Vol 23 issue 11

Vol. 23, No. 11

souihwoRcIs Maine Township High School South

March 20,1987

Shows showcase South talent Orchesis—"...and they danced" 5^.'!^ Pi pie don't really know who we are or what we do. Or, if they've seen us perform in the Homecoming Parade and V-Show they've only seen a glimpse of what Orchesis is all about.

However, if they come to see 'And They Danced...' they'll reajize there's a lot more that goes into making a good show. Talent and hard work are only the beginning."

These thoughts reflect the majority of the group who feel that this is their best show in years. They are also excited about a few danced that they feel will definitely turn out to be Kris Nugent practices her dance for the upcoming show-stoppers.

Tickets are $3 and can be purchased in adOrchesis show "And They Danced." vance or, with limited selection, at the door.

On March 20, 21 (7:30 pm) and 22 (2 pm) the Orchesis dance troupe will present their annual show, entitled "And They Danced..."

Although this organization is relatively unknown, its members are optimistic about attracting a larger audience than seen in previous years. They feel that with a wide variety of dancing styles (modern, jazz, ballet, African, comedy, and folk) this year's show will offer something for everyone.

As one Orchesis member stated, "Many peo-

Catch the wave at Marlin show The Marlin Syncronized Swim Club is once again preparing for their annual show entitled, "Catch the Wave." The performances will be held in the Maine South pool on March 28 and 29 at 7 pm and again on March 30 at 2 pm.

This year's Marlin Swim Club consists of 43 swimmers, 18 of which are new members. Lead parts are given to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year members.

Featured soloists in this year's show will be Amy DeGrazio and Kathy Lake. Duets will be performed by Jeni Apida, Kristina Algminis, Kelley Connor, Kristie Elmgren, Gwynn Lockwood, and Karen Van Spankeren. Two acts of trios will be done by Michelle Biedron,

Laura Brandon, Katie O'Connor, Kristen Kimura, Carolyn Riedel, and Chris Riedel.

The first act of the show, entitled "It's Showtime," and an act to be learned after the show will be taken to an International Festival which will be held in Cape Coral, Florida starting May 8.

Tickets for "Catch the Wave" are $3 and can be purchased from any member of Marlin Swim Club or at the door.

MuVns Kdy Connor and Kilstl Elmgren work on their duet for "Catch the Wave."

MS SADD chapter organizes conference Friday, March 27, is an important day for the Maine South Chapter of S.A.D.D.(Students Against Driving Drunk).

Maine South will be hosting what Mr. Anton Soucek calls .The Maine South Peer Intervention Symposium.

This symposium will gather students and teachers from eighteen high schools to discuss their ideas on drinking and driving. Most of the schools that will be in attendance have active chapters of S.A.D.D. in their school or community. But, now that public awareness has spread to preventing not only alcohol abuse, but drug abuse, many schools are dropping their S.A.D.D. chapters. They are substituting their own organizations to include students against drug abuse and alcohol.

Mr. Soucek, sponsor of the Maine South S.A.D.D. chapter, stated, "Regardless of

what you call the group we are getting together to keep teenagers alive." The students and teachers from the schools will hear Senator Bob Kustra and a representative from the Secretary of State's Office. Each speaker is scheduleid to give a 20 minute presentation.

Afterward, the students will be divided into approximately four groups of twenty to share their S.A.D.D. group's effectiveness at their school and ideas on how to get the S.A.D.D. message across.

After the symposium Mr. Soucek will put together the ideas and techniques gathered from the day into a report to be sent to each school and also to the State Board of Education.

For more information on the S.A.D.D. conference see page 4.

News Briefs Tues., Mar. 24 the Soutf\fest evening paformance will be held in the Auditoriiun begiiming at 8 pm.

Southfest wiU be held all day Mar. 25.

Project Ug, career night, will be held at Maine West on Mar. 26 starting at 7 pm.

Nationd Honor SocMy inducticsis win take place beginning at 7 pm in the Auditorium (HI Mar. 31.

Oakton Ccnnmunity Coll^ win sponsor a prc^ram entitled, "Engineering in Illfaioig" firom 7:30 pm-9:30 pm on Thurs., Mar. 30.

