Vol 18 issue 8

Smoking lounge is opposed >

Many area high schools have a smoking lounge and many of Maine South students want to know why we do not have one too. When assistnat principal Ken Reczkiewicz was asked this question, he listed the following reasons: "Districts spend a lot of money on a good health program. Their goal is to teach health and to make young people aware of their health. Many people see it as inconsistent;it would go against the smoking clinic and the health program.: "A majority of the parents don't want a smoking lounge-it is unhealthy. Very few parents are in favor of the lounge, said Mr. Reczkiewicz.

Smoking also creates hazards such as fires. In addition, it may upset those people who are nonsmokers.

Surrounding schools such as District 214 have a smoking lounge, but it is an outdoor lounge. Even then the neighbors surroundinq the school complain about it.

A smoking lounge might stop the problem of students smoking in the bathroom but on the other hand, it might create other problems such as:

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would kids cut classes to go to the smokinq lounge?

Here are what some teachers and students said about having a smoking lounge: Alison Franz '83, "I won't like

Vol. 18, No. 8

Maine South H. S., Park Ridge, IL

Paramedics Eij Tina Vapandfitaa

A Park Ridge paramedic. Curt Edelmann, recently lectured the Health Unlimited Club about his work and profession.

The first of these series of lectures was designed to reveal the education, the preparation, and type of

South

ses.

Miss Inserra, a former student of South, spoke to the classes about many current events and exploitation of many of the people. Her students also added to comments and ideas.

Mr. Drennan, who planned this da> along with Mr. Kerth, felt his students gained a great deal more by actually talking to the students.

January 15, 1982

lecture

person involved. He mentioned that paramedics, after rescuing a person, find the patients heart rhythm(E.K. G.), and use a telometry radio to communicate to a hospital for needed help. A paramedic will use any necessary treatment advised by the hospital. These may be bandaging and splinting, bleeding control and CPR. After acomplishing the necessary tasks, the patient is taken to an emergency room at a nearby hospital where paramedics stand- by to give medical aid.

These lectures are held monthly, and on February 3rd, the club will visit Lutheran General Hospital to be taken on a tour. Health Unlimited is open to all students and admission, which can be paid in the Book Store, is $1.

Filip chosen as candidate bij Kathy Humm

Maine South's candidate for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation International Leadership Seminar Competition is Mark Filip.

The purpose of the Foundation is to promote leadership qualities in

By Tina Papanditou high school sophomores. Evidence of Maine South's Film Society Club, emerging leadership ability, cooperdirected by Mr. Dennis Wyatt, Engation with fellow human beings, senlish teacher, shows films to intersitivity to the need of others, and ested students in C-100 after school the desire to learn and share knowFilms that have and will be shown ledge or experience with others we>"e are "Ordinary People" and "What's- Up criteria for selection.

Doc?". Film Society Club is not necOn April 16-18, Filip will attend essarily for students who have taken a 2'4-day State Leadership Seminar in ^ r t of the Film or Print and Flick, Chicago. There, he wilT compete with other Illinois high school sophoH i d there is no admission. ^ Mr. Wyatt said, "To find out when mores to attend the all-expense-paid meetings are held, listen to the trip to the annual week long International Leadership seminar on Amermorning bulletin, and anyone is welica's Incentive System to be held in come to come."

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Miss. Chris Inserra and 25 s t u dents from St. Thomas of Canterbury School in Chicago's Uptown area came to t a l k with Mr. William Drennan and Mr. Thomas Kerth's L i t e r a t u r e of Chicago classes on Wed., Dec. 16.

The purpose of t h i s day was f o r English students from South to learn more about Chicago's Uptown area, also known as a "Melting pot" because of i t s wide v a r i t y of r a c i a l and c u l t u r a l backgrounds.

The v i s i t o r s , a f t e r having lunch in the c a f e t e r i a , were shown a f i l m about D i s t r i c t 207 and then took a tour of the school.

Afterwards, they joined the seventh and eighth period English c l a s -

it, but I think they should give it a try. I think that they could wait until afterschool."

Andy Costantini '83, "I think it would be a waste because I don't

Chicago on August 7-14, 1982.

The International Seminar, sponsored by the Hugh O'Brian Foundation for youth and coordinated by Northwestern University, will use a committee to select state level winners to attend the International Seminar.

