"Maine has some great traditions, and I think that the students really appreciate them." commented Miss Patricia Long, a new business education teacher here at Maine West.

Miss Long says that the only improvements she can think of are a larger room and some different size desks for her classroom. Aside from these improvements Miss Long is quite satisfied with the entire Business Education department.

Miss Long attended Illinois State University at Normal, Illinois. She has previously taught at both Glenbrook North and South. Miss Long has been doing her post graduate work at Northern Illinois University working for a masters degree in business education.

Although during the past few summers she has attended school, this summer Miss Long plans to travel with her father to Europe. There she particularly wants to see London and visit the little towns and villages.

"Begin every day with a fresh start, and do your best through the whole day" is Miss Long's advise to the students.

"Students with excuses" is her pet peeve. "If you didn't do something, admit it; don't think up a story."

Having been here at Maine only a short time, Miss Long has not found anything she dislikes about the school and feels Maine West is nice to work in and the students are cooperative.

When asked about her most embarrassing moment, the 5' 2" brunette thought a moment and replied with a smile, "If I had one, I wouldn't want anyone to know about it."

A native of Minneapolis, Mr. Steven Henrikson started his first year of teaching at Maine West this year. The blond-haired United States history teacher also taught summer school here last summer.

Mr. Henrikson, who attended Minnetonka High School and Carleton College, decided to become a teacher because he enjoys working with young people and because he enjoys the study of history and would rather teach it than "sit in a library and write books" about it. Commenting on the merits of teaching, he stated, "The vacations are great!" He then added that it is rewarding to see students become interested in history.

A graduate student at Northwestern, Mr. Henrikson, who is married, spends his spare time playing tennis, sailing, and skiing. He also enjoys reading and going to movies.

London is his favorite city, and he has traveled for a year in England and the rest of Europe. He thought it was "great" and feels the best thing about England. is the fact that it "reeks with culture and old world atmosphere."

The best thing about Maine West, declares Mr. Henrikson, is the "educational opportunity." He paused a moment before deciding what he dislikes most, then decided it is students who don't care. Not caring, he feels "ruins the whole purpose and point" of school.

A man who is annoyed by "students who aren't prepared for class," Mr. Henrikson has this message for all students: "I think the student has opportunities here at Maine West of which he should take advantage."