JohnAdams High School ·808 S. Jwyckenham Dr. ·South Bend, Indiana 4661 S VolumeXLVNumber 14May 14, 1982 The Boyf,lend:Anothe, success fo, the D,ama Club The John Adams production of was. She was hilarious. Her Sandy Wilson ' s The Boyfriend boyfriend, Pat Hughes, did just was a tremendous success. This as well. musical comedy, under the Other things that CQntribute to direction of Mrs. Marilyn Goerner the humor of the musical was a and Mr. Michael G. Allen took swimming scene where everyone ·place on May 6, 7, and 8. shuffles around flailing their The story focused on an arms , an old man who wanders on unhappy English boy and girl who and off the beach observing the fall in love in _an attempt to rebel "scenery" with his nagging wife against the upper class social following shortly behind , and a system. Jennifer Frieden · (Polly) French maid played by Susan and John Manier (Tony) Zimmerman . portrayed these characters excel­ I must not forget to mention lently. Lisa Lamen whose be1lutiful voice The plot is enhanced by four added to the enjoyment of the prissy girls who always managed audience. , to say and do everything . in The costuming was excellent. unison. One girl in particular, Although the chorus faded out at Maisie , played by Lisa Macri did times and the orchestra was a tremendous job. Have -you ever lacking at times, the production met a girl who leads on the guys on ·die whole was 1a on her reason being "Safety In success and I wouicf lite to Numbers" and who always seems congratulate all of the cast "tickled to death." If so, you members on a job well done. know what type of girl Maisie SchoolBlacklist Announced by Christina Bird department, he would be Effects of the vacillating unassigned. If then, however, a economy have finally struck teacher at Washington in the public education. In an attempt same department, had less than · to reduce both the school five years, he would be replaced corporation's budget and the by the former Adams teacher. Historywinners roll in withhonors "excess" staff members, the The final group of teachers, by Jennifer Kingma SBCSC board has announced its then, is the group that was slips have been actually laid off. Some of them On April 24th Adams students final layoffs. Pink I_ sent. have t>een given permanent sub Greg W erge and Kerry Kinney To do my bit to curb the rumors entered the Local History Day status - Mr·. Szucs and Mr. ' rampantly running through the · Contest . Entrants were to submit i Humnicky at Adams - some will I corridors of our beloved Adams, I a project on the theme, Trade and I be rehired in the fall due to ' spoke to Mr. Pryzbysz about the retirement, resignations, and Industry in , History. Both 1·;.; '.mechanics of ~taff reduction. students won on the local level T. other changes in staff; some will Adams be losing eight faculty and will be submitting their will appeal the decisions to the School members from five departments: projects on the state level in Board , but the first spending Mrs. Acker, co-ordinator of the Bloomington on May 15. Greg's I cuts , to quote the song, "are the Distributive Education program, essay deals with Henry Ford and deepest ." mass production and Kerry's who will be replaced by a teacher [Related article, page two.] with more seniority; Szucs, about the Avanti Motor Company j Mr. · Mr. Humnicky, and Mr. Otolsky in South Bend. Kerry's project Mr. Pryzbysz and Mr. Humnicky,· along with winners Kerry : from the Social Studies depart­ was accompanied by a model of Kinney and Greg Werge. ' ment; one of our librarians, an Avan ti. Good Luck to both of Mrs. PromCountdown you on Saturday. Huang; Mrs. Sorberg, from the I.U.S.B. Math Competition Business department; and Mr. Wln-ne~: Farrell and Mr. Thomas of the Astronomersseeskies inNew scope , permanent substitute teachers. Geometry: First, Derek Lannuie ' The selection of teachers to be The Astronomy Club has become the beneficiary of a graduate third, Matt Booty laid off was determined by s.tudent at 1.U.S.B. Mr. Rick Brown, studying business and fourth, Barb Connolly SBCSC procedure. First, tenta­ administratjon and ,himself an amateur astronomer, graciously tive class schedules were sent to tied sec:ond-team donated to- the club a telescope in his possession. students to approximate the Julie Robing The club's new tool is really composed of two separate 4 1/2 inch number of teachers needed. Then Lissa Leege efractors; also on the body is a smaller 3 inch refractor, enabling two based on seniority--time spent Barb Connelly • observers to use the scope at once. Included with the telescope is a , with the Corporation although not tied second-team motor-clock drive to compensate for the Earth's motion as time , necessarily at the same school-­ passes. Brian Jones teachers were removed from Mr. Brown's only stipulation on giving the club the telescope was Matt Booty departments in which statistics that "it was used." And it will definitely be put to good use as the Derek Lannuier indicated they were no longer club continues to strengthen its observational technique. Algebra II: first Ram Neta , needed. In this fine cut, which second, Ted Liu took place several weeks ago, 1 .. fifth, Mike McGann teachers were called "unas- first, team · signed.'' Ted Liu The unassigned teachers' Ram Neta seniority was then compared with Diane Beaty the seniority of teachers still 35 hours 30 minutes Calculus: second-team secure in their positions, and the See' Chun Phan teachers with the highest 2130 minutes Ken Jacoby · seniority irt a particular area of Rick Conklin ·certification were kept. For . instance, if a teacher at Adams 126,000 seconds College Algebra: sixth, had five years of seniority, less Izdepski than the other members of his

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by Alan Engel people, actual people. And not This letter is written to voice Mr. Neal argues, "An evaluation only these 187 will be hurt, their my concern in regard to the ?f this _type, of each teacher, is spouses and children will suffer recent school corporation layoffs. 1'!1possible. '_\'e. would have -t:tftyalso. Mr. Neal feels that he knows In order to fully comprehend this , different principals evaluating why these 79 teachers were laid letter the procedures used to lay fifty different ways. And then we off. "It's a personal vendetta by off the 187 teachers must be would run into personality Dr. Scamman against South Bend understood (see page 1). conflicts. Thus, the only log~cal teachers for not opening contract Teachers who were unfortunate . way to determine which teachers talks," said N·eal. "Next year the I enough not to have their names to remove is by seniority." classes will have too many L-..J ~-1rrr-:Jl\::;:!.J removed from "the list" were Although Mr. Neal's seniority students in them and the given pink slips 'two weeks ago. plan is logical and inexpensive, I corporation will have to rehire Drawing by Derek Lannaler No black teachers, however, still must disagree. High school some . teachers." Upon hearing fufrP were pink slipped. Why? The students of the SBCSC should be Mr. Neal's latter comment, this corporation, with the consent, not involved in the evaluatien writer became assured that the blessing, but the consent of process. We are of an age and at a almost everything would work out Tobeornot-tobe - the National Education Associa- level in our development at which satisfactorily. , 'But the un­ by Betsy Killeen tion (NEA) is implementing a we could rationally evaluate a employment compensation which This semester LaSalle, Oay, could not choose their teachers. policy of affirmative action. Mr. teacher the year after we were in the school corporation must pay Washington, and Riley do not No two teachers use the same Stephen Neal, director of the. his or her clas~. Gr_aduati~g this summer to these teachers have arena scheduling. Instead method in the classroom. NEA, explains, "In the bargain- seniors could be inten:1e~ed in who will berehired this fall will they have computer scheduling. Sometimes one teacher will teach ing for the new teacher contract a August before the beginnin~. of : again increase the debt. So they'll How does that affect Adams? a subject using only one textbook, couple