Third Quarter ends April 3.

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News

Distributive Ed receives tionors Maine South Distributive Education students have a hard time holding all the trophies they won recently at the area competition in Sales and Marketing skills at Triton College.

The winners are: Lisa Wright (next to Dr. Cachur) was named over all winner as well as third place trophies in Sales and Advertising.

Donna Kobylinski won asecond place trophy in Sales. Sally Rasmussen was named over all winner as well as second place in mathematics and third place in Human Relations. Mike Funk won a third place trophy in Sales.

/ly, laddie—town to appear out of mis The 1987 Maine South Broadway Musical, Brigadoon, cast was announced on Fri., Feb. 13. Two casts were selected, each to perform four shows.

Brigadoon is a romantic fantasy which takes place in Scotland. The story focuses around Tommy(Darren Bochat, Mark Lundell) and Fiona (Meg Parson, Ann Heurich). Comic relief is provided by Meg Brockie(Colette Pusczan, Maura Scott) and Jeff (Jeff Burgis, George Brant).

This year's show is under the direction of Mr. Don Martello. Music directors are Mr. Gordon McLean, Mr. Irwin Bell, and Mr. Walter Flechsig. This year's student directors are Julie Ewry, Alisa Regas, and Melinda Mc-

cormick.

Other cast members include: Wayne Goble, Nelson Paradez, Yvonne Thomas, Kim Grichnik, Katy McGarry, Roger Smith, Troy McLennan, Jake Crampton, Dean Westman, Matt Johnson, Mike McGarry and Eric Johanson.

Chorus members include: Doug Boer, Scott Duerkop, Chip Dunn, Steve Engel, Jeff Gebhardt, Mark Gemmel, Matt Greer, Russ Horvath, Doug James, Dave Neisler, David Rundvlad, Graham Salemme, Jim ShauU, Steve Shewfelt, Scott Starkey, Nadine Aloisio, Kris Altobelli, Dawn Baudek, Kirsten Bierie, Christa Brammeier, Jenny Drozd, Meg Filkins, Suzanne Frazier, Kristin Haller, Alison Heitzman, Krista Heitzman, Margit

Johanson, Karen Katecki, Beth Koehn, Beth Maloney, Meg Maloney, Ines Marquart, Mary Moore, Beth Morandi, Martha Muhlena, Valerie Neff, Lisa Okerstrom, Sonia Olssen, Heather Phillips, Michelle Rante, Cindy Rigali, Michelle Schneider, Vicki Skoczylas, Jolene Schuetter, Kris White, and Karen Voorhees.

Girls' Dance Chorus members under the direction of Miss Barbara Bobrich are: Nadia Accettulli, Michelle Barbarone, Dawn Blumenthal, Ann Hallihan, Sami Malten, Jill Maycan, Kris Nugent, and Maureen Schaible.

The Boys' Dance Chorus members under the direction of Mr. Mastrolonardo are: Jeff Forney, Mark Gierszewski, Tim Dietlin, Marty Maloney, Mark Schaetzlein, and Randy Weil.

Dispute over subdivision rages However, Ridgewood High School is a Ridgewood High School District 234 has recently filed a suit in order to keep the pro- member of the West Cook School Regional posal concerning the disputed S&V subdivision Committee, which includes the disputed S&V off the April 7 ballot; this proposal states that subdivision. Ridgewood High School feels that all Pennoyer School District 79 students living the North Cook Committee had no right to in the disputed S&V subdivision should attend make this proposal for an area that did not fall Maine South High School. This Illinois Board in their district.

Since the subdivision represents less that 8 of Education had voted 16-1 on January 22 to have this proposal on the ballot. The proposal percent of Ridgewood's population, the voters was suggested by the North Cook School in the Ridgewood district cannot vote for the Reorganization Committee. Pennoyer School proposal. Although the subdivision is small, it had agreed to this proposal because 98 percent is important to Ridgewood because the of the students already live in the area which is residents living in this division play $100,000 in controlled by the North Cook School property taxes to Ridgewood.

