Vol 20 issue 2

twentieth 1964

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SOUTHWORdS

Vol. 20, No. 2

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

1984 Oct. 7, 1983

Graduation procedures change Changes in the senior graduation will occur this year affecting all students and the graduating classes to come.

Graduates will march in a single file line with their homeroom instead of the traditional marching partner style.

In previous years students were allowed to pick the person which they were to march with during commencement.

The new plan was chosen to do away with problems and to focus more attention on the individual student.

Many problems occured in the old style when only one-third of the class would chose partners to walk with. The othertwo-thirds which did not choose, were assigned partners, thus applying pressure and causing record

keeping problems.

Organization of the old style was difficult and time consuming.

There were complaints from the faculty about the amount of time taken from their classes, which wasa spent on graduation marching practice.

Individual emphasis also wants to be added to the commencement. The faculty feels that the new plan high-lights each graduate.

Mr. Kenneth Reczkiewicz, assistant principal, states, "I have a strong belief that the graduation ceremony should be dignified and meaningful for eaach individual strdent, because you're graduation is, in one sense, a personal statement."

On the other hand, though, Nick Roder,

senior class president, feels that the majority of the students will be upset over the new graduation procedures.

He also added that class council is doing its best to have the new procedure reviewed and changed Mr. Reczkiewicz said that the executive commitee and the officers of the senior class council will be meeting on October 11, to discuss the procedures.

Student opinion also seems to vary.

James Doherty said, " I feel the Situation is wrong." "It's our graduation and 1 think we should have some say as to what happens."

Matthew Curtis, on the other hand feels diffferently by saying, " It really doesn't make much difference who marches with who."

National Honor Society Elects Elections of the National Honors Society took place to pick their officers for the 1983-84 school year.

The officers for this year are as follows: Debbie Cantlin, presicent; Lisa Canar, vice-president; Joe Dumit, secratary-treasurer; Monica Malic, tutoring chairperson.

National Honors Society is an organization honoring those students who have excelled in school.

In order to be eligible for National Honors a senior must have a 3.2 grade point average and junior must have a 4.0.

Before a student becomes a member, he or she, is first voted on by faculty members.

In voting, the faculty takes into consideration

Springfield toured

by Kathy Yoo Forty-five Maine South government students will be attending a tour of Springfield on October 19, 1983.

The students will be the guests of Representative Penny Pullen and state Senator Bob Kustra.

As part of the tour, the students will attend a house committee meeting, a session of the senate and a meeting of the House of Representatives.

From the trip Students are to learn about legislation and talk to state legislators.

I Also with meeting of legislators, the students will meet with Governor James Thompson and Secratary of State James Edgar.

Sight seeing will include a tour of the state capitol, memorials, Abraham Lincoln's tomb and his heritage.

character, leadership and ser\ice. Only then, if the student is found exceptable, is he or she inducted into the society.

The society itself is basically a small group of students consisting of only about 25 members.

The main contribution that the society gives to the school is a tutoring program. Students wishing to be tutored can go to their councelors andfillout an application for tutoring services.

Councelors then arrange with Mr. Daniel Misevich, sponsor, for one of the members to help the student.

Mr. Misevich says that members are paid about $3 an hour but that they shouldn't be tutoring for

the money, but rather.to help those students aren't as fortunate as them.

Mr. Misevich went on to add, "Just because the society may not be able to handle a request for tutoring is noreason to stop there. Students should look elsewhere for help, such as teachers or aides."

The society's contributions are limited since most members are involved in other organizations and events.

Mr. Misevich finally finished by saying, "The one that members should rrealize is that they are the top students of the school and should have a responsibility to others by helping them with tutoring."

PTC hold Study Seminar The Maine South Freshman Parent Teacher Council will be holding a special study skills seminar on Tuesday October 11, at 7:30 p.m.in the cafeteria. The evening's theme is "Good Beginning: a Study Skills Program".

The workshop is open to all freshmen and their parents. Mr Kenneth Reczkiewicz, assistant principal-students, will speak about forming good study habits.

There will be some interaction between Mr. Reczkiewicz and the audience. Afterwards, there will be a reception with refreshments.

Mr. Reczkiewicz commented, "This pro-

gram will be a shortened version of those things 1 taught in a summer school class on study skills and is an attempt to reach more freshmen with what all of us feel are important ingrediants to success in school."

Mrs. Corrine Keefe, chairman of the Freshman PTC, summed up the purpose of the program, "We want the freshmen to achieve success, to feel comfortable at Maine South and not overwhelmed by difficulties and bigness there. We would like them to look back when they are seniors and see that they had a good beginning."

Hallway closes; causes trouble

by Andrew Duerkop The Maine South administration permanently closed the south hallway of the centers area on September 19, 1983.

