VOL. V, NO. 2

"Academic excellence should be the pursuit of all students." This is one of the firm beliefs of Mr. Thomas A. Beggs, one of Maine West's new history teachers. He graduat­ed from Ha­verford College and obtained his Master's degree this past August from the University of Chicago. He taught at Argo Community High School before coming to Maine.

Mr. Beggs teaches History of Civilization and U.S. History, and enjoys them both. "Working with the students is both rewarding and interesting," observed Mr. Beggs. He is also "impressed more every day with the beauty and usefullness of the facilities at Maine."

A growing record collection consisting mainly of classical music is one of Mr. Begg's interests. At one time a life‑guard and swimming instructor, he still looks upon swimming as his favorite sport.

Mr. Beggs thinks that the expression, "the teenagers of today will be the future leaders of our country," is a reality and high school students should take this seriously. "They should learn to think and express themselves clearly," explained Mr. Beggs.

Petite, pretty, and vivacious describe one of Maine West's new English teachers Mrs. Judith Bovinette. Mrs. Bovinette lived in Ohio before coming to Illinois to attend MacMurray College.

After graduation she taught at West Leyden for a year before coming to Maine. In comparing the two schools, Mrs. Bovinette observed, "Maine has something that Leyden lacked, and that's spirit. I'm proud to be here."

Reading and playing the piano and clarinet are her hobbies. Most of her spare time, though, is spent working on her master's degree at Northwestern.

Philosophically speaking she believes students should not come to classes unprepared. This is her favorite pet peeve.

"I wish to thank the faculty, students, and everyone else for their cooperation and helpfulness. I like Maine and hope to stay," were Mrs. Bovinette's parting words.

A very busy person here at Maine West is Miss Barbara Bolman, a new freshman English teacher. Finding her job quite a challenge, Miss Bolman still finds time for writing nonfiction, cooking, playing the piano, knitting, and working as a volunteer in a hospital.

Miss Bolman is a 1961 graduate of Northwestern. While at the University, Miss Bolman was an active participant in Class Council. Her past life of activity reveals her desire to get out and accomplish things. In high school she belonged to the Drama Club, French Club, and Student Council.

Her summers have been bustling with projects. Next summer she plans to be in school doing graduate work.