Reorganization Committee.

If the lawsuit is unsuccessful and the referendum is passed by the voters, then all of "What the North Cook Committee did was the students will be sent to Maine South. This say that students in the same elementary school will be a great loss economically to the should feed into the same high school," said Ridgewood High School District.

Dr. Fenili, the Superintendent of Pennoyer Therefore, Ridgewood High School has School. "The kids should stay together and go taken legal action since the North Cook S.R.C. to Maine South High School." continued to page 5

J^^SI*^"'^^' Mr. An FÂŤng-ql, exchange teacher from TianJIn, China, demonstrates Chinese stir-frying techniques to foods classes. Mr. An also shared his Chinese culture with other classes through lectures and slide presentations.

March 20,1987

Commentary

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l/\/hat's goin' down'

A last look at the eight period day he Anop.ymous Colamnis^ A long, long time ago back in yesteryear 1986, the school administration revealed that next year our school day will be eight periods long. This is not the shocker: as the administration has said, only thirty percent (not much, right?) of the student body leaves before 2:40; it does not drastically change most people's day—they get out at 2:50 instead of 2:40. We can stand being with our teachers for three extra minutes so as to improve "teacher/student interaction time period."

What I am upset about is the fact that the administration is going to force each and every one of us to stay here for eight periods—no early dismissal for anyone. This is "to extend learning time, simplify extracurricular activities and sports scheduling" and other such reasons. Here is a reasonable, calm argument against this new policy.

First and foremost, the way to encourage students not to blow off school (take two easy classes and leave after second period) is not to force them to stay, but to entice them to stay.

Force will only cause ill will. It will also cause people to take more blow-off classes or simply sit in study hall. That will surely improve the quality of a District 207 education. The way to encourage students to stay in school is to make

dass time interesting: get guest speakers (like the Horizons program), modify curriculum, promote academics! Or, if need be, raise graduation requirements.

Secondly, it doesn't take a group of PhD's to prove to me that the more teacher contact with students, the better the education. Give me a $300,000 research grant and I'll tell you the same thing. I can see the administration's reasoning. But, we already are in school longer than the state requires and we start before Labor Day and we end past the middle of June! Since the three extra minutes per period will add two and a half weeks to the year, begin school after Labor Day and end June 7 or 8.

Another rationale of the administration is that an eight period day, with all students leaving at the same time, is better for athletic contests and extracurriculjir events. As it is now, athletes sometimes must leave class early for these contests. You're telling me that the entire schedule of each and every student must be altered so that athletes can get to meets on time. Bah! Part of being an athlete is paying the price. That price is working hard in the gym. It is also getting passing grades in the classroom and making up work they miss when leaving early. Let the athletic department

schedule these contests around the school day.

In the long run it is tne student who will suffer. Many people will be forced into eliminating electives, classes taken as a sample of diverse subjects, from their schedule. Trying different things will have to wait until college, wiiere the people will have to pay large amounts of money for courses that are of casual interest to them. Early and late bird classes will be the same things as early morning classes (Latin, German 3) and ninth period classes; things will remain the same except you will be in class all day whether your schedule permits you to leave or not.

I don't mind the eight period day that much, but I want to be able to leave early if possible.

Each case of early dismissal should be examined individually and, if need be, with greater scrutiny. Those who are not doing much during the day should be required to stay. But those who are should be allowed to leave.

Freedom of choice is one of the great advantages of America and its educational system.

Let's hope a compromise can be hammered out so that individual freedom and quality education are fused for the ultimate good of the student. After all, that is what the system is all about.

Southwords maiibag' Dear Editor: At about 8:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 20, I found myself in the familiar position of trying to find something to do after the basketball game. Many of my friends asked me what I was doing, and I said I didn't know. I asked them if there was anything going on and they all answered "no." When the game ended, there was an announcement that there would be a sock-hop in the back gym. I was unaware of this and asked all my friends if they had known about it. They all said "yes." Well why, then, I asked, was everyone saying there was nothing to do? I told my friends that we should go to the sock-hop. The two most popular replies were "Wait, you're kidding, right?" and "No, that's gay." Oh and there was one more: if I remember correctly it was "That geU a big 'later'." So I walked around the foyer and tried to talk people into going to the sock-hop.

