News Briefs The Girls' Fall Sports Awards ceremony will be held on Tues., Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. There will be no school on Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29 in observation of Thanksgiving. The Maine South V-Show will open on Thurs., Dec. 5 at 8.00 p.m. and run through Dec. 8. Tickets will be sold Nov. 25 through Dec. 6 in the cafeteria hallway during lunch periods for $3.00.
Program offers aid On Wed., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. the Maine South Parent Teacher Council and Guidance Department will present a Financial Aid Program for parents and students. The featured speaker will be Mr. Micheal Dessimoz, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Elmherst College. The program wiU including the Illinois State Scholarship Commission's slide tape presentation, discussion of sources of aid, how financial need is determined, application procedures, and alternative methods to pay for college. Those attending will also be able to pick up the financial aid forms necessary to apply for aid for the 1986-87 school year.
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State makes new requirements Heavier course loads may result Beginning with the freshmen college class of 1990, the required courses for entrance into an Illinois public university will be increased. Specifically, four years of English, three of math, three of laboratory and social sciencesand two of foreign language, art or music will be required to enter an Illinois public university. For students who have not taken the required courses but who are of college ability, alternative requirements will be offered. These changes were approved on a 14-1 vote by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The effect these requirements changes will have on Maine South varies on the department and the type of student. According to Maine South Career Counselor, Mr. Daniel Misevich, "these changes will hurt the Industrial Ed and Business departments." Because they are not included in the requirements, enrollment in
these courses is likely to decline drastically. Because many students will opt to take a foreign language over music and art, these departments may also suffer. The entire elective program is likely to lose enrollment. Another problem that Mr. Misevich suggests might result is that while college enrollment is falling now with the new repuiremints, it is likely to fall even further in the future. It is possible that these requirement changes may cause more Maine South students to consider out-of-state options. At present, about 60 percent of Maine South students go on to a fouryear college. About 35 percent of these students opt for Illinois colleges. With the requirements for Illinois schools higher, to some students a local out-of-state school, such as Wisconsin or Indiana might seem like a good option.
Butcher awarded Century III Leader Senior Jamie Butcher was recently named the Maine South recipient of the Century III Leaders Scholarship Competition. "Some of the kids that were applying were really active in the school." says Butcher, "I was really surprised when I got it." As the school winner he will receive a $100 scholarship funded by Student Council. Jamie is the starting quarterback of the fooi ball team and was Honorable Mention AllConference. He is currently president of M Club and is active in the Music Department as a member of Jazz Band and Concert Orchestra. Jamie is now eligible to compete with other vrinners around the state for one of two $1500 scholarships and an all-expense paid trip to the National Century III Leaders Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia. At the conference, state winners will compete for the prize of an additional $10,000 scholarship. The program is designed to bring together and recognise student leaders. The competition was open to all seniors. Century III is sponsored and administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. It is also funded by the Shell CHI Company.
The applicants had to list all of their school activities, leadership positions, community involvement, work experience, awards and honors. They each wrote an essay on the topic of innovative leadership and took a current events exam. The applicants were judged by a group of community leaders, including a School Board member, the Chief of Police, the President of the junior class, and a few other school leaders. Jamie Butcher receives congratulations from iMr. Bob Barker, principal.
In all, the Century III Leaders Program awards $249,000 in scholarships and trips for 102 students to the national conference.
