. He makers her believe there are free condos and private rooms, and that she can quit any time if she does not like * * 9 * * * 8 * * * * *

the bill for. 10.Give your gerbils a home perm. 11.Go to Skyline and order buttermilk. (it's on the menu.)

I certainly hopc that through this list, 1 may have helped your weekends become a bit more I know the list has exciting. helped me from pctting bored on the weekends and it should help . you too. I do not recommend, however, any sort of destruction or pillaging of this area (such as starting food fights with oyster crackers and cheese coneys at Skyline). This type of action usually warrants an involuntary and often very expensive tour of the Ranger station's back rooms.

it. Thc ugly truth is slapped on her by her sergeant, portrayed the army Brennenis difexcellently AdjustingbytoEileen ficult for Private Benjamin, t o say the least. She is not allowed to quit, as she thought she was, and her resistance to this is hilarious. After eight days in the army, her parents confront her, asking her why she is punishing them and telling her that she is incapable of making her own decisions. At this point her parents have arranged for their daughter's resignation from the army. But after what her parents said to her, Judy decides to stay in the army, aria see it throu h. After t i e much publicized "summer movie slump," some good movies are finally being shown. Private Benjamin is one such film, with Goldie Hawn looking more stunningly beautiful than ever before. All of the acting is extremely good, including guest appearances by Albert Brooks (director of the upcoming Real People), and Harry Dean Stanton (Alien, The Rose). Pn'vote Benjamin is a different, refreshing approach to the modern woman making it on her own.

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teacher feature

Meece ain't 'just another teacher'

deals with.'teacher burnout' by Bob Kindel and Dave Johnson While students were enjoying a halfday off on October 27, teachers attended a teacher inservice conference on "reality therapy" dealing with "teacher burnout. " Ironically, this event occurred on the day before quarter grades were due, which some teachers feel is a particularly stressful day. Mrs. Janet Crandall, spokeswoman for the guidance and assistance section of the State Department of Education, led the seminar. She provided information dealing with different sources of stress, how the body reacts to stress, and how to deal with stress. Also, Mrs. Crandall supplied a test to the teachers so that they could test their own stress level. Mr. Nellis, history teacher, felt the seminar was "well presented." "It was handled in a pleasant fashion," he continued. "The seminar's pur,3ose was to an'alyse stress, as well as point out

its physical implications," quiped Mrs. Ackley from the English department. Mr. Nellis agreed with Dr. Feltman that the teacher in-service day dealt with an "appropriate topic." However, Mr. Nellis felt the seminar offered ''no real hard answers." Mrs. Ackley, too, believed the solutions presented to be "rather bizarre." Also she thought the relaxation exercises discussed were "not the practical solutions." The spokeswoman provided a test for testing stress levels of different people. This test consists of a list of stressful situations with a corresponding point value. If the teacher's total accumulation of points exceeds a certain level, the teacher is subject to certain health problems. Mrs. Crandall also offered a possible solution to reducing stress. The solution, which is an exercise in relaxation, falls just short of meditation. Dr. Feltman verified, "It really works."

by Doug Freeman A dilbert? A geek? No, he's just Meece! And if you don't

immediately recognize these nicknames, and the man who goes with them, you are definitely missing out on a very important part of Indian Hill High School. Tom Norman has been teaching at IH since 1970 and has built a fine reputation for himself as a member of the faculty. In the mid-seventies, Mr. Norman was teaching chemistry and physics and at the same time he took over the chemistry seminar classes. After several modifications the course took on its present day format which includes a curriculum with much more depth and variety. Mr. Norman believes that the course is the perfect college prep lab experience needed for freshman college chemistry courses; and many IH graduates still acknowledge the value of Mr. Norman's class. Although most IH'ers recognize Mr. Norman as a member of the faculty, he is, by no means, "just another teacher. " One hundred pages with small print could not cover his devotion towards this school and its faculty and students. As everyone knows, the 1980 Legends were just recently distributed. Hundreds upon hundreds of hours were spent towards the success of that book, and thanks to Meece, the

photo by Anne Green0

Mary Chalmers and Peter Hug were recently honored for outstanding achievement in the Ohio University American History Contest of 1980. They were of 216 chosen from a field of over eighteen thousand who took a multiple choice exam covering American history. Mary and Peter will travel to Ohio University today to compete with other winners in an essay exam. Close to twenty-five students will be further recognized, and the winner will receive one hundred dollars and a full scholarship t o Ohio University.

disc review

Springsteen's /atest

News Shorts

innocence by Tim Gardner and Paul Thomas In a world of commercialized entertainment and bubble gum rock, many strive to find a sense of reality and identity in their music: One may discover these things in the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen. Just as fine wines do not age overnight, neither do the works of Bruce Springsteen. Almost three years in the waiting, The River, his latest album, was finally released early last month. Some critics feel that this double album set does not live up to the reputation set by his previous albums. However, with deeper analysis, it is evident that these critics do not truly understand The River. Deep consideration reveals the beauty of Springsteen's The River. It is the turning point of all his works. Whereas Born t o Run deals with the innocence of . -

youth, and Darkness on the Edge of Town reveals a slight realization of life, The River explores the total loss of innocence. It is obvious that Springsteen feels that life and love are not all that they are believed to be. Bluntly, Springsteen thinks that life is not worth living. Several cuts on the album emphasize this morbid outlook on life. The title cut, "The River," is a ballad about a love gone stale. In this song, Springsteen, a construction worker, and his girlfriend Mary, lose the innocence of youth. They discover that the blinding Light of love has distorted their relationship. As the initial love dwindles, they see that their relationship is not as solid as they thought it was, and that they can not work it out. "Point Blank" is a bitter probe of such a former love - "Do ya' say your prayers little darlin'. Do ya' go to bed at night, thinking that tomorrow

everything will be alright. But tomorrow's fallin' in number, number one-by-one. You wake up and your dying and you don't even know what from." However, not all of the cuts from The River reflect so grim a topic. Songs such as "Cadillac Ranch" and "Sheri Darlin7 " are just good rock'n'roll tunes. All in all, The River is much deeper than many critics initially believed. It takes more than a single listening to understand and enjoy all the aspects of this fine album. f i e River does not make an individual statement by itself, but carries over from his other earlier works. However, because of the excellent rock'n'roll, one can still enjoy this album without searching for the wealth of hidden meaning. However, it is the lyrical depth of m e River, more than the music, which makes it a fitting sucessor to Springsteen's earlier works.

