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by Laura Coyne One of the highest honors a student can earn during high school is to be named an Illinois State Scholar. Students are chosen by their academic record, ACT Assessment scores, and high school certification. This year Maine South has 98 State Scholars: 45 boys and 53 girls. The Illinois State Scholarship Commission will award these students a Certificate of Merit in April. In addition, 2,000 of IlUnois' most outstanding high school students are named recipients of $1,000 academic scholarships which are renewable over four years. Not all state scholars will receive Illinois Academic Scholarships, but each state scholar is considered a potential candidate. Last year, 20 students from Maine South received this scholarship. Another program, the Monetary Award Program (MAP) provides assistance for students attending college in state. This program provides up to $1900 per year for tuition and mandatory fees. All state scholars are ehgible for this assistance; applications are available from your counselor.
Here is a list of the 1981 State Scholars from Maine South: Diane Alberts, Patricia Auer, Kim Banks, Elizabeth Barinek, Kelly Barry, William Baum, Jacquelin Behnke, Lisa Behrens, Vincent Bianco, Mark Blouin, Ulana Bodnar, Elisa Brandt, Thomas Buranosky, Nina Casten, JuUet Chidester, James Chung, Monique Clark, Richard Clark, Pamela Cools, Steve Cubberly. Todd Curry, Susan Deja, Catherine Dicola, Eugene Dieden, Michael Dimitroff, Mark Dirr, Thomas Ebner, Janice Eilken, Luis Fernandez, Moira Finnegan, Elizabeth Fogarty, Michelina Fruscione, Deimis Garrity, Timothy Gemmel, Valerie Gianakopoulos, Dana Grichnik, Cecilia Guay, Gary Haller, Beth Heitzman, Karen Heitzman, Brian Hogan, Nancy Holda, Gerald Hoster, Maribeth Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Scott Johnson, Kurt Karbusicky, John Kazuk, John Kenneally, Mary Ann Kowols, James Krajewski, Laura Lalik, Julia Langdon, Jill Lebrecht, David Leshuk, James Locascio, Denise Loeffler, Paul Lossman, Mary Loughlin, Mary Ann Mazza.
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Patrick Meehan, Douglas Michel, Paul Minerva, Jay Nawrocki, John Nelson, Suzanne Oakdale, Laureen Oken, Timothy O'Leary, Michael Passaneau, Carolyn Peska, Kathleen Plain, Kathi Rafayko, Mary Reif, Peter Riis, Renee Robbins, Kathleen Rogers, Suzanne Rosentreter, Kellie Rubino, Marisa Satsakorn, Marya Sakowicz. Diane Scheck, John Siena, Karl Sitterly, Scott Skoog, Linda Sloma, Diane Smith, Gregory Smith, Timothy Smith, Lisa Sopota, Mimi Sponder, Richard Stachelek, James Stanger, Keith Stein, Clifton Taylor, Elaine Tite, Timothy Wickstrom, Margaret Wilkas, and Joseph Winters.
"Hawk Talk" Change by Cathy Stavrakas The Creative Writing magazine will be changing it's organizational structure in 1981 because of declining enrollment. The magazine is currently a project of the Writer's Workshop English class where students from the class select the materials, sell and produce the four issues per year. In September the magazine will have to be produced by an extra-curricular staff with a format similar to that of the newspaper and yearbook. The staff will be selected from student volunteers who are interested in creative writing and the magazine. The new staff will try to work eighth period each day, but other periods may have to be used depending upon who works on the staff and what they have available in the way of study periods. Applications are now available for all interested students in V-106. The positions open include: Editor-in-chief, subscriptions manager, chief judge, art editor, and several judges of manuscripts, artists and typists. "One advantage of the new format is that a previously all-senior staff will now be open to all students. If some students start early and stay on the staff for two or three or even four years, the magazine will benefit immensly from their experience," said Mr. Ken Beatty sponsor. For further information or applications see Mr. Beatty in V-106.
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students with their i.d. and senior citizens and $2.00 for adults. Mr. Martello is the faculty director with the assistance of Ted Bales, '82, the student director, and Jean Keleher, '81, the stage manager. Picnic is a different kind of play. It's a racy one with a topic high schools don't perform. Some people may be offended but it's a great story and one of the most well written plays in 50 years. The play and cast are really good. The content is different than people expect to see, but come and see it anyway and be surprised," said Ted Bales, the student director.
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On Sat. Feb. 14, the Concert Orchestra of Maine South will perform at the University of Illinois. They will participate in an orchestra consortium, that is, they will play for wellknown University directors and be critiqued. Other selected schools from Illinois will also be there.
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The freshman class party will be held Sat., Feb. 14 in the cafeteria. Free refreshments will be provided along with music. All freshmen are invited to attend.