According to Mr. Robert Simonson, assistant vice-principal, the school's declining enrollment and the hallway's poor supervision were both factors involved in the closing of the hallway.

All rooms and lecture halls in that area can still be entered from the surrounding corridors.

The south hallway area may instead be used as housing for the administration department which may be moving out of their buiWing on the comer of Devon and Dee Road.

Earlier this year district 207 stated the the administration building was surplus property and

therefore should be put up for sale As of this time one offer has been made on the building and the nearby athletic field but no sale was made because the field cannot be sold.

Mr. Simonson said, "The sale of the building would not only save money but also make better use of excess space."

If in fact the administration building is sold, chances are the the old hallway area will be remedied and made into the new administration wing.

Classes beingh held in rooms CI20, CI27, CI2 and C125 will be moved to other sections of the building.

Student opinion has been mostly unfavorable towards the closing of the hallway Jill Chiappe said, "It really ticks me off since I'd use it for so many of my classes, but now it causes

me to be late due to the over crowding of the [ hallways."

"It really stinks since now I have to go outside to get to class because there is no way of making it to class on time with all the hoards of people using the one hallway," was Jill Kaplan's opinion of the situation.

Brooke Lester stated, " I'd like to see whoever shut that hallway walk through the one thatis left right after homeroom."

Dan Gayfords commented, "What really gets my goat is the fact that I have to walk through the entire school just to get from my homeroom to my locker since they closed my old homeroom up for the administration building's move."

Arena Play to be 'Take a Number, Darling' The Maine South drama department will be presenting "Take a Number Darling" by Jack Sharkey October 22 and 23 and October 27 through 29.

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The play is of a concert pianist and his wife, a famous soap opera star and the scandal that arises just before and interview with a notorious magazine.

This production is what the drama department calls its' annual Arena Play.

The arena play has been going on for twenty years. The idea behind the play ins that the audience sits on three or four sides of the stage, no more that 60 feet away and as close as 3 feet.

Mr. Vincent Pinelli, sponsor, says, "The play is just absolutely absurd," adding "the whole idea is for the audience to have fun and to enjoy themselves."

Mr. pinelli also said that there are no deep meanings behind the play itself, it cannot offend anyone nor can any one walk out unhappy or unsure.

The arena play does propose some

Student director Jill Chiappe said, "The kids a r ^ P really good workers and put a lot of effort into what they do." She also added that I hope that every one has a good time working on it."

Mr. pinelli commented by saying, "Every year I try to do something different, and this year I'm going to try doing the production using an audience on three sides instead of the normal four."

The newly elected Office Occupations orficers are, bottow row: Dee DePalma, Recording Secretary; Gail Schefemacker, Corresponding Secretary; Amy Sklena,

Vice-President Top row: Lorene Howard, Public Relations; Ton! Witt, President; Patty Boyle, Funds Chairman, Margaret Zaieskl. Treasurer.

problems,though. There are no props or scenery other than furniture, meaning actors have a more difficult time.

Normally props can give a good idea as to location or one's status but without them, the actors and aaresses must work extra hard to convey their message to the audience.

Mr. pinelli said that ther was no special reason for him picking it other than it is a fun production.

Editor-in-Chief Sasha PisarskI News Editor Dan Gayford Commentary Editor .KimWochinski Sports Editor Maureen Smith Features Editor Kris Falzone Photo Editor John Danile Art Editor Nancy Humm Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty Staff: Ami Albright, Nanci Calamari, Cris Carmody, Sonia ChartounI, Elizabeth Cicinelli, Maggie Conlon, Dimitra DeFotis, Jeff Devlin, Andy Duerkop, Tom Duffy, Mark Filip, Cathy Flynn, Karen Frank, Tom Fox, Kathy Humm, Todd Jackson, 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 Weichert, Kathie Yoo. page 2

Point of View

Whatever happened to the rowdies??

by Dimitra DeFotis One of the basic elements which brings organizations to participate in, there are many students together is school spirit. With endless opportunities to have extra pride in Maine clubs, numerous teams. Band, Choir, drama, South. publications, and many other activities and By attending a football game, one can

realize the many major spirit groups. For instance, there are always the cheerleaders who desperately try to get the crowd to cheer with them. There is the Pep Council, which takes care of promoting spirit at the games and in school. The Band always contributes to the happiness of the crowd by playing at half-time.

And finally, the Hawkettes are an equal part of the spirit of a football game; their dancing always raises cheers.

But, at our first football game on September 24th there seemed to be a distinct absence of some spirit groups: What ever happened to our Hawk mascot? What ever happened to the "rowdies"?

For those freshmen and others who are uninformed, the rowdies were a group of semiorganized, unsponsored, obnoxious screamers who created quite a ruckus at games. The group members have, in the past, gone to the extreme of painting war paint on their faces to show their enthusiasm for the Hawks and to show their spirit as a group. Many times the rowdies dressed alike and created quite an uproar, complete with practiced cheers, when they entered a game.

