Vol 25 issue 13

\j)Iutne 25. issue 12 April 14, 1989

SouthwordS

Maine South High School

Impeachment brings new leadership By a unanimous vote of 21-0, the Senior Class Council elected Kris Pugliani President of the Senior Class.

Former Class President Jim DeMarte was impeached for not attending Council meetings and failing to carry out his Class Council responsibilities. He had not shown up for a meeting since November nor had he helped with the Senior Class sponsored Beach Party or the special project for Lutheran General Hospital. Mrs. Schreiber summed up the situation with her comment "We had no leadership."

The Senior Class Council is responsible for many all-school activities including Homecoming, the Beach Party, and the special project; the Council is also responsible for many senior functions such as Senior Superlatives, Senior Breakfast, Senior Prom, "Senior Week," emceeing Senior Honors Night, and speeches at Commencement.

The impeachment process used by the Class Council followed the Class Council Constitution as well as due process laws and student rights. Section 6 of the constitution, which deals with the replacements of officers states that "an officer who misses three or more meetings and is in school for those days may be replaced by a majority vote of the members present and voting, providing notice has been given prior to the last violation."

DeMarte had been sent two warning letters before any steps towards his impeachment were taken.

Kris Pugliani (left), former Senior Class Treasurer, will replace Jim DeMarte (right) as Senior An outgrowth of this entire situation is the Class President. amending of the Class Council Constitution.

Proposals currently being approved by all Class Councils deal with the qualifications of the candidates running for office as well as gia Lamar, GoUccn Lcnilian, Michagl;: The 1988-89 members of the National their elections.

Lesnicwski, Georgia Loukas, Andrea Honor Society were inducted in a cereAlthough previously the only requireNLuTCse, Riciiard Manwick, Maithew mony on Tuesday, March 28. ments were a petition signed by 50 class Mayes, Kathleen McGuirc, Jenny Miller, The inductees are: Cheryl Andr/x'jczak, members and a one-minute speech in front of Mary Morman, Michael Nelsori, Amy Bicdron, Ryonc Bimic-Visscher, the class, a 2.5 G.P. A. and prior experience in Michael Nomnionson, Margaret Kristin Brainard, Julicne Brilz, Papa Win positive leadership or service will be added to O'Connor, Melissa Palmquisi, Brad Chin, Matthew Cicnkus, Lori Anne Cro$the list of qualifications.

Pavvlowski, Jiiliamie •Peterson, Joy son, Joseph Curcio, Vliclieic Davies, Ann Proposals dealing with election procePoskozini, Lynne Ratiser, Paul-Andre Dc Julio, James Dunn. Valeric Diirkalski, dures include elections held by secretballot in Repak, Chans Runnels, Mark Schacl/Jcin, Mary Ellen Ford, Kristine Gableson, a voting booth during free periods (a proceCollcilc Scdivy, Michael Shajikarox', Christine Gnuick, Vida Gosrisirikul, dure used by Student Council) and the elimiCaroline Guzaldo, Mary Carol Hannah, Maureen Shechan, Raymond Sinnapnauon of homeroom "Meet the Candidate" Laura E. Hanson, ]ian, Alicia S tasica, Franci s Siokcs, Debbie assemblies.

Mark D. Hermes, Sarah Hess, Nicole Usclding, Michelle Viane, Laura L. WagBoth sponsors and Class Council members Hilkovilch, John Humm, Kristin Jacobs. ner, Christopher Walion, Karon L. Weber, feel thse revisions will benefit the classes Christine Johnson, Lisa Kosmicki, Gcorand Erik Zaimins.. individually and the entire school as well.

National Honor Society iildticted

p ommentary

Does fashion make the man?

by Linda Munro Lately I've taken a new look at myself and everyone around me, and I've decided that we're all just plain weird. I mean, the things we do to ourselves in order to improve and perfect our physical appearances are astounding. Women are probably the biggest offenders when it comes to torturous self-beautification techniques. High heels, for example, do wonders for the promootion of intense foot cramps and weakened or broken ankles. I can tell you this from experience because I have personally practiced for hours just waling around the house sporting these toe-pinching, heel-blistering, leather devices more commonly known as pumps.

