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Maine South High School

Sharks and Jets to battle at South This year's 25th anniversary spring musical. West Side Story, is a unique combination of old and new. The musical, a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the 1950's, is the love story of Tony (Dean Westman, Doug Boer), an American and Maria (Mary Beth Haase, Vicki Skoczylas), a Puerto Rican immigrant Their relationship is thwarted by disputes between rival American and Puerto Rican gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Bernardo (Frank Stokes, Graham Salemme), Maria's brother, is leader of the Sharks. They are played by ChetCassidy, Mark Gemmel, Dom Loise, Peter Cederholm, Dave Rundblad, Greg Barrington, Marty Maloney and Tim Steube. Anita (Heather McCabe, Cindy Rigali) is Bernardo's romantic interest. Riff (Matt Krause, Mark Schaetzlein) is the Jets' leader and Tony's best friend. Jets include Keith Westman, Chris Chandler, Jeff St. John, j.^teve McNeilly, Matt Marlello, Matt Greer, Rob Schaefer, Russ Horvath and Mike Miller.

Other cast members include the Jet girls: Stephanie Murman, Chris Albright, Cara Spurrier, Kirsten Bierie, Linda Munro, Jenny Peterson, Sue Swanson, Sarah Voorhees, Charis Runnels and Colleen Maloney; the Shark giris: Krista Heitzman, Mary Moore, Jean Dalesandro, Vanessa Ulrich, Kelly McGarry, Cheryl Alexander, Mary Morman and Sara Black; Doc (Peter Cedarholm), Lt. Shrank (Scott Herbert), Officer Krupke (Chip Dunn), Chino (Mike McGarry), Glad Hand (Russ Horvath) and the Giri (Kelly McGarry, Mary Moore).

The Musical is student directed by Kris Lewis, Mike McGarry, Martha Muhlena, and Charis Runnels; the stage manager is Kris White.

The production of the musical also corn-

Tony (Doug Boer '90) and Maria (Vicki Skoczylas '89) gaze longingly into each other's eyes for one of the rehearsals for West Side Story, this year's spring musical.

This year also brings a new costume debines the old and new. For the first time in twenty five years, there is no dance chorus. signer in Mrs. Ann Marks. These fresh faces All the dancing in the show is done by the and ideas, when combined with the solid show's regular vocal chorus. The dancing and leadership of stage director Mr. Don Martello choreography for the show is under the direc- and producer/pit orchestra director Mr. Gortion of Mr. Rich Mastrolonardo, who is taking don McLean give this year's show a unique this job for the first time this year. Along with blend of tradition and innovation.

The show will be performed April 28 and Mr. Mastrolonardo are Mr. Danckwart, who is directing vocal music and Mr. Pat Sanchez, 29andMay5and6at8:00pm,aswellasApril who is designing the sets and working as Tech 30 and May 7 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are S4.00 for Director. Both men bring their experience to reserved seats and may be purchased through ihe Music Office at 825-7711.

Maine South for the first time.

Business Education: Christopher Adamski, John Capellani, Elizabeth Cole, Caroline Guzaldo, Jamie Sybula; Mathematics: Erik Brandon, Brian Brunei, Joseph Curcio, Andrew Hovland, Dana LockKwood, Michael Palac, Melissa Palmquist, ' mette Siwiec, Brian Thunberg; Science: Mitchell Anderson, Paul Astorino, Michelle Davies, Michael Gasche, Cara Kaufman, Salvatore Marino, Andrea Marrese, ChrisUne Papazoglou, Eiji Sakata, Michael Traub, Karen Weber, Anne Zoellner; Social Science: Andre Abreu, Patricia

Callahan, Debbie Dean, Diane Gordon, Christine Kotwica, Jenny Miller; English: John Casaccio, Brian Coltman, Gina Cutro, Rachel Drzewicki, Meg FiUcins, Matthew Kadzie, Ed Kean, Kevin McKay, Suzy Munro, Brad Pawlowski, Erin Roder, Sabrina Sitko, Jennifer Smith; Foreign Language: Christine Gnutek, Andrew Hovland, Colleen Hyncs, Tom Jacobson, Stephanie Mullen, Chris Paschke, Michelle Viane, Emina Zvizdich; Fine Arts: Melissa Barrington, Jennifer Black, Jennifer Schwartz, Karen Neuman,

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March students of the month announced

Bill O'Donnell, Jennifer Hallerud; Vocational Education: Carolyn Hill, Jeff Matz, Carmine Tucci, David Harris; Physical Education: Laura Slatlery, Jennifer Hagenauer, Chris Papazoglou, Kimberly Casper, Margaret Corr, Michael Brudzinski, William Galus, William Schmitz, Kevin Waden, Ken Carlson; Home Economics: Carl Gorski, Kalhyrn Metzinger, Anthony Gesualdo, Mira Park; Driver Education: Margaret Zimmerman, Kaiherine Karnezis, Andrew Hovland, Palrick Daly.

Q ommentary

Prom and drinking don't mix

by Kevin Waden Now, I know that most of you are thinking here is the President of S.A.D.D. writing an article in the school newspaper telling you not to drink. Well, really, I'm not. I wish you would not drink, but I'm realistic and so is the S.A.D.D. organization. I know people are going to drink and that is that. What I really want to talk about is drinking and then DRIVING. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE, IT'S OUR LIFE TOO! Many of you have seen this saying on shirts, pencils, and signs around the school, yet how many of you have really thought about what it means? Every twenty minutes someone in this country is killed by a drunk driver. That equals over 23,000 deaths a year just because enough people in this country are not intelligent enough to think about what they are doing before they get behind the wheel. For one minute just think about someone in you family or one of your friends being killed; what if you were responsible for killing someone? You might not have even known the person or persons whose lives were ended so quickly, yet you would have to live with that guilt for the rest of your life.

This is the time of year when many more parties are occuring because of Prom, Graduation, and other end-of-the-year celebrations.

I hope that everyone enjoys these celebrations because you have all worked so hard, especially the SENIORS—this is our last chance!

I just would like to impress upon everyone in this school the importance of their actions.

There is no second chance for someone that is dead.

Please be careful as you celebrate in the coming weeks and anytime that you party because I'm sure that we all want to be at our class reunions.

Please be careful.

Southwords seeks staff Southwards is currently accepting applications for next year's staff. Any students interested in News, Features, Commentary, Sports, Production, or Photo/Art should fill out an application (available in the cafeteria today or in V- 130)and turn it in to the Southwords office, V-130, no later than the end of the school day on Monday, May 1.

Southwards drinking/driving poll A recent random survey of seniors asked," Do you expect that your driver [on prom night] will have anything to drink?" Of 123 seniors responding, the answers were:

no 87%

yes 13%

25th Anniversary

Test your South sports smartL

by Phil LoSasso 5. Which of the following students is not a Maine South, a school with much tradition member of the 4x800 relay team which curin thefieldof education, is now in its twenty- rently holds the sectional record?

A) Scott Dummler B) Bill Keane C) Ken fifth year of service.

This is also a school that must be accoladed Alt D) Todd Lilleberg for its acclaim and tradition in the field of 6. Which of the following sportsfiguresis athletics.

The following is a small sports quiz that NOT a Maine South alumni?

A) Dave Butz B) Greg Gagne C) Dave will allow yourself to test your knowledge in the past and present highlights and achieve- Bergman D) Jim Walewander ments in Maine South sports.

7. Who has served as a coach for a single 1. In which year did the Maine South boys' basketball team won the state championship? team for the longest length of time at Maine A) 1973-74 B) 1978-79 C) 1983-84 D) South?

A) Thomas Kerth B) Thomas Ziemek C) 1968-69 Ronald Ross D) Donald Kerr 2. Which of the following sports was one 8. Who is the coach at Maine South with of Maine South's competing activities in the the most victory seasons? past?

A) John Tilley B) Carl Magsamen C) A) Boys' volleyball B) Boys' fencing C) Robert Schmidt D) Thomas Ziemek Boys' Softball D) Boys' ice fishing 3. Who was voted last year's Maine South Boy's Athlete of the Year?

A) Rob Lentz B) Chris Gusloff Q Nick Baziotes D) Dan Kilberg

9. What year did girls' sports teams actually start playing against other schools?

4. Who was voted last year's Maine South Girl's Athlete of the Year?

A) Kelly Schaefer B) Cathy Ciprian C) Katie Clark D) Michelle Donate

10. Which girl's sports team has the most victories through last season?

A) Softball B) Basketball C) Soccer D) VoUeyball Answers on page 7

A) 1969-70 B) 1972-73 C) 1974-75 D) 1970-71 I

commentary Movje review

*''Say Anything' truthfully says all

by Jan Watdron and Melissa Thornlcy fears and the fact that she was never "one-ofThough most of the promotional adver- the-gang." A third basic character is Diane's tisements would lead you to believe that this father (John Mahoney) with whom she is very film is a stupid, teenage, romantic-comedy, open and close. the only resemblance between Say Anything The two main relationships, which twist and a John Hughes movie is the fact that the the characters together into a multi-dimenmain characters are young people. But even sional puzzle, are the one between Lloyd and though they are young, these characters are Diane and the one between Diane and her real people. None of them are one-dimen- father. The initial attractions for Lloyd are sional or stereotypical.

