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Vol. 24

NEWSBRIEFS Mar. 22

Southfcst '«S at 7;30 PM.

Mar. 23

.Souihfest '88

Project Big—Representatives from a wide field of careers ranging from bcauticiaiis to lawyers will be at Maine East at 7 PMiQlalktostudenB. Mar. 25

Marlin Swim Show at 7 PM.

Mar. 26

Marlin S wim SliQW at 7 PM.

Mar. 27

Marlin Swim Show ai 2 PM.

Marlins show Pizzazz The MarUn Swim Club is preparing for their aimual show entitled Pizzazz. Practices began in January for each act, such as afloatingnumber, two stroking acts, and a new members' act choreographed by Ms. Dawn Butler, the club sponsor, who stated that "this group of new members is among the most talented we've ever had."

The club officers also choreographed acts, like Flying High by Amy DeGrazio, the Show Chairperson. Other officers are Karen Van Spankeren, President; and Kristen Kimura, Assistant Show Chair.

Performances by past members include four duets by Kathryn Oberheide and Kristina Algminas, Jenny Apida and Jenny Miller, Kristen Kimura and Carolyn Riedel, and Leslie Shewfelt and Amy Zeman. Solos this year will be given by Amy DeGrazio and Karen Van Spankeren.

A lot of hard work, long hours, and dedication have gone into the show, and all members are hoping for the best performance possible. Pizzazz will be held March 25, 26, and 27 at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Tickets are three dollars each and can be purchased at the door or from any Marlin member.

Contest Speaker team wraps up season Saturday, February 27, signaled the end of this year's Contest Speaker's season. This year's team proved to be one of the most successful editions in many years. The team consisted of 3 fi-eshmen— Matt Krause, Chris Sosnowski, and Joe Funk; 5 sophomores—Charis Runnels, Dawn Gillespie, Mary Morman, Greg Harrington, and Laurie Lutzer; 2 juniors—^Tricia Callahan and Jan Waldron; and 5 seniors—Andrew Kohl, Greg Miner, Kevin McAlhaney, Jeff Hennessey, and Jenine Smith, Captain. The team was able to fill 10 out of 12 events. The team began its winning streak early with place winners at Fremd, the first tournament of the year that the team attended. The team gained momentum throughout the rest of the year and in post-season competition was able to really shine.

Highlights of this year included 3 second place Regional titles—Tricia Callahan in Prose Reading, Kevin McAlhaney in Radio Sjjeaking, and Jan Waldron in Humerous Interpretation—and 2 first place Regional titles—Jenine Smith in Verse Reading and Andrew Kohl and Jan Waldron in HDA (Humorous Duet Acting). This season ended at SCOTIE, tournament of champions, with Andrew and Jan taking 6 superior ratings out of eight in HDA and 2 out of 5 in Impromptu Duet Acting; and Jenine taking straight superiors in verse.

A Contest Speakers is a comf>etitional organization for speech and drama. The performers compete weekly in 12 categories: Radio Speaking, Special Occasion Speaking, Original Oratory, Oratorical Declamation, Prose Reading, Verse Reading, Extemporanious Speaking, Original Comedy, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Duet Acting, and Hiunorous Duet Acting.

For more information about Contest Speakers contact team coach Ms. Krista Clarke.

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Marlin Officers Amy DeGrazio, Karen Van Spankeren, and Kristen Kimura will be featured in this year's synchronized swim show, PUzazZ'

Students of Feb. named S tudents of the month for February were named recently. Listed by department, they are: Art: Michael Heidkamp, Andrew Irvine, Phil Lo Sasso Business Education: Barbara Emery, Jennifer Fugiel, Christopher Johnson, John Kujak, Todd Sigg, Kevin Waden Driver Education: Julie Brady, Collette Sedivy, Joseph Curcio, Dana Lockwood English: Paul Anton, Colleen Aylward, Vincent Blank, Beth Buckley, Andrew Crawford, Eric DeWitt, Nicole Difino, Jamie Hagedom, Joanna Helfogt, Jason Ichen, Krystyna Lenart, Lisa Pfeiffer, Victoria Slaughter, William Stmad, Diane Worobec, Patricia Harris Foreign Language: Douglas Beaumont, Michael Burzawa, Jean Dalesandro, James Dunn, Debbie Eckberg, David Edsey, Krista Heitzman, James Saisakom, MelissaThomley, Cynthia Wilk Health: Brad Pawlowski Home Economics: Amy Meyer, Kathryn Metzinger, Teresa S track, Christine Colucci, Christine Goble Industrial Education: Robert Shirley, Joseph Schwartz, Joseph Wohrstein Mathematics: Tim Brieske, Catherine Ciprian, Colleen Durack, Valeria Gubenko, Katherine Kamezis, Carmella Mulvihill, Armette Pappas, Julie Pfaff, James Saisakom, Lauren Siragusa, Jeffery Szwaya, Maria Castro