Once there, the winners will interact with sophomores from the other states and students from in additional countries with major leaders in business, government, education and the professions.

The Foundation was formed in 1958

by Hugh O'Brian to seek outstanding high school sophomores and provide them with opportunities for their potential leadership abilities to emerge, develop, and be recognized.

Mr. O'Brian hopes to give "tomorrow's leaders" a chance to grow with today's leaders.

Early graduation offers options

by LcLUAO. Otion

to do. People say to live life to the fullest. At school, that's difficult because of forced priorities, but I've tried. Most other people say life starts after school. I'm going to break that barrier."

Laura has always wanted to travel and she plans on visiting family and friends in North Carolina and the West. "I may not have the opportunity to do this again. I want to conquer some things I've been afraid of, to accomplish things my way, as sort of an adventure. I want to do a lot of living before I get caught up in the reality of a career. I don't feel like waiting for the "right time. "Going away for awhile, I will be more independent, and have a chance to get used to that on my own time rather than to be put into a school situation (college) right away.

For me, an entire four years of

high school is not the best thing. I do well at school, but something has been eating at me-I think I'll have difficulty getting back into school at first. College is important for me, I'm going to take it very seriously.

High school has made me feel confined and intimidated. There have been some exceptional classes and people, but I just don't like it.

Too many people are just too concerned with themselves."

Laura believes she will miss her friends and school events. "There's an awful lot going on I am going to miss-right up through Senior Week and the ceremony. That's my problem now, I've got a lot of really good friends and events I'm gonna missthat's a lot of living.

"In the long run, it might be a big mistake, but I'm glad I'm doing it."

Junior Jenny Starzyk, who will graduate this year feels that "Maine South is boring, because I have to take classes that are useless to my career goal in business management.

It cannot be overlooked that tne I feel that when I go to college, I Kids have always called Maine behavior of some students may elicit will be more interested in school South a jail, and everyone complains the attention of the police, such as because I will be in classes I am about the strictness of school, but the dealing of heavy drugs. However interested in for a career, not rethis year the arrival of undercover even in serious matters, I think the Quired classes like history. police officers is an absurd, overschool should handle all discipline.

Also, I want to move out of the' bearing act of discipline.

The police department should be sephouse and g'oTng to college is the Just the fact that undercover arate from the school district. cops are present in school make the The whole idea of having police only way for me right now (because of my age.) My parents don't mind if students feel uneasy.

If we are in scnool is ridiculous. They might I graduate early as long as I keep thought of as criminals--why else as well have the police dressed in up good grades and don't 'mess up' would there be a need for undercover full uniform and fully armed with because it is my last year. police?--we will get the idea we are weapons. The undercover officers are not trusted.

How can we, in turn, Mr. Reese warned, "Its an option obviously policemen, they are too trust or respect the enforcers of that depends on the individual. You old to be students and don't dress these rules who do not trust us? will spend your whole life working. like teachers. They suspectingly and A certain degress of trust and Once you've left high school, you threateningly glare at the students. freedom is essential. The student can't come back. There's no reason Personally, I am afraid of them. Is gets to the point where he or she this the proper atmosphere for a to hurry it. You can also shut off feels trapped, locked into a system opportunities by not taking certain learning institution? where no one can move without having classes to graduate early, yet some Since-Kdlij, an undercover police officer lurking are happier that way. It's up to the in hallways, suspecting wrongdoing. Name- withhztd by mque.J>t. individual."

Early graduation, either in January of the senior year or as a junior, offers many options.

Those who do use the time to work or begin college early and only a few leave because they hate it, according to Mr. Kenneth Reese, career 'counselor. Forty-six seniors graduated in January last year and seven or eight other students graduated in three years.

Students are eligible to graduate when they have fulfilled their required courses for 16 credits. Those who graduate as juniors generally take U.S. History over the summer and take five solids for those three years. Most who graduate early, use the time to work, travel, or start college right away.

Laura Chastain, senior, is graduating this month "to give me time to do the things I've always wanted

Letters

to the

Editor

Student says cops unfair

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state your opinion and be proud Many students, when asked to give a quote f o r Soutlmvxdi, reply w i t h , 1 1 w i l l i f you don't p r i n t my name." we at ScLitluvcids couldn't understand t h i s , so we asked some people why.

