"My views on teaching as a profession aren't really formed yet. I make an effort not to form them because I am new at teaching," Miss Mary Lansdale commented.

When asked what she thought was best about Maine West, the U.S. history teacher stated, "The most important thing about the school to me is the large student body. I also enjoy my students individually - their qualities and their differences." However, her pet peeve is students who are impolite.

The 5' 4", green‑eyed, brownette just moved to Chicago and loves the big city. ". . . Chicago is the place of the future." She spends her spare time "furnishing a literally empty apartment." When she does have time to do the things she enjoys, she likes to figure skate, read, and attend auctions.

She can think of no improvement for Maine West, because she can think of no outstanding thing wrong with the school. This is her first teaching position.

"The people seem to realize there's a serious problem in education that needs to be solved. Maine West has a good program, but could have more variety."

Miss Lansdale's opinion of the school spirit is "The school spirit of the students is fairly good. They have even asked me to attend some of the games. Yet, its the desire to obey the rules and make the day go by faster that is real school spirit."

Miss Lansdale hasn't done any wide traveling, but has been to Puerto Rico, the Southwest, California, and the New England states.

"Take your books home. School is more than the time between 8:10 ‑ 3:37," was Miss Lansdale's concluding advice to the students.

Maine West has a new English II teacher, 6' 2 1/2" tall, light brown‑haired, blue‑eyed, Mr. Fred Hillman.

When asked what he liked best about Maine West, he quickly replied, "The mature attitude of the students and their high integrity." He dislikes "students who try to make the teacher think that they are working when they really are not."

Mr. Hillman's suggested improvement for Maine West is to double the size of the faculty and building, but not the students. He also stated, "I would like to see a rifle club formed which would include the instruction of safe handling of fire arms." Mr. Hillman feels that school spirit includes quite a lot. He remarked, "The spirit on the whole is good, but it could be better." He thinks the spirit could be best improved by having greater respect for fellow students and other people.

His advice to students is "Think about where you are going in life. It is not too early to plan."

He attended Maine East High School and acquired his masters degree at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. He first taught at Wauconda High School in Wauconda, Illinois.

"I have very little time for social engagements because of correcting papers, but I enjoy teaching very much," Mr. Hillman commented.