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powderpuff--juniors, seniors aiming to dominate by Price Hill Powederpuff football...j ust the thought of it connotes an intense struggle between the females of the junior and senior classes. It's a sixteen-year tradition. Another the tradition: the senio,s win. Almost every time. Last year this year's seniors were soundly trounced 21-6. But they're aiming to extend the traditional senior dominance and trounce the juniors this year in the annual contest next Wednesday sixth and seventh periods. According to junior Tricia Wilson, though, the game will be a far different story. "Not this year," she growled. She paused, and her voice lightened up. "I know, every junior class says that every year, that they'll win; but I think that we can do it this year." Wilson doesn't normally base her thoughts on flippancy, and she wasn't here. The juniors have the literal cream of their athletic crop with Cadi Chcinotta and Lee Baumes at quarterback. "You oughts see the spiral Cucniotta gets on the ball," commented an anonymous mem-

ber of the junior coaching staff. This coach declined to compare her to the varsity quarterbacks, whispering fearfully that "it could mean my life if they found out it was me." When asked to then describe

the plans the juniors plan to unveil in the game, the fearful look disappeared from the coach's face, replaced by a look of scornful humor. "You'll just have to wait and see, won't you," he cackled. /,

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Forwards lock depth...centers consistent PLAYERS, from p. 9 Mike Wentz: What yo1 see is what you get. A tough durable point guard who takes it to the basket very hard and backs down from none on defense. Probably the best all-around athlete on the team. Still not fond of taking the jump shot, but his role on the team is not scoring anyway. Will earn many varsity minutes by sheer virtue of his defensive play and court sense.

Clint Reese: A junior whose strengths are his leaping ability and tenacity under the boards. A quiet player who gets the job done and takes coaching well. His liability is his outside shot, but his not called upon to shoot much in his role on the team.

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Bii Baumel: A forward who was a personal project of coach Gary Gellest last year as a sophomore on the JV team. Has potential to make a major contribution to this year's team. A sturdy player who played in all 20 JV contests last season.

Mike Cohen: 'A 6-1 workhorse who will give a much needed lift to compensate for the loss to '84 grads Bill Lange and Dan Kremchek at the forward position. Especially strong under the offensive boards, where he gets most of his points. Cohen is also quick enough to keep up with many small forwards, and gets out on the break well.

Jeff Yost: In the Dave Stanforth mold: a slender 6-footer who is smooth on the fast break and can also pop the outside jumper. Saw limited action in the pre-season, but his minutes should increase as the season progresses. He is new to IH basketball but has picked up on the offenses and defenses quickly.

CENTERS a r t i s Ott: A 6-3 player who has improved his game substantially from last year. Still has a potent outside shot, but will now take it in among the tall timber and draw fouls, as well as getting many more rebounds. Started every pre-season scrimmage and should hold starting position for the majority of the season. Known by teammates as "Pele" for his soccer skills. Jared Davis: The tallest Brave, who has come a long way from his days as a clumsy freshman. Now capable of playing a great deal for coach McKibben and win display his dunking abiliby for the fnst time in a varsity contest this year. The second Davis to play varsity ball at IH, the first being the legendary "Snake" of the class of '82.

Pete Seremetis Mr. Reliable. Pete the .Greek comes ready to play every night and provides scoring and rebounding relief to the

Wilson incicated that the plans involve exploitation of the complex mental aspect of the game we know as flag football. "The game has lost its irnportance for them," she stated. "They have a smaller team than last year, and we hope to capitalize." Wait a minute, say the seniors. "We're seniors; even though we lost hst year, we're seniors now and that means we'll dominate," protests senior Tracy Megison. Megison was evasive about the seniors' plans, but did grin, "I'm looking forward t o nailing some juniors." Another senior player was more explicit. "I'm gon' make me some junior sammiches, jes' clap 'em 'tween two slices of bread, an' munch 'em down. Juniors is real digestible." At any rate, once the earth recovers from the annual clash of the titans, it will never be the same. Wilson: L'We'llwin!" Megison: "No, WE'LL win!"

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for raacmn ahead Under the direction of new coaches Ken Brater and Gary Scotty, the wrestling Braves are preparing for the 1984-85 season. Brater comes from Harrison High School, where he held a similar position. Scotty is not unfamiliar to the Braves as he comes from Milford, where he coached several successful teams. Both new coaches are pleased to be working with the IH team. Brater commented, "The calibre of wrestlers here is high and weke looking forward to a good season." Brater also indicated that the presence of several experienced wrestlers would help the small IH squad. "Back are Ken Slazyk, Dave Kindle and Matt Feltman. They will provide leadership."

Vol. 34 No. 6 November 16,1984 Indian Hill High School Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

Board, teac ers await SERB election by Paul Monad the committee began its talks a had an agreement." She said she Before negotations can conmonth earlier than usual, in felt an agreement was imminent, tinue on teacher salaries and December. The Board passed a when Tenell inquired about r e resolution describing proposed sa- cognition of the CTA, as an affringe benefits, the teachers and lary increases of lo%, 895, and 7% r i t e of the Ohio Educational the Board of Education must wait over the next three years, plus a Association (OEA) and the for an election t o determine the promise not to alter any existing National Education Association group that will be the official fringe benefit policies; the resoteacher representative. (NEAL lution was passed on condition Pappas and Mack denied this The election must be run by that the negotiations remain request, feeling that it bluntly the State Employment Relations informal and local, with no ofviolated the informal working reBoard (SERB), which is bogged ficial representative. lationship; she said the meeting down with requests from around dissolved almost immediately. the state. SERB has thus far been On March 19 the committee Pappas said she thought all so inefficient that no date can be met for the final time, with both projected. fringe benefit issues, such as a sides expecting to reach an Two teacher groups, the clarification of the part-time/fuLlagreement. Negotiations broke Indian Hill Classroom Teachers time policy, had been resolved. down, and the Board withdrew Association (CTA) and the newer Realizing that the desire for CTA the resolution the next day, Independent Professional Educarecognition, or a Inore formal knowing that the increase would tors Association (IPEA), have aprelationship, was based on a lack be binding if it existed after April plied to be on the ballot ("no r e p of faith in the Board's actions, 1. It is concerning the meeting of resentative" will also be an alterPappas said she tried to emphasize March 19 that the major disanative for the voters). that the law was on the side of greements arise. The winner of the election, to Pappas said, "We thought we the teachers. be done by secret ballot of a l l the certified district staff, will be named the official, sole represek tative until the contract expires. .a_IPP--SERB and laws about negoby Anna Maria Batsakes with scores of 67 (in a tic for tiations were created by a new and Dnid Cook seventh) and 6 2. rcspcctively. ?&, The final tust consisted of Cobctive Bargaining law that :.,, fi" Senior Paul Monach placed went into effect April 1. Under first in the Ohio University Amer- three cssay questions. The first the conditions of the new legis ican History Contest, wk+i&+mk askcd the student to defend or relation, if a salary agreement was .rxhy. He will be futc the tiypothesis that the U.S. not made by this date, formal S O and w i k k offered Constitution has lasted such a collective bargaining had to take a renewable full-tuition xholarlong time because its authors had ship to OU. place. a long tradition of colonial selfThis situation occurred at Seniors David Cook and Hugh rule on which to draw. Indian Hill, but the circumstances The second essay was a comGeier placed ninth and eleventh in surrounding the impasse are parison of the views and the supthe same contest. Cook won $35, complex, and the reasons for the porters of the Democratic and Reand Geier will receive a certificate breakdown vary with the points publican Parties in the nineteenth for his performance. of view of the Board, the CTA, 12,415 students across the century, based on the elections of 1860 and 1896. and the IPEA. state of Ohio participated in the The third essay was on ProEach year a Compensation first stage of the contest, which Committee was formed, made up was an 80question, multiple gressivism from 1900 to 1920. "The questions wcre as diffiof two Board members and two choice test administered by the cult as any AP examination questeacher representatives; its purvarious high schools. tion," said Monach, addhg, "1 pose was to discuss salaries and The top 301 scorers on the fringe benefits, and to present a think I was probably helped alpreliminary test were invited to most as much by my English proposal t o the Board. This year go t c OU in Athens, Ohio, and the committee members were background as by my knowledge ti& a two-hour, three-part essay, Board members Mr. Edgar J. test. ~ o " T b h i s t o r y . I don't think I irnMack and Mrs. Jean Pappas, and On the preliminary exam, opressed anyone too much with teachers Mrs. Karen Edgecomb nach received a score of 68, plafactual knowledge, but 1 wrote an and Mr. David Terrell. cing him in a tie for fiith in the organized, five-paragraph essay Aware of the April 1 deadline, state. Geier and Cook qualified for each question."

She stated, "I felt that any time they felt the Board had not lived up to the agreement, they could call for an election." Mr. Harold Bush, Treasurer/Clerk of the Board, summarized the reason that the Board desires a local, informal relationship. "I don't think that any group affiliated with a state or national union can truly operate on its own in the local scene." Edgecomb disagreed, saying that affiliation with OEA did not preclude the CTA from pursuing interests germane to the lndian Hill Schools, rather than general demands of the state union. Edgecomb also disagreed completely with Pappas' interpretation of what occurred March 19. and what was important in the discussions. She said that because of the new law, many

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Over the last few years at Indian Hill, vandalism has been on the decline. During the late seventies and the early eighties, incidents of vandalism were quite commonplace, seeming almost fashionable. Finally, though, some people went too far and cut down all the trees in the front circle. Not only the staff but also the students recognized the stupidity of this act, and since then, the tendency has been t o think before destroying. Unfortunately, signs are showing that the students have stopped thinking again. Recently, some poor soul left his mark on the Student Service Center by scrawling the name of his favorite rock group in pen across the expensive imported carpet lining the SSC's benches. An intelligent message indeed, but one IH could do without, thank you. Just as a reminder, the SSC was donated by Mike llyinsky as a gift to the students for use as a center for Peer Counseling. However, from its opening, students have lounged around during lunch and free time, causing no harm except wearing down the benches. With this latest act of vandalism, though, one must ask if the students have forgotten Ilyinsky's generosity and turned to wanton destruction.

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CIzieftairz does not nornially honor requests for publication of anonymous student opinions. As a general rule, we feel that a person siiould have the courage to stand behind whatever he writes. Anonyn~ousopinions can also create false irnpressions. Last year, we ran an opinion and rebuttal from an unknown student and his unknown government teacher. Our dcsirc was to make more universal a debate over teaching methods; many people misinterpreted the article as an attack, and other govcrnll~ent teachers felt besieged by students and especially parents. Therefore, this issue's anonymous opinion carries with it thc following cx planation. Sorne conjecture that the student is hiding his identity because he is a narc," providing information to authorities about peers who use drugs: this accusation is quite simply fa1sc . 'T'lie stildcrit desired to keep his name hidden bccause he would not norrnally bc thought of as an authority on drugs and drug users: hc was concerned that his opinion would t here fore not be taken scriously . Onc look a t thc article's message and the quality of the writing shoi~lciconvince the rcader of the value of'tllc o p i r ~ i o ~ l . b6

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The only remedy t o vandalism is peer criticism. Please think before selfishly destroying the property of all. To quote a 1981 Chieftain editorial on the eve of the SSC's dedication, "It would be so simple t o write 'class of '8 1' in spray paint on the imported carpet. Don't bother."

NHS members to be inducted by David Cook The National Honor Society induction ceremony will take place today during third period. Juniors and seniors who meet a set of arbitrary qualifications will be admitted to this prestigious academic organization. These qualifications are as follows: 1) The candidate must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average as of the end of the 1983-84 school year. 2) The candidate must be an active participant in several extracurricular activities or hobbies. Senior Paul Monach, president of the 1984-85 NHS will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and make opening remarks. 1:ollowing this, principal Dr. Karl Feltman will introduce the featured speaker, Mr. Robert West. After West's speech, vice-president Angela Heattie and secretary Ellen Alvord will explain the cvaluatory criteria and begin the inductions. The ceremony itself is a rather suspenseful cvent-no one but current members will know who is to be inducted. inductors will work in pairs; one will describe a prospective member while the other will seek thc student out in the audience. No order is followed in revealing the names of inductees (Misconccptions in this area are a cause of great consternation among NlIS hopefuls.).

After all the new members have been inducted, Mr. William Kincaid will introduce the teacher whom present members have decided to admit. Whoever has been elected is in good company; current faculty members include Kincaid, Mr. Tom Norman, Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, Mr. John Nellis, Mrs. Joann Wund, Dr. Karl Feltman, Mrs. Meredith Loughran, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley (also NHS sponsor). NHS treasurer David Cook will make a brief closing statement. Afterwards, following a short reception in the media center with members and parents, both old and new members will take the rest of the day off and go out to lunch at Steak and Ale.

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The NHS raffle, held the week of November 5-9, raised money to defray the costs of the ceremony. In all, 59 prizes were awarded. Among these were a pair of Prince tickets, won by senior Mark Gall; free doughnuts and bagels for the rest of the school year, won by Monach and freshman Chris Vockell, respectively; and the allimportant, two-week extensions on the sccondquarter government paper, won by Alvord and senior Lem Davis. NHS would like to congratulate the winners of the raffle and to offer thanks to all those who participated.

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Girls' program undergoing similar resurgence by Kevin Walzer Coach Dick Pfirman has something to say: don't forget the girls. In accounts of last year's basketball resurgence at Indian Hill, the names that most appear at the forefront are male ones: Braves. Abrams. McKibben. However, Pfirman has a point in saying that the basketball Squaws also had a dramatic turnaround last year. Imprint these names in your mind: Cucinotta. Mains. 2-19 to 9-10. Last year the Squaws enjoyed an even more prominent resurgence than the boys' program did. The boys, after all, had four wins the year before; one came by forfeit, but it was a win. The girls, on the other hand, had two wins the year before. They were both hard-fought wins over Mariemont. Which team had the worse record two years ago? Which had the better record last year? Not to get bogged down with comparisons the boys' team; Pfirman doesn't bother with them much. He's concerned with his own team, their play, and their improvement. So Pfirman had a lot of things to say about what he felt the Squaws have done, and where they could go. "We're at a point right now where we've improved tremendously," he said. "I think it's up to the players to decide how much they want to improve. But they have the potential to go a long way." Pfirrnan is pleased with the chemistry and individual talents of his players. He said that "I have high expectations from our returning players. They're going to have to show the way." Leading the returning players 'is junior Cadi Cucinotta, a guard who earned all-league honors last year. Cucinotta was one of the team's leaders last year, and one look at Pfirman's face when he said, "We've got Cadi back this year," revealed his plans for Cucinorta. Those "high expectations" apply to her. They also apply to junior Kristin Mains, who returns as the mainstsy of IH's rebounding

attack. "Kristin is going to have to go Out and go after the ball," said Pfuman. "She will have to be aggressive if we want to do well. If she can do that, she'll be a very big asset to us." Pfirman also noted that "our

three seniors-Vera McVicker , Gretchen Kindel, Amy Wiatt-will have to have big years." Evidently Pfirman believes that if the "ifs" fall into place, IH could have a standout season this year."

