Vol 21 issue 7

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Vol. 21, No. 7

Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL

1984 Dec. 21; 1984

Butler named coach of the year Maine South's girls' swimming coach Dawn Butler was named Illinois' Coach of the Year at the Illinois Swim Association's annual banquet to honor All-State swimmers.

The award is given to the outstanding high school swimming coach and was presented at hidian Lakes Resort in Itasca, IL.

News Briefs Winter break begins today at 3:30.

School will resume on Mon., Jan. 7, 1985.

The Winter Sports Assembly will be held at 8 a.m. on Thurs., Jan. 17. The A-bell schedule will be in effect.

The voting began by mail shortly after the state meet. All high school coaches and officials as well as some college coaches cast ballots.

The result, presented by the president of the Illinois Swinmiing Association, was something of a surprise. Traditionally the honor goes to the coach of the State Champions. Miss Butler won the award in 1977, the first year the award was given, just after Maine South won the state championship.

This year, although the swim team took second in state, they had a coach who is a champion and was recognized as one.

Six All-State Team members from Maine South were also honored at the banquet, and were there to share in their coach's award.

Miss Butler commented, "It was fun. I really appreciated the honor."

Tryouts for this year's musical will be held all day on Sat., Jan. 19.

Test preparation class planned

The iVI-Club/facuity baslcetbaii game will be played at 7 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 23.

At the beginning of the second semester, Maine South will offer a Test Preparation Program to juniors planning to take either the ACT or SAT this spring.

The program is not a substitute for the high school curriculum but rather is intended to increase the student's comfort level with standardized college entrance exams.

The class, composed of 12 sessions, will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 4, 6, 13, 18, 25, 27 and Mar. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 1985.

The fee for the program will be $25.

Happy Holidays!

Registration will be limited to the first 60 Maine South students who sign up in the bookstore. Registrations will be taken on a first come first served basis beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 16.

A waiting list will be established for those who register after the program has reached the maximum of 60 students.

All juniors will receive an information sheet and registration blank containing detailed information in homeroom on Tues., Jan. 8. It is imperative that interested students read the material and carefully follow the instructions.

Maine South's DAR representative announced

by Amy Eliza Johnson Senior Bonnie An has been chosen to represent Maine South in the Park Ridge chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). . .

DAR is patriotic organization whose members trace their ancestors back to the Revolutionary War. DAR was formed in 1890 and the Park Ridge chapter in 1930. Each state is separated into divisions and the divisions are divided into chapters.

Each year the DAR offers a scholarship to ,_ii outstanding student who shows leadership, dependability, service, patriotism, and is a United States citizen.

The senior class nominates students for the award and teachers vote for the student who best complies with the criteria.

This year eight seniors were nominated: Bonnie An, Tim Anton, Kerry James, Doug Johnson, Sarah Langdon, Maureen McCormick, Nancy Risch and Matt Uhlig.

After winning the school nomination, Bonnie now has to complete a questionnaire consisting of three parts. The personal part counts as 30 per cent, the national, civic and patriotic part counts as 20 per cent; and an essay is worth 50 per cent. The personal questions can be answered at home, but the other two portions must be completed in front of a DAR representative and without notes.

The winner must also have a letter of recommendation from a person in the community.

Bonnie will receive a DAR Good Citizen pin and a certificate from the Park Ridge chapter.

She will also attend a luncheon with her fami-

ly. Principal Robert Barker, and the other school winners from the Park Ridge chapter in February.

Bonnie will compete in the division contest.

The winner of the division will compete with all other state division winners to be one of the seven division candidates going to state. The winner of the state competition will go to nationals.

Each division winner will receive a savings bond with a maturity value of $75. The state winner will receive a $100 educational award and a state Good Citizen pin. The national contest winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Bonnie comments, "Thanks to all the people who nominated me."

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News

December 21,1984

Girls' basketball team retires number The basketball jersey of the late Sue Leonard, oustanding athlete of the 1977 graduating class of Maine South, was retired at the first home girls' basketball game on Nov. 11.

