Vol 32 No 14

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April 15, 1983

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sports quiz

Trackers excel with balanced attack by Paul Monach The boys' track team opened its season with what head coach Robert West called "one of the best-looking starts we've had since I've been the coach" with a second place finish in a home trimeet Tuesday. The Braves, with 58 points, fell to Glen Este, with 70 points, while soundly defeating Madeira, which earned 37 points. Indian Hill individuals excelled in many and varied areas, prompting West to remark, "We have almost every area covered by an experienced and competitive athlete." Junior Evon Kelly led the sprinters to a sweep of the sprinting events. Kelly, with 13% points, won the 100 meters and the 200 meters with times of 11.7 and 23.6, respectively. Kelly also anchored the winning 400 meter relay team, also including senior Dave Rhodenbaugh, sophomore Matt McNellis, and senior John Fitzmaurice, as well as placing third in the long jump with an

18'7" leap. The relay team broke the school record with a time of 46.1. Fitzmaurice added a second place for the Braves with a 24.6 time in the 200 meters. The distance runners did equal? well, nearly sweeping the distance events. Seniors Richard Stradling and Dwight Poffenberger took the top two places in the 3200 meters with times of 11:02 and 11:26, and Poffenberger placed first in the 1600 meters with a 5:10 clocking. Senior Dave Rosenthal finished second in the 800 meters with a time of 2:15. The Braves also enjoyed success in the field events. Senior Dave Rodenbaugh came ever closer to his brother Tim's school pole vault record of 13'4" with a vault of 13'1''. Senior Roger Geier won the high jump with a 6'0" jump, and junior Chip Greenlee placed third in the discus with a throw of 101'3". Looking forward to the invitational competitions, beginning next week, and the not-so-far-

Girls' track team opens delayed season with split at Sycamore

1. At what college did North Carolina coach Jim Valvano coach immediately before coaching at N.C. State? 2. What school won the 1983 NCAA Division I1 basketball championship? 3. What was the last filly t o win the Kentucky Derby? 4. Who is the Reds' first base coach? 5. What do the 1984 Winter Olympics and World War I have in common?

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photo b y Scott Blanchard

Junior Evon Kelly strains to lengthen his long jump in the Braves' recent home meet. distant EHL meet, West commented, "I'm very excited about this season."

in Dayton and win the EHL since her archrival, Missy Castetter from Mariemont., has graduated. Shelley Stanforth placed second in both the 1600 meter run and the 800 meter run as the Sycamore distance runners finished just out of her reach. Jenny Woodhouse placed first in the 400 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash, while freshman Lee Baumus finished second in the 400 meter dash. The Indian Hill relay teams did not perform strongly, but hopefully, with practice, they will become competitive. Because of the small turnout of girls, Coach Tirey has decided not to enter a two mile relay team, a team that has been very successful in the past. In the field events, Vera McVicker placed third in the high jump and Elaine Hern did well in both the shot and disk. The team is looking forward to the addition of Amy Carman and Kris Brockman to round out the shot and disk events. The girls' track team is optimistic about the upcoming meets. The team's next home meet is Tuesday, April 19 in preparation for the Norwood Invitational next Friday. 2.

by Stu Castergine The Indian Hill girls' track team opened its season at Sycamore after the first two scheduled meets were cancelled due to inclement weather. Competing in the meet were Sycamore, Indian Hill's traditional rival for the EHL title, and Mount Notre Dame. Although

undersized by comparison, Indian Hill managed to place second as a team due to strong individual accomplishments. Senior Lisa More captured first place in the 100 meter hurdles, starting the meet off on the right foot. If Lisa continues her strong performances, she may once again reach the district meet

Squaws push Tigers in mud, 10-5 by Mary Granger After having their first four games cancelled because of rain, the varsity softball Squaws defeated Loveland, 10-5, in Tuesday's belated season opener. With tight defense, the Squaws were able to shut out the Tigers through the first four innings. IH got on the scoreboard first as sophomore Amy Wiatt started off a third inning rally with a single and scored after hits by freshman Cadi Cucinotta and senior Pam Loewenstine, both of whom also scored. Sophomore Gretchen Kindel singled in the fourth inning and scored after sophomore Jenny Malloy, Wiatt, and Cucinotta got on base, giving the

Squaws a 4-0 lead. Loveland came back with five runs in the fifth and sixth innings, while the Squaws failed to score in the fifth, making the score 5 4 Loveland. Clutch pinch-hitting by sophomore Jenny Logeman and junior Mary Granger and a single by Wiatt started the sjxthinning rally that put the Squaws ahead to stay. Wiatt, Cucinotta, Loewenstine, and juniors Sara Metzger, Holly Rodes, and Mary Howe all scored, and IH shut out the Tigers in the seventh to seal the victory at 10-5. Sophomore Molly Roche, the winning pitcher, allowed only seven hits and two walks in the victory.

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IH Nomads win tourney by Tim Schaefer The IH Nomads' "A" team captured the title in the recent IH Invitational Rugby Tournament. The Nomads went undefeated throughout, winning 8-6 in the finals over Centerville. The "A'' side's road to the finals included defeats of St. X., 10-0, Centerville, 8-0, Wyoming, 18-0, and Elder, 14-4.

TENNIS, from p. 9 two matches. The two involved teams lost, leaving Indian Hill alone in third place. After spring break the team opened its home season with a 4-1 thrashing of Middletown. Sophomore Brad McCurdy and junior Steve Tipp each posted 6-1, 6-0 victories at second and third singles respectively. The doubles teams of Jeff Baden and Jon Kitei, and Ken Vigh and Sanjay Datta also posted victories. The Princeton Vikings were next to fall t o the Braves, 5-0. Bi Skidmore won a convincing 6-2, 6-4 match against nationally ranked Mike Todd. On Tuesday, the Braves suffered their first loss of the young season to Elder. The Panthers, probably the best team the Braves have scheduled, won, 4-1. The lone IH victory was at first doubles where the team of Jon Kitei and Andy Tucker won, 7-5,6-0.

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Board approves new health plan by Kenneth N. Jones The Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday, April 12 to explain the new teachers' health insurance plan which the Board will adopt in the upcoming years. In the past, the school system has paid 100% of the teachers health insurance. The 100% policy was adopted in 1976, changing the coverage from a 90% school payment110% teacher payment. A 100% dental insurance was also added to the coverage in 1976. Under the new plan, the health coverage becomes a 92% school payment/8% teacher payment if the premiums remain the same or increase in the coming years. Dr. David C. Bell of the Board of Education explained that this adjustment was due to the rapid cost increase of health insurance. Although the health insurance plan would change, the dental coverage will remain at 100% school payment. A catastrophic illness policy was also accepted by the Board. This policy states that a separate record will be kept of earned sick leave days past the 200 day limit. In case of an illness which would cause the teacher to be absent more than 100 days, the excess sick leave days would be used up before effecting the 200 day

maximum. If the 200 day limit is effected, then it is left to the superintendent of schools to decide whether the individual would receive the full severance pay. Also during the meeting the Classroom Teacher's Association (CTA), led by Mrs. Robin Bogdm, aired its concern over the health insurance plan, the RIF policy, and the outcomes of the passed school levy. In her five minute Bogdan prepared conveyed statement, the issues with Mrs. which the teachers are concerned. The first point brought up was the Board's treatment of teacher input toward the evaluation system. A faculty committee was formed to give them ideas on the evaluation system and submitted this appraisal to the Board. So far the Board has not directly confronted the ideas presented in the package. The teachers are also apprehensive about the way RIF may be used. According to RIF, a teacher is informally evaluated every year and formally evaluated every three years. However, if an informal evaluation suggests a teacher is not performing to par, the three year formal evaluation cycle is disrupted and the teacher receives a formal evaluation that year. The

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Junior Cliff Wingerter feigns an injury in a staged accident behind the Wyoming Police station last Thursday, April 6. The accident was part of a two cat crash rescue operation carried out by the Wyoming paramedic unit. Juniors Trick Leeper, Mickey Vogel, Paula Greeno and senior Chris Schmalz also participated.

length of the formal evaluation period has been expanded this year from the first semester to April 13. The CTA feels this type of a system would be used more like a weapon than a true evaluation tool and is demeaning t o the teacher. Dr. Robert Boston d e fended the RIF policy by saying, "Seniority is not a prerequisite for employment." The third issue presented by the CTA was the concern over health coverage. Of course, it prefers 100% coverage instead of However, the 927618% plan. compared to ten other school systems, Indian Hill would still rank second or third in health insurance payment with the new plan. Nevertheless, the point was brought up by Mrs. Jamie Gold-

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-dperhapsevenhcreasethem after last year's school levy. Bogdan raised a final issue concerning the levy passage. It was the CTA's understanding that all of the teachers would be reinstated after passage of last year's levy. Apparently, several of these teachers were not rehired. This lack of job security has many of the teacher's worried. Dr. Boston explained that shrinking enrollment has had its toll on the district, but the reasons for certain teachers not being rehired had to do with their poor performance and not the lack of funds. "We have the same programs and the same number of teachers as last year." The concluding statement by Bogdan expressed the reason for the teachers' concern and ex-

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Mercy defeats IH Law Guild --

by Winston R Wells Indian Hill's Law Guild was defeated by Mother of Mercy High School during a mock trial held at the Alms and Doepke Building downtown on Tuesday, April 8. Indian Hill advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Sycamore on Wednesday, April 2 before their loss to Mother of Mercy. The mock trial competition, which was sponsored by the Cincinnati Bar Association, included schools such as St. Xavier, Sycamore, Seton and Ursaline. The schools practiced in the months prior to the competition in order to develop their cases for presentation. Indian Hill's Law Guild members are Lynn Arce, Margot Ayers, Jane Lewin, Sara Linquist, Shannon Meldon, Diane Remmell and Win Wells. Lewin and Remmell played defense and prosecuting attorneys IH was assigned respectively. a graduate of Indian Hill, Mr. Charles Cain, as their legal advisor. In addition, the club's sponsor, Mr. Robert

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Girton of the social studies department, aided the club. Each team in the competition had two practice rounds at the courthouse before entering the competition round. The cases in the practice rounds were argued before lawyers, whereas judges presided over the competition cases. This year's case was a criminal case involving drug abuse. The members were supplied with affidavits from the involved parties. These affidavits were supplied by the Bar Association. Using these documents, the guild prepared both a defense and prosecution for the case. Indian Hill played defense throughout the actual competition. The guild members felt that the time and effort put into the competition was worth the work. "I realized the fairness of -our judicial system," said guild member Margot Ayers. Indian HiU has participated in the Bar Association's competition for the last several years. This is Girton's first year with the club, replacing Mr. James Powers.