Speakers do well by Marya Sakowicz The contest speakers team competed three consecutive weekends in January. At the Jan. 10 tournament at North Chicago high school, Jean Keleher and Mike Harris captured first place in Humorous Duet Acting, Jim Chung placed second in Extemporaneous Speaking, Chris Kowols ranked third in Prose Reading, and Barb Joyce took third in Humorous Interpretation. The winners were not able to receive their awards at the assembly because they did not get back from lunch in time. They were able to pick up their trophies after the assembly. Although winning no trophies at the Jan. 24 tournament at Thornwood High School in South Holland, Chris Kowols in Prose Reading and Sue McLendon in Radio Speaking advanced to the semi-finals. Sue placed fifth overall in the final round.
The third quarter slump—Are you a vicb'm? by Anne Sizopoulos Good grades are a joy to receive, but maintaining them through the long school year can be a difficult task. Many students find that their grades tend to slip during the third quarter—this slip is commonly referred to as the 'third quarter slump.' Not only have students noticed this 0^m _ • • _ • •
phenomenon, many teachers also confirm its existence. Mr. Norman J. Anderson, chairman of business education, believes the slump "is more of an attitude rather than an academic decline," and that it has been declining the last couple of years. The slump occurs third quarter, he explains. "because first quarter everyone is refreshed I ^ l — A
and eager, second quarter there are the holidays to look forward to, and fourth quarter is the end of the year. But third quarter there's nothing to look forward t o . " It is true that the third quarter is the longest in the year because it has the least number of breaks. The routinism of school and winter weather are other factors cited by Mr. Anderson. He added that by third quarter " a lot of courses
Now that the American hostages are safely at home, Americans can reflect upon this past year and its consequences. Maine South students reflected their opinions when Southwards asked "What would you have done differently about the hostage situation?" Tom Weber '81, "I would have done something as soon as they were taken captive, We could have sent the Iranian students back home to Iran." Shelia Daly'82, "I would havenot let it go as far as it did; I probably would've taken some action sooner."
that threatened America's freedom in a violent and barbaric manner and if we allow another weak and inconsiderable country to act in this way towards us, America's freedom will mean nothing." Heidi Schroeder '82, " I would have been a Uttle more forceful and tactful. I wouldn't have let the Iranians push us around so much." Dan Connolly '82, "For a country as big and as militarily influential as ours, it is a disgrace to see, not a small eastern country, but yet a small group of students overtake and hold our own citizens hostage. The overthrow of our embassy with force is an official act of war, and should've been treated as such; not by military force, but by our military presence in Iran and a strong demand for the freedom of our 52 Americans. We should have at least pyt our finger on the trigger and aimed. Carter didn't even lift up a gun." Kim Nelson'81, "There was nothing else we could have done. I wouldn't have done anything different." Janet Piatt '82, " I would have kept a firmer ^and and maybe have used the military more, Carter was too wishy-washy for too long." Beata Burger '82, " I would have pulled out (},£ people in the very beginning before it got any further." j ^ j y LeMay '83, " I wouldn't want another rescue mission; what Carter did was O.K. There was nothing else to d o . " ^jj^jj Christy '84 " I would have sent a rescue mission within the first few days of captjvity, before Iran got organized and as soon as y^g j^new where every one was " finals. Russell Nelson '82, "Right when it happengd, within the first few months, I would have taken immediate and strong action. No further military action, though, should have been taken after that first initial one. Carter was right on that point " Linda Swanson '81, "The U.S. should have j^gpt a lower profile throughout the whole situation; it was publicized too much. The hostages should have had a normal welcome and should not have been treated as heroes, j h e Vietnam vets fought a harder battle, and ^hen they came back, they were treated Uke dirt " j o Ann Russo '82, "Nothing more could have been done. No more troops should have been sent, although the first ones were aU right. Carter did a fine j o b . " Debbie Tritthardt '83, " I n the first week I ^vould have taken 104 Iranian students and held them hostage " Karen Yates '82, " 1 would have done nothing different. There was no more to be done. It was a risky, delicate situation, but we