Needless to say, I was not too successful. It is one thing if people don't like sock-hops, but I really see this as being the problem. I think the problem is that most people don't consider it cool to go to a sock-hop, especially if "no cme else" is going. Take this for example: I was talking to two girls, a sophomore and a junior, and they asked me what I was doing. I answered that I wanted to go to the sock-hop.

Simultaneously they snapped "You're going?" in a tone that would make anyone not want to get within thirty miles of the back gym.

I really couldn't believe how surprised they were that I was actually going to go into the dance. Gosh, how nerdy of me, huh?

Well, guys, believe it or not, I went. And when I walked in, I couldn't believe how few people were there. And lots of them were underclassmen. I know I can't speak for others, but I think most people like to dance and listen to music. So if just a few people would say "I'm going," then maybe a few more would join in. So many juniors and seniors didn't even consider it as an option.

And these are the same people that complain that there is never anything to do in Action Ridge. Don't get me wrong; I'm not saying one sock-hop is the cure-all for Maine South's social life problems, but it can help. More than likely that night, most people drove around town for a while, went by a few prospective fests, grabbed a shake at McD's, and then went home. But if they were lucky enough to find a party, they stood around and did the same thing that they do on every Friday night, and had the time of their lives, I'm sure.

I'm not saying there's anything terribly wrong with this. I like to go to parties, too. I just think that when the opportunity arises to do something different, people should take advantage of it. I realize that certain people just don't like to dance; that's fine. I wouldn't go to a sock-hop either if I didn't. But most peoI^e think "no one else" is going, and don't

want to be the first one to say that they are. If everyone decided that going to a sock-hop wasn't such a crime after all, and more than just thirty-five people took a walk to the back gym, amazing things could happen: it just might be fun.

Sincerely, Katie Clark '88

Southwords Southwards Is the student produced newspaper of Maine South High School, Parle Ridge, IL. Letters to the editor should be delivered to Room V-130 or given to a member oi the editorial staff listed be\ovi.Southwords leserves the right to edit all letters containing obscene or libelous material.

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March 20, 1987

The Other Side-

S.A.D.D. prevents student deaths Mr. Anton Soucek teaches Driver Education dreams. Life is precious—party time can be at Maine South and sponsors the Maine South deadly; it is not wise to drink and drive. chapter of S.A.D.D. (Students Against DrivA very important date to us at Maine South ing Drunk). is Friday, March 27. We will be hosting eighteen suburban high schools who have a comThe S.A.D.D. organizations which function mon goal of preventing teen deaths as a result in every state of the union had their start in of drinking and driving. We are getting 1981. Mr. Bob Anastas founded S.A.D.D. together to share ideas and methods with after two of his students were killed in a which to get the message across to students. vehicular accident which involved drinking. Homecoming and school proms will share the His goal as well as ours at Maine South is to spotlight, since many students feel that on eliminate drinking and driving and therefore these occasions drinking is acceptable and,insave student lives. deed, it is time to party. While figures are not The National Highway Transportation Safe- available, high school proms are happy, ty Administration figures show that there has celebrating occasions for teens, and yet they been a reduction of traffic fatalities involving also are deadly as well. Too frequently, alcohol teens and the consumption of alcohol. While consumption enters the evening of celebration no one can say definitely that S.A.D.D. is the and along with it, tragedy.

