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Kerry James

Karen Sebastian

Shirlie Sellergren

Chris Thein

Candidates await decision

The 1984 Homecoming Queen will be crowned at approximately 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, between the sophomore and varsity football games.

The announcement will take place on Wilson Field, weather permitting. In the case of rain, the crowning will be held in the Field House.

Sue Zachary

News Briefs Homecoming Events FrL, Sept. 28— Carnival...5-9 p.m....Field House Firelight Rally...9 p.m...park, lot

Kerry James is a four-year member of the cheerleading squad and was captain for her sophomore year. She was elected to Brotherhood Society as a freshman and served as treasurer her sophomore year. In addition, she has participated in Pep Club for four years and was on the track team her sophomore year. Kerry was named to the honor roll the past three years. She was awarded a Social Science award as a freshman and earned Spanish Awards both her sophomore and junior years, as well as a History Award last year.

Karen Sebastian has been involved in the Maine South athletic department for the past four years. She played on varsity basketball

Sat, Sept. 29— Parade...10 a.m...Park Ridge Alumni Breakfast..11 a.m..Cafe.

Soph Game..noon..Wilson Field Queen...1:30 p.m...halftime Varsity...2 p.m....Wilson Field Dance...8-11 p.m...Spec. Gym

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V-Show tryouts will be held from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 through 5.

No school Mon., Oct. 8, in observation of Columbus Day. Home Economics Club will be selling candy all next week after 8th and 9th periods.

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and Softball her junior year after being involved with both sports since her freshman year. In addition, Karen has played on various intramural teams including volleyball, basketball and Softball. She has been a member of Varsity Club for two years and was elected president this year. She has also participated in both Pep Club and Class Council for the past four years.

Shirlie Sellergren has been a cheerleader for four years and was named captain of the varsity squad this year. She is also a four-year member of Pep Club and Class Council and was elected to Brotherhood Society her junior year. In addition to being in Concert Orchestra for four years, Shirlie has participated in Concert Choir, Girls' Choir and Girls' Glee for two years as well as the school musical and V-show.

She was elected to Tri-M as a sophomore and has been on the Honor Roll since freshman year. Shirlie was also presented a History Award her junior year.

Chris Thein has been a cheerleader for four years as well as a member of Pep Club and Class Council. She was a Class Council officer sophomore year and has also participated in Ski Club and Radio Club for the past three years. She was elected to Brotherhood Society her junior year and is a member of Student Council this year. Chris is also active in the music department as a member ofConcert Choir; she was in the musical last year, Girls' Glee sophomore year and Girls' Choir freshman year.

Sue Zachary has competed on the varsity gymnastics team since her sophomore year.

She was named to All-Conference gymnastics and All-American Team gymnastics her junior year. She has also played intramural sports all four years. She is a four-year member of Pep Club and Brotherhood Society, and has been a Varsity Club member for the past three years.

She is a Junior/Senior Leader and has participated in Class Council her sophomore and senior years. As a freshman, she was a cheerleader as well as a member of the diving team.

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September 28, 1984

NMSQT names 8 Semifinalists The National Merit Scholarship Committee recently released the names of the 1984 semifinalists who will compete for Merit Scholarships.

Seniors Elizabeth Cicinelli, Dan CiesHk, Mark Fritz, Heidi Groh, Leslie Kriesel, Maureen McCormick, Tassie McLennan and Darlene Numrych are this year's Maine South semifinalists who hope to advance to the 8? finalist standing in order to be considered for monetary awards.

They will be competing against 15,000 other students throughout the nation for over $20,000,000 in award money to be distributed among 5500 winners.

I; In order to advance to finalist standing, can- — ^ didates, who were selected on the basis of their Maine South's National Merit Semifinalists are, from left to right: (top row) Tassie PSAT selection index scores, must fulfill addi- McLennan, Elizabeth Cicinelli, Maureen McCormick, Heidi Groh; (bottom row) Dan tional requirements, one of which is to score Cieslik, Dariene Numrych, Leslie Kriesel and Mark Fritz. comparably well on the SAT. A minimum index is figured independently for each state so complex. Each candidate must complete a a very limited space, the student must discuss that the number of semifinalists is propor- form with information about his or her family his or her activities, jobs and aspirations while tional to the national total of graduates and background and school activities. A recom- at the same time revealing something which represents about one half of one percent of the mendation by the student's counselor is also differentiates him or her from the rest of the candidiates. required. state's graduates.

Merit Scholars will be notified in the early The most crucial part of the application is an Since competition is so fierce among these students, the means of selecting winners is essay that is to be written by the candidate. In spring.

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Carnival tonight One of the many events slated for this year's Homecoming Week activities is the annual Homecoming Carnival.

