souihwoRds Maine South High School Park Ridge, IL
Vol. 21j No. 12
April 4, 1985
Guys and Dolls cast announced Performances of this year's spring musical, "Guys and Dolls," are scheduled for Fri., Sat. and Sun., April 26, 27 and 28, and May 3, 4 and 5. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m. while Sunday's shows will start at 3 p.m. Reserved seating tickets will go on sale to the student body and the general public at 7:30 a.m. on April 15 in front of the bookstore. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. The plot of "Guys and Dolls" concerns the love affairs of two couples. The first involves
News Briefs Spring Break begins today, Thurs., April 4, after school. There will be no school tomorrow, April 5, for Good Fri-
Sergeant Sarah Brown, a Salvation Army lass, head of the gallant but rundown Save-A-Soul Mission, and a high rolling gambler by the name of Sky Masterson, a big-time, free-living plunger. The other romance involves Nathan Detrou, proprietor of "The Oldest Established Floating Crap Game in New York," and his sweetheart of 14 years. Miss Adelaide, a night club canary. Miss Adelaide has gotten Nathan to the altar five times and it has been postponed five times because of Nathan's sudden need to dash off to the Saratoga racetrack. The romance between Sky and Miss Sarah pits the big time gambler against a mission type "doll." Their romance brings about some of the most memorable ballads in Broadway musical history, such as "I'll Know" and "I Have Never Been in Love Before." Other songs that have helped make Guys and Dolls the "Musical Fable of Broadway" include, "A Bushel and a Peck" and "Luck be a Lady."
This year as in past years the cast of lead characters will be shared between two people; the first person will perform on the April 26, 28 and May 4 shows and the other on the remaining three dates. This year's cast includes Darren Bochat and Mark Lundell as Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Rick Burgis and Steve Engel as Benny Southstreet, Eric Johanson and Steve Slaughter as Rusty Charlie, Valle Newman and Anne Burswold as Sarah Brown, Rob Temple and James McCormick as Arvide Abernathy, George Brant and Ken Weichert as Nathan Detroit, Tina McGarry and Sara CychoU as Miss Adelaide, Scott Niswander and Erik Thorson as Sky Masterson and Liz Isbaner and Meg Parson as Mimi. Those characters cast by one student include Jojo Surisook as Harry the Horse, John Ciprian as Lt. Brannigan, Maureen Smith SLS Gen. Matilda B. Cartwright and Mike Viola as Big Jule.
School resumes on Mon., April IS. This is also the first day of the fourth quarter. The Spring Sports' Assembly is
scheduled for Thurs., April 18, at 8 a.m. Qasses will be on an " A " bell schedule. The "Battle of the Bands" concert
sponsored by Student Council will be held in the Spectator Gym on Fri., April 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. The ACT Test will be administered at Maine South on Sat., April 20, beginning at 7:45 a.m. There will be a District Half-Day Workshop on Thurs., April 25. Students will be dismissed after 4th period. "Guys and Dolls," this year's Broadway Musical, will be Fri. and Sat., April 26 and 27, at 8 p.m.. Sun., April 28, at 3 p.m., Fri. and Sat., May 3 and 4, at 8 p.m., and Sun., May 5, at 3 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating cost $4 and will be sold in the front hallway beginning April 15. Student
Council
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1985-86 are: President, Kevin Baden; Vice President, Mario Polkowski; Secretary, Lori Dereczynski; Treasurer, Sharon Soeder. Elections for officers were held in March.
Members of the girls' varsity basketball team, who won the regional title this year, sit together before one of their last games. A loss to Regina ended the girls' chances in the state sectional tournament. For a complete story, see page 7.
$500 to be awarded In Constitution contest The Maine South Social Science Department and the Mel Tiemey Post number 247 of the American Legion are sponsoring a U.S. Constitution test for students currently enrolled in Government, American History, World Cuhures or History of the Western World. According to Mr. Otto Kohler, social science department chairman, this is the oldest competition of its kind in the country. The first part of the test, which is objective, will be given at 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wed.,
April 17. The 10 high scorers on Part I will compete in Part II, an oral examination, given by a committee of American Legion members and social science teachers. These oral exams will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., April 24. The first place winner will receive a $300 cash scholarship, the second place winner, $125, and the third, $75. Winners will be announced and awards given at the History Honors Program on Wed., May 8.
