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Quarter Turn offers best of old, new Variety—varied or diversified; show—a performance. Combine the two and you've got Vshow.

This year's V-show, "QuarterTurn" inhonorof Maine South's 25th aimiversary, was a great success. From a comic reenactment of Greek tragedy to a lively dance number by Orchesis, Spirit of '89 featured talent from all areas of the school and for all tastes.

Individuality was highlighted in a large mmtber of solo acts: vocal songs performed by Ehyim Kim, '90, and Meg Filkins, '89, an improvisational clarinet solo by Jim Falzone, '89, the classic hymn "Amazing Grace" performed on the electric bass

by Phil Maniaci, '90, and a tuba solo played by AllState band member Dean Westman, '89.

Not all acts were solo, however, many large groups added diversity to the program. Comedy acts pointed out the insanity within Maine South and everyday hfe. Hawkettes performed their kick routine; the summer drama company jjerformed excerpts from the musical "Godspell." As always, the Maine South stage band performed with flair under the direction of Gordon McLean.

Along with Maine South students, alumni were ' invited back for the twenty-fifth anniversary, many of them currently p>erforming professionally— singers Sara CychoU, Tina McGarry, and Dawn Bussert, pwlitical satirist Bill Melburg, and the comic band of Chris HoUoway, George Satur, The staff, led by Faculty Director Don Martello. Music Director Gordon McLean, Technical Director Pat Sanchez, and Costume Head Char

Ventriloquist Dom Lolse and his "dummy," Greg Barrlngton, provide comic relief in this year's V-show, Quarter Turn.

Lobitz, worked along with the students directors to nels; sophomores Matt Krause and Chris Sosnowski. Music Director Jim Falzone, Writing Staff bring this year's acts, trunk, and stage band toHead Katherine Metzinger, who was also Student gether into a polished show.

This year's Student Directors were seniors Council V-Show chairperson and Asst. Writing Martha Muhlena, Dean Westman, and Russ Staff Head Greg Harrington rounded out the stuHorvath; juniors Mike McGany and Charis Run- dent production staff.

New schedule proposed for Maine schools On Friday, December 9, Dr. Thomas Cachur showed the Maine South Student Council the proposed schedule for next year. The schedule is as follows: 1 HR 2 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8

7:40- 8:00 8:00- 8:45 8:50- 9:00 9:05- 9:50 9:55 - 10:15 10:20 - 10:40 10:45 - 11:05 11:10- 11:30 11:35- 11:55 12:00- 12:20 12:25 - 12:45 12:50- 1:10 1:15- 2:00 2:05- 2:50 2:50- 3:10

Under the proposed schedule, homeroom will be after first period. This is done because administrators believe that if students begin the day with a class, they won't be late for school. Homeroom will

be ten minutes long and classes scheduled for one and a half periods will be the only ones beginning at 7:40 and ending at 3:10, so most students will begin school at 8:00 and be dismissed at 2:50.

This new schedule is designed to give students more time to take electives and revive the departments suffering from the old, compact schedule as well as declining enrollment.

In addition to the extra forty minutes in the school day, 6B will become a lunch period, although passing periods will be reduced to five minutes. With the new schedule we will also re-

quire a new bussing schedule. There will probably be more morning and after school busses.

The 7:40 starting time conflicts with the morning meetings scheduled by some clubs, but all after school activities will remain the same, starting at 3:30.

Although the proposed schedule has not yet been accepted by the school board, it is probable that they will give the new schedule their stamp of approval. Student and parent reactions to the proposed schedule should be directed to Dr. Cachur's office or the Board of Education.

Maine South's fall scholar athletes named The Maine South Scholar Athletes tor the 1988 fall season have been announced. To be eligible to become a Scholar Athlete, a candidate must hold a varsity letter, participate in a minimum of two sports seasons of interscholastic competition, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Honorees include: Kelly GiU, Rebecca Hanck, Krista Heitzman, Mary Hodur, Janet Johnson, Jennifer Kaleta, Kristen Kimura, Kristen Pugliani, Cheryl Roma, Mary Sheridan, Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Alt, Sean Berry, Chris Bostic, Doug

Briles, Ken Carlson, Matt Duda, Greg Goelkel, Malt GoUiet, Cory Lenlz, Mike Nugent, Kevin O'Leary, George Ogorek, Pat Owens, Chris Paschke, Max Ranft, Brad Richter, Paul Schermerhom, and Anders Thorson.

Oops—pardon our error In our December 2 issue, the name of Elizabeth Morrissey was omitted from the October students of the month in English. Southwards regrets the error. '

Q ommentary Letters to the editor

Fem/n/sf article stirs responses In response to Steve DeCherrie's atricle. Setting South, a high school that is known for its academic the feminist record straight, Dec. 2,1988: leadership, would jump to conclusions about an Men and women are just humanexpressed opinion without even looking at the whole situation.

Steve: First of all, I know one article in the paper was I read your article in Southwards and I must admit you made some good pwints. It is true that meant as sarcasm and instead was taken seriously women do some things that are wrong. I do, how- by some p>eople. A newspaper should not have to ever, strongly object to your opinion that women take heat from people who don't understand an article or take it the wrong way. A newspaper belong barefoot and pregnant.

Men and women are human beings, and over aU should appeal to the educated and should not conyou have just shown the ignorance men possess descend to others.

I have heard people comment that if you print with their small, egotistical ideas.

I am a so-called burnout, and saying that we are something controversial about orw typ)e of person, all ignorant would be wrong. So why do you try to why not all types? Well, a good newsp^)er will classify them if you lack the ability to find the time print articles on all types of people. Whether the to learn and Usten to women? You wUl find something most beautiful.

I have only pity in my heart for you.

—Jon Greenwald, '89

Thanks for the warning

forgotten. If you haven't—does V-show ring a bell?

—Kathryn Metzinger, Katie Oberheide, Jenny Burkhardt. '89

Food drive '88 brings praise Thanks for your generosity Dear Friends: The Little Sisters of the Poor graciously thank Maine Township South High School for their abundant collection of canned goods and tlie generous donation of $502, with which we will purchase pies and special treats for our residents during the holiday seasons.

We are deeply grateful to all, teachers, students, and parents, for their wonderful response. Truly, our residents would have a much less active and meaningful Ufe if it were not for the love you have shown by sharing with them the gifts God has given you. ^ Our residents join us in wishing you cvcrv^^^ success in your school work and in all your e n d e a v ^ ^ ^ ors. May the blessings of this season surround you and yours. May they extend into the hopc-fiUcd weeks of Advent, magnifying your experience of love and peace at Chrisunas and in tlie New Year.

This is our prayer for you.

—Sr. Margaut, Little Sisters of the Poor

Dear Steve: We want to personally and wholeheartedly thank you for opening our eyes in your commentary. You're right, Steve, we do belong at home.

Thank you for saving us from making such a foolish mistake and thousands of dollars on a college education, for it surely would be a waste since we'll be too busy doing housework and having kids. Now we'll have plenty of money to spend on baby clothes and cookbooks. article is sarcastic or serious, whether the editor —Caroline Monroe, '89,andKimberly Ulrich, agrees with it or not, a newspaper should be unbi'89 ased and impartial.

Congratulations to the editor Southwards should be a newspaper that reflects the views of the students and their oprinions. It Dear editors: should not print what it thinks Maine South wants Hope and prayers for the poor First off, I'd like to shake the hand of the editor. to hear, but instead what is actually happening in She did the right thing in printing the article (Set- our microcosm of America. After all, this is AmerDear Students and Teachers: ting the feminist record straight). Steve had the ica, and this is the land of the free and the proud and Our entire Marillac House staff sends wann legal right to have the article printed. We discussed the educated. greetings and deep thanks for tlic collection of food this letter in a few of my classes, and I've come to and for the generous cash donation of S502.

I praise Southwards for their open-minded and this conclusion: the article was meant to be a joke. educated staff and I am glad to see Aat they do print The holiday season makes the plight of being The surface of the letter was looked at, but there is and will continue to print articles of all sizes, poor very real. As we enjoy our families, the a lot more information underlying. I believe all shapes, and colors. warmth of our homes, the satisfaction of a fesuve people are human beings. Black, white, men, dinner, we all wish that everyone could be so blest.

—Carmella Mulvihill, '89 women, we are all of one total race.

But as I am sure you realize, there are many Secondly, maybe we should look at what kind What's wrong with this picture?famihes throughout Chicago and the suburbs who miss out on meals; who are without wann boots or of paper we want. Do we want a cheerleader for the Dear editor a hot furnace; or who haven't even a room to call football team, or do we want a paper that deals with It has come to our attention, and obviously not home. issues? Real issues. So let's look at what we want, yours, that there is something drastically missing Every day men and women fill up our lobby. a wimp paper or a strong, healthy paper. from the December 2 issue of Southwards. This Each has a story to tell. There is no standard poor —BillMoyer,'90 surprised us that you and your staff didn' t even give person. Each individual has had a loss, a dcaili. a this event a paragraph or even mention of it in Jumping to conclusions fire, a theft which has forced him or her into asking Southwards on the given date. It is also amazing to for food. As our staff prepares tlio bags o f groceries, fmd out that around half of your staff is involved Dear editors: they hope and pray that this will help a littleI've been observing quite a bit of hostility at with this missing part of Southwards. Maybe in We counsel our families who come in and try 'o Maine South this week and 1 regret to say that I, your next issue you shouldn't give so much time help them find needed shelter or pay a heating bill I along with a number of my peers, am pretty disap- and spjace to people who like to cut down half of the To do all this we obviously depend upon our pointed in the behavior of students as well as student body, and instead give some space and recfriends. You, at Maine South, are certainly our ognition to events which contribute to the entire faculty. friends. Years of support through food drives, The hostility that I speak of is the reaction student population and that could use matching families, and cash donation have helpc Southwards's recognition to help be successful.

1 toward the controversial articles in the last issue of us help those families in need. We arc very grateful.

Southwards. I fmd it hard to believe that Maine hope by this time you have realized what you have —Sister Yvonne Thranow. Marillac House

r^ommentary

Setting the chauvinist record straight

by Chris Albright It constantly amazes me how extremely controversial the issue of feminism is. I'm astonished that it was only less than 100 years ago that women in this cotmtry got the right to vote, and even more astounded that the working woman and "working mom" are modem concepts that have only become realities in this decade. I mean, how did men get away with their chauvinism for all those thousands of years? Better yet, how do some of them get away with it today?

The older I get, the more discrimination I seem to encounter against women, and the more discrimination I see, the lower my opinion falls about some of the men in this world. Face facts, chauvinists: you're behind the times. You're stuck in another century in another world...a very pathetic little world full of nothing but a very big and fragile MALE ego. Feminism is here, and it's definitely here to stay.

It's comforting to know that there are some intelligent males from either centuries past or our present society who have realized that the power of women is a power to be reckoned with. One of my favorite examples of what I feel to be a superior male intellect is when Bob Dylan stated in a 1984 issue of Rolling Stone that, "Women rule the world..Jio man has ever done anything that a 1 woman either hasn't allowed him to do or encour' aged him to do."

Another somewhat unexpected source for a profoimd remark was Groucho Marx, who declared, "Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men—the odier 999 follow women."

The famous author, Joseph Conrad, also understood the main problem of womanhood when he remarked, "Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade, since it consists principally of dealing with men."

Maine South senior Gregg Coomer had a similar point to make when he said, "I think we all know deep down inside that the only reason any man has ever succeeded in this world is due solely to the true genius of the woman who stands behind him. For a man to successfully contribute to society on his own would be not only a waste of time, but an exercise in futility." These are just a few of the niunerous examples of contemporary men who have understood and accepted feminism and a woman's position in society.

