Vol 20 issue 5

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SOUTHWORClS

Vol. 20, No. 5

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

1984 Nov. 18,1983

V-show will be 'Definitely XX'

by Maura Mckenna

The 1983-84 V-show, "Definitely XX" will be performed Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m.There will also be matinees on Dec. 3 and 4, at 2 p.m.

The cost of the show will be $3 each. Tickets will be available in the bookstore.

Each show, will contain aproximately 30-35 acts which will include musicals, such as rock, jazz, classicals, and group singing.

There will be bands, comedy skits, juggling and other acts. The Hawkettes, Orchesis and stage band will also perform as usual.

To promote Maine South's 20th anniversary, "Definitely XX" will combine the old with the new. There will be alumni acts performed by graduates.

To help celebrate the 20th show, there will be a Saturday matinee brunch. It will cost $10, which will include a ticket to V-Show, and willbegin at 11 a.m,.

The purpose of the brunch is to have as nany alumni as possible return for the show.

The business end of the show will be handled

by Student Council. They will sell tickets, pay

V-show In the making. Starting at top and going clockwise; Maureen Smith, student director, and Mr. D. Martello stand In front of a show case commemorating 20 years of productions at South. Karen Kaplan

for the expenses, and publicize it.

This year's student directors are seniors Beth Ann Karabin, Andrew Blyth and Ingrid Christy; juniors John Ciprian and Maureen Smith; and sophomore Karen Oeste.

The student directors help to choose acts during try-outs and work with individual acts during rehearsal.

Maureen Smith, junior student director, said, "I think the acts are really diversified and, while they are still being polished, the final product should be very impressive and entertaining."

Faculty advisers are Mr. Don Martello, director; Mr Gordon McLean, music director; Mr Vincent Pinelli, purchases and business and Mrs. Ann Burger, costumes.

The crew plays and important role in the production of the show. They create sets, take care of the lighting and control sound. Crew for the show also makes up for about 80 percent of the make-up crew.

Writing staff, composed of aproximately ten people, creates black-outs and helps rewrite

works behind stage creating sets for the show which Is titled "Definitely XX". Part of the cast works out for the production.

V-show will run Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 4 at 2 p.m..

acts, if necessary, i he writing staff heads are Karen Christiansen and Corrine Coltman.

Trunk is a 50 member subset of the entire cast. They must be ablew to sing, dance and act. Trunk is usually used to start and end the show. Trunk members also fill in empty spaces between acts and act in black-outs.

Tina McGary, one Trunk member, stated, "It's a good experience and a lot of fun. Three days a week we work hard to make this year's show the best ever."

Dance Chorus and Trunk will be opening the show with a routine to the song "Celebration". This year's head choreographers are Kathy Humm and Evelyn Petruleus.

Kathy commented, "Dance Chorus has a lot of fun. When Trunk and Dance Chorus perform at the same time, it helps to make the audience more enthusiatic about the show."

Planning for "Definitely XX" began in February.

Mr. Martello finished by saying, looks really good."

The show

Tri-M initiates new members

by Rick Burgess Modern Music Masters, referred to as TriM, had fall initiation of new members Nov. 6, after the orchestra and choir concert.

Tri-M is an honor society, like that of the National Honor Society, except for that it honors students who are outstanding in music The initiates are nominated by their respective directors in the music department after their musical acheivement and contributions to the music department havebeen carefully evaluated.

Tri-M has several social functions it per-

forms each year. It has a booth at the homecoming carnival, members go Christmas carolling and it has its annual picnic in spring.

Vets hold contest

Filip wins Century III award

by Kathy Yoo

The Veterans of Foriegn Wars will sponsor "Voice of Democracy", a speech contest, in mid-November.

The purpose of this program is to get students to think about patriotism and to realize their duties as citizens.

This year's topic for the speech is the Constitution. Entrants will write a speech and record it on tape and then send it to the VFW post. After being recieved by the post it is sent to Springfield for further evaluation and if accepted, it is sent on to Washington D.C..

The Grand prize for the contest is a free trip to Washiington and a $14,000 scholarship.

Other prizes will also be given away.

The contest is still open to sophmores, juniors and seniors. Anyone interseted in entering can contact Mr. Lavelle in the Speech/Drama department.

This years fall initiates are as follows; Carrie Baab, Jeff Blume, Diane Bunch, Juhe Burgess, Sharon Carlson, Tony Colletti, Lauren Dirr, Carolyn Downs, Judi Franz, Kelley Gay and Dan Gayford.

Others included: Beth Gemmel, Cara Grabowski, John Gust, Lorie Haase, Nancie Haase, Stephanie Hale, Sylvia Hallberg, Ellen Heitzman, John Kamzel, Julie Karbusicky,

Laura Kashul, Matt Keenan, Chris Kenneally, Mary Jo Kinsella and Evelyn Konnellas.