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News/Commentary
Fest committee thanks students ^ Dear Maine South Students:
Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation for our first Southfest program. Our committee was appreciative of the way most of you dealt with the registration process and the actual day itself. We would especially like to thank those students who attended the evening performance on March 20. This exceptional program was certainly a great way to begin this unique event called Southfest. In conclusion, we hope that most of you enjoyed the Southfest idea, saw some interesting presentations and learned some new things. For those students who attended school on the day of Southfest, you experienced a unique
event in secondary education and we are pleased to have worked on the planning for Southfest because of your interest. Sincereh, Southfest Committee: Mr. Barl<er Mr. Reczklewicz Mr. Drennan Mr. Feichter Miss Finneran Mrs. Lange Mr. Lindberg Mr. McLean Mr. Windbigler Miss Wright
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Commentary
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Spring Break a mental vacation •
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Spring Break is something everyone looks forward to. It is a needed respite, even a rest, in the usually hectic pace of school. It represents the final breather before the run down the academic stretch. The people responsible for devising this brilhant idea are relatively unknown, but through creative research and investigative investigation, certain scholars have found the people and the reasons behind the creation of this phenomenon. There are two major theories on the Origination of the Spring Break: the traditional and the revisionist. The most widely accepted idea concerning the creation of Spring Break is one that elevates the learning institutions of the Middle Ages to a lofty height. Way back in the I600's, as the story goes, there was a professor of philosophy in a famous Italian school who taught and thought in a profound manner. A ponderous and intelligent man, he had his students think on questions like "If the universe is endless, and there are an infinite number of stars in the universe, then why isn't
by Tim Zahr^ hi/ Tim 7ahr the sky at night totally filled with light?" The for everybody;" it was for nobody. The prostudents' common response was a long sigh of fessor was in bad enough shape by reading onmental evacuation. Throughout the year, the ly the first few, but the coup de grace was adprofessor continued to bewilder and amaze his ministered when he read "Spring." The poem pupils and retinas, but he never answered the went as follows: questions themselves. It is now springtime This caused a small problem to originate in It is not a fun time. the student body and mind. The students I can't buy a Pepsi or a Coke wasted so much energy on their deep thinking For I am, now in Spring, broke. that they slowly evaporated the little inThe words were not particularly pleasing, telligence left in their brains. To replace the va- and the poem had no redeeming features. The cant space in their minds, they engaged professor slowly sank into intellectual oblivion themselves in the drinking of poetry and because of the quality of the poetry, and spirits. It was a strange combination, but school was cancelled the following day because remember that they wondered about why the he was sent to the infirmary. When the night is dark. students visited him and asked him what the In any case, the students began to write problem was, the man mumbled the unforgetsome of the poetry that had entered into their table last lines of the poem, "I am now in Sprminds and some even had the audacity to show ing broke," and then burst out laughing. The it to their learned professor. Beseiged with students, perceptive and intelligent, quickly works hke "Ode to a Barnload of Toads," left the room and, once alone, talked about the "Slime from the Ancient Mariner," and the illness of their professor. He could not even great "Froth at Midnight," the teacher quickly correctly conjugate the verb of his disease. saw the truth in the statement, "Poetry is not School was postponed for one week because the professor had Spring Break, and if he could have it, the students could have it. The revisionist theory of Spring Break is similar in certain respects, but instead of the joy taking the scenic and adventursome, poetry coming from the students, it sprung (though somewhat long) bus ride to Wood- from the congested mind of the professor. field, the largest shopping mall in the Midwest. Upon reading the garbage, the students comLaura Blaine '87, says, "I like Woodfield mitted a hitherto unknowm offense: they cut because I always see people I know from classes. This lasted two weeks, and each year school there, unlike some stores in Park Ridge they celebrated their independence by missing a week or two. where I never see anyone I know." Now, if for some reason you believed a Carolyn