Another fabulous invention, most likely the creation of some bitter male who was just dumped by his girlfriend, is the girdle. Used extensively in the 1800's to shrink a lady's waist down to nothing, this served another purpose. Men used it against their women as a test of endurance by squeezing the breath out of them. Today, however, girdles are losing

Faculty 25 years aao

Who is it?

This issue's mystery faculty member was a member of DePaul's cross country and track teams 25 years ago, where he earned national fame as a runner and set records for the Blue Demons. This followed his running career at St. Mel High School in Chicago, where he is pictured above.

Hint: All those days of running in the streets and parks of Chicago gave him a love for the city that extends to all its aspects—including its literature.

Last issue's mystery faculty member was social science deparunent student teacher, Mr. Mitchell.

their popularity because the smarter modem woman has decided she can do without it. So the next time you are at a dinner party or a wedding reception and you spot that red-faced lady standing alone in the comer with a forced smile plastered to her face, you'll know she's actually holding her breath so her dress won't explode at the seams.

What does the westem world have against the exposition of innocent skin? What I mean is that wealthy, well-dressed women are always covered from head to toe with hats, gloves, nylons, and even make-up to hike their actual skin color. I guess when they say a woman is "dressed to kill," they mean she's suicidal or something because it's almost impossible to survive this encasement for long periods of time.

On the other hand, men are guilty of performing some strange rituals also. The wearing of ties, for instance, is pretty silly when you think about it. Do they hold up your pants like a belt? No. Do they keep you warm? Not really. They're not even edible! Ties are

purely ornamental and serve no known purpose. B ut, a guy won' t be admitted into certain restaurants (only to drag it through the soup of the day) withoutone. I don'tknow. Youfigure it out.

Another question that has always vexed me is why do some men let a stfip of facial hair grow betweeen their nose and mouth? Are their lips cold? I asked my dad this very question only to get a grunt and a shrug. He doesn't know either. I've also wondered why that particular spot is so popular. Just once I'd like to see Tom Selleck sport a moustache on his left cheek or near his right ear. It might start a new trend!

If you're laughing, stop. Saturday night at the dance ninety-nine percent of you who are there will be going through some sort of unbearable but unnoticed pain to please your date. Not me, though. I'm not a slave to fashion. I'll be comfortable in my shredded jeans and dirty old Reeboks. I just hope my flowers match my brand new, plaid, flannel shirt.

West Side Story cast named Doug Boer

Tony

Dean Westman

Mary Beth Haase

Maria

Vicki Skoczylas

Graham Salemme

Bernardo

Frank Stokes

Mark Schaetziein

Riff

Matt Krause

Chris Albright

Velma

Cara Spurrier

Cindy Rigali

Anita

Heather McCabe

Charis Runnels

Anybodys

Colleen Maloney

Kelly McGarry

Vocalist

Mary Moore

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Jeis: Keitli Wesiinan, ChrLs Chandler, Jeff St. John, Steve McNeilly, Mail ManeUo, Man Greer, Rob Schaefer, Russ Horvalh, Mike Miller.

Sharks: Chet Cassidy, Mark Gemmcl, Dom Loise, Peicr Ccderholm, Dave RuiHJblad, Greg Barrington, Marty Maloney, Tim Steube.

Jet Girls: Stephanie Murman, Kirstcn Bicrie, Linda Munro, Jenny Peterson, Sue Swanson, Sarah Voorhees.

Shark Giris: Krista Heilzman, Jean Dalesandro, Vanessii Ulrich, Cheryl Alexander, Mary Morman, and Sarah Black.

Student Directors: Kris Lewis, Martha Muhlena, .Vlikc McGarry, Charis Runnels.

Faculiy Directors: Don Manello, Gordon McLean, Richard Masirolonardo, David Danckwart, Pai Sane hez.

commentary

Are we just cell-block South ?

by Jan Waldron Is it just me, or has everyone else noticed that all of the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning public school seem to intentionally make institutions of higher learning like institutions for federal offenders?

Okay. Maybe it is just me.

And actually, now that I think about it, I realize that the comparison between prisons and high schools is not really accurate. They have more rights than we do. They can the right to print and pubhsh to their hearts content—they are allowed to cryfirstamendment at the drop of a hat The law calls the striking or beating of men in prison "police brutality", and a prisoner can sue. We have already studied the fact that student's right to free speech is present if and only if the administrators allow it, and the recent ruling on the "Connors Case" by the Supreme Court states

that a teacher's striking or beating a student is a perfecdy acceptable form of discipline so long as deadly force is not used.

