Vol 17 issue 9

Groups strive for understanding

by Cathy StavAakoi

^ The winners of the Brotherhood Ibociety election received recognition today at the Brotherhood/AFS assembly.

Nominations were held in homerooms on Feb. 4. Students who were nominated by several homerooms were asked to have three teachers sign a sheet saying that they represent criteria for the organization's members. On Feb. 18 a final election was held in each homeroom to select three girls and three boys from each class.

The society consists of students who display leadership qualities, school spirit, demonstrate consideration and respect for fellow students and adults, and demonstrate reliability.

Brotherhood Society is a service to the community. Members do various services by visiting nursing homes and orphanages. A collection for the hostage families is being planned. In honor of the hostage's return, the society displayed yellow ribbons.

The AFS organization has selected its final seven students who are eligible for spending the summer in a foreign country.

The juniors selected are; Anne Wilkes, Nancy Irvine, Erin O'Connor, Pete Curtis, Sue Spatafora, Sarah Bixby, and Nell McKitrick.

They were selected from a large group of students who were eliminated gradually after under-going group, local and regional interviews.

Applications of the seven candidates have been sent to New York so they can'be hand matched with families by their personality and special interests. There is no limit to the number of students who can be selected.

In two or three months the students will find out what country they're going to.

Peggy Wilkas '81 , who went to Egypt this summer said, "AFS is really a great way for someone to get to know a new culture and be on your own for awhile."

This weekend Maine South is hosting fourteen AFS students from various schools where they are visiting.

Equador, England, Brazil, and Spain are only a few of their home countries.

The main AFS exchange in New York recommended Maine South as a school to host the students.

They will have a potluck dinner, get a tour of the school, and go downtown. This weekend will also give families an opportunity to host students to see if they like it.

The students will return home on Sunday.

February 27, 1981 If anyone is interested in AFS, monthly meetings are held in stu-dent's homes where slides of their trips are shown.

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Maine South H.S., Park Ridge, 111,

Contest Speakers advance The Contest Speakers Team and Coach Vince Pinelli have wrapped up the 1980-81 season. On January 31, Maine West held the annual Maine Invitational. Senior debater Jay Nawrocki, in his debut as an Extemporaneous Speaker, took home the third place trophy.

Districts, held on Feb. 7, were hosted by Evanston High School. Placing fourth overall, South's team made a successful showing with senior Jay Nawrocki capturing a first place trophy in Extemporaneous Speaking and junior Barb Joyce receiving third in Humorous Interpretation Advancing into final round were: Chris Kowols in Prose Reading, Mike H a m s and Jean Keleher in Dramatic Duet Acting, and Mike Harris and Jean Keleher in Humorous Duet Acting.

Also competing at districts were team members Vince Bianco in Original Oration, Deborah Doherty in Dramatic Interpretation, Kate Kaniff in Verse Reading, and Renee Robbins in Oratorical Declamation.

As a result of their high rankings in district. Jay Nawrocki and Barb Jjoyce qualified and participated in -sectionals held Feb. 14 at Downers Grove South Both Barb and Jay advanced to the final round, where they finished fourth and fifth res-

pectively.

Team coach Vince Pinelli had some closing remarks about the team's season and the nature of Contest Speaking, "Unlike sports, speech events are not something to win or lose.

The judging criteria is different: it is personal and subjective. This year showed personal improvement among individuals and their development of new skills. That improvement is more important than winning or losing."

To conclude the year, the team is planning to see the Broadway musical "Sweeny Todd" on Tues., March 3. The team members are advised to check the call board for needed information.

Mathletes

compete

The Mathletes placed sixteenth our of 25 teams in their last meet.

The Mathletes are a group ot students who participate in math contests throughout the year. There are about 20 students currently involved. Mr. Mahon explained, "People who would like to join Mathletes do not have to try out; kids just drop out if they find the competition too tough."

Other team members doing well are: Mike Justice, Fumie Yamahara, and co-captaii3s, Jim Chung and Vince Bianco.

Council works for students Student Council has been involved with various projects.

Recently they contributed $1600 toward an illuminated sign announcing school events. It will be replacing the current one at the intersection of Dee and Talcott with a more substantial, steel sign. The total cost of 1;he sign is $5400, Council hopes that the various clubs and organizations who will have their announcements posted, will contri- *, bute. Jim Davlin, student council

president, commented, "The 1980-81 Student Council is leaving its mark on the school."

"It Came From Outer Space" was a success according to council members.

Over S600 was made in ticket sales.

Jim responded,"We're sorry we had to turn students away; we didn't expect such big crowds."

The Christmas card exchange passed out over 2000 cards in what Jim felt as the "best ever."

Band needs money for spring trip

by Ccutliij StavfiakoA The Maine South Marching Band is planning a trip to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. over spring break.

They are having several fund raisers to help defray the S45,000 cost.