But, in answering the previous question, this club has not gotten on its feet yet this year. All it really takes is a group of friends who are rowdy enough to organize and go to a game "with their colors on."

AFSers tell of summers

by Pam Collins This summer I was one of the nine AFS foreign exchange students who participated in the Americans Abroad Program. I spent my summer in Cucuta, Colombia.

Most people have a preconceived notion as a place where everyone walks down the street totally stoned. However, there are far less drugs used there than in the States.

Cucuta is a beautiful, mountainous city on the Venezuelan border. I lived right outside the downtown section with one of the most prominent families of the city.

I found living with my two brothers and two sisters a challenge. Since we all have strong personalities, clashes were inevitable, but we had many wonderful times together.

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Latin American people are warm and outgoing As far as social activities go, parties are the'main form of recreation. There was never a party without dancing. We also went to a few discos from time to time, even though my father didn't approve.

Girl/guy relationships are much more open in Colombia. If a guy is interested in a girl he says so, without a big hassle. Dating is often done in large groups.

As 1 look back 1 can now fully appreciate every bit of the best summer in my life. The

Possibly, if the rowdies get organized well enough, they could even sit together at school assemblies, be in the parades (or at them), and attend other Maine South events (along with the Hawk mascot) to promote school spirit.

Well, does the lack of ultra-spirited Maine Southers have a specific cause? Do most people know, or care, what the rowdies were? And what is the public opinion of a mascot? Would either of these things contribute to better spirit at games? The public had these things to say: Laura Marti, '84, "Kind of a chque forms.

Not any Melvin can walk in and say he's a rowdy. They have gotten more mellow the past few years."

friendships and memories I made will last forever.

by Peter Silkowski I spent my summer as an AFS student in the Netherlands. I lived with the Menheere family in the town of Hansweert. I had two parents, a brother Willy, age 17, a sister Diana, age 15, and a dog Donja, age three. Hansweert is a small town with a population of 1750 and is protected by a huge dike because it is below sea level.

While I was there I tried many new foods, swam in canals with big Rhine ships, and Tony Coletti, '84, "A football team needs jumped from railroad bridges into the canals.

My family was great and we got along fan- that extra player in the stands to help their tastically. They made me feel like one of the morals." family. They taught and showed me many new Liz Ouer, '86, "We should have both the things and even arranged for me to take a train mascot and the rowdies because they do a lot tour of the country with my brother and sister. for the school spirit. It would be fun to be a Because the Dutch summer vacation cor- rowdy." responds to ours, I did not go to school until the end of my stay. However, in the meantime, Elsan Debish, '84, "Who are they?" my family taught me how to windsurf, and we Kelley Gay, '84, "The rowdies add a whole went windsurfing whenever we could. lot to the excitement of the game, as long as Finally, during my stay, my family went on what they do is in good taste." vacation and I was able to go with them to Sophia Leongas, '84, "1 think they should several other countries.

My AFS summer was fantastic because I got be more organized. " to meet many new people, make new friends, Julie Riendeau, '84, "Rowdies? It's a rock and experience many new things. group, isn't it?" page 3

How cheating affects students Many students seem to feel that cheating exists because of the tremendous pressure put on them to receive good grades. What most students fail to realize is that the material they are being tested on will probably turn up again on some test later on in the year or even in college, so it would be safer to have an understanding of the subject and get a lower grade than temptation simply seems too great at a glance to receive a high grade and have no understanat someone else's paper will provide an answer ding what so ever. For other students, there and thus a higher grade. may exist a thrill in being able to cheat sucCheating in school is a problem which af- cessfully on a test. This can give the student a fects everyone from students to teachers and sense of power because they think they are deans. To get an idea of how Maine South outsmarting the teacher himself. students feel about cheating, a poll was taken For other students, there simply may be a of about twenty students. Here are the results: combination of reasons from the ones menHave you ever cheated on a test in tioned above to problems which exist at home that propel the student to cheat. The diverse school? reasons which cause the students to cheat is Yes 78 percent No 22 percent Do you consider borrowing someone why cheating is so hard to control, besides the else's homework to copy and turn it in as fact that students do not even realize how the honest students are cheated when other kids cheating?

Yes 60 percent No 40 percent cheat. Not only are grading curves thrown off Do you thint( that when one class has a proportion, but the students who don't cheat test and then gives information, t>e it just can feel indignation when cheaters receive credit and praise from teachers for doing well what is on the test or answers, to on a test or quiz. This in turn can make honest students who jave the class later on in the students take on an attitude of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em," and cause more cheating day, It can be considered cheating?

Yes 60 percent No 40 percent to come about as an effect.