The Student Government Service Committee visists the Beech Acres Orphanage each Wednesday night as a service project. Activities include basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pbol, and arts and crafts. Students visiting this orphanage believe it to be a very worthwhile experience beneficial t o both themeselves and to the kids they work with. Anyone interested in this project should meet in the IH High School parking lot Wednesdays at 6 :30.

dedicated sponsor of the Legend, another successful Legend rolled off the press. This Legend was Norman's ninth, and all have lived up t o the Legend standards. Just last year, the 1979 book won the Printer's Institute Award as one of the best graphic yearbooks in the country. Besides Legend, Mr. Norman has been a class advisor for eleven years and the Senior Class advisor since 1974. Working tediously, he helped design and construct some of the most superb Homecoming floats in IH history - all winners (as the 1980 float should have been!). His value to the Seniors of the past has been inestimable as any -graduate would proclaim. In addition, in 1972 Mr. Norman conducted a survey of students and faculty to determine their attitudes toward extracurricular activities. This resulted in IH's first activity period during the school day, a program which has been going strong since that time. Yet it is not only all of his accomplishments and all of the activities Mi. Norman is involved in, it is his attitude towards them that puts him in an elite class. Confronted with a multitude of problems each day concerning different aspects of the school, Meece answers them all and still has time to go out of his way to

photo by Rob ZeSch

Mr. Norman has his cake and eats it too! make someone's day a bit brighter. Anyone who has ever had Mr. Norman as a teacher can appreciate his wild (sometimes obnoxious) sense of humor in class. He has a unique style. He knows how to relate to human beings and thus, in return, is treated by all with the utmost deserving respect. In addition to his dedication t o Indian Hill, Mr. Norman also has an active life out of school. Meece's openmindedness and concern for others does not turn off at 2:30 p.m. He treats students as adults, and he enjoys meeting and teaching them. Many times

IH grads stop in at his home in Montgomery to say hello! It is Meew's nature to be friendly; it is the only way he knows. Exen as a bachelor, Meece is hardly ever alone. But, when he finds the time, he reads, bikes five to ten miles a day, or jogs a few miles to keep his "Robert Redford" body in shape. Or sometimes he drives back down home t o Kentucky to visit his family with whom he is very close. And his family closeness can be felt at IH, for Meece means very much to many people here and if he ever left, Indian Hill would have

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Doug Freeman, through his work on the yearbook, has known Mr. Norman for three yaan. He is the 1981 editor of 8Lngend.s

it's your

The Indian Hill Braves Marching Band will give a concert on Thursday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. The program features highlights from the marching season including Russian Sailor's Dance and Vera Cnrz. The Flag Corps wiU also perform.

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The Thanksgiving Project sponsored by the Student Government urges all students to bring food, clothing, and money to your homeroom t o be donated t o area charities. -

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teacher feature

Meece ain't 'just another teacher'

deals with.'teacher burnout' by Bob Kindel and Dave Johnson While students were enjoying a halfday off on October 27, teachers attended a teacher inservice conference on "reality therapy" dealing with "teacher burnout. " Ironically, this event occurred on the day before quarter grades were due, which some teachers feel is a particularly stressful day. Mrs. Janet Crandall, spokeswoman for the guidance and assistance section of the State Department of Education, led the seminar. She provided information dealing with different sources of stress, how the body reacts to stress, and how to deal with stress. Also, Mrs. Crandall supplied a test to the teachers so that they could test their own stress level. Mr. Nellis, history teacher, felt the seminar was "well presented." "It was handled in a pleasant fashion," he continued. "The seminar's pur,3ose was to an'alyse stress, as well as point out

its physical implications," quiped Mrs. Ackley from the English department. Mr. Nellis agreed with Dr. Feltman that the teacher in-service day dealt with an "appropriate topic." However, Mr. Nellis felt the seminar offered ''no real hard answers." Mrs. Ackley, too, believed the solutions presented to be "rather bizarre." Also she thought the relaxation exercises discussed were "not the practical solutions." The spokeswoman provided a test for testing stress levels of different people. This test consists of a list of stressful situations with a corresponding point value. If the teacher's total accumulation of points exceeds a certain level, the teacher is subject to certain health problems. Mrs. Crandall also offered a possible solution to reducing stress. The solution, which is an exercise in relaxation, falls just short of meditation. Dr. Feltman verified, "It really works."

by Doug Freeman A dilbert? A geek? No, he's just Meece! And if you don't

immediately recognize these nicknames, and the man who goes with them, you are definitely missing out on a very important part of Indian Hill High School. Tom Norman has been teaching at IH since 1970 and has built a fine reputation for himself as a member of the faculty. In the mid-seventies, Mr. Norman was teaching chemistry and physics and at the same time he took over the chemistry seminar classes. After several modifications the course took on its present day format which includes a curriculum with much more depth and variety. Mr. Norman believes that the course is the perfect college prep lab experience needed for freshman college chemistry courses; and many IH graduates still acknowledge the value of Mr. Norman's class. Although most IH'ers recognize Mr. Norman as a member of the faculty, he is, by no means, "just another teacher. " One hundred pages with small print could not cover his devotion towards this school and its faculty and students. As everyone knows, the 1980 Legends were just recently distributed. Hundreds upon hundreds of hours were spent towards the success of that book, and thanks to Meece, the

photo by Anne Green0

Mary Chalmers and Peter Hug were recently honored for outstanding achievement in the Ohio University American History Contest of 1980. They were of 216 chosen from a field of over eighteen thousand who took a multiple choice exam covering American history. Mary and Peter will travel to Ohio University today to compete with other winners in an essay exam. Close to twenty-five students will be further recognized, and the winner will receive one hundred dollars and a full scholarship t o Ohio University.

