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Yes officer, that's the man!!! Mr. Poe, don't you think it's getting Mr. Schutz, Mr. Szucs, where are -Mr. Cordell, Mr. H?.Jaway, where is a little long? those -milJion-dollar hairstyles?! it? 2 - THE JOHN ADAMS TOWER March 32. 1978

-II: BULLETIN Letter.s to the · Editor ~- After reading a recent letter to indebted to a handful of its .active really shocking isn't it? To think the moving of the vehicles, he the editor, about spirit week, I felt students. In fact, never have so that students actually can't read or could simply call the newspaper A ransom note has compelled to bring out my many, owed so much, to so few. I write- or add, I'm shocked! Also staff 'which would promptly tow been discovered in the typewriter and issue a response. · am speaking, of course, about our these seniors ·have schockingly bad tl}ese offenders away. The Tower Tower. The kidnapper's Brilliant! His' contests and style in fire-fighting crew. Some of my vocabularies. Wow, . what a would teach these pests a lesson · demands are "1 inch that letter amaze 1.-Me only wishes fellow pupils have developed a shocker! But since I go to Adams I and do a great favor for JARS. · box popped popcorn, 2 that I could duplicate his' ideas. sense by which they can spot fires realize how priviliged I am, and I'm - Responsible Freshman and retfort them before the fires r. plate lunches with Seriously, however, I must take sure no one is shocked by this - remark which I just did make-. Give -:-::::l-il:liClir::::&HCBB:::llilCIMICIIIMC8:IRIICIRiCliiHClikCRB chocolate milk, a Tran­ umbrage at his arguments, or at actually exist. I marvel at your i. least a few of them. Surely no one talent and am honored by your very me the test, and I'll shock everyone I have heard some rumors of the s po bus - with driver still mistakenly believes that spirit presence in my school. And by doing so good! reinstatement of weighted grades. and 40c. All this must week has anything to do with incidentally, I also wish to thank _A English Scholar .It is the opinion of this student that be ready before fifth raising spirit to support a sports you for the physical activity which c a e a - a a s s a s 8 8 8 8 8 the grades are heavy enough hour." team? Gee-no. Any perceptive has been provided us, in the already. It would be an unfair Principal W. Przy­ person wc:>uldrealize that it's (or is process of our life saving. _As an underclassman I feel that I burden to "better students as they bysz says that the that its') real purpose is to give the Exercised Peer speak for all my peers in wishing would have to bring home a 3 or 4 school "will definitely seniors a chance to put the rest of iRRH&k&HRH&HHRH> this year's seniors our blessings for pound report card, whereas other pay the ransom. How­ the school in its place. "Are you the rest of their lives. We're going students' report cards will only be 9 Me, Victor Gets, of sound brain ever, the cafeteria staff sure?" "ABSOLUTELY!" Of to miss you, and I'd just like to say or 10 ounces. Obviously no student ' course, there is a subtle secondary & body, has decided to give up that we all wish your · should have to face such a has notified me that purpose-- to delay third hour. being editor that does the work successful existence and hope you miscarriage of justice. today is not chocolate "When we're tardy, we're tardy which I did when it was time to do will continue your educations in !:_utureJARS Counselor milk day. We plan to hardy!" Promoting school spirit? the work. I done did ~njoy that stuff . college, because you are the solve this by giving How quixotic. I mean, really man, but, it's no more fun as I have for freshman class of 1996. HHHHBHHHHHHHBBH> them [the kidnappers] when a school's got class, who myself no time. Next Senior Class President a can of Nestles's needs spirit? We've got many Thanks for everything, because My brain hurts! It's a wonderful HHHHHHRH&HHR&HH> -Quick and two plastic large, happy cliques -- and that sometimes I had fun sometimes. feeling as I walk through our newly spoons." ain't bad. I mean, like man, who Thanks to all of you again_for doing painted halls. Both colours & odor the things which you done. As distinguished member of combine to affect me in this Shapiro;· a page · cares if they despise each other-­ a s. just as long- as everyone is Vic the freshmen class, I am proud to wonderful way. As if in a dream editor on the TOWER consistent. M HHHBHH> say that after 27 weeks, I have land, - my head _spins gracefully · commented "There are R. Guildenstern II discovered the optimum use of the through this painted menagerie : probably two kidnap­ ----- into _a state 9f total nausea . Yes, In recent ·months I have been · John Adams Tower. With all of the , pers. I hope they IHHHHHHHHHHHHBH> shocked at the news that high illegally parked cars at our school this change truly exemplifies decide to keep· him." schools seniors in Florida can't instead of Mr. Sheebish coming JARS. Recently JARS has become pass an Equivalency Test. That 's over the loudspeaker to demand DISCLAIMER TO THE ....

