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JV Braves by Kevin Walzer "There's not much negative to write about," said JV basketball coach Gary Gellert. "As of this point, I'm real pleased." The Braves, having won four consecutive league contests, face 6-1 league opponent Mariemont tonight in a battle for second place in the league. Gellert commented, "Although we've been playing well the last three weeks, you have to maintain it throughout the 'season. Tonight's game is very important in that sense."

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IH currently stands 5-3 in the league, 6-7 overall. Gellert's teams in the past have traditionally made strong January turnarounds, but it is only this year that he can point to a definite factor that aided them to victories over Milford, Deer Park, and Madeira. "It's a lot of things falling into place," he said, "but the most important thing is.that we have Bruno Darre back at point guard." Darre missed the first half of the season recovering from

Swimmers fare well in Classic "I think it's encouraging overall; at least for some o f us." Beth Wingerter by Kevin Walzer Wingqter and her swimming teammates got a preview of postseason dction last weekend when they competed in the Southwest Ohio Swimming and Diving Classic. The results were encouraging, at least for some, as noted by Wingerter . "The team did well; the relay teams did well; the Replogles did . well in their events." The team itself placed eighth in a ten-team field with 127 points. High individual finishers for the Squaws included sophomore Teresa Replogle, who placed second in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:08.39. The 400

relay team captured fifth in their, event with a time of 356.95. "That's a pretty good finish," said Wingerter. But how is the meet an indication of post-season potential? "A lot of the teams tnat we swim against in post-season were there; we'll probably see them again at districts." The meet itself has nothing to do with post-season results, but rather is simply an invitational of the top e m s around the city. It is hosted by the Southwest Ohio Swimming Coaches Association. Turpin won the meet with 398 points; Ursuline finished just second with 395. The other eight teams placed as follows: Mercy (328), Sycamore (279), Roger Bacon (198), Oak Hills (171), Centerville (146), IH (127), Talawanda (107), and Lakota (96).

JV squaws down GE, 23-20 by Joy Rowe The JV Squaws raised their record to 9-5 by beating Glen Este, 23-20, on Tuesday. Glen Este was a team that had previously beaten the Squaws by one point, and their second meeting proved to be an equally h;udfought game by both teams. With less than a minute left, the score was 20-19, Glen Este leading. Freshman Kelly Ovington then stole the ball and went on to score. After the ball had gone through the net, freshman forward Tricia Craig caught the ball and knocked it to the Glen Este player and ran down the court; the referee, however, interpreted this as a "delay of game" and called a technical foul. Fortunately for IH, the free throw was missed, and the call

turned out to help the Squaws in that they were able to set up their defense. With only a few seconds left in the game, freshman Chris Starcher was fouled and made both free throws to secure the win. The Squaws were defeated by Mariemont in what will be one of the biggest upsets of the year. Coach Steve Huster blamed the loss on the team's attitude. "They just didn't want it bad enough," he said. . -+te a last-minute effort by Starchel, s -orrd six points in the last minute, :' team fell short by one point. ,.,rcher was the leading scorer with ten points. Looking forward to the next couple of games, all within the EHL, the next home game will be January 3 1 against Loveland. "g?

a broken arm; his absence thrust ballhandling responsibilities on freshman Mike Eaton. "Our guard play has really improved, both in ballhandling and shooting," said Gellert. "Our defense has also gotten better. We've been pressing real well." That press played a substantial role in all three of IH's 1985 wins. The Braves pressed for most of the game in their 54-38 win over Milford last week, and it carried them t o the easy 16-point victory. 'We had a pretty steady lead throughout the game," said Gellert. "We played real well." Freshman Jason Kincaid led

January 25,1985 the Braves in scoring with 19 points. Sophomore Ron Jones added 16. The press played a big role in the Braves' wins over Deer Park and Madeira; although 1H didn't press the whole game, the press caused big spurts in individual quarters that enabled the Braves t o break the game open. For instance, in IH's 66-40 win over Deer Park, the Braves outscored the Wildcats 34-15 over two quarters on the way to the win. IH racked up 29 points in "the best quarter of basketball I've seen in a long time" in one period of their 66-38 trashing of Madeira. Jones led the team in scoring in both games, with 1 2 and 16 points.

Indecisive Ellen gets a ELLEN, from p. 4 she'll be faced with . . . (gasp) a choice! If there is one thing that Ellen can never do, that's make up her mind. Indecision may plague her at times, but certainly not in the area of job opportunities. Grappling with her fate, firmly taking control of her destiny and future financial security, Ellen decided several years ago to get a job. She's never been the same. After two years of slaving away at Kings Island, she recently switched to a job at Shillito's. Faced with a bevy of old bitties who put her in "Budget Dresses" every day, Ellen defiantly showed she had the "right stuff" and quit before Christmas. That showed them. "I didn't really like working at KI too much, but then I worked at Shillito's and found out that KI wasn't so bad after all." As a matter of fact, Ellen's job at KI furnished her with the money to go to France last year on the final French exchange (for a while, at least). Along with 12 other starryeyed Americans, she thrilled to the sights and sounds of Paris, and later Angers. "It was the best three weeks of my life," she said as she ran by me on her next errand, "I feel really lucky that I got to go with such a great bunch of people, especially Mrs. Wund." Ellen was one of the "envied" girls on the trip, because she got to stay with a male correspondent. "My family was great; they even had a tennis court, and a

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shower that 1 could use every day." Here Ellen giggled a typical Ellen-laugh, but then she sobered and continued, "It's really sad to think that almost a year ago today I was eating pain au chocolat in the morning and shopping in Angers in the afternoon." Her obvious love of France can only be paralleled by her love of art. Art is very important to her, although she spends more time out of art class than in (running errands, of course). To make up for lost time, Ellen can sometimes be seen breaking into the art room late at night to czamplete unfinished work. She is already accumulating extra experience in her field; she's been contracted to teach art to a class of kindergarten, first, and second graders for an hour every week. She beamed, "I'm really excited. . . the little ones are so

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Hoping to major in art or history in college, Ellen would also like to spend her junior year abroad, perhaps studying in Florence, Italy. If Ellen ever slows down, she may have time to stop and think about herself and her effect on other people. This short little industrialist spreads her special brand of happiness throughout the school and will certainly continue likewise in the future. Oh, by the way, if you see her scurrying by in the halls, just grab on and eventually she'll have the time to solve your problems for you.

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Superior cast advances to state by Kym Sollinger The cast of the drama production "Why Do We Laugh?" received a Superior rating at the Ohio Theatre Association district competition last Saturday, and will represent southern Ohio at the state level this April. Four members of the cast also received individual awards for excellent dramatization. "Why Do We Laugh?" is a complicated one-act play involving eight actors and actresses portraying two of the same people at four different ages. "I think that's why we won," claims sophomore Diana Greiner , who portrays Meredith Wilfred at age 6. "The play is an unusual approach to the Lives of a married couple. It's very effective when performed correctly." The enthusiasm of the cast carries over to the director, Miss Mary Berwanger, and the student director, Elizabeth Gorman. "I can't believe we won," says Gorman, "but now all the hard work has paid off." Other members of the cast share Gorman's optimism. Winning the district competition gives them the opportunity to compete against the best actors and actresses in the state. "We've moved to the big time," laughs sophomore Charlie Schiff. The actors and actresses who won individual recognition were sophomore Susan Robinson, Greiner, and seniors Duff Woodside and Ken Jones. These people were recognized because of exceptional character portrayal, development, credulity, and application and all-star casting.

Woodside, Robinson, and Greiner are veterans of the stage and/or performed "Why Do We Laugh?" for this year's Dessert Theatre. Jones, though, is but a newcomer to the world of acting altogether. The district competition was his first time on stage. Consequently, his award was a most surprising and impressive accomplishment. The week before Christmas break, Jones received the part of

66-yearald Andrew G . Powers when a replacement was needed. With only eight or nine rehearsals, Jones went to the Edgecliff contest. "He was under a lot of pressure," says senior Anna Batsakes, "but Ken's a great actor and has a good sense about his character's feelings. He memorized his lines and his staging in three weeks. We had at least three months." "I never considered myself an

actor," claims fones. "Music has been my artistic endeavor, but now it seems I might have been barking up the wrong tree. I had confidence in our chances of winning, but I was really surprised t o hear that I had been individually recognized." "Why Do We Laugh?" will b e performed for the student body before the state competition. This play and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" will be presented during the next Student Government forum, on February 1.

Alvord places third in 'Blue Chip' exhi bition by Anna Batsakes Senior Ellen Alvord recently placed third in the "Blue Chip Student Art" exhibition and contest. The exhibition will open Monday, January 28, in the Central Trust Center lobby on Fifth and Main Streets. The theme for the exhibition is "Places We Live, Work and Play in Cincinnati." Approximately 30 student artists' work will be shown on weekdays through February 15 during banking hours. About 150 to 200 students entered the contest. 32 pieces were chosen for the exhibition by members of the Contemporary Art Center's staff. Besides having their pieces framed, the first, second, and third place winners were awarded $50, $35, and $20, respectively. 29 other artists, including senior Laura Distler, were awarded $10 and had their works framed. Alvord believes she spent close to 150 hours working on the work she entered. Her piece consisted of city scenes cut out from Cincinnati magazine. She took

the scenes she cut out and copied them on a copying machine, then created a Kaleidoscope-like design made of pie-shaped segments that alternate from color to the black and white copies. She then washed the copied segments in blue. "It took forever to cut out t h e segments,'' said Alvord. "I had t o

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cut them so they fit exactly into the bridge of the circle." Besides being invited to a ceremony to honor the award winners, Alvord and the two other winners were featured in the Cincinnati Post under the Entertainment section on Janaury 19. "It . was an honor having my name in the paper, - - - even if the reporter misquoted me in the last section of the article." Alvord has not yet decided whether or not she will pursue art as a career, but she plans to continue her art work in the future. She and senior Shaheen Kazemi are currently the only artists in the school taking the Advanced Placement course in art. The course requires the two students to send a portfolio to the AP board to be critiqued and given aratingfrom~toi. The first dace award was b resented to 6-year-old ~ i c h a e l Essex, from Hughes High School. His work was an oil painting that features a detailed woman and child from the Tyler-Davidson fountain on Fountain Square.

