Senior Brown wins DAR award Maine South senior Marci Brown has been named the winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizenship Award. The aim of the contest is to choose one outstanding senior girl from each area high school on the basis of her leadership, community service, honor, courage and patriotism. Marci is aa two-year member of the Naitonal Honor society, a runner-up in the Century III Leaders program and has been on the honor
roa for four years. She is president of Maine South's Varsity Club, captain of the girls' swim team and has won varsity letters in swimming, basketball and Softball. Marci has been on the All-State Honorable Mention swim team for two years and the All-Conference swim team her four years at South. Her community activities include fund raising for her church youth group. Marci plans to attend college in the fall as a physical therapy major.
southwords Vol. 19, No. 11
Maine South High Schooi, Park Ridge, iL
February 11,1983
Society nominates On Feb. 2, nominations for Brotherhood Society were held in Homeroom. Students [were asked to nominate three boys and three girls from their respective grade level to the society.. In order to qualify, students must display the following characteristics: they must demonstrate consideration and respect for fellow students and adults, act amiably, demonstrate reliabihty and accept responsibility and get along with all types of people. Members must also offer his/her services when asked, look for the good in others and
not ridicule others, display leadership qualities, display school spirit and concern for Maine South, offer help if needed in school events, and accept Brotherhood Society membership willingly. On Feb. 16, students will be asked to vote for three of six finalists for induction into the society in homeroom. On Thurs., Feb. 24, the Brotherhood/AFS assembly will be held in the spectator gyms. New members will be inducted into the society at the assembly.
SC gets mixed reviews An open Student Council meeting was held Fri., Jan. 18 in the cafeteria. The purpose of the meeting was to create an interest from the student body in Student Council, to inform students of the functions of Student Council and to get new ideas and viewpoints from students. According to Student Council President Brian Humm, the turnout was not as high as the council expected. Student Council Treasurer Kathy Humm explains that the meeting was not publicized enough and that the meeting was not "talked up enough" by students. m However, Brian Humm feels that the Coun"cil's goal for the meeting was achieved. "The meeting was a good opportunity for those who were interested to get involved," he stated. Humm added that the students present now
have a better understanding of Student Council's procedures. Students attending the meetings could join in Council discussions, but they were not able to voted on Council issues. Student Council hopes to hold open meetings frequently. Kathy Humm commented, "The results of the open meeting were encouraging, and I think they will be more successful in the future."
The Freshman Class Council will be holding the "Freshman Class Party" on Saturday, Feb. 12. It will be held in the Spectator Gym from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The party will include activities such as A'ister, volleyball, basketball. Umbo, and bad-
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News Briefs ACT Tomorrow The ACT will be given at Maine South tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. Students are reminded to bring a number two pencil and some form of identification. Sl(i Club Trips Ski Club will be going to Wintergreen tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. On Feb. 19, Ski Club will go to Tyrol Basin. Members are reminded to sign up for these trips well in advance. French Club Sale French Club will be selling taffy apples Feb. 15 and 16 after eighth and ninth periods at all exits. Brotherhood Elections Final elections for Brotherhood Society will be held in homeroom Feb. 16. Half Day Soon
There will be a half-day of school Feb. 22. Students will attend classes periods 1-4, and school will be dismissed at 11:27 Va.m. for a teacher institute day. minton. Afterward, the class plans include pizza, music, and dancing. Any freshman would be welcome to attend. Dress casually and you must bring your I.D. to get into the "party".
Point/Counterpoint
©®P(pll@** ©If 9@@d) itiim®/ \m frf®y(p) d)@Ltii(Rif Kim Wochinsk^ Point—Girl's choice, prom, and the homecoming dance are all situations that involve dating. Counterpoint—Going out wuh a group of people, girls and guys, can sometimes be more fun, because it does not involve dating pressures. When you think of the word "dating" you think of a boy driving up in his parent's care with a corsage for the girl, both dressed in their Sunday clothes, with a curfew of ten o'clock. Now that we're in the 1980's dating has taken on a completely different meaning. Girls are now asking out guys, a taboo until just recently. But the problem of peer pressure has created another form of dating, group dating. Now I don't mean for that to sound hke anything kinky; I mean when more than one
couple go out together. Oftentimes, it is not only a group of couples that go out together, but just a group of friends that enjoy each others company. This type of going out takes away all of that unnecessary pressure of what do I wear, where will we go, is he/she cute enough, will he give me his class ring, etc., etc. leaving mofe lime left for fun and enjoyment. This type of dating has been very successful among high school and college students. More people prefer going out with a group of friends than going on a date. The advantages include not having to worry a'oout what will happen if you break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend, because your friends will always be there for you.
