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Cross country skiing becoming a popular sport in Cincinnati by Dwight Poffenberger Everyone thinks winter is over, but that is not necessarily true. All it takes is one cold front along with some precipitation, and we could have an opportunity for great cross country skiing. Cross country skiing is a rapidly growing sport here in Cincinnati. Several stores, l i e Widerness Trace in Terrace Park, sell and rent cross country equipment. To promote the sport, Wilderness Trace offers free clinics to anyone who is interested. They will let you use their equipment if you have none. So far this winter they have held two clinics. Although there are no set places to ski in Cincinnati, any golf course will do. Most of the golf courses do not charge fees for skiing privileges, but some may. Along with renting equipment, California Golf Course sets its own tracks for people to follow. Many of the horse trails throughout Indian Hill are also nice spots to ski. Many people think cross country skiing is more difficult than running and will not even consider it. In reality, this type of skiing is easier than it looks. To move along a relatively smooth surface, the skier moves by alternately pushing each ski down and backwards while gliding on the opposite ski The skier's weight should be on the gliding ski While gliding on the left ski the right arm is extended as the right pole pushes the skier forward. It is the same natural motion one uses in walking. This basic motion is called the Diagonal Stride. To get up a hill, a technique called the Herringbone is used. The skis are put into a "V" shape with the tails together. The skier bends his knees and digs the insides of the skis into the hill. He pushes off with his poles to gain

extra momentum. If one wishes t o slow down on a steep grade, a technique called the Snowplow is the simplest method to use. The skis are spread with the tips kept together. The skier rolls his ankles to set the skis on their inside edge. The more bite the skis give, the slower one will go. The first time out a beginner will probably fall a few times. To get up from a tumble, the skier rolls over on his side and puts his skis parallel below him. He then crawls out over his ski tips and stands up normally. The poles are not needed but can be used to helv.

Part of the proper equipment for cross country skiing consists of the proper clothing. Wool socks, hats, and gloves should be used, because they insulate well when wet. Long underwear, preferably made of wool, should be worn underneath pants or knickers. Over a sweater or shirt, an outer windproof jacket is a good thing to wear. Getting the right ski boot is the most important step in outfitting oneself. The boot should be snug without restricting the air flow. Cross country boots are different from downhill boots in that only the toe is attached to the s k i Cross country poles should be armpit-high. They are made out of fiberglass and bamboo. Aluminum poles are used for racing only. Two types of skis are used: waxable and waxless. Waxless skis are easier to maintain but are not as fast as properly waxed skis. There are five basic waxless ski patterns which grip the snow: the step base, the diamond pattern, the fishscale base, the mohair base, and the mica base. Waxable skis have different waxes which work properly at certain temperatures. Changing the wax three times in one day as the temperature changes is not uncommon.

Several types of skis are used. The light touring ski is used primarily in tracked snow. It is usually regarded as the most versatile of a l l skis. The general touring ski is wider and softer than the light touring ski and is more commonly used in unbroken snow. Racing skis are the narrowest and are used only for prepared tracks. Cross country ski bases used to be made of untreated hardwood. In the last several years, wooden bases have been replaced by plastics which absorb little water and glide better. Plastic bases do not grip as well, so they need to be waxed more often. The most common base is polyethylene which is the fastest but also the most difficult to wax properly. A slower but more durable plastic base is polypropylene. In getting a ski that' fits, the skier should consider his height and weight. The best way to get the correct fit is to refer to a manufacturer's chart. Skis are measured in centimeters and usually run between 180 and 260 centimeters. A ski that is too long will provide inadequate grip while one that is too short has A beginner trouble gliding. should use undersized skis if he cannot find ones that fit. Wilderness Trace is leading the way in a new sport called mountaineering, which comprises downhill skiing with cross country skis. The idea started in the west and "is becoming a real big sport here," according to a Wilderness Trace worker. The skis used have metal edges and skiers turn in a special way called the Telemark turn. The first mountaineering race around Cincinnati was to be held at the Sugar Creek Ski Resort but was cancelled because of a lack of snow. If you have cross country skis or even if you do not, you might want to try it.

1. Who was the only Cincinnati Red to hit .300 in 1982? 2. When Ed Badger quit as coach of the UC Bearcats for one game several years ago, who replaced him as coach? 3, Who was the leading money winner on the pro-golf tour last season? 4. What is the nickname of Birmingham's United States Football League team? 5. What is the nickname of the St. Louis franchise in the Major Indoor Soccer League?

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Corrections In the February 1 4 issue of the Chieftain David Attenborough of Life on Earth was identified as the creator of Gandhi also. Richard Attenborough is the maker of Gandhi in reality. Sorry.

Chieftain apologizes for two errors in last issue's scheduling article. Firstly, though Mrs. Sharon Smith states she will try to have scheduling completed by Spring Break, she cannot guarantee it. Secondly, Smith states she cannot guarantee that schedules can be organized with factors such as Senior Search and students' work contracts in mind, as was stated in the article, though, she will try. Our apologies.

B-BALL, from p. 10 of the sports scene. Intramurals is an option that fits into your schedule, atld everyone gets to participate. You just get to have a good time." The complete schedule for tomorrow's games is as follows: 1:00 Misfits v. Mo Facquers Arditi v. Vanguard 1:40 Streak v. Destroyers Chili's Dawgs v. Cavaliers 2: 20 Arditi v, Mo Facquers Misfits v. Vanguard 3 :00 Streak v. Chili's Dawgs Destroyers v. Cavaliers

Vol. 32 No. 11 February 25, 1983 Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

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Seven sen;ors become NM ~ ; ~ ~ / i ~ t ~ by Alexandra Oleinik Seven Indian Hill seniors were named Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program last fall. These same seven have all advanced in the competition to the level of National Merit Finalist. The 1983 NM Finalists are Kim Dinsmore, Lawrence Gallant, Mary Hancock, Chris Hug, John Lilly, Alexandra Oleinik, and Shelley Stanforth. Students receive National Merit Commendations on the basis of their PSAT scores. Out of 50,000 commended students, only 15,000 students, those whose scores place them in the top half of one percent of secondary school seniors, become Semi-Finalists. The Semi-Finalists are then asked to submit their PSAT test results, a transcript, a personal essay, and a counselor recommendation to the National Merit Corporation. Approximately 13,000 Finalists are chosen from the group of

Semi-Finalists, and about 30 percent of the Finalists become Merit Scholars, who are eligible for privately financed scholarships. Two of Indian Hill's NM Finalists have already been accepted to the college of their choice. Unfortunately, for the remaining five, the name of the game is to wait until April 15. Each of these students does, however, have definite ideas on college choices and career goals. Kim Dinsmore plans to attend Indiana University and would like to major in retail marketing. Lawrence Gallant is awaiting word on Princeton University as he hopes to enter a math-related field. John Lilly is one of the chosen few to be accepted early decision at Harvard. His intended major is somewhat dubious in nature: "something liberal arts." Mary anc cock would like to attend "one of a half dozen colleges," including Yale, Williams College, and/or Northwestern.

Chris Hug is bent upon entering a medical field and is awaiting word from both Stanford and Princeton.

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The seven senior National Merit Finalists are (front row, left to right) Alexandra Oleinik, Kim Dinsrnore, (back row) Shelley Stanforth, Lawrence Gallant, Chris Hug, John Lilly,and Mary Hancock.

Optimistic concert band nears Sfate by &c Paul The concert band, under the direction of Mr. Steve Strider, plans to participate in the 1983 District 14 Band and Chorus Competition. The contest, to be held at Colrain and Northwest High Schools on March 19, will feature high school bands from the Cincinnati area. The competition is sanctioned by the Ohio Music Education Assembly. In this contest, the bands receive ratings from 1 to 5 rather than a first, second, or a third place award. All bands obtaining a 1 rating will then be eligible to enter the contest at the state level. There are certain pieces of music each band will be required to play in front of three judges. After this phase is complete, the bands move to another area where a fourth judge is added. At this time, the bands will be screened

for their ability to sight read new music scores. "I think we have a very good chance of going to State," said Strider. The state contest will be held in Columbus on April 29 and 30. Strider said, "At State, the winning bands do not receive

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trophies, but rather plaques signifying their participation in the competition. No band should ever feel bad if they don't win a t State - in this contest, every band wins." On Saturday, February 12, at the Sycamore Junior High, a simi-

Spring Food Drive

Student Government recently unveiled plans for their Spring Food Drive to run from Monday, February 28 through the beginning of Spring break on March 25. The food will be donated to the Community Emergency Food Coalition for distribution to area food pantries [see Chieftime, p. 21. The goal of the drive is twofold. "Firstly, we hope to help some of those people hurt by the economy and those charities that have been strained by an increase

Alexandra Oleinik and Shelley Stanforth are interested m serospace engineering and the biological sciences, respectively. Oleinik hopes to hear from Princeton or MIT soon, while Stanforth's first choice is Cornell.

in demand," stated SG President Todd Cox. "Secondly, this drive is being conducted with no material incentives like donuts, so we hope it will give students a chance to give generously. We have an image of being self-centered both outside and even a bit within our community, and this gesture of generosity may improve this image." The Spring Food Drive will be different also in that the food will not be collected in homeroom, but rather in one centralized lo-

lar contest was held for soloists and ensemble groups. Indian Hill sent 23 soloists and 3 ensembles. The musicians were judged on the 1 to 5 rating scale. Sixteen soloists from Class A received 1 ratings, eight soloists from Class B obtained a 2 rating, and two soloists earned a 2 rating in Class C competition.

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cation. "Collection in h o m e rooms tends to make students forget that this act of goodwill is schoolwide. Besides, some teachers find it annoying," Cox said. Other differences include the time of year and the l5ngth of the drive. "We hope the length might get students who would not normally give to do so and those who usually do give to possibly give more than once." The month of March was chosen because it is one of the times of the year when food d c ~ ~ z t i o nare s low. As Cox put it, "people are not just hungry a t Thanksgiving or Christmas."

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Does the responsibility of determining what is or what is not printed in the Chieftain rest solely on the staff? A seemingly simple question with a seemingly simple answer: of course it does. Does this mean Chieftain editors have absolute power to publicize, report, criticize, expose or defame any person, events or groups they wish? The answer is no! Who, then, is responsible for checking this "absolute power?" Parents, faculty and administrators have little or no knowledge of what Chieftain prints beforehand. Ultimately, it's a paper's readership that, through criticism or praise, influences what a paper prints or how a subject is presented. Because we have received next to no criticism, we at Chieftain can only assume that the way we present Indian Hill High School is acceptable to every student or parent in the district. We know this to be false, however. Chieftain has a responsibility to be mature, factual and pertinent in the way we present our material. Our readership has the responsibility to see that we fulfill this objective. Letters to the Editor or Student Opinions concerning Chieftain's con tent have always

IA Club looks forward to State by Ron Zesch The Industrial Arts Club plans to attend the 1983 State Conference in hopes of recapturing last year's first place position. The conference, which includes writing, speaking, drawing, photography and other industrial arts related events, takes place on March 10-11 in Columbus. This is the first year that an IH Jr. High 1.4 club will also attend. Upon their retum from State,

the club plans to continue manufacturing picnic tables as a method of raising revenue for club expenses. In addition, the club is also in charge of silk screening the 1983 Pow Wow t-shirts, and they will also be making deck chairs later in the year. Last night, parents and students involved in IA met in the library in order to discuss club activities and State Conference plans.

STAFF Chieftain is written, composed, printed and sold as an extra-curricular activity by the students of Indian Hill High School, 6845 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 4 5 2 4 3 . (51 3 ) 5 6 1 4 9 6 3 Sponsor Wm. P. Kincaid Editors Kurt Dusterberg Chris Schmalz Richard Stradling News Editors John Christine Ron Zesch Features Editor John Lilly Sports Editors Paul Monach Dwight Poffenberger Magazine Editors Nancy Hopple Kitsa Tassian Assistant Magazine Editor Elizabeth Smith Chief Typesetter Diane Remmell Production Managers Ken Jones David Stradling

Business/Circulation Managers Ron Jones Paul Smith Photographers Jim Koster, Scott Blanchard, Greg Meyers Typesetters Savithri Raju, Sue Gilsdorf, Karen Wiedemer, Sandy Pesce Contributors Win Wells, Eric Paul, John Bergman, Chris Hug, Margot Ayers, Alexandra Oleinik, Ken Jones, Brian Rowe, Shelley Stanforth, Ellen Alvord, Peter Carr, John Bethel, Gus Gordon, Lawrence Gallant, Todd Adrien Production Staff Tracy Megison, Peter Carr, Janet Nicolas, Eric Paul, Todd Adrien, Chris Hug, Kevin Walzer, Lawrence Gallant

been and always will be welcome. Moreover, Chieftain is a forum for student ideas and expression. Past Student Opinions have included students' political philosophies or feelings on the arts. As long as this submitted material remains factual (some of our Student Opinions, which remain unedited by Chieftain staffers, have been less than accurate with regard to the facts), we welcome it with open arms and minds.

as I see it

Our freedom of expression should not end with the arts by John Bergman One of the subjects upon which scholarly debate abounds is art. Another issue upon which disagreement is already fierce is religion. It is not surprising then that when the two paths cross, the result is a fiery clash of opinions and ethics. Several months ago, a play called Sister M a ~ yIndignatius began touring the country. The play presents a comic view of an almost obsessively strict nun who teaches at a Catholic school. It played quite successfully in several states until it was brought to Saint Louis. It was there that it began to strike controversy. Critics of the play say that it contains harsh, unfair criticism of Catholicism. They do not want the play legally banned, but they do feel that theaters have a responsibility to serve their constituencies, and that they have a moral obligation to reject offensive material. Critics say that Sister Mary Zndigtzatius presents a very specific, entirely fictional account of one outrageous situation and then tries to make generalities about an entire religion. It attacks the most sacred of Catholic institutions, parading them across the stage as if they were nothing more than circus props. It is true that not all things unethical are illegal, but it is also true that the people who run theaters have responsibilities which extend beyond the realm of law. They are obligated to serve the public that gives them business. Certain subjects simply should not be made light of, and certain presentations do not deserve an audience. As I see it the question, while it is not strictly one of law, is based on the same ethics which inspired the first amendment.

Two hundred years ago, it was evident to our forefathers that among the attributes which make our society civilized, one of the most important is that of uninhibited communication. Most people say they agree with this principle, and yet they seem to have a rather confused perception of the meaning of the word communication. Communication and the right to free speech are far too complicated to be connected with the flow of words and ideas from a speaker. We could not be very proud of a constitution which gave us the right to speak but ruled any possibility of our being effective. Speaking and writing are valuable only because they allow us to circulate ideas. Severing the tie between performer and audience renders the theater as useless as a telephone with no electricity. There is another important reason why plays like Sister Mary Indignatius should be performed. Most of the people that I have heard arguing in favor of the play attempt only to prove that no harm was meant by the play. It is only a harmless comedy, they say. This may or may not be true, only the playwright can be sure, but it is not the most important point in the discussion. Suppose, for the purpose of argument, that the play was written with malicious intent. Suppose that the playwright truly meant to d o harm to the Catholic Church; what then? Should harsh potentially offensive material be kept out of the theater? I think not. The process of thought is just that, a process. If answers are what we all reach for, then surely questions are the arms with which we reach. It is only in maintaining a healthy skepticism about institutions and ideas that we assure our independence.