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 editorial 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 Ouerkop Commentary Editor .. Nancy Humm Features Editor Maureen Smith Sports Editor Todd Jackson Photographer Tom Fox Adviser Mr. Ken Beatty Staff: Bonnie An, Lori Bonahoom, TamI Bower, Rick Burgis, John Caporale, Elizabeth Cicinelli, John CIprian, Chrissy Coscioni, Kathy Coudal, Kristyn Denzel, Rob Elmgren, Pam Eskra, Heather Francis, Karen Frank, Marie Fritz, Sherrill HIavaty, Kathy Huedepohl, Jean Jacobs, Eric Johanson, Amy Johnson, Steve Julrls, Beth LanderghinI, Sarah Langdon, Shelly Main, Laura McCabe, Katy McGarry, Barry Schoefemacker, Kathy Sebastian, Sue Szalczynski, Mike Viola and Tim Zahr.

Leonard, who died of a heart attack on Feb. 26, 1984, was a 12-time varsity letter winner, having participated in volleyball, basketball and softball for four years while at South. Sue also enjoyed writing and was actively involved in both Southwards and the Creative Writing Magazine. She may be best remembered, however, as the Homecoming Queen of '77.

After graduation. Susie received a volleyball

scholarship and attended Pepperdine University. She then played volleyball at Duke University and lastly attended DePaul University, where she played varsity basketball.

Sue's number is the first that the girls' athletic department has retired.

A showcase and plaque placed at the entrance to the West Spectator Gym have been dedicated to the memory of Sue Leonard.

South art classes visit Northern

The Art 3 and 4 classes recently visited Northern Illinois University for the annual 'Artstrek' program.

Forty students participated in the various workshops representing: visual communications, illustration, sculpture, computer arts, art education, interior design, ceramics, etc.

The presentations were made by professional artists, NIU art students, and faculty members.

The day began with light refeshments, jazz music performed by the NIU music depart-

ment, and a special art exhibit in the main gallery. Students exhibiting art work from Maine South were: Gregg Bochat, Tom Duffy, Doug Irvine, Meredith McLain, Lisa Michniuk, Barb Raidl, Steve Slaughter and Erik Sagerstrom.

Mr. Richard Mastrolonardo, art teacher, felt that this field trip offered the students the opportunity to more fully realize what is expected of the artist as a continuing student as well as the ultimate expectations of the artist as a professional performer in its field.

Current happenings at Maine S o u t h . . .

Assistant principal returns Mr. Ken Reczkiewicz, Maine South's assistant principal, has returned to school after completing his residency at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Mr. Reczkiewicz will receive his doctorate degree in education pending the completion and acceptance of his thesis.

Radio station no longer 88.5 WMTH, District 207's exclusive radio station, is moving from 88.5 to 90.5 on the FM dial. According to station manager Rose Pietrzak, the station wiU continue to broadcast both boys' and girls' basketball throughout the winter months beginning with the boys' varsity Hawks vs. New Trier game tonight at 8 p.m.

Also tomorrow at 4 p.m. WMTH will be

presenting a music countdown of the greatest hits of 1984.

Magazine changes format Grafitti, Maine South's Creative Writing ' Magazine, has made a slight change in its format this year. Because of the slow rate of manuscript contributions, two 20-page issues and one 24-page issue will be produced this year instead of three 16-page issues and one 20-page as it has been done previously.

The first issue, which has already been distributed, and the second issue which is scheduled for distribution in March will be the smaller of the three.

Under this new system, readers will get one less issue but the same number of pages.

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December 21, 1984

Commentary

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Holiday gift-giving made easier Christmas has come, and with it comes the season of giving. People give gifts to friends and family, but seldom do they buy presents for the people who help to educate them. For those who have not yet bought gifts for people in school, the following Christmas gift list has been made so that you can buy something for everyone.

For your math teacher, a year's supply of variables (a,-z) and a half piece of pi (1.5708).

This is sure to fill his holiday with joy and in-

Teaching to learn, learning to teach

by Tami Bower As soon as you get used to the class and finally learn how to get from your gym locker, to your hall locker, with a detour into the washroom, and then hustle to your classroom in the far end of the A-wing, there comes a new aspect to your daily routine: the administration whips this little thing at you called a student teacher.