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editorial Chieftain has always strived to be responsible in its use of editorials. In the past, if we of the editorial staff saw what we and other students deemed a problem, we addressed the problem in an editorial and suggested possible solutions. There is, and has been for some time, a matter of concern on the part of some students and parents over the job being done by our own guidance department in the area of college applications. The guidance department at Indian Hill has an enormous task in getting out college applications for about 85% of each senior class in addition to other duties, and for the most part, does a tremendous job. But, the number of problems arising is great enough that they can no longer be ignored. The following are a few examples of these problems: Two applications to different schools were mailed in the same envelope to one of the schools. This occurred unknown to the student, the guidance department, or either college until after both application deadlines had passed. The student filled out another application and sent it in nearly a month late. Complaints of applications being "laid aside" in the guidance department until after deadlines have passed are not as uncommon as they should be, and incomplete transcripts are equally as frequent. Each problem is unique, yet so very important considering that a student's future rests on the applications he or she completes. Again, these problems are exceptions to the rule, but occur frequently enough to warrant some concern from the administration. Perhaps a school like Indian Hill, which has spent much money recently on computers, a Xerox machine and other electronic equip-

ment, should consider spending some money to enhance something as fundamental as a guidance department. Maybe the addition of another secretary/counselor on a full-time basis or just during the peak of application season would alleviate these problems. At any rate, students should keep close tabs on the progress of their applications from beginning to end and should not assume things will get done without a hitch. Perhaps the guidance department itself should examine its own processes to see if some measures can be taken within the department. In any event, we feel these types of problems should get some attention from those who can do something about them. -

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Watt's apologies are not enough

by John Bergman I would like to begin this article with two brief notes of explanation. First, the following summation of my opinions of Mr. Watt is presented in a different manner than I have presented other issues. In past issues I have thought it most journalistically sound to present both sides of an issue. This democratic approach will be put temporarily to rest today for the very simple reason that I have not heard anyone seriously suggest an opinion contrary to the one which I shall submit. Fear not: I will go back to being ambiguous next week. The second bit of preliminary information is that, even as I write this column, Mr. Watt has apologized for his latest act of verbal recklessness. Still, I am one of an ever increasing group that does not think that apologies are enough. For those of you who do not recognize the issue which has prompted this tirade, the incident can be summarized as follows: Ron Jones early last week, Secretary of the Paul Smith Photographers Jim Koster Interior James Watt, a man well John Fitzmaurice acquainted with public buffoonGreg Meyers ery, stated that the Beach Boys Typesetters Savithri Raju , and all other hard rock groups Karen Wiedemer, Kelly Flawould be banned from this year's herty. Sue Gilsdorf contributors Doug Thompson1 Fourth of July celebration on the Kevin Walzer, Anna Batsakes, Mawis Fink, Win Washington Mall because they atWells. 71m Schaetract the "wrong element." Watt -. Ken Jones- ---far, Jenny Woodhouse. ~ r a i g said that the entertainment this Johnson, Ron Jones, Chris year would be provided by the Wiech, Betsy Kindleby;yd' more -ajl-~merican and whole-

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somey'Wayne Newton. The moment that this statement was publicized it became apparent that Watt was in trouble...again! He soon learned that among the "wrong element" to

which he had referred were none other than George Bush, Nancy Reagan and, indeed, the President himself. Unfortunately, the statement was so preposterous that it stimulated rather irrelevant attacks. People talked about the fact that the Beach Boys' music is actually very melodic and lyrical and has almost nothing to do with hard rock. They also pointed out that the group has performed for the last three Fourth of July celebrations with very little incident. Nobody ever asked Mr. Watt just who or what constituted the "wrong element". Everybody was so concerned with the musical criticism expressed by Mr. Watt that they overlooked the social implications of his statements. Just exactly what is "allAmerican wholesomeness," Mr. Watt? The fifties are generally regarded as a wholesome decade, but the music of that time was very similar to that of the Beach Boys', so count out that generation! f i e next decade, when the Beach Boys' got together, was the decade of rebellion; count out that generation. Then, of course, there is the last thirteen years, but that is the era of hard rock, so count that generation out. Well, Mr. Watt, that puts us all the way back to the forties, the decade of World War 11. Was that decade so wholesome, Mr. Watt, that you would condemn us to relive it forever? Perhaps these issues would have eventually come to the forefront, but Watt has made a public apology and withdrawn his We brgman, p=5

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Nefters show well in competition

by Craig Johnson While many Indian Hill students were on their way to Florida for spring break, the boys' varsity tennis team was busy opening its season in the nearfreezing temperatures of Medina, Ohio. This huge, ultra-modern metropolis hosts an invitational classic for some of the best teams in Ohio. As in past years the Braves travelled by van to Columbus and played a pre-tournament match against Westerville. The Braves had no trouble in disposing of their opponents, 4-1. This, a victory in the Braves' first match of the year, made the final three hours of the trip pass quickly.

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This year's tournament tield included eight teams from all over the state, of which the Braves were the smallest. Indian Hill was the only AA school represented. The next smallest school was twice the size of Indian Hilt The tournament format is not unique for high school tourneys. The tournament is actually five individual tourneys in one. The top player from each team is put in one bracket. This is done for each of the five positions. As it turned out, the Braves' depth told the story. The Braves' second doubles team of Kenny Vigh and Sanjay Datta won a tough first round match, 6 4 , 6 4 . The IH pair had to settle for

Koster ra mbles on...

JAMES, from p. 7 and of those tracks, the last is probably the best travelled. At any given moment, chances are that Jim is dreaming about, talking about, watching, driving, drawing, imitating, or building something that has four wheels and an engine. Currently, he is rehabbing an MGA (with a little financial help from his father), and only some body work stands between him and technical satisfaction. James has also spent a geat deal of his life in the water. He and by now thinks of himself as a "reasonably good" swimmer, a judgement to which both the awards gracing his room and a four-year stint with the IH swim team can attest. ("We could be all right if we weren't so small,"

KIM, from p. 7 around, she enjoys playing the piano (mostly classical music) and babysitting. Kim loves kids. "They're great because you can manipulate them so well." She's definitely kidding, and makes a point of telling us that. Kim enjoys much of the same music most of us do: Fleetwood Mac (sometimes), Phil Collins, The Who, The Police, Duran Duran, Men at Work, and The Boston Pops. Overall, Kim Bouldin is different, to say the least - full of boundless energy and humorous, off-the-wall comments. If you don't know her, get to. She might well brighten your day.

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he comments of the aqua-Braves.) As features and news photographer for the Chieftain, Jim can often be found in a darkroom or herding people in place for a picture. "Photography," he says, "is a branch of my artistic interests." He comes by his interest in art naturally, at least. His mother taught art for "a long time, and I just picked to up." Jim seems to draw primarily for his own enjoyment, although he has won honorable mention in a few contests, (he ardently denies this, though; saying of art competitions, "Those things are for pansies.")

second place plaques, as they lost in the championship. Second singles player Brad McCurdy lost a close match in the first round, but battled back to crush all opponents and win a consolation championship. At third singles, Steve Tipp won his first round match, 6-3,66-3 before losing to the eventual tourney champion. The first doubles team of Jon Kitei and Jeff Baden won a tough first round match, 7-5, 6-3, but finished in fourth place. Senior Bi Skidmore was the victim of a tough draw. After losing two close matches Skidmore played a player from M e dina for seventh place. As it

Jim splits the rest of his time among drama (he was in his first play this year), swearing at his orthodontist ("The guy gave me the shaft!"), attending an occasional Boy Scouts function (he is an Eagle.), and going to his family's house on Lake Erie. He spends many weekends there, undoubtedly burying the speedometer needle both ways. "Summer employment is unknown right now," Jim claims; but his days immediately after he leaves IH for good may be spent by a pool listening to his favorite "classics of rock." His preferred bands include The Who, Led

turned out this match was one of the most important of the tournament. For the last few hours of the 12-hour marathon, three teams were tied for third place - Indian Hill, Geneva, and Lancaster. The tie was broken when Brad McCurdy won the consolation championship. The tie resumed when the other two teams posted victories. This left just one match for all three teams. Skidmore realized that a win would mean at least a tie for third. He responded with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of a Medina player. With all of its matches over with, the Braves sat back and awaited the outcome of the other

see TENNIS, p. 10 Zeppelin, Sex Pistols (for obvious reasons), and the B - 52's. And although he disdains the "new Schlock Rock bands," James also appreciates Duran Duran, the Clash, and Men at Work. But right now, high school is still Jim's primary concern. "Indian Hill is cool," he comments, "but the administration could use some serious reformation." At least we have him imprisoned here for a couple of months more until he can get the MG on the street full time. When he finally gets that put together, the roads of Indian Hill will no longer be even remotely safe. Hit the deck!

answers compiled by Todd ~ d r i e n Stephanie Savage - People who think that they are too cool.

Tim Wynne - Knowing I still have another year of school. Kevin Walzer - Bad jokes, hasty ements and preformed opin-

that get on my sweaters. capped parking places.

Andy Heitzman - Missing a shot at

Christelle Deshais soleil (sun burn). Kahlstrom

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by Bob Rhoad and Kitsa Tassian The 1982-83 Indian Hill Chamber Choir gave its premiere performance resulting in a standing ovation Wednesday, 13 - . April inthe auditorium. The twenty member choir performed under the direction of Mr. Henry H. Henry 111, and was accompanied by pianist Pamela Henley and percussionist Bryan Baas. The choir was very fortunate to have the performance choreographed by Joan Walton from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. The performance opened with "Magic to Do," the resurrected opening number from the 1982 Pow-Wow, Pippin. The following selection was a Steven Sandheim piece entitled "The Little Things You Do Together." Next Heather McCalmont sang

a solo, "Send in the Clowns." Another Sandheim piece, "Comedy Tonight," returned the audience back to the upbeat rhythm. A Chicago set, featuring a solo by Stacey Labahn, preceded a solo by Cathy Fields, entitled "Broadway Baby." The audience was then carried into an entirely different mood with the Shenandoah duo of "Over the Hill" and "Next to Lovin'," featuring the women and men, respectively. "Next to Lovin'," a kneeslapping, foot-stomping number brought the audience to cheers with the acrobatic dance maneuvers performed by the men. The concert was concluded by a jazz favorite, "In the Mood." Ken Jones, an Indian Hill sophomore who was present at the hour-long concert, commented, "The choreography was absolutely breathtaking, and that

ARMS RACE, from p. 3

ships at sea that aren't fully armed. Secondly, the man we oppose, Yuri Andropov is directly responsible for the invasion of Hungary - 1956, the invasion of Afghanistan - 1979, use of slave labor on the Soviet pipeline, the invasion of Czechoslovakia-1968, use of chemical warfare in Afghanistan and Indochina, suppression of Soviet dissidents... Now that we all see the type of tyrant we are dealing with, maybe the pacifists should realize he is nothing more than a coldblooded killer. So why give him the benefit of the doubt as Chris' letter would have us do? The Russian war machine must be curtailed before it is actually put to use. All facts and figures are dated 1975 fiom The Soviet War Machine.

axis powers had gas kept them from using it. Furthermore, before the outbreak of WWII the major powers gave territorial concessions to Hitler to avoid war; the same solution is now being used by NATO with Russia over Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and the list goes on and on. The Russians have already showed their willingness to use their military strength. In the first place, in Afghanistan, the Soviet's have used gas. Furthermore they attempted to take South Korea using North Korea and their success in Vietnam. The US. not only needs more nuclear delivery systems, but conventional ones as well. First of all, the U.S. Navy has

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was nothing compared to the vocal performance." For all who missed the premiere performance, today's Fine Arts Forum will include selected numbers from Wednes-

time the day's concert. entire student This isbody the fust will have the opportunity to view the sights and sounds of the 19821983 choir. The choir's next performance is at the Governor's Art Show in Columbus on May 20.

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The Chamber Choir held their first performance of the year Wednesday night.