Squaws 'never rn sectional game by Shelley Stanforth The varsity basketball Squaws finished their season Wednesday night losing to Oak Hills, the third seed in the AAA sectionals, 6428. Head coach Dick Pfirman said, "We were never in it. We are not able to compete with AAA schools, especially ones the caliber of Oak Hills." Pfirman felt inexperience and youth hurt his squad. "Our younger kids did the best they could, but when you play a good senior against a decent freshman who is going to come out on top?" said Pfirman.

The entire week before the game the Squaws worked on breaking the 1-2-2 zone press in preparing for Oak Hills. The Highlanders came out in a modified version of their press, and the Squaws had trouble breaking it. The Squaws fell behind early and never could come back. By halftime the Squaws trailed by twenty points. After a halftime talk by Pfirman the Squaws played the Highlanders even in the third quarter. Senior Mandy Greisdorn led Indian Hill with nine points. Mary Granger added six.

Braves fall in season finaI,56-52 by Paul Monach The varsity basketball Braves take their 4-16 record into sectionals tonight against McNicholas. (see story p. 9) The Braves. after officially gaining a fourth win from Mt. Healthy's forfeit of its openinggame win over IH, lost their last regular season game, 5 6-5 2, to the Glen Este Trojans last Friday. The Braves showed progress over their home loss to the Trojans, 66-53, January 14. As team manager, junior Mike Petraglia, said, "Glen Este tried to overpower them, but they (the Braves) never gave up." The game was close throughout, as IH pulled ahead 12-11 by the end of the first quarter before going in at the half tied, 26-26. The third quarter ended in a deadlock as well, but the Trojans outscored the Braves, 15-11, in the final period to create the four point victory margin. Senior guard Jim Arnold led all players with 22 points, and

13 for IH. Glen Este was led by Bedacht and Clousson, with 18 and 16 points, respectively. senior forward Jim Morgan added Arnold ilso led the Braves in scoring for the season with 266 points, an average of 13.3 per game. Morgan took runner-up scoring honors, with 197 points for a 9.9 average. Arnold had 1 3 games scoring in double figures, also leading the team, followed by Morgan with 12. Sophomore Rick Abrams led the squad with 42.3% field goal shooting. Senior Todd Goldman's 70% free throw shooting (14 for 20) led the Braves in that department. Morgan was IHYs"chairman of the boards", with 124 rebounds, a 6.2 per game average. Senior Dave Davis followed Morgan with 78 rebounds for a 3.9 average. The varsity Braves will lose six seniors to graduation, but six players with varsity experience will retum next year in an effort to improve upon this season.

The Squaws finished EHL play in a 46-34 loss to Glen Este a t home two weeks ago Thursday. The Squaws finished the fust quarter in the lead, 10-8. Granger put in six even though she was playing with a broken nose suffered in the previous game against Madeira. Shelley Stanforth scored the other four. Glen Este played the entire game with a zone press, but the Squaws had no problem getting the ball down the court. At the half the Squaws still held the lead, 20-19. The second half was the Squaws' downfall. At the end of three quarters the Squaws trailed by five. Greisdom and Stanforth both fouled out and Indian Hill Was forced to foul. Glen Este's consistent foul shooting won the game for them. They shot over 75% from the foul line. Granger led the team with fifteen.

with five. Julie More, Shari Zesch, and Ann Powell added four points each to complete the scoring. Shari Zesch summed up the general feeling of the team, commenting, "It was a nice way to end the season." Considering the season as a whole, coach Sharon Cooke's comments reflected the season's recurring points, both positive and negative. "We had both our zone and man-to-man defenses down pat, but our shooting, though improved, still needed work at the end of the season. We had no problems running our

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Confidence a problem for JV Braves by Brian Rowe The JV Braves ended a bittersweet season last week in typical fashion, beating Madeira but losing to Glen Este. These showings put the team's record at 6-14, a record often misrepresenting the Braves' efforts. In the 49-38 loss to the Trojans, Curtis Ott led the mediocre IH offense with 16 points. The 70-64 win over Madeira was a different story, as the Braves scored their most points ever in a single game. In almost every close ballgame, the Braves were at a loss for leadership in the closing minut and ended up losing more of them. Coach Gary Gellert explains that "too many tight

JV Squaws end season on positive note by Ellen Alvord The JV girls' basketball. team ended the season on a positive note, winning its last game against Glen Este, 23-20, to finish its season with a 6-14 record. This win avenged the Squaws' previous 18-12 loss to Glen Este, January 11. The Squaws started slowly, ending the half down, 12-6. IH fought back to within one at the end of the third quarter before pulling away in the last period. The Squaws' offensive output was balanced among five individuals. Kristin Mains led with six points, followed by Chris Hall

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offenses; we just couldn't shoot off of them." Two individuals who did manage to consistently produce an offense were Mains and Hall, who led the team with 105 and 69 total points, respectively. Cooke also expressed hopes for the future of this year's JV squad. "This year's team was a very young one, and even though our record appeared to be a disappointing one, the players' skill level improved, and they gained needed experience; I have a positive outlook for the future of this group on the varsity level."

games were lost early in the year, and we tended to have a lack of confidence." Another possible reason for the Braves' demise this season was the controversial move that sent sophomore sensation Rick Abrams to the varsity ranks. Gellert said, "Obviously a player of Rick's caliber could make any team better, but how much is impossible to say." But the void left by Abrams was filled by the 6 foot 3 inch sharpshooter, Ott. After coming south from Sycamore, Ott and center Pete Seremetis combined for 29 points per night and aided the Braves defensively as well. The other leading scorers were high-jumping forward John Bishop and Brian (known t o the other players as "World B.") Rowe, who scored seven per game apiece, and "smooth as silk" Dave Stanforth with six points per game. Leading playmaker and assists leader, 5 foot 11 inch Mike Wentz, and defense specialist power forward Mike Theye, who was third behind the "Twin Towers" in rebounding, helped the Braves in all their contests. In summing up the season, Gellert commented, "I enjoyed working with this year's team and the quality of each young man. It was rewarding to me to see the individual progress througout the year, and even in the most difficult times the team never quit trying."

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Individuals fare well in sectionals

by Diane Remmell Seven members of the Aquateam, having been successful at sectionals, will compete in the district meet this weekend at Keating Natatorium. The Aquateam competed in the swimming sectionals last weekend. The girls' team took tenth place out of eighteen teams, while the boys' team failed to meet the minimum of seven participents and was ineligible for points. The boys' district meet will take place at 7:30 tonight, while the girls will swim at 7:30 Saturday night. The top four swimmers in every event at each sectional meet automatically qualified for districts, with an addi-

tional twelve swimmers qualifying at large in each event. Three boys from Indian Hill had good performances at sectional~and consequently are involved in district competition. Senior David Ackermann qualified for first seed in the district in the 100 breaststroke and fifth seed for the district meet in the 200 I.M. Junior Cliff Wingerter took fifth seed for the district in the 50 free and eighth seed in the 100 free. Junior diver Scott Lyon, having taken third place in sectionals by less than one point (with the first and second place finishers tying), has qualified in the top six seeds in the district. While a total of 24 swimmers in each

event advance to districts, only the top eight divers in the district will compete at districts this weekend. Four Indian Hill girls will compete at districts on Saturday night. Sophomore Beth Wingerter had a strong performance at sectionals and qualified sixth for the district in the 100 free and fourteenth in the 200 free. Junior Kris Brockmann, complementing Wingerter's performance, qualified fourteenth for the district in the 100 breastroke, while senior Diane Remmell qualified fox twenty-first seed in the district in the 100 backstroke. All three girls, along with junior Sara Linquist, will compete in the medley relay, in which they have

qualified eleventh for the district meet. The state championships will be held March 4 and 5 in Canton, Ohio. In the boys' competition, the top three swimmers in our district in each event will go to the state championships, with eleven other swimmers qualifying at large out of three districts. In the girls' district competition, four girls from this district in each event will advance to the state championships, with at-large entries selected as with the boys. Having shown the quality of the team in its sectional performance, the Aquateam looks forward to a good showing in the districts and, possibly, the state championships.

Streak, Chili's Dawgs dominate intramurals by Paul Monach Going into the fifth week of competition tomorrow, two teams, the senior team Streak and the mostly junior team Chili's Dawgs remain in the hunt for the top seed for the Intramural Bas-ketball Championship Tournament, March 14,15, and 17. Streak, at 8-0, will play Chili's Dawgs, 7-1, tomorrow in the game that will probably decide the top seeding. If Streak wins, it will likely go on to an undefeated season; but if Chili's Dawgs wins, the two teams will in all likelihood end the season tied

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the Vanguard, a team made up primarily of Pep Band members, by scores of 44-29 and 41-17, respectively. The Cavaliers, with a record of 1-7, and the Vanguard, at 2-6, each dropped games to the Mo Facquers, a 3-5 senior team. The Mo Facquers beat the Cavaliers, 26-24, and the Vanguard, by a 13-12 score in overtime. Chili's Dawgs defeated the Arditi, 68-26, and the Destroyers, 26-16, two other senior teams, to pull its record to 7-1. The Destroyers, in third place at 5-3, defeated the Misfits, a 3-5 juniorsenior team, by a 40-6 score, while the Arditi fell to 3-5 with a loss to the Misfits, 18-16. While the intramural program is much more competitive than most people would believe, the real motives for most participants involve more than winning and losing. Senior Kurt Dusterberg of the Arditi, when asked why he participates in intramurals, replied, "It's great to have something that keeps you active in the winter. I like the competition, but with my lack of talent, I've learned not to expect victories." About this year in particular, Dusterberg commented, "I think it's great that there are eight teams this year, and the teams are fairly well balanced." Junior Kevin Ertel of Chili's Dawgs feels the intramural program is good simply because "it gives people a chance to play, and it's a lot of fun." "I just wanted to play some basketball," answered junior San-

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U.S. strategic defense will deter Soviets

by Chris Hug Our esteemed president has stated, time after time, that in almost every aspect of defense, the United States has fallen seriously behind the USSR. The most publicized area is, of course, the nuclear arsenal of the US. Before I give my ideas on the subject, a bit of clarification and statement of fact is in order. I have made use of "The Military Balance 1982-83" of the IISS(1nternational Institute for Strategic Studies) of London to establish this background. US strategic nuclear policy rests on the concepts of the triad and deterrence. "Triad" refers to the three strategic delivery systems: the nuclear missile submarines (SSBN); the ground based missiles (ICBM), and the bomber force of the Strategic Air Cammand (SAC).

The average yield of each (SSBN) warhead is equivalent to 66,000 tons of TNT, or three times that o f the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima in 1 945.

Senior Andy Hall displays his delicate touch, as h e takes a pedmeter shot. jay Datta of t.he Cavaliers. Datta also had some thoughts about this year's program. "They could be a little better organized, and the refs could control the games more, but it's nice that Mr. Gellert's doing it for us." Senior Fred Goosman, captain and creator of the Vanguard, explained his idea t o m,&e a band intramural team. "Vanguard was created because the music department is never seen, and we felt this was another way we could 'score our points' against others." Goosman is also happy with the intramural arrangement as a whole. "It's a semi-controlled outlet for frustrations and hostilities. Unless you're a particularly good athlete, you're out

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Currently, the US has a total of 32 SSBNYscarrying 520 missiles, each with eight to fourteen warheads. Thus, there are 4,768 nuclear warheads based in submarines alone. The average yield of each is equivalent t o 66,000 tons of TNT, or three times that of the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. The total seadeliverable megatonnage is 315 MT

dowever, the 1052 ICBM's account for the bulk of the US arsenal. President Reagan wants to add 100 MXYs,each with 10 warheads to the current ICBM arsenal and to remove a number of Minuteman 11's. The 1052 ICBM's have a total of 2,152 warheads, and add up to a ground-based megatonnage of 1,322.25 MT. Strategic bombers compromise the third leg of the triad. There are two types of bombers in operation: the B-52 and the FB-111A. The B-52 can carry a total of twenty air launched cruise missiles or the same number of short range attack missiles. The FB-111A, which resem-

bles the B-1, but is much smaller, carries six of either; the warhead on each is 200 KT. These missiles are designed to enable the bombers to penetrate Soviet airspace, launch the missiles from a safe standaff range, and return to their bases. The B-1 would carry a total of 32 such missiles. Deterrence (popularly known as MAD -Mutual Assured Destruction) is the assumption that if the US and the USSR both have a sizable nuclear arsenal, neither will launch a first strike for fear of a retaliatory strike from undestroyed missiles. There. Now for my thoughts. The US is responsible, in a large degree, for the arms race. There is, if one considers the total number of US strategic nuclear warheads, (approximately 10,000) more than enough t o insure the total destruction of the Soviet Union. In fact, since fifty percent of the US SSBN are always at sea, and thus can remain undetected and undestroyed in the event of a nuclear war, there are therefore about 2,000 warheads that the Russians can be certain will come raining down on them if they launch a pre-emptive strike. This present US arsenal should, if the Russians know

about deterrence, prevent any nuclear war in itself. Of course, there are those people who say that since the Russians lost 20 million in World War 11, they are willing to accept

This present US arsenal should, if the Russians know about deterrence, prevent any nuclear war in itself. the civilian casualties inherent in a nuclear war; but there are also people who think pi equals 3, or that the moon is made of green cheese. The Cuban missile crisis of 1962, usually considered an example of USSR propagation of the arms race, is somewhat of a misnomer; perhaps it should b e renamed the Italian-Turkish mis sile crisis. In 1957 and '58, the US deployed 105 missiles in Turkey and Italy. These missiles were able t o reach targets deep within the Soviet Union. The 40 Russian missiles in Cuba, most with a range of less than 250 miles, were barely able to hit Miami The Soviets, in put-

ting missiles in Cuba, were only to a US program build up. is an inherreacting The MX ently destabilizing system, since it is a weapon of extreme accuracy and is therefore capable of destroying Soviet missiles in their silos. "No first use of nuclear weapons" is an often touted phrase; however, the extreme accuracy of the MX raised the question (at least in the Kremlin) that the US might try t o launch a preemptive strike and destroy the Soviet missiles on the ground. This only serves t o escalate the arms race, since the Soviets now perceive a threat to their security. That threat in the Soviet's mind, can only be resohred in two ways: US removal of the MX, or by stepping up their own nuclear arsenaL The Soviets will also want to improve the accuracy of their delivery systems to counter the MX. This leads to the classic escalation of the arms race. There is no simple solution; therefore, I won't attempt to offer one here. Suffice it to say that I am against the production of any new delivery system; any such move will threaten the stability of the already precariously balanced forces involved in deterrence.