of years ago we wanted the next. sc?ool year. In additl~n i be right back where they started Well, in the school corporation's but another teacher may discuss cuts to be made on a seniority to the pnnc1pal, other teachers m , again," added Neal. efforts to unify all of the schools, and even lecture on the material, basis. The school corporation the same ~epartment could Right back where we started · Adams may very well have using the text only as a reference. wanted ttie affirmative action. We evaluate. their colleagues. Thus, again. With several excellent cumputer scheduling next year. Some students may prefer one only agreed to the affirmative eval_uatlon scores . would be teachers being laid off, several In computer scheduling, the teacher's method and another action on a "hold harmless obtained f~om three independent incompetent teachers almost students would fill out a bubble may like the second method. clause." This means that if the so~rc_es, instead of one (the , guaranteed positions next year, sheet and choose their classes. Neither way of teaching is any­ SBCSC is sued for reverse prmcipal). and a confused and frustrated The bubble sheets would be fed better or worse than the ·other, discrimination the NEA would be . _One. more i~s~e still tro_ubles, public, can this school corporation into the computer, and the but one method might be better held harmless.'' Neal .also this wnter. This issue pertains to , function PROPERLY next year? computer would choose the hour, suited to a student than another. commented that he would be the hug~ number of teachers who : Although we are losing several the teachef and the lunch hour. It is true that, in terms of gaining shocked if there were no reverse were laid off for the , 198~-83 , fine teachers, with our present H computer scheduling were to seniority, contract, protections, discrimination suits. Dr. James school year. 187 teachers received , administration I have no doubt come to Adams, students would etc., all teachers are equal. But in Scamman, superintendent of the pink slips. Dr. Scamman but that Ada:Us will retain its .no longer have the flexibility in terms of relating to the students, · SBCSC,. defends the affirmative explains, "At first we calculated exceptional reputation as a their schedule; moreover, they "some teachers are more equal action clause. "We have a 25% that we'd need to cut 230 teachers top-notch school both academ­ than others.'' black student population and only to balance the bud~et. B~t then ically and athletically. The rest of 14% of the teachers are black. we _made _cuts : 1~ guid~nce, the school corporatioQ, can it We are trying to reduce this nursing services, library s7~1ces, I function properly next year? All proportion of black students to human. resources, and ·b1hngual / we can do is hope. l,ate student speaks out b1ack teachers." The Justice education. We then only needed Department has made no to cut 187 teachers." Mr. Neal stipulation in regard to affirma- responds, "I thought that the ' On the morning of May 3rd, the by the lack ot respect which the tive action, so the legality of the school corporation could only sophomore and junior classes student body, of which I am a issue is at question. When asked ju.stify laying off 108 teachers. gathered in the Auditorium fot: an member, showed .at U.1s as­ how a suit against the corporation This was the figure authorized by ·;-,r assembly. The subject matter was sembly. This embarrassment i.· could end, Dr. Scamman replied, the school board.'