Diane's looks and her stabihty, Diane says The hero, Lloyd Dobbler (John Cusack, yes to his first date invitation out of curiosity in one of the best performances of his career), and because he made her laugh. Their relais a loveable and funny guy, but there is more tionship grows as they find out more about to him; Lloyd is very perceptive and easily each other, they confide in each other and are hurt, he has problems and fears. He is forced not just "dating," they are also very close to help his sister, who is divorced with a five- friends. year-old son, learn once again to laugh and The relationship between Diane and her also determine whether or not the advice of father is based on their aloneness. Diane's his peers is really all that useful in a relation- parents were divorced when she was nine and ship. His only ambitions in life deal with the she was forced to stand-up in court and sport of kick-boxing and spending as much choose which parent she would live with. She time as possible with Diane. made (she confides in Lloyd) the obvious Diane Court (lone Skye), is pretty but not choice. They tell each other nearly everyperfect, intelligent but has to work very hard, thing; one of the most disturbing scenes in the l, /ealthy but not sickeningly so. Her problems film comes when Diane is telling her father • .eal with relationships, insecurities, and about how she spent the night with Lloyd. A

common theme in literature has been the relationship between mother and son, but Say Anything examines, for nearly the first time in movies, the tie between father and daughter.

One aspect of this film is the approach to love. The love felt between the teens is not stupid infatuation, no Pretty In Pink lust, but a real and sometimes painful emotion based on the fact that the characters are people and not meaningless red-headed dolls.

A very su^ong supporting cast (Joan Cusack, Lili Taylor) and a stunning soundtrack (including music from Peter Gabriel, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour, and Depeche Mode) help Say Anything move along and keep the audience entranced.

I was pleasanly suprised by thisfilm,it was melancholy and disturbing and yet funny and warm. My only problem with this truly outstanding film was its title, which could doom an otherwise must-see movie into obscurity. If you are in the mood to be moved, if you need entertainment, if you want to see a great film, see Say Anything. You won't be disappointed.

FOUR STARS

Music review

More to Madonna than meets the navel as effective as "Till Death Do Us Part." Maby Jim Kowats In the past. Madonna has not been taken donna also collaborates with Prince on "Love seriously. Her music is usually characterized Song." If this is the best these two musicians by a great deal of rhythm and buried, ridicu- could create, I suggest they avoid any future lous lyrics. Like A Prayer is a pleasant change projects together.

Yes, this album does have its pitfalls, but it from the typical Madonna. also highhghts Madonna's range as a singer Alright, the lyrics to the title song don't make much sense ("When you call my name/ and her ever-changing personality. The it's hke a little prayer/I'm down on my knees/ I wanna take you there"). Secondly, you have to wonder whether "Like A..." is her favorite This issue's mystery faculty member phrase (remember Like A Virginl) The title grew up in Glenview, but attended St. track does have a great beat and Madonna's George High in Evanston. During his senior voice shines.

In the song "Till Death Do Us Part," Ma- year he was the swim team captain and voted donna details the story of a love/hale relation- most valuable senior on the team. He also ship between an abusive husband and his participated in drama and chorus.

After earning his master's degree from St. wife; the lyrics are better and the rhythm is lively. The allusion to her own marital prob- Mary's in Winona, Minnesota, he later earned another at Northeastern in Chicago. lems add some substance to the music.

During the summer he spends his time Other strong efforts include: "Keep It Toworking as a supervisor at Gillson Park ^r°*er," "Express Yourself (very danceBeach in Wilmette and as a piano technician '". 'e), and "Dear Jessie" (lyrics notwithstand(tuning and repair.) ing). What Madonna lacks as a lyricist she Hint: He also does cocktail parties and makes up as a musician.

Another based on real life song, "Oh Fa- formal dinners.

Last week's mystery faculty member was ther," describes the break between a father Mr. Drennan of the English Deparunent. and his daughter. The lone is eerie, but it is not

Who is it?

album cover is different from her previous efforts. Her navel definitely commands attention.

Because of Madonna's change of pace and her growth as an artist, she deserves to be praised.L/fee A Prayer is not a great album, but it is certainly a good one—her best to date.