If anyone has been •------ll!ll!lllll•T-h•c• --,•~--- _.,•_,•,.•'t'c•.,•..• _------•------offended by the material in this paper please · accept our 1 h1, '-j C (JI ' t humblest apologies, and please e I/<;' l'l h :.k e. . L- I\ don't sue us - We're so broke ,,_ ,0r-~ - . . TRACTIONLIN-E you'd have to give us the money to ay you. Sirs: this purpose I would like to in making a truly successful investigate for me a question need help! I co·nstantly fall Just a quick little note to propose buying this publication April Fool's · issue that people which has been weighing heavily asleep in Math class. _What can I inform you that I feel your to go with my_ Plains Gazette. will bother to read! on my mind. Is the whole world -do?! "newspaper" stinks. I wouldn't · , Larry Flint Arnold VonBunk crazy or is it just me? Snoozy even let . Amy use it to line the Confused Snoozy: Hope the teacher is bottom of her bird's cage! I Sirs: Sirs: Westville asleep, too! Jimmy Carter Sit on it! Recently I read in your paper ,Confused: Don't worry yourself, Sometime President of U.S. The NEW Sweathogs a request for a contract to be it's the whole world. Sirs: put out on one of your teachers. Could you tell me where I Sirs: Sirs: Might I suggest to that person Sirs: could buy an essay on Romeo Good luck next year. Anything •~- I would like to inform you that that he take a very simple What penalty might I face if J and Juliet? I've checked every· ' the proper spelling of my name would be better than this piece do-it-yourself course at my school should kill a certain English I where! is W-1-L-L~I-A-M (got that right) of trash. I sure hope, for your of "self defense." teacher who gave me a C on the , Ill P-R·Y-Z ... P-Y-R-Z ... sake, that there's an improve­ Idi Amin Dada best paper I ever wrote? ' Ill (iterate): Come to our office; P-Z-R-Y ... P-R-Z-Y·B-S ment. Field Marshall, Doctor, Profes­ Furious A printed response might fall P-R-Z-Y-B-Y-Z-S ... Oh, what sor, Furious: J-0 to life, but do it into the wrong l hands . the heck! Sirs: President-for-Life, anything we anyway. He deserves it. And William Przybysz (got it right!) How dare you steal our idea forgot, besides, you'll be a hero. Principal for a fake letter column. We are Liberator of Uganda. .Goetz John Adams High School - currently filing a plagiarism suit in Federal Court. Have fun! Sirs: Si;s: am ~urrently enrolled in 'd .•s Co ·. Ve/ red Sirs: National Lampoon Staff I would like to comment on Basketweavmg I and have What the (expletive deleted) your already taken Sex Life of the by Betsy Brazy do you (expletive deleted) people Sirs: Jesse Whitcomb African Bullfrog I plus II. What think you're (exp. de.) doing? You'll never match us, so why can I talk next year to remain LATEAFTERNOON -TUESDAY are you trying. Go back to This piece of (exp. de!.) is (e.d.) Sirs: eligible for football. Victor Goetz has been found! writing a "real" newspaper. This disgusting! I believe your newspaper has Concerned Discovered in the Album office April Fool's issue is a disgrace! I Bruce obvious psychological problems Concerned: Get 20 people to sign by a photographer hiding from MAD magazine stemming, naturally from some a petition and they'll open an certain Tower staff members sort of sexual deficiency. Advanced Shoe Tying course for wanting pictures, B. Panzica took Sirs: Sirs: Sigmund Freud you. this photo and left to notjfy the Considering the overwhelming Might I suggest that your , (posthumorlessly) plainclothes ·detectives. success (?) of this piece of junk, paper could be improved 1000% Sirs: Sirs: According to one of the I would like to offer iny services if you added a centerfold. For Could you be so kind as to I have a definite problem and detectives, Goetz was abducted I from the Tower while searching PLEASE INITIAL HERE for an elevator. He was left in a trash bin, the dirt crawlspace _,. behind the library basement fire door and on the roof before f O'KA C:{:J)bTIME being m·oved to the closet of the NOTICE Album office. Unfortunately , the ransom has been paid with the kidnappers at large. There is speculation that these same 'NE.~T(EA~, HffL'f~ I" You may have noted an increase in the number of kidnappers have been. tripping the fire alarms at John Adams. f notices directed to your notice. Some of our notices, The detective, who wishes to we note, have not been noticed. This is quite remain anonymous to protect his EDITOf\,11.C.H 1£F noticeable. We notice that responses to notices have "c over," told this reporter that ----:-::::=- -« es become noticeably un-noticed. This notice is a "we are iqvestigating the Fire - - • reminder that notices are for noticing and on future Alarm Phantom ." of no_tices you will notice and initial to insure the notices Back in the Journalism Room, are properly noted. thi'ngs. are back to normal as Editor Geotz once again assumes control of the John Adams -TheManagement Tower, making it possible for yon to read this April Fool's Edition. THE JOHN ADAMS TOWER, March 321 1978 - S ALook at '78 by John Byers man's all-or-nothing bat into the goes according to schedule was sad to see no recognition go showed no sigtis of weakening cozy confines of , they will have to wait until to the players who got the their