"change romethmg—do or learn somethmg different ' to reheve the monotony of one's ^''^^° "^xy''?^" n • c r v. ^ , ™ - Marian Davis, English department chairman feels there is definitely a third Quarter slump in the school year. He believes ^hat by adopting the elective program, the English department has avoided the pitfall-"over the years, there has been a marked decline in progress reports. Students who haven t done well first semester have a fresh start and challenge m "^^" "^w class. Mr. Davis also explained that quarter grades are somewhat like 'progress' grades, and teachers generally tend to be conservative. If a student is having a lot of problems with his schoolwork, Mr. Davis suggests that he ask his teachers for help. Mr. Joseph Elliott, Math department chairman, states that perha{5s students don't work as hard after relieving the pressures of the first semester. Mr. Ronald Teller, Science department chairman, and Mr. Otto Kohler, Language and Social Science department chairman, agree that there really isn't a third quarter slump; the problem is the quarter's extensive length and it's lack of breaks, Mr, Stanley Bentall, industrial education department chairman, feels the decline is seldom drastic, and he contributes it to the 'progress* grade which is given in the quarters. Students indicated a loss of interest, mon*°"y' and impatience as the main reasons for the third quarter slump. Beata Burger, '82, felt '^ings get very boring. Lisa Whittman, '82, thinks that students are tired of studying after Mary Rotter, '81, indicates that seniors are impatient for graduation and that they're "mterested m other things besides school—like Jo^s." ^^- James Bonney, director of guidance, states that on the whole, there probably isn't a marked difference in grades between quarters, He suggested "senioritis" as a possible cause o ' the third quarter slump. Many seniors are secure about their college choice by the end of the first semester, so they don't try as hard academically in the last semester, - ^ -• _ ^ Of irll l/l/Df/tC ^ # ^ ^ • * %mM ww %^I v f O ^'"""Fdi,™"' ^""''"''"«''''" F».ur« Editor.'. .•.•..•.'.'. .•.;.'... ^i„^'"?„,?'":; commentary Editor •..•..... ASZOP^UIO" sports Editor Katie R.if phofolti^or """" ^"^ photo starr; M.rk Kadzieu, joei Krau« Mike vuko^fch r^om "'*"• '^'^' KianciUk. o^l^;!''"fZ Befri°Ji"'rh'^ , SroPat^aren l^nnelhauer jud/SpoLr/eltn^K^^^^^^^^^ c'hH^ KOWOIS. John Ma.us^ak. Mike PassanearRekneLbbinTM.ry^
Students discuss release of tiostages Sirs"X^S'j'S'prs»: by Anne Seidel and Cathy Stavrakas Anonymous, "Iran is a third world power As a cure, Mr. Anderson suggests that students
tiMlmm^t^^ #.rji..rlMt5j-i.>r. r. IVIinSIGG uBGIIIOnS ^ by Ana Gonzalez Valentine's Day is most commonly known as a day honoring sweethearts, yet it is also a Christian festival commemorating the martyrdom of two saints of the same name. One was a Roman priest and the other a Bishop of Terni. Both saints were martyred in Rome dunng the persecution of the Christians. The exact dates of their deaths are unknown, but both feasts are celebrated on Saint Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The traditional association of St. Valentine's Day with courtship may have developed out of the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia, which was held annually on Feb. 15. During this feast all the young girls put their names in a box and each young man drew out a name to pick his sweetheart for the following year. According to another tradition, however, Feb. 14 originated as the date during the medieval ages m Europe. In countries such as England and France, birds were believed to have found their mate by the second fortnight of the second month; thus a day was set aside to honor all sweethearts. The people found new ways of celebrating this day. For example, they used to kiss the "first-met", that is, the first young woman whom a young man happened to meet on that day. By chance, this festival for lovers fell on St. Valentme's Day. The idea for hononng sweethearts has nothing to do with the saints for whom the day is named. Because of a combination of traditions, St. Valentine came to be known as the patron saint of lovers. Either of the two St. Valentine's may be given the title. In the nineteenth cemury the custom of sending valentines to the boy or girl one uked best began; gifts were often exchanged as well. Nowadays people usually send valentines to many friends, not just one. for valentine messages
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Cupid's aiming to warm your lieart Sun Mee Choi: You'U never be a star iceskater, but you are one special friend, love, Cindy. Moonica: When I was little, I went to Honey Bear Farm, and it was just thrilling. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Cornelius. Laurie Kladis: Nike Underwear Rules! Happy V-Day! Love, C. C. Ami Albright: Happy Valentine's Day! Love the chick who loves your pins. Jill: Keep your toes to your nose, and Happy V-Day! Love, Current Jelly. To Waka Waka Waka Wak: How's life in the big banana peel? Pretty slippery, Huh? Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Won ton Soup (WAAH!) Keep Boppin.' Mrs. VO: HVD! You're a riot! Love, The Little One. To Paul and Eric: HVD! Stay "cool" and stay "servatious." Love, Load. Ell: HVD! Remember there's always flowers. Hang in there! Love, your Big Little Sis. Maureenie-Beenie: Happy Valentine's Day! Love, CC. A.P.: HVD! Too bad everybody can't have an A.P. Valentine's Day. Have a great day. The Maid. Bear: HVD! Please be my valentine. Yours, Goldie Locks. Mark Pankus: I love watching you play basketball! I'm your biggest fan! I met you once before, and I hope we'll meet again. HVp! Love, a secret admirer. Countess: Have fun on Valentine's day. The Maid. Sofro: Happy Valentine's Day! Love, CC. Jim Roppel: Happy Valentine's Day, Fox. John: Happy Valentine's Day. love, Lightweight. „ Guy's Swim Team: Happy Valentine's Day Your Swim-timers. To AO: Now that you have lunch, just a bit ot advice: don't give in to school pressures and eat that Caf. food. Happy V.D. Love, Sean, g tnc Jacobsen: Happy Valentine's Day. Blue
Cheryl Patano: Hope you have an excellent Valentine's Day kid. My brother, James/ Down at U. of I./ Studying to be a doctor/ So people won't die./ When you're away at school/ Learning about bones and brains/ Remember that I miss you/ While you're down in Champaign. Love, Sun. P.S. Have a Happy Valentine's day. Peach: Have a swell V-day. Love always, 7th period Satire and Humor. Karen K.: It's been fun in homeroom, but probably everyone knows our whole life story! But just remember to "Go for it" in anything you do! HVD! Love ya, Terri. Tie - 1 : I love ya! Happy Valentine's Day! Love always. Tie -2. Pam: Roses are red, violets are blue, nuttybars are sweet, so are you! Todd. Big Little Kipp: It was fun driving in the car with you first period! I'm sure I'll see you at more basketball games! HVD! Guess Who. Dear Tammy: Have a great Valentine's Day! Hang in there—love you always! Love, Big Sis. Cindy Hurt: Happy Valentine's Day, Babe. Dear Chickie Pud: Thanks for being a great friend! Don't get too kinky with Eric! HVD! Love, Chickie Coop. PS. See you on Rush—working! Ha! Ha! DearDebra: Howdy! HVD! It's been great so far I hope we don't lose it! Love, tree stump. Cliff (Bill): Would you walk with me at Graduation? Happy V-Day! Love, Donna (Econ). To Hearbreaker: (Sandy, Darlene, Leslie, Beth, Donna, Steph, Sandy, Heather, Pam, and Laura): This is our day to break those hearts! Punk out and Happy V.D.! Fran McDonough: If it weren't for you I'd be nuts. Thanks for being a great friend. Take Care. Happy Valentine's Day! Rick Simpson: I wish I got to know you better in English, but have a great Valentine's day anyway, your secret admirer. Costa Rican creep: You are the greatest, CC, WW! Crazy Egyptian. Ty: I think it's about time I learned how to Miss Phepho: I see you in lunch everyday play pool. Don't give up on me yet. Rebecca. ana 1 really think you are beautiful. I'd like to Glenn, Charlie, Roger, and Tusk: Happy get to know you. Scott V.D. to the brothers I never had. Julie. Zum: Hang in there, I love ya! Schlobs. Dear Mike: Hi! HVD. I love your taste in shirts! love, Liz. Denise: May you and John be eternally happy. J. Manawella: Thanks for being the best friend ever. Chickala. Debbie: Good luck with Lou. Judy. Nance and Mee: I hope you get all the carnations you deserve. Big G: I hear Washington is beautiful in the spring. Thank you. J.B. Brian McConnell: Somebody loves you. Lee Lee: Happiness would be having you home for good. Love me. To Squeege and Sven: Happy V.D! G.L.W.T.G. Love, Yogi. Pegret: AFS rules—we are super great! 0 0 ©CDC? W.W. and C.C.'s forever. Your beautiful. Happy V.D. Jewels P.S. You've got a cute brother! To Boo-boo and Turkey: Happy V.D. Whip it! Love Tibears. Paula Blandford: To a good friend, who is Page 3 ^ nuts all the time. Thanks for being there. Hap-
py Valentine's Day! Take Care! Onion and Bosh: I love you guys, but you're creeps and tomorrow I'm leaving without you! Pigface. Dracula (RJS): Do that to me one more time, your Countess. To Debs and Ter: Happy V.D. Go for it! Love, Teebs. To my dearest Poo Bear: I love you more than Rice-Krispie treats and skiing (lots-n-lots). What do ya say we get married? Wuv you. Dear. I^iige: We love you! Hirayokitaka. J. and P. To Junior: Happy Valentine's Day son! Love Mom. To my tennis partner: You have a nice backstroke. I've got a challenge: let's play some more!! Amateur Skier. To Donna Juhlin: You loser! Remember Spam and Happy V.D. Love, Tibs. BBF: Do your math homework you dork, but you know we love you! P. and J. Dear Alex: Happy Valentine's Day, you sunshine of my existence! Love, Guess Who. Ml Chiquitita: Never forget the simple things. I love you Tu Bobito. Wayne—I love ya, babe. Be my valentine. Let's get married, okay? Send A.H. my love. Hugs and kisses, Kitty. Tom:Geez Louise, anything for you! Love, Jean. To U.B.U.—(I'll never get it right!) Such a wQU woman deserves the best V-day ever along with a Bang to follow her SHOOTING career—Love L.P. Stacy Inouye: Some Valentine advice—never go out with a guy who owns an intimate apparel shop—remember?? Love, Jesse. To Linda—Sallright if I say happy Valentin's day? Poco Poo Bear: Now I really believe in miracles. I think you had this all planned, but it was worth the six month wait. I love you, Kitty. Tam: Can 1 borrow your entire wardrobe? Thanx, Jean.