The first thing you have to realize is that student teachers are there to learn just like you.

They are learning how to teach their topic in the best way they can.

The problems arise, not in their methods of teaching, but in discipline. It takes quite a teacher (even one with experience) to peel a group of unruly maniacs from the ceiling, and an extra tough "rookie" to keep them there.

But, according to Miss Barbara Bobrich, biology teacher, student teachers are often too strict, and it is part of their training to learn the best way to maintain discipline. Perhaps this difficulty is a result of the relatively small age difference between the student and teacher.

Teachers also seem to benefit from their student teachers. Mrs. Marie Markus, foreign language teacher, feels that student teachers are an asset because they provide her with an opportunity "to observe the latest teaching techniques." But she regrets the loss of personal contact with the students themselves.

For the students, the student teachers can be a blessing in disguise. Not only does the teacher give them a change in routine, but they have two people to come to for help. Unfortunately, some students do not see it as a change of pace, and make life difficult for student teachers.

So the next time your teacher is on the verge of tears, remember that student teaching is required by the State of Illinois to obtain a teaching degree. Student teachers are inexperienced, and probably scared to death, so give them the chance to prove themselves.

crease the desire to return to school so that the gifts can be used.

For your English teacher, a year's subscription to the National Enquirer {Southwards may be substituted if necessary). This journalistic innovation is a definite source of intelligence, and will broaden his or her horizons and literary background. It will also enlighten the mind into topics of everyday conversation, such as whether or not Shakespeare was the father of the Abominable Snowman.

For your Science teacher, the Constructyour-Own-Frankenstein Kit by Ronco. Not only will they enjoy putting together masses of flesh and globules of plasma, but they can revel in watching their creature eat, sleep, grunt and strangle. Also, with a few hours of work with the Accessory Kit, they can create the missing link.

For your history teacher, the insightful book on U.S. government, America: Land of the Free and Home of the Knaves.

For the Deans and security, the G.I. Joe Commando Kit, including the walkman sonic signal jammer.

For your study hall teacher, the penetrating new treatise called The 10 Best Ways to Prevent Boredom. It guarantees that the reader will not only be underwhelmed by the contents, but that it will cure insomnia better than

by Tim Zahr Nytol.

For your librarians, the penetrating new treatise called The 10 Best Ways to Prevent Noise.

For the nurse's office, the largest leech you can find. It is sure to be of use to them in the future, and it makes a great house pet or conversation piece.

For your gym teacher and other athleticsloving people, tickets to the annual Robert Buns National Louse Race Festival. This great spectator sporting event features some of the greatest louses in the world, but does not include any of the two-legged variety.

For your counselor, the 6,000 Worst OneLiners, a necessary book for depressing college admission officers and thus receiving a scholarship on a basis of pure pity. It works for the guys who take school pictures, so why can't it work for you?

Lastly, for your substitute teacher, a minimum of two attendances for the future year.

Of course, these are only suggestions for your Christmas presents, and you can probably come up with some additions or substitutions. Be sure to check the Student Handbook for the appropriateness of the gift before you buy it, though.

I Let the celebration begint

by Chrissy Coscioni The arrival of a new year means many things to people: new beginnings, resolutions, and a reason to celebrate. Maine South students spend New Year's Eve in various festive ways.

Kim Wright '87—"I'm going to a concert with my friend."

Linda Gillick '85—"I'll be up at my cabin in Wisconsin."

Jason Dimopoulos '86—"I'm going to Africa for the annual three-toed sloth wrestling tourney."

Matt Breidert '88—"I will attempt to blow up my neighbor's house."

Katy McGarry '87—"I'm going to a party."

Dale Buranosky '87—"I'll be down in Florida with my family."

Mary Battersby '87—"I'm going to this type of New Year's Homecoming Dance with an old friend."

Frank Tortorella '85—"I'll be in Colorado skiing and drinking some sammy-wine."

Lisa Ogorek '87—"I hopefully will be spending it with someone special."

Kevin Peter '85—"I'm going to be in bed real early that night."

Shelley Flener '87—"I'll be celebrating it in London."

Darren Bochat '87—"Go downtown and party hearty!"