(IncTdently, none of these people wanted t h e i r names p r i n t e d . ) '84, " I f people don't agree with what you say, t h e y ' l l make fun of you."

'85, "People are a f r a i d to stand

up f o r what they believe, and they are self-conscious about what other people might say."

'83, "You might i n s u l t someone with your o p i n i o n . " '82, "Some people don't believe in t h e i r opinions; they may be embarrassed. " Features Editor Cindy Coltman s a i d , " I t ' s f r u s t r a t i n g f o r a report e r who is t r y i n g to w r i t e a good

South makes resolutions

This week, students were asked what their New Year's Resolutions were. Here are some of their responses. |83 'To get a better job."

83 |To make more money at work." ^83 I don't have one."

'83 "To Quit smoking."

83 "By the end of the year--to have S5,000."

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I want to leave this place without being brainwashed."

82 'I'm going to try to stop swearing."

85 "To do better in my classes, and not to blow off my homework."

'83 "I want to lose 10 pounds and get in shape."

'82 "Survive the last few months of this school."

'84 "To try and make new friends and be nice to everyone."

'83 "To get a job."

'82 "I'm going to try to spend less time in the dean's office."

'83 "I want to go out and party more."

'85 "To get along with my teachers better."

story when no one wants to back up their quote."

"I don't see why oeople are afraid to speak their own mind," she continued. "Most readers don't even think twice about who said what.

It's not that big a deal."

So the next time a reporter asks you for a quote, don't be afraid to state your opinion; you should be proud of it.

SMOKING LOUIJGE . . . continue.d {,wm page. 1

smoke and don't really see why kids have to smoke during school so badly."

Mr. Marian Davis, "When national emphasis is on the serious health effects of smoking, I could not support a smoking lounge."

Smoker '82, "The idea has more drawbacks then advantages. For instance, nonsmokers would complain, it would cause bad relations with the teachers and it would also cause janitors too many problems to clean up. I would like one but the disadvantages make me dislike the idea."

A.F.S.: window to the world

Girl recalls experience bij Lauia Coijm

"Girls had a very restricted social life in Chile, South America, AFS exchange student Nancy Irvine said. They had to be chaperoned by an older brother if they wanted to go out."

Nancy lived in Vina Del Mar, "a tourist city with many beaches and resorts." _ "The city of Vina Del Mar," continued Nancy, has about 350,000 people; it IS very similar to cities in America. The condo-like house that I lived in had all the conveniences of home except for a telephone. There were, however, many poor people who begged in the streets for money."

"I lived with my mother, father, brother, and sister. My family was very well-off. My father, who was a lawyer, owned a race horse; we would always go to the track on Sunday. He had a partnership in a gold mine as well. My mother worked also. She was a travel agent and one of the few women in the city to have her own checking account. .^. "The people of Chile weren't only ^ l e n d l y but openly affectionate, uirls were often seen walking arm and arm; this was not considered unusual. People would stand closer to you as they talked.

"One afternoon, I went to an all girl tea party. We drank tea, ate bread, and talked. It was fun but something that would be considered strange in America.

"Another difference," added Nancy "was the personality of the kids my age. I felt they were more immature than teenagers in America. One reason for this is because they are under their parents wing until college. Parents are very protected."

Nancy went to school about three weeks during her visit. "I went to a Catholic boys school. Luckily, however, 15 other girls were also enrolled. One interesting custom happened every Monday morning. We would stand out in the courtyard and sing the national anthem while the flag was being raised. The school was also different because no one spoke any English. In fact, I was forced to speak Spanish my entire stay; it was a real challenge.

"The food in Chile was pretty similar to America's. The diet, however, contained a lot more starches, like noodles, rice and potatoes. A person was never supposed to eat with his fingers because the people of Chile actually thought it was disgusting. There were some unusual foods, too, like pigs' bowels and

in Chile

cows' brains.

"One of my most unusual experiences was also scary at the same time. Our school took a bus and went up to the mountains one day. The snow was very strange to the students because they had rarely seen it. At 3 p.m. we got on the bus and it started down the hill on our way home. On the way down our brakes gave out. We all got off the bus and started walking down the mountainwe had to walk about four miles, and it was very frightening at the time.

