Vol 19 issue 13

Orchesis presents "Montage" Orchesis will be presenting its dance show 'Montage" March 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are S2.50 and are available at the door.

Orchesis hopes to present a variety of dances and dance styles to its audience in "Montage."

Jazz, modern, ballet, western, tap and novelty dances are among the styles to be presented in the show.

The opening number of "Montage" is a salute to the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line." The dance, which was choreographed

by Nancy Webster, protrays the emotions of a dance rehersal to the song "I Hope 1 Get It" from "A Chorus Line."

The finale, "Jazz it Up," will be danced by all the members of Orchesis and its purpose, according to Mary Pospisil, is to "have fun and leave the audience with a happy feeling."

Orchesis member Kathy Humm com mented, "The show has a lot of variety and we've tried to use a lot of new and different styles. It's been fun putting the show together and 1 think the audience will like it."

southwords Vol. 19, No. 13

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

AFS chosen

Nine Maine South juniors have been chosen as foreign exchange students in the AFS (American Field Service) program.

Louise Berns, Pamela Collins, Curt Gruber, March 10,1983 Matthew Keenan, Stephen Langdon, Brigid McKitrick, Margaret Nesbit, Peter Silkowski and Kimberly Wochinski will be spending their summer overseas in the program.

Although they do not yet know where they will be going, the juniors are excited about the possibilities of traveling abroad. Kim Wochinski commented, "AFS is a great experience, and I am really looking forward to this summer."

Seminar held

Chris Paterakis, Guy Taldone, Nancy Rabe, Sophia Leongas, Lauris Kladis and Mary Fanchi will be visiting Spain this spring vacation on a nine-day, non-

The Maine South Parent-Teacher Council Qass Board will present the program entitled "College: The Selection Process" Mon., March 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Student Cafeteria.

Topics to be discussed include: applications, campus visits, financial aid and other decisions concerning colleges.

Career Counselor Kenneth Reese will give a presentation concerning the inportant factors in selecting a college. Following his presentation, parents and students in the audience will divide into small groups to informally discuss school-sponsored tour. The tour includes topics of concern. Selected parents of current visits to Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, the college students will lead the discussion and Sierra Nevada, Granada, Cordoba and Maine South counselors will assist in answering questions.

Seville.

High honor students named Students earning high honors were announced recently by Maine South Principal Robert Barker.

Senior high honor students include: Dirk Ahlbeck, Clarine Balla, Roman Berka, Marci Brown, Beth Burnson, Bradley Carlson, David Clark, Michael Curcio, Valerie DeSalvo, Joanne Dickey, Robert Dochterman, Paula Donato, Hans Ehlert, Thomas Fiddler, Karen Fritz, Amy Hansen, Key Hriensatong, Brian Humm, John Inserra and James Iverson.

Deborah Kashul, James Kelly, Heather Kirk, Michael Kuta, Lori Lazzara, Judith

LeMay, Scott Longman, Robert McKune, Julie Mulopulos, Sanja Nikolich, Garth Olson, Bruce Oscarson, Vincent Parisi, Michele Passaneau, Carol Patterson, Roman Pendzich, Daniel Piatt and Mary Pospisil also earned high honors first semester.

Christine Scheldt, Troy Slocum, Lisa Spatafora, Judith Stein, Heidi Thorsson, Deborah Tritthardt, Thomas Tully, Melinda Turici, Paul Vanderbosch, Christopher Weiland, Scott Wind and Jeff Wood were other senior high honor roll members.

Juniors on high honor roll include: Ami

Students to go to D.C. Maine South juniors Kathy Humm and Paula Fischer were chosen to attend the Washington Workshop Congressional Seminar this summer. Social Science Chairman Otto Kohler announced.

Cris Carmody was chosen as first alternate, Sasha Pisarski was chosen second alternate

and Duane Mellama is third alternate.

Kathy and Paula will be going to Washington for a week, where they will be able to meet with Representatives and Senators.

They will attend a session of Congress and will participate in a mock congressional session with the other delegates to the seminar.

Students win awards Five Maine South students earned awards at the Illinois Office Occupations competition, held in February.

Senior Pete Byer won first place in the Data Processing competition, while senior Brian Greene won a second place award in Data Processing and a third place award in the Typing

division.

Senior Denise Tervin won first place in the Accounting competition, while senior Jody Burgess won an award for her efforts in the General Clerical competition.

Senior Karen Patt won a second-place award in the Office Communications division.

.Albright, Lizbcth Altobelli, Mike Baum, Frank Calabrese, Nanci Calamari, Lisa Canar, Debra Cantlon, Paul Carlborg, Cristina Carmody, Jane Choi, Corinne Coltman, Thomas Donzelli, Joseph Dumit, Suzanne Egan, Mark Filip and Nancy Fulhorst.