In just asking Maine South students this past week of v/hat they thought about group dating, I found the majority of the people asked already have a group of friends they hang around with. Some people prefer having a group of separate couples, sopie prefer just a group of friends. There still remains one problem caused by group dating: what to do for a prom date. Some people go with someone from outside their group of friends, but more people end up going with someone who is just a friend. What is the matter with that, as long as yo have a good time together? And, who knows, maybe your friendship will prove to be something more than just a friendship. All I know is, group dating seems more beneficial to all, so why not give it a try!
Students face reality of a nuclear war by Clarine Balla On August 6, 1945, the crew of the Enola Gay dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Out of an estimated 320,000 civilians and soldiers, 80,000 were killed instantly or motally wounded. Sixty-two thousand of Hiroshima's 90,000 buildings were destroyed. In the 38 years since Hiroshima, huge advances have been made in the world of nuclear weapons. In 1945, it was possible to destroy an entire city. Now it's possible to destroy the whole planet. Since the U.S. and the Soviet Union both have reached the point where they can obliterate each other many times over, the idea of "first strike" has come into being. Simply stated, a surprise attack on a country's missile silos, bomber bases, and ballistic
missile submarines renders that country unable to strike back. It isn't a lot of fun to think about nuclear war, and unless the topic is brought up in a history class, most of us manage to keep it out of our minds. So I wasn't too surprised when some of the people 1 asked didn't have an answer to the question, "Do you think a nuclear war will happen in your lifetime?" The people that did have an opinion represented both optimistic and pessimistic points of view. Robyn Caithamer, '83, said, "1 think there's potential for a nuclear war if measures aren't taken to prevent one." "I believe that if there's any serious political confrontation there could be one," answered Ken Weichert, '84. Kersten McLain, '83, said, "I don't think so. They'll keep building up, but no one wants
Editor attacks seniority policy As a student at Maine South for four years, I have noticed the tendency for young faculty members, regardless of ability, to be forced to quit because of declining enrollment. Seniority in not an acceptable answer to a fundamental problem of education.
bilious is a contradiction in the educational system. How can one be ambitious for advancement when their will be a major influeiKing factor— seniority. An ob^ous alternative to this practice is teacher evaluation. This concept would require investigation and economic investment. The need for change exists because the fundamental principle of senority is incorrect. Desire, not experience, is the real underlying factor in the evaluation of a teacher's affectiveness. An evaluation system does exist at Maine South, but the system is only used to ensure satisfactory performance.
First of all, the basic structure of the system encourages mediocrity. Seniority is the practice of job security that guarantees the teachers who have been teaching the longest a job. Older teachers are usually more experienced and, therefore, better. But the system does not encourage innovativeness and productivity. Competitiveness and the need to excel are necessary. This system discourages young teaching prospects from getting involved in The field of education already lacks appeal teaching. Already not enough good teachers ocist because of obvious advantages the to college graduates. Seniority is promoting business world offers. To be young and am- this discouragement.
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a nuclear war. If the U.S. or Russia sets one off, that's it!" Sasha Pisarski, '84, replied, "I think nuclear war IS a possibilty, but hopefully, with the lobbymg going on, it won't happen. People are reahzmg that there's a better chance of it happening." Indeed, people are realizing that there's a better chance for nuclear war to happen. The last few years have seen demonstrations in many countries of the world, the most recent one in the U.S. About 200,000 people, including Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and John Dylen, gathered in New York and California. Press coverage was heavy, but what (if any) effect do these demonstrations have on Reagan's policy? Kersten McLain said that such demonstrations "probably wouldn't influence what he does in the end, but it would influence how he ffx% about doing it. He'll be more careful how he breaks it to the U.S. people that they'll be spending their money on nuclear weapons." Robyn Caithamer said, "I think Reagan cares, but he can't be affected by every lobby group. In the end, he'll do what he thinks best." The general concensus is that these demonstrations are little more than gestures; it could be national suicide for the U.S. to fall behind the U.S.S.R. in technological advances. Neither country is willing to risk obliteration by being the first to back down. It's silly to spend sleepless nights planning a bomb shelter for your backyard, but it's also silly to ignore Dan Rather and the newspapers. Nobody likes to ponder the possibilities of a nuclear holocaust, but everyone shold have a basic understanding of what's going on in their country. As George Santayana once said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to respect it."
students discuss limitations
by Felecia Kolowsky and Kathy Humm Teenagers receive different privileges and reponsibilitics at different points in their lives: a person is allowed to obtain a driver's license once they have turned 16. It is legal to drink at the age of 21. Of course, many young people abuse these privileges.
