"Being president of GAA is a full‑time job. Any spare time that I would normally have, I devote to GAA." Leora, more commonly called "Lee," is 5' 7" tall and has brown eyes and light‑brown hair. Last year she was president of Girls' Bowling Club. She enjoys bowling very much. She bowled against Shirley Garms, nationally known professional bowler, and defeated her with a 248 game.

Most of Lee's activities are centered around sports, as she always tries to make the most of her abilities. Last summer she volunteered her services to help with the mentally retarded and worked as an assistant supervisor of girls' softball; both activities were sponsored by the Des Plaines Park District. Speaking about high school sports in general, Lee said, "There are enough sports in the high school curriculum; and since you're not forced to participate as vigorously as you possibly can, it's up to you to make the most of it."

Even her most embarrassing moment deals with sports. Last year at the GAA Awards Dessert as she was initiating the new officers, having them repeat the pledge, Lee realized half way through it, that she was saying the wrong pledge. "All I could say was 'Oops! I made a mistake!' and everyone began laughing. Worst of all, Mr. Rider was seated at the head table."

But school work is not the same as sports activities, and Leora advises, "It's never too early to start thinking about college." She is presently taking chemistry, English, government, and stenography but wishes that she had better planned her high school course schedule for college. Lee hopes to attend either Southern or Illinois State University and major in physical education so that she can teach on the high school level.

"Teachers at Maine are the greatest . . . after four years you really appreciate what they've done for you" is what Lee had to say when asked what she thought was the best thing about Maine West. However, she believes that "One thing that must be improved is school spirit. It has dwindled to something terrible." Lee suggests bigger and more enthusiastic turnouts at pep rallies and the games.

"Work hard all the time and give everything you've got," is the advice that Jim Kautz '66 gives to any boy going out for a sport. Jim is this year's president of M‑Club. He stands 5' 10", has brown hair and blue eyes.

As president of M‑Club, Jim has to organize meetings and to set‑up special committees. He also has to arrange special projects like dances and the M‑Club float.

Jim earned his letter in football and has participated in this sport all through high school. He plays the defensive safety and quarterback for Maine. Jim feels that the Forest View and Deerfield teams, in all‑around competition, are the toughest to play. His greatest heartbreak was losing the Palatine football game 12‑0, although he also broke his leg the day before the wrestling tournament last year.

One of Jim's pet peeves is senior boys who don't participate in sports. When asked what he thought about the coaches, Jim replied, "They're great."

When Jim was asked what he thought was best about Maine, he commented, "We have a good school, and all the teachers are great." He thinks that better school spirit would improve Maine. He also said that he thinks the new school seal‑that was just placed in the main entrance ‑ is a very good idea.

"Herby," as Jim is sometimes referred to, has no other hobbies besides sports; and football happens to be his favorite. Shrimp and steak are Jim's favorite foods, while history and English are his best academic subjects.

Along with English IV W, chemistry, accounting, a n d modern history and government - besides football - Jim is kept quite busy.

After graduation from high school Jim would like to study at West Point; but if he doesn't go on to West Point, he will probably join the Marine Corps. After he has completed his schooling, Jim has no special dreams or desires in mind.