Other juniors earning high honors are: Richard Gentile, Stephanie flale, Kathleen Helin, Michael Hennessy, Pamela Kakos, Daniel Kemmler, John King, Lisa Lehman, Joseph Lemersal, Beth Lunde, Lisa Lusco, Monica Malec, Steven Manos, Sharon McCarthy, Michelle Mines, Peter Regas, Elizabeth Roch, Heidi Scheutze, Anne Sebastian, Julie Seidel, Peter Silkowski, Diana Specht, Julie Thorburn, John Walewander, Richard Walker, Kim Wochinski and Catherine Woytowici.

Sophomores earning high honors are: Bonnie An, Valerie Apolinski, Rebecca Bell, Patricia Black, Daniel Cicslik, John Ciprian, Frederick Duerkop, Kristen Falzone, Mary Fanchi, Jo Ellen Flener, Mark Fritz, Diane Fuentas, Robert Giannini, Heidi Groh, Sherrill HIavaty, Kathryn Huedepohl, Jeanmarie Jacobs, Eric Juergensen, Mary Jo Kinsella, Melinda Kollross, Leslie Kriesel, Milly Lachiw, Maureen McCormick and Tassie McLennan.

Freshman on high honor roll are: Elizabeth Auer, Maria Bayer, Monica Borucki, Steven Brumm, Eunice Cho, Marshall Collins, Margaret Conlon, Lisa Conn, Karen Davlin, Theresa DeSalvo, Mark Hansen, Steven Hwang, Todd Jackson, Michael Konrad, Lori Larsen, Bert Lindgren, Eric Lundell, Michele Main, David Marks, Jennifer Nickele, ."Meksandra Nikolich, Sandra Rhee, Christine Schaefer and Suzanne Schwinn.

Southwords Southwards Is the studentproduced newspaper of Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL Letters to the Editor should be delivered to V-106 and given to a nnember of the Editorial Board.

Southwords reserves the right to edit letters containing libelous or obscene material.

Miss Catherine Siwinsid, Pete Byer, Brian Pictured above are the Office Occupa- Greene, Assistant Principal Robert tions winners. Standing, left to right, Simonsen. Seated, left to right, Karen Assistant Principal Ken Reczkiewicz, Patt, Denise Tervin, Jody Burgess. page 2

Editor-in-Chief Leo Smith News Editor Sasha Pisarski Sports Editor Mike Sir Commentary Editor.. Deb Tritthardt Features Editor Joanne Sutton Photo Editor Mike Vukovich Art Editor Jim Kelly Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty

Attendance more important than you realize

by Felecia Kotowsky Daily attendance is much more important than students realize. Good attendance is to everybody's advantage: the school, taxpayers and especially to the student.

The state reimburses the school according to students' average daily attendance. Attendance is recorded accurately because the state audits the school periodically. This is the basic function of homeroom. When students are late to school, the school does not lose money.but it does tie up the Personnel Office.

Class cutting also causes problems because the school must prove that each students has been in school each day. Teachers' gradebooks are checked and class cuts show inconsistencies in attendance. When a lot of students are absent, the school loses a great deal of money.

This is one reason why senior cut day is frowned upon.

Attendance is just as important a part of a student's permanent record as grades are. Mr. James Bonney, Personnel Director, states that employers do check the permanent records.

Nobody wants a worker who is constantly absent or late. This would cost a company time and money.

Mr. Bonney stresses that "lateness is habitual. Daily attendance is good training and good habit to get into because people should e punctual so things can start on time." He adds that "good students and employees lake pride in good attendance."

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Absenteeism not only hurts the absent students' grades, but it also cheats the other

students in the class. A teacher must take time out to keep students up with the rest of the class. Also, a late student is a distraction to the class.

However, Mr. Bonney says that Maine South's attendance is pretty good. At least 95 per cent of the students attend school during an average month. Most students out of school have some illness.

Furthermore, early vacations hurt the school district and lower the rest of the school's morale. Teachers and students who do not

take early vacations often feel left out and not willing to give their best at those times.

Mr. Bonney states that "absenteeism is the most important problem to students because they will not get the most out of their education. Money is not the major concern; it is more important to the student than it is to anybody else." This is something to think about next time you have your mother call you in.

Register refusal may stop aid

by Clarine Balla

Many seniors have already received that coveted letter of admission from a college and are already looking for a good deal on a stereo and refrigerator for their dorm room.

But if you're a male who hasn't registered for the draft and don't plan to, you may want to be pursuing a career at Control Data Institute instead.

Last month the U. S. Department of Education announced that federal financial aid will be denied to college students not registered for the draft.

Needless to say, many students depend heavily upon financial aid. Often financial aid allows a student to attend a school he or she couldn't otherwise afford.

This law marks yet another attempt made by the Reagan administration to persuade 18-year-old guys to register, and whether or not this attempt succeeds depends on the universities.

Many colleges find themselves in an uncomfortable position—should the federal government expect universities to use their resources to enforce the draft? Is it their responsibility to replace lost federal grants and loans with university grants and loans?

