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Vol. 20, No. 6

1984

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

Dec. 16, 1983

Committee plans 20th celebration As part of the celebration of Maine South's 20th anniversary, the administration has set up a special committee to coordinate events pertaining to the anniversary.

The committee is composed of faculty members and one student representative cbosen by the speech and drama department.

The members include Mr. Robert Barker, principal; Mr. Ken Reczkiewicz, assistantprincipal; Mr. Don Martello; Mr. Vincent Pinelli; Miss Barbara Bobrich; Miss Kathryn Pierce; Mr. Robert Simonson, assistantprincipal; Mr. Otto Kohler and Mr. Jerry Nelson. The student represntative is Kelly Gay.

The committee which has been meeting weekly for the last month-and-a-half, has set up displaysaround the school highlighting the past 20 years at Maine South.

Part of the idea with the displays is to combline the old with the new, with hope that many community members, along with students and the faculty will become involved in the celebration, according to Mr. Ken Reczkiewicz, assistant-principal.

To help tie all these people together, the committee sponsored the V-show brunch, held Saturday, December 3. The brunch was designed to bring old students of South back

for the 20th V-show, "Definitely XX". At the brunch, a special film commemorating the past 20 years was shown.

Mr. Reczkiewicz commented by saying, "I believe I am speaking for the entire committee.

We sincerely hope that this 20th annieversary event is an opportunity that all of us have, students and adults alike, to share the history of a school. Too often we get caught up in the day-to-day routinve of our jobs or our lives and sometimes it's important to stand back and gain perspective of what we are over time."

Senator Kustra visits Soutli Senator Bob Kustra visited Maine South on jNov. 18, 1983, speaking to government students. His discussion dealt with his job and responsibilities as a state senator.

Senator Kustra, when speaking with the students, made it clear that to be a senator, one must be able to make many decisions. He also added that when making decisions, the person doing so must take into consideration what is right, legally and morally.

Mr. Kustra, a college proffesor of law serving his first term in the Illinois senate, went on

to add that he would like to eliminate the bad image that people think of when they hear anything about politics and politicians.

Of the topics that the senator discussed, one was of prison enlargement. Mr. Kustra was talking mainly of a bill of Governor Thompson's worth $58 million.

According to the senator, the decision was very difficult to make, because, legally it's good for the reason that it keeps criminals off the street but morally, this money could be used for much better causes.

South forms Ham Radio Club The Maine South Amateur Radio Club had its first organizational meeting on Nov. 30.

The club, which is sponsored by Mr. Otto Kohler, is open to any interested Maine South students.

The club is designed to teach members basic theory and law concerning amateur radios, which are affectionately referred to as "ham" radios, and to help members earn their novice FCC radio license. The license is required in

To obtain a-"ham" radio license, students must pass an FCC test which covers radio theory and law, and morse ;ode transmitting and receiving skills.

The twelfth annual "Sororities Today" program will be presented at Maine South during the fourth period on Thursday, Jan. 5, 1984.

After earning their license, students may use Career Counselor Kenneth Reese will serve the Maine South radio equipment to com- as program coordinator. Panel members will municate with other "ham" operators in sta- discuss rush procedures, pledging, life as an actions from Chicago to Hong Kong to Grenada, tive sorority member, panhellenic and alumnae according to Mr. Kohler. activities and answer questions from the audience.

Maine South graduates participating on the panel are: Colleen Sir, Aimee Kulusic, Missy Students should note all errors on entry Passaneau, Annette Akouris, Cindy Jackson, blanks which can be picked up from any and Sue McLendon.

The panel presentation is open to all senior Business Education teacher.

Applications should be returned to the girls interested in learning what sorority life Business Education Department before has to offer and to ask questions about college life in general.

January 20, 1984.

The program is sponsored by the Park Ridge Prizes will be awarded to the three students who find the most mistakes. Consolation Panahellenic club, and organization of women prizes will be given to all who enter. who are members of national sorrorities.

Club sponsors proofreaders' contest The Business Club is sponsoring a Proofreading Contest during most of January which will be open to all interested students.

Compositions, numerical computations, letters, and memos will be on display beginning January 3, 1984, in the A-wing showcase. Participants are invited to find as many errors as possible in the contents of the display.

Sorority fete planned

Lasting memories of the band This being my last year here at South, I must finally speak my feelings. I'm addressing those that I have for the Maine South marching band. It's just incredible, the experience that one gets from being part of it.