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Newsweek recently outlined the continuing and growing clamor over abortion. As part of a survey included in the report, a surprisingly-large 38% of those responding admitted that their position on the complex issue could be wrong. This is the group that will have to be convinced if either side, the so-called "prolife" or "pro-choice," will emerge legally victorious. Chieftain will make no attempt to take a side on such a volatile public concern with so many variables involved. However, one comment seems both &p*+opriate and neutral: if anti-abortion activists wish t o gain and hold credibility irnong the American people, they will h:;ve to strongly decry any terrorist activities done in their behalf. No one but a small group - of zealots has -praised the recent rash of bombings of abortion clinics, but neither have established anti-abortion groups strongly condemned these acts of "divine vengeance ." Many of the most prominent and vocal anti-abortion groups have relied on shock effect to' broadcast their message. Gruesome pictures of aborted fetuses have undoubtedly won many converts and deterred some pregnant women from having abortions, but such tactics reside on the same base level as Larry Fly nt's disgusting pamphlet, War, which he distribu-

ted to try to define "true" pornography. Needless to say, Flynt gained no credibility; neither will anti-abortion demonstrators, despite supporting a cause that has more widespread appeal. Demonstrators should have no more right to show pictures of aborted fetuses to previous abortion patients than they have to parade horrifying photos from the Mekong Delta in front of Vietnam veterans. Cruelty and poor taste aside, though; the movement is destined to fail if it continues tp actiyeli promote shock-effect demonstrations and passively cOndone vigilante violence. ,

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IH student Ellen Alvord recently experienced a journalistic nightmare in the January 19, 1985 issue of the Cincinnati Post. She was misquoted. As she described her interview with the Post reporter, one formed the idea that the reporter never fully understood what Ellen was saying. The disturbing factor in being misquoted is having one's words not reported verbatim, and more importantly, in having words used out of context and being misrepresented. Responsibility falls entirely upon the journalist. In ideal situations quotations are used verbatim, but communication is often garbled. Reporters are often forced to recreate what they remember was said, hoping to keep the true essence of the comment's message intact. Chieftain strives never to misquote, but we realize that situations such as Alvord's are inevitable. We are aware that quotations rarely reach the page in verbatim form, usually for reasons of coherence or grammatical correctness, but it is the goal of Chieftain to still relay an accurate message to our readers. If a story's quotes ever misrepresent the position of someone willing enougli to state his views, we are willing to correct our error and redress any grievances.

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Another weekend is upon us, and it is a special one indeed. It is the weekend of the 1985 Indian Hill Winter Homecoming, and the excitement for it is abounding everywhere. Just ask any stranger that happens to be strolling through the hallways, "Are you not frolicking with glee in enthusiastic anticipation of Winter Homecoming?" "Wuh-h-h?" will be his elated reply as he looks forward to the festivities and the fresh, new faces that are nominees for King and Queen, as well as the beloved administrators that hover around every corner. Indeed, he can barely control his hormones while experiencing this moment of extreme jubilation. Freshman year : that wonderful year of pubescence and shortlived pride in being a "real kick--- high schooler," Of course, it was also the time of trial and error. "Sophia, uh, I was wondering if, uh, you're not busy, if maybe you might like to go with me to Homecoming?'' "Eeeyechh! I think not, you loser!" Strike one.

'Sally, do YOU want t o go to ~omecomingwith me?" "Uhh, sorry, thanks anywaybut 1 think that, uh, me and my family are going out t o dinner at McDonald's or some place like that that night." Strike two. '$Raputa, wanna go to Homecoming with me?" "Why shore!" came the reply with a crusty smile. "I'll haf t' wash ma hair an' evrat'ing, but it'll be worth it." An unearned lyn at best. Yes, that first Homecoming was a grand one for certain. Raputa's father drove them in the family pick-up truck in first class style. The manure in the truck left little stains on their nice clothes, but no one would notice. The grease from the elegant White Castle dinner left some more stains, but everything was still just fine. The visions of the dance itself then came into mind. The two freshmen entered the dark cafeteria, attempting to avoid falling in a crack or being stepped on. The smell of discarded french fries lingered in the air in addition to the normal stench that occurs when bodies are tightly crowded together. The distorted music of a second-rate band blared frightfully through the hot, steamy room. The upperclassmen ignored these two, their only acknowledgment being winces at Raputa's shockingly fresh breath. "How totally narl. . ." The thoughts of this fine fellow moved on to sophomore year, a year lacking any and all courage. Too insecure and cowardly t o ask any girl to Homecoming, a gos-

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Pfirman pleased with Squaws, hopes by Kevin to' Walzer defeat ~ ~ c a m d r e "Man, I would love to slip by game." IH downed Purcell-Marian,46Sycamore next week," said girls' 43, last Saturday. "That was a basketball coach Dick Pfirman. good game," commented Pfirman. "Hell, that would be a big win." "The game was more lopsided Pfirman feels that a win than the score looked; .: had a against the Lady Aviators would lot of 15-point leads that they not only be a "big win," but kept narrowing." would also serve notice that the Junior Cadi Cucinotta led in 9-5 Squaws have arrived. scoring with 18 points. Junior '"We've had a great season this Chris Hall added ten. year," he commented. "We've "We're not going to offer any played really well and beaten a lot excuses about our loss t o Milof teams I wouldn't have thought ford," who downed the Squaws, we were capable of beating." Pfirman feels that the Squaws 30-24, "but we had a lot of peowill have to maFtain their recent ple sick," &id Pfirman. ' improveinent if they are to defeat . Mains was absent; Hall, was the Lady Aviators. playing "but was still sick." "I really hope they can keep Nonetheless, Pfirman was pleased. improving and playing well,': he ".We would have a hard time beatsaid. kgMilford any day, but when we The recent rash of flu and bad have people out or not at full colds has taken its toll on the strength, it's impossible. And we Squaws' roster of late, but they only lost by six points." still managed to compile a 2-1 recThat was the Squaws' only ord in the last three games; the loss in the last two weeks; Pfironly loss. was by six points to man is quite happy with that. "The thing is, we win with a AAA powerhouse Milford, one of team effort; we don't have an inthe leading teams in the city. dividual star like a Rick Abrams. The Squaws' most recent win If you look at our stats, you71 see came last Tuesday, when they dethat our leading scorer varies; one feated Glen Este, 46-24, in a game game it's Chris Hall, one game it's Pfiiman characterized as "a laughCadi Cucinotta. Kristin Mains, er." Amy Wiatt, Gretchen Kindel, and "That was probably the best Tricia Craig have all had highteam effort we had all year ," said scoring games. " Pfiiman. "Every body played realPfirman is also pleased with ly well." the development of his younger Junior Kristin Mains led the players, particularly sophomore team in scoring with 1 3 points. Jenny Blank. "She played really "In the first half, it was mainwell against Glen Este; all our ly the guards that carried us," said sophomores are doing well," he Pfirman. "In the second it was Kristin. She played a great commented. 7-

Scandal rocks IH intramurals by Brian Rowe Recently the Indian Hill Intramural program has been tarnished with a highly-controversial rules infringement . The Cradle Robbers' coach Bill Croskey and general manager Mike Theye brought to attention the fact that the undefeated Coaches have installed ineligible players, namely Jim Woodward and Tim Schira. Croskey commented, "Everyone knows that those two are not on the Indian Hill coaching staff, and we thought it was about time Gary [league commissioner Gary Gellert] did something about it." Clearly, the rules of eligibility leave no room for interpretation

on this point. Article one, section four of the league handbook states that "any participant must be either a student, coach, or employee of the Indian Hill High School. . ." Theye added, "It [Schira's and Woodward's playing] really didn't bother us until Mr. Gellert disallowed our acquisition of [IH grad] Pat Vonderbrink. That was when we knew we had to bring about some justice." Should a league inquisition find the Coaches guilty of using ineligible players, all games they have played must be forfeited, which would give the Cradle Robbers sole possession of first place with a 3-0 record.

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Kristin Mains shoots for one of her 13 points,against Glen Este.

SPORTSV IEW, from p, 8, hefty contributions in Abrams' shadow. His quiet seven points and five rebounds a game last year earned him an EHL *honorable mention and were a major reason for IH improved 9-1 2 record. Seremetis was injured and did not play in Abrams' record-setting show against Loveland, whom the Braves crushed, 92-64. However, his replacement junior Jared Davis, performed quite well in turning in probably his best game of the season. Davis put in 13 points with a variety of inside moves that complemented Abrams' roaming brilliance beautifully. Abrams fouled out of IHYs opener with Northwest, whom the Braves downed 5 8-5 1 , with a rather routine 17 points. The real standouts in that contest were not Abrams, though, but juniors Andy Tucker and Mike Cohen. Tucker displayed the longrange capabilities and heady playmaking that have made him one of the juniors' leading players, as he finished with ten points. Cohen chipped in with ten as well, but they were not graceful 20footers, but rather, gutty layins off of offensive rebounding, which is the specialty of the muscular, 6'1 " Cohen. In IH's first loss of the season, a 73-70 decision to Forest Park, it was senior Curtis Ott who took charge in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Ott hit several crucial free throws on the way to 23 points, leading all scorers. This is but a partial listing of those who have made large contributions to the team this season, as well as last season. The significance of Abrams' impact on the Braves takes on a different perspective when viewed in the light

of basketball a s a team sport, as opposed to am individual statistical contest: . , "With Rick," says McKibben, "we are a great team. But witho u t him, we are still a good team. That's a fact that many people tend to overlook. We have won a lot of big games without Rick." Undoubtedly, as the season continues, the Braves will be called upon once more to win without Abrams. And the team most likely will win again. This is a historical season, in many ways; it will be remembered for more than one primary achievement. It will certainly go down in history as the year of Rick Abrams, especially if he breaks Freytag's record. But it will also go down as the year of the Braves, of the quest for the final league title; it will be remembered not only for Abrams' contributions, statistical and intangible, but also thc contributions of eleven other talented players-statistical and intangible.

BRAVES, from p. 8 Deer Park game was actually fairly close (13-12 after the first quarter) until the Braves pulled away and quadrupled the Wilcats' second-half scoring. In league standings, the Braves are currently two games out of first and one game behind secondplace Sycamore, at 6-1. IH will, however, have an advantage in the second half of the league season by amore playing at both home, Milford easing and their Syctask somewhat. Tonight is, of course, the Homecoming game, and the candidates will all be presented just Mariemont tipoff against WarJerry to prior Couzins' the 8:15 riors.