Brigham Young University supports the law so long as the law doesn't add to the institution's administrative burden. Brigham Young won't replace lost federal aid since it feels aid replacement would be unfair to other students.

Yale University, however will replace lost federal grants and loans since it feels that financial aid policy should be based on need only, regardless of federal policy.

Stanford University will decide whether or not it will replace aid by evaluating individual cases.

Stanford's aim is to leave the iniversity neutral on the draft registration question.

Finally some schools still haven't decided what their policy will be.

Mark Filip

Fili|> on fixing shoes and things In the last two issues ot the paper, I've been pretty serious. So this week I'd like to lighten it up a bit and tell you about a little task I did this weekend.

This weekend I spent about three years filling out my ACT application, and while some of you (freshmen and sophomores especially) may not know what I'm talking about, any of you out there who have ever done this thing can surely empathize with what I'm talking about.

See, now in order to take the ACT test, they ask you to week through this (and this is not a joke) 32 page questioneer which is supposed to help you find out a little bit about yourself.

Ither than finding out that you don't like .^uestioneers very much. I really don't know what you're supposed to extract from this test, because frankly, some of the questions seemed sort of stupid.

First, there's a list of about a hundred things that you're supposed to decide if you'd like to

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do or not. The first thing that caught my eye was "Would you like to fix shoes?" Now, wait a minute, do you guys mean fix shoes for a living or just as a hobby? Come on-would I like to fix shoes!

Then they ask you if you'd like to run a lawnmower! Now who would like to run a lawnmower for a living? Sure, there's a lot of money in it, but what about the pressure. You must have to deal with it every day. Nope, count me out. I just couldn't handle the mental strain you'd have to put up with day in and day out.

Then they ask you to fill out a few questions about what you did in high school. Sounds easy, right? Well, they ask you if you were a member of a racial or ethnic organization.

Now what do they mean by that-the Klu Klux Klan? Since I'm not in the N.A.A.C.P. yet, I said no.

Finally, they try to get a little information from you to try and see it you're eligible for any money or " h e l p " to pay for college. Now

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to be honest with you, I never expected them to "help" with enough money to pay for my whole college education, but I was looking for a small handout. Now I've given up hope after filling out this thing. I started to get a feeling big-money was out when the first income bracket for youdr family was 0-6000 dollars a year. I got even more pessimistic when I realized my father wasn't a negro steelworker, eliminating most of the scholarship programs.

But what really did it, what really made me give up was when they asked if I'd be willing to work thirty or more hours a week during college. "Hey Mark, want to go to a party tonight?" "Sorry, I'd love to, but I've got to go put ten hours in at the coal mine." Who could work more than thirty hours a week and still go to college?

Thus, my story ends here, and while I may not ever get to college, don't worry about me.

I'm thinking of getting a job after high school... making money, living easy...cutting grass, fixing shoes.

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Point/Counterpoint

Kim Wochinski

Opmn ©©mpp/ mmm 4m©m Im ^pnn^Um® Point—Maine South does not allow students to leave the campus during the day for any reason.

Counterpoint—Many other high schools like Palatine and Arlington Heights have open campus where students can go out for lunch, etc.

Do you some times find yourself using the words shcool and jail as synonyms? It seems to me that at many times they are. Once you enter school in the morning, you are not let out again until the bell rings at the end of the day.

Sure, during the spring we are lucky enough to get outdoor lounge, but, big deal, it is like being in a fenced-in playpen with specific boundries and rules. Only juniors and seniors get this privilege, meaning all the freshmen and sophomores have to stay inside all day long.

Why can't juniors and seniors have the opportunity to go to Mcdonalds or someplace else during lunch and lounge? Many other schools allow their students some free time to

go out and relax. Trust me, anything is better than the cafeteria food! The problem now is that some students sneak out during lounge periods to go eat, and when they get caught, the punishment is anywhere from two days reassignment to four days suspension. Letting us out during lounge periods would eliminate this problem.

The same rules that apply to lounge could also apply toward off campus: if a student fails a class he would not be allowed off campus privileges. If the administration is worried about students cutting out of school, they shouldn't worry because all the same rules would still apply.

I think there is also a misconception as to wiiat lounge really is. Isn't lounge supposed to be a real privlege for juniors and seniors, someplace other than the library or study halls, someplace where you can talk and have a good time with your friends? Have you taken a look

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at Maine South's very own lounge? Some privilege, the cafeteria isn't what everyone had in mind. When I was a freshman, I thought tounge was a place with couches to sit on, carpeting on the fioor, and no teachers or library ladies looking over your shoulders constantly telling you to be quiet. Was I shocked to find out that lounge was just the cafeteria.

Big Deal!

