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Vol. 21, No.
Park Ridge, IL
February 28, 1985
Tickets sold for night program The third group to be performing during the , 4 k - 5 i y y i y ^ k 5 l M a i n e South's evening is the brilUant, young, comedy team, .;^tcofb;iac5ffcs|fc'A^fi,3t annual the Players to be Named Later including v-aHv^He^Hc^southfest '85 member Paul PhiUips, a Maine South graduate and Second City performer. Mar. 21, the Tickets for this event will be $5 by reserved 3l(v5l-,-—-tjjf Southfest com- seating and will be on sale Mar. 4 through • ,> if^i mittee wif be Mar. 8 from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the main ^''i'^(,t"•^, sponsoring an lobby. evening ' Southfest per- The C.S. Okies are "one of formance for Chicago's hidden treasures." ? J the general —Chicago Magazine pubUc. The program, scheduled for 8 p.m. on Mar. 20, will consist of three separate performThe following day will be the main Southfest ing groups including the C.S. Okies, The Jesse program for Maine South students only. From White Tumbling Team and the Players to be 8 to 8:55 a.m. there will be an all-school proNamed Later. The C.S. Okies are seven members of the gram starring Wes Harrison, Mr. Sound EfChicago Symphony Orchestra who play fects. Also during this time, students will be bluegrass and western swing music.The Okies given a schedule of the presentations that they have been written up in Chicago Magazine are registered for. The four presentation periods will be from 9:10 to 10 a.m., 10:10 to as"one of Chicago's hidden treasures." The Jesse White Tumbling Team is a na- 11 a.m., 11:10 to noon and 12:10 to 1 p.m. tionally recognized team composed of 55, From 1:10 until 1:30 students will meet in their school-aged boys and girls under the direction homerooms to evaluate the day's events so as of State Representative Jesse White. The team to help the planning of Southfest in future has performed at many public events including years. School will be dismissed at 1:30 and no lunch will be served during the day. halftime at DePaul basketball games.
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News Briefs There will be no school for students on Fri., Mar. 1 because of a teacher's institute day. The Orchesis show is scheduled for Thurs., Fri. and Sat., Mar. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Southfest '85 evening program will be on sale in the front hallway of the school Mar. 4-8. Tickets will be $5, and seats are not reserved. The Meet Your Candidate assemblies for juniors, sophomores and freshmen will be held on Tues., Thurs. and Fri., Mar. 12, 14 and 15 respectively at 8 a.m. The STEP test for juniors will be administered on Wed., Mar. 13, beginning at 8 a.m.
The annual Girls' Choice Dance will be held in the Maine South Gym at 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Mar. 16. The Concert Orchestra will present a concert at 3:30 p.m. on Sun., Mar. 17, in the Maine South Auditorium. Admission will be free with a Maine South I.D., a Music Booster Card, or a Senior Citizen Gold Card. Otherwise, admission will be 75 cents for children and $1.50 for adults. Classes will be on a "B" bell schedule on Mon., Mar. 18. Ninth period will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Student Council officer elections will be held all day Tues., Mar. 19 in the cafeteria hallway. Southfest '85 will be held all day on Thurs., Mar. 21. Students will be dismissed at 1:30: The Southfest '85 evening program will be held Wed., Mar. 20, at 8 p.m. in the Maine South auditorium.
Southfest committee member, Sarah Langdon commented, "This is the first time such an idea has been tried at Maine South and with good participation and cooperation, we hope that the program will go over well."
Magazine seel(s student worlcs Graffiti, Maine South's Creative Writing Magazine, is accepting submissions forpublication in its second issue of the year. Students' original poems, stories and other creative works should be brought to room V-130 or the box in the bookstore, or given to an English teacher. All submissions are considered for publication by a staff of student judges. The magazine is facing a serious shortage of submissions this year. Says Mr. Ken Beatty, magazine sponsor, "I don't understand why students aren't submitting their work. It's unusual for people not to want to see their work published." "With over 2000 people in the school, there must be some writers," Mr. Beatty states. "If there is some problem, such as indifference or peer pressure, I wish someone would talk to me."
