NEW QU ILL AND SCROLL SOCIETY MEMBERS ANNOUNCED

Tw"elve John Adams seniors have The new Quill & Scroll members been nominated for membership in are: the Quill and Scroll Society, an international honorary society for high school journalist s. Julie Anspaugh To be eligible for membership in Veronica Crosson the society, high school journalists Janet Eli must show superior work in some Marilyn Funk phase of journalism or school George Goetz publications work, such as writing, Shellie Goldstein editing, management, or prod uc­ Wendy Harmon tion. Prospective members must Debbie Herring also be juniors , seniors, or second Dave Layman semester sophomores and must Mike Miller rank in the upper third of their Don Strong class. Jerome Whipkey Those Adams students selecte d and recommended for membership in Quill & Scroll by ·publications advisor Ms. Maza are all involved in the production of either the Tower or the Album.

Volume XXXVII Number 7 Tht' Bt'st Reud NeM0 SpaJWr on Wall Street December 17, 1976

BCS Plans Activities NEWAPPROACHES TO STUDYOF LATIN The annual Latin Day will once This lecture will deal with the Mr. Stebbins . Along with a slide This years Black Cultural Society better (details, action). They need again be held on the University of excavation of St. Peter 's tomb and presentation , he will give a lecture is off to a good start. Although all the mone y they can get and in Notre Dame cam pus. The emphasis its location near Niro's Circus. entitled: "What the Tourist Sees Ken ny Nel so n, last yea rs' order to raise money for the this year will be on the archeologist Finally , the students will see slides After the Archeologist Leaves." president graduated, we did gain NAACP, the BCS had a bake sale at and what we can learn about of these beautiful tombs. This will deal with the excavation of new and experienced officers. E&L Supermarket in which ancient civilizations from his If students wish to switch from these two cities which were buri ed Lynette Dani els is president, members brought all kinds of discoveries . Roman culture to Egyptian they by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius . Deseret Smith vice president, goodies such as cookies, cakes, and Latin students from all over may learn about Egyptian The Latin Day was met with Sharon Rogers secre tar y, Vicky brownies. The sale proved to be northern Indiana will converge mummies from Professor Ladou­ much ent husia sm last year and was ;~'Byron assistant secretary, Adrian very successful. The BCS is also upon the campus on January 14 to cer. He will speak of the Egyptian a great success. It offers Latin Alfred treasurer, and Ronell Fulce having an NAACP membership participate in this Latin program. A burial places, the attitude of the students new ap proach es to the assistant treasurer. Mrs. Anderson drive, so please help us. To join the general introduction to archeology Egyptians towards afterlife, and study of Latin and the Roman is this years sponsor. NAACP is just one dollar. will begi n the first day . After this the constructio n of the pyramids. cultur e. It is a worthwhile program One of the things the BCS has Students who would like to join the students will divide up to go to As well, he will deal with what we that encourag es the study of the done was to have a Thanksgivi ng the BCS sho uld come to the various classes. The choice of can learn from the mummies Latin language. I wish it as much basket in which they gave food and meetings in the upstairs cafeteria topics is numerous . themselves. success this yea r and in the futur e money to needy families in the which are held every 1st and 3rd Students may choose to listen to If students are interested in as it has had in the past. South Bend area. · Thursdays of eac h month at 7:30 in Prof. Ramage from Indiana ancient writing they may visit the Roland Smith, acting director of the morning. University speak in more detail on rare book room and listen to a Upward Bound and president of Man y new things are being archeology. He will also pass I lect ure given by Mr. Mason. ~ NAACA, gave a very informative planned for BCS in the near future, around artifacts from archeological Cuneiform writing on clay tablets "I\ talk to us about the NAACP . He so if you don't want to miss any of sites. in additio n to other forms of ancient \ ~ said that the NAACP in Mississippi the fun activities, come to the They may, instead, choose to writing will be on exhibit for the A ~ is being sued because they meetings and bring a friend. We attend a lecture by Rev . Banas of students to exa mine . ~ boycotted white business for a year are well on our way, and everyone 'fotre Dame, entitled: "In Search The ancient cities of Pompeii and ~ ,..,.\ because of discrimination in hiring. is welcome to join and help create f Pet er the Fisherman's Tomb." Herculaneum will be discussed by COAIHNG ~ They are being sued for 3 million Black Awareness. dollars. One big question is why the press ..