.' The reason for BARBER­ -~ unknown at the time. The speaker ought to be shared by all the "There have been four recent this significant difference be­ . ' -,( was Dr. J .P. Lipsack, Director of students present at Dr. Lipsack's ~ . ... court cases on this very subject. tween the number of teachers laid STYLISTS Purdue University's Office of _program. The four cities are much bigger off and the number ;mthorized to f..L. . Manpower Studies. than South Bend, though. be laid off by the school board is !r.:. ••.::P The behavior ef the students at Editor's Note · The opialons They're Boston, New Orleans, unknown to this writer. This Featuring this assembly was outrageous! expressed on this page are not Detroit, and a city in California. significant difference is 79 They were inattentive, restless necessarily those of the TOWER In Boston, the judge held up the teachers. Not only teachers, HOFFLER and noisey. Dr. Lipsack had to staff. decision of the school corporation stop several times during his s1ating that they were making SCULPTURKUT presentation to ask the students progress to reverse past discrim­ TheMedicine~ to be_ quiet. It is true , that the inatiqn ." Mr. Neal, however, 2930 McKinley Avenue bleachers and seats were adds, "The courts have come Shoppes in Russell's Shopping Center uncomfortable arid crowded, but down on both sides of the issue. that is no r!,!ason for ·a group of1 For every case that the courts 1309 Mish. Ave. · · ·' For appointments call supposedly mature high school agree with a certain schoo1 233-8898 students to behave so poorly. If a corporation there's a case where student is capable of sitting still · the courts force the corporation to during class, then what is so reverse their policy." In other Edltor111-ln-chlef • • • • • Cladatlna Bird. (;atby Geraeaha different about an assembly? words, black teachers or teachers News Editors , ••••• , •• ·._, • ,;• , ~ • pe~ ~l'.i..\ Ted ' 1 Many students , complained who have been in the corporation Assistant • , •••••• ; ••••• . ·. , 0--:--i-·! . .• :. _,' .~t:.;i . ~ . with good reason that the slides for ten to fifteen years and are Opinion Editors •••• ·i'"'1,{k~ -*d, ~~­ Dr. Lipsack used were difficult to Ronnie's certified to teach · in two subject Assistant , •••••• , ••..• , ., • , • ~'i Carl Schoenemiift , ,. . see. They also said it was hard to areas are almost guaranteed of a Feature Editor • • • • • . • : • .- •••• -. ~:-;;. •• ~:-ttam-:Neta hear, but the noise of the Hamburgers job next year, regardless of past Assis• . , , •· , • ~ • , , • , ·•••••.•• ": • . • • • • • • • • Karen Danner audience was part of the problem. performances. Since many tea­ Sporta· ~~ J • • • • • , , • , , • • • • Kevin MIiier, .John · Vlttorl ·· But I wasn't talking very loud," Candy chers have been evaluated in the Advertising • ·• • T~resa Patton, Michelle Coussens. ~;ean Lennon was a common but illegitimate last few years, and no teachers, to Business ·-Managers • Kevin-·Baer CoUeen tennon, Roger Jienna excuse. FrenchFries my knowledge, were removed 1 Artist •• .•••• ·.••.•••••••• , • • Robin Hans · ~ Ann Cowen The next a,ssembly the students from their position then yes, the .;Photographer • , • ;: AnnfCreRe, · ~arll Orlando, Jerry Donlon .· should be told the subject of the words regardless of past . IOrcalatlon • • • , • • • • t. • • • • • .. • , ~ • ; • • • AD$bony· 'f/dweu . presentation in advance and then performance do belong here (they Distribution • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • > • • .. • • , , , • Jeny Donlon CO/WE FOR LUNCH 1 be allowed to make the choice of . do belong here). If they had been Advisor • • • ; • • • • • ~ • • •- • • • • • • •. ; • , .. • • , Babette Maza going to the assembly or to class. Acrossfrom Adams given poor scores on their Prlitclpal , .", , •• -•••••••• -; '. , • ; ••• . •• ~ • Wllllalq. Pr;zybysz The behavior at that assembly evaluation, they would not be :Assist. Prlnclpals •• : ••••• Andrew'Blbbat~ · David should be extremely embarras­ teaching today. The TOWER Is an Independent student newspaper designed to sing to each and every student at onMishawaka Thi~ writer must question the lnform, stlmalate,'and entertain Its readers. It Is published biweekly Adams! Not only was it Avenue evaluation process. I feel that all during the school year by the Joum~ cl-. at John A~s High disrespectful to the speaker but the teachers should have been School; 808 S. Twyckenhaa--U.., S..tlt .,..; Indiana 46615. The that type of behavior will give evaluated. The teachers with the roWER Is a member el the Q11111wl Sa,11Seelt,f.y uci ta aflllfated Adams a bad name. I, for one, am lowest scores on their evaluations with the Next