Also included are: Joe Lusignan, Courtney Madsen, Laura Marti, Valle Newman, Kevin Peter, Gary Pfister, Elizabeth Roch, Kari Siena, Pat Sifferman, JoJo Surisook, Matt Uhlig, Jeff VanSpankeren, Tom Walker, Kristen Waltz, Lisa-Williams and Jill Zajac.

The officers for this year's Tri-M club are President, Julie Seidel; Vice-president, Beth Ann Karabin; Secretary, Kathy Huedepohl and Treasurer, Scott Devlin. The faculty sponsor is Mr. Irwin Bell.

Senior Mark Filip was announced the win- abilities and an interest in the future of ner of the Century III Leaders competition America. recently.

Runners-up in the competition were Susan Mark is now eligible to compete with other Summerfield and Alan Martin. local winners for one of two $1500 scholarCentury III is sponsored by the National ships and an all-expense paid trip to the na- Association of Secondary School Principals, tional conference, which is held in and is funded by the Shell Oil Company.

Williamsburg, VA. As the school winner, Mark is President of Student Council and Mark receives a $100 scholarship donated by Secretary of Brotherhood Society. He is a the Maine South Girls' Recreation Associa- three-year member of the football team, and tion. served as co-captain this year. Mark also writes Contestants were judged on the basis of a column for Southwords, and was named the leadship skills, school and community involve- Best American History Scholar for 1983. ment and a current events examination. The Although he is undecided on a college choice, program is designed to bring together student Mark plans to study political science or leaders who show both strong leadership history.

Southwords 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 resen/es the right to edit letters containing libelous or obscene material.

Mr. Barker, pricipal, (second from left) Mr. Reese, (left) and Mr. Ericksen, counselor EdItor-ln-Chlef Sasha PIsarski News Editor Dan Gayford Commentary Editor . Kim Wochlnski Sports Editor Maureen Smith Features Editor Kris Falzone Photo Editor JohnOanlle Art Editor Nancy Humm Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty

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(right) congratulate Mark Filip as receives Century III certificate.

Students earn merit letters Twenty-four Maine South seniors were named Letter of Commendation winners in the 1984 National Merit program.

They are: Ami J. Albright, Lisa A. Canar, C. Ingrid Christy, Pamela J. Collins, Michael E. Groble, William J. Hallihan, Kathleen A. Helin, Michael P. Hennessy, David J. Hosier, Charles Jackson, Robert J. Jacobs, Stephan

R. Langdon, Beth C. Lunde, Monica C. Malec, Michael P. Murphy, Dean N. Pajevic,^ Elizabeth A. Roch, Julie L. Seidel, Richard G. Smith, Timothy A. Soper, Julie A. Thorburn, John L. Walewander, Richard W. Walker and Catherine Woytowicz.

These students placed in the top five percent of all students taking the PSAT

students' thoughts on Thanksgiving .

by Nanci Calamari ) Seems it is that time of year once again: a glance out the glass hallway falls upon withered leaves and black skies; Halloween's pumpkins have long been smashed or gone rotten, and plastic Christmas trees already glitter and gleam from their department store forests —Thanksgiving is surely upon us. And with it comes visions, not of a day for prayer and thanksgiving to God, or even of Pilgrims and Indian corn, but of the yearly trek to Auntie's house for the Great Family Gathering.

"Oh my, look at you!" comes an effusive falsetto. Pinch, hug, kiss, pinch. The kitchen is warm and filled with bustling auntie-chefs all clucking merrily and the fragrant air of impending food. We are all rumpled and slightly cross, not from the sleighride over the river and through the woods, but from miles in the Cutlass. I am slightly hungry, which is good, for, in keeping with tradition, enough food is being made to feed half the city. A set of twin imp-cousins romp in on the scene singing the Spiderman Theme Song in frenzied unison, and proceeding to mall me mercilessly with their sticky fingers. I dream of leaving and wonder vaguely how long it will be before I'm missed.

"How's school, honey?" drools an auntiechef.

"Rotten," I say just for kicks.

"Oh, isn't this wonderful!" she replies, ^ oblivious. "Did you hear that. Marge?" continuing with the stuffing.

The level drone of conversation reaches a

higher pitch in the living room, signaling a new arrival. It's my brother, home from college.

Ah, yes, the traditional Thanksgiving homecoming.

"Hey, Al!" I yell. He enters the kitchen with a blonde on his arm.

"Aloysius, please, " he states. "And this is Lydia, " pointing to the blonde thing. I want to smile at her, only I can't quite see her face, or her eyes anyway, for her nose is strangely high and in the way. I notice the sticky-kids have their hands in the cannoli filling.

"Don't eat the cannolies, " I whisper to Gramps as I wander by. He grunts and continues to doze.

I am not alone in this trauma. Several other cousins twice or thrice removed sit stoicly, scattered about the kitchen. They have not been endowed with the power of speech; however, and so, just as every Thanksgiving, they sit silently in their ill-fitting suits, crossing and recrossing their legs at predictable intervals. The dreaded uncles are present also. They reside in the T.V. room, each seated in exactly the same manner, legs slightly spread, allowing for the excess rotundity of the belly to spill forth over the belt. They appear in a horseshoe configuration through a haze of smoke, surrounding the ever-present football game. Each pops a beernut in timed sequence, never stop-p ing to look at one another or at me.