disc review

Springsteen's /atest

News Shorts

innocence by Tim Gardner and Paul Thomas In a world of commercialized entertainment and bubble gum rock, many strive to find a sense of reality and identity in their music: One may discover these things in the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen. Just as fine wines do not age overnight, neither do the works of Bruce Springsteen. Almost three years in the waiting, The River, his latest album, was finally released early last month. Some critics feel that this double album set does not live up to the reputation set by his previous albums. However, with deeper analysis, it is evident that these critics do not truly understand The River. Deep consideration reveals the beauty of Springsteen's The River. It is the turning point of all his works. Whereas Born t o Run deals with the innocence of . -

youth, and Darkness on the Edge of Town reveals a slight realization of life, The River explores the total loss of innocence. It is obvious that Springsteen feels that life and love are not all that they are believed to be. Bluntly, Springsteen thinks that life is not worth living. Several cuts on the album emphasize this morbid outlook on life. The title cut, "The River," is a ballad about a love gone stale. In this song, Springsteen, a construction worker, and his girlfriend Mary, lose the innocence of youth. They discover that the blinding Light of love has distorted their relationship. As the initial love dwindles, they see that their relationship is not as solid as they thought it was, and that they can not work it out. "Point Blank" is a bitter probe of such a former love - "Do ya' say your prayers little darlin'. Do ya' go to bed at night, thinking that tomorrow

everything will be alright. But tomorrow's fallin' in number, number one-by-one. You wake up and your dying and you don't even know what from." However, not all of the cuts from The River reflect so grim a topic. Songs such as "Cadillac Ranch" and "Sheri Darlin7 " are just good rock'n'roll tunes. All in all, The River is much deeper than many critics initially believed. It takes more than a single listening to understand and enjoy all the aspects of this fine album. f i e River does not make an individual statement by itself, but carries over from his other earlier works. However, because of the excellent rock'n'roll, one can still enjoy this album without searching for the wealth of hidden meaning. However, it is the lyrical depth of m e River, more than the music, which makes it a fitting sucessor to Springsteen's earlier works.

The Student Government Service Committee visists the Beech Acres Orphanage each Wednesday night as a service project. Activities include basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pbol, and arts and crafts. Students visiting this orphanage believe it to be a very worthwhile experience beneficial t o both themeselves and to the kids they work with. Anyone interested in this project should meet in the IH High School parking lot Wednesdays at 6 :30.

dedicated sponsor of the Legend, another successful Legend rolled off the press. This Legend was Norman's ninth, and all have lived up t o the Legend standards. Just last year, the 1979 book won the Printer's Institute Award as one of the best graphic yearbooks in the country. Besides Legend, Mr. Norman has been a class advisor for eleven years and the Senior Class advisor since 1974. Working tediously, he helped design and construct some of the most superb Homecoming floats in IH history - all winners (as the 1980 float should have been!). His value to the Seniors of the past has been inestimable as any -graduate would proclaim. In addition, in 1972 Mr. Norman conducted a survey of students and faculty to determine their attitudes toward extracurricular activities. This resulted in IH's first activity period during the school day, a program which has been going strong since that time. Yet it is not only all of his accomplishments and all of the activities Mi. Norman is involved in, it is his attitude towards them that puts him in an elite class. Confronted with a multitude of problems each day concerning different aspects of the school, Meece answers them all and still has time to go out of his way to

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Mr. Norman has his cake and eats it too! make someone's day a bit brighter. Anyone who has ever had Mr. Norman as a teacher can appreciate his wild (sometimes obnoxious) sense of humor in class. He has a unique style. He knows how to relate to human beings and thus, in return, is treated by all with the utmost deserving respect. In addition to his dedication t o Indian Hill, Mr. Norman also has an active life out of school. Meece's openmindedness and concern for others does not turn off at 2:30 p.m. He treats students as adults, and he enjoys meeting and teaching them. Many times

IH grads stop in at his home in Montgomery to say hello! It is Meew's nature to be friendly; it is the only way he knows. Exen as a bachelor, Meece is hardly ever alone. But, when he finds the time, he reads, bikes five to ten miles a day, or jogs a few miles to keep his "Robert Redford" body in shape. Or sometimes he drives back down home t o Kentucky to visit his family with whom he is very close. And his family closeness can be felt at IH, for Meece means very much to many people here and if he ever left, Indian Hill would have

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The Indian Hill Braves Marching Band will give a concert on Thursday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. The program features highlights from the marching season including Russian Sailor's Dance and Vera Cnrz. The Flag Corps wiU also perform.

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by Kurt Dusterberg All the boys who participated in a fall sport were honored at the Boys' Fall Sports Banquet. Athletic Director Miss Carol Wehmann thanked the parents and the coaches for their continuous support this fall. Cromer Mashburn, president of the Indian Hill Boosters, continued with similar thoughts.

Cross Country Jim Benken introduced his cross country team with admission to the team's weakness. "We were definitely in a rebuilding season. We had no state runners," he said. The team, however, finished fourth in the EHL when they were predicted to finish lower. Sophomore Richard Stradling was named as the Most Improved Player, and senior Doug Freeman was the Most Valuable Player. Freeman and Jim Hodde were named as the team's cocaptains.

JV Soccer Sona Ngoh recognized the J V Soccer Braves. He said that he hoped they had had fun and realized winning was not everything. "Sometimes I would have them take a lap so they could think after they made mistakes," he joked. He said the team should be much better next year, and he looks for them to be super as seniors. Greg Morris was voted the team's MIP and Jay Schloss was named the team's captain. When given a bottle of Jack Daniels by his players, he said, "I71 pour that in my gas tank and see if I get better mileage. "

Varsity Golf "'This team was extremely enjoyable to work with," Coach golfBob West said of his varsity - ers. His presentation was interrupted by an off-stage disturbance. Groucho Marx (played by Chris Schrnalz) surprised Coach West by answering his golf riddles, as well as getting a few laughs at the coach's expense. Roger Stultz was .given the only third year award, and Derek White was named to the EHL's fust team as well as being an honorable mention in Southwestern Ohio.

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Coach West also introduced the JV golfers. He said he felt the team was growing each year. Kurt Dusterberg and Carl Stroud were recognized as the only twoyear players.

Freshmen Football Coach Russ Hatfield began by thanking parents for their support of his freshman team. "We won one, we lost one," he said of the team's performance. "What can 1 say?" He felt the team had gained skill and learned a lot this season. Chris Blanchard was named the team's MVP.

The Soccer Braves were praised for their efforts by Coach Brian Murphy. He said his five seniors showed outstanding leadership ability in the tough games. Jeff Pedigo and Pete Graham were named to the EHL first team. Brendan Gilligan, Dan Greene, and Jeff Graham were elected to the second team. Jeff Pedigo was named the team's MVP and Bill Skrabak, the MIP. Pedigo and Dave Metzger were named the captains.

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Chris Schrnalz, doing his Groucho act, helped Coach West in his golf presentation.

JV Football Coach Jim Stacey also thanked the parents and cheerleaders for coming to their games. He expressed concern for players, saying that only running and weight training will allow the team to reach their potential. Stacey then told, "I received a special award as best defensive coach from the Glen Este coach. We lost that game 44-0." Kevin McDonald and Todd Grant were elected the MIP's.