Superstitious? Beware of the 13th by Laurie Walters Today, Friday the 13th may cause many superstitiuous people to feel that harm may come to them. They may take special precautions to guard against any evil. If this sounds like you, you may suffer from triskaidekaphobia, the irrational fear of the number 13. It is a Greek word derived from triskaideka (13) and phobia (fear). The origin of the superstition about Friday the 13 dates back to prehistoric times. Primitive man could only count up to 12, and no further. That is why the multiplication
tables go up to 12x12. And also why no numbers beyond 12 have an independent name, but are composed of previous numbers. Since man was used to counting only up to 12, the number 13 contained a mystery. Primitive man feared this number, and considered it bad luck. Ever since then people have had an uneasy feeling for the number 13. Some students refuse to take tests numbered 13. Hotels often omit the 13th floor. Baseball and football players don't like to wear number 13 jerseys. Maine South students vary in their reactions to Friday the 13th. Nell McKitrick, '82, "I'm not superstitious.
but I don't plan on taking any risks by walking under ladders or anything." One sophomore said, "Whenever the 13th of the month falls on a Friday, I get very nervous and usually try to stay home." Kim Zdunek, '82, "Everyday I have to go to school is bad luck, but at least it's a Friday." Linda Zaworski '81, "I'm alot more careful; I walk on the side of the sidewalk closer to the grass so I don't get hit by a car." Marty Leever '82, "I was born on Friday the 13th, so since then my mom is superstitious about it." So if you are superstitious, beware of everything you do today!
Cupid aims more Valentine messages... Uriah, Ian: Backstreets Forever! Margo. To Jim Parsons, Happy Valentines Day! and, as the song says— "They'll always be an open heart...waiting for you..." My Eternal Love, "Chrysothemis Nashia." "Swan Lake"—I love your legs!! Love, "H.D." To Linda: (you landshark, you)—Hope Valentine's Day brings a Candygram with every knock on your door. Love the gasman (Laura). Dear Pops: Did you guess I still like you? Mom. Dear Yoda—Don't look them in the eye. See you on the third floor. Love, BuUtree. Happy Valentine's Day to Steve, Mike, Andy, Dave, Frank, Mark Al, Andy, Wally, Matt, Bill, Dan, Tom, George, Mike H., and Charlie from the girl on the team. Boo-Boo luvs Yogi. Mr. Hopkins: I've learned a lot from you in English, and am grateful for all of the con-
structive advice concerning my writing—HVD! Love, BJK. Dear Jolin B.—Good morning! From the Know-it-all. To Mrs. Scott Steffes—You have a superb taste in clothes. I miss you! Love, Vito. Happy V—D Mer! Dear Ubie—Third period just isn't as .fun without you. Shoot! Bang! Love, Elcie. Thomas J.—Wish you were here. Dearest Timmy, How about some soap for dessert on December 1st? (A Tuesday of course!) Happy Valentines Day. Love, Ticklish. To Karen Hofeldt: Thanks for the car and the shoulder. Remember, that's what mine arc for. Love, your constant companion. Elcee/Freckles: The National Heart Association h£is named you pumper of the year! Happy Valentines Day! Blondie. Yolica Mae: Happy Valentines Day to our littlest sister! Adzia. To my Uncle Gordy: Happy Valentines Day with hugs and kisses. Elsa Jean: A hug and a kiss for you today. Love, Your Guardian Angel. This is the fifth mystery victim. Because of Match: Happy "V" day and may all your the overwhelming success and interest in the New Years be celebrated right! Love, YooBee. secret identities. Southwards has decided to F.M.—Kiss a crocalator on the Hps and I'll continue this column. be your Valentine forever. Love ya, D.S. Our Super sleuth chose a sophomore boy Nanancy: Happy V day. oh look out for that this issue. His homeroom teacher is the in- bee! You know which one! Love, YooBee. famous Mr. Robert Hunt. Active in sports, he George of the Jungle: Look out for that has helped his football and basketball team- tree! And Happy Valentines day! Guess who. mates enjoy winning seasons. Mr. Hopkins: You're the best teacher I've He attended one of the Catholic grammar ever had!! Happy Valentines Day!! schools and lives one street over from Belle To the sheik of Park Ridge—I'd love to join Plaine Ave. harem!! Love, Interested Applicant. He has 4a lunch and a 4b study period. After your W.S.R., M.C.H P.T.P. Uves! J.P.K. lunch he is often seen with a first-year Karen Fillion: Good luck with Julian (LenHawkette. non). What