It is important how cheaters are dealt with Do you feel guilty after you've cheated?

Yes 60 percent No 40 percent by the school administration. At Maine As can be seen from the results, over three- South, disciplinary action is dictated by a fourths of the students polled have cheated at District 207 policy. The teacher fills out a behavior report, and the student receives an one time or another on a test.

by Ami Albright The situation seems all too familiar. You're sitting in class taking a test when you see someone looking at a cheat sheet or, even worse, someone else's test-maybe even your own. On the other hand, maybe you're cheating for what you feel is a good reason. Often, the

automatic zero on that test. The student then i s ^ ^ sent to the dean's office where he talks to his W dean, and a letter is sent to the parents of the student. Finally, the student is placed on probation in the class he or she was found cheating in. If the student is caught cheating a second time in the same class, he or she is then dropped from that class.

Cheating is a problem in school which has to be looked at from all angles. Students must discover for themselves what affect cheating will have on them in life, and teachers must try to comprehend the different reasons that students have for cheating if this problem is ever going to be solved.

The following students had these comments to make: Corinne Coltman, '84, "People decide to cheat because there's so much stress on getting good grades."

Sarah Kohlmeyer, '84, "It's too easy to cheat and there's so many people who do cheat that it gets unfair for those who don't, because they receive lower grades."

Dan Kemmler, '84, "For most, cheating is the essence of success, but also the source of self-deprivation."

Mr. John Huizinga, counselor, "I feel that kids not only cheat themselves, but they end up cheating others in the class, too."

Dean Andrew Bitta, "I really don't think that anyone really has to cheat. Most kids a r ^ ^ taking classes that they are qualified to take* and are capable of doing the work. If they follow the Maine South Study Guide, there wouldn't be any reason to cheat."

Class Struggles'

Filip raves as policies ctiange — by Mark Filip As you may have read in the last issue of Southwards, the procedure for graduation this year has been radically changed. The major change in the planned procedure for this year's graduation is that now students will not be able to walk in pairs with a partner of their choice as in years past, instead being asked to march in single file lines by homerooms.

Obviously, these changes have greatly angered the senior class. First, aside from the apparent depersonalization of what used to be a very unique and special ceremony, the manner in which the administration has gone about in making these changes was, at best, questionable.

To begin with, none of the senior class officers or students were asked to participate in the group which drew up the new procedure. It just seems natural that if a school was going to try to change and improve a tradition hke graduation, they would try to get some input from the people whom the decision would affect most, the students. If the administration had included some students on their committee which drew up the new procedure, or had askpage 4

ed some members of the senior class to comment upon the proposed changes, all of this controversy could simply have been avoided from the very beginning.

Of course, the administration was simply trying to do what they felt would improve the graduation ceremony. Their motive behind the change in procedure was two-fold: first, to try and individualize the ceremony to make it more memorable for each person concerned and second, to try to accommodate students who in the past did not choose partners and in time were assigned to march with someone they might not know or like.

While it is unfortunate that some students in the past may have neglected to select a panner m time and were forced to walk with someone they may not necessarily know, our class and future classes should not be punished for our predecessors irresponsibility. If students in the past didn't make an effort to choose a partner they should accept the consequences without complaint, having noone to blame but themselves.

Also, while the idea of "individualizing" the graduation ceremony was well intended, the elimination of the traditional graduation ceremony will destroy some of graduation's special charm. In what is the last time ever that the entire senior class will be assembled together in one place, there is no need to individualize anything more than necessary.

From the outcry of protest from the students concerned, it seems that the concept of sharing graduation with someone special is important to many students, and need not be altered to try to make our graduation more "personal" for each individual.

In closing, hopefully the administration will review their decision concerning the new graduation ceremony. If possibly the executive council and the officers of the senior c l a s ^ ^ could review the graduation procedure, a ^°JW^ acceptable ceremony could be agreed upon o y ^ ' everyone. There is no need to tamper witn a timeheld tradition like graduation, P°*^'?'^ marring a unique and inventive ceremony HK the one which existed at Maine South for ou first nineteen years.

Superstitions: we all have them •

tiy Cathy Flynn Many people have certain rituals they follow, consciously or not, to insure success or "safety." Some superstitions are common knowledge, such as a fear of black cats, walking under ladders, or breaking mirrors. Some students at Maine South have personal superstitions they follow religiously.

Lisa Dingillo, '85 crosses herself before going on the expressway. "It doesn't exactly make the people in the car feel real safe, but I feel better."

Kevin Peter, '85 also is superstitious when driving; "I always kiss my hand and touch the roof of the car when I drive through a yellow light so I won't be caught."

Sports is an area in which many people have

certain superstitions, especially about winning.

Kim Padovano, '85 wears the same pair of socks to a game if she wore them in a previous winning match.