Physical Education: (girls) Annette Siwiec, JenniferWamo, Megan Maloney, Janet Simonsen, Sandra Soeder, Chris Ann Komosa, Kristen AltobeUi (boys) William Barker, David Szalczynski, Tony Kamezis, Bert Anton, Graham McNally Music: Jennifer Feiter Science: Miklos Bozzay, Bormie Duncan, Debbie Eckberg, Amy Ettswold, Nancy Hua, Robert Larson, Krystyna Lenart, Janine Marcuccilli, Mira Park, Laura Potter Social Science: Tony Capozzoli, Andrew Hovland, Linda Munro, Jennifer Skomasa, Geriaim Galas Speech/Drama: Scott Teipe

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Commentary

March 18,1988

Southfest calls for an open mind

by Maura Letitia Scott On March 23, if you are at any ordinary high school in America, you might see a math teacher, an English teacher, a government teacher and perhaps a language teacher. Maine South is no ordinary high school, however. This year on that day you will see a belly dancer, an ice sculptor, a newscaster and perhaps a Shakespearean acting troupe at Southfest. Everyday we, here at Maine South, are offered one of the rare, exceptional secondary educations available in this country, yet many people fmd it hard to appreciate the basics, such as math, chemistry and English. For those Comedy whose interests He elsewhere it is difficult to find the right place where their type of intellectual & stimulation is offered. These types of interests are fulfilled by Southfest.

Everyone can find something which lights the proverbial fire, be it drag car racing or genuine 50's & 60's Golden Oldies blues music. For one day during the entire routine of the school year we are given the opportunity to enjoy something sf>ecial and to let it go by unused who talked about the rainforests of Costa Rica and is foolish and wasteful. It won't hurt to open our the fact that they are being cut down and destroyed minds to new ideas and skills. just to make brown pap)er bags. I must admit that at The Southfest Committee works hard to give first I was bored, but I soon realized that the the students what they requested on registration problem this man was trying to draw attention to day. Now, after refinements in the registration was a real ecological issue. That experience made jjrocess, most students get their first four choices me aware of the many ecological problems of the and the remaining few get three of the four. My world that up until that time I would have shrugged sophomore year, before the change, I heard a man off.

Southfest facts:

Evening performance Tuesday, March 22 7:30 P. M.—$7.00 The Second City

Ronnie Rice

I have had many positive, enjoyable exjjeriences through Southfest because the programs have made me think about or opened my mind up to something I 've never had or seen before.

The day is funded primarily by the evening performance the night before, on March 22. Ask anyone who attended last year's evening show— those who ended up hoarse from singing and laughing and sore from dancing—if you want a true picture of what this year's show will be like. The hilarious comedy troupe. Second City, will be featured, along with Ronnie Rice, a singer who bills himself as "the human jukebox." Second City is well known as the birthplace for comedy greats such as John and Jim Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray, George Wendt, Shelly Lx)ng, and Mary Gross; tomorrow's stars will be here on March 22nd. Ronnie Rice is noted for an outstanding show, performing a dazzling array of Rock and Roll classics from the 60's and beyond.

For those of you who mysteriously come down with odd, one-day South American diseases in the middle of March, think twice about missing Southfest this year. The school spends a good deal of time, effort, and money to bring the students different entertaining, educational presentations than the usual classes. You might see a beautiful newscaster, inspect some awesome weaponry, or learn how to flirt successfully.

And you just might learn something.

PhoXopinion Question: How do you feel about Southfest?

It's a really relaxing day where you can learn a lot about non-ordinary activities. You get to see things that you don't see every day. It's fun because, although you're learning all the time, you're not preached to.

—^Mary Gabriel, senior

Southfest is a chance to have a taste of something different. The normal school day is changed into a day of listening and learning about many things that one is interested in.

Instead of math and EngHsh, you can take glass blowing or ice sculp>ting, or whatever else you're interested in. I enjoy Southfest. It's a great experience and makes learning fun.