chances by bringing up Hoping to put a complete end but in the same wink of an eye sometimes near the ALL-STAR Yankees into the Series in minor league sensation Clint to Joe Taylor's football predic­ they also shipped off slumping break to see it all happen. The the first place. Doesn 't anyone Hurdle and obtaining Al Hrabo­ tions (Oct. Tower), this newest Jose Cardenal and productive S~n Diego .Padres don't have a out there remember the short sky via the trade route. The of Tower sports writers has been Jerry Morales. Sorry J.J., but the scoreboard like the one in lived heroics of Cliff Johnson, Royals show absolutely no given the dubious task of northsiders will again have to Houston. In fact it's safe to say Paul Blair, , Ron weakness at any position and predicting the outcome of the settle for a late- August nose that they don't have much of Guidry, and Mike Torrez. Reggie will win without a doubt. The upcoming major league season. dive toward the depths of the anything, except maybe Randy Jackson may have gotten a folks ftom Texas think they have After numerous trades, negotia­ N.L. East cellar. Unless the Jones, , and newly candy bar named after him for a hot team in the Rangers due tions, firings, free agent sign­ Mets can have a summer like signed Oscar Gamble. The only his three homeruns in the final to the off season signing~ of free ings, waivers, and players to be the one in '69, the fans from thing keeping the Giants alive in game, but all that the real agent sluggers and named later, the scene is again Flushing are in for another long the Bay area is a halfway decent heroes got was a pat on the , but I would like to set for another memorable season. pitching . rotation and Joe Tay­ back and a tteket home. I'm point out that every modern season. Well, I'll give it my J>est N.L. WEST lor's donations. The Atlanta gambling with the possibility that pennant winner has won on the shot, and let you be the judge I, the world's greatest Reds Braves have a very nice stadium. the Yanks won't have such basis of at least a respectable next autumn. hater, am picking Cincinnati to A.L. EAST timely heroics this season. In bullpen and a good bench. Now N.L. .EAST· become the kingpin of the N.L. Although I realize the Tower rambling on about the contro­ I am asking all you Ranger fans The with WEST, not because of a full will suffer many cancellations of versial Yankees I have not to name a Texas reflief the help of my rooting, will season of Tom Seaver, not subscriptions when Yankee fans forgotten the Oriole and Tiger who could hold a job with the again be the ones to beat in the because of a golden glove infield find that their beloved high fans. Baltimore wasn't given '62 Mets, or else a Texas utility N.L. .EAST. The same cast - I don't even take Chemistry - priced "babies" aren't on top, I much of a chance last year by infielder who can his hat (Luzinski, Schmidt, Carlton, Bo­ the simple fact is that you don't will still hold my ground and the media, but they quickly size? I rest my case. The wa, etc. etc.) that won 101 argue with an angry Big Red proudly declare that if all goes quieted their skeptics. The White Sox didn't let games last year returns for Machine while the Reds don't well the "Boys from Beantown" Orioles mostly a team made up their bucks gather dust during another season. I won't as yet have a 20 game winner other will take the A.L. EAST crown of excellent youth ( the off season, as they signed dwell upon their playoff luck. than Seaver, the 75-76 Reds this year. By this time you may and Andres Mora) and exper­ exciting , injury The Pittsburgh "Lumber and proved a pennant can be won be wondering how the Tower can ienced veterans (Ken Singleton prone , and a Ligntning" Pirates led by the just as easily with a lot of ten hire such imcompetent sports and Jim Palmer) will not firfd whole corps of young free age_nts hits of , the game winners. writers, but the themselves too many steps out of with last names from Ad stolen bases of Frand Taveras, certainly isn't going to make life have to' be considered a serious , first, and may even surprise us Anderson to Zutter. Harry Carey and the all-around greatness of easy for the Reds, but the threat to the multi-digit contracts by winning it all. Detroit likewise should have •more "Holy Cows" will again terrorize Dodgers of the 60's and 70's of the New York players. is a team built around its farm than ever before when commen­ every southpaw and reliever always seem to find a way to The Red Sox have in system, and with young Dave tating from this imaginable, but win everything in sight one year, themselves a team that last year Rozema, promising Steve Kemp, season. The California Angels will have to carry a bullpen that then look like Tulsa of TRIPLE-A became only the fifth team in relief ace , and the willagain be predicted to hit like lost Rick Gossage · and Terry the next. It will be a major major league history to hit over return of Mark "The Bird" Babe Ruths, and field like Phil Forster to the free agent draft. ' miracle if the Dodgers can get 210 homeruns in a season. Fidrich they will most definitely Rizzutos, but will again have to The highly inspired Cardinals, off to the kind of start that Granted, most of these were hit be a factor in this year's settle for hitting like Chuck led by dictator Vern Rapp and carried them through the season in cozy Fenway Park, but how pennant race. The Milwaukee Schrivners, and fielding like his "no facial hair policy," may last year. I don't even think that many Cub teams can you name Brewers have spent loads of Wayne Terwilligers. 