Karen Sebastian, '85, goes one step further and wears the same pair of socks to every game so sh will play well.

Steve Dickerhofe, '85, has a certain way to put on his goalie uniform before soccer matches, explaining, "That way I know I'll perform my best."

Although his football kleats are falling apart, Tim Soper, '84, refuses to tape them or buy a new pair because "I think they help me kick field goals."

Athletes also are superstitious about the winning power of music. Mark Fritz, '85,

A look back at South's past In 1964, Southwards printed an editorial titled "SC Efficiency Can Improve," in which the subject of the President's veto power and the purpose of the Sportmanship Committee (???) were questioned, and a provision for an Off-Council was suggested. We've come a long way, babies. Or have we?

Also, in 1964, sports columnist Lee KaufI man crushed rumors that the district was building a swamp on top of the "Maine South Land Fill." They weren't building a swamp, they built a stadium that, according to Lee, was "round and sunken three feet into the ground." Guess things haven't changed that much.

The football team was undefeated!! After two games.

In1968, the Traffic Court Committee of Student Council, for the first time, was becoming effective and working as intended.

Additions were made on South, in the industrial education, physical education and

academic wings, because enrollment jumped from 2560 to 3285 students in the first four years. Can you imagine 3000 students now??

The Hawks were leading the conference, over teams like Deerfield and New Trier West.

Those were the days, my friends...

In 1971, Student Council's original Homecoming theme was rejected. "Rah Rah Wonderland" was dropped because, as Student Council sponsor Mr. Norman Anderson stated, "I can't believe that a majority of the students wanted 'Rah Rah Wonderland' as their homecoming theme." He added that the title was a "slap in the face" for the athletic department. Those radical kids!! Will they ever learn??

The varsity soccer team was referred to as "Sockmen" in a Southwards story. The article went on to explain that a "head" goal is one that bounces off the head. Noo...

In 1977, Southwards printed a column titled "Senior Year Spoiled by Rules." Sounds familiar.

listens to "Comfortably Numb" before every track meet.

Lisa Gonnella, '85, swears by "Chariots of Fire." She says, "I have to listen to it before competition; I think it helps me play better."

And, of course, there are those superstitions about life. Sarah Langdon '85 slips a penny in her shoe "for good luck, whenever I think about it."

Stephanie Hale '84 fears things "that go bump in the night." She checks all four walls in her room for spiders before going to sleep.

"I also check the closet for boogymen," she said. "My friends tease me about it when they stay over, but I feel safe."

In the drama wing, superstition plays a role in an actor's confidence. The token "break a leg" is wished instead of "good luck," to insure a good performance. Beth Ann Karabin '84 paces in a circle before her stage appearance. "It makes me feel less mervous before I perform," she said.

Band Major James Heitzman '84 thinks alone for a few moments "to prepare myself for leading the band."

Andy Blyth '84, V-Show Director, envisions a wall in front of him, which blocks out the audience and keeps him calm.

Although the superstitious belief held by Maine South students may appear strange, some stock is taken in their worth. Knock wood!

Gabriel, Bowie higlilights of summer

by Tim Soper Following the "Policefest" 1 spoke of last issue I enjoyed three more concerts to cap off my 'vacation. Of these three, two—Peter Gabriel and David Bowie—spotlighted rock's biggest solo artists at their best.

Gabriel brought me back to the lawn of Poplar Creek for a show vastly different from Eric Clapton. Following a sick warm-up from The Call, Peter introduced the crowd to the \ beginning of his freak show. ' For openers, his emotional presence was captured in the electronic wizardry of the stage. Songs such as "D.I.V." and a rare concert version of "Games without Frontiers caged the audience thoroughly. True insanity broke out with the introduction of "Lay Your

Hands on Me," provoking a mob rush to the pavilion seats. During the song the communion of Gabriel was continued by the passing of his body through the front rows.

"Solisbury Hill" and "I Go Swimming" followed, further energizing the darkened countryside. By the time Peter called it a night, the pavilion had risen to its feet, the lawn surged to its frontal limits. More than a concert, Gabriel's presence carried a positive message: live life to its fullest.

David Bowie was hosted at the Rosemont Horizon in early August to begin a new musical life. The "serious moonlight" resembled nothing of the Bowie of before.

Bowie, his musicians, and his crew professed to be drug free. More importantly, David did

not hide behind the guises of Ziggy Stardust or Major Tom. Gone were the days of a freak on display; present was a new person, alive in dramatic tradition.

His revue contained older hits such as"Heroes," "Space Oddity," and "Golden Years;" all stripped of any mystic, replaced with outward enthusiasm. The cuts from Let's Dance, especially "China Girl" and "Modern Love," drew thunderous applause from the packed stadium.

Although the music was alleged to be a little off-key, it was the finest concert in ages.