—Bill Kuehn, senior

Since freshman year, Southfest has always been a fun day for me. It's an enjoyable break from the everyday routine of classes, offering interesting shows, demonstrations, and career introductions, many allowing for audience participatioa It's a chance to experience a variety of topics that usually we'd never have been exposed to. Also, the performance the night before has always been excellent.

—Marj Buckley, senior

It would be nice if we could have two of these a year, instead of only one!

—Danny Brandt, senior

March 18,1988

Commentary

Images of Southfest

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Once upon a time, there was a time unlilce any other time. It was a time of peace. It was a time of war. It was a time of great advancement.

It was a time of unfulfilled promises. It was

by Syndy Schmitz, Melissa Thorrdey, Jan Waldron, and Bill Zoellner

Turmoil

the time when we were Technology bom •m

Though marked by many great

achievements, the years 19w-1973 saw public unrest and turmoil still remainingfromthe eaiiier sixties. The rebirth of the women's ri^ts movement brought growth to the feminist organizaiions such as the National Organizati<m for Women, Federally Employed Women, Women's Equity Action League, and the Women's Liberation Movement. These liberal groups spawned a new generation of feminists starting murfi more radical organizations like The Feminists, airf the Society for Cutting Up Men (SCUM). These radical feminists challenged every aspect of Amencati life, from economic and political equality to sexual double standanJs. Inspired by the protests of Wacks and radical feminists, the gay rights effort grew to a large liberation movement with riots in New York's Greenwich Village in J u n c ^ 1969.

In addition to the civil rights movements of minority groups, nationwide resistance stood inoppositirai to the Vietnam war.

In 1970, after the announcement of escalation m. Vietnam, protesting sttidents at Kent Slate University werefiredat by the Ohio National Guard. Eleven students w«»e wounded, four killed. The resistance to the Vietnam war was also expressed ly the half million men who ctanmitted draft violations byfleeingfliecountry, using false identities, md burning draft cards in protest The war cost the United States over SI 50 billitm and die lives of over 57,000 men who died in batde. TTiese costs did not include, however, the future veterans' benefits and traumas they faced upon their arrival home.

Increasing the negttive attitude toward the war was the release of the Pentagon Pliers. The New York Times began publishing this top-secret study of the Vietnam war on June 13,1971. It revealed that the US government had been lying to the people about the war to increase public ojxnion in favor of die war.

Though this turbulent period was filled with social upheaval and resistance, the principlea of a democratic society were tested and found str<mg, and the United States has grown strong because of it

UNSS-Nixon is elected President for the first time.

1970-Nixon endorses secret CIA operations to encourage Chilean military officers to stage a coup of the Marxist Presideni Allende".

197I-Jui» 13-N6W York Times begins to publish the Penugon Papers, revealing that the govannwnt had been lying ahoui casualty statistics throughout the war in Vietnam. ' — 1971-26th Amendmenttowersvoting agefrom21 to 18.

1972-Landslide re-election of President Nixon.

1972-June 17-Break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate apartment complex, 5 men arrested.

197i-Feb.-PresidenI Nixon visits Peq>le's Republic of China.

1972-Nixon appoints Judge Wanen Burgra- Chief Justice and iqi^inis Harry Blackman, Lewis F. Powell, and William Retaiquisl to the Supreme Court.

''1/Ve'H heard a gf^at deal abouFWe many decades that preceded our$-^he Roaring Twenties, Patriotic Forties, Nifty Fifties, Changing Sixties-^ut what happened during 19694973, the years the Baby-Boo»ten started having babies? The politics, technology, entertainment, and turmoil Qf these yems ail play an important role in the history of the United States, ffom My 21,1969, when Neil Armstrong reached millions of people as he said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," to the Sfl^i^mple who gathered together in0'^^ %:w Yorkforthe Woodstock Music Pmival, the pivotal events of tfds pefi^> «« a group or on their own, brougM^^''fnendom amount of growth and change to the world.

In addition to the critical happenings ofthe time, many s»^U innovations were created. The invention ofpocket calculators, floppy disks, ^^^^ild'proofcaps, though seemingly i^^knificant, gave us conveniences that ^^ have grown accustamedto. Thefirstarcadegame,Fong, by Atari, was introduced in 19J2, This invention, along ^^ '** opening of Disneyworld in 1^"^ <^nd the introduction ofSesame Stre^^' f^m probably had a great impact on «j ««< probably, on generations of children to come.

1973-May to Nov.-Waiwgate hearings.

