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Frosh capture third straight title by Peter Batsakes The freshman basketball team finished its 1984-85 with a decisive victory in the EHL title game over rival squad Sycamore, 36-18. The Braves dominated the Aviators the whole game and their easy victory led them to their third consecutive EHL title. The Braves ended their season with a 14-2 record, and even though - IH did not compile a rec-

ord-setting win/loss ratio, as previously stated in Chieftain's last issue, their court presence is like none other ever seen in any other freshman team assembled. "We had a twenty-point turnaround from the first Sycamore game," said coach Steve Thompson, whose team lost to Sycamore 5 2 4 2 in a triple-overtime thriller earlier this year. Over the season the Braves set

'Nucleus' to return for Squaws after im '84-'85 season by Tiffany Meyer "The nucleus of the team is coming back next year," comments coach Dick Pfirman when asked about his feelings concerning next year's girls' varsity basketball team. The starting guards and center will be returning next season. The Squaws lost a difficult oattle, 45-30, to North College Hill, who is still competing in sectionals, in their first AA tournament game. By the end of the first half the Lady Braves were down by one point, 21-20, and playing well. At the end of the third quarter they were down five, but were stiU close to catching up with NCH. However, North College Hill outscored the Squaws in the fourth quarter. The leading scorer was junior Kristin Mains with seven. The last season game the Lady

Braves played was against Milford with a loss, 65-21. Before that game the girls traveled to Madeira and lost a r a t h a close game, 4734. Junior Chris Hall was the leading scorer in that game with a total of nine points, and senior Amy Wiatt was the leading rebounder with six. Pfirman commented, "The team started out playing well this season 19-51; then they went into a spin and didn't recover." He also thinks they "could've played better," but they definitely improved over last season, in which they finished 9-10. The leading scorer for the season was Cucinotta with an average of 11 points per game. Coach Pfirman believes Cucinotta and Hall will play well next year. However, he feels next season will depend on the development of Mains.

JV Braves end season 10-10 by Alissa Raleigh "We achieved our goal of a 1010 record this season," observed sophomore Ron Jones of the JV boys' basketball team. The team ended the year with a 9-5 record in the EHL, putting them in third place with Sycamore first and Mariemont second. The boys won their final game of the season over Milford, with a final score of 37-28. The Braves got off to a rigorous start and remained indefatiguable throughout the close competition. Freshman Jason Kincaid scored in the first three minutes of the game. After a free throw from Milford, in the last seven seconds of the first quarter sophomore Bruno Darre rolled the ball to freshman Mike Eaton, who tossed

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it to junior Bill Baumel, who lobbed it into the net-a wellcalculated and expertly accomplished execution. The Eagles were tough, though, and kept the game close for much of the time. On February 13 the Braves triumphed over Madeira in a rout, 63-32. The game was fast-moving and IH usually had the lead. Looking towards next year there are several strong players who will carry on with basketball, such as the two freshman. Eaton and Kincaid were major contributers to the team this year. Jones and Darre were chosen to make the varsity roster for the last two games of the year, just to observe. Next year certainly looks promising.

records both for offense-49 points per game-and defense, only 29.3 points allowed per contest. Mexico Hayden and Richie Decker led the Braves' scoring average with ten points per game, and each contributed nine and seven rebounds per game, respectively. "The kids had to make an adjustment losing [Mike] Eaton and [Jason] Kincaid [to the JV rost e r ~ : ~ s a i d ~ h o w s o n' -m e k i d s that stepped in played exceptionally." Eaton and Kincaid played with this team since seventh grade, the first of the Braves' long

VARSITY, from p. 19 yet, though. The Wildcats scored two baskets to cut the final deficit to three, 6542. "We were lucky time ran out," said McKibben. McKibben also praised the play of "three or four people who compensated for some who weren't playing well." Senior Rick Abrams led the Braves in scoring with 21 points; with that performance, he broke Dan Murphy's single-season scaring record of 459 points, and moved ever closer to Gary Freytag's record 912 career points. Senior Pete Seremetis added 17. Also "playing well" were juniors Mike Cohen and Andy Tucker. Cohen's aggressiveness and eight points "kept us in the game" at several points, while Tucker's 1 2 points "came at important stages." Deer Park now awaits IH in the second round of the tourney. Although the Braves annihilated the Wildcats in their first game this season, they had to to into overtime to beat them in their more recent contest. McKibben feels that is important. "Deer Park is Deer Park, but it'll be a tough game. It's hard to beat a team three times in a season, which is what we will have done. I do think we have more depth and overall talent. But they71 have to be ready." After Deer Park is the winner of Madeira and Wyoming. Then, if IH beats the winner of that game, they will be playing in the sectional semifinals for a trip to districts. That will likely be against McNicholas, siad the Braves' coach. "They're really not playing

line of victorious seasons. Although the freshmen only lost two games this year, their future was much in doubt at the beginning of the season: they seemed to lack the intensity that is needed to be successful. "Out improvement came from the beginning of the season," added Thompson, who saw his team lose both of their games in tough overtime struggles. Now that the freshman season is over, much of the talent will be nurtured and will make much of the varsity and JV teams over the next three years. "It was a dream season," said Thompson. "It only comes once in a coach's career."

anybody that would have a chance to get within 20 or 25 points." If IH beats McNick. . . "Districts. Then regionals. Then state." Could IH get t o state? "It's a long shot, obviously. We'd be facing some tough teams up at districts. But anything can happen in the post-season, and if we get on a roll. . ." Enough said about that. The Braves ended their regular season at 11-9 overall and 8-6 in the league to finish in third place in the EHL's final year. Sycamore managed t o repeat as league champions with a 12-2 league record, with Milford alone in second place with a 1 0 4 mark. In the Braves' final home game of the year, the Milford Eagles completed their sweep of IH this year by winning, 59-52. The Braves simply could not control the two-pronged attack of Tom Geyer and Paul Pfeiffer in this contest, as they combined for 43 points. The moves of Abrams kept IH in the game, as h e led all scorers with 24 points. Senior Curtis Ott had a solid floor game and was the only other Brave in double figures, with ten points. The only other consistent performer for the Braves recently, aside from Ott and Abrams, has been Seremetis. Seremetis erupted for 18 points and brought down 12 rebounds in a n exciting win over Madeira, 71-70, to give the Braves a 1985 sweep of the rival Mustangs. Abrams knocked down nine of his 16 jumpers and made six free throws to score 24, and Ott added ten.

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Vol. 34 No. 12 March 1,1985 Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

SERB sets election date by Paul Monach Representatives of the Board of Education, the Indian H a Classroom Teachers Association (CTA), the Independent Professional Educators Association OPEA), and the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) set Tuesday, March 26 as the date for the long-awaited election of an official representative of the Indian Hill teachers in collective bargaining. The group met in Columbus on Tuesday, February 19, after the original meeting, scheduled for February 13, was cancelled due to inclement weather; the committee of representatives submitted its proposal to the SERB board on February 25, where final approval was given. Eligible voters will vote on a secret ballot for either the CTA, the IPEA, or for no representation. The actual voting will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the high school and from 3:30 to 4:30 at Wyandot; the votes will be counted at 5:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. After the election, collective bargaining, as required under a state law that went into effect last April, will begin; SERB will appoint a mediator for the negotiations. The IH teachers have been working without a salary agreement-thus, without a pay raise-for this school year. The major issue that had to be resolved at the February 19 meeting was eligibility for voting in the election. All sides presented their views, and the SERB representstives made the final decision. As a result, the eligible voters

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will include "all full-time and regularly scheduled part-time certificated teachers of the Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, including nurses, media specialists, counselors, teachers with special education certificates, certi-

fied tutors, psychologists, athletic director, and department coordinators, chairmen, or heads." That includes, according to Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, "everybody ." Edgecomb, one of the CTA

representatives in the salary negotiations that preceded the Collective Bargaining Law, added, "It didn't vary at all from what we wanted. They had suggested the removal of the psychologist, department coordinators, and the athletic director [from the list of eligible voters] ."

DECA students capture 13th-district title by Anna Batsakes For the thirteenth consecutive year, the IH Distributive Education (DECA) team defended its district title. Of the 36 IH students who participated, 24 placed as finalists, and 1 8 qualified for state competition. "We can attribute our success to highly-motivated students," said DECA sponsor Mr. Jim Benken, "especially this year, since the national competition is in San Francisco." The district competition was held at Eastgate Mall on Tuesday, February 21. Sixteen schools from Hamilton and Clermont counties took part in. the business events. Several district finalists will advance to state competition in Columbus, March 22-24. There are 22 districts; each district will send two students for each individual competition. Thus, district finalists will be competing against 43 other students. Finalists at state competition will advance to the national competition later this spring. "Realisticallv. I think about six people will advance to nationals," said Benken. "I have some high hopes." The state competition consists -

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of two or three tests for each participant. First, there is a 100question test, then three performance activities. For instance, in the advertising competition, a participant would take a 100question test on his business event, then develop a newspaper advertisement, act as an advertiser at a radio or t.v. station, and have to correct mistakes on advertising COPY.

The competitor would be judged in all four rueas by managers from the Eastgate Mall stores used. "The three performances provide for realistic situations,", said Benken. "All the competitions were held in stores in Eastgate Mall." Finalists at the district level include: Kelli Robinson, fourth

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Pictured above are the DECA team members who were able to defend 1H's district title for the thirteenth consecutive year. Eighteen of the members qualified for state competition.

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editorial In preparation for its annual Senior Special at the end of the school year, Chieftain will have the senior questionnaires available in the main office early next week. In recent years, almost every senior has filled out a questionnaire; we therefore urge each senior to take and complete one, but just as importantly, to take seriously the deadline for its return of Friday, March 22. Most people have little or no idea of the tremendous effort needed to complete the Senior Special, including editing, typesetting, proofreading, and page setup, not to mention the later production work. In order to print the issue on time, we must do the far majority of the work on it between the issues from late March to the end of the school year. Two years ago, the Senior Special was printed a week late, in large part because of the tardiness of many of the completed questionnaires. Also, any senior who may object t o having only two and a half weeks to complete the questionnaire and senior will is completely off base. Writing a senior will and answering five questions takes considerably less time than a government paper and is more fun, yet many seniors manage to finish a paper in a weekend or even one night. The obvious solution, then, is t o pick up a questionnaire early, take your time filling it out, keep the language clean, and turn it in by March 22. As members of an editorial staff that is almost completely comprised of seniors, we naturally want this Senior Special to be the best ever. We assume you desire and expect the same.

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~ndjvidvals,medley advance to state meet

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In the past few years, Young Life, an out-of-school organization, has gained a strong membership from Indian Hill students. Understandably, the group is always hoping to increase its membership, so, often, non-member students are asked to come to a meeting. The problem with Young Life's recruiting techniques is not that the prospective member is forced to attend, but simply that he is not told the group's true intent. In personal experiences, several of the staff members have been asked to attend meetings, but when they asked the group's purpose, the question was side-stepped. Only after thorough questioning was it discovered that Young Life's purpose is, to quote its local leader, Brad Johnson, "to communicate the basics of the Christian faith." Rarely is the group's intent stressed during recruit-

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ing. Often, Young Lifers will say, "Well, it's a lot of fun. You ought t o come." Even in a 1982 Chieftain article, Johnson stressed that the group was fun rather than religious. Telling a prospective member only half the truth about Young Life is deception. In fact, Young Life itself seems to try to hide the fact that it is a religious group. Using a social group's pressure to force religion on an unsuspecting person is unfair. Whether Young Life is right or wrong is not to be decided here. We only criticize the group's techniques and their facade as merely a social group. To say, "Young Life is a lot of fun. Occasionally we may say a prayer, but there is no obligation," is comparable to saying, "Chieftain is great fun. Oh, by the way, we put out a newspaper." The group should state its purpose outright to prospective members, then ask them to attend a meeting. Deceiving people into thinking the group is only social, then springing religion upon them once they are in the midst of already dedicated Young Lifers is peer pressure in its worst form. DECA, from p. 1 place in job interviews; Courtney Loewenstine, first place in public speaking; Jeanne Littlejohn, first place in sales demonstration; Niloufar Azarnia, first place in apparel and accessories; Grey Freudenberg, fourth in business ownership; Debbie Tipp, John Atkinson, and Linda Keller, first, second, and third, respectively, in restaurant marketing. John Paquette, Kevin Viox, and Dominic Britton, third in team management ; Denise Wink-

er, third in free enterp.rise; Sharon Nakamura and Julie Packer, first and third, respectively, in general marketing; Diana Maehlman, Laura Distler, and Paula Creech, first, second, and third in entrepreneurship; Amy Geygan and Tesa Caldwell, first and second in finance and credit. Paula Berry and Jenny Malloy , second and fourth in general merchandising; Chris Phillips, first in food marketing; and Tracy Cambron and Jan Wilson, third and fifth in advertising.