GenerationP,ae of die SDailaBend Trlbane. . trufy ashamed and embarrassed ·______..should have received pink slips. · ,______- X- ratedopinion writer censored-- ·Friday, May 14• l982~• op1mon writer Ram Neta has A: Alcohol, a plane trip to enough. Which just goes to show · that,. do not restrain themselves decided to move to Washington, Greenland, tickets to see Air what we expect of ourselves. from the "unspeakable" and the D.C. In a candid interview with Supply. "untouchable." The average the prolific Neta, the TOWER Q: How about the football team? high school student is exper­ uncovers the opinions behind its Q: What do you think of Adams? A: We have the most consistent ienced enough to know that life opinion writer. A: Adams strongest points are its football team in the state of involves more than what is Q: - What do you think of the- new teachers (e.g. tennis, soccer), and Indiana. And, the mark of a good traditionally accepted as inno­ TOWER staff? its AP program. If each of these team is consistency. cent. The TOWER denies this by A: I'm unwilling to believe that a points were strengthened even refusing to print lines which could 90% female staff could ever do a more, Adams could .very well be Q : What do you think of damage the "fragile" mind of an competent job. the best high school in Indiana. - Scamman? imRressionable. When the Q: What do you think about Adams weak points are its A: Scamman has presented a TOWER staff is honest enough to drugs? newspaper, its nickname as well great challenge to the South Bend correct its Walt Disneyism and A: Whatever turns you on. as its neglected building. All in community. How can we learn admit that high school students all, though Adams has strong to wake up at 5:30? Most of us can be mature about the "vices" Q: What do you think of teenage potential, I'm happy to have of life, Adams High School would pregnancy? haven't learned to wake up by spent my freshman and sopho­ noon. benefit greatly. Maybe open by Derek Lannuler A: I don't j)ian on it. more years here. exposures to such subject matter would allow Adams students to This week, a TOWER feature Q: What constitutes a "cool" Q: What clothes do you like? editor on special assignment personality? A: Oothes suit ·each person mature even more. And -after all, artistic expression can redeem interviews an avid Rolling Stones A: Honesty, manners, openness, individually. A hunchback would anything. fan. After two years of "loyal" Jack of inhibition, interest in not look good whether he wears dedication to the TOWER, · others, broad knowledge and nice clothes or not. A model looks Ram Neta good regardless of the clothes he wears. The only objection I have Note: The TOWER will to present-day trends in clothing forward Ram's censored X rated l]unta! is the buying of clothes which articles on to his new school and contradict the person. by Betsy Killeen they can decide what to do with Many students at John Adams him. Q: What are your ambitions? do not take four years of a A: To stay out of work as long as language. Consequently, the possible. Editor's Note: fourth and even the third year The TOWER has benefitted classes are a little smaller, · Q: Any last comments? greatly from the talents of Ram allowing for special activities. So, A: No. Neta. He is without doubt a aside from . everyday language student of enormous abilities and education, the top three Spanish his contributions have been classes (one fourth year class and Letter to the Editor: many. I do agree with his views two third year classes) have done ti Working on the TOWER staff on the overly strict editing some new but enlightening d has been both a pleasure and an policies of the TOWER; however, activities. education for me. Yet, when I some of the material · presented is In the fourth year Spanish ! think of all the articles and all the in poor taste, inaccurate or badly class , Mr. Howard Uhrig , head of lines ·our editors have cut or written so needs editing. It is not Audio-Visual and Library Ser­ 0 ~ modified because of PG rated always necessary to say some­ ., language or- subject matter, I vices for the