's be a surprise early in the cheerleader- Tom Lasor­ that have hit more in even cozier money on hitting (Sal Bando, hitting will be the only thing hot season, but like a spring flower, da, the "Great Dodger in the Wrigley Field? Look for 1975 Don Money, and newly signed in Minnesota, as the Twins will or their pro football counterparts sky,'' or all the blue blood in A.L. MVP Fred Lynn to have an Larry Hisle), but not quite be lacking the heavy bats of they will soon wither and die. the world can pull it out for exceptional year, after playing all enough on their pitching. Every­ Lyman Bostock and Larry Hisle l'he fans from Montreal are them this time around. If it was of 1977 on an injured foot. thing the city of Cleveland this season. The finally able to pronounce the possible to place the other four Position by position, the BoSox attempts is a lost cause and the will have the expansion team names of their Expos, and can teams from this division in the can compete with anybody on a Indians are no exception. The blues to cope with for a few take pride in a youthful club cellar, I would be the first to do baseball diamond, and this year will add years. The only thing one can that can only get better. Led by it, but since this isn't allowed I they will set out to prove it. The another chapter to the never predict about the Oakland A's is the best young in will just have to consult my Yankees last year had to scratch ending drama "Bad Teams that owner Charlie Finley will baseball (Cromartie, Dawson, Ouija board. and claw in the _late months to Finish Last!'' attempt to seal his grandmother and Valentine), a . blossoming Houston fans are very familiar win by 2 1/2 games over Boston A.L. WEST for a cool million, until in the form of Gary with the gigantic scoreboard in and Baltimore, and with the vast After two years of dom­ ' commissioner Bowie Kuhn rejects Carter, and proven veterans the Astrodome which blinks, improvement that each team has inance in the A.L. WEST Kansas the deal "In the best interests of Tony Perez and , the beeps, gags, and does about shown in this division, the road City will again be supreme. In baseball." Expos find themselves the dark everything else when an Astro will only get that much rougher having the most fundamentally horses in this division. The .Cubs hero smacks one out of the park, for the Yanks. In all the hoopla sound and balanced team in the managed to bring Dave King- but unfortunately, if everything over last year's it American Lea -~~-"!a!'------,Ro als

mtllilllnblw. Mr. Suez - The·Force Behind Adams Baseball SldllN . Pl:211-4141 by George Patton !'Utting the players together in the emphasis on the growth and right mixture, especially in development of the individual. This OPEN In the recent years at Adams the baseball. All sports have some plan seems to be working for the 7 DAYS baseball program has consistently thinking involved but in baseball Eagles are the reigning N.I.C. been one of the best in the school. these decisions have to be quick champs. In fact in the last 11 years the and right or else the game is lost. Mr. Buczkowski has won the baseball team has only finished Most of these decisions are made N.I.C. title 3 times and he has a MEN-WOMEN lower than 3rd in the N.I.C. by the and they are often the good shot at the title this year. We'll help you fNorthern Indiana Conference) 3 difference between being winning Clay, Washington, Elkhart Central, times. During that time the team and losing. To have a thinking and Penn are also among the top tackle the world. had 187 victories while losing 113 coach on your side is. as big as an clubs that will be trying to dethrone With high school days almost behind you, times. That figures to be around a advantage as any and that is one the champs. Fundamentals are the the Army can help you take on the rest of the 65% winning average- which is reason :Mr. Buczkowski's teams key to the kind of baseball that world. outstanding for high school win. Buczkowski's team play . The , If you qualify, we offer you training In baseball. There is only one person Experience has helped Mr. pitching staff at Adams have been hundreds of different skills. M edlcine. Food ~ responsible · for bringing this Buczkowski each year. He had improving with each year of Service. Communlc:atlons. Law Enforcement. quality of baseball to Adams and spent one year at each Perley and experience under the coache's belt Many more. that is the baseball coach, Mr. Harrison before coming to Adams . so many more winning seasons are Educational benefits In today's Army give Buczkowski. He was an assistant to the track ahead. you many chances to move up In the world,,too. Now, Mr. Buczkowski may try to You can start a college program when you team for a couple of years and he Mr. Buczkowski is a coach that ·enter the Army. And you can save money from give away the