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Chieftain is written and composed, printed and sold as an extracurricular activity b y the students of Indian Hill High School, 6 8 4 5 Drake Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 4 5 2 4 3 561-4225. Sponsor: Wm. P. Kincaid; Editors: Ken Jones, Paul Monach; News Editors: Anna Batsakes, David Cook; Features Editors: Tracy Megison, Janet Nicolas; Sports Editor: Kevin Walzer; Assistant Sports Editor: Brian Rowe; Magazine Editors: Ellen Alvord, Joel R u f f ; Business Manager: Kelly Martin; Circulation Manager: Davis Griffin; Production Managers: MaryBeth Heidrich, Dan Rosenthal; Assistant Production Manager: Arianna Newman; Head Photographer: T o m Taylor; Photographers: Davis Griffin, Brad Wilkinson; Contributors: Jim Gruskin, Jeff Currier, Laura Schwartz, Jeff Tuckey, Rob Seal, Elizabeth Converse, Tiffany Meyer, Peter Batsakes, Alissa Raleigh, Joy Rowe, James Anderson; Production Staff: Laura Schwartz, James Anderson, R o b Seal, Alex Overhoff, Marci Jacobson, Jamie Winget, Barbara Hug, K y m Sollinger, Mariano Fernandez, Chris Kempczinski, Arthur Nicolas. T i f fany Meyer. As its editorial policy, Chieftain strives both to commend what is good and encourage correction of what is not. Editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial staff as a whole. Opinions f r o m students are strongly encouraged as long as they are relevant and responsibly written.

by Kevin Walzer Two individual swimmers and a medley relay team advanced to state with qualifying times in the district meet held last weekend at Keating Natatorium. These swimmers will proceed to the state meet, which is to be held this weekend. Sophomore Teresa Replogle headed the list as she qualified for state in two events, the 100 breaststroke and the 200 free. Replogle captured second in the breaststroke with a time of 1 :06.63. She followed that finish with a fourth-place showing in the 200 free, with a time of 54.26 seconds. The top four finishers in each event advance automatically to state. Replogle was thus an automatic qualifier in her two events. To determine the other state qualifiers, the other swimmers' times are ranked, and a predetermined number of the next fastest times will advance. IH's other two state representatives qualified in this fashion. Freshman Jenny Replogle captured fifth in the district 100 breaststroke; the medley relay team of Lesley Blonh, Beth Win-

gerter, and the two Replogles finished ninth. Both had times good enough to qualify them for state. TwR

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The boys' team did not fare nearly as well in the post-season. No member had a time fast enough to get to districts; the team, though, did finish well in the consolation meet held earlier this week at Sycamore High School. Sophomore Andy Geygan placed eighth in the 100 freestyle and seventh in the 100 breaststroke to lead the Braves. The boys had only three swimmers by the end of the year; as Geygan pointed out, three swimmers'do not qualify them for any meet. "I think well do better next year, though," said Geygan. "There are a bunch of Ottawa swimmers coming up." The girls are not yet worrying about next year; they stiU have their most important meet. 'We can do well," assured Wingerter. photo courtesy of Legend

Teresa Replogle was one of four swimmers to advance to state.

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by Kevin Walzer The wrestlers oDen vost-season play this weekend as they comPete at the district meet. The eleven-team tournament will be held at Reading High School. The Braves enter the meet coming off a "disappointing" sixth-place finish in the final EHL tournament held last weekend in the IH gym. A "large and powerful field" awaits IH at Reading this weekend, according to senior Ken Slazyk. "There are some big teams there-Loveland, Reading, Clermont Norteastern. There are also some smaller teams, like New Richmond and Madeira." What kind of anticipated finish does this field translate into for IH? "I think we could get into the top half, but it's an individual thing now, not really a team competition. After [districts] , only a few of us will continue." Slazyk did not venture guesses on which Braves would continue past districts into regionals and possibly state but did note "some improving people. Burt Sheard, L

"I think Teresa has a good shot at the top twelve or even top. six in the breaststroke-she could also do well in the freestyle. Jenny breaststroke." could make top twelve in the

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in particular-he's really come on but not many of them were able in the second part of the season." to get to the finals. A few match Slazyk would have to be considered a strong possibility, as by Joy Rowe well as senior Dave Kindle and The JV girls ended their seasophomore Matt Feltman. Last year those three survived past dis- son last Thursday with a loss to Milford, 5 1-14. Milford dominattricts, with Slazyk advancing all ed IH the entire game. the way to state. The Eagles led 21-2 by the end "I don,? know, though," said of the first half. The Squaws imSlazyk. "Regionals is a tough proved play somewhat during the meet." second half, but not enough to For the Braves, so was the change Milford's winning pace. EHL meet. Their sixth-place finThe Squaws' previous game ish fell far short of their hopes was a closer game, a 44-41 loss to and well short of ther expectaMadeira. The Squaws once again tions. fell behind in the first half, but Sycamore won the meet with they came back in the second 188% points. The other finishers half, hoping to take the lead. were, in order : Loveland (118% Within the last three minutes, the points), Glen Este (1 13), Milford Squaws went from 1 2 behind to (95?h), Madeira (87), IH (49), two. Deer Park (47), and Mariemont Lack of made free throws kept (36). IH from capturing the lead, and IH's sixth-place finish was the Amazons barely pulled off the even more surprising in light of three-point win. the fact that they had two indiDespite this loss, the team vidual champions, Slazyk in the 138-pound class and Kindle in the , played much better in this second meeting with Madeira than in the 185 class, Where did the letdown first. Freshman Maggie Keir come? "We had a lot of semifinalists, played an especially good game,

wins in the semifinal-more than we had-can make a big difference. Our difference wasn't big enough."

Milford hands JV final loss with a personal best of ten points. Stated a teammate, "Maggie played a great game. She finally started driving the ball in and scoring to help us challenge the Amazons." Keir's excellent play in this game earned her a position on the varsity team for the EHL tournament, along with freshmen Chris Starcher and Lynn Yost. Starcher, however, was the only one of the three to get playing time. She played very impressively during her two quarters. It looks as if she will be seen in many varsity games next year. Starcher ended the season as the J V Squaws' leading scorer, with a total of 168 points and proved to be a very valuable player. Despite their last two losses, the Squaws finished the season with a 13-7 record, the best any IH girls' team has had in several years. The next few years should look promising for varsity coach Dick Pfirman.

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Braves to face Deer Park after by Kevin Walzer and Brian Rowe It was not a particularly pretty or inspiring sight, the basketball Braves' opening AA sectional game against Blanchester Tuesday, but it got the job done. By defeating the Wildcats, 6562, IH set up a meeting in the second round of the tournament with Deer Park tomorrow night. The win was also a milestone of sorts for the Braves; it was the first sectional game they have won in five years and their firstever victory in the AA tournament. However, all hoopla aside, the greatest thing about the victory was that it was a win, for in several stages of the game, Blanchester capitalized on IH's often-lethargic ~ and threatened to pull * l -a v an upset over the fourth-seeded Braves. "Yes, I would have to say we didn't play well as a whole," said coach Dale McKibben. "We were pretty shabby." still, as mentioned before, it

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got the job done. "It's often hard to get that fvst win in a tournament game, particularly if you're not used to the pressure," he said. "We don't really have anyone who has tournament experience. In that sense, it was a good win." IH jumped out to an 18-15 lead in the first quarter. They had been up by seven, 18-11, when they "let Blanchester back in it-they hit a couple of quick buckets." The Wildcats outscored the Braves 20-18 and 18-17 in the second and third quarters to tie at 53 entering the fourth quarter. "We weren't playing well at all in that stretch-really, we only played real well for about three minutes in the fourth quarter." Blanchester outscored IH to move ahead by three, 58-55; IH, however, ran off ten straight points in four minutes to go up by seven, 65-58. Blanchester wasn't through

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with Kevin Walzer We are not, at this moment, seeing a very happy bunch of Braves. A long basketball season is winding down. Most other winter sports seasons are over. Spring is approaching. Thoughts of most athletes are turning towards baseball, track, tennis. It may be only coincidental that the play of the Braves has been decidedly less inspired than it was in December and January. In December and January IH beat Loveland and Deer Park by 28 and 44 points, respectively; in February, they squeaked past Loveland by three and had to go into overtime to down Deer Park by two. Their tournament game against Blanchester was little bet-

ter; it was, to put it lightly, boring. The Braves trailed Blanchester at several points, coming alive only in the fourth quarter to go up by seven before letting their opponents cut the margin to three. Perhaps it is only a coincidence; it has not, however, escaped the notice of coach Dale McKibben. "We didn't play that well against Blanchester," commented McKibben. "We have had some games where we've had to struggle to win; that was one of them." McKibben feels that several factors appear to have contributed to the recent decline in the quality of IH's play. This particular time of year, the changing of winter into spring, seems be playing a large role right now. "I think 'spring fever' is something that has to affect a team's mental attitude," he said. "They [the players] get restless. We try to find methods to keep their interest up, like changing styles of practice, varying the playing time on the floor." Beyond "spring fever," the stresses of a long season appear to have taken their inevitable toll as well. That, said McKibben, is both to be expected and under-

mission on Presidential Scholars, a group of private citizens appointed by the Resident, on the basis of information supplied in a sixpage application, an essay, and a secondary school report. In April, the Commission will select 500 of the n~ostqualified applicants as fmalists. In May, the final Cut will be made; only one girl and one boy from each state, from the District of Columbia, from Puerto Rico, and from among U.S. citizens living abroad

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stood. "When you realize that we've been playing since the end of October, you understand that we've had a long year. Basketball is a long sport. I would think that some people may be a bit physically tired." With physical tiredness comes mental tiredness. A lot of pressure and hype have surrounded the boys' varsity program this year; "the march for the last EHL title," "the Abrams scoring chase," "the road to McNicholas." Given the team's failure to win the EHL title, which would have to be considered the most important goal of the season, a long and hard road might appear to have been travelled for nothing. "The EHL was a big disappointment, especially the way we lost it," said McKibben. "We had so many one- or two-point losses. If the ball had bounced our way a couple of times, we might very well have wound up on top." Indeed, the Braves' season this year has been one of close losses. "We played really well in a couple of two-point losses. Those are bound to be disappointing." Does the disappointment take a toll? Perhaps. It undoubtedly

plays a part in IH's recent lethargy. The mental and physical factors have combined to erode the quality of the team's play. "But being athletes, I would hope that they would still want to play," said McKibben. "I would think that they still have the pride to compete at their best, and enjoy the competition." Does IH's recent play reflect that attitude? It may be only coincidental, but the answer appears to be "no."

On a less serious note, look for Rick Abrams to pass Gary Freytag's career scoring mark tomorrow night. Abrams, with 964 career points, needs just 19 against Deer Park to surpass Freytag's 982. The Franchise smashed another long-standing scoring record against Blanchester by setting the new single-season mark for points scored. Abrams, with 467 points this season, passed Dan Murphy's previous mark of 459. However, Murphy did his in 19 games; Abrams took 21. Thus, Murphy retains the record for per game average in a season (24.2). Abrams' 22.2 average puts him in fourth place overall in the latter category.

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~ o n a c hnominated for Presidential Scholar by David Cook Senior Paul Monach was recently informed of his candidacy for one of 121 Presidential Scholar positions. Monach is one of only 1500 highschoolers in the nation to be offered a chance to compete for these positions. Selection of candidates was based on SAT and/or ACT scores and on the selfdescriptive data completed in connection with either or both of these tests. Scholars will be chosen by the Corn-

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by Jeff Currier Thirtyqne IHHS musicians participated in the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) 1985 Solo and Ensemble Contest, held at Anderson High School last Saturday. IH students earned 19 ratings of Superior (maximum) and nine of Excellent. This festival, universally referred to simply as "contest," is held each year at a local high school and is open to all interested instrumentalists and vocalists. The word "contest" is perhaps misleading, as there is no real winner involved. Students perform individually or in small ensembles before a judge, who then gives them a rating from I to V, a I being "Superior." The music a student performs is selected from a prepared list made by the OMEA Director's Committee. The music is divided into three categories, A, B, and C, according to level of difficulty. Soloists receiving ratings of I (Superior) were: Jill Anderson, flute ; Michele Brougher , clarinet ; Jeff Currier, clarinet ; David Epstein, trombone; Bill Haffner, trombone; Ellen Hammond, piccolo; Andrea Hatfield, flute; Stephanie Hug, violin; Cyndy McClure, flute; Rob Nichols, French horn; Karen Rhoad, violin; Rob Seal, trumpet; Scott Seward, trumpet; and John Sheringer, trumpet. Ensembles receiving Superior ratings were: brass quintet (Gregg Devanna, Joel Ruff, Haffner, Seal, and Seward); clarinet trio (Terri Wayne, Brougher, and Currier); flute trio (Mary Ballard, Kim Doran, and Currier); and percussion ensemble (Doug Backus, Dave Buck, Duncan Chalmers, Bill Creedon, and Jeff Tuckey).

Receiving ratings of I1 (Excellent) were: Ballard, flute; Eric Dahl, trumpet; Mindy Grindstaff, piano; Andrea Hatfield, piccolo; Helen Hwang, violin; Scott Schricker, trumpet ;Jamie Winget, txombone; and Jennifer Wolski, violin. The string ensemble (Elizabeth Converse, Mariano Fernandez, Barbara Hug, Kate Hug, Stephanie Hug, Jean Rhee, Brian Seikman, Grindstaff, Hwang, Rhoad, and Wolski) also received an excellent rating. When asked about her first time performing in the high school contest, sophomore Jill Anderson said, "The thought of going in there all by myself scared me at first, but afterwards I realized it wasn't that bad at all."

Seven named by David Cook All seven of IH's National Merit semifinalists-seniors David

and 15 additional students no matter where from will achieve Scholar statlls. In addition, 20 Presidential Scholars will be named for outstanding performance in the arts or in creative writing. All 141 students chosen will travel to Washington D.C. the week of June 16 to be awarded the Presidential scholarYsmedalliDuring their visit, scholars get to meet not only government officials, but also famous educators, authors, musicians, and scientists. They will, in addition, tour museums and national memorials, and attend ceremonies in their honor. Each is given the Opportunity in the application to identify the teacher who has influenced him the most significantly. The teachers named will be invited to attend a special reception with their students and will receive certificates of excellence. Monach has chosen to name English teacher Elizabeth Ackley for this potential honor, stating as his reason that "in addition to being an excellent teacher, she has also been a good friend." Monach is already, by virtue of his nomination, a member of an exclusive club at IH. Among the few past nominees from IH, only three have gone on, as Monach hopes to, to attain finalist

NM finalists Cook, Marjie Fink, MaryBeth Heidrich, Paul Kalomeres, Eric Leugers, Paul Monach, and Gay

National Merit finalists: (front, 1. to r.) Eric Leugers, Paul Kalomeres, David Cook, Paul Monach, (back) Gay Stauft, MaryBeth Heidrich, Marjie Fink.

photo by Davis Paul Monach--candidate forGriffin Presidentid Scholar award.

standing: Tom Warfel ('84), John Ries ('82), and Judy Arms ('70). Monach felt "surprised to get this. I thought a lot more than 1500 people had better scores than mine." He is, however, apprehensive about completing the extensive application form. "I'm not looking forward to filling out about a dozen general questions, but I think I'll use an essay I've already written." Asked about his chances of being named Scholar Monach replied that they were "about as good as anyone else's." Stauft-have advanced to finalist standing in the competition for scholarship money. 13,500 out of 15,000, or 9076, of the semifinalists in the nation became finalists; those who did no: become finalists were eliminated either because their SAT scores did not meet minimum requirements or on the basis of an application filled out last fall. 1500 finalists will receive $2000 non-renewable scholarships from National Merit Corporation in May. Some IHers usually receive these scholarships each year. In addition, many colleges and universities offer four-year scholarships to qualifying finalists who attend there. The most lucrative awards, however, usually come from large companies; to qualify for these scholarships, a finalist must generally either be related to an employee of the company or live in the area in which the company is based.