On September 12, 1986, Governor J. sole influencing factor, it is accepted that Students Against Driving Drunk is a very im- Thompson signed into law Senate Bills 1576 portant contributing factor. At the present and 1577, which place more responsibility on time, each Maine Township High School has adults for "knowingly" permitting those an active S.A.D.D. chapter. Maine South has under 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. Senate forty members, and we meet every Wednesday Bill 1576 became effective Jan. 1, 1987. and morning at 7:30 a.m. in room A-119. Our provides that any person who knowingly rents organization is responsible for the posters that a motel or hotel room for the use of people you have seen displayed during Christmas, under 21 to consume alcohol be guilty of a Maine South S.A.D.D. Day, and Valentine's Qass C misdemeanor, which is punishable by Day. It is our desire to inform all students up to a $500fineand/or not more than 30 days about survival in order to fulfill their life in prison. Also, any person who knowingly

permits the unlawful possession or consumption of alcohol in a residential gathering of 2 or more with a minor under 18, and the underaged person leaves in an intoxicated condition, is subject to a Class C misdemeanor. Senate Ball 1577, which became effective immediately upon the Governor's signature, provides for the liability of adults over 21 who pay for a hotel or motel room knowingly used for the consumption of alcohol by minors for any property or person injured by the actions of an intoxicated person(s).

These two laws will have considerable impact upon adults and teens during prom activities. I would have to say that they are intended to save teen lives. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 15-19, accounting for more than 40 percent of fatalities in this age group; approximately 50 percent of these crashes are alcoholrelated.

My final comment to Maine South students is: enjoy our school's yearly activities; take an active part in any of our programs offered to all. Develop many and varied skills in your brief four years and fulfill your dreams. What you accomplish at Maine South will remain with you as long as you live. Our S.A.D.D. chapter wishes you happiness, success, and a long life.

T/me Out

I J Southfest '87—too intellectual?

Well, the time of year you've all been waiting for is fast approaching. Freshmen have heard rumors about it—the rest of us have experienced the joy. What started out as a good idea for a fun day for students and teachers alike is quickly becoming a legend. I'm talking, of course, about Southfest.

As everyone knows, Southfest is the greatest thing to come to Maine South since outdoor lounge and early dismissal. Where else would you be able to see worms, leeches, Joan Esposito, and water dogs all in the same day?

Or how about old favorites like juggling and bcUydancing? Southfest provides all these opportunities plus many more.

By now most of you are probably thinking back to sometime last month when you filled out some cards and heard an inspirational speech from Mr. Adamo about fishing and drag racing. But, when you really get down to it, do you know what Southfest is all about?

More importantly, do you have what it takes to attend Southfest?

To any reasonable person, Southfest is a dream come true. It's a chance to kick back,

relax, and enjoy a day without classes (No, not at home). Most of us realize the boundless virtues of Southfest and appreciate it to the fullest. But there arc those few who decide that it is dumb, or boring, or perhaps a bit too intellectually challenging for them, and they call in sick. What I can't understand about this is —Why? Think about it. Even if you forget about the tremendous interest and variety which Southfest has to offer, it seems pointless to stay home. Is hanging around at McDonald's or Woodfield really that much better? Southfest is already a day off as it is. If you really want to accomplish something, skip a day of classes instead. That way you miss lectures and tests instead of fun and games. And rather than disappointing the faculty and other students who attend Southfest, you hurt yourself.

Many people don't realize the incredible amount of planning and effort that goes into Southfest. It takes a lot of work to line up guests, plan the day, and then organize the event well enough so that almost everyone has

their top choices. The people involved with Southfest spend months working to organize this—all you have to do is show up for one day. Who knows—you might even enjoy it.

There is, finally, one more major reason to attend Southfest. I have no evidence to back up my theory, but it should be obvious once you think about it. Here it is: Last year, as some have pointed out, attendance at Southfest was somewhat less than ideal. Many key Maine South administrative personnel—the movers and the shakers—were involved with this project, and the lack of enthusiasm upset them. Many were so upset, it is rumored, that they turned their failed efforts dsewhere. Thus, we get the wonderful Discipline Procedures handbook and, new for 1988, a mandatory eight-period day.

This is not to say that administrators make major, policy-making decisions based on a whim. But if the trend keeps up, and attendance at Southfest '87 is perfect, open campus may be just around the corner.

Southfest '87. March 25. Be there.

March 20, 1987

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Southfest: no time for excuses

by Eden Morris It is Hearing the time of the year when we are lucky enough to have Southfest '87, and many students are probably attempting to conjure up an illness or some other plausible excuse which will permit them to stay home. Why? Sure, you can go out the night before, sleep a little bit later, watch a few stupid game shows, and feed your face every twenty-five minutes. There is more to life than that, and through Southfest you can explore many aspects of life. What is your purpose?