On March 21 there is a Band-0Thon. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. the band will be playing. At 7 p.m. a light supper will be served in the cafeteria while the Pep Band or Ensembles play. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 the Marching Band and the Hawkettes will perform and anyone can direct the band for S3. There will also be a drawing and prizes. Mainstream will play from 9:30 to 10:30.

Admission to the Band-0-Thon is either a supper ticket, a ticket for the drawing, a Si donation, or a tag from Tag Day, March 14, when tags are given for a small donation.

Various fund raisers have helped to pay the initial cost. The Tri-M candy sale resulted in S4,500 in profits, $3,500 from the Music Boosters, the Chamber of Commerce contrilj|ited S400 for booklets the band distributed, and the Sealy Mattress Company gave $400 when 70 members of the band played at their convention.

Maine South's Marching Band was selected over seven other high schools in the state who all submitted applications and auditions tape.

Every state will have a high

North affects South The closing of Maine North next year will affect the other three schools. Each school will have more students and therefore have more classes to choose from.

No students presently attending North will come to South, but will be assigned to East or West depending on where they live. Incoming freshmen from Emerson will have a choice of South or East.

According to Mr. Simonson, assistant principal, about 20 to 40 new freshmen next year will be from Emerson. Approximately two-thirds of North students will go to East and the rest will go to West.

East's population next year will be 3300 students; South's and West's, 2600.

The administration has not decided which school will close next, but no other Maine school will close for several years.

Another advantage to the closing of North is the savings in electricity and staffing.

school band and a queen to represent it.

Maine Sou th will be represented by the Band, Hawkettes, Rifles, and the Flags, They will depart by bus on March 30 and return on Sunday, April 5.

In additi on to the parade competition, the band will spend a day and an eveni ng in Williamsburg, visit Mt. Ve rnon and have some

special activities.

Glenn Lund, '81, a member of t h e ^ ^ Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band s a i d ^ B "I personally feel very fortunate ^ ^ ending my high school years with a trip like this. I feel it has brought the band together and made us all work harder. After all the hard work, I think we're going to have a really good time that will be well deserved."

Team competes with first aid Many teams exist at South, however, the first aid team is one of the less recognized. Coached by Miss Candice Purdy, the first aid team consists of six members: Renee Robbins, Luiz Fernadez, Mark Lachiw, Lou Lusignan, Pat Loll, and Melanie DeRosa.

The team practices First Aid procedures and competes with other schools; the practice about once a week for the entire year.

In order to be a member of the first aid team, a person must pass the first aid class at school and also have the standard first aid card. Like any other team, you try out.

South entered midwest competition

representing Illinois, last year, placing second out of three states.

The team will enter national competition on Mar. 28, in what the coach feels to be fiercer competition.

The six members of the team will work as a group.

In competition, the judge gives each team three first aid emergencies and each member must complete everything correctly in a certain amount of time. If anyone of-the members perform a task incorrectly, then the team is penalized.

The first aid team can also be helpful for those persons seeking medical professions. If anyone is interested in trying out for the team, contact Miss Purdy.

Orchesis dances "Endless Motion' "Endless Motion" Orchesis' annual dance show will be presented Thurs., Fri., and Sat., Mar. 5-7 at 8 p.m.

The show, lasting about an hour and a half, features not only the traditional jazz, modern, and ballet dances but "novelty dances." Jenn Drogosz, Orchesis president, stated, "They're not everyday dances, they are unusual, and some are really bi-

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zarre." Hawaiian, dances with masks, and dances in bags along with an unrehearsed improvisation are some of the variations.

Jenn added, "This group is more creative than in years past. I'm proud of this group, because we've had to do alot more work and work more closely together since Miss Schlomer left."

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Anorexia-Dieting becomes dangerous ?(/ Ana GonzaZe-Z display them. The victim usually ^ Nowadays, society is obsessed with suffers a loss of at least 25 perK.hinness; we are continually assaulcent of original body weight. She ted with the message "fat is ugly." also holds a negative attitude toOne cannot turn on the T.V. without wards eating, food, and weight that being bombarded with ads for differ- cannot be overcome by hunger,threats, ent diet pills. It has gone so far or reassurance that the patient is that it has become rare to meet anynot fat. one who is not on a diet. Sometimes, The patient, although weighing though, these diets can become danoften less than ninety pounds and gerous. exhibiting a slow heart rate, shows Excessive dieting may lead to amazingly good nature and energy.

Anorexia (loss of appetite) Nervosa She may excessively exercise and (due to nerves). It is a littleyet show no signs of fatigue. The known problem that can become exanorectic will go on eating binges tremely serious within a relatively and then self-induce vomiting. She short time, if it remains untreated. will deny hunger and refuse to eat, TJiis disorder is characterized by a except for tiny portions (usually significant weight loss and selfonce a day). Her self-image will be inflicted starvation due to emotiondistorted: although she is growing al factors. The victims usually go thin she continues to see herself on a diet and continue dieting even as fat. The victim may display a though their weight is far below tendency toward perfectionism coupnormal. Progression to chronic menled with an excessive devotion to tal illness sometimes occurs, and school work. All the symptoms point about ten percent of anorexic pato one thing--a morbid fear of being tients literally starve themselves fat. to death.