Schmalz wins 1983 Congressional Scholarship by Kenneth N. Jones Senior Chris Schmalz won the IH division of the Congressional Scholarship Program and will visit the nation's capital March 23-25. The Congressional Scholarship Program selects forty students from the Greater Cincinnati area to visit Washington, D.C. While there, the students will speak to elected officials from all three branches of government and see several historical sites. The trip is designed t o give students a closeup view of the daily operations of the federal government. The scholarship program is limited to seniors only and all applicants must demonstrate the following requirements: interest in government and national policy, leadership, the ability to communicate effectively, and good"I citizenship. am considering a career in government and this trip could n m o w down the possible fields I might wish to pursue," Schmalz , .

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their interests in government and what they hope to achieve from the Congressional Scholarship Program. Later, the prospective seniors were interviewed individually by a panel consisting of Mr. James Powers, Mr. John Nellis, Mrs. Suzanne Zesch, and Mr. Rodney Simmons. One of the essays dealt with the applicant's interest in government and how this interest developed. Schmalz explained "I first became interested in government at the age of ten when I would watch the "CBS Morning News with Hughes Rudd." Craig Johnson was selected first alternate in the event that Schmalz can not go. Besides Schmalz and Johnson, Todd Cox was the only other applicant. "The interview was extremely difficult and Craig and Todd are no easy competition," Schmalz said. "It's a great honor and it was also nice to break the Cox legacy of social awards."

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H performers to present 'Sugar' by Duff Lana* Sugar, the musical chosen for POW WOW '83, will be presented March 10-12 in the high school auditorium. The lead characters in Sugar are all seniors: Todd Cox, Cathy Fields, and Gus Gordon. Sugar is the story of two musicians, Joe and Jerry. After witnessing five murders of the famous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, they flee to Florida in order

to hide from the murderer, Spats, who now wants to kill them. Furthermore, in order to remain anonymous, Joe and Jerry disguise themselves as women in an all girls' band; and they change their names to Josephine and Daphne, respectively. The show also consists of a confusing love triangle. It involves the two musicians who are in love with the lead singer of the band, Sugar. Cathy Fields plays

IH acquires Xerox 8700 copier by Win Wells The high school recently purchased a Xerox 8700 copier in an attempt to increase productivity and decrease the cost of copying expenses. According to Dr. Karl Feltman, "It's undoubtedly a more efficient and cost saving machine." Aside from making two-sided copying, the Xerox 8700 will collate and staple copies. The Xerox is also designed to produce higher quality copies with better tonal features than the old machine. Feltman said the decision to buy the new copier was based on several factors, including a severe waste of paper with the old copier.

Ottawa, along with the high school, paid for the new copier, which will be available for both schools to use. The old Xerox was traded in to help finance the Xerox 8700. In addition to both schools' teachers and secretaries, the PTA will employ the machine for the publication of the various district newsletters. Because of the copiers "some what complex" operation, all teachers and secretaries will be given training sessions conducted by a Xerox representative. Staff member Elizabeth Ackley said "At the moment I'm excited and awed; by next week I expect to be accomplished on the covier."

Sugar. However, to add to the confusion, Jerry, or Daphne, has an admirer named Osgood. Osgood is an "old stud," in the words of director Mr. Henly, and makes passes throughout the musical. "Sugar is a musical comedy in every sense of the words. A very humerous, light, entertaining show ," summed up Mr. Henly . Joan Walton, the choreographer, said, "This is one of the

funniest scripts in musical history Gus Gordon, who plays Joe, feels "the show could be the best ever." "The hard work and sacrifice on everyone's part is evident in this great production," according to Todd Cox, who plays Jerry. One highlight of the show is the scenery. Technical Director Craig Mullaney said, "The sets are the most complex and detaiIed ever made on the Indian Hill stage." 1983 is the first year the sets have been designed and built by the students alone.

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The new Xerox 8700 copying machine.

IH grad subs for Mrs. Sheridan; Sheridan to return in 6 weeks

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A Jackalope, under a fiallmoon, contemplates a car sarnmich.

A Giant Jackalope actually harmless? by Captain Crittus IH students should be on the lookout for a new menace - the Wild Jackalope. Also known as the Antelabbit, the Jackalope is a cross between a Jackrabbit and an Antelope. It is capable of disguising its voice, singing, and puncturing tires with its sharp antlers. Being a nocturnal animal, it does most of its hunting at night, and has an affinity for milk car-

tons, beer cans, and Saran wrap. The Jackalope also savors German-made cars, but seldom consumes an entire vehicle at one sitting. The Jackalope is not dangerous and fears humans. However, students should secure their lunches in their lockers and keep litter to a minimum, as not to lure this varmint into the school building.

Coryell said, "It was a really interesting experience. I enjoyed it a lot." Teaching here is the first job she's had since coming home.

On her return to Indian Hill, Coryell said, "I like coming back. So far it has been pretty interesting." Coryell teaches five classes including French I, French 11, and French 111.

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by Margot Ayers Miss Linda Coryell will be substituting for Mrs. Mary Sheridan for the next five to six weeks. Mrs. Sheridan, a French teacher, is recooperating at home from an undisclosed illness, "When she does come back it will probably be for half days," said Miss Coryell. Miss Coryell graduated from Indian Hill in 1979. "When 1 was in school I really wasn't involved in anything," she said. After high school, she went on to Indiana University where she majored in History and French. After she graduated from Indiana University, Coryell lived in France for approximately one vear in order to further her

February 25,1983

by Kurt Dusterberg

I'm convinced tonight's first round AA sectional game between Indian Hill and McNicholas is going to be either a barn burner or a blowout. Maybe that is not going out on much of a limb, but it all depends on how you look at it. The McNicholas Rockets are the second seed in the tournament, carrying a 13-7 record into tonight's 8:30 p.m. tipoff at Lakota High School. The Indian Hill Braves posted a 4-16 record and finished last in the Eastern Hills League. Statistics give the nod to McNicholas by a bunch. But the quotes don't. The Rockets and Braves played an exhibition game before the season, and it was truly to close to call. Coach Dale McKibben, Indian Bill: "We only lost by one or two points." Coach Jerry Doerger, McNicholas: "1 think we lost that one by a couple points anyway." However, both coaches feel the November exhibidion game will play little or .no role in tonight's outcome. "It will only serve as a frame of reference," McKibben said. "Everyone will remember it was a tough game." Beating the Rockets will be a tall order for the Braves. McNicholas has an average height of 6 feet 2% inches compared to the Braves' even six feet. Coach Doerger will likely start two 6 foot 6 inch forwards, junior Joe

Heller and sophomore Mike Ramey. The Rockets' big gun is 5 foot 11 inch senior point guard Mark Miller, whose 19.8 scoring average and 71% foul shooting lead the team. Doerger has five players, Chris Stegman, David Yates, Lee Bradley, Mike Stricker and Heller,

has had little help in bolstering the offense this year. "We're not a good offensive team," admitted McKibben. "I think we are going to need to score in the high 50's to win. We will need good free throw shooting to do it, and we are going to have to have some other scorers

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Senior Dave Davis (54) and sophomore Rick Abrams (30) will need big games for the Braves tonight. and nine points per game. "We will have to control their "Miller is an outstanding defense because they use their defense to create opportunities and guard," McKibben said, "but we are not going to try anything set up the offense." really special. We will have to Coach Doerger overlooked the concentrate on stopping the statistics, and he feels the Braves others because he will get his have the intangibles in their favor. "We're looking for trouble. points anyway." It's a new season and Indian Hill Indian Hill's attack is led by seniors Jim Arnold and Jim has a chance to make up for the regular season. It's also their first Morgan with 13.3 and 9.9 scoring year in the AA tournament. averages, respectively. Arnold has 13 games in double figures while "And, for whatever it's worth, Morgan has 12. we are thz second seed and they Many of the Braves' best perwill want to knock off a seeded formances have been backed by team. I'm expecting a rough hot games from Arnold, but he game."

Gators Reac by David Stradling The lndian Hill wrestlers will compete in t h e AA sectionals at Reading tonight and Saturday. Those wrestlers who finish in the top four places will go on to disticts. There are sixteen teams participating. In the EHL wrestling tournament this past weekend, the Braves faired well point-wise but still finished a bleak seventh out of the eight teams competing. Indian Hill earned 79.5 points overall, an improvement of 44 points over last year's last-place 35.5 point performance. Sycamore won the tournament for the fifth year in a row. With 191.5 points, Sycamore was

79 points ahead of its nearest competitor, Milford, which gained 112.5 points. Deer Park finished third with 103.5 points. Junior Brom Espy was IH's only EHL champion at 185 pounds. Freshman Matt Feltman (98), junior Andy Graham (105), and sophomore David Kindle (175) all placed third. Juniors Mike Feltman (138) and Curt Reising (167) both finished fourth. Junior Dave Stradling (112) and freshman Steve Baker (155) each won a match but failed to place. "I thought we did fairly well individually - some individuals, anyway. Other individuals didn't perform, and this brought the

team down," coach Jim Collins said. Collins also pointed out that if Indian Hill had had just two more victories in the quarterfinal round, the Braves would have finished third. Indian Hill destroyed Finneytown, 53-15, at home two weeks ago. The following wrestlers won: Matt Feltman (98), Graham (105), Stradling (112), sophomore Ken Slazyk (119), senior Pat Toler (126), junior Casey Ryan (132), Baker (155), and senior Tom Geygan (HWT). About Finneytown, coach Ron Webber remarked, "They were very light as far as talent, but that doesn't make any excuse for being dominated."

The Rockets have been plagued with inconsistency this season. Defense plays a large role in countering the offensive lulls. "We thrive on defense, but that hasn't worked to perfection really," said the seventh year McNicholas coach. "We are not wnsistent with our shooting, and we have bad streaks and breakdowns in most games. The inconsistency is the factor that's really bothersome." The Braves will need to overwme the same problems that have troubled them all year in order to win. The Rockets' height advantage and 46% shooting from the field will be difficult to step. Since the Braves have not stopped similar offenses- all season, it is unlikely all the pieces will fall together tonight. Indian Hill will need a 20 point performance from Arnold and hot shooting from seniors Dqve Davis and Morgan. Sophomcpre Rick Abrams could make a difference should he have a goqd game. Abrams is shooting 42.3% from the floor, but he has seen limited playing time recently. Although Coach McKibben feels the Braves have "played almost as well as we can play" in the last five games, Indian Hill has just one win to show for it. McNicholas is coming off of a 70-63 win over Elder Saturday night and should have the momentum going into the game. The Rockets can afford a few let-downs and still come up with a win. The Braves will need to be better than they have shown all year offensively in order to advance to round two.

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'Lovesick' lacks basic continuity by Kurt Dusterberg The movie Lovesick with Dudley Moore and Elizabeth McGovern is billed as a movie for the "incurably romantic." The only adjective that fits "incurably" is "confusing." Moore plays psychiatrist Saul Benjamain, a man in his early forties, bored with his work and his life in general. McGovern is Chloe Allen, an emotionally unstable budding playwright in her late twenties. Saul meets Chloe through a doctor-patient relationship following an artificial but mildly funny twist of fate. He soon falls in love with her and the plot begins to take turns. Shortly afterwards, a fellow psychiatrist convinces him his relationship is ruining his practice and his life. For a short time he breaks off the relationship but he soon becomes lovesick (hence, the title). Saul returns to Chloe after she suffers an anxiety attack, and the

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relationship continues happily But Saul is soon questioned by his co-workers and a committee on the subject of his professional capability. Saul realizes he does not want to end up like those old fogies who doubt his integrity, so he quits his job, and the movie drags into an insignificant ending. Besides the shortcomings in plot element, the movie has several other flaws. The greatest boo-boo is in the casting. Moore and McGovern are not congruous. There is just no chemistry between the two as the title would suggest. McGovern, who is twenty-one, is not convincing for late twenties. She also does not seem to define any particular character traits. Moore is often dreadfully dull, although a touch of humor stifles a few yawns. The movie seems to be stuck as to whether it is a comedy or a romance. The jokes do not flow well. Just when you think Moore is seriously in love, he turns

Cincinnati braces for March Music Hall Liberace - April 12, 8:00 - flakey and then some Riverfront Coliseum Longhorn World Championship Rodeo - Feb. 25-27 - the bulls and manure routine Neil Young - March 2, 8:00 hey hey, my m y . . . Willie Nelson with Juice Newton March 20, 7:30 - Juice will make you snooze Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailejr Circus - March 22-27 - take your little sister Rush - March 30,7:30 - must love the Tri-State Journey - March 13, 8: 00 - take it Cincinnati Gardens Adarn Ant with Berlin - Feb. 28, 7:30 - you'll miss the big M*A*S*H The IDS Tennis Classic - March 3-6 - all class, no sass Triumph with Molly Hatchet March 4 , 8:00 - from Canada and the deep south Conway Twitty with Ronnie McDowell - March 18, 8:00 - what kind of name is Twitty? The Oak Ridge Boys with The Bellamy Brothers - Peb. 24, 7:00 - needs a faster beat

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Bogart's B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland Feb. 27, 7:00 and 10:30 - finally B'ZZ - March 2, 8:00 - minus the B The O'Jays - March 4, 8:00 and 11:30 - Simpson look-alikes Jeff Lorber Fusion with Kenny G - March 8, 8:00 - the nuclear family Tony Bennett - March 11, 7:00 and 10:30 - left his heart in San Francisco Commander Cody - March 12, 8:00 - no comment Iggy Pop - March 13, 8:00 - this

funny. The jokes are fairly amusing, but they are misplaced. One saving feature of Lovesick is Sir Alec Guiness as Sigmund Freud. Freud appears in Saul's day-today life with advice which breaks the monotony of the plot. However, Freud really has no influence in directing Saul's Life, as might be anticipated. It is quite distrubing that so little mention is made of Saul's wife. She is introduced near the beginning, but she is not heard from until well into his affair with Chloe. The human qualities of guilt and anxiety are thereby removed. Perhaps she is avoided because she is also secretly having an affair, but the neglect remains annoying. The two coinciding affairs would make for a far more interesting plot. Lovesick seems to lend itself to an actionconsequence style. But the action, the romance, happens much too abruptly. Then, there is no consequence. The movie wanders for the bulk of time and ends suddenly and uneventfully. Lovesick is not atrocious, just uneventful with many loose ends. Save the money and don't even root for it t o come on cable. little Iggy stayed home Wynton Marsalis and his Quintet March 14, 8:00 - dearoop en porshna Phoebe Snow - March 15, 8:00 grown up version from "Catcher in the Rye" Hara Arena, Dayton Mickey Gilley and TG Sheppard March 12, 8:00 - too far, shucks Taft Theater Sugar Babies with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller - March 29-April 3 - good stuff

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JAM, from p. 6 translates nicely t o the concert stage. Dig the New Breed ends with a strange juxtaposition of "That's Entertainment," the album's only effective slow number, and "Private Hell," a vitriolic exercise in musical warfare. It's a strange way to present two songs of such a diametrically opposed nature, but the tunes' quality makes the contrast powerful rather than self-destructive. So that's how the final album ends. And like The Jam's work, it's pretty evenly balanced between good and bad. It also proves that the band picked the right time to quit - while their much-prized self-respect was still intact.