I found that last bit, the one about deadly force, reassuring. 1findit comforting that a teacher can beat, mutilate, cripple, even maim a student...just so long as the kid lives. Now maybe I'm sounding just a little bit sarcastic, but when I realize that a kid can be suspended or expelled for hitting another student, and that the law calls a kid's striking a teacher a federal offense punishable by imprisonment, yet the law of the land says that a teacher whacking a student is perfecdy legal, I get a litUe bit cranky.

Now, there is no reason yet to panic—in many school districts around the nation, 207 included, a student's being struck by a teacher would outrage the parents, not only those of the student involved, and they would most likely call for the dismissal of the teacher. So we here in good ol' suburbia are "safe". But,

No-photo/;i«i'o« 111 your opinion, wlial should be tlie cxpccied role of teachers in iheir relationships with students, and tJic role of ii student w'Wh regards to a teacher?

Legally iind traditionally the role is en lot n parentis <in place of parents>.

The inicrpreiaiion is, "Would a piirenl jci as the teacher would?" If possible, mutual ropeci and restaini should be the basis for any disciplinary action; hov\evci, there are some who do not know the meanings of llic words respect and losiraini and as a result, more drastic disciphnary actions are sometimes needed —Mr. Robert Hunt, English Dcpt.

Tlic relationship should definiieiy be one of mutual respect; based on respect, not iniimidaiion, not on fear. On the other hand, if it isn't one of mutual te5,poct, what is it? The maxim is "Do unto otlicrs as you would have them do unto \ou," —Mts. JoAnn Bondi, Social Scienu- Dcpt.

I expect both panics to be treated witii respect. Students should not be abu.scd, nor should teachers—we arc here to learn and here to educate.

—Gcriann GaUs, '91

on a darker note, because of this recent ruling, a teacher fired for the striking of a student can sue the district, and win.

Please, don't misunderstand me, my point is not that students should have the legal right to strike a teacher, I simply believe that if the law demands respect on the part of the students for the teachers, that same respect should be expected in return. Just because we are students, does not mean that we have no feelings. Shakespeare said it best in The Merchant of Venice when he has the defeated Shylock cry,""If you prick me, do I not bleed?"

The question is this, when will it stop?

They've taken speech, they've taken personal rights, they are still fighting over religion—to pray or not to pray—what is next? I mean, 1 am beginning to think that they will not be satisfied until students across the nation have fewer egal rights that convicts...oh, wait...maybe I should rephrase that.

***Pete*s View of the Galaxy*** Peter Gabriel: Security What an incredible album! A pure delight!

Who am I? Gene Siskel? Seriously, this album is really great. Released back in 1982, this is one of Gabriel's best, both lyrically and musically. Known tunes on this record include "Shock the Monkey," "Kiss of Life," and maybe even "I Have the Touch." Want a hint as to how deep this record is? Gabriel had a nervous breakdown right after putting Security out. Four out of four smiley-faces. No doubt! ^

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Circle Jerks: Wonderful The Circle Jerks. If you're into punk, you know these guys really well and probably should skip this review. But if your ears are virgins to the quick, up-tempo beat that punk has to offer—read on. Keith Morris (vocals), Greg Hetson (guitars), Keith Clark (drums), and Zander Schloss (bass) pull this album through tight coniroversial subjects very humorously. Songs include the title u-ack, "Wonderful," "Dude," and "American Heavy Metal Weekend" which is an insult to all you "glam-rock" fans. Out of four smiley-faces, I'd give this a three and one-half.

The Police: Reggatta De Blanc I've got to handittoSting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. Time and lime again they come through. Like with this album, released in 1979, the Police make rock-androll fun. Their music was never complicated, just full of talent-raw talent. It's loo bad that these guys are off wiih solo "gigs." Anyways, Reggatta De Blanc, pure rock with songs like "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon," just to name two. There's also "It's Alright for You" and "Contact." Want good music? Then get this album. Four smileyfaces, again.