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by John Topping It is a common, though unfortunate, tendency that humans tend to be cruel to one another, and especially cruel to someone who is different. This is the subject of The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt (Alien, Midnight Express, Watership Down) The film is based on a true story about John Merrick, known as the Elephant Man because of his severe physical deformities. However, the movie is not based on the Broadway play, of the same name, currently starring singer David Bowie. The movie follows the last five or six years of Merrick's life (he died at age 27) when he was rescued from cruel circus freak shows by a doctor (Anthony Hopkins of M a ~ c who ) puts him into a hospital where he can be examined and given proper medical care and attention he so desa good room, needs. good They clothes, give Merrick and perately

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were'When made,thethey crucial were mistakes usually made by us," Coach Cliff H e n said about the Indian Hill Varsity Football team. "I've got to admit there was a failure on my part," he admitted. "I didn't motivate the team. I'm sorry, fellas." Paul Brown, Doug Ulmer, Kevin Egan, Chris Gruber and Greg McDaniel were named honorable mentions in the EHL. Paul Brown was named MVP; Kevin Egan and Doug Ulmer were the MlP's, and Jeff Ertel was Most Valuable Lineman.

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However, Mr. Aug conceded that this issue is "open t o discussion." He stated, "We plan t o look at this issue in depth." Saturday Study has not been considered for an alternative t o suspension for drinking. Dr. Felt man cited "severe acts are not considered for Saturday Study ." In the 1978-79 school year, close to seventy students were suspended. In recent years, according t o Mr. Aug, "that number has diminished." This in part is due to the alternative of Saturday Study. Mr. Aug- concluded, "Ninety-nine per cent of the time Saturday Study is chosen."

by Derek White Well now that football season is over, and basketball season has not yet commenced, we students find the weekends a little more boring these days. Unless someone has decided to throw a party, or unless you possess many "coins of the realm," your selection of social activities is rather Limited. Of course there are the traditional activities, such as movies and Skyline, but it is difficult to find something that won't cost you or your date a fortune. The answer lies in the following lines of this article, as I have compiled a list of cheap, thrilling ways to spend a Friday or Saturday night. 1. Go to Nile Hayes Lounge and count how many pick-up trucks come and go during a night. 2. Form a gang and "walk your neighborhood's streets." 3. Go to the railroad tracks on Drake and watch the trains go by.

the doctor begins to worry that he is only putting on a public freak show, as Merrick's life becomes highly publicized. Merrick also is in danger of the cruel hospital caretaker who collects money to give private showings of Merrick. The Elephant Man is another of the contributors to the group of good post-summer movies which have recently been released. It is directed by the excellent David Lynch, who also did the classic film Eraserhead. The hcting is, for the most part, very good, especially John Hurt behind the make-up that sends some movie-goers hiding in the lobby. Anne Bancroft is barely in it at all, and not too important a character anyway. See 71ze Elephant Man; it is not a horror film if you have been disillusioned by this article. It is a welldone drama. After seeing The Elephant Man, perhaps you will learn the true meaning of the word "courage."

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Lou Tabaccan Trio - Nov. 17 warning: the surgeon general has determined that this group may be enjoyable to your ears Stranglers - Noi. 24 - music to die by John Hartford - Nov. 29 - there's no insurance on this singer

West Side Story - Nov. 20-23 - a classic Broad way musical Concert Orchestra Nov. 25 deearoop en porshna

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4. Go to the library. 5. Calculate how many times the blinking light next to the Rangers' station flashes in an eon. 6. Get up a game of water polo with your friends (if you're this desperate, you probably don't have any friends!). 7. brother. Play "go fish" with your little 8. Go to Rinks for the "Midnight Specials" to buy those swank polyester double knit pants you saw advertised. 9. Go to Wendy's drive up window and order everything on the menu six times, then proceed to pull out of the line and book - thus leaving the following customer with 5 orders of chili and 3 triples which he would have to flip

making love (actually only havlng sex), her husband dies. Judy enters a state of depression, having been married once before, and heeds a recruiter's suggestion to join the army. He makers her believe there are free condos and private rooms, and that she can quit any time if she does not like * * 9 * * * 8 * * * * *

the bill for. 10.Give your gerbils a home perm. 11.Go to Skyline and order buttermilk. (it's on the menu.)

I certainly hopc that through this list, 1 may have helped your weekends become a bit more I know the list has exciting. helped me from pctting bored on the weekends and it should help . you too. I do not recommend, however, any sort of destruction or pillaging of this area (such as starting food fights with oyster crackers and cheese coneys at Skyline). This type of action usually warrants an involuntary and often very expensive tour of the Ranger station's back rooms.

it. Thc ugly truth is slapped on her by her sergeant, portrayed the army Brennenis difexcellently AdjustingbytoEileen ficult for Private Benjamin, t o say the least. She is not allowed to quit, as she thought she was, and her resistance to this is hilarious. After eight days in the army, her parents confront her, asking her why she is punishing them and telling her that she is incapable of making her own decisions. At this point her parents have arranged for their daughter's resignation from the army. But after what her parents said to her, Judy decides to stay in the army, aria see it throu h. After t i e much publicized "summer movie slump," some good movies are finally being shown. Private Benjamin is one such film, with Goldie Hawn looking more stunningly beautiful than ever before. All of the acting is extremely good, including guest appearances by Albert Brooks (director of the upcoming Real People), and Harry Dean Stanton (Alien, The Rose). Pn'vote Benjamin is a different, refreshing approach to the modern woman making it on her own.

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by John Ries Each student at Indian Hill High School is directly affected by his course of study. Although the student chooses the classes he will take, just what is taught and how it is presented to the student is a matter largely out of his grasp. How are the guidelines for curriculum formed? By what means does the school evalute its curriculum? What possible input can the student have in his course of study? And how can the curriculum be changed?

FORMATION The creation of educational curriculum is a long, involved process. First, there are basic state requirements. According to Dr. Feltman, they tend to be very general, with the exceptions of vocational programs, including Home Economics and Industrial Arts. In these cases, the requirements are so strict that they practically define the curriculum for any courses in these areas. But this is not the case with other academic areas. On the Indian Hill School District level, the only real guidelines are the district goals and policies. So almost all of the responsibility here lies with the faculty and administration of the high school itself to choose courses. The first step for the staff is the set up the basic skills which any given course will hope to produce. Dr. Feltman has a large blue notebook in his office filled with the basic goals for every course offered at this school. They were formulated by committees of administration and faculty members which drew upon extensive research for their findings. The sources for this research are current literature on the subject as well as qualified people with interest i n the field, such as university professors and specialists from the State Department of Education. The basic objectives in the forming of curriculum is to define the knowledge which the course should provide ; that which each student needs, and that which would be most valuable for a college environment. After this step, the individual teachers should decide specific class material. Their final plans for the course must also be reviewed by the department chairperson.