Faculty 25 years ago

Teeo drinking: is the b u n really worth it ?

by Phil LoSasso, Andrew Marti nek, and Tony PapaT.onloxi It is Friday afternoon, and the 2:58 bell sounds announcing the end of another week of school. The students eagerly await the weekend's social activities. For many, this will include the consumption of alcohol.

Many students at Maine South treat the use of alcohol as a social crutch, creating an ever growing problem of illegal alcohol abuse.

By checking a survey conducted among last semester's health classes at Maine South it can be concluded that approximately eight out of ten sophomores did not drink at all. The majority of those who did drink only consumed one to three drinks among friends at a party.

However, statistics show that the number of drinkers in that group surveyed will rise dramatically in the next two years. According to a national survey conducted by Life Skills Education, nine out of ten high school seniors drink, nearly three out of four of those students used alcohol within one month prior to

the survey, and one out of seven of those surveyed said that they get drunk at least once a week.

In fact, according to Ms. Candice Purdy, a Maine South health instructor, "The number of students who drink almost doubles from sophomore to senior year. This may reflect more opportunities and associations with people who can buy." " 15 percent of current Maine South sophomores could be considered heavy drinkers as compared to 33 percent of seniors. This may reflect the addictive quality of alcohol and the tendency to increase consumption over time when one goes beyond social use. Clearly, many seniors may already be dependent on alcohol. Statistics say one in seven teen drinkers is already an alcoholic."

Also, an increasing number of pre-teens are beginning to experiment with alcohol. A Maine South student. Bill (name changed) began drinking in fiftii grade. "Both my

Prom night drinking poii A poll was taken of 123 Maine South seniors at random who answered the question: "In what way does drinking alcohol figure into your prom weekend plans/"

29%

17%

21%

33%

parents drank and so I didn't think any different, "said Bdl. According to Bill, he started out drinking beer as well as experimenting with other forms of alcohol, at least once a month in the beginning. However, by junior high, these practices became more frequent, at weekend parties where he would drink until he received a heavy buzz. "I think I got really wasted about threetimes,"Bill tried to remember.

"The lasttimeI got wasted, I got sick and Uirew-up so I stopped," stated Bill, "I was always into sports and had been going to alateen meetings because my parents were alcoholics. I just started thinking it was pointless and stupid." Bill changed his drinking habits on his own without changing his social lifestyle. He didn't gain or lose any friends because of his decision either. That is why they are his friends.

In fact, many teachers, parents, adminis-

"The last time I got wasted, I got sick and threw up, so I stopped."

9 trators, and even several students have come to view alcohol as a constanUy growing problem in the school system.

"Drug abuse (including alcohol) is currentiy the biggest threat that the people here at Maine South are facing," said Maine South dean, Judith Bovenmeyer.

In a school that is supposedly free of many oftiiemore harmful elements that may exist in an inner-city high school, Maine South is not free from alcohol abuses.

Whetiier the student buys alcohol illegally from a store that is just interested in making money or whether die student gets it from a willing older brother or sister or whetiier the the student gets it from another willing adult, there is really no way to stop die student from getting alcohol if h^she wants it.

On a local basis, Maine South tries to handle the minor alcohol incidents Uiat may occur during a school sponsored event withouttiiehelp of die police in order to protect the student's record. However, this is not always possible.

"In some cases, there are things that die school cannot handle without the polici^ Cases where heavy amounts are involved t h ^ police usually step in. We handle the cases where small amounts are involved " Bovenmyer explained.

Keeping some tilings away from police

also allows Uie students a better chance to get accepted to colleges. 'The disciplinary records are kept in secrecy in die dean's office and are not accessible to colleges, only to students and Uieir parents. However, diere is one exception, and tiiat is if the student is expelled by the Board of Education," said Bovenmeyer.

However, all this protection of the student may also help cover-up a much more far reaching social problem in the local community.

Luckily, there are organizations at Maine South who discourage the abuses of alcohol.

Yet, even with groups such as S.A.D.D. (students against drunk driving), M.A.D.D. (mothers against drunk driving), and Operation Snowball, these programs have not encouraged all of the students to avoid alcohol.

Those students who choose to drink and are caught are offered enrollment in die Next Step program. "The Next Step seminars are designed to be an early intervention program. |To be informative, both to the students and • parents. It is not for abusers, and is not a rehabilitaion program," said Bovenmyer.

On Uie other hand, some students who attended die program aren't as willing to give it praise. "It was basically pretty boring. It is a lot like die drug and alcohol unit of healdi class. They give you a lot of statistics and tell you what effects alcohol has," said one of die students who attended die Next Step seminars.

