Vol 50, issue 5--50th anniversary issue

February 7, 2014

1111 S. Dee Road • Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

Vol.

, No. 5

SPECIAL EDITION

GRAPHIC BY HANNAH SIMPSON

years of excellence in education

Aerial view

A look at Maine South before it was built Pages 4 and 5

Fashion flashback

The rise and fall of style and trends over 50 years Pages 12 and 13

Hawk line-up

A timeline of a half century of athletic achievement Pages 18 and 19

Back to the future

Maine South blueprints reveal plans for the school Page 27

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years of

Maine South

Established in 1964, Maine South has been providing students with a quality education for 50 years. In celebration of this milestone, this special edition of Southwords features the stories that have shaped our past and continue to guide our future.

Thank you to everyone that generously gave their time to share the stories and artifacts found in this issue: Mr. Paul Adlaf Mr. Mike Andrews Mr. Bob Beauprez Mr. David Beery Mr. Ed Beese Mrs. Jo Ann Bondi Mr. Tim Brady Dr. Thomas Cachur Ms. Patricia Callahan Ms. Monique Clark Mr. Chris Deger Mr. Mike Deines Mr. Tim Dohr Mr. Bill Drennan Mr. Garrett Fechner Mr. William Griffiths

Mrs. Christine Headley Mrs. Annette Herr Mr. Nate Hultman Mr. David Inserra Mr. Gary Johnson Mr. T.R. Kerth Mrs. Laura Kirshner Mr. Gary Koca Mr. Otto Kohler Mr. Don Kura Mr. Brian Lazzaro Mr. Jim Lonergan Mr. Mike Luehr Mrs. Stephanie Maksymiu Mr. Don Marzolf Mrs. Terese McGrath

Mr. Shawn Messmer Mr. Milton Nelson Mr. Jim Rees Mr. Adam Rosales Mrs. Corinne Russell Mrs. Sara Sagmeister Mr. Brian Sir Mr. Jared Skiba Mr. Brendan Smaha Mr. Larry Smaha Mrs. Kay Sopocy Mrs. Stephanie Statema Mrs. Nancy Swider-Peltz Mr. Andy Trenkle Mrs. Therese Wehman

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Production Editors Michael Deverman Hannah Simpson News Editors

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Commentary Editors

Annie Krall

Marisa Sclafani

Lauren Smith Sports Editors

Alex Ellyin Brendan Ploen Stephen Sakowicz Kay Thursby

Art/Production Team Basia Chruscinski-Ramos Cecelia CortĂŠs Josh Larragoity Adviser

Mr. Stathakis

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INDIAN VILLAGES

Maine South is actually built on one of the Potawatomie Indian villages located in what is now Park Ridge. The other is located further north, closer to what is now Touhy Avenue.

DIG SITE

During the school’s construction, several Indian artifacts including arrowheads were discovered among the rubble. Mr. Feichter’s anthropology class would go on archaeological digs out in the then undeveloped fields to search for anything they could find.

BLACK HAWK HERO

STREET LOGIC

Many of the angle streets we currently drive in Chicago like Elston and Milwaukee Ave. were old Indian trails.

MAP COURTESY WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Alexander Robinson, a Potawatomi chief, was granted 1,200 acres of land

by President Tyler in 1833 for his help in the Black Hawk War of 1832.

His grave is located just northeast of what is now East River Road and Lawrence Avenue. The area, called Robinson Woods, is dedicated to the Robinson Family.

Native Roots This map, which is a portion of the map drawn by Albert F. Scharf, showcases the 1804 Indian encampments and trails in the Chicagoland area, including ones located in Park Ridge.

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Legacy of the FARMVILLE

OUR FRIEND, PAL

A staple of the farm (and dear pet to students) was Pal the pony. Teachers and students alike would bring the little horse apples and other treats on their way to school. Pal is still buried on the Klein Farm lot.

The Klein farm was located at the eastern edge of Maine South’s property. While no longer a working farm, the land, the empty lot alongside Hamlin, is still undeveloped.

TAVERN ON TALCOTT

Located at the end of what’s now the freshman football field was Emmy’s Redwood House. This tavern was located on a small plot of land not owned by Maine South and was around when the school was built. It was torn down, however, shortly after the school began operating. During its demolition, a former department chair joked, “There goes the faculty lounge.”

TREASURE ISLAND Bill Herr, a custodian at Maine South, found several fun artifacts in the depths of Maine South’s landfill foundation.

Some of these include a typewriter, milk bottles, and a brass barrel opener.

LET’S HAVE A PICNIC Ehrhardt’s Pic-

nic Grove, located off Talcott where the apartment complex Bristol Court now stands, was a major center for corporate picnics and carnivals. Owned by Mr. Emil Ehrhardt, it was open to the public from approximately 1905 to 1965. Ehrhardt also owned several farms along Talcott Rd.

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MOVING ON

This greenhouse that stood where the soccer fields exist today was eventually picked up and moved north on Dee Rd. However, a greenhouse still exists on Hamlin.

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landfill HAVOC AT HAMLIN

Hamlin Gate was once the subject of a 1994 appellate court decision regarding students’ rights on school property. In the case of Wiemerslage v.

Maine Township Board of Education, a student was suspended for three days after he and two other students were written up by a security guard for violating the school’s loitering policy.

The students were found congregating at Hamlin Gate shortly after school had ended to discuss their afternoon plans. The student argued that his first amendment right had been violated; however the case was ultimately dismissed.

PONY EXPRESS CLAY NATION

Before it was filled in, the Maine South pond was originally a borrowing pit where clay was stored before being hauled away for assembling bricks.

The TMA building (and former district administration building) on the corner of Devon and Dee was once home to a stable.

Horses could be rented out for trail rides through the forest preserve.

SMOOTH RUN

MAINE SOUTH MONOPOLY

Mrs. Klein, owner of the Klein Farm, was always at odds with Maine South. School officials bought the area from Hamlin Avenue to Dee Road from Mrs. Klein and claimed everything as school property. However a year later, the school subdivided the lots and sold them, crushing Mrs. Klein’s plan to do the exact same thing herself.

PHOTO COURTESY OTTO KOHLER

Before Maine South’s construction could begin, Dee Road needed to be smoothed out. Hence, the strip stretching from Devon to Talcott was completely dug up and repaved. The extra dirt and concrete from this project was relocated and used to construct Centennial Hill.

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Maine South Metamorphoses T

hroughout Maine South’s 50 years, there have been four major renovations. The first of these occurred in 1969, with the addition of the fieldhouse, cafeteria, and the mid-east section of the A-Wing. In 1975, the old wood shop and print shop were added where the current V-Wing is, along with the maintenance area and the chiller building, next to the football field. In 1997, the easternmost section of the A-Wing was added.

In 1990, to update technology, increase space,

1969 saw the addition of the fieldhouse to the existing spectator gym, pool, and back gym. Also in 1969, the current cafeteria was built. Before the renovation, students ate in what is now the C-101 study hall.

1964 Original Blueprint

halls to accommodate several classes of the same subject. The lecture halls had the capacity for about 150 students. Teachers would use them, for example, to explain a lab, and then send off each class to their respective rooms to complete the lab.

In the mid-1970s, Maine South enrollment surged to about 3,500, and the open floor plan, with divisible classrooms and lecture halls, accommodated the large number of students. Around 1980, enrollment decreased to below 2,000. Currently enrollment is about 2,500 students.

Despite these fluctuations, the Maine South lockers have remained relatively constant.

“With the changing numbers of students, at times lockers were added or taken out, but the lockers we have today are mostly the same lockers we’ve had since 1964,” said Mr. Beese. Nevertheless, they have been repainted and cleaned over the years.

Our building has aged well, but renovations continue. Plans for updating the art wing, the gym locker rooms, and the wrestling room are in the works.

EYRIE 1969

MAINE SOUTH DEDICATION BOOKLET

Cafeteria today

Fieldhouse today

and eliminate asbestos, construction began to renovate the library.

As for the football stadium, in 2004, new bleachers were installed, and in 2009, new lights and artificial turf were introduced.

The upkeep of a 50-year-old building, according to Mr. Beese, director of building and grounds, requires a lot of adjustments, especially with the fluctuations of student population over the years.

In 1964, the school was built to include lecture

FIRST RENOVATION

From 1964 to 1968, enrollment increased from 2,560 to 3,285 and consequently brought about renovations to the A-wing.