Dinner time brings forth further time honored traditions. The auntie-chefs are all

smiling proudly now at the feast they have laid before us. Gramps carves the turkey dazedly with the electric knife, sometimes pausing absent mindedly to pick his nose.

"Don't eat the turkey," I whisper to a nearby sticky-kid, "Cranberries?" Grandma inquires sweetly.

"No," I answer, as a red runny mound is plopped unto my waiting plate. "Thank you."

I make my way to the 'kiddie table,' located in the scenic basement. Some things never change, and one of them is the members of the 'kiddie table.' Only new ones are added. Grace can be heard faintly from upstairs. A little one mouths a dirty version, snickering devihshly.

All this is fun, and we haven't even delved into the soggy pumpkin pie.

Suddenly I lean back in my chair, thinking.

The romance of the fiorescent lights dim out of focus. I see instead a barren, harvested field, a weathered barn sighing with the wind's smart bite. The scene pans to a portentious pilgrim silently thanking the powers-that-be for his momentary survival. I laugh then, deep and cynically at the sticky-kids poling at their soggy pie. I laugh at a precise row of jello-molds and at Lydia's upturned nose. My laughter spills out blackly into the basement's gloom.

Another Thanksgiving is truly upon us. Its true purpose, like too many other things, long distorted, remains a near mockery. Merit can be found, however, in the mellowness of the season and in an always welcome four-day vacation. Sit back and watch the strange parade.

Letters express student, alumni view Letter to the Editor

As you all know, the time to sign for next semester's classes is right around the corner.

Many of you are probably trying to find out what so called "sleazy classes" you can sign up for so that you can get those easy A's. I ask you all to think twice before signing up for next semester's classes. For those of you planning to attend college in the furture, you should get the most out of the courses offered at Maine South.

Some suggestions for courses that will be of help to you in college: English: Everyone should lake four years of English in high school. In college you are expected to use proper grammer, spelling, and mechanics. Dangling verbs, misplaced modifiers, comma splices, and careless repetition, etc. can turn a good theme into a failing paper.

Typing: Typing is a must to have for college.

With few exceptions, all papers must be typed to turn in for college courses. Those of you who neglect to take a typing course will find it expensive to have someone type your papers for you (usually one dollar a page). Those of you who know how to type, bring your typewriters to school and make a little extra cash on the side.

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Shorthand: Stenography helps you to take accurate notes easily.

Math: Almost any major you go into will require a good background in math. Even majors such as cinema require math courses.

Computers: With computers now playing a large role in many majors, it would be a good idea to get a computer background before taking the fast-paced college courses.

1 am currently attending STC (School of Technical Careers) at Southern Illinois University and feel that the excellent Business Department at Maine South sure paid off. 1 wish you all the best of luck in whatever the future holds for you.

Sharon Simms, Class of '83 Letter to the Editor:

In response to a recent South words editorial concerning the vandalism posters recently put out in our school hallways, some clarification must be made from Student Council as to the purchasing of these items. The Maine South Student Council, in following a policy set by superior authorities here, bought the posters to make some effort into curbing the amount of vandalism done to our school. To do this, the Executive Committee asked that certain vandalism posters be purchased and put up in our school hallways where all students could see them. What else could be done?-Maybe we

could have started a course in "How to Not Vandalize Your School."

Apparently, thousands of dollars of damage occur due to malicious acts in this school. The posters are merely an inexpensive response to this problem. Perhaps you could have sat in homeroom and heard long speeches from your counselor or homeroom teacher threatening you and letting you know that vandalism "will not be tolerated." I'm sure you all would have been very scared and thrown out all of your writing utensils.

So let's stop worrying about 33 dollars of Student Council's money. Plenty more is spent on bigger and better things, and there haven't been too many complaints about those things.

To those who are offended by those signs, we're sorry, but if you don't like them, you don't have to read them.

Nick Roder and other members of Student Council

Editor's Note: Southwards stands behind the opinion of our writers. Southwards' editorial policy, which was printed in the first issue, clearly states that every Maine South student has the right to express his/her opinion. While these opinions may not always be ours, we are still obligated to support our writers in any way. page 3

The ins and outs of shopping Old Orchard i

by Kathy Humm and Kim Wochinski Madigan's and for men's clothing there is We found Old Orchard to be one of our very ' The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally Chess King and J.R. Riggings, among many favorite places to shop. It is located in Skokie THE day to begin Christmas shopping. People others. about twenty to thirty minutes away and offers who start shopping early swarm the shopping Hawthorne Mall malls in hopes of finding the best values on For somebody who wants to take a pretty Marshall Field's, Charles A. Stevens, Crate Christmas items. drive into the country and you don't like and Barrel, The Limited, The Children's In the Chicago area there are many different crowds, then try Hawthorne Mall. Pluses in- Place, Saks Fifth Avenue, and much more.