Also, some of the greatest philosophers that ever Uved (Jean Jacques Rousseau not withstanding) have been feminists as weU. Voltaire stated in his Maxims that "All the reasoning of men is not worth one sentiment of women." Even Socrates knew who had (or eventually would have) control in society when he acknowledged that "Once made equal to man, woman becomes his sujjerior."

I am convinced that William Shakespeare was a die-hard feminist because of the constant references in his plays to male-female relationships in

which the female is either dominant or the representative of truth (Othello), and also for some of his comforting remarks, as found in Much Ado About Nothing when he says "Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more.

Men were deceiters ever, One foot in sea and one on shore.

To one thing constant never."

All of these examples prove that even though women's roles have taken a long time to achieve equal status, although some women would claim that hasn't been achieved yet, feminism is by no means either a new, outdated, oi completely temale-promoted issue. For a man or woman to think so is to further increase ignorance to the point of obscurity.

Male Chauvinism scares me. I think most of us despise ignorance of any kind, but when discrimination is directed at half of the human race, it is obvious that there is something terribly wrong with the society we're living in. One can only hope people realize that chauvinistic remarks are illogical and can only be laughed at or held in contempt; they arecertainly unworthy of any other emotion.

On the other hand, feminism should not be looked upwn as the establishment of women as tJic dominant sex; merely the equal sex. Hopefully in this age of open-mindedness, honesty, and change, equality is not just a vague possibiUly, but a concrete reality for all people.

Some comments on the carp controversy

by Brad Richter Ah, CONTROVERSY! It quickens the blood, sharpens the senses, and keeps me regular without all those fiber substimtes. Boy, there sure isn't anything I like better than CONTROVERSY, except perhaijs for washing feet that don't belong to me. I could think about CONTROVERSY all day, and at the same time I could CAPITALIZE words THAT should not BE capitalized IN normal sentence PATTERNS. But I digress. As long as some men are sweating profusely and some women are buying small-calibre handguns, I figure I should stir the proverbial "mire" of this school's proverbial "cauldron" with my proverbial "pen". I am a man (meaning, of course, no chauvinistic comment by using the word "man") who will set the record straight.

Men are undeniably and absolutely superior in all aspects of life as we know iL..to the carp.

Weep no tears for me fellow carp)-haters, I will endure the violent opposition to our opinion and prove man's superiority to fish. I chose the carp for reasons which include its obvious deformity. All through history, man's life has been far more exciting than that of the carp. I have yet to read a |headline that says "Carp Slain In Freak Hit and "Run" or "Carp Hits Game-S aving Home Run". I do often, however, see that carp is advertised at S.59 per pound. Man is ever-advancing in literature, science, and the arts while the carp forever lacks true genius in those areas, due mainly to the fact that it sucks mud from river beds for nourishment.

In the sports arena, man's dominance is again proven. It is this writer's opinion that carp should just get out of sjwrts. As one writer of carp-stories said, "carp are for dredging the sea floor, not for shooting baskets," This quote's relevance can be seen when we realize that carp have no feet. Another carp-writer said appropriately,"I hate fish," backing up the theory that soccer is not the sport for the carp.

The only thing carp have been doing longer and better than man is looking very stupid and very lost, with the possible exception of J. Danforth Quayle, who loses Scrabble games against nose hair. I

realize that I will receive letters from right-wing carpists, but they can just repeatedly thrust their midsections at doorknobs for all I care. My cause is just, and I will defend it until, at the very most, seventh period. I will close with the age-old adage of "Tlie only good carp is a trout," which, of course, is ratlier silly and means nothing. But while on the subject of meaning nothing, I am reminded of an article I read a few weeks ago...

Editor's note—The fishy opinions expressed in this article are the writer's own, and do not necessarily reflect this newspaper's piscatorial preferences.

That's it for another V-show

by Martha Muhlena "Well, that's it. Twenty-five years young and still going strong."

You may remember these words from V-show, spoken right before the traditional closing of "Goima Build a Mountain." When I said "that's it" I meant it. For the seniors involved in V-show, some for all of their four years, this was the last one, the final shot to show what they've got.

I smile when I think of V-show...of course, I also roU my eyes and sigh.

When the really involved people get done with V-show, a sudden realization hits them.. ..they have nothing to do. They actually have three hours after they get out of school to relax before they do their

homework. This is a shock to most V-showers and many are struck with post-V-show depression and boredom. Being in this position myself, I am not the proper one to give advice for my fellow sufferers, but mere suggestions: actually talk to your friends again, get some sleep, write letters to close friends who have moved to Massachusetts, work on pieces for Contest Speakers or drama classes, write a poem (works for me), sing a song....

No, these are not cures, just suggestions to pass the time.

Don't be depressed about V-show being over.

Underclassmen—^you have next year; seniors— you have the videotape (small compensation, but you'll live.) Most important, though, you will have continued on page o

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F r e s h G y G S : the chronicles of Derek Frapp Episode six—the audition

by Frank Stokes "DAMMIT PEOPLE, SHUT UP!" The entire room became silent and all eyes turned to the round, old man at the front of the room. I sat with my hands betwen my legs and my knees shaking. Suddenly, I felt the urge to go to the bathroom. Try-outs were about to begin.

I thought back to the series of events that led up to where I was now: about to humiliate myself while trying out for the school play. It all started two days ago in the hall.

Two weeks had passed since the dance, and I still hadn't gained the courage to ask Amanda out on a second date. That afternoon I was walking along in the hall and I overheard her having a conversation.

"Well, Cliff, you goin' out for King Arthur?" she asked the kid she was standing with. Cliffstood with his nose almost perpendicular to the ground and wore all about him a distinct air of arrogance.

In the tone of a phony British accent, he responded, "Yeah, I suppose.... I wish they would pick some plays that give me a chance to really feel the part, though. You know, to emote.... Like Sedervin's 'Six Men Standing in a Room Staring At Their Feet' or something.... where I can really BE the role...."

"Oh..." Amanda responded.

"Are you trying out?"

"You bet. I really want the part of Lady Guinivere."

"Well, see you there. I've got to go. Oh, would you like to go see a play tonight?"

"Um... What is it?"

"Donovan's Theatre of the Abstract. Very avante-garde. It's the newest movement in theatre.

Totally abstract."

"You mean, like, with no set or anything?"

"No actors, The audience just thinks about the play."

"Oh..."

"Tonight it's a melodrama."

"Uh, no thanks... I'm busy tonight..."

"Oh well, let's get together sometime and practice our big kissing scene, wink wink."

"Uh...uh... sure...." Then they left. I began to

are here to try out for the school play. For those of you who don't know, I'm Mr. Winspeare. I'm sure more than a few of you think you know exacdy what part you're going to get...well, you're

think about the play. The only other acting experience I'd had was in the sixth grade play, "Our Ecology." I was a rock. It wasn't a very hard part Rocks don't do a hell of a lot for our ecology.

Still, Cliff seemed pretty interested in Amanda.

If I had any chance of going out with her, I was about to miss it So, I went to the drama room and picked up a script. We had to memorize a half-page speech to try out.

My problem was every time I'd get a certain line, my voice would crack. "These knights will join me on my quest for the Holy Graay-uhl!...\ht Holy Graaay-ul! ...Woly GraaaayiuH..."No matter how many times I said it, my voice still cracked on that one part.

And so, here I was, about to make a fool out of myself.

The round old man was giving us a speech.

"Okay jjeople, quiet down...What the hell does it take, an act of Congress?...Okay. Now all of you

WRONG! I'm telling you anyone in this room could get the part of King Arthur." He pointed to me. "This litde freshman could be the one out there holding the mighty Excalibur!"

"If he could lift it," mumbled Cliff.