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EVALUATION Once a program has been put into action, the evaluation process starts. In essence, this is a matter of seeing whethter or not the students in the course can achieve the basic skills. In other words, the committee looks at test scores to see which areas need more emphasis and which areas need no further revision. Another method of evaluation is the use of follow-up studies. This involves contacting past graduates of Indian Hill up to five years beyond their graduation. From the alumni committees learn how well the studenra have applied basic knowledge provided by IH. The graduates also give reccomendations on how the program could have been improved, what was relevant and what was not. "It's much easier to evaluate the system when you've completed it and can look back at it in context," commented Dr. Feltman. "We survey the people who are in a position to know."

STUDENT INPUT Yet there is no place in the curriculum formation and evaluation for active student input. Naturally, there is input from testing, and the results of the scheduling arena provide a great deal of information on student interest, but there is no student representation on the committees. In other words, the student is basically just the source of feedback. Dr. Feltman sees room for some student involvement on an earlier level, though it has yet to happen at IH. The example he gave was that of textbook selection. At the present, textbook selection here is a very objective process. A selection committee consisting of at least three teachers and an administrator or department chairperson evaluates a potential text with a system. This system takes into account the basic skills of the course as well as the book's readability. Dr. Feltman sees the possibility of having student members -on the committees, but such a situation would require a more objective approach. In the final consideration, the creation of a curriculum is a job for specialists, a process which the average student could not totally

comprehend. But there are avenues for the student who has something to say about his curriculum. The first step is to go to the teacher involved. This is the most logical action, as the teacher has almost total responsibility for gauging his students' interest. "Most students don't realize what an effective method this is," said Dr. Feltman. Should this first step fail for a student who has some problem, he has the option of consulting

the guidance department or the department chair. If neither of these satisfies the student, he may see the administration. "Somewhere in there well be able to work out a rational solution to the problem and explain the situation to the student." This is about all that a student can do, as the system stands. But Dr. Feltman encourages the students to become interested in their curricylum beyond the classroom level. "The process of evaluation

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4-18% 2 - 42%

2. How would you describe the knowledgeability of your history teachers? Excellent - 40% Fair - 10%

Good - 43% Poor - 4%

3. Would you like to see more classtime devoted to current events? Yes - 77%

No - 23%

4. Does the history education provided at Indian - Hill match your perception of what a history education should be? '

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5. Do you feel the study. of history is a necessity to your education? Yes - 80%

No - 20%

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Winning girls toasted at banquet by Richard Stradling Girls who participated in fall sports were recognized for their achievements at the Girls' Fall Sports Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 29. After Mary Brainard, President of the Leader Corps, opened the presentation, Miss Carol Wehmann, Indian Hill's Athletic Director, thanked the parents for their support. Mrs. Ann Brainard represented the Booster Club by expressing gratitude toward Miss Wehmann for her enthusiasm and commitment. She also thanked the parents for their support.

Cross Country Coach Jim Benken introduced the Girls' Cross Country team. The female harriers won the EHL meet at French Park. A trophy was not awarded, so Mr. Benken presented an EHL trophy of his own to the girls. "I wanted them t o have something to remember their feats by," (no pun intended) said Benken. Cecile Bedsvaag, the :I980 EHL champion, was award'kd the MVP honor.

Volleyball Coach Sharon Cooke introduced the Volleyball Squaws by draping a strip of toliet paper over the podium. As legend has it, the 1977 V-ball team was toilet papering Mariemont High School when a police officer arrived. When the officer asked the girls who they were, someone said they were the Glen Este bowling team. The name stuck. The last members of the original GE bowling team graduate this year. The tradition will not die, though, as junior Barb Evans was announced as the new captain of the GE bowling team. As for the Volleyball awards, Cris Cucinotta was named MVP and Barb Evans was awarded Most Improved Player. Cris Cucinotta was the Squaws only fourth year ' varsity award winner. Julie Schurman was named Most Improved Player for the JV Squaws. Miss Cooke was presented with a toilet papered trophy and a puppy named Spike complete

with Cycle 1 dog food to show the appreciation for her coaching.

Soccer Rich McFadden, coach of the Girls' Soccer Team, began by saying the Soccer Squaws had improved over season and worked hard. The team finished with a 7-5-2 record and placed fourth in the EHL. The defensivie Most Valuable Player was goalie Robyn Hiett and the offensive MVP went to Susan Womack, who scored 27 goals this season. Freshman Jenny Latimer was voted MIP. McFadden thanked his captain Mary Chalmers, manager Margot Ayers and assistant coach Mrs. Marian Powers.

Golf Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, coach of the Girls' Golf team, recognized her squaws. The squad, the largest Girls' Golf team ever at Indian Hill, finished with a 7-1 record. Captain Liza Mitchell was the MVP and sophomore Beth 'Dorward was presented the MIP award. Melissa Pope was recognized as the only fourth year player.

Hockey team, recognized her "unique girls" as a greatly improved team. Sophomore Julie Gilsdorf was awarded Most Improved and sophomore Tori Hoskin was named captain.

JV Tennis Coach Kathy Besecker introduced the 9-1 JV Tennis Squaws. Suzy Schutty was named the teams' Most Improved Player.

Varsity Tennis The Varsity Tennis Squaws ended their 2 1 4 season as winners of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Team State Championship. Coach Cindy Crilley, Southwestern Ohio Coach of the Year, said, "I can't put my feelings into words." The Tennis Squaws compiled a 2 1 4 record this season with a 104-20 individual match record. The MVP award went to Angela Farley who was 2 8 4 over the season and ranked fourth in the state. Marnie Abbott was awarded the Most Improved. Laura Nabors was recognized as a fourth year varsity player. Kristi Horton and Julie Kelso were recognized as team captains.

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tips o~ at iH Indian Hill High School will be the site for the 1980 EHL Basketball Preview Friday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. Dale McKibben, coach of the Varsity Braves, says he is not in favor of a preview. "I don't see any benefit f ~ 0 mit," McKibben said. "I'm taking a wait and see attitude." The league will be divided into north and south divisions. The South division, consisting of Mariemont, Madeira, Glen Este, and Milford, will play from 7 :008:15 for a total of four quarters. Mariemont will play Madeira in the first quarter, Mariemont will take on Glen Este in the third quarter, and Milford will play Glen Este in the fourth. The North division, consisting of Deer Park, Loveland, Sycamore, and the Braves, will play from 8:45-10:00, also for a total of four quarters. Deer Park will play Loveland in the first quarter, Deer Park will take on Sycamore in the second quarter, and the Braves will face Loveland and Sycamore to complete the second half. The Girls will hold a similar tournament at Sycamore High school, Friday, November 1 4 at 7 :00 p.m.