Board Meeting, from p. 1 plained why the Board of Education should confront these issues. According to Bogdan many of the teachers feel threatened by these recent adjustments and fear their anxiety will not produce a proper learning environment for their students. Several teachers and parents have expressed their fear that the Board of Education and the teachers are not communicating. One teacher said, "Their priorities and those of the community are not the same." Dr. Boston expressed his concerns by saying, "A lot of things have disturbed them and that's too bad. We have an excellent staff ."

coming events Adam Ant to play Gardens by Kevin Walzer Cincinnati Gardens Adam Ant with INXS - April 17, 8: 00 - what a picnic Righteous Brothers and Johnny Rivers - April 29,8:00 - go and be saved Bogarts Redd Fox - April 15, 8: 00 and 11:30 - Lemont will be there Middy Biddy Jerk Band - April 17, 8:00 - How would you spell it? Stranglers - April 18, 8:00 - Don't go alone Ray Charles - April 23, 8:00 He's looking forward to seeing -

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Cornell Universitv History professor Mr. Pearce Williams will speak to the student body concerning the history of the scientific method next Wednesday. This assembly will be held during seventh period and Activity Period will take place during third period that same day. The regular schedule will be in effect for the entire day.

1983-1984 Cheerleaders Results of the cheerleading tryouts were announced late last night by the squad's sponsor Mrs. Susan Labahn. Varsity members are A m y Carman, Mindy Grindstaff, Helen Heinbach, Kelly Martin, Jackie Rabenold, Marcia Scroggins, and Patty Westhofen with one yet t o be announced. J V members are Kim Isgrig, Jeanne Littlejohn, Kim Ryan, Tricia Schaefer and Angie Verne.

you there Wall of Voodoo - April 25,8:00 Can't hear it on Mexican Radiooo McGuffey Lane - April 29, 30 after Penny Lane Riverfront Coliseum Alabama with Juice Newton April 17, 7:00 - it's not just for breakfast anymore Kenny Rogers with CZystal Gayle I - April 24,7:00 - Blow me down

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student opinion

Teachers abuse make-up test policy Now, aside from typographical errors in the text of the StudentParent Handbook 1982-1983, the school policy seems to pass the buck to teachers. Passing the responsibility on to the teachers seems logical, because it is, in fact, the teacher's class that the student misses. But, this policy, in effect, creates not one make-up test policy but many. Each teacher may do as he pleases in terms of make-ups. The teachers determine what the make-up test will be. Some teachers give the same test over again. Others do not iequire students to make-up missed tests. Still others use special make-up tests that are more difficult than the original test. One teacher just takes the average grade of the class and gives the student that as his test grade. The time of the make-up test

is also decided by the teacher. Many teachers obey the school policy of inaking up the test within the amount of days missed. Other teachers say that the test just has to be made up by the end of the quarter. These differences in policy are acceptable, but there is always the teacher who abuses this power to arrange make-ups. A few teachers become extremely inflexible in the arrangements for make-up testing. In one instance a student was forced to miss an A.P. class in order to take a make-up test in another class. When good students must miss class time in a course that they have essentially paid to take (i.e. Advanced Placement courses) because of the lack of cooperation of another teacher, something is not right. This abuse of the make-up policy's vagueness

USSR is winning the arms race

meters." Of the B-la the magazine states: "Rockwell's original B-1 . produced a radar image of just ten square meters," and of the B-lb: "the B-lb . . echos a cross section of just a single square meter.'' Although the U.S.'s FB-1 1 1A is a tatical fighterbomber, it is only medium ranged. Also the FB-111A is an outdated plane using the technology of 1969. On the other hand, the Soviet bomber fleet consists of 900 Badger bombers, 100 Bear bombers, and 275 Blinder bombers. I purposely left the Backfire bomber out until now, because it is our most awesome adversary in the air. From bases in East Germany, the 8.000 mile range Back 'ue can carry' two nuclea; AS-6 air to surface missles, plus a full bornbload up to the largest thermonuclear bombs. The long range and the incredible bomb payload make the Backfire able to bomb our Eastern seaboard, land in Cuba and return to East Germany. Production of the Backfire is at five a month in addition t o the original 65 (based on data through 1975; new date suggest mass production of the Backfire). Chris brought up the so-called "Italien-Turkish missle crisis of 1957 and 58" to compare to the Cuban missle crisis. In the first place, the Soviets have wanted t o move Moscow to Istanbul for a warm water port and access to the

by Doug Thompson Fourth quarter is the time of year when students begin to think of going out to lunch, staying home to get a tan, or just taking unscheduled three-day weekends. Therefore it is apropos to bring up the subject of absence and makeup work, or more precisely makeup testing. To more intelligently discuss the topic, it is necessary to assess the school policy on absence and make-up work. So here it is: A. "It will be the responsibility of the studentlparent to secure from the teacher assignments or tests missed during absence from school. B. Assignments and scheduling of make-up work, to include tests, will be at the discretion of the teacher. The student will have the same number of days in which he/she was absent to make up the work . . ."

student opinion by Samuel Green Though I waited awhile to write this rebuttal, I find Chris Hug's student opinion is not only ridiculous, but insane. I can no longer stand this kind of idealism about human nature. Chris said the United States has 32 nuclear missle submarines (SSBN), but may I add that the Trident Submarine is the first new sub since 1969. The Soviets, on the other hand, have consistently modernized their nuclear submarine fleet. For example, the Soviet Juliet class sub carries SS-N-3 cruse missles which have a longer range. The Soviets also have the monster 10,000 ton Delta class nuclear s u b d n e which can launch twelve SS-N-8 4,847 mile missles with one to two megaton warheads. The Soviet Yankee class SSBN, of which there are 32, carry 16 SS-Nd nuclear missles. The SS-N-6 has three warheads of one MT each. Then there is the Hotel class SSBN which carries the SS-N-5 with a one MT warhead. There are even more classes of Soviet SSBNs, so it is fair to say we are outgunned at sea. While the U.S. now has the Titan I1 and the Minuteman I1 and 111, the Soviets have as of 1975 nineteen SS-8s with five MT warheads, 250 SS-9's with war-

heads of 18-25 MT , 38 SS-9's with three MRV's of five MT's each, 926 SS-11's with one to two MT warheads, 66 SS-11's with three MRV's of 300 KT each, 60 SS-13's with one MT warheads, 30 SS-16's with one MT warheads, ten SS-17's with four one MT warheads, ten SS-18's with warheads of three to six. I wish to remind you these figures are only accurate of 1975 while the U.S. has built no new missles, the USSR has. Also, the extreme accuracy of the SS-18

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the pilots who fly them and.-.out o f the original 9 0 0 ~only 300 can l7'lake it in the air. implies it is purely a first strike weapon. So do we really have the advantage? Hug's letter next attacked the B-1 bomber, but Chris forgot to tell us that the B-52 is older than the pilots who fly them, and that out of an original 900, only 300 can make it in the air. A quote from the February 1983 issue of Popular Science says: "the acient B-52 remains our primary inter-continental bomber and has a massive radar cross-section of about 100 square

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Page 3 must not occur. Teachers are here to help the students. For the most part the students are willing to take the time to come in and make up tests at a teacher's convenience. But a line must be drawn; students cannot be expected to sacrifice other classes to suit one teacher's inflexibility in make up scheduling. Although this problem is not widespread in the faculty, the students' side must be told. Each teacher needs to look at his makeup testing procedure and ask himself: "Is it reasonable to ask a student who has other classes and responsibilities to do this in order to make up a test in my class?" To those teachers who answer a truthful yes I give my applause. But to those faculty members who take an uncompromising attitude, I would direct their ears to one esteemed teacher who told the student who had to miss his A.P. class, "a little humanity will go a long way in this profession!" Mediterranean Sea, but how long has the U.S. wanted to move

...the Soviets have wanted to move Moscow to Istanbul for a warm water port ...bat how long has the US wanted to move Washington to Havanna? Washington D.C. to Havanna. So now we have a reason for Turkish missles. Italy needs the missles because of Communist Yugoslavia which has never gotten along with Italy, and in light of the fact that Austria almost went Communist. Chris said: "the 40 Russian missles in Cuba, most with a range of less than 250 miles, were barely able to hit Miami." That is one hell of an unpleasant thought however, should you live in Miami. Moreover, most of our imported oil goes between Miami and Cuba, and who would like to give the Cubans target practice? It seems rather obvious that quite a few people have failed t o learn their history, for if they had, they would not be so naive. In the first place, during World War I, the Germans used submarines extensively because no other nations possessed a similar fleet. Moreover, in World War 11, the fact that both the allies and the

see ARMS RACE, p. 6

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Jowaisas by Anna Batsakes Folk music enthusiast Greg Jowaisas will display his talents to the student body next Wednesday during Activity Period and U.S. History classes. For the past ten years, Jowaisas has participated in the revival of American folk music. His program not only includes banjo playing but also may include cowboy yodeling, sailing work songs, mountain ballads or the light blues of Mississippi John Hurt. He also enjoys teaching the

display musical talents Georgia Sea ~slanddance (which he learned from dancing with Seorgia Sea Island singer, Bessie Jones, and Mountain caller, John McCutcheon) and loves telling many different stories. His favorites are Jack Tales and 'haint' stories. Jowaisas, a native of Southern Florida, began his banjo playing at age 16. After two years of useless picking, he found an instructor and since then has recorded a banjo instruction album for Vetco Records. He went to the University of

Florida and then moved to Oklahoma, Indiana, and then finally settled in the Ohio Valley where he became a fifth grade teacher. Now he devotes his time to becoming a banjo wastrel through playing at schools, rest homes, clubs, square dances, and national folk festivals. Born in 1950, Jowaisas grew up in the folk era and learned to appreciate its contribution to American society. Now, after the dying out of folk music, he wishes to spread his appreciation to younger groups. "Many people

ask me why I do this," Jowaisas said. "The main reason is my need to perform, but another reason is that the teacher in me wants to awaken kids to the meaning of folk music and get them to overcome their initial prejudices about this music so they can enjoy it." "People think the music and stories are strange when they first hear them because they're so old, but then they listen and find that there is a moral or story in them and begin to enjoy it." Jowaisas now plays at the Wooden Nickel in Milford from 911:00 every night.

Francais explore Cincy

photo b y Jim Koster

These sixteen French exchangers and their two chaperons visited IH for three weeks and departed for home yesterday.

by Margie Fink Fifteen French exchange students left yesterday after three weeks visiting Cincinnati. During the first week of their visit, Mr. Powers guided the students through a walking tour of downtown. In addition, the students saw Wright Patterson U.S. Air Force Museum during their first week in Cincinnati. Because they arrived during spring vacation, several French students went on vacation. Caroline Duthe, who is staying with Anne Richards, went to New York; Yannick Retailleau, stay-

Seven attend Key Club Convention in Columbus by Doug Thompson Seven members of the Key Club attended the Key Club International Ohio District Convention held in Columbus March 2527. The convention included Key Club members throughout Ohio. The convention held three major contests:essay writing, oratorical, and talent. Senior Todd Cox brought home third place trophies in both the oratorical and talent contests. Cox's speech pertained to the Key Club International 1982-1983 theme of "Strengthen From Within." While in the talent Contest Cox sang "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin acappella. IH also placed an entry into the Scrapbook and Single Service Project contests. Although neither entry won, Key Club President Elizabeth Smith has high expectations for next year. Ohio District Convention also enstated the officers for next years Ohio Key Club leadership.