Durkalski, another sophomore who hkes to shop, says, "I like Woodfield because syllable of this, you need Spring Break. For you can get everything you ever wanted there those who do not believe this, you are welcome . . well, almost everything." to feed your mind with more knowledge during A much closer place where students like to the vacation. As you can probably surmise, meet is the Park Ridge Public Library. On most people won't nourish their intellect next Saturday mornings, the "silent rooms" sizzle week, so feel free to deprive your brain of any with Friday night's gossip, and every Sunday intelligent pursuits (prior to teacher's apafternoon, the PRPL saves the lives of millions proval). Judging from what is on the page, I of last-minute-term-paper-doers by easy access am now planning to hold an intellectual fasting period and anyone else with teacher approval is to the Cliffs Notes collection. welcome to join me. The Park Ridge Historical Society encourages visitors, but few students know its \i;h*>r*»'3K(-»nff nnA f^.., ^ f *i »^ • whereabouts, and few of them care. It is possible that a new location and donation price inThis issue's Super Sleuth is a sophomore creases have turned off prospective customers. girl. The local Lottery and cigarette sellers are Recently elected to Brotherhood Society, she doing their share of entertaining. Unfortunate- can be seen eating fruit pies during her 4A ly, the local 7-11's, with their current updated lunch period. video games, often attract a young and imShe also enjoys her first period typing class mature crowd. and 2B-3 biology. Maybe someday, high school students will She recently appeared in a stint on Bozo's figure out ways to successfully entertain Circus and over Spring Break will visit a themselves. Although students always com- foreign country. plain that there is nothing to do, they always Congratulations to all who guessed that last manage to fill the time from the closing of school on Friday to the opening classes on issue's Super Sleuth was Mr. Patton Feichter, social science teacher. Monday. Good luck, sleuthers!
Examining local entertainment by Kathy Coudal It seems that one of the saddest times for a high school student is a slow and wasted weekend. Our community of Park Ridge is not known for its culture or for providing interesting entertainment for teenagers, but people seem to get by. What do high school students do when school lets out on Friday? Everyone tries to attned the Maine South Friday night basketball games. At these events , people always say they saw you, even if you didn't go. Unfortunately, the season has ended, and yet another night will be uneventful, and the question again will arise: "What are we going to do this weekend?" A national landmark that many Maine South students frequent is the Pickwick Theatre. After a recent storm and the results of roof damage, a Pickwick employee was heard to say, "Due to a partial ceiling collapse in late •c_i *Ua DJctii/Jr'lmannopmi^nt hac February, the Pickwick management has decided to start renting out helmets for paranoid moviegoers." Of course, further investigation has proven this to be untrue, even though an area in the theater has been blocked off. Next to the theatre is a restaurant, appropriately named the Pickwick Restaurant. This fine eatery is known for its gourmet cuisine and exceptional generosity to the patrons. The forever-smiling, considerate, kind, caring, and solicitous waitresses are always interested in pleasing the customer, especially if the customer is a teenager. For daytime entertainment, many people en-
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Features
April 4, 1985
High school bands provide a ^"^
Bill
Bill is a fairly new group made up of four interesting members. Chris HoUoway is the vocalist of the group with Joel Caithamer on guitar, Scott Kirk on drums, and Doug Roch on bass. The group first got together about five months ago for their ever-popular performance in the Maine South V-Show as the Gogo's. They have been together ever since. They have also played in several Battle of the Bands concerts and at local parties. Their music has been described as "progressive rock" and "upbeat." They perform from such groups as U2, REM, JAM, Elvis Costello, and the Beatles, amongst others. They are also beginning to work on a few songs which were composed by Chris Holloway and some by Joel Caithamer. The group generally practices every Sunday, but even that is difficult because of each member's busy schedule. The last practice session took place in Scott Kirk's basement, where they tortured Scott's cat with their music by locking it in the basement. "It was