"So don't go telling us about your other parts, and how well you played this or that. The key question in this business is: What have you done for us lately? You all think you're so damn special!

WeU, you're not! This school has been here a helluva long time without you, and it'll be here a long time after you're gone! We don't need you dammit! So, good luck and do your best!"

Then the tryouts began. Mr. Spindler, another teacher, ran the tryouts, because Mr. Winspeare fell asleep after a few minutes. Eventually, after what seemed an eternity, he called my name.

"Frapp? Derek Frapp?"

"Yeah?"

"Go up and read for Arthur."

I began to feel nervous. Slowly I walked to the front of the room. I turned and faced all the patient, waiting eyes.

'These knights will join me on my quest for the

Holy..."

I took a deep breath. ^ ^ "GRAIL." I paused again. I said it! I said it perfectly! My whole face lit up.

"Sir Laaayun-celotl The pyuure! Sir Gaaaalay-had!" The whole classroom exploded with laughter. My face became a bright red.

Amanda looked like she was trying not to laugh. I slunk back to my seat in embarrassment.

The next day the cast list was posted. Cliff was King Arthur and Amanda was Lady Guinivere. I thought I hadn't made it, and then I found my name at the very bottom.

DEREK FRAPP—STONE First a rock, and now a stone. Great! I've been typecast!

Movie review

Scroogeda delightful Christmas season offering

by Phil LoSasso The movie Scrooged is a surprisingly enjoyable film that brings back the immortal Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and very successfully puts it into a new comical light.

The fihn stars BUI Murray as Frank Cross, an extremely grouchy TV network president faced with filling the time slots with Christmas programs. The character leads his life by cutting himself off from all of his loved ones, while cutting down all of his colleagues. His ideal Christmas program is a multimillion-dollar Christmas Eve performance of the movie Scrooge featuring skimpily-dressed dancing girls and Mary Lou

Rhetton playing a Tiny Tim that "doesn't just throw away her canes and walk, she vaults over lampposts."

Murray's original brand of comedy makes this movie pleasurable and himiorous to watch, with helpfromcomedian Bobcat Goldthwait, who plays Eliot Loudermilk, a worker who is fired for exxpressing criticism toward the Christmas Eve production.

The Bob Cratchit of this story is Cross's longsuffering secretary, Grace Cooley (Alfre Woodard). Her son, the Tiny Tim character, is old enough to sp>eak, Ixit hasn't since his father's death.

Things start going wrong for Frank Cross as he

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gets visited by his former boss who died at an early age. The boss, whose role is much like that of Marley's ghost in Dickens's tale, warns Cross not to follow the same path that he did, and also tells that he will be visited by three ghosts.

The ghosts of Christmas Past and Christmas Present, played by David Johansen and Carol Kane respectively, do very admirable jobs at their roles, adding much humor to the film along the way.

Good directing is offered by Richard Dormer and Art Linson, and plenty of funny moments must be attributed to vclsranSaturday Night Live writers Mitch Glazer and Michael O'Donoghue. continued on page 7

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25th anniversary

•Maine South's own McElligot's Pool

by Jenn Oschger Dr. Seuss once wrote a book, McElligot's Pool, about a little pwnd with very strange and mysterious depths. Maybe McElligot's Pool is closer to home than we think.

Although it is the center of most senior pranks and school jokes, the Maine South pond tends to be looked upon as just decoration. However, it has a much more interesting background.

It originally consisted of five small ponds which were resculpted into one, 10-12 feet deep, when the school was built. Its main pinpose is as a retention pond. The pond is fed by the Des Plaines alluvium, which runs from the east, and is

This MIGHT be a pool, like I've read of in books, Connected to one of those underground brooks!

An underground river that starts here and flows Right under the pasture!

And then...well, who knows?

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'Cause you never can tell V/hat goes on down below!

This pool might be bigger Than you or I know!

drained through pip^s which run along Dee Road, across Devon Avenue, and into the Des Plaines River.