The automobile is often used as a weapon by teenagers who feel a need to rebel and pay the world a lesson. The bad driver is usually ambitious, aggressive, impatient and discourteous. The problem with these attitudes is that the driver does not realize that he is not only in control of his own life, but the lives of
Pro-Walkman argument heard Dear Editor, I would just like to voice my opinion on the ban of all radios from school. While I can see that transistor radios blaring down the halls would cause problems, I do not see the harm in having Walkman-type radios. These radios should not be allowed in regular classes as they disrupt the learning process. However, in study hall, lunch, etc. radios do not disrupt learning or the rights of others. In fact, from my experience in study hall, students listening to a radio with headphones generally make a lot less noise and create less of a disturbance than those students with nothing to do but annoy the study hall monitors and talk with friends. The excuse of high theft of radios is also invalid in my opinion. If a radio is stolen, that is the student's problem and nobody elses. Calculators, watches, etc. also have a high theft rate, but they are not banned from school. This action has led many students to feel that study hall is supposed to be a miserable time of boredom and behavior reports, and that the administrators are banning radios simply because students enjoy listening to them in study. Please correct me if any of the points mentioned are invalid, for I
believe most of my fellow students agire-with my feelings. Sincerely, Melinda Kollrosi Editors' Note: Used away from regular classes, radios could be permitted without causing havoc with learning as long as the privilege is not abused.
Randy not forgotten Dear Editor, While the student body of Maine South has been suffering through finals and the daily tortures of Ufe, Randy Howard died on Tuesday, January 11, 1983. He was one of the nicest people I knew. I didn't know Randy that well, but it was always nice to be around him. Randy was the kind of guy who, if you needed help, he would try to give you a hand. I don't mean this letter to be a tearjerker, I just think everyone should know that a very nice person was here and now he is gone. Randy was too nice a guy to be forgotten "just like that." John Maigler Editors' Note:Although we were not acquainted with Randy, we agree that it is unfortunate that someone so young and kind has left this world.
many others as well. Christopher Kraco, '84, feels that "the driving age should stay where it is because most kids should be mature enough to handle driving and a lot of them are getting jobs and need to drive to get to work." On the other hand, Sonia Chartouni, '84, believes, "Teenagers are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of driving; therefore the driving age should be higher" Teenagers drink to experiment, oe socialable and show off. Even though the legal age to drink in Illinois is 21, many American teenagers have a drinking problem. Some make weekly trips to Wisconsin, get drunk and drive carelessly home. When is a person old enough to realize his capacity for alcohol? Jim Kelly, '83, believes that "the drinking age should be a uniform 21 because there are just too many accidents resulting in injuries and deaths from teenage drinking and driving." Tracey DeGrazia, '84, has a different approach—no drinking age. "Many countries in Europe bring their children up with drinking liquor with their meals. Therefore, kids would not use drinking as a form of rebellion." There is also the limitation in some restaurants and game arcades that take away from some of a teen's entertainment. Allowing 16 year olds in a restaurant to work, where admittance is age 18, is as Mark Filip, '84, puts it, "a mockery." Along with this, is the age limit fair if food is the primary purchase, not the alcohol, if any, served? If it's any consolation, be glad you're not in Sweden and under 12 or you'd never get to see the movie "E.T."
Mark Filip
Fili^ airs grievanees about a etrtain place .Class Struggles, When George Orwell wrote his book, 1984. he painted futuristic America as an authoritarian society where the citizens were controlled in both mind and body by an "allknowing," mysterious ruler—Big Brother. While it appears that Orwell's predictions have proven false for America as a whole, certain places in America seem to me to be getting an awful lot like what Orwell envisioned, and some of these places are a lot closer to us than some people might care to admit. Imagine, if you will, that you lived in a place that wasn't perfect, but that you sort of had gotten used to. And during the hours you spent at this place, you managed to have a pretty good time. Now try to imagine that during your free time at this place, you Ukcd to hsten to music. „ .. Now this music wasn't offending anyone, because you were listening to a Walkman with headphones on. But, all of a sudden, the omnipotent rulers of this place came in and punished you for listening to your Walkman, and told you that you better not bring it