Band is more than just another class or a credit that some kid wants to put on his transcript. It's, as the saying goes, an experience. It's a class that students take because of the fun that comes with it along with the performing education that is included.

Memories of band are great. Each, from going to Washington D.C. as a freshman to any one particular basketball game that the pep band played, has a special meaning to me.

The experience which will mean the most to me is probably the Cotton Bowl trip in Dallas.

Not only does the trip itself have special meaning, but so do those events leading up to that big day.

I can still remember the day that I walked through the hallways here at South and heard Mr. Spear announcing that the band would be going. But of course then I had no idea of all work being involved, some fun and some not so fun.

How can anyone, band member and not.

forget the pizza sales. I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say that we've all seen enough pizzas to last ten lifetimes.

All the hours of practice that we all put into making us one of the best bands around, starting before school even started in the beginning of the year also have their place in the back of my mind. Sure, there were times when we ail thought anything we did wouldn't work, but it did for the most part, and now we're on our way because of that.

Being in the band isn't just going to the Cotton Bowl either. It's a place where one can make friends, some of the best friends we'll ever meet. It's a sort of family for those who try to make it one. It's one of the few orginizations that has true feeling of unity and caring for one another.

And because of these fine people, band isn't just some other class that ends at the end of third period. It continues into the weekends with Pep Band at the basketball games, or Marching Band at the football games, or during school with the band marching through the halls when the soccer team is on its way to the state finals.

But, of course, even the best of families/ have troubles. Yes, even we have our problems. We have our disagreements and confrontations of student to students, or student to director.

This brings me to our director, Mr. Gordon McLean. He's kind hearted and full of spirit.

Yes, he does have his good and bad days, which seem to show more often with the coming of the Dallas trip and his added duties as department chairman. But still, he has a personality and an outlook that could light up the darkest of times.

To conclude, I have just a few more things to say. I'd like to thank you, Mr. McLean, for the time you pushed me on to continue with band even when I wasn't sure I wanted to. I'd Uke to thank you, on the part of the whole band, for giving us that little extra that we all needed when times weren't looking so good and when we had our little and big problems.

And, finally I'd like to thank the band itself for all the great times you have shared with me and all the memories that I will cherish with me for the rest of my life.

Dan Gayford News Editor

Marching Band fundralsing efforts end As the Cotton Bowl draws nearer, the Maine South marching band's fund raising drive draws to a close.

Originally set at $600 per band member, the trip has been reduced to to $450 per person by raising over $15,000. This amount was ac-

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cumulated through several fund raising events, each run by a set of band parents.

The over-all fund raising drive drive was run by co-chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerkop and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blyth, who asked other band parents to volunteer as chairmen for individual events.

Two different accounts were set up for fundraising. The first was an individual fund where a band member could earn money for himself/herself to help lower his/her own cost.

The second was a general fund set up to lower the cost of the whole trip. Any money earned for the general fund would be evenly dispersed to all the members' accounts.

The first major fundraiser was the pizza kit sales, co-chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spychala and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baab. This event was designed for the individual accounts and was the biggest one of this type. The band was also awarded an extra $500 for selling more pizzas on the first sale than any other organization. Also included in this fundraiser was the use of the marching band's name on a television commercial which is to be shown across the nation.

Another fund raiser was the Cotton Bowl Carnival sponsored by the South Park Merchants. The carnival, sponsored by the Blyths, was run by band members. Through it, the band earned $1500 towards the general fund.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Musa were put in control of local grocery store shop-in days. Money was made by shoppers signing the back of their sales receipts and the store then deducting a certain percentage from the total purchase.

The stores involved in increasing the general fund from this event were Jewel, Thompson's and Dominicks.

The band earned about $1300 from a benefit concert held in Hodges Park. This, was organized and run by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gayford.

An additional $3100 was added to individual accounts and $600 to the general fund through a "tag" day in which band members went door to door asking for donations. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson were in charge of this event.

The recent Band-A-Thon, co-chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Karabin, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Uhlig, and Mr. and Mrs.Burgess, earned money through pledges, a raffie and a Texas barbecue. Money was put into both the individual accounts and the general fund.

An additional $10,000 was also added to the accounts through other fund raisers.