~!dn't cover the matter ~--NEWS BRIEFS------.... The third annual Community president, treasu rer, communica­ SING-IN presented by Festival '77 may be bought in advance at the tions, programming and personel is Announcing ••• will take place on Sunday, Century Center office at 121 S. done with, the club is having a December 19 at 4 p.m . at the Michigan . Call 284-9711 for more Christmas-New Year Part y with its Morris Civic Auditorium. The information. usual array of surprises. old-fashioned tradition of caroling The club is composed mainl y of and greeting friends at Christmas high school students from South time is the essence of the Sing-In The Drama club will be putting Bend-Mishawaka . In the past year and this year's promises to be on another play this winter. The it ha s shown movies, slide unsurpassed in inspiring the play, Pure as the Driven Snow, presentations, held science fiction holiday spirit. written by Paul Loomis, will once discussions and recently went to A very special treat will be the again be directed by Mrs. Goerner. hear Leonard Nimoy at Stepan Christmas caro ls sung by the Joy Tryouts were held Monday and Center. Handbell Choir of the First United Tuesday in the Little Theater . The Anyone inter este d in Star Trek or Methodist Church of Elkhart. play will be given February 11 and science fiction is welcome to attend Directed by Neal Smith the choir 12. It is an interesting and exciting the . meeting. will sing and play the handbells for melodrama so be sure to purchase several well-known carols. The tickets from drama club members. program then ends with the entire The following people were left out audience participating in the The Star Trek Club of South of the National Honor Society singing of some popular yuletide Bend is holding its last meeting of announcement. favorites. 1976 on December 30 at 7:00 p.m. Doyon , Christine Fisher , Mary Tickets are only $2 for adults and in the basement of the downtown Jagmin, Cynthis for children 12 and under $1. They Public Librar y. After the business Kluga , Sandra J. can be pur chas ed at the door oi: of electio ns for president , vice Kopec, Mary . Mike Miller is Junior Kiwanian for Geor~e Goetz is Junior Rotarian for _J,.'Jlqpy-1 0....~ 1'JIL December January - ,lf CJlolid•T• ~- · · - John Adams Tower December 17, 1976 ~ditorial ·JOHNAl>~MS TOWER Editor-in-Chief ... Leslie Kvale Today at 3~00 P.M., marks the onset of winter vacation and final News Editors . . Mary Murphy countdown of the few days remaining before Christmas. It Is a favorite Veronica Crosson time of year for many,· for It grants them the best chance to reflect upon Feature Editors the old year and to anticipate the new one. It Is a time of Joy, and of Becky Robinson Thanksgiving. Dave Rubin Even more prominent during this season Is the willingness to share a Debbie Herring sentiment which pervades nearly everyon,:,'s thoughts. Too often, this Sports Editors . . Mike Miller incUnation remain as lltde more than a half.felt urge, and our gifts extend Lynn Tyler to Uttfe outside our Immediate circle of family and friends. Yet, most Advertising Manager ...... people are qaite generous towards others less fortunate, If . they are Wendy Harman provided with the proper motivation; all It takes Is a lltde work and a lot of Page Assistants ...... patience on the part of volunteers sponsoring. LuAnn Duesterburgj At Adams, two organizations are particulary worthy of commendation: Ri"sin3 Theresa Schillingj the John Adams student government and the art department personnel. Cost of Head Reporter . . George Goetz 1 Student Govemment Is again sponsoring its annual canned food and toy Sponsor ...... Ms. Maza drive, diligendy dispatching each member to collect donations from each E cJuc.91fior; John Adams High School classroom. Again with the aid of student government, the art department Principal . . . . William Przybysz 1 has sponsored the Jim Lane Beneflt Art Sale, with proceeds going to the Assistant Principals ...... -...• family of Jim~. Lane, a senior art major, died tragically [a few weeks Andrew Bibbs ago] . Both die canned food drive and art exhibit have done very well; Donald David 1 congratulations are in order to all who participated in making them a success . And, congratulations to you, John Adams High School, for you contain a student body who really does care for others! Merry Christmas! MODEL U.N. SEEKSTO OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT This past December second and . Security Committ ee. Countries who passed one resolution concerning the President on a ruling or on U. N.," the two thirds majorit y in third. Indiana State University held are members of the Security Famine, and by concensus voted competence. It is what it implies; the U.N. consisting of decolonized , a Model United Nations Seminar Council sent a representat ive to the Angola into the U.N. The reason an order. Also, the Point of young countri es , and on the role which was attended by approxi­ Security Council. In Committee we the process is very slow is that any Information , which is made if the the U.S. has in this " New U.N." mately 300 lr.dian a high school debated resolutions concerned with time any delegate makes a motion delegate wants information. In our Other topics included recent students . Attending from John our particular Committee only. The by raising his placard, a vote must conference this point was abused conferences on certain issues , Law .