credit to his highly had a brief time with the football uses his players for the scheme of your Army pay and have that ·money matched talented players, for Adams has which he will pick up again next the whole team, Mr. Buczkowski is $2 for $1 for future education und« the been blessed with a number of year. Then 2 years after coming to a coach who plays by the "book", Veteran's Educational Assistance Program. good players over the years, but Adams he became an assistant to and Mr. Buczkowski is a coach that You' 11 make good money. Plus housing, good players alone do not bring the baseball team before coming on wins. There is no better way of meals, medical and dental care, and 30 days back the results that Adams has as head fOach the followjng year. describing a great coach than to say paid vacation a year. been getting recently. Every team Over his past 11 years as head he is a winner, and a winner who The world Is ready when you are. needs a coach to ·give the team coach Mr: Buczkowski has built a knows winning is not everything. Tackle It with the Army. structure and organization by plan on coaching with the main CallAnny Opportunities 234-4187 Foster's IUllDERSSTORE LAMONT111065 Join the people who've Joined the Army. Ben Franklin Store · 1319 MIIIIIIialta AV911Ue 3015 Mishawaka 2310 Mishawaka Ave. Hllchiiiie-i..._...... • 6 · THE JOHN ADAMS TOWER, March 322 1978 A TRIBUTETO SCOTT BENKIE by Doug Crawford impossible and in all likelihood the chance to prove yourself will In many insta.nces we recog­ never come. nitc only the athletes who stand One . person in this school has out as "Stars." However, just as been in this category throughout there is more to a game than his. four years at John Adams . winning. there are more than He has played basketball be­ five players on a basketball cause of his love for and desire team. I would like to share a to excel in the game. Never once few thoughts about a friend of has he quit even though his mine who is not a "star." potential may have been under­ Having cullected my share of estimated or overlooked. I have ~plintcrs. I know that a person competed with him on and off who sits out entire games and the court and have the greatest <,casons on the bench goes respect for the way he conducts 1hrough as much hard work and himself . He and I have had our efforts as do the starters, who in differences and those differences most cases receive all the glory have enabled me to realize what and publicity. ·A reserve player a truly admirable person ~e is. wake<. up early and practices late Even after all his hard work and from November until March dreams had failed to give him sometimes with little thanks and the break he deserves, he retains recognition. Hf' is forced to wait no bitterness about his exper1en­ in anticip .. tion of an opportunity ccs.. In this brief writing I can to play. lnde,_·,l. it- is hard to only give this individual a keep the sharp competitive edge fraction of the credit he Defensemen Chris Collier prepares to pass off to Brett Coppins as he is pursued by a when your situation seems deserves. opponent. Winter Wrap-up _ by Joe Taylor become the state medley relay deteating Clay for the city champs. Another fine season for championship. The Winter of '78 will be 1 he Seagles, whose talent is Basketball · It's difficult to put remembered for quite a while, surpassed only by their pride . into words. It was labeled "el but not only by that little bit of Wrestling · Mr. Aronson went foldo" around the city. But these snow or the unscheduled vaca­ out a winner in his final season: words were always from people tion of late January-early Febru­ Aronson's disciplined wrestler~ with 20-20 hindsight. Nobod y ary. A few reflections on the went through another excellent expected it. Adams traumatic Adams "'.:inter Sports Programs: season, and Heavyweight Ron loss to Clay shocked everyone Gymnastics - The boys' team , Mitchem roared through an had everyone talking. the only one in South Bend, undefeated season and brought The Adams basketbal l season suffered the inexperience blues home a state crown. Adams and has nothing to be ashamed of and an 0-6 season. The girls' South Bend will lost one of the and nobody to apologize to. They team performed admirably the best and most successful coaches were #1 in the state during some entire season and in the in NIC wrestling history in Mr. of the season, losing only to sectionals, in which both the Aronson. Gary Roosevelt, and gave Adams intermediate and beginning lev­ Hockey · Once again, the High School a · season to els took firsts and the optional Adams sports tradition was held remember. · Who can forget Skip squad took second. up. The leers finished first in Jones's jumper us. Plymouth, Swimming - The Seagles , led the city and sixth in the state. Mark Herron wiping out Riley in by human fish Ron Zhiss, Led by leading scorer George the Holiday finals, Lynn Mit­ splashed through a powerhouse Scheel, talented goalies Dave chem' s thunder bomb slam schedule and 3rd place finish in Green and Jay Brasel, sparkplug against Elkhart in the NIC the state meet. Zhiss was state Tom Chomyn, flashy forwards clincher. champ in the 100 breaststroke. Mark Wolgamott and Dave It was great while it lasted . . Zhiss, Tony Ellett, Tom Manley , Dziubinski ... the Eagles toyed and Gary Severyn combined to with most of their opponents. Curlers Again Strong by J.B. "Byers