Mrs. Duerkop commented, "I'd like to thank everyone who supported the fund raising drive and helped in earning this money.

Also, I'd like to give thanks to to Mrs. Blouin,f our artist, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneally, treasurers, all chairmen, and special thanks to Mrs. Houlihan, department secratary."

Questions raised by nuclear age The questions raised by nuclear war are ones which trouble, not only elders, but also I students. With the showing of The Day After, the controversial subject of nuclear warfan has reached a peak. Although the made-forTV movie aired about a month ago, the dilemma is still a current issue that needs to be understood and discussed more.

A major reason why students do not like to discuss nuclear warfare is because it frightens us. The thought that one bomb can erase the whole human race is terribly shocking and scary. Some experts in nuclear science do not believe that one bomb would destroy the world, but who would want to survive a nuclear fallout to live in a world which is literally ruined.

Some parents would not allow their children to watch The Day After because they felt the

movie depicted nuclear warfare incorrectly or they felt their children could not handle this subject as of yet. It seems to me that the parents did not want to face up to this controversial subject which involves all of our lives. Everyone has the right to become knowledgeable in a subject that dangers our lives.

One of the most frightening aspects of nuclear warfare is the idea that some day smaller nations could gain access to the use of nuclear missies; they might not hesitate in pressing the button and firing the missies. Not only do we have to put a freeze on nuclear warheads, but we have to control the use of missies by small nations and countries.

President Reagan claims that his policy will help end all nuclear warfare. He also claims that the subject of a nuclear freeze is "on the

Teens speak out about war Some Maine South students had the following remarks on nuclear war: Nick Ricci, '84, "If we do have a nuclear war I want to die right away because I don't want to suffer from the radiation."

Stephanie Fielitz, '84, "We (U.S.) should stop making nuclear weapons because we have enough to defend ourselves already."

I Mrs. Lenore Torp, "We have enough ' nuclear warheads and the funding which is now allocated for war should go to the needy."

Bill Choi, '85, "I feel we're not going have a nuclear war because the US and Russ are too afraid to use nuclear weapons agains each other."

Mr. Robert Cassidy, government teacher,"We should continue to produce nuclear warheads because we will neutralize our enemies."

Bill Amedeo, '84, " I'm against nuclear war because it's suicide if we have it. I'm also against bulling arms."

Mike Infante, '84, "If that day ever comes I hope I don't live through it."

top of his list," but it seems that although it is a top priority of his, he is doing nothing to help the matter. The problem with a nuclear freeze, in Reagan's mind, is that the Soviets are far more advanced in their nuclear warheads than the United States. A freeze would' not allow further construction of nuclear missies, therefore, the Soviets would be far ahead of the U.S. We have to draw the line somewhere.

If we can't stop the production of nuclear warheads we should prepare for the consequences of a nuclear fallout. The Soviet Union has done extensive planning and research on this subject and they have been educating their citizens on what to do and where to go if a fallout occurs. A missle would most likely land in a large city do to its large populations, which would include Chicago and the many suburbs in the vacinity, including Park Ridge. For that reason we should all be instructed on all aspects of nuclear war, especially the outcome and the survival after a fallout. President Reagan and all high officals in Washington, D.C. have their own bomb shelter located outside of Washington which is already stocked with food, clothes, etc. Do they know something we don't? Why are they prepared and we aren't? It seems ironic that all of the United States' leaders are protected and yet if a nuclear war occurs, who would be left to lead and govern?

I encourage all of you to read up on all aspects of nuclear war. Whether you agree with the subject of nuclear war or you don't, it is a reality we all have to deal with someday.

Kim W'ochinski, Commenlan Editor

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IVIark's Christmas Wonder Shop fey Mark Filip Now, I know a lot of you out there have a lot of really tough people to buy Christmas gifts for, and not much time to buy anvthing.

Since I am the kind of person dedicated to helping out my fellow man—and also dedicated to making a quick buck when I see the opportunity, I am offering the following Christmas wonder gifts for sale to you at bargain prices you just won't be able to pass up.

The Christmas Alchemy Set: Explore the realm of midieval science! Though some connections with the science department, the Christmas Alchemy Set is a steal at only $39.95. The set comes complete with mortar, pestle, lead and a set of pottery beakers.