In 1969, the mid-east section of the A-wing was added, along with the fieldhouse and the cafeteria.

EYRIE 1991

COURTESY MR. BEESE

LIBRARY RENOVATION The 1990-91 renovation included moving and expanding the writing labs, adding 30 tables In 2004 and 2009, bleachers, lights, and to the enlarged space, and eliminating asbestos. Before the renova- artificial turf were added to Wilson Field to tion, the library was characterized by its dim lights and an echo. aid the thriving football program. The field was named after the first athletic director of Maine South.

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EYRIE 1991

Above, construction begins on the library, which once housed a two story language lab. Construction on the library completed on March 18, 1991. Below, Principal Cachur speaks at the library’s opening ceremony.

Current Blueprint

1997 brought about the the addition of the easternmost section of the A-wing. The addition added 16 classrooms and 4 labs.

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A matter of ‘principal’

50 years of leadership at Maine South

Dr. Clyde Watson was the first principal at Maine South, and he served in that role for 17 years. Dr. Watson was very involved in student activities, and believed it was important to interact with the students. After learning the boys’ basketball team was heading to the state championship, he called every bus company to try to get students to the game in Peoria. Also, he always attended award banquets, dances, and sports events. Dr. Watson was also involved in Title IX, which is the legislation that requires schools that receive federal funds to provide women with equal opportunities to compete in athletics. He went to the IHSA to present a proposal to allow seasons of different sports for girls. Upon retiring, Dr. Watson had many memories. According to the 1981 yearbook, his three highlights of his years as principal included Maine South being rated the number one school in 1973, the girls’ swim team winning the first state championship in 1975, and the boys’ basketball team winning the state championship in 1979.

Dr. Clyde Watson

Before becoming principal at Maine South, Mr. Robert Barker was already employed by District 207. In 1956, he began his career in education as an English teacher at Maine East. From 1964 to 1979, he was the assistant principal at Maine South. After that, Mr. Barker served as principal of Maine West from 1979 to 1981. From there, Mr. Barker moved to Maine South, were he served as principal from 1981 to 1986. He helped re-design the layout of Maine South including the placement of common areas and some classrooms. He was also in charge of hiring new staff and working with them to design a master schedule. Mr. Barker is remembered as an administrator who always had a smile on his face and was always out in the halls talking to students.

PHOTO CREDIT MR. BEERY

Before becoming Maine South’s principal, Dr. Thomas Cachur was the assistant principal of students at Maine North from 1976-1981. He Mr. Robert Barker transferred to Maine West and was an assistant principal of staff from 1981 to 1986. In 1986, Dr. Cachur became the principal at Maine South and served in the role for 18 years, retiring in 2003. He is responsible for many of the changes around the school that remain today. One of his proudest accomplishments was the remodeling of the M.S. library. He also oversaw the addition of the writing labs. While he was principal, the fitness center and visitors’ locker room were built in order to give students more opportunities to stay active.

Because the school was rapidly growing during these years, the A-wing was expanded to provide more classroom space. Dr. Cachur is especially proud of the staff he hired, many of whom still work in the building today.

Dr. Thomas Cachur

Mr. David Claypool began his 16-year journey at Maine South as an English teacher. He was later appointed chairman of the English department, and then became Assistant Principal for Instruction at Maine West. In 2003, he became Maine South’s principal, and held the position until 2010. Since 1965, graduation ceremonies had been held on campus (except for the graduating class of 2004, which was held at Harper Community College because of construction of bleachers), until 2008, when Mr. Claypool helped move them to the Rosemont Theatre to avoid any possible weather issues. Over the summer of 2009, Mr. Claypool was involved in adding artificial turf and lights to the athletic stadium.

Mr. Shawn Messmer, Maine South’s current principal, has held the position since 2011. Before coming to Maine South, Mr. Messmer Mr. David Claypool began his career in education as a Social Studies teacher for eight years in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. After his teaching positions, he worked as the assistant principal for Souderton Area High School (located near Philadelphia) for five years. Mr. Messmer has worked on different policy changes in his time at Maine South, such as changing the cell phone policy to allow students to use their cell phones in the hallways. Mr. Messmer has big plans for the future. He hopes to change the schedule of the school year to have finals before winter break. Also, he wants to give students the chance to come in late or leave early for those that have first and ninth period off. In 2013, Maine South was ranked the 27th-best high school in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.

Mr. Shawn Messmer

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Maine South is such a great educational institution, that even after students graduate, they often come back to work here.

Ms. Monique Clark Class of ‘81 Math teacher since ‘99

Amnesty International Club

Mr. Timothy Dohr Class of ‘88 Math teacher since ‘99 Powderpuff coach

Q: What memory stands out most to you?

A: “One memory is when our school went down to State

for basketball. Everyone was going, and it was just one big happy time in the school. I used to also love going to the football games to see the band and the halftime show.”

Q:

What are the worst fashion trends you’ve seen over the years?

A: “As a student, we used to wear our shirts inside out with the tag showing. Now, I see shirts that look inside out that aren’t inside out. Also, the parachute pants, but I never actually owned a pair. The ‘80s had some pretty odd looking trends.”

Q: How has Maine South changed since you were here?

Mr. Garrett Fechner A: “I remember if a student was bored, like in study hall, Class of ‘00 and if they didn’t have any homework or anything to enterEnglish teacher since ‘06 tain themselves, they would just stare at the wall, unlike if

Boys’ Volleyball coach, Film Club co-sponsor, you walk by the study hall or cafeteria now. Technology is JKB Leadership co-sponsor, Sophomore Class insane; kids are watching HD movies and playing serious Council sponsor video games. Back then, you’d borrow your buddy’s calculator that would have Tetris on it.”

Mrs. Christine Headley Q: What are some of the worst fashion trends you’ve seen?

Class of ‘89 A: “When I was here, the hair was permed too big. Also, English teacher since ‘96 we would peg our jeans, which is rolling them really tight at the ankles, and we’d wear legwarmers over our jeans.

Another trend was we would take our sweatshirts and cut them Flashdance-style to where they were hanging off our shoulders.”

Mr. David Inserra Class of ‘85 P.E. teacher since ‘90

Varsity Football head coach, PE Leaders

Q:

Did you always know you were going to become a teacher?

A:

“I remember about sophomore year in college, I looked at my mom and I said, ‘Mom, My life is almost already planned for me because I know I’m going to go back to Maine South, and I know I’m going to be the head coach.’

Those were my goals, and, fortunately, through hard work and doing things right and being trained by the right people, those goals became reality.”

Q: What was your favorite food to get at the cafeteria?

Mrs. Laura Kirshner A: “I’m not a good one to answer that question because Class of ‘99 English teacher since ‘03 I never bought any food. We did used to have a jukebox,

JKB Leadership co-sponsor, Asian Club spon- though. But there was this one song that kids would choose over and over again, and we got so sick of it. It was cool to sor have a jukebox, though. I don’t know why they got rid of it.”

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Mr. Donald Kura Class of ‘95 Social Science teacher since ‘00

Q: What did your class do for your senior prank?

A: “Our senior prank was that we basically stole all the

Mr. Mike Luher Class of ‘91 Officer since ‘07

Q: Did you always know what you wanted to do after high school?

Mr. Larry Smaha Class of ‘66 Security since ‘08

Q:

Mr. Brendan Smaha Class of ‘99 P.E. teacher since ‘06

Q: What do you miss most about high school?

A: “In high school, I had a lot of free time, so I miss that. I

Girls’ Swimming coach, Boys’ Swimming coach

Boys’ Basketball coach

erasers in the building. We had planned on exchanging them for our diplomas on graduation. The administration got wind of it and told us we couldn’t do that. But for the day the erasers were missing, the teachers were really frustrated and annoyed because they couldn’t erase their chalkboards.”

A: “Yes, my dad was a fireman, so I remember when I was

four years old and we played cops and robbers, I would always be the cop. I always wanted to be in the police. I look at it this way: I’ve been afforded the opportunity to live my life dream, so I don’t know what I’m going to do when I grow up, because I’m still playing cops and robbers.”

What event would you like to see come back to Maine South?

A: “We used to have something called a sock-hop for the

home basketball games. When the game was over at around 9, everybody cleared the gym, went outside, and everyone would take their shoes off. It would cost another buck to get back into the gym, and it was a dance. But it was a sock-hop.