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by James Anderson Two weeks ago, a delegation from the Indian Hill Model United Nations club attended NAIMUN XXII, a national model UN conference. In the internation simulation, or INS, senior Hugh Geier received the highly

prestigious "flag." This award is given to a delegate who excels in the simulation of his position. Geier's distinction not only reflects well on in his pivotal role as President of the U.S., but also on the other members of the club, who por-

OSU singers, orrlcers to visit IH The Ohio State University Glee Club will perform for the entire student body next Wednesday. March 6, during seventh period. The Glee G!ub, after perfor-

-S P O ~awards ~ delaypA Due to the possibility of ' the continued success of the k

mine, at Syc: and IH, will short tour. Admissions officers from OSU will accompany the sin@ngg o u p . They will be available at 1:00 in ALJ It; midance office to talk to juniors interested in attendil?g osu.

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serr ester exam policy during lun ch today, with the intention of u sir~g the results to form a propoIndian trill has become one of sal for the Spring exams. The the latest teams in the area to en- more students who respond, the ter the field of radio comm~rnica- more Likely it is that the adminitions. WIHS has begun operations stration will accept the proposal. in the cafe of Iti, with talenteci DJ's Roqs Baurnes, Kenny Slazyk, Search due "World B." Rowe, and Dave Senior Search applications are "Ste~vdog" Steward spinning the due in the attendance office by tunes. Rolling a wide variety cf 3:00 p.m. today. Mr. Gary Gelcater to recently nts when pplications a5 had

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Wiedemer by Kenneth N. Jones Senior Karen Wiedemer has been chosen as a Congressional Seminar representative and will travel to Washington, D.C., March 13-15. The trip will entail an in depth look at the legislative process. Said Wiedemer, "It's not like the seventh grade trip. We will meet a lot more people, not just see buildings." Although she will tour the capital, Wiedemer will also meet Congressmen such as William Gradison, so as to gain insight into the human side of lawmaking. Many "important" people are espected to speak at the seminar. "We might get to see Reagan, but

seminar I doubt it," commented Wiedemer. Wiedemer was s~rrprisedwhen she first received the honor. "I didn't have to write any essays or anything. 1 was really surprised. I have an interest in politics, but it's not incredibly large," she said. As a career, Wiedemer is not set on anything. "I've considered politics, but on this trip, I'll weigh both sides." The aspect of the trip which intrigues Wiedemer the most is that she will finally meet the people she has read about. "I've studied the government, but this visit takes you further than the testbook. I'm really looking forward to it."

trayed other U.S. statesmen. These included junior Brian Meyers as undersecretary of state and seniors Janet Nicolas as U.S. ambassador to the U.S.S.R., Barbara Hug as director of the F.B.I., and Elizabeth Gorman as commandant of the marine corps and later as commander of the air force. Commented Geier on his award, "I, of course, was very pleased to have received it [the award]. I was really kind of surprised ." In the INS, members of the IH MUN had to face rapid, unforseen developments in the world geopolitical situation. The events that took place in just three days are enough to boggle the mind. There was a communist takeover in Portugal after which Geier called on NATO troops to invade. As Geier says, "I was a bit militaristic." In addition to this consequential happening, Margeret Thatcher was assassinated, a new nation was created in Borneo, Philippines President Marcos was killed, and the Vietnamese confiscated a

March 1,1985 downed U.S. space shuttle-a typical day for members of the higher echelons of world leadership. In the Security Council, sophomores James Anderson and David Miller represented Nicaragua. Debate was fast and furloils on a variety of issues including the U.S. mining of Nicaraguan harbors, the Iran-Iraq war, and the Israeli occupation of soutllc,rn Lebanon. "The Nicaraguan dcbate was my favorite," said hliller. "We burned the U.S. a couple of times." The Security Council was also called into emergency session at 5.00 a.m. to discuss (fictional) developments on the Sino-Vietnamese border. Although thc delegation didn't win any awards, the members said that they had enjoyed themselves and had learned a great deal. Other high points in the visit included a combined freshmansophomore-junior trip to Sonny's surplus store and an excursion to the Nicaraguan embassy. Commented Anderson, "The embassy briefing was really surprising. I learned that Nicaragua is not really a Soviet puppet."

letter from SG

SG proposes a ternatives for Spring exam schedule Dear Students, On Wednesday, SG had its meeting for the month of February At the meeting, members made proposals for an alternative to last semester's exam schedule. A poll will be released today zt lunch for students to fill out about their opinions on the exam schedule last semester. Proposals were also made for an alternative to seniors taking exams. Service projects, speakers and movies, or a combination of the above were among the ideas. Instead of seniors going to school during the three days of exams, seniors could either devote three Saturdays of their time to attend service projects, or spend the last three days at school doing some type of senior project. Our ideas must be composed and submitted to Mrs. Smith by Monday, March 11. Your contributions and ideas are welcome. Our March forum is also coming up soon. SG has planned either a prolcon debate over abortion with speakers from a right to

life group and a planned parenthood group or a possible concert by the Blue Wisp Jazz Combo. Student input is encourage; our forums are for you. Our computer dating sheet sale went quite well this year. We've raised close to 600 dollars. Half of the money will go back to the Computer Daze dating company, but the other half will be given to the Heart Association. Thank you all for buying your dating lists. This year's fundraiser has been the most successful since 1981. A Spring fundraiser is being organized by the service committee presently; class fundraisers are starting also. We are, in addition, planning an intramural program for this Spring. Senior Laura Schwartz and junior Clint Reese are heading the intramural conamittee. U1timate Frisbee and volleyball are the sports we are considering. Thank you, Jim Gruskin SG Vice President

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Cook drills readers o n volume by David Cook Last issue's problem was to determine the sum of each row in a magic square of 101 sides which begins with 10,001 and progresses by steps of 1001. By the formula given for the sum of any row of a simple magic square ( N(N 2+1)/2, where N is the number of sides), one may deduce that a 101 X 101 square beginning with 1and counting by ones would add up to 101(1012+1)/2 = 515,231 on a side. Since the square in the problem starts with 10,001 instead of 1, all of the numbers are 10,000 more than they otherwise would be. With 101 numbers per side, this allows for a gain of 10,000(101) or 1,010,000, so the running total is now 1,525,201. Counting by 1001's instead of by ones makes the second number of the square 1000 higher than it should be, the third 2000 higher, the fourth 3000, etc. The nth number of the square is therefore 1000(n-1) higher than it would otherwise be. Thus, the sum of all the excess of this type in the square is 0 + 1000 + 2000 ...

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- 1)(1000). In other words, this is 1000 times the sum of all the numbers between 0 and

1012. Using the formula for the sum of consecutive integers ( n(n +l)I2 is the sum all numbers from one to n), the above computation simplifies to 52,025,100,000. Dividing by 101 to find the amount of excess per

side, one comes up with 515,100,000. Adding this to our earlier total of 1,525,201 yields a final sum of 5 16,625,201 on each row. For no practical reason, I'd like to locate the center of a tetrahedron (see diagram) and find the measure of the angle with this center as vertex and passing through any two of the corners (angle ACB). To start, let's draw two medians, AH and DG. These are also angle bisectors, so they divide triangle AED into two 30-60-90 right triangles. If we let the length of all sides of the tetrahedron be 1, then the length of each median is .15/2. The long half of each median (AF and DF) is 213 of the full length, or 6 1 3 , and the shorter halves (GF and HF) a e each J5/6 long. F is the geometric center of triangle ABE. Now we draw in two more medians o n side BDE; the center of triangle BDE is I. Next, drawing lines through the interior of the pyramid, connect A and I, and B and F; A1 and BF are perpendicuh to the planes of triangles BDE and ABE respectively. C, the point of intersection of these two segments, is the center of the tetrahedron, because it is equidistant from all four sides. Using the Pythagorean theorem on triangle BFH. we see that " ( n/6l2

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B C ~ . Simplifying yields 1 = 2 & / 3 ( ~ ~ )so, BC=$/~. We are now ready to solve the original question-to find the measure of angle ACB. AC and BC are both 6 1 4 , while, as previouslv stated. AB=l. By the cosine law, l 2 = ( JZ/4l2 + ( 6 1 4 ) ~2( fi/4)( 8 / 4 ) c o s 0. Simplified : 1 = 318 + 318 - 3/4cose, and 114 = - 3 1 4 ~ 0 ~ 8 . Thus, cose = -113, and = Arccos(-1/3), which is about 109.47q This result may seem absolutely useless; however, among (I assume) many other uses, it

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happens to be the angle between any two outer atoms of several compounds, the most important being CH4, also called methane or natural gas. Also, when we consider this same problem in two dimensions (a twodimensional tetrahedron is an equilateral triangle), we see that the central angle has a rneasure of 120 ', also expressible as Arccos(-112). Similarly, in one dimension, the only possible angle measure is 180Q , which can be written Arccos(-111). It seems likely, therefore, that for an nthdimensional tetrahedron, the angle corresponding to the ones discussed here would have a measure of Arccos(-l/n). Problem for next issue: A six inch long hole is drilled through, the middle of a sphere. What volume remains? No information has been left out,

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of a reclusive Someday catch a glimpse gfowing. Trying, w i n g to I stand aside to watch them With mine eyes and a bursting heal't Our heads clear now, and our eyes olpen. Higher than we had dreamt, still reachingOthers follow me, and soon we are rising ;o forward," they cry, 'knd lay down your brick!" 17ze roar grows as more gather from all galleries. Better whilst making it bigger Feelings move us to enrich our pile, making it Some stones there, from which we have our foundation. Born o f rubbish with mere aspirations to keep our heads up. In confusion.

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Collins develops style apart from by Kevin Walzer At this point, could it be said that Phil Collins stands at a crossroads? The driving force behind Genesis appears to be nearing one, if he is not already there. Collins has spent the last four years working essentially on a solo career, producing only one Genesis album after 1981's Abacab, 1983's Genesis. In that time span, he has released three solo albums. The question as to where Collins stands right now is brought about by the fact that stock in his individual career has skyrocketed in the last ten months. Collins' work on the Against All Odds film soundtrack garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Song ("Take a Look at Me Now"), and his contributions to Philip Bailey's Chinese Wall-he served as producer and co-vocalist-produced a critically acclaimed album and a top ten single, "Easy Lover." Then there is Collins' third individual album, No Jacket Required. Judging by the scarcity of the record in local stores, it isn't hard to believe that it will maintain and even augment Collins' current sought-after status. But even without Collins' other projects, No Jacket Required is excellent in its own right. Although not a radical change from the typical Collins sound, it is slick, well-produced, and a pleasure to listen to. Side one opens with a trademark Collins effort: "Sussudio." Greeting the ears is the familiar Collins rhythm, a heavy drumbeat complemented by driving keyboards and the Phoenix Horns of Earth, Wind, and Fire. Such a sound is to be found throughout Jacket, balanced out nicely with slower and at times thoughtprovoking ballads.

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"Only You Know and I Know" follows in much the same vein as "Sussudio ;" however, it is a much more interesting song due to the hard edge Collins gives to it. A funky synthesizer base and some raw guitar work by Daryl Stuermer make this one riveting; a single of this track would be a very likely bet in the near future. Collins follows the driving sound of "Only You Know. . ." with a much more subdued piece, "Long Long Way to Go." A slow, haunting ballad, "Long Long Way to Go" deals with enduring emotional pain: "While I sit trying to think of things to say/Someone lies bleeding in somewhere/So it would seem that we've got a long, long way to go/I've seen all I wanna see today." Can you "turn it off if you want to , switch it off or look away?" Collins asks. The question, and this song, are particularly effective and provocative. A return to the driving sound marks "I Don't Want to Know." This song doesn't have a lot to offer in the way of lyrics, although Collins' ever-masterful control of pace and melody makes this fun to listen to. Still, you're not missing much if you cue over it. The same is not true of the album's first single, "One More Night." This track ends side one on a subtle and melodious note; Collins is at his best in this quiet, romantic piece, It must be heard. Side two opens with an unusual piece, "Don't Lose My Number." An odd blend of riffing guitar, Collins' angry, powerful drumwork, and synthesizer almost reminiscent of the Police's "Wrapped Around Your Finger," this song achieves a strong and decidedly up-tempo feel. The end, much like Collins' "Mama" on Genesis, doesn't quite live up to the intriguing begin-

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ning, but the song still succeeds. It is one of the best "rockers" on the album. "Who Said I Would" does not succeed in the same vein. It has potential; Steurmer's guitar work and Collins' drums and vocals create a very electric foundation, but the effect is ruined by the annoying presence of the Phoenix Horns. The EWF horn section works best in the more "discolike" sound of "Sussudio," but it only detracts here. "Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore" is a solid song highlighted by some angry Collins drumming. However, it flits much between the slow style of "Long Long Way to GO;' and the rock style of "Who Said I Would," and like the latter song, loses a promising identity in the process. After one or two listenings, it would probably be judicious to cue over "Inside Out." Although better than its two predecessorsit does not get lost in its style-it sounds too much like them to be notable. Instead, it succeeds the most of the second-side songs in creating a gripping rock sound; it is Collins' best blend of soft and hard. "Take me home/'Cause I don't remember/Take me home" are the closing lines, accompanied by some heavy drumming that coproducers Collins and Hugh Padgham wisely buried in the mix.

movie review

Motley crew experiences unreaIistic 'Breakfast' DT by Elizabeth Converse It was a Thursday night, and I highly doubted that there would be droves of people at the movies, so I decided to go check out the movie of my choice, The Breakfast Club. Nevertheless, I was wrong about the droves. After waiting in line for fifteen minutes, I finally fought my way through the crowds, got my ticket and pop-

corn, and made my way to what I had been waiting for, the bathroom. Upon emerging, I went into the theatre and chose a seat which just happened to be behind a fluffy-haired individual with a loud, resounding laugh (which soon became very irritating). Well, then the show started. The Breakfast Club is the story of five kids who have to spend an

eight-hour detention together for having done various obnoxious things at school. They spend their DT in the library, and this "diverse" group of kids consists of a snob, a wrestler (jock), a druggie, a geek, and an introvert. During the detention, they were instructed to write a paper about "who they thought they were." Instead, these people did everything but. Their afternoon

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No Jacket Required is not a breakthrough album for Collins in the musical sense; it is, though, an important stepping stone in his career. Musically, Collins simply refines his distinctive, individual style; he scores some impressive hits, particularly on the first side. With the strong sound of the album, though, Collins is succeeding more and more in strengthening his musical identity and influence. With No Jacket Required and his other solo projects, Collins is only expanding his sphere of influence. He is growing ever more popular and successful in his own right, and is moving nearer and nearer to a crossroads that may take him on a different path than Genesis.