However, many certified addiction counselors make up die Next Step programs and much thought is given to putting diem togedier. "The age group is junior high dirough college (ages 12 thru 19). The programs are designed to identify die problem through a series of 7 sessions. Each session lasts two hours and runs a total of diree weeks in length, m which parents are required to attend only two sessions," said Next Step counselor Mrs. Cadiy Stanley. In such a way, Next Step ful"11s its purpose as an early intervention program. There are also longer programs .designed to help more troubled students.

Of course, die most effective kind of early intervention makes die student decide not to drink before he/she is faced widi die choice. ^ ^fortunately, diis can only be done through ^^u,.cation which has not been altogether eflecuve. The most important preventative measures must be taken by parents. However, It IS sometimes even difficult for parents to monitor dieir children's drinking widiout ap-

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IVIost recent incidents at i\/IS 0\ct ilic i).M lew years, niatn siudcnis have been caught while m possession of alcohvij 01 in ciRuinsiaiKos v, here they were believed lo have been drinking. If there is a common hnk Ixiwccn the aleohol cases ii t.s that the students caught were usually in iH'oups rather Uiaii being caught \\ iih liquor while alone* As well, diese students wens gcnerall\ considered to be among Uio school'-Sfineststudents* The lollow nm arc lv.o ol the nio^l rcieiu of ihcve cases.

Thur-sda\, Fel)ruar\ 24, 1988: Sixteen Maine .South smdeius. niosily .seniors, N\ere susjKndeJ for attending school \\hile under the inlliiente of alcohol Tlic siudcnis, including members ot ihe Maine South boys' ba.sketbal) team, ihe chccrleadmg squad,and the Hawketic drill team, alt cliose from one of two punishments.

Then choice was cither seiving a icnth) suspension or a two-day suspxMision and enrolling m Next Step, \».hich is a subsiaiKc abuse program designed lo solve die problem with the students and their parents ihn)ugh a series of seminars.

For lx)th athletes and drill team mtmIvrs, accompanying the susjx;nsion was exemption Irom dicir aeinii) for the remainder of the year.

Afipaicnily, ihc appreheiuicxi vtudenis aucnded another studeiu's house for a breakfa-si party in which alcoholic beverages were being offered, The students ihcn arris ed lo a morning -spring assembly and were immediately approached. One student was .so ill that he had lo betokento a local hospital.

"These were good kids who don't usually do dumb things, and diey did a really dumb thing," Dr, Cachur was quoted as saying of the assembly incident.

Saturday, Oilohi'i 1, l')«S: TenMajncSoulhsiudciiLsatiendiiigihc Homecoming dance were apprehended by school security guards for being lO poNsession ol alcohol or for siispic ion ot dunking "This is .somelliing thai 1 am not very ptoud ol," saui l>i (."acluir of the susjjensions. liiglu oulol ihc icii students caught pai ticipated heavily in cxiracnmcular activ: lies, t\".o of which weie academic award winners. They also iiad to choose from the two Maine Soulh disciplinary policies* All ten suulenis wcic tirst-timeoffenders and iheadiiiinisuation suspended ihem Irom iheir activities ICM thmy cla\ N and weie ineligible lo win atlivilv aw^^.K "Thoy made a imsliikc. I'hey exercised some bad judgements, though, and dicy will have to pay die consequences, " Cacluir explained

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pearing overprotective at a time when inde- due to an increased number of drunk drivers pendence is so important. on the road. Second, many kids had noUiing Although the problem is not widely ac- to do after the dance, which resulted in hotel knowledged locally, die community has defi- parties and other costly activities. nitely provided a clear-cut choice for students Some added benefits include the fact that to drink or not to drink. Local students are students don' t have to go to die dance to attend taught the dangers of alcohol abuse in junior project prom and a great deal of entertainment high and high school healdi classes. Both is provided at a very low cost. junior high and high schools host special "We don't want anybody to look at project groups and programs opposing die abuse of prom as a punishment," stated Ogorek, "We alcohol. As well. Park Ridge has opened a want ittobe looked at as a fun alternative at a teen center in die First Mediodist Church and low price." hosts a variety of oganizations and opportuniClearly, die weight of this problem falls in ties for its young adults to partake in instead of the hands of the students diemselves. "If a getting drunk. person is concerned about their use diey might One such program will affect many Maine ask diese questions of themselves," said Ms. South seniors, if they choose to attend, diis Purdy, "Can I have a good time widiout alcospring—Celebration '89. Also known as proj- hol? Do I attend parties where no alcohol is ect prom, this program was started for two served just because I like to be widi friends or reasons, according to Celebration '89 is alcohol the real reason I go to parties?— If committee member Charlotte Ogorek. First, alcohol becomes more important than people, ])rom had traditionally been attached to especially to the point of endangering lives memorial day weekend, a dangerous time for behind die wheel, that drinker has a serious anyone to be out driving around late at night, problem with alcohol."