Varsity Field Hockey Miss Wehmann, the Varsity Field Hockey coach, introduced her team with pride. With thirteen seniors having left last year, the young Squaws had big shoes to fill and were successful, finishing as 1980 District Runners-up. Team captain Mary Brainard was named offensive MVP, and senior Stanage Elling was awarded defensive MVP. Freshman Mary Howe earned this year's Most Improved award. League All-stars include Sheila Chalmers, Mary Brainard, and Stanage Elling. Miss Wehmann also thanked Felicia Sagretti and Amelia Elling, the team's managers. photo by Rob Zesch

Indian Hill graduate Sandi Swanton, coach of the JV Field

The 9-1 JV Tennis Squaws are (kneeling. 1. to 13 Karen McCurdy and Heather McCalmont; (standing 1. to r.) Krissy Pihl, SUZYSchutty, Laura white and Coach Kathy Besecker. Not pictured are Jennifer Kohnen, Karen Thomas and Jackie Tucker.

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by Kurt Dusterberg and Richard Stradling After fourteen years of coaching, Mr. Jim Stacey is retiring as a football coach at Indian Hill. The one-time coach at Colerain and Western Hills cited a lack of time with his family as his main reason for retirement. "I'm 40 years old now, and I really want to spend more time with my family," Stacey said. "Contrary to what a lot of people believe, coaching is a sevenday-aweek job." Stacey has been coaching at Indian Hill for 11 years. During

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that time, he has coached at many positions including assistant varsi& and head junior-varsity. "Another reason," Stacey admitted, "is that I began to accept losing. I've always been competitive, but when I start to accept losing, it's time to get out." Coach Stacey thinks he will miss the actual teaching on the field, but he won't miss the time involved. "I'm just going to stick to teaching now," he said. "I'm looking forward to just sitting in the stands and watching the game from the spectator's standpoint."

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The Indian Hill Varsity Volleyball team was eliminated by number one seeded Oak HiUs in three games in the Oxford AAA district Quarterfinals, Saturday, November 1. Oak Hills won the first game, 15-9, but the Squaws battled from behind to win a squeaker, 15-13. Oak Hills came back to win the third game, 15-9. "We played our best games of the season," said Coach Sharon Cooke. "I'm very pleased." The Squaws qualified for the district quarterfinals by crushing Franklin, 15-6, 15-2. Cris Cucinotta and Renee Graham were named to the Eastem Hills League All-Star team. pnoto by ~ o Zesch b Cucinotta is couptain The Varsity Volleyball Squaws are (front I. to r.) Pam Lwmnstine, Lisa of that squad. Holzman, Mandy Griesdom, Maura A'Hearn, Renee Graham, Pam Guenthner; (back 1. to r.) Debbi Sturm, Rosemarie Harkins, Karen Cammett, Cris Cucinotta, Barb Evans, Joann Pierce and Kathy Thacker. Not pictored is Chris Tuke.

by Richard Stradling Bill Rogers has been running since he was sixteen years old. Since that time, he has become known as America's foremost runner. He normally runs 18 miles a day in two shifts year round. Last week, Rogers finished fifth in the New York Marathon. Rogers wasn't a serious runner until after college. "I was fired from my job, which gave me time to train," he said. Now Rogers runs in races all over the country and even has his own clothing line of running outfits. Rogers is in his early thirties and is entering his prime for marathons. He weighs only 125 pounds. "I peaked at 140 during an illness, but quickly lost it again," he added. Rogers is short, and disproves the old belief one must be tall to run well. Rogers said with a smile, "I have been lucky mechanically ' When it comes t o food and running, Rogers suggests liquids and carbohydrates before people run. But, beer drinkers, take heart. Rogers says he drinks a sixpack a week, but prefers gin. Besides eating correctly before a race, Rogers "cases" each course before he runs it. "You have to know where you are and how far you have t o go." Before a marathon, he tapers his training, running only four miles both days before the 26 mile event. Rogers is unsure about his Olympic future. "I am considering the marathon team for 1984 in Los Angeles, but it will be hot, I win be 36 years old, and I would prefer t o be in the stands," he

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Recently, the administration posted signs in the smoking lounges warning of penalties for the use of drugs on school property. One such penalty, suspension, has been questioned by some students? what is its purpose? Is it effective? And what disciplinary differences lie between drinking and taking drugs? Dr. Feltman t W i d that "suspension creates an aware-

ness." He further explained that the student would begin to ask "Is this what I should be doing?" Moreover he pointed out suspension "mates an awareness among the parents that the school will not tolerate such actions." Mr. Aug described suspension as being "a definitive statement." He continued that suspension admonishes that "if a suspended student's behavior does not improve, expulsion will result."

Often, the question arises whether suspension is effective. Both Dr. Feltman and Mr. Aug agreed that it is 'tery effective." The consequencesfor drinking and using drugs on school property or school related actiuities has created some controversy over hdiin H ill's disciplipe policy. At the forefront of the controversv is why alcohol, a dmg, is tEa;ed differently than other illegal drugs. At pEsent a student drink-

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One of the major changes in cumculum being decided upon at this point concerns the fate of quartercourses. Due to the ever present problem of declining enrollment, the quarter courses presently offered by the English, science and physical education departments may soon disappear from the course offerings of IH. First of all, the guidance department has had many problems trying to fin them all, with such-a wide variety of courses. In addition, this variety requires that most students structure their entire schedule around their quarter courses. For this reason, most of the quarter courses will be con-

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solidated into semester courses. This would present a major change for juniors and seniors in the physical education department. The requirements for these two years would have to be combined into one semester, probably in the junior year. This creates a problem arising from the educational philosophy which states that both the mind and the body must be conditioned. But Dr. Feltman retorts that the senior who has not reached the stage where he can create his own exercise program has likely missed the point of the educational system. In addition, the presence of quarter courses in Phys. Ed. would require the student to leave at least a quarter open, with no options for fUng it aside from a study hall. "It's the only thing we could do for practical reasons," said Feltman.