Sponsored by Student Council, the carnival will be held in the field house from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight. Tickets for the many booths of various Maine South clubs and organizations will be sold for ten cents apiece at several locations throughout the field house.

The wide variety of this year's booths will be certain to provide something for everyone.Avid cyclists will enjoy the Student Council tricycle races. Or, after creating a nerd in the Art Club contest, fiing for a flower at the G.R.A. stand.

Not to be forgotten is the annual telegraph booth, sponsored by the Senior Class. In addition, the Band will be hosting a "Name that Tune" competition, and the Junior Class will sponsor a dunk tank.

Along with these and many other booths, Super-subs, gummy bears, hot dogs, fudge, and various other baked goods will be sold through the efforts of such organizations as Italian Club, Pep Club, Orchesis, Home Economics, and Business Club.

A $25 cash prize will be awarded to the best and most creatively decorated booth.

Immediately following the Carnival, the evening will wind up with the lighting of the M.S. at the annual Firelight Pep Rally in the parking lot, with the Marching Band providing music.

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Southwords 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 editorial staff listed below.

Southwords 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 . . . .MaureenSmith Sports Editor Todd Jackson Photographer Tom Fox Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty Staff: Bonnie An, Lori Bonahoom, Tami Bower, John Caporale, Elizabeth Cicinelli, John Ciprian, Maggie Conlon, Chrissy Coscioni, Kathy Coudal, Pam Eskra, John Folan, Heather Francis, Karen Frank, Marie Fritz, Cathy Flynn, Kim Grichnik, Sherrill HIavaty, Kathy Huedepohl, Jean Jacobs, Eric Johanson, Amy Johnson, Beth Landerghini, Mark Main, Shelly Main, Laura McCabe, Katy McGarry, Barry Schoefernacker, Kathy Sebastian, Sue Szalczynski, Mike Viola and Tim Zahr.

Parade route planned The line-up will begin for the 1984 Homecoming Parade on Sat., Sept. 29, in Maine South's southeast parking lot behind the field house.

The parade will assemble at 9:30 a.m. and begin down the Maine South driveway at 10 a.m. It will turn right on Talcott, head east on Belle Plaine, then proceed north on Cumberland, down Prairie Street, through uptown Park Ridge on Main Street, continuing south on Prospect and finally back down Belle Plaine to the school.

Each year, cash prizes are awarded to the year's three best-decorated vehicles.

In the event of bad weather, all vehicles participating in the parade will assemble in the field house to await further instructions from the principal.

Network plays for dance The Homecoming Dance, entitled simply "The Dance," will be tomorrow night from 8-11 p.m. in the Spectator Gym. Sponsored by the Senior Class, this dance will be "just as much fun as all other dances and maybe more fun," according to Matt Uhlig, Senior Class President.

Music will be provided by Network, the band that played at last year's Homecoming.

All students who wish to attend must be at the dance by 9 p.m.

"The only thing different about this Homecoming is that at the football game, we'll be revealing the new school mascot," Uhlig stated.

September 28, 1984

Commentary

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Homecoming, something for everyone It is here.

The annual big event has arrived earlier than usual this year: Homecoming.

Unlike Sox fans who are of a cruder disposition.

Cub fans appreciate the asthetics of the park—the sunshine and greenery, untainted by scandalous piayers and explosive demolitions of records, rock groups, and the like. Bleacher bums can relish all this and beer too, though not necessarily in that order.

It is because Homecoming offers something for everyone that school spirit and unity are at

a peak this weekend. Every school club and organization is invited to participate in tonight's carnival. The carnival is not only fun for members of these clubs who plan and run the booths, but also for everyone who comes to the carnival to play the games, eat the food, and meet with friends.

A pep rally follows the carnival. This rally is meant to heighten the spirits of the players by showing the enthusiasm of the students. Lend some support to the team by joining the band and the cheerleaders in making a lot of noise at the rally.

'Oxford Blues' teaches lesson

by Heather Francis Although summer has ended, many of the summer movies still linger, and now is a good time to catch some of those you have been meaning to see but have never gotten around to. Many of the hit movies have moved from the expensive $4.50 theaters to the more reasonable $2.00 ones and you can see them at bargain prices. One fihn that is still around is Oxford Blues.

Oxford Blues, starring Rob Lowe and Ally Sheedy, is the story of Nick DiAngelo (Lowe), a Las Vegas casino parking attendant who hustles his way into Oxford University to win the heart of his dream girl. Lady Victoria.

Nick faces several setbacks along the way.

His flashy dress and cocky attitude quickly earn him both the disapproval and the disUke of many his conservative classmates. Furthermore, when he joins the school's skulling team, he finds he must compete for Lady Victoria's affections with the team captain, Victoria'a fiance.