Anyway, Wednesday isn't the best day to cut. It's not as though you'll have a long weekend as a result. If anyone had asked you four months ago whether or not you would be

in school on March 25, 1987, you would have said yes, as long as it wasn't a weekend. You were more or less planning on being here, so show up anyway. You won't get any homework, I promise. If you are open-minded about this, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge(even if you think you know all you want to know) for probably no cost at all. You might be lucky and get workshops with friends that aren't in your regular classes.

Remember all those candy bars and suckers?

Many clubs have donated money to the Southfest fund. Get double your club's money's worth and take advantage of what your peers are doing.

Brotherhood: Maine South popularity contest Brotherhood Society: it's a good idea, but is this society really one of "brotherhood?"

Brotherhood is defined as "kind and affectionate in a brotherly manner." How often do you see this?

For example, when was the last time you were walking down the hall and a member of the Brotherhood Society approached you and said, "Hi, how are you? "or even just flashed a smile? Obviously people can't always go around bright and cheery, but reflect, can you remember when they did? It seems the Brotherhood Society is turning more and more

into a popularity contest than into a group of the nicest, friendliest, and most outgoing people in the school.

Of course, Brotherhood does many beneficial things here at Maine South, such as raising money for various charities, and there are memy members who actually do meet the criteria of the Society. But let's think back to nominations. Was the first name announced in your homeroom that of the boyfriend of the most outspoken girl in the room? Did the thought of nominating someone really deserving cross your mind, but you dismissed it

because Buffy and Brad thought Marvin was "uncool?" Well, maybe it's time the student body stood up and nominated someone because they are the nicest person around, not just because they are the cutest guy on the basketball team. Yes, some people have nominated for the right reasons, and they are to be commended. Others haven't.

Brotherhood membership is a good idea as an honor to bestow on the most deserving.

Remember, nice guys can finish first—if we only give them a chance.

Letter to Editor Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Bill Bauer's letter to the Editor in the last issue of Southwards.

Bill's letter accomplished goals very similar to those which Student Council has for their TAN (Teacher Appreciation Notes) program.

The TAN program is set up so that a teacher can anonymously receive positive feedback for those things he/she is doing in class. . The notes are picked up weekly at Student Council meetings and from the TAN box outside the Student Council office.

I'm not saying that teachers should not be publicly recognized for their extra effort. Nor am I saying that Bill wrote his letter so that he could get "brownie points." All that I am saying is that Southwards cannot possibly print every letter from a student wishing to commend his/her teacher. There is simply not enough room for Southwards to pubUsh all of the students' positive feedback, but Student Coimcil can type as many TAN notes as are turned in. It takes much less time to write a TAN note than to write a letter to the editor.

TAN notes can be written on anything (even a piece of your lunch bag will do), they don't have to be grammatically perfect, and they don't have to be nearly as long—just a sentence or two will do.

I'm asking you to please take a fraction of the time and effort that Bill spent writing his letter and write a TAN note. You can either

drop it in the box by the Student Council office (in the Dean's office hallway) or give it to any member of Student Council. Through this small effort, you can make your teachers feel appreciated.

Beth Maloney '87

Dear Editor: I am commenting on last month's assembly in which selected students were inducted in the Brotherhood Society. According to the 1983-84 student handbook, students are

elected by their classsmates who represent the principles of brotherhood, such as school spirit, sportsmanship, and concern for others.

Come on, let's get real here! Do students really think about these qualities before they nominate their fellow classmates? I believe that this society is really a popularity contest.

Sure, there are many students that really deserve this honor, but some students that are elected don't quite fit these "stringent" qualifications. I believe that next year's students should be more aware of what they are doing when choosing candidates for Brotherhood Society.

D.W. '87

Dispute continues continued from page 2 "had no legal right to submit a report on detachment because the area in question falls under the jurisdication of the West Cook County (Regional S.C.)," said Ridgewood Superintendent Roger A. Kampschrocr, Furthermore, if the referendum is approved, then the citizens living in the subdivision would have to pay higher taxes.