The Out Group^ The Out Group is a name which Dana Cornelisen, the band's lead guitarist, thought of. He claims that he "just thought of it" one day. The name Out Group is a parody of many of the "in" groups kids seem to have around South, and the Out Group certainly is different. The Out Group was formed about a year ago. Chris Cubberly is the percussionist and lead vocals, while Todd Rowan playing bass and Dana Cornelisen on lead guitar back him up. Brad Warren is the group's drummer, who in the beginning was in great demand. In a way, the Out Group "stole" Brad away from another band. When asked why, they reply, "because he's a great drummer!" It was hard at first for the band to find practice time, but as other problems were resolved
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everything fell right into place. It was also necessary for the group to have a practicing area, where the music sounded good, and where there were not any problems with the instruments. The band is now possibly relocating for practice sessions, in a warehouse they found. The Out Group plays music that thay really like, and what the people want to hear. Thegroup plays a lot of Modern English, some U2, and variations from Icicle Works and Reflex. All of these are the "new wave." The Out Group also does some of their own compositions. One of the more popular songs is Up/Down Lady, written and composed by Dana Cornelisen. Dana said that this song was sort of whipped up in two seconds, but when he puts a lot of time and effort into a song, it
does not always work. Sometimes when the band hits a block, and they just cannot think any more, and they are just worn-out, they do different things. For instance, they once got out some video equipment, and video taped the pizza man delivering pizza to their house, sometimes they make bombs, and blow up old television sets. When asked what each of the band member's main influences are, Brad seems to be really influenced by Reflex and Big Country whereas Todd is more into Led Zeppelin. Dana and Chris both seem to prefer Modern English. As for going on professionally, Chris and Brad seem to be the ones who would go on professionally if they could make it. The Out Group feels that they lack only a few things. One, they need better stage apcontinued on p. 6 . . •
"We don't play for money, we want to but nobody wants to give us any," said Doug. The audience is an important part of the band. "The audience gets you more into the music," said Carmen. Their friends are their favorite audience, but they also like "people who know music, not just rowdy ones," said Chris. Before playing for an audience the band psychs up "by playing some tunes," said Carmen, and, "once on stage you're always aware of the audience because there is a bunch of rowdies up front. We usually communicate with the audience somehow." The band "does not get into the pop scene," said Carmen, but, as Gregg said, "we play bone-crushing funk, basically rock—our attitude is our greatest appeal because we're serious about music." The band plays from a collection of about
15 or 20 songs, but they are currently working on their first original songs. "We have two original instrumentals but we can't think of any words because they're freak out tunes," said Doug. The Fish are aware of the other Maine South student bands. "There's a mild, subtle competition. All the bands at school know each other and respect each other, but there is a mild rivalry." The Surrogate Fish, who chose their name
Surrogate Fish Bands come together for any number of reasons, and the Surrogate Fish began in "a magic moment, when everyone bought their instruments," says drummer Doug Irvine. Besides Doug, the Fish consists of lead singer Gregg Bochat, bass guitarist Carmen Taglia, and rhythm guitarist Chris Petrick. The 4-man band began late in August of 1984 with founding members Gregg Bochat and Doug Irvine. Carmen joined in September, and the Fish were completed when Chris was added in midOctober. The band's first audience consisted of a small group of friends. "We made a concert of two songs, till everyone finally said, 'okay, shut up!'" commented Doug. The largest audience the Fish ever played for was the V-Show crowd; usually they stick to parties and an occasional Battle of the Bands.
really funny. The cat kept running into the door trying to escape," remarked Joel Caithamer. At another practice session in Scott's basement, the band came up with their name. Bill. The group was orginally titled The Stuttering Minds but was changed to Bill for no particular reason. Each member agrees they had problems in the beginning deciding on what music to play, due to differing tastes; they have overcome that problem and "have gotten a lot better." They do not have big plans to continue as a group, however, due to the fact that they will each be going away to college. Some of the attributes of the band are the people in it. Each person is different and interesting which adds to the total effect of the band. "Chris Holloway really knows how to get the crowd going," says Scott Kirk. Scott began playing air drums in fifth grade, and plans to continue with music in college. Joel Caithamer has performed in many groups
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The band stories were compiled by: Cathy Flynn, Kim Grichnik, Sarah Langdon, Katy McGarry, Alisa Regas and Karta Rotondo.