Although not every person in school can be in the parade, every person can be a part of it by watching the procession at some point on its course tomorrow morning. Parades are always fun, but they are even more exciting when you know the people in them.

The most important part of this weekend is the game. The football team is ready to face Glenbrook South's challenge, but the team needs support. Spectators are a vital part of winning, so show that South spirit by cheering the Hawks on tomorrow. You probably wouldn't want to miss the debut of the new school mascot, either.

People sometimes think of Homecoming as only a dance. This is a misconception; the aforementioned events prove that there is much more to Homecoming. However, the dance causes the greatest deal of anticipation and agony.

To students who may be frustrated because they can not find a date for the dance, remember that this dance is not the most important thing in the world. Feeling left-out because "everyone else is going to Homecoming" is simply ridiculousffbesides, if all 2600 students went, there would not be much room in the gym to dance.

Although Oxford Blues is far from being a classic, it does present a valuable lesson on growing up. Through the course of the movie, the viewer watches Nick grow from a selfcentered hustler who is intent only on personal gain, to an unselfish person who is willing to risk expulsion for the sake of a friend. The movie climaxes as Nick is forced to choose between declining out of bitterness or joining with his enemy, the skulling team captain, in defending the school title in a grudge match against To those who are planning to attend the Harvard. dance, remember to exercise caution. This is Despite a somewhat shallow plot, Oxford not the time to preach about drinking and drivBlues is a fun movie with some fun people. Al- ing, but realize that the problem does exist. ly Sheedy plays Rona, a fun-loving, slightly Have fun, celebrate, but be careful as well. spastic American who also seeks Nick's attenIf every person in the school takes part in tion. As cockswain of the skulHng team and some way in the Homecoming festivities and Nick's friend, she urges him to grow up and helps to spread some school spirit, the true make unselfish decisions. meaning and purpose of Homecoming will be All in all, Oxford Blues, with its upbeat fiilfilled. Everyone working together will make music and beautiful photography, is at times this weekend a safe, festive, triumphant one. almost inspirational. It is a movie all can learn Kris Falzone a lesson from.

Editor-in-chief

Editor: Time for V-show to come of age This year's V-Show, to be held Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 and 2, is entitled "Coming of Age." It commemorates Maine South's 21st year. Perhaps the V-Show staff had more in mind when they named the annual V-Show than most realize. For "Coming of Age" has more to do with gaining responsibility and beginning to take an active interest in life than the mere celebration of a birthday. And perhaps the staff even hoped their subtle hint would be taken, and students would begin to display interest by becoming involved in the production.

V-Show is the one chance students have to put all of Maine South on stage, not just the jocks, drama freaks, and cheerleaders, but everyone. This is the chance to show the community what Maine South is, and what it isn't. Our chance to prove that it is much more than tests, homework, and term papers, but is made up of talent, humor, and people.

The benefits which accompany the excitement and novelty of being involved in V-Show far outweigh the drawbacks. Not only IS it a terrific experience, but also an opportunity to meet new people. If you are considering applying to a college, it is important to be well-rounded both academically and in extracurricular activities.

Tryouts will begin Oct. 1, and V-Show act applications, originally only accepted until Sept. 28, are still available.

If time is a factor, and there just is not enough of it to spend one or two nights a week as a V-Show participant, come and view it as a spectator. "Coming of Age" is not a representation of Maine South, the school, but rather of Maine South, the people. Perhaps this will be the year for V-Show to be truly representative of Maine South, and everyone who is a part of it.

Nancy Humm

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September 28, 1984

Clip-and-Save Guide to Homecoming ]

by Tim Zahr Homecoming is already here, and some without dates are still searching for one. From the freshman to the senior, they contemplate over which person would be best to take to the annual event. There are pros and cons to weigh, and the time comes to make a decision.

It is at this point that even Rudolph Valentino could use some advice.

A while back, my great-uncle in North Carolina taught me a philosophy in such matters that has never failed. He revealed that the requirements for the best date were simple in theory, yet could solve a complex problem.

It was a sunny afternoon as my uncle and I left the greater Buies Creek area in the pickup.

We were going to Dunn for some fertilizer since the supply at home was low. At the stoplight halfway into town (next to Roy Lee's Shell), my uncle attracted my attention with a short laugh.

"Looka' that," he said, pointing to his left.

I turned to see a blond in a short blue, latestmode French skirt wearing long orange earrings.

My uncle continued, "Somebody ought to tell that girl she's got fishin' lures in her ears and only a bedspread 'round her body. Ain't she the darndest thing you seen?"

I had to agree. The orange fishing lures did not go well with the blue bedspread.

"I hope she catches something with them clothes other than a cold," he added as he accellerated past the intersection.

(I doubt if she caught anything. Bass won't bite orange plugs in blond hair.)