Commentary
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Nov. 22,1985
The Other Side
Gospel according to Clarence Mr. T.R. Kerth teaches english classes at Maine South. He is also the coach of the girls' soccer team. One of my all-time favorite movies is the old Jimmy Stewart classic, It's a Wonderful Life. You've probably seen it some Christmastime or other-it's about a man named George Bailey who became depressed over the uselessness of his life and is about to committ suicide, until he is saved by an old, bumbling angel named Clarence, who is trying to earn his wings. Clarence tells him, "OK, George, you got your wish: you were never bom," and he takes George on a tour of the world without George Bailey, a world drastically different because this one, simple, common man never lived. I like the movie because I like its philosophy-there is no such thing as an insignificant person. Everyone of us adds something to the lives of others. It's not a new idea; writers throughout the ages have sounded the same
chord. Four hundred years ago, John Donne wrote, "No man is an island, entire of itsell every man is a piece of the continent, a part ot the main....Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind." Twenty years ago, when I was in high school, a lot of people believed in this idea. It was the 60's, a time of rebellion, of protest, of "we can do anything, if we try." And a lot of things were done because a very few people cared a great deal, and they got others to care, and they got still others, until the changes began. I was fortunate: I had a family, school, friends and neighbors who made me feel that I was important, that home, class, team and town would be different without me. I believe that this is why I became a teacher. I wanted to make a difference, and I wanted the difference to be an improvement. My greatest frustration as a teacher comes in dealing with that student who doesn't believe in George Bailey and Clarence. "What can I
Stormy Weather
"Back when / was a k i d . . . " by Steve Slaughter I've got a few questions that have been on my mind for awhile: How do Batman and Robin change clothes as they are sliding down the Batpoles? How can Robin clobber all of those thugs that are twice his size? Why is there always an open parking spot in front of city Hall when the Batmobile pulls up? Why don't the villians just kill Batman and Robin when they get the chance instead of devising elaborate tortures that never work? Do Batman and Robin actually see those "Bang!" "Slam!" words when they punch out the bad guys? Just a few rhetorical discussion topics for your academic classes. Ponder over it. During one of the many, glorious episode of Batman I was lucky enough to see a few weeks ago, when I began thinking about the deterioration of children's programming in the past 10 years. After today's "sophisticawd" kids get tired of Batman, what's left? I soon found myself reminiscing about shows that used to be on when we were in our cartoon days-the real cartoons. Those were the days when they didn't process animation out of a computer. They took tremendous amounts of time drawing each frame by hand. Of course we didn't know that, but those cartoons were vivid. Alive. There were so many great ones: Bugs Bunny and the whole cast of characters who made up the Bugs Bunny-Road Runner Hour. We all used to rush downstairs every Saturday morning to watch it. (Come on, admit it). The Jetsons was another one on my top five list. And
what about Mighty Mouse? And the list goes on. Whatever became of Mr. Magoo? Is he living in a retirement home now or a nursing home or (of course not). And how about the Pink Panther^ What happened to him? I'll tell you. The same thing that happens to so many great, retired athletes and movie stars. TTiey resort to doing cheap commercials for a buck. He is now doing insulation commercials. I don't know about you, but I think that is below his dignity. He was pretty cool in his day. But his day is gone. This is the day of cartoom like Mr. T and Cabbage Patch Kidsaad Kid Video. 1 don't buy it. In researching for this I put myself through the tournament of viewing a few selected popular cartoons so you, the public, would get the facts directly and without error. I watched Mr. T. What docs he know about gymnastics? (If you haven't seen the show, watch it sometime -you'll get a good laugh.) Then I saw some of those computer/robot things like The Transformers and Go-Bots. It's pathetic. And, at the top of the list....He Man. These days cartoons either must concern robots and computers, cute little stupid blue aeatures/creaturettes, or a blend of med-evil sorcery and futurist outer space gadgets. 1 was talking with my five year old brother Jed (yes, just hke tm the Beverly Hillbillies) about his views on this subject. I gave some examples of some of my old cartoons and do you know what he said... continued on page 5...