AMY, from p. 5 The fact that she is beyond help has caused faculty, friends, and local IH residents to consider sending Amy to Careunit and/or Emerson North Hospital. "1 can't help it! I chew gum every period of the day, except of course, in Connelly's," said Amy. Amy spends an estimated two dollars a week to support her habitual gum chewing. So if you're looking for Angus, depending on the season, she can be found cracking a field hockey ball into the net, swishing a 15-foot jumper, or snagging a linedrive at short. If, by chance, this golden-souled athlete cannot be found on the field of competition, try looking in Convenient. She will be buying her gum. Whatever you do, do not look in Skyline. consisted of arguments, eating, dancing, smoking pot, a spillyour-guts discussion session, and of course (a necessity t o all R-rated movies) sexual encounters. The movie reminded me of the average attempt at teen age life portrayal as done by a 30-yearold. Unfortunately, because of this, the movie wasn't quite as good as all the critics raved. The Breakfast Club was definitely a humorous movie; it was just slightly unrealistic that all of the things that happened in the movie could actually take place during an eight-hour detention. Nevertheless, it hung together well, and I think that it's a "mustsee."

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Sports, gum complete Amy's day by Laura Schwartz "I've never eaten a cheese coney," says Amy Wiatt rather sheepishly, trying to conceal her guilty face. How can this person honestly call herself a Cincinnatian? Not only has she never tasted the subtleness of a cheese coney from Skyline Chili, but Amy (better known as Angus) has never seen "The Cosby Show" either. But that's another story. When thinking of Angus, a few images come to mind: Esprit, K-Swiss, her tan Rabbit, Genesis, and Field Hockey. The latter of the group is perhaps the most recognizable of Amy. Besides playing three years on varsity level, Amy has gained the attention of many college scouts and coaches and has recently received a renewable Field Hockey Scholarship to Miami University for her talents. The scholarship includes tuition and fees for the field hockey season. Renewal is based upon performance on the field. Amy should receive the renewal all four years, since she was awarded it her freshman year. Athletics has played a major part in Amy's high school career. In addition to success in field hockey, Amy has been highly re-

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work TV. Granted, Amy has had a basketball game every Thursday night, thanks to the grueling Lady Braves' schedule. Well, I guess that's the price a great athlete has to pay. Great athlete is right; everyone knows Amy is a three-sport player. In the spring, she is a shortstop for the Varsity Softball team. This spring is no exception, as Amy will be assured of a start-

senior sketch

Academy fails to interest Ross by Jim Gmskin Ross Baumes has an English paper due tomorrow. "I haven't started it," he explains. "I'll do it during first period." The preceding is typical of a philosophy that is uniquely Ross Baumes. One of the most easily recognized seniors, Ross has mastered the art of relaxing and has become an expert at living the "good" life. He is a person who lists as his priorities in life: "none." Ross always manages to display a sarcastic sense of humor and a subtle cynicism, which is not surprising when one considers the fact that he has been suffering from the motivational disability known as "senioritis" since the middle of his eighth grade year. "That's all great, but aren't you going t o ask me any questions?" interrupts Ross. All right. Let's hear about Lloyd Ross Baumes' early years, in your own words, Ross. "Well,

I was born in Switzerland. Eventually, I went down to Afghanistan and rebelled for a while. I then travelled right through the buttocks of Burma until I finally ended up here. " . Now come on, Ross. I said you were subtly cynical, not ridiculous. "All right. Actually, I've lived in Cincinnati all my life. It's not my fault, though." When at the Academy, Ross does his best to make sure that things don't get too hectic. His schedule is as follows: Wake up at 8:05. Sleep through second period. Wake up during third. Get bored in fourth period. Throw food across the lunchroom without getting caught. Nap during fdth. Spend sixth period walking around and talking to people. Take a note or two during seventh. After school, Ross likes to keep it simple. His typical afternoon agenda: Go home, eat, jog, blow off homework, and finally

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sleep. Ross is able to describe his feelings toward school rather succinctly. He calls it "an organized bore," and explains that he would "rather be grounded than be at school." Before you fall prey to any misconceptions about Ross, i t is important to realize the fact that.

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O f Aside ~ w ~ yfrom ~ s w her O m ~non-stop ttes~~ sports schedule, Amy found ti& for one brief encounter with the working world - one month of dipping and indulging at Aglarnesis'. Why only one month? "It seemed like right after I learned all the names of the ice creams and how to make all the sundaes, I wanted to quit. I think that being around all that chocolate made me emotionally break out." In addition t o the talent for sundae building, Amy has also mastered the art of basket weaving. Her "bee hive" basket, made in Independent Study this year, recently won a Key Award (second place) in the Scholastics Art Show downtown. Of course, I can't properly write a sketch of Amy Wiatt without mentioning Clancy. Clancy is a 12-inch high Lhasa Apso whose bite is definitely bigger than his bark - and Amy has got battle scars to prove it. "I don't have many visitors because of our 'Tasmanian Devil. Clancy 's just a 20-pound ball of teeth!" After reading all of this, Amy may seem to be an all-American, fun-loving female, but she does have one unusual characteristic. Amy is addicted t o chewing gum.

see AMY, p. 8 in reality, he manages to stay relatively active out of school. He plays soccer during the fall and spring and is involved in an indoor league during the winter. In addition, Ross has recently attained a position of prominence during the lunch periods at IH. He entertains daily during first lunch by broadcasting his warm

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movie review

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by Tracy Megison Harrison Ford fans take note: Witness is the movie for you. This latest masterpiece from Australian director Peter Weir deals with the clash between two most unlikely cultures-the old Pennsylvania Amish and the modern world of urban crime and corrupt cops. Ford plays John Book, a street-tough Philadelphia detective assigned to an unusual homicide case-the only witness to the crime was a small Amish boy, Samuel Lapp (Lukas Haas). Samuel and his mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) are bewildered by the violent world in which they are trapped--they cannot leave until Samuel identifies a suspect. When Samuel does make a positive identification of the killer-a narcotics officer--things begin to move fast. Book gets shot by the crooked cops and flees to Amish country to hide out. Upon his arrival, the Amish are concerned because he is an "English," an outsider (with a gun at that) who is upsetting their idyllic world. They soon begin to accept him after he proves his skills as a carpenter at a barn-raising. But, alas, his now-found happiness is shattered. The "bad guys" have found out where he is, and he knows that they are coming after him-and Samuel. The climactic confrontation between the two groups has more realistic suspense than any horror movie could ever provide. Harrison Ford is magnificent as Book; at last, Ford has been allowed to show the true depth of his acting ability. As Book, Ford is realistic and three-dimensionalhe is humorous, tough, sweet, romantic, concerned, and possessed of that searing masculinity which he has come to personify. Kelly McGillis, a newcomer to the screen, shows great promise as an actress. Rachel springs to life through McGillis not as a plain, backward bumpkin, but as a young woman fearing for the safety of her son and struggling with her feelings for the "English." Lukas Haas is adorable as the wideeyeci Samuel, but he is real. He does not get bogged down in the innocence of the boy. In one scene he debates with his grandfather about Book's gun: his grandfather claims that the gun

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make 'Witness' success embodies all the evils of the "outside" world, i.e. killing, crime, etc., while Samuel argues that he would make good use of it to kill the "bad men." Weir's artistic genius is evident throughout the whole film. He captures the beauty and serenity of the Amish country, while con-

out to me as the product of Weir's craft, the barn-raising scene. Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer sky, Book joins the entire Amish community to assist in the building of a barn for a newlywed couple. They swarm like bees on the structure, all working as one colorful mass of ring-

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Harrison Ford, as John Book, warns Samuel (Lukas Haas) against playing with his gun. trasting it to the harsh abrasive- ing hammers and bright shirts. It ness of urban crime and grimy in- must be seen. ner-city streets. His mixture of Peter Weir has truly outdone imagery is incredible, and with it himself with Witness. The conihe creates a picture that is not on- bination of superb acting, a terrily pleasing to the mind but to the fic plot, and wonderful cinematoeye as well. graphy makes this one a winner One scene in particular stands on all counts.

'Fear is never boring' for brave students by Elizabeth Converse hat is your greatest fear?

Neil Shoemaker - Dreaming that Mr. (;cllcrt is chasing me down the halls,

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ROSS, from p. 5 personality and taste in music to those who choose to dine in IH's cafe. If Ross' career as a disc jockey turns out anything like his tenure as the voice of IH's morning announcements, he may have to discover other alternatives for his future during his time in college. Ross plans to attend Florida Southern in the fall, where he hopes to spend most of his time waterskiing and playing soccer. If college life is as Ross plans, he should enjoy it as much as he enjoyed his time in California during the past summer. For four weeks, he painted houses in Malibu, but, he insists, he did more than merely work. When he returned to his hometown, Ross was honored by his peers by being selected as I;all Homecoming King. Obviously deeply touched, Ross called the recognition "one of the finest honors I received that night." Actually, Ross' age, as much as anything, has made him a popular senior. He maintains that "being a 19-ycar-old has its definite social advantages." In fact, Ross says that his favorite hobby is "exercising my rights as a 19year-old as given by the state of Ohio." At an academy which can occasionally let thc quest for esccllence interfere with the need to slow itself down, Koss I3aumes represents a relaxed, hilarious, and refreshing change of pace.

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by Kevin Walzer Mr. Tony Brueneman is something of a keeper of the "old order." He is the self-proclaimed "official historian of Madisonville. " His hobbies run towards such activities as gardening and birdwatching. He possesses a very outspoken perspective on the issues surrounding adolescents today "that force them to grow up too fast." And above all, in a profession where there is so much burnout and frustration, he retains an optimistic and dedicated, if not always cheery disposition. Brueneman maintains dual administrative roles in the high school and Ottawa; the addition of the high school to his job description came two years ago when assistant principal Mrs. Sharon Smith began doing doctorate work in education, thus reducing the time she could devote to a full-time administrative position. ' Smith and Brueneman are far less visible, and "that is by design, too." When asked exactly what his high school position entails, Bruenernan laughed when told the reawn for the question: few people know just exactly what he does. He didn't appear upset at that knowledge, though. "My chief roles in the high school are acting as social studies administrative coordinator, and observation of teachers in the classroom. Mrs. Smith is in charge of curriculum. That makes neither of us very visible." Brueneman has had a variety of jobs that required him to be "visible," as he has taught and served as administrator at various academic institutions in the area. After entering the Marine Corps in 1960 after dropping out of UC-"I was an architecture major, and I got tired of spilling ink on my pants3'-he enrolled at Xavier University as an education major. Following his education, Brueneman taught at a parochial elementary school and at Purcell High School, as well as in the Cincinnati Schools. He returned to Xavier in 1969 as a teacher and administrator. "After a few years there," he recalled, "I realized that you can't make a living as a college teacher/

administrator. So I decided to come to Indian Hill t o learn administration." ''The pressures that are on kids today-in high school-are the ones I saw ten years ago in college kids when I worked at XU," he commented. "I hear it all. Kids come in, they tell me they're pregnant, they've run away from home, their parents don't care about them. Sometimes they tell me things I really don't want to listen to. . . but I do. It's kind of sad." That sobering perspective has given Brueneman a very definite impression of the philosophies of a middle school and a high school. "I think it was good that Dr. Boston decided to keep the middle school and high school divi-

sions [when deciding housing for next year after the sale of Wyandot]. The separation is important." Why? "In middle school you're dealing essentially with. . . well, children. Middle school's a bridge from elementary school to high school; it's not high school. The kids aren't very mature, and we want to give them the freedom to stay 'immature kids.' 'When I came here," he added, "Ottawa was a junior high, a smaller version of the high school. They had band dances- they even had a 'date' dance at the end of the year. I don't think that's right for this level. There's too much pressure on kids to grow up and be more sophisticated than

photo by Davis Griffin

Mr. Brueneman displays his cheery attitude after chugging a few.

coming events Raisins say goodbye to Queen City Riverfront Coliseum

TNT Hot Rod Pull

Bogarts

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March 1 5 and 16 - Take your lady, your Lincoln, and your Lite.

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

April 21 and 22 - Double trouble.

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Cincinnati Gardens Deep Purple - March 1 2 - In the royal triumvirate with "Purple Haze" and "Purple Rain." Conway Twitty - March 15 - What a twit. Kiss - March 24 - Take lots of Blistex.

- March 2, 9:00 p.m. - An innovative jazz/fusion violinist. Johnny Winter - March 3, 8:00 p.m. - Go, if you dare. The Raisins - March 9 - Shriveled. Buddy Rich - March 12 - He ain't poor. Jean-Luc Ponty

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts March 16 - Let's fight. Billy Crystal - April 25 - He's ma-a-ahvelous, just mahvelous.

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Eddie Murphy my lips.