Anorexia--much more common among Early detection is one of the females than males--can occur from keys to effective treatment of the childhood to adulthood but is seen problem. In the treatment of Anoremost frequently among adolescents. xia Nervosa, medical procedures are The illness affects mainly adoles?nt girls from age ten and up and uccasionally adolescent boys. As mentioned above, emotions are an important factor, although there 8(/ Kaien Vcutu also may be a nutritional disorder.

All seniors who plan to continue Often obesity precedes Anorexia their education are faced with the Nervosa. In this case, the indiviimportant decision of which college dual reverses his eating habits, going from one extreme to the other, to attend. Southwords asked seniors which college they chose and why. perhaps in reaction to teasing about Here are some responses: being fat. Children may refuse to eat because of an unbearable hurt Diane Scheck: "DePaul University or a desire to get even with parents because it has a fantastic school of for mistreatment. Anorexic factors music." among other age groups include deLynn Brownson: "Northern Illinois pression and sexual conflicts University because it's not \iery far Anorexia Nervosa has a variety of away and they have a good business symptoms; yet not all anorectics school."

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typically required. Liquid feeding-intravenously or by tube--may be needed for persons who are too weak to eat. With children, forced feeding is sometimes resorted to. Treatment of this disorder is often difficult but behavioral therapy appears to be the most promising. The victim's eating behavior is controlled in order to assure and reinforce proper eating habits.

A group, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), has been formed because of a growing concern for the problem. The group organized a year and a half ago because of an increasing need for group support for desperate parents whose teenagers have Anorexia Nervosa.

They are dedicated to gathering and making available information on the illness; alerting parents, school, and medical personnel to its symptoms; and providing education and support for its members.

Anorexia Nervosa is a serious disease which can be fatal in extreme cases. It is different from anorexia, meaning just a loss of appetite which can occur during a period ot depression, or as in hospital patients after an operation.

Seniors cite college choices Pat Meehan: "Triton because my dad teaches there."

Jenny Callos: "Southern Illinois because I plan to go into forestry."

Julie Langdon: "Wellesly College because I wanted to go to an eastern school with a high academic standard.

Wellesly is in Boston and I love Boston."

Bob Coniglio: "Illinois State; I want to go into Business Management.

I also like large schools because you meet more people. Also, some of my friends are going there and I like to keep acquainted." rXeo-ic tutu

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. . . And you thought you knew New! Eij Ch/u-i, Koivoli

"Gruber is a real person!" And so is Gruber's biggest promoter who is also a Maine South Social Science teacher and Student Council sponsorMr. Tom New. Anybody in one of Mr. New's Government or Government/Democracy Accelerated classes is familiar with his lectures spattered with "true" stories of college, Indiana, and yes, schlameale extraordinaire--Gruber.

He enjoys working in Student Council even though it seems to take up more in-school time than teaching, especially during Homecoming and V-Show. He attributes

Council's success this year to the "exceptional group of students that seem to work well together." Student Council also allows a different vantage point for the teacher and student; Mr. New says: "It allows me to be with the student in a different environment than the teacher--student situation."

While growing up in a small town in Indiana, near Indianapolic, Mr. New was very involved in his high school and was Student Council President. He was also captain of the track and cross country teams on which he held the record in the two mile run.

Students discuss value of pets Linda Swanson, ' 8 1 , says that as f a r back as she remembers, "my fami l y has always had cats around. I guess you could say i t ' s a t r a d i t i o n . They're important to the fami l y because they r e a l l y seem to care f o r you, j u s t l i k e you do f o r them. When I'm s i c k , my cats are always checking in on me and they seem to want to cheer me up. They are part of the f a m i l y ! " Another reason people keep pets is f o r the protection they give as well as the companionship. The most common example of t h i s is the dog.

Of a l l the d i f f e r e n t kinds of pets that are kept, dogs are the most conmon of a l l . When asked why he chose a dog as the family p e t , Russ e l l Nelson, ' 8 2 , says " I l i k e dogs and I especially l i k e German German Shepherds because t h e y ' r e smart.

They act as good guard dogs f o r the house. Dogs are also b e t t e r friends than c a t s ; they show more companionship."

However, not a l l pets are comrades. Some are e n t e r t a i n i n g , such as f i s h , snakes, spiders, and t u r JuLle. Langdon Editor in ClvLz{j t l e s . Judy M i e l e c k i , ' 8 2 , and her LauAa Ot!>e.n WeiÂŤ4 EdiXoK family keep t u r t l e s in t h e i r house.