Southfest recalls 25 yrs^ of talent Evening performance: Alumni Steal Show

i^dwr^kms^ti, ^myHm$r, Andrew MarUmk, Eden Mom^ M'KC

In order to finance the school day's activities of Southfest, the Southfest committee also organizes an evening program the night before which is open to the public. This year's program, in honor of the school's 25th anniversary, consisted entirely of Maine South graduates. Singer/songwriter Margie Gibson, political humorist Bill Mcllbcrg, and Kent Wchman and his Jazz \iio presented a variety of entertainment.

1970 graduate Bill Mcllbcrg, who appeared recently in V-Show '89, Quarter Turn, was introduced as President Ga)rgc Bush, who in turn intrcxluccd aclown (Andy Martcllo)as Vice President Dan Quaylc. Quayle allowed us to observe a balancing of the budget—on his chin.

Taking off his wig and becoming Bill Mcllbcrg again, he admitted that he really had much respect for the Bushes. He even expressed his belief that Barbara Bush is twice the woman Nancy Reagan was—and he could sec why they need the jumbo jet.

Mcllbcrg appeared many limes throughout the program as Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Paul Harvey, and Richard Daley.

Second in the program was 1971 graduate Kent Wchman and his Jazz trio consisting of bassist Bill Harrison and Phil Bruto on drums. Wchman was seen in February at the Winter Band Concert with the Jazz Band playing Rhapsody in Blue. For this performance he began on piano with "Del Sasscr" by Sam Jones, "Sara's Touch" by Mike Mainicri, and a New Age favorite, "Kay's Song" by David Bcnoil. He later performed on the keyboard andfinishedwith "No More Blues," a tune originally composed for classical guitar, on the vibes.

Mcllbcrg and Wehman performed a take-off of the Tonight Show's "Stump the Band" with Mcllbcrg playing Johnny Carson and Wchman as Doc Sevcrinscn. The "contcsuinis" were planted audience members Greg Barringlon, Larry Herring, Dom Loise, and Frank Stokes.

Margie Gibson, 1972 graduate, performed mostly Irving Berlin songs from her new album The Irving Berlin Century. She sang many favorites such as "Alexander's Ragtime Band," continued page 7

Miss Illinois Pagent '85 In 1987, Maine South grad, Nancy Risch entered the Miss Illinois-USA pagent, along with 203 other 18-24 year-old girls.

Now a senior at Northem Illinois University, Nancy Risch volunteered to discuss this experience with students during Southfest. In her discussion, Risch explained what was involved in the pagent as well as her personal experiences leading up to and during the competition.

Offering a few tips for aspiring pagent hopefuls she mentioned the importance of an allamerican look, confidence, and poise.

On the more pracdcal side, a $675.00 sponsorship fee is required upon entering, which covers lodging, meals, production costs, and various other expenses during the three day competition.

Nancy recieved SI200.00 from sponsors and put an additional $500.00 forward by herself. Aside from the initial fee, each contestant is required to purchase a gown, bathing suit, and materials for her costume, along with other necessities.

The contest itself was held in the Grand Balkoom at the Woodfield Hilton and Towers in Arlington Heights. Along with the Miss Illinois pagent, three other contests were also held; Miss Photogenic, Miss Amnesty, and Best Costume. Nancy Risch was among the three winners in the best costume competition, sporting Mrs. O'Leary's cow and reciting a poem to describe her character.

During the competition, the contestants ran a very tight schedule, most of the day was structured with dance. They were placed into groups and had to memorize a dance routine, performed as part of the competition.

Each girl also participated in a 2-3 minute interview with a pannel of judges, they were asked questions like "If you were president what would you cange?" and "If you could give one gift to the U.S. what would it be?"

Nancy Risch's interest in modeling began when she enrolled in a modeling school her freshman year of college. However, while at Maine South, she was involved in drama and concert choir as well as being in the homecoming court and junior prom queen. Presently, she is studying social science, sociology with a major in gerentology.

Stock Market '7S Airbrush Art '77 John Drexler, a Maine South 1977 grad., is quite an entrepreneur. Owning his own business, KUSTOMS BY DREX, has its advantages, according to Mr. Drexler, "You are taking the risks, and if you over estimate a price, you get the extra money."

He wasfirstinterested with painting when he was 9 or 10. He started with model cars because, "I was tired of spray paint."