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they are. There's no need for that in a middle schooi." As Brueneman views middle school as a place essentially lacking in student sophistication, both in problems-"they're individual: family, school, etc."-and maturity, he also feels that the high school is quite the opposite. "The problems in hgh school are much more complex, because you're dealing with young adults beginning to make decisions about themselves, their lives; the kids in the middle school don't worty about those things." Thus, in Ottawa, Brueneman prefers to be visible and wellknown, as his role of disciplinarian requires. In the high school, though, he prefers to maintain a low profile. "I think I do everybody the most service just by being behind the scenes and knowing a lot of students one-on-one. Most high school students have memories of me as 'that guy in the middle school when I was a kid;' they're maturing and naturally won't see me the way they did in Ottawa. I don't see them the same way, either." Brueneman got up and indicated his bulletin board. Tacked up were the portraits of various students whom he has known in his years here. This affection Brueneman has for his former "criminals" from Ottawa reveals perhaps best the essence of his personality. He appreciates the simple things. Need some proof? He loves kids; he also maintains a "deep respect for the teachers here. They are so talented." Gardening, birdwatching, keeping up to date with the history of Madisonville, and raising his four children also take up much of the time of the lifelong Cincinnati resident. Brueneman professes to be "the only Republican in a faculty full of Democrats." Of course, his eyes were twinkling, and a broad smile crossed his lips when he said that. The smile reveals his happiness to be here at Indial. Hill, which he refers to as "an excellent school district, in all seriousness." In all seriousness. Does the nebulous keeper of the old order have any further comments? ''Yeah-- . . Chieftain is a leftwing, radical newspaper. Just kidA hearty laugh and a ding." smile.

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movie review

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by Tracy Megison Harrison Ford fans take note: Witness is the movie for you. This latest masterpiece from Australian director Peter Weir deals with the clash between two most unlikely cultures-the old Pennsylvania Amish and the modern world of urban crime and corrupt cops. Ford plays John Book, a street-tough Philadelphia detective assigned to an unusual homicide case-the only witness to the crime was a small Amish boy, Samuel Lapp (Lukas Haas). Samuel and his mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) are bewildered by the violent world in which they are trapped--they cannot leave until Samuel identifies a suspect. When Samuel does make a positive identification of the killer-a narcotics officer--things begin to move fast. Book gets shot by the crooked cops and flees to Amish country to hide out. Upon his arrival, the Amish are concerned because he is an "English," an outsider (with a gun at that) who is upsetting their idyllic world. They soon begin to accept him after he proves his skills as a carpenter at a barn-raising. But, alas, his now-found happiness is shattered. The "bad guys" have found out where he is, and he knows that they are coming after him-and Samuel. The climactic confrontation between the two groups has more realistic suspense than any horror movie could ever provide. Harrison Ford is magnificent as Book; at last, Ford has been allowed to show the true depth of his acting ability. As Book, Ford is realistic and three-dimensionalhe is humorous, tough, sweet, romantic, concerned, and possessed of that searing masculinity which he has come to personify. Kelly McGillis, a newcomer to the screen, shows great promise as an actress. Rachel springs to life through McGillis not as a plain, backward bumpkin, but as a young woman fearing for the safety of her son and struggling with her feelings for the "English." Lukas Haas is adorable as the wideeyeci Samuel, but he is real. He does not get bogged down in the innocence of the boy. In one scene he debates with his grandfather about Book's gun: his grandfather claims that the gun

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make 'Witness' success embodies all the evils of the "outside" world, i.e. killing, crime, etc., while Samuel argues that he would make good use of it to kill the "bad men." Weir's artistic genius is evident throughout the whole film. He captures the beauty and serenity of the Amish country, while con-

out to me as the product of Weir's craft, the barn-raising scene. Against the backdrop of a cloudless summer sky, Book joins the entire Amish community to assist in the building of a barn for a newlywed couple. They swarm like bees on the structure, all working as one colorful mass of ring-

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Harrison Ford, as John Book, warns Samuel (Lukas Haas) against playing with his gun. trasting it to the harsh abrasive- ing hammers and bright shirts. It ness of urban crime and grimy in- must be seen. ner-city streets. His mixture of Peter Weir has truly outdone imagery is incredible, and with it himself with Witness. The conihe creates a picture that is not on- bination of superb acting, a terrily pleasing to the mind but to the fic plot, and wonderful cinematoeye as well. graphy makes this one a winner One scene in particular stands on all counts.

'Fear is never boring' for brave students by Elizabeth Converse hat is your greatest fear?

Neil Shoemaker - Dreaming that Mr. (;cllcrt is chasing me down the halls,

bbie Raye - Nuclear war.

Ken Slazyk - Having all my body parts amputated and being tied in Connelly's room for the rest of my life. '

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ROSS, from p. 5 personality and taste in music to those who choose to dine in IH's cafe. If Ross' career as a disc jockey turns out anything like his tenure as the voice of IH's morning announcements, he may have to discover other alternatives for his future during his time in college. Ross plans to attend Florida Southern in the fall, where he hopes to spend most of his time waterskiing and playing soccer. If college life is as Ross plans, he should enjoy it as much as he enjoyed his time in California during the past summer. For four weeks, he painted houses in Malibu, but, he insists, he did more than merely work. When he returned to his hometown, Ross was honored by his peers by being selected as I;all Homecoming King. Obviously deeply touched, Ross called the recognition "one of the finest honors I received that night." Actually, Ross' age, as much as anything, has made him a popular senior. He maintains that "being a 19-ycar-old has its definite social advantages." In fact, Ross says that his favorite hobby is "exercising my rights as a 19year-old as given by the state of Ohio." At an academy which can occasionally let thc quest for esccllence interfere with the need to slow itself down, Koss I3aumes represents a relaxed, hilarious, and refreshing change of pace.

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by Kevin Walzer Mr. Tony Brueneman is something of a keeper of the "old order." He is the self-proclaimed "official historian of Madisonville. " His hobbies run towards such activities as gardening and birdwatching. He possesses a very outspoken perspective on the issues surrounding adolescents today "that force them to grow up too fast." And above all, in a profession where there is so much burnout and frustration, he retains an optimistic and dedicated, if not always cheery disposition. Brueneman maintains dual administrative roles in the high school and Ottawa; the addition of the high school to his job description came two years ago when assistant principal Mrs. Sharon Smith began doing doctorate work in education, thus reducing the time she could devote to a full-time administrative position. ' Smith and Brueneman are far less visible, and "that is by design, too." When asked exactly what his high school position entails, Bruenernan laughed when told the reawn for the question: few people know just exactly what he does. He didn't appear upset at that knowledge, though. "My chief roles in the high school are acting as social studies administrative coordinator, and observation of teachers in the classroom. Mrs. Smith is in charge of curriculum. That makes neither of us very visible." Brueneman has had a variety of jobs that required him to be "visible," as he has taught and served as administrator at various academic institutions in the area. After entering the Marine Corps in 1960 after dropping out of UC-"I was an architecture major, and I got tired of spilling ink on my pants3'-he enrolled at Xavier University as an education major. Following his education, Brueneman taught at a parochial elementary school and at Purcell High School, as well as in the Cincinnati Schools. He returned to Xavier in 1969 as a teacher and administrator. "After a few years there," he recalled, "I realized that you can't make a living as a college teacher/

administrator. So I decided to come to Indian Hill t o learn administration." ''The pressures that are on kids today-in high school-are the ones I saw ten years ago in college kids when I worked at XU," he commented. "I hear it all. Kids come in, they tell me they're pregnant, they've run away from home, their parents don't care about them. Sometimes they tell me things I really don't want to listen to. . . but I do. It's kind of sad." That sobering perspective has given Brueneman a very definite impression of the philosophies of a middle school and a high school. "I think it was good that Dr. Boston decided to keep the middle school and high school divi-

sions [when deciding housing for next year after the sale of Wyandot]. The separation is important." Why? "In middle school you're dealing essentially with. . . well, children. Middle school's a bridge from elementary school to high school; it's not high school. The kids aren't very mature, and we want to give them the freedom to stay 'immature kids.' 'When I came here," he added, "Ottawa was a junior high, a smaller version of the high school. They had band dances- they even had a 'date' dance at the end of the year. I don't think that's right for this level. There's too much pressure on kids to grow up and be more sophisticated than

photo by Davis Griffin

Mr. Brueneman displays his cheery attitude after chugging a few.

coming events Raisins say goodbye to Queen City Riverfront Coliseum

TNT Hot Rod Pull

Bogarts

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March 1 5 and 16 - Take your lady, your Lincoln, and your Lite.

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

April 21 and 22 - Double trouble.

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Cincinnati Gardens Deep Purple - March 1 2 - In the royal triumvirate with "Purple Haze" and "Purple Rain." Conway Twitty - March 15 - What a twit. Kiss - March 24 - Take lots of Blistex.

- March 2, 9:00 p.m. - An innovative jazz/fusion violinist. Johnny Winter - March 3, 8:00 p.m. - Go, if you dare. The Raisins - March 9 - Shriveled. Buddy Rich - March 12 - He ain't poor. Jean-Luc Ponty

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts March 16 - Let's fight. Billy Crystal - April 25 - He's ma-a-ahvelous, just mahvelous.

Music Hall

Eddie Murphy my lips.

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they are. There's no need for that in a middle schooi." As Brueneman views middle school as a place essentially lacking in student sophistication, both in problems-"they're individual: family, school, etc."-and maturity, he also feels that the high school is quite the opposite. "The problems in hgh school are much more complex, because you're dealing with young adults beginning to make decisions about themselves, their lives; the kids in the middle school don't worty about those things." Thus, in Ottawa, Brueneman prefers to be visible and wellknown, as his role of disciplinarian requires. In the high school, though, he prefers to maintain a low profile. "I think I do everybody the most service just by being behind the scenes and knowing a lot of students one-on-one. Most high school students have memories of me as 'that guy in the middle school when I was a kid;' they're maturing and naturally won't see me the way they did in Ottawa. I don't see them the same way, either." Brueneman got up and indicated his bulletin board. Tacked up were the portraits of various students whom he has known in his years here. This affection Brueneman has for his former "criminals" from Ottawa reveals perhaps best the essence of his personality. He appreciates the simple things. Need some proof? He loves kids; he also maintains a "deep respect for the teachers here. They are so talented." Gardening, birdwatching, keeping up to date with the history of Madisonville, and raising his four children also take up much of the time of the lifelong Cincinnati resident. Brueneman professes to be "the only Republican in a faculty full of Democrats." Of course, his eyes were twinkling, and a broad smile crossed his lips when he said that. The smile reveals his happiness to be here at Indial. Hill, which he refers to as "an excellent school district, in all seriousness." In all seriousness. Does the nebulous keeper of the old order have any further comments? ''Yeah-- . . Chieftain is a leftwing, radical newspaper. Just kidA hearty laugh and a ding." smile.

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Collins develops style apart from by Kevin Walzer At this point, could it be said that Phil Collins stands at a crossroads? The driving force behind Genesis appears to be nearing one, if he is not already there. Collins has spent the last four years working essentially on a solo career, producing only one Genesis album after 1981's Abacab, 1983's Genesis. In that time span, he has released three solo albums. The question as to where Collins stands right now is brought about by the fact that stock in his individual career has skyrocketed in the last ten months. Collins' work on the Against All Odds film soundtrack garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Song ("Take a Look at Me Now"), and his contributions to Philip Bailey's Chinese Wall-he served as producer and co-vocalist-produced a critically acclaimed album and a top ten single, "Easy Lover." Then there is Collins' third individual album, No Jacket Required. Judging by the scarcity of the record in local stores, it isn't hard to believe that it will maintain and even augment Collins' current sought-after status. But even without Collins' other projects, No Jacket Required is excellent in its own right. Although not a radical change from the typical Collins sound, it is slick, well-produced, and a pleasure to listen to. Side one opens with a trademark Collins effort: "Sussudio." Greeting the ears is the familiar Collins rhythm, a heavy drumbeat complemented by driving keyboards and the Phoenix Horns of Earth, Wind, and Fire. Such a sound is to be found throughout Jacket, balanced out nicely with slower and at times thoughtprovoking ballads.

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"Only You Know and I Know" follows in much the same vein as "Sussudio ;" however, it is a much more interesting song due to the hard edge Collins gives to it. A funky synthesizer base and some raw guitar work by Daryl Stuermer make this one riveting; a single of this track would be a very likely bet in the near future. Collins follows the driving sound of "Only You Know. . ." with a much more subdued piece, "Long Long Way to Go." A slow, haunting ballad, "Long Long Way to Go" deals with enduring emotional pain: "While I sit trying to think of things to say/Someone lies bleeding in somewhere/So it would seem that we've got a long, long way to go/I've seen all I wanna see today." Can you "turn it off if you want to , switch it off or look away?" Collins asks. The question, and this song, are particularly effective and provocative. A return to the driving sound marks "I Don't Want to Know." This song doesn't have a lot to offer in the way of lyrics, although Collins' ever-masterful control of pace and melody makes this fun to listen to. Still, you're not missing much if you cue over it. The same is not true of the album's first single, "One More Night." This track ends side one on a subtle and melodious note; Collins is at his best in this quiet, romantic piece, It must be heard. Side two opens with an unusual piece, "Don't Lose My Number." An odd blend of riffing guitar, Collins' angry, powerful drumwork, and synthesizer almost reminiscent of the Police's "Wrapped Around Your Finger," this song achieves a strong and decidedly up-tempo feel. The end, much like Collins' "Mama" on Genesis, doesn't quite live up to the intriguing begin-

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ning, but the song still succeeds. It is one of the best "rockers" on the album. "Who Said I Would" does not succeed in the same vein. It has potential; Steurmer's guitar work and Collins' drums and vocals create a very electric foundation, but the effect is ruined by the annoying presence of the Phoenix Horns. The EWF horn section works best in the more "discolike" sound of "Sussudio," but it only detracts here. "Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore" is a solid song highlighted by some angry Collins drumming. However, it flits much between the slow style of "Long Long Way to GO;' and the rock style of "Who Said I Would," and like the latter song, loses a promising identity in the process. After one or two listenings, it would probably be judicious to cue over "Inside Out." Although better than its two predecessorsit does not get lost in its style-it sounds too much like them to be notable. Instead, it succeeds the most of the second-side songs in creating a gripping rock sound; it is Collins' best blend of soft and hard. "Take me home/'Cause I don't remember/Take me home" are the closing lines, accompanied by some heavy drumming that coproducers Collins and Hugh Padgham wisely buried in the mix.

movie review

Motley crew experiences unreaIistic 'Breakfast' DT by Elizabeth Converse It was a Thursday night, and I highly doubted that there would be droves of people at the movies, so I decided to go check out the movie of my choice, The Breakfast Club. Nevertheless, I was wrong about the droves. After waiting in line for fifteen minutes, I finally fought my way through the crowds, got my ticket and pop-

corn, and made my way to what I had been waiting for, the bathroom. Upon emerging, I went into the theatre and chose a seat which just happened to be behind a fluffy-haired individual with a loud, resounding laugh (which soon became very irritating). Well, then the show started. The Breakfast Club is the story of five kids who have to spend an

eight-hour detention together for having done various obnoxious things at school. They spend their DT in the library, and this "diverse" group of kids consists of a snob, a wrestler (jock), a druggie, a geek, and an introvert. During the detention, they were instructed to write a paper about "who they thought they were." Instead, these people did everything but. Their afternoon

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No Jacket Required is not a breakthrough album for Collins in the musical sense; it is, though, an important stepping stone in his career. Musically, Collins simply refines his distinctive, individual style; he scores some impressive hits, particularly on the first side. With the strong sound of the album, though, Collins is succeeding more and more in strengthening his musical identity and influence. With No Jacket Required and his other solo projects, Collins is only expanding his sphere of influence. He is growing ever more popular and successful in his own right, and is moving nearer and nearer to a crossroads that may take him on a different path than Genesis.

