Vol 23 issue 9

Vol. 23 No. 9

sOUTIHWORCJS Maine Township High School South

February 13.1987

Crackers promises to be wild "..Just a crazy comedy."

The Maine South Speech/Drama Department's third major production of the year, the All School Play, will open next week in the Clyde K. Watson Auditoriimi. This year's show, Animal Crackers, will be performed on Feb. 19, 20, and 21 at 8 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door at $3 for adults and $2.50 for students and senior citizens.

The play, written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, is a hilarious comedy that had the Captured at a rehearsal of this year's All School Play, Animal Marx Brothers in its original cast.

Crackers is Julie Ewry as Mrs. Whitehead, Kate Ranft as Mrs. Since then, the three main RIttenhouse, and Darren Bochat as Captain Jeffery Spauldlng. characters have always been played in that way. Darren Bochat (Captain Jeffery Spalding), George Brant (Emanuel Ravelli), and Greg Barrington (The ProOn Thurs., Feb. 19, at Sam M.S. seniors interested in fessor) portray the famous trio. the AFS/Brotherhood Animal Crackers takes place in Assembly will be held in the financial aid are encouraged to apply for the Mothers' Club the home of Mrs. Rittenhouse Spectator Gym. Scholarships. Applications are (Kate Ranft)) who is full of joy Feb. 19, 20, and 21 at 8 pm available in the Career because Captain Spalding, a famous elephant hunter, has planin the Clyde K. Watson Resource Center. Deadline for Auditorium the 1987 All application is Tuesday, April ned to visit her home. Julie Ewry and Kris White portray Mrs. School Play, Animal Crackers 1, 1987.

Whitehead and Grace Carpenter, will be performed. two so-called friends of Mrs. Rittenhouse who become jealous

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Mr. Mark Bielak, Director because of her acclaimed guest.The devious pair then try their best to ruin the Captain's stay with hysterical events.

Directing this year's play is Mr. Mark Bielak, teacher of broadcasting and communications at Maine South. Because Animal Crackers needs a very strong cast to carry out the slapstick humor, Mr. Bielak believes that "not many high schools would attempt something like this." But, in spite of this, he is confident that the cast will be able to pull it off easily.

Animal Crackers is student directed by sophomore Martha Mulhena. The set design is by Erik Peterson; Dennis Funk is the technical director; and Maureen Mulcrone will stage manage the performances.

Other cast members include: Dave Bleeden, Matthew Johnson, Pat Leahy, Mark Lundell, Marty Maloney, Heather McCabe, Melinda McCormick, Erik Peterson, Brian Rodgers, Jenine Smith, Roger Smith, Dean Westman, and Meredith Brammeier.

Southfest committee works on plans

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On March 25 Maine South will present the 3rd annual Southfest. According to Mr. Clifford Adamo, Assistant Principal, " This Southfest is the best ever. The night program is superb. I don't think I have ever been more excited about any program here at South. I think the kids will be as excited as the people who planned it." The program, as in past years, will include presentations by various groups and people. Some of the presentations this year include: news anchorwoman Joan Esposito; hawaiian dance; bats; Bill Mellberg, political impressionist; Don Schumacker, legendary drag racer; and private detecting.

promises to be spectacular. The acclaimed Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble will perform along with a nationally known comedy troop called The Practical Theatre Company, and Mickey and the Memories, a musical group which concentrates on music from the 50s and 60s. The cost for the evening is $7 per person and only 800 seats are available.

Information concerning this year's Southfest will be passed out in homeroom on Feb. 16. Students will be instructed to look through all the choices and select 8 to 10 of the presentations that they would like to see the most. Then, on Feb. 17, cards will be passed The evening show to be held on March 24 at out on which each student will write their top 7:30 pm in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium choices.

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February 13,1987

•The Other Side

Run! Here come the hornworms!

T^^A' Mr. Tom Kerth is currently an English couldn't even if he wanted to. He doesn't have teacher at Maine South. He serves as a soccer enough brains to override the tomato-signal and speech team coach. that his instinct keeps shouting at him, the tomato hornworm is a pretty boring little bug.

The tomatoe hornworm is a fat, ugly little So what? you're probably asking yourself. beastie with a taste for only one thing in the world: tomato plants. The curious thing about Here I am trying to eat pizza, and this guy's the hornworm, though, is that it never actually lecturing me on hornworms. What's his point? chose to like tomato plants—instinct did that The point is that, if you keep your eyes and for him. From the day he was bom, he knew ears open, you'll discover a lot of hornworms what he wanted, and even if you dropped him lurking through the halls of Maine South. Oh, in a field of cabbages, say, he would set his lit- they may not all be tomato hornworms—you tle jaw, tighten his little belt, and hustle his lit- may find some rock music hornworms, or race tle buns off in search of a Contadina farm. car hornworms, or science fiction hornworms, And if there didn't happen to be one nearby, or computer hornworms—but they're hornwell then he would just have to do without worms, all right; don't let them fool you. If (and maybe even starve) before he would try a you want to find out for sure, try offering mouthful of anything else. Instinct is like that. them something different. Then watch them set their little jaws, tighten their little belts, and Now, if you think about it, the life of a take their little minds elsewhere. hornworm would be pretty easy. After all, you wouldn't have to waste any time making all Take Southfest, for example. On March 25, those bothersome decisions. You'd know ex- Maine South will be filled with a smorgasbord actly waht to have for your next meal, what of interests, ranging from actors to animals, to your favorite color is, what to buy for your artists, to athletes, all the way to whatever and girlfriend for her birthday, where to go on beyond. Yet mention all the possibilities in the your honeymoon, and what to do when you halls sometime and listen to the little chorus of got there. All in all, life would be a snap. hornworm voices piping up: "Sorry, not The only problem is that, although the horn- enough rock music/ race cars/ science fiction/ worm doesn't have to make any decisions, he computers. I'm outta here." Poor little boring

Looking Around ^

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hornworms, reacting instinctively to the-way-Ihave-always-done-things instead of trying, thinking, testing, deciding.

"But there's nothing there that interests me," they say defiantly, almost with a fierce pride at being a hornworm. I don't know—I think I'd be embarrassed if I could look at a list that long and that diverse without finding anything that interested me. That would make me a hornworm, just like them.

The question that is really puzzling, though, is how all these hornworms came to be. How, after only 15/16/17 years of life, did they lose all their curiosity? What killed all the joy of discovery in them? What made them want to leave the banquet behind so soon to mindlessly munch, munch, munch at the same plant day after day after day?

Maybe it's just that being a hornworm is so doggone easy. And there are so many others around, it's easy to forget that life can offer other possibilities. After all, if you surround yourself with hornworms, it's pretty hard not to become sort of hornwormy yourself.

But I can't help but wonder how many hornworms there would be in the world if they'd each take a little taste of something else now and then.

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"Here's a story..." one more time

clothes, the hairstyles, the slang, the song.

The way I sec it, the people who write about They are, indeed, the Family From Hell.

The Brady Bunch fall into two categories.

And yet, for the past four years. The Brady Bunch has been a constant topic in 1.) Those who honestly liked the show and Southwards is not perfect.

Southwards articles. After a certain female wish to share their fond memories of it with Now in every high school paper, a certain their fellow students— if this is you, and number of errors can be expected and columnist left us last year, I thought the you know who you are, there is no hope for forgiven: typos, mis-aligned columns, and nightmare might finally be over. But it was not you. May you die crushed by falling shelves to be. at a toy store. pointless articles (lets see if "Gift suggestions for Mother's Day" can be skipped this year), For God's sake, why? The show stinks, but there is one persistant problem that seems plain and simple. If UFO's over Alaska have 2.) Those who think there are being "cute" to be unique to Southwards. seen The Brady Bunch, no wonder they're by mentioning "The Brady Bunch"— You're not. You may have noticed a I'm speaking, of course, of ... The Brady afraid to make contact. Now I realize that the dramatic drop in friends since you started show is something many of us may have en- writing. May you perish trapped overnight Bunch. joyed as children. But why admit it? That's the in a meat locker.

It's difficult for me to fully describe my hatred of this show fully on paper. Suffice to kind of secret that should stay far buried in our say that whenever I come across the phrase subconscious forever. Greg's hair turning All right, I certainly hope I've made my "Brady Bunch," I feel a weight in my stomach orange was funny to us when we were kids. I point. I think if we all stick together on this, think most of us are past that stage by now. and a wave of nausea hits me. Here's a show Nowadays many students dye their hair orange we can make Southwards the great paper it with no redeeming qualities whatsoever. on purpose. Wait, maybe I've hit on was destined to be. Yessiree Bob. something. I better change the subject.

Everything about it is relentlessly annoying: And if anyone so much as mentions Punky the plots, the characters, the house, the Wouldn't want this article to get to heavy.

Brewster

I know that this might come as a shock to most of you out there, but unfortunately it's true.

February 13,1987

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In Case We Survive

And on that bright July morning...

Last summer, one bright July morning, I decided I wanted to go to the beach. It was a gorgeous day, and I was in a great mood, so I called my friend Pam up and told her to get anyone to go, and we'd go. My parents said I could drive the new car, even though I'd only driven to Gilson beach once before. But I was a good driver, and what was the big deal anyway? I knew we'd have an awesome time.

I was rushing around the house grabbing suntan lotion and listening to my ten-year-old brother complain about how he was sooo bored, and in a burst of unexpected generosity or tolerance, I offered to take him along— Instant brownie points with the Parental Unit! So Colin and I ran laughing to the car, opened the sunroof, cranked up Van Halen, and waved goodbye to Mom and Dad, who were smiling at this sibling togetherness thing we were do-

ing. We then set off to gather Mike, Mark, and Pam. We cruised to the beach (you know how the cruising thing goes) and spent a pretty uneventful but rare, perfect time having fun in the sun.