Dancers plan show The Maine South Orchesis will be presenting its annual dance show this year entitled "On With the Dance" on Mar. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are on sale in the bookstore, during lunch periods and at the door. "On With the Dance" contains a variety of dances including jazz, modern, tap and ballet. The show will also include solo dances by Dawn Wallenburg and Kris Nugent, Orchesis' president and vice-president respectively. Each dance is choreographed by members of Orchesis and then taught to other members. Also featured in the show are the Orchesis' apprentices, anyone who is interested in dance. Since there are no tryouts for apprentices, anyone can participate and develop their dancing while gaining experience. Proceeds from the show will help pay for costumes and future shows.
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News/Commentary
Feb. 28, 1985
South to participate in Language Weei( Next week, March 3-9, is National Foreign Language Week. This event originated several years ago, but this is the first year Maine South's students and faculty will participate in this foreign language awareness week, according to Mrs. Patricia Schreiber, foreign language teacher. Although the decision to be involved in Foreign Language Week was made by the foreign language teachers, and their students will have special activities in class, such as a
writing contest, the entire school will be affected. The foreign language clubs have been busy making posters to display around the school. Also, each day of the week will be designated for a different language. There will be various ethnic foods served in the cafeteria to corres-
pond with these days. Sponsors and officers of the foreign language clubs have been busy planning these meals and other activities. The various clubs may have their own special activities planned, perhaps a special meeting for breakfast that week.
Girls' Choice on Mar. 16 This year's Girls' Choice Dance will be held Sat., Mar. 16, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Spectator Gym. No one will be admitted after 8:30. Tickets will be on sale the week before the dance for $8.00 each. The theme of the dance, which is sponsored by the junior class, is "What I Like About You." The band "Juice" will be performing at the dance.
Southwards Southwards is the student-produced newspaper of Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL. Letters to the editor should be delivered to Room V-130 or given to a member of the e d i t o r i a l staff listed below. Southwards reserves the right to edit letters containing obscene or libelous material. Editor-in-Chief Kris Falzone News Bureau Chief Maura McKenna News Editor Andy Duerkop Commentary Editor .. Nancy Humm Features Editor . . . Maureen Smith Sports Editor Todd Jackson Photographer Tom Fox Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty Staff: Bonnie An, Lor! Bonahoom, Tami Bower, Rick Burgis, Michelle Canar, John Caporale, Elizabeth Cicinelli, John Ciprian, Chrissy Coscioni, Kathy Coudal, Kristyn Denzel, Rob Elmgren, Ram Eskra, Cathy Flynn, Heather Francis, Karen Frank, Mark Fritz, Kim Grichnik, Sherrill HIavaty, Kathy Huedepohl, Jean Jacobs, Eric Johanson, Amy Johnson, Steve Juiris, Beth Landerghini, Sarah Langdon, Shelly Main, Sami Malten, Laura McCabe, Katy McGarry, Alisa Regas, Karia Rotondo, Barry Schoefernacker, Kathy Sebastian, Sue Szalczynski, Mike Viola and Tim Zahr.
Maine South students line up to participate in an exhibit at the Health Fair, Feb. 14. The event, sponsored by Health Unlimited Club, consisted of exhibits by many area groups and hospitals, as well as student booths.