Unleashed from his past, Bowie demonstrated in his lively stage show and musical itinerary why he has risen to a point of prominence as a complete artist.

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Booster clubs support South groups Speech/Drama Booster members, consisting of There are six booster clubs at South which supparents as well as graduates of Maine South, pay a port various Maine South activities. yearly due of $5. Mrs. Kraco stated, "We enOne booster club is the Speech and Drama courage all to join!"

Boosters. Mrs. Florence Kraco is the president of Another club is Mothers Qub, whose president is this club, which supports the Speech and Drama Mrs. Robert Passaneau. This club works to raise departments, raising money for scholarships. money for scholarships awarded to seniors.The These scholarships go to graduating seniors and Mothers Club has two major fund-raisers each summer drama students. More of the money goes year. This year, thefirstis on Saturday, November to equipment for the department. On Oct. 22, they 19, in the Watson Auditorium, where there will be a wUl hold a reception for members of the Arena Play Jim Hersh concert called "Bach to Beatles." A sprcast. The Speech and Drama Boosters are now sell- ing luncheon will be held in the cafeteria on Saturing discount coupon books. "These books cost day, March 10. $6.00 and feature discounts at fast food The Mothers Club has a bridge group of nine restaurants, department and drug stores, theaters, teams that play year-round. The notebook paper and sports events," explained Mrs. Kraco. The and playing cards that can be purchased in the books are available in the speech and drama office. book store are from the Mothers Club as well.

Bowie adds interest to film

by Audrey Port Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is not what you expect it to be, especially for those who are fans of David Bowie. The film, directed by Nagisa Oshima, gives a powerful look at the life of POW's in World War II and the philosophies on life and death of two different cultures.

The setting is Java in 1942, and Major Jack Celliers (David Bowie) has been brought to a POW camp where he is reunited with his friend, Colonel John Lawrence (played by Tom Conti). Celliers meets with the camp leader. Captain Yonoi, who is fascinated by Cellier's indestructible inner spirit and who proceeds to silently challenge him. Celliers gives no responses and Yonoi physically takes out his frustrations on Lawrence and then finally on Celliers himself.

The film runs much deeper than just fascination of character, however. Yonoi does not understand the customs or philosophies of life which Lawrence and Celliers follow. In Japan, a soldier would readily kill himself for his leader or because he feels he has done

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Mothers Club consists of twenty-five volunteer ^ ^ mothers who pay a $5 annual due. The club raises ^ ^ ' about $12,000 for scholarships through their various activities each year.

The Music Boosters, whose president is Mrs. Donald Heitzman, are parents who support the music department, including the band, choral groups, and orchestra. Music Boosters also help with the musicals. This group is working to raise money for the Cotton Bowl trip. They help with scholarships, money for lessons, and for summer camp.

Music Booster members, mostly parents, pay a $5 due, and anyone can join. "Many parents join who don't even have kids in school," stated Mrs. Heitzman.

Next week: Adult Players, Hawkette Boosters, and Hawk Boosters.

something wrong, no matter how petty the reason. Lawrence and CelUers fight for their rights 2is human beings as well as for their lives, breaking rules in the camp which the Japanese have strictly laid out. The result is a clash betThis week's Super Sleuth victim has been ween cultures and a conflict concerning the carefully tracked for two long weeks. He's a value of life itself. junior guy.

He has been on cross country and track for Mr. Lawrence has superb acting, the most the past two years, and last year he had ninth pleasant surprise of all being David Bowie's period gym so that he could go back to prac-^ performance. Don't expect the usual Bowie tice.

I which we've all grown accustomed to. His role is by far the most serious he has ever played, He is too smart for his own good. While doing very well in his eighth period Accelerated and he is thoroughly behevable.

English class and his Accelerated French IV Tom Conti does an equally fine job as Col- class, he is having a bit of trouble in his AP onel Lawrence, who understands the ways of U.S. History class. the Japanese better than any other prisoner in He has an older sister who graduated last the camp. All the supporting performances are year and is attending a school in Iowa.

He wants to be an actuary or a well-done and the characters are so well- neurosurgeon. developed that one can gain much insight into Congradulations to Tim Soper, '84 and Pam the different points of view in the camp.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a film Dariington, '84 who guessed that last week's you have to think about while watching it. It's victim was Mike Baum, '84. not what I would call "a fluff film." I think Remember to submit your answers to V-106 that is what makes it so enjoyable. before October 11. Happy hunting!

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Hawks to play West tomorrow

by Nick Roder Tomorrow, the Maine South varsity football team is as home to take on the Maine West Warriors in their first conference match-up.

Last year the Hawks destroyed West, 45-8, in strong offensive showing.