Pat Leahy '88—"I run down the street in my New Year's suit and bang pots and pans."

Drake Dietrick '86—"I stand on busy street corners telling kids that Santa is a fake."

Kerry Alessi '87—"I'll be by myself in my new house blowing a party horn with a party hat on."

John Ciprian '85—"I'll watch all my friends get ripped."

Mike Patano '87—"My band and I will probably be playing somewhere I hope."

Charlie Tiberi '85—"I'll be watching re-runs of Guy Lombardo singing."

Nancy Gorski '87—"I'll be doing anything and everything."

Jenny Hoff '87—"Counting down the seconds with Dick Clark then jumping into a hot tub and sip champagne until the next day."

Gary Francis '87—"I'll slip into my Incredible Hulk pajamas on and call up Mr. and Mrs. Brady to see if Greg, Bobby, Peter, Jan, Cindy and Marcia and Alice too can come over and celebrate."

Steve Infante '86—"I go to Brookfield zoo with my dog and ride the llamas."

Jim Keefe and Tom Boyle '87—"We're going to hang the next door neighbors' Hashing Santa Claus in the oak tree across the street."

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Commentary/Features

December 21, 1984

Rid yourself of X-mas boredom

by Cathy Flynn Belching diet Coke and putting your feet up to watch another hour of Video Concertclips on M-TV you do not feel you are in the Christmas spirit. The tree is trimmed, the stockings are hung and the Everready has just died. You are experiencing the Christmas break slump. Two weeks of fun away from school and only a few days into the vacation you're bored out of your skull. Here are a few ideas to get the good times rolling again; in other words, things to do over Christmas break while everyone you know is getting skin cancer in Miami.

The first priority is parties. There are all sorts of get togethers that can center around the holiday season, or at least food. A pot luck dinner where everyone brings a favorite dish, is

a good way to share the burden of feeding a group.

Another to enjoy various dishes is a progressive dinner. You can start at one house for appetizers and move on to others for the main course, dessert, etc. A third party idea is to rent a Christmas movie classic and enjoy those old movies with popcorn and friends.

to enjoy the plains of Park Ridge. For-those who have less tolerance for the blistering cold, Oakton Ice Rink offers indoor skating weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12:50 a.m. For 2.50 you can enjoy the same rink as the Maine South hockey team.

Speaking of sports teams, while you are enjoying a vacation the Hawks are still hard at play. The Boys Basketball team hosts For those brave enough to venture outside Highland Park on Friday the 21 at 8 p.m. The snow opens up a whole mess of winter acGirls Basketball team plays at home on Saturtivities such as sledding, skiing, skating. West day December 22 at 6 p.m. The Boys Swim Park Hill is a great way to waste an afternoon Team will hit the water at 10 a.m. on Saturday, piling up on a tobogan and running over January 5th. These sports events give you a preschoolers. Cross country ski enthusiasts can good chance to see people you may have missrent a pair of skiis from Parrish Sporting ed since school let out.

Goods in Uptown Park Ridge for eight dollars Traditional holiday activities are a sure bet a day. Cross country skiing is a soothing way for picking up the Yuletide spirit. Christmas caroling is a good way to find out which of your neighbors knows by heart 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.' Driving around to This school has not shown much considera- see the lights is an enjoyable pastime also. Gotion towards this year's graduating seniors. We ing downtown window shopping is another have worked too hard for four long years way to pass the holiday season; the Magnifibusting our picks in this place, and we deserve cent Mile is a great place to pick up after much better treatment than this school is giv- Christmas bargains. While you are downtown ing us. In the immortal words of Pete you might want to check out 'Christmas Townshend, (later copied by Twisted Sister) around the World' at the Museum of Science and Industry.

"WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT." We want an alternative and that is to If you get real desperate there is always the postpone the new track until after graduation. fun of returning thermal underwear from It seems a bit of a contradiction to stress Grandma for cash. When all else fails, go academics over athletics, and then to forfeit an ahead and enjoy the diet Coke and twenty'four outside graduation for a few home football hours of non'stop M'TV. games.