"But, as I look back it was quite an experience and very fun, and it brought my classmates and I closer together." page 3

Pari^ig in^ockl-ot atightSqueeze Ey LaaHA.z Ualtz/U,

Every morning a portion of the students that drive to school wait in a long line on Talcott Avenue, swerve into the driveway, bounce over the speed bumps, only to encounter the ultimate struggle--finding a parking spot in the Jock Lot. The Northeast Athletic parking lot, or the Jock Lot as it is commonly called, is a very difficult parking lot. It is cramped and overcrowded with very narrow aisles, making it hard to park any car larger than the size of a Triumph Spitfire.

Since the students who park in this lot have only had their license for the most, two years, they are basically new drivers. The parking lot is designed so that even for an experienced driver, it would be hard to park in. When new drivers invade this lot, therefore, total havoc occurs.

More problems arise when it snows because many times the lot does not get plowed right away. Even if it does, the lines are still covered by

the remaining snow. When drivers cannot see the lines, they end up taking more than one space and parking in crooked 1ines.

Skillful manuevering is needed to manage to get into the tiny spots.

The drivers weave through the aisles trying to avoid any massive damage, but frequently cars will get hit.

Many students will not even park in the Jock Lot for this fear.

Kris Juneman '83 said, "I'm af-

raid of the other drivers hitting my car even thouah I know I can handle^ driving through that mess." ^ Something should really be done about the condition of this parking lot. It is much worse than an average let in a shopping center or restaurant. Even the A-wing parking lot is much better than the Jock Lot. Because of the hazardous condi-, tions of this parking lot, be especially careful when driving in it.

How to relieve finals' anxiety attacks Finals. It's a scary word--especially if you haven't opened up any of your books for the last three •months or so. Even if you have been completing all your assignments, finals (or just the mention of them) can give you one big anxiety attack.

Calm down a bit, because there are ways you can help yourself feel more prepared and refreshed for what is in store in the next few days.

1. Study with a friend in the same class you are having trouble in. (Make sure that you and your friend keep at it, instead of munching out and gossiping by staying far from the phone and the fridge.) By helping your friend with his or her trouble spots, you are also benefiting from the extra reviewing.

2. Break up your studying time.

Une or two hours of straight studying deserves at least fifteen minutes of some activity you do enjoy.

Play a game of ping-pong with someone to let out your frustrations, or listen to your favorite album. Don't get too comfortable, though, because it will be time to get back to reality and those books before you know it.

3. After all the studying you've done the night before, you deserve a break. Go out for breakfast or make one at home. Be sure you have plenty of time, and calmly enjoy your meal, page 4

A big breakfast is good for you, (It is hard to concentrate on that ScanTron sheet when your stomach is having a conversation with you.) and the change of pace will perk up your spirits.

There are many other ways to re"^^nfi^^iZ

lax before finals, but only you knovj what will work best for you. Onctf you sit down in your chair and find your =2 pencils, take a deep breath and a quick last-minute look at your notes and cross your fingers. Good luck!

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Finals, fun do not mix .

The radio is playing; you're in bed with your books open on your lap and your eyes are getting sleepy.

You take another sip of Coke, trying to remember what state was formed in 1842 while math and science formulas are dangling inside your head. You look at the clock--it's 2:30 so you decide to go to bed. You quickly fall asleep and have this terrible nightmare. In your dream, you are walking in the street on your way to school for your finals. But, a mugger suddenly attacks you--it turns out to be your estranged math teacher; he robs you of your knowledge-your formulas, laws, and theorems.

As a result, you flunk your math final. You become upset and flunk all of your other finals, too. You drop out of school, never go to college.

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and become a used math book salesperson. But, then you suddenly wake up to a buzzing alarm, a bright light, and a mother who walks in saying, "Time for finals!" Ti.ac ^ the time to go back to sleep!

As a senior, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the drudgery of finals. The basic concept of studying is: "stuff all possible information into the head in as little time as possible."

Finals are always memorable. When we are old and gray, we'll probably all look back at these times and laugh, laugh at how we stayed up until dawn memorizing things we p r o b ^ ably forgot the day after f i n a l s ^ But for now, I imagine we can think of some four-letter words for our respected finals--like. um..."cram!"

Swimmers dive at New Trier

by Soika

VlioukJ,

The Hawks' swimming team will ^Compete in what Coach Frank Boothe 'calls "the toughest meet of the season" tonight when the New Trier Tre-

vians come to South at 5:30.