Letter to the Editor
Snowballs,fruit pies-and cards Dear Editor
This year's graduation is causing much anger to seniors. Freshmen and sophomores must deal with needing more credits for their graduations. Juniors must deal with having to choose for colleges next year and taking college board exams. But above all of these issues, even above the appaUing snowball and Hostess Fruit Pie incidents, is the burning issue of the ban of card playing in the hallowed halls of Maine South. Rules and regulations have been set and changed and distorted and ignored but no teacher takes more pleasure than to bust a student for playing cards. Examining this absurd issue, I came to the realization that no one knew where the rule was engraved in stone. One dean said that it was a long-time school policy; the other, a rule that the students adopted, which couldn't be changed. Fuming over being told different stories and not being able to play a simple game of gin
rummy (alcohol and gambling go hand in hand), I walked into the bookstore to buy the latest copy of Hamlet. What did I spy but a two-deck set of Maine South playing cards on sale for a meager $5. Well, I didn't buy any because, according to the deans, card playing breeds gambling ("but, of course, not in you, Mark, you're an accelerated student"). If I had $5 to buy cards with, I would probably rather spend it on a delicious Hostess Fruit Pie (unmutilated). The U.S. Government, the other day, passed a law outlawing the use of cars; they might breed death. Tomorrow, while doing your homework in lounge (if you're a junior, of course), check to make sure you can use your books without being told that somewhere in the depths of some vault there exists a rule that says, even if you have a Maine South book, you cannot read it. Sincerely, Mark Fritz
February 28,1985
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Excuses are slaves to circumstance by Tim Zahr - i ^ ^ — — — — In this modern world of ours, packed with commotion and activity, one often finds it necessary to create an excuse for failing to do what one is supposed to do. Whether it is the failure to do an assignment or inability to stay within the speed limit, most people have at one time or another told a fabricated truth. However, most fabricated truths are seldom accepted by the teacher or the Officer Friendly, and the person is therefore not excused. Yet there remain an abundance of excuses, and people get in trouble. To help decrease the troubles that arise from fabricated uuttis, there follows a checklist for excuses in certain situations. One of the most dreaded crises of seniors and juniors is being stopped by the traffic control officer. Such an event incurs excessive wrath from both the officer and parents. To avoid the unavoidable problems resulting from traffic tickets, you must convince the
authorities that you were in a tight situation that required unusual action. One of the best excuses is that you could not see the speedometer because the lights of the dashboard signals were out. However, this excuse does not work in daylight. Another creative excuse is that your dog (or brother or sister) has been chained outside in the cold for more than two hours and you must hurry home to save it (or him or her) from frostbite and death. (Note: this excuse will not work in warmer climates.) Sadly enough, these excuses will only be successful on ignorant or humanitarian officers, and definitely will not work if the officer has not met his quota. An excellent situation that requires the use of an excuse is entering a library without an I.D. College libraries are especially difficult to enter and it is recommended that they not even be considered as possible places for obtaining knowledge. However, the school library is
always available, and many sources have told me sure-fire excuses. One is to put a picture of Bozo the Clown inside your wallet and pretend that it is your I.D. If questioned, you can say the picture was taken over the summer when you were a hardcore punk-rocker. Another is to enter the library with an aura of power, hoping that a librarian will believe you are a student teacher. This seldom works unless a beard covers the face, and is therefore not recommended for females. The most commonly used excuse is for not doing assignments. There have been thousands of excuses in this area, none of which have been accepted. Some have not been tried, though, and it is possible that they might work. A missing assignment can be explained by stating that your parents needed the paper to keep the fire going in your cold house. (This won't work in spring.) Also, an assignment notfinished can be claimed to be thrown out with the mail, and if you regularly store your homework in the mailbox, it will be the truth. As witnessed, most excuses will not work on people with double-digit I.Q.'s. It is sometimes necessary to tell the truth, and although you will only suffer the consequences of your action, you may gain some respect as a semihonest person. After all, honesty is usually the best policy (unless of course you work for the government or any other powerful institution).