Clndij Cottman TzatuKU EditoK When asked why she chose t u r t l e s , Anno. SizopouZoi she replied "We l i k e them. My moCormtnicviij Edvton.

Katie. Re^(5 Spo^!, Editon ther found them on the beach and KoAzn Vatu Copij EdLtoK we've had them ever since. They're Stan RQAIZIJ Photo Editor fun to watch; the way they eat and Photo Sta{ii: HoAk Kadzlzta, Joel move around is i n t e r e s t i n g . They Kfiauie, hiike Vukovich, Tom Regai even e n t e r t a i n the c a t s ! When f.tifee Ktancnik. watching them, I can relax and f o r CoAtoottLiti: KzAAij Pakucko, Jim Ketiy get about a l l my outside problems."

R^ponteJii: Jutle BelZ, Lau,ia Chaitaln, Obviously, each i n d i v i d u a l famLauJux Coyne, KoAtn VannenhaueA, Ana i l y has i t s own reasons f o r having Gonzalez, Judy Huedepoht, Jean Kelea p e t , whether i t be a dog, c a t , heA, Chnjj> Kavoli, John hiataizak, t u r t l e , f i s h , or as i n some cases, Renee Robbitu,, ^^aJiya SakoMicz, Paul a l i t t l e brother or s i s t e r . There Samboiiki, Cathy Staviakoi, Ann Seldel, r e a l l y is not one p a r t i c u l a r reaJoanne Sutton, Elaine Tite, Chnt^ son that can be given. Perhaps i t iKudelZ, LauAte UJalteAi. is only the normal human need f o r AdviAtti Ken Ee.atty love.

Bij Ann Szldel The bell rings, the school day is finished, and Fred runs four blocks to his home. As soon as he opens his front door, Fred's dog, who has been waiting impatiently for him all afternoon, pounces on the boy, yelping a joyous welcome.

This scene may be observed all over the country, every day of the year. Kids arrive home and immediately take the dog out for a walk, feed the cat and/or fish, and, in general, take care of their pets.

The question is why, in a country where everyone wants to do their own thing, do two out of every three households have a pet of one kind or another. The answer is somewhat abstract, for most people really don't know why.

One reason could be companionship. Many single people will keep a pet around as friends. A family also will keep a pet such as a cat, for playmates for the children.

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After high school, Mr. New attended Harvard during the times of t u r moil and protests against the war i ^ Viet Nam. He was also on the V a r s i â&#x201E;˘ Track team. Perhaps his most s i g n i f i c a n t involvement at Harvard took place in the Kennedy I n s t i t u t e of P o l i t i c s , which is an outside a c t i v i t y designed by students and f a c u l ty dedicated to the study of p o l i t i c s . I t brings in various p o l i t i c a l speakers, including some president i a l candidates. He then achieved his master's degree in h i s t o r y at the University of Chicago.

He is c u r r e n t l y studying f o r a Doctoral Degree i n Educational Adm i n i s t r a t i o n and hopes to someday take i t on f u l l time.

His hobbies include: running, l o t s of reading, and p o l i t i c a l i n volvement.

So when the p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n in t h i s country s t a r t s looking a l i t t l e h a i r y , j u s t look forward pol i t i c a l l y to a New administration.

Mother's Club busy The Maine South Mother's Club will host a scholarship luncheon Mar. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

The theme is "Great Expectation^" Mrs. Scarpelli, publicity chairmanj^ of Mother's Club, commented, "all money received at our annual luncheon will go toward student scholarships." Money from the club's annual fall benefit show also goes toward student scholarships.

Luncheon tickets are $7.50 each.

Seniors. . . continued iAom page 3 Linda Swanson: "Elmhurst College because there is a music/business major which is a nice combination.

It's close to home too " Luis Fernandez: "Northwestern University; I'm trying to get into the honors program in medecine there."

Rich Stachelek: "Clemson University in South Caroline. It's the best school for Chemical Engineering in the state. It's a small school with a relaxed atmosphere."

Donna Schwabe: "Illinois State; they have a growing business school. It's big and seems fun."

Mike Inserra: "Indiana University because they have a good athletic department. My dad went there, t o o . % Becky Gerdes: "Northern Illinois because it's close and cheap and has a good journalism program." ton." page 4

Weight conscious moderate intake anything." bi{ LauJvlt WattdU The problem of making weights It seems like almost everybody is confronts others too. Chryssa Regas trying to lose weight. The Grape'82, a member of the Hawkette squad, 'fruit Diet, the Scarsdale Diet and â&#x20AC;˘replied that "instead of my normal the Bran Diet are only a few of the two batches of Rice Krispie treats, diets that have hit the students of I only eat one the night before Maine South. Counting calories and weigh-ins." extra exercise has become very common.