Against Niles West Sept. 24, the Hawks—"the best-dressed team around" —came through with a strong second half to put the Indians down 21-7. The victory upped the Hawks' record to 2-1, as of Sept. 30, and instilled the needed confidence to face an undefeated Glenbrook North Oct. 14, at Glenbrook, and prepare for the conference opener.

The first half was sluggish, with neither the Hawks nor the Indians taking command.

South's only first half score came on a quick pass pattern from quarterback Dave Marquart to Marc Mazzeri.

"It was just a sideline pattern, and I got behind the defense and Marquart laid the ball right there," Mazzeri said.

Senior Mark Filip was out for a week with a oack injury, and jimior quarterback Dave Inserra missed the Niles West game because of a hit to the kidneys.

Filip commented on the Hawk defense, "We have confidence that our defense can stop anyone in the state."

Senior Mike Infante commented on Maine West, "All these games are important, but you can bet we'll be ready for conference to start."

Mazzeri had one final comment on Glenbrook. He said, "If we stop their quickness on the ground and their wide open offense, our offense should be. able to overcome them."

The second quarter was plagued with mistakes from both teams, but the Indians managed to put a drive together and score their first touchdown of the season.

Halfdme was not exactly tea time for Maine South. "We sure didn't talk about the

Tennis team well-balanced The girls' tennis team will play Evanston today at 4 p.m. at Maine South.

The team met Evanston several weeks ago at the Arlington Invitational, and will have to .work hard to beat the 'Kits, according to ^senior Liz Roch.

Also, on Oct. 11, the team will play crosstown rival Maine East in what senior Paula Piepho says will be "a good, close meet." The meet will begin at 4 p.m. at South.

Liz added, "Both teams have been tough in the past, bt I think that it we play well, both varsity and JV wil beat them."

Coach Joanne Barnes commented on the season, "So far, we haven't played any conference meets, so it is hard to judge our success. However, in the meets we have had, the team has done well, and we should continue to do so."

weather," said Coach Phil Hopkins. "I made it clear to the boys how much better we could play."

The second half did show a vast improvement as the Hawks took control. Indian mistakes were turned into Maine South scores.

One four-yard nm by Joe Etchingham, an Indian turnover and another six-yard nm completed South's scoring.

Looking ahead to Glenbrook South, senior lineman Nfike Baum commented, "We hope to have everyone back. We work as a team and when one of us is out, we all have to pick up the slack. For Glenbrook, we'll need everyone. They'll be our first real challenge."

Golfers show improvement

by Todd Jackson The golf team will compete in its conference meet Tues., Oct. 11 at the Lake Bluff Golf Course.

Senior Scott Devlin said,' 'We are having a good season, and we hope to place well in conference.

It'll be a tough meet."

Coach Ron Ross commented, "Now that conference is coming up, it's time for us to win some meets before the season ends." As of Sept.28, the Hawks were one gaem under .500.

The Hawks lost a meet to Glenbrook North Sept.

28. Glenbrook has been a major factor in the Hawks' season, and will prove to be the toughtest competitors in the conference meet.

"Now that GBN is in our conference, it makes

by Dan Gayford but third through sixth have been switching bet- our season tougher," said Bob Kimura, a varsity The Maine South crcKS-country team will be aim- ween any of the other runners," Kilcullen added. starter. ing high at the Ridgewood Invitational tomorrow.

At the Barrington Invitational, junior Dave On Sept. 20, South lost to Maine East 20-39 and Coach John KilcuUen commented on the meet, MacKenzie shot an "impressive" 82, according to "Last year we tookfirstplace in the "A" division, New Trier 25-34.

Coach Kilcullen said that the team looked good Devlin. but this year looks like it may be a little tougher." for the first two miles, but lost ground in that last Coach Kilcullen is hoping that some consistency Devlin, Lahart, Habetler and Clark are are in his runnere will show up in this meet. In previous leg of the race. shooting very well. "Their scores are good enough Out of conference.

South beat Lane Tech, Taft meet, KilcuUen has been rotating the third, fourth, to place high in conference meets," said Ross. "At and Ridgewood. fifth'and sixth runners. rate we arer going we can expect a good The Hawks are looking towards a victory when the "Larry Maigler and Dan Lamken have been our finish." first and second runners throughout the season, they meet Glenbrook South in a dual meet.

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Hawks season improves with victory

by Mike Viola The Maine South soccer team hosts the Maine West Warriors today at 4:30.

Though Maine West has not been considered a major conference power, this year they did beat highly-regarded Gordon Tech.

Last year the Hawks beat the Warriors 5-1.

"This should be a tougher game than last year," said junior forward Don Mech.

Three or four of their starters were on last year's inexperienced team, and they will be back to avenge last year's loss.

"It won't be as easy as last year," agreed junior Doug Johnson. "They're a little more experienced this year."

Junior Mike Ryan thinks that the Hawks' speed and passing ability will be enough to beat

any team. "The only team as quick as we are is probably Evanston," he commented.