do?" he complains, "I'm just one person. One person can't change the world." But he's wrong, because every person does change the world, whether he knows it or not. This is why an attitude of helplessness and impotence is so dangerous. If you feel action is useless because it will have no effect, then you rob the world of the million good actions you might have done: the team or club you might have joined, the class you might have participated in, the friend you might have cheered. But also, if you feel your actions have no important effect, you might scar the world with an equal number of thoughtless acts: the milk carton you dropped, the wall you wrote on, the stranger you laughed at. You do have an effect. 1 say this not because George and Clarence say it's so, but because 1 see that I am a different person than I once was, and I am different because I am "a part of the continent" and everyone I have met has left his or her thumbprint on me. When 1 tell a joke I hear my father's sense of humor; when I coach a team I see Mike Deines' or Don Kerr's belief in the role of sport in character development; when I teach a class or read a book I feel Bill Drennan's or Helen Dimperio's faith in mankind and love of learning for its own sake. Ana 1 also feel those students who help me stay young and alive and who make me glad to come to school each day. There are too many of them to name, and they might be embarrassed if I did, but they know who they are, for I can't help smiling when I see them in homeroom, class, practice or hall. I like the effect they have on me, for they make me a more kjving and understanding father, teacher, and friend. I can only hope that their days, too, are somehow better for our friendship, and that they agree that it's a wonderful life. Attaboy, Clarence. Way to go, George. T.R. Kerth
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Nov. 22,1985
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Waiting for the sun
Team works together Karen Davlin
I had an acute case of writer's block prior to this. In fact, I'm sitting here typing it and I still don't know what it will be about. I guess we'll find out together. I was watching the five o'clock channel seven news a little while ago, and boy, was it interesting. John Drury was co-anchoring with Joan Esposito, and what a pair they are! But you know what? John's ear-thingie was showing by his neck for the whole time while he gave the top story. I wish I could have told him so; it was driving me nuts. It looked like he had a telephone cord growing out of his suit jacket. It might have been an oversized hearing aid. Or maybe it was rigged up to a hook on the ceiling so that if he messed up, the director would have a quick and easy method of showing his/her disapproval. Poor Joan, she was really having difficulties. I guess it was just one of those days that we are all forced to deal with once in a while. Don't get the idea that she's an unprofessional newscaster-she is my personal favorite. Joan Esposito can give a newscast! But today's program was probably not one that she'll show her buddies on videotape this weekend. That's okay. I probably wouldn't be able to pronounce "negotiations" sitting in front of
a camera that was putting me in thousands of livingrooms across Chicagoland either. Especially with that telephone cord stuck onto my collar. Did you ever stop to think how difficult ncwscasting is? I have a great deal of respect for those people. I mean, you really have to have half a brain cell to carry out that job. And that's besides acting like you really care about Steve Deshler's weather report. Yeah, he's a great guy and all (What a sweet face!), but do you think listening to him give barometer readings all day is interesting? I don't either. It also must be pretty difficult to rattle off all those stories while looking constantly at a guy squinting into a huge camera. You know, this may be the answer to why newscasters are always smiling. I bet the camera workers are all jumping around making faces at them. And you thought they were trying to be friendly! It looks like Joan Esposito and crew win the honor of Southwards appreciation this time. Oh, no! I just realized I have a serious problem here...last time it was Peter Brady, this time it's the Eyewitness News Team- what on earth will I write about next time? I just may resort to interviewing a certain social science teacher to get ideas for my next column.
Drinking isn't fun Dear Editor, In the last issue of Southwords [Nov. 8], an entire spread was dedicated to telling students the facts about the dangers of drunk driving. Most students probably read it and threw it away thinking, "It'll never happen to me." My question is, why drink at all? It's illegal, but so many people say it's fun. Sorry, but my idea of fun is not getting drunk, throwing up, passing out and waking up later not knowing what happened. I also don't consider driving somewhere taking the chance of plowing into a tree or something else and possibly killing myself and/or friends in the car with me fun either. But many people say
they don't have fun on weekends if they can't go out and get drunk. If they would open their eyes, there are plenty of things to do and places to go without drinking at all. They are just as much if not irx)re fun than going to smokefillied, beer-smelling packed house that will end up trashed by the end of the night, and getting so anhilliated that you forget your name and where you live, and you remember the good times you hsvc High school years are supposed to be the best ones of our lives, but the problem is, most of the students at Maine South are too drunk to even remember them. Jen Krietd, '87
Fat men fight for profit by Wayne Goble Professional wrestling was at one time a sport that only fat, beerdrinking, middle-aged men watched. But recently, this "sport" has become a booming business and has been brought to national attention. Many national publications, including Sports Illustrated and Life, have caught on to the wrestling resurgance. Also Wrestlemania, held in Madison Square Garden attracted the largest audience ever to witness a wrestling match and was also carried on closed circuit TV in major wrestling arenas around the country. Also, all the major networks carried footage of some form. Major wrestling events are held often in the Chicago area, with the biggest cards coming to either the Rosemont Horizon or the UIC Pavillion. The most important aspect in getting people out to these matches is use of the high profile, sure-draw wrestling including Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, the Road Warriors, and Rowdy Roddy Piper, to name a few. With this new nation-wide interest in wrestling has come prosperity in many fields. One toy company has produced a line of action figures that resemble certain professional wrestlers and, for this Christmas, an authentic looking ring has been added. continued on page 5...