College not only option for gratis by Chrissy Coscioni Tony Reda '85—"Party!" "College is definitely not for eveyone," Theo Adams '85—"I would spend all my states Mr. Dan Misevich, career counselor, time studying African cattle dances and the "but just a high school education isn't good making of orange rugs." enough anymore." Stressing the need to conMitch Sosmowski '85—"I'd spend all my tinue your education in some form, Mr. time trying to be more like Bob Giannini." Misevich suggested an alternate form of higher Andy Duerkop '85—"I'd join the Navy." education. Gary Francis '87—"Go to work for Sam the If you have a special skill you'd like to Butcher." develop, technical schools can provide a sound Katy McGarry '87—"Be a professional badbackground. If you are undecided about a mitton player." career, a 2-year junior college such as Triton or Colene Flynn '88—"I would be Darren Oakton is a good way to save money. The first Bochat's mistress. Eat your heart out Lynne!" year is devoted to general courses which are Jimmy Walker '87—"I'd move to Califortransferable to a 4-year college. nia, open a hot dog stand, and become a beach While such choices obviously exist, sixty per- bum." cent of the student body choose to enter a Graham Boules '88—"I'd steal for a 4-year college directly from high school. Of the living." remaining 40 percent, 24 enter junior colleges, Chrisi Meuret '85—"Marry someone rich, 11 go directly to work, and one percent attend stay home, watch soaps, and eat bonbons." specialized schools for auto, electronics, and Mark Farina '87—"Join the circus." fashion and music training. Steve Hammer '87—"Become a garIt is fairly obvious when students were asked bageman." what they would do if they couldn't go to colBrendan O'Leary '86—"I'd go to the lege that the statistics are supported by student highest pyramid in Egypt, sit on the top of it, opinion: most students have not thought and finger paint until my ears fall off." seriously about not attending college. Drake Dietrick '86—"I'll visit Indira GhanJason Dimopolous '86—"I'd try to be chief di's grave three times a day on a tricycle while editor for the National Enquirer and in my slurping mayonnaise through a straw." spare time I'd be a nude model." Jenny Hoff & Kim Wright '87—" Spend our Mark Kubow '86—"I'd sell myself to the days under the sun on the beaches of a tropical highest bidder." island sipping pina coladas and listening to U2. Steve Infante '86—"I'd pose for bowling Stan Holsen '87—"Become a lumberjack." tropics and in my spare time manage a Pizza Leanne Hudson '85—"Stay home and Hut." watch game shows." Darren Bochat '87—"Get married to Laura Kashul and Jodi Broud '85—"We'd start a family." Lynne."
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February 28, 1985
Girls' Choice not a lifetime commitment It's that season of the year again, and now it's the height of the season. Girls are scurrying about in a panic for fear of not having plans for March 16. Any person in the halls can randomly name off 20 couples who are already set. This is the typical pre-dance frenzy. However, often too much emphasis is placed on the almighty date. In its most simplified form all asking someone to a dance entails is requesting that one person spend one evening of their time with another. Yet, from all the significance placed on the proposal, it would seem the person were suggesting marriage. The typical line is, "I only like him/her as a friend." Fine. Were it any other evening, these two friends would be more than happy to spend time together. Since it's a dance, the evening is blown all out of proportion. Who
better to spend a fun night with than a good friend?
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A dance is merely an opportunity to get to know someone better and enjoy doing it. As long as neither party has unrealistic expectations, Girls' Choice can be an enjoyable night for all involved. So girls, ask that guy who, although he is not prince charming, may be fun. In return guys, resolve to go with someone you are compatible with in spite of the fact that she may not be the girl of your dreams. Girls' Choice is not the beginning of the rest of your life, but it can be the beginning of an open approach to dating. The Editorial Board
Super Sleuth trails . . . a South couple Super Sleuth has returned, and tnis week is trailing a couple of senior athletes. She intends to make all the Hawks' swimmers cheer her on at this year's badmitton matches, because she followed the swim team to all of their meets. On Wednesdays and Fridays, she goes from Student Council to her 1st period math class. He eats lunch 5B and enjoys 6th period lounge. Their Valentine's Day celebration included her gift to him—a big red towel. His message to her was the first in Southwards' Feb. 14 issue. She holds an important position in the girls' athletic department. He co-captains a boys' team. One of them has been thinking of getting a perm, and one of them already sports a bouncy hairdo. They usually help crowd her locker section near the A-wing after 3rd period. Their size difference is the most notable feature of this couple. He is a full 15 inches taller than her! All guesses as to the identity of this popular couple should be submitted to Southwards in room V-130 by Thurs., March 7. Good Luck to all you Maine South sleuths!
