VOL. V, NO. 6

The pleasant Chicago accent of Mr. Albert Lemons, West's present career counselor, seems fitting for one raised in a large Irish family on the south side of the "windy city."

Mr. Lemons, who played on the basketball and track teams in high school, became interested in the field of sociology during his first years at North Central College, which he attended after several years of military service. Besides earning his bachelors degree at North Central, sports, clubs, and his job as dormitory advisor, took up much of his time. Later he attended Northern Illinois University to receive his masters degree in sociology. Before coming to Maine West this year, Mr. Lemons taught at Rockford High School and was a social worker on Chicago's south side.

During the past years, Mr. Lemons has visited nearly every state in the country, and, while earning money for schooling, has done work in nearly every type of job imaginable.

Sports such as hunting, fishing, and horseback riding rank high on his list of fun items, and if ever given the chance to visit a section of the world outside the United States his first choice would be Africa. "Africa is a young country. I would like to see this great store of potential growth in one of its earliest stages."

Speaking on the subject of the amount of homework to be given to students, he states that some students need more work than they are getting, while others are carrying a more-than‑adequate load."

His definition of an ideal student is "one who tempers his ability with reality and maturity." Although Mr. Lemons is very satisfied with Maine West and the students, he believes that "many of the students are unaware of the quality of the school that they attend."

A welcome addition to this year's faculty is U.S. history and democracy teacher, Mr. Donald H. Layton. This tall blonde has attended Northwestern University, Ohio State University, and Harvard University. He hopes to return to Harvard to continue his doctorate work.

Before coming to Maine West, he taught social studies in a junior high school in Columbus, Ohio.

In high school, Mr. Layton served as president and treasurer of his class, worked on the school newspaper, and was also a member of the International Relations Club.

Classical music, and reading history for pleasure are two ways in which he uses his leisure time. He likes the counseling system at Maine, the opportunities provided for the students, and above all, the curriculum.

"Students shouldn't be satisfied," asserts Mrs. Kohls, "with less than the best in anything they do. They should try as hard in English or history as they do in sports, dramatics, or something else in which they may be more interested."

Her pet, which may sound like a pet peeve to some, is an 85‑pound dog called Zeus, who is a combination Saint Bernard and Great Dane.

About Maine West, Mrs. Kohls remarks, "It is not the unusual structure, but the students, that really make the school."

The English language alone is not enough for Mrs. Nancy Kohls, who is, strange though it may sound, an English instructor at Maine. This 5 foot 4 inch, teacher with green eyes has also studied French, Spanish, and Latin and for some time she taught Latin.

Mrs. Kohls seems to enjoy living in the midwest, for she has attended Kent State University in Ohio, and before coming to Maine West to teach freshman English, she taught in Cleveland, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana.