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SOUTHWORCl S Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL
1984 Sept. 23, 1983
Rule changes affect students by Maura Mckenna Various new rules concerning most students will be put into effect. One new rule that will not effect the majority of students, states dean Clifford Adamo, deals with reassignment. In the past, students serving reassignment had to stay until 3;30 p.m. regardless of their dismissal time. Now, students who have completed their workand have not caused problems in reassignment may leave according to their schedules. Students who cut classes will be dealt with differently this year. After each cut, students will either be placed in reassignment or will have the choice of serving two hours on Satur-
day morning. Saturday morning reassignment, a new form of discipline at Maine South, has been proven effective fast semester on a trial basis. The administration prefers this because it does not like to take students out of their classes for discipline. More emphasis will be placed on the rule prohibiting walkmen type radios from being used on school. According to Mr. Adamo,they not only distract others, but may also be a hazard to the people using them, mainly because students are unable to hear instructions for fires or other emergencies.
A new student activity rule concerns candy sales. In the past, candy was sold during the school day. Candy will now be sold only after eigth and ninth periods for one week at a time at all exits. This rule is a result of the staff believing that candy sales were sometimes disruptive and affected the learning environment. Mr. Adamo, also president-elect of the Illinois State Deans Association, consults with various deans from other areas. Mr. Adamo says, "I'm very proud to say that the students at South respond well to existing rules therfore we do not require many changes."
Low enrollment causes reduction
By Maura McKenna I Several new curriculum changes will be put Pinto effect during the 1983-84 school year, according to Mr. Simonson, Vice-principaJ of teachers. Some classes have been dropped as result of the declining number of students Italian III and IV will no longer be offered and Photography III wiil only be offered every other year. The advanced industrial education classes will be incorporated with beginning levels.
Students in those classes will be required to work on an individual basis. New computer courses have been added, each a semester long. Computers I, II, III, and Intro will be offered. The Business Education department will also include word processing in such courses as Typingll, Office Occupation and Office Practice.
for those students who are athletic and responsible. The boys will assist physical education teachers during gym class. Health grades will be included in the grade point average and class rank. Drivers Education will be worth half a credit but will not be included in class rank. Several schools across the country will be reviewing their curriculum to decide if they should increase the number of requirements in The Physical Education department has set the college prepartory area, according to Mr. up a Boys' Leader class, similar to the girls'. Simonson.
Hail to the Hawks . . .
^ College Night set for 28 by Andy Duerkop District 207's annual College Night will be Wednesday, September 28, at Maine South, from 7 to 9 p.m.. More than 200 public and private colleges, universities and service schools will have representatives present, making it the most in 30 years. Mr. Ken Reese of the Career Resource Center said, "We have a suprising number of public out-of-state schools in addition to all of
The Maine South pep band, beginning their season at the barbeque.
the public and private in-state schools." The 200 exhibits can be seen in ther cafeteria, small gym and rooms from the centers, vocational arts, and performing arts areas. This years program will also include two programs on financial for all students. Mr. Reese added, "Now is the time to plan for the future and there is no better place to do it than at College night."
New faculty arrive at South by Maggie Conlon Changes will be seen in faculty this year covering almost every department. In the language the language department Mr. Walter Cast will be teaching Advanced German IV and VI and several other classes at Maine East. Ms. Rosalie Streng teaches German III and German III accelerated while also teaching at East. Ms. Jodie Campbell will be working full time, replacing Mrs. Woods who is on leave
while taking care oi iter new baby. Ms. Campbell will be teaching Food Occupations and Advanced Foods. In the drama department Mr. William Mitchell will be teaching Introduction to Broadcasting and also working at Maine East. Also working in the home occupations department is Ms. Norma Christensen. Ms. Christensen will be teaching Foods I while also working at Maine East.
Joining the math department is Mr. Robert Groves, replacing Mr. Thomas Mahon, Who has gone to Maine East to take over as the math department chairman. Mr. Simonson, vice-principal, said one reason for the new faculty at south is a reduction-in-force. Teachers with less seniority have to be let go due to declining enrollment forcing other teachers to share jobs at East and West.
Hawkettes Win at Summer Camp by Shelly Main The Hawkettes were busy over the summer attending dance and drill team camps. Hawkettes Maureen Rowley, Maria Steen, Karen Thorson and Julie Schniedwind attended the Unviersal Dance Camp. They brought home the Superior trophy in All-Around camp routines, a superior rating in the dance category and a second place trophy for home routines.
Maureen Rowley, Maria Steen, Kim Morandi, Margaret Huber and Karen Thorson went to Rockford College's Superstar Camp. They won the Sweepstakes Trophy and a superior trophy for home routines. Lynn Schoner, Becky Knueppel and Kim Morandi attended the Halftime, USA camp. They won a first place trophy was won for camp routines.
At the Showstoppers camp, Patti Wyatt, Alicia Risner, Valle Newman and Jenny Turk competed. They won a superstar trophy for camp routines and an AU-Around trophy. Hawkette sponsor Barbara Bobrich said that the camps are an excellent way to observe what other schools are doing and for trading ideas with other schools. The Hawkette's first sompetition is Nov. 19 at Rich Central High School.
Southwards Southwards is the studentproduced newspaper of Maine South High School, Park Ridge, I L Letters to the Editor should be delivered to V-106 and given to a member of the Editorial Board. Southwards reserves the right to edit letters containing libelous or obscene material. EdItor-ln-Chlef Sasha Pisarski News Editor Dan Gayford Commentary Editor .KimWochlnski Sports Editor Maureen Smith Features Editor Kris Falzone Photo Editor John Danlle Art Editor Nancy Humm Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty Staff: Ami Albright, NancI Calamari, Cris Garmody, Sonia ChartounI, Elizabeth CIclnelli, Maggie Conlon, DImltra DeFotis, Jeff Devlin, Andy Duerkop, Tom Duffy, Mark FIlip, Cathy Flynn, Karen Frank, Tom Fox, Kathy H u m m , Todd J a c k s o n , Patricia Johnson, Scott Kingston, Felecia Kotowsky, Chris Kraco, Alison Krischke, Sarah Langdon, Shelly Main, Laura Marti, Maura McKenna, Mike Murphy, Tina Papandreau, Audrey Port, Liz Roch, Nick Roder, Jim Slattery, Tim Soper, Lisa Stachon, Sue SzalczynskI, Shannon Vincent, Mike Viola, Ken Welchert, Kathle Yoo. page 2
Marching Band starts earning by Andrew Duerkop The Maine South Marching Band kicked off its fund raising effort for their trip to the Cotton Bowl by playing a benifit concert at Hodges Park on Septrember ninth. Though the coiKen was free, the band mask ova 13 hundred dollars by passing buckets around and asking for donations. Among other fund raising events, thwe will be a 'tag' day, a'shop in day' at local grocery stores, a band-a-thon, and an all out effort to sell pizzas.
The cost of the trip without fund raising is about 60 thousand dollars. Mr. Gordon Mclean, band director, said, "We'd like to lower the cost from one-half to almost twothirds of the original cost." He also added, "In the Cherry Blossom Festival we lowered the cost to just, about the same." ' Last week the band had a carnival sponserw by the South Parak Merchants to help in the effort. "Enthusiasm is great among band people," Said Mr. Mclean, "and community support is very good."
students pick favorite movies by Laura Marti With cable television, home video recorders, video disk players, free TV, and mass incorporated movie theaters today, movies are being made differently than in years past. There is more to see, better special effects, and a bigger variety than ever before. There are horror films, romance stories, comedies, actionpacked movies and science fictions; basically sommething for just about everyone. With all these choices it is sometimes hard to pick a favorite. Here is what some Maine South students picked as their favorites: Maureen Smith, '85 said, "I liked Breaking A way because it had a good balance of humor and drama." John Danile, '84, "I enjoyed Apocalypse Now due to its graphic depiction of war."
Kim Wochinski, '84 stated, "I really liked Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Every time I watch it I pick up something new and funny." Sasha Pisarski, '84 said, "Rebel Without a Cause was my favorite because the emotions are so realistic and so true. James Dean was great!" Nan Webster, '84, "The Turning Point-the dancing was fantastic!" Kathy Humm, '84 stated, "I liked Gone With the Wind because I love nostalgic and old-fashioned stories." Scott Devlin, '84, "My favorite is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It is the only movie where coconuts migrate and knights are forced to eat Robin minstrils, and it is the only movie where there is much rejoicing!"
Students outraged at new rules We were outraged to find out about the changes in the graduation procedure. How are we supposed to find any meaning or personal message in graduation if we are forced to march without our peers? What's next? After four years of cultivating friendships you are forcing us to break the special ties we have created. When we were in first grade we marched in single-file lines. ' Now that we are seniors, we have the right and responsibility to make our graduation a meaningful and memorable experience. We intend to use all the resources available to us to attempt to change this decision. What was wrong with the graduation ceremonies of years past? When changes were made last year, the senior class officers were included in the discussions. This year we were not notified that revisions were being made nor were we consuhed the extent of them. This is our graduation, not that of the Executive Committee. We would like to return to the format of the graduation ceremonies of the past. Our main complaint is that we are not able to walk with a partner of our choice. If that priviledge were returned to us, we would
be satisfied. This issue in question is not that of the Executive Committee's ability to govern the students, but that of the students' right to express themselves freely. Why can't graduation continue as it has been since the opening of Maine South?
George Ruzzier, '84 commented, "Caddyshack is a classic because it is my kind of humor." Kris Falzone, '85, " I have loved Star Wars since I was a little kid." Kathie Yoo, '85 said, "Flashdance had a lot of energy." Liz Roch, '84, "The Deer Hunter showed the way human relationships change because of war and was sensitively done." Nick Roder, '84 commented, "Apocalypse Now was intriguing and fascinating." Lisa Williams, '84, "I also liked Breaking Away." Cathy Flynn, '85 stated, "Risky Business was wild and upbeat." Cindy Smith, "84 said, "Arthur is my favorite because I never get bored of watching it." Dan Gayford, '84, "The Wizard of Oz because it takes you away, from the reality of today's society."
Start sluething? After a long, relaxing summer, our resident detective, Super Slueth, is back for some serious sluething. This year's first victim is a senior guy. He is a starter on either the football or the soccer team. He eats lunch 5B with his fellow team members. He has a number of accelerated classes. His last, and most feared class, is European History. His homeroom is C-142, and he is often found in his yellow locker section. One teacher once mistaked his name for Atom, but he is considerably larger than this. Guesses should be submitted to V-106 before Sept. 27.
Class Struggles
As I was walking into school on our first day last month, Sasha Pisarski, the new editor of Southwords, asked me if I would like to write a column again, like I did last year. I While I was walking the thirty or so feet from my new locker (one of those new ones sc. conveniently located along the corridor outside of the girls' locker room) to the parking lot behind school, I decided it probably would be
kind of fun to have a column again, so I accepted. Therefore, starting next issue, I'll try to cover topics and isues that affect us here as students at Maine South. I might write about some ofthe administrative decisions from our school hierarchy that concern us, or possibly try to publicize some student rights that students feel are being abused.
by Mark Filip Not all the articles will be really heavy stuff—some of the you will (hopefully) find amusing and will maybe even make you laugh a little. Well, I've said enough for an "introductory" column— I don't want to take up any more of your lunch time (you probably want to go and buy one of those Mickey Mouse ice cream bars), so I'll end it here, and hope you'll read here next issue.
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Point of View
Did school start too early??by Dimitra DeFotis
Do you remember the days when we sauntered back to elementary school with jackets on, talking about our Labor Day weekends' activities? Gone are those days! Within the past few years many school districts, among them District 207, have decided that starting school before the Labor Day weekend is more productive and more practical than starting after Labor Day. Many administrators, parents, and students feel that starting school two weeks earlier is more practical because school then ends two weeks earlier. The state requires that there are 185 teaching days in a school year. For this reason, the district cannot start the second week in September and end in the first week of
June unless Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spr- August and waste electricity. It is also much ing vacation are shortened. easier to concentrate on studies and homework Being out of school in early June has its ad- when it is not hot outside. vantages: you can go on vacations to beat the Most students are still not psychologically heat, or have a few weeks off before summer plans take a hold of your schedule. Also, June prepared for school in August because it is still days are longer-you can play baseball until hot, summer activities have still not ended, and 9pm instead of 7:30pm. There are better op- the pools are still open. portunities for jobs earlier in the summer, and Mr. K. Reczkiewicz, Maine South's Vice vacation rates are cheaper up to the end of Principal has this view, "Personally, as a June. On the other hand, starting school after classroom teacher, I would prefer to start Labor Day and getting out late in June has its earlier because 1 felt my students were benefitgood points, also. The average temperature in ting more that way. As you get closer to June August is much hotter than the average people think of job plans and summer plans." temperature in June so why hold school in Mr. Reczkiewicz also feels that it is nice to have a three day weekend after a week of school in September.
Study time: making it useful by Cris Carmody It's something we've all grown accustomed to: sitting in a half period study hall before limch with absolutely nothing to do, or scribbling furiously to finish afivepage term paper. Study hall teachers yell, everyone is talking, and it is impossible to get anything done. This makes us wonder just how effective study halls are. Andy Binetti, '84 says, "Nobody listens to the teachers, they just talk to each other. I think they should have more severe punishments to deter people from disrupring study hall." George Chemers, '84 agrees, stating, "It's difficult to accomplish anything during study hall when a lot of people are rowdy." Study hall teachers seem to agree that study time can be valuable. Mr. Olson believes, "It's important that everyone has the opportunity to have a study period. If students are organized, they can get a lot done." Mr. Kerth concurs, "It's as effective as students want to make it. It's important that everyone has time, whether to study or just unwind. A talking
study hall, as an option where the student could talk and still study, is a good idea." Rob Piepho, '86 thinks, "If you could talk or whisper, it would be easier for students to give each other help." However, many teachers find talking in study halls and lounge disruptive. Mrs. Dick, lounge supervisor, stated, "Unfortimately, many students don't take full advantage of study time." Many students find study hall useless. Brook Lester, '84 feels, "Underclassmen should be restricted to study hall, but upp)erclassmen are responsible enough to have a three-period open campus during lunch." Russ Kinnel, '84 thinks study hall is "boring and tooCTOwded.I can't go to the library during lunch periods, and I can't go to lounge, either." Mark Fritz, '85 thinks that "Nobody uses study hall; it's a waste of time." All in all, it seems, study hails, while a bother, are necessary. If used well, they can also be beneficial.
Although it may be more practical to start school at the end of August, it just seems to be TOO early. How about if we added an extra twenty minutes, and shaved off two weeks of school? Well, that's probably not possible, and maybe one year we'll start on August 10 and get out in May with the college students! At any rate, welcome (back) to Maine South, and have a good year! A few students, when asked whether they preferred starting school before or after Labor ^ Day, and why, said the following: Lisa Lehman, '84, "I would probably like to start after Labor Day because Labor Day weekend has always seemed like the last weekend of summer." Walter Cwik, '84, "I would like to start earlier than Labor Day, because it seems as if you're getting out earlier." Karen Oeste, '86, "Definately after Labor Day because the weather in August is hotter than in June."
Southwards editors, staff form policy The Maine South Southwards is a student-produced newspaper published as an information source and as an outlet for Maine South student viewpoints. The editors and staff of Southwards will attempt to provide a balanced account of the news and to explain the significance of the news. Southwards will also provide feedback that will enable administrators, teachers, parents and the community to understand students' concerns, interests and needs. An Editorial Board, consisting of the Editor-in-Chief, section editors and a representitive of the staff, will establish Southwards' editorial position on all issues. All unsigned editorials are the position of the Southwards staff, and all editorials not supported by a majority of the staff will be preceded by the byline of the writer. Southwards will not publish articles attacking personalities but may publish wellresearched, balanced articles which examine policies, situapage 4
tions or events. The Southwards staff welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be delivered to V-106, and given to a member of the Editorial Board. All letters must be signed, and all letters will be checked for authenticity. Letters containing libelous or obscene material will be edited. Southwards operates under the protection of the First Amendment and is intolerant of any efforts to impose cencorship or outside control on its content. The Editorial Board takes full responsibility for all copy published in the newspaper. , A Press Council, consisting of the Editorial Board, thef newspaper adviser and a representative of the faculty or administration, will meet regularly and will act as a clearing house for all complaints against the newspaper. The Editorial Board
A day in the life: a look around South
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A last look back on the Summer of '83 Some Maine South students were asked what the funniest thing that happened to them this summer were, and here's what they said: Curt Gruber, '84, "While I was in Uraguay, I had to eat armadillo." Theresa Tervin, '86, "As I was trying to hand a girl a dry towel, I got thrown in the pool with all my clothes on during a lightning storm." Cathy Flynn, '85, "My friends and I went skinny dipping late at night at my Grandma's beach and we were caught by these three little boys who came running down a hill screaming "nudie, nudie, nudie"!! Jill Descher, '86, "After packing warm clothes when we went camping, and the weather being too hot for jeans, we decided not to pack our jeans the next time we went camping. The next time we went, the
temperature wound up being in the 60's. Boy, South. When we reached Touhy Avenue, we did we freeze!!" heard whistling. We looked across the river, | Kim Wochinski, '84, "While in Japan, I ate and saw a guy without any clothes on, whistl-* ing. We were so shocked that we ran non-stop boiled eel and raw octopus." Maureen Smith, '85, "I dislocated my for a half a mile. Then we stopped and started thumb and was taken to the hospital in an am- laughing. We warned other joggersabout the "Whistling Flasher," but nobody seemed surbulance." Nick Roder, '84, "I went to summer school prised. Apparently, the "Whistling Flasher" Pre-Calculus. I came out of class laughing usually spends his time in the woods whistling and flashing!" every day." Sasha Pisarski, '84, "I put up a poster of Kris Falzone, '85, "At Great America, I just James Dean in my room in Indiana. My room- couldn't pass up the opportunity to dump a mate asked who it was, and when 1 told her, cup of ice down my boyfriend's back!" she said, 'Is he like the Fonz?' " Kathy Kwilas, '85, "My friend Jackie locked Jeanne Fenili, '85, "At the zoo, my friend her keys in her car one night and we had to was going to hand me his ice cream cone, and break a window to get in the car." the ice cream fell to the ground right in front Sherrill Hlavaty, '85, "My boyfriend and I of me!" qjent the whole day at Great America, and late Sonia Chartouni, '84, "My friend and I at night discovered that he had locked his keys were jogging in the woods across from Maine in the car!"
Summer concerts: the best and worst by Tim Soper Summer of '83: What better way to start off a new year than to recap the music events of our vacation. In a two-column review, I'll rehash the best concerts of summertime. Poplar Creek hosted Eric Clapton in earl> June, and he gave the audience, young and old, a treat to remember. Attired in blue jeans and a plaid shirt, Clapton and his band resembled nothing from his wild past. His music, however, tremendously entertained the crowd, Eric set the layed-back mood with a slower version of "Tulsa Time." He continued to exhibit his guitar extraordinare with extended jams like "Blues Power." I was most impressed, however by the cuts "I Shot the Sheriff and "Cocaine." The first was a stirring rendition that would have impressed even Bob Marley, and the latter was a drawn out remix that gave the old hit new energy. All in all, Eric Clapton's performance showed that relaxing on the lawn is still a great way to hear a show and soak up the music. Heralded as the event of the year, the Comiskey Park Police concert (July 23) was less
than perfect. The bill began with a local band. Ministry. Their opener, "Work for Love," was one of the best tunes of the afternoon. This extended dance cut introduced the band, musician-instrument one by one, to what would be a short but superb homecoming.
Next in line was the Fixx. Their time allotment was not large enough to accommodate their talents. After running through hits like "Red Skies" and "Stand or Fall", they closed with the energy of "One Thing Leads to Another."
The performer to follow was Joan Jett, and if my actions were any indication, she was terrible. During her 40-60 minute set, my companions and I started and lost one of the largest food fights in Chicago history. Only once did we stop, and that was to sing our own lyrics to "Do You Want To Touch" (No!). A Flock of Seagulls immediately preceded^^ the Police, with a deafening bang. Their^p^ songs, although well-performed, were too loud for the Comiskey amps and my ears. This technical error ruined what was a good line-up of all their hits, minus "Wishing." Finally came The Police. After waiting the whole day for them, I was praying for a spectacular performance. And as is true for the trio, theirs was above average. Old songs such as "Message in a Bottle" and new cuts such as "Synchronicity" were blended in a manner that exemplified why the Police are one of the supergroups still left. The crowd's vocals on "Roxanne," the food fight, and some stoneys in the upper deck madei-it worth the money but not the wait. Next issue: Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, and the Beach Bovs.
What they wanted to be when they grew up. by Kathy Humm "What do you want to be when you grow up?", is a common question thrown at Junior*: and Seniors. The Southwards staff has been exhausted by this question and thought they would reverse the roles and ask teachers what they wanted to be (when they were young) when they grew up. "I wanted to be in a circus band because I liked the circus and always wanted to be in one. I still want to be in one, I guess I'm just a big kid at heart," Mr. G. McLean. "A sports journalist or a radio announcer," Mr. R. Schultz. page 6
Mr. P. Hopkins stated, "A teacher of chemistry or English, a football coach, and an Air Force Pilot." "A paleontologist," Mr. M. Andrews. •'I wanted to work outdoors in the Forestry Service," Mr. T. Kerth. Mr. D. Martello claimed, "I wanted to be a history teacher. 1 had two teachers in school who really mfluenceu me. I liked how they helped me and wanted to help others." "A steel worker to make buildings," Mr. G. Windbigler. "I always wanted to be a gym teacher," Miss P. GoU.
"Ever since 1 was a little kid, I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. Later I wanted to be in politics," said Mr. K. Reczkiewicz. "A aeronautical engineer." Mr. D. Hall. "When 1 was a child, I wanted to be Roy Rogers because he was king of the cowboys," stated Mr. M. Deines. When asked why he changed his career decision, Mr. Deines responded, "1 realized that there was no f u t u r e ^ in cowboys." ^-^ So, for all of you who wanted to be Miss America or Mr. Universe when you were young, do not despair, you can still change your mind and become a teacher.
Hawks to avenge Gordon upset
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New Trier, ranked second, will also prove to be Highland Park player Robert Jacobs said, "I was diocked tht we beat them. We never have before." tough, returning with three startersfrom last year's Last year Maine South was very successful, win- second place state team. Glenbrook South is a new member of the CSL ning the sub-sectional championship and breaking several school records. The team lost ten starters to South, and the games between the Hawks and the graduation, leaving only forward Jim Chidester. Spartans will probably be the most exciting of the Coach Tilley is optimistic nonetheless. "Last season. year's sophomore and JV teams did very well, leavOther teams the Hawks willface include Deering us with a lot of talented players." field, Maine Eastand Prospect. The Hawks, who were rankedfifthin state by the Mr. Tilley continued, "Thefirstgame we seemed Chicago Tribune, will have tofight through a tough to be weak defensively. But juniors Andy Sponder schedule this year. The teams they have to face will and John Piravano are playing well, and the include Evanston, New Trier and Glenbrook North. defense seems to be coming together." Evanston is rankedfirst in the state this year. Key playersfor the Hawks include returning letWhile they only have one returning starter, but termen Mike Lane, Curt Gruber, MattKuffel, Jim South will have to get by the Kits if they want to win Chidester, Don Mech and Pat Sifferman. the CSL championship. Fullback John Piravano said, "I think our strength is that we work together because we're used to playing together." Forward Dan Kemmler commented on the offensive line, ' 'Our switch ing po wer is very effective. We change positions very easily and that confuses Recently, Varsity suffercu two discouraging Today at 5:00 the Maine South varsity the oppositions' defense. If we work on it, our non-conference defeats to Deerfield and volleyball takes on Maine East at home. speed will be a great asset also." Last year the varsity had a record of 3-0 Ressurection. Their record is currently 0-6. Coach Lonergan said, "I think our record against Maine East. will improve because the matches we have lost Coach Jim Lonergan remarked, "Maine have been close, and we have been playing East is young because they are mostly juniors. I think we serve better and have more skill." well." Coach Lonergan feels the team's strengths The Maine South golf team will take on Maine Ue in their ability to get along and perform as a West Monday at the Park Ridge Country Club. leam. Aggressiveness is also an asset the As of Sept. 16, the team had a varsity record of iawks possess. 3-5. On Sept. 12, the Hawks took on Glennbrook Returning starter Carolyn Bickler will lead South and Schaumburg. They beat Glenbrook, but the team with experience. Returning lettermen were defeated by Schaumburg, who has three state Therese O'Donnell, Laurie Kladis, Sophia contenders playing. Leongas, and Kris Moretti will enhance the "Our season is shaping up," commented coach Hawks' line-up. Ron Ross. "We're gaining experience with all of The team, although young, is currently adour juniors and we're still winning the meets we justing to playing different positions and playhave to win to finish higher in conference." ing an entire game. The varsity team includes seniors Scott Devlin, Physically, the team is very short which is a Brad Olson and Rick Fagerstrom, and juniors Dave disadvantage because of spikmg power MacKenzie, Marty Lahart, Jim Nowak and Kevin O'Hagen. Also playing varsity are sophomores The Hawks' main competition in conference __riUliB. Chris Clark and Dave Habetler. will come from New Trier. Evanston, and Devlin, Lahart. Habetler and Clark are are Maine West. shooting very well. "Their scores are good enough "This year the team to beat is New Trier,' to place high in conference meets." said Ross. "At remarked Coach Lonergan. the rate we arer going we can expect a good finish."
The Maine South soccer team plays Gordon Tech t home Wed. at 4:30. Last year the Hawks lost to Gordon Tech 2-0. Coach Jack Tilley commented, "It was really disappointing. They usually are pretty good, but we expected to win." Manager Brigid McKitrick added, "We have a different team this year and 1 think we have a good chance at beating them." The Hawks beat Oak Park Sept. 7, and tied Forest View Sept. 1. They lost to Highland Park 1 -0 Sept. 13. Highland Park coach Ray Roy said, "The first half the wind was a big factor because out team relies heavily upon precision passing. Maine South has a good team that is physically stronger than us but we really rose to the occasion."
Spikers gain experience
Golf team starts strong
Talent aids tennis team The Maine South girls' tennis team will host Maine West Tues., Sept. 27. In past yeats, Maine South has beaten Maine West by large margins. Senior Liz Roch said, "I don't think we should have any problem with beating Maine West because we have a lot of talent that seems to be coming together now." This year, the team has five returning 1 -oniors, including Jackie Noel. Gigi Otto, Paula Piepho, Kari Siena and Roch Otto, the team's captain and first varsity singles player, and Roch and Piepho, the first varsity doubles team, look forward to their third year playing varsity tennis. Because of the number of
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talented players, the team is larger than it has been in the last few years. Coach Joanne Barnes commented that she "looks forward to much success. The team is working hard, and I'm impressed with their stamina and dedication." Paula Piepho stated, "The team will do much better this year as opposed to the last few years because of the great amount of talent." Gigi Otto added, "Although we have a young team, this year should be successful." Roch concluded, "Because of the potential of the team, I think we will do fairly well this team. In the past, we haven't had the depth in the line-up that we have this year."
Upcoming events Soccer: Oct. 1 Oct. 4 Football: Oct. 1 Tennis: Sept. 29 Oct. 5 Swimming: Sept. 30 Volleyball: Sept. 29 Sept. 27 Oct. 4
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Hawk losses caused by errors by Nick Roder The Maine South varsity football team is at home tommorrow against the Niles West Indians, starting at noon with the sophomores and varsity following. Two weeks ago, in the non-conference battle with Hersey, the Hawks came up on the short end losing 18-7 in a defensive struggle, with Matt Pater suppyling South's only score. The first half was a matchup between Hersey's all-area running back. Brent Fellito, and the tough Hawk defense. Plays by linebacker Vic Cecchin and an interception by cornerback Mike Pawalek mounted the first half stand-off. Second year Coach Phil Hopkins as a whole was not as impressed with the defense; "Our tackling was very poor, there was some room for improvement." Hersey did manage a field goal towards the end of the half to leave the Hawks down3-0. The second half started on the dark side for the Hawks as an early field goal by Hersey left emotions low. Later in the third quarter, however, a weak Huskie punt and a Hawk drive left the Hawks on Hersey's 30 yard line. When on second and seven, junior fullback Matt Pater, took a Joe Carroll handoff and ran 33 yards for South's first score. Pater's
comment: "It was just a quick pitch right, and they really opened it up for me." Ex-soccer player turned kicker, Tim Soper, supplied the extra point, putting the Hawks up seven to three. The fourth quarter started with another Hersey touchdown. On the two-point conversion. South committed three consecutive penalties to fianlly allow Hersey the two points. "You can't make critical errors, penalties and turn the ball over, and expect to win," said defensive back Mark Filip.