Smith began her term as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio's Divisions 5, 6, 7, and 8. Smith replaces Sycamore's Sherie Kulin who held the position last year. The newly elected officers also learned through information sessions. The officers saw the responsibilities of their positions in action. They also were given tips

about how to improve their Key Clubs in the up-coming year. Aside from convention, the Indian Hill Key Club has been honored by being chosen to attend a meeting by the Association of Volunteer Administrators on April 13. Vice-president Lawrence Gallant and other club members attended the meeting.

ing with Bob Rhoad, went to Florida; and Fabien Gautier, who is Zach Gottesman's correspondent, flew to Chicago. After spring break, the French toured Fisher Body plant and WCPO TV station, where they met Uncle Al. In addition, they went to the P&G Ivorydale plant, Miami University, the Krohn Conservatory, the zoo, the art museum, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum. The French students also visited the second graders at Drake Road School and taught them several French songs. The purpose is to assess, from the volunteer's stand point, the techniques used in managing volunteers. Gallant commented that the association is "people helping people to help people help themselves." The club will keep busy this spring by' continuing projects like helping at the Cincinnati Civic Garden Center, the Free Store, and the Nearly Nu Shop.

Schmalz commends Congressional Scholarship by Qvis Schmaiz Senior Chris Schmalz returned from the PTA sponsored 1983 Congressional Scholarship program on March 25,1983 with one thought on his mind, "I've decided to enter politics." Schmalz says his three day behind-the-scenes tour of Washington D.C. impressed him greatly. He is now "making a career in politics a goal." While in Washington, Schmalz cured his suspicions about the

amount of government work done there. "Before the trip I just imagined bureaucrats wasting our money, but now I understand that, with very few exceptions, government officials work diligently." Some 01 the highlights of the trip for the 23 participating Cincinnati area Congressional Scholars included: meeting with Congressman Gradison; Charles Gibson, an ABC-TV news correspondent; and Robert Michel,

House Minority Leader. The group also toured the F.B.1, the House and Senate, and the Library of Congress. "Indian Hill students should be given the chance to visit Washington through the Congressional Scholarship in future years," Schmalz said. "It's a must. It is the most unique learning experience I've had in high school. The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Indian Hill PTA should continue to support it."

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ical caricatures of famous leaders or some event in history." The festival was climaxed with a dinner at which over 200 people Brenda McDonald participated. It procession ends in a Mass. The attended. McDonald, who participated in the festival all three is a threeday Valencian holiday third day the parade is held at days, said, "There's just nothing celebrated annually. Each day night and the procession slowly in America that compares to the during the celebration, people winds through the streets with the festival, maybe the Mardis Gras. dress up as falleras (girls) or participants holding candles. Huge expensive floats are disIt was just unbelievable." falleros (boys) and parade around Trentman agreed. "That the town. Each day a different played at various intersections. dinner was a special night, and parade is held. The first day, the Trentman said, "They are very everyone came away from it (and adults parade and throw candy to grotesque, very gaudy; what they the festival) with a special feelthe children. The second day the really are are some form of politiing." participants carry flowers as the cal or social satire. They we satirMembers of the group, upon returning home, related their experiences. McDonald said, "I thought the people were a lot friendlier. The place is nothing like the United States. No one was missing their parents." Mrs. Trentman, who is participating in the program for the first year, also had some thoughts on the journey. "I thought the people were just like us. They made the students feel very welcome, and were very friendly." She continued, "I thought it had a lot of impact on the students lives. It opened their eyes ;TI". * .' . s ^pnoto by Mrs. Susan ~ r e G t k n to a life that is different from (FIont row 1. to I.) Beth Myers, Karen McCurdy, Brenda McDonald and theirs - but not really that different." (back) Spanish student Cintia Sanchez, partake in the "Falla" Festival.

IH Exchangers experience 'Fallas' by Kevin Walzer "It was simply unbelievable," said junior Brenda McDonald after returning from Spain. "It was a lot of fun," said chaperone Mrs. Susan Trentman. These and eleven other exchange students returned from Spain on March 23. The students landed in Madrid to begin their trip with a threeday stay in Spain's capital. They toured the city, seeing El Parque de Retiro and El Prado, the world-famous art museum, along with other sights. They also went on a oneday tour of the city of Toledo, which was made famous by El Greco's rendition, View of Toledo, and there they toured the museum of El Greco and a cathedral among other activities. Following their stays in these cities, the students proceeded to the host city of Gandia, located on the Mediterranean in southern Valencia. There the students lived with their hosts, attending school with them. One of the highlights of the stay in Gandia was the threeday "Falla" festival, in which IHers Beth Myers,, Karen McCurdy and

letter from SG

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Bergman, from p. 2

SG stresses involvement in upcoming elections Our Spring Food Drive has been over for a week, and the results are nothing to be proud of. In a school of over 800 students, only 104 cans were collected over a month's time. We feel we did our best to publicize to drive; we used every medium at our disposal including Chieftain, morning announcements, signs and at the end of the drive, sending SG representatives into the homerooms. Apparently, students need some sort of incentive or need to be personally reminded of the drive every day. Though we never expected miracles, we are a bit disappointed and for the most part view the drive as a failure. On a less somber note, it's nearly election time again, and petitions for next year's SG positions will soon be available. We encourage any student interested in SG or interested in being active in our school to consider running for a position, be it a class officer or executive post. Ask any present SG member and helshe will tell you what the job entails. Today is Fine Arts Day. Students will be treated to a free

forum this morning. Performances will be given by our own orchestra, the Drama Club, the Concert Band and the Chamber Choir and an art display of work done by IH students will be in the SSC. The junior class is presently putting the finishing touches on

this year's prom. The theme is "Saturday in the Park'' and the band is the Modulators. The dance will take place May 21, and tickets will go on sale soon. No school-sponsored after-prom activities have been planned. Sincerely, Todd Cox & Richard Stradling

Musicfest tradition continues by Bob Rhoad The Musicfest tradition at Indian Hill will continue with Musicfest 1983, to be held on Friday, May 6 , after the SG speeches. The sixth annual extravaganza promises to be as entertaining as ever. A wide variety of groups will be performing, from Dixieland and jazz bands to several hard rock groups. An alternate rain date has not been scheduled, for Musicfest 1983 will be moved into the auditorium in case of a downpour. This seems to provide a more attractive alternative to the use of the gymnasium. The acoustics in the auditorium are much more favorable to

music than the gymnasium, and with the decline in the size of the student body, a seating problem does not exist. Many upperclassmen remember the letdown of Musicfest 1981, which was forced to move into the gym. Graduate Rod Barr stated, "No question that outside is better . in the gymnasium it was depressing." Musical groups are still welcome to participate. Anyone may perform, but half the members of a group must be currently enrolled at Indian HiU Applications are available in the main office, or please see Bob Rhoad by the entry deadline, Wednesday, April 20.

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statement. Now the issue will no doubt fall into the muddled rhass of all of Watt's other foolish escapades. It may have even faded into oblivion by the time you read this. So why am I writing about this subject? The answer to that perfectly legitimate question is that I believe that it is in such relatively minor incidents as this one that a man's true character, or lack thereof, emerges. Watt has offended almost every group of citizens who do not happen to have an interest in a multi-million dollar business. His ideological tirades are always juvenile in their simplicity, and fanatical in their harshness. And when Mr. Watt is caught in the middle of his own misjudgement, he is like the child who is not sorry that he raided the cookie jar, but he is very sorry that he was caught. If Mr. Watt were just somebody's nextdoor neighbor, then perhaps he could simply be ignored. In fact, though, he is supposed to be a leader, and when leaders get the feeling that they can get away with making "mistakes", they invariably tend to make them more frequently.

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Jowaisas by Anna Batsakes Folk music enthusiast Greg Jowaisas will display his talents to the student body next Wednesday during Activity Period and U.S. History classes. For the past ten years, Jowaisas has participated in the revival of American folk music. His program not only includes banjo playing but also may include cowboy yodeling, sailing work songs, mountain ballads or the light blues of Mississippi John Hurt. He also enjoys teaching the

display musical talents Georgia Sea ~slanddance (which he learned from dancing with Seorgia Sea Island singer, Bessie Jones, and Mountain caller, John McCutcheon) and loves telling many different stories. His favorites are Jack Tales and 'haint' stories. Jowaisas, a native of Southern Florida, began his banjo playing at age 16. After two years of useless picking, he found an instructor and since then has recorded a banjo instruction album for Vetco Records. He went to the University of

Florida and then moved to Oklahoma, Indiana, and then finally settled in the Ohio Valley where he became a fifth grade teacher. Now he devotes his time to becoming a banjo wastrel through playing at schools, rest homes, clubs, square dances, and national folk festivals. Born in 1950, Jowaisas grew up in the folk era and learned to appreciate its contribution to American society. Now, after the dying out of folk music, he wishes to spread his appreciation to younger groups. "Many people

ask me why I do this," Jowaisas said. "The main reason is my need to perform, but another reason is that the teacher in me wants to awaken kids to the meaning of folk music and get them to overcome their initial prejudices about this music so they can enjoy it." "People think the music and stories are strange when they first hear them because they're so old, but then they listen and find that there is a moral or story in them and begin to enjoy it." Jowaisas now plays at the Wooden Nickel in Milford from 911:00 every night.

Francais explore Cincy

photo b y Jim Koster

These sixteen French exchangers and their two chaperons visited IH for three weeks and departed for home yesterday.

by Margie Fink Fifteen French exchange students left yesterday after three weeks visiting Cincinnati. During the first week of their visit, Mr. Powers guided the students through a walking tour of downtown. In addition, the students saw Wright Patterson U.S. Air Force Museum during their first week in Cincinnati. Because they arrived during spring vacation, several French students went on vacation. Caroline Duthe, who is staying with Anne Richards, went to New York; Yannick Retailleau, stay-

Seven attend Key Club Convention in Columbus by Doug Thompson Seven members of the Key Club attended the Key Club International Ohio District Convention held in Columbus March 2527. The convention included Key Club members throughout Ohio. The convention held three major contests:essay writing, oratorical, and talent. Senior Todd Cox brought home third place trophies in both the oratorical and talent contests. Cox's speech pertained to the Key Club International 1982-1983 theme of "Strengthen From Within." While in the talent Contest Cox sang "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin acappella. IH also placed an entry into the Scrapbook and Single Service Project contests. Although neither entry won, Key Club President Elizabeth Smith has high expectations for next year. Ohio District Convention also enstated the officers for next years Ohio Key Club leadership.

Smith began her term as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio's Divisions 5, 6, 7, and 8. Smith replaces Sycamore's Sherie Kulin who held the position last year. The newly elected officers also learned through information sessions. The officers saw the responsibilities of their positions in action. They also were given tips

about how to improve their Key Clubs in the up-coming year. Aside from convention, the Indian Hill Key Club has been honored by being chosen to attend a meeting by the Association of Volunteer Administrators on April 13. Vice-president Lawrence Gallant and other club members attended the meeting.

ing with Bob Rhoad, went to Florida; and Fabien Gautier, who is Zach Gottesman's correspondent, flew to Chicago. After spring break, the French toured Fisher Body plant and WCPO TV station, where they met Uncle Al. In addition, they went to the P&G Ivorydale plant, Miami University, the Krohn Conservatory, the zoo, the art museum, and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum. The French students also visited the second graders at Drake Road School and taught them several French songs. The purpose is to assess, from the volunteer's stand point, the techniques used in managing volunteers. Gallant commented that the association is "people helping people to help people help themselves." The club will keep busy this spring by' continuing projects like helping at the Cincinnati Civic Garden Center, the Free Store, and the Nearly Nu Shop.