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They pelt us with six inch high messages on anymore, for if you did, you'd be in big trouble. These rulers then told you that if you that $2600 waste of money that seems like a needed something to do during your freetime, science-fiction mind control device, "study for you could read—read the rulers' new finals...study for finals..." and then they tell messageboard that your parents wound up us we can't listen to music because it's distracting. Whether comrade Leo Smith and our paying for through their tax money. Well, the next day you came back to this school administrators know it or not, students place, and you found out that you really didn't here at Maine South should be able to listen to have much choice on whether you wanted to Walkmen. While the primary purpose of school isn't to read this messageboard. It relentlessly blinked its messages in front of your face over and provide a place for students to listen to music, over. If that wasn't enough, these messages listening to a Walkman in study doesn't hurt were the same ones that you listened to a few anyone. The attempts of our administration to hours ago. Now something like that would get try to outlaw Walkmen are an abuse of power, you pretty mad, maybe even mad enough to blatantly ignoring our right to do what we speak up and tell somebody, maybe even mad want during our freetime so long as it doesn't enough to write an article in a paper about it. harm anyone. Orwell warned us about this, Maybe I'm overreacting to the new and I hope our administration will see their signboard and the rule prohibiting Walkmen at mistake. Maine South. Possibly so, because 1 don't even Editors' Note: To our knowledge, the own a Walkman, but it gets me mad to see the signboard was payed for by various school powers-that-be at our school trying to deny clubs, not the taxpayer's money (unless they've students here the right to do what they want been writing out checks in huge amounts as donations to these clubs lately). during their freetime. page 3
Kat: Good stuff maynard! Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Tuz To Lemon-sucker You make my lunch hot! Love, Redneck To Suzanne, Annette, Shiela and all the Council: Thanks for all your support so far. It's been great. Love you all, Mark To Clare: Pepsi-Free in the van forever, I hate John MacEnroe. To Kersten: Just, just no. To Barb: What the fish, get rid of your weasle neck, maybe I'm just conservative. Barb, I'm not... Miva: Fruggin' much? I still love you! Happy V-day! Mizzle. Mena: We'll kill the game together! Love you lots. Dyanne Crisabel: .Mommie wants to know! Lady Di Ellen Sviensson: Happy V-day! Love always. Underwear Man. Michelle (Banser) Townshend: Happy V-day! Love ya! Pete T. Uncle Ernie: Your smile lives forever! Tommy Donnie: Happy V-day. Love ya tons, Brigid. My Fellow Raisin Maker Drop rocks with me. HVD. Love and tokens, Gumby. The Van Clan: Sven, you smell, loadstone. Babs—I want you. Your KFC uniform drives me wild. Tibet—MV3, ABC, HVD to you from me. Hey Angelo, truth or truth... O.C. HVD to both of them. P.S.: McEnroe is kid stuff. Love and Pepsi Free forever, Gumby Siv Man: May the Brady's keep us in trivia forever. Be my valentine. All my love, Kim Mike: Let's share some giggle juice together! P.S. When are we going to Alaska? Love, Kim Janine, my own. Love, Mark
Home
Home is a place not so far away It brings comfort, safety and relaxation Home is a place where you should be It sports privacy openness and a little zaniness. Home is a place you yearn to be It secures warmth understanding and love Some may argue that home is a place of shelter with a roofbut I disagree Home is a place in your heart and soul A place you don't want to leave. Could I be your Home?
To the wild-'n'-crazy Piano Player Happy Valentine's Day! Love always, the strange tennis player. B.O., Mildew, Q-Bow, Chaz, Bear, Leongas and Juney: Keep on tishin.' See ya downstaie in '86. HVD. Love, Juney's older sis To my favorite Ski Bums: Mark, Rob and Jim: Thanks for the lessons! Alpine was an e.xperience. Love, "Cold Toes" Juneman Gumby: Thank golly vans can't talk, otherwise, we'd be talkin' blackmail. HVD, let's keep on shocking the monkey. O.C. To Sven, Tibet, Babs and Matt: PepsiFree with the F-Troop forever. HVD—Heal Venereal Disease. Love, O.C. Sue: Happy Val Day! Colette Lisa: Let's go (Im)yak hunting this weekend!! How 'bout it? Just keep the shakes out of the bathroom, OK? Love, Sash Lynn and Diane: OK. so I'm not Katherine Hepburn! But thanks for giving me my "big break." Now you can say you "knew me when..." Sash CeeCee: How have we survived in this place with its LGKs, Stupid Status Seekers and Brick Walls with Eyes? With a sense of humor and a strong stomach. It's been great, it's been real. "Love ya loads," Sash (Muff) Matt: Be my bloody valentine. Beth Writing Staff: Hop skip, barf me out the door to the banana patch. Sid Beth: You have the most sexiest arms in the school, they're even better than Leo's. Love ya XXXXXX Matt To .The Chief (someone VERY special): Happy Valentine's Day. Michael Sam: I love you more than words can say. Love, Itskowitz • . . "• Virginia: 1 don't want you cheating on me. I love you much. Love, Roger Sidney: I love you and you mean a lot to. me. Love, LDP Dearest CD.: I really love you. Have lots of fun with Rob. Love, Your former fool Reen and Soldier Never stop fightin'.