Hawkette Pam Hall, '81, says, "I In order to lose weight, a combination of diet and exercise is necessary. A good diet should satisfy your hunger, provide plenty of energy for exercise, not require any Munching out is one of the favospecial cooking, and be nutritious. rite pastimes of teenagers everyTo get the incentive for dieting, where. While most kids think that some people make bets to see who can they are the only ones who overlose more weight. Others set goals eat, it is actually normal for a by buying clothes in a smaller size teen to eat more than usual. so they will lose weight to fit into The problem occurs because, in them. A good way to get some exerthis age of junk-food, it is excise is to exercise right along with tremely hard not to let extra nibone of the TV exercise shows like bling gets out of hand. If it's not Ed Allen who is at 6:30 a.m. on fast-food stops, it will be the Channel 7. typical mother who never thinks you Most of us diet because we want can .have enough. to look good, but some athletes have Although most teens get attacked to diet to ciake weights. by the munchies, girls compose a Mike Fischer, captain of the Var- surprisingly higher percentage of sity wrestling team, lost 15 pounds overeaters than boys. Most likely to start the season, and frequently this takes place because girls, more sits in a sauna in order to make his often than boys seem to enjoy just weight for wrestling. getting together to eat and talk.

"It's better to watch your weight In this way, one doesn't feel like I all week than to crash right before they're being a pig, since everyone because you're not as worn out," else around them is eating just as stated Mike. much.

Another wrestler. Randy Rogers, Whether a boy or girl though, the '81, has his own method of losing time for eating remains the same. weight. "I don't eat anything on The majority of students seem to Mondays and gradually build up to pile it down after school. This is Thursdays when I have my biggest understandable since the time spand meal, and on Fridays I don't eat between lunch and dinner can get

weigh myself every week and try to stay within a two pound range of my ideal weight."

Dieting has become an obsession at Maine South. For best results, choose a sensible diet that is right for you, forget the fads, and good luck!

'Munchies' invade students

Metabolism frustrates dieters

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Why is it that some people can pig out daily and never gain an ounce ivhile others seem to gain just by looking at food. Is it that strange sounding thing called metabolism?

Dr. Julius Hirsch, a researcher at Rockefeller University in New York, doesn't seem to think so. He says that although one's metabolism does change gradually with age, there is generally little difference between the metabolism of one teen and that of another.

Dr. Howard Martin Shapiro, who runs a weight control clinic in New York, says, "There are many reasons some people gain and some lose even though at times they consume the same amount of food. People who seem to eat alot and not put on weight may have very erratic eating habits. They may skip meals or fast a few days a month."

"In other words, sometimes they

don't eat, and other times they eat alot."

Some people may also burn off calories through hyper-activity and nervous energy. For example, they're constantly moving even when they're sitting down. Others are sluggish and move as if in slow motion.

It's true that slim people probably don't eat as much. However, even when they do, they usually do not show it because they are more active or because they simply eat the right foods.

Overweight people are generally less active or make the mistake of skipping breakfast, and then eating a banana split and a couple of chocolate bars for lunch.

The person who kids himself about how much he or she eats and never admits that he's overweight will lose out in the long run.

quite unbearable.

On the contrary, extracurricular activities can sometimes hold teens back until dinner.

Lisa Moore, '83, states, "I rarely have time to eat. I have one meal a day and that's all I eat."

Even though this method avoids after school munchies, it tends to cause the late night munchies which have an even worse result.

An anonymous sophomore seems to believe in another reason by replying, "Eating helps me stay up when I have a lot of homework."

But why do people seem to enjoy making slobs out of themselves?

Well, there are plenty of reasons.

The most popular is boredom. When there is nothing to do, why not eat, right? Well, you're wrong. Instead of eating you could be exercising or improving some skill or hobby.

Second most popular reason is eating to escape depression.

Sue Babin, '84, added, "I always used to eat when I got depressed because it made me feel better. It's easier to get angry at someone on a full stomach."

Freshman Sue Slade seems to go toward the lighter side by saying, "I eat because it's fun."

Another opinion was expressed by an anonymous junior when he said, "If your mouth is going, it helps you study."

Surprisingly, a large number of students don't depend on the snack line every day for lunch. In fact, some don't even eat lunch because of schedule changes for second semester.

Although is not a primary target for munching, lounge seems to be.

Just to break up the day, juniors and seniors regularly attempt to stuff as much into their mouths as possible in what little time they have.

If you are trying to kick the habit of every day munching, just remember to take a realistic look at the situation. Setting short term goals can be helpful. This can be done by eating less today and worrying about tomorrow. Through sensible eating habits, the pounds will come off and stay off.

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Does weight factor into relation ships?

It seems as if girls are always on a diet. Much of the reason for this may be because they think that it makes a difference to the guys if they don't have a perfect figure.

Some will go out of their way at . parties not to let guys know they get hungry, too. Some feel embarrassed eating in front of guys.