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with Kevin Walzer "We're a good team . . . people tend to forget that." Coach Dale McKibben Undoubtedly, a lot of attention is being on the varsity Braves' quest for the final EHL title. And deservedly so. It's been a long four years since IH last contended for the league crown, and given the nostalgia surrounding the EHL's swan song-this is its final season-the drive for the trophy takes on an added, special significance. However, a lot of attention is being focused as well on the personal quest of one of the team members, a quest that is as significant, if not more so, than the team's drive for the league title. As the season wears on, Rick Abrams gets closer, and closer, to Gary Frey tag's once-untouchable career scoring mark of 982 points. The quest has just recently come to light; although team members, perhaps Abrams himself, knew in the back of their minds earlier in the season that Abrams could break the record if he scored a lot and had no slumps or injuries, most people failed to take notice until his record 45point performance against Loveland, breaking the previous mark of 43 set by Freytag. It was that night in particular that raised numerous questions about Abrams, and not only about his contributions to this year's squad, but his place in Indian Hill history. Just how siginificant are Abrams' statistics? How does he compare to former IH greats? As for the latter question, it is a difficult one to answer. Few people are actually qualified to make such a comparison, of Abrams to Freytag, to Scott Rogers (third on the all-time list), to Eppa Rixey (second on the alltime list). I do not count myself among them, but I also do not feel that a comparison needs to be

The reason behind my sentiment lies in the answer to the former question, of the significance of Abrams' statistics. It is important to understand that Abramswho was averaging 22.9 points per game going into the Milford contest-is undoubtedly the most valuable player on the team. Few would argue that. Aside from the numbers-23 points per game, 13 rebounds- Abrams is the Braves' leader, and the man both his teammates and opponents look to. That contribution is, perhaps, as important as his statistics. But Abrams is by no means the only player on the team who contributes. The primary reason for IH's 8-5 record is not Abrams, but the fact that the Braves have a versatile and experienced squad, with talent down to the twelfth man. In numerous situations, the team has had to pull through without Abrams, who is frequently the target of other teams' offenses, looking to foul him out. Certainly one example can be drawn from IH's 80-71 win over Madeira earlier in the season. Abrams was gone from the game only 1:30 into the first quarter, ejected for "fighting'"( will make no comment on the official's call); certainly Madeira loved that, figuring it would be easy without

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Abrams. Never were they more wrong. Coming off the bench were junior Erich Metzger and senior Pete Seremetis, both playing their "best games," according to coach Dale McKibben. Metzger poured in 1 8 points while "taking charge in the fourth

quarter. when we needed him." Seremetis put in 17 in "his best game this year and probably in his varsity career." Metzger is a newcomer t o the Braves' depth chart, but Seremetis has made a career out of making

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The wrestling Braves competed two weeks ago in the Madeira Invitational. No team member won an individual title; IH's highest single finisher was senior Dave Kindle in the 185 pound class. Kindle (above) made the finals and finished second.

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by Brian Rowe The 8-5 varsity basketball Braves play host to Mariemont, a team they defeated earlier this season, 56-54. Mariemont is a team that frequents the box and one defense, so team leader Rick Abrams will have to endure Rob Campbell's physical (and verbal) abuse for much of the game. Behind the 31-point outburst of Tom Geyer, Milford was able to outlast Indian Hill last Friday, 64-60, to retain sole possession of first place in the EHL with a 7-0 record. IH dropped to 5-2 and that, in the words of coach Dale McKibben, "puts us in a very precarious position. We now must win all seven of our remaining games to have a chance at the title." In that contest, Abrams scored 21 points, but over half of his total was scored in the comeback

attempt in the fourth quarter. The IH offense was stagnant in the first half, with junior Erich Metzger singlehandedly keeping the Braves in the game with four driving baskets. Metzger ended up with 14 in the game, and he is the .Braves' second leading scorer over the last five games. With four seconds remaining, the Braves pulled within two, but in the furor of league rivalries, a timeout was mistakenly assessed to the Braves, and a technical foul was called. Mark Bateman of the Eagles, who had missed his previous five attempts, rattled home both foul shots to ensure the victory. A week earlier, the Braves slid by Deer Park, 81-37. In that shootout, several Braves scored in double digits, led by Metzger with 18 and Abrams with 17. The

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student opinion

Student detc~ i I sresults of DUI by Davidcook

A couple of weeks ago, I was almost killed while riding home from school. Some woman I had never seen before ran into a car containing my mother and me, causing over $1000 of damage. Only two flimsy seat belts kept us from being ejected through the windshield. The circumstances of the accident were outwardly peculiar. As we drove down Drake Road toward Camargo, the other car crossed the railroad tracks and attempted a right turn, which took it all the way into the left lane. We stopped to allow the driver time to compensate for her mistake, but, much to our surprise, she continued up Drake in the wrong lane, striking our Toyota head-on with her massive Thunderbird. As we got out of our car, shaken and mentally kissing the ground, I commented, "She must be either drunk or incredibly stupid." It turned out I was correct o n both counts, but this was a t the time unknown t o us. Even her incoherence and inability to remember the name of her insurance company (or whether she was even insured) did not completely convince me of her intoxication. When the police arrived, it was decided that we should proceed up the road to the Ranger station to file a report. Our suspicions of inebriation were rekindled when the lady, apparently not understanding instructions, started forward again, striking the policeman a glancing blow and almost hitting our car once more. After watching her repeat this action several more times, we were able to execute a U-turn and leave the scene. From later police accounts, we discovered that after our departure, the woman had run off the road or across the center line several times along the half-mile drive up Drake. She had also been unable to execute the turn into the Ranger station, giving what is known, in the vernacular, as a "lawn job" in the attempt. Upon testing, it was discovered that our attacker had a blood alcohol level of .24, which, from what I'm told, is well along the road to stupor. Immediately after the incident, my adrenalin still flowing,

I felt this lady deserved the worst punishment the Marquis d e Side could devise. Even after I bad cooled down, I fervently hoped she would receive a jail sentence, if only to shatter her nonchalant complacency. Her sentence was a $300 fine and a not-toodifficult choice between a threeday jail term and a stay at an alcoholism correction center. This did not surprise me, but it irked me beyond belief. I felt certain that she would treat the fine just as if it were a repair bill, without regard to the

negligence which had incurred it. And what good can come of treatmentqor alcoholism if the subject hash0 incentive to be cured? Maybe she wasn't even an alcoholic; maybe she's an occasional heavy drinker. I felt sure that as soon as the urge next hit her, she would repeat her actions of the night of the accident. What good, I ask myself, will it do her next victim to know that the lady is undergoing treatment, especially if he's not alive to b e told? I assume the sympathies of everyone reading this reside, for

letter from SG Dance, forum, intramurals upcomlng Fellow students, In recent weeks, several of Student Government's committees have been busy planning activities and projects. In the first of these events, a project designed by the activities/ exchange committee and held on January 23, Indian Hill students and faculty members were treated to the presence of several SG members from Sycamore High School. The group of three, which included the president of Sycamore's SG, offered several suggestions that may prove to be very useful to IH's SG members in the future. The Winter Homecoming dance on January 26 is being sponsored by the senior class. The music will be provided by the Tritones, and the theme of the dance is New Year's Eve. Important dates on the SG calendar include a drama forum on February 1, and an activity

period scheduled for February 20. The service committee, headed by Anna Batsakes, is continuing to make plans for individual class projects that may include a hike across I n d i i Hill t o earn money or collect food for the Free Store. Much of the discussion during the most recent SG meeting concerned the exam policy and a proposal for revival of intramural sports in the spring. The student affairs committee plans t o issue a survey concerning the success o r failure of the first exam session a t IH in recent years in which students were in school for an entire day. In addition, the possibility of a Spring intramural program involving a sport such as ultimate frisbee was discussed. More information regarding these affairs will be made available in the next letter from SG. Thanks, Jim Gruskin SG Vice-president

the most part, with me. Goodcan I then assume that if this ever happens again, it won't be you stuttering incoherently in the weaving cat? I wanted t o make an appeal to everyone-"Please, don't drink and drive!"-but then I realized this would be like asking someone not t o kill or maim you, like asking them not to destroy your property. People don't politely request such favors; they demand them through constitutions, laws, and simple morality. So I won't say, "Next time you're drunk, think of the consequences before you decide t o drive," because society has already made this decision for you.

TAYLOR, from p. 2 sipy loose-life girl asked om beloved dreamer. Accepting the invitation for reasons yet unknown, the subject attempted another stab at Indian Hill's Winter Homecoming. After deciding it was too cold to ride mopeds, the two were chauffered by the gossipy, loose-life girl's father and his '73 Plymouth. The evening proved t o be so exciting that this person forgot t o remember it. "And junior year," our recollective fiiend recalls, "I asked Raputa's freshman cousin. -She's really not that bad looking. .* Enough said here. I t then becomes necessary t o awaken our friend, "Hey, hey, snapoutofit!" "Wuh?" "Who are you going to Homecoming with this year?" "Uh, no one; there're a lot of girls that would go with me, but I just don't want t o go-that's all.''

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news brief

Carlisle, Pa. - Gregory Muster Morris, Cincinnati, recently played the role of "Paul" in a presentation of "Commitments," a one-act play by Michael Weller, at Dickinson College. The production was part of the Freshman Plays, a series of one-act plays in which freshmen are cast in all the roles. Upperclass students serve as directors as part of a class requirement. A pre-Revolutionary War school founded in 1773, Dickinson is an independent and coeducational college located in south centxal Pennsylvania. Approximately 1800 students are enrolled in Dickinson.

Chieftain is written and composed, printed and sold as an extracurrlcular activity by the students of Indian Hlll High School, 6866 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 4 5 2 4 3 5 6 1 4 2 2 5 . Sponsor: Wm. P. Kincaid; Editors: K e n Jones, Paul M o n a d ; News Editors: Anna Batsakes, David Cook; Features Editors: Tracy Megison, Janet Nicolas; Sports Editors: Brian Rowe, Kevin Walzer; Magazine Editors: Ellen Alvord, Joel Ruff; Business Manager: Kelly Martin; Circulation Manager: Davis Griffin; Production Managers: MaryBeth Heidrich, Dan Rosenthal; Assistant Production Manager: Arianna Newman; Photographers: T o m Taylor, Davis Griffin, Brad Wilkinson, Scott Blanchard, Mariano Fernandez; Contributors: Elizabeth Converse, Marci Jacobson, Tom Taylor, J i m Gruskin, Warren Hill, K y m Sollinger, Joy Rowe. Elizabeth Gorrnan; Production Staff: Alex Overhoff, Rob Seal, Laura Schwartz, James Anderson, K y m Sollinger, Angela Beattie, Jamie Winget, David Miller, Mariano Fernandez, Arthur Nicolas, Mark Ensley, Barbara Hug. As its editorial policy, Chieftain strives b o t h t o commend what is good and encourage correction of what i s not. Editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial staff as a whole. Opinions from students are strongly encouraged as long as they are relevant and responsibly written.

January 25,1985

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MASH addict Mark voices deep interests

by Anna Batsakes Let's review the characteristics of the ideal "Renaissance Man." He is educated in all respects: in the arts, literature, and athletics. He is chivalrous, witty, intelligent, insightful . .well, maybe we don't need to review the Renaissance Man before continuing the senior sketch of Mark Weiss; seriously now, how could such idealistic traits describe Mark?

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Mark is a man of 'tirtu."