"The future of the program looks bright. The JV has a n excellent coach in Steve Husterthe varsity has good experience. We both could have good years."

Squaws enter cautious 7984-85 by Kevin Walzer Girls' basketball coach Dick Pfirman was typically cautious when talking about the 1985 edition of the Squaws. He used the phrase "I hope" a lot; he also uttered "if" frequently. He's being frank about the season, as well as Tuesday's opener with St. Ursula. He doesn't know. "Well, as for St. Ursula," he commented, "we beat them last year, but they were very young. I assume they have a lot of players coming back, so they would probably be an improved team this year." "As for the EHL title?" Ximan asked. "I would say that it'll be Milford hands down. They'll beat everyone. Last year they were cochamps and their JV team was 20-0. I think that they'll win, and Sycamore will give them some tough competition. Madeira will be up there. and maybe us..." "As for our record." he addcd, "we're aiming for a winning one; I'd say .500 is well in our ability range. " The bottom line is, Wuman feels that the Squaws are capable of reaching high this season, but it's based on "ifs." There are a lot of question marks. "Our players are going to have to play aggressively, especially the taller ones," he said. "We need our rebounders to go out and go for the ball. Kristin Mains will have to lead us there. If she rebounds well, we're going to be in great sha~e." Pfuman is also expecting big things from those returning leaders from last years' team, which Pfirman characterized as a ''fantastic group" in terms of their improvement over the year before, when they finished 2-19. Last year IH had a 9-10 record.

"Cadi Cucinotta is back. and she'll have to play well," he said. "Amy Wiatt, Vera McVicker... we've got some good experience and leadership." He hopes that this leadership will show the way Enr the young players on the team. "It's

that I hope will develop," said Pfirman. One player he cited in particular was freshman Tricia Craig. "She's a fantastic athlete," "I'm expecting said Pfuman. some big things from her-and the rest of the team." F

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JV Squaws aim high this season by Joy Rowe The JV basketball Squaws are looking towards a winkg season. They have what it takes t o become a top team. A major reason for this is the quality of the Squaws' players. Kathy Backus and Lynn Yost look promising with height and good rebounding ability. On top, there are four equally good guards. Chris Starcher, Maria Stergiopoulos, Joy Rowe, and Kelly Ovington have the agility and shooting ability that it takes to become very valuable players.

There is also improving play by Lynn Stanforth, who at forward runs the plays with ease to score. The only thing that can hold the team back is lack of experience. The majority of the team is new to high school basketball and is ucaccoustomed t o the competition of area teams. Together with the help of coach Steve Huster, the team "should be able to pull together makethea individual alI f i e girls' ability basketball to team."

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Probably every coach involved in basketball will take this slogan t o heart..."The Basketball Renaismce."Like "Excellence in Education," the reaffirming of a proud Indian Hill basketball tradition is the quest of all IH coaches, just as the excellence award was the quest of the school administration. The attitudes of the basketball coaches I've talked to represent this commitment ..a n d they feel the end result is in sight. Listen to freshman basketban coach Steve Thompson. "I would say that this y e a every team, from varsity down to seventh grade, could contend for and win an EHL title," he said. Thompson says that with no exaggeration. The program, he feels, is very close to achieving the plateau it enjoyed in the 1970'9, when winning records and league titles were the norm. Thompson pointed to his own freshman team as an example of the movement towards improvement in the basketball program. He has the unique perspective of watching players jump from junior high basketball to high school. Thompson's eyes have been popping all season long, as he has the pleasure of coaching the twot h e defending EHL champions. In seventh and eighth grades, Thompson's teams rolled to league tournament titles. "It's really at this point-as freshmen-that they mature into good players," he said. "This year's freshmen are going to be an important team to watch, because they're the future." Thompson feels that the development of the freshmen-and the seventh and eighth grade teams in Ottawa-is perhaps the most tangible result of the grass-roots development process that has taken place the last three years. "On the freshman level is

The bshman Braver, are b l e d dt of the continud hngroyement of where you see the most irnprovement," he said. "This year's freshmen are probably the result of the improvement of a couple of years." The team has an added element that will move to be integral for its future success: it's twelve men deep. "I can put anyone in and we will s t i l l have a good team. Reallly, there's not much that seperates the starters and the subs." This depth is a commodity that Indian Hill has seen precious little of at the freshman level.

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by Brian Rowe and Kevin Walzer In mid-October the outlook for the 1984-1985 JV basketball Braves looked fairly bleak. The team's leading guard Bruno Dane had broken his arm and there appeared to be no one who could take up the scoring slack, aside from Ron Jones' attack. Luckily, coach Gary Gellert received an early Christmas present in the form of freshman standouts Mike Eaton and Jason Kincaid. Of the two, who led their eighth grade team to an EHL championship last year, coach Gellert beams,"They are two of my best players, they will definitely improve our record." Right now, the Braves appear to have both strength and speed

in a front line of Jones, Kincaid and Clyde Brant, along with gurads Eaton, Bruce Johnson, and Jim Berling. Last year the team finished 7-9 without Eaton and Kincaid, so at least a reversal of that record should occur. The Braves have a legitimate offensive-'threat in Ron Jones, who led the team in scoring last year, and also Brant and Rob Reese wno both provide strong inside play. Gellert will be using "a motion offense" that will also be the style of the varsity team. Within a few weeks Darre should be back and the Braves will be in great shape, until then, the team will try to take the wins one at a time. Perhaps a curious feature of this team is that they have been

players," said Thompson, %ut we've got people t o replace them. And they're almost a s good." Thb string of good playera makes one wonder where it an got started. Thompson feels that a. variety of factors exist, but pointed t o the career of senior Rick Abrams as the catalyst. "What you see around here now is a really good attitude, an attitude of dedication that has made these guys into better baltllplayers," said Thompson. "I think ' a lot of that exists because of Rick. He's a supex ballplayer, but he has the right dedication. He's devoted himself totally t o basketball." That dedication of Abrams' has rubbed off o n t h e other players, said Thompson. "Rick could probably do pretty well without a lot of work, he's got so much talent. But if he did that, I'm sure you'd see a lot of other players who don't have as much talent thinking they can get by without word too. The whole program would suffer if that attitude was widespread." Fortunately for the coaches and the program, that attitude is not widespread. Far from it. "I don't think you could find it mvwhere." a i d ThamP5Q4L To the coaches, that serenity must be music for their s o u k Mter all, that serenity is a must for "The Basketball Renaissance." joined by the third geamation of winning IH basketball teams with the arrival of Kincaid and Eaton. It seems fitting. Last year this particular team was a part of the basketball remussance that shook the wirier sports program to its foundations. As freshmen, the Braves' progress mirrored that of the varsity and JV teams: lose first several games. Win close squeaker-with this group, it was a 22-20 shocking of Sycamore. After that, go on winning rampage. This team won five of six games before losing to Milford in the EHL tournament. The progress of the team that Kincaid and Eaton played for at Ottawa was far different Their team won the league title two years in a row-they never lost a game in the league tourvent.

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by a Catcher in the Rye Every student remembers the many times during his impressionable years when he was inundated with warnings both formally, in school, and informally, by parents and elders, about the perils of drug use. Like the credulous youngsters we were, we went for it hook, line, and sinker, or at least I did and I assumed, with some reason, that everyone else would too. We were shocked into obedience by propagandistic horror stories and pseudo-scientific statistics -by the same techniques that convinced us that Santa Claus would pass us by if we misbehaved near Christmas time. Perhaps this was a mistake. As we grew up and left our juvenile fears and misconceptions behind us, somehow many of the valid cautions also got tossed away. As our apprehensions about drugs receded, as the frequency of our exposures to sensationalist documentaries decreased, as we saw a few of our peers smoke a joint without going into convulsions or expiring before our eyes of lung cancer, some of us got up the courage, or rather fought back their reservations enough to try it once, twice, occasionally, regularly. Then they realized: Hey, this isn't that homble! Nothing's happened to me! Drugs aren't all that bad for you! This is like a man paralyzed by a broken back saying: It's not bad at all! I can't feel a thing! The idea of ingesting forcign substances for the purpose of feeling differently or behaving differently would disturb me even if these substances were otherwise harmless. The implication of taking a drug is that the user is unmtisfied with the way he feels or acts at the moment. Something bad happen? Feeling down? Just take a couple of the green ones and in an hour you won't even remember it. This is a bit like wearing a cap because your hair is dirty; sure, it covers the grease while you have it on, but when you take it off, the problem's just gotten worse. There are those, 1 admit, who are justifiibly laughing off the above analogy. Most users are not addicts; they don't take "controlled" substances as an escape. Maybe they just smoke at parties; maybe thev just get high

once in a while with their friends. Why? For a good time, for laughs -have you ever been around a wasted kid who didn't look like he was having a good time? These and similar justifications are also disquieting. The fact that someone reaches for a joint. or a pill before he socializes suggests that the person is not at all confident about his personality when not high. Not so, some people are objecting. Then why only at parties or with friends? Explain why it is that drugs are most often used in so-called uninhibited situations. It's when a person is under the most pressure that he needs a crutch. Caution: Let a chemical influence your personality too much. and it actually becomes

your personality. Ever w o T d e ~ how you can tell when a person is a habitual user; it's because they all have the same expressions, the same jokes, the same dopey look that says &'Who cares? Blow it off.". The physical effects of drug abuse we all know. And it's not for the drug user's sake that I bother explaining my views. I'm not that altruistic, and I reciprocate their disgust towards me and others who try to discuss the problem rationally. No, it's not them I care about. It's the next generation of blank stares and asinine rationalizations, those just entering their teenage years and almost ready for their inevitable metamorphoses into human waste dumps. Few of them will survive the winnowing. Most will sooner or

take their f i s t "trip"-to a last resort. It's a sad time when a person has to wony about exposing his younger siblings to peers who will poison them mentally and physically with (literally) one shot. It's sad to watch children playing too near a cliff, every once in while one of them veering to the side a little too far, and falling off, with no one waiting to catch them. If you don't take drugs, you have already .succeeded in avoiding one of the worst problems encountered during teenage years. If you do take drugs, please, stop-if not for the five hundred and one good reasons I'm sure you've already heard then for the sake of the younger children, selfsatisfied and blissfully ignorant, who are still running straight.

Dessert Theatre to portray human re by Kym Sollinger The Indian Hill Thespian Society will present thc annual Ilessert Theatre on November 30 and December 1 at 8:00 in the auditorium. The plays to be presented include "The Valiant." "Why Do

bcforc his execution. steadfastly conceals his identity. apparently to protect his fanlily. "Why Do \Ye Laugh'?" takes the audience t l u o u ~ hthe lifetime of Mcredith and Andrew l'owers. whose rilemories of growing up cornc alive on stag.

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T l ~ e1984 D e s r t Theater cast and student directors. Laugl~?." " l'hird and Oak: The Laundromat," and the romantic intcrludc, "('avalcadc." 'Tickets will be sold during lunch in the cafctcria the wcck of' Novcmbcr 26 through I)cccr~ibcr1 . and at thc door prcccding cacli pcrforriiancc. Thc tlieme o f this year's Ijcssert Thcatre is Iluman relationships. 'The plays depict the lifestyles of thc characters with closc attention paid to the inlportancc of friendships. "l'he Valiant" is a story of a youtllful ~nurdercrwho, nlinutcs Wc

"Third and Oak: The Laundromat" is a dramatic story of two hdies who discover strength in themselves while conversing at a hundromat. "Cavalcade" provides the audience with a bricf romantic stroll on the promenade deck during a honeymoon cruise. Marriage, family. growing old, and death are the relationships that the characters face througllout these plays. With sonlc serious endings, the plays represent more than mere stage performances. According to 'I'hcspian vice-president

Margie Fink, "The plays reflect much more of the people in the audience on stage." than just the characters On stage this year will be five new faces. Hugh Geier, star of "Cavalcade," Jim Gruskin and Dave Steward of "The Valiant," and Jeff Currier and Rob Watfel of "Why Do We Laugh?" will have their acting debuts in Dessert Theatre. What promoted these young men to take up the challenge of acting? "I guess we all felt it would be a neat experience," said senior Dave Steward. Other actors and actresses appearing in the plays are veteran seniors Claire Flora and Elizabeth Converse ("The Laundromat*'), sophomore Katherine White ("Cavalcade"), seniors Duff Woodside, Marjie Fink, and Elizabeth Gorman ("The Valiant"), sophomores Diana Greincr, Susan Robinson, and Charlie Schiff, and seniors Anna Batsakes and Kym Sollingcr. Student directors and production managers include sophomore Arianna Newman and Converse, Gorman, and Fink. Tickets will be $2.50 for children and $3.50 for adults. Dessert will be served at 7:30 to members of the audience in their seats, which are set up on stage. "Conle watch us," requests Thespian secretary Converse. "We've got a lot of talent this year. You just might be surprised."

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State rates marching- b a n d Superior by Paul Monach Band director Mr. Stephen Strikier is "ecstatic" over the recently completed marching band a s o i l . The band finished its seasan with a concert on Wednesday arid culminated its winning season with a Superior rating in the state competition held November 3 in Columbus. Said Strider, "I'm ecstatic with the way the marching season turned out. I couldn't be happier with the playing and the marching of the band, and I couldn't be happier with the conduct of the band. It was particularly gratifying to see how the color guard progressed throughout the season." This color guard also received a masimum Superior rating at state. avenging a rating of Escellent (2 on a scale of 1 to 5-1 being the highest) earned last year at state. Senior drum majors Scott Seward and Ken Jones were rated Superior, completing an undefeated season that matched the band's. A t state. bands cornpete for a

news short The guidance department will sponsor two college preparatory sessions for juniors and seniors during the nest feu. weeks. The fust will be held at 7 : 3 0 on \\'edncsday. November 38. I t is designed to give tips to students applying for scholarships. The second session. scheduled for 7: 30, \Vedncsday. 1)ecember 5, will help applicants prepare for college intervic\vs. Mock intcrviews will be conducted by alumni from Princeton and Yale Universities. Any questions should be directed to guidance counselor Patricia White.