Colors reflect personality hy Katy McGarry Colors can tell much about a person. Everyone has favorite colors and colors that are favorable to wear, but those may not be the right ones suited for their coloring. According to Carole Jackson, color consultant and author of Color Me Beautiful, The way to choose the most suitable colors is to ;?ecide the color skin tone a person has. Skin that has a blue undertone looks better in colors of summers and winters, while golden undertones distinguish autumns and springs. The main colors of summer are soft colors with blue undertones, like powder pink and sky blue. A characteristic of summers is a visible pink tone in the skin. Winter's colors are vivid and cool, like black, true green, and true red. People who look best in winter colors usually have dark hair and deep-colored eyes. Autumns wear warm colors, and look good in oranges and browns. Most redheads are autumns, and autumns frequently have brown
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or green eyes. Spring colors are clear and warm, and include many shades of cool pinks and paler oranges. Many springs are blue-eyed blondes, with a brightness in their skin tones. In choosing the colors most suitable to skin tone, experimenting should be done. Colors must also correspond to personality. A very quiet, conservative person does not look good in bright, wild patterns. For girls, makeup is also very important in choosing colors. If makeup colors are good, then it is important to choose other colors that correspond. Colors also help solve specific figure problems. Colors can tell others about the kind of person someone is. If bright colors are worn, a bright, happy attitude is conveyed to others. If dull colors are worn, or colors not suitable to a nerson's skin tone, then a poor self-image is projected. For more information, consult the book Color Me Beautiful by Carole Jackson.
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• Par swims in state competition Swimmer Matt Par was the only one of Maine South's team to advance to the state competition on Feb. 22 and 23. The varsity team competed in the 13-team sectional meet Saturday, Feb. 16, at Morton West. They took 4th place as a team against some tough competition. Many of the swimmers, through hard work and preparation, achieved personal bests at this meet. Pete Delano had his best times in the 200 and 500 freestyles, taking 8th and 4th place in these. Erik Thorson in the 200 individual medley, Eric Johanson in the 100 backstroke, and Kurt Arntzen in the 100 breaststroke all swam their best times of the season. Matt Par has done an outstanding job this
year. He also achieved personal bests at the sectional meet, as well as maintaining his undefeated status for the season. He won both of the individual events he participated in and dropped seconds in both events. Par's goals were to finish in the top six in his events at the state meet and to break some of the school records. As this season ends, Maine South will be losing some valuable seniors: Kurt Arntzen, Pat Grage, Don Mech, Matt Par, Steve Paul, Erik Thorson and Scott Tritthardt. The team should still have a good season next year with returning juniors Pete Delano, Tom Mech, Pete Thorson and Mike Waldron, and returning sophomores Dave Alberts, Brad Coltman,
Eric Johanson and Steve Shewfelt. The team wishes to thank all the fans who have supported the team by attending both away and home meets, and cheering on the swimmers. The coaches, Mr. John Doherty and Jim Sakas, who were very important to the team's success, also deserve great thanks. Last, but not least, a thank you to all of the custodians and swim timers who helped with the home meets.
Girls host Niles The girls' indoor track and field team will compete today at home at 4:30 against Niles North. The team will also participate in the Wildcat Relays at Wheeling High School on March 8. Recently, the varsity team, aided by returning lettermen Bridget Gormaly, Debbie Anderson, Angle Kontos, Karen Krajcir, Beth Raidl and Kristen Winter lost to Niles West 52-39. First place finishes were captured by Angle Kontos in the 440-yard dash, Christy Ward in the 50-yard hurdles, and Bridget Gormaly for the shot put. The JV team beat Niles West 66-16. Freshmen Evelyn Clark and Tammy Dayton showed promise by taking second in the 880-yard run and mile run, respectively. Coach Jacquelyn Schultze commented that since a major portion of the team is composed of freshmen, they will inevitably gain experience as the season progresses. Coach Schultze further remarked that she was pleased with the large turnout of highly motivated athletes.
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Gymnast Tiffany Borck recently represented Maine South at the IHSA state meet, held at Palatine on Fri., Feb. 22, and Sat., Feb. 23. Before attending this meet, Borck stated, "I've never been to the state meet before. It's going to be pretty tough competition; I'm very nervous about it." She was very excited to be participating in this meet. In the regionals, held at Maine East, Borck qualified for the sectionals with a 4th on the bars, a 5th on vaulting, and a 3rd all-around. She also qualified at large, ranking among the top 12 scorers on the beam and the floor. Sue Zachary also qualified for the sectionals, tying Borck with a 4th on the bars and taking a 1st on vaulting and 2nd all-around. In the sectionals, Borck obtained an 8.7 on the balance beam, so qualifying at large for the state meet.