WeIl, he is definitely educated in the arts. Maybe not about Beethoven or Da Vinci or MikhaiI Barishnikov, but he knows about "M*A*S*H." "Ask me anything," boasted the M*A*S*H lover. "Right now I'm putting together M*A*S*H quizzes for the beginner, intermediate, and Advanced Placement M*A *S *H viewers on my home computer." It's close to impossible to bo-

photo by Tom TaylfJr

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lfeve that this M*A*S*H groupie is able to recite the entire plot of an episode after the first 30 seconds of the show, but this mastermind bass-baritone can also give the title of any Star Trek episode if a brief exposition of the plot is given. Now that's a Renaissance man. Mark is also quite knowledgeable about literature. Besides being able to give ample pIot summaries of many classics, he can usually elaborate and give a plausible commentary on the nature of the work. Needless to -say, Mark is very well known to have that little yellow and black book floating around his stack of books. "Shh, don't put that in," he said of his "My habit of "Cliffing it." mom's an English teacher." On command, Mark can transcend the realm of arts and literature to the world of sports. He was a member of the infamous IH varsity tennis team last year. "I made an appearance in a doubIes match once," he said. "Otherwise, I wasn't a very exposed member of the team." "But I can tell you anything about the Cincinnati Reds from 1972 to 1976," he said. "But I lost interest in them after they started losing, so I'm not really up

Ellen indulges in perpetua1 mofion by Tracy Megison "Wait . . .wait." This small, four-letter word summarizes the entire personality and philosophy of Ellen Alvord. Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of her lately, bustling around the school-a blur of &lor and giggles as she rushes by Scheduling an "appointment" with Ellen was one of the most trying experiences of my life. In fact, she hasn't even arrived yet. I'm writing this in her absence. Ellen obeys the law of inertia. Once in motion, she tends to stay that way-for a long time. Her exhausting, self-inflicted schedule would make the healthiest Yuppie collapse with fatigue. She says of herself, twisting an old adage accidentally, "I beat myself to a different drum." No truer words were ever spoken. ~ m o n ~ - h various er "things to do," Ellen spreads her time

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among Student Government (as senior class president, she's in charge of many things, including Winter Homecoming), Peer Counseling, and Chieftain. Phew! In between these activities, if she has any spare seconds (which she never does), Ellen likes to spend her "free time" painting, drawing . . . or doing her homework. Of her homework, Ellen can usually be found "finishing" in the wee hours of the morning. She is truly a burner of the midnight oil. Oh, stop everything; she's here! Or rather, er, she was hereshe's gone again, her Tinkerbell tendencies apparent as she flits down the hall on her next mission. Well, since she's gone, I'll tell you about her plans for the future, but remember, nothing written here is definite-that word does not exist in Ellen's vocabu-

lary. She really wanted to go to Dartmouth, but now she's changed her mind (again). I think Mount Holyoke is her first choice

to date." That's okay; Mark's knowledge in other subjects is definitely up to date. The University of Michigan seems to think so. Mark plans to attend the old gold and blue next year. "Unless they decide t o revoke my acceptance because I've blown off this entire year," he said, "I should be going there." Mark refuses to discuss what he wants to major in, though. "I'm not telling anyone," he said, " 'cause then everyone will want to do it." His future job may relate t o the present job he has at his father's apartment house. He is a "Maintenance engineer." "The people are disgusting," he said. "None of them know how to take out their garbage. One guy just sits around in the basement, smokes, and washes his clothes." Mark was also a camp counselor last summer. "1 did everything except teach swimmingthat's important, because I can't swim ," he said. "But I drive really well, so they usually sent me to town t o get things." A11 in all, Mark is a well-rounded man (except in water) and displays the ideal characteristics of the Renaissance Man through his wit, humor, love of Iife, and incredible, booming, subsonic voice.

January 25,1985

see ELLEN, p- 10

Female Bangles master by Janet Nicolas When most people hear about an all-female band, the initial reaction is to file them away as one of the numerous groups producing only pop-rock dance music. Luckily, with every stereotype, there comes an excevtion. The Bangles, with their fist album, All Over the Plizce, have shown that they are not so interested in the present mainstream of music; the ~ h g l e are s individuals interested in music itself. Opening side one is the thoroughly enjoyable masterpiece "Hero Takes a Fall." The punk, folk-rock sound o n &is first cut pervades just about every song o n the album-with no disappointment to 60's music lovers. Vocals are rich and full, coupled with lyrics that are sophisticated even for discerning music critics: "Emotion is a virtue/For you it is the fataI fIawfSitthg b y the phone thinking, drinkhgj Shoptld I aB?" Several songs on Alf Over the Pkrce deal with the themes of lost love or disintegrating relationsMrps. "I-Ie"s Got a Seaet,"

photo by Tom Taylor

"Restless," and '"James" all feature innovative bass lines and catchy melodies. Again and again, the guitar riff seems a throwback t o thp, days of the early Beatles. The:,- fuur girls have mastered the 60's style, but their lvrics and overall sound

60's sound leave, them far from outdated. Interspersed with more serious tunes are refreshing cuts like "Live'" or "Dover Beach." Although the songs themselves may seem simple, one cannot call them dull. On "Silent Treatment," the lyrics are repetitious, perhaps pur-

The Bangles

puzzle

Cook puzzles with crops to play and win Last issue it was determined that 199 was the lowest umber which requires three additions to find its digital root. Three additions are the most required for any number under 1000. The problem was to find the maximum number of additions needed for any number under and to find the lowest number requiring this amount of additions. Surprisingly enough, three additions are still the maximum, so the answer is still 199. The lowest number which requires four additions is 1999999999999-

"wait! wait! . . J L ~make ~ ' ~ a list!"

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disc review

by David Cook .it. maybe the Unnersity of Vermont. Oh well. You can bet that she'll get accepted wherever she applies, but then

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- 1. 9999999999, or 2 x Almost everyone has at some time or another played with dice. The mathematical nature of these ivory cubes is well-known. Most people even know some rules about the probability of certain rolls-for instance that the chance of rolling a double with a pair of dice is 1 in 6, or that the chance

of r o l h g two numbers whose sum is five with a pair of dice is 1 in 9. The popularity of many games of chance, however, is in part due to the ignorance of many people regarding their chances of winning. An example of this phenomenon is a carnival game played with three dice in which the player bets on any number. The player wins the amount of his bet for every appearance of his number. A bet of $1.00 on a 5, for instance, would yield a profit of $1.00 if one 5 were rolled, $2.00 if a pair of 5's showed up, and $3.00 if all three dice were 5's. The typical sucker reasons that each of the three dice has a 1 in 6 chance of showing his number, and that there must therefore be a 3 in 6 chance of winning- In addition, he thinks, there is the possibility of duplicates. It seems, thus, that the odds are in favor of the player. Actually, though, the chances

are not additive; that is, three 1 in 6 chances do not make one 3 in 6 chance-the overall chance of rolling a given number is in fact 91 in 216, OF abaut 2% in 6. The player ends up Iosing an average of 7.87 cents per game, which, after many games, results in a substantial profit for the operator. Such statistical methods can also be applied to normal casino games, the simplest example being craps. Craps is played with two dice; on the first roll a 7 or 11 wins, and a (total of) 2 or 12 loses. If none of these numbers is rolled, play continues until the player either wins, by rerolling his original number, or loses, by rolling a 2,7, or 12. For example, suppose a player's first roll is an 8. If his next roll is a 3, say, then nothing happens, and the player must roll yet again. If he then roIls another 8, he wins; if he had rolled a 7, he would Many havecraps lost. players imagine that the odds of winning are rea-

posely so, but the BangIes provide some impressive instrumentals. Let it be known that these musicians are talented. Despite the group's mastery of classic rock, the album ends with a shocking but pleasant change. "More than Meets the Eye" is very expressive and tastefully performed. The richness of the human voice shines here, as the vocal harmonies are excellent, especially with the accompaniment of, not electric guitars or synthesizers, but a chamber group of strings. The strings are not merely a few violins sawing away with the sort of silly whining associated with Muzak, they are every bit a s expressive as the women singing. Jimmy Haskel19s string arrangement, the Bangles' voices, and the classical guitar fade+ut make this song a superb conclusion to an exceHent album. The Bangles really d o nut ham a lead singer, because each SDW features a different w m m . As individuals and a g~oup.,the Emgles definitely possess &lent, andl if All Over the PCae is indicztive! of what is ta ccrme, H I m k forward t o he&g even more from them. sonably even, or wm in Gh& favor. During the Fiwsl! ttm, this holds true; the chances of winning (rolling a 7 or E 1) a n the first roll are 2 in 9, while the chances of rosing (on a 2 or 12) are only E in 18. On all subsequent t u n s , hawever, the chance of winning (by rerolling the originar number) are merely 1 in 9, while the chances in 9. (on a 2, 7, or 12) jump of to 2losing In general, the player's chance of winning is good only when the game takes less than three rolls. If the game may last more than two turns, the player's hopes are drastically reduced. The chance of a win overall is 25 in 54, or about 46.3%. One might wonder how the rules might be altered to make the odds more even (no pun intended). There are many such alterations possible; however, I can find only two ways of changing the rules so as to make the odds of a win exactly 50150. This week's problem is to find either of these changes. They d o not significantly alter the basic format of the game.

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'Passage' s ines as best of year by Paul Monach It is difficult to classify A Passage to India in any particular genre; it is certainly a "drama" and a mystery, but it also has strong elements of a psychological study and a social commentary. Regardless, though, A Passage to India combines all the characteristics of a great movie: fantastic photography, excellent acting, and a well-defined and interesting plot. This plot is relatively simple. A young woman, Miss Adela Quested, and an old woman, Mrs. Moore, decide to visit India, or more exactly, Mrs. Moore's son, Ronny, who is also Miss Quested's unofficial fiance. The time is 1982, and India is still firmly under British control; Ronny, it turns out, has become an archetypal British imperialist, bigoted and overbearing. Both Mrs. Moore and Miss Quested find his "new" personality distasteful, for they both would like to see the "real" India, not the Anglicised version, complete with manicured lawns and

stuffy country clubs, presented by Ronny and his cohorts. Mrs. Moore meets her first Indian in a mosque, after having fled a performance of a tacky play at "the club." This Indian. Dr. Aziz, is quickly enamored of Mrs. Moore's friendly and unpretentious personality, so different from the other British he has met, and they become instantaneous friends. This friendship develops further, until Aziz invites the two ladies to a picnic at the mysterious Marabar Caves. After Mrs. Moore becomes deranged by the strange echoes and claustrophobia, Aziz and Miss Quested go alone t o a cave higher in the rocky hills. Here the mystery develops. Miss Quested runs screaming from the cates, claiming attempted rape. Dr. Aziz and those who know him, including Mrs. Moore, insist that this cannot be true. The resolution of the plot, the latter half of the film, incorporates in it a skillful study of all the major characters, and of the nature of the British presence in

movie review

on the spot

Murphy at his best in 'Cop' by Marci Jacobson To those who were somewhat disappointed by Eddie Murphy's last movie, Best Defense, his latest release, Beverly Hills Cop, proves to be extremely funny and a great success. The movie unfolds as an old friend (and ex-con) of Murphy from Beverly Hills shows up at Murphy's house and is mysteriously murdered. Murphy, being the smart Detroit detectivelpoliceman that he is, goes to Beverly Hills to investigate the killing. While in Beverly Hills he finds out, with the help of an old friend, that the corporate mobsters that killed his friend are also into drug smuggling. Murphy, who is supposed to be in Beverly Hills on vacation only, is constantly hounded by the clean-cut police while attempting to solve the crime his own way. However, with an incredibly funny wit, he outsmarts them every time. The movie makes no unnecessary attempt to be anything other than a vehicle for the deservedly-

lHers dwell on the near or distant past

popular Murphy, but the rest of the cast performs admirably in supporting roles. Murphy gets the opportunity to perform some of his favorite antics: voice mimicry, imitation of gays, mock-serious conversations, creation of outrageous situations, and spontaneous shouting. His serious acting ability, as first revealed in 48 HRS, is demonstrated here as well, if greatly overshadowed by his comedic talent. Beverly Hills Cop features Murphy at his best. He has put everything into this film, and the audience gets much out of it, too. .