HISTORY, from p. 1 prize will go into the Monacn collegc fund." 31onach indicated that he trould probably have decided to ~najor in history or political scicncc wcre it not for the fact that hc finds law and politics, the two careers most likely to follow these maj~~ors,"disillusioning and completely dcvbnt from their intended purposes." Instead, Monach plans to major in biochemistry or biology and to go on to medical school. IIe hopcs to attend for undergraduate work either IIarvard. Brown, or Stanl'ord.

rating, not a place, in a class determked by ;he school size; Indian Hill competed in class B, but would have received a Superior rating in class A also. An informed neutral observer felt that IH and the band immediately preceding it, from Cleveland were the two best bands performing in Franklin County Stadium. Strider emphasized his enjoyment of the past season. "I've

had more fun and more -~ a t i f i c a tion working with this band than most directors have in a career of teaching instrumental music." He also voiced his thanks t o all who supported the band this year. "1 would like publicly t o express my gratitude and appreciation and profound respect t o everybody connected with our band, but especially to the band members themselves."

November 16,1984 Lastly, Stzider said, "I'm really enjoying working with Joe Gaudio." Gaudio, a long-time friend of Strider, has taught for many years in the JH system, but this is his first year in t h e high school. Now that the marching season is over, the band has moved indoors for the concert season. The group will attempt t o match the perfect straight Superior ratings it has earned at the competitive state contest the past two years.

CTA/IPEA/Board differ on varic)us policies DISPUTE, from p. 1 board policies had to be changed. She said that after several successful and unsuccessful requests for policy changes, matters came to a head over policy 3062, which describes the composition and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee. The policy, out-ofdate since April 1, states that the teacher representatives "will be selected by the Classroom Teachers' AsEdgecomb said she sociation." and Terrell asked first for the inclusion of "affiliate of the OEA/NIYA," then for the clause's inclusion as in the previous rcgillation; both requests were denied , for the reasons esplained above by Bush and Pappas, who fclt that considering the new law, this would be considered a request for recognition as the official bargaining agent. Ildsecornb said that, despite the dispute over the inclusion of thc phrase. that she and Terrell wanted the Board to draft a complete revision of' the policy to be taken back to the CTA (then comprising 97% of the certified staff) for approval. Shc niaintained. "We were planning to take it back to the teachers for a vote." Pappas said she was not notified of this or any similar plan. Edgecornb also stated that one issue. the part-tinlelfull-time policy, remained unresolved. She said that Dr. Boston was supposed to call her on the 20th to explain this issue, and this claim is backed up by the unofficial ~ninutesof the meeting, taped by Mrs. Carol Ilvcrman, a non-participating observer froni the CTA. Pappas professed no knowledge of this intention,or at least felt its importance in the negotiations was minimal. Lastly, and most peculiarly, ljal>pas and l*,dgecomb differ on tile intended deadline for the co~nmittee. Pappas said that the

committee was knowingly working with a deadline of March 20, as several Board members would be o u t of town after that date. Edgecomb said fust, that she felt the deadline was April 1, and second, that in a case of emergency, Board members could call in votes by phone. The result: Pappas feels that by failing to reach an agreement March 19, aware of the March 20 deadline, the teachers opted for collective bargaining and precipitated the withdrawal of the resEdgecomb feels the olution. withdrawal came as a surprise, and said she feels she had time t o take a proposal t o the staff for a vote. The Board thus elected t o recind the proposed salary increase, and also denied the customary vertical increase. A vertical increase is the standard increase in pay as a teacher teaches for more years in the systcnl; an eight-year veteran is thus being payed as if he had only taught for seven at Iii. The CTA filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge to fight this action. Both Bush and Pappas said that the vertical increase was denied on the advice of the Board's lawyer in this dispute, Mr. Wilbur Collins. To complicate matters, I3ush indicated that it is still unknown whether SERB will allow an election if such a charge is pending. After being denied (along with all other groups in the state that did not have written contracts) in their assertion that the CTA was already the bfficial representative by tradition and by 3062, the CTA tiled for voluntary recognition and was challenged by the Board; tlic union now must wait for a ruling from SI'RB. T o further complicate matters, the CTA is not the only organization t o conlplete a petition including at least 30% of the staff

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and thereby request recognition as t h e official bargaining agent. The IPEA filed for a n election first, o n June 6. The IPEA was formed b y the consent of a group of teachersunsatisfied witht he way the CTA carried out the negotiations; Mrs. Janet McDaniel has served as the groups unofficial leader. McDaniel said that she and others petitioned the CTA t o hold an informal "straw" vote of the staff early in the process t o determine their approval; she said she received no response. Edgecomb said the petition received no response because she was waiting for the aforementioned Board policy statement, which never arrived. McDaniel said she feels that the teacherlBoard relationship should remain local and unaffiliated; she voiced more trust in the ability of the teachers and Board to work out disputes peacefully. Said McDaniel, "At least 30% of the teachers were expressing a concern r e g d i n g the position of the CTA, and in view of t h e demands of the Collective Bargaining law, we were uncomfortable with the continued alliance with the OEA and NEA. It became a question of local control." Regarding skepticism about the IPEA's ability t o defend the teachers should the Board show bad faith, McDaniel agreed with Pappas that the law is o n the side of the teachers. She added, "We would not agree with the Board or t h e administration o n every concern, but there are ways t o disagree that will not divide a school system.'' Thus, some discrepancies, like CTAIBoard differences, are moot points since the enactment of the new law, and others, the majority, await the decision of SERB, an agency that has yet to get its act together.

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Erich Mekger puts up a shot in a recent practice.

caused b y the return of FMt AAbrams, whose 17.6 scoring average was tops in the league last year. But Rowe, Ott, and Stanforth saw plenty of varsity action last year, and Seremetis received EHL Honorable Mention honors. Aside from playing each EHL team twice, the Braves also play six non-league games, the Northwest game o n Wednesday being the first. Indian Hill's toughest test this year will b e the G r e e n m s game, a team that the Braves beat last year 64-5 8 in an overtime thriller. In addition t o the returning seniors, excellentthe juniors Braves o n have the squad several in

by Brian Rowe The 1984-1985 version o f the battling basketball Braves o p e n their season next Wednesday at home against Northwest High School, a team the Braves fell t o last year by a sizable 66-48 margin. But with six returning lettermen in Rick Abrams, Brian Rowe, Curtis Ott, Pete Seremetis, Dave Stanforth, and Mike Wentz, t h e Braves stand an excellent chance of improving their 9-1 2 record of last year. The Braves finished in a threeway tie for fourth place last year with a 6-8 league record. But with such EHL powers as Sycamore and Mariemont lost their entire starting h e ups t o graduation last year, and the Braves are considered by many t o be the early favorites, along with Milford and Glen Este, to be the last champs of the league. Most of the optomism is

Erich Metzger, Andy Tucker, Mike Cohen, Jared Davis, Clint Reese, and Bill Baumel. The skills of these players, combined with the leadership of coach Dale McKibben and the play of t h e seniors should result in a possible EI-IL championship in 1985.' ,

l earn 's personnel appears 'strong ' by Brian Rowe The personnel of this year's basketball team, on paper anyway, appears much stronger than last year's, especially at the guard position. The Braves, after losing only seldom-used Mitch Theuring, retain three former starters and two promising juniors. The forward situation is fair, but not nearly as deep as the guard position. Also all the forwards are juniors, which poses the problem of inexperience. The centers on the team are all sound offensive and defensive players. Below is a brief sum mar y of each player, and a report on how each will most likely contribute to this year's team.

Dave Stanforth: The talk of the pre-season. "Stan" didn't see many minutes last season, but after a summer of basketball turned in some excellent scrimmage perfornlances and is now a bonafide starter. The wiry 6-1 guard is equally adept at taking it to the hoop or pulling up for the

ments Abrams' and Stanforth's offensive firepower with aggressive defense and rebounding, as well as steady ballhandling. More accustonled to driving as opposed to outside shooting, but will take the 17-foot jumper if left unguarded.

15-footer, and also possesses the skills to push the ball upcourt in McKibben's fast break offense.

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Andy Tucker: A junior point guard who also brings a double digit scoring average with him from the JV ranks. Enjoys the fast break offense, and should fit in well with the other members of the lineup. Not timid with the outside jumper, and he also turned in some excellent preseason performances off the bench.

GUARDS Rick Abrams: The franchise; the player the braves go to .in tllc clutch. Considered by many to be the best guard in the city, a shoo-in for All-1
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right-handed stenographers went for Mundane, 59.1%. 34 of 57 lefties, or 59.6%, also voted for Mundane, making a .5% lead over the right-handers. In precinct two, 25 righties out of 61,41.0%, went for the democratic nominee, as did 36 of or 41.4% of the left-handers. Thus, in this precinct also, the lefties were ahead by a fractio~iof a percent. Since left-handed stenographers had the greater percentage of Mundane supporters in both precincts, Cal deduced that they must be more democratic overall, than the right-handers. Several weeks after filing his report, Cal received an angry let-

Because there were several typographical errors in my last column, I am offering last issue's puzzle, corrected, for reconsideration. The problem should have read :

This week, I would like to give a rather whimsical example of a surprising type of enigma which, upon first glance, seems paradoxical, but is actually merely a mathematical oddity. Suppose, for the sake of discussion, that a professional statistician, Cal Q. Laiter, has been charged with determining whether the all-important left-handed stenographer vote was more favorable than that of the right-handed stenographers towards democratic candidate Falter Mundane. Cal has the results from precincts one and two, but, due t~ his strange inability to perforrn addition, is incapable o f -combining the two sets of votes. Cal therefore hopes to be able to make a decision simply by examining the precincts individually. In precinct one, 55 out of 93

ter from the DMS (Department of Meaningless Statistics-an organization about which less is known and fewer people care than even the CIA). The note pointed out, ;n no uncertain terms, that the total percentage of left-handed Renographers for Mundane was not greater than, but actually less than the corresponding percentage of right-handers. Most people, after encountering a puzzle like this one, search fervently through their calculations to find the error they're sure must exist. Actually, there is no mistake; this is simply one of tho-se things that can happen in the strange

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movie review

Martin, TomIin create absurdity making by Ellen Alvord and Laurie Winget Movies that arc furin) the whole uay through ,ire difficult to find these days...but tlic.) arc not extinct. AN of M e is a Iiyt terical film that combines the comic talents ot tuo of the most established comedians In tllc buglncss. Steve flartin and Lily 1om lin. Martin pla) 4 tlic rolc of Kopcr ('obb, your average kind of gu! single, approaching ~niddlc ape. a lawyer gomg now here. dc. cides that it's time to settle down, and make wrnctllinp out of liis lifc and his carccr. Ilc then hkcs ., . two bold step b i asking his pirl- . friend to marry him and confront h ~ sboh, demanding \ubstantial legal caks and 3 partner.' ship in thc fum. llis girlfriend says "ycs," and his boss agrees on . the iondition that he take carc of "' 1:dwina Cutwater; an important clicn t . 1 ccl~ngas if hc has his lifc in control, Kogcr scts off for Ms. %

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with such a ludicrous plan. Koger inhabited by both a spoiled, headstorms out. Soon after, Edwina strong woman and an indepenand her entourage take their case dent, laid back man. Needless to directly to Roger's boss. While in say. the end of the movie wraps his office. I~dwina rcalizes that up quite nicely, and everyone the moment has come and gets leaves the movie theater with a thc ~iiysticto entrap her soul in good feeling. his special golden bowl, before If you're ever feeling down, sllc dies. and you necd a good laugh, goin8 Standing near the window, to see All of Me with Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin might be the mystic lo.ws his grip on thc just the right thing t o lift your bowl. and it accidentally falls out spirits. The plot line may seem, of tlic window. Koper who hapabsolutely ridiculous a t fust, but pens to be passing by on the the acting of both Martin and strcet bdow is liit on the head by Tomlin make the absurdity of the the pluinmcttinp orb. Edwina's situation all the more fun. soul tllcn takes contFol of one half of Roper's body. 1:rorn here on, the nlovic deals witti, Koger's and I
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White an energetic addition to guidance by Anna Batsakes and Ellen Aivord "Oh my gosh, my desk's in shambles . . . What did I call you to my office for? . . . I found this great pink sweater yesterday . . ." Can this woman ever be stopped? Many A through G students doubt it, but they still enjoy the loquaciuus nature of the newest and prettiest addition to the Guidance Department, Mrs. Patricia White. The driving force behind this gregarious personality could be her three-year-old daughter. Susic. "Susie's great!" exclaimed White. "She's really cute and funny. She has a lot of spirit." After school one can find White baking cookics or fmgcr painting with Susie and her friends. "Finger painting is fun" was the only comment the counselor/artist made in rcprds to her artistic talent. White's preoccupation with children could have originated when she began teaching first and third graders at elemcntar!. schools in Covington. "I loved tcaching little kids." she said. "They are so enthushstic about learning; they cven got excited when I gavc them homcwork." So then, why switch from teaching to counseling? "Many of

the eighth grade girls in the same school were coming to me and asking me for advice. That's one reason I decided to get my M.A. in guidance and counseling," retorted White. Her close relationship with her guidance counselor in high school was another reason for her switch into counseling. "1 was on the school newspaper, and she was the sponsor; so I practically lived in her office. 1 got a very positive

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"Please, seniors, I need your pictures for my wreath."

letter from SC

Oxfam raises famine money with Hot Legs Dear Students, , Student government has been quite active in the past scvcral weeks and has much planned for the near future. Our major concern right now, however, is the canned food drive which will bc continuing until the 19th of November. The proceeds from the drivc will go to the I'reestorc in Over The Rhine. The class that brings the most ounces of food will win doughnuts' for their efforts. Tbnksgiving is supposcd to bc a time of plenty, but there arc many in our city who have a bare minimum of luxuries and items necessary for the satisfaction of their basic needs. Hopefully, we can* makc their lives a little more pleasant in this time of plenty. So plcase bring in your cans. Thc problem of famine in