"Ya know," my uncle said, "when it comes to females, you gotta stay away from them that's too diff'rent from you. They can be a lit-

Fans

thrive

Well, there's always next year. Next year, you say? Indeed, not! The Chicago Cubs have cUnched the division title this season, 1984. But there's something which makes me uneasy when I try to comprehend such a feat. It's not that I in any way disapprove of this great accomplishment. Perhaps, it is just the first symptom of inconceivable euphoria, a sudden and unexpected break with tradition that has shocked every resident of this city.

For years Chicagoans have identified with everything this team represents«sunshine and rain, snow through sweltering heat, crowded buses and spirited throngs. It is the essence of this big, wonderful town. Businessmen, bluecollared ones, politicians, celebrities, bums, the old and young of all nationalities can chant in unison the same words, "Go, Cubs, go!" as if they are of some universal language. Indeed, they are, for Cub fans are not confined to the bounds of this city.

tle difPrent, but if they're too outta line, they'll get you in trouble. You wouldn't want a fishin' lure stuck in your ear, would ya?"

I shook my head no.

"Girls hke that take more pride in their clothes than in themselves. Even then they don't dress right."

I had to agree again. I knew that fishing lures were made for attracting fish, not men.

Even before those words of wisdom had fully permeated my mind, we had come to the stopsign at the crossroads. By the telephone pole sat a long and ragged-haired female wearing torn jeans and a "Drugs Rule" t-shirt, smoking a cigarette. She was not of the scholarly sort.

"There's an example of someone who don't care what they look like," my uncle observed.

"They might be nice people, but you sure can't tell. You gotta find someone who you can help and vice-versa. There's got to be a mutual interest in there somewhere."

That marked the end of his advice for the trip, and I thought about what he had said while we were driving.

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We finally reached home at about 4 p.m. and I was bored. Since listening to my uncle's words, I decided that I would try out his advice and find someone who fit the requirements. It would be someone who was pretty much like me, yet uniquely different; someone who took more pride in themselves than in what they possessed; someone whom I could help, and someone who could help me; and someone with whom I had a mutual interest.

1 thought for a couple of minutes and then I remembered a person who fit the requirements exactly. 1 went to the phone and dialed the number, setting the time for 8 o'clock. The hour eventually came, and I was glad that I had listened to my uncle's advice because I had the best time of my life that night. In fact.

Junior Norwood and I caught 34 frogs in two hours, the most ever in Harnett County.

Thus ends the story. It proves that there is no such thing as the perfect person, but you can usually get close enough to it. So, there is no reason that you can't take someone to Homecoming, unless of course you're shooting frogs.

recognizes

The Southwords staff would like to congratulate the eight Maine South seniors recently named National Merit Semifinalists on their outstanding academic excellence.

The National Merit Scholarship Competition is a highly competitive nation-wide con-

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test. High PS AT and SAT test scores have propelled these students toward earning a great deal of money for their college educations.

Congratulations and good luck in the future to Dan, Darlene, Leslie, Mark, Tassie, Liz, Maureen, and Heidi.

and tradition

The ivy-decked walls of Wrigley Field give a feeling of safety on which every fan relies as a sure means of escape during the baseball season. It is a place of releasing emotions.

Everyone behaves differently inside the park and comes back to reality when exiting the gates. For that reason, when Bowie Kuhn tried to replace the natural light with artificial. Cub fans rose to the defensive for that which is most important to them, security and tradition.

School spHTit is probably at its highest at this time of year. If not, it should be. Even those who insist they hate school and refuse to become involved in any school activities must feel some sort of emotkjn when the band strikes up the familiar school song and everyone shouts the only words to that song they know—"Fight, Hawks, Fight!"

Therefore, Chicagoans do not identify with a real loser; rather, they identify with the aspiration of this team to improve every

season. Throughout the history of this city, the goal of every family was to provide enough so that their children can have more. The Cubs too strive to perform well now in order to win next time.

So, Chicago, do not feel disturbed and frustrated at seeing your team place almost incessantly in or near last. The Cubs of 1984 are a culmination of everything the people of your city have been working on for the past five cfecades. If the Cubs don't win it this year, well, you know the rest. But if they do by some miraculous, God-given grace take it all the way, think of the accomplishments since then and rejoice, celebrate, give thanks. But with contentment be prepared to begin all over again as was done in 1945 with those old, familiar words that every Chicago sports writer knows so well. Just hope that the climb up does not again endure for half a century. Play Ball. Chicago Cubs! Play ball! „ ,„_ Elizabeth Cicinelli, 85

September 28, 1984

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Unsung athletes seek support

by Mark Fritz Wednesday was the exciting, emotional Homecoming assembly to pep up the athletic teams. Today the soccer team clashes with Libertyville in the team's homecoming game.