\dams were Amy Smith. Brent Legal Committee debated Terror­ be taken. When a resolution is because delegates asked imperti­ of the Sea, Anti-Colonialism, Yoder . and Nanette Rees. Exact ism and Law of the Sea; Political considered, the first thing the nent . questions many times. Henry Kissinger, and the import­ parliamentary procedure was and Security debated Apartheid President does is open a Speaker's Another useful move is the motion ance of our generation in the "New followed which is designed in the and Disarmament; Social, Humani­ list. Any delegation can speak for previous question which, if U.N." U.N. to give all members equa l tarian. and Cultural debated when a list is open. If there is a passed by the Assembly, moves Overall, the Model U. N . representation no matter the size or Population Control, Famine, and motion to close the list, a vote must into an immediate vote on the Conference was extremely interest­ power of their countr y. Political Repression and torture; be taken. The President can limit resolution or amendment at hand ing and I would recommend it The Seminar started with a the Trusteeship Comm. debated speaking time but he must be fair. regardless of the number of highl y next year to anyone ~encral welco me. after which we Namibia. Southern Rhodesia, and The entire process is designed to speakers on the Speaker 's List. interested . If interested next year, hrokc into Blocs. A Bloc is a group the Panama Canal. In Committee ensure fairness. If an Amendment This speeds the process somewhat, be sure to push for school-funded 1lf countri es who share similar resolutions could be amended, and is proposed, a separate Speaker 's as does tabling a resolution. A registration fees. John Adams was ideas and are geog rap hicall y if passed. would then go to the list is opened to speak on the "table" is a vote to pass over a one of the few schools present at related. Adams represented Saudi General Assembly. attended by all amendment. There is no caucusing resolution or 'topic if a more the conference whose school didn 't Arabia. a member of the Asian the delegates. The Security Council allowed in the chamber beca use of important one is following. pay at least registration fees. And Bloc. Other Blocs were Western, discussed New Members to the the difficulty in hearing. If a Friday afternoon delegates and it is appalling to think that the African, East European, Latin U.N .. Korea, Middl e East, and the delegate cannot hear or if he has advisors listened to a guest South Bend Community School American . In the Blocs, we decided situat ion in Southern Africa. If the another request, he may interrupt speaker, Dr. John Stoessinger , a Corp. cannot afford a five dollar fee which topi cs and resolutions were Security is in the process of the speaker by sta nding and raising professor at City of New York per delegation, and a five dollar fee most important to our interests. debating a certain topic, U.N. rules his placard . Only when he's College. He is a former Director of per delegate . Please push for We then broke into Committees. stip ulat e that the General As­ recognized he_ makes a "point of Political Affairs at the U.N . He has sponsorship. I guarantee it will be Each delegation sent a representa­ se mbly cannot debate it until the personal privilege." The President led a most interesting life being a worth it. tive to the Legal Committee, Security Council is done. must recognize him or her. Other Nazi refuge e born in Austria, living Nan Rees Trusteeship Committee, Social, In the General Assembly we points which may interrupt the in Czechoslovakia, China, Russia, Humanitarian. and Cultural Com­ accomplis hed very little. We had speaker are Point of Order, which Japan , and finally the United mittee, and the Political and two sessions totnlling 6 hrs. and we is made if a delegate is questioning States. He spoke about the "New PEERINFLUENCE ,,, 'AFLOWER INTHE CRANNY OFA WALL' Wher e do you fit?