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Nov. 22, 1985
Jobs help and hinder education by John Brzozowski What drives a student to get a job and work hour upon hour every week, further adding to an already hectic schedule? For many, it is the desire to own a sleek ^ortscar (actually they're usually five or six years old and barely run), the latest fashions, or just a way to have extra spending money. For some, however, it is a way to help meet ever-rising college costs; for these students a job is more out of necessity than a way in which to obtain those extra luxuries. Whatever the reason for holding a job, the student/worker often finds himself working anywhere from 10, 12, and in some cases up to 30 hours a week. As you can imagine, it's no easy task balancing 30 or 35 hours of school, 20 or more hours of work, homework every night, and whatever other activities a student might be involved in. Then, perhaps, that student might attempt to get a few hours of sleep. The effect of a student's job on the school is far greater than it might, at first, appear. First of all, with an obviously smaller amount of time available, there is less time for homework and even the most diligent student is likely to feel the impact of working upon his grades. With the increased stress that a job brings on, productivity in the classroom often goes down as well. Also greatly affected, m many instances, is a student's attendence. The student is more prone not only to becoming sick, but also to oversleeping and being late as well. Another area of a student's life that often suffers as well
Groups
by Heidi Neumann When the subject of youth groups is brought up, unfortunately a lot of people get turned off for one reason or another. Some people immediately think, "Oh religion. How boring." Some say, "I have better things to do with my time," or "I'm forced to go to church, so why should I go to a youth group, too?" Consequently, they miss out on a lot of fun and even a chance to learn a few new things in the company of good friends. Melinda McCormick, '87, describes her youth group as "...not that religious. We're more of a support group. We help each other make the right decisions, but we also have a lot of fun." Roger Smith, '87, belongs to two youth groups. He thinks, "they can be a lot of fun and also
provide fun, responsibility
is his participation in extraciricular activities and attendence at sporting events. Jobs do, however, offer some rewards and are in their own way, quite educational. A student is likely to become more responsible and dependable. A job also includes learning to work with others. By doing so, students not only learns a lot about human nature but are far better prepared for other similar situations that might arise later in life. Some jobs bring with them either valuable experience, or an opportunity to try doing something similar to their desired career choice. Regardless of the benefits derived or drawbacks suffered from a job, it is often not entirely one's first choice to spend free time working, yet it is sometimes necessary. Students who hold jobs often work bng and hard and never receive any recognition. They do still receive the self-satisfaction of working and earning money for a useful purpose The next time the person behind you in study hall rests their feet on your chair try to put up with it for a change; it may be one of the only times they have to relax.
a good way to teach responsibility to a community." Activities of each youth group vary, but a few of the most popular things to do are; playing sports like softball, volleyball, or basketball; lock-ins, which are overnight meetings at the church; beach, ski, or canoe weekends; fiindraising events such as bake sales, car washes, or garage sales; singing; or just talking to the group about whatever subject comes up. For the past two years, the Community Church Senior High has participated in a week-long work camp during the summer with hundreds of other high school students from all over the country. This "mission trip" is located in areas desperately in need of renovation, and all of the participants come together to do the
work. These kids have learned about how the other side lives, how to respect what they themselves have and how well off the people of our community actually are. If you don't belong to a church with a youth group or don't belong to a church at all, ask around and you should find someone who knows something about at least one group. Obviously, youth groups aren't for everyone. As Mike Wijas, '87, observes, "It takes a certain kind of person to be enthusiastic about it and keep going all the time ." True, it takes dedication and you have to want to be a part of the group, but once you put some effort into setting aside time to go to the meetings, the rewards start paying off in the form of new friends, good times, and a lot of learning.
Nov. 22, 1985
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Fan mail bombards the college-bound by Maggie Conlon College applications. They are every seniors nightmare. Some time during junior year they begin to haunt your doorstep. Piles of letters arrive from every state in the nation. After PSAT tests have been administered mail begins to arrive. Once the SAT and ACT have been taken the real rush begins and by this time choosing a college becomes a reality. A lot of questions must be asked when choosing a college. What size, money restrictions, scholarships, distance, private or state owned. These are just a few questions and in many cases the parents have a say in these decisions as well. Finally, when you receive the applications they vary from needing a number two pencil (such as U of I) to writing three essays and a requirement of the ACT, SAT, and Acheivement tests. For some, this is quite an assignment , adding to all of the other pressures that the average student has at this time of the year. Counselors and the people who work in the Career Resource Center are the best people to talk to. They can help everyone. College bound or not they try to insure the futures of every student so that the pressure is lessened. With their aid, a student can get help with filingfinancial aid forms, getting jobs and finding the right college.