Good places to eat are Laura's, The French shopping centers to choose from. They range clude a Marshall Field's, but minuses include Baker, and the Boudin Bakery, allof which from the "look only, do not buy" stores to the the not-so-good Hawthorne Inn restaurant. have delicious sandwiches and deli items for "anything you want for twenty dollars and lunch. If you have a couple of hours to shop, Northbrook Court under" stores. Our difficult assignment was to investigate a select sample of shopping centers Only a half hour drive away is Northbrook why not try Old Orchard, we're sure you won't and report what each has to offer.

Court. They also have a Neiman-Marcus, Lord be disappointed.

Woodfield Downtown Chicago and Taylor, Sears, I. Magnin, The Limited, What can you say about Woodfield? If you For people who have all day to browse and Laura Ashley, Brook Brothers, and Capezio haven't been to Woodfield, and who in the window shop, Downtown Chicago is for you. Shoe store.

Chicago area hasn't, you are definitely missing From the extravagent Michigan Avenue, housing the brand new Nieman-Marcus and the Northbrook Court has one of the best places an experience. With most major department beautiful Water Tower Place, to the major to eat lunch, which is a large court with stores and hundreds of little specialty shops, all department stores on State Street, there's numerous places with everything from ham- of your Christmas shopping can be done in this something for every taste. A stop at Water burgers, pizza, and ice cream to salads, Mex- one place.

Tower Place would not be complete without ican food, and health food. The restaurants For lunch you can try fast food places like eating lunch at D.B. Kaplan's, a delicious are on the side of the court and everyone eats McDonalds, the Orange Bowl, and Roy delicatessen with a menu a mile long. Another in the middle together, so your friend can have Rogers, but for nicer dining there is John's attraction of downtown is the creative a hamburger and you can drink asparagus Garage which has good hamburgers and grill Christmas fantasy windows encasing the major juice, if that's what turns you on. Northbrook items. A suggestion: don't go to Woodfield department stores. For those of you who really Court tends to be a little more on the expensive unless you have all day and comfortable shoes. want to capture the spirit of Christmas, a visit side, but if you hate crowds you might like it. to Santa Claus at his chalet in Marshall Field's Uptown Park Ridge on State Street, followed by lunch under the If you don't feel Uke leaving your own back Oakbrook Court gigantic Christmas tree is a must. We feel that yard, then Uptown is for you. There are all Oakbrook Court has all of the very best Christmas shopping downtown is a must, but types of stores there: clothing stores like! don't be surprised if you come home empty shops in the area. Located about 45 minutes Moheiser's, Pine's, Junior Attitudes and the away, depending on how you drive, off of the handed.

Men's Place; Rainbow Records, The Book Tri-State ToUway, Oakbrook is for the exGolf Mill Inn, and speciality stores like Plaza Suite, Do you remember when the big thing to do clusive shopper. Marshall Field's, Lord and Globe and Connoisseur's Corner. For eating, in seventh grade was to take the bus to Golf Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Laura Ashley, and there's Walters, the Pickwick Restaurant and, Mill? Well, the mall is still there. For last many expensive shoe stores can be found in of course, Fannie Mae. minute items the location is ideal. Also, in the this outside court, among other shops. same area other shopping centers have recently Well, there you have it. We know we left out A good place to eat is the Magic Pan which opened. offers good omlettes and lunch items. This is some other places to shop but this is only a Harlem-Irving Plaza another place which is nice to look around in, small list of major places to shop in this area.

If you only have a few hours and limited gas but if you are on a limited budget you might Just think, only 37 more days until Santa in the car, then Harlem-Irving Plaza is for you. have trouble finding presents for everyone comes sliding down your chimney, so you'd For women's clothing there is The Limited and without spending a fortune. better start your Christmas shopping soon.

Class Struggles

Make up tests examined My Mark Filip.

This week I would like to address an issue that while not of earth shattering proportions, tends to cause some problems at our school that need not logically exist. The issue to which I am referring to is the practice of some teachers regarding make-up tests. Some teachers, in order to discourage absences, will have make-up tests vastly more difficult than regularly scheduled exams.

Don't get me wrong, teachers must, of course, change tests for students taking makeup exams in order to prevent cheating; however, coercing students who come to school sick because they fear for a killer makeup exam is a policy that is simply selfpage 4

defeating. Causing ill students to come to school for a test hurts everyone-the student, his classmates, and the teacher concerned.

When a student comes to school ill for an exam, he first and foremost hurts his fellow classmates. Who wants to have a kid with a 102 degree fever next to you because he was afraid of your teacher's make-up exam. Second, the ill student hurts himself, depriving his body of the rest it needs to recover. Lastly, when a teacher encourages an ill student to come to school, he hurts himself. The purpose of a test for a teacher is to measure a student's knowledge. When a student is sick, he can't perform to the best of his ability, and a teacher

is given an inaccurate measure of his student's ability.