--That is the Joseph. students, though fifty percent of that he "has no obligation towards extremely well , especially for question posed in a pamphlet To provide an accurate represen­ those presently involved were the school ," permitting the student-tea cher and peer relation­ published by the Peer Influence tation, an i11formal interview was referred to Tom by Mr. Bibbs as discussions to be confidential. As ships. " Program . Just what is this held with Tom Gibbo, the Peer "problem students" in need of one student expressed, " It let s me "There's more visible credibility program? To most students it is Influence representative at John human contact --friends to help talk openly, without worrying about with teachers ." another organization , a name in the Adams. Tom described the them overcome negative influences other people saying anything about The program ha s received much morning anno uncements, one more program as an opportunity for No student is forced into the me.'' support from both faculty and bur eaucratic creation to ignore. But students to get toge ther and hold program, however--involvement is To be brief, Peer Influence is administrators at Adams, an Peer Influence represents much informal discussions on a variety of completely voluntary. It is what its members and instructors "important factor" for its survival. more than scant observations topics . He considers it an interesting to note that the other make it. The learning material is Peer Influence workers meet often allow; in its l!lidst lies the care, the "alternative" not offered in the fifty percent of students discovered the individual , and serious thinking with facult y member s as well as int erest and the desire to create daily school curricu lum , a the program on their own. is the hom ework . These are not Human Resources instructors and warmer atmospheres in student "supplement from the Guidance The groups meet two-three times boundaries, as one often encoun­ clinical psychologists . circles, to provide what has been Department.'' The most pervasive weekly and work in areas such as ters in school, but guides to expand Tom can often be seen in the larg ely overlooked in present idea is that the pro.gram serves as a human relationships, motivations one's imagination and relationship halls between classes as he tries to sc hool systems --an outlet for source of expression . and feelings. Tom sets no definite to man . expose himself to students . He is student expression beyond aca­ Peer Influenc e prompts the structure except when "neces­ Asked if he felt Peer Influence sincerely devoted to the concept of demics. student to discover a self-image sar y" or "appropriate," allowing has been successful at Adams, a Peer Influence and is a warm , Peer Influence took seed three while exploring the feelings of the direction of conversation to be spark of energ y ran through Tom as understanding indiv idual. He year s ago with "Peer Counseling ," others. The program is open to all "spontaneous." Tom pointed out he expr essed th at it is ' ' goi_ng describes the program as a chang e a stud ent-staff ed advisory service. from the "mainten ance" structur e Thou g h backed wit h strong of high school to a system of intention s, Peer Coun se ling mad e " growth ." In his own words, "it's few accomplish ments. Then NIDAS like a flower in the cranny of a (Northern Indiana Drug Abu se wall ." Service) established "P ee r Influ­ Pee r Influence is the heart of ence," a forerurin er .of the prese nt edu cation in an institution which program. Though thi s also failed, too often mut es the individual the South Bend Communit y School voice . It is a neces sary br ~ak from Corporat ion.picked up th e idea and academic strivings to imag inativ e decided to offer it to are a high reflection. The Sou th Bend schools. Still named Peer Influ­ Community School Corporation can ence, the program is run by be lauded for recog nizing the need individuals who have been trained for this program. If educa tion is in certain areas of social indeed beco ming a system of psychology. impersonal mass production , at Though the program is complete­ least the guidi ng authorit y in South ly government funded (1/ 3 School Bend has take n steps to avoid such City funds, 2/ 3 Federal funds), calamity . only three schools are partici pating this year--Rile y, Adam s and Saint Dave Rubin Several Students Con.versing with Tom Gibbo, Peer InDuence Representative December 17, 1976 John Adams Tower Page 3 A NIGHT OF PUREMAGIC EXPLANATION OF HANUKKAH Greek gods all over Palestine. He cleaning up. Finally the Temple It was a night of pure magic 'for Another highlight was 19 year Each year the Jewish festival of even dedicated the Holy Temple, was clean and ready to be anyone who attended the Russian old Vladimir Tghonov, who Hanukkah falls during the the holiest Jewish place of worship, rededicated. With a little flask of Gymnastics Exhibition, on Monday performed an inverted iron cross on Christmas season . The two to Zeus and Olympia. holy oil which was somehow December 6, at the ACC. Although the rings. Nicolai Anderianov, star holidays are so closely associated Terrified of their tyrannical king, overlooked by the Syrians , they the weather wasn't very coopera­ of the men's team and winner of that many Americans believe that Jews did not know what to do. relit the great Menorah (oil lamp). tive it didn't stop people from seven gold medals in the Montreal Hanukkah is the Jewish Christmas. Some did as