There was one big rock in the water a couple of feet out from the shore, and we discovered that if we stood on it, there were huge waves that came up and knocked us off, on to the soft, sandy beach. We played Frisbee and collected neat-looking rocks and made fun of fat ladies in bikinis and gossiped, basically all the stuff you're supposed to do on a July afternoon at the beach. Colin got bored and was being a pain, and I was sunburned, and Pam had to be at work soon, so somewhere about two-thirty, we shook the sand off and got back in the car to go home.

Sunroof open, Phil in the tape deck, win-

dows down, sunglasses on. We got about six miles before the truck plowed into us. Ambulances, blood, broken glass, and crumpled forms being pulled on to body boards.

Later, at the hospital, when they finally told me that my brother was alive and was going to be basically okay, I limped into his room to lean over his bed.

"Hi, kiddo. How're ya doin'?"

"Okay. What's wrong with your face, Ash? Did you hurt yourself?"

"Hey, Col, don't you remember the accident? The truck? The beach?"

"Yeah, let's go to the beach sometime, okay? What truck?"

We have to look at each day, and at each person around us as if each one is a gift. They are. Happy Valentine's Day. "What truck?"

What's goin' down'

Reflections on Valentine's Day The AnORymoua Columnis^ Some reflections on Valentine's Day: Don't some of these messages sound like they were written by people that have distinctly abnormal psyches (messed up in the head, playin' basketball with a tree, you know, crazy!) or else by people that devise codes for the National Security Agency? I mean, either they are written by deranged young adults or these people are geniuses at codes.For example: Happy Valentine's Day, Crysty: Like I am thinkin bout you. Luv ya more dan...uh...my stolen Pioneer sterreo in my 1972 Trans Am, rusted. Signed, somebody. or.

To 345-654: Operation Snag has been set in motion. Subject is unaware of presence. The boat is in. 543 S. Pfingsten Rd, 3pm or arranged meeting. Red says go, repeat go.

Cheeseburger/ fires/ coke, to go, 445(l& "1923 beebop Q. Don't some of the contents sound weird?

For example: HAPPY VD. GOOD LUCK WITH THE PENICILLIN TREATMENTS. Kind of makes you wonder, right? or...

Carey—Thanks for bein' there when I was

wet. If you hadn't been there I would have I think it would be much simpler if sUyed wet until it stopped raining. Friends everybody just waited until after Feb. 14. Then forever, Henry. they could go and buy the candy for 99 cents per ten-pound box and say, "I didn't think we This second one must be symbolic or deep or were ready, but now we are." Then both peosomething. ple could gorge themselves on chocolate until one of them regurgitated. Afterwards they Anyway, this is a strange mating ritual could smoke a cigarette and say things like, "It Americans go through every February. All the was great for me." But in this modern world it people go out and get candy or gifts such as probably will not happen like this. For one lingerie (you know—"undies for two") or thing, overweightness is one of the seven sins in flowers or some other romantic thing and give the 80's. it to a person that they are in "LOVE" with, (You know what they say—if it ain't good who in 2.3 weeks will be disparaging them like for you, it tastes good. Also—"You are what this: "Like he/she was a total wastoid! The you eat" and "It's not how you feel, it's how slime left me for his/her blond secretary." continued to page 4

Southwards Letter to the Editor Dear Interested Students: How many of you interested students in your space time wish to correspond with me for friendship, a gesture of good faith, good pastime, it's no joke, it's no put on, I'd like to make new friends through the mail and it'll be interesting to hear from Metro Chicago youths? Please remember that age, sex, and race absolutely makes no difference. Friendship counts a lot.

I stand S'll", weigh 170 to 185 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, wear glasses and the oldest of two sons. I've a cat, a brother and my mother with my father deceased since 1979.

I'm friendly, care about others and I'm a

Christian. I've many interests, mainly music.

I'm an Enghsh speaking Canadian citizen. My birthday is on July 17th. I like to receive and write letters, talk on the phone, read, take trips, go to the library, listen to cassetes and the radio and much more.

I hope to hear from all interested students soon because I've time to answer all letters.

Please rember to write to me at: 35 East 40th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V5W 1L3 Yours truly, David Cohen

February 13,1987

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Mixed Reviews

Saint Valentine would be proud What is Valentine's Day for real? I mean, I know it's named after tWs guy St. Valentine and everything, but I'm sure he had no idea how blown out of proportion it would become.

From what I hear, originally this holiday represented a time to thank those people you appreciate with little gifts, because that's what St. Valentine was so famous for. Anyway, I picture this nice little man giving the shepherd boy a new staff for keeping his sheep safe, the tailor some new pins for making his jacket fit, and his favorite cook some spices for baking his favorite pie.

Now picture this same nice little man walk-

ing into any Hallmark store any time after Christmas, where he would be bombarded by those all-too-cute "Be Mine" —"Hi Cutie"—"Say Yes"—"I'm Yours" candies, rows of romantic cards, large pink and red hearts hanging from the ceiliiig, red frilly heart-shaped boxed of chocolates, and messes of other red, pink, and white plastic Valentine's Day paraphernalia. The poor guy would have a coronary. I don't think he had any hearts, plastic, pink, red or white on his mind. He was simply being thankful. It just seems like an awfully superficial way to represent such nice, wholesome sentiment.

bUvN (juj^uJk. So I got all pessimistic and down on the way Valentine's Day has become, and just to prove my point at how out of hand this holiday has gotten, I decided to ask some people what Valentine's Day means to them. I asked a young girl what it meant to her. I was willing to bet she'd say bunches of flowers, a new Care Bear, or a big box of Fannie May candy, but she didn't. She smiled and said, "It's a time to show the people you love how much you love them."

Well, how about that. St. Valentine would be proud after all.

Reflections cent... Columnist gets response continued from page 3 you look," but I don't know if these two have any relevance here at all.)

A person can drink until they have strawberry daquiri flowing through their veins, but if they're fat then that's it— they're "lards or blimps." So I don't advise giving candy.

Your boy/girl friend might dump you for that: "She bought me candy when I have to lose 22

Dear Editor: Now don't get me wrong, but, you guys are fun, but why don't you act a little more mature. We the freshmen, don't think that maturity is making fun of us and slamming us into lockers, and to Chris Riedel we doh't think its any of your buisnes of what we talk about and do. You must be pretty hard up to be listening to our conversations. We think also that it is not fair that upper classmen get ounces to weigh in. Imagine that!" With the k>unge and we don't. Althought this will new-and-improved "caring and feeling" Alan diange in the next year.

Sincerely, The Freshmen.

Alda image of 80's man, I think a Petrarchan P.S. The penny throwing buisness is not sonnet written about the deep and lasting relationship between the two people would be very funny. ^propriate. Something based on "Roses are Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Chris Riedd's cohimn red, violets are blue, our love is lasting, call me next Tuuuuuuesday" but with a little more "Columnist awaits response."

I thought her column was good. I'm a senior giri depth. But if this doesn't work, be sure to have a backup gift of twelve red roses ($34) and that and I think a lot of it is true. I guess it takes the new Vuitton purse she's been wanting hidden maturity of a senior to realize that Chris' column in your pocket along with a big box of candy was meant in good fun. Freshmen, we were all and a quick "ha, ha just kidding. But really freshmen once, we all went through what you're going through right now. Sophomores, you girls (tear, Happy Valentine's Day." have to get a real life. You're all so fake. You don't need to be so fake, be yourself, people should Uke WARNING: THE AUTHOR OF THIS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BROKEN you for who you are not what ycm are. Juniors, you HEARTS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES guys are all pretty cool. Everyone when they first get their license carries around their keys and tries SUFFERED BECAUSE OF HIS ADVICE. to impress everyone. But, hey, sooner or later Gotta do that or else some wacko judge everyone's gonna realize you have your license. might award some stupid kid $20 million in a You're gonna have it for the rest of your life, so why lawsuit just because he gave his girl a Xerox impress people now. Seniors, keep on being copy of a poem from The Sick Joke Book and seniors. "The head honchos of the school": Let's she kicked him in an unnamable-but-highly- all party and make the rest of the year the best. Just painful place. Then he goes out and sues me wait for Senior Prom. for not warning him and claims "mental Sincerely, anguish." But all that is discussed in A Senior "Chick" meticulous detail in the bestseller Breaking Up: What It Can Do For You, and also in tommorSouthwards wffl publish afl letters to the Editor row's episode of Divorce Court. You may not coirtaiidng obscene or Hbdous material. We wffl want to examine these two before you plan this print all material AS IS! year's Valentine's Day. It may be beneficial to Submissions for the next issue of Southwards your health and wallet. should be turned in to room V-130 by Feb. 16.

Dear Editor This letter is in respose to Chris Riedels' "Columnist Awaits Response" column. This particular column provoked a lot of angry feelings from me and many of my friends. Her opinions and accusations seemed very unfair. Chris just seems to have something to criticize about everyone, doesn't she?

In this column she complained how the freshman act like such "freshman." But in an earlier column. Chris complained that the freshman think they're too cool and that they should start feeling more like "freshman." Please make up your mind!

As for sophmores, you'd think that wanting tofitin was something awful. Some people want to 'fit in.'

So who is Chris to criticize that? As for the hair and make-up comment, since when do newspaper columnists judge make-up application and haircontinued on page 11

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Valentines

If messages be the food of love...read on Patrick Joseph McCabe: I'm real keen on you! Happy V-Day! Love, Yvonne To Deba, Eppie, Fur, Ida, Kelba, Mom, and M.B.: You guys are the greatest, I love ya!

Love, Meuret To all the bandies, swimmers, and choir people at my lunch table (and Steve Engle): How about a RED pot luck for V-Day? Just kidding! Pot luck is not dead, it's just on vacation. Melinda Keni: Well, here we are at another V-Day. Too bad we miss Emilio! He was such a babe!

Excuse me, but could you please remove you hat? Ha, you have no class! No class, we're seniors! Believe it or not! Fritz Feichter lives.