Although many girls are selfconscious about eating and watching their weight, most don't let it stop their fun.

"If I'm hungry, I'll eat; if I'm not, I don't. At parties I'm usually having too much of a good time to think about food," claims Jennie Domanchuk '84.

"I usually stay away from Doritos so I don't have to worry about my breath. I'm not self-conscious at all about eating in front of guys," offered Maureen Blandford, '83.

"I'm usually not hungry because I'm usually talking. I am kind of

self-conscious when eating in front of guys. I just feel a little stupid and afraid I might spill everything all over me," replied Nell McKitrick '82.

"I'm always afraid that when I'm eating at a party, I'll get crumbs on my nose," responded Mary Tortorella '83.

"I don't eat at parties because I gain four pounds from one Dorito and you have to roll me through the door," stated Laura Weaver '81.

After all these confessions, it would only be fair to get an answer to the question, "Does a girl's figure really matter?" Naturally, many of the guys prefered to remain anonymous. (Sorry, girls, I tried.)

"No, I don't think that someone's appearance is all that important.

I like people not because of how they look, but because of who they are." ('81).

"Yeah, it matters. But if she can't be at a right weight, then it's alright if she's underweight."

Super Sleuth trails

Junk food calories add up quickly

Okay, readers, put on your thinking caps, and get set f o r a very i n t e r e s t i n g Super Sleuth v i c t i m . For t h i s issue. Super Sleuth t r a i l e d a freshman g i r l from C-125.

She is a "^ery a t h l e t i c g i r l : she loves r a c q u e t b a l l , s k i i n g , and basketball.

She l i v e s on the "other side of the tracks" and usually takes the 241 early bus to school.

She used to s i t with the Freshman Class President, Dave Olson, in 2A l i b r a r y u n t i l she was kicked out of there f o r t a l k i n g too much.

This v i c t i m has 4B lunch. Oftentimes she is seen with a j u n i o r g i r l named Barb.

You also may have bumped i n t o t h i s mysterious person in the h a l l s and noticed she had Dole banana s t i c k e r s plastered a l l over h e r s e l f .

Some may wonder i f she's l i t e r a l l y gone bananas, but actually she's j u s t wearing the s t i c k e r s as part of a bizarre r e l i g i o n her older brother made up: the Banana Cult Religion.

Had enough clues? I f you think you know who t h i s v i c t i m i s , w r i t e i t down on a snatch of paper with your name and year and drop i t o f f at Southwords in V-106 as soon as possible.

Toni McMonagle, ' 8 1 , Eileen O'Halloran, '83, and Cathy Barinek, were three of the clever i n d i viduals who figured out that l a s t i s s u e ' s - v i c t i m was John Inserra, '83.

bij Judy Hixtdtpokl Wait! Before you take that f i r s t b i t e , consider what you're e a t i n g .

Chances are you're eating junk.

I'm sure by now we a l l know what's good and what's bad f o r u s - - a f t e r a l l , we've seen those great movies in Health.

You know, the ones where they show a g i r l skipping breakfast but eating f i v e doughnuts before school and the close-up shot of a guy's mouth eating a cheeseburger. Great.

Although a l l t h i s n u t r i t i o n a l information may seem useless, i t ' s important to know. Medical studies have shown that Americans eat way too much garbage creating a very rotund population.

With the food facts taught in schools today, hopefully i t w i l l prevent many of us from worrying about the Special K pinch when we are older.

You may be wondering where a l l t h i s is leading. I j u s t want to give you a l i s t of today's f a v o r i t e junk food and i t s c a l o r i c content.

Calories 1 chocolate chip cookie 51 1 Oreo cookie 40 1 Fig Newton 59 1 Hershey's chocolate bar 152 1 Milky Way candy bar 120 1 box of Milk Duds 152 1 package of Switzer Licorice 101 1 Ice Cream Sandwich 208 1 Ice Cream Bar 180 10 Pretzels 120

('81).

Dave Ansani, ' 8 3 , doesn't mind ^ ^ v i f her f i g u r e is "not exactly per- ^ P ' f e e t , but she should have a vibrant personality and a p r e t t y face, at least."

"Just so i t ' s someone normal and she's got a good p e r s o n a l i t y , " says J e f f R a t c l i f f '82.

"No, i t doesn't matter. Her personality is a l l that should matter." ('81) " I t does not matter to me," t e l l s Mike Rotondo ' 8 1 .

"No, I don't think i t matters because a g i r l ' s personality is j u s t as i m p o r t a n t . " ( ' 8 2 ) .

Now, why would some of these guys, a f t e r claiming that personali t y is a l l t h a t ' s important, and, knowing t h i s is exactly what a l l females would love to hear, s t i l l want to remain anonymous?

Unless, of course, they were l y i n g ! ? So, before you g i r l s run to the snack l i n e or raid the f r i d g e , think about i t .