Schmalz commends Congressional Scholarship by Qvis Schmaiz Senior Chris Schmalz returned from the PTA sponsored 1983 Congressional Scholarship program on March 25,1983 with one thought on his mind, "I've decided to enter politics." Schmalz says his three day behind-the-scenes tour of Washington D.C. impressed him greatly. He is now "making a career in politics a goal." While in Washington, Schmalz cured his suspicions about the

amount of government work done there. "Before the trip I just imagined bureaucrats wasting our money, but now I understand that, with very few exceptions, government officials work diligently." Some 01 the highlights of the trip for the 23 participating Cincinnati area Congressional Scholars included: meeting with Congressman Gradison; Charles Gibson, an ABC-TV news correspondent; and Robert Michel,

House Minority Leader. The group also toured the F.B.1, the House and Senate, and the Library of Congress. "Indian Hill students should be given the chance to visit Washington through the Congressional Scholarship in future years," Schmalz said. "It's a must. It is the most unique learning experience I've had in high school. The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Indian Hill PTA should continue to support it."

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ical caricatures of famous leaders or some event in history." The festival was climaxed with a dinner at which over 200 people Brenda McDonald participated. It procession ends in a Mass. The attended. McDonald, who participated in the festival all three is a threeday Valencian holiday third day the parade is held at days, said, "There's just nothing celebrated annually. Each day night and the procession slowly in America that compares to the during the celebration, people winds through the streets with the festival, maybe the Mardis Gras. dress up as falleras (girls) or participants holding candles. Huge expensive floats are disIt was just unbelievable." falleros (boys) and parade around Trentman agreed. "That the town. Each day a different played at various intersections. dinner was a special night, and parade is held. The first day, the Trentman said, "They are very everyone came away from it (and adults parade and throw candy to grotesque, very gaudy; what they the festival) with a special feelthe children. The second day the really are are some form of politiing." participants carry flowers as the cal or social satire. They we satirMembers of the group, upon returning home, related their experiences. McDonald said, "I thought the people were a lot friendlier. The place is nothing like the United States. No one was missing their parents." Mrs. Trentman, who is participating in the program for the first year, also had some thoughts on the journey. "I thought the people were just like us. They made the students feel very welcome, and were very friendly." She continued, "I thought it had a lot of impact on the students lives. It opened their eyes ;TI". * .' . s ^pnoto by Mrs. Susan ~ r e G t k n to a life that is different from (FIont row 1. to I.) Beth Myers, Karen McCurdy, Brenda McDonald and theirs - but not really that different." (back) Spanish student Cintia Sanchez, partake in the "Falla" Festival.

IH Exchangers experience 'Fallas' by Kevin Walzer "It was simply unbelievable," said junior Brenda McDonald after returning from Spain. "It was a lot of fun," said chaperone Mrs. Susan Trentman. These and eleven other exchange students returned from Spain on March 23. The students landed in Madrid to begin their trip with a threeday stay in Spain's capital. They toured the city, seeing El Parque de Retiro and El Prado, the world-famous art museum, along with other sights. They also went on a oneday tour of the city of Toledo, which was made famous by El Greco's rendition, View of Toledo, and there they toured the museum of El Greco and a cathedral among other activities. Following their stays in these cities, the students proceeded to the host city of Gandia, located on the Mediterranean in southern Valencia. There the students lived with their hosts, attending school with them. One of the highlights of the stay in Gandia was the threeday "Falla" festival, in which IHers Beth Myers,, Karen McCurdy and

letter from SG

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Bergman, from p. 2

SG stresses involvement in upcoming elections Our Spring Food Drive has been over for a week, and the results are nothing to be proud of. In a school of over 800 students, only 104 cans were collected over a month's time. We feel we did our best to publicize to drive; we used every medium at our disposal including Chieftain, morning announcements, signs and at the end of the drive, sending SG representatives into the homerooms. Apparently, students need some sort of incentive or need to be personally reminded of the drive every day. Though we never expected miracles, we are a bit disappointed and for the most part view the drive as a failure. On a less somber note, it's nearly election time again, and petitions for next year's SG positions will soon be available. We encourage any student interested in SG or interested in being active in our school to consider running for a position, be it a class officer or executive post. Ask any present SG member and helshe will tell you what the job entails. Today is Fine Arts Day. Students will be treated to a free

forum this morning. Performances will be given by our own orchestra, the Drama Club, the Concert Band and the Chamber Choir and an art display of work done by IH students will be in the SSC. The junior class is presently putting the finishing touches on

this year's prom. The theme is "Saturday in the Park'' and the band is the Modulators. The dance will take place May 21, and tickets will go on sale soon. No school-sponsored after-prom activities have been planned. Sincerely, Todd Cox & Richard Stradling

Musicfest tradition continues by Bob Rhoad The Musicfest tradition at Indian Hill will continue with Musicfest 1983, to be held on Friday, May 6 , after the SG speeches. The sixth annual extravaganza promises to be as entertaining as ever. A wide variety of groups will be performing, from Dixieland and jazz bands to several hard rock groups. An alternate rain date has not been scheduled, for Musicfest 1983 will be moved into the auditorium in case of a downpour. This seems to provide a more attractive alternative to the use of the gymnasium. The acoustics in the auditorium are much more favorable to

music than the gymnasium, and with the decline in the size of the student body, a seating problem does not exist. Many upperclassmen remember the letdown of Musicfest 1981, which was forced to move into the gym. Graduate Rod Barr stated, "No question that outside is better . in the gymnasium it was depressing." Musical groups are still welcome to participate. Anyone may perform, but half the members of a group must be currently enrolled at Indian HiU Applications are available in the main office, or please see Bob Rhoad by the entry deadline, Wednesday, April 20.

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statement. Now the issue will no doubt fall into the muddled rhass of all of Watt's other foolish escapades. It may have even faded into oblivion by the time you read this. So why am I writing about this subject? The answer to that perfectly legitimate question is that I believe that it is in such relatively minor incidents as this one that a man's true character, or lack thereof, emerges. Watt has offended almost every group of citizens who do not happen to have an interest in a multi-million dollar business. His ideological tirades are always juvenile in their simplicity, and fanatical in their harshness. And when Mr. Watt is caught in the middle of his own misjudgement, he is like the child who is not sorry that he raided the cookie jar, but he is very sorry that he was caught. If Mr. Watt were just somebody's nextdoor neighbor, then perhaps he could simply be ignored. In fact, though, he is supposed to be a leader, and when leaders get the feeling that they can get away with making "mistakes", they invariably tend to make them more frequently.

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by Bob Rhoad and Kitsa Tassian The 1982-83 Indian Hill Chamber Choir gave its premiere performance resulting in a standing ovation Wednesday, 13 - . April inthe auditorium. The twenty member choir performed under the direction of Mr. Henry H. Henry 111, and was accompanied by pianist Pamela Henley and percussionist Bryan Baas. The choir was very fortunate to have the performance choreographed by Joan Walton from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. The performance opened with "Magic to Do," the resurrected opening number from the 1982 Pow-Wow, Pippin. The following selection was a Steven Sandheim piece entitled "The Little Things You Do Together." Next Heather McCalmont sang

a solo, "Send in the Clowns." Another Sandheim piece, "Comedy Tonight," returned the audience back to the upbeat rhythm. A Chicago set, featuring a solo by Stacey Labahn, preceded a solo by Cathy Fields, entitled "Broadway Baby." The audience was then carried into an entirely different mood with the Shenandoah duo of "Over the Hill" and "Next to Lovin'," featuring the women and men, respectively. "Next to Lovin'," a kneeslapping, foot-stomping number brought the audience to cheers with the acrobatic dance maneuvers performed by the men. The concert was concluded by a jazz favorite, "In the Mood." Ken Jones, an Indian Hill sophomore who was present at the hour-long concert, commented, "The choreography was absolutely breathtaking, and that

ARMS RACE, from p. 3

ships at sea that aren't fully armed. Secondly, the man we oppose, Yuri Andropov is directly responsible for the invasion of Hungary - 1956, the invasion of Afghanistan - 1979, use of slave labor on the Soviet pipeline, the invasion of Czechoslovakia-1968, use of chemical warfare in Afghanistan and Indochina, suppression of Soviet dissidents... Now that we all see the type of tyrant we are dealing with, maybe the pacifists should realize he is nothing more than a coldblooded killer. So why give him the benefit of the doubt as Chris' letter would have us do? The Russian war machine must be curtailed before it is actually put to use. All facts and figures are dated 1975 fiom The Soviet War Machine.

axis powers had gas kept them from using it. Furthermore, before the outbreak of WWII the major powers gave territorial concessions to Hitler to avoid war; the same solution is now being used by NATO with Russia over Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and the list goes on and on. The Russians have already showed their willingness to use their military strength. In the first place, in Afghanistan, the Soviet's have used gas. Furthermore they attempted to take South Korea using North Korea and their success in Vietnam. The US. not only needs more nuclear delivery systems, but conventional ones as well. First of all, the U.S. Navy has

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was nothing compared to the vocal performance." For all who missed the premiere performance, today's Fine Arts Forum will include selected numbers from Wednes-

time the day's concert. entire student This isbody the fust will have the opportunity to view the sights and sounds of the 19821983 choir. The choir's next performance is at the Governor's Art Show in Columbus on May 20.

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The Chamber Choir held their first performance of the year Wednesday night.

Board Meeting, from p. 1 plained why the Board of Education should confront these issues. According to Bogdan many of the teachers feel threatened by these recent adjustments and fear their anxiety will not produce a proper learning environment for their students. Several teachers and parents have expressed their fear that the Board of Education and the teachers are not communicating. One teacher said, "Their priorities and those of the community are not the same." Dr. Boston expressed his concerns by saying, "A lot of things have disturbed them and that's too bad. We have an excellent staff ."

coming events Adam Ant to play Gardens by Kevin Walzer Cincinnati Gardens Adam Ant with INXS - April 17, 8: 00 - what a picnic Righteous Brothers and Johnny Rivers - April 29,8:00 - go and be saved Bogarts Redd Fox - April 15, 8: 00 and 11:30 - Lemont will be there Middy Biddy Jerk Band - April 17, 8:00 - How would you spell it? Stranglers - April 18, 8:00 - Don't go alone Ray Charles - April 23, 8:00 He's looking forward to seeing -

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Cornell Universitv History professor Mr. Pearce Williams will speak to the student body concerning the history of the scientific method next Wednesday. This assembly will be held during seventh period and Activity Period will take place during third period that same day. The regular schedule will be in effect for the entire day.