"It should be close," Boothe commented, "but they have the edge on us. The combining of two very strong schools always makes a very deep

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Grapplers hope to scalp Indians The Maine South wrestling team til- u?^* conference foe Niles West i^omght with the freshman starting ]t 6:30 p.m. } Recently in the Ridgewood Tournament, the varsity brought back the second place trophy with first place Tinishes by Andy Skoog, Russ Nelson, uave Encson, and Bob Phillips. Also uavp Phillips took a second while uan Greising took a third. The same day, the freshmen took first place in the Deerfield Invitational.

When South wrestled a tough Maine west, varsity lost 39-18, JV lost Tl \ ^^ ^^^ freshmen tied 36-36.

John Okulanis and Russ Nelson pinned Tro varsity, while Ericson and Skoog won by decisions. Bob McKune won the only two points for JV. Ph-ii ^*^^^ P°^"* ^" *^^ season. Bob i^hinips and Nelson lead varsity with ten wins each, with Nelson also

leading with 9 pins. Ericson leads in take-downs with 32. Nelson also was named Wrestler of the Week.

team. We should win a lot of events, but we lack their depth."

The Hawks ended a 7-meet winning streak Friday when they lost to Evanston, one of the top schools in state. The loss has changed Boothe and Head Coach Doherty's strategy slightly.

"We have decided to change our goals from immediate ones like chasing Evanston or New Trier, to longrange ones like state. We are working hard to do the best we can in state," said Boothe.

"Before state, we just plan on doing the best we can in everything, including New Trier," said captain Jeff Stachelek.

The Hawks proved what their best can be last Saturday in winning the Maine South Relays. The team beat the closest competitor. Elk Grove, by 30 points.

"We should do well in the rest of the meets. We're one of the best swim teams Maine South has had, because we have strength in every event. A lot of us will go to state, and we should do well there, although conference and districts will be tough because of teams like New Trier and Evanston," predicted Backstroker Fred Palffy.

Fencers challenge undefeated West The varsity fencing team challenges undefeated Maine West tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Maine South's cafeteria.

The team is currently 7-3 on Dec. 19 varsity played a triangular, a series of matches in which three teams compete, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Varsity defeated Catholic Memorial 18-9 and Wauwautosa 6-3.

Steve Amidei was 5-0 for the day.

Andy Sztukowski heloed add to the victory with a record of 3-0.

Looking at the team coach Czarnic commented, "Because several sophmores are starting we are not as experienced as other teams."

Fencer Steve Amidei added, " Some other teams have more skill but our detennination and will to win makes up for it." " The team fences well under pressure," said fencer Dave Moreno. "We hope to win our last four matches and finish eith a record of 11-3."

Coach Czarmik called their upcoming mahches " The toughest of the season."

The team encourages fans to come and cheer them on to victory. Homemeets take place in the cafeteria or the fieldhouse.

Gymnasts hope for Trier win onJ^l^^ 'weekend will be an important SaturriL*^^ gi'-ls' gymnastics team. ^""^,^^ "lormng they will compete against powerful New Trier, and that even nn ^^^^ will be in the Covena Tn^-l"9.they will be in the Covenant mared "N^- ^°^^^ ^^^^^'^ ^oll reM TnnL ^^^ ^''ie'' is very strong, • e ? n n ^ ' that they will be among ^ e top five in state." to nL!^?"?^ "^^^ts, Maine South lost ?oo

oi? ' Hn' ' ^^^^the ^^''°"9 ^^^"^outh.

However, freshman

aid win against Deerfield. Michelle Ryan and Diana Steinohrt continued their strong perfonnances in allaround competition.

The division race is shaping up into an exciting costest. Coach Goll said, "Optimistically, I see New Trier as coming in first, and every thing else being up for grabs."

So far this year, a 2-3 record has been piled up by he varsity, nhile JV has a 1-2 record. Freshman remain undefeated after three weeks. page 5

Evanston victory sparks conference hope bij

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The varisty basketball team takes on Niles West tonight at 8 p.m. on the Indians home court.

The Indians being 0-11 overall^ and 0-2 in conference, will want to play a tough game tonight for a win against the Hawks. Our Hawks are 410 overall.

Ed Schmelzer commented, "It's a game we should win. We need all our wins from now on because we haven't given up on our conference race as of yet."

The next game the Hawks will play is against the Maine East Demons on Jan. 22 at Maine East. Maine East is 6-8 overall and 0-2 in conference.