As a freshman he took sketching, and as a sophomore he took Artl. That is when he first started "working" at his art. He painted designs on helmets for harness drivers. Between his junior and senior year he began thinking seriously about a career. He took both Art2 and Art3, and after graduation, he went on to take classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. By this time he had greatly developed his skill and had formed his own technique.

It was then that some of hisfiriendssuggested that he go into "fine" art, but he decided that "fine" art was really "Who you know, and not what you know."

He decided to stay with his original career which, although, takes a lot of concentration and time, produces beautiful murals on everything from vans to T-shirts.

He made a point of expressing the idea that he doesn't do this completely for the money, he creates works of art for people to enjoy.

Maine South to Broadway '68 Alumna, Carla d e c k Skiba, who has always wanted to te an actress, was lirsi aiuacicd lo music and theau-e through her classes here at Maine South. She feels thai ihc many produciions: in high school helped her abilities to develop.

Next, she attended Northwestern University's speech school, but was dissalisficd wiih "stuffy Shakespeare;" her interests were more bent toward comedy. She transferred to oral interpretation where she was more comfortable participating in both poetry and prose. During two of her college summers, Mrs. Skiba performed in asummcr stock theatre in Indiana. Tlii;^ is where she gained valuable experience and discipline, as well as earning her Actor's Equity Union card.

The Autumn after graduation, Mrs. Skiba moved to New York city because "it was the pUi"-"^' to be" to getstarted in musical theatre. A friend directed her to an agent who had Skiba autiiti'-'" for a role before signing her. Skiba recieved that ptut from her first professional audition- a stripper in the musical Gj-psy. S he spent several years on stage i n New York, Connec liciiu, <-VIH1 Boston before returning to Chicago, She decided it was lime to settle down and have a familyMrs. Skiba went back to Northwestern to earn her master's degree in education and then tiiug^" English at Maine North and later Maine West, where she also helped with theatre product ions.

She married a fellow teacher from Maine West and dropped teaching to return to the siag*^' At thecandielight Theatre she has had several lead piirls, including Hello Dolly and Funny G''''She has currently postponed theatre to raise two sons, ages seven and five, but sini^s professionally for clubs and luncheons. Mrs. Skiba considers herself to be a very m iddl j|ft^^ person who happens to act as a career. She now participates in community theatre a^-'^*^ church choir.

Carla d e c k Skiba's advice to aspiring actors is to get a college degree- it gives so niu'^" experience- and to rememberihat the director already knows what he wants at an auditioii. regardless of your talents, you just might not be w|i^:hg|§i|s^:^^pg;|gp^^^^^^

Small Animal Veterinarian '75 Dr. Mary Ellen Dimperio, a small animal veterinarian and a graduate of Maine South, gave a presentation during Southfest showing the basic routine she follows with her patients. i Using slides of a cat she had once treated. Dr. Dimperio took students through the steps she used to cure her patient; after listening to the owner's reason for bringing in the cat, she then gave ii a brief examination and discussed the options available with its owner.

In this case, the cat was having stomach problems and required a "work-up" tofindtheir cause.

The cat underwent the work-up, which consists of laboratory observation, blood and urine analysis, and an x-ray examination. It was diagnosed as having an over-active pancreas that, in effect, was digesting the cat's stomach walls. The patient was successfully treated and released in a few days.

In outlining her duties. Dr. Dimperio also stressed that the veterinaryfieldrequires the veterinarian to be diverse; he or she has to be a diagnosucian, caretaker, counselor, busincssmtui, and student every day.

Veterinarians must also "adjust to the needs of iheir patients," whether it requires walking a dog several limes a day in .subzero weather or just giving an active tenant a little cxua attention. As Dr. Dimperio found out, not adjusting herself to the animal can cause problems.

While treating a llama with a tendon injury, she aggrcvalcd it by cleaning ils wound. /I didn't know ihey could spit," she laughed, saying that the llama demonstrated this ability on the back of her head. t)cspiie such deterrents. Dr. Dimix;rio has become a successful veterinarian since she graduated in 1975. She attributes her success to the broad, solid education and the help Irom her teachers she received at Maine South, "My biggest influences were my teachers and my counselor."

Da\ idGrcismg a ^)7<Sgladuate,ap[x•ar^d at Southlcsi during the day piogiam lo J^INC students an o\ ci \ icv> of the Stock marl^u Greismg was iinolvedin soccer and a>mnastus while at South as v\JI as being elected his sopphomori. and itinioi tLiss coiinctrs president Alter high schoc^l, he iiid|OKd m English iitorjiurc and political science at DcPauw Uin\asit), Dan Qua\ le's alma maicr Fioni there he began his caicci as a w mci w ith the Chicago City News Buieau hut c\cntually ended up as a business repoiici Im the Chi cago Sua limes Although his uUcn^sis did not he in business ai the lime, the )ob uas belter E\cn if his interest is not in 1>USIIKSS, Da\ e Greismg has gamed enough know ledge to ha\e his own column three times a week and an occasional Iront page sioi} Greising began his prcscniation w ilh an anal) sis ol the Microsoft Corjxiralion's stock market history to gi\c his audience an idea ol what die market was all about From dierc he discussed the various t\changes (NYSE, AMSE, etc ), the various lormsoianaivsis (technical, dealing with Ihc mathcnuuics of a particular stock, and lundamenial, dealing with ihc statistics o! the corporation such as sales, e\pc uses, research and ('intiniu'tlpage 7

peat ures

F r G S h eyGS—the chronicles of Derek Frapp

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Final episode —Dere 1< Depped out

by Frank Stokes ....beep...beep...beep....

I pried my eyes open and stared at the coiling for a minute. A large piece of meat dangled above me.

I sat up. Gradually the events of the past evening returned to me...the party...the accident that befell my fish...the psychotic girl that chased me around....

The house was a mess. I began to look around when I noticed there was a tattoo on my arm, of a bullfrog with a knife through it.

A small balding man was packing needles and tattooing tools in a bag. The letters "T.R." were tattooed on his arm. He looked kind of like Phil Colhns with a moustache.

"No charge," he grinned and walked out.

I began to wake up completely and noticed the incessant beeping noise for thefirsttime.

I walked into the kitchen and turned off the oven alarm. There was something totally fried inside—a shoe or a rat, I couldn't quite tell.

I walked into the next room and surveyed the area—furniture overturned, meat hanging

from the ceiling, the remains of my sister's Kirk Cameron poster smoldering on the floor.

"Hello, Derek..."

I spun around. Slithering up to me was the same subcreature who was chasing me around last night. She had a pair of scissors in her hand and was wearing a jacket with a bunch of buttons on it. Each had Johnny Depp's picture on them.

"My name is Marissa Shmomley...and I want you."

I turned and ran. She rushed after me. She cornered me in the bathroom.

"I want you!"

"Why?" I cried. "Why do you want ME?" "Anyone who looks that much like Johnny Depp turns me on!"

I turned and looked in the mirror. My hair was cut exactly like Johnny Depp's. I looked at my reflection, at the scissors in her hand, and at his picture on her buttons.

"AAHHHHHHHH!" I ran out of the bathroom and did a flying leap over a large goat tied to the leg of a chair

as I entered the living room.

"Wait!" she screeched, right on my heels.

"You don't wantme! I'm serious!" I cried.

I doubled back and hid behind a car door which was leaning against the wall. She ran by calling for me. I hid there until I heard a knock at the door. Then I answered it. A policeman loomed above me in the doorway. Hepushed me aside and entered the house. He looked around for a minute and then turned to me.

"Mr. Depp, what the hell happened here?"

A day later Johnny Depp received an unexpected visit from the Federal Bureau of Investigation at his home in Beverly Hills.

Scab dropped out of school and two years later became manager for the Barfing Cheeseheads.

Marissa Shmomley moved to New England where she was tried and executed as a witch.

Derek Mortimer Frapp became a high school guidance counselor and had many, many great adventures.... ....but alas, that is another story.

Collegiate Painters offers opportunity

by Andrew Martinek Quality Collegiate Painters, Inc. "The Young Professionals" are holding positions for Maine South seniors this summer and most likely throughout their collegiate life.

They are looking for any graduating high school students who are going to attend college, who are in good physical condition, and have a hungry desire to earn money. The job will entail preparing and painting the exteriors of residential homes in the northwest suburbs.