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constructive outlet for teenagers The band began as Suburban Lawnchairs featuring Joel Caithamer, Chris HoUoway, Dave Molinare and others. This was 1984â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Maine South Battle of the Bands. Since then, many changes have taken place. After the loss of Chris HoUoway from the band, and the addition of Scott MaineUis and a new singer. The Suburban Lawnchairs became "Crude, Rude, and Retarded" as they played for a June '84 party. In July, the band again
Rude Moods Four teenage guys playing out of their living rooms inspite of their parents' migraines? No, they're not The New Edition or even Menudo, they're The Rude Moods, one of Maine South's up-and-coming rock bands. Made up of Brian Mickey on drums, Brian Wakeman on bass, Jerry Sell and Marty Benz on guitar and vocals, they classify their style as "hard rock, but not heavy metal, and very guitar-oriented." They play mostly rock from the late 1960's to early 1970's from such famous groups as The Who, Led Zeppelin, the RoUing Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. The band started when Brian Mickey and
XpUcit
Open, different, outspoken, and new wave, as one band member says, "We're there. Exactly what you see and hear is us." They are explicit, Xplicit, a Maine South band with four members: Joe Ebner (bass guitar), Chris Nazuka (back-up vocals and synthesizer), Mark Farina (drums) and Mike Fitano (lead guitar and vocals). They have been playing together ("Battle of Bands and parties and that") for almost a year now. The band is fun and and also important to them. Xplicit would love to make it big whether it means "England, a recording contract, acceptance," or as Joe Ebner puts it, "playing at the Rosemont Horizon and moving to someplace warm, having a big house, and taking it easy." For Xplicit, making it big and being popular might not go together. They'd like to have enough guts to say what they feel and have a few people really listen to it. "If people want popular songs they can listen to the radio," says Mark Farina. Xplicit would like to give their audiences more. They play songs like "The One Thing," "New Year's Day," "Original Sin," and "Revenge." Favorite groups of the band are INXS, U2, Simple Minds, and Ministry. Mike Pitano writes most of their own music. His song "Cover-Up" is about Maine South students trying to live up to all that "image crap. People are afraid to open up." Xplicit's different style has a lot of emotion invested in it; it's more than just singing or playing, it's feeling the music.
switched singers and acquired Scott Bussert, to play at another party. As school began, difficulties arose, and Joel Caithamer left the band. This is when Bad Rides came to be. With Dave Molinare on drums, Scott Minellis on guitar, Erik Anderson on bass, and Scott Bussert on vocals. Bad Rides made their debut at the Battle of the Bands at the First Methodist Church. Dave and Scott still laugh about when the
band went out for dinner before the Battle and came out to find their car would not start. But not to worry, they arrived at the Battle, just in time. After that, more adaptations because their lead singer went to college. Currently, the band, their name not decided yet, is just beginning to get solidly established. Members are Dave Molinare, Scott Minellis, and newcomer Mike Bohatch. The group is looking around continued on p. 6 . . .
Jerry Sell played in the school band at Mary Seat and the other members joined them in high school. A friend gave them the name. The Rude Moods, to give them a "nasty and stupid image." The band has only been playing with all of its members for about one year, but they plan to stay togehter even after graduation. In fact, two members, Brian Mickey and Jerry Sell, have already graduated, and each member is planning to go to college in the area so they can keep playing with the band. It is this commitment that makes The Rude Moods different from other bands, for they even give up their weekend nights to rehearse.
It is this commitment that makes The Rude Moods different from other bands, for they even give up their weekend nights to rehearse. Another factor that sets them apart from other bands is that instead of relying on vocals, they do more complicated musical arrangements. Although they have never really played professionally, they recently performed at a bar "for a lot of cheap, middle-aged alcoholics," and opened at Mary Seat's Battle of the Bands. For the future, they hope to play professionally and some day make it big and "even have the Stones open for us," says Marty Benz.
Commentary
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April 4,1985
Trivia craze striices IVIaine South For those of you trivia maniacs out there who crave worthless tidbits of information and would rather wallow in multi-colored pieces "of pie" than start your homework, Southwards has compiled a Maine South trivia game. After spending about half of the days of the year in these halls, what can there possibly be that you don't know? Well, if you have kept your eyes open in the halls as well as math class there shouldn't be much. Try testing your knowledge by answering these questions: What was Maine South built on? What is the stage capacity? How many librarians are there? Which Fine Arts teacher once attended Maine South? How many pay phones are there in the school? Which teacher talks about Hermy Penny? What is the first name of the head custodian?
What is the Maine Township channel on Cablenet? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What is the phone number of the teachers' lounge? In what year was the plaque on the gym foyer floor put in? How many teachers named Anderson are there? Who was the Teacher of the Year for 1981-82? What recent Maine South student production was a comedy about an eccentric New York family and their unusual household? What teacher is famous for his political button collection? Why is the concession stand closed the first Tuesday of every month? Who was the first girl drum major of the Maine South Marching Band?