Watch that someone special's eyes light up as he discovers a way to change ordinary metals into gold! . ^ ^,, „ . , Kiddie Home Plastic Surgeon Kit: Kids today aren't content with just reading about something from an old musty textbook, they want to live it. What aspiring twelve-year-old little brother or sister wouldn't love the chance to dabble in the creative world of plastic surgery? The set comes with scalpels, ether-

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style anesthetic apparatus, assorted noses and instructions. See what little Billy or Joanie can turn the cat into—the set is the can't-be-beat price of $99.95.

Cafeteria Gift Certificate: For the gourmet on your gift list, the Type " A " lunch gift certificate is bon appetit. The lucky recipient of this gift can look forward to a whole third quaner's worth of peas, meatloaf and green beans, for only $75.50.

Vacation in the Holy Land: Enjoy all the beauty and tradition of the Holy Land without fighting the crowds in Jerusalem. The perfect gift for an adventurous friend, this "Christmas in Lebanon" package promises to be a Christmas they'll never forget. The package includes two tickets to the Bob Hope U.S.O. Christmas extravaganza, of course complete with Miss America. Don't pass this one up at the six days/seven nights price of $799.00.

Homecoming T-Shirts: Yes, there are a few of these commemorative wonders in the archives of the Maine South Bookstore. In spite of an overwhelming demand, I've managed to aquire a few, uh, hundred of these shirts, perfect for the fashion-concious alumnus of

your heart. On sale for $17. 50 each.

Special Christmas Firewood: What could be more beautiful than the whole family sitting around a crackling fire on a snowy Christmas night? This special Christmas firewood comes all the way from the great pine forests of the North Pole and was blessed by the Pope during his last trip there. Because of the great cost of transporting wood from the North Pole by dog sled, and the special donation I've arranged with the Vatican, each Christman log costs S50.00—but what the heck, Christmas comes only once a year, so get your family a North Pole treat.

I'm selling these gifts at such great prices out of the kindness of my heart, and these bargains are available only to Maine South students and faculty. Drop off your order, complete with cash or money order, in my mailbox. I'll get back to you. Merry Christmas.

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by Karen Krajcir '85 A parade of snowflakes floats from the skies; A parade where no snowflake is alike, A shower of crystals, When the moon shines right.

Or an endless storm of shivering white.

Marches down endlessly.

And blankets the ground, .And dies as it melts, Without a sound.

Truth stranger than fiction in holiday gifts Christmas is approaching and that means lots of presents! Each year we all get some gifts which become immediate favorites, others we dislike, and some that are forgotten by January. There is usually a special present which which we remember for many yearsffbecause it was so silly, because it is around all the time, or becuase it is very special to us. Maine South students were asked what their most memorable or unique Christmas gift that they received or gave was. Some of the replies were: Rob Vela, '86, "I got a little record player that had Winnie the Pooh dancing around when you played a record."

Sami Anderson, '86, "1 gave my dad underwear with little Santa Clauses on it."

Nancy Feth, '85, "I caught the flu from my sister."

Patti Wyatt, '84, "My Kris Kringle strung little boxes of raisins all over my locker two years ago."

Joe Lusignan, '84, "Those little Pez candy dispenser things. My father got Rudolph for me."

Mark Hansen, '86, "I gave my dad a plaster tie."

Yolanda Krzysik, '84, "I once gave a roll of colored toilet paper. I got a Playgirl magazine once, but 1 gave it back."

Sherrill Hlavaty, '85, "When I was fourteen I got a pink stuffed elephant in the mail."

Paul Fonte, '86, "Oh, a 30 millimeter shell and W.C. Fields cologne."

Michelle Schon, '86, "My mom gave me 'Days of the Week' underwear."

Marc Dorneich, '86, "An algae scrubber."

Todd Jackson, '86, "A couple of years ago a friend gave me a little rubber duck in a blue raincoat."

Brigid McKitrick, '84, "My mother mixed up the tags on my gift and my brother

Varsity swimmers travel to Waukegan

The Maine South varsity swim team travels to Waukegan West tonight in their third duel meet this season. Last year the Hawks soundly beat Waukegam.

Leading the Hawks to their two early season victories were returning lettermen John King and Mark Wachendorf. Both King and Wachendorf competed in last year's state meet and will have to lead the team again if they hope to beat such conference powers as New Trier and Evanston.

The strong events for the Hawks are the 400 Maureen Smith, '85, "We once gave my dad relay team of King, Wachendorf, Matt Par and Jim a painted head to keep hats on."