1973-OcL 20-Saturday Night Massacres—mai^ high-ranking officehoiden areforcedto resign due to Watergate.

1973-Oct.- OPEC oil onbargo.

1974-Aug. 9-Nixon resigns.

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In July of 1969, the most pivotal event in space exploration took place wnen Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins landed on the moon. The Apollo U mission departed from John F. Kennedy Space Center in a Saturn 5 rocket on July 16 and on July 21, Neil 'Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Due to diis huge scientific victory, the United States began setting up rigid fast-paced space programs in hopes to land on Mars by 1986. ' Tliis program led to the search for a reusable space shuttle, which would cut launch costs by 90 percent. Other advances in space exploration included the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. Mars, in 1971; the first vehicle driven on the moon, the Lunar Rover, and the launching of Skylab, a U.S. (space station, in 1973.

In the world of physics, Dennis Gabor, a British engineer, won the 1971 Nobel Prize for inventing the process of holography which produces three-tfimensional images by using a laser beam radier than a lens. These holographic pictures are now commonly seen on credit cards. John Bardeen, Le«i Cooper, and John Robert Schieffer won the 1972 Nobel Prize for their theory of superconductivity which measures the disappearance of electrical resistance in metals by lowering iemp»eratures.

Scientific progress was not «ily made in physics, however, for in 1971 two biochemistsfromthe University of California Medical Center in San Francisco succeeded in sjTithesizing the hormone responsible for growth in the human body. Harvard medical scientists isolated a pure gene, the basic chemical unit which controls hwedity. An important medical breakthrough was made when a vaccine for Rubella (Gennan measles) was discovered and manufactured.

Though the achievements of this period were astounding, many scientists focused on the darker side of science, the destruaive power of research. The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles, biological and chemical warfare, and ihc massive environmental polluiicHi caused people to stop and look at what technology was actually doing for (or to) the world, for at the time it existed only as a major threat to the existence of mankind.

One of die worstside effects of science camefromthe use of DDT. This iiisecticide virtually eliminated malaria as a major human killer and il inCTcased crq> yields per acre. The bad aspect of the poison existed in its inability to decompose rapidly.

The rain washed it to theriverwhich washed it out to sea, where it killed marine life and also caused infertility in both birds

Entertainmenti

Best pictures

Top songs

l969^~Midmshi Cowboy l97fy~-Patton 1971—-TAw French Connection l972~The Godfather imi-Tke Sting

1969 Crimson and Clover—Tommy James and the Shondells Everyday People—Sly and the Family Stone Dizzy—Tommy Roe 1970 Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head—B.J. Thomas / Want You Back-^The Jackson Five Venus—^The Shoddng Blue 1971 Knock Three Times—Dawn One Bad Apple—^The Osmonds Me And Bobby McGee—^Janis Joplin 1972 American Pie—Don McLean Let's Stay Together—^Al Green Without You—^Nilsson 1973 You're So Vain—Carly Simon Superstition—Stcyie Wonder Crocodile Rock—^EltonJohn

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Features/Commentary

March 18,1988

Alumni profile

Ex-Hawk Butz ('69) soars in NFL

by Andrew Martinek t>v Andrew Martirwk Twaity years ago, if you were walking down the halls of our beloved school, chances are you would have seen the 6' 6" tall, 265-pound Dave Butz. How could you miss him?

However, Butz no longer walks these halls.

Now he spends his time walking over offensive lines and quarterbacks for the Washington Redskins, the current World Champion football team.

His picture not only hangs in our gym foyer, but has adorned jtist about every TV set in the nation sometime throughout his 15-year professional career.

It all started here, at Maine South, when Butz displayed his athletic potential. "He was probably the best athlete we've ever had at this school," according to Mr. Bob Schmidt, Butz's high school football coach.

Butz proved this by lettering in three sports, football, basketball, and track and field. In football, wearing number 77, he made the all-state team in both his jimior and senior years and helped carry our class of '69 team to a conference title and an 80 record. For the Hawk basketball squad, Butz played center, made the CSL All-Conference team as a junior and senior, and heljjed the '69 team take the regional title. On top of all that, Butz threw the discus for a record distance of ISO' 4" and a state championship title.

Not only was he a tremendous athlete, he also proved himself to be a man of character. He was a member of the Brotherhood Society and is described by his fiiends as a nice, down-to-earth guy.