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1ndia. The story is interesting and easy to follow, but this fact is the least of the film's strong points. The cinematography is almost unrivaled, as the scenes of India are very convincing, whether they were really filmed in the country or not. Some scenes stand out in the viewer's memory, as in one where Dr. Aziz sits in the dark, elegantly simple mosque, looking out on the moon shining in the Ganges River. The acting is also superb for all the major characters. Victor Banerjee, as Dr. Aziz, and Peggy Ashcroft, as Mrs. Moore, are particularly ' ,likely to bin awards for their efforts., Another strocg point in this movie is the depth of meaning it attains in its approximately two and one half hours. The viewer is led to understand the complexity of the characters, including the frustrations of Adela, the repressed nationalism of Dr. Aziz, and the paradoxical feelings of guilt on the part of the renegade Indian advocate among the Brit-

If you could live during any time period in the past or relive a time in your life, what time would you choose and why?

Answers collected by ~lizabeth Converse

Eric Leugers - I'd probably go back to last Wednesday, so I could take my exams over, because they're so much fun!

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Rob Seal - I'd relive the Greek age, because I've always wanted to know how Aristotle and the Four Fallacies really sounded.

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Coach Greg Koulouris - Back in the caveman days so I could abuse women.

Dominic Pesce - I'd like to relive 1980-81, because Paris was awesome. Duncan Chalmers - I'd relive the state [marching band

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David Cook - I'd like to exist one nanosecond after the Big Bang to see what it was like.

Michelle Brougher - I would live in Victorian England because there isn't Eddie Murphy there.

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ish, Mr. Fielding, who seems to feel the most pain in the injustice simply because he dares to bridge the gap between the cultures. The artistry is evident in the conciseness of the words used. For instance, when Ronny says to Mrs. Moore, "I've never understood you, just as you've never understood me," her subtle lodk shows that she understands him only too well. The conflict in cultures between the British and the natives is also displayed very effectively, and with very few words. The background behind all the action is enough t o display all aspects of this conflict to the viewer. This film is a "think" movie, but it would be good with only its strong base of photography, coherence, and effective acting. The thought-provoking nature of the movie only makes it greater. In short, if A Passage to India does not win the Academy Award for Best Picture, then its competition will have to be among the best ever.

Marjie Fink - I'd pick the 60's because of peace, love, and granola.

Mr. Henley - My four college years, because I was,a hellraiserawith long hair and John Lennciii glasses.

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January 25,1985

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MASH addict Mark voices deep interests

by Anna Batsakes Let's review the characteristics of the ideal "Renaissance Man." He is educated in all respects: in the arts, literature, and athletics. He is chivalrous, witty, intelligent, insightful . .well, maybe we don't need to review the Renaissance Man before continuing the senior sketch of Mark Weiss; seriously now, how could such idealistic traits describe Mark?

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Mark is a man of 'tirtu."

WeIl, he is definitely educated in the arts. Maybe not about Beethoven or Da Vinci or MikhaiI Barishnikov, but he knows about "M*A*S*H." "Ask me anything," boasted the M*A*S*H lover. "Right now I'm putting together M*A*S*H quizzes for the beginner, intermediate, and Advanced Placement M*A *S *H viewers on my home computer." It's close to impossible to bo-

photo by Tom TaylfJr

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lfeve that this M*A*S*H groupie is able to recite the entire plot of an episode after the first 30 seconds of the show, but this mastermind bass-baritone can also give the title of any Star Trek episode if a brief exposition of the plot is given. Now that's a Renaissance man. Mark is also quite knowledgeable about literature. Besides being able to give ample pIot summaries of many classics, he can usually elaborate and give a plausible commentary on the nature of the work. Needless to -say, Mark is very well known to have that little yellow and black book floating around his stack of books. "Shh, don't put that in," he said of his "My habit of "Cliffing it." mom's an English teacher." On command, Mark can transcend the realm of arts and literature to the world of sports. He was a member of the infamous IH varsity tennis team last year. "I made an appearance in a doubIes match once," he said. "Otherwise, I wasn't a very exposed member of the team." "But I can tell you anything about the Cincinnati Reds from 1972 to 1976," he said. "But I lost interest in them after they started losing, so I'm not really up

Ellen indulges in perpetua1 mofion by Tracy Megison "Wait . . .wait." This small, four-letter word summarizes the entire personality and philosophy of Ellen Alvord. Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of her lately, bustling around the school-a blur of &lor and giggles as she rushes by Scheduling an "appointment" with Ellen was one of the most trying experiences of my life. In fact, she hasn't even arrived yet. I'm writing this in her absence. Ellen obeys the law of inertia. Once in motion, she tends to stay that way-for a long time. Her exhausting, self-inflicted schedule would make the healthiest Yuppie collapse with fatigue. She says of herself, twisting an old adage accidentally, "I beat myself to a different drum." No truer words were ever spoken. ~ m o n ~ - h various er "things to do," Ellen spreads her time

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among Student Government (as senior class president, she's in charge of many things, including Winter Homecoming), Peer Counseling, and Chieftain. Phew! In between these activities, if she has any spare seconds (which she never does), Ellen likes to spend her "free time" painting, drawing . . . or doing her homework. Of her homework, Ellen can usually be found "finishing" in the wee hours of the morning. She is truly a burner of the midnight oil. Oh, stop everything; she's here! Or rather, er, she was hereshe's gone again, her Tinkerbell tendencies apparent as she flits down the hall on her next mission. Well, since she's gone, I'll tell you about her plans for the future, but remember, nothing written here is definite-that word does not exist in Ellen's vocabu-

lary. She really wanted to go to Dartmouth, but now she's changed her mind (again). I think Mount Holyoke is her first choice

to date." That's okay; Mark's knowledge in other subjects is definitely up to date. The University of Michigan seems to think so. Mark plans to attend the old gold and blue next year. "Unless they decide t o revoke my acceptance because I've blown off this entire year," he said, "I should be going there." Mark refuses to discuss what he wants to major in, though. "I'm not telling anyone," he said, " 'cause then everyone will want to do it." His future job may relate t o the present job he has at his father's apartment house. He is a "Maintenance engineer." "The people are disgusting," he said. "None of them know how to take out their garbage. One guy just sits around in the basement, smokes, and washes his clothes." Mark was also a camp counselor last summer. "1 did everything except teach swimmingthat's important, because I can't swim ," he said. "But I drive really well, so they usually sent me to town t o get things." A11 in all, Mark is a well-rounded man (except in water) and displays the ideal characteristics of the Renaissance Man through his wit, humor, love of Iife, and incredible, booming, subsonic voice.

January 25,1985

see ELLEN, p- 10

Female Bangles master by Janet Nicolas When most people hear about an all-female band, the initial reaction is to file them away as one of the numerous groups producing only pop-rock dance music. Luckily, with every stereotype, there comes an excevtion. The Bangles, with their fist album, All Over the Plizce, have shown that they are not so interested in the present mainstream of music; the ~ h g l e are s individuals interested in music itself. Opening side one is the thoroughly enjoyable masterpiece "Hero Takes a Fall." The punk, folk-rock sound o n &is first cut pervades just about every song o n the album-with no disappointment to 60's music lovers. Vocals are rich and full, coupled with lyrics that are sophisticated even for discerning music critics: "Emotion is a virtue/For you it is the fataI fIawfSitthg b y the phone thinking, drinkhgj Shoptld I aB?" Several songs on Alf Over the Pkrce deal with the themes of lost love or disintegrating relationsMrps. "I-Ie"s Got a Seaet,"

photo by Tom Taylor

"Restless," and '"James" all feature innovative bass lines and catchy melodies. Again and again, the guitar riff seems a throwback t o thp, days of the early Beatles. The:,- fuur girls have mastered the 60's style, but their lvrics and overall sound

60's sound leave, them far from outdated. Interspersed with more serious tunes are refreshing cuts like "Live'" or "Dover Beach." Although the songs themselves may seem simple, one cannot call them dull. On "Silent Treatment," the lyrics are repetitious, perhaps pur-

The Bangles

puzzle

Cook puzzles with crops to play and win Last issue it was determined that 199 was the lowest umber which requires three additions to find its digital root. Three additions are the most required for any number under 1000. The problem was to find the maximum number of additions needed for any number under and to find the lowest number requiring this amount of additions. Surprisingly enough, three additions are still the maximum, so the answer is still 199. The lowest number which requires four additions is 1999999999999-

"wait! wait! . . J L ~make ~ ' ~ a list!"