You love him. Love you lots, Chrisi John Gross: Bozo, surely you jest. Aw, heck. I'm only making game of you. Secret Admirer Jeanhee, You are first on my list. Happy Valentines Day. Love always, Sean Want a relationship? Hndsm SWM 16, 5'10, soph, educ, fit, sxy. Enjoys chem, Lnge, grls, more. Seeks: attr. SWF 13-16 for poss. Luv Encounter. Where are you? Box 1100 EK— Another year, another marker runs out? What kind of sentence pattern is that? At least we're still KOOL KIDS! Keep listening to the Monday morn sports report! Love-n-other indoor sports! Dawn Happy V-Day to the freshman in 7th period photo I befriended last semester. You all owe me a dollar. Yvonne Robbie, Joanna, Jen, Mary, Barb, Nancy, Lisa, Lauren, Sarah, Trish, Happy Valentine's Day!! And also you goonchilds: Timop, Toddles, Dan-err, Dan Love, Jean and Sean To Ski Bunnies OOOBaby Now! We have to do it again. Melissa Tickles her taco. Love, Rental Mental Hi Sues- Please get matching gloves and earmuffs. Sometimes you really are a disgrace, you know? Love, Me. To the Zero Club: It's been fun spending our Saturdays in far off lands kowing that there's no hardware for us! Erik, we'll od it again next year. Baby Convulsions and "No jaam, no pajaamas" Love, The Original Orator Teeta: Can't wait 'til next year! But you'll have to remember to basically be conservative, and have a kinda' funny game of 500! Merdo To the President of the F.S.FlUgerald Fan Qub, Your black cookies are great; don't tell Helga! The color purple will look great on you next year—don't sweat it. I'll always love you.

Thanks for the memories! The Raving Bitch Jennifer Beth Louise: Let's follow a white line someday! My head hurts—TAPE IT! ' Susan Anne Hey Mar—Babe.We love you! Happy V—Day! Love,T and Annie Sean—Hey darling (not Dweed)! Happy V—Day! Love.Jean

Skitz— I iove you— and that says it all there.Bullfrog Oh, Alise, Alise, Alise...Oh suuuuuuure. If in doubt, be apathetic. Or creative. Or creative. Or tired. Or...Linguiiii and clam sauce.(Sorry there— that was a dream sequence.) Love, laughs, and endless intellectual lectureswe love so much...Jen Mony—You friendly foreigners are great.

Let's go for M&M Blizzard sometime. HVD! —Your American flag friend S.S. Sue, Mr. Trumpet awaits. La La!Katty Trish.Happy 14, I love you.(O.K.) Todd To that crazy chick who tumbles down stairs without any known relative cause:(Yep, you!)

Take care of those knees. (Or do Hawkeyes have knees?) SAFE! (words to live by, or perhaps love by. Naw, the Heads are better for that, I guess.) I hope desperately to see you later in that 'ol cornfield. I love you!Jake Liz.Wise men say, only fools rush in but I can't help falling in love with you.Jim O—What did you get on your ACT? Alright, Alright, Alright, OKathyKay, 0(Kathy)Kay, 0(Kathy)Kay, Alright OKathyKay, Dallas all the way. HeyiSusan To Steve no.2—Telephone? Brrrring!!Yep yep yep yep yep.I'll always be the ultimate in staring contests. Oh, by the way, you have a plastic tag on your shirt.(IVlade ya' look!)P.S.— I knew you'd lose. Love.Jen Smallone—You're really huge. Love.Shoe & Show & Seany Katy: I couldn't think of a better person to share a desk with. Gotta' love those center spreads !Dith Dear Gimp,No, really, I hope amputation isn't necessary.(I had a dream about killer appliances—scary!) Who knows—maybe we'll meet again in that agricultural microcosm that we both know and love. I really hope so, cutie.

I love you. Long live Heads!!Jake To Meredith B.: Thanks for everything that we've shared in the good times and bad and good luck with those nimble fingers. I'd say I love you, but I'm not that kind of girl. HVD. Love, Someone you once shared an infatuation with.

To Steve Ki^ack: Since it's that time of theyear again, I wish that I could say HVD in per-son. However, since I can't, I'll just remain anonymous for a while longer.

Jen (Ms. "I'll-fix-anything, anytime, anywhere): You'll have to help me acquire a taste for cheese fries one of these days. Thanks for putting up with me 3rd! Dith Meredith: I know that I say things that are rude and obnoxious, but it just shows how much I love and respect you. Love always, Dave.

Jeff Jaccobucci: Johnny B. forever! Thanks for the album, I'll give it back somebody, speedracer! Colette

Den: How about some ping-pong? I love you! TLBB Paul Krause: Quick! Check for your shoes on top of your car, but I guess you don't have to hurry because there's an overturned freshman in the A-Wing Hallway. Since I'm talking in circles, you might as well know I like walking in them.

Gina: Between me and you we will take over! Please! No more Hunts. You will pay for my hospital bills. HVD Love, Linda Steve Engel: Why don't we make this a yearly note? (or should it by why make this yearly) Happy V-day anyway (to you and the latest) Hugs— hold the kisses. Dawn To FooFer, Schmaltzie, Krissy and Schmo: Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Jamie Steven Edward LoSacco (Dorkazoydal): I did lose once to you when I forefeited your challenge to a pocket pool tournament. Your Superior Lisa-Lisa: You are from heck! My gosh you are just too obscure for my blood! You social maniac! Have a fabulous V-Day!! Love Always, Mish Hey Sweetie with the Black Coat: I just wrote to say, "You're Gorgeous!" But, where are those precious turtles? Well, 1 guess you're still adorable! Happy Chocolate Day! Love, Brown Eyes Chris Reidel: You're just sooo mature Jill Hermann Pat: Don't Slip! Hon My Beach Party Buddies: Nancy's afterwards! We can learn the sexy way to eat pizza!

Happy V-Day! Love you all, Tracy Steven Edward LoSacco (Spineless barnacle): As us Pro pool players say to you beginners, rack them up LOSER!! Your Superior Mike B.: Let's make it last Love, Jen Dear Neil Hauser: I'm through with Rope.

Now it's your turn. Love the L.B. A.K.A. The L.W. Katherine Becktel: Underwear is fun to wear Attention to all Orchies: You're the greatest! Eat all the chocolate possible! Love, NA Meg: Do the cruiz to Jamaica. You're awesome B/F/E/ Jillle Steve M: We know she still likes you. Think about it before she gets away! iove, the Herd Beth: Keep going, he'll come around, and watch it, the lights don't work! Nicky Lin: Love those boots! Texas may have it BEHIND, but guess who's got it ALL OVER! Total-Coolness! Guess Who To my 5b Lunchtable: Who could ask for a more interesting 20 minutes a day? One word of wisdom— Report Spills at Once Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Dawn Brent: Happy Valentine's Day! I'll always love you! Holly

page 6 Steph, Dana, Rog, Meliss, Mel, Chrissie, linda, Russ, and Gregg~ Silly puddy, Poindexter, "Wrigley Field," puns, and, of course, handcuffs. Happy Valentine's Day! Jods Rog- 14 months! Oh my! Thanks for everything you've done for me! Remember V-show, musical. Rick's cottage, your cottage.

New Year's, rainbow candy canes, and everything else. Happy Valentine's Day. I love you. Love, Jods.

To the best flagger and Hawkette imitatorGo Flags! Love, 2.

To the "mi^or weirdos" in 6a iuncli-Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Jods.

Brad Richter is the sexiest boy in band! Love Flags.

Yolanda- You're jealous!! With love, your best sister.

Den-How about some ping-pong? I love you! TLBB. Beth, Nicky, Slierry, Gina, Nea, Erika, Joey, Mike: You guys are the best, i love all of you! HVD. Love, Linda.

Nicky: His eyes are watching so look out!

Love,Lin. Beth: What can I say? We've been through a tot. Don't worry. I'm not worrying! HVD Love, Lin. Jim Swanson: Will you have my child? HVD Love, Your Trainer.

Paul Gunderson: How about some hot chocolate in Woodland Park? HVD Love, Unda.

U of I Tools: Happy V-D, Eeezzy. From the wastecases.

Dina, Cindy, Mary, Anne: Happy VD. We sleep naked. Love the Cancun Brawlers.

Scottie, Jimmy, Joey, Mar-babe, Mol, Kanga, Cinful, Marinated, Annie & Trim: Happy VD! Love, Meesh, D, T, Brad. Chris,.

Prankster & Charlie.

Hey Baabaa! Happy V-Day! Brad is from hell! Love, Baabaa!

To Stanimal (the love of my life) sexy babies!! I love you tons! HVD Love, Mish.

Valor- Thanks for all the Purple times. We had fun. And thanks for being my berry best friend always. HVD. Love always, Dancarella.

Jase-man, HVD! I love you! Love, Dee. Charts- You are weird, you are a bleach blond, but WE still like you...sort of. From your harem.

Klssy-OOOOO baby NOW! Come on NOW! Hello shaftmania Have a HVD. Source Specimen alias Chicken Choker.

Megan- Lookin forward to seeing you! Have a great Valentine's Day in Hinsdale. Love you, John.

Kathrine Bechtel: Underwear is fun to wear.

Dear Annie and Vera, Thanks for all the great times. You two are my best friends. I luv ya. Don't forget all the great times-New Year's, the woods, work, and all those times just cruising around in that Chevy Impala. We have the best times together. HVD! Love ya lots. Fawn.

Freshmen: I love you. P.M. The Cradle Robber

Valentines To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for caring and for being there when I needed a soft shoulder and a good bottle of... But anyway, you know who you are (Obviously, because anyone elso would think I am a ward of the state) and blah, blah, blah, some other mush, love etc. so on and so forth. Get me what I wanted for V-Day. After that, I'm leaving you for your best friend, MoUy. I know it's a shock, but she, being the voluptuous blond airhead type, and I, being the sensitive type, thought this would be the best way to tell you.

Happy Valentine's Day! signed, A concerned yet devilishly happy person Mike: Frozen Hot Dogs are your specialty.