I'm sure none of us will ever see the day when we are allowed to go off campus for lunch or lounge. Maybe we could ask for something else more realistic like being able to throw frisbees at outdoor lounge, being able to take food outside during the spring, maybe even being able to actually enjoy the outdoors during school. Why can't the students with cafeteria duty clean up the outside in the spring, possibly more trash cans would help the mess from food. Spring is just around the corner, wouldn't some of these things be nice to have?

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Student says gun control not answer lives in in the the secluded secluded community community of of Park Park Ridge Ridge rhe time has come to set the record straight. For lives utf»#>V aftpr endless *»nHI*»cc week, u/f>^V II have h a v p been 1-M»*»n forced fnrri^A tr% ^mv^plf included), inrliideH^ but hilt anyone anvrtnp who u/hn has hac ever ^v*»r spent crw»nt week after to (myself listen to the ridiculous left-wing, liberal propaganda any time at all in the city knows what I'm talking put forth in this space [Mark Filip's column], as about. well as other parts of this newspaper. Well, after People are oorvxmed about deaths from handgun too long of a time, a realistic, conservative view is abuse and rightly so. It is impOTtant then to look at making an appearance in this publication. some possible methods of curbing improper use of First of all, I wouM like to respond to the view put forth several weeks back that gun control will be handguns. Registration and licensing laws should the answer to deaths caused by handguns. This be made more stringent, specifically, tough idealistically sounds all well and good, but, unfor- penalti« should be meted out to those who do not tunately and realistically, the method of gun control register handguns or use them in violation of the suggested by Messr. Filip will not work. In the first place, were possession of handguns to be made illegal, the First Amendment rights of every real American would be violated. Secondly, it would solve no problems as handguns would be just as easily accessable as before, only now they would be sold on the black market (through the Mob), and without the rules and r«triaions which currently governs their sale and use. In the same vein, the proposed method of handgun control would serve only to remove guns from law abiding, respectable citizens and put them in the possession of thugs and criminals who have no intention of turning in their handguns.

New parking rules hazardous

Dear Editoi.

Being a senior at Maine South, I fed I have hem around long enough to know the do's and don'ts of this school. However it seems as though everyday there is a new rule thrown at us.

There is the new rule of "no parking in the cafeteria lot." This causes the jock lot to become full by 7:30. .Meaning you have to go over to the A-wing kx. The problem being once you have found out there are no spaces left in the jock kx you have to go through the teachers lot and turn left on Dee. Continuing on the same train of thought, law- Which is quite an impossible task at the busiest abiding citizens will then have no means of protec- time of the morning. I guess we just have to live ting themselves from the armed animals who roam with staring at that empty cafeteria lot. our streets.

Jill Larson, '83 Thirdly, the best defense is a good offetMC. If one is well-armed, the would-be criminal is not likdy to Dan Cummins--83, "I think they should open the stick up that well-defended person and will simply bt because if you d«i't get a spot in the jock kji >ou kx)k for someone who is not as well prepared to have to dodge cffl^ getting out cm Dee Road to get to plunder. Let's not forget, the world is a bad the A-wing parking lot." neighborhood. The majority of people reading this right now have grown up and spent IIK bulk of their Tun McCarrdl-'83, "It is sinipiy i&ogical and stupid

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'a*, and and the the same same fate fate should should be be dealt dealt to to gun ^k law, dealers w h o arp w lw>>nc«v^ dealers who are rnot licensed r\r or imiVi^ who /xMA«.«i»a operate ^. outside ^ ^ the boundaries of the law.

The bottom line is that prohibition of handguns serves only to give the streets back to the muggers, nobbers and rapists. Used wisely, handguns are an effective deterrent. Let's get away from the policies of the short-sighted individuals who want to destroy the foundations on which this country is based and get back to the ideas that made this country the greatest one in the world. America First!

Pete Dudko, '83

to depnve people the use of the cafeteria lot. We pay f(x a sticker and therefore have the right to park on campus. Parking in the A-wing lot is like walking to school. The spaces are about four blocks from homeroom!"

Kim Manika-'83, "You should be able to park there unless you get caught for cutting, then you should have that privilege removed."

Alison Franz-*83, "Seeing that Maine South is on a very busy street and that school starts when rush hour is present causes many problems not being abk to park in a convient parking space. We should be thankful that we are able to drive to school, but 1 g^ neally don't fed that the cafeteria parking lot should W be closed. I don't know the details, but I don't think that the cafeteria parking lot would be hard to patrol (if that happens to be one of the problems).

Accidents of a higher rate, in my opinion, happen if one has to rush from lot to lot in looking for a space * a f s legal."

Dyslexia—what is your cliance bo you have a grodlem reabing this?

If you do not have trouble reading the sentence above, you may be a victim of dyslexia. "What in the world is dyslexia?" you are p-obably asking yourself, or "who cares?"

Actually, dyslexia is an interesting subject that is much closer to home than most of us know.

Dyslexia is "an impairment of the ability to read, often as the result of genetic defect brain damage or possible inner ear problems."