they were ordered, but Miraculously, the oil which should coming, some as far as Chicago. Olympics gave an excellent This, however, is not the case. For most disobeyed Antiochus' vil­ The program began with Men's performance on the high bars by Christmas commemorates the birth have lasted for only one day , lasted lainies and remained steadfast in for eight days; long enough to Floor Exercise and Women's executing a triple-twisting fly-a­ of Christ, while Hanukkah their Jewish tradition. Disobed­ Vaulting, and later took a twist. way. The men's team as a whole commemorates the rededication of produce more oil for the Temple. ience made Antiochus grow wilder Ever since that time Jews have The twist was something not often does indeed deserve the title of the Jewish Temple, many years and more vicious. He enslaved celebrated Hanukkah, which is the seen in our country - Modern ''The Worlds best dismounting before the birth of Christ. hundreds of Jews and virtually Hebrew word for "dedication," for Rhythmic Gymnastics which is team'' after giving a demonstration To understand the historical destroyed the Holy Temple. movement oriented with a type of on high-bar dismounts. importance of Hanukkah it is eight days each year. The holiday is Jews were aroused and soon a marked by the lighting of candles hand apparatus , being a ball, hoop, Olga Korbut and Nellie Kim necessary to go back to the days of man named Mattahias, together · in the home, beginning with one or a ribbon. It is worked with music gave exceedingly good perform­ Alexander the Great in 336 B.C. with his five sons, led Jewish candle on the first night and adding and done similar to floor exercise ances on the beam , floor, uneven Alexander conquered most of the patriots into battle against the wall one each following night of the except no tumbling movements are bars, and vault. Also doing well on Middle East region including the organized armies of Antiochus. holiday. And so that everyone may t.sed. It was designed to show the the uneven parallel bars was 16 holy city of Jerusalem. Upon his Without training, using only know that Hanukkah is here, it is beauty of dance, which it invariably year old Lydia Gorbik who death, Jerusalem fell into the pitchforks and swords, the patriots customary to place the candles on a does. Modern Rhythmic Gymnas­ dismounted with a double back hands of the Syrian kings. Little defeated the armies of Antiochus. window which faces the street. tics is the late .st of Women ' s events s.Jmmey. The only disappointing happened until 175 B.C. when Finally in 165 B.C., the great To further celebrate the holiday, and is an entirely new sport. factor was Ludmilla Tourischeva, Antiochus Epiphanes became king Syrian army surrendered to the it is a favorite custom to give gifts Also, not often seen in this the queen of women's gymnastics, of Syria. Antiochus, nicknamed the and to play a game of dreidel. The country is Pair-Hand-balancing who performed only one routine, "madman" by his friends, much smaller force of Jewish dreidel is a four sided top which acrobatics. Pair-hand-balancing ac­ although it was a beautifully believed that he was God and he patriots and the Jews reentered was invented during the time of robatics is a floor exercise routine composed floor exercise routine . despised the Jews who remained Jerusalem. When the Jews entered Antiochus by Jews who wanted to done in unison by two people. It Other events featured were faithful to their God and refused to study. They read their books and requires skills of balance, timing, men's vaulting, side horse, and accept the idol-worship of the Jerusalem, they were shocked by prayed together. But when Syrian and strength. The first see n were floor exercise. Women's events Greeks. Furious at the Jewish what they saw. The entire city was guards were spotted, the religious the Mixed-Pairs team of T . were beam and floor. For anyone people, Antiochus decided to full of dirt and desolation, Jews would quickly begin to play Krivtzova and Z. Kutznetzov who wanting to see the Russian destroy the Jewish religion. He particularly the Temple area. The with their dreidels. had conceived a routine to the Exhibit ion can watch ABC's Wide forbade the observance of Jewish people braced themselves and theme of "Love Story ." The second World of Sports where the taping at ritual laws and erected altars to the began the enormous task of team «and one the many highlights Notre Dame will be aired in late of the night, was that of Vladimir January or Early February. Alimanov and Vladimir Nazarov. In The Russian gymnasts will long fact they were so well received by be remembered by young and old the audience (who gave them a alike. It was indeed a night of magic when the gymnasts of Russia _ty SOUTHBEND standing ovation), they did an I encore. came to town. by Linda Vaerewyck FlORAt A MOMENT'S ) ~' fancy The Poet II ~I!