LoveJen and Darrell To Sprout: Happy Valentine's day! I just wanted to say I could never have a better best friend than you. Love, Beanhead Mrs. Dick: You have been my study hall teacher for years. I really look up to you.

Please don't change. Love, Steve Mei Suzanne Coleman, Karen Katecki, and Christa Brammeier: Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Vanessa Elizabeth: Happy 17th on the 17th. The chinchilla is still in love. See you in twelve years. Robert Dear Colleen: You have nice spaghetti hair.

Did you.Brent like staring at you while your jogging on the track. Jeff Dobson Schaef—Mama—Well, these go right back down there now don't they!—Burg Colly Flower—Good luck with Sand M! Love, Wend Julie Cline—You punker, you! Are you just getting aquainted with the place?

Al—Have chicken for dinner! Let's see what's at the bottom of the coke! Hmm! How ya doin down there?

Brad Richter—Call me after nine, 'kay?

W.B, Diclde-bird:There's always next year. Let's just hope the roses don't suffocate us! Slayer lives (and rules??) WUlow Heifer—No spuds? Zip Boop—Can't wait to be a Hawkeye! Stay away from slide projectors in bags. Hope the Bradley boy comes through. "Fall on your face, you must be having fun." Nuge Chris: Happy Anniversary! I love you and let's do "Freds" for V-Day! Love ya lots, Kerry Ann Shorty: Thanks for being there with no understanding. J/K Happy V-Day Love, Annoyer R. Bondo: I think you're the hotest thing since the Cutlas you drive. I love you Jen: Happy Valentine's Day! I love you.

P.S. Keep it physical! Love, Mike A.J.: Will you be my Valentine? I love your body and your mind! Love, A Desperate Junior Megan Mesaros: How are you? Miss DiNizio Mike— I love you. SpUlios To Leace, Mam, Shar, Joanna, Karyn, Anne, Cece, Bridget, and Amer—you guys are the best, love Wizzer.

February 13,1987 Emillio and Pat— You guys are such sophomores. You're beautiful. Don't even change! Kerri and Christ To the NSC guys— Thanks for making me feel at home. I will never again eat Cherry Pop Tarts without thinking of you! Happy Valentine's Day! Ash To my buddy Steve no. 1: Ooh la la. You're the best. Nice teeth! Nice green cabinet. Nice frozen yogurt. Nice muffins. Nice joke-of- theday which I never repeat. Nice groaning in Math class. Nice sleep habits in English. Nice 'Moby Dick.' Nice watch. Nice 'sharp' calculator. Nice sense of humor. Nice mobius strip. Nice pen. Nice hawaiian headband.

Great friend. Love and laughs always,Your buddy with the kosher recipes Jim Faizone— You're the greatest partner!

Colette Snooky—my Swedish masseuse: The past nine months have been the best of my life.

How could I live without you? Now how 'bout that bubble bath? Happy heart day! Love you. Ton Poko— Oh, never mind. Love and cigars,Gumbo Prince Philip— Be my Valentine?Esmerelda Brad— If you won't be my Valentine, I'll start staring at you at dinner!I really will miss you and our fun fights next year. Hey! Quit throwing that food around the kitchen. Love and ravioli, Jen To the TCBY/Wally's gang, 'THANKS FOR THE RIDE!!'Jen Ames.Oh, hi.[at][oh].Whatever. I really tove you like a sis. I'll keep you singin' Heads songs yet.

'Jaca negra'...yearbook...B. A....'C'...'M.O.'...cliff... Jake Carolyn—33 by 3— Pretty awesome!Colette

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To Susan Anne Rafael Charlene.Get a real name. Nice long thighs.Jennifer Beth Louise Roger Wayne and Matt—Got any Ho Ho's left? Jennifer your Ho Jo's waitress with an extra pineapple—vanilla sundae Alise—I love you, you'll always be my very best friend!Bee Oochachacba—Happy V - D a y ! [I guess] From, the Big S Amy,(mouth),You can make it with Playdo!

Happy V—day! Love.T.C. M: I like you. You dont draw my face while I sleep. Thanks for being my rock, my sunshine, and the guy I borrow from. I will always love you, even though you have ugly toes! A Ame: Lay it on! SK Chad S.: You're a mooch Chessie: Long live Seagram's, Seymores, and Spanheads! Love, Jez Katherlne and Mary lee: Happy V-day. You guys are great. Love ya, Tracy To Colleen: How has it been going out with Brent, I know you love him. Brent Myer Colly-flower: Good luck with S and M! Love, Wend Marmar: Break in Animal Crackers!

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February 13,1987 Freshnuui in 4th period—you all are great! We tove you even if you can't square dance! HVD. Love, Chris and Beth Steven Edward Losacco (dog breath),The biggest victory you've ever had was when you took 2nd in chess.Your superior Kris, You're so young!P.M. K.G., K.F., K.C. Please marry me!M.K. Hop me Hope! Love, the Yad num.

We need dates. Opie and Baby B Yadgar, You man, I love ya. Love yourself.Mike Yadgar I don't care anyway. I love U Vanny. Murge Kari G. I love you. Kus Anders, Thenks for always being there.

HVD! Love,Liz To Dana, Have an HVD! G L with K. IL Y. You are the G'est. Love, L To Meg, Have an HVD! Sprosh out with P. Love.Liz To Wen-dl,G.L. with R. You D. him.

Sprosh out. HVD! L,Uz-dl To Alice, Let's go out and have some chicken! HVD! Love.Liz To Steve Juris in 6b library, Please be my valentine. Love, L.C. Jeff, Happy Anniversary! I love you,Kari Grandpa, I love you. Grandnu A, A, J, M, S, Johnny Dangerously/me says HVD. You're all crazy.

AUse, 'the swinging queen' sound familiar?

HVDiAme KO and Sean, Let's hear it for homeroom (when I show up). Where's BobGroves7Too bad he's gone! HVD! Ame Bill Waiiace:! love your hair.Kris GUI HalUe,You made me do this!Krust Bic wunmn, We are partying in Wisconsin over the summer. I'm glad we're friends, dude! Beanie B.H.—You're such a B.H.—C.H. Dear Laura Blight, I've had my eye on you for 3 Vi years, babe. Finally the truth has come out. I love you! Love, Andy NapoUtano Alfalfa or Floyd: Happy Valentine's Day, Beanhead! Hope you and Carcus have an intense day. I'm sure you will, just stay clear of the sweaters. Yuck. I love you. P.S. Have a great day, you deserve it. Love, Sprout Amy M.: Can you read this? Love, Darrell Schaef-Mama: Well, these go right back down there now don't they! Burg My Beach Party Buddies, Nancy's afterwards! We can learn the sexy way to cat pizza!

Happy V-Day! Love yon all, Tracy

Valentines

Spam—All the way babe. Meg 4a lunch boys—Boys you are silly. Meg Eddy, Gary, and Chris—Rather queer. Meg Pitchforic: The girl's in 6B lunch love you!

To the second Bobsy Twin: Hey Babes!

Thanks for being there when I needed you, unlike some people (I won't mention any names since the whole school will be reading this!) Have a great Valentine's Day, oh-tay?

Silverman's here we come! P.S. Wayne is not available!! Love the first Bobsy Twin Andy T.: Happy V-Day you F.A., Just kidding. I know! Good Luck with L.M.B. Love always, D the B.E. Jenny Grace H.: While 3,7,29, and 34D are admiraijle, but the ones that I admire are the times we were together. Love Chaly.

To NSC guys: Thanks for making me feel at home. I will never again eat Cherry Pop Tarts without thinking of you! Happy Valentine's Day! Ash Shmeil: Thanks for all the escorting.

H.V.D. Susie Geli: Here's to the ultimate: Geli-bellies, the Bunny Hop (fur attire required), the MOONWALK!! Maybe next year your club will acmally have people in it. Have fun during your extended homeroom next year. See you around 2:58 or so. Candy is our destiny. Those Pizzaloving Presidents Achooooo: my franglais queen...yikese...coolee,..Otto, the imaginary goldfish...fireplaces— only $19.99...paisley...photo wonderments...personality traits of the month...monsieur le courier...swivel hips...c'etait toi...Madame Marie...I swear she hates me...scuffed black penny loafers...oh, so fine...does he look good in jeans?...they were gathered around, their eager faces peering intently into the blue haze radiating out of the computer...it reminded me of hell....I love you, the Bonny Masochist Soda Pop/LaglHow about a nice bucket o' hot fudge? Perhaps a piece of lasagna? See ya for dinner. By the way, what is for diimcr?

HVDIAme Jen.Oh, hi. BY the way, shout. B.A.,IT no.?,D.B. DO IT. OR I won't talk to you. I think you understand. Chow. HVD! By the way, don't jump off a cliff, or was it a manhole? Ame H Jo, Ode to Ibsen, the Unvanquished, Fun Fruits, and my dresser where it all stays!

Thanks.HVD! Ame Flynster:Powaerhorn memories!

B/F/E.Jillie Mike Orand—Sweetcheeks loves you!!

Ann and Maniie:The old CCC wouldn't be Adam—Darling, you send me; Darling, you the same without you.JUlie send me; Darling, you send me. Honest you Bruce—OK, so I don't hate you, but don't do; Honest you do; Honest you do. At first I get cocky! No, really, HVD! You're nota thought it was infatuation. But, oooo, it's toser, but you 'hang out' with weird chicks! lasted soooo long, And now Ifindmyself wan- Nfickey Rourke is not a scumbag !Cybit ting to marry you and take you home. W Gina Fato—Hey what's your name, uh.

O O O O O O O O O O O You send me, honest Girls' Choice is gonna be one big party! Love you do. I love you, Happy V-Day! Jeninc ya'!CoUete Colleem—How has it been going out with Beth Stuart,You're the greatest! Happy Brent, I know you love him. Brent Myer.