When residents were asked about their opinions, 90 percent of the 55 residents said they wanted to remain in their district, according to Ridgewood's Assistant Superintendent and Business Manager, Fred Beuttlcr.

Letters to the Editor and submissions to the faculty column "The Other Side" for publication in the next issue of Southwards must be turned in to V-130

by Tues., March 24. All letters will be edited for obscene or libelous material.

Southwards annual Senior Destination Survey will be taken in homeroom on Tues., March 24. If you are not in attendance that day, please drop by V-130 to pick up a survey as early as possible.

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Sports

March 20, 1987

Hawk force loses in Regionals The Maine South varsity basketball team(15-Il, 8-2 conference) has an impressive title to show for "one hell of a season," says Coach Verber. An incredible 20-foot shot at the buzzer by Gary Francis sealed the Hawks victory over New Trier on Feb. 27 to give them the Central Suburban South Conference championship.

The Hawks had to work to overcome a ten point deficit only minutes into the game. Admirable performances both offensively and defensively by Jim Kallas and Jim Swanson led Maine South to a 29-28 over the Trevians at the half. The second half saw the teams trading the lead until, following drives by Francis and Jim Walker, the score was tied at 55 with 24 seconds remaining. Francis, guarded by three Trevians, took the winning shot with one second to left in regulation time. Francis, who

scored 25 points on the night, including a perfect 11 of 11 from the line, was immediately swarmed by a rush of Hawk fans on to the court. Major scoring contributions came from Jim Kallas(13 points), Jim Swanson(8 points), and Jim Walker(7 points).

Coach Verber attributed the victory to the team's persistence. "I kept telling them, no matter how many times you get knocked down, you don't quit. Sooner or later, if you pay your price and you believe, then you win.

And they did." Of Francis' performance, he added, "A champion comes out when a champion has to, and that's what happened tonight."

Three days later, Maine South went on to play in the State Regionals, hosted by Fenton High School. The Hawks won their first game against Fenton, but couldn't overcome an early deficit in the championship game against Elk Grove, despite what Coach Verber called "our best offensive performance this season."

Although their 78-70 loss to the Grenadiers marked the end of the season for the Hawks, they remain more than satisfied with their conference championship, the first since the year of the state championship, 1979.

Upper left: Gary Francis fights for a rebound against the Grenadiers. At left: Coach Verber talks to the Hawks following their Regional loss to Elk Grove, marking the seniors' final game.

Carroll All-State honorable mention Senior Beth Carroll was recently chosen by the IBCA, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, as one of four All-State honorable mentions for girls' basketball. Four All-State teams were selected, placing Beth in the top 25 girls basketball in the AA division in Illinois.

This honor is difficult to obtain if the player's high school team does not compete in downstate competition, yet Beth's consistant contribution to the Hawk Force placed her among the best.

Also, the title often is given to a very high-scorer in basketball, but Beth's talents once again proved her ability as an all-around player. Stated Coach Mike Deines, "Beth is always at the front of our ball club."

He continued, "This is a great recognition not only for Beth, but a reference to our team as a whole."

Hawks to face Titans tonight The Maine South Boys' Gymnastics team began their season's competition on March 4 against Hoffman Estates. Outstanding performances came from Mike Barinek on the pommel horse, as well as Chuck Huettinger, Jim Huston, and Todd Borck, all scoring above 8.0 on the vault.

The Hawks fell behind Hoffman Estates by a few points in each event, and were defeated 108-93 Their optimism and strength combined with a rigorous practice schedule should combine to put the Hawks ahead in the future, however.

Coming off a meet against the New Trier Trevians, held on Wed. March 17, the Hawks will face the Glenbrook South Titans tonight at home at 6:30 pm.

Among those competing are: John Cox, high bar; Chuck Huettinger and Jim Huston, parallel bars; Todd Borck, vault; Steve Hartwig, rings; and Spencer Hart, floor exercise.

Sam Llgammari demonstrates form and ability In the floor exercise at a recent gymnastics meet.