/ .PHONE 287-1848 Yarn, Needlework, I \iI PASSING Picture Framing, / lJ1522 Mishawaka Avenue Finishing and Oasses I I - As I sit in the confines of my room, Emotions of my heart join the '\I' "-,'c~ · across from JAHS 233-3112 night's gloom is pierced by the elation of my soul. 1 1 glow of a candle. Together they rush through my 1602 A MWa.Ave . . 0, to arrest time and capture hand and to my pen , forever the reflection of joy and thereby revealing an introspective tranquility within my soul. · world I never knew existed. Yet, with each drop of melted wax Fancy, me the poet; I think it a that slides over the top, the wick small pretense. has grown smaller and another Reflections. Hopes, Prophecies. moment has passed. I marvel at my discovery. have found companionshi p and Once I actually doubted it, but now satisfaction. I realize that man 's ability to helen's I am content. think has significance. Isn't it Why is it happening so fast? astounding! boutique IADIO CONTIOl Why must I be satisifed with a And now like a child with a new MODUS - PU.HES memory ? toy, For the latest in TIAINS - C.US I have found it too late. 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Despit e a relativel y smooth showing brought Adams their opener, the Eagles have had some second victory of the young season. tough tim es. After the Eagles A much larger Ft. Wayne Northrup "effortless" victory over Crown squad see-sawed with Adams but Point, 90-72, man y bright spots fell. 53-47. Doug Jackson's career showed up. Many people then high 21 points was high for the realized that the Eagles weren · t Eagles. Sophomore Leroy Sutton just rebuilding, but that they were a lso turned in an excellent a team to be reckoned with. performance, with 10 points and 8 Kenny Howell bang ed in a game rebounds. high 18 point s, while Mik e A very physica l fourth game with Marshall nette d 16. Jim Gooley. LaSalle hand ed Adams its first Lenny Mitchem, and Dave Layman conference loss in as many outings. were also in doubl e figures. The eighth ranked Lions shot . Adams second encountc;r pro ved sup erb ly from the field and fatal as the Eagles fell to Clay , withstood a stror:ig Adams 79-78. Adams shot a frustrating performance, 82-69. 2':J-79 from the field, and 6-14 from While standing at 2-2 on the the so-called charity stripe. Costly season, the Eagles aren't by any fourth quart er turnovers prevented mea ns throwing in the towel. The the Eagles from winni ng. Clay's tough. aggressive play which has defense seemed to watch in awe as broug ht these Eag les two victories Adams fired seve n shots in the last is sure to bring more. Vast 30 seco nds , non e of which fell in. improvement from every memb er Howell again led Adam s with 21 of the squad over the past few points . weeks points the way to a fine Pati ence al!d an exce llent team season. Seagals second at sectionals

In the recent Girls Swimming Peggy Deren, with times of 27.1 Sectionals, held at the Clay pool, and 27 .2, respective ly. the Adams Seagals, led by Coach Jenny Deneen was the sole victor Callum, finished second to Clay, for the Seagals, easily winning the totaling 239 points . Eight different diving competitio n with 325.80 Seaga ls qualifi ed to go downstate points, compar ed to 314.4 for the in 5 differe nt events. runn er-up. Need less to say, Jenny The 200 Medley relay teain, qualifi ed for the State meet, and is composed of Paula Hendricks, Sue expected to do well . Scheu, Sharon Sund erlin, and Adams placed three peopl e in Anne Slowey, was the first to the Stat e meet in the 100 freestyle. qualif y, despite finishing fourth. The same three Seagals who This time was under the Stat e qualified in the SO free , Sharon qualifying time, allowing them to Sunderlin, Pam Zigler , and Peggy advance. Deren, did it in again in the 100 Sharon Sunderlin qualified , in free. Sharon Sunderlin led the way the second of three events for her , with a second place finish and a in the SO freest yle with a time of time 56.7. This time she was edged 26.04. Sharon was edged out by out by a mere 2 tenths of a second. one one-hundredth of a second and Meg Fahey was the last qualifier had to settle for second place. Also for the Seagals, finishing second in qualifying ·for Adams in the SO the 100 breaststroke . freesty le were Pam Zigler and Girlsbasketball Adams Grapplers drop two 1------~~~--,-()J..