Playing games in anotlier worid You're now entering another dimension, not trical engineer, he refers to himself as a only of sight, but of mind; the Later Zone. "tinkercr." The Lazer Zone is located on Northwest Picture this: a dark room with florescent lights, a hehnet, a backpack, and a gun in Highway and the easiest way to get there is to take Devon east to Northwest Highway, then hand. The Lazer Zone is an Adult Electronic Ac- take a right and the Lazer Zone is on the right tion Game in which players are pitted against side of the street. The hours are 7 p.m. to midnight Wed., each other and armed with lazer weaponry. Although it may sound like a video game, Fri., and Sat., and also Sun. from 1 p.m. to 8 this is a living and breathing experience. You p.m. The cost is $5.00 for 20 minutes, and you are equipped with a light sensitive headband, a may play as often as you like. A few tips for those who are interested: wear power pack around your waist and, of course, the all-important lazer gun. The gun emits high dark colors (they don't stick out so much in the intensity beams of light, which, when it scores room and give you a real advantage), don't a direct hit either to another player's gun or dress up when you go because you will sweat headband, shuts down his firing power. The profusely, and while playing the game do not player then must retreat to the Reset Station to try to rapid fire~it just gives away your posire-energize his weapon. tion. The game was created by Micheal Dragos, Good luck, and we hope you return safely the owner, in his own home. He is not an elec- from the Lazer Zone.
Slaughter continues
... continued from page 2 "Who's Elmer Fudge?" Elmer Fudge, I thought,...Elmer Fudge! Case closed. And now, for the moment you've all been waiting for, a chance to reveal just how much ...continued from page 3 junior guy said that wrestling "is what you know about the old cartoons. Steve's Cartoon Quiz Also, wrestlers have appeared in music America stands for. It's the backbone and videos, and this has brought about what is call- basis upon which all sports revolve," while 1. What was the Jetson's dogs name? 2. Who ed the Rock and Wrestling Connection. Also, CharUe Kennedy,'87, added "It's a ridiculous was the villian on Mighty Mouse? 3. Who was Gumby's pal? act put an offshoot of this is the Saturday momon 4. What was the name of Scooby Doo's van? ing cartoon show, Hulk — by a bunch of 5. Where did Fred Flintstone work? Be Hogan's Rock and Top 10 World Wrestlers morons. Another junior believspecific.6. Who was Rickochee Rabbit's Wrestling. sidekicl(? ed wrestling to be "an 1. Ric Flair Through all the incredible feat of acting 7. How far is Gothom city from the Batcave? 2. Ted DiBiase publicity, an age old ability. Imagine being 8. What is Underdog's alleged profession? 3. "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton question has been unpunched in the face by a 9. Who is Bullwinkle's sidekick? 4. The Dynamite Kid covered: Is it fake? Con400 pound man, without 10. Who did the voice for Tennessee Tuxedo? 5. Stan Hansen stant expositions are bea drop of bloodshed." *Bonus-For you devoted Speed Racer fans. 6. Ricky Chosu ing produced on the While Melinda McCorWhat was the name of his car and where was 7. "King Kong" Bruiser Brody argument of whether mick,'87, thought it to the secret set of blue prints for it? 8. Terry "Bam-Bam" Gordy wrestling is real or fake, be, "fun to watch You can submit your answers to the 9. Tiger Mask yet people continue to because a bunch of fat Southwords office (V-130). The deadline is 10. Terry Funk watch, most not caring men make fools of Thurs., Nov. 28. The lunchroom table with the whether it is fake; to Sourer: Chictigo SuH-Times themselves." most correct get a special, special prize. Each them it is entertainment. But the feeling of true wrestling fans was member of that table will receive a genuine, Yet there are those who stick to the belief that it is real, and no one will persuade them sum med up by senior Rick Burgis, "It is a very freshly baked cafeteria cookie at my personal otherwise. Opinions of wrestling range from exciting sport, and I truly respect and admire expense. Your names will also be printed in my complete disgust to utter infatuation. One the athletes involved in this classic exhibition. next column.