Contrary to popular belief, dyslexia does not affect only children. Many people do not even realize that they suffer from dyslexia.

Did you know that: •Dyslexia affects an estimated 25 million Americans?

•There is no cure, only treatment for dyslexia?

•Dyslexia can also affect speech, sense direction, writing, math and coordination?

•Nelson Rockefeller, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Edison and Hans Christian Anderson were dyslexics?

•Dyslexic occurs more frequently in males?

There is also an interesting twist to this condition: many dislexics have high IQ's, even at genius levels, but they cannot complete everyday functions such as writing a name or reading a menu. A dislexic may not even be

able to make sense of a comic book, and yet he ment, the place of testing will provide informamay find advanced physics quite elementary. tion.

These odd reactions are due to momentary 3. Many therapy programs are quite easy, "short circuits" in the brain. involving relearning the alphabet, its sounds Although many of us have, at sometime, ex- iind spelling rules. Supplementary tapes and perienced waking up and not knowing what braile can also be used. the date, time or place is, or have said, "Cark Many colleges have programs geared the par," these reactions are common once in a while. If you find that this type of situation oc- towards the needs of dyslexics and'the learning disabled including: the University of Wisconcurs consistently, get help. sin, Goddard College in Vermont, Erskine Here are some steps to take to find out if College in Mass. you are dyslexic and to see whre you can be treated: Many people do not realize that they suffer 1. Contact the special education department from dyslexia or are too embarassed to admit at the nearest university or college and request that they are sufferers. If you recognize the testine. qualities in yourself, don't wait, call your doc2. If these test results show a need for treat- tor and ask for help.

Triton college provides fitness class

by Maria Caporale

Today more and more people are trying to get into shape by joining heahh clubs, spas or aerobic classes.

Some are experimenting with fad diets or quick weight-loss schemes which are on the market. But all these people easily forget one thing: there are no magic formulas for reducing. It takes a good nutritional diet and exerdse to lose weight.

One program that helps you do both is a dass being offered at Triton Junior College called "The Complete Approach to Weight Control."

by Kim Bacon It's another Monday morning, I'm sitting in The program uses behavior and exercise homeroom, and what do you think is all around me"* techniques to help you control your weight GOSSIP. through understanding. The goal is to help you change your eating and fitness habits.

To the left of me, two girls are carelessly ramblThe class meets every Saturday from 12:30 ing about what Susie and Bob did, and to the right, to 2:30 p.m. It is designed for both men and two burnouts are giving a re-cap of last weekends women of high school age and older. "awesome" parties.

Every Saturday the class is lectured about I would be content to mm on my Walkman and nutritional foods from the four basic food close my eyes, but due to circumstances, 1 can't. groups. After the lecture, there are 15-25 I'm doomed, along with others, to coexist from minutes of exercise.

The exercise techniques help loosen up the homeroom until eighth period with the chronic body parts. Then, with your partner, you exgossipers of Maine South. diange ideas of good meal planning.

It seems to be everywhere you go. Study halls, During the week you call your partner and lunch, homeroom, and yes, even gym class. For tell him or her your well-balanced meal for the those of you who "don't," more power to you, but next day. You must eat only what you say. if gossip seems to be your thing, have you evt thought of a career as a Yellow Journalist?

Gossip is not nice, and topics range from guy: girls, other's misfortunes to Lady Di.

by Kris Falzone Unfortunately, the truth can be stretched a little Every day we encounter friends, teachers, far, and in the end, someone will be hurt. Some of parents, coaches and others who criticize us. )ou avid "Brady Bunch" fans might remember an Why does criticism make us feel uncomforearlier episode in which Marda, Jan and Cindy got table or embarrassed? And can we overcome hold of a gossip column. Wdl, to make a long story these unpleasant feelings? The answers may short, all the Brady kids thought that Carol and not be simple.

Mike were going to get a divorce.

Hummans have been conditioned by society Sure, you're probably saying, "Big deal, to see themselves in negative ways—with much everyihing works out for the Brady's." Disgusting- fear, shame and guilt. Thus, when someone ly enough, this is true, and unfortunately, in real dislikes your outfit or hairstyle, disapproves of life, somebody always gets hurt by idle gossip. your companions or actions or degrades you in Gossip is a \'k« and just as serious as smoking or front of classmates, you probably become angry and embarrassed. The teen years are part drinking. If ignored, it will only get worse!

Guess what!!

Ms. Bonnie Berger, health educator and teacher of the class, said, "I feel the program is /ery helpful in controling a person's weight because there are a variety of techniques used.

A lot of attention is given to the behavioral habits, the diet and the exercise of each person.

"The program is beneficial to high school students because they have the same problem of dieting too much with less exercise as adults do," said Ms. Berger.

Those who don't eat well or don't exercise usually turn to fad diets or non-nutritional ways of losing weight. This can lead to sickness.