"He was a shy giant in a sense, very polite to his teachers and his coaches, always careful to do things right," said Mr. Schmidt Butz moved on from Maine South as the most recruited athlete ever in this school. Head coaches from colleges would come to see him play, and he

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NFL all-pro lineman Dave Butz in a role that would be unfamiliar to most fans—as an all-conference center for the 1969 Maine South basketball team. was recruited by almost every major college in the nation.

He ended up at Purdue University, where he graduated with a B average and a degree in business, as well as lettering in football his sophomore, junior, and senior years. During the summers he

would keep in shape by doing construction work and spent some time in the forest preserves lifting 300-pound logs instead of weights.

In 1973 Butz began his professional career as the SL Louis Cardinals' first-round draft choice, and the fourth pick of the entire draft. After two years he was traded to the Washington Redskins for the largest compensation deal in NFL history, three first-round draft choices.

Throughout his professional career, Butz has made several othernotable achievements. He made the all-pro team three times. He played in three Superbowls, XVII (a win over Miami), XVDI (; loss to the Raiders), and of course January's stomp ing of the Denver Broncos. At present he is thi oldest active defensive lineman in the league an( plans to retire his illustrious career after next sea son, completing a two-year contract wortl $975,000.

However, Butz still has plenty to keep hin busy. He has a wife and three children (two boy and a girl) and has developed his business sense ti put his degree to work. Butz owns a hotel an< restaurant called The Townhouse in Bellville, IIH nois. He also owns a hunting shop and is partial owner of a print shop. For fun he enjoys hunting and fishing, and, as a hobby, carves duck decoys to keep his fingers dextrous. He also does endorsements. Currently, Butz can be seen in a Wheaties commercial with Walter Payton.

Another special project he is working on is his twenty-year class reunion and a charity fundraiser celebrating Maine Souih's twenty-fifth anniversary.

Now, what we see his name on the weightroom wall or his picture in the foyer, wc will know aU of Dave Butz's great accomplishments. Yet we can also be inspired to know that he started it all here, at Maine South, just like you and me.

Thumbs up—and down—for South

by Matt Breidert

As Springtime nears and graduation approaches, I find myself reflecting nostalgically over my high school days. This is not to say I haven't developed a substantial case of senioritis, butmy early despondency towards this fine school has turned into one of gratitude and fondness.

Recently there have been a lot of good additions to Maine South. Foremost, I credit Dr. Cachur with doing a great job. It's nice to be able to recognize our chief adininistrator not only in the hallways, but at speech debates and soccer games as well. The eight period day really isn't that bad. Also, the cafeteriahas improved with specialty food bars and a rejuvenated friendliness amongst the cafeteria ladies. All in all it seems as though Maine South has had somewhat of a rebirth in school spirit, jjerhaps helped by the success of what I consider the best soccer team in the state.

But the school could still use a few adjustments.

After four years of anger and frustration, I still cannot grasp the intention of the tardy policy.

Ctirrently students will be excused if a parent calls

in and says they were "sick." But if a car breaks down or the alarm doesn't go off, and they call, you can coimt on a few detentions. Question in point: Why should the administration decide whether my mother's call to excuse me has validity? If my mom calls, she's doing it to explain why I was late and to tell the school that it's OK. But instead, the school dismisses me as unexcused. So, we all have to play the game "Convince the Mother to Lie." It usually takes about ten minutes and will end with "That's [The Policy] the craziest thing I ever heard." In the end parents are forced to lie in order to escape the evil grasp of our attendence policy. If this isn't required by the state, I thirtk a change is in order.

Another policy that irks me is the closed camptis. Glenbrook South, York. New Trier all have an opoi campus in some manner. I feel that I am missing out on a luxury afforded to seniors in many schools. This goes along with the overicill of rules and regulations we have here at Maine South.

Constitutional amendments pale in comjiarison to the lengthy set of laws set upon the studaits. For example, I think the school should stay out of the

affection department. The line of death outside the school cafeteria, what the heck is that? I'm not saying there shouldn't be rules. But it seems like this school is just waiting for someone to screw up.

All in all my years here have been great. I hope the present administration continues its openmindedness and listens to what students have to say.

Southvords is the stutltrnt-produccd n«wsp»(Hir' of Maine South High Schix)!, I'ark Ridge, lU. Litters tu the editor should he delivered to room v-130 or given to a member of tlie editorial staff' li«ed below. Southnvrdt reserves the rijjht to e<lit all letters containing obscene or libclouvmaterial.

Editors-in-chief , Meredith Ilrannneier Maura Scott .News Editor.