Coincidentally, the socks also helped clean the floors.”

also miss my friends, my teammates, and all of the interactions that I had with my classmates, in the halls, at games, and even in the classroom. Most of all, however, I miss not having to worry about all of the things that I have to worry about today.”

Mrs. Stephanie Statema Q: What did you do after prom?

A: “Most people did Celebration, which was organized Class of ‘03 by Physics teacher since ‘09 the school. We took a trolley that took us to the RoseScience Olympiad sponsor

mont Fountain, took pictures there, then we went to prom.

Afterwards, we went down to Hard Rock Café, ate dinner, and then we went to Second City for our own private show.

After that, we went on a boat ride and there was dancing there too. We got home at like five in the morning, slept for an hour, and then we all went to the beach the next morning.

Mrs. Sara Sagmeister Q: What do you miss most about high school?

Class of ‘87 A: “I would say my friends, but we all still live in Park Biology teacher since ‘97 Ridge...and I married one of them.”

Q: What did you do for your senior prank?

A: “No, pranks were only stuff of legends, nothing has changed!”

Mr. Andrew Trenkle Class of ‘98 Social Science teacher since ‘02

Constitution Team coach, Key Club sponsor

Q:

What are the worst fashion trends you’ve seen over the years?

A: “Even though the mid-90’s were the grunge era, I don’t

quite understand how school-appropriate attire nowadays for most of the gentlemen consists of one’s finest athletic shorts or swishy pants. Perhaps a modest amount of effort, like wearing pants without an elastic waist, would pay large dividends in the market demand for dating opportunities.”

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Post-Graduation Trends at Maine South Maine South has prepared its students for a variety of post-secondary activities since its opening in 1964.

Post-Graduation Enrollment (% per Decade) Legend

Source: Student self-reported data, courtesy of the CRC and district records

Attending a four-year college or university has been a popular choice of Maine South seniors since the school opened in ‘64. Over ten percent more males than females attended a four-year college from the 1960s through the ‘70s. Approaching the twenty-first century, however, there was an increasing trend in female enrollment into four-year colleges. UIUC has enrolled the largest number of Maine South graduates since the 1960s.

Specialized or Trade schools were most appealing to South graduates in the 1970s. Students interested in skills such as art, mechanics, and cosmetology sought further training in their talents. Similar to military service, trade school attracted a higher percentage of seniors in the early years of South, and, over time, has been chosen less frequently. Only one student in the graduating class of 2013 reported enrolling in trade school.

Enrollment in junior college increased among South students from the late ‘60s through the ‘90s. Many community colleges in Illinois, including Oakton and Harper, were founded in the late ‘60s.

During the mid-‘80s, junior college enrollment surged as 27% of Maine South graduates enrolled in this post-secondary education.

As the ‘70s neared, Maine South graduates were most eager for jobs. Women nationwide spoke for equality and became prominent in the work sphere.

This encouraged many female students to consider entering the workforce after graduation. The technology sector also expanded in the ‘70s and ‘80s, attracting South graduates.

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The Cold War and Vietnam War left an impression on graduating seniors, who had the opportunity to enter the U.S. military. Three percent of students in the class of 1965 seized this opportunity and left home for training. Since the global tensions of the sixties, the percentage of students enlisting in the military has slowly declined.

ILLUSTRATIONS AND GRAPHICS BY MARISA SCLAFANI

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Performing Arts, the soul of Maine South

OKLAHOMA: WHERE THE BIG HAWKS HAVE FUN

The 1965 production of “Oklahoma” was performed by students sporting the classic cowboy style of the early American West. The “Farmer and Cowman Must Be Friends” was one of the dance numbers performed during the musical.

making the magic on stage. Maine South’s backstage crew members, led by Mr. Sanchez, have been the unsung heroes for every school production, including plays, V-Show, concerts, and the musical, for as long as the drama program has been around.

Crew has expanded immensely over the years with sets, props, and everything else that makes a show memorable. From making Peter Pan fly, to sinking the Titanic, to having a pool on stage for “Metamorphoses,” the drama department at Maine South continues to make the impossible seem possible.

A large number of graduates enjoyed their experiences enough to actively keep in touch with their former drama mentor.

“I think I have almost 1,000

friends [on Facebook], almost all former students,” Mr. Muszynski said.

Many drama department alumni have pursued professional careers in theater. Maine South graduates have gone on to perform both on and off the Broadway stage, in national tours of musicals, and in professional Chicago theatres.

Nick Cosgrove (‘06) is currently the lead in “Jersey Boys” on Broadway. Another Maine South alum, Adam Jepsen (‘07), is an original cast member of Broadway’s “Cinderella.”

Rockette Heather Lang (‘00) starred in the Broadway production of “Spiderman.”

Additional alumni who have worked in the entertainment industry include Brad Haak (‘94), who conducted and directed the entire

run of “Mary Poppins” on Broadway; Joe Pindelski (‘96), a researcher for productions at the Goodman Theatre; and John Pankow (‘73), a television actor who is known for his role in the 1990s show “Made About You” and, most recently, “Episodes.”

With the tremendous support and talent from drama teachers Mr. Muszynski, Mrs. McCleneghan, and Mr. Sanchez; Fine Arts Department Chair, Mrs. Keith; and passionate drama students, Maine South boasts an extremely successful Fine Arts Department. In the 50 years of its existence, the theater department has done everything it can to astound its audience by continuing to raise the bar with each performance.

by Greta Ramsey EYRIE 2006

►LET THEM EAT CAKE

The 2006 production of Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid” was reminiscent of the French Revolution era, and this comedy showcased the costume department’s talent and creativity.

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EYRIE 1966

aine South’s drama program has been around since the school’s inception in 1964. For many students, drama is their life. They spend more than 12 hours a day in the PA wing, while maintaining a high GPA and social life—for the most part. The drama department at Maine South has grown tremendously since 1964, when tickets to productions cost only $1.25 at the door. However, the Maine South drama program has managed to live up to the community’s and its own high expectations.

“Maine South has always worked more on quality than creating controversy,” says Maine South Director of Theater, Mr. Muszynski. “But we’re not afraid to venture into something that students need to be aware of and experience.”

Productions like last year’s Fall play, “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later,” demonstrate Maine South’s ability to remain professional and appropriate when conveying controversial situations to a high school audience.

Mr. Muszynski came to Maine South 24 years ago and hired current drama teacher Mrs. McCleneghan as a costumer his first year. After 72 scripted shows, Mrs. McCleneghan has taken her job to a whole new level, creating unique costumes for cast members. According to Mr. Muszynski, Maine South is one of the few high schools in Illinois that makes all of its productions’ costumes.

Costumes are just one aspect to

EYRIE 1966

M

◄ANIMAL LOVER

▲PROP IT UP

Running water was just one of the many unique features that the Maine South crew created on stage during the 1966 “The Miracle Worker.”

Village Child, played by Carol Craig, smiles with the village goat, Lady Aster, in the 1976 play, “Teahouse of the August Moon.” A unique Maine South production for both the audience and cast, “Teahouse of the August Moon” used a live, trained goat for the performance. The 2013 musical, “Legally Blonde” was another Maine South production that made use of live animal actors.

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Maine South Fashion

FLASHBACK 1970s

◄ CHANNELING JACKIE

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EYRIE 1968

Formal wear during the 1960s was inspired by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Girls tended to stick to conservative styles such as suits with large buttons and long dresses.

▲ BOHO The peasant look, introduced by Yves St. Laurent in the 70s, became widespread with students. Girls wore long, flowy skirts with baggy blouses. Jumpsuits also became popular for both boys and girls with the beginning of the disco movement.

▲STYLIN’ SHOULDER PADS

In the 1980s, dresses with shoulder pads, like the one pictured above, became prevalent in female formal wear. Shoulder pads became a statement of power for women.

◄ EYRIE 1984

▲VARSITY Letterman jackets were popular with Maine South students over each of the decades, especially in the 1970s. A sea of the jackets could be seen if one walked down the hall during a passing period. These jackets started to die out in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

EYRIE 1971

EYRIE 1967

▲ THE NEW MINI

The mini-skirt was created in 1964 by designer Mary Quant. As a result, mini-skirts became extremely popular among Maine South girls.