Does it matter if it's f alee?
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News
Nov. 22,1985
Hawkettes kick off competitive series
The Maine South Hawkettes will open this year's competitive season at Rich Central on Nov. 23. Many squads are entered in the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) competitions. According to Miss Barbara Boberich the teams closest competitors are the Jolict Tiger Paws and the Palatine Piradettes. Squads are judged on dancing techniques, music and routine compatibility, difficulty of choreography, floor coverage, variety and flow of floor patterns, spectacular effects and showmanship. There are two dancing divisions. Open and Novice. The Open division is for squads who have won a first or second place IDTA trophy in the past three years in the catagory entered. There are also three subdivisions A, AA, and AAA, which are determined by squad size. Maine South Varsity Hawkettes are entered in "Open AA" while the JV Hawkettes are in the "Novice A" division. Competitions offer six categories: Pompon, Prop, Kick, Dance, Novelty, and Flag. These shows are three to four minutes in length. Aside from three to four minute shows, there are six to eight minute programs. Coreography for these shows uses as many props, dance styles, pace changes, and spectacular effects as possible. Both Hawkette squads meet approximately two hours a day, four days a week to practice.
During practice Co-captains Cheryl Keane and Joana Forsea work in cooperation with Miss Bobrich developing original and entertaining routines. Varsity Hawkettes are: Michelle Barbarone, Jenny Bers, Mamie Cienkus, Anne DePaul, Jen Felcan, Joana Forsea, CeUa Guzaldo, Jenny Hoff, Cheryl Keane, Beth Maloney, Jill Maycan, Amy Meland, Sarah Owens, Sharon Rauser, Debbie Reinhardt, Liz Rodgers, Erika Salcmme, Maureen Schaible, Adelina Tseng, Patricia Tseng, Jenny Turk, Aime Raidl, Mary Beth Tyska, and Val WUkens. The members of Ihe JV Hawkette squad are: mm HAWK
Maine South Hawkettes perform during the 1985 Bando-Rama. The Hawitettea begin competing at tlw Rich Central Invitational on Nov. 23, the first competition leading to the State Finals in March.
Julie Cline, Amy Darlington, Rachel Drzewicki, Jenny Bruen, Mary Beth Huber, Karen Jaeger, Meghan Kennedy, Tara Krause, Janine Marcuccelli, Fiona McCarthy, Tracy Meuret, Eileen Olsen, Lori Wilkens, Sami Malten, Kim Wright, and Sina Scerba.
The Hawkettes will be performing a IDTA competitions at Rich Central (Nov. 23), Hillcrest (Jan. 18), Palatine (Feb. 8), Downer's Grove (Feb. 22) and the IDTA State Contest on March 8. The Hawkettes can also be seen throughout the season at home basketball games.
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Speech team to begin contest circuit The 1985-86 Maine South Contest Speaking meet (only for newer members) held on Sat., Team has begun preparing for their com- Nov. 16 at Glenbard South. The first contest of the regular season on Sat., Nov. 23. petitive season. This year's Competitive Speech coaches are: Contest Speakers is a drama/speech team Mr. Levelle, Mr. Kerth, Mrs. Lobitz, and Mr. that competes with other schools in various Granzyk who stated, "We're looking forward events from DI (Dramatic Interpretation), to a good season. Several people who were sucProse (storytelling), Verse (poetry reading), cessful last year are returning, notably Kim and Radio to oratorical events where comQ-ichnik, Alisa Regas, and Sara CychoU. Adpetitors perform political speeches. ditionally, some new people have shown proThe first contest of the season was a novice mise. With hard work and disciplined practice
habits, the team should make a respectable showing. More importantly, the participants will gain in speaking skill and self-confidence. If any students are interested in joining Contest Speakers, they should contact any of the coaches, or Mr. Levelle in the Speech/Drama office. Debate,the other speech related team will not be sponsored this year due to the lack of a faculty member available to coach the team.