B—Day on the 26th!CoUete DarrcU,! love you in pink, I love you in red, Wayno:Do you have a spare pen cap? If so, But most of all, I love you in tapioca. Amy Happy V—Day!—Sues

page 7 Pam Skafidas and BiDy Peter— Ha-ha, I'm out.

Keep up the click in the tuba room and elite proband parties. HVD. From Joe Cool Victor, Happy Valentine's Day to my very best friend. I hope you know that nothing could ever come between us. No, not even a guy because what we have means a lot to me.

You know I love ya. Love,Valor To the Great One, Laughing Gravy, Raisin Head, Bullion Cube, and MGM~ Happy Valentine's Day! Luv, Jellybean.

Aphrodite: Here's to Jimmy Galway, T-squares, a U of I application with a disappearing act, heads, those amazing black cookies, tutors. Rath, and strength. Don't be glum-some day our prince will appear! Your Commentary Queen.

The study of mankind is Larry Falbe, Alex.

Falbe, Thanks for showing me how to get ahead in computers. Franco.

Falbe, "Unsex me here," Lady Macbeth.

Falbe, Kindle thefierypassion that rages in mine extremities. F.D. Schmitz Dump Walks quick! Move on to better horizons.

Syndy S. & Wendy B. It's O.K. for the BJ diorus as long as Randy's not in it. Brandy To Leace, Mam, Shar, Joanna, Karyn, Anne, Cece, Bridget, and Amer: You guys are the best! Love, Wizzer O.J.: We have a really special relationship going now, and I hope it lasts a while. Thanks for all of the special times. I hope we have a lot more. I told you once that I really liked you, (in the true meaning of the word like) and I still mean it. Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart.

Love always, U.R. Mike Orend: Sweetcheeks loves you!!

Laila Lu: Happy V-Day, can't forget you.

Love, Me Cheryl H-—Happy V-Day. rn miss 9th period bu) we'll keep in touch. Haveftmwith Jim. Love, Dans To All who are Elite, Nude, Original Police Fans or Yupie Bumkins: I really love you guys alot, so. Hey Hey Hey Hey, OOOh, Whoa, Don't You Forget about Me. Even when I fade into obscurity. Brad, I wish to pelt you with oreos. And Lisa, it is green. Love 5B Squared B. Sheridan: You're lookin' hot— Let's get together sometime.

Rubina P: Give it to me baby. Boing! Boingl I'm still bigger than you. If ya if ya...keep up the aerobics. Have a good 3ne. Scatila ROI Isn't that enough? laKe care of the man! HVDIAMEI S.K.Smile! Have a nice day HVD! Ames (Aimes) WaynoHave fun. HJN and you are groovy.

Hang loose! Is it something, everything, or geek times you smiled today? Hungry? How •bout a vase? HVDIAme Sami,Thanks for helping me survive our many mutual acquaintences. Let's hear it for handball! MB Amy M., Can you read this? Love,Darrell To my bavarian pretzel pal,Thanks for all the support, laughs, and most of all, JOLT. Here's to intellectually stimulating calc dasseslMe

pages Jane, Allison, Kari, Katie, Peg^, and Tina— We've made it Has far and I owe it all to the greatest friends ever. Thanks for all the special memories and good times we've shared. Love, Laura Val N.: No more 9th period gym, that s great but we gotta keep in touch. Have a happy V-day with Bob. Remember legs! Love ya, D«na Marie, Matt, Katy, and Chip N Dale: What can I say about this year, so what if my grades are reflecting the fun I'm having! Thanx for being my best friends. Hogs and Kisses, Dawnie P.S. Sorry if any of your valentines are pink, Mark.

Kris: It's been so much fim seeing you this year, "but I didn't pay $8.50 to watch the show through a fishnet." Chicago parties are great, thanx for taking me so I could meet Pat. Without you, where would I be? (probably sober in some suburban basement.) Ha! I love you, happy V-Day Chrtoi Mere-do-dithie: For that someone special, offer to be the book on which to fix his mast.

If you can ever find that someone special!

HVD Tea-ta Heidi, Susie, Jen, Amy, and Alisa: Christmas sure was fun this year. I can't wait for Easter! I'm going to miss this next year!

Have a great Valentine's Day! Love, Melinda Son: I love you M.E.G. Curtaincod: Eat any cockroaches lately, chauffer? J.K. HVD Fish Laila Lu: Happy V-Day. Can't forget you!

Love, Me Jeanne, Becliy, and Tina: My favorite sophomores who mean so much to me. I love you all and thanks for the good times. Laura Niclty: His eyes are watching so look out!

Love, Lin Poppy: You are the best. What would our high school daze been without Brady Bunch Trivia, Pop Up, and weekends with Mr. Schmirnoff. HA!Ha! Hey, can't forget Chuck and crew at lovely J.C. Penney's! Thanx for always being there, spring break will be great!

Qrls' Choice and prom, the list goes on. I love you. Your best friend forever Chris Bird: Hope you've found* your pink sunglasses by now!! I'm sick of hearing about it!! Ship Shops.

Yiil: Hey, yo-yo Luv it babe! M and G Jane: I can't begin to tell you how much I care about you. Thanks for everything. Love dways, Laura Blue Eyes: "track personality" nice shorts.

Roses are red, Violets are blue, You're very special and very sweet, too! Be my Valentine?

Love, CutestuK Ann or SS: Happy V-day you "S.C" you are so " S " you KMOm don't verry we'll get together soon. Love, S.S. number 2 Charts: You are weird. You are a bleach blond. But we still like you sort of. From, your harem Dear L: H.V.D.! Thanks for understanding and being there. You're the best! One day we'll ^ Jog! Love ya, Dana

Valentines Civolyn—We're getting Fannie May candy again!

Thanx for being a great little sis. Just think in 3 months we'll have our own rowns! Can't wait! Love you, Chris To all my favorite S-Words editors. Gotta k)ve that fireplace and those unique stockings!

Here's to a great, organized, 2nd semester.(I put in an order with the paste-up fairy.) Love and x-actos,Jen Baskevilie, Eat snow.Me Dear Dr. Jen, HVD! I'm happy about our 'popped up thing'. Eventually Farmer and P.P. will get iMtter; Kirby no puede! Love ya,C., M.D. Perry's gang, I think we should change our name to the Domino's double-dough-doublecheese-pepperoni-please ganglHVD! Sues Kraig M. Is there anyone who is as hot as you think you are? Love.Amy D. CherylCheryl, hi, what are you saying?

HVD! Almost 4.5. Love ya.Paul Julie, HVD small fry. So how's Katie? Just kidding. Love,Paul Chris and Anne, HVD! Ring Ring.Roger Kris and Wendy HVD FRESHMEN! Paul and Roger Dear Jods, Thankx for ears, stuff, meow moo, fruit striped candy canes, jammies, snowflakes, pop tops, island views, hair ribbons, green eyes with brown spots, pictures of .'kid marks, striped bow ties, movies, 1 year and 2 months, but most of all for you! Happy VD. Love,rogie Beth Let's hear it for the boys! HVD! Rob,What a classic! It's 1:15. HVD! Gidget, Glad we've been friends for years.

HVD! Love, Cheryl Krista,Can't wait to sec you in siurmier.

Have a great VD in suimy California. Love you.John Jase-manHVD! I love you! Love, Dee Alfalfa or Floyd, HVD, Beanhead! Hope you and Carcus have an intense day. I'm sure you will, just stay clear of the sweaters. Yuck.

I love you. P.S.— Have a great day, you deserve it. Love, Sprout To my wrestling champ. You made me so proud of you! Love,Pooh bear xoxoxoxo Hi cutlel I love your laugh, xoxoxoxoxoxo.

Really. Hope to get together soon. Love, me To my best friend,ril love you forever.

Love,Best friend Nea: Happy V—Day. Thanks for all the rides in your 'truck'.'You mean an 18 wheeler?"Yeah!' That's just too funny.

Thanks for putting up with 'victory' and the Peppermint Twist. Silvermen and Wayne are what I need. Satisfaction guaranteed. G.C.?

Love, Er Mr. KeiV: A few things to remember— use the backboard—sit—don't lood down— don't turn around— and most important when eating a p'j sandwich, don't get stuck in a phone booth. Anonymous Kristin Beaumont: Been to any good pet stores lately? Thanx for everything— your car, your telephone, your clothes...did I forget anything. Can't wait till Frank parties with us Sat. Happy V-Day! Dawn C.

February 13,1987 Pete—G'day mate!! Have a great Valentines Day!! Love, Meg ^^ Liz—Go J.O.G.!! It's good for you. Schaef ^ Kmsl—INDEED!! Happy Valentines Day! Schaef To Syd.tou're great fun to go to weadings with. I love ya lots and I'm really going to miss ya when you leave. Love, Your cuz Gypsies are coming—call headquarters!

To Wessle and Leesie.We are going to party (HI the Scotty Show this summer when we're in D.C.!! And with our 'Dead Head' friends! I love you both!Beanie To Bix, Knist, and Julia, I love you guys!!

Beanie "Fritz" Feichter—Where would we be without you and AP gov? We look forward to the day when we can watch Swiss Family Robinson in class, so we can see good ole Fritz in action once again. We love you! Your 7th period class Matt—Get a tan or you'll be illing. Meg Someone swimming in a vat of Juicy Juice: ...wouldn't it be nice to drink a bowl of...oh suuuuuure.-.if in doubt, be a Southwords junkie...Evanston men...boyish charm...he doesn't even care, I can't handle it...Didi...BiBi...eek...geek...Helga...U. OF I...scary...cheese fry extravaganzas...freud...fun with Feichter...Waaaaaayno...lights off...dream sequences...Journey through the mind: a plgrimage to myself...a little dik dik...giraffes in labor...well, it seems that I don't have very ^fe much room here...hellish...I love you...thanks ^^ for being my best laughing buddy and t)svchiatrist...Your partner in nausea Mary Jo B Jo: You are terrific. I hope everything goes the way you want! Love, friends forever, HVD, Linda Tim: "I'm crazy for you"! And one more thing, vidll you be my valentine??! I love ya and stay as sweet as you are.