-~----1 The John Adams Wrestling team Adams, doing so in 4 minutes , and has dropped its first two decisions, Ron Mitchem won the heavyweight recordis at 0-4 bar ely losing to Riley, and divisi on by forfeit. l fQmilyRe.sto.u n>.nt suffering at the hands of On Thursday, December 7th, the I In their first year of competition; Mishawak a. Grapplers; visited Mishawaka, the girls basketball team is On Thur sday, Dece mber 2nd , which was 4-0 at the time. l· Open 7 do.y!:.C\.. struggling to make a name for the Wrestlers started their seas on Mishawaka proved to be too much I W~ek themselve s. Although their record by visiting Riley. The meet was for the Eagles, and won all but two I is 0-4 they have improved a great · very close, with Adams winning the matche s. The final score was I deal since their opening game. The last three matches , but falling just Mishawaka 56, Adams 11. I 'l'h -JHt' Eagles opened their season against short of victory. The final score was Jeff Booth and Ron Mitchem Clay at Clay. The Eagles lost to the 28-26 in Riley's favor . remained undefeated for the Colonials 41-26. Mishawaka then Freshman Jon Fonacier won the season by winning their respective tW Mtnt a..._..,._• S...... • '66ts • H9IH7.Uta came to Adams which proved to be 105 lb . class with a decisive 13-2 weight divisions. Booth was a 5-0 both a brutal and physical game. victory, Jeff Booth won 7-5 in the winner at 145 pound s, and Although the Eagles lost to 145 lb. class. Hiawatha Jenkins Mitchem pinned his opponent in Mishawaka , the girls proved that won the 177 lb. clas s by a 5-0 2:55 to win the heav yweig ht they have the spirit and enthusiasm margin. Eric Manns, in the 185 lb. division . Captain Eric Manns did to win . Vastly improving and class, recorded -the only pin for not wrestle. gaining experience, the · Eagles M.T., Fr., and Sat. 1~7 then took on the LaSalle Lions. Girl gymnasts begin Jan. 11 Even though the Eagles lost to Wed . 1o-6 a,c:t Thurs. 3-7 p.m. LaSalle 36-32 they have greatly The 1976-77 Girls Gymnastics A beginning level B-team was also improved since their opener with team, led by Coach Pajakowski, chosen, consisting of Gail Borden, Clay. The girls then went to had alrea dy chosen members for Julie McCaige , Cindy Simpson, Washington looking for their first the thre e differ ent levels of Karen Spathe, and Natalie Steed. win. Although the girls were down competition, and begun practicing. The intermediate level has three by 14 points. the y came back losing The Girls Gymnastics team has return ing letter winners, namely, a heart-br eake r to the Panthers been one of the most consistent ly Liz Anderson, Lynn Harper, , and 37-36. strong teams at Adams in past Ann Paszkiet. In addition to these The Eagles are coached by Mrs. years, and no derivation from this three , Lisa Neff will also be Wheeler who is also in her first is in sight. All three levels look competing on the intermediate year at Adams. The Eagle-s are led strong, and hope to win the level. by Sr. Denise Harris, Juniors sectionals and continue on. The Optional level also has three Shelly Hill and Joyce Dungines, Tryouts for the team were held returning letter winners, nam ely, and Frosh. Julie Cowen. The girls on November 22nd, and at these Captain, Julie Janus , Pam on the basketball team have much tryouts the following girls were Milliken, and Lisa Swartz. to be proud of. Even though they selected for the Varsity beginning The girls first meet will be are at 0-4 the girls have improved level : Lisa Harper , Sherri Mc­ January 11th, when they compete greatly since the beginning of their Louchlin, Tricia Mengel, Roxanne against a traditionall y fine Portage ·------~season. Scarborough, and Linda Vaerw yck. team , at Portage . December 17, 1976 The John Adams Tower Page 5 EAGLES.ONTOP IN MICHIANAHOCKEY LEAGUE more at ease. In the past week the John Adams Scoring in the second period range. retrieved a loose puck out of a hockey team has played three continued with Terry Troyer ' Adams went ahead by two goals Four different Eagle leers scored scramble in front of the St. Joe net games winning two league contest getting a goal on an assist from Phil early in the second period on a· as the John Adams hockey team and skated toward the corner. This and losing to Notre Dame De Sales Dooley followed by an unassisted score by Lockhart assisted by Jim opened the season with a 4 to 3 win opened up the crowd of players in high school of Chicago in an goal by Ned Dooley. Szajko and Scheel. Only one minute over a tough St. Joe team at ·the Ice front of the crease. Kopec was exhibition game at the Notre Dame In the third period Adams elapsed before LaPorte retaliated Box perfectly positioned at the left front arena. continued their heavy scoring with with what turned out to be their Adams wasted little time in and Dooley's pass was right on In the first of the two league Bruce Lockhart again scoring with only goal of the game. getting on the scoreboard with its Kopec's stick. Harmisinski the St. games, hat tricks (3 goals in a help from Terry Troyer. Dave Opening the third period Shane first goal only a few minutes into Joe goal tender was completely game) by Bruce Lockhart and Dzubinski got on the scoreboard Sult scored an unassisted goal as the game. George Scheel scored fooled and the shot whistled home. George Scheel led the· Eagle with an assist from Tom Chomyn he skated on the ice from the from 15 feet in front of the net with Again St. Joe did not sag but skaters to a 13-0 victory last and George Scheel completed his penalty box where he has just spent an assist from Chris Collier. Scheel came roaring back on a 40 foot