This is why we have started the organizatin of G.R.A.D.D., Graduates Rebelling Against

by Katy McGarry Dumb Decisions, and we would like you to Every year on October 31, the Christmas join us. We might not win, but will fight for rush begins. People of all ages join the bustle, freedom and justice in our schools.

Sincerely, dodging others, running form store to store trying to find the "perfect gift." Others spend Doug Johnson hours shopping for tasteful but inexpensive President of G.R.A.D.D. gifts for distant relations because "they sent something last year."

Then there are the complaining parents who protest, "But we just got through Halloween, and we still have Thanksgiving to think tion, a lei, and a Beach Boys tape are always about." They still join the rest, running around aimlessly trying to find one last Cabuseful For the guys who do not like red and green bage Patch Doll so their child won't cry on tube socks, any kind of food seems to receive Christmas morning. an overwhelming response. (Although the Cliff The Christmas catalogues begin to arrive notes to the novel he was supposed to read dur- from various department stores, all ready for ing Christmas vacation would sure come in consumers to order those items that can't be handy as well.) found anywhere else, but "must be bought" For girls just about anything goes depending for Cousin Myrtle, Uncle Henry, or on the type of person she is. Jewelry, for exam- whomever. Even Christmas decorations go up ple, fun earrings and necklaces are especially in all of the malls to promote sales. popular as are perfume and nail files, buffers, Is this all that Christmas means? Buying exand polish. Red or green mascara is one of the pensive gifts? Is Christmas Day for celebrating more unusual but fun gifts along with red and the presents received, or is it the celebration of green hair spray. No matter what is inside or the birth of Jesus? The commercial industry who it is given to, a stocking can be one of the makes it very easy for people to get so caught most original ways to capture someone's per- up in the buying part of Christmas that the sonality. true meaning is forgotten.

Students want alternative Dear Editor,

We were recently made aware of the plans of this year's graduation exercises and we are appalled. In case some of this year's seniors do not know what they are doing, here's the deal.

They would like to have our graduation exercises held in the Spectator Gym, while they put in a new track in the stadium. Just imagine if you will, our gym-which is fairly smallcramped with that many people. Imagine the heat of those people (the gym is already stifling in the summer and absolutely unbearable).

And that's not all. Imagine saying to older brothers and sisters along with grandparents, "Sorry you cannot be in the same room while I graduate. I know it is one of the biggest days of my life, but this school (which is supposed to be one of the best schools in the nation according to the newspaper clippings it treasures) says that each student may bring only two (2) people in to actually see the graduation. But guess what Grandma and Grandpa, they will let you watch me on T.V.

Creative stocking stuffer ideas Remember rushing down the stairs on Christmas morn to find stockings hanging on the fireplace, overflowing with nice surprises.

The tradition of Christmas stockings still lives on. Whether still hanging the stocking Grandma needle-pointed or a just dirty tube sock from a gym locker, Christmas just would not be Christmas without stockings. In recent years giving stockings as Christmas gifts has become very popular, and they can be one of the most original, fun, and inexpensive gifts to give.

Some traditional stocking staffers that just about anyone would like include: magazine subscriptions, gift certificates, concert tickets, and cash. If inspired by a surge of creativity, for the friend who is taking a trip over the holidays, sunglasses, bronzing gel, suntan lo-

'Tis the season to..

December 21, 1984

Sports

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Fall teams honored at program

The Girls' Fall Sports Awards was held Dec. 3. The fall sports teams, including cross country, swimming, tennis and volleyball each presented the trophies they earned to Miss Kay Pierce, girls' physical education department chairperson.

Several individuals were recognized for their efforts during the season.

The cross country team, completing their season in third place in conference, recognized Debbie Anderson as an All-Conference member.

Laura Haaning was recognized for her effort during the volleyball season by being named to the All-Conference and All-Area teams.

After winning their sectional tournament and presenting that plaque, the tennis team acknowledged Katie Clark as a member of the All-Conference team.