1980

EYRIE 1975

EYRIE 1967

1960s

1990s

▲MATERIAL GIRLS Girls’ formal wear was marked by bright colors, statement earrings, ruffled dresses, and big, curly hair.

In the later 1990s, straight hair became more popular. Madonna had a large impact on fashion in both the 1980s and the 1990s. ▼SAVED BY THE BELL Parachute pants became popular in the 1980s, but continued to be a hit among Maine South students into the 1990s. Both girls and boys wore this trend.

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2000s

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ART BY MARIA BENIARIS

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▲BABY DOLL

Fashion in the 2000s is often described as a mix of many different trends. Tunic-like shirts with leggings became a popular trend for girls at Maine South.

►MUSIC INFLUENCE EYRIE 1984

▲IF THE GLOVE FITS

Hip-hop had a large influence on the fashion of the 2000s. Baggy sweatpants and cropped shirts became a part of students’ wardrobes. Sweatshirts completed the hip-hop look, especially when tied around girls’ waists. Different hats, from sun-hats to baseball caps became a prevalent statement of the 2000s.

During the ‘80s, women began to wear more costume-like accessories, such as gloves and statement jewelry, with their formal wear.

EYRIE 2000

In the 1980s, students at Maine South began to mix and match different washes of denim like the girl pictured left.

EYRIE 1991

◄ DENIM ON DENIM

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A member of Maine South’s first graduating class, Hillary Rodham Clinton went on to g r a du ate f rom Wellesle y C ollege and earn a law d e g re e f rom Ya l e University. She served as the First Lady of t he United St ates while her husband, Bi l l C l i nton , w as president from 1993 to 2001. She served on Congress as a senator of New York from 2001 to 2009. When Pre s i d e nt O b am a selected Clinton to be his Secretary of State, she became known for handling U. S . d i p l o m a t i c matters during the Arab Spring and for advocating for equal treatment of women around the globe. She is currently doing non-profit work for the Clinton Foundation. Clinton was selected as one of the first inductees to Maine South’s Wall of Honor.

EYRIE 1968

EYRIE 1992

THE HISTORIAN

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THE S C I E N T I S T

In 1 9 8 9 , Pat r i c i a Callahan graduated from Maine South and began attending Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Callahan then started her career as an investigative journalist for The Wall Street Journal in Chicago after graduating with highest distinction from Northwestern in 1993. Callahan and her colleagues were awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting because of their coverage of the Columbine High S chool shootings.

She has been on the Chicago Tribune’s investigative staff since 2006. In 2008, Callahan was awarded her second Pulitzer Prize, for investigative reporting. She was one of the three inductees to Maine South’s Wall of Honor, along with Hillary Clinton and Nathan Hultman.

Hillary Clinton ‘65

EYRIE 1965

THE POLITICIAN

Patricia Callahan ‘89

EYRIE 1989

THE JOURNALIST

Hawks leave the nest Nate Hultman ‘92

Gary Johnson ‘68

A f t e r g r a d u at i n g from Maine South in 1992, Nate Hultman pursued a degree in physics at Carleton College. His education continued at the University of California-Berkeley.

A former professor at Georgetown Un ive rs it y and Fu l br i g ht Fe l l ow, Hultman has become one of the leaders in international environmental policy.

He is currently the Director of the Environmental Policy program at t he Universit y of Maryland School of Public Policy and the Associate Director of the Joint Global C h a n g e R e s e a rc h Institute. Hultman is als o a memb er of t h e Bro ok i ng s Institution, a think tank in Washington, D.C. This fall, he was chosen as one of the three alumni to be inducted to the Wall of Honor.

Gary Johnson graduat e d f rom Ma i n e South in 1968 and went on to Yale University where he double-majored in history and political science.

He was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship and studied early medieval history at Oxford University.

Johnson furthered his education at Harvard law school and practiced in Illinois for 28 years. He has always admired the history of the city of Chicago and its figures, most notably Daniel Burnham, an American architect.

Johnson is currently the president of the Chicago History Museum. Measured by collection, it is the largest city museum in the United States. He often visits elementary schools with artifacts from the Great Chicago Fire and stories about the city. In the future, he is considering writing a book.

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Janet Shamlian ‘80

Jared Skiba ‘99

Janet Shamlian graduated from Maine South with the class of 1980, and continued her studies at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism.

Since 2006, Shamlian has been working as a full-time national correspondent for NBC News, working first in Chicago and currently in Texas. Shamlian conducted the first evening inter view with the first lady, Michelle Obama in 2007, and has reported on a variety of national and international news stories. As a result of her background as a competitive figure skater while growing up in Park Ridge, Shamlian covered the 2010 United States Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Washington. She reports for CNBC on energy-related issues and appears on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and MSNBC.

Jared Skiba graduated from Maine South in 1999 and went on to Augustana College where he received degrees in both music and business. After college, he started a band called Maine Street Minority whose members originated in the Park Ridge and Niles area. The band was signed by an independent label and they headlined at the House of Blues on several occasions.

At the end of 2010, Maine Street Minority released an EP entitled “All the Cities are L oud,” compr is e d of six songs. Skiba currently owns Allegro Music Center in Park Ridge which is a music education institution that serves students whose ages range from five to eighty-two. Allegro is a musical term that means light and lively. The store has combined Skiba’s love of music and business.

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THE M U S I C I A N

Adam Rosales graduated from Maine South in 2001 and went on to play baseball at Western Michigan University.

He was an All-State baseball player in high school and a twotime All Conference player in college. He was drafted in the twelfth round by the Cincinnati Reds in 2005 as part of the F i r s t Ye ar P l aye r Draft. Rosales has also played for the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers at the major league level.

Rosales was a part of the 21st perfect game in MLB history pitched by Dallas Braden on Mother’s Day in 2010. In his career, he has hit twenty home runs and eighty runs batted in at baseball’s highest level. After professional baseball, his goal is to run a baseball facility to help children develop their baseball skills.

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THE R E P O R T E R

Adam Rosales ‘01

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THE PRO ATHLETE

and make their mark

Nancy Swider-Peltz ‘74 Nancy Swider-Peltz, a Maine South graduate of the class of 1974, went on to become an Olympic speed skater. She competed four times on the U.S. team from 1976-1988.

Having begun speed skating at the age of 13, Nancy joined the 1976 Olympic team when she was only 19, and succeeded in setting two world records during her career. She continued competing in the U.S. Olympic trials from 1992-2002, and began coaching speed skaters for the 2006 and 2010 Olympic games. She was elected to the National Speed Skating Hall of Fame. She continues to coach Olympic speed skaters, including her daughter, Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr., and Brian Hansen.

She has also been a coach for the Park Ridge Speed Skating Club since 1985. She is a graduate of Wheaton College.

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SOUTHFEST A Lost Tradition M

arch 11, 1992 was not an ordinary day for Maine South students.

At school, they listened to then-presidential candidate, Bill Clinton, speak along with his wife and Maine South alumna, Hillary Clinton. They met an accomplished news anchor, a professional football player, and a man with a menagerie. They listened to musicians and brilliant authors who were at Maine South for one reason: Southfest.

“Southfest was an idea that had been kicked around for a few years, by a couple of us,” said Mr. Bill Drennan, a former English teacher at Maine South and a founder of Southfest. “We talked to the librarian at the time and presented a real vague outline. There would be no classes for a day. It would be a cultural day.”

Southfest was a beloved cultural tradition at Maine South from 1985 to 1994. On one day of each year, instead

Southfest was one day of the year where instead of going to class, students chose to go to four different cultural activities.

Each activity offered a unique opportunity for students to learn.

SOUTHWORDS 1992

BRING ON THE FESTIVITIES

BILL AND HILLARY

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During the 1992 Southfest, Maine South was the first stop on Bill Clinton’s Presidential campaign.

Students were given a chance to see him and Hillary speak.

of going to class, students chose four different cultural activities to go to throughout the day. These activities offered learning opportunities unique to what a daily student usually experienced.

“We put together a day where we brought in roughly 40 to 45 speakers from all types of disciplines,” said Mr. Drennan. “Some were academic, and some were just for fun.”

At Southfest, there was something for everyone because of the variety of speakers. During one Southfest, an animal trainer brought in a group of animals. “[One year an Animal Trainer] brought in a menagerie and the deal was that if you went to his room, you had to pet every animal he brought,” said Mr. Drennan. “He brought a python and he would walk it around and everyone would have to pet the snake. He had a hedgehog, bat, and an ostrich. [The animals] would drive people crazy.”

