The winter chess tournament, sponsored by the chess club, has been in full swing since February 13.

Results of the first round of play are Jon Lenard '64 defeated Jim Gross '62; Walt Cloutier '65, Bruce Berlet '62; Bob Jonas '62, Steve Olson '64; David Gulick '64, Terry Klatt '64; Kem Lenke '63, Steve Jensen '63; Bill Gundelach '62, Bob Dierks '64; Larry Bernett '62, Leonard Bending '62; Bob Mandel '64, Jim Ramsey '63; and Chuck Huestis '65, Jim Schaefer '62.

Also Paul Lampree '65 defeated John Waling; Ed Bushlus '62, Dan Hansen '62; Chuck Arrigo '62, Dave Mac Donald '62; Jim Stamborski '64, David Hammer '65; John Collister '63, Bruce Smith '62; Bill Schneider '62, Joe Palmer '65; Dick Leyerle '65, John Bohm '63; and Paul Norris, John Fritz '63.

In the second round of play Paul Lampree defeated Chuck Huestis; Paul Norris, Dick Leyerle and Jim Stamborski, Chuck Arrigo.

Upon completion of the winter tournament, there will be a spring chess tournament. At the end of the year the champions of the fall, winter, and spring tournaments will play each other for the school championship.

Future Teachers

"We hope to try a new idea with all students interested in teaching," related Fran Ford '62, treasurer of the Future Teachers of America. These bright future teachers plan to aid Maine West teachers while they gain experience by tutoring students.

Other officers of the club are Bill Gundelach '62, president; Sandi Bond '62, vice‑president; Carole Koscal '62, secretary; and Fran Ford '62, treasurer. Miss Lois Kapel and Miss Carol Coffman are the sponsors this year.

Among the speakers who have talked to this group are Mr. Fred Bencriscutto and Mr. Willis Lindeman. Also, Mrs. Ford spoke on the education of the blind and brought a pair of blind twins to demonstrate techniques.

One‑third of the 75 cent membership fee, expected of every student participating in the club's activities, is sent to the Illinois Association of Future Teachers of America where each club member is registered with the state organization. In the future, the FTA hopes to take a field trip to the Spalding school for the physically handicapped and mentally retarded.