school corporation, interests, friendliness, TACT, go out with friends, it's really thing shocking in an effort to regret having worked for such a · demonstrated the techniques and admitting to one's bad make a point. Working with Ram used in filmstrip making. difficult finding a nice place to go. hypocritical staff as that of the has been an experience and I points. There have been maybe two good TOWER. An average teenagers Filmstrip making? Yes. As concerts in the six years I've been have truly admired his prolific summer begins to loom on the sees movies, reads magazines genius. Good luck, Ram, and may Q: What is the best way to spend horizon, many students must r~:a::zn:s c:ut::~ and books and encounters people your next editor be a male. time? :~~ ~1:: write term papers , complete Few .good movies are ever here . ..------.... ~r-'M projects , and· even give oral A: With friends , in Chemistry class , or eating Chinese food. There is no good professional pres entations. As one student put .drama. On the whole I'd rather be it, "A filmstrip would make a in Philadelphia. proje ct more fun to do and more Q: What is the worst way to spend interesting to see. " time? · The third year Spanish class A: Without friends, in Health Q: What do you think of the had a party and invited the fourth class , or eating health food. Adams basketball team? year Spanish class. The party, Q: What is the best way to spend . A: The Adams basketball team money? has both tremendous ambition which was hosted at junior Mary Macri's house, was based on a A: Food, a plane trip to Paris , and tremendous potential. At I tickets to see _Pink Floyd . most schools, a 12-8 record would Spanish cafe. Many tables with . be cause for joviality. But, here -at red checkered cloths were set up. Moreover , the students played Q: What is the biggest waste of Adams, no! We · ~dmit it, we · , mone ? · messed up. We didn 't do well Spanish music and ate many dishes of the European nation. Besides tte usual tacos (which are actually not Spanish), the ~ SummerIs Fc,r You · students enjoyed eating gazpacho (cold tomato or potato soup), paella (a seafood dish), and ·111'82 . /, guacamole dip (for tortilla chips). To prepare for the party , the Macris even shopped at a Mexican grocery on the west side 2 weekpl'Ogrant of town. The party was an excellent way to learn about Spanish culture. Mrs . Buti:erworth, one of the ·two Spanish teachers at Adams, 'sod several students are already making exciting plans for riext year. They are forming a Spanish Club . The club will meet during .. ,;"· . ..,;,,...., the activity periods. It will provide experiences in Spanish . ~ . and Hispanic culture which -·~it IJ· cannot take place in the everyday routine of the classroom. All ~ ted students are welcome. Major League Predictions Continued by Ken Jacob;)' Foster and Neil Allen should help probably fall short. The ATLAN- The Montreal Expos are clearly the Mets nose out the Cubs, who TA BRAYES have been waiting the class of the NL East. Steve · may be celler-dwellers for the last for three years for their pitching Rogers, Bill Gullickso}l, Gary time in '82. to approach the level of the Bob Carter, Andre Dawson, Al Oliver, In the NL West, the LOS - Horner-Dale Murphy led attack . and, yes, Ray Burris should leave ANGELES DODGERS haven't If it does develop this year, the the rest of the division far behind. stopped producing star pitchers Braves could finally be on the way The booming bats of Hernandez now that they've got Fernando. up . The SAN FRANCISCO and Hendrick as well as Sutter's This year, Dave Stewart looks like GIANTS managed to trade all five split-fin'gered fastball will help the bullpen stopper the Dodgers starting pitchers away during the the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS to · need next to Steve Howe. With off-season, which leaves them another good season, but they are Steve Sax stepping in at 2B and with Rich Gale and Punch and still a year or two away from the pitching as solid as ever, L.A. · Jud y to contend with the league's being championship caliber. Any shouldn't have too much trouble