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Johnny's so I got jockey shorts and my brother got bikini undies. He still wears them."

Slattery. Steve and Pat Grage lead the Hawks in the 100 fly and 100 backstroke. Eric Thorson swims in the 100 breaststroke, as does Wachendorf.

The biggest surprise of the year has been freshman Eric Johanson, who has performed exceptionally well in the 100 backstroke.

Senior Jeff VanSpankeran commented on t h e ^ ^ Hawks' conference, "New Trier and Evanston are^F always tough. Our conference is probably the best in the state."

Mark Wachendorf added, "I'm definitely looking to break some Maine South records this year."

Christmas meaning: editor speaks out "On thefirstday of Christmas..." It's December "On the fourth day of Christmas..." I am clean114.1 walk around school, trying to block out the ing silverware. I have been cleaning silverware sound of Frank Sinatra's "Little Drummer Boy" since 8 a.m. Open House today—my mom's big over the PA system. I also care to ignore the chance to 'get even,' invitation-wise, with all the "sweet little sound" of bells on various people's people she wouldn't ever really invite to dinner. Or shoes. At the basketball game Friday, I vow that I something. I have been cleaning like a crazy person will cut off every little set of bells I canfind.I write for so long, and then after that, I have to serve dinin my Chandler's, "Don't forget scissors." ner. What am I, a maid? I don't ask my mother that; "On the third day of Christmas..." December her response would probably be, "Well, what else 16. Basketball game tonight, then the big holiday are you good for?" Thanks, Mom, I love you too. sock hop. Yipee skip. All around me in study, I "On the sixth day of Christmas..." Ifinallyface hear "Do you think (insert name) will be there?" the dreaded chore of Christmas shopping. The Being basically cynical by nature, I don't really care dosest parking space we can get at Old Orchard is if Prince Andrew will be there; I won't like it till they a convenient eight-mile trek away. Great. I really rrake me like it. Okay, maybe if Prince Andrew was dread shopping,especially with half the western there... world all smushed (nice vocabulary, ay?) together.

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We walk through Marshall Field's. The toy department is a madhouse. Every five minutes, there's this beeping noise and an announcement that says, "I'm sorry. We do not have Care Bears or Cabbage Patch Kids." Aw damn. I'm cryin'.

Frankly, I don't see the appeal of these little vinyl things with faces that look like they've been run over by a steam roller. Nor do I believe that teddy bears should come in colors like baby blue or pink.

Call me a traditionalist...

"On the eighth day of Christmas... "My grandmother arrives. And I get ready to do some serious sleeping on the living room sofa. It wouldn 't be so bad if she could cook, but...

"On the tenth day of Christmas..." There are two Christmas parties that I have been invited to.

Same day, same time. Isn't it funny how the social life stagnates for months on end, then—POW. I get stuck with decisions like these. I decide to go both, even though one is semi-formal and the other is an honest-to-goodness bender. Don't know how I'll explain to my "gracious hosts," but I'll figure something out. ' 'On the eleven th day of Christmas..." I finally start getting a little sentimental and a little melancholy. The six weeks of Christmas specials and Muzak everywhere I turn, finally start to mean something. I begin to think about what Christmas really means to me—a time to get together with the people I care about the most. Singing carols, decorating the tree with popcorn garlands, making sugar cookies, watching the snow fall, looking out on Christmas Eve night and seeing the stars in the clear black sky.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

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Springsteen's image seen in music

by Tim Soper

In an age of modern dance rhythms and metal "bang your head" anthems, originality has taken a back seat to the fast lane of radio play lists. Not to say the music running rampant on our airwaves is inept or poor, but that its constant airplay retires the songs and musicians to a one-song retirement. The concept of Bruce Springsteen, portrayed in his lyrics, shows, and personality, goes far in an effort at dispelling the artificial aura surrounding pop music.

As with many artists, Bruce, known as "the Boss," has many themes from which he draws his inspiration for songs. Brought up in the industrial, seaside town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, Bruce draws from his environment.

Unlike artists such as Journey and Rick Springfield, whose concepts often parallel Harle-

quin romances, the Boss writes of the streets, cars, night, and real love. These themes are present in songs such as "Backstreets" and "Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)," which move to glamourize his setting rather than escape from it. In a classic sense he is the hero slicing his piece from the American pie.