Each year of Southfest also tended to feature a musical act. In some cases, the act allowed students to get involved and create something. These hands-on experiences combined with lectures by the professionals created a rewarding learning experience.

“All you had to do was breathe and open your eyes to something else,” Mr. Jim Lonergan, a former Maine South student and English teacher said. “You might have learned how to be an ice sculptor or play the harmonica or learn guitar or listen to a classical pianist.

There might be a famous author or someone in science who might show you things you’ve never learned before.”

The tradition offered an opportunity for students to enter a world different than their usual one and try something new. It opened their eyes to interesting topics.

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tFROZEN Many unique jobs were introduced to students at Southfest, one of them being ice sculpting. Students were able to observe the art of ice carving at its finest.

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY CECILIA CORTÉS

“The whole idea of Southfest was to be like that Old Country Buffet where you go taste a little bit of this and a little bit of that,” said Mr. Lonergan.

Over the years, Southfest also included the likes of actors and even one belly dancer. But sadly, towards the last years that the tradition went on, support LIONS, TIGERS, AND PYTHONS, OH MY! One of the Southfest guests was an animal trainer. If students were to go into the dwindled. room he was presenting in, he required that all of the students would have to “[Towards the end] a lot of students, pet all of the animals.

EYRIE 1986 especially seniors, would have their parents call in and take the day as a sick day,” said Mr. Drennan. “[We thought] that if the community was just going to lie to us and students didn’t care, then [it would be better to just give it up].”

Financial reasons also contributed to the end of Southfest.

“The problem there was raising money for it,” said former Maine South Principal, Dr. Cachur. “The first year or two the district gave us some money, but after that, raising money was the hardest part.”

Mr. Lonergan attributes the fall of SOUTHWORDS 1992 Southfest to not just lack of support, but to a shift in education and society. NEW BEGINNINGS The first Southfest took place on March 21, “From the sixties into the early 1985. The tradition lasted for ten years until lack of public support and student seventies, [education] was much more attendance caused festivities to end. humanities based,” said Mr. Lonergan. “[But as time went on] we became less t CLOWNIN' AROUND concerned about the soul and more Southfest featured many different concerned about jobs and money. And entertainment acts. During the 1986 it was like we didn’t have time in our Southfest, Ken Schultz of the “Flying curriculum for one day [like Southfest].

Fool Circus Act” entertained Maine I see that as kind of a philosophical shift.

South students and staff through his That’s why Southfest died.” humorous juggling.

Although Southfest came to an end, its message remains alive in the hearts CANINE CONTROL of the students who experienced it. StuDuring Southfest in 1986, the dents and teachers alike benefitted from canine unit of the Rosemont Police the new opportunities it presented.

Department demonstrated how well trained the unit’s German Shepherds “[Southfest] was an outbranch of were. Many students were interested our school trying to be creative and the in this presentation and the outcome best,” said Mr. Drennan. “During those exceeded expectations.

10 years, anybody who went to those days can tell you something they saw: I guarantee it.”

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Maine South athletic “WE’RE OLYMPIANS” Nancy Swider and David Santee were recognized by Eyrie for their sporting achievements in speed skating and figure skating respectively. They both qualified for the Winter Olympics multiple times in their careers.

1967

The inception of the fencing program in 1967 sparked a new era of athletics for Maine South. The Hawks’ initial team was coached

by Karen Kenyon. This program would go on to win State in 1971.

Fencers such as Andrew Bonk put Maine South on the map in the fencing world. Coach Dave Jones guided the Hawks to a victory versus Marshall in the State match in ‘71. The fencing program was disbanded in 1985, but in its short existence, several championships were won, helping cement the program’s legacy in Maine South history.

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1963-64 In the spring of 1963, Maine East junior Gary Koca decided to enter a contest that would directly affect his new school for his senior year, Maine South. The contest rules were simple: create lyrics for the fight song. Koca won the contest, wrote the melody, and the first time he heard the fight song, he “got the feeling that the song was here to stay.” To this day, the song is still sung after every Hawk victory. “The fact that I wrote it, and students sing it with pride, it is a pretty incredible feeling,” he said.

1975 Maine South’s first and most frequent Olympic qualifier, Nancy Swider came onto the speed skating scene her freshmen year. She qualified for her first Olympics in 1976 when she traveled to Austria. She would later become the first U.S. Olympian to qualify for four winter Olympic Games. She also qualified for eight Olympic Trials. “I loved representing my country, but in a sense, I loved representing my hometown and my school even more because of my incredible support group,” Swider said.

She is currently coaching an Olympic speed skater in Sochi.

1975 A 1975 Maine South graduate, Santee’s figure skating career took a leap forward when he qualified for the Olympics in 1976 and 1980. Just a year removed from Maine South, he earned the opportunity to represent his country. At the 1980 games, he earned 4th place in the men’s singles figure skating. He finished top three in the United States eight times and finished second in the world in 1981.

1980

HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST The 1969 football team is pictured above. Their leader was defensive lineman, Dave Butz, who is in the center of the picture above. Butz was a two-time high school All-American.

1969 Dave Butz was a 1969 graduate of Maine South, where he played

football, track, and basketball. According to Purdue University’s athletics website, where he is in the athletic hall of fame, Butz earned 10 varsity letters at South and was a two-time high school All-American in football.

He also set the state record for the discus. He was drafted 5th overall in the 1973 NFL draft, where he won two Super Bowls with the Redskins and missed only four games in his 16-season career.

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1976

In 1976, Maine South fencer, Andrew Bonk, had an overall record of 40-1. At the state tournament, Bonk captured first in the individual foil. The team, under head coach Doherty, won the state tournament for the second year in a row.

Bonk continued his fencing career at The University of Notre Dame. In 1980, Bonk was recognized for the “John Crikelair Men’s Foil Leadership Award.” He won the 1978 NCAA championship and finished second in the NCAA in 1980.

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cs through the years 1998 Assistant wrestling coach

Dennis McCann emphasized and taught the fundamentals in wrestling and in life. His long-time friend and later head coach Craig Fallico became successful as well.

When Fallico took over in 1998, he and McCann led the Hawks to glory on the mat. In the 14 years since, the Hawks have won 9 conference championships and 4 regional titles, produced 25 state qualifiers, and had 6 Hawks place at the State meet.

2000s The 2006, 2008, and 2011 girls’ basketball teams were the most successful in Maine South history. All three of these teams were coached by Mr. Smith. The 2006 team earned 4th in State, beating DeKalb high school in the SuperSectionals. In 2008, the Hawks were ranked number seven in the playoffs, and the team beat the number one, two, and three seeds to earn a spot in the elite eight. Most recently, the Hawks earned third place in State by upsetting a nationallyranked Whitney Young squad in 2011.

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1983-87Maine South Girls’ Soccer was 81-0-5 during this time and was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as having one of the best high school records in Illinois. Coached by Jack Tilley, the Hawks, from 198386, were the “unofficial” state champions. There was not a state tournament at the time; however, teams recognized the Niles West tournament as the tate championship. In 1987, the Hawks lost in the championship game to Niles North 2-0, giving the team an overall record of 22-1-2 in 1987.

1990 Until 1990, the Leaders program was only for girls. The pro-

gram then became co-ed; however, the classes were still separated. The application process for the Leaders program was the same then as it is today. Students who were accepted into the program were trained their junior year, and senior year they were assigned classes to lead. Ms. Finneran was the sponsor of the program.

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1991

Tom Hoff graduated from Maine South in 1991, where he was a four-year varsity starter for the boys’ volleyball team. Hoff went on to play Division 1 volleyball at Ohio State and Long Beach State. After college, Hoff moved on to the professional level, playing in Europe. At Beijing in 2008, Hoff was the captain of the goldmedal winning USA men’s volleyball team.

Hoff currently resides in Park Ridge.

2001 Adam Rosales graduated from Maine South in 2001, where he was a two-year varsity starter for the boys’ baseball team. He went on to play Division 1 collegiate baseball at Western Michigan and then played professional baseball after being drafted in the 12th round. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, and the Texas Rangers, his current team.