"Fad diets are not permanent because the weight loss will not last. These diets are very unhealthy because they isolate particular nutrients which the body needs. The person who is into these fad diets is not changing any eating patterns or their lifestyles. They are really gaining, then losing again and again which just increases the fat content," added Ms. Berger.

The program is there to help you understand your eating habits. You must decide what you eat, and you must decide to change your behavior. You also have the choice of throwing a pill in your mouth and being very sick and unhappy. It is your decision, but ask yourself: Wouldn't you rather be happy and healthy?

Can you cope with criticism ? of the most fomidable time of life, so high school students are easily influenced by others' judgements.

Do not deny criticism. Agree with whatever truth there is to it. Perhaps your English theme was not as good as you thought, or your shirt doesn't quiet match your pants. So what? You must be open to the bad as well as the good comments people have about you. Try not to take citicism personally.

The most important factor to remember in dealing with criticism is that everyone makes mistakes. You are only human and cannot please everyone.

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'First date' jitters hit many

by Jan Harighausen The first date is supposedly one of the most traumatic experiences in a teenager's life.

The stereo-type girl starts getting ready at 3 p.m.—washing her hair, putting on face masks, doing nails, plus all sorts of other beauty treatments. By the time her date arrives, she has gone through five outfits in search of the best.

The guy, on the other hand, usually doesn't spend his afternoon preparing. He worries.

What restuarant? Which movie? What to talk about? By the time he rings the doorbell, he is visibly shaking.

This is how first dates are usually portrayed in movies and books, but is this how it really happens? Let's find out.

One senior girl said, "I was so embarrassed because when my first date came, my grandma had the TV up to 80 decibles. Then after he met mom, she talked to him for awhile. Finally we were ready to go. As we walked out the door my mom said, "Oh, here goes my little baby on her first date!" All 1 could do was smile and nod.

Who is it???

This week's Super Sleuth is a sophomore boy. He can be seen being harassed after first period by three members of the Southwards staff.

He excels in math and science, and is in a junior math class. He can be seen after ninth period leaving his chemistry class.

He is involved in various dramatic activities.

He has been in Arena Play for two years as well as the all-school play. He was on staff for V-Show this year, and was captain of an act involving baseball.

This is appropriate because he was on the baseball team last year and hopes to be on it again this year.

He is the oldest of five children and went to Mary, Seat of Wisdom.

Don't forget to submit your guesses to V-106.

Last week's victim was guessed by Rise Rytleski '84, Steve Schermerhom '84 and Heidi Schlutze '84. He was Mike Murphy.

Not all first dates are quite so embarrassing.

One junior boy said, "If you know the girl kind of well before the date, it is a lot less uncomfortable—there aren't as many uncomfortable lapses in conversation."

Yet there are still some times when first dates are intimidating. A senior boy claims to have driven around the block for twenty minutes before getting up the courage to ring the doorbell.

Dances can be even more awkward. Here enters the problem of pinning on the corsage.

A junior boy tells that after several tries at getting it on right, his girl friend's mother had to do it.

Moms can be particularly troublesome, ^ ^ | especially when they ask questions such as, ^ ^ > "What time do you plan to bring her home?"

The situation becomes worse when mom tries to be cute and says, "Well, I'm not supposed to ask stupid questions." And then asks them anyway. Parents can make a first date miserable.

From the points examined here, one can conclude that starting out that first date can be very traumatic (unless you know the person well). Personal appearance and embarrassing parents are usually the biggest worries. But think, if the first date turns out terribly, things can only get better!

Avante garde 'Synthopop' advances music

by Tim Soper must.

For my second column, I've decided to Popular groups, too, seem to have been tackle a novel and inovative toic: avant-garde blessed with musical geniuses in the keyboard synthopop. This area of music strives past field. Rick Wakeman performed originally as a dance-oriented music towards a varied, well- session player, then as a keyboardist with The rounded sound. Here are some of the founders Strawbs and Yes. Since his tour of duty with and leaders of this field, plus a couple of my Yes, he has pursued a broad solo career which favorites. includes his latest album, "1984," a visionary The pioneer into the field of avant-garde work expressed in keyboards. Wakeman's synth was Tangerine Dream. This West Ger- equal in ELP is Keith Emerson. Emerson is not man band was formed in 1%7 as primarily a only a supurb pianist, but a creative performer rock group, but by 1970 were pursuing elec- as well. His onstage antics, which include jugtronic music over conventional methods. The gling knives, vaulting organs and destroying group, though popular in Europe, was too ear- equipment, have made him one of the most ^^] ly for the American synth movement. They ob- popular stage performers since Hendrix. ^^ tained worldwide noteriety from a triple Two dark synthmen are Brian Eno and Gary capacity concert in 1974 at the Rheims Numan. Eno, who began his career with cathedral in France, and in 1981 as being the "Roxy Music" split with the group in 1973 to first Western band to play in East Germany. pursue a sob careet. Since that time he has At present they have over twenty-five albums, jammed with Rober Fripp and David Bowie, including the soundtrack to "ThieF". cut numerous albums and has been the elecOriginally, Organisation, a Pink Floyd tgronic brainchikld of the "Talking Heads" imitation, Kraftwerk (which means Numan, unlike Eno, has few works to his powerplant in German) began experimenting name. His reputation stems from the hit single, with electronics in the early seventies. Almost "Cars" and his "depression concerts" (where all of their songs are punctuated with sounds the more depressed you were, the better the of machinary and industrial activity. This concert was). His synth is euphonious, and his tvoifies the members' existence in the in- lyrics, although primitive, carry strong underdustrial city of Dusseldorf. Out of their none currents. Both are not for newcomers; Eno albums, some popular tunes include abstract do even the synth mind, and Numan's "Autobahn" and "Comptuer World". If strange, eerie sound mixed with depressing synth perks your curiousity, Kratwerk is a lyrics, mentally shocking.