Ethiopia has also bccn of great concern for us Student Govcrnmen t mcm bcrs. Witllio thc ncstscurrd weeks we will bc holding a "llot Legs" contest .so that we can raisc moncy for Oxfam, an organization which attempts to combat the problem of mass starvation in the third world. Posted in thc Student Service Ccnter will bc pictures of the hottest student .and- faculty Icgs. You can cast your vote for tlic bcst pair by donating money to the Osfam cause. As soon as the con~pclitionis ovcr, thc nanlcs of thc persons with thc "hottest" legs will be announced ovcr thc PA. Of ' course. students should keep in mind. the Osfam c a u x when they cast their nionetary votes, realizing that the more money they donatc, the morc

cousins, three siblings, and I all lived o n the third floor " Competitive sports OW not agree with our new guidance counselor. Instead, she enjoys bicycle riding with Susie and aerobicizing. In fact, White taught aerobics part-time at Elaine Powers the year between her two counseling positions at Turpin High School and IM. "I loved working there," commented White. "I especially liked working with the older people, the ones who are just beginning t o exercise IH has again." made a positive impre* sion on White. "The kids here are responsible and easy to get t o know. I really like Indian Hill." The senior picture wreath displayed in her office is one of the signs of the affection that she has for hcr kids. "I want all seniors whose names begin with the letters A through G to give me their senior pictures, so that I can hang them on my wreath. Don't forget!" Advice to the wise: if you see a new guidance counselor running around the halls, you can b y to stop her, but d o not start her talking, or you will surely be late t o class. If you ever have the time, though, Mrs. White is a great pason to get to know-even if you _are not an A to G person.

to the Exchange Committee list on the SG bulletin board. On the seventh of December, the PTA. in conjunction with SG, will be holding a dance in the cafeteria from 10:OO to 12:OO p.m. This is the same night of the first Friday home basketball game wish to attend the game will have so make the dance part of your to buy tickcts in the Student Serspirited evening. Admission will vice Center, for S 1 apicce. be $1.25, and members of the Tickets will bc sold Monday, Indian Hill Scope,Committee will Tuesday and Wednesday next be serving pizza and cokes at the wcck and proceeds will go to SG. dance. 'The .game will be held Wednesday I:inally, let me make a c o n e c November 21, during sixth and tion of a statement made in our seventh periods. l t l l be great h s t SC; letter; Our initial Student sccinp the junior and scnior girls Govcrnnient exam plan was not nlaul each other! rejected. 3s stated in the letter, Starting in 1)ecertibcr, Student though Mr. Gellert gave me every Government will be holding stuassurance that it would have been. dent cxchangcs with a nutnbcr of, We apologize far the misstatearea schools. On lleccmbcr 5. we . mcnt. will hold an cschangc with St. Thank You, Xavier lligh School. lntcrcsted Hugh Geier students should sign tllcir namcs SG President

Livcs in Ethiopia and clscwhere can bc svcd by the altruistic orga nka tion. On a liphtcr note. the 1:orum Comniittcc has decided to make in-school the Powdcrpuff event. football Students gamewho an

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enjoys rntrrgue by Janet Nicolas "Most people think I'm conceited and hard to get along with." says Pam Thompson. Granted, she is "a moody person," but she's also an interesting person; just listening to her is an experience. The reason for Pam's mislabelling seems to center around the fact that Pam has begun motherhood before most people have even thought about it. "It's no secret," she says simply. "My parents were really supportive of me, and I found out which friends I could count on." When introduced to her daughter Natasha, I became acquainted with what Pam calls her "better half." Although Pam is not extremely involved with school, she keeps herself fairly busy. As a member of the fairly new Latin club and a part time mother, Pam still finds the time and energy for her job at the famed Madeira Branch Library. Even though most people think working at the library is "easy work," Pam corrects them, "I think I'm underpaid for the work I do ...but I need the money."

When Pam takes time off from work, she enjoys a pastime shared by many students: music. Pam's musical tastes vary from fifties music to jazz. Her favorite group is the Excelsors, a jazz band, but it is not surprising to find her humming music like Ravel's Bolero or Gershwin's An American in Paris while she is shelving books at the library or just plain relaxing.

Some of Pam's other activities date back to ha days in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Assuming a guilty look, she admits, "I learned how to party." Besides partying, she also met some of the "Packers" and became adept at many winter sports like skiing and skating, before coming to the Queen city in ninth grade. After Pam leaves IH, she hopes to be a managing consultant for T-

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some large firm. With all the money she rakes in, Pam intends "to get an American Express Gold Card with a lucrative a e count t o back it up, and t o go into one of the Ritziest restaurants and order 'The Usud,' and they'll know what I mean." High school has put her o n the right road towards these gods. Right now, Pam is rounding out her senior year with such courses as sociology and government. "I Like government because it's my best class," she smiles sarcastically and adds, "It's the truth!" College is next on her list of priorities, but she has not made final plans All Pam is sure of is that she's "staying close to home," so she can come back "to stock up on food." Pam describes herself as "serious, but not serious." She shows her lighter side with a pa* sion for all sorts of things like the color "electric purple." On the heavier side, Pam had a few experiences worth a serious approach. After having Natasha, she realized, "1 can still go on with my life."

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MIT a c i n c for pensive David demy, "It was an anarchical atmosphcre. I didn't cvcn understand peer pressure until scventh grade." Coming to Indian Ilill in seventh padc a shock. but according to Ilavc, it could have been a lot worsc. "Indian ]!ill is closer to Lots~>eiclithan most public schools. I would be hard pressed to sadjust at sornc otllcr places. Still, Mr. !bfurphy was a big step down." lie cornmcnts, rcfcring to the illustrious eighth pade history teacher. School, in general, docs not get Dave down. As he explains, he works for his grades, but his parents probably would not care if he failed. "Then again, 1 could be wrong," says 1)avc in retrospect. On the whole, however, little pressure is applied in the Cook I~ouscliold. As a result of his no-pressure upbringing, Ilave prides himself on being open-minded. IIc is supposed to rewn~blehis ex-hippie uncle an awful lot, so don't be surprised if I)avc comes strollongdown tllc hall in tic dyes and

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To quote an anonymous hahtory teacher, 'You can think anything you want to here as long as it's Republican.' " Dave is fairly content here, nevertheless. "1 don't think I would learn anything in a school where no one is motivated," reflects Dave. That's exactly why he is looking at MIT. "All the students there seemed really enthusiastic about what they were doing." One experience that negatively influenced his views on MIT was his college interview with Richard Goettke. "One sunny Saturday morning, Joel Ruff and I went out to Mt. Orab. There was a sign saying 'Mt. Orab Industrial Park' in the middle of an empty pasture. He stiU hasn't sent in our interview materials. What an incompetent!" As a diversion from his academic career, Dave plays the piano, if one can actually call it playing. "I sight read a piece as well as I play it two weeks later,'' he says commenting on his mod-

photo by Scott Blanchard

Devilish David attempts to "pirate" a computer.

see DAVID, p. 7

Wall'

Bailey, Collins depart from norms on 'Chinese

'electric

senior sketch

by Ken Jones If anybody has an imagc at Indian HiU, it is David Cook. Dave is a brain. In defensc of his image, Dave says, "I don't deny it. I just don't like thc term brain." Fair enough. To a great extent, Dave's image is justified. No' one can deny the fact that Dave is an incredible student and seems to have an unusual talent with numbers. His image, though, depicts him as a full time student. Not "I don't go home and true. study math ah day." says Ilave, laughing at the mere thought. The reason for his persistent image is probably Ilave's introverted personality. Just looking at Dave, one can tell that he is constantly thinking. Ideas arc probably flying around behind his glazed eyes, in his Spock-like head. "I guess I am introverted, but I try to hide it." With regard to academics, the reason for his cxccllencc may lie in his early education at Lotspcich Elementary School. As David describes his former aca-

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ming. by Lisa Nicolas ('83) Now for me, that was some A typical day. I was bored thing to get excited about, first and so I had wandered into a reof all because I'm a great admirer cord store. And wafting through of C o h s work with Genesis and the air was something very his solo ventures, and secondly catchy. because that probably meant that "I don't listen to this kind of if this Bailey dude ever came to music," was my fust thought. town I'd get to see Phil in action. "What kind of music is this anyBut all this aside, I realized way?" was my second. The musician singing had one that Collins' intluence in the cre2 of those sinfully-sweet Motown ation of this album was important but not at all obtrusive. The spirfalsettos reminiscent of Smokey it of Philip Bailey far outshines Robinson or even the Jacksons in the art-rock orientation that the early seventies. And behind him was the unmistakable sound of a motown drummer. Or was it? I wasn't sure. In any case I wandered off in search of something a bit more cosmopolitan. Mozart? No. Ozzy? Definitely not But wait? I kept thinking "I've heard that bass drum before, that 'fill' where is that from? 'In the Cage'? Oh! Wait a minute? 'Cinema Show"? Finally, I boogied over to the counter to inquire who this artist was, blasting over the store's undoubtedly expensive stereo system. The Bohemian-looking salesman answered me in his Monterey Philip Bailey accent, "Well, like, i t ' ~like Philip Collins has so very carefully woBailey ylraow?" 1 looked a$ him ven into this soul framework. suspiciously and said, "No, I did Admittedly sometimes the not know, but thank you anytwo styles run headlong into each way." other to form minor "scuffles." By this time the third cut But by far greater measure do the from the album was playing. a styles complement each other. definite departure, in that the oThis is no morc cvideot than pening was a lush mixture of in Bailey's duet wit11 ('ollins' guitars and vocal harmony, unlike "Easy Lover." perhaps the best the relentless driving beat of the previous two. I gathered up the courage to face my Californialike salesman again. "O.K., you've got me going: who's Philip Bailey?" "Like he's Cincinnati Gardens the lead singer with Earth, Wind, Petra - November 1 7. 7: 30 p.m. and Fire, maaan... ." I answered Mike Pctraglia's hot new group ... with a surprised and resounding onstage. "Oh!" Championship Wrestling - NovStill I was a bit perplexed ember 16 - see Dave B. and Ilavis about the drumming on the alG. for transportation. bum. It was so thick. So much The Kinks with Tommy Shaw more like something I'd heard December 1, 8:00 p.m. - missing before. the opening act is a must. I found the album. It was titled Chinese Will: This was the song that was 'different, except Bqart's that its title was, instead, "WalkA1 Stewart - November 16 - go. ing on the Chinese Wall." And MacGuffey Lane - November then came the surprise. 17 - the usual. The album was produced by, Guess Who - November 18 - I yes, your friend and mine, can't guess. Genesis' lead singer and drumGeneral Public - November 27 mer, Phil Collins. On top of formed by ex-Heat member Rankwhich Collins docs all thc druming Roger.

cut on the second side. The opening is very much like any number of crash and burn Genesis openings; "Dance on a Volcano" "Behind the Lines." But suddenly it changes into a danceable catchy tune. Something with definite hot-hit possibilities. Bailey's rich and powerful falsetto is complemented by Collins' razor-edged voice. Quite a nice combination really. Something else also noteworthy is the liberal use of the "Phoenix 1-lorns." The same horn section Collins uses on his Hello, I Must Be Going album. But let it be known first and foremost that these are Bailey's boys, pas Collins'. Now I hear someone screaming "But is this like Phil B. or Phil C . ? Philip Bailey does not do much of the writing on the album. But the Earth, Wind, and Fire sound is unmistakeable. Bailey, although he prefers to falsetto much he periodically drops into his normal range giving his music the dual tonality that Earth, Wind, and Fire fans will recognize. As for Collins, although Collins can rock with the best of them, he has certainly earned his funk wings here. Still the question remains. Whose baby is this album anyway? Bailey or Collins? Well, I leave you to ponder that one. In the mean time let me finish my story. Yes, I liked the album. I liked it so much I even bought it. And my Monterey man, you ask?

My! Aren't we nosey! Well, I asked him if he'd ever been to Carmel. "Is that near Conneticut?" he asked. Well. ..that just goes to show you, things aren't what they always appear to be.

DAVID, from p. 6 est musical talent. Writing musir; interests him also, but he rarely finds enough time to write a song of significant length. Science fiction also interests Dave's scientific mind. According to him, "99% of the stuff is trash, but I don't read that. Authors like Bradbury, Asimov and Herbert are my favorites." In addition, Dave is a "trekkie,". but he rarely admits it. This year employment at Baskin-Robbins has made Dave more busy than usual. "I pig out at work," says Dave with a grin. "Hopefully I'm putting on some weight." Another time filler during the summer is his job at a camp in Zionsville, Indiana. "ZionsviIle is an ironic name hecause the~e are no Jews in 2 i o n . d e . Actually, most of the people are pretty anti-Semitic," he comments, speaking of the camp's Jewish orientation. When asked for closing remarks, well-rounded. Dave simply I can'treplied, back it"I'm up, but I am. All I want to do is t o @ow old quickly and become an absent-minded professor. Hopefully, 111 win a nobel prize or two some day."

coming events Prince, The Kinks, and General Public highlight November

...

Music Hall Rickie Lee Jones - November 20 don't go.

U.D. Arena Chicago - December 9 - trying t o bxeak their old habits.

Rupp Arena Bruce Springsteen - December 11, 8:00 p.m. - U.S. citizenship required. Prince - Ilecem ber 15 - Mark Gall will be there

Hara Arena Quiet Riot - November 21 -party all night. Kiss - December 13, 7:30 p.m. but not on the first date.

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Louisville Gardens Cyndi Lauper - Dccember 5 Who's her hairstylist'? Cuisinart?

Louisville 1';ll:lcc Chaka Kahn - November 18 Chaka, Chaka, Chaka Kahn.

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senior sketch

disc review

enjoys rntrrgue by Janet Nicolas "Most people think I'm conceited and hard to get along with." says Pam Thompson. Granted, she is "a moody person," but she's also an interesting person; just listening to her is an experience. The reason for Pam's mislabelling seems to center around the fact that Pam has begun motherhood before most people have even thought about it. "It's no secret," she says simply. "My parents were really supportive of me, and I found out which friends I could count on." When introduced to her daughter Natasha, I became acquainted with what Pam calls her "better half." Although Pam is not extremely involved with school, she keeps herself fairly busy. As a member of the fairly new Latin club and a part time mother, Pam still finds the time and energy for her job at the famed Madeira Branch Library. Even though most people think working at the library is "easy work," Pam corrects them, "I think I'm underpaid for the work I do ...but I need the money."