Tomorrow the Maine South football team goes for its first homecoming victory . . . ever.

The Maine South Cross Country Team (M.S.C.C.T.) had its homecoming meet Tuesday.

This caught ail the fans who wanted to watch the race off guard.

At away meets the fans are ruthless. Upon stepping out of the bus at each school we go to, the student jeering section yells, "Go home.

Hawks! Nobody wants you!" and other assorted comments not to be found in a school newspaper.

The crowds at the races trip us at every possible instance. At the starting line we are ceremoniously "pantsed" by the home team.

Ah! It's good to be home . . .

It is no fun, though, being in a sport that is thought of as a torture for being late to class or cutting physical education. Many times freshmen have to see "if the light is still working at the corner." Worse yet is at the feeling of victory, the body feels defeat. Fans enjoy seeing a thrilled player yelling and screaming rather than a runner hacking and wheezing.

On Tuesday, only two of the three teams scheduled to race came to Woodrow Field. Obviously, the rumor of a large hostile crowd scared off Ridgewood. Lane Tech and Taft showed up and lost in front of a paid crowd of zero (0).

The crowd lacked the cheerleaders; they didn't show up. Nor did the Hawkettes. No, not even the Pep Council showed up. Despite the lack of school athletic supporters, a new M.S.C.C. "total in the house" record of five people showed up, the majority of whom were Lamkens.'

Despite the lack of fans the team defeated

both Taft and Lane Tech, becoming one of the few teams to beat two other teams in its homecoming game or meet. If this sounds impressive, check your Maine South athletic schedule (which are located 6n the floors in the halls) for more meets coming to "a course near you."

As I awoke from the thought of the homecoming race, I heard Coach yelling, "Those guys in green are the ones to beat."My mind said I was tired; my body said I was tired.

Coach said, "The team needs it. Glenbrook North is a conference team." As the deafening silence from the crowd rung on in my ears, my body glided towards the finish line on that Tuesday, Sept. 11.

It is fun, though, being on a team where a runner competes against the clock but a competitor battles the competition and himself, conquering himself to help him conquer his opponent.

Well, maybe I'll see you at a Mathletes meet sometime.

Stereotyped age gap examined

by Karia Rotondo The first day of school, classes resume, and there are the seniors, strutting through the halls; it's "their" year, and nobody can stop them now. The juniors follow—they are called "upperclassmen" and anything goes. Where is the sophomore class?

There they are, darting into homeroom at the last minute because mocking the freshmen takes so much time. The freshmen—staring curiously at the building before them, hoping that their first year at Maine South will be as exciting as predicted.

Is this really what everybody goes through, or could these be stereotypes slapped on to the different classes?

A few freshman girls were asked if they had heard any stories about the school.

Colene Flynn '88—"Of course! On the first day of school, 1 walked into the building ready to duck in case a penny would come my way."

Cathy Panczyk '86—"I like junior year best She continued, "School is a lot more fun now because you have a lot of freedom and are because we have the privilege of lounge and are treated as upperclassmen." treated like an aduh."

Liz Pintz '85—"I liked freshman year The sophomores may have a different atbecause I met a lot of new people. I will mostly titude toward school; after all, they survived miss the closeness and the friendships between the first year.

Eileen Bunch '87—"Maine South means a all the people at Maine South because at collot more to me. Last year I went to away track lege you're mostly on your own."

Kris Moretti '85—"I really wouldn't want to meets and other games, saw what other schools were like, and then coming home to South change anything I've done these past three years; I've done my best. I think that I have usmade me appreciate my school more."

Terri Tickner '87 feels she is treated dif- ed what this school has offered me. I've taken ferently now that she is not a freshman any advantage of it and it's really paid off. I'll miss longer. "The teachers expect more from us this my friends and some of my favorite teachers year because last year the whole school was such as Mr. Deines, Mr. Kerr, and Mr. new to us. This year they treat us with a lot Lonergan."

The stereotypes may exist, but a feeling of more respect. We're not freshmen anymore, and we are treated as if we belong by the up- security throughout all classes can help the age gap eventually close. perclassmen."

How do upperclassmen feel about the school?

Looking for the ideal

Super Sleuth Trails

date

by Maura McKenna Peter Astorino '85, decided, "I look for soWhat qualities attract you to the opposite meone I can have a decent conversation with."

According to Ken Kitteredge '86, "Persex? Are looks the most important feature, or is a nice personality important, too? Several sonality, a sense of humor, and looks are important."

Maine South students had various responses.

Steve Slaughter '86 said, "Basically, I look "A guy who has a great sense of humor is for a girl with some class. Obviously looks are fun to be with," explained Laura McCabe '86, important, but she has to have a decent per- "and he knows how to be himself." sonality. No airheads."