Kiivita Sabnani Commentary Editor lay I'lnlo Features Editor ...Molissu Thornicy Sports Editor..., .Katie O'Connor Photo Editor Jody Mri>rmick Production Editor„„ luncllc Slaughter

March 18,1988

Sports/Commentary

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Hungry for a scene? Go out to eat

by Jay Pinto Recently I bucked initial reluctance to follow trends (or worse—past trends) in restauranting and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe for the first time. And the food was good. I got a (Siuprise!) hamburger and an iced tea. The tea was really neat because there was mint leaves in it along with a slice of lemon. It was more than just iced tea; this was special tea, "Uncle Clyde's Special Iced Tea." It sure was nice of ole Uncle Clyde to help out at the Hard Rock. Anyway, the food was jjretty good. Not great, not bad, but adequate to pretty good.

The wait was more than adequate. It took forty minutes to get a table. This is the new thing in restaurants. People love it You can tell if a restaurant is good by how long people wait and how hard people complain about the wait. And the more people wait and complain, the more other people wonder, "What are those idiots waiting for ?" Then, they (people, of course, are stupid), say, "Cool, let's go wait in line for an hour to eat plain food at outraaaaageous prices." This is all directly related to the change in American dining; restaurants used to be places where pwople went to EAT. Now restaurants are places people go to SEE and BE SEEN, to HANG OUT, to BE, for lack of a better word, COOL. I mean were we really expected to drool over Joe Walsh's (or Sting's or INXS's) guitar and say, "Wow, that's Joe Walsh's guitar (or Sting's or INXS's)!?" No. We were expected to

glance around while we waited and eye the other customers, a large percentage of whom were well dressed, young, urban, silly people pretending to be grown up as they sipped $12 mineral water. (<hyperbole) A hve band was playing, and I thought that that would be a refreshing scene at an eatery, but alas.

"It finally dawned on me that the only reason she was talking to us was that she was paid to be friendly."

they quickly saw me, and, sensing my approval, promptly packed up and left.

As we waited, some pretty girl came up to my friend and asked him something about U of I because he was wearing an Illinois sweatshirt. As they began to babble, I wondered what was going on. Then, it hit me. She was the waitress. Too bad.

She was a sophomore from Iowa. It finally dawned on me that the only reason she was talking to us was that she WAS PAID TO BE FRIENDLY. But egos aside, we were finally seated.

As I said before, the food was good. Nothing nutty or novel, but good standard American fare.

Grey P o i ^ n on the table. Definitely the IN mustard. I was irnprpssed.

•, Now-I knoW;,vYhy everybody has those silly Tshirts. Well, to teTl^ou the truth, Ireally don't. Why does everyone have those silly T-shirts? For $11.501 would expect a litde more than simply a boring logo. But if I owned a restaurant and could get people to ACTUALLY PAY ME to advertise MY place, I guess I would sell silly T-shirts. The line to buy one (I wanted to shout, "It's DEAD, pebple, YOU MISSED IT. TOO LATE. GO HOME NpW!") was long and comprised of jjeople who Xt'ould stare in awe at a three story building.

I hope dining out returns to what it used to bcvif.';y6u know—eating. Themes arefine,but they quickly become tired, cumbersome, and boring.

For example, that fifties diner thing really got out of hand. There was one fifties diner, now there are at least three hundred in the Chicagoland area. The first time it was great; the second time, pretty good.

Now when I hear fifties/sixties music in a restaurant, I just want to shout, kick my hands up and shout, get my hands lip and shout hey hey hey hey (slap!) sorry.

When eating out stops becoming a show, both for watchers and watchees, then we might stop seeing such nonsense as "Mexican/Japanese" cuisine. Eating would stop being "an experience" and people could go to a restaurant and—well, eat.

Boys' gymnastics swings into new season The Maine South boys' gymnastics team kicked off their season on March 1 with a double dual meet against Hoffman Estates and ElginLarkin. The Maine South freshmen scored 40.9 points which was enough to beat the freshmen of Elgin-Larkin. Unfortunately, the varsity gymnasts scored only 84.9 points, and were outscored by both opposing teams.

The Hawks varsity gymnasts attribute their loss to the lack of depth of the team. In addition, several l^ey gymnasts were not allowed to compete due to their failure to turn in the paperwork for the season.