Thursday over LaSalle with one of three goal hat trick with an assist two minutes for cross-checking. picked up Collier's shot from the sizzling slap shot from just inside the widest winning margins seen in by Tom Beyrer. Phil Dooley got his Picking up a loose puck at mid-ice point and beat the St. Joe goalie. the blue line at center ice that was Michiana high school hockey second goal with assists from both behind the LaPorte defense Sult Again the Adams Eagles lost no screened from Adam's goalie Jay league games . Jeff Wharton and Chris Collier and skated in on the goalie and made an time in adding to the score with a Brasel's line of vision. It caught the Six other Adams players scored the scoring ended with Shane Sult excellent fake to one side to pull the goal by Tom Chomyn. Bruce upper part of the cage for the tieing goals including two by Phil Dooley. with a goal assisted by Lockhart. goalie completely out of the net and Lockhart got the assist when he score. With three minutes Dave Green w.as in goal for Adams A text book power play goal to fly the puck into a wide open fired the puck from the right side of remaining in the second period it and provided the shut-out sharing executed by captains Phil Dooley goal. the net with the St. Joe goalie looked like the tie would carry into the credit with defensemen Jim and Bruce Lockhart was the icing Still too close at 3 to 1 for any deflecting the shot to the left where the third and final period but the Szajko, Ned Dooley, Dave Jaicomo on ·the cake as Adams defeated a relaxing, Coach Pat McMahon put Chomyn with a real diving effort hustling Adams team was not to and Chris Collier. LaSalle was stubborn LaPorte hockey team 4 to his power play unit on the ice when pushed the puck into the net before let it be. On a sweep down the ice limited to very few shots on goal, 1 at the Ice Box on Sunday. LaPorte was penalized midway the goalie could recover from Dave Dziubinski fired home a goal but Green successfully turned The Eagle leers continue their through the third period. Lockhart Lockhart's shot. from the corner with a real wide aside several very difficult shots. winning ways with three straight won the face-off and imJT1ediately St. Joe was not to be that easy as angle shot on a pass he received The action in the first period was league victories keeping pace with received a return pass from Phil they stormed back to knot the score from Scheel who got the assist. very slow and it appeared that a Clay for first place in the high Dooley as both sailed down the ice at two all on goals by Ryback and J. The final period was fast and tight scoring game was in the school hockey league. toward the LaPorte goal. A pass Lyon. furious with both sides having offing. George Scheel broke the Scoring did not begin until 10 from each to the other ended with The momentum of the game ample opportunity to score but scoring ice with an unassisted goal minutes had elapsed in the first Lockhart bearing down on the appeared to be shifting to St. Joe great defensive work by both sides at 10:34 of the period. The first period due primarily to LaPorte's LaPorte goalie. At the last second but the Adams skaters reacted to and particular from the Adams period ended with this Adams lead. close checking and constant he fed a pass across the goal mouth the continual harassment of the St. defense corps consisting of Jim The scoring dike broke in the harrassment. George Scheel again at Phil Dooley as he arrived full Joe checkers with some heavy Szajko, Dave Jaicomo, Chris Collier second period with scores by Chris opened Adams scoring with an speed at the corner of the crease. contact of their own. The first and Ned Dooley. For such a hard Collier assisted by Scheel; Phil unassisted goal as he had in the Dooley flipped the puck into the net period ended with the score tied. hitting game with a great deal of Dooley assisted by J aicomo, LaSalle game. Some persistant on receiving the perfect pass from Adams went ahead in the second contact it was almost penalty free. Lockhart with help from Tom puck handling in and around the Lockhart. The three goal margain period on a goal by Chris Kopec, Adams received only one penalty in Chomyn and Bruce Lockhart and net allowed Scheel to get the with only a half period to play put Phil Doolev got an assist as he the entire game. George Scheel again unassisted. unassisted goal from very short the Eagles hockey team a little

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Leon Stein and Joe Griesinger pretend t.o understand the principles of Paula Hendricks , Meg Fahey, and Anne Dolde are "&ozen In motion •••.• " chess •.•.

A view of the Century Center from across the river portra ys the beauty of a changing city. Mist on the St. Joe river dam provides a mysterious atmosphere ....

Some of our girl's swim team state quallflers display their plcture•poslng Mary Skudiarek and Lucille Dragovich reveal the secret of their "magic" talents •••••• volleyballs.