Shelby Sirois '85, likes "a guy who's warm Jeff Devlin '85, likes a girl who "can carry and understanding and who's always there for on an intelligent conversation, has a nice per- me."

Renee Rytlewski '86, cautioned that "of sonality, is attractive, and romantic."

Katie Moor '86, looks for "someone caring course looks are important at first, but it's and considerate of my opinions and feelings." what's inside that really counts."

Super Sleuth returns and has begun tracking victims.

This week's victim is a senior guy.

He can be seen arriving to school in a rather large, older brown car.

He is an avid music fan. Some of his favorite artists are The Who, Elvis Costello, and the Pretenders.

He has an older brother and an older sister who both attended Maine South.

He is seen doing his homework in C-103 or lounge.

Finally, this week's Super Sleuth has a nickname that has something to do with his hair.

Good luck, sleuthers. Submit answers to V-130.

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September 28, 1984

Features

Wining and dining a Homecoming date

by Bonnie An and cologne, all of which should be tipped, ArAfter finding a date for the Homecoming nie's has a comfortable atmosphere. The enDance, the next difficult step is deciding where trees are particularly exquisite, ranging from to go for dinner. To help make the right exotic escargot (snails) to tender filet mignon. choice, a few popular restaurants have been The live band tends to be slightly loud for the selected and described. They differ in location, table directly in front of the stand, so ask to be size, atmosphere, price range and, of course, placed away from it. Considering all the extra the food. services, prices are slightly higher than If the bright lights, busy streets, and Benihana's, but the $16 to $22 a person is not numerous skyscrapers are your scene, too high for a pleasant evening. downtown Chicago is the place to dine. After a For the best seafood in an elegant setting, dance, encountering other Maine South the Cape Cod Room, located in the Drake students at certain restaurants is not a rare oc- Hotel, is a nautical vision. This restaurant has curence. One of the most well-known and liked exquisite dishes such as lobster, crab and is Benihana's of Tokyo. It has a very casual shellfish specialties in creative creamy sauces and loud atmosphere where students converse and spicy indienne sauces. The service is exact without worrying about the volume. The chefs and courteous. The Cape Cod Room tends to prepare the dinner on the table-stove ex- have a quieter atmosphere for romantics. Since travagantly with tosses of the salt and pepper the entire menu consists of a variety of fresh shakers and quick, accurate slicing and dicing. seafood, the prices range to $20 per person.

The menu consists of fresh seafood and If downtown is a bit too far to travel, the vegetables. The entrees are well-prepared and suburbs also contain a whole array of respecreasonably priced; $7.50 to $15 per person. table places. Probably 20 to 30 per cent of Arnie's, which is also situated in downtown Maine South students decide to have that late Chicago, is an excellent restaurant that is not after-dance dinner at the Fountain Blue. It is very well known among Maine South studems. tastefully decorated and seems most apDespite having valet parking, valet coat check, propriate for the evening. Most of the dishes and a bathroom assistant handing out perfume are delectable and carry a fine reputation. The

Fountain Blue may be crowded and the tables close together without much privacy. The prices are pleasantly low, from $6 to $12 per f)erson.

Another niche for high school dance diners is AUgauer's. It is located near Northbrook, AUgauer's has a quiet atmosphere mostly for small private dinner parties. It has high booths which separate each table for people who wish to be secluded from the rest. The menu contains a wide variety of entrees where one's imagination can be carried to the fullest. Most of the courses are moderately priced between $10 and $15 per person.

A French restaurant of exceptional quality is Alouette, situated on the prestigious North Shore. It is decorated as a French country inn with a staff second to none. Alouette serves fine nouvelle cuisine with silken sauces and an impressive presentation. The menu varies according to the seasons to bring out the best of the various produce, fish and meats. It opened only five years ago, but since then, Alouette has become one of the most popular and acclaimed French restaurants.

Being French, it somewhat follows the stories of its high prices. Most of the entrees range between $20 to$22 per person.

School spirit is stiil abundant

by Kathy Coudal At a recent Maine South varsity football game, several students were asked to comment on the meaning of Homecoming and the school spirit at South. Although there were a few contrasting opinions, most people seemed to agree that there is still very much spirit throughout the school.

When asked if school spirit is dead, Maggie Conlon '86 replied, "No, I think we all have a lot of spirit, because almost everyone belongs to some kind of school club or group."

Kris Nugent '86 said, "School spirit isn't dead, and I think all the fans have as much spirit as all the teams do."

Aileen Kulak '88 feels, "Spirit isn't dead; OhiCf SAlp ^^fh^^ 15 NOWoRse PCAtH

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there's so much more in high school than there is in grade school."

Dawn Baudek '88 said, "I think half of us have it (spirit), and half of us don't."