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Phillips is symbol of motivation for Hawl(s

by Cirta Mikos It is refreshing to see that there are still kids Df our generation who care enough to put their full effort into something that they believe in.

Bob Phillips is one of these.

Bob has what we call the "Eye of the Tiger" in reference to the recent Rocky III film. He has all of the desire and motivation to be the best.

Bob has been on the varsity wrestling team since his freshman year. Last year, along with Dave Ericson, Bob advancÂŤl to the state finals.

Although he lost in the first round, it is the first time in eight years that a Maine South wrestler has made it to state.

This season, as captain, Phillips was the nucleus of the team with a record of 26-3-1 and

an overall four year record of 70-31-3. He took four tournaments this year including a first place win in districts.

In sectionals. Bob placed fourth which prevented him from advancing to state.

Though Bob's graduate this year, ment and spirit he Hawk's wrestling graduation.

Phillips ended his career with

Track team runs to win

by Maureen Smith Tomorrow at 4:30 p.m., the girls' varsity track team will compete in the Wheeling Invitational.

The Invitational is a coed meet. The scores of the boys and girls events will be averaged together.

Last year the team did very well in the competition.

Looking at the girls' season. Coach Jackie ^hultzc stated, "Every meet will be a challenge."

Since half the team is composed of freshmen , inexperience will be the team's weakness.

"Enthusiasm and youth are our strength," commented Coach Schultze.

Returning letierpersons Chris Chaconas, Krista Felcan, Arlene Heskin, Marianne Lahart, Rise Rytlewski and Cindy Smith will add depth and experience to the team.

In a recent meet against Niles West, Chris ^Jiaconas broke the school record in the two [lile run.

"Freshman Monica Borucki is doing well in hurdles," Coach Schultze added.

"The team is very hard working. The fact that they are making a good effort is very encouraging," Schultze concluded.

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physical presence will the standards of achievehas set will remain in the program long after his

record.

Spotlight

Should gym be elective?

by Brian Humm Currently, there is a motion before the Illinois State Board of Education that would effect most of us. That motion is to make P.E. an optional course during the junior and senior year.

If this came about, there would be a number of immediate results; some good and others not so good.

On the not so good side there would be the fact that many of us would simply not take P.E. With fewer class sections available due to declining enrollment, it is getting harder and harder to fit into a workable schedule all the classes that are rjeeded or wanted. If such a case arises it is quite possible that P.E. will be the first class to go. This scenario may not b e as good as it sounds as for many P.E. is a welcome break in the school day. It is one class where there is no pressure and practically no responsibility (just show up in a gym suit and half the battle is won).

P.E. is a good chance to work out frustrations and let off some excess energy in a basketball game, rather than fidgeting in your desk in some class. If P.E. was made non-mandatory, many

of us, either By choice or because of schedule conflicts, would not take the class and miss out on these asests.

However, there is also the fact that many people feel that they are wasting their time in P.E. Athletics doesn't appeal to everyone, and some students are just not interested in gym, just as others are not interested in chemestry or history or home economics. Granted, there is the value of being physically fit, but in order for P.E. to be of any value in that regard, the student must be willing to make a concious effort. You can not force a person to make this effort, and if a student does not want to, he simply will not make it. Therefore, P.E. does not significantly help those who do not wish to be helped.

P.E. is just like any other class in that to be of benefit it has to be either enjoyed, or at least felt to be of importance by those who are taking it. By the time junior year comes every student will have taken two years of gym and will know whether or not he wishes to continue. For this reason the School Board would be well advised to make P.E. optional for the junior and senior year.

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Boys' b-ball wins regional title

by Tom Tully The Maine South basketball team came close to ending the month of February with a three-game winning streak.

The Hawks rolled past Niles West 70-50 and fought off Elk Grove 85-73 the weekend of Feb. 18, but could not put another notch in the victory column against Maine East, losing 66-44.