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To Dave Clark: We still love your sexy body after all these months. Your awestruck fans The girls at lunch To Scotty Wind: Your haircut really turns us on. We hope you'U be our valentines. The girls of the Class of '86 Dear Garfield Hater Have a great V-day even if you are a wimp. Love, Tight End Dear Mo: Did you get a new haircut? Or a new face? Happy V-day! Love, Judi To the official Coleco-vision Donkey Kong players—have a great V-day. Love, Liz
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Lisa Burghardt: Happy V-Day. You're a HVD. Sue R. great friend. Love ya, Julie Laura: Do you want lo know? 1 want lo Ms. Channing: Diamonds are a girl's best know. Clooge oui, chick. Sash friend, so are you!...just kidding. The other The Airport Biologists: May your hearts two musketeers. P S . Party in Rorida. always be with (the trees). Love, the Tennis Poppy Valentine's Day to a two-vear-old Computer koala. Wait up for me. Cowboy, 'cause I love Ken: I love you. Ingrid you. Mr. Mesh: We love you. 5A To the Big T: thanx for being the best To Mr. Venezuela: Thanks. Always, Me Love ya, Schabes Heidi: The .Salvation Army wants ytlA^ Corrine: Jogging tonight? I'm going to be Rustic. Love, Bob Evans w miss you. Dy Ensemble: It's great waking up with you. Laura: Happy two years. Love, PVDB Happy Valentine's Day. Nancy, Mary, Tiffany and the rest of Nanci: Happy Valentine's Day STS! the gymanstics team: Face it, you're ugly. Laura E. Debbie. I'm sure you fell, you ugly mutt. Mr. Wonderful: It's hard being the best.
Cathy: Have a rockin' Vaientme's Day. Signed, your fellow admirer Mike M: Happy Valentine's Day to a perverted, conceited guy. Mark Filip: This is a perfect day for you, everything's red. Doug Roche: Happy Valentine's Day from A Secret Admirer Corrine Coltman: May your Bonney fly over the ocean... and fall in. Krishna Mary Lee: I hope Cindy can carry some more garbage cans. I need one. Happy Valentine's Day! Margaret (Dennis the Menace) To Barfman: Remember Bob Marley and Mao Tse-iung. Ann R. Key
Vince: You wanted it, you got it.
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Brigid McKitrick: Let's go skiing again soon. I'll have the guys bring the Sergio's and the J.D. Colette Jill L., Kim W., Janine E., How about another salad bar? Remember, it's always "oh my rabbi" and when you're in a drugstore, it's nasal spray. HVD. Love, Kris J. Mr. Kerr Thanks for being concerned. Love, L.K. Hill: Whom 1 am going to kill for coercing me into skiing all those Jills. Happy Valentine's Day. You Know Who Bonita: Happy Valentine's Day! Barfs always! Ask K.S, Love, person who says "poo." Little Guides: Happy Valentine's Day! Gee, you're swell, but 1 still love ya! T.P. Corkie Winthrop III: You better have a Happv Valentine's Day, Kelley Daily! Love, T.P. Susie H: Happy Valentine's Day! I'm sorry you and Hansel didn't work out! But...Florida! Someone will call you chooch again! Love, Miss Radical Thematical Jimmy Tamburrino: Since your soccer days of '81, we've had our eyes on you. Keep up the good work. Love ya, Two Upperdasswomen. Kevin: Hope you're home more in the next seven months than the last. Love ya, Kim Happy Valentine's Day Kim. Love, Kevin K-2: Happy VD. Definately our own p-room at A.V. Love. Hanson Poppin: Thematically speaking, it's Yeah, right! Paula: Happy Valentine's Day! Stay out radical. Happy V.D. and B.G. Love, your coworker. o' Golden Bear. Love, VIrgie A.J.: Glad you kept trying. I think it was Jeff Sherrick: We all love you, but I love worth it. Love ya. Sport. you the most. LDP Skip's Lover Have a great V.D. Yes, you Mitchell Scott Gates: You're the best on can borrow Rick. Love, Danny's wheels. Loxe. LDP H.E.: Have a great V.D. Too bad it didn't Marta and Sue: The Axle loves you and work out! Love, Diane so do I, James Coco, my darling, my best friend, the love d^errill: How are you? Chris, how's Sherof my life: Boy! Am I lucky or what? I love ^ ' W l V.D. from me you so. Stay my valentine. Love, Sissylips. Chris and Amy: Happy Valentine's Day P.S. More in person. your brother Dear Mr. Tom, alias Starsky: Happy 'era: \\ ho loves ya, baby? Valentine's Day. Zananananananana! Love To Steve MIklasz: Happy V-Day! Love, always, Hutch Sue
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Tiernan: Get some new jokes. Happy V-Day. Love ya. Julie Beth Ann: Here's to the thought of our men! Happy Velentine's Day! Love ya gobbs, Kimberlee Jean: Wait till Saturday. Love, Gordy and Paul. Carol Eastnian: for a frosh, you're a sweetie. Happy V-Day. Love ya, Julie. P.S.— Go piglet! Julie: Your love means everything to me. Happy V-Day. Love, Chris Meg M.: "Whose house is that?" To the girls in 5B lunch, second row, in front of the pizza line from the guys on the angle: We want you!!