However, junior Matt Miller led the varsity, competing in all events. In the floor exercise. Matt Miller scored a team high of 5.7 points. Freshman

Mike Morandi also competed in all events on the varsity level. Senior Steve Bringas and junior Matt Golliet received a4.8 and a3.7 rating, respectively, for their performances on the pommel horse. On the rings Matt Golliet scored a 5.2 and Steve

Gymnastics Hartwig scored a 5.0 to pace the varsity squad. Matt Miller and Pete DelRe had the team high-scores on the vault with a 7.8. In the final event, the parallel bars, Matt Golliet scored.the team high of a 4.5.

"With a little dedication, and a lot of hard work, the Maine South gj-mnasts could easily score 100

points p)er meet," commented one gymnast. This feeling is shared equally among many members of the team.

The freshmen squad showed much promise at their first meet. Notable performances were turned in by Albert Tseng, with a 2.1 on the high-bar, and Pat Capellani with a 3.0 on the floor exercise. Joe Witcraft also contributed to the team effort, scoring a 6.3 on the vault and a 2.8 on the rings.

This year the Hawks have set many goals for the gymnastics season, both individually and as a team. As the varsity athletes retum to eligibility and the freshmen gain valuable experience, the team should succeed under the coaching of Mr. Riccitelli.

Hawk basketball captures regional title Despite dropping their final gam«*of the season to Fremd in sectionals, the boys' varsii^ basketball team (16-12) did exceptionally wfell in post-season play, defeating Maine West b>siX points to clinch the regional championship. " . The Hawks entered the regionals rolling, hav"Jg won the last game of the regular season against Glenbrook North. That victory was the fourth consecutive conference win for the Hawks and was <=nough to lift them to a third place conference posiuon, up from the last place spot they occupied a few weeks before.

The first game of the regionals pitted Maine iouth against Maine East in a contest where the

Hawks toolj conynand early and held on to the end, winning'by-a score of 51-36. They advanced to the championsiiip game'along with Maine West, who had won bo^h of theffregular-season games against the Hawks.'

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Boys' basketball Maine South gained a narrow lead early and was able to sustain it with tough defense through all four periods to come out on top 54-48. Senior Marc Scmel led the scoring in that game with 16 points (including eight for eight from the free throw line).

followed by Matt McLain with 13. Paul Repak, who previously had played a total of only four minutes in varsity games, contributed II points, including three three-point baskets.

The Hawks went on to face heavily favored Fremd (26-1) in sectionals at Fremd four days later.

Maine South dropped a tough game as the Vikings won 71-48.

Despite the loss, the team realizes that their season has been a good one. Winning nine of their last twelve games, earning a 4-1 record in the second round of conference play, and making it to sectionals are all fairly impressive accomplishments.

March 18,1988

Sports

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Girls' runners reaching goais As the girls' track team journeyed to the Wildcat Relays in Wheeling on Friday, March 4, the Hawks were determined to come back with a trophy. Fortunately, they accomplished just that, returning with a third place standing and several individual medals.

The first event of the finals, the two-mile relay, set the pace for the evening. Four girls, Michelle Donato, Rachel Kelleher, Krista Heitzman, Laurie Anderson, were detamined to break the old Maine South record of 10:29. The team finished in second place with an outstanding time of 10:16.6, and a superb split time of 2:29 by Michelle Donato.

After finishing with a great time in the two-mile relay, Michelle Donato again jroved her value to the team through a fourth place finish with a time of 2:31.9, edging out a Naperville Central nmnw by .1 seconds.

Laurie Anderson and Rachel Kelleher also contributed to the Hawks success, with fourth and sixth place finishes, resjxictively, in the mile run.

Anderson ran 5:41.8, a personal best, aixi Kelleher ran a 5:50.7.

Girls' track The Maine South four-lqs relay consisted of Noelle Jacoby, Alice Raidl, Carolyn Krystal, and Pat Harris. They won their heat and finished only 1.5 seconds behind the leaders, ranked third place in the standings.

Senior Sue Willits contributed additional points for the team in the long jump with a third place finish; she jumped 15.5 feet. Pat Harris also performed well, considering she had just recovered

from an injury.

When Nicole Jacoby began the 55 meter dash, she realized the tough competition she would be up against. In spite of this, she put her thoughts aside and finished in second place only to Wheeling's Nancy Goldman.

The team consisting of Chris Pater, Megan Dolan, Michelle Donato, and Krista Heitzman ran through the whole way including a great opening

by Pater to give Maine South the lead. Unfortunately, the lead did not hold as Maine South ended up with a third place finish, just missing second place by .4 of a second. Head Coach Schultze commented that all the members of the team "ran super." Finally, the Hawks can only hope that this performance will be an indicator of success in later invitation als.