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February 28, 1985
Sports
Hawks to play Glenbrook North Tomorrow night the boys' basketball team travels to Glenbrook North at 6 p.m. The Hawks played a consistent defensive game the first time they met Glenbrook North this season. On Fri., Feb. 15, the Hawks suffered a disheartening loss to cross-town rivals Maine East, losing by only one point before the home crowd on Senior Parents' Night. The Hawks played poorly in the first half of this game, missing numerous opportunities to take a substantial lead. The second and fourth quarters were by far the worst for the Hawks. Maine East capitalized on the Hawks' many turnovers and fouls in these quarters. In the end the many fouls committed by the Hawks was the team's demise in the final seconds of the game. With the loss to Maine East, the last place team, the Hawks dropped from second to third in conference, while New Trier holds second and Evanston remains in first place. Coach Nelson commented on the Maine East game,"It was not a very good ball game or officiated well either." When asked how the Hawks can improve play in the closing seconds of a game. Coach
Nelson said, "We will use the remaining ball games to develop consistency in situations that give us an opportunity to win at closing situations. We have to react better with more confidence in these situations."
The Hawks begin state tournament play Tues., Mar. 5, in the Elk Grove Regional. Maine South opens against Maine West. The winners of tournament advance to Friday's games.
Basketball coach Jerry Nelson huddles with his players during a recent game.
South runners meet rivals The boys' track team travels to Maine East Saturday at 9 a.m. to compete in the Blue Demon Relays. This year's team consists of many returning lettermen. After winning every dual meet and contending for the top positions in many invitationals, the team looks to be a strong squad in the CSL South division, which has been ruled by Evanston for several years. Coach Bill Drennan stated, "We're off to a good start; we're looking to a successful year." Complimenting the team this year are new uniforms, which the athletes complain are "unreasonably tight." At each position on the track one of the best individuals returns to this year's squad. Coach George Gabauer, the weight man's coach, shot put and discus, believes "we have a strong
throwing team." Adding further to this comment is his anticipation of winning every weight man's relay this year. Coach Jim Lonergan, the jump and vaulting coach, said, "The field events will do really well this year, and school records should be set in both the pole vault and the triple jump." (Hop, skip, and jump.) Mr. Scott Sutschek, sprint coach, is excited about the upcoming season due to the return of top sprinters Matt Pater and Steve Steffens, and also the return of four hurdlers. The frosh-soph team is off to a 3-0 start, just as the varsity team is, led by Wayne Goble, Josh Lamken, Charlie Kennedy and Steve Passanate.
Girls set to host Glenbrook No. Tomorrow night the girls' basketball team hosts Glenbrook North in what should be a close game, according to Coach Mike Deines. Maine South split their two previous games with GBN winning one in double overtime, then losing to them a week later at the York Tournament. Recently, the Hawks beat Prospect 39-33 in a non-conference game. Going into that game Prospect had an overall record of 13-4 with the third best record in their conference. Maine South also defeated the Maine East Demons 47-24, at one point scoring 20
unanswered points. Coach Deines commented that the win was a collective effort of the entire team with five players scoring between seven and ten points. Winning this game gives the Hawks a psychological edge they will need when they next meet Maine East in the first game in state regionals. Regionals will be held here, at Maine South, on March 11. The Hawks, who are currently 6-2 in conference, will most likely take second in the conference with Maine West claiming first place.
Schedule Boys' Basketball
Mar. 1 away 6 p.m. Mar. 4 away 6 p.m.
Glenbrook No. Regionals
Girls' Basketball Mar. 1 home 6 p.m. Mar. 5 away 6 p.m.
Glenbrook No. Niles West
Boys' Track Mar. 2 away 9 a.m. Demon Relays Mar. 8 away 4 p.m. Wildcat Relays Mar. 16 away 10 a.m. CSL Div. Meet Girls' Track Feb. 28 home 4:30 Mar. 8 away 4:30
Niles North Wildcat Relays
Gymnastics Mar. 6 home 6:30 Mar. 15 home 6:30
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