Poor shooting plagued the Hawks throughout the Maine East game, which left Hawk fans little to cheer about in the second half, John Djonlich explained the even free throws seemed to be too much of a burden, saying, "It seemed as if we deprived ourselves of about 20 points just from the free-throw line. How can we expect to win with only 10 points from the line?"

Against Niles West Feb. 18, the team pulled together and took a 36-23 lead at halftime. Offensive support from Djonlich and forward Marc Mazzeri dug a deep grave for Niles West in the first half. It proved to be a grave the Indians could not climb out of. Norm Lajewski finished the game with 11 points.

The tbllowing night the momentum remained with the Hawks as they took it to Elk Grove in Maine South's last home game. Balanced scoring made it dificult for Elk Grove to contain the Hawks' offense. All the Hawks scored in double figures. Djonlich led the scoring attack with 21, and Jeff Thorson racked up 18.

Thorson's intensity was perhaps indicative of good things to come for the Hawks.

The Hawks won the opening round of regionals, beating Maine West 77-51. Mazzeri scored 24 points, leading the Hawks' offensive attack. The Hawks advanced to the finals of regionals against Elk Grove.

Sir reflected on the Hawks' February record. "We've started to turn things around.

We're playing team ball like we did in the beginning of the year, and we are wirming with that style of play. Unfortunately, in a game like Maine East, I think we were beat by a team that played better than us at that time."

This year's varsity team will definitely end up with a winning record and from the indicaiions, next year could be even a larger improvement. The JV squad finished the year with a

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Girl's b-ballers win

by Bob McKune The girls' varsity basketball team won two out of three games recently raising their record to 6-13.

The Hawks defeated Niles West 50-46, Harrington 52-23, but lost to Maine East 64-55.

In the Niles West game the Hawks shot a solid 50 percent from the field. Laurie Hass led the team with 13 points and 6 rebounds and Amy Black contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds.

Also adding to the Hawk attack were Diane Lee with 11 points, Debbie Kashul and Kim Spyhala each had 8 points.

In the trouncing of Harrington, Amy Black led the team with 17 points and 16 rebounds.

Pat Samborski had 9 points as the Hawks rolled over the Broncos.

In the conference game with cross-town rival Maine East the Hawks fell to the Demons for

the second time this season. Many of the girls thought the team did not play well.

Amy Black commented, "We did not play up to our potential. We played their kind of game, slow-paced and deliberate."

Senior guard Debbie Kashul added. "We should have run our fast break much more and played in our tempo. I think we learned how we should play and 1 definitely feci we should have beaten them."

Coach Mike Deines commented on the loss, "We had a good balanced attack on the offense against Maine East. Our problem, though, was our defense gave up too many easy points."

The Hawks will have had a chance to revenge their loss to Maine East in the first round of regional play at the Ressurection High School Regional.

12-1 record, 9-1 in conference.

Junior Kyle Denzel said, "We are looking! forward to a strong year as seniors. The playing time we got this year can only help us next season.

JV team has winning winter

by Michael Sir The girls' junior varsity basketball team has achieved even more success than their 21-0 season would indicate.

Coach Don Kerr and his eleven players have accomplished many of the goals they set for themselves at the beginning of the 82-83 season.

Kerr stated, "Our intent for the junior varsity program is to set a good foundation on which to build a solid basketball program. The JV team is comprised of underclass girls who are between the freshman and varsity levels of competition. The JV team gives these players a diance to practice with the varsity, but play on a competitive level and improve each player's skill with the idea of playing on the varsity the following year."

Many players have shown signs of the kind of improvement Coach Kerr has hoped for. i Juniors Carolyn Bickler, Debbie Hazlett and Laurie Kladis are perfect examples of products of a good JV program. These three girls have all made contributions and handled leadership roles for the JV. At the same time the trio has gained experience on the varsity unit.

In contrast, two freshmen (Mary Carroll and Pam Juckett) have made great personal accomplishments during the season. Juckett, a 5'9" forward, has averaged 5.5 points per game; Carroll, a 5'7" forward, 8.5 points per game. The experience and competition these two players have earned as freshmen is unique and will pay off in future Maine South playing years.

Also, sophomores Lisa DiGiancomo and Rose Resch have combined to lead the JV team in rebounding. By playing on JV, these girls have learned to play the center position.

Add a swarming, pressing unit of guards Laura Kashul, Sandy Kruegcr, Sophia Leongas and Karen Sebastian and the JV team has a balance of leadership, youth, the hustling defense and good coaching to complete a winning team.

The JV team, as a whole, has averaged 50 points per game to their opponent's 29.

Coach Kerr commented on the season and the team's success, "More importantly than winning, I hope the girls have learned that when they play together, function as a unit, 1 and scrap together like they have all season, then they are playing a.s well as they can.

Nobody can ask for more than that."

This season, nobody has asked the JV team for anything more.

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