1983-1984 Cheerleaders Results of the cheerleading tryouts were announced late last night by the squad's sponsor Mrs. Susan Labahn. Varsity members are A m y Carman, Mindy Grindstaff, Helen Heinbach, Kelly Martin, Jackie Rabenold, Marcia Scroggins, and Patty Westhofen with one yet t o be announced. J V members are Kim Isgrig, Jeanne Littlejohn, Kim Ryan, Tricia Schaefer and Angie Verne.

you there Wall of Voodoo - April 25,8:00 Can't hear it on Mexican Radiooo McGuffey Lane - April 29, 30 after Penny Lane Riverfront Coliseum Alabama with Juice Newton April 17, 7:00 - it's not just for breakfast anymore Kenny Rogers with CZystal Gayle I - April 24,7:00 - Blow me down

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student opinion

Teachers abuse make-up test policy Now, aside from typographical errors in the text of the StudentParent Handbook 1982-1983, the school policy seems to pass the buck to teachers. Passing the responsibility on to the teachers seems logical, because it is, in fact, the teacher's class that the student misses. But, this policy, in effect, creates not one make-up test policy but many. Each teacher may do as he pleases in terms of make-ups. The teachers determine what the make-up test will be. Some teachers give the same test over again. Others do not iequire students to make-up missed tests. Still others use special make-up tests that are more difficult than the original test. One teacher just takes the average grade of the class and gives the student that as his test grade. The time of the make-up test

is also decided by the teacher. Many teachers obey the school policy of inaking up the test within the amount of days missed. Other teachers say that the test just has to be made up by the end of the quarter. These differences in policy are acceptable, but there is always the teacher who abuses this power to arrange make-ups. A few teachers become extremely inflexible in the arrangements for make-up testing. In one instance a student was forced to miss an A.P. class in order to take a make-up test in another class. When good students must miss class time in a course that they have essentially paid to take (i.e. Advanced Placement courses) because of the lack of cooperation of another teacher, something is not right. This abuse of the make-up policy's vagueness

USSR is winning the arms race

meters." Of the B-la the magazine states: "Rockwell's original B-1 . produced a radar image of just ten square meters," and of the B-lb: "the B-lb . . echos a cross section of just a single square meter.'' Although the U.S.'s FB-1 1 1A is a tatical fighterbomber, it is only medium ranged. Also the FB-111A is an outdated plane using the technology of 1969. On the other hand, the Soviet bomber fleet consists of 900 Badger bombers, 100 Bear bombers, and 275 Blinder bombers. I purposely left the Backfire bomber out until now, because it is our most awesome adversary in the air. From bases in East Germany, the 8.000 mile range Back 'ue can carry' two nuclea; AS-6 air to surface missles, plus a full bornbload up to the largest thermonuclear bombs. The long range and the incredible bomb payload make the Backfire able to bomb our Eastern seaboard, land in Cuba and return to East Germany. Production of the Backfire is at five a month in addition t o the original 65 (based on data through 1975; new date suggest mass production of the Backfire). Chris brought up the so-called "Italien-Turkish missle crisis of 1957 and 58" to compare to the Cuban missle crisis. In the first place, the Soviets have wanted t o move Moscow to Istanbul for a warm water port and access to the

by Doug Thompson Fourth quarter is the time of year when students begin to think of going out to lunch, staying home to get a tan, or just taking unscheduled three-day weekends. Therefore it is apropos to bring up the subject of absence and makeup work, or more precisely makeup testing. To more intelligently discuss the topic, it is necessary to assess the school policy on absence and make-up work. So here it is: A. "It will be the responsibility of the studentlparent to secure from the teacher assignments or tests missed during absence from school. B. Assignments and scheduling of make-up work, to include tests, will be at the discretion of the teacher. The student will have the same number of days in which he/she was absent to make up the work . . ."

student opinion by Samuel Green Though I waited awhile to write this rebuttal, I find Chris Hug's student opinion is not only ridiculous, but insane. I can no longer stand this kind of idealism about human nature. Chris said the United States has 32 nuclear missle submarines (SSBN), but may I add that the Trident Submarine is the first new sub since 1969. The Soviets, on the other hand, have consistently modernized their nuclear submarine fleet. For example, the Soviet Juliet class sub carries SS-N-3 cruse missles which have a longer range. The Soviets also have the monster 10,000 ton Delta class nuclear s u b d n e which can launch twelve SS-N-8 4,847 mile missles with one to two megaton warheads. The Soviet Yankee class SSBN, of which there are 32, carry 16 SS-Nd nuclear missles. The SS-N-6 has three warheads of one MT each. Then there is the Hotel class SSBN which carries the SS-N-5 with a one MT warhead. There are even more classes of Soviet SSBNs, so it is fair to say we are outgunned at sea. While the U.S. now has the Titan I1 and the Minuteman I1 and 111, the Soviets have as of 1975 nineteen SS-8s with five MT warheads, 250 SS-9's with war-

heads of 18-25 MT , 38 SS-9's with three MRV's of five MT's each, 926 SS-11's with one to two MT warheads, 66 SS-11's with three MRV's of 300 KT each, 60 SS-13's with one MT warheads, 30 SS-16's with one MT warheads, ten SS-17's with four one MT warheads, ten SS-18's with warheads of three to six. I wish to remind you these figures are only accurate of 1975 while the U.S. has built no new missles, the USSR has. Also, the extreme accuracy of the SS-18

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the pilots who fly them and.-.out o f the original 9 0 0 ~only 300 can l7'lake it in the air. implies it is purely a first strike weapon. So do we really have the advantage? Hug's letter next attacked the B-1 bomber, but Chris forgot to tell us that the B-52 is older than the pilots who fly them, and that out of an original 900, only 300 can make it in the air. A quote from the February 1983 issue of Popular Science says: "the acient B-52 remains our primary inter-continental bomber and has a massive radar cross-section of about 100 square

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Page 3 must not occur. Teachers are here to help the students. For the most part the students are willing to take the time to come in and make up tests at a teacher's convenience. But a line must be drawn; students cannot be expected to sacrifice other classes to suit one teacher's inflexibility in make up scheduling. Although this problem is not widespread in the faculty, the students' side must be told. Each teacher needs to look at his makeup testing procedure and ask himself: "Is it reasonable to ask a student who has other classes and responsibilities to do this in order to make up a test in my class?" To those teachers who answer a truthful yes I give my applause. But to those faculty members who take an uncompromising attitude, I would direct their ears to one esteemed teacher who told the student who had to miss his A.P. class, "a little humanity will go a long way in this profession!" Mediterranean Sea, but how long has the U.S. wanted to move

...the Soviets have wanted to move Moscow to Istanbul for a warm water port ...bat how long has the US wanted to move Washington to Havanna? Washington D.C. to Havanna. So now we have a reason for Turkish missles. Italy needs the missles because of Communist Yugoslavia which has never gotten along with Italy, and in light of the fact that Austria almost went Communist. Chris said: "the 40 Russian missles in Cuba, most with a range of less than 250 miles, were barely able to hit Miami." That is one hell of an unpleasant thought however, should you live in Miami. Moreover, most of our imported oil goes between Miami and Cuba, and who would like to give the Cubans target practice? It seems rather obvious that quite a few people have failed t o learn their history, for if they had, they would not be so naive. In the first place, during World War I, the Germans used submarines extensively because no other nations possessed a similar fleet. Moreover, in World War 11, the fact that both the allies and the

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Jim hardly 'subdued' by John Lilly You might hear people use many different adjectives to describe Jim Koster, but "subdued" would probably not be among them. "Almost every aspect of my personality," he tries to explain, "can be attributed directly to my brothers." There are three of them, these brothers of Jim, and if they really did do the things he says they did to him during his formative years, it's a wonder that James Robert Koster isn't far more warped than even his closest friends have ever dared imagine. "It all began when they discovered that I had claustrophobia," Jim reminisces. "They started off with minor stuff: zipping me in a sleeping bag and sitting on me, or burying me in pillows and keeping me there for fifteen or twenty minutes." Then they found out that little Jimmy was scared of the dark,

Photo by Jim

Jim revs up the soon-to-be-MG: Dangerous? too. So, naturally, the brothers Koster took to shutting Jim in the basement for "four or five hours at a time. They'd just handcuff

me and leave me there." All in good fun, of course, just like the "now illegally large firecrackers" they used to use t o blow the hip pockets off Jim's

blue jeans - with Jim in them. And after they had reduced their younger sibling to a cringing heap of neurotic rubble, they started to corrupt him. James credits his brothers with instilling in him "my moral deviations and my antisocietal streak. At some point, they gave me the idea that crime was COOL" And a criminal he's been ever since. Well, not really. Actually, Jim seems more interested in a career as an architect these days, after a brief visit to either the University of Pennsylvania or the University of Illinois. But, as any of his acquaintances will tell you, Jim does enjoy crime, or at least creating amusing disturbances, as an avocation. Suffice it t o say that it would b e unwise to be in the same room with him while he's doing the ballistics lab in Physics Seminar. Another hobby, or more accurately, another obsession of Jim's is the automobile. He has proclaimed on more than one occasion that he has a three track mind: violence, girls, and cars;

see JAMES, p. 9

'Boulder and the Rockettes' among humorous Kim's dreams by Betsy Kindleberger and Tricia Shamblen Ever wonder who would ask the question: "Back in the time of B.C., did they call it B.C.?" Kim Bouldin (better known as 'Boulder') is the answer. Kim has been known to devote a large part of her time to talking. All of her teachers know this (except Mrs. Steele, of whom Kim was "afraid.") Her personality just never quits. You can always count on Kim to come up with the unexpected. For instance, when asked if she had any pets, she answered, "Yeah, I have a dog, like named Peppy, and a ghost who lives in the guest bedroom" She went on, "and I guess you're all thinking 'yeah, sure Kim.' But anytime a dog can get out of a locked door by himself there's definitely something going on." She then followed up, kiddingly, with the song "There's Something Going On," by Freida. As far as hobbies go, Kim feels that most of her time is split between daydreaming, eating, watching soaps, and doodling on her notebook.

Kim's mother sometimes wonders if she has a normal child. One of Kim's favorite pastimes is entertaining herself. If you were to visit her house unexpectedly, you might walk in on Kim doing a Broadway musical while washing the dishes, or telling a story to one of her many stuffed animals. Her mother also was not too thrilled to learn of Kim's probable appointment to the position of "class clown." Like most IH seniors, Kim has her life ambitions. "I want to form a group called 'Boulder and the Rockettes' or to live on the beach in Malibu, to develop a great tan." She also fantasizes about being a famous star reading off the nominees for the Academy Awards and being thrilled to find her name among the few. Then she is handed the envelope - it's history from there. On weekends Kim can usually be found diligently doing her homework for Monday. (Yeah, sure; only if the desk is in the middle of a huge party.) Kim isn't much for sports, though. She hates to run with a

Kim, her pets, and the ghost party over homework. passion. Kim jokes, "the only cited about this chance t o time I would even think of hurrybroaden her horizons and meet new people, something Kim will ing would be if McDonald's was about to close." have no trouble doing. She also Seriously, though, Kim plans plans to get a job - "someday . . . to attend either Webster College, maybe." Ohio University, or the University When Kim isn't joking of Houston with a major in comsee KIM, p- 9 munication. She seems very ex-

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Dupps rises a n d shines in

by Chris Wiech For those of you who have had Mr. Dennis Dupps for a morning class and still think he's a grump, STEP BACK. For, unlike most people, Dupps takes eighteen hours to wake up. When he does wake up, whatever time of the day it is, you'll find he's one of the most relaxed people you'll ever meet. Dupps received his B.S. in Industrial Arts from Morehead State University in 1969 with an

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area of concentration in drafting and architecture. He was recruited by Indian Hill during his senior year in order to develop the three-year-old drafting course for the following school year. Coming - straight - from college into a program with no standard curriculum is no easy task. But for Dupps that was a challenge which he thoroughly enjoyed. He started at IH fourteen years ago with just a few drafting courses. As his courses gained