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Maine South’s memorable coaches

Mr. Bob Beauprez

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Mrs. Jo Ann Bondi coached the girls tennis program for 19 seasons from 1986-2001, and 2010-2012. One season in particular stood out: the spring of 2001, when the entire girls’ team qualified for the State meet. Two singles players and two doubles teams qualified and advanced far enough in the tournament, to solidify a second-place finish.

Coach Bondi enjoyed watching young players develop into great players.

Two of her former players from that second-place finish are now on the coaching staff for the girls’ tennis team.

“I found it to be a wonderful way to interact with the girls outside of the classroom,” Mrs. Bondi said. “Every day I look back at how fortunate I was to have the opportunity to coach and to teach.”

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Mr. David Inserra has been with Maine South and the football program for 25 years. He graduated in 1985, and his alma mater hired him five seasons later. He was an assistant coach from 1990 until he got the job in 2000. In his 13 seasons as head coach, Inserra has led the Hawks to 146 wins and only 19 losses. He has also been a coach for six state championship appearances.

“I would say that in my 13 years as head coach, the motto has been about work,” Mr. Inserra said. “We try to outwork everyone, starting in the offseason and getting it done in practice as well.”

Inserra inspires the Hawks to achieve great results. Inserra’s teams produced many Division 1 signees, national rankings, as well as three consecutive state championships from 2008-2010. He is heading into his 14th season as head coach in the fall.

Mr. Chris Deger

EYRE 1997

Mr. Chris Deger is one-of-a-kind. As one of the longest-reigning coaches in Maine South history, this spring will be Mr. Deger’s 56th season of coaching at Maine South and his 75th season of coaching high school athletics.

Coach Deger has coached 27 seasons of boys’ swimming, with 22 as the head coach and 5 as the assistant. In girls’ swimming, he was the head coach for 19 seasons and the diving coach for one. As the pioneer of the boys’ water polo program at South, he has spent the past five years as the head and assistant coach of the team.

Out of the water, Mr. Deger has also coached three seasons of soccer.

Mr. Deger’s coaching philosophy is very simple: “To me, the key is treating the athletes like human beings.”

Mr. Bernie Brady

Mr. Bob Beauprez started coaching the Maine South baseball team in 1967. He primarily coached the freshman and sophomore teams. His career as a coach spanned nearly 30 years, and he had some talented players that would prove themselves later in their varsity career.

He had two teams that would go undefeated in conference and two teams that would finish the season with only one loss. Beauprez loved coaching the younger teams and enjoyed watching the players mature to become varsity-ready athletes.

“I think, just being able to deal with athletes in a competitive manner through all those years, it was wonderful,” Mr. Beauprez said.

Mrs. Jo Ann Bondi

EYRE 2001

Mr. David Inserra

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Mr. Bernie Brady, Maine South’s first boys’ basketball coach, was a man who had a true passion for the game and promoted a work ethic that helped put the program on the map. Coach Brady won a school record of 194 games in 10 seasons as head coach. He was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.

During Brady’s tenure, the Hawks won nine conference championships, six regionals, and one sectional championship. After coaching, he was the athletic director from 1974-1989.

“Being a player on the basketball team during this era was unbelievably fun,” said his son Tim, who played under him for two seasons. “Imagine 4,000 fans jammed into the Maine South gym for every home game. The atmosphere was electric.”

Brady’s devotion to excellence, his desire to succeed, and his commitment to his coaching staff and players are his legacy at Maine South.

PHOTO COURTESY: THERESE WEHMAN

Behind every Maine South athlete is a coach whose work ethic and passion for the sport is an inspiration.

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Maine South teams that soared above and beyond ►BOYS’ BASKETBALL The 1978-1979 boys’ basketball team had an overall record of 31-1 and a state championship. “It

was excellent,” former reserve guard Brian Sir said when commenting on the team’s chemistry. “A majority of the team members had played together since fourth or fifth grade.” The Hawks’ starting lineup was comprised of one star player and a gritty supporting cast. During the course of the season, 15 of the Hawks’ 31 wins were by three points or fewer. A victory over New Trier West kept the team’s goal of a state championship alive. Guards Jay Huyler and John Crowl were the center of the offense during the championship, breaking a 1-3-1 press employed by Quincy, setting up Baker and Fiddler for high-percentage shots. Maine South defeated Quincy 83-67. Huyler’s 12 assists during the game were a Class AA State Championship record.

◄GIRLS’ SOCCER From 1983 to 1987, the Maine South girls’ soccer

team was 83-1-5. The team was led by senior Amy Stenholt with 40 goals in the 1987 season. There was no state tournament for girls’ soccer at the time, however, teams considered the Niles West tournament the “unofficial” State tournament.

The Hawks went into this event with an overall record of 21-0-1, with their hardest competition still to come. Maine South’s quarterfinal game was against St. Charles.

“St. Charles is our toughest competition,” said head coach Jack Tilley in an interview with the Chicago Tribune in 1987. “I think we’re the favorite, but I can’t feel overconfident against them.” The Hawks beat St. Charles and also won their semifinal game, giving them a 23-0-1 record going into the championship game against Niles North. The Hawks lost the championship game 2-0, with an overall season record of 23-1-1.

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►BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL The 2006 boys’

volleyball team is remembered as one of the best squads the program has had. The Hawks were fresh off a run to State the previous year, falling to powerhouse Wheaton-Warrenville South in the opening round. The ‘06 campaign got off to a rocky start, as the team was 3-2 after their first 5 games. The Hawks had a nine-game winning streak before conference play. Impressive wins over CSL foes New Trier and Glenbrook South helped propel the team to the Hersey Regional, where they defeated their competition en route to Sectionals. An opening round rematch victory versus New Trier followed by a three-set defeat of conference rival Glenbrook North sent the Hawks downstate for the second consecutive year. Maine South squared off against Naperville North in the State Title match, where freshman defensive specialist Matt Scheuller and junior outside hitter Teddy Adamczyk guided the Hawks to a two set victory (25-21 and 25-19).

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▼GIRLS’ SWIMMING The girls’ swimming team of the mid-1970s was one for the ages as

they captured the 1975-76 state trophy. The team was led by junior All-American Kim Lindstrom.

Lindstrom won the 500-yard freestyle event at State that year, winning by 23 seconds over the secondplace finisher. Lindstrom also took the 200-yard individual medley. Freshman Virginia DeYoung swam to a fourth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle. Jean Scotese placed sixth individually in the 500-yard freestyle. As a team, the ladies placed second in the 400-yard freestyle relay, with Glenbrook North taking the crown. And in the 200-yard medley relay, the team fought their way to third place in a very competitive race. During the regular season, in a tri-meet against Homewood-Flossmoor and Evanston, both Lindstrom and DeYoung broke two state records. The team was coached by Dawn Butler.

EYRIE 1976

▲FOOTBALL The 2009 football team is known as one of the best football teams not only in Maine South history, but in Illinois history. The Hawks were led by at the time Vanderbilt-bound quarterback Charlie Goro and the Chicago Tribune’s player of the the year, Matt Perez. The prolific offense and stifling defense led the Hawks to a victory against class 7A favorite, Wheaton-Warrenville South. The Hawks went on to dominate conference and got to the state semifinals against Loyola. The Hawks beat the Ramblers in a 21-14 victory to advance to the state championship game. In the finals, Matt Perez set a state championship record with 316 yards on the ground and four touchdowns. They beat Marist 41-17 and finished ranked number five in the country.

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Fifty years of Southwords student journalism 1964 A LEGACY BEGINS Mr. Ken

Beatty and Southwords’ first editor-in-chief, Corrinne Schmid, were the first leaders of Maine South’s school newspaper.

Southwords has provided the opportunity for students to stay informed.

Fifty Southwords editorial staffs and four different advisors have worked on what is now a Golden Eagle award-winning school publication. The many changes to the paper that have occurred over the past half-century were possible because of the solid foundation that was set by the first staff of Southwords.

EYRIE, 1960

saw not only the opening of Maine South High School, but the creation of Southwords, the voice of the students.

The first edition of the student-run newspaper was published Sept. 14, 1964. It was created in a time before Google and InDesign, and before information was available at the tips of our fingers.

Southwords’ first advisor was Mr. Ken Beatty, an English and journalism teacher. He supervised a paper that reported on a brand-new school, and whose audience was all-new students and faculty members. The first editorial staff had the unique opportunity to create a paper that would set the precedent for volumes to come.