Applications available
Washington Workshop offers congressional opportunities This year the Maine South social science portunity to personally express their feelings department will send one senior to Washington and questions about America to government D.C. from March 2-8 to participate in the leaders and get answers from the highest level Washington Workshop Seminar. of government. A nationally recogidzed education program Throughout the week, students will have for high school students, it offers a fully super- discussion meetings with members of the vised, college bases programs of insight and in- House and Senate, talk with executive and struction into American National Govern- judiciary officials, participate in a model Conment. gress, and meet with an Ambassador. Since the seminar's starting, over TD.QOO The students will also be given tours of students have participated in the program, Washington D . C , Arlington National which offers a overview of the politics and per- Cemetery, and Georgetown. sonalities of Washington. Students have an opThe student selected for the seminar will
receive a full scholarship for $475.00 covering tuition, room, board, and all fees. The student must be a senior enrolled in any level of government. Applications are available from Mrs. Nelson in A-217, and are due by Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mr. Feichter, Government teacher states "It's a fine idea and I think everybody should try to go to it," and Mr. Schultz, FBstory/Government adds "It would be a valuable experience for any college bound student, or any student for that matter."
Nov. 22, 1985
Sports
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Intramural programs provide activities The boys' intramural program recently completed a very sucessful season. Among the sports included were floor hockey, touch football, and swimming. The boys' street hockey tournament was very successful because it was well attended and exciting. Ten teams made up of sophmores, juniors, and senior boys were involved in the league. Competition lasted over a month with games being played on Mondays and Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. Team number four, whose captain was Bill May, won the tournament with an undefeated record of 10-0. The members of the campionship team were Tim Macaj, Ed Kulach, Mike Yadgar, Eric Lindenmuth, Chris Nazuka, Wes Johnson, and Pete Murges. Team number one, whose captain was Kevin Baden, finished in second place with one defeat. In freshman football, the champion from six teams was made up of Mr. Riccitelli's fifth period gym class. The team included Pat Cassata, Russ Horvath, John CapcUani, Jay Skiensch, Scott Dummler, Jim Barca, Tim Wise, and Matt McLain. On Nov. 5 an intramral swimming meet was held. A special award was given to the outstanding girl and boy. The outstanding girl was Lisa Anderson and the outstanding boy was Anders Thorsen.
During the intramural swim and stay fit program over 45 students participated. A chart was kept to keep track of the number of miles each person swam. Those students who made 50 miles were Steve Shewfelt, Pete DeLano, Dave Alberts, Frank Bondarowicz, and Bryan Gillespie.
Anders Thorsen completed 30 miles during the program. Completing 20 miles was Eric Johanson. Those swimming 10 miles were Jeff Stack, Chuck Maloney, Ryan Dalton, Dennis Funk, Craig Mink, Karen O'Connor, Bill Maloney, Rob Sego, Mel Thillens, and Pete Thorsen.
The winners and runners-up of the recent intramural swim meet are (front row left to right): Lisa Anderson and Anders
Thorsen. (Back row) Brenda O'Connor, Karen O'Connor, Bryan Gillespie, Jeff Stack, and IMel Thillens.
Girls'basketbaH to play Resurrection The girls' basketball team will open the season with a game against Resurrection on Fri., Nov. 29. The home game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Maine South traditionally opens the season with a game against Resurrection, and, according to Coach Deines, this game is "a competitive indicator for the season." Last years' Resurrection team made it to the Catholic League play-offs, and this year the team has many returning players. So, as Coach Deines believes, "They should be a pretty fair team." This year the Hawks will be playing many skilled teams, and Coach Deines thinks it is "one of the strongest schedules of competition we've had." In conference play New Trier and Maine South will be the two top teams to contend with. Coach Deines also believes the Evanston might be a surprisingly strong team. Eight varsity letter winning seniors are returning to Maine South's team this year. Mary Carroll and Liz Ciprian, both of whom were named All-Conference players last year, are returning as starters. Pam Juckett, who was starting center last year until she injured her knee, has recovered and is expected to do well. Guards Mary Bringas and Ann Walsh, a pair that has worked well together in the past, are also returning to the team. Other returning seniors are Tina Lazich, forward; Kerry Felser, guard; and Sherri Herbert,
starting forward Two juniors on the team this year are Beth Carroll and Lisa Hennessy. Beth is a point guard, and Coach Deines believes she will add "a lot of depth" to the offense. Lisa is one of the tallest members of the team and was on the Regional Championship team last year. Last year's team had an outstanding record
of 22-6, and the Hawks have won the IHSA Regionals for the last two years in a row. "We've learned what fun it is to be successful," stated Coach Deines. "The seniors have built a proud tradition for themselves; they're hard workers, strong competitors, and they enjoy winning. I think it should be an exciting year."