Spud: Have a wowie V-Day. Pippie To "the Greeks:" Have a champagne Valentine's Day. Ooza forever. Cris
Chris S: may you know your calling and recognize Joe Namath as God. A Convert Doug Roche: Happy Valentine's Day from Another Secret Admirer Kimberlee Jeanne (Ann): Love ya lots, kiddo!! Take care always! Forever, Beth Ann (Jeanne) Dear Judi Franz: 1 did this because it's cool to wish your friend Happy Valentine's Day in the school newspaper! I love you!! Sue Dear Louie: Happy Valentine's Day. 1 can't write anything more. What would Mom say? Love always and forever. Soup To a first-class wrestler, second-string quarterback and "natural" at winter sports: Happy Valentine's Day. Love you, the washerwoman Mr Beatty: A billion and four thanks for getting me (everybody, actually) out of all our problems. All of this wouldn't be possible without you. Love, Gertrude and the whole 5ou(/?tvords staff Leo: Sorry I've been such a pain at limes. I guess us uppity, power-hungry women can be annoying. Deal with it, I can't. News To Dad: Happy Father's Day! Love, The Kids: Sophia, Laurie, Frank, Cris and Corinne Sasha: This is for number 100. Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Kathy
Trouble finding a job?-Try volunteering by Kris Falzone Do you want to fill spare time, do something productive or help others but can't find a job? Volunteer work may be a good choice which will be helpful and rewarding, as well as preparing you for the future. "Students just need to identify their interests and make a tentative decision as to what they want to do," says Mr. Kenneth Reese of the Career Resource Center, "then seek out those businesses or organizations that would be related to those interests and ask around." Candystriping is one of the most common volunteer jobs. Becky Bell '85, a candystriper at Lutheran General Hospital, says that she enjoys her work. "It's fun. The rewards depend on what you do, and it also depends on the poeple you're surrounded by." Other types of volunteer work involve help-
ing handicapped, elderly or otherwise needy people or volunteering in political campaigns, community agencies, parks, day care centers, health groups, foundations, and associations that help people afflicted with certain diseases or handicaps. Organizations may put out notices of the need for volunteer workers, especially in summer. "There is usually volunteer work available through summer camps needing people tt> deal with kids who have multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or other handicaps," said Mr. Reese. Volunteer work, although done without pay, is very rewarding and beneficial for the future. It provides on-the-job experience and can be siginficant by showing initiative. "Employers are favorably impressed by
students who have practical experience," i claimed Mr. Reese. "The reward comes in the' satisfaction one would get in doing a job well. With performing a service, there comes a feeling of accomplishment and self-satisfaction with helping others. "Volunteer experience can be put down on a resume and "absolutely would help" to get a job, acoording to Mr. Reese.. "I've never felt that volunteer work is essential; I've often looked for part-time jobs for students. But I don't put over the other," concluded Mr. Reese. "Sometimes volunteer work is the best way, if an organization can't say you or a certain job will give you the best experience in your field. Usually a student wants money, so the interest in volunteer work isn't as great—they want to make money as well as gain practical experience."
Valentine's Day? It all began one day. by Maria Caporale As everybody knows by now, Februrary 14 is the most romantic spot on the winter calendar. On this day, many people send valentines, loving messages or gifts to those they care for. For little kids, the trick is to receive as many valentine cards as possible, preferably signed with the words "your secret admirer," to keep your imagination in suspense. The celebration of Valentine's Day is a curious tradition. What is this special holiday? How did it come about? No one quite agrees on how it came about. But legend has it that it is two days thrown onto one, the merging of a pagan and a Cristian feast. Many of the customs of Valentine's Day are pagan, but the name is Christian.' In ancient Rome, when wolves were a great problem, there was a god called Lupercus, who kept the wolves away. In his honor, there was a festival, called Lupercalia, held every fifteenth Day. A different tradition proclaimed February 14 the day when birds are nesting, and new
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of February, at which young people always drew lots for game partners for the year. Later, a pnest of Rome, Saint Valentine, was imprisoned for helping persecute Christians. He was then martyred by being clubbed to death on Februart 14, A.D. 270. Saint Valentine's feast day and Lupercus' festival were combined to make a holiday: Valentine's
hope is springing, which brought about the choosing of what came to be called one's "valentine." Today, we celebrate St. Valentine's Day by exchanging tokens of love. So if you are feeling a httle mischievious this romantic month, it's still okay to send that "special someone" an anonymous valentine. ^^\
Cures for the^holiday blues by Kim Bacon Valentine's Day is almost here, with more than one way to show your affection. You can send a message to your sweetheart through the Tribune, the Sun Times and even Southwords. You can buy someone candy, send flowers to your girl friend, buy a special greeting card, or just be together. So what if there is no "him" or "her" in your life right now. You still have someone very special, yourself. So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and be your own valentine.