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popularity, his budget increased, which in turn caused more courses to be offered. They ranged from Introduction to Technical Drafting and Advanced Technical 'Drafting, to Research and Design, all of which still

and coach wrestling. But his favorite way to unwind after a long day is playing a nice competitive game of darts. Besides the athletic activities Dupps is the advisor to the IH Industrial Arts Club, which this year placed second in the state. When asked about this year's finish he replied, "it's difficult t o

movie review

Python scores with 'Meaning' by Ron Jones

After many assignments as movie critic for the Chieftain, I can finally talk about a truly entertaining movie. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life is a hilarious film which totally evades the meaning of life. The movie begins with some fish, played by the Monty Python actors, who are pondering the meaning of life while one of them meets his end by being served as dinner. The narrator then proceeds to help the fish by explaining life's meaning by tracing the stages in the life of man such as birth, death, middle age, and live organ transplants. The film follows a format unlike those of the recent epic sagas such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Life of Brian. Instead, the structure follows that of some of its television productions, telling many unrelated stories which are unified only because they occur within the film's two hours. The situations are absurd, and the characters are idiots who are blinded to common sense solutions to everyday dilemmas. A couple, for example, tries to discuss philosophy and concludes that all philosophers have an 's' in their names. This theory quickly falls apart when they run across Burt Bacharach. They then become thoroughly disgusted with philosophers. For the most part, the film stays pertinent to its particular theme. There are, however, some extremely absurd parts that make the audience wonder. In one scene, for instance, a pack of British soldiers hunting for a man's leg run across two men disguised as a tiger. What,

pray tell, does this have to d i with the meaning of life? Neither I nor probably the rest of the audience can answer that question. Also, Eric Idle sings that part drags, but it's also the only slow section. Rather than explaining life's meaning, the movie concentrates on ridiculing the aspects of life, including Christianity, both Catholic and Protestant, violence, and anything else that stands in its way. After evading the meaning of life for the whole movie, an announcer sits on stage, reads the meaning of life to the eager fish; he then discards it. All in all, I would recommend this movie. I am, however, well aware of how inconsequential this recommendation is. After all, Monty Python fans will flock to this movie just as deadheads will flock t o their favorite band's concerts. Nevertheless, for those who have trouble with British comedy, this film is a great opportunity to laugh and experience some Monty

photo by Jim Koster

Mr. Dennis Dupps demonstrates a little Duppsology t o his students. exist today. In an attempt to change with the interests of students, he next offered his first photography course in 1973; and after ten years with little work space, a new darkroom is to be completed within the next few weeks. With declining enrollment, Dupps, like many other teachers, is finding it necessary to upgrade the quality of courses being offered in order to attract as many students as possible. With this in mind, Mr. Dupps believes that "the future of Industrial Arts lies with the aid of the computer." After a full schedule of classes, sometimes having eight or more classes going on in any given quarter, Dupps likes to play golf.

live up to last year, but I love winning and consider the entire club a group of winners." Also, he is the sponsor for the newly formed computer club, which has started meeting after school. After he finishes all his school related activites, he heads home for his wife and three children. So you ask, "With the youngsters, how does he get any rest?" Well, that's beyond me, for in the spring and fall he coaches his daughter's soccer team. While managing to schedule all these activities, he even runs an athletic supply company on the side. Mr. Dupps enjoys what he's doing as long as there are students to be taught, but his main goal is to pass on a little of what he re-

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editorial Chieftain has always strived to be responsible in its use of editorials. In the past, if we of the editorial staff saw what we and other students deemed a problem, we addressed the problem in an editorial and suggested possible solutions. There is, and has been for some time, a matter of concern on the part of some students and parents over the job being done by our own guidance department in the area of college applications. The guidance department at Indian Hill has an enormous task in getting out college applications for about 85% of each senior class in addition to other duties, and for the most part, does a tremendous job. But, the number of problems arising is great enough that they can no longer be ignored. The following are a few examples of these problems: Two applications to different schools were mailed in the same envelope to one of the schools. This occurred unknown to the student, the guidance department, or either college until after both application deadlines had passed. The student filled out another application and sent it in nearly a month late. Complaints of applications being "laid aside" in the guidance department until after deadlines have passed are not as uncommon as they should be, and incomplete transcripts are equally as frequent. Each problem is unique, yet so very important considering that a student's future rests on the applications he or she completes. Again, these problems are exceptions to the rule, but occur frequently enough to warrant some concern from the administration. Perhaps a school like Indian Hill, which has spent much money recently on computers, a Xerox machine and other electronic equip-

ment, should consider spending some money to enhance something as fundamental as a guidance department. Maybe the addition of another secretary/counselor on a full-time basis or just during the peak of application season would alleviate these problems. At any rate, students should keep close tabs on the progress of their applications from beginning to end and should not assume things will get done without a hitch. Perhaps the guidance department itself should examine its own processes to see if some measures can be taken within the department. In any event, we feel these types of problems should get some attention from those who can do something about them. -

as 1 see it

Watt's apologies are not enough

by John Bergman I would like to begin this article with two brief notes of explanation. First, the following summation of my opinions of Mr. Watt is presented in a different manner than I have presented other issues. In past issues I have thought it most journalistically sound to present both sides of an issue. This democratic approach will be put temporarily to rest today for the very simple reason that I have not heard anyone seriously suggest an opinion contrary to the one which I shall submit. Fear not: I will go back to being ambiguous next week. The second bit of preliminary information is that, even as I write this column, Mr. Watt has apologized for his latest act of verbal recklessness. Still, I am one of an ever increasing group that does not think that apologies are enough. For those of you who do not recognize the issue which has prompted this tirade, the incident can be summarized as follows: Ron Jones early last week, Secretary of the Paul Smith Photographers Jim Koster Interior James Watt, a man well John Fitzmaurice acquainted with public buffoonGreg Meyers ery, stated that the Beach Boys Typesetters Savithri Raju , and all other hard rock groups Karen Wiedemer, Kelly Flawould be banned from this year's herty. Sue Gilsdorf contributors Doug Thompson1 Fourth of July celebration on the Kevin Walzer, Anna Batsakes, Mawis Fink, Win Washington Mall because they atWells. 71m Schaetract the "wrong element." Watt -. Ken Jones- ---far, Jenny Woodhouse. ~ r a i g said that the entertainment this Johnson, Ron Jones, Chris year would be provided by the Wiech, Betsy Kindleby;yd' more -ajl-~merican and whole-

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somey'Wayne Newton. The moment that this statement was publicized it became apparent that Watt was in trouble...again! He soon learned that among the "wrong element" to

which he had referred were none other than George Bush, Nancy Reagan and, indeed, the President himself. Unfortunately, the statement was so preposterous that it stimulated rather irrelevant attacks. People talked about the fact that the Beach Boys' music is actually very melodic and lyrical and has almost nothing to do with hard rock. They also pointed out that the group has performed for the last three Fourth of July celebrations with very little incident. Nobody ever asked Mr. Watt just who or what constituted the "wrong element". Everybody was so concerned with the musical criticism expressed by Mr. Watt that they overlooked the social implications of his statements. Just exactly what is "allAmerican wholesomeness," Mr. Watt? The fifties are generally regarded as a wholesome decade, but the music of that time was very similar to that of the Beach Boys', so count out that generation! f i e next decade, when the Beach Boys' got together, was the decade of rebellion; count out that generation. Then, of course, there is the last thirteen years, but that is the era of hard rock, so count that generation out. Well, Mr. Watt, that puts us all the way back to the forties, the decade of World War 11. Was that decade so wholesome, Mr. Watt, that you would condemn us to relive it forever? Perhaps these issues would have eventually come to the forefront, but Watt has made a public apology and withdrawn his We brgman, p=5

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Nefters show well in competition

by Craig Johnson While many Indian Hill students were on their way to Florida for spring break, the boys' varsity tennis team was busy opening its season in the nearfreezing temperatures of Medina, Ohio. This huge, ultra-modern metropolis hosts an invitational classic for some of the best teams in Ohio. As in past years the Braves travelled by van to Columbus and played a pre-tournament match against Westerville. The Braves had no trouble in disposing of their opponents, 4-1. This, a victory in the Braves' first match of the year, made the final three hours of the trip pass quickly.

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This year's tournament tield included eight teams from all over the state, of which the Braves were the smallest. Indian Hill was the only AA school represented. The next smallest school was twice the size of Indian Hilt The tournament format is not unique for high school tourneys. The tournament is actually five individual tourneys in one. The top player from each team is put in one bracket. This is done for each of the five positions. As it turned out, the Braves' depth told the story. The Braves' second doubles team of Kenny Vigh and Sanjay Datta won a tough first round match, 6 4 , 6 4 . The IH pair had to settle for

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JAMES, from p. 7 and of those tracks, the last is probably the best travelled. At any given moment, chances are that Jim is dreaming about, talking about, watching, driving, drawing, imitating, or building something that has four wheels and an engine. Currently, he is rehabbing an MGA (with a little financial help from his father), and only some body work stands between him and technical satisfaction. James has also spent a geat deal of his life in the water. He and by now thinks of himself as a "reasonably good" swimmer, a judgement to which both the awards gracing his room and a four-year stint with the IH swim team can attest. ("We could be all right if we weren't so small,"

KIM, from p. 7 around, she enjoys playing the piano (mostly classical music) and babysitting. Kim loves kids. "They're great because you can manipulate them so well." She's definitely kidding, and makes a point of telling us that. Kim enjoys much of the same music most of us do: Fleetwood Mac (sometimes), Phil Collins, The Who, The Police, Duran Duran, Men at Work, and The Boston Pops. Overall, Kim Bouldin is different, to say the least - full of boundless energy and humorous, off-the-wall comments. If you don't know her, get to. She might well brighten your day.

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he comments of the aqua-Braves.) As features and news photographer for the Chieftain, Jim can often be found in a darkroom or herding people in place for a picture. "Photography," he says, "is a branch of my artistic interests." He comes by his interest in art naturally, at least. His mother taught art for "a long time, and I just picked to up." Jim seems to draw primarily for his own enjoyment, although he has won honorable mention in a few contests, (he ardently denies this, though; saying of art competitions, "Those things are for pansies.")

second place plaques, as they lost in the championship. Second singles player Brad McCurdy lost a close match in the first round, but battled back to crush all opponents and win a consolation championship. At third singles, Steve Tipp won his first round match, 6-3,66-3 before losing to the eventual tourney champion. The first doubles team of Jon Kitei and Jeff Baden won a tough first round match, 7-5, 6-3, but finished in fourth place. Senior Bi Skidmore was the victim of a tough draw. After losing two close matches Skidmore played a player from M e dina for seventh place. As it

Jim splits the rest of his time among drama (he was in his first play this year), swearing at his orthodontist ("The guy gave me the shaft!"), attending an occasional Boy Scouts function (he is an Eagle.), and going to his family's house on Lake Erie. He spends many weekends there, undoubtedly burying the speedometer needle both ways. "Summer employment is unknown right now," Jim claims; but his days immediately after he leaves IH for good may be spent by a pool listening to his favorite "classics of rock." His preferred bands include The Who, Led

turned out this match was one of the most important of the tournament. For the last few hours of the 12-hour marathon, three teams were tied for third place - Indian Hill, Geneva, and Lancaster. The tie was broken when Brad McCurdy won the consolation championship. The tie resumed when the other two teams posted victories. This left just one match for all three teams. Skidmore realized that a win would mean at least a tie for third. He responded with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of a Medina player. With all of its matches over with, the Braves sat back and awaited the outcome of the other

see TENNIS, p. 10 Zeppelin, Sex Pistols (for obvious reasons), and the B - 52's. And although he disdains the "new Schlock Rock bands," James also appreciates Duran Duran, the Clash, and Men at Work. But right now, high school is still Jim's primary concern. "Indian Hill is cool," he comments, "but the administration could use some serious reformation." At least we have him imprisoned here for a couple of months more until he can get the MG on the street full time. When he finally gets that put together, the roads of Indian Hill will no longer be even remotely safe. Hit the deck!

answers compiled by Todd ~ d r i e n Stephanie Savage - People who think that they are too cool.