Swimmers salvage season's close The 1987-88 Maine South boys' swim season came to an impressive end on February 2 at the Sectional Swim Meet at Evanston. TTie Hawk swimmers placed a strong sevoith in a field of 12 competetive teams.

In the 200 medley relay, Ed Monroe, Bryan Gillespie, Frank Bondarowicz, and Andy Hill placed a strong sixth, while in the 200 yard individual medley, sophomore Mike Nelson and freshman Bill Barker placed seventh and tenth respectively.

Saiior varsity swimmer Ed Monroe placed ninth in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of :52.14, and he also s wam m the 400 yardfreestylerel ay with Mike Nelson, Bryan Gillespie, and senior Craig Mink.

That relay placed a strong sixth and Ed Monroe swam the fastest 100 yard freestyle of the season for the Hawk swimmers with a time of :51.94.

Jimior Bryan Gillespie placed the highest among the Maine South swimmers when he took fourth place in the 500 yard freestyle. Improving diver Brian Kimura placed sixth in diving and Mark Hermes placed eleventh. Additionally, in the conference meet which took place the week before ectionals, the swim team took fifth place downing cross-town rivals Maine East.

In retrospect, the swim season can be best described as a catharsis of emotion, a nutty, very

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Lack of depth really destroyed the team this year because under the scoring system, a team must win more than just first place to be competitive. A team that has only one entry in each event wUl lose even if all events are won because the points for second and third outweigh first when added. This is precisely the problem of the Hawk team. Coach Deger topes that more people will come out next year so the team can be built into a conference contender. With the addition of twenty more people, the team may just accomplish that Deger and Bunt received high marics from the team. "The Deger/Bunt combo packs up for a crazy mix of wild humor, tough workouts, good times,

home contest Mon.3/21

Tues.3/22

Niks West Y/S/F — 6:30

Glenbrook S V/S/F —6:30

Nlles West V/JV/F--4;30

Niles North V-JV_4:30 CSLSo. Div. V-S —10:00

Boys' Track Frosh Inv. F —5:00

Wed. 3/23 : Schaumburg :V/JY—4:3Q

CSL Inv. V —9:00

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festive, hilariously uplifting, action packed, and insanely different year. The team has an entirely new attitude under the guidance^fjiead^oach Chris Deger and his assistant Miss Cheryl Bunt.

Their jrfiilosophy of "Rome wasn't built in a day" and their ability to speak to any son of lifeform that would happen to fall into the pwol, enabled them to put up with the endless variety of personalities that make up the team.

MS Frosh fnv :F--4:!5

Levderv'LuLh.er .y-jV —4:30

and lots of rock and roll. They're great!" was the way senior Frank Bondarowicz put it. With these two characters attracting new team members should not be difficult.

Mission continued How is the "Mission Impossible" progressing, you ask? Well, hold on to your greasy pizza and warm, white milk. On February 24, the boys' track team completely obliterated the Conant track team.

Over half of the events were won by the Hawks varsity team. The win was a perfect cap on the undefeated season.

Then on March 4, the Hawks traveled to Wheeling for the 23rd annual Wildcat Relays. The Hawks took third place overall out of 8 teams. The coaches were pleased with many fine performances, many of which were personal bests.

Boys' tracl< Juniors Bob Milka and Aaron Modica took multiple first places in the 50 yard dash, the pole vault, and the open quarter and mile relay. Seniors Rob Lentz and Keith Piscitello had multiple first places. Lentz finished first in the high hurdles, mile relay, and the low hurdles, tying a fieldhouse record with a time of 6.2 seconds.

The shot-putters, Brian Fennelly and Gary Gorski placed fifth and second, respectively. Paul Fronczak and Dave Szalczynski both improved in the long jump with a personal best for both jumpffs. The boys' mile relay team finished third overall with a 54.9 split quarter-mile time for Matt Kurten and Rob Lentz. It was Lentz, though, who stole the show and the Athlete-of-Ihe-Meet honors.

He set ameetrecord in the55 meter lowhurdles and broke a record by .2 second in the high hurdles, a record which he had set last year at the same competition.

Thus, the Hawks are looking forward to the upcoming conference meet. With additional strong performances, the Hawks will attempt to finish their indoor season on a high note. The mighty test is upon them.