The John Adams curling team are again the favorites in this year's championships to be held Lisa Freiden practices her routine on the beam. at Notre Dame lake on June 17. If the lake is not frozen over at this time, the championships ' Scarbrough Leads Gymnasts may have to be moved up to by Joe Taylor July 10. The "C" gles have floor and second on the unevens. already compiled a perfect 13-0 The Adams Girls' Gymnastics Roxanne Scarbrough cleaned record this season (13 of these team put on an awesome display up in the intermediates. Roxanne wins were by forefeit), and were of gymnastic prowess in the was r #1 all-around, and placed recently picked to win it all by a sectionals on March 18. The girls high in three events : first on the recent Curling Illustrated poll. came · away with a first place uneven bars, first on the vault, The team's attack, spearheaded finish in both beginrting and and second on the balance team. by Kevin "Splinters" Lennon intermediate levels, and second Gail Borden was ,third all-around, and Doug "Bunny" Crawford in optionals. swiping first on the floor and has been awesome, but has At the beginning level, Lisa second on the vault. suffered from the early academic Harper took the all-around title. Optional level winners were ineligibilities of Co-captains Vic­ Lisa bagged a first on the Lisa Swartz (third place on the tor Goetz (F in journalism) and . uneven bars and a third for her vault) and Sherri Bolden (third Stuart Shapiro (general · stupid- , floor routine en route to the on the floor routine). ity). I recently asked coach Joe title. Christy Silyius was third All eight of these gymnasts Taylor if these losses would hurt all-around. Christy took a second advance to the regionals. the team, and he responded, .. I on the vault. Also at the Other gymnasts in the meet .really can't say since I hated beginning level , Barb Farmer were - Tricia Mengel, Linda both of them anyway." Well, placed first on the vault, and Vaerwyck, Lori Ross, and Lisa back to you in the booth, Juli e McGaige took first on the Frieden. Howard. .JULIUS Ot:MAEDO THEVILLAGE SCEHE Compliments of SOUTHIEND /l\ airkem-South Bend Travel more Trav~I Agency PROM FASHION SHOW ::ICStO(NTIAL & CDM,•11:AC:IA\. aMCl(I: ODOR Al:MQVAL Fri., April 7, 7:30 Sat., April 8, 2:00 109 W. Colfax 5'721 29T .. 5TACl[T FlOIAl .. HOHit 2'72 • 73'6 SOUTH 81:NO, IND. 466:JS SCOTTSDALE MALL STORE South Bend 232-3061 PROM & AFTER PROM FASHIONS PHONE 287-1848 FLOWERS BY JAN FORMALWEAR BY LOUIE'S DRAWING FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE •

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Talk to Your TheLeader ofthe Club Counselor #4 in a Series of features Now! Again this year, summer school will be held at LaSalle High School. The summer term begins June 12. by Victor Goetz Now wait a minute this is getting him out of hand here .-Let's get serious, and Students, who are interes­ How could anyone with a name now. (Me get serious? Just ask ted in enrolling, should consult offer their counselors, preferably by like Przybysz help but be around a bit.) their interesting? But ... (I'll be darned if But hang on! This is supposed to points 3:00, today, March 31. The , schedule of class offerings I can figure out what to say about be about our beloved (???) of view. must be made up now. To him). principal, not about me! (I have to He truly allow for this, students should It is, of course, the editor's fill up the space somehow, leaving does keep an open door express an interest in the . prerogative to assign stories to it empty might be appropriate, but policy (although he has been known various writers, but somehow that it gets quite expensive). courses they plan to take. to use it as a weapon against Students are allowed to backfired this time. By an action Seriously, though, William M. newspaper editors - the door that enroll until June 8. Fees for just smacking of mutiny I somehow Przybysz has been principal of is). you have something to say, If the summer session are to be got stuck writing this story. Not John Adams High School for 6 Przybysz is willing to listen. paid at LaSalle on June 12. that I didn't want to, you see, I just years. Przybysz believes in solving any One credit course cost $6.00 thought someone else might be In his years as principal Przybysz problems that may come up quickly and two credit courses cost able to write a better story. (Just has brought about many changes and quietly , no need to get the 'I $12.00. trying to win back some brownie and is constantly trying to make whole world involved. He has had Students should look ahead points there) "You know him better school life easier apd more his share of crises and has come out at their future high school than any of us," was the totally enjoyable for each individual relatively unscathed. years, and see if they should illogical reasoning. student. But our principal is not strictly take advantage of this Is it possible that a principal Rumor has it that in his former law and order. He enjoys a good program. Also, students