a beautiful pair you'd make! Well, that's all the clues for this week's vicyour fellow Beatlemaniac, tim. He should be easy to guess with all the Love, Beth-"George." clues given. If you think you can identify the "Sexy-sadie", To Sate—The Golden Tonsil Award!! mystery guy, enter both your name and year Laura, Linda, and Kathi. and the name of the victim in the Super To Nancy: Our best party giver and EditorSleuth/Mystery Victim box in the Southwards' in-Chief. Hope your "big V" is the best ever! office in V-106. Your A.E. Match. The first three people who guess correctly Stacey Inouye:You're a terrific "Dear Abwill have their name printed in the next issue of bey" and 1 promise not to bring up those the paper. Good luck and have fun sleuthing! touchy subjects anymore—Politics, I. ApThose who were right in guessing the last parel, and Al-the-Babe. HVD!! Love Bethany. issue's victim, John Wagner '82, were Paul Jim P.—You're the nicest, sweetest guy I've Mpistolarides '82, Kristi Meland '83, and ever known—and the best drummer Chris Mayer '82. ever—Love, ??? Cindl—Wasn't lunch fun? They're all yours Paga 4
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now. Happy V.D. Love, Mary. To Liz: Hope your Valentine's Day is happy and full of surprises. (May that surprise be tall, dark and handsome!) Love, Laura. Margie Domanchuk: To my CRABBY biology partner—Happy V.D. Hork. Paul: To the last little "Yardbird"—Happy Valentines Day! Good luck next season. Paula, Mary, and Lil Sue. Alan: Let's practice our cutting. Know what I mean? Jackie. Carol: Happy V.D. Maybe we can get together! Oh and Karen says hi. Hostage. Antonette: Have an excellent V—day. I'm glad we are good friends. Good luck with your Olympic jock. A Friend. Boy's Swim Team: You've had a great season. Good luck in Conference. Have a good V—day. The girl swim timers. To Joe: Your my favorite "No. 1" ranked Ball Boy! Love ya always, Anne. Joanne Hylen and Donna Buckholts: Have a great Valentine's Day! Love ya, Poopsie. Debbie Haselhun and Karen Holfeldt: You're a bunch of great singers! HVD! Anne. To Danny Guerin: Are you going? Ana and Pete. To Ana Banana: We miss you in evm HVD! B. and K. * Grace: You're a terrific sister—Thanks! Love ya, Anne. Pooh Bear: Sorry hon, you're stuck with me permanently—C'est la vie! Let's just say you'll learn to live with it. Love ya, Trina. To Nels E.: This day is perfect for you considering you are in love with yourself. Kim S., Mary and Anne O: Have nn excellent V-day. You're so crazy! Me. Treble Choir 2nd Sopranos: To the "best" singers in Treble Choir. "Ofe." Dear Chickie Coop: I'm glad to see you're not working in the cottage anymore. HVD, kiddo! See you on Rush! Love, Chickie Pud. Mee Kim: Don't run over any Cowboys in Drivers! We miss ya. HVD! Love, the Lunch Bunch. To Chocolate-Chip Girl: The day of Calvins are gone forever. Haven't you heard the latest? Brownies are becoming this year. HVD! Love, Philly-Girl. Jan: I'll never be logical, but together we sure can make-up a great batch of fudce HVD! Love ya but Shut-up. ^' Sean: (Butch) ThanKs for being a friend and for being there. As they say. Time Loves A Hero. Keep the fire, man. Scott (Sundance).
Hawks to buck Broncos
by Mike Sir The Hawks play host tonight at 6:30 p.m. as ml levels of girl's basketball hope to corral the Broncos of Barrington in a non-conference battle. Tomorrow night, also at 6:30, the Hawks travel to Niles West for a decisive conference contest.
the the first contest, the girls jumped out into the lead and held tight the rest of the game, but in the championship game the Hawks lost a close one to Niles North. Showing skill for the
Hawk play in the new year consisting of, a • u^S •' ^^ ^ ^ " ^ ^^y factor in their move m the Tribune wire service poU (25th to 21st). I he Hawks sandwiched their five wins between the two conference defeats. Highlights of the victories included Sally Zeiger's game-winning basket m a 51-49 over Evanston, and Sally l^eterson s 26 points, including 2 winning free throws, m a 55-52 win over Maine East. Peterson netted 31 points the next night in their bb-bO win over Waukegan West. These two outstanding victories and her high scoring earned Peterson Athlete of-the-Week award by the Chicago Tribune
In a letter delivered to the Maine Township High School staff on Feb. 2, the Head Varsity Coaching assignments for 1981-2 were released. There were some changes due to the closing of Maine North, thus increasing the availability of coaches.