PRISCILLA, from p. 7 Other sports she enjoys include sailing and skiing. But if she isn't sailing or just lying around on a beach s o m e where, Priscilla is probably listening to (or even playing) music. She plays guitar and is trying t o learn piano (an almost impossible task, since her family doesn't have one). As for listening t o music, Priscilla favors "The Specials, The Beat, old Clash, Santana, Laurie Anderson, old Stones, The Police, The (Psychedelic) Furs, Genesis, and Reggae. And Bowie; I love David Bowie." In fact, Bowie may determine Priscilla's ultimate place of residence. After graduating from Brown, University of Rochester, or University of Vermont, she would like t o "Live in Greenwich Village and meet David Bowie." But in the meantime, Priscilla can just content herself with her nocturnal cat prowls, her saccharin addiction, and her not too run-of-the-mill personality.

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'Medea,' field trip end in tragedy by John Bethel Christ started it all with "The Last Supper." The band followed with "The Last Waltz." And last Wednesday, Indian Hill students added a third event to the category with "The Last Field Trip." The beginning was ominous in itself: a bunch of seniors loitering in the SSC at 9:00 a.m. waiting for the bus. Two buses eventually showed up and everyone noisily loaded on. Sitting in a comfortable environment of 3 to each seat, students forged their parents' signatures on permission slips to make the trip legal. Somewhere between 9:00 and 9:30 we departed for Playhouse in the Park to see Euripedes' Greek tragedy Medea. Now it would appear t o be a fitting time to give a brief review of this play. The director, Amy Salz, decided to go back to the basics for this production of Medea. Ancient Greek theatre is a lot different from modern theatre, and oftentimes, modern directors change Greek plays in hopes of satisfying a modern audience. Salz, however, stayed truer t o Greek form and left in the chanting chorus so often deleted in recent productions. The tragedy focuses on Medea, a woman wronged in love. Her husband, Jason, deserts her to marry a rich and powerful princess, and Medea is promptly banished from the land as a result. The tragic Medea then proceeds to seek revenge on Jason by slaughtering the princess and the king. In a fit of passion, Medea then murders her own two sons t o punish Jason further. Jason pursues his angered ex-wife, but she tactfully eludes him in a sunchariot bearing the corpses of Jason's sons. The Playhouse's version of Medea is noticeably biased toward sympathy for Medea, played by Mary Lou Rosato. Medea is portrayed as a humbly wronged woman. The actions of the chorus also add to the sympathy. Immediately following the production was a brief rap session. The whole cast came back on stage and demanded feedback from the audience. Someone in the back row of the auditorium thought the play "nice and realistic," while another wondered why Jason wasn't killed by Medea. Two of our very own seniors at IH were even compelled to make

to wait for this promised food. Sure enough the doors to the kitchen swung open, revealing a waitress bearing more pizza. I'm surprised that she wasn't attacked, but as soon as she placed the food on the table, Darwin's theory of evolution prevailed. The meek shall inherit the crumbs. All in all, an unequal distribution of pizza was the result. Forceful people had five or six pieces while more reserved folk got one or two. Soon, representatives started collecting $3.25 from each person to pay for the meal. Many people disappeared to the buses prematurely, and the group was about $100 short. In short, about 30 people decided not to pay. As we quietly waited on the bus, concerned students formulated a list of people who possibly didn't pay. This list was read aloud, and these suspected individuals were hauled off the bus. "Ve haf vays ov making you pay!" Somebody suggested that t h e senior class pay the difference with money we earned in concessions. This proposal was cheerfully rejected. Other not-sorespectable proposals seemed t o be much more popular. An ongoing collection was answers compiled by Todd Adrien photoby ChrisEaton

comments. On the whole, it seemed that most really enjoyed the tragedy. The basic complaint was that many couldn't see Medea in her sun-chariot, though. The real tragedy was yet to occur. We all boarded back on the buses for the road trip to Hyde Park Plaza to eat pizza. The journey to Cuccio's was uneventful save some screaming out the windows when we passed Withrow High. Cuccio's was a mistake. After all, the Romans conquered the Greeks. How could we be expected to eat Italian food after witnessing Greek drama? As roughly 110 people filed through the restaurant's narrow doors, shouts of "hey!" frightened the other customers. We were quickly ushered into a private room behind a door marked "exit" to separate us from the real people. Trays of pizza were soon brought out, and the first wave of attack began. These first pizzas were shortly history, and people wanted more. I t seemed that we would get no more than one piece. A rumor spread that more trays were going to be brought out in the near future. A crowd of fork-clutching barbarians gathered around the serving table

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What are your feelings on the school board's RIF policy for teachers (quality over seniority)?

Todd Goldman - It's a good idea but the only problem is who's to say who is a good teacher and who is not. Kriss Ashing - It's a good idea but certain students like certain teachers. Mr. Simmons - I plead the 5th. Bi Skidmore - In the past, I feel the school should have had the same policy they have now - i.e. to keep the best, not necessarily the oldest teachers. Mr. Slater - There are pros and cons both ways. It's a scary situation and there is no way you can tell where you stand.

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Mr. True - The most qualified should hold the job whenever possible. The criteria for determining quality are also important.

fabricated in hopes of reducing the debt. As the group grew more restless, they began to hurl insults at innocent pedestrians w h o neared the bus. A Hyde Park Plaza security guard named Carl appeared wanting to know w h o was driving these here buses. He was satisfied with the answer "the bus drivers" and drove away. Miraculously enough, the aforementioned collection satisfied the manager at Cuccio's, and we were free t o go. It's too bad it ended so soon though, for some people had so.me good ideas o n how we could get on the 6 o'clock news. As we departed from Hyde Park Plaza, any onlooker could read the "indian Hill Exempted School District" on the buses and form an opinion of our fine educational institution. The return journey was full of angry faces staring at us o n Madison road wondering where they, too, could get a party ring. FIELD TRIP QUIZ 1. Was $370 worth of pizza actually eaten? 2. Is it possible that the meat sauce o n the pizza contained pieces of Medea's sons? 3. Where can I get a party ring? 4. Who didn't pay? 5. Yes or No - was the general lawlessness of last Wednesday's field trip perhaps a result of increased discipline at IH? Answers in next year's edition of The Warpath.

Jim Koster - I think that it is a really good idea because there are a number of teachers that came the system at a 'OUng age who were excellent then b u t have since stagnated. Jon Groome - I think a lot of good teachers are getting the shaft. The ones that get RIFed here are not being dropped because of incompetence; they are all well qualified here because of the choosy selection.

Lisa More - Just because a teacher has seniority doesn't mean he or she should keep the job. The more qualified teacher should beEric Allaben - I think it has its cause the school will want to . good points and bad points. You maintain quality education. have to have good people in there teaching, and this way the people Chris Hug - Objectively speaking, with seniority can't slack off. one cannot justify the retention of incompetent personnel. HowMan Schwartz - I t depends o n ever, the high quality of teachers who's judging them and what at Indian Hill precludes a simple they base their opinion on. solution; R I F must be based on competence.

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Edgecomb displays unique teaching technique by Lawrence GaIIant You're having trouble understanding a math problem. You ask your math teacher how she could possibly factor the complex polynomial. Your math teacher stares back with a blank expression on her face and responds "Magic!". Aware of your total frustration the teacher proceeds to give you a very simple explanation that alleviates your problem. If the previous episode is at all familiar to you, you undoubtedly are very familiar with the teaching style of one of Indian Hill's own math teachers, Mrs. Karen Edgecomb. A peculiarity Edgecomb shares with her collegues is that she apparently enjoys what she teaches. "I like math because it's always the same. You never have to worry about interpretation." She was quick to add, however, that "math also uses creativity." If you don't believe her, just ask one of her geometry or computer students. Edgecomb, in fact, started Indian Hill's computer programming course. I t was unknown at

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'Dig the New Breed' reflects Jam's uneven career by John Lilly "A brief six years!" So begins Paul Weller's eulogy to the band he lead on the cover of their last album, a live effort entitled Dig the New Breed. The Jam may be dead as a group, (and that may be all for the best after their last studio showing, The Gift) but their concert performances live on in this varied piece of vinyl. Dig the New Breed documents seven Jam performances from the band's birth in 1977 to its death of terminal boredom on the part of Paul Weller late last year. In that time, the group skyrocketed to British popularity as one of England's original punk bands (along with the Clash and Sex Pistols), but remained either ignored or unknown in the US. While they never did achieve the popularity expected of a "new Who" (as they were hailed by more than a few critics), the Jam always managed to stay righteously angry about the state of the world in general, an attribute which may very well have had an adverse effect on their career. Taken as a whole, Dig the New

Breed is a fair document of The Jam's musical progress. It starts rough and ends rough and has only a few smooth spots scattered among its fourteen selections. The record begins with the individual screams of the small audience in London's 100 Club in 1977 as a young mod band lashes into "In the City," The Jam's first moderately successful tune. "In the City," like the next three songs, ''All Mod Cons." "To Be Someone," and "It's Too Bad" (all recorded at London's Rainbow in 1979), is a classic slice of punk anger; bashing guitar work by Weller and a strong rhythm section combine to form a rough, unpolished, and ultimately tedious sound. However, all musical redundancy aside, the sheer power and ferocious energy evident in these first four tracks are a good example of the attractions of the early punk sound. If you were an unemployed British youth, you would be pretty comfortable listening to something loud and getting totally plastered in a hot, crowded London night club, too. the album (and The -Anyway, -

Jam's sound) then progresses to "Start," a song laced with the strange rhythmic work which would come to characterize later music from the band. It is delivered here with a directness missing from the studio version and, in fact, betters its counterpart on the Sound Affects album. Next comes "Big Bird," an old Booker T. and the M.G.'s tune which The Jam play with incredible verve. It is probably the only place on the record where the band is playing only to have fun. It looks pretty good on them too. "Set the House Ablaze" rounds out the side and the set of three songs recorded at the Hammersmith Palais in 1981. The cut is good as ever; Paul Weller complains in Bolshivo-Mod tones about fascism against a background of alternately haunting and explosive instrumental work. In this rendition, the tune then decays into a mesmerizing jam of subtle variations on the main musical theme. And the fans go wild. "Ghosts" kicks off side two with i t s originally sappy concept

Most of the spare time Edgecomb finds she spends with her husband and one-year-old son Rob. "The first word I taught Rob was 'Dada'. It's great. When he wakes up in the middle of the night and cries I tell my husband 'Get up! Your son is calling you.' "Among her other interests are golfing in the summer and gardening; there she reportedly raises "purple beans". Edgecomb grew up in Cincinnati and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati After a three-year stay at Withrow High School she was able t o receive her Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from UC with a grant from the National Science Foundation. After receiving her Masters she was hired to teach math at Indian Hill. In her 11 years teaching at Indian Hill, Mrs. Edgecomb has developed her own teaching philosophy. She has a firm belief that students of different ages need to be treated differently. Many of her ideals are based on expectations "Students will produce what you expect from them. Not everything has t o be spelled out." as strong as ever. First released on The Gift, "Ghosts" is a pretty song from a musical standpoint but has as its theme the "attitude problem" which Paul Weller thinks is Britain's biggest obstacle t o success (something like Jimmy Carter's malaise). The trouble is, it's a stupid topic and makes for equally stupid, and pretentious, music. Next. "Standards" is a rock'n'roll basher from the This Is the Modern World L.P. of The Jam's earlier days: revolt against society, power chords, the whole complement of loud rock devices. "In the Crowd" starts the final set (recorded in April of '82) as another in the series of "identity crisis" songs The Jam loved t o play. Tries t o be aaaaart. Doesn't succeed. "Going Underground," however, is great. The fans go wild over the group's biggest hit, and rightly so. The three play with tremendous vigor; Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton crank out rocksolid rhythm as Weller (in pretty good voice) offers not only the problem, but also for once, a musical solution. "Dreams of Children" (the B-side to "Going Underground") follows and also

see JAM, p. 8

February 25,1983

Page 7

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senior sketch

Rounded Jimmy ready to journey by Mike Kearney Talent is a key word in describing Jim Arnold. His upstanding academic performance combined with his athletic achievements contribute to Jimmy's wellrounded personality. Jimmy arrived at our alma mater in his sophmore year from Dixie High School in Kentucky, a switch he describes as difficult. "I had to develop new study habits to survive the demanding standards here." Evidently Jimmy's new study habits paid off, as he has been enjoying a 3.5 grade point average since his enrollment here. But good grades aren't the only thing Jimmy's been enjoying at Indian Hill. His average on the basketball court is even higher than his academic one at 13.4 points a game, and his performances on the football field have made him into a sought after college prospect. Jimmy's statistics speak for themselves. As a junior he was an all-EHL wide reciever and part of the city's leading passing attack. This year as a senior and tricaptain for the '82 Braves, Jimmy

made a difficult switch from his previous position, to quarterback, and received honorable mentions in both the league and the city. Although Jimmy enjoyed his role as quarterback, he adds, "I'd rather play wide reciever in college." Another role that Jimmy plays is the one of going to school with his father, a teacher here at IH. On that subject Jimmy remarks, "It has its good points and bad points. Its good because it keeps me conscious of my grades and responsibilites in school" Jimmy adds, "It does have its setbacks but I think we have both handled it very well." Yes they have handled it well. If it takes having a dad at school to accomplish what Jimmy has, then maybe everybody's parents should be teachers. As far as Jimmy's future education goes, he would like to study computer sciences and business in college. "But I definitely would like t o participate in sports wherever I go," Jimmy claims. Well, there you have it. A guy with honor roll grades, boundless

photo courtesy of Legend

Jimmy is known for his aggressive play on the court. energy for sports and a dad for a teacher, all in one high school career. But as Jimmy puts it,

"Like wild geese we must all make our first journey."

senior sketch

Neurotic PrisciIIa 'whistles in strange places' by John Lilly "You'll have to admit," commented Priscilla Bower toward the end of her interview, "I'm not too run-of-the-mill." No kidding. Priscilla and her not run-ofthe-mill personality first graced the halls of Indian Hill last October when her family moved to Cincinnati from Short Hills, New Jersey, where she had lived for thirteen years. She was less than thrilled. "I had to pretend that I didn't like the Psychedelic Furs and that. I had never heard of Reggae," Priscilla says now of her early experience at IH. She spent six months, by her own estimation, not enjoying herself before she fell into the "niche" she has carved here. "I'm a neurotic; you can put that in there." Priscilla is remarkably cheery about the mental state which often leads her to "whistle in strange places." But her neuroses are probably to be expected, considering what she has gone through. in a home grew

inhabited by her parents, "three older sisters, all insane" and her dog, PG. "I'm extremely jealous

of him," she says of her pet, "MY parents give him all the attention."

photo by Jim Koster

Priscilla dreams of Lucifer, beaches, and Bowie.