One of the main problems right now is the cattails. They have become so thick and widespread that they are beginning to erode the shoreline and cover up the lettering on the wall. Other than that, maintenance of the pwnd is minor for the groundskeepers.

Surprisingly enough, a healthy supply of spitgulping fish came with the pond. Thanks to local fishermen, the pond now also sports bluegill, carp, bullheads, and a few crappie. Rumor has it that even bass and northern pike call the pond their home. Additionally, several pet goldfish now call the pond home and have grown to gargantuan proportions. Passers-by, the local community, and even Dr. Cachur will occasionally feed the fish, and young anglers are sometimes seen trying their luck from the shore.

Twice a year the fish end up sharing their meals of bread with the migrating geese. The birds tend to come and go as they please, and for a little while, one mallard couple decided to make Maine South their home. This mated pair used to lay their eggs in the courtyard and were provided with food and a kiddy pool for their chicks. In the spring, ihey would waddle with their young brood through the I hallways and out into the Maine South pond, escorted by the custodians. Although they tend to be an occasional traffic hazard and feast on the grass, the magestic ducks and geese are a welcomed sight.

In the past, the pond has been the center of many senior pranks such as balloons, beachballs, and an oversized rubber duckie. According to Industrial

Education department chairman Mr. StanBentall, "the most interesting disruption of the school day," came when a new model stolen car was driven into the pond. The Park Ridge rescue force and the diving team were called in and the car was eventually towed out.

There are many similar stories involving the pond. Over the years, Maine South has lost two lawn mowers to its voracious depths. And apparently, while the pond was imder reconstruction.

Faculty 25 years aao

Who is It? This issue's mystery faculty member spent a lot of time moving around as a child—^he moved 12 times before he turned 18. He attended high schools in North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and a suburb of Philadelphia before settling down for four years at Northwestern University, where this photo was taken 25 years ago.

Hint— If William Shakespeare had ever heard him read aloud, he might have written quieter plays.

Last issue's mystery faculty member was Mr. Jack Marino.

huge concrete slabs were dumped in overnight, and to this day rest at the bottom of the green water.

Although the pond has created a few problems with constructions, it is still considered to be one of the school's most beautiful assets. "Very few schools have a pond in front of the school. It's really become one of the symbols of Maine South," said Dr. Cachur.

Maybe even McElligot's Pool lies in the green, murky depths of Maine South's pond.

Q ommentary

Tvx ^vtaming d atoftitecftristma^...

by Tom Brunei "Hey, what smells?"

"That's the tree," I said as my little cousin sniffed about the house imbelievingly. "It smells good doesn't it?"

"I don't know. Our tree doesn't smell," he spouted with a note of defiance.

"That's because your tree is fake. This one's real."

"Our tree's not fake!" He shouted. And so it began. Another battle to be waged in the war against having a high-tech, plastic Christmas.

Could I sway this would-be rebel to fight for a traditional and home-baked holiday season? It wouldn't be easy, but I would try.

To begin, let's take a look at what an average American might do in preparing for Christmas.

First and foremost is the tree. If the old tree is looking rather sorry, one needs to get a new one.

But do you grab an axe and head down to the nearest lot? No. You grab your Visa and head down to the nearest mall. There you will find a great assortment of trees. Green, silver, and white are justafewof the colors from which you may choose.

Some folks just can't resist those white trees with blue lights. These, by the way, are the ones who still send those corny pwstcards with them and their bratty children pummeling you with fake smiles and sentiments such as "Happy Holidays."

When you 've finally decided which tree to buy, you'll probably go find some Christmas music.

You can buy it anywhere; even Ace Hardware has its own Christmas music collection. Here you can find all of your holiday favorites.

Records and tapws are just too old-fashioned, you might say. Well, now there are compact discs.

Now you can hear Bing Crosby played by a laser.

If you listen closely you can hear Bing's stomach grumble during "White Christmas" and his nosehair whistling during "Adeste Fidelis." What wouldBingfeel about that? What would B ing think about having the holiday classic "Holiday Inn" colorized? Who knows? Maybe Bing would be flattered to have green hair and orange skin.