AMY, from p. 5 The fact that she is beyond help has caused faculty, friends, and local IH residents to consider sending Amy to Careunit and/or Emerson North Hospital. "1 can't help it! I chew gum every period of the day, except of course, in Connelly's," said Amy. Amy spends an estimated two dollars a week to support her habitual gum chewing. So if you're looking for Angus, depending on the season, she can be found cracking a field hockey ball into the net, swishing a 15-foot jumper, or snagging a linedrive at short. If, by chance, this golden-souled athlete cannot be found on the field of competition, try looking in Convenient. She will be buying her gum. Whatever you do, do not look in Skyline. consisted of arguments, eating, dancing, smoking pot, a spillyour-guts discussion session, and of course (a necessity t o all R-rated movies) sexual encounters. The movie reminded me of the average attempt at teen age life portrayal as done by a 30-yearold. Unfortunately, because of this, the movie wasn't quite as good as all the critics raved. The Breakfast Club was definitely a humorous movie; it was just slightly unrealistic that all of the things that happened in the movie could actually take place during an eight-hour detention. Nevertheless, it hung together well, and I think that it's a "mustsee."

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work TV. Granted, Amy has had a basketball game every Thursday night, thanks to the grueling Lady Braves' schedule. Well, I guess that's the price a great athlete has to pay. Great athlete is right; everyone knows Amy is a three-sport player. In the spring, she is a shortstop for the Varsity Softball team. This spring is no exception, as Amy will be assured of a start-

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Academy fails to interest Ross by Jim Gmskin Ross Baumes has an English paper due tomorrow. "I haven't started it," he explains. "I'll do it during first period." The preceding is typical of a philosophy that is uniquely Ross Baumes. One of the most easily recognized seniors, Ross has mastered the art of relaxing and has become an expert at living the "good" life. He is a person who lists as his priorities in life: "none." Ross always manages to display a sarcastic sense of humor and a subtle cynicism, which is not surprising when one considers the fact that he has been suffering from the motivational disability known as "senioritis" since the middle of his eighth grade year. "That's all great, but aren't you going t o ask me any questions?" interrupts Ross. All right. Let's hear about Lloyd Ross Baumes' early years, in your own words, Ross. "Well,

I was born in Switzerland. Eventually, I went down to Afghanistan and rebelled for a while. I then travelled right through the buttocks of Burma until I finally ended up here. " . Now come on, Ross. I said you were subtly cynical, not ridiculous. "All right. Actually, I've lived in Cincinnati all my life. It's not my fault, though." When at the Academy, Ross does his best to make sure that things don't get too hectic. His schedule is as follows: Wake up at 8:05. Sleep through second period. Wake up during third. Get bored in fourth period. Throw food across the lunchroom without getting caught. Nap during fdth. Spend sixth period walking around and talking to people. Take a note or two during seventh. After school, Ross likes to keep it simple. His typical afternoon agenda: Go home, eat, jog, blow off homework, and finally

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sleep. Ross is able to describe his feelings toward school rather succinctly. He calls it "an organized bore," and explains that he would "rather be grounded than be at school." Before you fall prey to any misconceptions about Ross, i t is important to realize the fact that.

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O f Aside ~ w ~ yfrom ~ s w her O m ~non-stop ttes~~ sports schedule, Amy found ti& for one brief encounter with the working world - one month of dipping and indulging at Aglarnesis'. Why only one month? "It seemed like right after I learned all the names of the ice creams and how to make all the sundaes, I wanted to quit. I think that being around all that chocolate made me emotionally break out." In addition t o the talent for sundae building, Amy has also mastered the art of basket weaving. Her "bee hive" basket, made in Independent Study this year, recently won a Key Award (second place) in the Scholastics Art Show downtown. Of course, I can't properly write a sketch of Amy Wiatt without mentioning Clancy. Clancy is a 12-inch high Lhasa Apso whose bite is definitely bigger than his bark - and Amy has got battle scars to prove it. "I don't have many visitors because of our 'Tasmanian Devil. Clancy 's just a 20-pound ball of teeth!" After reading all of this, Amy may seem to be an all-American, fun-loving female, but she does have one unusual characteristic. Amy is addicted t o chewing gum.

see AMY, p. 8 in reality, he manages to stay relatively active out of school. He plays soccer during the fall and spring and is involved in an indoor league during the winter. In addition, Ross has recently attained a position of prominence during the lunch periods at IH. He entertains daily during first lunch by broadcasting his warm

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by James Anderson Two weeks ago, a delegation from the Indian Hill Model United Nations club attended NAIMUN XXII, a national model UN conference. In the internation simulation, or INS, senior Hugh Geier received the highly

prestigious "flag." This award is given to a delegate who excels in the simulation of his position. Geier's distinction not only reflects well on in his pivotal role as President of the U.S., but also on the other members of the club, who por-

OSU singers, orrlcers to visit IH The Ohio State University Glee Club will perform for the entire student body next Wednesday. March 6, during seventh period. The Glee G!ub, after perfor-

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mine, at Syc: and IH, will short tour. Admissions officers from OSU will accompany the sin@ngg o u p . They will be available at 1:00 in ALJ It; midance office to talk to juniors interested in attendil?g osu.

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serr ester exam policy during lun ch today, with the intention of u sir~g the results to form a propoIndian trill has become one of sal for the Spring exams. The the latest teams in the area to en- more students who respond, the ter the field of radio comm~rnica- more Likely it is that the adminitions. WIHS has begun operations stration will accept the proposal. in the cafe of Iti, with talenteci DJ's Roqs Baurnes, Kenny Slazyk, Search due "World B." Rowe, and Dave Senior Search applications are "Ste~vdog" Steward spinning the due in the attendance office by tunes. Rolling a wide variety cf 3:00 p.m. today. Mr. Gary Gelcater to recently nts when pplications a5 had

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Wiedemer by Kenneth N. Jones Senior Karen Wiedemer has been chosen as a Congressional Seminar representative and will travel to Washington, D.C., March 13-15. The trip will entail an in depth look at the legislative process. Said Wiedemer, "It's not like the seventh grade trip. We will meet a lot more people, not just see buildings." Although she will tour the capital, Wiedemer will also meet Congressmen such as William Gradison, so as to gain insight into the human side of lawmaking. Many "important" people are espected to speak at the seminar. "We might get to see Reagan, but

seminar I doubt it," commented Wiedemer. Wiedemer was s~rrprisedwhen she first received the honor. "I didn't have to write any essays or anything. 1 was really surprised. I have an interest in politics, but it's not incredibly large," she said. As a career, Wiedemer is not set on anything. "I've considered politics, but on this trip, I'll weigh both sides." The aspect of the trip which intrigues Wiedemer the most is that she will finally meet the people she has read about. "I've studied the government, but this visit takes you further than the testbook. I'm really looking forward to it."

trayed other U.S. statesmen. These included junior Brian Meyers as undersecretary of state and seniors Janet Nicolas as U.S. ambassador to the U.S.S.R., Barbara Hug as director of the F.B.I., and Elizabeth Gorman as commandant of the marine corps and later as commander of the air force. Commented Geier on his award, "I, of course, was very pleased to have received it [the award]. I was really kind of surprised ." In the INS, members of the IH MUN had to face rapid, unforseen developments in the world geopolitical situation. The events that took place in just three days are enough to boggle the mind. There was a communist takeover in Portugal after which Geier called on NATO troops to invade. As Geier says, "I was a bit militaristic." In addition to this consequential happening, Margeret Thatcher was assassinated, a new nation was created in Borneo, Philippines President Marcos was killed, and the Vietnamese confiscated a

March 1,1985 downed U.S. space shuttle-a typical day for members of the higher echelons of world leadership. In the Security Council, sophomores James Anderson and David Miller represented Nicaragua. Debate was fast and furloils on a variety of issues including the U.S. mining of Nicaraguan harbors, the Iran-Iraq war, and the Israeli occupation of soutllc,rn Lebanon. "The Nicaraguan dcbate was my favorite," said hliller. "We burned the U.S. a couple of times." The Security Council was also called into emergency session at 5.00 a.m. to discuss (fictional) developments on the Sino-Vietnamese border. Although thc delegation didn't win any awards, the members said that they had enjoyed themselves and had learned a great deal. Other high points in the visit included a combined freshmansophomore-junior trip to Sonny's surplus store and an excursion to the Nicaraguan embassy. Commented Anderson, "The embassy briefing was really surprising. I learned that Nicaragua is not really a Soviet puppet."

letter from SG

SG proposes a ternatives for Spring exam schedule Dear Students, On Wednesday, SG had its meeting for the month of February At the meeting, members made proposals for an alternative to last semester's exam schedule. A poll will be released today zt lunch for students to fill out about their opinions on the exam schedule last semester. Proposals were also made for an alternative to seniors taking exams. Service projects, speakers and movies, or a combination of the above were among the ideas. Instead of seniors going to school during the three days of exams, seniors could either devote three Saturdays of their time to attend service projects, or spend the last three days at school doing some type of senior project. Our ideas must be composed and submitted to Mrs. Smith by Monday, March 11. Your contributions and ideas are welcome. Our March forum is also coming up soon. SG has planned either a prolcon debate over abortion with speakers from a right to

life group and a planned parenthood group or a possible concert by the Blue Wisp Jazz Combo. Student input is encourage; our forums are for you. Our computer dating sheet sale went quite well this year. We've raised close to 600 dollars. Half of the money will go back to the Computer Daze dating company, but the other half will be given to the Heart Association. Thank you all for buying your dating lists. This year's fundraiser has been the most successful since 1981. A Spring fundraiser is being organized by the service committee presently; class fundraisers are starting also. We are, in addition, planning an intramural program for this Spring. Senior Laura Schwartz and junior Clint Reese are heading the intramural conamittee. U1timate Frisbee and volleyball are the sports we are considering. Thank you, Jim Gruskin SG Vice President

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Cook drills readers o n volume by David Cook Last issue's problem was to determine the sum of each row in a magic square of 101 sides which begins with 10,001 and progresses by steps of 1001. By the formula given for the sum of any row of a simple magic square ( N(N 2+1)/2, where N is the number of sides), one may deduce that a 101 X 101 square beginning with 1and counting by ones would add up to 101(1012+1)/2 = 515,231 on a side. Since the square in the problem starts with 10,001 instead of 1, all of the numbers are 10,000 more than they otherwise would be. With 101 numbers per side, this allows for a gain of 10,000(101) or 1,010,000, so the running total is now 1,525,201. Counting by 1001's instead of by ones makes the second number of the square 1000 higher than it should be, the third 2000 higher, the fourth 3000, etc. The nth number of the square is therefore 1000(n-1) higher than it would otherwise be. Thus, the sum of all the excess of this type in the square is 0 + 1000 + 2000 ...