Thus, to ail of the teachers out there who try to discourage absences by having unusually difficult make-up tests, please don't. First, the student will almost invariably do poorly, giving you an inaccurate gauge of his achievement. Second, the student just comes and in-| fects everyone else, perpetuating his illness, l ' know some students call in sick just to avoid tests that they haven't prepared for, but the vast majority of students called-in sick are just that-sick, and everybody shouldn't be punished for it.

Numan's music reflects image ^B

by Tim Soper Imagine a barren stadium, deprived of all lighting, save an assortment of electrics up center. On stage a man fashioned in "early robot" mechanically marches to the rhythm of a cold synthesizer riff.

If you can picture this, you can probably picture a Gary Numan concert. At 25, Numan follows the footsteps of Pink Floyd and David Bowie in the aspects of musical alienation. His appearance, activities, and sounds parallel icy lyrics in a complete image of isolated illusion or reality, from which Gary is now trying to escape.

Numan's image begins with his appearance.

Gary at the prime of his popularity (around the time of his Telekon album in 1980) sported a shaven head similar to the actor/singer Bob Geldof when he appeared as Pink in "The Wall." In addition to this sci-fi military cut, his pale face casts him corpse-like. To accompany these physical attributes, Gary parades in

futuristic stormtropper garb, appearing as the abandoned skeleton of a man.

Likewise, Numan's concerts keep in time with his appearance. A criterion for his concerts is as follows: 1. If you leave happy, it wasn't a good show; 2. If you leave saddened, it was mediocre; 3. If you leave suicidally depressed, he was at his prime.

Not only does the showman keep his audience entranced with his continuous flow of music (he leaves three seconds between each song), but also with his entourage of onstage effects. Numan's stage creations have consisted of lighted cubicles, hypnotic steam and electronic mini-vehicles. This is one concert where fan appreciation amounts to silently standing in disbelief and awe of what you're seeing.

His music completes his stereotypic eeriness.

His top twenty cut "Cars" contains the material typical of his past achievements. The song blends a euphonious and often monotonous synthesizer with a crisp machine-

Would you believe this? •

Gullibility is a trait we all possess. At one time or another it seems that everyone is taken in by an unbelievable story or myth. Maine South students are no exceptions. We asked several students about incredible stories they have told or believed. And here is what we came up with!

Vince Fleming '84 claimed, "I convinced Dave Dahl they were taking the roof off the field house and putting rides in for Homecoming."

Mike Murphy '84 said, "One junior believed me when 1 told her there was a scan-tron essay on the PSAT." Nan Webster '84 commented , "I convinced

like voice, which often leads the average listener to switch stations after the first verse of lyrics.

His lyrics, however, are the true key to Numan's personality. Not as though songs such as "Remind Me to Smile" or "I Die; You Die" are humorous or even happy; they are enlightening. Gary in his conglomeration of twisted poetry delves into the real Gary Numan. Within these are the evidence of simple observation, not livelyhood.

Recently Numan decided to go beyond this subtle hint, and engaged in a fuU-fleged campaign to reveal his true colors. His recent efforts (including an album and tour) attempt to unveil the existence of a human persona. I strongly recommend that the next time you're shopping for records you look into his Telekon album or his latest / the Assasin if for nothing but kicks. Once you've listened to him you may be intrigued by the fascinating spectacle of Numan.

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my whole drama class I was pregnant!"

Beth Ann Karabin '84, and John Ciprian '85 said, "We convinced Nan Webster that we believed she was pregnant!"

Lynn Schoner '85 said, "My freshman brother thought he had to wear a name tag that said 'Hello, my name is...'"

Maureen Smith '85 recalled, "I had my brother believing he was getting a vacuum cleaner for his junior Christmas."

"I just got a letter from my friend at college.

She told me she was engaged to this guy she just met. Then on the next page, she wrote, 'Well, now that I have your attention, this is what's really happening...'" said senior Laura Marti.

Students express holiday opinions Because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we decided to ask some students of Maine South questions about this special family holiday.This is what a few students had to say: What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

Kelly Heraty '85, "Absolutely nothing but more sleep!"

BenMalec'85, "Food!!!"

Mr. Robert Marra, accounting teacher, "Thanksgiving is a time for me to reflect on the past year and thank God for all of his blessings. I have so much to be thankful for. It is also a time to spend with my family, an important part of my life." k Dana Blouin '84, "No school, sleeping, and r eating."

Bonnie Salm '85 "I spend Thanksgiving going downtown and simply pigging out."

Do you feel that the holidays have become too commercialized?

Chad Nawrocki '85, "Yes, they are because

it's not even Thankgiving and you're seeing Christmas being advertised."

Liz Roch '84, "The spirit of Christmas is gone, and there is more focus on gift giving."

Kris Martin '86, "It seems that we skip Thanksgiving and go on right to Christmas."

Tommy Rakowski '87, "Too much advertising."

Mr. Scott Sutchek, substitute teacher, "Thanksgiving is not as commercialized as Christmas."

Sharon Thomas '86, "There is more focus on Christmas and Thanksgiving is ignored."