When Pam takes time off from work, she enjoys a pastime shared by many students: music. Pam's musical tastes vary from fifties music to jazz. Her favorite group is the Excelsors, a jazz band, but it is not surprising to find her humming music like Ravel's Bolero or Gershwin's An American in Paris while she is shelving books at the library or just plain relaxing.

Some of Pam's other activities date back to ha days in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Assuming a guilty look, she admits, "I learned how to party." Besides partying, she also met some of the "Packers" and became adept at many winter sports like skiing and skating, before coming to the Queen city in ninth grade. After Pam leaves IH, she hopes to be a managing consultant for T-

Photo by Davis Griffin

some large firm. With all the money she rakes in, Pam intends "to get an American Express Gold Card with a lucrative a e count t o back it up, and t o go into one of the Ritziest restaurants and order 'The Usud,' and they'll know what I mean." High school has put her o n the right road towards these gods. Right now, Pam is rounding out her senior year with such courses as sociology and government. "I Like government because it's my best class," she smiles sarcastically and adds, "It's the truth!" College is next on her list of priorities, but she has not made final plans All Pam is sure of is that she's "staying close to home," so she can come back "to stock up on food." Pam describes herself as "serious, but not serious." She shows her lighter side with a pa* sion for all sorts of things like the color "electric purple." On the heavier side, Pam had a few experiences worth a serious approach. After having Natasha, she realized, "1 can still go on with my life."

Pam rela,,esbefore another day of tackling the stacks

MIT a c i n c for pensive David demy, "It was an anarchical atmosphcre. I didn't cvcn understand peer pressure until scventh grade." Coming to Indian Ilill in seventh padc a shock. but according to Ilavc, it could have been a lot worsc. "Indian ]!ill is closer to Lots~>eiclithan most public schools. I would be hard pressed to sadjust at sornc otllcr places. Still, Mr. !bfurphy was a big step down." lie cornmcnts, rcfcring to the illustrious eighth pade history teacher. School, in general, docs not get Dave down. As he explains, he works for his grades, but his parents probably would not care if he failed. "Then again, 1 could be wrong," says 1)avc in retrospect. On the whole, however, little pressure is applied in the Cook I~ouscliold. As a result of his no-pressure upbringing, Ilave prides himself on being open-minded. IIc is supposed to rewn~blehis ex-hippie uncle an awful lot, so don't be surprised if I)avc comes strollongdown tllc hall in tic dyes and

beads someday. One thought is to change IH by g e t t e more of a mix of people. "One day I'd like to see two people walking down the hall wearing different pairs of jeans. - -

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To quote an anonymous hahtory teacher, 'You can think anything you want to here as long as it's Republican.' " Dave is fairly content here, nevertheless. "1 don't think I would learn anything in a school where no one is motivated," reflects Dave. That's exactly why he is looking at MIT. "All the students there seemed really enthusiastic about what they were doing." One experience that negatively influenced his views on MIT was his college interview with Richard Goettke. "One sunny Saturday morning, Joel Ruff and I went out to Mt. Orab. There was a sign saying 'Mt. Orab Industrial Park' in the middle of an empty pasture. He stiU hasn't sent in our interview materials. What an incompetent!" As a diversion from his academic career, Dave plays the piano, if one can actually call it playing. "I sight read a piece as well as I play it two weeks later,'' he says commenting on his mod-

photo by Scott Blanchard

Devilish David attempts to "pirate" a computer.

see DAVID, p. 7

Wall'

Bailey, Collins depart from norms on 'Chinese

'electric

senior sketch

by Ken Jones If anybody has an imagc at Indian HiU, it is David Cook. Dave is a brain. In defensc of his image, Dave says, "I don't deny it. I just don't like thc term brain." Fair enough. To a great extent, Dave's image is justified. No' one can deny the fact that Dave is an incredible student and seems to have an unusual talent with numbers. His image, though, depicts him as a full time student. Not "I don't go home and true. study math ah day." says Ilave, laughing at the mere thought. The reason for his persistent image is probably Ilave's introverted personality. Just looking at Dave, one can tell that he is constantly thinking. Ideas arc probably flying around behind his glazed eyes, in his Spock-like head. "I guess I am introverted, but I try to hide it." With regard to academics, the reason for his cxccllencc may lie in his early education at Lotspcich Elementary School. As David describes his former aca-

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ming. by Lisa Nicolas ('83) Now for me, that was some A typical day. I was bored thing to get excited about, first and so I had wandered into a reof all because I'm a great admirer cord store. And wafting through of C o h s work with Genesis and the air was something very his solo ventures, and secondly catchy. because that probably meant that "I don't listen to this kind of if this Bailey dude ever came to music," was my fust thought. town I'd get to see Phil in action. "What kind of music is this anyBut all this aside, I realized way?" was my second. The musician singing had one that Collins' intluence in the cre2 of those sinfully-sweet Motown ation of this album was important but not at all obtrusive. The spirfalsettos reminiscent of Smokey it of Philip Bailey far outshines Robinson or even the Jacksons in the art-rock orientation that the early seventies. And behind him was the unmistakable sound of a motown drummer. Or was it? I wasn't sure. In any case I wandered off in search of something a bit more cosmopolitan. Mozart? No. Ozzy? Definitely not But wait? I kept thinking "I've heard that bass drum before, that 'fill' where is that from? 'In the Cage'? Oh! Wait a minute? 'Cinema Show"? Finally, I boogied over to the counter to inquire who this artist was, blasting over the store's undoubtedly expensive stereo system. The Bohemian-looking salesman answered me in his Monterey Philip Bailey accent, "Well, like, i t ' ~like Philip Collins has so very carefully woBailey ylraow?" 1 looked a$ him ven into this soul framework. suspiciously and said, "No, I did Admittedly sometimes the not know, but thank you anytwo styles run headlong into each way." other to form minor "scuffles." By this time the third cut But by far greater measure do the from the album was playing. a styles complement each other. definite departure, in that the oThis is no morc cvideot than pening was a lush mixture of in Bailey's duet wit11 ('ollins' guitars and vocal harmony, unlike "Easy Lover." perhaps the best the relentless driving beat of the previous two. I gathered up the courage to face my Californialike salesman again. "O.K., you've got me going: who's Philip Bailey?" "Like he's Cincinnati Gardens the lead singer with Earth, Wind, Petra - November 1 7. 7: 30 p.m. and Fire, maaan... ." I answered Mike Pctraglia's hot new group ... with a surprised and resounding onstage. "Oh!" Championship Wrestling - NovStill I was a bit perplexed ember 16 - see Dave B. and Ilavis about the drumming on the alG. for transportation. bum. It was so thick. So much The Kinks with Tommy Shaw more like something I'd heard December 1, 8:00 p.m. - missing before. the opening act is a must. I found the album. It was titled Chinese Will: This was the song that was 'different, except Bqart's that its title was, instead, "WalkA1 Stewart - November 16 - go. ing on the Chinese Wall." And MacGuffey Lane - November then came the surprise. 17 - the usual. The album was produced by, Guess Who - November 18 - I yes, your friend and mine, can't guess. Genesis' lead singer and drumGeneral Public - November 27 mer, Phil Collins. On top of formed by ex-Heat member Rankwhich Collins docs all thc druming Roger.

cut on the second side. The opening is very much like any number of crash and burn Genesis openings; "Dance on a Volcano" "Behind the Lines." But suddenly it changes into a danceable catchy tune. Something with definite hot-hit possibilities. Bailey's rich and powerful falsetto is complemented by Collins' razor-edged voice. Quite a nice combination really. Something else also noteworthy is the liberal use of the "Phoenix 1-lorns." The same horn section Collins uses on his Hello, I Must Be Going album. But let it be known first and foremost that these are Bailey's boys, pas Collins'. Now I hear someone screaming "But is this like Phil B. or Phil C . ? Philip Bailey does not do much of the writing on the album. But the Earth, Wind, and Fire sound is unmistakeable. Bailey, although he prefers to falsetto much he periodically drops into his normal range giving his music the dual tonality that Earth, Wind, and Fire fans will recognize. As for Collins, although Collins can rock with the best of them, he has certainly earned his funk wings here. Still the question remains. Whose baby is this album anyway? Bailey or Collins? Well, I leave you to ponder that one. In the mean time let me finish my story. Yes, I liked the album. I liked it so much I even bought it. And my Monterey man, you ask?

My! Aren't we nosey! Well, I asked him if he'd ever been to Carmel. "Is that near Conneticut?" he asked. Well. ..that just goes to show you, things aren't what they always appear to be.

DAVID, from p. 6 est musical talent. Writing musir; interests him also, but he rarely finds enough time to write a song of significant length. Science fiction also interests Dave's scientific mind. According to him, "99% of the stuff is trash, but I don't read that. Authors like Bradbury, Asimov and Herbert are my favorites." In addition, Dave is a "trekkie,". but he rarely admits it. This year employment at Baskin-Robbins has made Dave more busy than usual. "I pig out at work," says Dave with a grin. "Hopefully I'm putting on some weight." Another time filler during the summer is his job at a camp in Zionsville, Indiana. "ZionsviIle is an ironic name hecause the~e are no Jews in 2 i o n . d e . Actually, most of the people are pretty anti-Semitic," he comments, speaking of the camp's Jewish orientation. When asked for closing remarks, well-rounded. Dave simply I can'treplied, back it"I'm up, but I am. All I want to do is t o @ow old quickly and become an absent-minded professor. Hopefully, 111 win a nobel prize or two some day."

coming events Prince, The Kinks, and General Public highlight November

...

Music Hall Rickie Lee Jones - November 20 don't go.

U.D. Arena Chicago - December 9 - trying t o bxeak their old habits.

Rupp Arena Bruce Springsteen - December 11, 8:00 p.m. - U.S. citizenship required. Prince - Ilecem ber 15 - Mark Gall will be there

Hara Arena Quiet Riot - November 21 -party all night. Kiss - December 13, 7:30 p.m. but not on the first date.

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Louisville Gardens Cyndi Lauper - Dccember 5 Who's her hairstylist'? Cuisinart?

Louisville 1';ll:lcc Chaka Kahn - November 18 Chaka, Chaka, Chaka Kahn.

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Market Aquare Arena Quiet Riot - November 17 - be quiet! Kiss December 2 - well, maybe just a little one... Prince - December 14 - with an umbrella.

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right-handed stenographers went for Mundane, 59.1%. 34 of 57 lefties, or 59.6%, also voted for Mundane, making a .5% lead over the right-handers. In precinct two, 25 righties out of 61,41.0%, went for the democratic nominee, as did 36 of or 41.4% of the left-handers. Thus, in this precinct also, the lefties were ahead by a fractio~iof a percent. Since left-handed stenographers had the greater percentage of Mundane supporters in both precincts, Cal deduced that they must be more democratic overall, than the right-handers. Several weeks after filing his report, Cal received an angry let-

Because there were several typographical errors in my last column, I am offering last issue's puzzle, corrected, for reconsideration. The problem should have read :

This week, I would like to give a rather whimsical example of a surprising type of enigma which, upon first glance, seems paradoxical, but is actually merely a mathematical oddity. Suppose, for the sake of discussion, that a professional statistician, Cal Q. Laiter, has been charged with determining whether the all-important left-handed stenographer vote was more favorable than that of the right-handed stenographers towards democratic candidate Falter Mundane. Cal has the results from precincts one and two, but, due t~ his strange inability to perforrn addition, is incapable o f -combining the two sets of votes. Cal therefore hopes to be able to make a decision simply by examining the precincts individually. In precinct one, 55 out of 93

ter from the DMS (Department of Meaningless Statistics-an organization about which less is known and fewer people care than even the CIA). The note pointed out, ;n no uncertain terms, that the total percentage of left-handed Renographers for Mundane was not greater than, but actually less than the corresponding percentage of right-handers. Most people, after encountering a puzzle like this one, search fervently through their calculations to find the error they're sure must exist. Actually, there is no mistake; this is simply one of tho-se things that can happen in the strange

one at the beginning of the column: Find the volume and surface area of the figure below.