best hitters. The Giants are in for team with Schmidt, Rose and making the playoffs. The a long season . The SAN DIEGO Carlton should be pretty good, HOUSTON ASTROS seem to PADRES should begin to improve but the PHILADELPHIA PHL- enjoy living on the brink of this year. They have good young LIES are aging fast and will not disaster, but their pitching always pitchers like Juan Eichelberger , be able to stay in the race very seems to carry them through. Chris Welsh, and Gary Lucas and r long. The PITTSBURGH PIR- With only Jose Cruz and a bunch of young talent in the ATES have the right idea. whatever pansies they can find field. The Padres are still about a Trading Foli and Garner was an · for hitters, the Astros may fall year or two away from being admission that they won't be in over that brink this year. The legitimate playoff contenders. the playoffs, but the Bucs get a CINCINNATI REDS have a tough Barring any unforeseen plane \ rebuilding .effort in gear at the young pitching staff that is just crashes, it should be the Brewers right time, and won't be a bad beginning to come into its own, and the Angels in the American team if their pitchers stay but the outfield of Hurdle, League, and the Expos and the healthy. Both the NEW YORK Cedeno and Householder is a far Dodgers in the National with the METS and the CHICAGO CUBS cry from Foster, Griffey and Expos defeating the Brewers in have a long way to go. George Collins, and the Reds will the World Series . Diamonders Turn Season Around Upcoming ----Sports Briefs---­ by Alan Engel been rather hot recently. First schedule As of last Sunday, Adams baseman Dave Izdepski and Boys' Baseball 5-14 Mishawaka• Girls' Track baseball team had won six of their center fielder Kevin Williams by Val Lane last seven games to stand at 11-7 5-17 Riley have been in the star's corner the For the third consecutive year the girls' track team has overall and 7-6 in the NIC. Five of 5-19 Clay past couple of games with their successfully defended their city title . Recording first place finishes those six wins can be accredited performances at the plate. But for 5-26 Niles 5-31 Sectional for the Eagles were Tessa Billups in the 100 and 200 yard meter to juniors Alan Nutting (2), Dan the entire season, right fielder relay consisting of Kate Manley, Tessa Billups, Norene Ivy, and '' the rocker'', Manier (2;, and 6-12 Regional Scott McMahon and infielder Rick Beth Carter also turned in a first place finish. At this point in the Dave Skidmore (1). The other Romeo can't go without mention Girls' Softball 5-14 Memorial season the team's record was unblemished. goes to senior hurler Dave as they are both hitting well Recently, the Eagles participated in the fourth annual Princess Henkel. The Eagles had been a above .300. Both are also going 5-19 LaSalle 5-26 City Tourney Relays. Out of sixteen teams the Eagles finished a respectable little shaky before these wins due after school records. McMahon, if third. In the running events, the lone winning relay was that of the loss of senior pitchers 5-27 City Tourney tP. he stays healthy, will undoubt­ Denoris Jenkins , Mary Rocha, Beth Carter, and Annette Shaumber Henkel and Rich Zielinski edly surpass Jeff Coker's RBI 5-29 City Tourney Boys' Track in the Shuttle Hurdle relay. Also, Carter and Jenkins combined because of health problems . They record of 30. Romeo is shooting their efforts to clear 10 feet 7 int:hes in the high jutpp relay. The managed to survive this period for his own record of 73 times on 5-19 City JV Inv. 5-20 Sectional Eagles are-looking strong and should place high in the upcoming with the help of the previously base in one season. If our pitching sectional. mentioned juniors and the relief staff can remain healthy and , 5-27 Regional effort of seniors Pete Stinchcomb these hitters can equal their past 5-14~:~h:~~~ and Eric Swartz. performance, Adams at least has Girls' Softball Several Eagle bats have also a path to the Sectional finals. 