The swim team, coming away with a vic- Doss. torious season, presented various team The relay teams of Courtney Madsen, Erin trophies including a sectional plaque and a se- Arrison, Renee Arrison and Missy Mau and cond place state trophy. The other trophies in- Erin Arrison, Missy Mau, Cathy Lake and cluded: second place at the Fremd Relays, se- Christy Doss are under consideration for Allcond place at the Maine South Relays, third American honors, but these results will not be place at the New Trier Relays, first place at the final until June, after all girls' swimming 12-team Maine South Invitational, and second around the country has been completed. place at Palatine. The JV team also added a Courtney Madsen was also named an first place trophy from the Libertyville Invitaautomatic double Ail-American swimmer tional.

Girls named to the All-Conference team because her times at the state meet were lower were Courtney Madsen, Erin Arrison, Renee than the required times. She is also a state Arrison, Missy Mau, Bonnie Wachendorf, champion in both the 50-yard freestyle and the Audra Algminas, Cathy Lake, Christy Doss 100-yard freestyle. and Margit Johanson.

An additional individual honor was bestowThose named to the All-State team were ed on swim Coach Dawn Butler, who was Courtney Madsen, Erin Arrison, Renee Ar- named the Illinois Coach of the Year by the Ilrison, Missy Mau, Cathy Lake and Christy linois Swim Association.

Boys meet Kits Tonight the boys' swim team travels to Evanston to challenge the Wildkits.

The varsity Hawks won their conference opener against Glenbrook South 101-71. Not only did the boys win the meet, but they managed to capture first place in every event.

The medley relay, consisting of Scott Tritthardt, Eric Johanson, Peter Thorsen and Erik Thorsen, earned a time of 1:48.77, beating Glenbrook South by over four seconds.

Peter Thorsen also placed in both the 200-yard Individual Medley and the 100-yard butterfly, while Matt Par captured first in both the 100- and 200-yard freestyle.

Scott Tritthardt, Steve Shewfelt, Eric Johanson and Erik Thorsen all dominated their events.

The JV team had a much harder time with Glenbrook South. David Alberts was Maine South's only first place winner in both the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly.

Freshmen showing promise are Ed Monroe, Craig Mink and Andy Grage, who all took first Sophomore fall sports MVP's are: (from left to right) Tom Holleb, Football; Todd Clark, Golf; Pete Murges, Soccer; Josh Lamken, Cross Country. in their events. ~ . . ^ Varsity co-captains Scott Tntthardt and Matt Par commented, "As a result of all the effort Coach Doherty is putting forth, the team this year should be strong and one of the The wrestling team has gotten its season off Barbarone, Rob Sellergren, Dave Phillips and best ever." to a good start with a record of 2-2-1.

Jim Okulanis.

"We had a pretty successful first half, but it In addition, Marty Nistler took second place is up to all the guys to work hard over in his weight class and Kevin Pettersen and The boys' Intramural Department recently completed a very popular and successful street Christmas break to make the second half bet- Dan Terpstra were third place finishers. ter," said senior varsity member Tony Reda. hockey tournament. . . . .

South senior Tony Reda was honored Earlier in the season the team competed in a as Maine There were 12 teams involved m the round the meet's MVP. tournament at Ridgewood High School. .-xjbin tournament. All the games were played After Christmas vacation the Hawks will Maine South did very well in this tournaon Tuesday and Wednesday evenings over a ment and won the over-jill team championship. meet Glenbrook North on Jan. 11 and Rolling 5-week period. • j j , "The team did an excellent job in the Meadows on Jan. 12.

The top six teams were determined and plac- Ridgewood Tournament," said varsity coach Senior Dave Phillips said, "We're looking ed in an elimination playoff. . ^ . „ , Thomas Ziemek. forward to upcoming conference meets, and The championship team consisted of: Paul Along with the team championship, Maine plan on doing very well."

Dannenhauer, Doug Roch Chris H^ris BiU South had seven individual champions: Jose Coach Ziemek concluded, "We should do Mendo, John Ciprian, Ted Adams, Bill May, Gonzalez, Tony Reda. Paul Walker, Mike well if everyone stays healthy."

Matt Uhlig and Greg Bochat.

Wrestlers continue winning

Tournament ends

season

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Sports

December 21, 1984

Girl cagers meet Highland Park The girls' basketbalf team will host Highland eluded Karen Sebastian with 12 points, Pam Park tomorrow night with the JV game star- Juckett with 11, and Lisa DiGiacomo and Kim ting at 6 p.m. and the varsity game following. Spychala, each with 10 points.