who really raises fear in the hearts of times as assistant principal he basketball game as much as any have failed a course during the men? Only when one wrong word would send home anyone who had student and is always yelling year should attempt to malce it could mean parting with a world I hair any longer than one inch (I loudest at a pep assembly. He is up during the. summer kind of got to lijcing. Remember, couldn't say if the rumor is tru·e, not against loosening up, unless it semester. So, go to the Adams I'm dealing with the head honcho I'm not that old!). But he has is disturbing someone else. counseling office and register . here , not just your average teacher mellowed a bit in his ways and now That seems who could only flunk you (only?) . even wears his hair long - a Now what should I say about measured 3 V1 inches. him? Ah, yes! The flashy red In truth, as principals go, to be the key to Przybysz' s panis ... no that's not it. The Przybysz would have to be philosophy - try to- do ~---- .. ~-...~-~ helen's nose ... don't you dare. The considered rather liberal. It was he what's best for all the name ... what more could you who moved to bring some life into students with the boutique possibly say about it? Well, there the school with brightly colored possibility for change has to be something, doesn't lockers and fresh new colors in the ever present. there? classrooms. For the latest spring 0.K. Let's start the easy way, a He keeps himself open to Przybysz is the kind of arrivals in handbags and famous quote ... hmmm, let's see ... suggestion and criticism. The principal that goes out and other accessories. "May I have your attention please, students word does not go right ~hows that he cares about his to spell it, every Adams student the announcements for today are -as past him, but instead he student body, not just says it. knows their principal's name and follows ... "(?) encourages students to speak to Although they may not know how where he can be found. 212 So. Mlchlpn 0a the Plua DECA Wins Awards

by Betsy Brazy is on getting "as much knowledge Accessories Merchandising Con­ John Adams High School of the business world as we can," test. a category in . which Kevin 808 South Twyckenharn I>rlve Distributive Education is a says Blauvelt. Heick won first place. Scott Glase South Bend, Indiana 46615 program ''for students interested In fact, Adams' DECA club has finished as a Finalist in the Food Editor In Chief ...... ~ . . , ...... Victor Goetz in learning or gaining work shown its knowledge by winning Marketing. News Editors .. · ...... Lisa Parker, Stuart Shapiro experience in the field of awards at the local and state The contestants attended the - Sports Editors . . . . . • Kevin Lennon, George Patton, Joe Taylor marketing." contests recently held. From a club state conference in an Indiana t, .. , n Feature Editors . • . . • • • • • • • . . . • • . • . Betsy Brazy, Mary Gregg According to Mr. Blauvelt, of 20 people, seven members having an luxurious hotel. They Advertising Manager .•.•....•. _ • . • • • ...... Carol Salk DECA sponsor, ''DE students go to earned awards during the District heard Senator Richard Lugar speak Advertising ....••.•.•...... •.••••••••••..... Judy Cohn school in the morning and work a II contest at the Scottsdale Mall. an·d attended leadership develop­ Layout Assistant • • • ...... Luanne Kenna, June Vascil half day in local businesses.'' Their The mall merchants allowed DECA ing workshops. Head Photogrpher . . . . • • . . . . . • • . • . • . • . • . . . . Dan Kovas job might be working as a cashier, to the "contests right in the All in all, DECA is an excellent Business Manager . . • . . • • • . . • • • • . . • • ...... Lisa Engel a sales clerk, or a stock clerk . . stores." Laurie Kochanowski re- · program for students interested in Business . . • ...... • . . . • ...... Barbara Simpson But earning money and getting ceived a third place award in Job business. DECA is now recruiting Circulation Manage.- • ...... • . . • . . . . . • ...... Debbie Burke school credit at the same time isn't Interview, enabling her to compete new members for next year . The Sponsor ...... ·. . . . . Ms. Maza the only side to DE. Through in the state contest for a State DE program has such respect in the. John Adams High School DeCA, students raise money to go ·Finalist a..yardin): the same community that Mr. Blauvelt Principal ...... William M, Przyb~·sz to conferences in different cities. category.. _ reports that "local businesses call Ass't. Principals ...... Donald David, Andrew Bibb6 They might attend an Employer­ In the series competition, Patty me in the spring and are Employee Breakfast, a field trip to Hamner and Dennis Gilman placed interested in hiring Adams the Chicago Tribune, or the in. General Merchandising cate­ students in DECA programs." If Enioy Your Spring Vacation, upcoming Employer-Employee gory. Kim Shaw and Judy Jenkins you are intereS:ted in being a part of Banquet on April 26. The emphasis were Finatis ts in the AIJparel & DECA, contact Mr. Blauvelt in room 205 (Pencil Shop). it OnlyComes Once a Year

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Left: Victor Goetz relaxes after a hard day of study and abduction.