Senior Steve Poklop said, "Even though it's their home court advantage, it will be a close, physical game. I still feel with our record we can win."

The Hawks delivered the Wildkats of Evanston their first conference loss last weekend, 67-50. This vic-

tory puts the Hawks right back into the conference race with the difficult Dart of their schedule out of the way. Evanston has beaten both Niles West and Maine East. Taking the Indians apart 63-28, and convincingly beating the Demons. After beating Evanston, the Hawks have every reason to believe they can overcome conference foes, Niles West and Maine East.

Looking back at the Hawks Christmas tournament play, the Hawks captured a second place finish behind first ranked DeLaSalle. The final score being 71-49. The first team the Hawks were up against on Men.

Dec. 28 was Oswego. Hawks won 61-49i to advance to Tues. game against Marmion Military Academy. This gair^fe was closer with a final score of e s ^ ' 61.

Head coach Jerry Nelson said,"The 2nd place finish against DeLaSalle was a big thrill for most of our ball players. Also, Doug Fiddler may be named to the all-tournament team from East Aurora after averaging 19 points a game."

Mike Denzel said, "Finishing 2nd in the tournament has helped our confidence for our upcoming conference games against Maine East-and Niles West."

South takes shot at Niles West

morrow night Waukegan West will step out on South's court.

Tonight at 6:30 p.m. the Maine Coach Mike Deines is hopeful for South girls' varsity basketball team tonight. Niles West has two excelwill host 3rd-ranked Niles West in a lent players, but "if we can keep tough conference match. At 6:30 to- them from scoring, we should beat the Indians," stated Deines.

Thus far in the season, Deines' team has been in a transitional period and learning with each contest. and penalties to win two important

by Lzo Snicth The varsity, which posts a 3-6 recgames.

First they dropped a game to The Maine South hockey team skate ord, recently captured third place New Trier, 2-1. New Trier's second at the Titans of Glenbrook North in the Evanston Christmas Tournaon Sun., Jan. 17. Face off is at 2 goal was scored with under one minment. The Hawks beat Buffalo Grov^fc ute to go in the game while the Hawk p.m.' at Northbrook Ice Arena. In 63-49, lost to Niles West 63-48, a n " were shorthanded. Maine South then their last contest the Hawks edged beat Fremd 54-48 for the consulation battled Loyola, getting behind in out the Titans 2-1. championship.

Cathy Bickler averthe first period, 3-1. They came The hockey team is presently inaged 15 points and 8 rebounds per roaring back in the last six minutes to a heated North Central Metro session and was one of five girls in to win 4-3. Jim Keplinger contriLeague battle. While New Trier leads the tournament selected to the allbuted three goals from the point the pack considerably, the second tournament team. against the Ramblers. Tied at 2-2 through sixth teams are separated After a slow start, 0-4, varsity with six minutes to go left winger, by one and a half games. Evanston, has won three of the last five as Dave Jackson clinched a victory over Deerfield, Maine South, Loyola, and they seem to work together as a Notre Dame all have reason to be- Notre Dame, Armato and Thomas also unit. The Hawks return but four letscored against the Dons.

Against a lieve they will place second in the terpersons from last year and as a big Evanston team the Hawks lost Metro League. result Deines' team suffered early 5-2.

The Hawks have overcome injuries losses to top-ranked teams but gained experience.

Hockey season takes new turn

Fan speaks about hockey Dear Sports Editor, I am writing to complain about the lack of support the Maine South hockey team receives. The team receives no sponsorship from Maine South. Its schedule isn't included in the winter listings. Its players, who work as hard as any athletes, can not letter in their sport.

Monday Morning Sports Report, and announcement of team schedules.

The strongest teams in the Hawks league are those who receive some school backing. Their programs are constantly growing while South's is beginning to decline. The lack of school backing contributes to the teams decline.

Though the team gets no support Throughout its existence the hoc- from the school it does receive much key team has had a winning record. support from loyal fans. The team's It plays the same schools that the newspaper coverage is also improving rest of South's teams do. While since the students of this school full sponsorship for the team isn't give fan support to the hockey team possible because of insurance costs, why can't the administration. Withthe school could give more surface out more school support the hockey team could be in trouble, coverage. This would include: better (name withheld ) newspaper coverage, a spot on the page 6