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movie review

Martin, TomIin create absurdity making by Ellen Alvord and Laurie Winget Movies that arc furin) the whole uay through ,ire difficult to find these days...but tlic.) arc not extinct. AN of M e is a Iiyt terical film that combines the comic talents ot tuo of the most established comedians In tllc buglncss. Steve flartin and Lily 1om lin. Martin pla) 4 tlic rolc of Kopcr ('obb, your average kind of gu! single, approaching ~niddlc ape. a lawyer gomg now here. dc. cides that it's time to settle down, and make wrnctllinp out of liis lifc and his carccr. Ilc then hkcs ., . two bold step b i asking his pirl- . friend to marry him and confront h ~ sboh, demanding \ubstantial legal caks and 3 partner.' ship in thc fum. llis girlfriend says "ycs," and his boss agrees on . the iondition that he take carc of "' 1:dwina Cutwater; an important clicn t . 1 ccl~ngas if hc has his lifc in control, Kogcr scts off for Ms. %

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with such a ludicrous plan. Koger inhabited by both a spoiled, headstorms out. Soon after, Edwina strong woman and an indepenand her entourage take their case dent, laid back man. Needless to directly to Roger's boss. While in say. the end of the movie wraps his office. I~dwina rcalizes that up quite nicely, and everyone the moment has come and gets leaves the movie theater with a thc ~iiysticto entrap her soul in good feeling. his special golden bowl, before If you're ever feeling down, sllc dies. and you necd a good laugh, goin8 Standing near the window, to see All of Me with Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin might be the mystic lo.ws his grip on thc just the right thing t o lift your bowl. and it accidentally falls out spirits. The plot line may seem, of tlic window. Koper who hapabsolutely ridiculous a t fust, but pens to be passing by on the the acting of both Martin and strcet bdow is liit on the head by Tomlin make the absurdity of the the pluinmcttinp orb. Edwina's situation all the more fun. soul tllcn takes contFol of one half of Roper's body. 1:rorn here on, the nlovic deals witti, Koger's and I
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White an energetic addition to guidance by Anna Batsakes and Ellen Aivord "Oh my gosh, my desk's in shambles . . . What did I call you to my office for? . . . I found this great pink sweater yesterday . . ." Can this woman ever be stopped? Many A through G students doubt it, but they still enjoy the loquaciuus nature of the newest and prettiest addition to the Guidance Department, Mrs. Patricia White. The driving force behind this gregarious personality could be her three-year-old daughter. Susic. "Susie's great!" exclaimed White. "She's really cute and funny. She has a lot of spirit." After school one can find White baking cookics or fmgcr painting with Susie and her friends. "Finger painting is fun" was the only comment the counselor/artist made in rcprds to her artistic talent. White's preoccupation with children could have originated when she began teaching first and third graders at elemcntar!. schools in Covington. "I loved tcaching little kids." she said. "They are so enthushstic about learning; they cven got excited when I gavc them homcwork." So then, why switch from teaching to counseling? "Many of

the eighth grade girls in the same school were coming to me and asking me for advice. That's one reason I decided to get my M.A. in guidance and counseling," retorted White. Her close relationship with her guidance counselor in high school was another reason for her switch into counseling. "1 was on the school newspaper, and she was the sponsor; so I practically lived in her office. 1 got a very positive

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photo by Davlr Grlffln

"Please, seniors, I need your pictures for my wreath."

letter from SC

Oxfam raises famine money with Hot Legs Dear Students, , Student government has been quite active in the past scvcral weeks and has much planned for the near future. Our major concern right now, however, is the canned food drive which will bc continuing until the 19th of November. The proceeds from the drivc will go to the I'reestorc in Over The Rhine. The class that brings the most ounces of food will win doughnuts' for their efforts. Tbnksgiving is supposcd to bc a time of plenty, but there arc many in our city who have a bare minimum of luxuries and items necessary for the satisfaction of their basic needs. Hopefully, we can* makc their lives a little more pleasant in this time of plenty. So plcase bring in your cans. Thc problem of famine in

Ethiopia has also bccn of great concern for us Student Govcrnmen t mcm bcrs. Witllio thc ncstscurrd weeks we will bc holding a "llot Legs" contest .so that we can raisc moncy for Oxfam, an organization which attempts to combat the problem of mass starvation in the third world. Posted in thc Student Service Ccnter will bc pictures of the hottest student .and- faculty Icgs. You can cast your vote for tlic bcst pair by donating money to the Osfam cause. As soon as the con~pclitionis ovcr, thc nanlcs of thc persons with thc "hottest" legs will be announced ovcr thc PA. Of ' course. students should keep in mind. the Osfam c a u x when they cast their nionetary votes, realizing that the more money they donatc, the morc

cousins, three siblings, and I all lived o n the third floor " Competitive sports OW not agree with our new guidance counselor. Instead, she enjoys bicycle riding with Susie and aerobicizing. In fact, White taught aerobics part-time at Elaine Powers the year between her two counseling positions at Turpin High School and IM. "I loved working there," commented White. "I especially liked working with the older people, the ones who are just beginning t o exercise IH has again." made a positive impre* sion on White. "The kids here are responsible and easy to get t o know. I really like Indian Hill." The senior picture wreath displayed in her office is one of the signs of the affection that she has for hcr kids. "I want all seniors whose names begin with the letters A through G to give me their senior pictures, so that I can hang them on my wreath. Don't forget!" Advice to the wise: if you see a new guidance counselor running around the halls, you can b y to stop her, but d o not start her talking, or you will surely be late t o class. If you ever have the time, though, Mrs. White is a great pason to get to know-even if you _are not an A to G person.

to the Exchange Committee list on the SG bulletin board. On the seventh of December, the PTA. in conjunction with SG, will be holding a dance in the cafeteria from 10:OO to 12:OO p.m. This is the same night of the first Friday home basketball game wish to attend the game will have so make the dance part of your to buy tickcts in the Student Serspirited evening. Admission will vice Center, for S 1 apicce. be $1.25, and members of the Tickets will bc sold Monday, Indian Hill Scope,Committee will Tuesday and Wednesday next be serving pizza and cokes at the wcck and proceeds will go to SG. dance. 'The .game will be held Wednesday I:inally, let me make a c o n e c November 21, during sixth and tion of a statement made in our seventh periods. l t l l be great h s t SC; letter; Our initial Student sccinp the junior and scnior girls Govcrnnient exam plan was not nlaul each other! rejected. 3s stated in the letter, Starting in 1)ecertibcr, Student though Mr. Gellert gave me every Government will be holding stuassurance that it would have been. dent cxchangcs with a nutnbcr of, We apologize far the misstatearea schools. On lleccmbcr 5. we . mcnt. will hold an cschangc with St. Thank You, Xavier lligh School. lntcrcsted Hugh Geier students should sign tllcir namcs SG President

Livcs in Ethiopia and clscwhere can bc svcd by the altruistic orga nka tion. On a liphtcr note. the 1:orum Comniittcc has decided to make in-school the Powdcrpuff event. football Students gamewho an

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State rates marching- b a n d Superior by Paul Monach Band director Mr. Stephen Strikier is "ecstatic" over the recently completed marching band a s o i l . The band finished its seasan with a concert on Wednesday arid culminated its winning season with a Superior rating in the state competition held November 3 in Columbus. Said Strider, "I'm ecstatic with the way the marching season turned out. I couldn't be happier with the playing and the marching of the band, and I couldn't be happier with the conduct of the band. It was particularly gratifying to see how the color guard progressed throughout the season." This color guard also received a masimum Superior rating at state. avenging a rating of Escellent (2 on a scale of 1 to 5-1 being the highest) earned last year at state. Senior drum majors Scott Seward and Ken Jones were rated Superior, completing an undefeated season that matched the band's. A t state. bands cornpete for a

news short The guidance department will sponsor two college preparatory sessions for juniors and seniors during the nest feu. weeks. The fust will be held at 7 : 3 0 on \\'edncsday. November 38. I t is designed to give tips to students applying for scholarships. The second session. scheduled for 7: 30, \Vedncsday. 1)ecember 5, will help applicants prepare for college intervic\vs. Mock intcrviews will be conducted by alumni from Princeton and Yale Universities. Any questions should be directed to guidance counselor Patricia White.

HISTORY, from p. 1 prize will go into the Monacn collegc fund." 31onach indicated that he trould probably have decided to ~najor in history or political scicncc wcre it not for the fact that hc finds law and politics, the two careers most likely to follow these maj~~ors,"disillusioning and completely dcvbnt from their intended purposes." Instead, Monach plans to major in biochemistry or biology and to go on to medical school. IIe hopcs to attend for undergraduate work either IIarvard. Brown, or Stanl'ord.

rating, not a place, in a class determked by ;he school size; Indian Hill competed in class B, but would have received a Superior rating in class A also. An informed neutral observer felt that IH and the band immediately preceding it, from Cleveland were the two best bands performing in Franklin County Stadium. Strider emphasized his enjoyment of the past season. "I've

had more fun and more -~ a t i f i c a tion working with this band than most directors have in a career of teaching instrumental music." He also voiced his thanks t o all who supported the band this year. "1 would like publicly t o express my gratitude and appreciation and profound respect t o everybody connected with our band, but especially to the band members themselves."

November 16,1984 Lastly, Stzider said, "I'm really enjoying working with Joe Gaudio." Gaudio, a long-time friend of Strider, has taught for many years in the JH system, but this is his first year in t h e high school. Now that the marching season is over, the band has moved indoors for the concert season. The group will attempt t o match the perfect straight Superior ratings it has earned at the competitive state contest the past two years.

CTA/IPEA/Board differ on varic)us policies DISPUTE, from p. 1 board policies had to be changed. She said that after several successful and unsuccessful requests for policy changes, matters came to a head over policy 3062, which describes the composition and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee. The policy, out-ofdate since April 1, states that the teacher representatives "will be selected by the Classroom Teachers' AsEdgecomb said she sociation." and Terrell asked first for the inclusion of "affiliate of the OEA/NIYA," then for the clause's inclusion as in the previous rcgillation; both requests were denied , for the reasons esplained above by Bush and Pappas, who fclt that considering the new law, this would be considered a request for recognition as the official bargaining agent. Ildsecornb said that, despite the dispute over the inclusion of thc phrase. that she and Terrell wanted the Board to draft a complete revision of' the policy to be taken back to the CTA (then comprising 97% of the certified staff) for approval. Shc niaintained. "We were planning to take it back to the teachers for a vote." Pappas said she was not notified of this or any similar plan. Edgecornb also stated that one issue. the part-tinlelfull-time policy, remained unresolved. She said that Dr. Boston was supposed to call her on the 20th to explain this issue, and this claim is backed up by the unofficial ~ninutesof the meeting, taped by Mrs. Carol Ilvcrman, a non-participating observer froni the CTA. Pappas professed no knowledge of this intention,or at least felt its importance in the negotiations was minimal. Lastly, and most peculiarly, ljal>pas and l*,dgecomb differ on tile intended deadline for the co~nmittee. Pappas said that the

committee was knowingly working with a deadline of March 20, as several Board members would be o u t of town after that date. Edgecomb said fust, that she felt the deadline was April 1, and second, that in a case of emergency, Board members could call in votes by phone. The result: Pappas feels that by failing to reach an agreement March 19, aware of the March 20 deadline, the teachers opted for collective bargaining and precipitated the withdrawal of the resEdgecomb feels the olution. withdrawal came as a surprise, and said she feels she had time t o take a proposal t o the staff for a vote. The Board thus elected t o recind the proposed salary increase, and also denied the customary vertical increase. A vertical increase is the standard increase in pay as a teacher teaches for more years in the systcnl; an eight-year veteran is thus being payed as if he had only taught for seven at Iii. The CTA filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge to fight this action. Both Bush and Pappas said that the vertical increase was denied on the advice of the Board's lawyer in this dispute, Mr. Wilbur Collins. To complicate matters, I3ush indicated that it is still unknown whether SERB will allow an election if such a charge is pending. After being denied (along with all other groups in the state that did not have written contracts) in their assertion that the CTA was already the bfficial representative by tradition and by 3062, the CTA tiled for voluntary recognition and was challenged by the Board; tlic union now must wait for a ruling from SI'RB. T o further complicate matters, the CTA is not the only organization t o conlplete a petition including at least 30% of the staff

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and thereby request recognition as t h e official bargaining agent. The IPEA filed for a n election first, o n June 6. The IPEA was formed b y the consent of a group of teachersunsatisfied witht he way the CTA carried out the negotiations; Mrs. Janet McDaniel has served as the groups unofficial leader. McDaniel said that she and others petitioned the CTA t o hold an informal "straw" vote of the staff early in the process t o determine their approval; she said she received no response. Edgecomb said the petition received no response because she was waiting for the aforementioned Board policy statement, which never arrived. McDaniel said she feels that the teacherlBoard relationship should remain local and unaffiliated; she voiced more trust in the ability of the teachers and Board to work out disputes peacefully. Said McDaniel, "At least 30% of the teachers were expressing a concern r e g d i n g the position of the CTA, and in view of t h e demands of the Collective Bargaining law, we were uncomfortable with the continued alliance with the OEA and NEA. It became a question of local control." Regarding skepticism about the IPEA's ability t o defend the teachers should the Board show bad faith, McDaniel agreed with Pappas that the law is o n the side of the teachers. She added, "We would not agree with the Board or t h e administration o n every concern, but there are ways t o disagree that will not divide a school system.'' Thus, some discrepancies, like CTAIBoard differences, are moot points since the enactment of the new law, and others, the majority, await the decision of SERB, an agency that has yet to get its act together.

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caused b y the return of FMt AAbrams, whose 17.6 scoring average was tops in the league last year. But Rowe, Ott, and Stanforth saw plenty of varsity action last year, and Seremetis received EHL Honorable Mention honors. Aside from playing each EHL team twice, the Braves also play six non-league games, the Northwest game o n Wednesday being the first. Indian Hill's toughest test this year will b e the G r e e n m s game, a team that the Braves beat last year 64-5 8 in an overtime thriller. In addition t o the returning seniors, excellentthe juniors Braves o n have the squad several in

by Brian Rowe The 1984-1985 version o f the battling basketball Braves o p e n their season next Wednesday at home against Northwest High School, a team the Braves fell t o last year by a sizable 66-48 margin. But with six returning lettermen in Rick Abrams, Brian Rowe, Curtis Ott, Pete Seremetis, Dave Stanforth, and Mike Wentz, t h e Braves stand an excellent chance of improving their 9-1 2 record of last year. The Braves finished in a threeway tie for fourth place last year with a 6-8 league record. But with such EHL powers as Sycamore and Mariemont lost their entire starting h e ups t o graduation last year, and the Braves are considered by many t o be the early favorites, along with Milford and Glen Este, to be the last champs of the league. Most of the optomism is

Erich Metzger, Andy Tucker, Mike Cohen, Jared Davis, Clint Reese, and Bill Baumel. The skills of these players, combined with the leadership of coach Dale McKibben and the play of t h e seniors should result in a possible EI-IL championship in 1985.' ,

l earn 's personnel appears 'strong ' by Brian Rowe The personnel of this year's basketball team, on paper anyway, appears much stronger than last year's, especially at the guard position. The Braves, after losing only seldom-used Mitch Theuring, retain three former starters and two promising juniors. The forward situation is fair, but not nearly as deep as the guard position. Also all the forwards are juniors, which poses the problem of inexperience. The centers on the team are all sound offensive and defensive players. Below is a brief sum mar y of each player, and a report on how each will most likely contribute to this year's team.

Dave Stanforth: The talk of the pre-season. "Stan" didn't see many minutes last season, but after a summer of basketball turned in some excellent scrimmage perfornlances and is now a bonafide starter. The wiry 6-1 guard is equally adept at taking it to the hoop or pulling up for the

ments Abrams' and Stanforth's offensive firepower with aggressive defense and rebounding, as well as steady ballhandling. More accustonled to driving as opposed to outside shooting, but will take the 17-foot jumper if left unguarded.

15-footer, and also possesses the skills to push the ball upcourt in McKibben's fast break offense.