Anne Heurich: What a pair we make. Next time I want to go with you guys soaking uh I mean smoking No I mean to Skokic.HVD Love, Erica Julie Bomx.Have an awesome one with the 'BigT'. Iloveya'lKrust Bex,I love ya' have a great onelKrust Bean Tully.Wang Chung this weekend!!Love ya'!Krust Col AIyward,Poops? I love ya'I HVD! Brett Groae.HVDI I love you.

Kathy Kl. It was fun. It is fun. It will be fun.

Love ya'Chalp Klssy M.I am happy? Oh, I am not happy!

Don't lie, it's never a solution. Love,Chalp Katie C. $6.00 would be a nice V-Day present! Love.Chalp Hey Kathy, Katie. Sue, Nicole, Cathy, Karia, Kerry. I love ya'lTriple D Rob.HVD! Love ya' always, Velveeta Rastro, I miss you. Will you be my valen^^ tine? Love, Rorge ^P Fori(, I love you, sweetie. Love,Gork To the Fawn and my little chickadee,You guys are really great friends and I hope we can stay this close forever. You're a riot, but you don't them. Love ya lots, Harry the Greek

February 13,1987 To Chuck, Tim, Pete, Pete, Randy, Tyson, Thanks for Powderhorn.Brandy Steve:Thanks for Ustening. It really helped to smile. Me Mashool mean it. TAN VAN. GET OUT. Hey Sarah and Joana! Sixth period will never be the same without all our gossip!

Hopefully, this vacation will bring some romance to our dull lives! Love.Mish Bird and Schmind,How ya doin' down there? HVDlSUp—Shop Al, Bird, Schmitz, Becks, Krust, Col, Liz,Kate, Jul B, Ann, Jeanne, and everyone else I've forgotten,You're the greatest! have the best V—Day! Love.Schaef Bean,Herow! Quick—get the table up!

HVDlYonr cousin Mario Jen.Don't ever forget dip, polecats, coons, and you know it. We've had some fun times.

Glad you're my B.F. Love.Cheryi Kath, HVD! Kerri Chrisi,Excuse me, could you please take off your hatVK Sharon and Jenny,Will you please buy me another bag of pistachios? I swear I won't drop them! kerri Steve, When do I get a ride in your Porsche?KO BM,Please shut uplKerri and Kris Kris GUI, I insist, you eat aU 10 White Casfle Hamburgers. Beware of flying fingernails while playing Hi—BaU. No nudity! HVDIKO Thanks to Jude for prayers answered.

George Brandt, Sorry things didn't work out with Margit Johanson, but hey, I don't think of you as a perpetual looser, yet. Love and kisses, You know who!

Dave Banks,Sorry things didn't work out with Karla, Jill, Andrea, Abby, Cindy, Marnie, or Nadia, but don't take it too hard, just because you're a perpetual loser (not looser, stupid!).J.B. To my favorite mouseroo, I'll love you forever. Love,Jakc the cat Beth.You talk too much. HVD! Love.T.C. Kus, Bowlegs forever.T.C. Sharon and Denlse, Fiesta! Love,Me Dear Mam, Bridge, Kar, Shar, Wiz, Monique, Lis.Thanks for: Kar: tennis, Talbot's, bargain shopping, Shar: jumping fences, Davis's, Soph. Girl'-s Choice, 'the organizers', Marn:ice skating, the beach 'stayers', Bridge:tapc recorders , black Guess, Wiz: missing the deer, living on the wrong side, Monique: muffins, mission vejo, '"" talks, 'will always be together',Lis: M.J. 'he loves us', helping me and Aime and missing the movie.

Lori W., Jenny R., and Jill P.,(the three musketeers) you all are incredibly gorgous!

Ftom.two senoirs Steven Edward LoSacco (the wimp and perpetual loser): Good job with that breakway against Maine East. YOU REVED BACK I AND HIT THE PUCK, BUT YOU MISSED. STEVE YOU . Your Superior Cinders: Coffee, tea or...Milk! Weill. Peper Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. I guess I did! Go for the J-sterl Happy V-Day! Love Bird!

Valentines Air ball: Nice driving techniques cookies?

Snarf that b-ball, follow my feet. Get a new shirt, food? HVD Skeletor. Love ya, Feb. 18, Isn't that Special Kev: Happy Valentine's Day. Always remember I love you. XO Love, Dana To Miss Piano: Too many classes this year has put us through the hellish experience of 9th period gym. Thanks for being there to protect me— ahem! Tell you-know-who that you want to sing...dam it!! Later, love the Original Orator Katherine and Mary lee: Happy V-Day You guys are great. Love you, Tracy Andrea DeFotis: I'm glad we got a chance to meet again. Like you said, things have changed. Never said "Good-bye" The last of the "Big 8."

Tiny Dancer We're free!! I'm glad we had each other these past months. Thanks for being the best letter writer around! I love you even if you are "so stuck-up" Have a great V-Day!! Love, Ex-Jailbird

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The Original Orator: Ninth period gym we shall live through, with paste-ups. vectors, and sight reading too. Though obviously others do not agree, quotes of the day are just fine with me! And though you're not flirting all the day.

I wish you a Happy Valentine's Day. Frisky To the new J.B. Club members: Let's have shot of slivo and tell those gitas. Jebi se!

Lizdl: Go JOGGING! N.B. is one hot tamale so go for him! A has green skin! Nice package! Love ya, Wend-di Yolanda:You're jealous!! With love, your best sister The Powder Homees: Everyone better be there next year. Yeah Randy even you. Brandy To Mr. Kluge: Take a long walk off a short pier with cement boots.The entire student body Boop, Nothing on Mr. Maine East this year.

However...the pollack residing in Peoria, or maybe the DePaul unhappy face. Hmmmmmmm. HVD!Ame Barb, Rob, Ron, Lauren, Jen, Trish, Jeanhec, Sarah, Tina, Mary Jo B., Lisa, Tim, Pam S., Todd, Dan C , and Sean: Happy V-Day. You guys are the best . P.S. Bottoms up to Cancun. Love ya, Joanna Beth, Nicky, Sherry, Gina, Nea, Erika, Joey, Mike: You guys are the best. I love all of you! H.V.D. Love Linda

pages Pete: Stop biting your nails!! And about that cough...HVD!! Love, Me Mr. Deines: You're awesome! HVD!! BW andSM -, Merry S.—you're the hottest looking babe in the school. I love you. Will you please go out with me? Love and kisses, Vlto R. Hey, buds: This year has been the best. You guys are the best, and we can't forget the highlight of the year: MARIO! Happy V-day Everyone! Love, Stick To the other person who's gotta ask a high risk date: Well dear, I think we've made some progress. Alright so they were sailors and he seems to think he knows you. but it's headway.

Happy Valentines. Love, Rice-a-Rone, and a goal in life, Me Steph: You don't know me, but I have the hot's for you. When the rose comes, it will be time! Your Secret Admirer Roach and Kevin: Watch out for that space modulator and the crazed slimeball! Love, Big Sis (and Patrick) Paul: Thanks for escorting me! I'm smiling now. Seen any skunks lately?? Happy V-day!

Love, "Fran" To: Lonna, Cheryl, and Chris: Glad to have met you this year. Camp wouldn't have been the same without you three. Happy V-day.

Love, Cheryl Brad: Talked with Miss Metric lately? Your Chem Buddy Mary: Ilove you. Duds I Cine: How many more days til we're out?

How many years has it been? Happy V-day.

Love ya mucho! Mooney To the owner of a '79: My deepest sympathy on your recent loss. I sincerely hope the thaw brings new life (Ahh the cruise tape and plagemobile). Try, try to have the bestest Valentines Day anyway. Love, Another vintage driver Wend: You know it!! Schaef-woman Happy Valentine's Day to Pistach, Cashew, Pecan, Pea and Macadamien—the nutty ones!

Love, Al Mond To the Songwriter: Remember, "Weather Permitting" Love, My Side Hurts Daer Onion Roll: Be my-dah-Valentine, Candy!

Horker: If you ever call me Rusty again...

Kris: Roses are red, Violets are blue. You're a stupid freshman. But I still love you. Have a great Valentine's Day! Love, Pete Schmind: ROCK ON DUDE! Ship-Shop Monlque: Remember—Friends make the good times great and the hard times...easier! A fourth Valentine's Day, and many more—We tove you, Us Miss Chrissie: I'll still be here this summer...SURPRISE!!!! Love, Miss Francine Pinky: You give new meaning to the word "red-head."

WHG: No yellow roses, just many thanks for helping me cope with WF and some of the other disturbing elements of my life. Do us all a favor and stay off the Jolt, and I promise to keep a steady supply of pen caps on hand!

MMB

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Steven Edward Losacco(Bamade Breath)—Have you ever beaten me? At anything? Your Superior Stevm Edward Lasaoco(totai homo-seiaan)—You have a bad case of 4I429(in hexadecimal). Rock Shrimpie, I know things have been rough.but I know you're tough and can hang in there somehow.Who knows, it might be worth it.HVD! Love, Mouth Katie Morissey, I love you very much!

HVD! Don't let life get ya down. Love, Wendy-lou Krust, Kick some fruitin' butt! HVD! Love, Burg Schmitz, We'll be jammin'! We gotta do a little BJ chorus action! And one more thing, don't be afraid to let it happen!

Aaron,! happen to like my books, so leave them alone! And just because I don't know my right and left, that's no reason to make fun of me! Signed,Baskin— I wish I knew what that meant.

The Man behind the Dimples: Who's sorry now...catchin' the Rath...Mr. Statistics...Chucky...Yosh...fun with T-squares...what a fest...crankin' the spewing pup...fun with dolls and cheetos...who's gonna call him...I'm not gonna call him...let's get Wayno, he'll call anybody...snack pack therapy...oh, it's just such a co-editorish thing to do...I think I'm about to be sick...Uncle K...Black Magic...camouflage tuxedos...and other sputterings from the original emotional jellyfish...hellishly yours, Helios condensed Julie CUne: Oh my god! You are so cute!!