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Model UN challenges world problems "Point of Order! Point of ParUamentary Inquiry! Point of Personal Privelege!"formalities which may be new to you, but common jargon a few of us used over spring break. Run by the students from the University of Chicago, a moidel UnitedNations Conference was held at McCormick Hotel.

As representatives of El Salvador, our delegation was driven to McCormick Hotel for three days by our delegation advisor, Mrs. JoAnn Bondi; Our delegation consisted of Vida Gosrisirikul and Georgia Lamar, Margaret Metzinger, Imran Siddiqui, Julie Yadgar, and Natasha Siddiqui for the Special Political, Social and Humanitarian, Economic and Financial, Legal, and Political and Security Committees, respectively.

Our schedule consisted of committee meetings which dealt with problems on international weapon control, third world debts, mercenaries, overpopulation, state-spon-

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sored and individual terrorism. The goal in each of our committees was to try and pass a resolution to solve one of the issues discussed within our groups. This involved cooperation in our bloc countries or countries holding similar views, and a great deal of caucussing.

Since we couldn't submit resolutions from individual countries, we had to organize a resolution from our bloc that would be acceptable for other nations to support and ratify; support from the majority is needed to pass any resolution.

We were supposed to attend a general assembly on the last day, but a convenient crisis was set up in each committee so the general assembly was cancelled. Therefore, we had to try to come up with a solution to the crises in our individual committees. To make our M.U.N, more realistic, the debates were spiced up by Iranian outbursts condemning Salman Rushdie while sporting their arab

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head dresses. The people represented their countries well.

By the last day, the hours of meetings and our trips back and forth to the city had taken its toll. We were exhausted, but nonetheless our delegation had done well. In the Political and Security Committee, several resolutions to ban chemical and biological weapons were placed on the floor, but the resolution formed by our Latin American bloc was the only one passed.

The resolution on overpopulation was passed by the Eastern bloc in the Humanitarian Committee with considerable influence by our El Salvadoran delegate. Also, our delegate in the Economic and Financial Committee played a major role in getting a resolution passed with other third world countries on debts. Above our learning more about how international affairs are run, we had a good time and look forward to future conferences.

Expressions to show original designs The Advanced Clothing students at Maine South will present their 25th annual fashion show, "Expressions." The performance will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium. Admission is free. Following the performance, dessert prepared by the Advanced Foods classes will be served in the cafeteria.

Advanced Clothing III and IV students, along with their sponsors and teachers, Mrs. Ann E. Burger and Mrs. Lois Berry, have organized this year's show. Commentators who will introduce the models are Advanced Clothing IV students Nancy Graham '89, Courtney Johnson '89, Kathryn Metzinger '89.

"Expressions" will feature clothes that look smart and sophisticated. Among the varied looks included are: cropped jackets over walking shorts, unit design combinations, and tiered formals.

Coordinated outfits are very popular with several pieces worked together to achieve crisp shapes. Hemlines continue to ebb and flow, as lengths range from thigh-high minis to demure mid-calf. Eveningwear is sffiking, featuring bared shoulders, tiered ruffles, and uneven hemlines. Pindotstopolkadots for day and evening are the strongest prints this season.

A combination of black and white is a popular color choice along with teal and fuchsia. Outfits include styles by Issey Miyake, Lacroix, and Kasper, as well as original designs constructed by the models. "Expres-

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Heather Shields (89) and Kristen Kimura (89) model clothing of their own design. sions" is guaranteed to be an exciting presentation of this season's fashions.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Baseball swings into full potential The Maine South Varsity baseball team had a rough start, but the team is now playing to its potential.

The Hawks opener was against Notre Dame in a double header. Unfortunately, the Hawks were defeated in both games by the score of 2-1. The Hawks showed a little more promise in their next three games against Schaumburg and Lake Park. The Hawks beat Schaumburg 3-1. Bob Scafa pitched a four hitter. Then, against Lake Park the Hawks took both games in this double header 12-10 and7-L After building some confidence the Hawks were faced with Hersey, a top 10 team. Hersey defeated the Hawks 8-3 leaving the Hawks' record at 3-3. The Hawks again played a top

10 team. Oak Park.

Not only was this game a challenge for the team, it also was a milestone for Coach Romes. Beating Oak Park 11-3 was a great accompUshment for Coach Romes and the Hawks.