Hawks in the tournament were Diane Lee and Sonja Nikolich, each with 12 and 8 points respectively, and Amy Black pulling down 11 rebounds.
New Maine coaches for 1981-82 announced
Baseball-Richard Davis Softball-Donald Kerr Badminton-Joyce Albrecht Basketball (B)-Jerrold Nelson Basketball(G)-Michael Deines Cross Country-John KilcuUen
Football-to be announced Golf-Ronald Ross Gymnastics(B)-John Riccitelli Gymnastics(G)-Phyllis GoU Soccer-John Tilley Swimming(B)-Scott Guilfoil Swimming(G)-Dawn Butler Tennis(B)-Leslie Kent Tennis(G)-Joanne Barnes Track(B)-Thomas Mahon Track(G)-Jackie Schultze Volleyball-James Lonergan Wrestling-Thomas Ziemek
5S'?aE~SHt 'WS tumblers roll to a close by Laura Coyne The gymnastics team has competed in a The girls' gymnastics season is coming to a tough conference this year; the competition To Everyone: Happy Valentine's Day from close as the girls participated in their con- will undoubtedly get tougher next year. Head ference meet and also the District meet at coach Phyllis GoU stated, "I feel we will have a ail of us at Southwords. ivlaine East. better team next year, but at the same time we will also be in a more competitive division." Throughout the season, Niles West was Maine South's hardest opponent. At a recent by Karen Yates Carol Zuegel, '83, "1984 by George Orwell. meet, the Freshman Invitational, the Hawks Reading is an important part of a student's 1984 was really good. It brought out many placed second behind Niles West. Another highlight of the season was when Maine South lite, hor many people, reading is an enjoyable good points and important statements." scored their highest point total for the season, experience. The week's Forum question asks Dave Lester, '84, "Island of the Blue 101.55, when they hosted East Leyden. Dolphins. It was a true to life story that kept read?"^^' ^^^ *^ '^^ ^^^ ^°°^ ^°^ ^"^ me interested." Coach Goll expect the junior varsity squad Eric Kom, '82, "The Shining by Stephen to take second at conference, but is unsure of Dan Vanderbrink, '84, '7. Robot by Isaac varsity. "I don't expect varsity to finish as ^ ™ ° ^ - y»Ke science fiction a lot. /, Robot is King. It was an excellent horror novel." Donna Pater, '81, "The Body in the high, but I do feel the varsity members had a ditterent from other books I've read." good season individually." Vickie Tickner, '82, 'The Unholy Child. It Library. It was a good mystery." Senior and four-year varsity member, Kathy John Port, '82, 'T/ie Cave.y o/Sree/by Issac 7.^f ,}"f^?^^ compared to other books. The commented. "Our record, unfortunatelact tnat it was unrealistic kept my interest. Asimov. It's a great science fiction novel. It's Nister ly, does not show the talent that this team has. about robots that look so much like humans There were no boring parts." attitude and hard work of all the members «r!;iT!^ Sjvanson, '81, -A Tree Grows In none can tell them apart. It was really good." The Anne Seidel, '82, "The first and second made our season successful." .S^l,]}^ * ^ ^^t i" the early 1900's. I really books of The Chronicles of Thomas CoveCoach Goll also expects some girls to place saw myself as the main character." nant. They're some of the best fantasy books in the District meet and eventually go down n„7th^^^ '^"^^'•' '^' "Anthem. It brought ever written. The Chronicles are complex state. She concluded, "To watch the talent of nf hl»?.r^''°'^^.'^^ °f identity and the badness novels dealing with the later hfe of a leper. I each girl develop over the season has been exof beauracracy through the story of one man." thank Ms. Lobitz for recommending them." citing."
Students read variety of boofcs for enjoyment
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Wrestlers face District competition by Kersten McLain Last Friday night Maine South's varsity wrestling team lost to the New Trier East Indians 20-33. The Hawks did well at the beginning of the meet with wins by Tony Grego, Matt Bringas, Bob Phillips, captain Mike Fischer, Mike Donnely, and Randy Rogers. However, in later matches the tough Indians pinned our Hawks. Along with the varsity defeats, both levels of jv also fell to New Trier East. JV-1 finished with a score of 23 to 43, and jv-2 lost with the score of 17 to 39. Victors were scored by Tony Denardis and Bob McKune. Joe Digati and Rich Mullins both won their matches by superior decision scores. The freshman team managed to tie New Trier in an exciting finish by Tony CoUeti, who pinned his opponent to tie the meet. Other winners were Jim Paulette, Mike Minisian,
Conference today by Laura Coyne The Maine South boy's swimming team is approaching their conference meet. The varsity team has swam well all season, according to Head coach John Doherty. In the middle of their season, the Hawks hosted the Maine South relays. Of the six schools that participated. South came out on top. Coach Doherty commented, "We thought it would be a close meet, but we won handily. We've been swimming very well." Swimmers deserving recognition include: Steve Delano, John King, Mike King, Scott Krue, and Mark Mossier. John King, who is only a freshman, has a good chance of qualifying for state. Although the Hawks lost to New Trier East, Jeff Stachelek, '82, beat New Trier's best swimmer. Tom Walsh has also done a fine job in the diving events. Because of all the talented underclassmen swimming varsity, the junior varsity has suffered. The freshmen, however, have not been affected. The team has done exceptionally well. They were undefeated until they came up against New Trier East. The relay team of Scott Krue, Mike King, Steve Delano, and Jeff Stachelek is coming close to breaking the school record, and Coach Doherty expects the relay team to break it before the end of the season. He is also confident the relay team wiU qualify for state.
