"A really fine school; everything's just fine. Students are very courteous and very considerate." These were some of Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant's comments on Maine West and its students.

A 5' 5", brown-haired, home economics and psychology teacher, she began teaching at Maine West this year. So far Mrs. Bryant can not find a single thing she dislikes about the school.

With three children to keep her busy, Mrs. Bryant has little spare time. When she does find a few minutes for herself, she enjoys painting, sewing, and swimming. Both she and her husband like to picnic, explore museums, and play bridge.

Mrs. Bryant's pet peeve is gum chewing. She feels that since no gum chewing is a school rule it should be obeyed.

"Study hard and get the best grades you can so that you can get a good job when you get out of high school" is her advice to students. She thinks that high school is very important, but college is up to the individual.

When asked what her most embarrassing moment was, she smiled, turned very red, and looked down at her desk. One Sunday morning a very unexpected visitor came. Henry A. Wallace, former vice‑president of the United States, came to the door to use her phone; and she was still in her pajamas. However, she did let him use the phone.

Mr. Norris Wika says that he is glad he selected to teach at Maine West. "Maine West has a first rate faculty and administration," boasts Mr. Wika, "and the students are a pleasure to work with."

Students who are indifferent concerning their education and who have no intellectual curiosity is Mr. Wika's pet peeve. "High school lasts for only a short time, and the years go by more quickly than you think." He advises students to "Make the most out of high school and begin preparation for work after schooling." He believes that high school is an important step toward giving students the best possible foundation for adult life.

Mr. Wika's home town is in Canton, South Dakota, where he attended grammar school and high school. He received a Bachelor's degree in history at Northwestern University. From June of 1965 to August of 1966, he attended the University of Iowa where he obtained a Master's degree in English. Mr. Wika taught elementary school two years before coming to Maine West.

In the spare time he has, Mr. Wika enjoys reading modern British and English fiction. He is also beginning a music collection. He especially likes contemporary jazz. He likes rock and roll for short periods of time. "I like to listen to WLS in the morning to get me going," explained Mr. Wika, "but I can't take a steady diet of it."