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disc review

by David Cook .it. maybe the Unnersity of Vermont. Oh well. You can bet that she'll get accepted wherever she applies, but then

CHIEFTAIN

- 1. 9999999999, or 2 x Almost everyone has at some time or another played with dice. The mathematical nature of these ivory cubes is well-known. Most people even know some rules about the probability of certain rolls-for instance that the chance of rolling a double with a pair of dice is 1 in 6, or that the chance

of r o l h g two numbers whose sum is five with a pair of dice is 1 in 9. The popularity of many games of chance, however, is in part due to the ignorance of many people regarding their chances of winning. An example of this phenomenon is a carnival game played with three dice in which the player bets on any number. The player wins the amount of his bet for every appearance of his number. A bet of $1.00 on a 5, for instance, would yield a profit of $1.00 if one 5 were rolled, $2.00 if a pair of 5's showed up, and $3.00 if all three dice were 5's. The typical sucker reasons that each of the three dice has a 1 in 6 chance of showing his number, and that there must therefore be a 3 in 6 chance of winning- In addition, he thinks, there is the possibility of duplicates. It seems, thus, that the odds are in favor of the player. Actually, though, the chances

are not additive; that is, three 1 in 6 chances do not make one 3 in 6 chance-the overall chance of rolling a given number is in fact 91 in 216, OF abaut 2% in 6. The player ends up Iosing an average of 7.87 cents per game, which, after many games, results in a substantial profit for the operator. Such statistical methods can also be applied to normal casino games, the simplest example being craps. Craps is played with two dice; on the first roll a 7 or 11 wins, and a (total of) 2 or 12 loses. If none of these numbers is rolled, play continues until the player either wins, by rerolling his original number, or loses, by rolling a 2,7, or 12. For example, suppose a player's first roll is an 8. If his next roll is a 3, say, then nothing happens, and the player must roll yet again. If he then roIls another 8, he wins; if he had rolled a 7, he would Many havecraps lost. players imagine that the odds of winning are rea-

posely so, but the BangIes provide some impressive instrumentals. Let it be known that these musicians are talented. Despite the group's mastery of classic rock, the album ends with a shocking but pleasant change. "More than Meets the Eye" is very expressive and tastefully performed. The richness of the human voice shines here, as the vocal harmonies are excellent, especially with the accompaniment of, not electric guitars or synthesizers, but a chamber group of strings. The strings are not merely a few violins sawing away with the sort of silly whining associated with Muzak, they are every bit a s expressive as the women singing. Jimmy Haskel19s string arrangement, the Bangles' voices, and the classical guitar fade+ut make this song a superb conclusion to an exceHent album. The Bangles really d o nut ham a lead singer, because each SDW features a different w m m . As individuals and a g~oup.,the Emgles definitely possess &lent, andl if All Over the PCae is indicztive! of what is ta ccrme, H I m k forward t o he&g even more from them. sonably even, or wm in Gh& favor. During the Fiwsl! ttm, this holds true; the chances of winning (rolling a 7 or E 1) a n the first roll are 2 in 9, while the chances of rosing (on a 2 or 12) are only E in 18. On all subsequent t u n s , hawever, the chance of winning (by rerolling the originar number) are merely 1 in 9, while the chances in 9. (on a 2, 7, or 12) jump of to 2losing In general, the player's chance of winning is good only when the game takes less than three rolls. If the game may last more than two turns, the player's hopes are drastically reduced. The chance of a win overall is 25 in 54, or about 46.3%. One might wonder how the rules might be altered to make the odds more even (no pun intended). There are many such alterations possible; however, I can find only two ways of changing the rules so as to make the odds of a win exactly 50150. This week's problem is to find either of these changes. They d o not significantly alter the basic format of the game.

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with Kevin Walzer "We're a good team . . . people tend to forget that." Coach Dale McKibben Undoubtedly, a lot of attention is being on the varsity Braves' quest for the final EHL title. And deservedly so. It's been a long four years since IH last contended for the league crown, and given the nostalgia surrounding the EHL's swan song-this is its final season-the drive for the trophy takes on an added, special significance. However, a lot of attention is being focused as well on the personal quest of one of the team members, a quest that is as significant, if not more so, than the team's drive for the league title. As the season wears on, Rick Abrams gets closer, and closer, to Gary Frey tag's once-untouchable career scoring mark of 982 points. The quest has just recently come to light; although team members, perhaps Abrams himself, knew in the back of their minds earlier in the season that Abrams could break the record if he scored a lot and had no slumps or injuries, most people failed to take notice until his record 45point performance against Loveland, breaking the previous mark of 43 set by Freytag. It was that night in particular that raised numerous questions about Abrams, and not only about his contributions to this year's squad, but his place in Indian Hill history. Just how siginificant are Abrams' statistics? How does he compare to former IH greats? As for the latter question, it is a difficult one to answer. Few people are actually qualified to make such a comparison, of Abrams to Freytag, to Scott Rogers (third on the all-time list), to Eppa Rixey (second on the alltime list). I do not count myself among them, but I also do not feel that a comparison needs to be

The reason behind my sentiment lies in the answer to the former question, of the significance of Abrams' statistics. It is important to understand that Abramswho was averaging 22.9 points per game going into the Milford contest-is undoubtedly the most valuable player on the team. Few would argue that. Aside from the numbers-23 points per game, 13 rebounds- Abrams is the Braves' leader, and the man both his teammates and opponents look to. That contribution is, perhaps, as important as his statistics. But Abrams is by no means the only player on the team who contributes. The primary reason for IH's 8-5 record is not Abrams, but the fact that the Braves have a versatile and experienced squad, with talent down to the twelfth man. In numerous situations, the team has had to pull through without Abrams, who is frequently the target of other teams' offenses, looking to foul him out. Certainly one example can be drawn from IH's 80-71 win over Madeira earlier in the season. Abrams was gone from the game only 1:30 into the first quarter, ejected for "fighting'"( will make no comment on the official's call); certainly Madeira loved that, figuring it would be easy without

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Abrams. Never were they more wrong. Coming off the bench were junior Erich Metzger and senior Pete Seremetis, both playing their "best games," according to coach Dale McKibben. Metzger poured in 1 8 points while "taking charge in the fourth

quarter. when we needed him." Seremetis put in 17 in "his best game this year and probably in his varsity career." Metzger is a newcomer t o the Braves' depth chart, but Seremetis has made a career out of making

see SPORTSVIEW, p. 9

The wrestling Braves competed two weeks ago in the Madeira Invitational. No team member won an individual title; IH's highest single finisher was senior Dave Kindle in the 185 pound class. Kindle (above) made the finals and finished second.

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McKibben: 'We can't afford to lose any more games."

by Brian Rowe The 8-5 varsity basketball Braves play host to Mariemont, a team they defeated earlier this season, 56-54. Mariemont is a team that frequents the box and one defense, so team leader Rick Abrams will have to endure Rob Campbell's physical (and verbal) abuse for much of the game. Behind the 31-point outburst of Tom Geyer, Milford was able to outlast Indian Hill last Friday, 64-60, to retain sole possession of first place in the EHL with a 7-0 record. IH dropped to 5-2 and that, in the words of coach Dale McKibben, "puts us in a very precarious position. We now must win all seven of our remaining games to have a chance at the title." In that contest, Abrams scored 21 points, but over half of his total was scored in the comeback

attempt in the fourth quarter. The IH offense was stagnant in the first half, with junior Erich Metzger singlehandedly keeping the Braves in the game with four driving baskets. Metzger ended up with 14 in the game, and he is the .Braves' second leading scorer over the last five games. With four seconds remaining, the Braves pulled within two, but in the furor of league rivalries, a timeout was mistakenly assessed to the Braves, and a technical foul was called. Mark Bateman of the Eagles, who had missed his previous five attempts, rattled home both foul shots to ensure the victory. A week earlier, the Braves slid by Deer Park, 81-37. In that shootout, several Braves scored in double digits, led by Metzger with 18 and Abrams with 17. The

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student opinion

Student detc~ i I sresults of DUI by Davidcook

A couple of weeks ago, I was almost killed while riding home from school. Some woman I had never seen before ran into a car containing my mother and me, causing over $1000 of damage. Only two flimsy seat belts kept us from being ejected through the windshield. The circumstances of the accident were outwardly peculiar. As we drove down Drake Road toward Camargo, the other car crossed the railroad tracks and attempted a right turn, which took it all the way into the left lane. We stopped to allow the driver time to compensate for her mistake, but, much to our surprise, she continued up Drake in the wrong lane, striking our Toyota head-on with her massive Thunderbird. As we got out of our car, shaken and mentally kissing the ground, I commented, "She must be either drunk or incredibly stupid." It turned out I was correct o n both counts, but this was a t the time unknown t o us. Even her incoherence and inability to remember the name of her insurance company (or whether she was even insured) did not completely convince me of her intoxication. When the police arrived, it was decided that we should proceed up the road to the Ranger station to file a report. Our suspicions of inebriation were rekindled when the lady, apparently not understanding instructions, started forward again, striking the policeman a glancing blow and almost hitting our car once more. After watching her repeat this action several more times, we were able to execute a U-turn and leave the scene. From later police accounts, we discovered that after our departure, the woman had run off the road or across the center line several times along the half-mile drive up Drake. She had also been unable to execute the turn into the Ranger station, giving what is known, in the vernacular, as a "lawn job" in the attempt. Upon testing, it was discovered that our attacker had a blood alcohol level of .24, which, from what I'm told, is well along the road to stupor. Immediately after the incident, my adrenalin still flowing,

I felt this lady deserved the worst punishment the Marquis d e Side could devise. Even after I bad cooled down, I fervently hoped she would receive a jail sentence, if only to shatter her nonchalant complacency. Her sentence was a $300 fine and a not-toodifficult choice between a threeday jail term and a stay at an alcoholism correction center. This did not surprise me, but it irked me beyond belief. I felt certain that she would treat the fine just as if it were a repair bill, without regard to the

negligence which had incurred it. And what good can come of treatmentqor alcoholism if the subject hash0 incentive to be cured? Maybe she wasn't even an alcoholic; maybe she's an occasional heavy drinker. I felt sure that as soon as the urge next hit her, she would repeat her actions of the night of the accident. What good, I ask myself, will it do her next victim to know that the lady is undergoing treatment, especially if he's not alive to b e told? I assume the sympathies of everyone reading this reside, for

letter from SG Dance, forum, intramurals upcomlng Fellow students, In recent weeks, several of Student Government's committees have been busy planning activities and projects. In the first of these events, a project designed by the activities/ exchange committee and held on January 23, Indian Hill students and faculty members were treated to the presence of several SG members from Sycamore High School. The group of three, which included the president of Sycamore's SG, offered several suggestions that may prove to be very useful to IH's SG members in the future. The Winter Homecoming dance on January 26 is being sponsored by the senior class. The music will be provided by the Tritones, and the theme of the dance is New Year's Eve. Important dates on the SG calendar include a drama forum on February 1, and an activity

period scheduled for February 20. The service committee, headed by Anna Batsakes, is continuing to make plans for individual class projects that may include a hike across I n d i i Hill t o earn money or collect food for the Free Store. Much of the discussion during the most recent SG meeting concerned the exam policy and a proposal for revival of intramural sports in the spring. The student affairs committee plans t o issue a survey concerning the success o r failure of the first exam session a t IH in recent years in which students were in school for an entire day. In addition, the possibility of a Spring intramural program involving a sport such as ultimate frisbee was discussed. More information regarding these affairs will be made available in the next letter from SG. Thanks, Jim Gruskin SG Vice-president

the most part, with me. Goodcan I then assume that if this ever happens again, it won't be you stuttering incoherently in the weaving cat? I wanted t o make an appeal to everyone-"Please, don't drink and drive!"-but then I realized this would be like asking someone not t o kill or maim you, like asking them not to destroy your property. People don't politely request such favors; they demand them through constitutions, laws, and simple morality. So I won't say, "Next time you're drunk, think of the consequences before you decide t o drive," because society has already made this decision for you.