Whether you find Springsteen's music to your liking or not, his concerts are an event to be enjoyed by all. Like his lyrics, his concerts display a real man upfront orchestrating the mood. Nowhere present is the repetitive synth dffs or continuous lyrics. Backed by Clarence Clemens and the East Street Band, the concert is a combo of intense sjtx, wild guitar, and zany bass which constantly provoke tremendous crowd approval. Other plusses include lengthy shows, enthusiastic stage shows, and most of all great fans.

Do films influence Place: the breakfast table. You're reading the movie section of the paper.

You groan. How long will it be before Hollywood producers give up? The teenage audience makes up the majority of the filmgoing population, yet Hollywood continues to feed us the same stereotypical movies.

Primarily we go to the movies for entertainment, and there is often some kind of value in the film besides. Unfortunately, these "modern" teenage films do not seem to be offering us much of either.

Most of today's teenage movies are full of sex, swearing, violence, or all of the above.

Yes, once in a while we get something semiserious like The Outsiders, but that is not exactly comforting.

Movies are praised for being realistic, as well as entertaining. Actors and actresses are admired and looked up to. So what kind of influence are things like Porky's. Class of 1984,

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Said Heather Francis, '85, " i think if you understand what you believe is right and wTong, seeing a movie isn't going to change it."

It is safe to state that there are a lot of people whose values and beliefs are indeed established, but what about somebody who isn't so sure about his or her standards?

Teenage years are times when we meet a lot of different people, we are exposed to many different lifestyles, and these years are ultimately years when we decide who we really are and will be. " I think movies influence all of us a little," said Amy Johnson, '86. " I know I've cried at sad movies and laughed at funny ones, but I don't think they change our lives drastically."

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Best of all of the Springsteen image is the man behind it. Unlike an artist such as Gary Numan, the Boss puts everything upfront for judgment. His opinion of it is: if you don't like it, leave; if you do, join the fun. Also surprising about Bruce is his familiarity with the public. Instead of limos, he drives a '69 Corvette; and instead of moving off to an exclusive area, the Boss resides (when he's home) in Asbury Park. (If you are lucky you could see him in a seaside bar.)

All of this combines to produce solid music and solid imagery. He, however, is alone.

Bruce, with a small brigade of counterparts, is left to carry the banner of a dying tradition: real American music.

Many people or groups have certain places Ahere they like to "hang out," some place like 7-11 or Burger King, up-town Park Ridge, and even Downtown Chicago.

Some Maine South students were asked where they usually go in their free time. Here are their statements: Senior Guy, '84, "Teens have nothing to do except get drunk and try and forget that there's nothing to d o . " Joe Lusignan, '84, "All I do is sleep or else 1 ( go downtown."

Mike Johnson, '87, "After school I go home and on Saturday nights I either go rollerskating at the Axle or I go to my uncle's house. Those are about the most exciting things gomg on.

Southerners, '85, "We like getting together with a large group of friends and just relaxmg.

We can get pretty crazy, though, when we're all together."

Walt Cwik, '84, "After school we make a 7-11 run. On Friday 1 go to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Saturday 1 go to a local partv."

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Players key in Hawks' successes oy J odd Jackson The Maine South boy's varsity basketball 'team opened its season with an impressive win over the Glenbrook North Spartans. This year's team has many returning seniors and it looks to be the best team since the '79 state champion team.

Playing on the team are returning starter John Djonlich and Marc Mazzeri. Djonlich was last years tall man along with Mike Sir. Mazzeri was injured for part of last year's season but joined Sir and Djonlich for the front line later. Also playing forward this year is senior Bill Karavites. Last year Karavites played on the JV team and also got into many varsity games.

Coming off of the bench are center Pat Sifferman and forward Jeff Leonard. Sifferman played center on last year's JV team and will be very helpful when coming in for Djonlich or Mazzeri. Leonard will be going in at forward and taking some of the pressure of of Karavites and Mazzeri.

Having last year's "superjocks" Tom Fiddler graduate would tend to leave a big hole in Maine South's basketball team but Matt Kuffel fills that hole very well. An All-State soccer player, Matt uses the same leadership to direct the team on offense and defense. Matt played

point guard on last year's JV team and was floor captain.

