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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
5
Twenty seniors at Pres t High School petitioned for a ping-pong club after a study hall interest table. Math teacher Mr. Gelhaar, a Purdu e ping-pong champ, agreed to sponsor and hopes the group will grow to compete other schools. Players supply paddles and balls. tables are provided.
The piece weighs whether heavy involvement in school and community activities is a merit or a risk. It argues energy from teens should be channeled into socially acceptable work, clubs, sports, or volunteer efforts while noting anger can be directed toward constructive ends. It concludes that the choice to join is a personal decision.
The Creek Freaks, a Forest View student group of about 60 on weekends, use Mount Prospect Country Club on weekends with board approval. They socialize at Weller Creek and plan a petition to the federal government to establish their Creek Freak Park as a 51st state.
A frustrated narrator derides athletes, the school press, yearbooks, plays, and rallies, dismissing school spirit as empty show. He critiques student politics, sports loyalties, and time wasted on trivial pursuits, only pausing to hint at a future commitment to something meaningful.
John Hersey High School’s Problems and Internal Affairs committee or PIA started last year as a student council offshoot. It pushes action on issues from traffic light installation at Thomas and Rand to creating a designated smoking area. The group also led GRASS day beautification and now plans a student curriculum committee to influence course selection.
Highlights on Youth staff asks if clothes set mood or mood set dress in a discussion about school dress codes. The program explores if attire affects grades and how schools regulate student clothing.
Steve Parmenter, junior and chairman, outlines SICC aims at Forest View High School. He recalls first year overreach and notes student questions on society’s wrongs are intended to inform the public peacefully. The group helped broaden courses and supported the Hike for the Hungry.
Prospect High School hosts the International Thespian Society with about 100 members. Members require 10 points across at least two plays and two theater roles, maintain a C average, join drama club, and receive a membership card and pin. New officers include Stu Erdenberg president and Marcy Vosburgh VP. Mrs. Lewkowicz sponsors with assistants Crooks and Szymanski. The group plans two or three plays this year and a homecoming float.
A group at St Viator nicknamed The Pseudality evolved from last year’s elections to become a nine member plus members from Sacred Heart whose creed is that Pseudocity equals a person’s worth. Founders Greg Gould Pat Jenkins George Lilly Marty DeLorenzo Les Kertay wield two Student Council votes and decorate a Homecoming hallway.
The Sodality of the Immaculate Conception hosts discussions and lectures with guest speakers. It also engages in social service, such as taking local Mexican children to Santa's Village last Christmas. This year’s plans are not yet decided.
A poetry snippet by Cathy Anderson titled Poet’s Corner recalls past scenes of white clouds, safe nights for women, and hopeful dreams of mankind. Set in Forest View, 71.
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