The boys' fall MVPs were recently announced by the physical education department. They are (front row from left to right): Pete Delano, cross country; Todd
Clark, golf; George Chaconas, football; and Tom Mech, soccer. (Back row) Chris Clark, golf; and Chris Larson, soccer.
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Sports
Nov. 22, 1985
Basketball to meet Maine West tonight • The Maine South varsity basketball team will open its season tonight at home against Maine West with the sophomore game beginning at 6:00 p.m. Coach Jerry Nelson is looking for steady improvement from the team within the first few games, and to acheive the level of competition he believes the players to have. Maine West runs a control offense with very selective shooting. They have good offensive balance and have consistently good outside shooting. Coach Nelson said that the team must be patient and keep an air of poise about them in order to win. Following the Maine West game, Coach Nelson will lead his team into the four team Thanksgiving Tourney. The tournament will be a real test, with competition coming from all the teams. Prospect and Buffalo Grove are always tough, and this year, St. Joseph's, led by Tony Freeman, has been ranked fouth in the area in pre-season polls. Tough competition this season will come from Elgin, Oak Park, Hersey, and conference rivals New Trier and Evanston. Evanston is the
odds on favorite to win the conference , but Coach Nelson believes that any team could make a run for the conference title. Coach Nelson said that the strengths of this years' team will be strong inside play. Two leaders inside will be Mark Kubow and Mike Juneman, both returning All-Conference players. Also, Drake Dietrick and Stan Holsen will give strength in the middle. Senior Paul Leongas will be leading the team with Gary Francis, Jim Kilburg, and Tom Gatz showing time at the off guard. Coach Nelson feels that the tejim can live up to its potential with a lot of hard work. One necessary factor is the balance of outside shooting with strength inside. They must also play as a team with individuals striving toward the teams' benefit. Mental toughness is a necessity, but it may be lacking early in the season due to the transition for many of the fJayers from football to basketball. The team is senior-dominated with many players having received a lot of experience last year, which will be a plus later in the season when the pressure begins to mount.
Swimming team begins season The boys' swim team officially started on Mon., Nov. 18 after about a week practice. The first meet will be held against Shaumburg on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving. The Hawk's returning varsity force includes Pete Delano and Steve "Shoefly" Shewfelt as the long distance freestylers, Pete Thorson, in butterfly and the 200 individual medley, Eric Johansen, in backstroke, Dave Alberts and Tom Mech as the sprinters. The freshman team is the future of the swim program, and the future looks good. Anders Thorson, Brian Gilespe, and Mel Thillens are
the up and coming freshman swimmers. This will be an especially tough season due to the losses of last year's seniors and due to the fact that there are the always strong teams like Evanston and New Trier in the Conference, but as Mario Polkowski, one of this year's new swimmers, once said, "What is America without competition?" This season will be a tough one, but since the team is in the re-building stages, the individual performances will be more important than the team's record.
Junior Stan Holsen Is defended by lUlike Juneman and Marit Kubow during practice. The baslcetbali season opens on Nov. 22 with a home game against Maine West.
Gymnasts to prepare for season opener The girls' gymnastic team will begin their season with a meet against Prospect on Dec. 3. Coach Phyllis GoU is unsure of how competitive Prospect will because they did not compete against them last year. Because Meg McDonald and Sue Zachary, two strong all-round competitors, graduated the will have to make up for the loss with their returing lettermen. Tiffany Borck, Lisa O'goreck. Jeannhee Choi, and Julie Lanahan will return to compete for the Hawks. Coach GoU feels that one of the major weakness the team will have to overcome in OTder to be successful is their lack of depth. With only four returning gymnasts, the team will have to fill the one missing position in each event to give the team five on each piece of equipment; the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.
The wrestling team practices in Nov. 22 the team will meet Aurora West, preparation for the upcoming season. On Gienbard East, and Hinsdale South.
The gymnastics team which competes on three levels; freshman, junior varsity, and varsity, is placed in a tough conference with the best competition coming from New Trier.