Starting salary for those employees accepted is S5.50 an hour. However, there is time and a half paid for all hours over 40 worked each week. As well, each employee may receive up to two raises of a quarter an hour each within the first summer.

All U-aining for the job is provided prior to the summer as well as on the job forfirstyear painters. Those employees who seem to catch on quickly and are hard working may be asked to participate in the company' s manager training program. Participation is strictly voluntary, however, those employees who become managers are taught greater technical skills in painting, given an entire job and crew to organize and run, as well as make substantially more money. Managers earn between

several days or weeks searching for a summer job insetead of using the time making money.

In fact, some work is even provided for those students home for spring break who want it.

As well, if an employee desires, he can work all year round while attending one of the local colleges part-time.

Another benefit and reason why Quality Collegiate Painters is holding places for Maine South students is the fact that they are a Park Ridge based company and do about 50% of their work here. They are anxious to Quality Collegiate Painters, Inc. help their commmunity's young people de"The young professionals" velop skills that will help them for the rest of 920 N. Prospect Ave. their lives and encourage the furthering of Park Ridge, niinois 60068 these young people's education.

Another reason for holding the spots, ac698-6294 cording to Tom Fortune, one of the owners, was that many of their best workers have come from Maine South. "They can come in lasting friendships are often formed on the .Mul be the cream of the crop," said Fortune job. As well, managers will be more sympaTwo such employees are 1988 Maine ^ ^ thetic to the graduating high school senior's South graduates Wess Vandenbrink and Ron Wdesire for a fun summer beforecoUege.

Wagner. Both started as painters last summer Also, job security is guaranteed. When an and will return this summer as managers. employee returns from college the following For further inormation contact Quality summer he is given work as soon as he asks for Collegiate Painters, INC. at 920 N Prosnect it. There is no need for that student to spend Ave: 698-6294. ^

$8.25 and $11.25 an hour and average about S7000.00 in one summer.

However, their are more benefits than just subsequent pay raises and extremely valuable leadership experince to attract local college students to the company. For one thing, all the employees are from the same age group and have no problem relating to each other. Long

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Basketball, Verber, have sterling season Maine South varsity basketball, led by head coach George Verber, wound up their 1988-89 season with an impressive 21-7 record.

This was the first time since the 1979 season thata Maine South basketball team has won more than twenty games in a single season. Seven of those victories came in conference play, giving the team a 7-3 conference record, which was good for second place in the highly-competitive CSL-South. Other highlights for the team this year came when

they captured the regional championship and the Maine South Thanksgiving Tournament chaampionship, both titles coming for the second year in a row. The most impressive win of the season for the Hawk basketball players was a 76-55 rout of the New Trier Trevians. New Trier was a state ranked team that went on to win their sectional.

Individual players for the Hawks that were honored include Bill Vrbancic, named the team's MVP and team Captain Mike Tworek.

Both Bill and Mike were named to the all-

Softball ranked number one Last year's #2 looking toward title With the #1 ranking by the Chicago SunTimes, this upcoming season of girls' softball is filled with the expectations of both the players and the media.

With ten returning varsity players, including sophomore catcher Jennie Smith and last year's starting pitcher Meg Lobitz, the team is going to be tough to beat. According to JV coach Mike Deines, "A lot of people are going to say we're the best team in the Chicago area because we came in second in state. That was last season. If we're going to be successful, we ^re going to have to start over again."

Although the early season has seen the loss of valuable players such as senior Jen Kaleta (separated tailbone) and Meg Lobitz (mono), Jen states, "We're going to be strong with most of our starters back, plus we have young Sophomore catcher Jennie Smith hopes to lead the Hawks to another state title challenge. people with a lot of talent."

Stocks cont... continued from page 5

development, etc.), and the role of the broker (more of a salesman than anything else).

He also discussed what happens to an order after it is given to a broker and explained a variety of ways stock is purchased.

He even explained the futures market, which was set up to save farmers from price wars during bumper crops. As well, Greising '^ked about the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and detailed the various types of scan2^s that have been recently uncovered by the F.B.I. , _^^ well, griesing mentioned the crash of o7 and examined the causes and why it wasn't worse. " all, Dave Greising gave an excellent presentation which may have inspired several students to begin invesung.

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conference team. Malt McLain recieved an honorable mention for the all-conference team.