What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

Rich Dobey '85, "Coming home from my relatives' house."

Marshall Warren '85, "Staying home and watching the Bears play football."

Beth Egelmann '86, "Being together with my family."

Erin Manning '86, "Getting presents. It's also my birthday."

Where and how do you spend Thanksgiving?

Tori Engstrom '86, "My mom and I go to my grandparents and pig out."

Delora Bach '85, "Vacationing in Florida."

Heather Phillips '87, "Getting away from my sisters!"

Katie Haselhunn '86, "Getting together with my family."

Liam Maquire '86, "Getting money from my relatives."

Mike Novak '87, "We go to my grandmothers, watch the Rose Bowl, and then watch the Bears lose."

Mrs. Natalie Dranoff, social worker, "My husband teaches at Northwestern and we have some of his students who can't go home for Thanksgiving come over for dinner as well as my family." pages

College problems are solvable

by Cathy Flynn With the cost of college ranging anywhere from approximately $4,000 for a state school to $13,000 or more for a private institution, financial aid has become a common necessity for college-bound students.

The basic function of financial aid is to equalize a student's college possibilities. Just because a student's family can independently afford only a lower-cost college does not mean the student can not attend a private or more expensive institution with the help of a scholarship.

Financial aid comes in many forms; through the state, the federal government, the chosen college, or local organizations. These sources may be combined to meet a student's personal needs for an education. Although financial aid has been reduced in the past few years, it has not been cut to such extent that the desired money for college is not available according to need.

The curtailment in funding for higher education has caused an overreaction. Many assume

i that financial aid has all but disappeared, and come from savings or summer earnings.

Room, board, tuition and fees for a pera situation where families believe aid is nonexistent has been created. This is most definite- sonal allowance are the main facets of the cost ly not the case. Career Counselor Mr. Ken of college. Colleges are willing to help their Reese stated, "If you feel you have a need, students in various ways, be it through giving regardless of the college, at least try for finan- them jobs or scholarships. In these ways the cial aid because you will never know unless you colleges do everything they feel is possible to help carry the burden of the great cost of try."

It is anticipated that in the 1984-85 school education. "A family should not rule out an year $16.2 billion of financial aid for college expensive college initially because they can't will be distributed across the nation. In Illinois afford it; financial aid may make it possible alone the Illinois State Scholarship Committee for the student to go to the high-cost school," through the Illinois Monetary Award Program Mr. Reese said.

For those with more questions, Mr. Reese awarded S93 million to 106,000 students this will be holding some financial aid information school year.

The majority of financial aid is determined meetings. On December 2 during periods 1, 2, by the need of the family, although the cost of or 3 in C-145 seniors are welcome to attend an the college plays a role. Need is determined by informational meeting. Parents and students a national formula based upon the expenses of will be welcomed on December 7 from 7:30 to the college and the family's ability to pay. The 9:30 in the Maine South cafeteria to learn more individual family's financial need is determin- about financial aid. ed by its income, assets and liability. .A certain amount is expected to be payed by the student, usually between $700 and $1,000, which can

Astronauts not entertaining

by A udrey Port There is only one word which can describe The Right Stuff: tedious. Over three hours in length. The Right Stuff, the story of the development of the space program, becomes too repetitious, too familiar, and too boring.

There are many scenes which do not really belong in the film, and many scenes drag on too long. The beginning of The Right Stuff moves much too slowly, and in the opening scenes we do not even know where we are.

There are desert scenes and planes sitting around and cactuses, but even one educated on Edward's Air Force Base would not know that that is where the film starts.

There are some good points, however, to The Right Stuff. To watch the evolution of the

Sleuth victim is senior girl

After careful researching, Super Sleuth has picked a senior girl for its newest victim. This space program and its developmental stages is girl, who was a member of Marlin last year, fascinating. The thought of a man breaking can be found in C-100, her homeroom, every the sound barrier in 1947 was incredible; and morning. t yet less than twenty years later there was a man Following her second period Govern-' orbiting this planet. The film overdoes the ment/Democracy Accelerated class, she can be patriotism a bit on this point, but when one ac- seen walking from the A-wing with a tually thinks about the technological progres- Hawkette. sion, one can see the filmmaker's enthusiasm.

Her gym period is after lunch, seventh The Right Stuff even pokes fun at the U.S. period, and she enjoys her AP English class.

Government, who can send a man into space, She works at the Marriott, except on such but who can't get a film projector to work! special occasions as her birthday, which was on The special effects are tremendous and the same day as our football game against beautiful and the scenes inside the capsule are Glenbrook South. especially strong in effect.

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Analysis of football season

by Nick Roder A long, hard Maine South football season has come to an end. The high expectations set at the beginning of the year were not exactly met. Yet some highlights came of this 2-7 season, and the future does look good.

Two convincing victories came early over Hersey and Niles West. The Hawks then matched with some stiff competition, meeting a tough Glenbrook North team and then Glenbrook South, who went 7-1 for the season and beat local power Harrington.