Hawks need support Dear Sports Editor: At this time I would like to bring to your attention a very important issue. At the conclusion of our season, it was decided that the Maine South varsity fencing team is no more. But if the students and school care, we can reverse this decision. The fencing team has won more state championships than any other Hawk team. We cannot let this tradition fall. We need your help, so let us know you care. Thank you, Peter Curtis and the fencing team P.S. Please send comments and suggestions to Southwords, c/o sports editor.
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Neil Deichmann, and undefeated Phil Morelli. Tony Denardis, Dan Greising, Joe Digati, The final score was 29-29, leaving the and Bob McKune helped the jv-1 team to freshman team with an impressive record of 8 defeat Stevenson with a score of 43-21. Also wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. winning their matches were Andy Skoog, Tim Despite the losses on Friday, Maine South SuUivan, and Eric Deichmann. made a strong comeback Saturday when they Maine South freshmen also won with a score beat Stevenson High School. The varsity won of 40-27. Jim Yaniz, Andy Rubino, Phil with a score of 30-9. Winners in this match Morelli, and Tony CoUeti each pinned their were Matt Bringas, Mike Fischer, and Dave opponents and helped lead the Hawks to vicEricson. tory.
Hawks to face Waukegan by Leo Smith The Hawks of Maine South are set to battle Waukegan East tonight at an away game. They will then travel to Oak Park tomorrow for a non-conference game. Although the Hawks have only slightly improved their winning percentage since the new year, many teams have had to work hard for a victory. On Jan. 23, Maine East took on our varsity team in what turned out to be a real thriUer. The two Maine schools went back and forth, constantly exchanging baskets. Seconds before the final buzzer rang, Maine East scored a 20 foot pray shot to edge out our Hawks 45-44. Even more recently on Jan. 30, Maine South shot for New Trier East on their opponent's home court. The number one team in the North Central Suburban conference had its hands full with our Hawks in what proved to be a defensive battle. At the end of four quarters of play the score was tied at 28. The overtime began with the two teams exchanging four points apiece, but in the end NTE prevailed when their center John Gynn, sunk a basket
with 6 seconds left. The Hawks tried to caU a time out, but in a referee's mixup the clock ran out with Maine South down 34-32. Mark Pankus contributed 20 points, and three starting juniors Mike Denzel, Doug Fiddler, and Ed Schmelzer added defense and hustle. The basketball team has suffered from many starting players quitting, and have had to play with inexperienced juniors. The sophomore team team goes into their last four games with a 10-5 record, which places them fourth in their conference.
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l=enoeis number one! by Peter Curtis
The Maine South varsity fencers are the number one team in the state after a big victory in the New Trier West tournament, held of Jan. 31. This victory gave the Hawks a 16-0 record on the year. Mark Rusin, a senior, finished the tournament with an outstanding record of 10-0. Al Ishu went 7-3; Steve Amidei and Dave Moreno both were 6-4. The Hawks beat Culver MiUtary Academy 13-5, and Maine West 11-7. The Hawks also came from behind to beat New Trier East 10-8. Against the Indians captain Steve Amidei had to hit his opponent twice within the timespan of seven seconds. This can be compared to a dual in which you have to kiU your opponent twice in seven seconds. Amidei landed his second touch as time ran out, and the Hawks remained undefeated. The Hawks' final meet of the season was the Midwest Championships in MUwaukee on Feb. 7. The Hawks went to the Championships with some outstanding accompUshments on the season. The Hawks' hope lies in Mark Rusin, Al Ishu, and Steve Amidei. Rusin and Ishu are both 43-12 for the year, while Amidei is 31-12. The frosh-soph fencing team is the best frosh-soph team in the state, after they won the Frosh-Soph Invitational. Captain Walt Cwik, Matthew Curtis and Diane James had a great year for the Hawks.
Junior diver Jim Strand displays superb d vmg form at Saturday's meet against Maine East. (photo by Eric Lorenz)