TAYLOR, from p. 2 sipy loose-life girl asked om beloved dreamer. Accepting the invitation for reasons yet unknown, the subject attempted another stab at Indian Hill's Winter Homecoming. After deciding it was too cold to ride mopeds, the two were chauffered by the gossipy, loose-life girl's father and his '73 Plymouth. The evening proved t o be so exciting that this person forgot t o remember it. "And junior year," our recollective fiiend recalls, "I asked Raputa's freshman cousin. -She's really not that bad looking. .* Enough said here. I t then becomes necessary t o awaken our friend, "Hey, hey, snapoutofit!" "Wuh?" "Who are you going to Homecoming with this year?" "Uh, no one; there're a lot of girls that would go with me, but I just don't want t o go-that's all.''

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Carlisle, Pa. - Gregory Muster Morris, Cincinnati, recently played the role of "Paul" in a presentation of "Commitments," a one-act play by Michael Weller, at Dickinson College. The production was part of the Freshman Plays, a series of one-act plays in which freshmen are cast in all the roles. Upperclass students serve as directors as part of a class requirement. A pre-Revolutionary War school founded in 1773, Dickinson is an independent and coeducational college located in south centxal Pennsylvania. Approximately 1800 students are enrolled in Dickinson.

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Newsweek recently outlined the continuing and growing clamor over abortion. As part of a survey included in the report, a surprisingly-large 38% of those responding admitted that their position on the complex issue could be wrong. This is the group that will have to be convinced if either side, the so-called "prolife" or "pro-choice," will emerge legally victorious. Chieftain will make no attempt to take a side on such a volatile public concern with so many variables involved. However, one comment seems both &p*+opriate and neutral: if anti-abortion activists wish t o gain and hold credibility irnong the American people, they will h:;ve to strongly decry any terrorist activities done in their behalf. No one but a small group - of zealots has -praised the recent rash of bombings of abortion clinics, but neither have established anti-abortion groups strongly condemned these acts of "divine vengeance ." Many of the most prominent and vocal anti-abortion groups have relied on shock effect to' broadcast their message. Gruesome pictures of aborted fetuses have undoubtedly won many converts and deterred some pregnant women from having abortions, but such tactics reside on the same base level as Larry Fly nt's disgusting pamphlet, War, which he distribu-

ted to try to define "true" pornography. Needless to say, Flynt gained no credibility; neither will anti-abortion demonstrators, despite supporting a cause that has more widespread appeal. Demonstrators should have no more right to show pictures of aborted fetuses to previous abortion patients than they have to parade horrifying photos from the Mekong Delta in front of Vietnam veterans. Cruelty and poor taste aside, though; the movement is destined to fail if it continues tp actiyeli promote shock-effect demonstrations and passively cOndone vigilante violence. ,

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IH student Ellen Alvord recently experienced a journalistic nightmare in the January 19, 1985 issue of the Cincinnati Post. She was misquoted. As she described her interview with the Post reporter, one formed the idea that the reporter never fully understood what Ellen was saying. The disturbing factor in being misquoted is having one's words not reported verbatim, and more importantly, in having words used out of context and being misrepresented. Responsibility falls entirely upon the journalist. In ideal situations quotations are used verbatim, but communication is often garbled. Reporters are often forced to recreate what they remember was said, hoping to keep the true essence of the comment's message intact. Chieftain strives never to misquote, but we realize that situations such as Alvord's are inevitable. We are aware that quotations rarely reach the page in verbatim form, usually for reasons of coherence or grammatical correctness, but it is the goal of Chieftain to still relay an accurate message to our readers. If a story's quotes ever misrepresent the position of someone willing enougli to state his views, we are willing to correct our error and redress any grievances.

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Another weekend is upon us, and it is a special one indeed. It is the weekend of the 1985 Indian Hill Winter Homecoming, and the excitement for it is abounding everywhere. Just ask any stranger that happens to be strolling through the hallways, "Are you not frolicking with glee in enthusiastic anticipation of Winter Homecoming?" "Wuh-h-h?" will be his elated reply as he looks forward to the festivities and the fresh, new faces that are nominees for King and Queen, as well as the beloved administrators that hover around every corner. Indeed, he can barely control his hormones while experiencing this moment of extreme jubilation. Freshman year : that wonderful year of pubescence and shortlived pride in being a "real kick--- high schooler," Of course, it was also the time of trial and error. "Sophia, uh, I was wondering if, uh, you're not busy, if maybe you might like to go with me to Homecoming?'' "Eeeyechh! I think not, you loser!" Strike one.

'Sally, do YOU want t o go to ~omecomingwith me?" "Uhh, sorry, thanks anywaybut 1 think that, uh, me and my family are going out t o dinner at McDonald's or some place like that that night." Strike two. '$Raputa, wanna go to Homecoming with me?" "Why shore!" came the reply with a crusty smile. "I'll haf t' wash ma hair an' evrat'ing, but it'll be worth it." An unearned lyn at best. Yes, that first Homecoming was a grand one for certain. Raputa's father drove them in the family pick-up truck in first class style. The manure in the truck left little stains on their nice clothes, but no one would notice. The grease from the elegant White Castle dinner left some more stains, but everything was still just fine. The visions of the dance itself then came into mind. The two freshmen entered the dark cafeteria, attempting to avoid falling in a crack or being stepped on. The smell of discarded french fries lingered in the air in addition to the normal stench that occurs when bodies are tightly crowded together. The distorted music of a second-rate band blared frightfully through the hot, steamy room. The upperclassmen ignored these two, their only acknowledgment being winces at Raputa's shockingly fresh breath. "How totally narl. . ." The thoughts of this fine fellow moved on to sophomore year, a year lacking any and all courage. Too insecure and cowardly t o ask any girl to Homecoming, a gos-

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Pfirman pleased with Squaws, hopes by Kevin to' Walzer defeat ~ ~ c a m d r e "Man, I would love to slip by game." IH downed Purcell-Marian,46Sycamore next week," said girls' 43, last Saturday. "That was a basketball coach Dick Pfirman. good game," commented Pfirman. "Hell, that would be a big win." "The game was more lopsided Pfirman feels that a win than the score looked; .: had a against the Lady Aviators would lot of 15-point leads that they not only be a "big win," but kept narrowing." would also serve notice that the Junior Cadi Cucinotta led in 9-5 Squaws have arrived. scoring with 18 points. Junior '"We've had a great season this Chris Hall added ten. year," he commented. "We've "We're not going to offer any played really well and beaten a lot excuses about our loss t o Milof teams I wouldn't have thought ford," who downed the Squaws, we were capable of beating." Pfirman feels that the Squaws 30-24, "but we had a lot of peowill have to maFtain their recent ple sick," &id Pfirman. ' improveinent if they are to defeat . Mains was absent; Hall, was the Lady Aviators. playing "but was still sick." "I really hope they can keep Nonetheless, Pfirman was pleased. improving and playing well,': he ".We would have a hard time beatsaid. kgMilford any day, but when we The recent rash of flu and bad have people out or not at full colds has taken its toll on the strength, it's impossible. And we Squaws' roster of late, but they only lost by six points." still managed to compile a 2-1 recThat was the Squaws' only ord in the last three games; the loss in the last two weeks; Pfironly loss. was by six points to man is quite happy with that. "The thing is, we win with a AAA powerhouse Milford, one of team effort; we don't have an inthe leading teams in the city. dividual star like a Rick Abrams. The Squaws' most recent win If you look at our stats, you71 see came last Tuesday, when they dethat our leading scorer varies; one feated Glen Este, 46-24, in a game game it's Chris Hall, one game it's Pfiiman characterized as "a laughCadi Cucinotta. Kristin Mains, er." Amy Wiatt, Gretchen Kindel, and "That was probably the best Tricia Craig have all had highteam effort we had all year ," said scoring games. " Pfiiman. "Every body played realPfirman is also pleased with ly well." the development of his younger Junior Kristin Mains led the players, particularly sophomore team in scoring with 1 3 points. Jenny Blank. "She played really "In the first half, it was mainwell against Glen Este; all our ly the guards that carried us," said sophomores are doing well," he Pfirman. "In the second it was Kristin. She played a great commented. 7-

Scandal rocks IH intramurals by Brian Rowe Recently the Indian Hill Intramural program has been tarnished with a highly-controversial rules infringement . The Cradle Robbers' coach Bill Croskey and general manager Mike Theye brought to attention the fact that the undefeated Coaches have installed ineligible players, namely Jim Woodward and Tim Schira. Croskey commented, "Everyone knows that those two are not on the Indian Hill coaching staff, and we thought it was about time Gary [league commissioner Gary Gellert] did something about it." Clearly, the rules of eligibility leave no room for interpretation

on this point. Article one, section four of the league handbook states that "any participant must be either a student, coach, or employee of the Indian Hill High School. . ." Theye added, "It [Schira's and Woodward's playing] really didn't bother us until Mr. Gellert disallowed our acquisition of [IH grad] Pat Vonderbrink. That was when we knew we had to bring about some justice." Should a league inquisition find the Coaches guilty of using ineligible players, all games they have played must be forfeited, which would give the Cradle Robbers sole possession of first place with a 3-0 record.

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Kristin Mains shoots for one of her 13 points,against Glen Este.

SPORTSV IEW, from p, 8, hefty contributions in Abrams' shadow. His quiet seven points and five rebounds a game last year earned him an EHL *honorable mention and were a major reason for IH improved 9-1 2 record. Seremetis was injured and did not play in Abrams' record-setting show against Loveland, whom the Braves crushed, 92-64. However, his replacement junior Jared Davis, performed quite well in turning in probably his best game of the season. Davis put in 13 points with a variety of inside moves that complemented Abrams' roaming brilliance beautifully. Abrams fouled out of IHYs opener with Northwest, whom the Braves downed 5 8-5 1 , with a rather routine 17 points. The real standouts in that contest were not Abrams, though, but juniors Andy Tucker and Mike Cohen. Tucker displayed the longrange capabilities and heady playmaking that have made him one of the juniors' leading players, as he finished with ten points. Cohen chipped in with ten as well, but they were not graceful 20footers, but rather, gutty layins off of offensive rebounding, which is the specialty of the muscular, 6'1 " Cohen. In IH's first loss of the season, a 73-70 decision to Forest Park, it was senior Curtis Ott who took charge in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Ott hit several crucial free throws on the way to 23 points, leading all scorers. This is but a partial listing of those who have made large contributions to the team this season, as well as last season. The significance of Abrams' impact on the Braves takes on a different perspective when viewed in the light

of basketball a s a team sport, as opposed to am individual statistical contest: . , "With Rick," says McKibben, "we are a great team. But witho u t him, we are still a good team. That's a fact that many people tend to overlook. We have won a lot of big games without Rick." Undoubtedly, as the season continues, the Braves will be called upon once more to win without Abrams. And the team most likely will win again. This is a historical season, in many ways; it will be remembered for more than one primary achievement. It will certainly go down in history as the year of Rick Abrams, especially if he breaks Freytag's record. But it will also go down as the year of the Braves, of the quest for the final league title; it will be remembered not only for Abrams' contributions, statistical and intangible, but also thc contributions of eleven other talented players-statistical and intangible.