NO wonder, then, that she has become a flaming saccharin addict; she has both the genes and upbringing of a chronic neurotic. Or maybe Priscilla is more unbalanced than even her closest friends have ever suspected. "At night, I turn into a cat. I mean, I don't know what I do, but sometimes I wake up, and there's fur under my fingernails. I've found a dead mouse at the foot of my bed, too." Well, the girl is either psychotic or a chronic liar, which is more likely. For instance, at the beginning of her interview, Priscilla claimed to be "an avid Lucifer worshipper and a "cult leader" at the Indian Hill Church. But when she was confronted with the fact that she is actually an assistant Sunday school teacher, Priscilla admitted she had been lying, commenting, "It's my good deed of the week." "I used to be a jock, but I didn't like being told to run, so I changed my ways." Not entirely. In addition to her church activities, Priscilla is a member of the infamous IH field hnckev Sauaws.

see PR ISCI L LA, p. 8

CHIEFTAIN

teacher feature

February 25,1983

Edgecomb displays unique teaching technique by Lawrence GaIIant You're having trouble understanding a math problem. You ask your math teacher how she could possibly factor the complex polynomial. Your math teacher stares back with a blank expression on her face and responds "Magic!". Aware of your total frustration the teacher proceeds to give you a very simple explanation that alleviates your problem. If the previous episode is at all familiar to you, you undoubtedly are very familiar with the teaching style of one of Indian Hill's own math teachers, Mrs. Karen Edgecomb. A peculiarity Edgecomb shares with her collegues is that she apparently enjoys what she teaches. "I like math because it's always the same. You never have to worry about interpretation." She was quick to add, however, that "math also uses creativity." If you don't believe her, just ask one of her geometry or computer students. Edgecomb, in fact, started Indian Hill's computer programming course. I t was unknown at

disc review

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pnoto courtesy of Legend,

Mrs. Edgecomb scans the room trying to determine the ages of students! - in her class. the time whetner there would be Edgecomb has made her mark as enough student interest. Thirty- sponsor of many extracurricular five students signed up for the activities. She has been sponsor course, and the program has been of both intramurals and cheergrowing ever since. leaders as well as coach of both In her 11 years at Indian Hill, JV -girls' basketball and -girls' -golf.

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'Dig the New Breed' reflects Jam's uneven career by John Lilly "A brief six years!" So begins Paul Weller's eulogy to the band he lead on the cover of their last album, a live effort entitled Dig the New Breed. The Jam may be dead as a group, (and that may be all for the best after their last studio showing, The Gift) but their concert performances live on in this varied piece of vinyl. Dig the New Breed documents seven Jam performances from the band's birth in 1977 to its death of terminal boredom on the part of Paul Weller late last year. In that time, the group skyrocketed to British popularity as one of England's original punk bands (along with the Clash and Sex Pistols), but remained either ignored or unknown in the US. While they never did achieve the popularity expected of a "new Who" (as they were hailed by more than a few critics), the Jam always managed to stay righteously angry about the state of the world in general, an attribute which may very well have had an adverse effect on their career. Taken as a whole, Dig the New

Breed is a fair document of The Jam's musical progress. It starts rough and ends rough and has only a few smooth spots scattered among its fourteen selections. The record begins with the individual screams of the small audience in London's 100 Club in 1977 as a young mod band lashes into "In the City," The Jam's first moderately successful tune. "In the City," like the next three songs, ''All Mod Cons." "To Be Someone," and "It's Too Bad" (all recorded at London's Rainbow in 1979), is a classic slice of punk anger; bashing guitar work by Weller and a strong rhythm section combine to form a rough, unpolished, and ultimately tedious sound. However, all musical redundancy aside, the sheer power and ferocious energy evident in these first four tracks are a good example of the attractions of the early punk sound. If you were an unemployed British youth, you would be pretty comfortable listening to something loud and getting totally plastered in a hot, crowded London night club, too. the album (and The -Anyway, -

Jam's sound) then progresses to "Start," a song laced with the strange rhythmic work which would come to characterize later music from the band. It is delivered here with a directness missing from the studio version and, in fact, betters its counterpart on the Sound Affects album. Next comes "Big Bird," an old Booker T. and the M.G.'s tune which The Jam play with incredible verve. It is probably the only place on the record where the band is playing only to have fun. It looks pretty good on them too. "Set the House Ablaze" rounds out the side and the set of three songs recorded at the Hammersmith Palais in 1981. The cut is good as ever; Paul Weller complains in Bolshivo-Mod tones about fascism against a background of alternately haunting and explosive instrumental work. In this rendition, the tune then decays into a mesmerizing jam of subtle variations on the main musical theme. And the fans go wild. "Ghosts" kicks off side two with i t s originally sappy concept

Most of the spare time Edgecomb finds she spends with her husband and one-year-old son Rob. "The first word I taught Rob was 'Dada'. It's great. When he wakes up in the middle of the night and cries I tell my husband 'Get up! Your son is calling you.' "Among her other interests are golfing in the summer and gardening; there she reportedly raises "purple beans". Edgecomb grew up in Cincinnati and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati After a three-year stay at Withrow High School she was able t o receive her Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from UC with a grant from the National Science Foundation. After receiving her Masters she was hired to teach math at Indian Hill. In her 11 years teaching at Indian Hill, Mrs. Edgecomb has developed her own teaching philosophy. She has a firm belief that students of different ages need to be treated differently. Many of her ideals are based on expectations "Students will produce what you expect from them. Not everything has t o be spelled out." as strong as ever. First released on The Gift, "Ghosts" is a pretty song from a musical standpoint but has as its theme the "attitude problem" which Paul Weller thinks is Britain's biggest obstacle t o success (something like Jimmy Carter's malaise). The trouble is, it's a stupid topic and makes for equally stupid, and pretentious, music. Next. "Standards" is a rock'n'roll basher from the This Is the Modern World L.P. of The Jam's earlier days: revolt against society, power chords, the whole complement of loud rock devices. "In the Crowd" starts the final set (recorded in April of '82) as another in the series of "identity crisis" songs The Jam loved t o play. Tries t o be aaaaart. Doesn't succeed. "Going Underground," however, is great. The fans go wild over the group's biggest hit, and rightly so. The three play with tremendous vigor; Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton crank out rocksolid rhythm as Weller (in pretty good voice) offers not only the problem, but also for once, a musical solution. "Dreams of Children" (the B-side to "Going Underground") follows and also

see JAM, p. 8

February 25,1983

Page 7

CHIEFTAIN

senior sketch

Rounded Jimmy ready to journey by Mike Kearney Talent is a key word in describing Jim Arnold. His upstanding academic performance combined with his athletic achievements contribute to Jimmy's wellrounded personality. Jimmy arrived at our alma mater in his sophmore year from Dixie High School in Kentucky, a switch he describes as difficult. "I had to develop new study habits to survive the demanding standards here." Evidently Jimmy's new study habits paid off, as he has been enjoying a 3.5 grade point average since his enrollment here. But good grades aren't the only thing Jimmy's been enjoying at Indian Hill. His average on the basketball court is even higher than his academic one at 13.4 points a game, and his performances on the football field have made him into a sought after college prospect. Jimmy's statistics speak for themselves. As a junior he was an all-EHL wide reciever and part of the city's leading passing attack. This year as a senior and tricaptain for the '82 Braves, Jimmy

made a difficult switch from his previous position, to quarterback, and received honorable mentions in both the league and the city. Although Jimmy enjoyed his role as quarterback, he adds, "I'd rather play wide reciever in college." Another role that Jimmy plays is the one of going to school with his father, a teacher here at IH. On that subject Jimmy remarks, "It has its good points and bad points. Its good because it keeps me conscious of my grades and responsibilites in school" Jimmy adds, "It does have its setbacks but I think we have both handled it very well." Yes they have handled it well. If it takes having a dad at school to accomplish what Jimmy has, then maybe everybody's parents should be teachers. As far as Jimmy's future education goes, he would like to study computer sciences and business in college. "But I definitely would like t o participate in sports wherever I go," Jimmy claims. Well, there you have it. A guy with honor roll grades, boundless

photo courtesy of Legend

Jimmy is known for his aggressive play on the court. energy for sports and a dad for a teacher, all in one high school career. But as Jimmy puts it,

"Like wild geese we must all make our first journey."

senior sketch

Neurotic PrisciIIa 'whistles in strange places' by John Lilly "You'll have to admit," commented Priscilla Bower toward the end of her interview, "I'm not too run-of-the-mill." No kidding. Priscilla and her not run-ofthe-mill personality first graced the halls of Indian Hill last October when her family moved to Cincinnati from Short Hills, New Jersey, where she had lived for thirteen years. She was less than thrilled. "I had to pretend that I didn't like the Psychedelic Furs and that. I had never heard of Reggae," Priscilla says now of her early experience at IH. She spent six months, by her own estimation, not enjoying herself before she fell into the "niche" she has carved here. "I'm a neurotic; you can put that in there." Priscilla is remarkably cheery about the mental state which often leads her to "whistle in strange places." But her neuroses are probably to be expected, considering what she has gone through. in a home grew

inhabited by her parents, "three older sisters, all insane" and her dog, PG. "I'm extremely jealous

of him," she says of her pet, "MY parents give him all the attention."

photo by Jim Koster

Priscilla dreams of Lucifer, beaches, and Bowie.

NO wonder, then, that she has become a flaming saccharin addict; she has both the genes and upbringing of a chronic neurotic. Or maybe Priscilla is more unbalanced than even her closest friends have ever suspected. "At night, I turn into a cat. I mean, I don't know what I do, but sometimes I wake up, and there's fur under my fingernails. I've found a dead mouse at the foot of my bed, too." Well, the girl is either psychotic or a chronic liar, which is more likely. For instance, at the beginning of her interview, Priscilla claimed to be "an avid Lucifer worshipper and a "cult leader" at the Indian Hill Church. But when she was confronted with the fact that she is actually an assistant Sunday school teacher, Priscilla admitted she had been lying, commenting, "It's my good deed of the week." "I used to be a jock, but I didn't like being told to run, so I changed my ways." Not entirely. In addition to her church activities, Priscilla is a member of the infamous IH field hnckev Sauaws.

see PR ISCI L LA, p. 8

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'Lovesick' lacks basic continuity by Kurt Dusterberg The movie Lovesick with Dudley Moore and Elizabeth McGovern is billed as a movie for the "incurably romantic." The only adjective that fits "incurably" is "confusing." Moore plays psychiatrist Saul Benjamain, a man in his early forties, bored with his work and his life in general. McGovern is Chloe Allen, an emotionally unstable budding playwright in her late twenties. Saul meets Chloe through a doctor-patient relationship following an artificial but mildly funny twist of fate. He soon falls in love with her and the plot begins to take turns. Shortly afterwards, a fellow psychiatrist convinces him his relationship is ruining his practice and his life. For a short time he breaks off the relationship but he soon becomes lovesick (hence, the title). Saul returns to Chloe after she suffers an anxiety attack, and the

coming events

relationship continues happily But Saul is soon questioned by his co-workers and a committee on the subject of his professional capability. Saul realizes he does not want to end up like those old fogies who doubt his integrity, so he quits his job, and the movie drags into an insignificant ending. Besides the shortcomings in plot element, the movie has several other flaws. The greatest boo-boo is in the casting. Moore and McGovern are not congruous. There is just no chemistry between the two as the title would suggest. McGovern, who is twenty-one, is not convincing for late twenties. She also does not seem to define any particular character traits. Moore is often dreadfully dull, although a touch of humor stifles a few yawns. The movie seems to be stuck as to whether it is a comedy or a romance. The jokes do not flow well. Just when you think Moore is seriously in love, he turns

Cincinnati braces for March Music Hall Liberace - April 12, 8:00 - flakey and then some Riverfront Coliseum Longhorn World Championship Rodeo - Feb. 25-27 - the bulls and manure routine Neil Young - March 2, 8:00 hey hey, my m y . . . Willie Nelson with Juice Newton March 20, 7:30 - Juice will make you snooze Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailejr Circus - March 22-27 - take your little sister Rush - March 30,7:30 - must love the Tri-State Journey - March 13, 8: 00 - take it Cincinnati Gardens Adarn Ant with Berlin - Feb. 28, 7:30 - you'll miss the big M*A*S*H The IDS Tennis Classic - March 3-6 - all class, no sass Triumph with Molly Hatchet March 4 , 8:00 - from Canada and the deep south Conway Twitty with Ronnie McDowell - March 18, 8:00 - what kind of name is Twitty? The Oak Ridge Boys with The Bellamy Brothers - Peb. 24, 7:00 - needs a faster beat

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Bogart's B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland Feb. 27, 7:00 and 10:30 - finally B'ZZ - March 2, 8:00 - minus the B The O'Jays - March 4, 8:00 and 11:30 - Simpson look-alikes Jeff Lorber Fusion with Kenny G - March 8, 8:00 - the nuclear family Tony Bennett - March 11, 7:00 and 10:30 - left his heart in San Francisco Commander Cody - March 12, 8:00 - no comment Iggy Pop - March 13, 8:00 - this

funny. The jokes are fairly amusing, but they are misplaced. One saving feature of Lovesick is Sir Alec Guiness as Sigmund Freud. Freud appears in Saul's day-today life with advice which breaks the monotony of the plot. However, Freud really has no influence in directing Saul's Life, as might be anticipated. It is quite distrubing that so little mention is made of Saul's wife. She is introduced near the beginning, but she is not heard from until well into his affair with Chloe. The human qualities of guilt and anxiety are thereby removed. Perhaps she is avoided because she is also secretly having an affair, but the neglect remains annoying. The two coinciding affairs would make for a far more interesting plot. Lovesick seems to lend itself to an actionconsequence style. But the action, the romance, happens much too abruptly. Then, there is no consequence. The movie wanders for the bulk of time and ends suddenly and uneventfully. Lovesick is not atrocious, just uneventful with many loose ends. Save the money and don't even root for it t o come on cable. little Iggy stayed home Wynton Marsalis and his Quintet March 14, 8:00 - dearoop en porshna Phoebe Snow - March 15, 8:00 grown up version from "Catcher in the Rye" Hara Arena, Dayton Mickey Gilley and TG Sheppard March 12, 8:00 - too far, shucks Taft Theater Sugar Babies with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller - March 29-April 3 - good stuff

February 25,1983

JAM, from p. 6 translates nicely t o the concert stage. Dig the New Breed ends with a strange juxtaposition of "That's Entertainment," the album's only effective slow number, and "Private Hell," a vitriolic exercise in musical warfare. It's a strange way to present two songs of such a diametrically opposed nature, but the tunes' quality makes the contrast powerful rather than self-destructive. So that's how the final album ends. And like The Jam's work, it's pretty evenly balanced between good and bad. It also proves that the band picked the right time to quit - while their much-prized self-respect was still intact.

PRISCILLA, from p. 7 Other sports she enjoys include sailing and skiing. But if she isn't sailing or just lying around on a beach s o m e where, Priscilla is probably listening to (or even playing) music. She plays guitar and is trying t o learn piano (an almost impossible task, since her family doesn't have one). As for listening t o music, Priscilla favors "The Specials, The Beat, old Clash, Santana, Laurie Anderson, old Stones, The Police, The (Psychedelic) Furs, Genesis, and Reggae. And Bowie; I love David Bowie." In fact, Bowie may determine Priscilla's ultimate place of residence. After graduating from Brown, University of Rochester, or University of Vermont, she would like t o "Live in Greenwich Village and meet David Bowie." But in the meantime, Priscilla can just content herself with her nocturnal cat prowls, her saccharin addiction, and her not too run-of-the-mill personality.