1 Oz. of Fritos 1 Oz. of Potato Chips 1 Oz. of Doritos 10 French Fries A 12'i oz. frozen cheese pizza A 13'4 oz. frozen sausage pizza 8 oz. glass of Pepsi 8 oz. glass of 7-UP 8 oz. glass of Root Beer

166 159 149 156 â&#x20AC;˘ 808 910 104 97 105

A l o t of t h i s food is sold at our c a f e t e r i a . Sure, i t ' s nice to splurge once in a while and r e a l l y pig o u t , but you should t r y to watch what you eat.

Instead of eating f i v e cookies, a glass of pop, and a candy bar f o r a snack, t r y something t h a t ' s good f o r you. Here's a l i s t of some things you can s u b s t i t u t e : FOOD An average-sized apple A banana An orange A carrot A stalk of celery A dill pickle

CALORIES 80 87 60 21 6 2

These may not be the s u b s t i t u t e you're looking f o r , but i t ' s a l o t better f o r you than junk food. d So, the next time you have the ' urge to pig o u t , don't and instead of saying "Wow! I could've had a V - 8 ! " , have one. (A six-ounce glass has only 31 c a l o r i e s ! ' page 6

Hawks face MW Warriors at home

By Mike S i r The Hawks play host tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. as a l l levels of g i r l ' s basketball hope to capture the Warriors of Maine West in the Hawks l a s t home game of the 1980-81 season.

The only good news the g i r l ' s v a r s i t y has had in the past few weeks was the announcement by D i s t r i c t 207 that Coach Mike Deines w i l l remain head coach of the Hawks next year^after the closing of Maine North.

Unfortunately, the Hawks l o s t 3 of t h e i r l a s t 4 games, e l i m i n a t ing t h e i r chances of a conference t i t l e . The Hawks l o s t to Deerf i e l d 58-41, Glenbrook North 5745, and Niles West 58-42, but came back t o bury Barrington.

Senior guard Sally Peterson t a l l i e d 19 points in the loss to D e e r f i e l d , pushing her over the 1,000 point career mark- f i r s t time in Hawk

Fencers wrap-up foils Dear Sports Editor: In the last issue of Southwords there was an article entTtlid Fencers number one!" and it told °l ^^^ fantastic accomplishments of the Maine South fencing team.

However, next to this encouraging column was a letter from the fencing team stating of the absence of fencing from the sports program next year. This news is a shock considering the acheivements of this year's fencing team and of teams in the past.

The reason for this cut in the program is the budget, but in contrast to other sports, it costs little. Another reason for this unfair cut is to give more money to girl s sports. This argument is practically worthless, since fencing Is a coed sport, and this M^nL i f ^ was a girl on the team.

Hopefully, next year there will be ^^9°'" three girls on the team.

Maine South will have only three winter sports to be proud of.

A?so 't^,-'° 'r' falf^por?!: t]u\l.ll '^'l^Pt '^'•°P °f fencing ^^r^L^^T^ on the team, as they are aiming for scholarships, etc. nf M.?no ^'''!;'^ t^^"" "eeds the support of Ma ne South students concerning ^Irt ""•; ^"^t think of the ^ r e S ^^/'^stling or track were cut. Please let this successful organization know that you care. page 7

Thank you, Diane James

history. Her point total as of now is 1,044, with three games to play before post-season play.

The Hawks look forward to tough battles with both Maine West and Waukegan Wett as a tune-up for the Regionals at Maine East.

In the Regionals, the Hawks

face Maine East, while Wiles West plays Ressurection, with the winners fac*ing each other for the Regional championship. According to Peterson. "When tournament time rolls around, we usually start playing more consistent and tough."

Sole Stridors

By Katie Reif While most Maine South students remained indoors during the winter months, many determined females were jogging for miles and miles outdoors.

The Sole Striders Club has been active for several years. Organized and aided by physical education teacher Miss Jackie Schultze, these girls strive to reach the 85 mile mark:the club ran from Dec. 1Feb. 13. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday were the designated days to run; the "striders" could choose another day of the week, too.

Special courses around the school were drawn to vary the scenery.

Miss Schultze made a point of being available for any questions or problems which might arise.

Prizes are awarded to those runners who achieved the 85 mile mark: first year runners, a Tshirt; second year, a patch; third year, a pin; fourth year, a trophy.

"Sole Striders brings together all the girls who like to jog-- but not alone. It's much better to be able run with someone else. Since jogging has become more popular, there have been more participants in the club," commented Laura Olson.

'82.

Maine South's Tim Wickstrom(43) shoots for two at a recent match against Evanston(photo by Mike Klancnik).

Hawks win Green Bay tournament The Maine South hockey team demonstrated their strength and skill by capturing first place in the Midwest Hockey tournament held in Green Bay, Wis. over Feb. 14-15. This is the second year in a row that the Hawks have won.