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Andy Tucker: A junior point guard who also brings a double digit scoring average with him from the JV ranks. Enjoys the fast break offense, and should fit in well with the other members of the lineup. Not timid with the outside jumper, and he also turned in some excellent preseason performances off the bench.

GUARDS Rick Abrams: The franchise; the player the braves go to .in tllc clutch. Considered by many to be the best guard in the city, a shoo-in for All-1
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Probably every coach involved in basketball will take this slogan t o heart..."The Basketball Renaismce."Like "Excellence in Education," the reaffirming of a proud Indian Hill basketball tradition is the quest of all IH coaches, just as the excellence award was the quest of the school administration. The attitudes of the basketball coaches I've talked to represent this commitment ..a n d they feel the end result is in sight. Listen to freshman basketban coach Steve Thompson. "I would say that this y e a every team, from varsity down to seventh grade, could contend for and win an EHL title," he said. Thompson says that with no exaggeration. The program, he feels, is very close to achieving the plateau it enjoyed in the 1970'9, when winning records and league titles were the norm. Thompson pointed to his own freshman team as an example of the movement towards improvement in the basketball program. He has the unique perspective of watching players jump from junior high basketball to high school. Thompson's eyes have been popping all season long, as he has the pleasure of coaching the twot h e defending EHL champions. In seventh and eighth grades, Thompson's teams rolled to league tournament titles. "It's really at this point-as freshmen-that they mature into good players," he said. "This year's freshmen are going to be an important team to watch, because they're the future." Thompson feels that the development of the freshmen-and the seventh and eighth grade teams in Ottawa-is perhaps the most tangible result of the grass-roots development process that has taken place the last three years. "On the freshman level is

The bshman Braver, are b l e d dt of the continud hngroyement of where you see the most irnprovement," he said. "This year's freshmen are probably the result of the improvement of a couple of years." The team has an added element that will move to be integral for its future success: it's twelve men deep. "I can put anyone in and we will s t i l l have a good team. Reallly, there's not much that seperates the starters and the subs." This depth is a commodity that Indian Hill has seen precious little of at the freshman level.

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the b&etbdl .*p Thompson admits that it's been nice t o have the luxury of depth. "I have no complaints-it's something I've never really worked with before." Actually, that depth turned out to be a plus because the freshmen lost two of their finest players to the JY ranks. Jason Kincaid, who anchored IH's formidable rebound% attack the last two years, and Mike Eaton, a lightningquick guard, will not only play a role for JV but may start. "Jason and Mike are excellent

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by Brian Rowe and Kevin Walzer In mid-October the outlook for the 1984-1985 JV basketball Braves looked fairly bleak. The team's leading guard Bruno Dane had broken his arm and there appeared to be no one who could take up the scoring slack, aside from Ron Jones' attack. Luckily, coach Gary Gellert received an early Christmas present in the form of freshman standouts Mike Eaton and Jason Kincaid. Of the two, who led their eighth grade team to an EHL championship last year, coach Gellert beams,"They are two of my best players, they will definitely improve our record." Right now, the Braves appear to have both strength and speed

in a front line of Jones, Kincaid and Clyde Brant, along with gurads Eaton, Bruce Johnson, and Jim Berling. Last year the team finished 7-9 without Eaton and Kincaid, so at least a reversal of that record should occur. The Braves have a legitimate offensive-'threat in Ron Jones, who led the team in scoring last year, and also Brant and Rob Reese wno both provide strong inside play. Gellert will be using "a motion offense" that will also be the style of the varsity team. Within a few weeks Darre should be back and the Braves will be in great shape, until then, the team will try to take the wins one at a time. Perhaps a curious feature of this team is that they have been

players," said Thompson, %ut we've got people t o replace them. And they're almost a s good." Thb string of good playera makes one wonder where it an got started. Thompson feels that a. variety of factors exist, but pointed t o the career of senior Rick Abrams as the catalyst. "What you see around here now is a really good attitude, an attitude of dedication that has made these guys into better baltllplayers," said Thompson. "I think ' a lot of that exists because of Rick. He's a supex ballplayer, but he has the right dedication. He's devoted himself totally t o basketball." That dedication of Abrams' has rubbed off o n t h e other players, said Thompson. "Rick could probably do pretty well without a lot of work, he's got so much talent. But if he did that, I'm sure you'd see a lot of other players who don't have as much talent thinking they can get by without word too. The whole program would suffer if that attitude was widespread." Fortunately for the coaches and the program, that attitude is not widespread. Far from it. "I don't think you could find it mvwhere." a i d ThamP5Q4L To the coaches, that serenity must be music for their s o u k Mter all, that serenity is a must for "The Basketball Renaissance." joined by the third geamation of winning IH basketball teams with the arrival of Kincaid and Eaton. It seems fitting. Last year this particular team was a part of the basketball remussance that shook the wirier sports program to its foundations. As freshmen, the Braves' progress mirrored that of the varsity and JV teams: lose first several games. Win close squeaker-with this group, it was a 22-20 shocking of Sycamore. After that, go on winning rampage. This team won five of six games before losing to Milford in the EHL tournament. The progress of the team that Kincaid and Eaton played for at Ottawa was far different Their team won the league title two years in a row-they never lost a game in the league tourvent.

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by a Catcher in the Rye Every student remembers the many times during his impressionable years when he was inundated with warnings both formally, in school, and informally, by parents and elders, about the perils of drug use. Like the credulous youngsters we were, we went for it hook, line, and sinker, or at least I did and I assumed, with some reason, that everyone else would too. We were shocked into obedience by propagandistic horror stories and pseudo-scientific statistics -by the same techniques that convinced us that Santa Claus would pass us by if we misbehaved near Christmas time. Perhaps this was a mistake. As we grew up and left our juvenile fears and misconceptions behind us, somehow many of the valid cautions also got tossed away. As our apprehensions about drugs receded, as the frequency of our exposures to sensationalist documentaries decreased, as we saw a few of our peers smoke a joint without going into convulsions or expiring before our eyes of lung cancer, some of us got up the courage, or rather fought back their reservations enough to try it once, twice, occasionally, regularly. Then they realized: Hey, this isn't that homble! Nothing's happened to me! Drugs aren't all that bad for you! This is like a man paralyzed by a broken back saying: It's not bad at all! I can't feel a thing! The idea of ingesting forcign substances for the purpose of feeling differently or behaving differently would disturb me even if these substances were otherwise harmless. The implication of taking a drug is that the user is unmtisfied with the way he feels or acts at the moment. Something bad happen? Feeling down? Just take a couple of the green ones and in an hour you won't even remember it. This is a bit like wearing a cap because your hair is dirty; sure, it covers the grease while you have it on, but when you take it off, the problem's just gotten worse. There are those, 1 admit, who are justifiibly laughing off the above analogy. Most users are not addicts; they don't take "controlled" substances as an escape. Maybe they just smoke at parties; maybe thev just get high

once in a while with their friends. Why? For a good time, for laughs -have you ever been around a wasted kid who didn't look like he was having a good time? These and similar justifications are also disquieting. The fact that someone reaches for a joint. or a pill before he socializes suggests that the person is not at all confident about his personality when not high. Not so, some people are objecting. Then why only at parties or with friends? Explain why it is that drugs are most often used in so-called uninhibited situations. It's when a person is under the most pressure that he needs a crutch. Caution: Let a chemical influence your personality too much. and it actually becomes

your personality. Ever w o T d e ~ how you can tell when a person is a habitual user; it's because they all have the same expressions, the same jokes, the same dopey look that says &'Who cares? Blow it off.". The physical effects of drug abuse we all know. And it's not for the drug user's sake that I bother explaining my views. I'm not that altruistic, and I reciprocate their disgust towards me and others who try to discuss the problem rationally. No, it's not them I care about. It's the next generation of blank stares and asinine rationalizations, those just entering their teenage years and almost ready for their inevitable metamorphoses into human waste dumps. Few of them will survive the winnowing. Most will sooner or

take their f i s t "trip"-to a last resort. It's a sad time when a person has to wony about exposing his younger siblings to peers who will poison them mentally and physically with (literally) one shot. It's sad to watch children playing too near a cliff, every once in while one of them veering to the side a little too far, and falling off, with no one waiting to catch them. If you don't take drugs, you have already .succeeded in avoiding one of the worst problems encountered during teenage years. If you do take drugs, please, stop-if not for the five hundred and one good reasons I'm sure you've already heard then for the sake of the younger children, selfsatisfied and blissfully ignorant, who are still running straight.

Dessert Theatre to portray human re by Kym Sollinger The Indian Hill Thespian Society will present thc annual Ilessert Theatre on November 30 and December 1 at 8:00 in the auditorium. The plays to be presented include "The Valiant." "Why Do

bcforc his execution. steadfastly conceals his identity. apparently to protect his fanlily. "Why Do \Ye Laugh'?" takes the audience t l u o u ~ hthe lifetime of Mcredith and Andrew l'owers. whose rilemories of growing up cornc alive on stag.

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T l ~ e1984 D e s r t Theater cast and student directors. Laugl~?." " l'hird and Oak: The Laundromat," and the romantic intcrludc, "('avalcadc." 'Tickets will be sold during lunch in the cafctcria the wcck of' Novcmbcr 26 through I)cccr~ibcr1 . and at thc door prcccding cacli pcrforriiancc. Thc tlieme o f this year's Ijcssert Thcatre is Iluman relationships. 'The plays depict the lifestyles of thc characters with closc attention paid to the inlportancc of friendships. "l'he Valiant" is a story of a youtllful ~nurdercrwho, nlinutcs Wc

"Third and Oak: The Laundromat" is a dramatic story of two hdies who discover strength in themselves while conversing at a hundromat. "Cavalcade" provides the audience with a bricf romantic stroll on the promenade deck during a honeymoon cruise. Marriage, family. growing old, and death are the relationships that the characters face througllout these plays. With sonlc serious endings, the plays represent more than mere stage performances. According to 'I'hcspian vice-president

Margie Fink, "The plays reflect much more of the people in the audience on stage." than just the characters On stage this year will be five new faces. Hugh Geier, star of "Cavalcade," Jim Gruskin and Dave Steward of "The Valiant," and Jeff Currier and Rob Watfel of "Why Do We Laugh?" will have their acting debuts in Dessert Theatre. What promoted these young men to take up the challenge of acting? "I guess we all felt it would be a neat experience," said senior Dave Steward. Other actors and actresses appearing in the plays are veteran seniors Claire Flora and Elizabeth Converse ("The Laundromat*'), sophomore Katherine White ("Cavalcade"), seniors Duff Woodside, Marjie Fink, and Elizabeth Gorman ("The Valiant"), sophomores Diana Greincr, Susan Robinson, and Charlie Schiff, and seniors Anna Batsakes and Kym Sollingcr. Student directors and production managers include sophomore Arianna Newman and Converse, Gorman, and Fink. Tickets will be $2.50 for children and $3.50 for adults. Dessert will be served at 7:30 to members of the audience in their seats, which are set up on stage. "Conle watch us," requests Thespian secretary Converse. "We've got a lot of talent this year. You just might be surprised."

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Over the last few years at Indian Hill, vandalism has been on the decline. During the late seventies and the early eighties, incidents of vandalism were quite commonplace, seeming almost fashionable. Finally, though, some people went too far and cut down all the trees in the front circle. Not only the staff but also the students recognized the stupidity of this act, and since then, the tendency has been t o think before destroying. Unfortunately, signs are showing that the students have stopped thinking again. Recently, some poor soul left his mark on the Student Service Center by scrawling the name of his favorite rock group in pen across the expensive imported carpet lining the SSC's benches. An intelligent message indeed, but one IH could do without, thank you. Just as a reminder, the SSC was donated by Mike llyinsky as a gift to the students for use as a center for Peer Counseling. However, from its opening, students have lounged around during lunch and free time, causing no harm except wearing down the benches. With this latest act of vandalism, though, one must ask if the students have forgotten Ilyinsky's generosity and turned to wanton destruction.

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CIzieftairz does not nornially honor requests for publication of anonymous student opinions. As a general rule, we feel that a person siiould have the courage to stand behind whatever he writes. Anonyn~ousopinions can also create false irnpressions. Last year, we ran an opinion and rebuttal from an unknown student and his unknown government teacher. Our dcsirc was to make more universal a debate over teaching methods; many people misinterpreted the article as an attack, and other govcrnll~ent teachers felt besieged by students and especially parents. Therefore, this issue's anonymous opinion carries with it thc following cx planation. Sorne conjecture that the student is hiding his identity because he is a narc," providing information to authorities about peers who use drugs: this accusation is quite simply fa1sc . 'T'lie stildcrit desired to keep his name hidden bccause he would not norrnally bc thought of as an authority on drugs and drug users: hc was concerned that his opinion would t here fore not be taken scriously . Onc look a t thc article's message and the quality of the writing shoi~lciconvince the rcader of the value of'tllc o p i r ~ i o ~ l . b6

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The only remedy t o vandalism is peer criticism. Please think before selfishly destroying the property of all. To quote a 1981 Chieftain editorial on the eve of the SSC's dedication, "It would be so simple t o write 'class of '8 1' in spray paint on the imported carpet. Don't bother."

NHS members to be inducted by David Cook The National Honor Society induction ceremony will take place today during third period. Juniors and seniors who meet a set of arbitrary qualifications will be admitted to this prestigious academic organization. These qualifications are as follows: 1) The candidate must have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average as of the end of the 1983-84 school year. 2) The candidate must be an active participant in several extracurricular activities or hobbies. Senior Paul Monach, president of the 1984-85 NHS will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and make opening remarks. 1:ollowing this, principal Dr. Karl Feltman will introduce the featured speaker, Mr. Robert West. After West's speech, vice-president Angela Heattie and secretary Ellen Alvord will explain the cvaluatory criteria and begin the inductions. The ceremony itself is a rather suspenseful cvent-no one but current members will know who is to be inducted. inductors will work in pairs; one will describe a prospective member while the other will seek thc student out in the audience. No order is followed in revealing the names of inductees (Misconccptions in this area are a cause of great consternation among NlIS hopefuls.).

After all the new members have been inducted, Mr. William Kincaid will introduce the teacher whom present members have decided to admit. Whoever has been elected is in good company; current faculty members include Kincaid, Mr. Tom Norman, Mrs. Karen Edgecomb, Mr. John Nellis, Mrs. Joann Wund, Dr. Karl Feltman, Mrs. Meredith Loughran, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley (also NHS sponsor). NHS treasurer David Cook will make a brief closing statement. Afterwards, following a short reception in the media center with members and parents, both old and new members will take the rest of the day off and go out to lunch at Steak and Ale.