The next competitor was Palatine. In a well-played ballgame the Hawks lost 4-3, placing them in a record AA. In the first conference game against Evanston, the Hawks, with the strong pitching of Bob Scafa, won a difficult, challenging game.

The Hawks exploded in the second inning by getting 3 runs. Scafa then went on to strike out 13 of the next 21 batters. Thefinalscore was 3-1.

New Trier was Maine South's next confer-

MS sports trivia answers continued from page 2 1. B.The 1978-79MS basketball team went311 enrouteto the state championship.

2.B.Fencingwas aMSsponftom 1960 to 1983.

3. A. Rob Lentz was a three-letter winner for the track team and a two-year letterman for the varsity football team.

4. D. Michelle Donate was the #1 runner for the cross coxmtry and track teams.

5. C. The team of Dummler, Keane, Lilliburg, and Rich Campbell currently hold the 4X800 relay team section record.

6. B. Dave Butz plays for the Washmgton Redskins, Jim Walewander plays for the Detroit Tigers, and Dave Bergman played for the Detroit Tigers. Greg Gagne is a member of the Minnesota Twins but is not a MS alumnus.

7. B. Coach Thomas Ziemek has served as the wrestling coach all 25 years since MS opened.

8. A. Coach John Tilley has gained over 230 victories while coaching at South.

9.B. 1972 was the year when girls'gymnastics, Da swimming, volleyball, tennis, badminton, softball, and basketball began.

10. D. Girls' volleyball has gained over 190 1 victories through last season.

ence game. The Hawks started ott well by taking a 3 to 0 lead in the fourth inning. In the fifth inning New Trier capitalized on Hawks' errors by coming back with 5 runs. Going into the seventh inning the score was 5-3 and the Hawks has to fight for the game. The Hawks rallied with 3 runs on Joe Ciprian's double.

The final score ended with a Hawk victory of 6-5.

With a record of 6-4 and 2-0 in the conference, the Hawks played a non-conference double header against Schurz. The Hawks took both games 13-2 and 7-3 to make their overall record 8-4.

The Hawks next challenge will be faced at Deerfield on May 1.

Tennis dominates all-around This season's Maine South boys' tennis team is the strongest in many years. In the team's first three meets, the athletes have emerged as winners.

The team includes players from the sophomore, junior, and senior class levels. Sophomores Bob Zumph, Pete Berka, and Tommy Lin dominate the first, second, and third singles positions, respectively. Junior Mike Lesniewski is an effective fourth singles player.

In doubles action, the seniors Tad Petrick and Yosh Tsukahara are a winning first doubles pair. At the second doubles position, seniors Pat Owens and Brad Richter prove their consistent tennis ability. Finally, at third doubles, seniors Tom Auer and Tom Thein form a powerful team. Other players include seniors Jim Kowats and Cory Lentz, and juniors Tim Connor, John Overby, Pete Lee, Alex Keanan, and Craig Drogosz.

Delayed a week because of rain, boys' tennis had its first meet on April 11 against Notre Dame. The team was off to an extfemely strong start, boosting confidence. All of the players won their matches, leaving the final score at 7-0. At the second meet on April 13, the team beat St. Pat's with a score of 6-1.

Quick matches, such as first and second singles, characterized the spirit of the meet.

As Coach Doherty put it, simply, "We're playing well."

Correction box In lite last issue, Souilwords aixi(iLiitally l<jft out Shirlee Bohannan from the iisiofnewly elected National Honor Society members. South words apologizes for this errojt

Positive attitude leads softball to wins "We've started off with a very positive attitude toward the season and our enthusiasm has already generated early success," summed up head coach Don Kerr. This success has been achieved through hard work and dedication of the entire team.

The Hawks were lead by a young, but effecUve pitching staff which included Maureen Sheehan, Kim Wiederer, and Jane Steffen. The return of senior pitcher Meg Lobitz l^oosted the team's spirit as she led the Hawks tofivewins.

Four hundred hitting for the Hawks has ^ n supplied by All-State third baseman Cheryl Roma, shortstop Jenny Wamo, center-

fielder Karen Walker, and left fielder Cathy Restivo. Key contributions have been made by outfielders Marilyn Cieszykowski, Janet Johnson, Colleen Aylward and Diane Wolf with their game-ending hits. Outstanding defensive play has been contributed by Denise Dohr, Jennie Smith, and Kris Pugliani.