A junior cheerleader disagrees, "I think school spirit is dead; people have better things to do than come to the games."

Vinnie Eslick '85 said, "I think it's dead; there are always lots more parents out here at the games than students."

Ron Flood '87 feels, "I just think more people should come out to the games and cheer us on."

When asked what Homecoming means to them, students usually have different answers.

Krista Felcan '85, "I think it really unifies

everyone."

Pat Leahy '88, "A parade, a football game, a dance and then a party!"

Sharon Pankus '86, "Homecoming means cheering in the rain."

Dave Schwieder '85, "Homecoming means watching the football team lose another one."

Neil Pankau '87, "Getting ready for the big game, and maybe even shaving my head."

Charlie Tiberi '85, "It means having to find a date for the dance, desperation, rejection, rain."

Graham Boules '88, "I'm mostly looking forward to the dance."

Tina Gibbons '87, "It means a fun, schoolspirited weekend."

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Sports

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iHawks soccer team to play Libertyville The boys' varsity soccer team will play their good team, but the Hawks held on to a 2-1 homecoming game today at 4:30 at home margin of victory. against Libertyville.

Today's game against Libertyville looks to Maine South started their season against be another tough game for the Hawks. Libersome very strong opponents. In the opening tyville has a strong team; they are one of the game, Maine South tied Downers Grove South favorites to win their conference.

1-1. Last year the Hawks were eliminated Maine South is also one of the favorites to from post-season play by losing to Downers win their conference, and the team is ready to Grove. beat Libertyville and start the homecoming Another powerful opponent is Gordon weekend with a victory.

Tech. Gordon has a reputation as being a very Last year the soccer team played an awav

game the Friday before homecoming. This game came to be known as the "awaycoming game." This year's homecoming game is being played at home, which will give the team more motivation and enthusiasm to play hard and win, according to fullback Tom Mech.

Mech continued, "The soccer team feels just as strongly about homecoming as the football team does, so we want a victory for personal and team pride. The team should be ready mentally and physically to beat Libertyville."

Girl runners to meet West The girls' cross country team will meet last year's conference champions Maine West Oct. 2 at Maine West.

At the LaGrange Invitational, the team finished 7th out of 15 teams, ahead of conference member Maine East. They have lost to non-conference Glenbrook South, but they beat Glenbrook North.

Coach George Gabaer expects a conference battle for second place between Maine South and New Trier with Maine West at the top.

The Oct. 20 conference meet will have a great effect on the team's standing.

After a 1-4 conference record last year these

are high expectations. However, Coach Gabaer commented that this year's team is more competitive.

Instead of last year's eight members, the team now has 16 members, including returning lettermen Andrea Hug, Debbie Anderson, Gwynn Lockwood, Sheila Malec and Trina Qeszykowski.

After the two team leaders Debbie Anderson and Andrea Hug, the competition for the remaining five top slots is fierce.

Sheila Malec and Trina Cieszykowski, both sophomores, have suffered leg problems that could hurt the team.

Cross Country to run at M. West The boys' varsity cross country team will have a meet at Maine West Tues., Oct. 2.

Maine West looks to be a strong contender

for the conference championship along with New Trier and Maine South.

The Hawks' record is 3-3 with a 1-0 conference mark. In the Lyons Invitational, Maine South made a strong showing, finishing 8th out of 12 teams.

On Sept. 11 Maine South scored a big victory over Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, and Waukegan East. The meet was hardfought with a 3-point factor scoring the victory for the Hawks.

Coach John Kilcullen commented, "Dan Lamken is our top runner, he's progressing well and providing good leadership."

Seniors Pat Grage and Mark Fritz, both returning lettermen, are adding leadership and performing well.

"The whole team is showing good effort and working as a pack. They are off to a good start," said Coach Kilcullen.

Golfers ready to play in Conant Inivitalonal The golf team will play in the Conant Invitational tomorrow. rhey will also meet New Trier Mon., Oct. 1.

This meet should prove to be competitive since New Trier is favored as one of the top teams in the state.

Maine South faced Lake Park and York

recently. The Hawks took second place, missing first place by a single point. The entire meet was close. The difference from first to third place was only two points.

In the Schaumburg-South meet, Maine South beat Schaumburg 180-184. Leading Maine South was senior Scott Tritthardt, who shot a respectable 42.

Girls Cross Country runners compete in recent meet.

Swimmers host Central The Maine South Varsity swimming team takes on Naperville Central at 6 p.m. at home today.

Coach Dawn Butler said, "They (Naperville Central) could be one of the top teams in state this year. We wanted to swim against them to test ourselves. I think we can beat them."

The Hawks are off to a fine start. They have beaten Lake Forest and Palatine who placed second in state.

Missy Mau remarked, "We have a lot of potential as a team. We could do very well in conference and state."