Bands: an outlet for teens
Southfest absences gjn show irresponsibility After over one year of planning, Southfest has come and gone. Those who served on the committee should be applauded for their efforts in bringing this unique experience to Maine South students. But for nearly one-fifth of the student body, Southfest was not any kind of experience. These are the students who, for one reason or another, decided not to show up on March 21. That's right, there were over 425 absences on that day. If students refuse to participate in a special activity the administration planned specifically for the students, what justification is there for complaints about the library system, open campus, smoking lounge, and study haJls? These liberties are not granted because the administration questions whether the students are responsible enough to handle such freedoms. If the attendance at Southfest is any indication the answer may be "no." What these students missed was a very different kind of school day, a chance to meet and listen to a variety of interesting people. There were problems, of courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; not everyone received their first choice of activity, and many students went hungry for part of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but Southfest represented a sincere effort on the part of the staff to provide a fun and educational day. Fortunately, it can not be said that a small minority has ruined the activity for the rest of the students or that the administration is unreasonable. This time the blame and responsibility for a major problem with a special activity rests on practically a fifth of the student body.
What math teacher moonlights as a score keeper for the basketball team? Did the Hawks win or lose the 1984 Homecoming game? Was it raining for this year's Homecoming game? How many Student Council officers are there? How much does a Hostess Ho-Ho cost in the cafeteria? Many of these questions were designed to be intellectually stimulating, others, to see if anyone is awake out there. Interested students can enter their guesses in V-130 by April 16. While there will be no prize awarded, students with the greatest number of correct answers will have the satisfaction of having completed a difficult task, and will also have their names along with the correct answers printed in the next issue. Good luck!
Surrogate Fish
. . . continued from p. 4 ranging from the Maine South Concert Or- because "it's an original name for an original diestra to the Suburban Lawn Chairs. Joel group," according to Doug, have varying also had "a goldfish who ate roast beef." degrees of experience with music. Carmen and Doug Roch has had a lot of fun, but has "no Gregg have both played with other bands, while for Doug and Chris the Fish is the first plans to continue as a bass player." Bill would like to redeem themselves after chance to use their years of musical training. their Spirit Assembly Performance, which they As for the make-up of the band, "Gregg's were very disappointed with. "We were there pretty much the leader, he usually figures out setting up until one in the morning and when the tunes," said Carmen. The band is basically a hobby for the band we went to the equipment, someone had messmembers, although Gregg said, "I'd give ed with it." They are definitely deserving of another anything to do it for a living." The band does chance, and will get that chance in Battle of the not plan on breaking up even though college Bands, and possibly at the Student Council will separate them. "We'll play on school Band Exposition which will be held in April. breaks," said Doug. "When we're famous Don't miss them while you stiU have the we'll come back and play the ten-year reunion. We're a friendly band." chance! Chris, who will be the only band member left at Maine South, does not plan to find another band to play with next year. "We'll . . . continued from p. 4 play when they come back, but I guess that's pearance and movement. The other is the small about it. I'm going to miss them, because lack of respect from everyone, not just the Out we're not only a band, we're good friends." Group, but all of the bands. It is the band's job to provide entertainment for everyone, and the bands just feel that a little more recognition is needed from the school. . . . continued from p. 5 When asked the question, "What would for a versatile musician to join the band, and each of you do if you all made it?" Answers one with a good sense of humor would fit in varied. Todd would constantly lounge around well with the rest of the band. with chicks while listening to Led 2^ppelin; Rehearsal time varies, so each individual Brad would form a monopoly of Taco Bells', member has sufficient time to feel confident and raise the price of cinnamon cripsies. Chris about a piece before playing with the others. Cubberly would live in a very large house, and They have not considered a career together, dine every night with several Oriental women but the individuals would like to go into music. soaking in a vat of warm honey, and Dana "I like blues and I want to be a blues musiwould cruise until dawn with his girlfriend in cian," Scott stated. Soon, the band will be his new pink hmousine, that was filled to the deciding on a new name, but right now. Bad ceiling with bubble bath. Rides is good music. . . . continued from p. 4
The Out Group
Bad Rides
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Sports
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Girls' season ends in sectionals The Maine South girls' varsity basketball team recently completed their season with a loss in the Illinois state tournament. Regina Dominican, with a 21-8 record, beat the Hawks in a close game, winning 45-42 to capture the sectional championship. Last year Regina also ended Maine South's challenge in the state tournament. To advance to the sectional finals, the Hawks won three earlier games. In the first round of their own regionals, Maine South beat Maine East. The Hawks then met St. Scholastica in the regional championship. Everyone on the team contributed to the 67-33 victory in which senior Kim Spychala led the Hawks, scoring 24 points, a personal best. To celebrate their victory, the team cut down the net on their home court. Advancing to the Evanston sectional, the Hawks first took on Marillac, who were rated ninth in the state. Again Kim Spychala along with junior Mary Carroll led the Hawks in scoring with 16 and 12 points, respectively. The game was close until the fourth quarter when the Hawks opened their lead to 37-27. Marillac came back but never took over the lead with the final score 48-42 in favor of Maine South. The Hawks had a very successful season ending with a 22-6 record, the best in the history of girls' basketball at Maine South. They also made it to the championship game of the sectionals, the farthest ever. Four members of Maine South's team were recently selected as All-Conference players. They are seniors Kim Spychala and Karen Sebastian and juniors Liz Ciprian and Mary Carroll.