At Homecoming, the Hawks had to face the Central Suburban South power team Evanston. The Hawk defense held running back Lamont Frazier to 67 yards. Frazier averaged well over 100 yards per game. The season ended on a slightly downward note as a Hawk victory slipped through their hands.

A strong first half saw the Hawks take the lead 13-12. A balanced attack with Eric Schmeisser in the backfield and the airways controlled by Dave Marquart. Marquart used tight end Bob Masulis and wide receiver Marc Mazzerri. Mazzerri caught two touchdown passes, one for 47 yards. On defense, a first half sack by Scott Bramen and Mike Baum really got the Hawks off on the right track.

"It was really weird playing a home game somewhere else, but I'm glad that we had the large amount of fans we had there," Mike iSaum commented.

The second half saw only one field goal by Maine East. A last second attempt by the Hawks to overcome East's 15-13 lead failed as the snap of the ball ended the Hawk season.

Looking over the team, though, the team record really doesn't show it that well, the Hawks have some outstanding players. Vic Ceechin broke the Maine South school record for tackles in a season with 120, averaging 13 tackles per game. 6' 6" tackle Mike Baum anchored the Hawk lines, playing both offense and defense. Receiver Marc Mazzerri did not have the greatest of seasons, yet he still must be considered as a college prospect.

Next year the Hawks can only look up. They will return with three quarterbacks with Joe CaroU, Dave Inserra, and Dave Marquardt. It will definitely be to coach Phil Hopkins advantage to have three passers who have all seen action on the varsity level. It is quite possible, however, that Dave Inserra may move to end and defensive back to add some talent to the defense and the receiving corp. At the other receiver the Hawks may look to 6'3" target Phil Bomrad.

The Maine South backfield will see some experience at running back also with Joe Etchingham and Matt Pater supplying the blocking for the lightning quick Eric Schmiesser.

Blocking up front will be made up of 6'5" Mike Barbarone and Dave Greenberg. The kicking department should be strong with the return of Mike Belford.

This year's sophomore team, which finished 6-3, will make up a large portion of the Hawks next year; they are very talented Sophomore coach Glen Van Proyen said, "this group has as much talent as the varsity team of last year."

Coach Hopkins commented on next year's

outlook, "1 think the attitude of the sophomores will be crucial and there is reason to believe it will be good. They must believe they will be starters. There's some really good talent; my fear is that they are a little bit <:lriw"

The effects of athletic specialization

by Liz Roch

In the past years, high school athletics have seen some important changes. With the increase of competition, or perhaps because of it, athletic specialization has increased.

Specialization is when an athlete participates in one sport all year, instead of just the traditional season. With the change in IHSA policy making the rules for out-of-season play more lenient and encouraging year-round play in one sport, the state appears to be promoting specialization. Many people do not agree with the new policies.

Mr. Bernard Brady, director of boys' athletics, commented, "I have never been in favor of speicalization at the high school level.

High school is a time to engage in a number of different activities, not just one."

Head football coach Phil Hopkins said, "I would prefer that a boy participate in two sports because then he turns out to be a better ithletes because he can perform more skills.

J\e will be more competitive because he will be Involved in competition for a longer period of time. The third advantage to participating in two sports is that it is more fun."

Girls' volleyball coach Jim Longergan stated, "I am concerned with the problem.

Early in their high school careers, the athletes develop a higher level of skill because they practice all year. The competition is very strong, and I need a committment from my players by their sophomore year. 1 like to encourage my players to participate in other sports, but now, it's getting to the point where we can't compete with the the other teams."

Girls' swim coach Dawn Butler and girls' basketball coach Mike Deines, feel that the decision to specialize must be that of the athlete. Miss Butler commented, "If the athlete's heart is not in it, they should not be forced to specialize. It can only discourage them."

Mr. Deines added, "Participation in more sports, if possible, is a better road to take, especially for young people. They should be given an opportunity to do more than one sport and should not be restricted by parents, teachers, coaches and peers into doing something they don't want to do."

Another problem with specialization is that it puts a lot of pressure on coaches and athletes. Students have the pressure of increased competition and that need for a long-term committment. Mr. Lonergan feels that the coaches also suffer because "the parents want

to know why we aren't winning, and why their children aren't getting scholarships."

Mr. Brady added, "The added pressure is a disadvantage to both the athletes and the coaches."

Tennis season ends The tennis team finished its season with the state tournament. Gigi Otto, Laura Kashul, and Lori Banahoom competed. Gigi Otto, first varsity singles, lost to Lori Bauer of Barrington in the second round. She continued to the cancellation round, and was defeated in the fourth round by Heather Staley from Evanston. Gigi said of her performance that "I wish I could have done better but overall I am satisified."

Laura and Lori, first varsity singles, lost in the first round of the state tournament to a team from Benet Academy. Laura felt "that we could have done better. 1 was confident after Sectionals that we would go farther in State. I was kind of disappointed." Lori further stated that "I was glad that we went as far as we did, but I wish we had gone farther. I think we had a good season, though." page 7

Hawks take first at conference

by Todd Jackson Maine South is the 1983 girls' swimming conference champions. Although the team placed second in the conference meet, they still took first because of their undefeated season record.