The main goal of the Southwords’ staff has always been to deliver high-quality, original, Maine South-centered reporting.

WHEN APPLES WERE JUST FOOD

Before the age of computers, light boards reigned supreme in the world of journalism. The large boxes had a clear panel on top that brightened when turned on. The time designated to creating the newspaper was appropriately named “paste-up.” Southwords editors used these light boards to literally cut and paste articles onto templates to create the paper. Paste-up runs the week before Southwords comes out, and when the staff used light boards, paste-up would last from after school to about 11:00 p.m.

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SOUTHWORDS, JANUARY 29, 1965

PASSING THE TORCH Mr. Kerth(right)

became Southwords’ advisor in 1987, after Mr. Beatty(left) retired. Here, Mr. Beatty shows Mr. Kerth the skills needed to work the printing press. The transition was not simple because of the highly specific technology that was used to print the paper.

When Mr. Kerth assumed his new position, he brought his own unique advising style to the paper.

Kerth stressed the importance of covering all sports every issue, and printing the most relevant Maine South news. Southwords became a semi-monthly newspaper under Mr. Kerth. He took pride in knowing that when someone picked up an issue of Southwords, it was clear what high school the paper belonged to.

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Southwords has changed to meet the stylistic and content demands of the times, from increased page length to an overhaul of its entire format.

The original format of Southwords was four or six broadsheet pages that consisted of articles that focused on the happenings of Maine South. When Southwords became a semi-monthly publication under Mr. T. R. Kerth, the newspaper increased to 8 pages each issue. The first issue of the 1980-1981 school year introduced a new format for Southwords. The publication went from its larger broadsheet paper format to the more magazine-like tabloid format that is present today. The change was made because electronic printing was more efficient than using the printing press.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY

EYRIE, 1984

GET YOUR PAPER HERE As the years have passed,

A Southwords editor from 1984 uses a computer that has printing and typing capabilities. In 1988, the Southwords staff received two Apple computers that greatly relieved the stress of assembling the paper. With the introduction of the new, easier-to-use computers, paste-ups that used to run late into the night were shortened.

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Top ten Southwords headlines

‘60s

To celebrate Southwords’ 50th anniversary, we’ve chosen ten noteworthy headlines published in Southwords. Interested in reading the stories behind these headlines? Check out these issues, and almost every other issue from 1964 to 2014, at http://www.southwords.org.

‘80s

VOL. 16 ISSUE 10

‘00s

VOL. 30 ISSUE 14

VOL. 18 ISSUE 8 VOL. 26 ISSUE 6

‘90s

VOL. 28 ISSUE 8

VOL. 3 ISSUE 6

‘70s

VOL. 7 ISSUE 9

VOL. 2 ISSUE 11

VOL. 45 ISSUE 2 VOL. 49 ISSUE 4

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A look at some of Maine South’s clubs that are no longer in existence today

Fencing Club member, Walter Cwik, lunges at his opponent in 1983.

Fencing was an incredibly popular club.

Different athletic clubs provided competitive spirit and kept students fit.

▲HAWKS CAN SWIM TOO

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◄EN GARDE

Nancy Wohlers, Wendy Rusteberg, and Judy Felix, members of the synchronized swimming Marlins Girls’ Waterworks Club in 1968.

►CALLING THE SHOTS

Twice a week, members of the Rifle Club went to Maine East to use their basement rifle range. It’s hard to believe this was a school-issued “text.”

▲HITTING THE SLOPES

▲RAISE THE ROOF

The Building and Design club of 1966 was geared towards students who were interested in a career in architecture. For some of the school day, boys had the chance to work on site in different shops.

COURTESY MR. KOHLER

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EYRIE, 1966

Officers of the 1976 Ski Club pose for a picture, bundled up for the snow. Hobby clubs allowed students to discover new things and meet people with similar interests.

►SHINING GOLD STARS Future Teachers Club gave

students a taste of what their career choice would be like once they finished high school. Many clubs helped students consider possible career choices and professions.

Logo change doesn’t affect spirit TAKING FLIGHT

This iconic MOCKINGBIRD This newer 1964 Maine South Hawk logo was used version of the Maine South Hawk refor 42 years. placed the old logo in 2006.

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The opening of Maine South brought about a monumental decision: whether Maine South students would identify themselves as the Hawks, the Vikings, or the Rebels.

Dr. Clyde Watson, the first principal of Maine South, let the student body vote on which mascot would be used. Watson was opposed to the idea of being the Rebels. When the votes were counted, and the results were in favor of the Hawks, some suggested that the vote had been fixed by the principal due to his strong preference for the Hawks.

Whether or not the vote was fixed, Maine South has been home of the Hawks ever since.

The logo for Maine South was the next big decision the administration had to tackle. Ultimately, the first logo, the hawk in flight, was created to represent the school.

The logo was very popular among both students and staff, until it was suddenly changed in 2006.

The flying hawk was replaced with the hawk head on the Maine South “M” seen today. Many have noticed its remarkable similarity to Miami of Ohio’s logo.

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Historic events that shook Maine South Throughout Maine South’s fifty years, countless memorable, global events have

taken place. Here are three national and international events that had a significant impact on the student population at Maine South.

Vietnam War, 1967

The Vietnam War was one of the most controversial and divisive military conflicts the United States has ever been involved in. U.S. involvement in the war lasted from 1959 to 1975 as they attempted to suppress the Viet Cong, the primary Communist military force during the war. The U.S. government had employed a policy of conscription for the entire duration of the war, which meant that thousands of men were eligible to be drafted into the military and deployed in Vietnam.

The issue of Southwords published on April 7, 1967, features a story about a Vietnam veteran from Maine South, Andrew Haban, who returns from war to recount his experiences. Haban was engaged in Operation Hawthorne as an artillery man in the 101st Airborne Division.

“It’s not a bad place—very colorful and exciting—but eventually you get tired of being there,” Haban said. “The people are quite interesting and the kids are like kids anywhere else—a little hungrier maybe.”

“As for the Viet Cong, they will not attack the U.S. troops unless the odds are 60 to 40 in their FUTURE HERO Haban, class of 1965, received favor,” he said. “It became a little frustrating when training at Fort Knox in Kentucky, Fort Sill in Oklahoma small units of V.C. would hit and run.” and Fort Benning in Georgia, where he trained to Haban had been a student at Maine South become a paratrooper. as late as 1965, and he first entered the Army in

September 11, 2001

On Sept. 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was attacked by hijacked commercial airplanes. In an issue published on Sept. 21, 2001, students and faculty offered their reactions to the attacks. One faculty member, Mike Wallace, said, “Is the phrase ‘Oh my God’ allowed in school? My entire body went numb (when I heard).” The Southwords advisor at the time, T.R. Kerth, said, “The world I woke up to is gone and I have yet to go to bed in the new world.”

Many people at Maine South were scared at the idea of planes crashing into the Sears Tower, the Chicago Board of Trade, and even the emergency runway on Dee Road. The most harrowing realization was that the United States was in a state of military emergency, in which armed forces were prepared to go to war in the Middle East. Because high school students are at an age where they are old enough to recognize the severity of national tragedies, but too young to experience these tragedies to a great extent, the attack on the World Trade Center served as a shocking revelation to the Maine South students of the time. Many students were angry after 9/11, with one in particular, Noah Leveris, saying, “I was angry...my first reaction was that I was pissed off at bin Laden...I wanted to get revenge.” Others were in a state of shock, their hearts wrenched by the complete chaos and devastation.

When asked what his reaction to the news of 9/11 was, Rob Kiepura, a senior at Maine South at the time, had but one question: “How many people died and who were they?” Many students and faculty now can still remember where they were when the tragedy struck, feeling the same sense of horror and desperation as these past Maine South teachers and students did over a decade ago.

In the Sept. 21, 2007 issue of Southwords, the Maine South Conservative Forum recognized the victims of these attacks by placing 2,977 American flags, each representing an American civilian, on the field near the cafeteria, a respectful salute they planned to make into a yearly event. Considering the magnitude of the event, it is fitting that the Conservative Forum displayed such a touching tribute.