Tennis hosts Invite The boys' tennis team recently started its season. With one of the best line-ups ever, the team hopes to surpass last year's finish of 10 wins and four losses.
Senior Kim Spychala goes up for a basket in front of a defender. The girls won the regional championship and advanced to sectionals this season.
Badminton travels to Glenbrook
The girls' badminton team is well on its way into the season, the varsity team with a total This year's varsity starting line-up consists record of 3-1, the JV squad with a record of of Andy Sponder, Mark Olexy, Chris Petrich 1-2. The team's next games will be on April 16 at and Doug Roch playing singles, and Ted Adams and Don Rigali as one pair of doubles, Glenbrook South, and on Thurs., April 18, at John McKitrick and Don Mech as another. 4:30 p.m., against Waukegan East. Their next invitational will be at Evanston Andy Dzulynsky is the main alternate if one of on Sat., April 20, beginning at 9 a.m. the players should be absent. Varsity and JV both won their first conference meet against Maine East. They did not The team's next meet will be an invitational do as well, however, in their second conference at Maine South on April 13. game, both teams losing to Deerfield. In a non-conference game against Wheeling, The team's opening meet was against both teams came away with big wins. The varWaukegan West on April 1, and their second sity team also did well in their next nonwas yesterday against Forest View. conference match, winning over Oak Park. JV "We expect to have a good seasn with this did not do as well in this game and lost their line-up and everyone on the team is psyched to match. Varsity took third place in the New Trier Indo their best," said varsity coach John Dohervitational, where they competed against 7 ty.
other schools. The team's top players include seniors Lisa Gonnella, who plays the first singles position and the first doubles position, and Sue Nesbit, CJonnella's doubles partner. Nesbit sprained her ankle at the New Trier Invitational, so handicapping the team, but she should be back after Spring Break. Other top players are seniors Liz Pintz, who plays second singles and second doubles, and Jody Broud, Pintz's doubles partner. Varsity members Deana Curcio '86, and Julie Swalla '86, agree, "We have a really young JV squad with a lot of potential, and we think that the varsity team will go far this season." Senior Kathy Zobel, varsity player, stated, "I think we'll do well this year. Next year's varsity team will also do well, because we have a lot of juniors on varsity this year."
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April 4, 1985
Boys' track team opens outdoor season â&#x20AC;˘ The boys' track team has moved outside and begun its outdoor track schedule. The team has already met Glenbrook South, Niles North and Taft. Because of the lack of an outdoor track, all meets will be away meets. The team had a very successful indoor season. The varsity team had an indoor record of 5-1, with the only loss coming on a 2-point decision to Prospect. The varsity also took first in the boys' division of the Wildcat Relays in Wheeling. At the Wildcat Relays senior sprinter Brian Scerba
was named the athlete of the meet for his outstanding performances in the sprints, hurdles and the sprint relay. The varsity team has been led by Scerba in the sprints, senior Dan Lamken in the long distance races, junior Mike Remblake in the high jump, and senior Doug Irvine in the pwle vault. On the frosh-soph level, the team has had an excellent indoor season. The sophomore team had a dual meet record of 6-0. The team came in second in their division.