Over Christmas break the Hawks will parCoach Mike Deines said that the team's ticipate in the Evanston Tournament. The speed and aggressive defense contributed to tournament is Thurs. and Fri., Dec. 27 and 28, the win. He is confident that the girls will conin Evanston. tinue to be strong in these areas throughout the Thursday night the team will play Fremd at season.

7:30 p.m. Last year Fremd had an outstanding In their first conference game Maine South season and this year are a favorite in their area. lost to Maine West 69-62. Leading scorers in Other teams in Maine South's bracket are Pro- this game were juniors Liz Ciprian and Mary viso East and Palatine.

Carroll.

In the season's opening game, Maine South Coach Deines feels that the entire team beat Resurrection 75-38. Leading scorers in strongly contributed throughout the game.

Even as four players fouled out, the pace of the Hawks' game did not let up as the bench continued the good play.

According to Coach Deines, one of the weaknesses which needs improvement is rebounding. Because of the lack of height on this year's team, this will be important against taller teams.

Junior Pam Juckett was injured during the game with a hyperextended knee, and it is unknown whether she will be able to play in tomorrow's game.

Hawks to challenge Trevians tonight Tonight the boys' varsity basketball team will play the New Trier Trevians, always a contender in conference, at home.

Last year the Hawks split their games against New Trier, losing one game 70-66, but winning the next one 69-57.

The team hopes to begin the Christmas

break on a winning note. Tonight's game is important not only because it is a conference game, but to beat New Trier would show how good the Hawks really are.

Coach Jerry Nelson commented on the game, "I don't know a thing about them yet, just that they have one or two starters from last

year. I feel that we can beat them. They are one of the teams that with Evanston, conference games, balance this year's games. We have to knock off one of the conference contenders. We have to maintain consistency in rebounding and control the tempo of the game with defense and offense."

Coach Nelson added, "If we execute, we should be able to stay with teams like Evanston and New Trier."

Another point of interest: the Hawks will travel to East Aurora for a Christmas tournament. The Hawks usually play well in this tournament; in the past three years, they have ended up in second or third place.

Schedule Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Boys' sports MVP's were recognized at the recent Boys' Sports Awards Night. Varsity MVP's include: (from left to right) Pete Delano, Cross Country; Andy Sponder, Soccen Matt Pater, Football; Dave MacKenzie and Bill Krug, Golf.

Gymnasts facing challenging season The girls' gymnastics team is well on its way into the season.

The team easily won its first meet against Waukegan East with a score of 122-86. As head coach Phyllis Goll predicted, it was a good warm-up meet.

"It forced the girls to get their routines together," Coach Goll commented.

In their second meet against Wheeling, the JV team tied with a score of 69.3, an unusual occurrence in gymnastics. However, the varsity team lost 121-119.

Varsity member Tiffany Borck injured her ankle and was not able to participate in this

meet, which hurt the team somewhat. Of this meet. Coach Goll stated, "We learned a lot from it."

The varsity team lost to Niles West, 127-125.

However, the JV and freshman teams both beat Niles West. Sue Zachary won two firsts in this meet, in vauhing and on the beam.

The next meet will be Jan. 9 at home against Glenbrook North. The team had its first conference meet Tues., Dec. 18, at Maine West.

Varsity members include Meg MacDonald, Sue Zachary, Tiffany Borck, Lisa Ozarek,' Jeanhee Choi and Julie Lanahan.

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Boys' Basketball New Trier home 6 p.m.

Aurora Inv. away n.a.

Aurora Inv. away n.a.

Aurora Inv. away n.a.

Wrestling Jan. 5 away 10 a.m.

Jan. 11 home 6 p.m.

Niles West G. North

Swimming Dec. 21 away 5 p.m.

Jan. 5 home 10 a.m.

Evanston M.S. Relays

Gymnastics Jan. 9 home 6 p.m.

Jan. 12 away noon

G. North Conant Inv.

Girls' Baslcetball Dec 22 home 6 p.m. Highland Park Evan. T. Dec 27 away n.a.

Evan. T. Dec 28 away n.a.