Maine South still continues to pay tribute to those who lost their lives with a moment of silence every year on Sept. 11.

the summer of that year. He probably could not imagine undergoing basic training at Fort Knox in Kentucky during band practice at school just months before. Unfortunately, this was a harsh reality for many young men during the time of the Vietnam War. Both the draft and the potential loss of one’s life were very real possibilities. Even after coming back from service from war, Haban was planning on being shipped to Germany and prolonging his tenure in the Army for another fifteen months. He was not able to settle back into the calm, suburban life he was so familiar and comfortable with just two years prior.

In the modern day, the prospect of being drafted into the armed forces is not even a thought in our minds. We seem to easily forget just how tumultuous of a time the 1960s were, and how radically different teenagers’ outlooks must have been.

Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979

In an issue published on Dec. 21, 1979, the plight of Iranian students at Maine South is highlighted. The story was written almost two months after the Iran hostage crisis began. The crisis started when 52 Americans were taken hostage by Iranian students, who were proponents of the Iranian Revolution taking place at the time and had assumed control of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Many Americans viewed this as an act of terrorism.

Many Iranian Maine South students were being bullied and discriminated against by other students as a result of this diplomatic crisis. A freshman Iranian student even had “Go home Iranians” spray painted on his house. Ironically, the student’s parents had been naturalized citizens for 22 years at the time, having left Iran in 1954 as a result of an attempted revolution.

A senior who had relatives living in Iran at the time feared for the lives of her loved ones. “We constantly worry about our relatives,” she said.

“There are riots in Iran everyday, especially in Tehran where my relatives live. Even though they are against the Ayatollah, there’s no way to avoid the violence when you leave home, even if it’s just to go to the store.”

The students wished for their peers to realize the immense turmoil that was taking place in Iran at the time. The freshman whose house was vandalized was stricken by the insensitivity of his classmates, saying, “People who tease me don’t know what’s going on in Iran. I don’t have any respect for them.”

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From the very beginning: Reflections from Maine South’s first graduating classes

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exciting being the first class. I enjoyed my time at Maine South. Being the first editor-in-chief of Southwords was an exciting experience. I liked to write and I still like reading newspapers. I was also in high school with Hillary Clinton, and she was voted most likely to succeed in our class.”

◄MRS. SOPOCY ‘67 “My dad [Dr. Watson]

was the first principal. He used to bring me over here, and we used to stand in the dirt from the dump, and he would say, ‘My office is going to be here when this is built.’ There is a funny story that I remember where we were in archery. We used to shoot, and I had this habit of lifting my arm. My P.E. teacher had these great, big old gray gym shoes that you had to put over your shoes, and whoever shot the most arrows into the undeveloped dump area had to go climb over and collect all the arrows. That usually was me.”

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wo years ago, the Southwords staff spent the last few days of school preparing to digitize every issue of Maine South’s student newspaper. We discovered that we were missing some of the most historic issues: issues one and two of volume one and the entire collection of volume two.

The search was on. We checked the library, Maine South’s basement storage, and even Maine East and Maine West, but to no avail.

We began to reach out to the alumni of the class of 1965, Maine South’s first graduating class, in the hopes that someone would have kept a copy over the years. Mr. Michael Andrews, a member of that first class and a former teacher at Maine South, contacted even more students from the original class, eventually finding Mrs. Corinne Russell, the first editorin-chief of Southwords.

Mrs. Russell still had a copy of the very first issue of Southwords, which she loaned us to scan for our archives.

Months later, we received an email from a Mr. William Griffiths, who, unaware of our search, was looking to donate his collection of Southwords.

Mr. Griffiths and his sister Gail had both been editors on the paper during their time as students at Maine South, and, fortunately for us, he archived every issue of Southwords from 1964 through 1969, completing our collection.

►MRS. RUSSELL ‘65 “It was fun and

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How Southwords located the missing first issue for our archives

Maine East and we were the first group to come over to Maine South. Everything was new, brand new. We had good sports, and I remember playing on the basketball team. We won the first trophy for Maine South. I don’t think you could find a better school to come to for only one year. We pretty much set the traditions that lasted for a long, long time.”

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◄MR. ANDREWS ‘65 “We all came over from

►MRS. MCGRATH ‘68 “I was in the first

four-year class. Coming into Maine South was like the biggest day of my life. I remember exactly what I was wearing. Everybody was lost because everybody was new. There was no football field. My lunch line was where the Deans’ office was. I loved Maine South for all the years I was there—as a student for four years, living across the street for 18 years, and working there for 23 years. It’s in my veins.”

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MAINE SOUTH DEDICATION BOOKLET

This architectural rendering of Maine South was featured in the dedication booklet for the school on Oct. 25, 1964. The constructed building looked almost exactly like this design, although additions were made in later years.

The Maine South dream The founders of Maine South had a distinct vision for the school, but how has it evolved 50 years later?

MAINE SOUTH DEDICATION BOOKLET

300 PLAN One of the major goals of the administration in 1964 was to

establish a sort of home-base system for students. Essentially, 300 students were paired up with one of six counselors who would guide them through their four years of high school. Initially, however, each student was given a home-base where they would spend their lunch period with their counselor and other students who also shared that counselor. This was discontinued after the first year due to the disorganization and mess these home-bases caused. ▲HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE HALLS When it first opened, the school was built with several large lecture halls that had a capacity for 150 students. Features of these lecture halls, like the wood slat walls, can still be seen in rooms like C100B and C100A, though the inclined auditorium seating has long been removed. Today, these rooms are partitioned off by wall dividers and used by classes of no more than 30 students. The major change lies not in the physical alterations to the classrooms, but rather in the ideology that smaller class sizes are more beneficial to high school students.

►TRUMP PLAN The Trump Plan,

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created by J. Lloyd Trump, was a new educational model for secondary schools across the nation. Maine South’s Administration strove to implement the key components of the plan, which outlined the needs of students as well as the needs of teachers. For students, this included integrating 12 hours of independent study in the 30-hour school week and ensuring that the school could “provide instruments to ▲VOCATIONAL WING Now known simply as the V-Wing, the enable the student himself to make an immediate appraisal of how well he northernmost end of Maine South was once dedicated to the vocational arts. has learned.” To accomplish the goals for teachers, the plan outlined schedAccording to the school’s dedication booklet, “The vocational areas, housing uling teachers with classes for 15 hours per week and providing “salaries and industrial arts, home economics, and art, are designed and equipped to give financial incentives to encourage study during the entire teaching career.” the best training possible for the discovery and release of potential.” With The Trump Plan also advocated lecture halls for groups of 80-120 students the woodshop, metal works, and electrical shop classrooms now gone and to introduce the material and then groups of no more than 15 students for converted into computer labs, the vocational wing stands solely to inspire discussions. It states that students should be with these groups for 18 hours of the school week. It also strongly encouraged teaching teams. those involved with art, photography, auto shop, and FCCLA.

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Is a stolen car at the bottom of the pond?

Nuggeting Fad Obama Speaks SStudents’ opinions on recentt ““nuggeting” Page 7

Notre Dame’s controverseyy N w with Obama Page 13

Marco? Polo!

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Haiti in total chaos as death toll climbs Page 3

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Adam Rosales Interview with a In Maine South major M leaguer Page 15 le

Earthquake aftermath Full update on the damage so far Page 4

‘Once Upon a Mattress” Maine South musical revives a classic Page 5

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Eliminating senior finals

Boys’ volleyball

Should senior final exams be scrapped?

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South kicks off the season with a win Page 16

Welcome, Harry Potter Rule changes make way for new clubs.

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You are what you drink What kind of coffee drinker are you?

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Hawks around the world

Future X Games Star

Southwords looks at the cultures of MS students.

Junior finds success as BMX rider.

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Maine South’s Orchesis Dance Company performs ‘Under the Big Top’ in the Watson Auditorium, Jan. 11-12 Signing Off Cheezborgers

The need for a sign grows at Maine South Page 3

Maine South alums manage Chicago’s famous tavern Page 7

Bad Publicity

Hit the Mats

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G20’s Plan The G20 Summit meets in London Page 2

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Junior Anna Rangos leads over 50 District 207 students protesting the proposed district cuts outside of the Ralph J. Frost Administration Center.

That’s a Wrap

IHSA limits student coverage of playoff games Page 5

Namaste

Senior shares her love of yoga with the student body Page 7

On a Roll

Swim Champion

Local sushi restaurants are Francesca Figlioli places put to the ultimate taste test first at state competition Pages 8 & 9 Page 16