Gymnastics season progresses The boys' gymnastics team will not be competing over Spring Break. Their next meet will be April 16 at New Trier. Though putting up a good fight at both meets, the team lost to Glenbrook South and Niles West recently. Once again, vault proved to be South's strongest event. On varsity, Todd Borck, Tony Sweeny and Jim Huston came out on top. Along with vault, Jim Huston made an excellent showing on floor with a score of 7.0. A good number of the freshman and sophomore team members upped their scores on events from the last meet. The freshman
and sophomore teams continuously put up a challenge for the other team in all the events. They are all doing very well and getting the experience needed. One freshman commented, "By the time all of us freshmen move up to varsity, we're going to have an awesome, unbeatable team." This attitude seems to be shared by all his teammates, and is seen in their performances. Student support at the team's meets has been virtually non-existent. The boys need fan support to give them that extra push in critical competitive moments.
Softball team to play Barrlngton The girls' Softball team travels to Barrington today at 4:30 p.m. The girls will face Highland Park in a double-header at home on Sat., April 13, at 10 a.m. Coach Donald Kerr has a very positive outlook for the team. He states, "I predict that we'll be in the top half of all the conference teams." He is also looking forward to working with quite a few promising athletes returning this year and moving up from junior varsity. Coming back this year are centerfielder Anne Walsh and third baseman Kim Padovano. Pitching again this year is Laura Kashul after a spec-
tacular 16-2 season in 1984. Since hitting is not the team's strongest point, Mr. Kerr is relying heavily on the Hawks' fielding defense. The fielding abilities this year have picked up tremendously, especially the infield, and the outfield also looks good. Coming up this season are several tournaments including the Elk Grove Tournament in April, the Niles West Tournament and another Elk Grove Tournament in May, and the Illinois Elite Eight Tournament in June around the time of the sectional championship playoffs. The JV team plays in the Maine South Tournament on May 4.
The sophomore team has been led by such athletes as Josh Lamken in the long distance races, Rob Lentz in the jumping events, Joe Passanate in the shot, and Stan Holsen in the discus. After Spring Break the team will travel to Prospect on April 18 to try to avenge their only loss thus far into the season. The Hawks will then travel to Schaumburg to compete in the Saxon Invitational that Schaumburg is hosting. This is the first year that Maine South will be competing in the invitational. "We wanted to run in some different meets so we could see some new teams," said Mr. Bill Drennan, varsity coach.
Baseball to play Elgin Spring has sprung, which means the beginning of the Maine South baseball season. The varsity baseball team's "opening day" was on March 30. The team travels to Elgin today. New head coach Gerald Romes claims the Hawks "are going to compete for the conference title and are good enough to win it. It depends on the ball players. Our goal is to win the conference." The players on this year's team include: returning players Paul Dannenhauer, Rick Solis, Mike Ryan, Larry Sasso, Matt Burkley, Joe Etchingham, Matt Raia, Bill Krug and Charles Tiberi; seniors Dave Inserra and Joe Carroll; and juniors Gary Brighton, Mike Juneman and Dave Habetler. Coach Romes added that Maine East, Glenbrook North and New Trier are good teams that will give the Hawks competition for the conference title. The 1985 baseball season looks to be an exciting one, and with team support it can be even more exciting for the fans and players.
New soccer coach named The Boys' Physical Education Department has announced the hiring of a new varsity soccer coach. Mr. Steve Dezurko will coach the boys' varsity soccer team next fall, replacing Mr. Jack TOley, who retired from the position after last season. Dezurko has played soccer for 30 years. He is an All-Star player in the Chicago area, and has been selected for tryouts for the U.S. Olympic Team and the World Cup Team.
Dezurko was head coach at Arlington High School for seven years, where he started the soccer program. He also coached at Hersey High School for one year.
He has coached in the National Soccer League and the Metro League, as the head coach of the the Slovak Athletic Association, for eight years. Dezurko holds a U.S. Soccer Federation Coaching license.
Schedule Baseball
Elgin New Trier
Apr. 4 away 4:15 Apr. 6 away 4:15
Boys' Track Apr. 18 away 4:30 Prospect Apr. 20 away 10 a.m. Saxon Invite Girls' Soccer
Apr. 18 home 4:30 Apr. 20 home U a.m.
Niles West Lake Forest
Softball
Apr. 4 away 4:30 Apr. 13 home 10 a.m.
Barrington Highland Pk.