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The NHS raffle, held the week of November 5-9, raised money to defray the costs of the ceremony. In all, 59 prizes were awarded. Among these were a pair of Prince tickets, won by senior Mark Gall; free doughnuts and bagels for the rest of the school year, won by Monach and freshman Chris Vockell, respectively; and the allimportant, two-week extensions on the sccondquarter government paper, won by Alvord and senior Lem Davis. NHS would like to congratulate the winners of the raffle and to offer thanks to all those who participated.

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Girls' program undergoing similar resurgence by Kevin Walzer Coach Dick Pfirman has something to say: don't forget the girls. In accounts of last year's basketball resurgence at Indian Hill, the names that most appear at the forefront are male ones: Braves. Abrams. McKibben. However, Pfirman has a point in saying that the basketball Squaws also had a dramatic turnaround last year. Imprint these names in your mind: Cucinotta. Mains. 2-19 to 9-10. Last year the Squaws enjoyed an even more prominent resurgence than the boys' program did. The boys, after all, had four wins the year before; one came by forfeit, but it was a win. The girls, on the other hand, had two wins the year before. They were both hard-fought wins over Mariemont. Which team had the worse record two years ago? Which had the better record last year? Not to get bogged down with comparisons the boys' team; Pfirman doesn't bother with them much. He's concerned with his own team, their play, and their improvement. So Pfirman had a lot of things to say about what he felt the Squaws have done, and where they could go. "We're at a point right now where we've improved tremendously," he said. "I think it's up to the players to decide how much they want to improve. But they have the potential to go a long way." Pfirrnan is pleased with the chemistry and individual talents of his players. He said that "I have high expectations from our returning players. They're going to have to show the way." Leading the returning players 'is junior Cadi Cucinotta, a guard who earned all-league honors last year. Cucinotta was one of the team's leaders last year, and one look at Pfirman's face when he said, "We've got Cadi back this year," revealed his plans for Cucinorta. Those "high expectations" apply to her. They also apply to junior Kristin Mains, who returns as the mainstsy of IH's rebounding

attack. "Kristin is going to have to go Out and go after the ball," said Pfuman. "She will have to be aggressive if we want to do well. If she can do that, she'll be a very big asset to us." Pfirman also noted that "our

three seniors-Vera McVicker , Gretchen Kindel, Amy Wiatt-will have to have big years." Evidently Pfirman believes that if the "ifs" fall into place, IH could have a standout season this year."

"The future of the program looks bright. The JV has a n excellent coach in Steve Husterthe varsity has good experience. We both could have good years."

Squaws enter cautious 7984-85 by Kevin Walzer Girls' basketball coach Dick Pfirman was typically cautious when talking about the 1985 edition of the Squaws. He used the phrase "I hope" a lot; he also uttered "if" frequently. He's being frank about the season, as well as Tuesday's opener with St. Ursula. He doesn't know. "Well, as for St. Ursula," he commented, "we beat them last year, but they were very young. I assume they have a lot of players coming back, so they would probably be an improved team this year." "As for the EHL title?" Ximan asked. "I would say that it'll be Milford hands down. They'll beat everyone. Last year they were cochamps and their JV team was 20-0. I think that they'll win, and Sycamore will give them some tough competition. Madeira will be up there. and maybe us..." "As for our record." he addcd, "we're aiming for a winning one; I'd say .500 is well in our ability range. " The bottom line is, Wuman feels that the Squaws are capable of reaching high this season, but it's based on "ifs." There are a lot of question marks. "Our players are going to have to play aggressively, especially the taller ones," he said. "We need our rebounders to go out and go for the ball. Kristin Mains will have to lead us there. If she rebounds well, we're going to be in great sha~e." Pfuman is also expecting big things from those returning leaders from last years' team, which Pfirman characterized as a ''fantastic group" in terms of their improvement over the year before, when they finished 2-19. Last year IH had a 9-10 record.

"Cadi Cucinotta is back. and she'll have to play well," he said. "Amy Wiatt, Vera McVicker... we've got some good experience and leadership." He hopes that this leadership will show the way Enr the young players on the team. "It's

that I hope will develop," said Pfirman. One player he cited in particular was freshman Tricia Craig. "She's a fantastic athlete," "I'm expecting said Pfuman. some big things from her-and the rest of the team." F

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JV Squaws aim high this season by Joy Rowe The JV basketball Squaws are looking towards a winkg season. They have what it takes t o become a top team. A major reason for this is the quality of the Squaws' players. Kathy Backus and Lynn Yost look promising with height and good rebounding ability. On top, there are four equally good guards. Chris Starcher, Maria Stergiopoulos, Joy Rowe, and Kelly Ovington have the agility and shooting ability that it takes to become very valuable players.

There is also improving play by Lynn Stanforth, who at forward runs the plays with ease to score. The only thing that can hold the team back is lack of experience. The majority of the team is new to high school basketball and is ucaccoustomed t o the competition of area teams. Together with the help of coach Steve Huster, the team "should be able to pull together makethea individual alI f i e girls' ability basketball to team."

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powderpuff--juniors, seniors aiming to dominate by Price Hill Powederpuff football...j ust the thought of it connotes an intense struggle between the females of the junior and senior classes. It's a sixteen-year tradition. Another the tradition: the senio,s win. Almost every time. Last year this year's seniors were soundly trounced 21-6. But they're aiming to extend the traditional senior dominance and trounce the juniors this year in the annual contest next Wednesday sixth and seventh periods. According to junior Tricia Wilson, though, the game will be a far different story. "Not this year," she growled. She paused, and her voice lightened up. "I know, every junior class says that every year, that they'll win; but I think that we can do it this year." Wilson doesn't normally base her thoughts on flippancy, and she wasn't here. The juniors have the literal cream of their athletic crop with Cadi Chcinotta and Lee Baumes at quarterback. "You oughts see the spiral Cucniotta gets on the ball," commented an anonymous mem-

ber of the junior coaching staff. This coach declined to compare her to the varsity quarterbacks, whispering fearfully that "it could mean my life if they found out it was me." When asked to then describe

the plans the juniors plan to unveil in the game, the fearful look disappeared from the coach's face, replaced by a look of scornful humor. "You'll just have to wait and see, won't you," he cackled. /,

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Forwards lock depth...centers consistent PLAYERS, from p. 9 Mike Wentz: What yo1 see is what you get. A tough durable point guard who takes it to the basket very hard and backs down from none on defense. Probably the best all-around athlete on the team. Still not fond of taking the jump shot, but his role on the team is not scoring anyway. Will earn many varsity minutes by sheer virtue of his defensive play and court sense.

Clint Reese: A junior whose strengths are his leaping ability and tenacity under the boards. A quiet player who gets the job done and takes coaching well. His liability is his outside shot, but his not called upon to shoot much in his role on the team.

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Bii Baumel: A forward who was a personal project of coach Gary Gellest last year as a sophomore on the JV team. Has potential to make a major contribution to this year's team. A sturdy player who played in all 20 JV contests last season.

Mike Cohen: 'A 6-1 workhorse who will give a much needed lift to compensate for the loss to '84 grads Bill Lange and Dan Kremchek at the forward position. Especially strong under the offensive boards, where he gets most of his points. Cohen is also quick enough to keep up with many small forwards, and gets out on the break well.

Jeff Yost: In the Dave Stanforth mold: a slender 6-footer who is smooth on the fast break and can also pop the outside jumper. Saw limited action in the pre-season, but his minutes should increase as the season progresses. He is new to IH basketball but has picked up on the offenses and defenses quickly.

CENTERS a r t i s Ott: A 6-3 player who has improved his game substantially from last year. Still has a potent outside shot, but will now take it in among the tall timber and draw fouls, as well as getting many more rebounds. Started every pre-season scrimmage and should hold starting position for the majority of the season. Known by teammates as "Pele" for his soccer skills. Jared Davis: The tallest Brave, who has come a long way from his days as a clumsy freshman. Now capable of playing a great deal for coach McKibben and win display his dunking abiliby for the fnst time in a varsity contest this year. The second Davis to play varsity ball at IH, the first being the legendary "Snake" of the class of '82.

Pete Seremetis Mr. Reliable. Pete the .Greek comes ready to play every night and provides scoring and rebounding relief to the

Wilson incicated that the plans involve exploitation of the complex mental aspect of the game we know as flag football. "The game has lost its irnportance for them," she stated. "They have a smaller team than last year, and we hope to capitalize." Wait a minute, say the seniors. "We're seniors; even though we lost hst year, we're seniors now and that means we'll dominate," protests senior Tracy Megison. Megison was evasive about the seniors' plans, but did grin, "I'm looking forward t o nailing some juniors." Another senior player was more explicit. "I'm gon' make me some junior sammiches, jes' clap 'em 'tween two slices of bread, an' munch 'em down. Juniors is real digestible." At any rate, once the earth recovers from the annual clash of the titans, it will never be the same. Wilson: L'We'llwin!" Megison: "No, WE'LL win!"

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for raacmn ahead Under the direction of new coaches Ken Brater and Gary Scotty, the wrestling Braves are preparing for the 1984-85 season. Brater comes from Harrison High School, where he held a similar position. Scotty is not unfamiliar to the Braves as he comes from Milford, where he coached several successful teams. Both new coaches are pleased to be working with the IH team. Brater commented, "The calibre of wrestlers here is high and weke looking forward to a good season." Brater also indicated that the presence of several experienced wrestlers would help the small IH squad. "Back are Ken Slazyk, Dave Kindle and Matt Feltman. They will provide leadership."

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Board, teac ers await SERB election by Paul Monad the committee began its talks a had an agreement." She said she Before negotations can conmonth earlier than usual, in felt an agreement was imminent, tinue on teacher salaries and December. The Board passed a when Tenell inquired about r e resolution describing proposed sa- cognition of the CTA, as an affringe benefits, the teachers and lary increases of lo%, 895, and 7% r i t e of the Ohio Educational the Board of Education must wait over the next three years, plus a Association (OEA) and the for an election t o determine the promise not to alter any existing National Education Association group that will be the official fringe benefit policies; the resoteacher representative. (NEAL lution was passed on condition Pappas and Mack denied this The election must be run by that the negotiations remain request, feeling that it bluntly the State Employment Relations informal and local, with no ofviolated the informal working reBoard (SERB), which is bogged ficial representative. lationship; she said the meeting down with requests from around dissolved almost immediately. the state. SERB has thus far been On March 19 the committee Pappas said she thought all so inefficient that no date can be met for the final time, with both projected. fringe benefit issues, such as a sides expecting to reach an Two teacher groups, the clarification of the part-time/fuLlagreement. Negotiations broke Indian Hill Classroom Teachers time policy, had been resolved. down, and the Board withdrew Association (CTA) and the newer Realizing that the desire for CTA the resolution the next day, Independent Professional Educarecognition, or a Inore formal knowing that the increase would tors Association (IPEA), have aprelationship, was based on a lack be binding if it existed after April plied to be on the ballot ("no r e p of faith in the Board's actions, 1. It is concerning the meeting of resentative" will also be an alterPappas said she tried to emphasize March 19 that the major disanative for the voters). that the law was on the side of greements arise. The winner of the election, to Pappas said, "We thought we the teachers. be done by secret ballot of a l l the certified district staff, will be named the official, sole represek tative until the contract expires. .a_IPP--SERB and laws about negoby Anna Maria Batsakes with scores of 67 (in a tic for tiations were created by a new and Dnid Cook seventh) and 6 2. rcspcctively. ?&, The final tust consisted of Cobctive Bargaining law that :.,, fi" Senior Paul Monach placed went into effect April 1. Under first in the Ohio University Amer- three cssay questions. The first the conditions of the new legis ican History Contest, wk+i&+mk askcd the student to defend or relation, if a salary agreement was .rxhy. He will be futc the tiypothesis that the U.S. not made by this date, formal S O and w i k k offered Constitution has lasted such a collective bargaining had to take a renewable full-tuition xholarlong time because its authors had ship to OU. place. a long tradition of colonial selfThis situation occurred at Seniors David Cook and Hugh rule on which to draw. Indian Hill, but the circumstances The second essay was a comGeier placed ninth and eleventh in surrounding the impasse are parison of the views and the supthe same contest. Cook won $35, complex, and the reasons for the porters of the Democratic and Reand Geier will receive a certificate breakdown vary with the points publican Parties in the nineteenth for his performance. of view of the Board, the CTA, 12,415 students across the century, based on the elections of 1860 and 1896. and the IPEA. state of Ohio participated in the The third essay was on ProEach year a Compensation first stage of the contest, which Committee was formed, made up was an 80question, multiple gressivism from 1900 to 1920. "The questions wcre as diffiof two Board members and two choice test administered by the cult as any AP examination questeacher representatives; its purvarious high schools. tion," said Monach, addhg, "1 pose was to discuss salaries and The top 301 scorers on the fringe benefits, and to present a think I was probably helped alpreliminary test were invited to most as much by my English proposal t o the Board. This year go t c OU in Athens, Ohio, and the committee members were background as by my knowledge ti& a two-hour, three-part essay, Board members Mr. Edgar J. test. ~ o " T b h i s t o r y . I don't think I irnMack and Mrs. Jean Pappas, and On the preliminary exam, opressed anyone too much with teachers Mrs. Karen Edgecomb nach received a score of 68, plafactual knowledge, but 1 wrote an and Mr. David Terrell. cing him in a tie for fiith in the organized, five-paragraph essay Aware of the April 1 deadline, state. Geier and Cook qualified for each question."

She stated, "I felt that any time they felt the Board had not lived up to the agreement, they could call for an election." Mr. Harold Bush, Treasurer/Clerk of the Board, summarized the reason that the Board desires a local, informal relationship. "I don't think that any group affiliated with a state or national union can truly operate on its own in the local scene." Edgecomb disagreed, saying that affiliation with OEA did not preclude the CTA from pursuing interests germane to the lndian Hill Schools, rather than general demands of the state union. Edgecomb also disagreed completely with Pappas' interpretation of what occurred March 19. and what was important in the discussions. She said that because of the new law, many

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