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'Medea,' field trip end in tragedy by John Bethel Christ started it all with "The Last Supper." The band followed with "The Last Waltz." And last Wednesday, Indian Hill students added a third event to the category with "The Last Field Trip." The beginning was ominous in itself: a bunch of seniors loitering in the SSC at 9:00 a.m. waiting for the bus. Two buses eventually showed up and everyone noisily loaded on. Sitting in a comfortable environment of 3 to each seat, students forged their parents' signatures on permission slips to make the trip legal. Somewhere between 9:00 and 9:30 we departed for Playhouse in the Park to see Euripedes' Greek tragedy Medea. Now it would appear t o be a fitting time to give a brief review of this play. The director, Amy Salz, decided to go back to the basics for this production of Medea. Ancient Greek theatre is a lot different from modern theatre, and oftentimes, modern directors change Greek plays in hopes of satisfying a modern audience. Salz, however, stayed truer t o Greek form and left in the chanting chorus so often deleted in recent productions. The tragedy focuses on Medea, a woman wronged in love. Her husband, Jason, deserts her to marry a rich and powerful princess, and Medea is promptly banished from the land as a result. The tragic Medea then proceeds to seek revenge on Jason by slaughtering the princess and the king. In a fit of passion, Medea then murders her own two sons t o punish Jason further. Jason pursues his angered ex-wife, but she tactfully eludes him in a sunchariot bearing the corpses of Jason's sons. The Playhouse's version of Medea is noticeably biased toward sympathy for Medea, played by Mary Lou Rosato. Medea is portrayed as a humbly wronged woman. The actions of the chorus also add to the sympathy. Immediately following the production was a brief rap session. The whole cast came back on stage and demanded feedback from the audience. Someone in the back row of the auditorium thought the play "nice and realistic," while another wondered why Jason wasn't killed by Medea. Two of our very own seniors at IH were even compelled to make

to wait for this promised food. Sure enough the doors to the kitchen swung open, revealing a waitress bearing more pizza. I'm surprised that she wasn't attacked, but as soon as she placed the food on the table, Darwin's theory of evolution prevailed. The meek shall inherit the crumbs. All in all, an unequal distribution of pizza was the result. Forceful people had five or six pieces while more reserved folk got one or two. Soon, representatives started collecting $3.25 from each person to pay for the meal. Many people disappeared to the buses prematurely, and the group was about $100 short. In short, about 30 people decided not to pay. As we quietly waited on the bus, concerned students formulated a list of people who possibly didn't pay. This list was read aloud, and these suspected individuals were hauled off the bus. "Ve haf vays ov making you pay!" Somebody suggested that t h e senior class pay the difference with money we earned in concessions. This proposal was cheerfully rejected. Other not-sorespectable proposals seemed t o be much more popular. An ongoing collection was answers compiled by Todd Adrien photoby ChrisEaton

comments. On the whole, it seemed that most really enjoyed the tragedy. The basic complaint was that many couldn't see Medea in her sun-chariot, though. The real tragedy was yet to occur. We all boarded back on the buses for the road trip to Hyde Park Plaza to eat pizza. The journey to Cuccio's was uneventful save some screaming out the windows when we passed Withrow High. Cuccio's was a mistake. After all, the Romans conquered the Greeks. How could we be expected to eat Italian food after witnessing Greek drama? As roughly 110 people filed through the restaurant's narrow doors, shouts of "hey!" frightened the other customers. We were quickly ushered into a private room behind a door marked "exit" to separate us from the real people. Trays of pizza were soon brought out, and the first wave of attack began. These first pizzas were shortly history, and people wanted more. I t seemed that we would get no more than one piece. A rumor spread that more trays were going to be brought out in the near future. A crowd of fork-clutching barbarians gathered around the serving table

On

the 'pot

HOWshould IH lay off

What are your feelings on the school board's RIF policy for teachers (quality over seniority)?

Todd Goldman - It's a good idea but the only problem is who's to say who is a good teacher and who is not. Kriss Ashing - It's a good idea but certain students like certain teachers. Mr. Simmons - I plead the 5th. Bi Skidmore - In the past, I feel the school should have had the same policy they have now - i.e. to keep the best, not necessarily the oldest teachers. Mr. Slater - There are pros and cons both ways. It's a scary situation and there is no way you can tell where you stand.

teachers?

Mr. True - The most qualified should hold the job whenever possible. The criteria for determining quality are also important.

fabricated in hopes of reducing the debt. As the group grew more restless, they began to hurl insults at innocent pedestrians w h o neared the bus. A Hyde Park Plaza security guard named Carl appeared wanting to know w h o was driving these here buses. He was satisfied with the answer "the bus drivers" and drove away. Miraculously enough, the aforementioned collection satisfied the manager at Cuccio's, and we were free t o go. It's too bad it ended so soon though, for some people had so.me good ideas o n how we could get on the 6 o'clock news. As we departed from Hyde Park Plaza, any onlooker could read the "indian Hill Exempted School District" on the buses and form an opinion of our fine educational institution. The return journey was full of angry faces staring at us o n Madison road wondering where they, too, could get a party ring. FIELD TRIP QUIZ 1. Was $370 worth of pizza actually eaten? 2. Is it possible that the meat sauce o n the pizza contained pieces of Medea's sons? 3. Where can I get a party ring? 4. Who didn't pay? 5. Yes or No - was the general lawlessness of last Wednesday's field trip perhaps a result of increased discipline at IH? Answers in next year's edition of The Warpath.

Jim Koster - I think that it is a really good idea because there are a number of teachers that came the system at a 'OUng age who were excellent then b u t have since stagnated. Jon Groome - I think a lot of good teachers are getting the shaft. The ones that get RIFed here are not being dropped because of incompetence; they are all well qualified here because of the choosy selection.

Lisa More - Just because a teacher has seniority doesn't mean he or she should keep the job. The more qualified teacher should beEric Allaben - I think it has its cause the school will want to . good points and bad points. You maintain quality education. have to have good people in there teaching, and this way the people Chris Hug - Objectively speaking, with seniority can't slack off. one cannot justify the retention of incompetent personnel. HowMan Schwartz - I t depends o n ever, the high quality of teachers who's judging them and what at Indian Hill precludes a simple they base their opinion on. solution; R I F must be based on competence.

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H performers to present 'Sugar' by Duff Lana* Sugar, the musical chosen for POW WOW '83, will be presented March 10-12 in the high school auditorium. The lead characters in Sugar are all seniors: Todd Cox, Cathy Fields, and Gus Gordon. Sugar is the story of two musicians, Joe and Jerry. After witnessing five murders of the famous St. Valentine's Day Massacre, they flee to Florida in order

to hide from the murderer, Spats, who now wants to kill them. Furthermore, in order to remain anonymous, Joe and Jerry disguise themselves as women in an all girls' band; and they change their names to Josephine and Daphne, respectively. The show also consists of a confusing love triangle. It involves the two musicians who are in love with the lead singer of the band, Sugar. Cathy Fields plays

IH acquires Xerox 8700 copier by Win Wells The high school recently purchased a Xerox 8700 copier in an attempt to increase productivity and decrease the cost of copying expenses. According to Dr. Karl Feltman, "It's undoubtedly a more efficient and cost saving machine." Aside from making two-sided copying, the Xerox 8700 will collate and staple copies. The Xerox is also designed to produce higher quality copies with better tonal features than the old machine. Feltman said the decision to buy the new copier was based on several factors, including a severe waste of paper with the old copier.

Ottawa, along with the high school, paid for the new copier, which will be available for both schools to use. The old Xerox was traded in to help finance the Xerox 8700. In addition to both schools' teachers and secretaries, the PTA will employ the machine for the publication of the various district newsletters. Because of the copiers "some what complex" operation, all teachers and secretaries will be given training sessions conducted by a Xerox representative. Staff member Elizabeth Ackley said "At the moment I'm excited and awed; by next week I expect to be accomplished on the covier."

Sugar. However, to add to the confusion, Jerry, or Daphne, has an admirer named Osgood. Osgood is an "old stud," in the words of director Mr. Henly, and makes passes throughout the musical. "Sugar is a musical comedy in every sense of the words. A very humerous, light, entertaining show ," summed up Mr. Henly . Joan Walton, the choreographer, said, "This is one of the

funniest scripts in musical history Gus Gordon, who plays Joe, feels "the show could be the best ever." "The hard work and sacrifice on everyone's part is evident in this great production," according to Todd Cox, who plays Jerry. One highlight of the show is the scenery. Technical Director Craig Mullaney said, "The sets are the most complex and detaiIed ever made on the Indian Hill stage." 1983 is the first year the sets have been designed and built by the students alone.

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The new Xerox 8700 copying machine.

IH grad subs for Mrs. Sheridan; Sheridan to return in 6 weeks

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A Jackalope, under a fiallmoon, contemplates a car sarnmich.

A Giant Jackalope actually harmless? by Captain Crittus IH students should be on the lookout for a new menace - the Wild Jackalope. Also known as the Antelabbit, the Jackalope is a cross between a Jackrabbit and an Antelope. It is capable of disguising its voice, singing, and puncturing tires with its sharp antlers. Being a nocturnal animal, it does most of its hunting at night, and has an affinity for milk car-

tons, beer cans, and Saran wrap. The Jackalope also savors German-made cars, but seldom consumes an entire vehicle at one sitting. The Jackalope is not dangerous and fears humans. However, students should secure their lunches in their lockers and keep litter to a minimum, as not to lure this varmint into the school building.

Coryell said, "It was a really interesting experience. I enjoyed it a lot." Teaching here is the first job she's had since coming home.

On her return to Indian Hill, Coryell said, "I like coming back. So far it has been pretty interesting." Coryell teaches five classes including French I, French 11, and French 111.

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by Margot Ayers Miss Linda Coryell will be substituting for Mrs. Mary Sheridan for the next five to six weeks. Mrs. Sheridan, a French teacher, is recooperating at home from an undisclosed illness, "When she does come back it will probably be for half days," said Miss Coryell. Miss Coryell graduated from Indian Hill in 1979. "When 1 was in school I really wasn't involved in anything," she said. After high school, she went on to Indiana University where she majored in History and French. After she graduated from Indiana University, Coryell lived in France for approximately one vear in order to further her

February 25,1983

by Kurt Dusterberg

I'm convinced tonight's first round AA sectional game between Indian Hill and McNicholas is going to be either a barn burner or a blowout. Maybe that is not going out on much of a limb, but it all depends on how you look at it. The McNicholas Rockets are the second seed in the tournament, carrying a 13-7 record into tonight's 8:30 p.m. tipoff at Lakota High School. The Indian Hill Braves posted a 4-16 record and finished last in the Eastern Hills League. Statistics give the nod to McNicholas by a bunch. But the quotes don't. The Rockets and Braves played an exhibition game before the season, and it was truly to close to call. Coach Dale McKibben, Indian Bill: "We only lost by one or two points." Coach Jerry Doerger, McNicholas: "1 think we lost that one by a couple points anyway." However, both coaches feel the November exhibidion game will play little or .no role in tonight's outcome. "It will only serve as a frame of reference," McKibben said. "Everyone will remember it was a tough game." Beating the Rockets will be a tall order for the Braves. McNicholas has an average height of 6 feet 2% inches compared to the Braves' even six feet. Coach Doerger will likely start two 6 foot 6 inch forwards, junior Joe

Heller and sophomore Mike Ramey. The Rockets' big gun is 5 foot 11 inch senior point guard Mark Miller, whose 19.8 scoring average and 71% foul shooting lead the team. Doerger has five players, Chris Stegman, David Yates, Lee Bradley, Mike Stricker and Heller,

has had little help in bolstering the offense this year. "We're not a good offensive team," admitted McKibben. "I think we are going to need to score in the high 50's to win. We will need good free throw shooting to do it, and we are going to have to have some other scorers

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Senior Dave Davis (54) and sophomore Rick Abrams (30) will need big games for the Braves tonight. and nine points per game. "We will have to control their "Miller is an outstanding defense because they use their defense to create opportunities and guard," McKibben said, "but we are not going to try anything set up the offense." really special. We will have to Coach Doerger overlooked the concentrate on stopping the statistics, and he feels the Braves others because he will get his have the intangibles in their favor. "We're looking for trouble. points anyway." It's a new season and Indian Hill Indian Hill's attack is led by seniors Jim Arnold and Jim has a chance to make up for the regular season. It's also their first Morgan with 13.3 and 9.9 scoring year in the AA tournament. averages, respectively. Arnold has 13 games in double figures while "And, for whatever it's worth, Morgan has 12. we are thz second seed and they Many of the Braves' best perwill want to knock off a seeded formances have been backed by team. I'm expecting a rough hot games from Arnold, but he game."

Gators Reac by David Stradling The lndian Hill wrestlers will compete in t h e AA sectionals at Reading tonight and Saturday. Those wrestlers who finish in the top four places will go on to disticts. There are sixteen teams participating. In the EHL wrestling tournament this past weekend, the Braves faired well point-wise but still finished a bleak seventh out of the eight teams competing. Indian Hill earned 79.5 points overall, an improvement of 44 points over last year's last-place 35.5 point performance. Sycamore won the tournament for the fifth year in a row. With 191.5 points, Sycamore was

79 points ahead of its nearest competitor, Milford, which gained 112.5 points. Deer Park finished third with 103.5 points. Junior Brom Espy was IH's only EHL champion at 185 pounds. Freshman Matt Feltman (98), junior Andy Graham (105), and sophomore David Kindle (175) all placed third. Juniors Mike Feltman (138) and Curt Reising (167) both finished fourth. Junior Dave Stradling (112) and freshman Steve Baker (155) each won a match but failed to place. "I thought we did fairly well individually - some individuals, anyway. Other individuals didn't perform, and this brought the

team down," coach Jim Collins said. Collins also pointed out that if Indian Hill had had just two more victories in the quarterfinal round, the Braves would have finished third. Indian Hill destroyed Finneytown, 53-15, at home two weeks ago. The following wrestlers won: Matt Feltman (98), Graham (105), Stradling (112), sophomore Ken Slazyk (119), senior Pat Toler (126), junior Casey Ryan (132), Baker (155), and senior Tom Geygan (HWT). About Finneytown, coach Ron Webber remarked, "They were very light as far as talent, but that doesn't make any excuse for being dominated."

The Rockets have been plagued with inconsistency this season. Defense plays a large role in countering the offensive lulls. "We thrive on defense, but that hasn't worked to perfection really," said the seventh year McNicholas coach. "We are not wnsistent with our shooting, and we have bad streaks and breakdowns in most games. The inconsistency is the factor that's really bothersome." The Braves will need to overwme the same problems that have troubled them all year in order to win. The Rockets' height advantage and 46% shooting from the field will be difficult to step. Since the Braves have not stopped similar offenses- all season, it is unlikely all the pieces will fall together tonight. Indian Hill will need a 20 point performance from Arnold and hot shooting from seniors Dqve Davis and Morgan. Sophomcpre Rick Abrams could make a difference should he have a goqd game. Abrams is shooting 42.3% from the floor, but he has seen limited playing time recently. Although Coach McKibben feels the Braves have "played almost as well as we can play" in the last five games, Indian Hill has just one win to show for it. McNicholas is coming off of a 70-63 win over Elder Saturday night and should have the momentum going into the game. The Rockets can afford a few let-downs and still come up with a win. The Braves will need to be better than they have shown all year offensively in order to advance to round two.