Dad[and step-mom]: I love you! Pumpkin Major Subject: Walk much lately? Do you ever miss? Food? HVD. Love ya, Feb 18, Isn't fliat special Krissy G: Happy Valentine's Day. Some day you will be mine. Passionately yours, ?

Squeeky: Even though your choice in women isn't great, I know you will always have someone to sleep with, Garfield. Happy V-day. Love, Your No. 2 Sis Miss Bath: Senior prom is only 4 months away... Waiting To Stanimai [the love of my life]: Sexy Babes!! I lave you tons! Happy V-Day! Love, Mish Valor: Thanks for all the Purple times. We had Fun! And thanks ofr being my berry best friend always. HVD! Love Always, Dancarella Happy Valentine's Day to the Biggest Weener of them all!

Linda Infanti: TO stand BY ME! HVD love your computer pal, Er Squeaky: Buy mom a new spoon, please!

HVD! I love you! Love, your sis Bird: Shuddup!! Schaef Jake: Please don't vomit. You know the teo things that cause that:peppcroni pizza and the Fin-H. Ut-o! Just take me home. Sues Brad Richter is the sexist boy in band! Love, Flags Speedy Soeds: Can I drive? Food? HVD! Love ya, Feb 18, In't that special Kissy: OOOOOO baby NOW! Come on Now! Hello shaftmama. Have a HVD! Source Specimen alias Chicken Choker

Valentines

Kathy—CCO is great. I love Erich oops I mean Pat. shh! What can I say this year has been fun!

Have a HVD! Love. Chris Heidi Jo: Beware of the Flem Flag! OPEN, OPEN, OPEN! you're such a student of every month! How convenient! Don't be bitter! Just remember, we're VNIPs [very non-important people]! Love, Susan Anne Bird: We know you're not a rapest!! Schaef and Schmitz Chris and Jason: I will never forget the eighteen weeks that we spent together this year.

What would English of been without you and J. Crew! You're both great and uh, how's english this semester? Mine is just great!! HVD Chris Kevin: Get shelves for your locker! They're great! You'll not only have a neat and organized one, but a "cool" one too! The giri a few kKkers down Mike: I loug you From SpilUos Contest Speaker Addicts—Namely...KM and AR. You two have been my life for the past two years. Thanks for making me realize that winning defiinitely isn't everything!

Remember that even after you go off and leave me next year I'll love you. "Scottie" To the football players Oass of 87—Please, don't go, don't go. HVD Love, The Trainers Linda L—Don't write so many of these.

Brandy U. of I tools: Happy V-Day, Eeeezzy From the Wastecases Monika:How's your cat? HVDLove, Linda Shirmpy:5th and 8th periods just aren't the same without you! Thanks for everything the last couple of weeks! You have helped me so much. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Moose Di na , Cindi,Tina,M8rinated,Tracum,Mol,Micb3rad, Anne, Joe,Karen,Debbie,Jill,Chris.Jimmy,Scott, Julie, Frank, Dana,Sara, Honor,Lisa,Charlie,Jason,Pete, and »pechUly Marbabe:Have a swingin* Valentine's Day! Love, Kanga Skid, Huester, Eddie Munst, Ranch, ect: Happy V-Day! Love Chrissy Scottie, Jimmy, Joey,Mar-babe,Mol.Kanga,Cinful,Marinated,Anne,and Trim: Happy V-Day! Love Meesh,D,T,Brad,Chris,Frankster, and Charlie Karen Jaegs: Let's check out the sights at DJ's and Silverman's! Remember that night on MichaelJohm? It was just too funny! You're jAenomenal! HVD! Love, Erica and Nea P.S. Let's grab a burger sometime!

To The "Major Wierdos" hi 6A lunch: Happy V-Day! Love, Jods Dina,Cindy,Mary,Anne: Happy VD! We can sleep naked! Love, The Cancun Brawlers Stan: You are in my top 10. WiU you marry mc? HVD! Love, Linda G.L Moe: Have any tall dark man picked you up lately? Food? HVD! Love ya, Feb 18, Isn't that special Megan: Lookin' forward to [boneingjha ha seeing you! Have a great Valentine's Day in Hinsdale. Love you, John Hey BAABAA! Happy V-Day! Brad is from HeU! Love, BAABAA

February 13,1987

To my Georgie—I would never have guessea that we are really twins—Pretty scary!! I love ^ ^ you tons! Love, Cine ^B My little Beep-Beep: Taaawwwlk to me. Can you hear me? Madame Marie. But you guys, it's nice out. Hair like a bird's nest. Our little buddy. Open and honest conversations. Choppy waves. Bibi, have you applied to U.of I? Strange orange feet. We have to find somebody for you to ask, oh, you're just impossible. Les petits histoires. Trembling shoulders. Is she on something?...ah the memories how they stir my soul...Hugo— hold the kisses.

Randy M. Shrink!

Wendy B. Keep trying to get the Raindeer!!

Brandy Moby Christmas was fun, but spring will be better! Love, Kevin Tony, Thanks for all the trouble you caused, and the detentions you caused, but for all the nice comments. Thanks, HVD! Love, Mouth Gumbo: Go Mom, go! Poko Krust: Friday night, Friday night! Shut up and ask him will ya? Love and Happy V-Day! O: What did you get on your ACT? Alright, Alright, Alright, O [Kathy] Kay, O [Kathy] Kay, O [Kathy] Kay, Alright O [Kathy] Kay, Dallas all the way Hey! Susan Catrina: You're the disease!, but HVD CHUBS 692-1233? Tall? Food? Feb 18, Isn't that special Jake,Heids, Alisa: Girls, are you having fun ^ ^ back there? Thanks for the ride! The Careful ^ P Driver Wend: What's up with R and his F.C.?

Schaef Lil' Jods: You're a great lil' sis. Happy V-Day! I'm gonna miss you and Jenny next year. Major Weirdness! Love, Sues Schmindy: K.A.U.S.F.A. Ship-Shop Jenny Sum: Please watch out for Gorkers!

Major Weirdness! You'll always be a youngster to me. Have fun next year. Flag Captain! I'm gonna miss you and Jods. Don't ever forget that we are VNIPs [very nonimportant people]! Take care and Happy V-Day! Oldster Schmind and Bird: Give me this blanket.

Give me this blanket! GIVE ME THIS BLANKET!!! Schaef Jake: GOOD AFTERNOON! Tara, Gina, Nard, Bic, Julie, and Amy—Have a great V-Day. Love, Splitts Anita, Kathy, Belva, Michelle, Kerry, Karla, Val, Cathy, Katie, and Sue—Happy V-Day. Get —, get ! Love, Splitts Lisa—Thanks for everything, downtown trips are great! Have a great time with Davey!

Love, Francine Amy—If we could have another chance, Lisa's—on a Sunday!!!!! HVD! Francine Dear Annie and Vera—Thanks for all the J ^ great times. You Two are my best friends. I luv w ' ya. Don't forget all the great times—New Year's, the woods, work, and all those times just cruising around in that Chevy Impala. We have the best times together. HVD! Love ya lots. Fawn

February 13,1987

Valentines

Tony—My frosh buddy. HVD. Love, Linda To Nannie, Monique, Bridgette, Wizzer, Leace, Sharise, and Kar—my best buds in the world! O.K. guys, those memorable New Years Eves, Diana Ross, Billy Idol, Paul Young, the Cure, New Order, Genesis, the Cubs game, the Davis', toast, midnight pancakes, dancing in Anne's basement, phonecalls at 3 am. Knots every Thursday, Dixie's Bar and Grill, Ed's, Oak Street, Gilson, the Toyota's squeaky brakes late at night going past all the stop signs, the soap, Madison, Marquette, and the biggest adventures of allCancun! To the best and funnest people I'll ever know—I love you! The Marnlster BM, HB, JR, MK, SL, and SO—Here's looking at you! HVD! Love, Karen, Erica, and Nea Mike and Pete—What did you do to my car?

Nea To whom It may concern—Have you smoked any oreos lately?

Rastro—HVD! Next year will be a blast! I love you for being there... Love, Rudy Sherry—Just one of those years I guess?

HVD Love, Lin

Jim Rodgers—Won't you be my neighbor?

HVD Love, Lin Mike H.—You're a real nice guy with a great personality...but sometimes—huh! HVD Love, Lin Al—You wanted the frozen chicken, right?

Ship-Shop S. Mouth—My wonderful "sis," I love you so much, thanks for everything! HVD! Love, Moose To Tastes Great(the both of you)—Here's to all the fun we've had! Happy V-Day! Love, Less Filling Steven Edward Losacco—I saw a sign. "WE'RE IDdONGiaiAffiWaOODlvEN-OaCHDaCEY TEAM" Your Superior AphnMHte— Here's to Jimmy Gahvay, T-squares, a U of 1 application with a disappearing act, heads, those amazing black cookies, tutors, Rath, and strength. Don't be glum—some day our prince will appear! Your Commentary Queen To tile good-k>oldng guy in my English class— HVD! From the good-looldng giri in your English dass (and it's not the church lady) To the giris of mu okl 4b lunch Ubie—HVD. I miss you all. The one who left

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I'm a sophomore, so I can't speak for other classes as you readily do(although I'm pretty sure that juniors have some other thing on their minds besides their car keys—don't quote me though). Being a sophomore, a female I might add, I'd like you to know that I refrain from giggling, or acting as you mighty seniors call "immature." What do you care anyway?

So what if they giggle? Who cares if they wear a lot of make-up? You sure notice faults in other people pretty quickly, maybe you should see if you have any first.

