JUNE 3, 1968
Greg, Bill, Randee, Bob Head Senior Class
During his terms in office he has taken the interest of the students before his own. He took active part to make the Junior Prom of 1967 a success and has done likewise for all the senior functions of 1968.
The highly successful Cryan Shames concert, which was held at Maine West, May 5, 1968, was from its early planning state to its presentation, worked out by Greg Essig and Bill Robertson. In Student Council Greg has been a member of Organizations Committee and has been instrumental in many of the programs and functions at Maine for the past year. One example is the PAR program.
States Greg about Maine West, "The faculty is the best in the district, and I hope the underclassmen realize their qualities and abilities."
On the sports side of Maine West Greg has this to say, "All the teams have been good, and the kids at Maine are pretty good as far as supporting them is concerned; but like anywhere, the spirit could be better."
The Senior Class has been one of Greg's major concerns; and he states, "The Senior Class elected me as the president, and it has been a great honor and privilege to hold this office. I can only say that I have done the best I knew how to make the Senior Class of 1968 a success and that the people on Class Council and the class members themselves have made the class what it is."
Bill played on the varsity basketball team this year and is involved in Tri-S and M-Club. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. It seems that girls do not take first place on Bill's "hobbies and interests" list. However, they do rank second only after golf, one of his favorite pastimes. Bill is also active in his church, where he is president of his youth group.
When questioned as to what he thinks makes him different from the "average guy," Bill stated, "I guess my hairy legs!" Seriously though, he added, "I think all guys are different. Each person has his own personality and characteristics. I'll probably never find two people who are exactly alike."
Maine West is a good school scholastically and athletically. Although it is improving all the time, Bill feels that there could be more and better understanding between the teachers, the administration, and the students.
Bill's subjects this year include European History A.P., English IV W, speech arts, and law and government. This fall Bill is planning to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, where he has received a scholarship. He is not sure what his major will be, but he plans to go into some service occupation after graduation. Bill considers that his goal in life is to help his fellow man.
"Buddha," as some of her friends call her, is secretary of the Senior Class and a B-honor roll student. Randee is an active and spirited student at Maine West. She participates in Pep Club and Ski Club. This year she is a member of the Brotherhood Society.
Spotsa, which is something like a dumpling, and green peppers are her favorite foods. She enjoys watching football and being active in all sports.
Chicago is her favorite city even though her birthplace is New York. She travels extensively through the East each summer. Randee looks forward to her vacation and the Atlantic coast.
At the University of Illinois, Urbana, Randee plans to finish her education. She would like to do "something in social work."
Randee would improve Maine West by "eliminating final exams. They put too much pressure on the student and do not really measure his ability.
"Short lunches and the lack of faculty support in student ac-tivities" are two things that Randee dislikes about school.
However, there are several things Randee enjoys about Maine, and the PAR program is one of them. "PAR is tremendous. It is a time to relax and talk with friends. My studies have slipped a little, but by the time you are a senior the responsibility to study should be your own."
To the students at Maine, Randee offers this advice: "Take advantage of the opportunities and activities that Maine offers." To next year's Senior Class she added, "Accept the responsibilities and work hard towards your accomplishments, but most of all have fun; it's your last year in high school."
This brown-haired, brown-eyed, senior who is the treasurer of his class, is very active in cross country where he earned two letters.
His advice to those who plan on getting involved with cross country is "If going out, you've got two of the best coaches you can find. They're really great. And stick with a sport. Everybody has it pretty rough at first, so don't quit for that reason."
"Really enjoyable" is the way the 5'll" letterman described his years at Maine West. He feels that PAR is a great idea. "It's nice to go there and talk with your friends."
As for embarrassing moments, Bob has had his full share of those. "I guess my most embarrassing moment happened at a football game. I was sitting at the top of the bleachers when my shoe fell off. I had to go all the way down there in one shoe, and it took me nearly 20 minutes before I found it."
Bob will attend Northern Illinois University next fall where he plans to major in business.
His final words to all Maine West students were "Make the most out of your remaining years here." He agreed that senior year goes by too quickly. "Before you know it, you're at the last few days; and then you're on your own."