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Individuals fare well in sectionals

by Diane Remmell Seven members of the Aquateam, having been successful at sectionals, will compete in the district meet this weekend at Keating Natatorium. The Aquateam competed in the swimming sectionals last weekend. The girls' team took tenth place out of eighteen teams, while the boys' team failed to meet the minimum of seven participents and was ineligible for points. The boys' district meet will take place at 7:30 tonight, while the girls will swim at 7:30 Saturday night. The top four swimmers in every event at each sectional meet automatically qualified for districts, with an addi-

tional twelve swimmers qualifying at large in each event. Three boys from Indian Hill had good performances at sectional~and consequently are involved in district competition. Senior David Ackermann qualified for first seed in the district in the 100 breaststroke and fifth seed for the district meet in the 200 I.M. Junior Cliff Wingerter took fifth seed for the district in the 50 free and eighth seed in the 100 free. Junior diver Scott Lyon, having taken third place in sectionals by less than one point (with the first and second place finishers tying), has qualified in the top six seeds in the district. While a total of 24 swimmers in each

event advance to districts, only the top eight divers in the district will compete at districts this weekend. Four Indian Hill girls will compete at districts on Saturday night. Sophomore Beth Wingerter had a strong performance at sectionals and qualified sixth for the district in the 100 free and fourteenth in the 200 free. Junior Kris Brockmann, complementing Wingerter's performance, qualified fourteenth for the district in the 100 breastroke, while senior Diane Remmell qualified fox twenty-first seed in the district in the 100 backstroke. All three girls, along with junior Sara Linquist, will compete in the medley relay, in which they have

qualified eleventh for the district meet. The state championships will be held March 4 and 5 in Canton, Ohio. In the boys' competition, the top three swimmers in our district in each event will go to the state championships, with eleven other swimmers qualifying at large out of three districts. In the girls' district competition, four girls from this district in each event will advance to the state championships, with at-large entries selected as with the boys. Having shown the quality of the team in its sectional performance, the Aquateam looks forward to a good showing in the districts and, possibly, the state championships.

Streak, Chili's Dawgs dominate intramurals by Paul Monach Going into the fifth week of competition tomorrow, two teams, the senior team Streak and the mostly junior team Chili's Dawgs remain in the hunt for the top seed for the Intramural Bas-ketball Championship Tournament, March 14,15, and 17. Streak, at 8-0, will play Chili's Dawgs, 7-1, tomorrow in the game that will probably decide the top seeding. If Streak wins, it will likely go on to an undefeated season; but if Chili's Dawgs wins, the two teams will in all likelihood end the season tied

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the Vanguard, a team made up primarily of Pep Band members, by scores of 44-29 and 41-17, respectively. The Cavaliers, with a record of 1-7, and the Vanguard, at 2-6, each dropped games to the Mo Facquers, a 3-5 senior team. The Mo Facquers beat the Cavaliers, 26-24, and the Vanguard, by a 13-12 score in overtime. Chili's Dawgs defeated the Arditi, 68-26, and the Destroyers, 26-16, two other senior teams, to pull its record to 7-1. The Destroyers, in third place at 5-3, defeated the Misfits, a 3-5 juniorsenior team, by a 40-6 score, while the Arditi fell to 3-5 with a loss to the Misfits, 18-16. While the intramural program is much more competitive than most people would believe, the real motives for most participants involve more than winning and losing. Senior Kurt Dusterberg of the Arditi, when asked why he participates in intramurals, replied, "It's great to have something that keeps you active in the winter. I like the competition, but with my lack of talent, I've learned not to expect victories." About this year in particular, Dusterberg commented, "I think it's great that there are eight teams this year, and the teams are fairly well balanced." Junior Kevin Ertel of Chili's Dawgs feels the intramural program is good simply because "it gives people a chance to play, and it's a lot of fun." "I just wanted to play some basketball," answered junior San-

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U.S. strategic defense will deter Soviets

by Chris Hug Our esteemed president has stated, time after time, that in almost every aspect of defense, the United States has fallen seriously behind the USSR. The most publicized area is, of course, the nuclear arsenal of the US. Before I give my ideas on the subject, a bit of clarification and statement of fact is in order. I have made use of "The Military Balance 1982-83" of the IISS(1nternational Institute for Strategic Studies) of London to establish this background. US strategic nuclear policy rests on the concepts of the triad and deterrence. "Triad" refers to the three strategic delivery systems: the nuclear missile submarines (SSBN); the ground based missiles (ICBM), and the bomber force of the Strategic Air Cammand (SAC).

The average yield of each (SSBN) warhead is equivalent to 66,000 tons of TNT, or three times that o f the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima in 1 945.

Senior Andy Hall displays his delicate touch, as h e takes a pedmeter shot. jay Datta of t.he Cavaliers. Datta also had some thoughts about this year's program. "They could be a little better organized, and the refs could control the games more, but it's nice that Mr. Gellert's doing it for us." Senior Fred Goosman, captain and creator of the Vanguard, explained his idea t o m,&e a band intramural team. "Vanguard was created because the music department is never seen, and we felt this was another way we could 'score our points' against others." Goosman is also happy with the intramural arrangement as a whole. "It's a semi-controlled outlet for frustrations and hostilities. Unless you're a particularly good athlete, you're out

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Currently, the US has a total of 32 SSBNYscarrying 520 missiles, each with eight to fourteen warheads. Thus, there are 4,768 nuclear warheads based in submarines alone. The average yield of each is equivalent t o 66,000 tons of TNT, or three times that of the bomb which destroyed Hiroshima in 1945. The total seadeliverable megatonnage is 315 MT

dowever, the 1052 ICBM's account for the bulk of the US arsenal. President Reagan wants to add 100 MXYs,each with 10 warheads to the current ICBM arsenal and to remove a number of Minuteman 11's. The 1052 ICBM's have a total of 2,152 warheads, and add up to a ground-based megatonnage of 1,322.25 MT. Strategic bombers compromise the third leg of the triad. There are two types of bombers in operation: the B-52 and the FB-111A. The B-52 can carry a total of twenty air launched cruise missiles or the same number of short range attack missiles. The FB-111A, which resem-

bles the B-1, but is much smaller, carries six of either; the warhead on each is 200 KT. These missiles are designed to enable the bombers to penetrate Soviet airspace, launch the missiles from a safe standaff range, and return to their bases. The B-1 would carry a total of 32 such missiles. Deterrence (popularly known as MAD -Mutual Assured Destruction) is the assumption that if the US and the USSR both have a sizable nuclear arsenal, neither will launch a first strike for fear of a retaliatory strike from undestroyed missiles. There. Now for my thoughts. The US is responsible, in a large degree, for the arms race. There is, if one considers the total number of US strategic nuclear warheads, (approximately 10,000) more than enough t o insure the total destruction of the Soviet Union. In fact, since fifty percent of the US SSBN are always at sea, and thus can remain undetected and undestroyed in the event of a nuclear war, there are therefore about 2,000 warheads that the Russians can be certain will come raining down on them if they launch a pre-emptive strike. This present US arsenal should, if the Russians know

about deterrence, prevent any nuclear war in itself. Of course, there are those people who say that since the Russians lost 20 million in World War 11, they are willing to accept

This present US arsenal should, if the Russians know about deterrence, prevent any nuclear war in itself. the civilian casualties inherent in a nuclear war; but there are also people who think pi equals 3, or that the moon is made of green cheese. The Cuban missile crisis of 1962, usually considered an example of USSR propagation of the arms race, is somewhat of a misnomer; perhaps it should b e renamed the Italian-Turkish mis sile crisis. In 1957 and '58, the US deployed 105 missiles in Turkey and Italy. These missiles were able t o reach targets deep within the Soviet Union. The 40 Russian missiles in Cuba, most with a range of less than 250 miles, were barely able to hit Miami The Soviets, in put-

ting missiles in Cuba, were only to a US program build up. is an inherreacting The MX ently destabilizing system, since it is a weapon of extreme accuracy and is therefore capable of destroying Soviet missiles in their silos. "No first use of nuclear weapons" is an often touted phrase; however, the extreme accuracy of the MX raised the question (at least in the Kremlin) that the US might try t o launch a preemptive strike and destroy the Soviet missiles on the ground. This only serves t o escalate the arms race, since the Soviets now perceive a threat to their security. That threat in the Soviet's mind, can only be resohred in two ways: US removal of the MX, or by stepping up their own nuclear arsenaL The Soviets will also want to improve the accuracy of their delivery systems to counter the MX. This leads to the classic escalation of the arms race. There is no simple solution; therefore, I won't attempt to offer one here. Suffice it to say that I am against the production of any new delivery system; any such move will threaten the stability of the already precariously balanced forces involved in deterrence.

Schmalz wins 1983 Congressional Scholarship by Kenneth N. Jones Senior Chris Schmalz won the IH division of the Congressional Scholarship Program and will visit the nation's capital March 23-25. The Congressional Scholarship Program selects forty students from the Greater Cincinnati area to visit Washington, D.C. While there, the students will speak to elected officials from all three branches of government and see several historical sites. The trip is designed t o give students a closeup view of the daily operations of the federal government. The scholarship program is limited to seniors only and all applicants must demonstrate the following requirements: interest in government and national policy, leadership, the ability to communicate effectively, and good"I citizenship. am considering a career in government and this trip could n m o w down the possible fields I might wish to pursue," Schmalz , .

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their interests in government and what they hope to achieve from the Congressional Scholarship Program. Later, the prospective seniors were interviewed individually by a panel consisting of Mr. James Powers, Mr. John Nellis, Mrs. Suzanne Zesch, and Mr. Rodney Simmons. One of the essays dealt with the applicant's interest in government and how this interest developed. Schmalz explained "I first became interested in government at the age of ten when I would watch the "CBS Morning News with Hughes Rudd." Craig Johnson was selected first alternate in the event that Schmalz can not go. Besides Schmalz and Johnson, Todd Cox was the only other applicant. "The interview was extremely difficult and Craig and Todd are no easy competition," Schmalz said. "It's a great honor and it was also nice to break the Cox legacy of social awards."

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Does the responsibility of determining what is or what is not printed in the Chieftain rest solely on the staff? A seemingly simple question with a seemingly simple answer: of course it does. Does this mean Chieftain editors have absolute power to publicize, report, criticize, expose or defame any person, events or groups they wish? The answer is no! Who, then, is responsible for checking this "absolute power?" Parents, faculty and administrators have little or no knowledge of what Chieftain prints beforehand. Ultimately, it's a paper's readership that, through criticism or praise, influences what a paper prints or how a subject is presented. Because we have received next to no criticism, we at Chieftain can only assume that the way we present Indian Hill High School is acceptable to every student or parent in the district. We know this to be false, however. Chieftain has a responsibility to be mature, factual and pertinent in the way we present our material. Our readership has the responsibility to see that we fulfill this objective. Letters to the Editor or Student Opinions concerning Chieftain's con tent have always

IA Club looks forward to State by Ron Zesch The Industrial Arts Club plans to attend the 1983 State Conference in hopes of recapturing last year's first place position. The conference, which includes writing, speaking, drawing, photography and other industrial arts related events, takes place on March 10-11 in Columbus. This is the first year that an IH Jr. High 1.4 club will also attend. Upon their retum from State,

the club plans to continue manufacturing picnic tables as a method of raising revenue for club expenses. In addition, the club is also in charge of silk screening the 1983 Pow Wow t-shirts, and they will also be making deck chairs later in the year. Last night, parents and students involved in IA met in the library in order to discuss club activities and State Conference plans.

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Our freedom of expression should not end with the arts by John Bergman One of the subjects upon which scholarly debate abounds is art. Another issue upon which disagreement is already fierce is religion. It is not surprising then that when the two paths cross, the result is a fiery clash of opinions and ethics. Several months ago, a play called Sister M a ~ yIndignatius began touring the country. The play presents a comic view of an almost obsessively strict nun who teaches at a Catholic school. It played quite successfully in several states until it was brought to Saint Louis. It was there that it began to strike controversy. Critics of the play say that it contains harsh, unfair criticism of Catholicism. They do not want the play legally banned, but they do feel that theaters have a responsibility to serve their constituencies, and that they have a moral obligation to reject offensive material. Critics say that Sister Mary Zndigtzatius presents a very specific, entirely fictional account of one outrageous situation and then tries to make generalities about an entire religion. It attacks the most sacred of Catholic institutions, parading them across the stage as if they were nothing more than circus props. It is true that not all things unethical are illegal, but it is also true that the people who run theaters have responsibilities which extend beyond the realm of law. They are obligated to serve the public that gives them business. Certain subjects simply should not be made light of, and certain presentations do not deserve an audience. As I see it the question, while it is not strictly one of law, is based on the same ethics which inspired the first amendment.

Two hundred years ago, it was evident to our forefathers that among the attributes which make our society civilized, one of the most important is that of uninhibited communication. Most people say they agree with this principle, and yet they seem to have a rather confused perception of the meaning of the word communication. Communication and the right to free speech are far too complicated to be connected with the flow of words and ideas from a speaker. We could not be very proud of a constitution which gave us the right to speak but ruled any possibility of our being effective. Speaking and writing are valuable only because they allow us to circulate ideas. Severing the tie between performer and audience renders the theater as useless as a telephone with no electricity. There is another important reason why plays like Sister Mary Indignatius should be performed. Most of the people that I have heard arguing in favor of the play attempt only to prove that no harm was meant by the play. It is only a harmless comedy, they say. This may or may not be true, only the playwright can be sure, but it is not the most important point in the discussion. Suppose, for the purpose of argument, that the play was written with malicious intent. Suppose that the playwright truly meant to d o harm to the Catholic Church; what then? Should harsh potentially offensive material be kept out of the theater? I think not. The process of thought is just that, a process. If answers are what we all reach for, then surely questions are the arms with which we reach. It is only in maintaining a healthy skepticism about institutions and ideas that we assure our independence.

Squaws 'never rn sectional game by Shelley Stanforth The varsity basketball Squaws finished their season Wednesday night losing to Oak Hills, the third seed in the AAA sectionals, 6428. Head coach Dick Pfirman said, "We were never in it. We are not able to compete with AAA schools, especially ones the caliber of Oak Hills." Pfirman felt inexperience and youth hurt his squad. "Our younger kids did the best they could, but when you play a good senior against a decent freshman who is going to come out on top?" said Pfirman.

The entire week before the game the Squaws worked on breaking the 1-2-2 zone press in preparing for Oak Hills. The Highlanders came out in a modified version of their press, and the Squaws had trouble breaking it. The Squaws fell behind early and never could come back. By halftime the Squaws trailed by twenty points. After a halftime talk by Pfirman the Squaws played the Highlanders even in the third quarter. Senior Mandy Greisdorn led Indian Hill with nine points. Mary Granger added six.