On Sun. Feb. 22. the Hawks captured another victory by beating St. Viator 9-4. The Lions scored the first goal after just two minutes of playing time. The Hawks turned right around and scored two quick ones, both by forward Eric Sator, with an assist by Bob Kuker. St. Viator scored again, but their last of the period. Other Hawk goals were scored by Dave

MacArthur, and another by Sator assisted by Joe Bressler. The Hawks continued to fire: Kuker from John Kazuk, MacArthur from Jimmy Thomas and Mike Becker, Bressler from MacArthur. The first period ended with Maine South in front 7-2.

The Hawks proved to be the sole scorers in the second period with a goal off the stick of Bob Kuker.

The Lions scored twice and the Hawks once in the final period.

The Hawk goal was by Kuker assisted by Kazuk. Both Sator and Kuker earned a hat trick for the night.

MS shooters to host Regionals

By Leo Smith The Hawks of Maine South look f o r a win over St. Viators tonight in t h e i r l a s t regular season game.

Their post-season schedule s t a r t s March 2 when they enter regional play. Regionals are to be held

Track takes off

By Bill Savage On Weanesaay, March 4. the Maine South boy's track team will face York at home for its second home meet of the year.

Although the team does not have the number of members that it had last year, head coach Mr. Mahon is not too concerned. "We don't have the numbers we'd like, but we'll have more when basketball ends.

We definitely need more freshmen," stated Coach Mahon.

Mahon expects to improve over last year's record. "Our goal is to win all dual and triangular meets." The team's success depends on the improvement of the many sophomore, juniors, and seniors who make up the varsity. Members of the team who have hopes of going downstate are Jim Kemmler, Eric Johnson, Tim Crowe, and Cliff Panzyk of the two-mile relay team, sprinter Mike Hainey, and high jumper Mike Vuckovich. Senior Tim Crowe stated, "We should not be disappointed at the end of the season."

Several Hawks will travel to Charleston, Illinois, to compete in the Eastern Illinois Invitational.

at Maine South this year, with competition by such teams as Maine East, Gordon Tech, and Ridgewood. Tickets for regioaals will go on sale soon, and will be available to activity ticket holders first.

In regular season play, Maine South lost to Maine East 45-44, but have not faced either Gordon Tech or Ridgewood. Gordon Tech holds a season record of 12-7, and Ridgewood finished their season at 17-4. Both teams have been

ranked in local newspaper polls.

Over the weekend of Feb. 13, the Hawks dropped back two with losses to Waukegan East 63-57 and Oak Park-River Forest 62-46.

Our sophomore team holds a record of 13-6, which puts them in third place in the Central Suburban League North. Recently, the sophomores were victorious over both Niles West and Maine East. The Freshmen A has a record of 14-5 and the Freshmen B lead all levels with a 15-3 record.

Seniors reflect, look ahead

By Mike Sir Four years ago, the class of 1981 basketball team consisted of 25 boys. Four years later, three of them remain on the team.

Mark Pankus, a hot-shooting, aggressive-rebounding forward, began slow this season, but has come of age with the new year, leading his team in rebounding and scoring. In a recent Hawk battle against Waukegan East, Pankus tallied 27 points. South, in another game with Deerfield, was fighting to hang on to its lead early in the second quarter, when Pankus stole the ball at halfcourt and went in for the twohanded thunderdunk(the first by a Maine South player in two years) which helped to lift the team off its feet for a conference win. After having a previous season with the

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varsity, Pankus knows what it takes to win in the regionals and should be a key factor in the Hawk attack.

Scott Thomson, the man with the big plays, is best known for the 110°/; effort in which he gives on the court. Early in the season, Thomson made the game-winning bucket against St. Joseph's (number 2 in State). With the pressure on and 10 seconds to go in the game, he weaved his way through the defense and made an incredible backboard hook shot, enabling South to claim first place in the Turkey tournament. ^ In one game of the Christmas V tournament, Thomson helped the team to a victory with a 9 for 12 free throw record. The biggest contribution Thomson has made this year is his flexibility. Having started out at point guard, he moved over to the shooting guard position where help was needed. With his shooting possibilities and scrapping, Scott Thomson will also be a key factor for the Hawks in the Regionals.

Tim Wickstrom, the experienced man in the middle, had been injured in the beginning of the season, but has come back for the Hawks. Using the experience he has from last season, Wickstrom now plays a more confident, aggresive game.

Wickstrom's primary function is to rebound and intimidate opponents. Wickstrom often times will get into foul trouble when helping out a teammate or trying to prevent the easy lay-up. Even though he may not be playing on the court, Wickstrom still comes out each game, enthused as ever and ready to play. Like Pankus, Wickstrom looks forward to his second chance at a regional championship.

Although their record (7-16) M may not reflect a winning one, the ^ efforts of these three seniors and their teammates certainly are.

These players do exemplify the pride of Maine South basketball.