Tim Wynne - Knowing I still have another year of school. Kevin Walzer - Bad jokes, hasty ements and preformed opin-

that get on my sweaters. capped parking places.

Andy Heitzman - Missing a shot at

Christelle Deshais soleil (sun burn). Kahlstrom

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sports quiz

Trackers excel with balanced attack by Paul Monach The boys' track team opened its season with what head coach Robert West called "one of the best-looking starts we've had since I've been the coach" with a second place finish in a home trimeet Tuesday. The Braves, with 58 points, fell to Glen Este, with 70 points, while soundly defeating Madeira, which earned 37 points. Indian Hill individuals excelled in many and varied areas, prompting West to remark, "We have almost every area covered by an experienced and competitive athlete." Junior Evon Kelly led the sprinters to a sweep of the sprinting events. Kelly, with 13% points, won the 100 meters and the 200 meters with times of 11.7 and 23.6, respectively. Kelly also anchored the winning 400 meter relay team, also including senior Dave Rhodenbaugh, sophomore Matt McNellis, and senior John Fitzmaurice, as well as placing third in the long jump with an

18'7" leap. The relay team broke the school record with a time of 46.1. Fitzmaurice added a second place for the Braves with a 24.6 time in the 200 meters. The distance runners did equal? well, nearly sweeping the distance events. Seniors Richard Stradling and Dwight Poffenberger took the top two places in the 3200 meters with times of 11:02 and 11:26, and Poffenberger placed first in the 1600 meters with a 5:10 clocking. Senior Dave Rosenthal finished second in the 800 meters with a time of 2:15. The Braves also enjoyed success in the field events. Senior Dave Rodenbaugh came ever closer to his brother Tim's school pole vault record of 13'4" with a vault of 13'1''. Senior Roger Geier won the high jump with a 6'0" jump, and junior Chip Greenlee placed third in the discus with a throw of 101'3". Looking forward to the invitational competitions, beginning next week, and the not-so-far-

Girls' track team opens delayed season with split at Sycamore

1. At what college did North Carolina coach Jim Valvano coach immediately before coaching at N.C. State? 2. What school won the 1983 NCAA Division I1 basketball championship? 3. What was the last filly t o win the Kentucky Derby? 4. Who is the Reds' first base coach? 5. What do the 1984 Winter Olympics and World War I have in common?

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Junior Evon Kelly strains to lengthen his long jump in the Braves' recent home meet. distant EHL meet, West commented, "I'm very excited about this season."

in Dayton and win the EHL since her archrival, Missy Castetter from Mariemont., has graduated. Shelley Stanforth placed second in both the 1600 meter run and the 800 meter run as the Sycamore distance runners finished just out of her reach. Jenny Woodhouse placed first in the 400 meter dash and third in the 200 meter dash, while freshman Lee Baumus finished second in the 400 meter dash. The Indian Hill relay teams did not perform strongly, but hopefully, with practice, they will become competitive. Because of the small turnout of girls, Coach Tirey has decided not to enter a two mile relay team, a team that has been very successful in the past. In the field events, Vera McVicker placed third in the high jump and Elaine Hern did well in both the shot and disk. The team is looking forward to the addition of Amy Carman and Kris Brockman to round out the shot and disk events. The girls' track team is optimistic about the upcoming meets. The team's next home meet is Tuesday, April 19 in preparation for the Norwood Invitational next Friday. 2.

by Stu Castergine The Indian Hill girls' track team opened its season at Sycamore after the first two scheduled meets were cancelled due to inclement weather. Competing in the meet were Sycamore, Indian Hill's traditional rival for the EHL title, and Mount Notre Dame. Although

undersized by comparison, Indian Hill managed to place second as a team due to strong individual accomplishments. Senior Lisa More captured first place in the 100 meter hurdles, starting the meet off on the right foot. If Lisa continues her strong performances, she may once again reach the district meet

Squaws push Tigers in mud, 10-5 by Mary Granger After having their first four games cancelled because of rain, the varsity softball Squaws defeated Loveland, 10-5, in Tuesday's belated season opener. With tight defense, the Squaws were able to shut out the Tigers through the first four innings. IH got on the scoreboard first as sophomore Amy Wiatt started off a third inning rally with a single and scored after hits by freshman Cadi Cucinotta and senior Pam Loewenstine, both of whom also scored. Sophomore Gretchen Kindel singled in the fourth inning and scored after sophomore Jenny Malloy, Wiatt, and Cucinotta got on base, giving the

Squaws a 4-0 lead. Loveland came back with five runs in the fifth and sixth innings, while the Squaws failed to score in the fifth, making the score 5 4 Loveland. Clutch pinch-hitting by sophomore Jenny Logeman and junior Mary Granger and a single by Wiatt started the sjxthinning rally that put the Squaws ahead to stay. Wiatt, Cucinotta, Loewenstine, and juniors Sara Metzger, Holly Rodes, and Mary Howe all scored, and IH shut out the Tigers in the seventh to seal the victory at 10-5. Sophomore Molly Roche, the winning pitcher, allowed only seven hits and two walks in the victory.

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IH Nomads win tourney by Tim Schaefer The IH Nomads' "A" team captured the title in the recent IH Invitational Rugby Tournament. The Nomads went undefeated throughout, winning 8-6 in the finals over Centerville. The "A'' side's road to the finals included defeats of St. X., 10-0, Centerville, 8-0, Wyoming, 18-0, and Elder, 14-4.

TENNIS, from p. 9 two matches. The two involved teams lost, leaving Indian Hill alone in third place. After spring break the team opened its home season with a 4-1 thrashing of Middletown. Sophomore Brad McCurdy and junior Steve Tipp each posted 6-1, 6-0 victories at second and third singles respectively. The doubles teams of Jeff Baden and Jon Kitei, and Ken Vigh and Sanjay Datta also posted victories. The Princeton Vikings were next to fall t o the Braves, 5-0. Bi Skidmore won a convincing 6-2, 6-4 match against nationally ranked Mike Todd. On Tuesday, the Braves suffered their first loss of the young season to Elder. The Panthers, probably the best team the Braves have scheduled, won, 4-1. The lone IH victory was at first doubles where the team of Jon Kitei and Andy Tucker won, 7-5,6-0.

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Board approves new health plan by Kenneth N. Jones The Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday, April 12 to explain the new teachers' health insurance plan which the Board will adopt in the upcoming years. In the past, the school system has paid 100% of the teachers health insurance. The 100% policy was adopted in 1976, changing the coverage from a 90% school payment110% teacher payment. A 100% dental insurance was also added to the coverage in 1976. Under the new plan, the health coverage becomes a 92% school payment/8% teacher payment if the premiums remain the same or increase in the coming years. Dr. David C. Bell of the Board of Education explained that this adjustment was due to the rapid cost increase of health insurance. Although the health insurance plan would change, the dental coverage will remain at 100% school payment. A catastrophic illness policy was also accepted by the Board. This policy states that a separate record will be kept of earned sick leave days past the 200 day limit. In case of an illness which would cause the teacher to be absent more than 100 days, the excess sick leave days would be used up before effecting the 200 day

maximum. If the 200 day limit is effected, then it is left to the superintendent of schools to decide whether the individual would receive the full severance pay. Also during the meeting the Classroom Teacher's Association (CTA), led by Mrs. Robin Bogdm, aired its concern over the health insurance plan, the RIF policy, and the outcomes of the passed school levy. In her five minute Bogdan prepared conveyed statement, the issues with Mrs. which the teachers are concerned. The first point brought up was the Board's treatment of teacher input toward the evaluation system. A faculty committee was formed to give them ideas on the evaluation system and submitted this appraisal to the Board. So far the Board has not directly confronted the ideas presented in the package. The teachers are also apprehensive about the way RIF may be used. According to RIF, a teacher is informally evaluated every year and formally evaluated every three years. However, if an informal evaluation suggests a teacher is not performing to par, the three year formal evaluation cycle is disrupted and the teacher receives a formal evaluation that year. The

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Junior Cliff Wingerter feigns an injury in a staged accident behind the Wyoming Police station last Thursday, April 6. The accident was part of a two cat crash rescue operation carried out by the Wyoming paramedic unit. Juniors Trick Leeper, Mickey Vogel, Paula Greeno and senior Chris Schmalz also participated.

length of the formal evaluation period has been expanded this year from the first semester to April 13. The CTA feels this type of a system would be used more like a weapon than a true evaluation tool and is demeaning t o the teacher. Dr. Robert Boston d e fended the RIF policy by saying, "Seniority is not a prerequisite for employment." The third issue presented by the CTA was the concern over health coverage. Of course, it prefers 100% coverage instead of However, the 927618% plan. compared to ten other school systems, Indian Hill would still rank second or third in health insurance payment with the new plan. Nevertheless, the point was brought up by Mrs. Jamie Gold-

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-dperhapsevenhcreasethem after last year's school levy. Bogdan raised a final issue concerning the levy passage. It was the CTA's understanding that all of the teachers would be reinstated after passage of last year's levy. Apparently, several of these teachers were not rehired. This lack of job security has many of the teacher's worried. Dr. Boston explained that shrinking enrollment has had its toll on the district, but the reasons for certain teachers not being rehired had to do with their poor performance and not the lack of funds. "We have the same programs and the same number of teachers as last year." The concluding statement by Bogdan expressed the reason for the teachers' concern and ex-

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Mercy defeats IH Law Guild --

by Winston R Wells Indian Hill's Law Guild was defeated by Mother of Mercy High School during a mock trial held at the Alms and Doepke Building downtown on Tuesday, April 8. Indian Hill advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Sycamore on Wednesday, April 2 before their loss to Mother of Mercy. The mock trial competition, which was sponsored by the Cincinnati Bar Association, included schools such as St. Xavier, Sycamore, Seton and Ursaline. The schools practiced in the months prior to the competition in order to develop their cases for presentation. Indian Hill's Law Guild members are Lynn Arce, Margot Ayers, Jane Lewin, Sara Linquist, Shannon Meldon, Diane Remmell and Win Wells. Lewin and Remmell played defense and prosecuting attorneys IH was assigned respectively. a graduate of Indian Hill, Mr. Charles Cain, as their legal advisor. In addition, the club's sponsor, Mr. Robert

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Girton of the social studies department, aided the club. Each team in the competition had two practice rounds at the courthouse before entering the competition round. The cases in the practice rounds were argued before lawyers, whereas judges presided over the competition cases. This year's case was a criminal case involving drug abuse. The members were supplied with affidavits from the involved parties. These affidavits were supplied by the Bar Association. Using these documents, the guild prepared both a defense and prosecution for the case. Indian Hill played defense throughout the actual competition. The guild members felt that the time and effort put into the competition was worth the work. "I realized the fairness of -our judicial system," said guild member Margot Ayers. Indian HiU has participated in the Bar Association's competition for the last several years. This is Girton's first year with the club, replacing Mr. James Powers.