What do I mean by this? Well, there are Well, that's all fine and dandy, but whait if you don't have a boy or girl friend to shower with affection this Valentine's Day? For those of you who get 3 dozen carnations in homeroom, great! I hope they all fit in your locker. For those of you who don't, don't give it a second thought. Depression usually runs higher during holidays, and Valentine's Day is certainly no exception. several things you can do for yourself to pick up your day. Take yourself to a movie; a good show is a sure ticket to set your mind off your troubles for a while. If that doesn't sound good, try going out to dinner with a few good friends. Good food and good talk might be just the cure for the Valentine's Day blues. If you are into music, take a drive to Rolling Stones, Wax Trax or any record store, and get yourself that album you've been wanting but never got around to buying. A good album can do wonders for your morale. Finally, go on a shopping spree. Buying dothcs that make you look good will make you feel good. You might not have enough money to buy out the designer studio at Nieman Mar- ^ cus, but buying yourself something at as simple ^ ) as a sweater can make you feel warm inside as well as outside. So on Februrary 14, make Valentine's Day a special one, if not for somebody else, why not yourself?
South girls invade
Evanston
by Bob Mckune Tonight, the girls' varsity basketball team
Varsity Hawk Diane Lee dribbles the ball during recent game. The girls' varsity plays at Evanston tonight.
travels to Evanston in a tough conference matchup. Tomorrow the Hawks host a four team tourney with first round action starting at 10 a.m. In recent action, the girls' dropped their conference record to 1-5 with a 47-40 loss to secxjnd place New Trier. Amy Black led the team with 12 points and 14 rebounds; while, Diane Lee had 8 points. Debbie Kashul commented,"The team played very well. We're improving with every
Sports
Gymnasts have skill, by Brian Humm Utilize experience by Maureen Smith Pending the outcome of regional competition, the girl's varsity gymnastics team will advance to sectionals held on Feb. 16. The top five girls in each event will compete in sectionals. The first-ranked team will also compete. On Jan. 26, the Hawk varsity beat Maine West 127.85 to 120.05. Diana Sieinhort placed first in floor and bars. Michelle Ryan took first in balance beam, and Debbie Tworek took first in vaulting. On Jan. 28, the Hawks lost 127.90 to 125.75 to Maine East. Coach GoU conmiented on the loss lo Maine East, "We're equal teams, but we hit well in three events, and they hit well in four." ^ ^ t i n : Our duel-meet season has been disappointing because we have more skill than our ord shows. The girls have the skill but lack the confidence," commented GoU. Freshman Tiffnay Borck recently was recognized as Freshman Conference Champion in floor. She won first out of 66 gymnast with a score of 8.9.
game we play. We just need a little push and we'll really start winning." The last time the Hawks played New Trier was at the outset of the season when they played poorly and lost badly. Debbie stated,"The improvement between the games is tremendous and the team is just on the edge of turning everything around." Amy Black echoed Kashul's comments. Black stated, "Our mental game is our downfall. Once we elimnate the mental errors we will play up to our full capability."