This is thefirsttime Maine South has won conference since 1976.

There were also several individual conference diampions. They are: Courtney Madsen, Christie Dors, Erin Arrison and diver Julie Pence. Maine South had more individual champions than any other team.

Last Saturday, the sectional meet was held at Maine South, but due to deadline, the outcome cannot be printed. Going into the meet. Coach Dawn Butler was very optimistic. "We should get through easily," she commented.

In sectionals, any girl that meets a required time will go on to the state meet. The medley relay and

the freestyle relay have beaten the state qualifying times already this season, but they will have to qualify again for the state meet.

State qualifying hopefuls iiKlude: Bert Beckman, Courtney Madsen, Christie Doss, Erin Arrison, Cathy Lake and Bonnie Wachendorf. "If all the girls go to state, we couldfinishin the topfiveor six," Miss Butler said.

Most swim coaches agree that the favorite for this year's state title is Palatine, but after that, there are many strong schools.

Tomorrow, the state preliminary meet will be held to decide thefinalcompetitors for the state meet.

Maine South has several very strong swimmers, and hopefully many of them will qualify for the state meet.

Miss Butler has been trying to improve times in every way possible. She has even ordered new swim suits for the team which may improve the times.

Runner named Athlete of the Week

by Sarah Langdon Larry Maigler currently holds the eighth best time in Maine South's cross country history.

Besides being chosen as the varsity cross country teams' MVP, he was also named AllConference his junior and senior years. He also served as captain of the team his last year.

Larry started with Maine South cross country as a sophmore on the frosh/soph team. He moved up to varsity his junior year and has been Maine South's number one runner in all

but one varsity meet this year.

According to coach Killculen, Larry is in essence the team's top runner for this year.

"He is a good competitor and as a senior he has taken the lead. He is a team leader."

Starting as a freshman, Larry has also participated on the track team for the past three years at South. He lettered on the team his sophomore and junior years.

Over the summer, Larry ran an incredible five hundred miles. And when practicing, Larry runs between six to nine miles a day. He

obviously enjoys the sport, and works very hard for it according to his mother.

As for his future plans, Larry wants to attend a smaller school where he can continue running and also get a good education. He intends on majoring in psychology to pursue his interest in people.

Larry Maigler has definetly proven himsel^g as a great asset to the Maine South cross coun-^ try team and all that he has contributed to the team qualifies him as Athlete of the Week.

Pre-season look at Hawk b-ball The girls' basketball team recently began their season. In preseason training, the players began a series of conditioning exercises to build endurance for the season.

This year's team is a young one, with only juniors Lorie Haase and Kim Spychala as

returning starters.

Last year the team had a dissapointing season, losing several very close games.

However, one of last season's triumphs was a victory over conference favorite Maine West.

The JV team last year had an undefeated

Hawks go to districts

by Dan Gay ford The cross country team wrapped up its season with the regional meet Oct. 29.

The boys' varsity finished sixth out of ten teams. To qualify for state, South would have had to have finished within the top four places.

South's two best runs came from Larry Maigler and Dan Lamken, according to Mr. John Kilcullen, head coach. Maigler finished 12th and Lamken 19th out of a total of 70 runaers.

Coach Kicullen added that Maigler just missed going on to Sectionals by two places.

The top ten runners went on to the sectional meet.

"It was just a matter of a few seconds and a couple of steps for the top ten position," Mr. Kilcullen said. "The seventh through 12th

place runners were all bunched in a pack, making it only a couple of steps difference in places."

The team's overall record was 9-4, with Mr. Kilcullen adding that the outstanding runner this season was Maigler. "He was our number one runner in every meet except one and had the eighth best run for South runners on our course with a time of 14.56 minutes," Kilcullen said.

Mr. Kilcullen finished by saying that Maine South is in one of the toughest sectionals. Of the top 20 teams in the state, seven of them are in Maine South's sectional.

On the girls level, only two girls advanced to sectionals from regionals. They were Andrea Hug and Debbie Anderson, both sophomores.

season. Sophomore Pam Juckett and junior Karen Sebastian hope to continue their success.

The Maine South boys' basketball team starts the 1983-84 season tonight here against Glenbrook South.

There are high hopes for the Hawks this year, after a strong finish in last year's state sectionals. The Hawks overcame great odds as a team led mostly by juniors to end up as one of the top 32 teams is state.

The Hawks' strengths this year will some from three players. Seniors Bill Karavites, Marc Mazzeri and John Djonlich have played at the varsity level for three years. Also adding varsity experience will be senior Matt Kuffel.

Last year's JV team won the conference champions. John Leonard, John Walewander and Kyle Denzel will add scoring punch in the back court.

Senior Nick Roder commented, "The| season looks good. We hope to be in competi ' tion for that conference championship.

Evanston will be really tough, but we hope to do really well against the better teams like them."