5-19 Marian by Patti Tripathi 5-22 Portage The John Adams Girls' Softball Team has gotten off to a good 5-27 St. Joseph's start with seven wins and two losses. Their incredible ability was Tennis Courting Championship 6-1 City' Tourney evident when they beat LaSalle 15-4, Elkhart Central 21-9, and St. by Kara Kelly number four singles Julie Bowers 6-2 City Tourney Joe 12-6 with Shelly Jablonsky as the leading pitcher. The girls ' tennis team is still (4-6, 7-5, 6-4) clinched the 6-4 City Tourney Chris Allsop, Shelly Jablonski, and Kathy Conolly are hoping for a sectional title as they victory. In the last couple of Girls' Tennis tri-captains. Anne Cowen, the designated hitter, has scored the continue their regular season of weeks the team has also defeated 5-15 Culver Military most runs and has also stolen the most bases. Mary Slafkosky, play. Between trips to Wendy's , Laporte (4-3), Riley (7-0), Lasalle 5-18 Clay right fielder; Kelly McMahon, left fielder; Val Lane, catcher ; and the team has won five of its last (6-1), and Washington (7-0). 5-19 St. Joseph 's Peggy Duesterberg, shortstop are extremely valuable assets to the six matches. One of these Individual performances has 5-22 Sectional team. They have maintained high batting averages and RBI's all victories was an exciting 4-3 win made the team into a strong unit. 5-29 Regional ' year long contributing to the success of the team. Jennifer over NIC archrival Elkhart Greta has lost only one NIC match Boys' Golf Wiesjahn, third baseman, Chris Allsop, first baseman, and Kathy Memorial. The match was tied 2-2 and isi hoping 1to play· down state 5-14 Laporte Inv. Conolly, center fielder are other leading starters who have also when rain prevented further play. again this year. The doubles team -5-18 Elkhart Central displayed fine performances. "Talent-wise we are as good as Victories came from Greta of Kelly and Carol have only one 5-19 Laporte anybody and if we play well, we'll be hard to beat," proudly Roemer (6-2, 4-6, 6-2) at number loss to their record. Also the 5-20 Mishawaka , commented Head Coach Flora. He is also confident that the team one singles, and Kelly Mitchell Junior Varsity contin·ues to show 5-21 Marian Inv. 'will make it to the City Tournament again this ye;u. and Carol Skelton (6-2, 6-4) at spirit and talent. Together, the 5-25 Sectional B , s number one doubles. The next team is dedicated and determined 6-1 Regional oys OCCer daY. wins from number two to win, and they hope to have a lot Girls' Track by George Vittori , doubles Kim Mitchell and Karen of student support at their 5-18 Sectional The John Adams Soccer Team is off to a tremendous start by -IIB'!"u_r_d_e...,e_n_(;.3.-6..;,_7___5.;.' -6 ..-_1 ;;,..,.a.ndr.:'_m.a.t.ch.e.s .._ ,..to_c.om .....~•. ------... ~..;;;,5-..;2:.;:.6;..R:;;;:eg~1:,;;· o.,:n;;:a.;.I_____ 4• compiling a 5-0-1 record overall and a 3-0 record in conference play. I ' . I ·,.1 ~ pin T7\.TC'V~s Benner's Food Market Their best performince, without a doubt, was against state ranked ....-.iiii _f :11.·fl_\_:'.:,._ae. '.~-·- .l.t.il l I L,:J, Ft. Wayne Luers w en they totally dominated and won by the score I LaIIIVII ... . 3404 Mi.shawaka Ave. of 2-0. I • • ..•.. ~-. ~ - FLOWERS - The play of the offense has been incredible. The top scorer has · _ For the Best Food been forward John Croy, who has 10 goals, and not too far behind . ift'ts. Ml6a1JabJ,A.._. ~. G V V - him is midfielder Kurt Roemer who has blasted six hoille. Other , , - _- -· ·_ · - -, · : et J. our£ lowers in River Park - , scorers have been forward Rick Maldanado with 3, midfielder Andy · ""·- .._._:'~ ,-~: -~··-.,:------.1.-,i:-p R~vrer with 2, and midfielder and co-captain Steve Collier with 1. . ~llde~a ~: ·l,ac.f . for the Pr~m Wf'";l , f: fo;tt~fi:f::~:u:~so~~~: f:i1!~~~g~~t/;a~e;!~!~: :O~t::~s~;

. ·i; · :.-.:.. .'.:· ..· J. 703 W. McKinley 1 ,. •- -: - '-.:···'. :" the outstanding performances of Chip Cunningham and Kevin 1r q~8 ~ A.... -~ · • ~~ a- , .· - .• · · Sweeney at defender. '·_ Ip'_ • · · 255 4000 · , :· i · ·;,.::.:. ~. 11H ~,.:' ; Even though the city tournament is over 3 weeks away, they must :'illll!ilw• ' · lawn ~ I _ • - 2318.... ~·· • ).__, · -...·.~ -· hold on to this high level of play if they are goin2 to fare well.