+ (1012

- 1)(1000). In other words, this is 1000 times the sum of all the numbers between 0 and

1012. Using the formula for the sum of consecutive integers ( n(n +l)I2 is the sum all numbers from one to n), the above computation simplifies to 52,025,100,000. Dividing by 101 to find the amount of excess per

side, one comes up with 515,100,000. Adding this to our earlier total of 1,525,201 yields a final sum of 5 16,625,201 on each row. For no practical reason, I'd like to locate the center of a tetrahedron (see diagram) and find the measure of the angle with this center as vertex and passing through any two of the corners (angle ACB). To start, let's draw two medians, AH and DG. These are also angle bisectors, so they divide triangle AED into two 30-60-90 right triangles. If we let the length of all sides of the tetrahedron be 1, then the length of each median is .15/2. The long half of each median (AF and DF) is 213 of the full length, or 6 1 3 , and the shorter halves (GF and HF) a e each J5/6 long. F is the geometric center of triangle ABE. Now we draw in two more medians o n side BDE; the center of triangle BDE is I. Next, drawing lines through the interior of the pyramid, connect A and I, and B and F; A1 and BF are perpendicuh to the planes of triangles BDE and ABE respectively. C, the point of intersection of these two segments, is the center of the tetrahedron, because it is equidistant from all four sides. Using the Pythagorean theorem on triangle BFH. we see that " ( n/6l2

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the above equation ( ( J3/31L + 1c2 = B C ~ ) ,we end up with 113 + (213 - ~ G I ~ ( B + c )8 c 2 ) =

B C ~ . Simplifying yields 1 = 2 & / 3 ( ~ ~ )so, BC=$/~. We are now ready to solve the original question-to find the measure of angle ACB. AC and BC are both 6 1 4 , while, as previouslv stated. AB=l. By the cosine law, l 2 = ( JZ/4l2 + ( 6 1 4 ) ~2( fi/4)( 8 / 4 ) c o s 0. Simplified : 1 = 318 + 318 - 3/4cose, and 114 = - 3 1 4 ~ 0 ~ 8 . Thus, cose = -113, and = Arccos(-1/3), which is about 109.47q This result may seem absolutely useless; however, among (I assume) many other uses, it

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happens to be the angle between any two outer atoms of several compounds, the most important being CH4, also called methane or natural gas. Also, when we consider this same problem in two dimensions (a twodimensional tetrahedron is an equilateral triangle), we see that the central angle has a rneasure of 120 ', also expressible as Arccos(-112). Similarly, in one dimension, the only possible angle measure is 180Q , which can be written Arccos(-111). It seems likely, therefore, that for an nthdimensional tetrahedron, the angle corresponding to the ones discussed here would have a measure of Arccos(-l/n). Problem for next issue: A six inch long hole is drilled through, the middle of a sphere. What volume remains? No information has been left out,

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Braves to face Deer Park after by Kevin Walzer and Brian Rowe It was not a particularly pretty or inspiring sight, the basketball Braves' opening AA sectional game against Blanchester Tuesday, but it got the job done. By defeating the Wildcats, 6562, IH set up a meeting in the second round of the tournament with Deer Park tomorrow night. The win was also a milestone of sorts for the Braves; it was the first sectional game they have won in five years and their firstever victory in the AA tournament. However, all hoopla aside, the greatest thing about the victory was that it was a win, for in several stages of the game, Blanchester capitalized on IH's often-lethargic ~ and threatened to pull * l -a v an upset over the fourth-seeded Braves. "Yes, I would have to say we didn't play well as a whole," said coach Dale McKibben. "We were pretty shabby." still, as mentioned before, it

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got the job done. "It's often hard to get that fvst win in a tournament game, particularly if you're not used to the pressure," he said. "We don't really have anyone who has tournament experience. In that sense, it was a good win." IH jumped out to an 18-15 lead in the first quarter. They had been up by seven, 18-11, when they "let Blanchester back in it-they hit a couple of quick buckets." The Wildcats outscored the Braves 20-18 and 18-17 in the second and third quarters to tie at 53 entering the fourth quarter. "We weren't playing well at all in that stretch-really, we only played real well for about three minutes in the fourth quarter." Blanchester outscored IH to move ahead by three, 58-55; IH, however, ran off ten straight points in four minutes to go up by seven, 65-58. Blanchester wasn't through

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with Kevin Walzer We are not, at this moment, seeing a very happy bunch of Braves. A long basketball season is winding down. Most other winter sports seasons are over. Spring is approaching. Thoughts of most athletes are turning towards baseball, track, tennis. It may be only coincidental that the play of the Braves has been decidedly less inspired than it was in December and January. In December and January IH beat Loveland and Deer Park by 28 and 44 points, respectively; in February, they squeaked past Loveland by three and had to go into overtime to down Deer Park by two. Their tournament game against Blanchester was little bet-

ter; it was, to put it lightly, boring. The Braves trailed Blanchester at several points, coming alive only in the fourth quarter to go up by seven before letting their opponents cut the margin to three. Perhaps it is only a coincidence; it has not, however, escaped the notice of coach Dale McKibben. "We didn't play that well against Blanchester," commented McKibben. "We have had some games where we've had to struggle to win; that was one of them." McKibben feels that several factors appear to have contributed to the recent decline in the quality of IH's play. This particular time of year, the changing of winter into spring, seems be playing a large role right now. "I think 'spring fever' is something that has to affect a team's mental attitude," he said. "They [the players] get restless. We try to find methods to keep their interest up, like changing styles of practice, varying the playing time on the floor." Beyond "spring fever," the stresses of a long season appear to have taken their inevitable toll as well. That, said McKibben, is both to be expected and under-

mission on Presidential Scholars, a group of private citizens appointed by the Resident, on the basis of information supplied in a sixpage application, an essay, and a secondary school report. In April, the Commission will select 500 of the n~ostqualified applicants as fmalists. In May, the final Cut will be made; only one girl and one boy from each state, from the District of Columbia, from Puerto Rico, and from among U.S. citizens living abroad

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Rick Abrams scored 21 points against Blanchester.

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stood. "When you realize that we've been playing since the end of October, you understand that we've had a long year. Basketball is a long sport. I would think that some people may be a bit physically tired." With physical tiredness comes mental tiredness. A lot of pressure and hype have surrounded the boys' varsity program this year; "the march for the last EHL title," "the Abrams scoring chase," "the road to McNicholas." Given the team's failure to win the EHL title, which would have to be considered the most important goal of the season, a long and hard road might appear to have been travelled for nothing. "The EHL was a big disappointment, especially the way we lost it," said McKibben. "We had so many one- or two-point losses. If the ball had bounced our way a couple of times, we might very well have wound up on top." Indeed, the Braves' season this year has been one of close losses. "We played really well in a couple of two-point losses. Those are bound to be disappointing." Does the disappointment take a toll? Perhaps. It undoubtedly

plays a part in IH's recent lethargy. The mental and physical factors have combined to erode the quality of the team's play. "But being athletes, I would hope that they would still want to play," said McKibben. "I would think that they still have the pride to compete at their best, and enjoy the competition." Does IH's recent play reflect that attitude? It may be only coincidental, but the answer appears to be "no."

On a less serious note, look for Rick Abrams to pass Gary Freytag's career scoring mark tomorrow night. Abrams, with 964 career points, needs just 19 against Deer Park to surpass Freytag's 982. The Franchise smashed another long-standing scoring record against Blanchester by setting the new single-season mark for points scored. Abrams, with 467 points this season, passed Dan Murphy's previous mark of 459. However, Murphy did his in 19 games; Abrams took 21. Thus, Murphy retains the record for per game average in a season (24.2). Abrams' 22.2 average puts him in fourth place overall in the latter category.

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~ o n a c hnominated for Presidential Scholar by David Cook Senior Paul Monach was recently informed of his candidacy for one of 121 Presidential Scholar positions. Monach is one of only 1500 highschoolers in the nation to be offered a chance to compete for these positions. Selection of candidates was based on SAT and/or ACT scores and on the selfdescriptive data completed in connection with either or both of these tests. Scholars will be chosen by the Corn-

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by Jeff Currier Thirtyqne IHHS musicians participated in the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) 1985 Solo and Ensemble Contest, held at Anderson High School last Saturday. IH students earned 19 ratings of Superior (maximum) and nine of Excellent. This festival, universally referred to simply as "contest," is held each year at a local high school and is open to all interested instrumentalists and vocalists. The word "contest" is perhaps misleading, as there is no real winner involved. Students perform individually or in small ensembles before a judge, who then gives them a rating from I to V, a I being "Superior." The music a student performs is selected from a prepared list made by the OMEA Director's Committee. The music is divided into three categories, A, B, and C, according to level of difficulty. Soloists receiving ratings of I (Superior) were: Jill Anderson, flute ; Michele Brougher , clarinet ; Jeff Currier, clarinet ; David Epstein, trombone; Bill Haffner, trombone; Ellen Hammond, piccolo; Andrea Hatfield, flute; Stephanie Hug, violin; Cyndy McClure, flute; Rob Nichols, French horn; Karen Rhoad, violin; Rob Seal, trumpet; Scott Seward, trumpet; and John Sheringer, trumpet. Ensembles receiving Superior ratings were: brass quintet (Gregg Devanna, Joel Ruff, Haffner, Seal, and Seward); clarinet trio (Terri Wayne, Brougher, and Currier); flute trio (Mary Ballard, Kim Doran, and Currier); and percussion ensemble (Doug Backus, Dave Buck, Duncan Chalmers, Bill Creedon, and Jeff Tuckey).

Receiving ratings of I1 (Excellent) were: Ballard, flute; Eric Dahl, trumpet; Mindy Grindstaff, piano; Andrea Hatfield, piccolo; Helen Hwang, violin; Scott Schricker, trumpet ;Jamie Winget, txombone; and Jennifer Wolski, violin. The string ensemble (Elizabeth Converse, Mariano Fernandez, Barbara Hug, Kate Hug, Stephanie Hug, Jean Rhee, Brian Seikman, Grindstaff, Hwang, Rhoad, and Wolski) also received an excellent rating. When asked about her first time performing in the high school contest, sophomore Jill Anderson said, "The thought of going in there all by myself scared me at first, but afterwards I realized it wasn't that bad at all."

Seven named by David Cook All seven of IH's National Merit semifinalists-seniors David

and 15 additional students no matter where from will achieve Scholar statlls. In addition, 20 Presidential Scholars will be named for outstanding performance in the arts or in creative writing. All 141 students chosen will travel to Washington D.C. the week of June 16 to be awarded the Presidential scholarYsmedalliDuring their visit, scholars get to meet not only government officials, but also famous educators, authors, musicians, and scientists. They will, in addition, tour museums and national memorials, and attend ceremonies in their honor. Each is given the Opportunity in the application to identify the teacher who has influenced him the most significantly. The teachers named will be invited to attend a special reception with their students and will receive certificates of excellence. Monach has chosen to name English teacher Elizabeth Ackley for this potential honor, stating as his reason that "in addition to being an excellent teacher, she has also been a good friend." Monach is already, by virtue of his nomination, a member of an exclusive club at IH. Among the few past nominees from IH, only three have gone on, as Monach hopes to, to attain finalist

NM finalists Cook, Marjie Fink, MaryBeth Heidrich, Paul Kalomeres, Eric Leugers, Paul Monach, and Gay

National Merit finalists: (front, 1. to r.) Eric Leugers, Paul Kalomeres, David Cook, Paul Monach, (back) Gay Stauft, MaryBeth Heidrich, Marjie Fink.

photo by Davis Paul Monach--candidate forGriffin Presidentid Scholar award.

standing: Tom Warfel ('84), John Ries ('82), and Judy Arms ('70). Monach felt "surprised to get this. I thought a lot more than 1500 people had better scores than mine." He is, however, apprehensive about completing the extensive application form. "I'm not looking forward to filling out about a dozen general questions, but I think I'll use an essay I've already written." Asked about his chances of being named Scholar Monach replied that they were "about as good as anyone else's." Stauft-have advanced to finalist standing in the competition for scholarship money. 13,500 out of 15,000, or 9076, of the semifinalists in the nation became finalists; those who did no: become finalists were eliminated either because their SAT scores did not meet minimum requirements or on the basis of an application filled out last fall. 1500 finalists will receive $2000 non-renewable scholarships from National Merit Corporation in May. Some IHers usually receive these scholarships each year. In addition, many colleges and universities offer four-year scholarships to qualifying finalists who attend there. The most lucrative awards, however, usually come from large companies; to qualify for these scholarships, a finalist must generally either be related to an employee of the company or live in the area in which the company is based.

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editorial In preparation for its annual Senior Special at the end of the school year, Chieftain will have the senior questionnaires available in the main office early next week. In recent years, almost every senior has filled out a questionnaire; we therefore urge each senior to take and complete one, but just as importantly, to take seriously the deadline for its return of Friday, March 22. Most people have little or no idea of the tremendous effort needed to complete the Senior Special, including editing, typesetting, proofreading, and page setup, not to mention the later production work. In order to print the issue on time, we must do the far majority of the work on it between the issues from late March to the end of the school year. Two years ago, the Senior Special was printed a week late, in large part because of the tardiness of many of the completed questionnaires. Also, any senior who may object t o having only two and a half weeks to complete the questionnaire and senior will is completely off base. Writing a senior will and answering five questions takes considerably less time than a government paper and is more fun, yet many seniors manage to finish a paper in a weekend or even one night. The obvious solution, then, is t o pick up a questionnaire early, take your time filling it out, keep the language clean, and turn it in by March 22. As members of an editorial staff that is almost completely comprised of seniors, we naturally want this Senior Special to be the best ever. We assume you desire and expect the same.

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~ndjvidvals,medley advance to state meet

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In the past few years, Young Life, an out-of-school organization, has gained a strong membership from Indian Hill students. Understandably, the group is always hoping to increase its membership, so, often, non-member students are asked to come to a meeting. The problem with Young Life's recruiting techniques is not that the prospective member is forced to attend, but simply that he is not told the group's true intent. In personal experiences, several of the staff members have been asked to attend meetings, but when they asked the group's purpose, the question was side-stepped. Only after thorough questioning was it discovered that Young Life's purpose is, to quote its local leader, Brad Johnson, "to communicate the basics of the Christian faith." Rarely is the group's intent stressed during recruit-

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ing. Often, Young Lifers will say, "Well, it's a lot of fun. You ought t o come." Even in a 1982 Chieftain article, Johnson stressed that the group was fun rather than religious. Telling a prospective member only half the truth about Young Life is deception. In fact, Young Life itself seems to try to hide the fact that it is a religious group. Using a social group's pressure to force religion on an unsuspecting person is unfair. Whether Young Life is right or wrong is not to be decided here. We only criticize the group's techniques and their facade as merely a social group. To say, "Young Life is a lot of fun. Occasionally we may say a prayer, but there is no obligation," is comparable to saying, "Chieftain is great fun. Oh, by the way, we put out a newspaper." The group should state its purpose outright to prospective members, then ask them to attend a meeting. Deceiving people into thinking the group is only social, then springing religion upon them once they are in the midst of already dedicated Young Lifers is peer pressure in its worst form. DECA, from p. 1 place in job interviews; Courtney Loewenstine, first place in public speaking; Jeanne Littlejohn, first place in sales demonstration; Niloufar Azarnia, first place in apparel and accessories; Grey Freudenberg, fourth in business ownership; Debbie Tipp, John Atkinson, and Linda Keller, first, second, and third, respectively, in restaurant marketing. John Paquette, Kevin Viox, and Dominic Britton, third in team management ; Denise Wink-

er, third in free enterp.rise; Sharon Nakamura and Julie Packer, first and third, respectively, in general marketing; Diana Maehlman, Laura Distler, and Paula Creech, first, second, and third in entrepreneurship; Amy Geygan and Tesa Caldwell, first and second in finance and credit. Paula Berry and Jenny Malloy , second and fourth in general merchandising; Chris Phillips, first in food marketing; and Tracy Cambron and Jan Wilson, third and fifth in advertising.