Spotlight
Change in towel system Two years ago, if I were given the chance to and ninth periods. The main problem with this system is the invest in any commodity, knowing what I know now, that commodity would not be gold timing. Varsity practices usually start half way or silver or diamonds, but rather towels. through ninth period. That means that for Towels have become one of the scarcest of those athletes that have eighth period classes commodities here at Maine South. They are there is no way to trade in a towel. They are in carefully issued to team members by coaches at class during eighth period and in practice durthe beginning of the year and then just as ing ninth. The underclassmen who have a scrupulously collected after the season is over. ninth period class are also unable to trade in a This is not too much trouble, but the main towel. Most Of the time a friend who is free difficulty appears when an attempt is made to during the appropriate time can make the get a fresh towel. (It is unbehevably important switch, but this is very inconvenient. to get a clean towel at least every other day.) The obvious solution to this problem would Dirty towels may be traded in for clean ones be to change the exchange times to beginning only at the end of eighth and ninth periods. of ninth and tenth periods. This way all conOccasionally, George (He controls the towels.) cerned can pick up fresh towels on a daily basis is nice enough to provide a pleading soul with a without such a tremendous hassle. Towels are fresh towel, but the official policy, as posted too important, not only to the athlete but more on the door of the towel room is still that likely to those around him, for there to be all towels may only be issued at the end of eighth this confusion. page 7
Hawks host Wildkits for 2nd Tonight, the varsity boys' basketball team will 28-24. At the end of the third quarter, the Hawks offense and defense was instrumental in the vicentertain the Evanston Wildkits. Maine South won were trailing by one pdnt. In thefirstsix minutes of tory. Mazzeri had 16 points, John Djonlich 12, Jeff ( the previous conference clash in a nail-biter 58-57. the fourth quarter, the Trevians outscored the ThoRon 8, John Whalewander 5 and Fiddler dished "No doubt it's a big ball game for us. We'll have Hawks, 18 to 1. Forwards Lajewski, Marc Mazzeri out 6 assists. to slow it down, get some rebounds and play as and Mike Sir each tallied 13 points. Senior guard Jeff Thorson commented on the consistent as we ever have. Fan support could help Maine South bounced back with a home court New Trier game," Against the Trevs, we played our morale out there," stated guard Tom Fiddler. crushing of Hersey, 68-43. A consist<;nt effort on well for thefirstthree quarters. We weren't able to With five games left in the season, the Hawks generate any offense in the fourth quarter and that have posted an impressive record of 13-6,4-2 in >. was obviously our downfall. We.slowed the pace conference play. ' (% . fiA^ciyy ynUf ^KO against Hersey until we had our momentum. We Against Maine East, the Hawks roared ahead in OUT I UnKtiL.^ T O ' - ' O n c . j slaved a areat second half and blew them out." the second overtime to defeat the Demons 51-46. Forward Norman Lajewski secured the viaory with two free throws in the second OT. The 6-2 senior netted 22 points. The foDowing night, the Hawks took it on the chin from a famidable Oak Park team 8066. The Hawks had trouble cutting into the Huskies' second half lead mostly because of poor foul-shooting. Oak Park made 22 of 28 shots from the line; while, the Hawks managed only 8 of 16. Starting the second round of the conference, the As president of the M-club, I would Hawks lossed to the Trevians of New Trier, 6044. like to take time to show some appreciaThe Hawks started out with a 12-2 lead early in the tion towards several clubs and organizafirst quarter. The Trevians, however, chipped away tions that helped to make the annual at the Hawk lead to come within four at halftime. Students vs. Faculty volleyball and basketball night a large success. On Jan. 26, the M-club and Varsity Club competed against the Faculty to determine if youth would prevail. Well, win or lose, the evening on a whole turned out to be a great success. Speaking on behalf of bv Maureen Smith "You can't let the presure get to you. You just the members of the M-club, I know we On Feb. 12, the Maine South varsity wrestling have to be self-confident and wrestle your own enjoyed the evening very much. team will compet in state districts competition. style," added Bob Phillips who has only one loss However, we players were not the only Coach 2^iemak commaited," Maine East and Pro- this season. Phillips also qualified for state last students to participate. Several other spect should be the two toughest teams because year. His toughest match will be against Niks West dubs helped the evening be enjoyable they have no weak weights. I would like to see Bob because that is the only team to defeat him. and run smoothly. The newly formed Phillips, Tony Reda, Dave Phillips and Paul Walkw "Being in shape and mentally ready is the best Varsity Letterwomen's club, which conqualify for sectionals." strategy," continued Coach Ziemak. sists of girls who earned their varsity letZiemak concluded,"We have a lot of young ter, deserve a great deal of credit for not Matman Tony Reda stated,"Distiicts will be very only participating in the first co-cd tough. I have a lot of tough competitors in my wrestlers and if everyone wrestlers well, wÂŤ should hold our own in the competition." volleyball, but also helping sell tickets weight class." and running the concession stand. Also, for the first time the Pep band and Hawkettes performed in the evening's program. As always, they lived up to our high expectations which really added some class and interest to the activities. Next, the evening could not have taken rrface without the dooperation of the custodians. They controlled the evening with all the cooperation of the custodians. Finally, if not for the enthusiam of the Faculty, the night would have been all for naught. Thanks to their participation the evening was exciting and successful. So, in conclusion, on behalf of all the M-club members, Mr. Riccitelli and myself, I would like to give a warm thanks to all of the above clubs and any other organization I might not have mentioned for their cooperation that helped to run this program smoothly.
M-Club thanks all
Wrestlers start State
Grappier Dave Phillips battles Evanston for position in recent meet. Phillips lost the decision, 4-0.
Thank you, John Inserra Mclub President