' Photo courtesy of West Franistan Republican Revolutionary Move­ ment and Terrorists Inc.

Right: Editor Goetz examines the Interior of a closet in an effort to determine why he is stuffed Into it. Peace Efforts Rewarded·------In this age of warfare, riots and stated that he would recommend general unrest on the part of the the hall guards for some sort of populous, Adams has been commendation, saying that Adams determined to be a very safe place. had an exceptional security force. Here at Adams we are lucky In fact, he went so far as to say that am,tcomaM _ 01 HdmuYI .mvxxxHWloV enough to have the winner of the the radical hoodlums at Adams Nobel Peace Prize. Yes, roaming couldn't be safer anywhere else in the halls, we have real winners. the country. The discovery of this asset to our So, here in a TOWER exclusive, school was made last month. we are proud to announce the DISCLAIMER • While on a press tour of Adams, winners of the Nobel Peace Prize -­ Przybysz Pro~otecl? John Dancelor of CBN News was our talented, personable and Not everything published stopped by the hall guards. As one-of-a-kind hall guards. We wish in this paper is true. If you do In a surprise announcement usual they demanded to see his to c9ngratulate these fine members Przybysz: Nonsense. I feel that find anything that is true, yesterday, the ·school board pass. Mr. Dancelor produced his revolvers , hand grenades, and of the Adams staff on their would you be so g(?Od as to CBN press pass. Unfortunately, the diligence and perserverence on the revealed that John Adams principal attack dogs are perfectly adequate. ' hall guards suspected a forgery. job. We also want to say Bon pleas~ contact one of the William Przybysz has been named There's no need for extreme Now, it shotftct--qe pointed out Voyage as they leave on their editors. as the new South Bend Community measures. just how difficult it is to find a copy "Winner's Cruise" to the driest Thank you School Corporation superintend­ Tower: Is it true that teachers will of the CBN network president's spot on, earth (it's peaceful!), ent. Following the decision of have a greater scope of disciplinary signature. Nevertheless, the assis­ where they will stay in adjoining current superintendent Donald action available to them under your tant principals interrogated Mr. rooms at the Sahara Hilton, (and it Dake to become a space shuttle administration? Dancelor for hours. Not being able sure isn't Las Vegas), and will be pilot, the board acted with Przybysz: Absolutely. We are now to find a suitable signature of able to check hall passes at will for uncommon speed in choosing a pushing for approval by the school comparison, a call was made to Mr. two glorious weeks. For anyone successor. Although a new board of measure · which will give ·anss! principal for Adams has not yet Dancelor's Mother. After being interested in writing a quick note of teachers the power to court martial S!ql U! swal! anJl atp JO auo ,ou positively indentified by his congratulations, the mailing add­ been selected, sources inform the and execute trouble makers. mother, th,e correspondent had his ress is: Sahara Hilton, Rooms 118 SllM. ll · JaW!llPS!P lSl!J atp JOJ Tower that basketball coach Dave Tower: What will the parents think finger paints taken for future and 297, Desert Junction, Sahara, az!,8oJodll Ol aJJ!I pJnOM. a M. Hadaway is a strong candidate for about that? reference and then left. Best of luck with future under­ the position. In a relatively Przybysz: There will be safe­ After the incident, Mr. Dancelor takings! ~xclusive interview, Mr. Przybysz, guards, of course. If the school H:IWIVI::>SISI