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by Kevin Walzer Two individual swimmers and a medley relay team advanced to state with qualifying times in the district meet held last weekend at Keating Natatorium. These swimmers will proceed to the state meet, which is to be held this weekend. Sophomore Teresa Replogle headed the list as she qualified for state in two events, the 100 breaststroke and the 200 free. Replogle captured second in the breaststroke with a time of 1 :06.63. She followed that finish with a fourth-place showing in the 200 free, with a time of 54.26 seconds. The top four finishers in each event advance automatically to state. Replogle was thus an automatic qualifier in her two events. To determine the other state qualifiers, the other swimmers' times are ranked, and a predetermined number of the next fastest times will advance. IH's other two state representatives qualified in this fashion. Freshman Jenny Replogle captured fifth in the district 100 breaststroke; the medley relay team of Lesley Blonh, Beth Win-

gerter, and the two Replogles finished ninth. Both had times good enough to qualify them for state. TwR

Wmgerter, for her part, is quite optimistic about the girls' chances to do well. lar

The boys' team did not fare nearly as well in the post-season. No member had a time fast enough to get to districts; the team, though, did finish well in the consolation meet held earlier this week at Sycamore High School. Sophomore Andy Geygan placed eighth in the 100 freestyle and seventh in the 100 breaststroke to lead the Braves. The boys had only three swimmers by the end of the year; as Geygan pointed out, three swimmers'do not qualify them for any meet. "I think well do better next year, though," said Geygan. "There are a bunch of Ottawa swimmers coming up." The girls are not yet worrying about next year; they stiU have their most important meet. 'We can do well," assured Wingerter. photo courtesy of Legend

Teresa Replogle was one of four swimmers to advance to state.

Wrestlers to c o m ~ e t ein sectional tourney I

by Kevin Walzer The wrestlers oDen vost-season play this weekend as they comPete at the district meet. The eleven-team tournament will be held at Reading High School. The Braves enter the meet coming off a "disappointing" sixth-place finish in the final EHL tournament held last weekend in the IH gym. A "large and powerful field" awaits IH at Reading this weekend, according to senior Ken Slazyk. "There are some big teams there-Loveland, Reading, Clermont Norteastern. There are also some smaller teams, like New Richmond and Madeira." What kind of anticipated finish does this field translate into for IH? "I think we could get into the top half, but it's an individual thing now, not really a team competition. After [districts] , only a few of us will continue." Slazyk did not venture guesses on which Braves would continue past districts into regionals and possibly state but did note "some improving people. Burt Sheard, L

"I think Teresa has a good shot at the top twelve or even top. six in the breaststroke-she could also do well in the freestyle. Jenny breaststroke." could make top twelve in the

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in particular-he's really come on but not many of them were able in the second part of the season." to get to the finals. A few match Slazyk would have to be considered a strong possibility, as by Joy Rowe well as senior Dave Kindle and The JV girls ended their seasophomore Matt Feltman. Last year those three survived past dis- son last Thursday with a loss to Milford, 5 1-14. Milford dominattricts, with Slazyk advancing all ed IH the entire game. the way to state. The Eagles led 21-2 by the end "I don,? know, though," said of the first half. The Squaws imSlazyk. "Regionals is a tough proved play somewhat during the meet." second half, but not enough to For the Braves, so was the change Milford's winning pace. EHL meet. Their sixth-place finThe Squaws' previous game ish fell far short of their hopes was a closer game, a 44-41 loss to and well short of ther expectaMadeira. The Squaws once again tions. fell behind in the first half, but Sycamore won the meet with they came back in the second 188% points. The other finishers half, hoping to take the lead. were, in order : Loveland (118% Within the last three minutes, the points), Glen Este (1 13), Milford Squaws went from 1 2 behind to (95?h), Madeira (87), IH (49), two. Deer Park (47), and Mariemont Lack of made free throws kept (36). IH from capturing the lead, and IH's sixth-place finish was the Amazons barely pulled off the even more surprising in light of three-point win. the fact that they had two indiDespite this loss, the team vidual champions, Slazyk in the 138-pound class and Kindle in the , played much better in this second meeting with Madeira than in the 185 class, Where did the letdown first. Freshman Maggie Keir come? "We had a lot of semifinalists, played an especially good game,

wins in the semifinal-more than we had-can make a big difference. Our difference wasn't big enough."

Milford hands JV final loss with a personal best of ten points. Stated a teammate, "Maggie played a great game. She finally started driving the ball in and scoring to help us challenge the Amazons." Keir's excellent play in this game earned her a position on the varsity team for the EHL tournament, along with freshmen Chris Starcher and Lynn Yost. Starcher, however, was the only one of the three to get playing time. She played very impressively during her two quarters. It looks as if she will be seen in many varsity games next year. Starcher ended the season as the J V Squaws' leading scorer, with a total of 168 points and proved to be a very valuable player. Despite their last two losses, the Squaws finished the season with a 13-7 record, the best any IH girls' team has had in several years. The next few years should look promising for varsity coach Dick Pfirman.

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Frosh capture third straight title by Peter Batsakes The freshman basketball team finished its 1984-85 with a decisive victory in the EHL title game over rival squad Sycamore, 36-18. The Braves dominated the Aviators the whole game and their easy victory led them to their third consecutive EHL title. The Braves ended their season with a 14-2 record, and even though - IH did not compile a rec-

ord-setting win/loss ratio, as previously stated in Chieftain's last issue, their court presence is like none other ever seen in any other freshman team assembled. "We had a twenty-point turnaround from the first Sycamore game," said coach Steve Thompson, whose team lost to Sycamore 5 2 4 2 in a triple-overtime thriller earlier this year. Over the season the Braves set

'Nucleus' to return for Squaws after im '84-'85 season by Tiffany Meyer "The nucleus of the team is coming back next year," comments coach Dick Pfirman when asked about his feelings concerning next year's girls' varsity basketball team. The starting guards and center will be returning next season. The Squaws lost a difficult oattle, 45-30, to North College Hill, who is still competing in sectionals, in their first AA tournament game. By the end of the first half the Lady Braves were down by one point, 21-20, and playing well. At the end of the third quarter they were down five, but were stiU close to catching up with NCH. However, North College Hill outscored the Squaws in the fourth quarter. The leading scorer was junior Kristin Mains with seven. The last season game the Lady

Braves played was against Milford with a loss, 65-21. Before that game the girls traveled to Madeira and lost a r a t h a close game, 4734. Junior Chris Hall was the leading scorer in that game with a total of nine points, and senior Amy Wiatt was the leading rebounder with six. Pfirman commented, "The team started out playing well this season 19-51; then they went into a spin and didn't recover." He also thinks they "could've played better," but they definitely improved over last season, in which they finished 9-10. The leading scorer for the season was Cucinotta with an average of 11 points per game. Coach Pfirman believes Cucinotta and Hall will play well next year. However, he feels next season will depend on the development of Mains.

JV Braves end season 10-10 by Alissa Raleigh "We achieved our goal of a 1010 record this season," observed sophomore Ron Jones of the JV boys' basketball team. The team ended the year with a 9-5 record in the EHL, putting them in third place with Sycamore first and Mariemont second. The boys won their final game of the season over Milford, with a final score of 37-28. The Braves got off to a rigorous start and remained indefatiguable throughout the close competition. Freshman Jason Kincaid scored in the first three minutes of the game. After a free throw from Milford, in the last seven seconds of the first quarter sophomore Bruno Darre rolled the ball to freshman Mike Eaton, who tossed

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it to junior Bill Baumel, who lobbed it into the net-a wellcalculated and expertly accomplished execution. The Eagles were tough, though, and kept the game close for much of the time. On February 13 the Braves triumphed over Madeira in a rout, 63-32. The game was fast-moving and IH usually had the lead. Looking towards next year there are several strong players who will carry on with basketball, such as the two freshman. Eaton and Kincaid were major contributers to the team this year. Jones and Darre were chosen to make the varsity roster for the last two games of the year, just to observe. Next year certainly looks promising.

records both for offense-49 points per game-and defense, only 29.3 points allowed per contest. Mexico Hayden and Richie Decker led the Braves' scoring average with ten points per game, and each contributed nine and seven rebounds per game, respectively. "The kids had to make an adjustment losing [Mike] Eaton and [Jason] Kincaid [to the JV rost e r ~ : ~ s a i d ~ h o w s o n' -m e k i d s that stepped in played exceptionally." Eaton and Kincaid played with this team since seventh grade, the first of the Braves' long

VARSITY, from p. 19 yet, though. The Wildcats scored two baskets to cut the final deficit to three, 6542. "We were lucky time ran out," said McKibben. McKibben also praised the play of "three or four people who compensated for some who weren't playing well." Senior Rick Abrams led the Braves in scoring with 21 points; with that performance, he broke Dan Murphy's single-season scaring record of 459 points, and moved ever closer to Gary Freytag's record 912 career points. Senior Pete Seremetis added 17. Also "playing well" were juniors Mike Cohen and Andy Tucker. Cohen's aggressiveness and eight points "kept us in the game" at several points, while Tucker's 1 2 points "came at important stages." Deer Park now awaits IH in the second round of the tourney. Although the Braves annihilated the Wildcats in their first game this season, they had to to into overtime to beat them in their more recent contest. McKibben feels that is important. "Deer Park is Deer Park, but it'll be a tough game. It's hard to beat a team three times in a season, which is what we will have done. I do think we have more depth and overall talent. But they71 have to be ready." After Deer Park is the winner of Madeira and Wyoming. Then, if IH beats the winner of that game, they will be playing in the sectional semifinals for a trip to districts. That will likely be against McNicholas, siad the Braves' coach. "They're really not playing

line of victorious seasons. Although the freshmen only lost two games this year, their future was much in doubt at the beginning of the season: they seemed to lack the intensity that is needed to be successful. "Out improvement came from the beginning of the season," added Thompson, who saw his team lose both of their games in tough overtime struggles. Now that the freshman season is over, much of the talent will be nurtured and will make much of the varsity and JV teams over the next three years. "It was a dream season," said Thompson. "It only comes once in a coach's career."

anybody that would have a chance to get within 20 or 25 points." If IH beats McNick. . . "Districts. Then regionals. Then state." Could IH get t o state? "It's a long shot, obviously. We'd be facing some tough teams up at districts. But anything can happen in the post-season, and if we get on a roll. . ." Enough said about that. The Braves ended their regular season at 11-9 overall and 8-6 in the league to finish in third place in the EHL's final year. Sycamore managed t o repeat as league champions with a 12-2 league record, with Milford alone in second place with a 1 0 4 mark. In the Braves' final home game of the year, the Milford Eagles completed their sweep of IH this year by winning, 59-52. The Braves simply could not control the two-pronged attack of Tom Geyer and Paul Pfeiffer in this contest, as they combined for 43 points. The moves of Abrams kept IH in the game, as h e led all scorers with 24 points. Senior Curtis Ott had a solid floor game and was the only other Brave in double figures, with ten points. The only other consistent performer for the Braves recently, aside from Ott and Abrams, has been Seremetis. Seremetis erupted for 18 points and brought down 12 rebounds in a n exciting win over Madeira, 71-70, to give the Braves a 1985 sweep of the rival Mustangs. Abrams knocked down nine of his 16 jumpers and made six free throws to score 24, and Ott added ten.

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SERB sets election date by Paul Monach Representatives of the Board of Education, the Indian H a Classroom Teachers Association (CTA), the Independent Professional Educators Association OPEA), and the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) set Tuesday, March 26 as the date for the long-awaited election of an official representative of the Indian Hill teachers in collective bargaining. The group met in Columbus on Tuesday, February 19, after the original meeting, scheduled for February 13, was cancelled due to inclement weather; the committee of representatives submitted its proposal to the SERB board on February 25, where final approval was given. Eligible voters will vote on a secret ballot for either the CTA, the IPEA, or for no representation. The actual voting will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the high school and from 3:30 to 4:30 at Wyandot; the votes will be counted at 5:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. After the election, collective bargaining, as required under a state law that went into effect last April, will begin; SERB will appoint a mediator for the negotiations. The IH teachers have been working without a salary agreement-thus, without a pay raise-for this school year. The major issue that had to be resolved at the February 19 meeting was eligibility for voting in the election. All sides presented their views, and the SERB representstives made the final decision. As a result, the eligible voters

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fied tutors, psychologists, athletic director, and department coordinators, chairmen, or heads." That includes, according to Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, "everybody ." Edgecomb, one of the CTA

representatives in the salary negotiations that preceded the Collective Bargaining Law, added, "It didn't vary at all from what we wanted. They had suggested the removal of the psychologist, department coordinators, and the athletic director [from the list of eligible voters] ."

DECA students capture 13th-district title by Anna Batsakes For the thirteenth consecutive year, the IH Distributive Education (DECA) team defended its district title. Of the 36 IH students who participated, 24 placed as finalists, and 1 8 qualified for state competition. "We can attribute our success to highly-motivated students," said DECA sponsor Mr. Jim Benken, "especially this year, since the national competition is in San Francisco." The district competition was held at Eastgate Mall on Tuesday, February 21. Sixteen schools from Hamilton and Clermont counties took part in. the business events. Several district finalists will advance to state competition in Columbus, March 22-24. There are 22 districts; each district will send two students for each individual competition. Thus, district finalists will be competing against 43 other students. Finalists at state competition will advance to the national competition later this spring. "Realisticallv. I think about six people will advance to nationals," said Benken. "I have some high hopes." The state competition consists -

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The competitor would be judged in all four rueas by managers from the Eastgate Mall stores used. "The three performances provide for realistic situations,", said Benken. "All the competitions were held in stores in Eastgate Mall." Finalists at the district level include: Kelli Robinson, fourth

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Pictured above are the DECA team members who were able to defend 1H's district title for the thirteenth consecutive year. Eighteen of the members qualified for state competition.