The speed and passing abilities will have to pull the Hawks through next week. They face New Trier Oct. 11 at home, and play Glenbrook North at GBN Oct. 13.

The New Trier team, which finished second in conference last year, behind Evanston, lost many of its starters to graduation. One key returning letterman is midfielder Chuck Carlson.

Glenbrook North, the CSL North Division champions last year, and state finalists in 1981, have one of the finest goalkeepers in the state in senior Frank Arlasky.

In past action, the Hawks beat Prospect 4-0.

Senior captain Matt Kuffel scored a hat trick,

and Mike Lane added a goal as thfe defence( held on to the shut-out.

Waukegan West was South's next victim.

Waukegan played the game with no reserve players, having lost three players earlier in the season to broken legs. Waukegan Coach Beausoile added that a $35 players' fee, which was initiated in Waukegan Township to raise revenue, is keeping players away from sports.

"It's hurting the kids, the teams and the schools," he said.

Senior goalie Chris Keneally commented on the Gordon Tech game, "We were playing tough. Our passing is becoming precise."

Senior halfback Mike Lane added, "We played very well. We're starting to play as a team."

Athlete of the Week: Courtney Madsen

by Sarah Langdon

record. Her freestyle relay team also broke the varsity record last year.

Another incredible fact about Courtney Madsen is that she started her serious swimming career at Maine South. Well, actually, she had swam for one summer at age eight for the Park Ridge Swim Club, but time did not allow for much more than that. She was busy with school, playing the flute, and skiing.

SHe still pursues, thesefields,but swimming has

become a major effort in her life. "She loves swimming, and enjoys working with her very respected coaches. Right now. Miss Butler is teaching her new turns, and she is very excited about that," her mother commented.

Miss Butler says that Courtney "has all of the qualities it takes to be a very special swimmer. " ^ ^ Miss Butler has seen three state swimming cham-t^P pions at Maine South who were all hard-working, but "Courtney is a most unusual athlete for her age. She is a vey mature, level athlete." Miss Butler expects Courtney to be in the top three in state in the 50 and 100 freestyle this year, and as a senior, she has potential to be a state champion and Tomorrow, Maine South will play the Trevians of hopefully, an Ail-American swimmer.

by Todd Jackson New Trier in the New Trier Swim invitational. Last Courtney Madsen is a very consistent swimmer, Today at 4:30 the Maine South girls' swim team year's only Hawk loss came from the Trevians, who and a team member who can always be counted will travel to Glenbrook North to take on the Spar- went on to become the state champions. Butler onn.

She therefore deserves our recognition as tans. Glenbrook North will be one of the toughest commented, "New Trier is th defending state another Athlete of the Week. teams the girls will face this year. Last year the champions and will be our most difficult meet of the Hawks came away with a victory by a slim, fifteen- season." point advantage.

New Trier also beat Maine South in conference.

Coach Dawn Butler said, "We hope to beat Coming us is the Maine South twelve-team Swim Evanston and Glenbrook North, but both are very Invitational. Among the teams competing are strong."

Football: Evanston and New Trier.

Swimming coach Dawn Butler can't say enough about her. "She is the most dedicated, selfmotivated, intense swimmer I have ever worked with." That's saying a lot about Courtney Madsen, but that's not all there is to say.

As a sophomore, Courtney broke bother the 50 and 100 yard freestyle records. And already this year, Courtney has broken her own freestyle

Swimmers face tough meets

Upcoming events

Setters look to tournament

by Maureen Smith

The girls' varsity volleyball team takes on New Trier at 4:30 at home today. Earlier in the season, the Hawks lost to New Trier in a close game.

Coach Jim Lonergan commented, "New Trier is strong, but they are beatable. When we played them (New Trier) last time, we didn't play that well and we came close."

Tomorrow, varsity competes in the Discovery Tournament at Glenbrook North. The tournament is composed of sixteen teams, four of which are from out of state. The Hawks will compete in a pool of page 8

four teams. The top two teams in the pod wiD go on to compete in Monday's play.

"All the teams are very strong. The twelve teams from the area are some of the best," Coach Lonergan added.

The Hawks' objectives in the tournament are to place high in the pool and make it to Monday's play. "I think we can do it," Lonergan said.

The Hawksrecentlylost in a close match to Glenbrook South. Varsity was up in the third game, 13-2, but GBS came back to win it.

Currently, the volleyball team is 0-12 .

Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 15

vs. Maine West JVat Maine West at Glenbrook North JV vs. Glenbrook North

Soccer: Oct. 7 Oct. 11

vs. Maine West vs. New Trier

Tennis: Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Swimming: Oct. 8 Oct. 14 Oct. 15

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Varsity vs.

Invitational Maine East Conference Miles North

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