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The question "why should 18-year-olds be allowed to vote? " arises every election, and particularly among high school seniors. After all, the Constitution's twenty-sixth amendment, which specifies eighteen as the lowest voting age, directly affects seniors. Given that one purpose of education is to prepare the student t o function in society - to get a job, to protect the country and to vote - by the time any American has completed twelve years of school, he should understand the American system of government well enough to vote sensibly. For instance, those people who do not go to college after high school have completed their education, but they still vote. So, too, it can be argued that a senior in high school, having had little experience functioning independently in the society, probably has little concept of what will ensure his long-term well-being, let alone the well-being of the country. But the best experience in this case is to vote, be an active part of the election process, with assistance from parents and teachers. In addition, the right to vote is a logical step in the transition to adulthood. First, at sixteen, we can drive; then, in one step, we may vote and take responsibility for our actions. Furthermore, a citizen has the responsibility to defend his country at eighteen; surely he should have the right to decide what he is fighting for. So by law we become voting citizens at eighteen; and we should. But the responsibility remains ours. As adults we must learn to appreciate and use effectively our privelege to vote.

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Saturday Study surpasses suspension Suspension to the former is a vacation from routine and a chance to continue doing whatever he was punished for. But to the second type of offender, suspension is a period during which he receives zeros that may never be compensated for. In either case, suspension seems the total opposite action to be taken. The alternative, "Saturday Study," is a much more logical form of punishment. It keeps the student where he should be - in school. It encourages the student to work for good grades instead of ruining the person's quarter and even semester average by giv-

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averaging eight-one-hundreths of a mile between stops. This average would even be higher if the students hadn't~ taken iht upon o themselves t o consolidate several bus stops into one. The number of stops could be cut in half b y students walking a maximum of two-tenths of a mile. By multiplying this over every bus route in the whole district, many gallons of precious gasoline would be saved, as well as time and wear and tear on bus equipment. I challenge any or all of the Indian Hill School Board to take some direct action to solve the bussing problem. If my challenge is not met by the first of the year, I plan to organize a student supported bus boycott.

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by David Johnson 'Work hard, play hard." This rather simple philosophy is sometimes difficult for Chris Tuke to live up to. This fall's Homecoming Queen, Chris now carefully divides her time among schoolwork (a full schedule, no study halls!); athletics (volleyball just recently completed and "hopefully" softball in the spring);and, of course, her "work" at Aglamesis. "Tukes," the last of an eightperson Tuke throng at IH, enjoys "meeting new people" the most. "I choose a schedule that allows me to meet new people, instead of seeing the same people in my classes year after year." She carries this attitude into her sporting activities, as well. "I like the team sports better," she admits, "they give me a sense of unity as well as a lot of new friendships especially w i q the oppostion." Heading for a business career, Chris is pursuing higher education at either Miami or Indiana University, where she also plans to continue her interest in the arts. A talented artist, Chris won an award for her batik entry in a contest last year and also designed the cover for the Baccalaureate program. One of the advantages of being from such a large family ~ siblings' successis observing her ful careers. "My five brothers have definitely been a great in-

fluence on me," she assesses. Although calling h6r year "at the top" somewhat a "daze," she looks forward very much to traveling to Lauderdale in the spring as in her mind it might be the last time the seniors will be together as a group. Traveling has also become one of Chris' favorites. Spending the past two summers in Maine and Oregon has given her a different outlook on the country life. "I'd like to live in the country," she explains, "but not too far from the action of the big city." A recent inductee in IH's unique Student Government, Chris is head of the Exchange Committee, giving her a chance to encourage her peers to visit other schools and create new friendships. She feels a need for Student Government here at IH, to provide a necessary link between our school and the intricate governments outside. Prefering a full schedule, because she "likes being busy," Chris is not, however the stereotyped "workaholic.'' She fills her scarce free time with James Taylor, Carole King, and her dachshund "Rhody." Nevertheless, full schedule or not, the "girl with the green backpack" continues to e n- i -o ~an "exciting" and "surprising"~ senior "I'm glad I'm here," she states. A lot of people heartily agree!

by Chad Quistinc When first informed he was to be the subject of Chieftain's senior sketch, Brad Taylor retorted, "What'd I do, rape somebody?" This kind of dry humor and his interest in classical music make Brad an uncommon senior. Unlike many leather clad IH rockers, when Brad goes home he likes to listen to classical music. Then, like most seniors, he will fmd himself doing a little homework, "but only after General Hospital;" he added referring to a General Hospital protagonist, "I have my doubts about Luke Spencer." Tails as his friends call him truly devotes himself to classical music. Peter Tchaikovsky, the mad Russian, is his favorite composer. His philosophy on life is "to take the good with the bad and if I can't find a solution, put on Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and all bad thoughts will go away." As is easily deduced. Brad's favorite possession is his

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collection of 154 classical albums. Tails or Bach is also interested in a varitey of sports. He personany enjoys golfmg, bowling and whistling. Brad in a moment of inspired genius said, "I like to whistle." In addition, Brad really concerns himself with our school. He believes that there are too many divisions in our school; 'jocks," "preps," and '"brains," etc. Instead Brad says, "Everyone should be the same." Brad has fairly well defined plans of what he wants to do after high school. He hopes to go to Indiana University where he will study broadcasting and music. As a career, Brad would like to work in a radio station playing classical music. His ultimate goal is announcing for the Mew York Metropolitan Opera for National Public Radio. Finally, Brad will be a success because of his attitude, his sense of humor; and his dedication to music will see him through.

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Footballers' punch less offense falls at Sycamore, Anderson by Kurt Dusterberg The Football Braves finished their season at 1-8-1 with a 1-6 last place finish in the EHL. Nineteen seniors will be leaving this year's squad.

Anderson trips IH The Braves closed out a disappointing season Saturday, November 1 when they dropped a 9-6 loss at Anderson. Indian Hill got on the board first when Craig Carmen plunged into the end zone from two out in the second quarter. The extra point attempt failed. In the third quarter, Anderson jumped into the lead on a one yard run by Marty Kelly. Greg Elmer's extra point proved to be the winning one. Anderson scored once more in the fourth quarter when Mike Summit blocked a punt in the endzone for a safety, bringing the score to 9-6. Anderson closes their seasori at 2-8. The victory over the Braves was their first home win in four years.

Aviators threatened, the score xmained 7-0 at the halfSycamore wasted no time in the third quarter as Jeff Martin ran 40 yards for a touchdown with the help of some fine blocking. The extra point made the score 14-0. The Aviators final score came late in the third quarter when Dave Hancher's punt was blocked, and Sean Phillips ran the ball into the end zone untouched. The extra point brought the score to 21-0. The sloppy conditions on the field were the cause of numerous bad snaps and handoffs. The mud did not hurt Sycamore, though, as they romped for 222 yards.