I can also safely say that I don't care if I "fit in." I don't worry about, or even notice who's wearing Guess jeans. It's really none of my concern. As a matter of fact, ther are quite a few sophomores who are individual. You didn't notice them, did you?

Don't be so quick to judge other people, most of them are happy to be who they are.

Don't push change on people. If they need a diange, they'll change themselves. They certainly don't need someone to tell them to diange by putting them down. Let high school be high school. If it was changed, it wouldn't be high school anymore.

C. M. '89

styling? And you would think that Chris would have something better to do than count how many sophmore guys wear Guess jeans. On to junoirs.

It's nice to know that Chris is so matiu^ that she's used to her liscense by now—unlike all the junoirs, according to Chris. As for key chains dangling, I don't really notice these things, or for that matter, care. At least Chris has the decency to admit that senoirs are not cool every second of their senoir year. Chris also gives us the great advice to pick your friends now. Why, are we in a hurry or something? High school is a time to experience different people and ideas and then you decide who and what you like. I felt that Chris' advice was wrong. We have plenty of time why the rush? Chris is right about Broadening your Horizons. I think that's a great idea. But let people do it (xi their own, without Chris' advice.

Chris mentioned in her odumn that she was kx)king for a response. Which she definitely got from n«. And motivating people is fine. But, not by criticizing them!

Signed, Angry Sophomores (Names withheld by request) Dear Editon So, you want a response(Chris Riedel's Column), huh? No wonder no one is responding to your column! Who are you to say anything about the types of people in this school? Do you realize that you didn't say a kind word about anyone? Did you ever see BambP. TTiumper said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Words to live by.

Why is it so wrong to let freshmen be freshmen, sophomores be sophomores, juniors be juniors, and yes, those wonderful seniors be seniors? If they were changed, this wouldn't be a high school.

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Dexter Duck—If you ever call O.B. a honky again he'll cut your throat with THE knife.

Nea and Erica— Everything has been too funny!

It's been fun creating out list but we should put it into action. HVD and hope our loves(people we called, wore down their roads and stared in their windows) realize how much we love them. "Because I want your body all the time!!!" We've had some great times making everything so obvious. Love you both lots!!! Karen AttKGUa peO, Jeii(Muf!y), Kiista(Coride)-How ya doin? Hey, heflo six o'clock! Chill conan? Isn't that someone's dog? I'm so baffled. It's the Goricer! I'm sure! Chko-villel Brownie anyone? So dassic. Sorry, can't remember the name of our hotd. coride, you wouldn't know. Ah, God! Being stuck in driveways! All the bundles of fun. Take it easy killers E^eeksters To Snusliy andfan%—HappyV-D^. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. (I love you a lot) The Bunnyman 5a luncntable— Gain some weight. Wanna cookie? HVD K.G. CannonbaD— How's my big sis? HVD ox Love always—Your not so little sister. P.S. Don't forget to write!

letter to Editor! lounge. And the penny throwing business, don't talk to me 'cuz I have never done anything like that.

Dear angry sophomores—my column was for fun. In my columns, I am trying to state changes that I have seen since I have been in high school. Trying to fit in is not an awful thing, it's just try to be yourself to fit in. And for the Student Council President to have something better to do than count sophomore guys in Guess jeans, hey, it was only an observation! To the juniors, my comment was for fiin, because I was the same way!

Oh, my advice, as you call it, to pick your friends now...well, I did not say this. I said", by the time you're a senior, you'll know who your friends are." Maybe I am not qualified to give advice on broadening your horizons, but they were only suggestions.

According to the 1st Amendment, I have the right to freedom of speech, and as I said, they were my opinions and suggestions. If you do not like my opinions or suggestions, that is your perrogative. I am trying to motivate people. If I have criticized you in the wake of trying to motivate you well, I am sorry!

In your letter to the editor angry sophomores, I get the idea that you are trying to motivate to write better columns, or at least Dear EditorIt has come to my attention that many in a different manner, but didn't you criticize students were quite offended by my last col- me in doing that? So, I guess that the old sayumn. I do think an apology is in order as I did ing 'what goes around comes around,' applies here and you are all a little bit hypocritical not mean to literally offend anyone.

To the freshmen, I wasn't "listening to your yourself for doing to me what I did to you. I conversations." The freshmen in the library know 2 wrongs don't make a right and I will only began their actions by asking me obscene watch how I write in my next columns. I will questions, first off. It later led to the book and use your letters Freshmen and sophomores as so forth. I talked it over with these people and constructive critcism. Thank you. If anyone then apologized if I had been rude. I'm sorry dse would like to respond, you could contact freshmen don't have lounge, but I didn't have me in person, it would be easier. bunge privileges until I was a junior. Just in Sincerely, Chris Riedel the last 2 years were sophomores allowed in Walking in Pink Shoes

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February 13,1987

Hawks control conference seat ing effort from Jim Swanson (15 points), among others. Jim Kallas walked away with a team record of 15 rebounds.

by Michael Babinec Hawk's Varsity boys' basketball (11-6, 5-1 conference) is currently enjoying a first-place conference seat following their 51-48 triumph over Maine East on Jan. 30 Maine South had already held the title until a 57-53 loss to New Trier a week earlier forced a 3-way tie among New Trier and the two Maine schools.

Coach George Verber was pleased with the team's performance against the Demons, commenting that the first half of the contest was the finest play he has seen so far this season.

Not only was Verber impressed with the players, but noted the excellent fan turnout for the game, "It (fan support) is a big factor; I was happy with it and I'd like to see more of it in the future."

In nonconference play, the Hawks trampled the Evanston Wildkits 57-46 with a good scor-

Maine South gave the home crowd a nailbiter against Niles West when the game remained tied until a last-second baseline shot by Gary Francis gave the Hawks a 39-37 victory.

The team did not fare so well against Elgin, however. The Maroons, ranked sixth statewide, earned a seven point halftime lead and went on to defeat Maine South 77-64.

Coach Verber says that even though work is still needed on passing and rebounding, the players' skills are much better than they were at the beginning of this basketball season. He is confident that such improvements coupled with the team's good, consistent defense will carry the Hawks past such future opponents as Oak Park, Harrington, New Trier, and on to greater glories in the State Regionals which Jim Walker shoots over Demon defense. commence March 2.

Letter to the Editor praises gymnast Dear Editor; Everyone knows of the gifted people. We read about them, see their pictures in publications, and hear their names on radio and TV, for their gifts are obvious. Anyone who has seen Lisa Ogorek perform her gymnastics routines knows what her gifts are. The judges know, too. Two years ago, as a sophomore, Lisa placed second in the conference meet.

Last year, she placed first. This year, she expected to travel to the state competition and do the same.

But you won't see Lisa in the state gymanstics meet this year. You didn't see her in the conference meet, either, because several weeks ago, during her floor exercise routine, she felt something in her knee pop, and in that instant she also felt her high school gymnastics career end.

Perhaps I sympathize with Lisa because I suffered a similar knee injury a year ago. Or perhaps it is because I too can remember a high school athletic career ending with an injury, although my career was far less promising than Lisa's. What do you do when you possess a gift and can no longer use it?

If you've spent any time in the fieldhouse recently, you know how Lisa answered that cjuestion. Despite the physical pain she feels and the emotional suffering that is obvious in her eyes, Lisa has chosen not to let bitterness poison her success as a gymnast and as a friend. Each day, her bulky knee brace obvious beneath her sweats, she has attended practice, encouraging her teammates, helping them to find the subtle nuances of their own gifts, demonstrating for them the kind of attitude it takes to be a winner on the team or in

Swimmers travel to conference tonight As the Hawks Boys' swim team winds down its 1986-87 season, many boys continue to improve their times. Recently, they competed against Maine East where the Hawks won six out of nine individual events on the Varsity level.

The first victory came in the 200 yard freestyle in which Steve Shewfelt swam a time of 1:15.14. Eric Johanson also captured a first place with the 200 yd. Individual Medley swimming a time of 2:12.31. A sprinter on the team, Dave Alberts, continued the winning streak by obtaining a 24.91 in the 50 yd. freestyle.

As the meet continued, Shewfelt and Johanson each won their other events of 100 yd. butterfly and 100 yd. freestyle, respectively.

The final victory that the Hawks captured came in the 500 yd. freestyle. Sophmore Bryan Gillispie came from behind to overtake a Demon and finish with a time of 5:36.63.

Other Varsity swimmer who have shown great improvement are Mike Nelson and Bill Maloney. Both boys have been working very hard and have proved their strength against Maine East. Nelson, in the 200 yd. IM, swam a 2:31.25 and Maloney, in the 500 yd. freesyle, went a 6:02.09.

"With the'Season coming to a close, the team looks toward sectionals as well as qualifying many members for the state finals in Evanston," commented team co-captain Frank Bondarowicz.

life. No doubt it would have been easier for her to watch TV, where she might have been and wiiat she might have done if only....But that's the difficult thing about a gift; sometimes it ' carries with it a heavy burden of responsibility.

You won't read any more about Lisa's performances in high school meets. You won't see her on TV at the state tournament. Those of you who were lucky enough to see her perform were able to catch a small glimpse of a rare gift. But those of you who have seen her since her accident might have seen evidence of a gift far greater and rarer.

Sincerely, 7. R. Kerth

Final meets fought

by John Humm The MaineSouth wrestlers ended their home season as they wrestled New Trier to a 30-30 tie on Friday, Jan. 30. After opening the meet on a sour note by losing 8-1, the Hawks rebounded.

Tom Gonzales came through with a pin to spark the rest of his teammates and to help lead the way to 4 consecutive pins by the Hawks.

Although Maine South lost 6 of their 7 remaining matches, three of the matches were lost by five points or less, while another two weight classes were forfeited, the Hawks only surrendered one pin, which came in the final match to tie the game for New Trier.

"I feel we played excellent; one more guy and we would have whipped 'em," added Coach Tom Zimek, soon after the match.

Looking ahead, the Hawks are optimistic as they looktoward Sectionals, having the state diampionship as their final goal.