Also with Kuffel in the back court is senior Kyle Denzel. Denzel, like Kuffel, played on last year's JV team and gained valuable experience. Denzel has started in all four games On the bench is the exciting guard John Walewander and one of the few juniors, Dan McCarrell. Walewander's speed, quickness and ball handling will become very useful when playing teams such as Evanston and in breaking the opponents press.

Although Maine South is in a tough conference, the team hopes to do well. By beating highly regarded St. Joseph they proved they can beat strong teams like Evanston and New Trier. Although the loss to Buffalo Grove has been a setback, the team is still optimistic.

"Now we know we can beat powerhouse teams and we'll have to keep on doing it," said senior Nick Roder. "Yes the loss was a disappointment but we'll have to play harder to try to get over that loss by upsetting other teams like St. Joseph," stated senior forward Bill Karavites.

Now that the team knows how good it is and how good it can play, let's hope they play well all season and bring home a state title. "This year we definitely have our best shot at the title since '79, " said Karavites.

Swimmers third in state The Maine South girls' swim team placed third in the state swim meet. Coach Dawn Bulter commented, "It was all a real surprise; we knew that we were good but we didn't think we could beat all those powerhouses."

Maine South placed behind Palatine, and New Trier, who were also last year's state champs. , ,.-.., Coach Bulter attributes the team s finish partially to the swimmer's performances under pressure. "Every girl in the state meet performed well. We saw many good teams fold under the pressure."

At the sectional meet, six swimmers qualified for the state meet. They are: Erin Ar rison, Christie Doss, Cathy Lake Courtney Madsen, Melissa Mau and diver Julie Pence.

At state, the medley relay team of Arrison, Lake, Doss and Mau was seeded ninth, but placed third. In sectionals they broke a varsity record in qualifying.

The freestyle relay team of Arrison, Lake, Madsen and Mau placed second in state and set a new varsity record. Both the medley and freestyle relays are under consideration for AUAmerican. - j • Courtney Madsen also qualified in individual events. She placed second in both the 50 and 100 yard freestyle, and set new varsity records in both.

Christie Doss qualified for the 500 yard freestyle competition. Before the meet, she was seeded 18th but she gave one of best performances and placed fourth in state.

In backstroke, trin Arrison placed seventh

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in state. She set a record in the 100 yard backstroke when her time was under one minute. "Erin had our best time in the back stroke since our state champion team in 1975," Coach Butler stated.

Cathy Lake qualified for state in breaststroke and placed eleventh.

Julie Pence placed ninth in the state preliminaries, but in the state meet she managed to place third. "This is the first time since Maine South opened that we've had a diver place any higher than sixth," Miss Butler added.

All six girls who qualified for the meet were chosen for the All-State team, and the relay teams are being considered for the AUAmerican teams.

This season, the team came in first in conference, with a 6-0 regular season record. They also placed first in sectionals.

Coach Butler commented on next year's team, "Next season should be even better, with all of our state swimmers returning. Julie was the only senior in the state meet, but there are other upcoming divers who look to take over the responsibilities. Overall, this has been a great season and hopefully next year's team will be as good as we think they will be."

Junior Audra Algminas concluded, "This year we put a lot of extra work and team spirit into our season and we are really happy with the results."

Courtney Madsen, "Next year we should have a very strong team. We're going to try to be even better."

Sports briefs

by Vince Fleming The Maine South fencing team's season opened with an impressive performance at the Catholic Memorial Invitational in Wisconsin.

Maine South went undefeated throughout the tournament, taking second place.

Coach Mickey Czarnik, a teacher at Holy Family Academy, has been the fencing coach at Maine South for the last six years. Coach Czarnik is not overly optimistic because of his team's success at the Catholic Memorial Invitational, however. Says Czarnik, "The Illinois schools have always been stronger than the out-of-state teams. We will find tougher competition right in out own conference.

The fencing team in comprised of two divisions: the foil team and the epee team. Says Czarnik, "Our foil team is quite experienced this year. Unfortunately, our epee team is relatively new. We expect to perform better later in the season as the epee team gets more experience."

Steve Gillette, Ken Song and Bob Smolenski make up the foil team. Captain Wah Cwik, Jim Burns and Brian Pallasch make up the epee team.

AAA AA AA A AAAA A The Maine South wrestling team will compete at home both Friday and Saturday night.

Friday night, the team will compete against Glenbrook South, and Saturday, will host Rolling Meadows.

