Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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People. . . People. . . People. . Enrolled in Distributive Educa- tion and a worker in lewel's Food store, Eugene jackson likes to get involved in school activities. lllt gives you something else to do with your time besides studying. Eugene is the Vice President of Student Council and Distributive Education. He enjoys singing and ml love people and I love to talk! explains senior Kari Christensen. She feels extra- curricular activities are a very im- portant part in schools. Ulf it weren't for the activities, I pro- bably would have a bad attitude towards school. Kari was involv- ed with the French Club, Prayer Group, Speech Team, Thespians, Student Council and Madrigals of which she is now president. A lot of her time is devoted to Madrigals. llThis group has given me many happy memories and friendships. ln addition her major hobby is music, in which she has taken private lessons for five has been a Madrigal singer this year. His job and school com- mitments keep him very busy, but in his free time he likes building model planes and cars, bowling, going to the movies and just being with friends. After graduation he plans to attend a university. ul hate people who complain about the things that go on in school but don't get involved. Don't complain or be mad until you try and make it better. This is some advice given by senior Marsha Eaglin. She tries to get a lot of people involved in school activities because it's hard for just a small group of students and teachers to try and make this school better than it is. Marsha is the President of the Senior Ad- visory Board and also President of Student Council. Student Council not only plans school activities but years. Last summer Kari spent her vacation in a somewhat unor- dinary way. She traveled to France where she lived with a French family. She was able to learn and be a part of the French culture first handedly. lt also im- proved my conversational French. Next year Kari plans to attend a four year college, majoring in Political Science and French. llMy ultimate goal is to have a career with the State Department which perhaps means some kind of in- ternational relations or foreign service. also helps with community pro- jects such as the annual blood drive, canned food drive, and voters registration. llEvery other Monday night Marsha's voice can be heard on Triton radio station WRRC. This is her chance to tell the community all of the events going on at Pro- viso. This is also a good ex- perience for her because she would like to major in Com- munications Broadcasting. After graduation she would like to at- tend Harvard University.

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Melrose Park - A Little Touch Of Italy Ii ' When one thinks of Melrose Park, the Italian Feast may come to mind. This big, exciting, event happens every luly. Many families gather to honor the Bless- ed Mary with a 15 day novena, which is the purpose of the feast. There is also a large variety of Italian food. Melrose Park is also known as the l'Corporate King of the Suburbs. The main plants of many major industries are located there - jewel, Amlings, lnter- national Harvester and Hoover - to name just a few. The town contains a Youth Commis- sion that sponsors activities which benefit young and- old. During Christmas they visited hospitals and nur- sing homes to spread a little bit of cheer. Annual ski trips and dances all took place. Melrose Park is not only a touch of ltaly, but also a touch of industry, tradi- tion, and a little touch of home. ' e , , ' 1 ,l,.?'1l 1 f : . , t .5 A K . The Lady of Mount Carmel Church is where the Italian Feast is held every year. l A M Pa I I-15 Eli! Concluding the week long event, Our Lady is being carried on the shoulders of men for all to worship. T C L2 M. FARY MAREEASZRKQK ,L in NAPL lvl Many teenagers from Melrose Park take advan- tage of the activities sponsored by the Youth Commission.

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When someone plays on a team for four years, you know he likes sports, but when someone plays on two teams for four years you know they are an athlete. Mike Mastenbrook is an athlete. Since moving to Forest Park from Michigan as a freshman, Mike has been on both the wrestling and football teams. Keeping this position is hard for one year, but handling two teams for four years takes many hours of hard work and a lot of effort. While on the wrestling team his sophomore, Mike was named runner-up to Most Valuable People. . . People. . . People. Senior Sue Gerhardt has the distinct honor of being one of the first girls in the Lettermen's Club and also elected as secretary. To be in the club Sue had to have at least one major letter from par- ticipating on a varsity sports team for at least two years. She had earned a varsity letter in track, gymnastics and diving. Last year she took first place in the high jump at Districts which qualified her for the state meet. Sue has been on the gymnastics team for four years and has also Player and came in first place in his freshman and sophomore year during conferences. He became this year's kicker for the varsity football team. His posi- tion previous to being our 'extra point man was defensive end. After high school Mike plans to go to New jersey on a twelve week training program for Sun Chemicals. After his training they will send him wherever he is needed. This gives him a chance to do some traveling before going to college. Once at college Mike plans to become a printer. .Y ' P3 ' L . ul love activities because they get you involved in the school as a whole, you make new friends and help yourself grow as an in- dividual. Besides having a part time job at a boutique, senior lane Blumhorst is also active in school activities. She is the president of Thespians and has shown her ac- ting talents in many of our school helped teach gymnastic skills to smaller children at Sokol Tabor. Besides belonging to the Senior Advisory Board and the boy's gymnastic manager, she is also a sports writer for the Pageant. Sue usually writes about girl's sports because llGirI's sports are never covered enough, and l like to give them the recognition that they deserve. After Sue graduates, she plans to go to college and pursue a career in computer technology. ' f plays. Making people laugh was one of her roles as being Head Jester in the Madrigal Dinner. lane enjoys writing anything from poems to news articles and is a columnist for the Pageant. Upon graduation lane would like to attend Bradley University where she will major in Broadcast journalism and Theatre Arts.