Braves fall in season finaI,56-52 by Paul Monach The varsity basketball Braves take their 4-16 record into sectionals tonight against McNicholas. (see story p. 9) The Braves. after officially gaining a fourth win from Mt. Healthy's forfeit of its openinggame win over IH, lost their last regular season game, 5 6-5 2, to the Glen Este Trojans last Friday. The Braves showed progress over their home loss to the Trojans, 66-53, January 14. As team manager, junior Mike Petraglia, said, "Glen Este tried to overpower them, but they (the Braves) never gave up." The game was close throughout, as IH pulled ahead 12-11 by the end of the first quarter before going in at the half tied, 26-26. The third quarter ended in a deadlock as well, but the Trojans outscored the Braves, 15-11, in the final period to create the four point victory margin. Senior guard Jim Arnold led all players with 22 points, and

13 for IH. Glen Este was led by Bedacht and Clousson, with 18 and 16 points, respectively. senior forward Jim Morgan added Arnold ilso led the Braves in scoring for the season with 266 points, an average of 13.3 per game. Morgan took runner-up scoring honors, with 197 points for a 9.9 average. Arnold had 1 3 games scoring in double figures, also leading the team, followed by Morgan with 12. Sophomore Rick Abrams led the squad with 42.3% field goal shooting. Senior Todd Goldman's 70% free throw shooting (14 for 20) led the Braves in that department. Morgan was IHYs"chairman of the boards", with 124 rebounds, a 6.2 per game average. Senior Dave Davis followed Morgan with 78 rebounds for a 3.9 average. The varsity Braves will lose six seniors to graduation, but six players with varsity experience will retum next year in an effort to improve upon this season.

The Squaws finished EHL play in a 46-34 loss to Glen Este a t home two weeks ago Thursday. The Squaws finished the fust quarter in the lead, 10-8. Granger put in six even though she was playing with a broken nose suffered in the previous game against Madeira. Shelley Stanforth scored the other four. Glen Este played the entire game with a zone press, but the Squaws had no problem getting the ball down the court. At the half the Squaws still held the lead, 20-19. The second half was the Squaws' downfall. At the end of three quarters the Squaws trailed by five. Greisdom and Stanforth both fouled out and Indian Hill Was forced to foul. Glen Este's consistent foul shooting won the game for them. They shot over 75% from the foul line. Granger led the team with fifteen.

with five. Julie More, Shari Zesch, and Ann Powell added four points each to complete the scoring. Shari Zesch summed up the general feeling of the team, commenting, "It was a nice way to end the season." Considering the season as a whole, coach Sharon Cooke's comments reflected the season's recurring points, both positive and negative. "We had both our zone and man-to-man defenses down pat, but our shooting, though improved, still needed work at the end of the season. We had no problems running our

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Confidence a problem for JV Braves by Brian Rowe The JV Braves ended a bittersweet season last week in typical fashion, beating Madeira but losing to Glen Este. These showings put the team's record at 6-14, a record often misrepresenting the Braves' efforts. In the 49-38 loss to the Trojans, Curtis Ott led the mediocre IH offense with 16 points. The 70-64 win over Madeira was a different story, as the Braves scored their most points ever in a single game. In almost every close ballgame, the Braves were at a loss for leadership in the closing minut and ended up losing more of them. Coach Gary Gellert explains that "too many tight

JV Squaws end season on positive note by Ellen Alvord The JV girls' basketball. team ended the season on a positive note, winning its last game against Glen Este, 23-20, to finish its season with a 6-14 record. This win avenged the Squaws' previous 18-12 loss to Glen Este, January 11. The Squaws started slowly, ending the half down, 12-6. IH fought back to within one at the end of the third quarter before pulling away in the last period. The Squaws' offensive output was balanced among five individuals. Kristin Mains led with six points, followed by Chris Hall

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offenses; we just couldn't shoot off of them." Two individuals who did manage to consistently produce an offense were Mains and Hall, who led the team with 105 and 69 total points, respectively. Cooke also expressed hopes for the future of this year's JV squad. "This year's team was a very young one, and even though our record appeared to be a disappointing one, the players' skill level improved, and they gained needed experience; I have a positive outlook for the future of this group on the varsity level."

games were lost early in the year, and we tended to have a lack of confidence." Another possible reason for the Braves' demise this season was the controversial move that sent sophomore sensation Rick Abrams to the varsity ranks. Gellert said, "Obviously a player of Rick's caliber could make any team better, but how much is impossible to say." But the void left by Abrams was filled by the 6 foot 3 inch sharpshooter, Ott. After coming south from Sycamore, Ott and center Pete Seremetis combined for 29 points per night and aided the Braves defensively as well. The other leading scorers were high-jumping forward John Bishop and Brian (known t o the other players as "World B.") Rowe, who scored seven per game apiece, and "smooth as silk" Dave Stanforth with six points per game. Leading playmaker and assists leader, 5 foot 11 inch Mike Wentz, and defense specialist power forward Mike Theye, who was third behind the "Twin Towers" in rebounding, helped the Braves in all their contests. In summing up the season, Gellert commented, "I enjoyed working with this year's team and the quality of each young man. It was rewarding to me to see the individual progress througout the year, and even in the most difficult times the team never quit trying."

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February 25,1983

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Cross country skiing becoming a popular sport in Cincinnati by Dwight Poffenberger Everyone thinks winter is over, but that is not necessarily true. All it takes is one cold front along with some precipitation, and we could have an opportunity for great cross country skiing. Cross country skiing is a rapidly growing sport here in Cincinnati. Several stores, l i e Widerness Trace in Terrace Park, sell and rent cross country equipment. To promote the sport, Wilderness Trace offers free clinics to anyone who is interested. They will let you use their equipment if you have none. So far this winter they have held two clinics. Although there are no set places to ski in Cincinnati, any golf course will do. Most of the golf courses do not charge fees for skiing privileges, but some may. Along with renting equipment, California Golf Course sets its own tracks for people to follow. Many of the horse trails throughout Indian Hill are also nice spots to ski. Many people think cross country skiing is more difficult than running and will not even consider it. In reality, this type of skiing is easier than it looks. To move along a relatively smooth surface, the skier moves by alternately pushing each ski down and backwards while gliding on the opposite ski The skier's weight should be on the gliding ski While gliding on the left ski the right arm is extended as the right pole pushes the skier forward. It is the same natural motion one uses in walking. This basic motion is called the Diagonal Stride. To get up a hill, a technique called the Herringbone is used. The skis are put into a "V" shape with the tails together. The skier bends his knees and digs the insides of the skis into the hill. He pushes off with his poles to gain

extra momentum. If one wishes t o slow down on a steep grade, a technique called the Snowplow is the simplest method to use. The skis are spread with the tips kept together. The skier rolls his ankles to set the skis on their inside edge. The more bite the skis give, the slower one will go. The first time out a beginner will probably fall a few times. To get up from a tumble, the skier rolls over on his side and puts his skis parallel below him. He then crawls out over his ski tips and stands up normally. The poles are not needed but can be used to helv.

Part of the proper equipment for cross country skiing consists of the proper clothing. Wool socks, hats, and gloves should be used, because they insulate well when wet. Long underwear, preferably made of wool, should be worn underneath pants or knickers. Over a sweater or shirt, an outer windproof jacket is a good thing to wear. Getting the right ski boot is the most important step in outfitting oneself. The boot should be snug without restricting the air flow. Cross country boots are different from downhill boots in that only the toe is attached to the s k i Cross country poles should be armpit-high. They are made out of fiberglass and bamboo. Aluminum poles are used for racing only. Two types of skis are used: waxable and waxless. Waxless skis are easier to maintain but are not as fast as properly waxed skis. There are five basic waxless ski patterns which grip the snow: the step base, the diamond pattern, the fishscale base, the mohair base, and the mica base. Waxable skis have different waxes which work properly at certain temperatures. Changing the wax three times in one day as the temperature changes is not uncommon.

Several types of skis are used. The light touring ski is used primarily in tracked snow. It is usually regarded as the most versatile of a l l skis. The general touring ski is wider and softer than the light touring ski and is more commonly used in unbroken snow. Racing skis are the narrowest and are used only for prepared tracks. Cross country ski bases used to be made of untreated hardwood. In the last several years, wooden bases have been replaced by plastics which absorb little water and glide better. Plastic bases do not grip as well, so they need to be waxed more often. The most common base is polyethylene which is the fastest but also the most difficult to wax properly. A slower but more durable plastic base is polypropylene. In getting a ski that' fits, the skier should consider his height and weight. The best way to get the correct fit is to refer to a manufacturer's chart. Skis are measured in centimeters and usually run between 180 and 260 centimeters. A ski that is too long will provide inadequate grip while one that is too short has A beginner trouble gliding. should use undersized skis if he cannot find ones that fit. Wilderness Trace is leading the way in a new sport called mountaineering, which comprises downhill skiing with cross country skis. The idea started in the west and "is becoming a real big sport here," according to a Wilderness Trace worker. The skis used have metal edges and skiers turn in a special way called the Telemark turn. The first mountaineering race around Cincinnati was to be held at the Sugar Creek Ski Resort but was cancelled because of a lack of snow. If you have cross country skis or even if you do not, you might want to try it.

1. Who was the only Cincinnati Red to hit .300 in 1982? 2. When Ed Badger quit as coach of the UC Bearcats for one game several years ago, who replaced him as coach? 3, Who was the leading money winner on the pro-golf tour last season? 4. What is the nickname of Birmingham's United States Football League team? 5. What is the nickname of the St. Louis franchise in the Major Indoor Soccer League?

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Corrections In the February 1 4 issue of the Chieftain David Attenborough of Life on Earth was identified as the creator of Gandhi also. Richard Attenborough is the maker of Gandhi in reality. Sorry.

Chieftain apologizes for two errors in last issue's scheduling article. Firstly, though Mrs. Sharon Smith states she will try to have scheduling completed by Spring Break, she cannot guarantee it. Secondly, Smith states she cannot guarantee that schedules can be organized with factors such as Senior Search and students' work contracts in mind, as was stated in the article, though, she will try. Our apologies.

B-BALL, from p. 10 of the sports scene. Intramurals is an option that fits into your schedule, atld everyone gets to participate. You just get to have a good time." The complete schedule for tomorrow's games is as follows: 1:00 Misfits v. Mo Facquers Arditi v. Vanguard 1:40 Streak v. Destroyers Chili's Dawgs v. Cavaliers 2: 20 Arditi v, Mo Facquers Misfits v. Vanguard 3 :00 Streak v. Chili's Dawgs Destroyers v. Cavaliers

Vol. 32 No. 11 February 25, 1983 Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

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Seven sen;ors become NM ~ ; ~ ~ / i ~ t ~ by Alexandra Oleinik Seven Indian Hill seniors were named Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program last fall. These same seven have all advanced in the competition to the level of National Merit Finalist. The 1983 NM Finalists are Kim Dinsmore, Lawrence Gallant, Mary Hancock, Chris Hug, John Lilly, Alexandra Oleinik, and Shelley Stanforth. Students receive National Merit Commendations on the basis of their PSAT scores. Out of 50,000 commended students, only 15,000 students, those whose scores place them in the top half of one percent of secondary school seniors, become Semi-Finalists. The Semi-Finalists are then asked to submit their PSAT test results, a transcript, a personal essay, and a counselor recommendation to the National Merit Corporation. Approximately 13,000 Finalists are chosen from the group of

Semi-Finalists, and about 30 percent of the Finalists become Merit Scholars, who are eligible for privately financed scholarships. Two of Indian Hill's NM Finalists have already been accepted to the college of their choice. Unfortunately, for the remaining five, the name of the game is to wait until April 15. Each of these students does, however, have definite ideas on college choices and career goals. Kim Dinsmore plans to attend Indiana University and would like to major in retail marketing. Lawrence Gallant is awaiting word on Princeton University as he hopes to enter a math-related field. John Lilly is one of the chosen few to be accepted early decision at Harvard. His intended major is somewhat dubious in nature: "something liberal arts." Mary anc cock would like to attend "one of a half dozen colleges," including Yale, Williams College, and/or Northwestern.

Chris Hug is bent upon entering a medical field and is awaiting word from both Stanford and Princeton.

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The seven senior National Merit Finalists are (front row, left to right) Alexandra Oleinik, Kim Dinsrnore, (back row) Shelley Stanforth, Lawrence Gallant, Chris Hug, John Lilly,and Mary Hancock.

Optimistic concert band nears Sfate by &c Paul The concert band, under the direction of Mr. Steve Strider, plans to participate in the 1983 District 14 Band and Chorus Competition. The contest, to be held at Colrain and Northwest High Schools on March 19, will feature high school bands from the Cincinnati area. The competition is sanctioned by the Ohio Music Education Assembly. In this contest, the bands receive ratings from 1 to 5 rather than a first, second, or a third place award. All bands obtaining a 1 rating will then be eligible to enter the contest at the state level. There are certain pieces of music each band will be required to play in front of three judges. After this phase is complete, the bands move to another area where a fourth judge is added. At this time, the bands will be screened

for their ability to sight read new music scores. "I think we have a very good chance of going to State," said Strider. The state contest will be held in Columbus on April 29 and 30. Strider said, "At State, the winning bands do not receive

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trophies, but rather plaques signifying their participation in the competition. No band should ever feel bad if they don't win a t State - in this contest, every band wins." On Saturday, February 12, at the Sycamore Junior High, a simi-

Spring Food Drive

Student Government recently unveiled plans for their Spring Food Drive to run from Monday, February 28 through the beginning of Spring break on March 25. The food will be donated to the Community Emergency Food Coalition for distribution to area food pantries [see Chieftime, p. 21. The goal of the drive is twofold. "Firstly, we hope to help some of those people hurt by the economy and those charities that have been strained by an increase

Alexandra Oleinik and Shelley Stanforth are interested m serospace engineering and the biological sciences, respectively. Oleinik hopes to hear from Princeton or MIT soon, while Stanforth's first choice is Cornell.

in demand," stated SG President Todd Cox. "Secondly, this drive is being conducted with no material incentives like donuts, so we hope it will give students a chance to give generously. We have an image of being self-centered both outside and even a bit within our community, and this gesture of generosity may improve this image." The Spring Food Drive will be different also in that the food will not be collected in homeroom, but rather in one centralized lo-

lar contest was held for soloists and ensemble groups. Indian Hill sent 23 soloists and 3 ensembles. The musicians were judged on the 1 to 5 rating scale. Sixteen soloists from Class A received 1 ratings, eight soloists from Class B obtained a 2 rating, and two soloists earned a 2 rating in Class C competition.

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cation. "Collection in h o m e rooms tends to make students forget that this act of goodwill is schoolwide. Besides, some teachers find it annoying," Cox said. Other differences include the time of year and the l5ngth of the drive. "We hope the length might get students who would not normally give to do so and those who usually do give to possibly give more than once." The month of March was chosen because it is one of the times of the year when food d c ~ ~ z t i o nare s low. As Cox put it, "people are not just hungry a t Thanksgiving or Christmas."