The early success of the Hawks has come at the hands of top-ranked teams such as Morton and Mundelein. The Hawks defeated Mundelein by a score of 3-2. In the tough CSL Conference, the Hawks have two wins and one loss.

Both Maine East and Evanston fell prey to the Hawks' outstanding play. The only loss of

the season occurred in a tough game against New Trier.

The success of hawk softball is not limited to the Varsity level; the enthusiasm has spread to both the JV and freshman levels also. The JV currently possess an excellent record of nine wins and one loss behind the cooaching of Mike Deines.

The freshman team, coached by Sally Zeiger, is also doing extremely well. They are undefeated with a record of six wins and no losses. Four of the freshman wins have been come-from-behind wins in the last innings of the games. *

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South track 2nd to East?

The Hawks hosted the third annual District 207 meet on Wednesday, April 12.Goinginto the meet the Hawks were favored to win on both the Varsity and the Sophomore levels.

However, the Varsity team came up short losing to Maine East 86-80 and beating Maine West 80-20.

Plagued by injuries, lack of intensity, and poor execution, the Hawks lost to a more numerous, but definitely less talented Maine East team. Of the eighteen events Maine East and Maine South split the events with each team winning nine events and Maine West winning none.

To win the meet, the Demons accumulated more second and third place finishes while the Hawks were usually only one deep in their

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Winning events for the Hawks were: the two-mile relay team; Todd Lilleberg in the half mile; Bill Keane in the mile; Chris Parks in the two mile, 800 relay, and pole vault; Fenneley in the shotput and discus throw; Keith Sciarra in the high jump.

On the sophomore level the Hawks beat both Maine East and Maine West The athlete of the meet was Brian James who was a member of the winning two-mile relay team andfinishedsecond in both the half mile and the mile.

The Hawks will meet their next challenge at the Morton Invitational on Saturday, April 29.

Badminton emerges strong The girl's badminton team has smashed and Linda Swalla at 1st and 2nd singles, and into a new season under the young stylings of the teams of Howe and Swalla, and co-capCoach Beth Sass, assisted by Ann Finneran. tains Anita Renaghan and Eleni Georgatsos.

Sczalcvnski, '89, runs the hurdles at a meet.

The Varstiy team has obtained a 7-2 overall record and a 2-2 record in conference. At the The JV team holds a 3-1 conference recNew Trier Invitational, the Hawks had many ord, with an overall record of 6-3. With fine individual performances from Linda Shannon Duffy and Papawin Chin at singles, Swalla at singles and the doubles team of and Beth Schroeder and Lois Renaghan, and Debbie Gudukas and Kris Julitz at doubles. Tera Siwicki and Greta Vormittag as doubles The Varsity team is hoping for many more teams, the team is preparing for the upcoming fine performances at the upcoming confer- conference meet in which they hope to place ence meet. The team is lead by Jackie Howe well.

Dave Szalcynski, member of the boys' Varsity Track Team, has captured third in MM > • ^% • • • 9 conference in both the high and low hurdles.

Op^^fS nignUgniS Home contest Now some of you may be saying—wow. But, if you think about it, that's apretty impressive Men S/1 Tue 5/2 Wed 5/3 Sport Frl4/28 Sat 4/29 feat. Imagine yourself running 110 meters at top speed while jumping over ten barriers that Varsity JV Badminton Conference Conference are 39 inches tall. Some of you may still be saying—wow. You people have no imagination.

Deerfield Waukecan W Baseball V—4:i5 V/FrB-^:15 It has taken Dave many long hours to perfect his hurdling technique. Dave modestly states "I'm not fast, my technique is what Relays Morton Inv. Boys' Track Spartan pulls me through." According to Coach DrenV—2/4:00 V/S—10:00 nan, "The success he has had is due to his concentration and development of his skills."

Elk Grove Inv. Girls' Track V—9:00 Dave says that there is really no specific thing he thinks of going into meets. "I just go CSL Conf.

IHS \ State Regi onals into a meet hoping to place and help the team.

Gymnastics JV/F I'm not a star athlete. I mean, I'm no [Todd] Palatine Toum ment—Varsitv New Trier Lilleberg." ^ Hoffman Esi; Soccer V/JV—4:30 jV/F—!0:00 Just as Mr. Drennan states, "He is the top * Wheeling (DH) R-B Varsity hurdler this season," Dave states "I' ve New Trier Softball V/IV—10:0() V/S—4:30 V/JV-^:30 been kinda lucky."

It is people like Dave Szalczynski, people GBN with such a work ethic, that will always be Tennis V/S—4:30 successful in everything they do.

Sczalcynski leaps I to impressive finish in conference

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