The Hawks opened their season Nov. 18 at home against Waukegan West, and lost 36-18.

Varsity wrestler Dave Phillips commented, "The team has improved a lot since last year.

The varsity team is mostly composed of juniors and sophomores, so I think we'll have an even better season next year if we stick together." page/

Girls face tough competition The Maine South girls' basketball team will take on Maine West away in their first conference game. Maine West is favored to win conference this year.

Coach Mike Deines said, "It will be a running and pressing game."

On Dec. 29, 30 the Hawks will participate in the Evanston Tournament. "This year's Evanston Tour nament will be one of the best in the Chicago area."

Two of the teams participating were in supersectionals and three of the teams competing in sectionals. Maine South takes on Libertyville, which was fourth in State last year, Dec. 29. Future games depend on the

outcome of the first round.

The Hawks opened their season against Ressurrection High School with a 66-39 win.

The high scorer for the game was Kim Spychala with 18 points. Sophomore Mary Carroll scored an impressive 12 points.

Coach Deines said, "We did every thing we had planned. All ten people made fine contributions to the win."

Dec. 6 the team suffered a 58-73 loss against Oak Park/River Forest. The Hawks outscored Oak Park in every quarter but the first when Maine Sooth was down 19-2.

Maine South has several strengths this year including experience. The Hawks have seven

returning letter winners, including Amy Black, Therese O'Donnell, Diane Lee, Debbie, Hazlett, Laurie Kladis, Kim Spychala, and ' Laurie Haase.

Coach Deines remarked, "We still need to get experience against good teams in the area.

We are well-ballenced. We can run, shoot, and play defense."

Laurie Haase added, "We are faster this year and we have better outside shooters. We play as a team rather than individuals."

About the season. Coach Deines concluded, "1 think we are as strong as we ever have been and have the potential to be very successful.

We have the toughest schedule we ever had."

Fall athletes recognized for efforts Most Valuable Players for fall sports were recently announced. They are: Dave MacKenzie, golf; Larry Maigler, cross-country; Matt Kuffel, soccer; Vic Checcin, football.

Dave MacKenzie was an asset to the golf

team. He was a consistent player and had the lowest average of the team. Team captain Scott Devlin said, "He's out there to have fun but he's a good competitor. He improved over the season and next year will bring the team a lot of potential."

Diver athlete of the week Julie Fence began to set goals early in her fourth season with the varsity diving team. She wanted to be undefeated in all dual meets. She succeeded, and proceeded to set another goal.

This time, the goal was to be conference champions. She succeeded again and reached the goal of her coaches. Their goal was for her to be among the top six at the state finals. She placed third. She was also named to the AllState team.

Besides her accomplishments this season, Julie has been a definite asset in past years also. As a freshman, she placed seventh in conference. Her sophomore year, she finished fifth in conference and competed in the state

meet. Julie's junior year, she was named AllConference by placing third in conference and Before becoming so involved with her diving, Julie participated in gymnastics at the YMCA. She was also on an intramural volleyball team.

Julie is in the process of looking for a college scholarship so she can continue her diving. The appropriate school for Julie would be one where she could go into interior design and also have the opprtunity to work with a good coach.

According to swim coach Dawn Butler, Julie dove very consistently in the state meet. This, along with her past efforts, made Julie the only Maine South girl diver to even make it to the top twelve in state.

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All-Conference runner Larry Maigler was named cross-country MVP. He is a member of the Maine South All-Time Top Ten as the eighth fastest runner. He consistently placed in the top fifteen in many invitiationals with over 100 runners, which coach John Kilcullen calls "quite an achievement." As the only senior on the team, Larry was the team leader.

Captain Matt Kuffel was an outstanding halfback for the soccer team. He was the high scorer for the season with 15 goals and five assists. Coach Jack Tilley said, "Matt was the only halfback with that kind of scoring ability. | He proved himself to be the best man on the team in every game." Matt was named to the All-Conference and All-State teams.

Football coach Phil Hopkins said that Vic Checcin was "an awfully good football player." Vic was a two-year letterman, starting as offensive guard and linebacker. He led the team in tackles, and set a new school record for tackles in the process. He was also one of the leading blockers. Coach Hopkins added, "Vic was a hard worker whose influence rubbed off on the rest of the team."

Teammate Rick Walker concluded, "I think Vic deserved it more than anyone."

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