Right now, no major injuries have occurred.

Coach Butler said, "Our practices are tougher now but all the girls are still working out. We probably will be able to swim better once we overcome the soreness."

Courtney Madsen said, "So far our season has been right on schedule. We just have to keep winning.

Coach Butler concluded, "We are doing exactly as planned. Only time will tell now."

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Football teams ready for Homecoming Tomorrow on Wilson Field the Maine South varsity football team will play Glenbrook South in their attempt to break the losing homecoming tradition.

The game will begin after the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at approximately 2 p.m.

The game will pit Maine South against perennial football powerhouse, the Glenbrook South Titans.

In last year's homecoming game the Hawks suffered a disheartening defeat, losing to Evanston 20-0. This year's team wants to avenge that loss.

"The whole varsity team is looking for a big victory. This is the biggest game of the

season," said junior John Wittmus.

The Hawks are off to a good start this season. In their first game they battled Hersey as well as the elements to a rain-soaked victory.

Fair weather prevailed over the Hawks' game against Waukegan East, and Maine South took advantage, winning 27-6.

About their impressive start senior Larry Sasso remarked, "Going into homecoming we'll be 3-0. We think we have a good chance of winning. We have never won a homecoming!"

Coach Phil Hopkins thinks there are positive and negative influences caused by homecoming. "Because it's homecomine the

players get more excited about the dance and it's a terrible distraction. It is a benefit to the football team to play as hard as it can."

The homecoming game-is not only important to varsity, but to sophomore and freshman players as well.

Sophomore Dave Cho said, "Definitely we will win. We lost last year's homecoming game to Evanston when we were the underdogs. We will beat Glenbrook South."

On the freshman level. Head Coach Thomas Zimek said, "I have great confidence in our team. We are doing great so far. We have good enthusiasm, we work hard. It's just a matter of how far we progress."

Tennis to meet Warriors The Maine South varsity tennis team will take on Maine West away at 4:30 today.

Last year, the Hawks beat Maine West.

However, Maine South placed second in the Maine West Invitational on Sal., Sept. 15, behind Maine West, who tied for first with Downers Grove.

The varsity squad is 3-0 with wins over Fenton, Sacred Heart, and Leyden.

Filling the first singles spot is Katie Clark, with Jane TuUy and Laura Lafeber at second and third singles.

Lori Bonahoom and Laura Kashul stand as the first doubles team; team captain Jody

Junior Julie Swalla practices her serve.

Broud and Julie Swalla hold the number two spot.

Laura Kashul said, "The team is off to a good start after some wins that really helped our confidence."

Volleyball challenges New Trier At New Trier's Summer's End Tournament Tonight the girls' volleyball team travels to the varsity failed to advance from pool play. In New Trier.

Next week the Hawks' host cross-town rival pool play the Hawks went 1-5. They split 1-1 Maine East and also travel to Evanston. All are with Waukegan East and lost both games in their matches against Lockport and Glenbrook important conference games.

In their first conference match, varsity lost North. to New Trier in four games. In the first game Coach Lonergan was disappointed because the Hawks were losing 10-4, yet came back to he "expected to get out of our pool." In each win 15-11. After the win, the team became game there were flashes of good pla>'ing, but "afraid to try anything," according to Coach then the team crumbled.

Jim Lonergan.

Laura Haaning feels the team is "improving Maine East beat the varsity Hawks in three of five games Sept. 13. However, the frosh B with every game." team beat the Demons.

Kristyn Denzel commented, "This year our In order to win against teams like New Trier, team has been the closest ever and if we conMaine East and Evanston, the volleyball team tinue working together, we'll be winners. We needs to do things differently. Better serving don't have much height, but we have a lot of will be the key, along with mixing up the of- enthusiasm and good passers. We need some fense, according to Coach Lonergan. fan support, though."

Pam Eskra commented, "Tougher competition is coming up. We'll just have to wait and see."

Schedule Football Sept. 29 noon home 5:30 away

Glenbrook South Maine West

Soccer Sept. 28 4:30 home Oct. 2 4:30 away

Libertyville Evanston

Oct. 4

Tennis Sept. 28 4:30 away Oct. 2 4:30 home 4:30 away

Maine West Glenbrook North Evanston

Swimming home Sept. 28 6 Oct. 5 4:30 home

Naperville Maine West

Volleyball away Sept. 28 5 Oct. 2 4:30 home

New Trier Maine East

Girl's Cross Country Oct.2 4:30 away Oct. 6 10 away

Maine West Ridgewood

Boy's Cross Country Oct. 2 4:30 away Oct. 6 10 away

Maine West Ridgewood

Golf Sept. 29 7:30 away Oct. 1 3:30 away

Conant Inv. New Trier

Oct. 4