Coach Verber also recieved a coveted honor at the end of the Hawks season. Mr. Verber was included into the Who's Who of United States Basketball Coaches. His record during six years as a varsity basketball coach is 104 wins and 62 losses. This record includes 2 conference championships, one sectional finalist, and three Thanksgiving Tournament championships. Mr. Verber was originally nominated by the Illinois High School Coaches Association.

Hawkettes best In state The Maine South Varsity Hawkettes Drill Team captured firstplace in both the 8-minute show and the kick routine in the slate finals held at Naperville North High School recently.

Their victories this year mark the fourth timethat the Hawkettes have earned top honors in the state, making them the owners of the greatest number of IHS A state championships at Maine South. Their other victories came in 1980, '86, and '88. They have also captured second place honors four times, and third place twice.

Sponsor Miss Barbara Bobrich credits this success to the hard work and dedication typical of Hawkette squads year after year.

Lynn Rauser, a varsity Hawkette, commented on one of the reasons for their success at state: "If you have a good feeling about it (your performance) when you go out there, you're going to do well."

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"There's No Business Like Show Business," "Puttin' on the Ritz," as well as some lesser known songs such as the whimsical "The Funnies," about the joy of reading the Sunday comics. Gibson later performed a few songs which she wrote herself: "We're Staying Home Tonight," about sending the kids off to Grandma's for the evening, and "Send Her Home." She wrapped up the program with a Maine South version of "Hello Dolly" and "You Keep Coming Back Like a Song."

The fifth annual SouthFest evening performance was once again a huge success and greatly helped in financing the following day's schedule of exciting new experiences for students as well as faculty.

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Indoor track sprints to strong finish Sophomore runners capture conference crown On March 4, the boys' track team travelled to Wheeling High School with the girls' track team for the bo-ed Wildcats Relays. The Hawks came in fourth out of twelve teams, trailing third place Naperville North by only 1.5 points.

The athlete of the meet was Rich Campbell who ran a 2:05.8 split for the third place two mile relay and a 55.4 quarter mile split for the fourth place mile relay. Other Hawks who contributed to the team's success included: sophomore Jeff Beaumont, who ran a 2:08.3 split in the two mile relay; Graham Vanderbrink, who took third place in pole vault, with a height of 12 feet; Todd Lilleberg, who placed third in the 800 meter run.

The Hawks faired well at the CSL indoor conference meet at Evanston High School on March 18. On the Varsity level, the Hawks finished second to perennial champion Evanston 150-102.

Todd Lilleberg was the Varsity level

athlete of the meet, winning the 800 meter run at 2:01, and being a member of the conference champion two mile relay team. The entire track team had a strong combined effort which made this meet extremely successful.

The meet marked the return of Bill Keane who won the mile at a time of 4:31. Other highlights included the two mile relay of Rich Campbell, Paul Anton, Scott "I had my eggs" Dummler, and Todd Lilleberg which captured its fifth consecutive conference championship.

The true highlight of the day was the sophomore team's overall effort which won them the team conference championship beating Evanston by 8 points. The Hawks captured nine out of fifteen events. Among the winners were the two mile relay team of Jeff Beaumont, Pete Gayford, Brian James, and Eric DeWitt and Bill Schmidt in the400 meter run with a tremendous "crash and bum" finish. Jeff Beaumont won the 800; Tom

Matzen, the triple jump; Brian Kulmer, shotput; Brian Good, pole vault; Mike Szwed, long jump and low hurdles; Pete Gayford, mile run.

Athlete of the meet for the sophomores was Bill Schmidt for his tremendous efforts in both the 400 and the mile relay, Mike Szwed in his winning long jump performance, set a sophomore indoor school record as did Tom Matzen for his performance in the triple jump. Matzen's triple jump ranked him 7th on the all-time Maine South Varsity lop ten list.

Of the sophomore pertormance neau coach Mr. Drennan said, "The sophomores had an outstanding day. I can't remember the last time anyone beat Evanston on either level."

For the sophomores, the "Mission Impossible" has been completed.

Girls' soccer season kicks forward with force This season looks quite promising for the Maine South soccer team. Last year the Varsity team finished second in state and, with 12 returning Varsity players, the team is ready to regain that success of a year ago.

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