Second leading scorer Tim Soper summed up the team's feeling, "We have the physical talent; it was really mental errors that held us back." Looking at Glenbrook South, flanker Brian MacDonald said,"We're expecting to play a lot better than at Hersey. We want to destroy ?k and Niles West."
A late Hawk drive was stopped as Joe Caroll's sideline pass was picked off and returned for a touchdown. The pass was intended for highly regarded end Marc Mazzeri. The 6'2" receiver seemed to find double coverage all night, and that put a damper on the Hawk offense. Hopkins citied some other reasons also, "On offense, I saw poorly run patterns, missed blocks, all sorts of mental mistakes." Lineman Mike Baum said, "I hope we learn from all our mistakes." Errors at critical times were a major factor in theHawks' loss.
Chidester: Athlete of the Week by Sarah Langdon A sports team is only as good as its members. It is the players' efforts that make the team what it is. Because Maine South teams are made up of many dedicated athletes. Southwards has decided to recognize these individuals, guys and girls, through this column. This week's Athlete of the Week is Jim Chidester. Being the only returning starter of the varsity soccer team, Jim is a great asset to the team. He is, and has been, a leading scorer, putting in eight goals his junior year, and performing a "hat trick," three goals, in the first game of this season against Forest View.
According to varsity coach Jack Tilley, Jim is also the fastest player on the team. "He plays with a lot of gumption. He plays hard and never gives in," Tilley said. Jim is definately one of the team leaders. Jim also participated in track at Maine South, and played on a traveling hockey team. But his mind is set on soccer, and he is very intense about it, according to his father. Dr. James Chidester. He started playing the sport at age seven, and has always loved the sport. He is, and has been, a member of the Maroons, a traveling team, and also belonged to WAFU, another traveling team.
As for his future plans, Jim is considering attending either Indiana or Eastern Illinois University. Whether soccer will be a part of his future is undecided. But one thing is for sure: Jim Chidester is a dedicated athlete and his efforts have made him stand out and deserve recognitions as the first Athlete of the Week.
Swim team sets ambitious goals by Todd Jackson The Maine South swim team will compete at Oak Park-River Forest today at 4:30 p.m. In earlier competition, the team won the Fremd and Maine South relays. This year's team looks inexperienced in comparison to last year's team, which finished seventh overall in state, with only three returning seniors. Coach Dawn Butler has decided to concentrate on sprints during practice, in order to improve times in the 50 and 100 yard races.
Returning runners aid Hawks by Dan Cayford The cross-country team will take on Ridgewook and Taft in what Coach John Kilcullen says "is a meet we're not really worried about. They are out of our conference and really don't have much effect on us." He added, "We have a good chance for conference with a little work." The team has four returning lettermen. Larry Maigler, the team's number one runner, is off to a good start. Coach Kilcullen stated. He also added that the number two man, Dan Lamken, is also doing well. "Scott Kingston and Jim McCarthy have had some leg trouble," said Kilcullen, but I don't see any real trouble for them in the
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future." In the Centers Meet, at Maine West, South finished twelvth out of 27 teams, just behind Maine West. On the sophomore level, the situation is not as good as Coach Bill Drennan would like it. "We've been hampered by a lot of injuries," he said, "and we're short handed on runners. In the last two meets, we've only had four runners." Coach Drennan did say that the freshman team is looking good and has a chance to win the conference title. Steve Fleming, the frosh number one runner said, "I think we can look forward to a good season with a lot of hard work."
The Hawks' toughest competitors will be Evanston, Glenbrook North and New Trier. Coach Butler said her goals for the season are, "To come in at least second in conference like we did last year, and once again to put| four swimmers in the state finals." ' Coach Butler is building for the future. "Next year," she said, "we look to have as good a team as we did when we were state champions."