Aviators blank Braves The Sycamore Aviators stopped the weak Braves' offense as they rolled to an easy 21-0 victory in a mudfest at Sycamore Stadium Friday, October 24. The win secured the Eastern Hills League'title for the Aviators who posted a 6-1 league record. . . Sycamore put their first points on the board in the first quarter when .Doug Reneger scored from the two yard line. Although the

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by John Lilly A last minute touchdown dashed the hopes of the JV Football Braves as they lost their final game of the season to the first place Sycamore Aviators, 13-8, Saturday, October 25 at Indian Hill. Both offenseive squads were shut down in the first half, and the Braves' defense managed to hold the Aviators on a goal-line stand that lasted four downs inside the 10. Sycamore struck f i s t on a 70 yard pass play in the third quarter, and the extra point gave the Aviators a 7-0 lead. After the Braves' defense stopped a Sycamore drive at the Indian Hill 16 yard line, Jay Kohls pulled down a Jim Arnold pass and ran 74 yards for a touchdown. The two-point conversion scored by Arnold gave the Braves the lead in the fourth quarter. The Braves were denied a victory, though, when Sycamore scored their final touchdown with 11 seconds left in the game. The touchdown, from the Indian Hill 16, gave the Aviators the 13-8 victory.

1. What is the record for the most points scored by the Bengals in a single game? 2. What four former World Hockey Association teams are now in the National Hockey Leaugue? 3. Who was the last Cincinnati Red to lead the National League in stolen bases and in what year? 4. What was the Bengals' best season record? 5. Who won the Heisrnan Trophy in 1962? Answers to Sports Quiz of October 24: 1. Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 through 1918, before joining the New York Yankees. 2. The Howe Trio played for the Houston Aeros and the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association and the Hartford Whalers in the National Hockey League. 3. Casey Stengel and John McGraw were the two managers who led their teams to the most World Series (10). 4. Paul Robinson holds the Bengals' record with 1023 yards rushing in 1968. 5. John Vukovich started at third base for the Reds on Opening Day in 1975.

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match of her high school career to Beth Herr, the only player to defeat Farley in regular season play. Beth Herr went on to win the state title, and Farley fell to Nelson 6-1, 6-3, in the consolation final. Farley later exclaimed, "I think that I did pretty well. I was pleased; especially since I've got two more years." Horton and Nabors got to the quarterfinals, only to lose to the eventual state champions, Northmont, in a 6-2,6-3 decision.

by Bob Rhoad The 1H Freshman Football team ended its season with a 24-6 loss to a tough Sycamore team Tuesday, October 28. The Braves held Sycamore back and controlled the ball in the first half until the Aviators scored on a long run. Sycamore scored once more with little time remaining in the first half, and at half time the score was 16-0. In the second half, Sycamore scored once more, to make the tally 24-0. Indian Hill did not give up, though. On the following kickoff, Todd Hock fielded the ball and ran 85 yards for six points. The conversion failed, and the score remained 24-6 until the end of the game.

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to face LaSalle, Boone Corn by Bob Kindel Dave Johnson, Andrew Bahnfleth, and Joe Nicolas will be this year's "It's Academic" team members. Team captain johnson commented, "This year is foi Bates," referring t o the late Harold Bates, past "It's Academic" advisor. "It's Academic" is a High School television quiz show on channel 48. Prospective team members meet after school to test themselves on such subjects as math, science, literature, the arts, and other general trivia topics. Teams from high schools all around Cincinnati compete in the games and the championship will be held this spring. Mrs. Connelly, the "It's Academic" advisor confirmed that "definitely" the year is for Mr. Bates. She pointed out that he created the team in 1963 and won

city championships in 1972 and 1974. However, illness forced Mr. Bates t o leave the team three years ago. Recently, Mrs. Connelly selected Dave Johnson, Andrew Bahnfleth and Joe Nicolas to represent lndian Kill in competition. "I feel that we have a well-balanced team," said Mrs. Connelly. According to Connelly, Johnson excells in math and science," whereas Nicolas shows strength in the arts. She added that Bahnfleth is "extremely well-read." Alternates for the team, John Ries and Shelli Labahn, were also chosen from the field. Team tryouts occurred during September and early October. The three man team was selected through a careful analysis by Mrs. Connelly of knowledge and quickness. Recommend-

The "It's Academic" team and alternates for 1980 are (front row, 1. to I.). Andrew Bahnfleth, Dave Johnson, Joe Nicolas, (back row, 1. t o r.) John Ries and Shelli Labahn. ations by teachers and a final approval by Dr. Feltman also influenced the team decision. The team's fust match will take place November 23, in which Indian Hill will compete against LaSalle and Boone County. If Indian Hill wins its

first match and defending champion St. Xavier does likewise, the two will face each other in the second round. "We can do it," prophesied Mrs. Connelly. Dave Johnson agreed, yet pointed out that "it will be a challenging task."

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FarIey, Horton, Nabors g a i n semis, quarters in state tourney by Bi Skidmore Angela Farley placed fourth in singles, and the doubles team of Kristi Horton and Laura Nabors competed in the state quarterfinals in individual tennis competition in Columbus on October 24 and 25. Farley won her fust two rounds rather easily, but fell to Nancy Boggs in the semi-finals 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, in a tight and tense match. In the other semi-finals match, Vicki Nelson lost her first

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The IH Girls' Cross Country team braved Middletown's cold, biting wind and snow to place nineteenth in the district. The girls raced well on the 2.5 mile course despite the unfavorable conditions. Sylvie Cummins led the harriers in 81st place, with a time of 17:43.

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Girls' Varsity Tennis Coach Cindy Crilley was named coach of the year by the Southwestern Ohio Tennis Coaches Association. Angela Farley and Laura Nabors were named t o the association's fust team. Kristi Horton was placed on the second team.

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Ohio for another mock UN in preparation for Georgetown. Mr. Nellis expects close t o fourteen students to attend the meetings. At this UN, Indian Hill wil represent the United States. "It is a real honor," said Christine of influential position. The final activity for the MUN members will be the trip t o Georgetown, Washington D.C., February 12-15. The first three days will be spent in assemblies similar t o those at Edgecliff but on a much larger scale. Students from across the country will

congregate there for this experience. Members will spend the fourth day seeing the sights of Washington. The Model UN,in anticipation of these trips, has been practicing since the end of August at least once a week. For practice, the representatives have been writing and sponsoring their own resolutions, while debating with their fellow Model UNers. In anticipation of this year's activities, Mr. Nellis relayed that the delegation is the "best prepared group I've ever taken."