BRAVES, from p. 8 Deer Park game was actually fairly close (13-12 after the first quarter) until the Braves pulled away and quadrupled the Wilcats' second-half scoring. In league standings, the Braves are currently two games out of first and one game behind secondplace Sycamore, at 6-1. IH will, however, have an advantage in the second half of the league season by amore playing at both home, Milford easing and their Syctask somewhat. Tonight is, of course, the Homecoming game, and the candidates will all be presented just Mariemont tipoff against WarJerry to prior Couzins' the 8:15 riors.

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JV Braves by Kevin Walzer "There's not much negative to write about," said JV basketball coach Gary Gellert. "As of this point, I'm real pleased." The Braves, having won four consecutive league contests, face 6-1 league opponent Mariemont tonight in a battle for second place in the league. Gellert commented, "Although we've been playing well the last three weeks, you have to maintain it throughout the 'season. Tonight's game is very important in that sense."

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IH currently stands 5-3 in the league, 6-7 overall. Gellert's teams in the past have traditionally made strong January turnarounds, but it is only this year that he can point to a definite factor that aided them to victories over Milford, Deer Park, and Madeira. "It's a lot of things falling into place," he said, "but the most important thing is.that we have Bruno Darre back at point guard." Darre missed the first half of the season recovering from

Swimmers fare well in Classic "I think it's encouraging overall; at least for some o f us." Beth Wingerter by Kevin Walzer Wingqter and her swimming teammates got a preview of postseason dction last weekend when they competed in the Southwest Ohio Swimming and Diving Classic. The results were encouraging, at least for some, as noted by Wingerter . "The team did well; the relay teams did well; the Replogles did . well in their events." The team itself placed eighth in a ten-team field with 127 points. High individual finishers for the Squaws included sophomore Teresa Replogle, who placed second in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:08.39. The 400

relay team captured fifth in their, event with a time of 356.95. "That's a pretty good finish," said Wingerter. But how is the meet an indication of post-season potential? "A lot of the teams tnat we swim against in post-season were there; we'll probably see them again at districts." The meet itself has nothing to do with post-season results, but rather is simply an invitational of the top e m s around the city. It is hosted by the Southwest Ohio Swimming Coaches Association. Turpin won the meet with 398 points; Ursuline finished just second with 395. The other eight teams placed as follows: Mercy (328), Sycamore (279), Roger Bacon (198), Oak Hills (171), Centerville (146), IH (127), Talawanda (107), and Lakota (96).

JV squaws down GE, 23-20 by Joy Rowe The JV Squaws raised their record to 9-5 by beating Glen Este, 23-20, on Tuesday. Glen Este was a team that had previously beaten the Squaws by one point, and their second meeting proved to be an equally h;udfought game by both teams. With less than a minute left, the score was 20-19, Glen Este leading. Freshman Kelly Ovington then stole the ball and went on to score. After the ball had gone through the net, freshman forward Tricia Craig caught the ball and knocked it to the Glen Este player and ran down the court; the referee, however, interpreted this as a "delay of game" and called a technical foul. Fortunately for IH, the free throw was missed, and the call

turned out to help the Squaws in that they were able to set up their defense. With only a few seconds left in the game, freshman Chris Starcher was fouled and made both free throws to secure the win. The Squaws were defeated by Mariemont in what will be one of the biggest upsets of the year. Coach Steve Huster blamed the loss on the team's attitude. "They just didn't want it bad enough," he said. . -+te a last-minute effort by Starchel, s -orrd six points in the last minute, :' team fell short by one point. ,.,rcher was the leading scorer with ten points. Looking forward to the next couple of games, all within the EHL, the next home game will be January 3 1 against Loveland. "g?

a broken arm; his absence thrust ballhandling responsibilities on freshman Mike Eaton. "Our guard play has really improved, both in ballhandling and shooting," said Gellert. "Our defense has also gotten better. We've been pressing real well." That press played a substantial role in all three of IH's 1985 wins. The Braves pressed for most of the game in their 54-38 win over Milford last week, and it carried them t o the easy 16-point victory. 'We had a pretty steady lead throughout the game," said Gellert. "We played real well." Freshman Jason Kincaid led

January 25,1985 the Braves in scoring with 19 points. Sophomore Ron Jones added 16. The press played a big role in the Braves' wins over Deer Park and Madeira; although 1H didn't press the whole game, the press caused big spurts in individual quarters that enabled the Braves t o break the game open. For instance, in IH's 66-40 win over Deer Park, the Braves outscored the Wildcats 34-15 over two quarters on the way to the win. IH racked up 29 points in "the best quarter of basketball I've seen in a long time" in one period of their 66-38 trashing of Madeira. Jones led the team in scoring in both games, with 1 2 and 16 points.

Indecisive Ellen gets a ELLEN, from p. 4 she'll be faced with . . . (gasp) a choice! If there is one thing that Ellen can never do, that's make up her mind. Indecision may plague her at times, but certainly not in the area of job opportunities. Grappling with her fate, firmly taking control of her destiny and future financial security, Ellen decided several years ago to get a job. She's never been the same. After two years of slaving away at Kings Island, she recently switched to a job at Shillito's. Faced with a bevy of old bitties who put her in "Budget Dresses" every day, Ellen defiantly showed she had the "right stuff" and quit before Christmas. That showed them. "I didn't really like working at KI too much, but then I worked at Shillito's and found out that KI wasn't so bad after all." As a matter of fact, Ellen's job at KI furnished her with the money to go to France last year on the final French exchange (for a while, at least). Along with 12 other starryeyed Americans, she thrilled to the sights and sounds of Paris, and later Angers. "It was the best three weeks of my life," she said as she ran by me on her next errand, "I feel really lucky that I got to go with such a great bunch of people, especially Mrs. Wund." Ellen was one of the "envied" girls on the trip, because she got to stay with a male correspondent. "My family was great; they even had a tennis court, and a

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shower that 1 could use every day." Here Ellen giggled a typical Ellen-laugh, but then she sobered and continued, "It's really sad to think that almost a year ago today I was eating pain au chocolat in the morning and shopping in Angers in the afternoon." Her obvious love of France can only be paralleled by her love of art. Art is very important to her, although she spends more time out of art class than in (running errands, of course). To make up for lost time, Ellen can sometimes be seen breaking into the art room late at night to czamplete unfinished work. She is already accumulating extra experience in her field; she's been contracted to teach art to a class of kindergarten, first, and second graders for an hour every week. She beamed, "I'm really excited. . . the little ones are so

adorable!"

Hoping to major in art or history in college, Ellen would also like to spend her junior year abroad, perhaps studying in Florence, Italy. If Ellen ever slows down, she may have time to stop and think about herself and her effect on other people. This short little industrialist spreads her special brand of happiness throughout the school and will certainly continue likewise in the future. Oh, by the way, if you see her scurrying by in the halls, just grab on and eventually she'll have the time to solve your problems for you.

Vol. 34 No. 10 January 25,1985 Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 I

Superior cast advances to state by Kym Sollinger The cast of the drama production "Why Do We Laugh?" received a Superior rating at the Ohio Theatre Association district competition last Saturday, and will represent southern Ohio at the state level this April. Four members of the cast also received individual awards for excellent dramatization. "Why Do We Laugh?" is a complicated one-act play involving eight actors and actresses portraying two of the same people at four different ages. "I think that's why we won," claims sophomore Diana Greiner , who portrays Meredith Wilfred at age 6. "The play is an unusual approach to the Lives of a married couple. It's very effective when performed correctly." The enthusiasm of the cast carries over to the director, Miss Mary Berwanger, and the student director, Elizabeth Gorman. "I can't believe we won," says Gorman, "but now all the hard work has paid off." Other members of the cast share Gorman's optimism. Winning the district competition gives them the opportunity to compete against the best actors and actresses in the state. "We've moved to the big time," laughs sophomore Charlie Schiff. The actors and actresses who won individual recognition were sophomore Susan Robinson, Greiner, and seniors Duff Woodside and Ken Jones. These people were recognized because of exceptional character portrayal, development, credulity, and application and all-star casting.

Woodside, Robinson, and Greiner are veterans of the stage and/or performed "Why Do We Laugh?" for this year's Dessert Theatre. Jones, though, is but a newcomer to the world of acting altogether. The district competition was his first time on stage. Consequently, his award was a most surprising and impressive accomplishment. The week before Christmas break, Jones received the part of

66-yearald Andrew G . Powers when a replacement was needed. With only eight or nine rehearsals, Jones went to the Edgecliff contest. "He was under a lot of pressure," says senior Anna Batsakes, "but Ken's a great actor and has a good sense about his character's feelings. He memorized his lines and his staging in three weeks. We had at least three months." "I never considered myself an

actor," claims fones. "Music has been my artistic endeavor, but now it seems I might have been barking up the wrong tree. I had confidence in our chances of winning, but I was really surprised t o hear that I had been individually recognized." "Why Do We Laugh?" will b e performed for the student body before the state competition. This play and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" will be presented during the next Student Government forum, on February 1.

Alvord places third in 'Blue Chip' exhi bition by Anna Batsakes Senior Ellen Alvord recently placed third in the "Blue Chip Student Art" exhibition and contest. The exhibition will open Monday, January 28, in the Central Trust Center lobby on Fifth and Main Streets. The theme for the exhibition is "Places We Live, Work and Play in Cincinnati." Approximately 30 student artists' work will be shown on weekdays through February 15 during banking hours. About 150 to 200 students entered the contest. 32 pieces were chosen for the exhibition by members of the Contemporary Art Center's staff. Besides having their pieces framed, the first, second, and third place winners were awarded $50, $35, and $20, respectively. 29 other artists, including senior Laura Distler, were awarded $10 and had their works framed. Alvord believes she spent close to 150 hours working on the work she entered. Her piece consisted of city scenes cut out from Cincinnati magazine. She took

the scenes she cut out and copied them on a copying machine, then created a Kaleidoscope-like design made of pie-shaped segments that alternate from color to the black and white copies. She then washed the copied segments in blue. "It took forever to cut out t h e segments,'' said Alvord. "I had t o

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cut them so they fit exactly into the bridge of the circle." Besides being invited to a ceremony to honor the award winners, Alvord and the two other winners were featured in the Cincinnati Post under the Entertainment section on Janaury 19. "It . was an honor having my name in the paper, - - - even if the reporter misquoted me in the last section of the article." Alvord has not yet decided whether or not she will pursue art as a career, but she plans to continue her art work in the future. She and senior Shaheen Kazemi are currently the only artists in the school taking the Advanced Placement course in art. The course requires the two students to send a portfolio to the AP board to be critiqued and given aratingfrom~toi. The first dace award was b resented to 6-year-old ~ i c h a e l Essex, from Hughes High School. His work was an oil painting that features a detailed woman and child from the Tyler-Davidson fountain on Fountain Square.

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