More and different does not always mean better. Some things are just better left imtotjched.

Take a stand for Christmas. Don't give in to commercialism and fake holiday feelings. Let this Christmas be a natural one, a real one. Maybe someday Christmas will be Christmas again.

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by Sean Preston After seventeen years, my parents have chosen to alter my perspective on Christmas. This year our traditional Christmas tree will remain in the attic collecting dust, like it has for the past eleven months. Yes, my parents are attempting a transition fi'om an artificial tree to a real tree.

B alsam fir, douglas fir, or scotch pine—we now have to face the question of what kind of tree. We never had that problem before; it was as easy as taking the pieces out of the box and matching piece "A" with hole "A". We never had to argue about which kind would look and smell the best.

People always say that one of the finer points of a live tree is the aroma it releases. But if you had a fake tree you could always spray pine-scented Lysol once in a while to reproduce that Christmas scent.

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Artificial trees are so care-free. You don't have to add water every other day and pick up old needles. What really bugs me is walking around in bare feet in June and getting stabbed between the toes by a dried needle that the vacuum has neglected to pick up. With an artificial tree you only' have one chore and that is just dusting it off after it has been sitting in the attic for eleven months.

I don't know why a live tree won't put me in the spirit. Maybe it's because the tree won't be plastic.

Plastic gives me the Christmas spirit. Isn't that the way people do their shopping—with plastic?

V-show, continued continued from page 3 the memories. Enjoying high school is important, but what good is it if you cannot remember anything truly enjoyable.

Remember those late-night rehearsals, allnight cast-parties, 60 second costume changes, the rose your sweetheart gave you, the people you've met, the friendships you've made, the time spent putting together a show., .even if everything did take an Act of Congress. I think everyone realized the care paid by the staff and the cast and crew in those tears during "Let It Be." Next year I hope that more people will come out for V-show and give it their best. We're leaving it in your hands now, just like it was left in mine and those of my friends. The tradition will go on. And that stupid watermelon will keep on growing.

I'm counting on all of you to go on with the Vshow hell, no matter what it takes. I and the rest will be back to see it, but don't think that I'll be Ms. Nice-Person—I'll be more critical than ever. Now, I know that this is getting mushy, but I wouldn't feel right if I didn't hand off V-show the way it should be handed off.

Take the show by the neck and hang on for the ride. It's a long, hard ride, but in the end, it's worth it...really.

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Forensics team off to strong start This year's Forensics team is off to a good start, already taking awards in the preliminary tournaments. Already three tournaments ahead of last year's season, the team has great hopes for regional, sectional, state, and possibly national placements.

At the Fremd invitational, Maine South's team placed ninth out of 38 teams, an incredible accomplishment considering its size. Awards were given to Chaiis Ruimels-fourth place in Dramatic Interpretation, Charis and Nelson Paredez-fifth place in Dramatic Duet Acting, Captain Trish Callahanthird place Prose. Captain Jan Waldron-third place Humorous Interpretation, and Jan and Mike

McGarry-fourth place Humorous Duet Acting.

The last tournament held at Deerfield was one of the biggest so far and the last one of 1988. Trish Callahan placed third in Prose and the HDA team of Jan Waldron and Mike McGarry took third.

Through winning at toumaments and post-seasonal placements, team members work towards admission in National Forensics League; current members are Matt Krause ('91). Charis Runnels ('90), Nelson Paredez ('89), Chris Sosnowski ('91). GregBarringlon ('90). Mike McGarry ('90), Meg Filkins ('89), and Dawn Gillespie ("90). members holding honor status are the team Captains Trish Callahan ("89) and Jan Waldron ('89).

The team now has a break before the January crunch and qualifying toumaments.

The coaching staff consists of Head Coach KristaClarke. Kris Kohl. Steve Granzyk, and Tom Kerth. Student coaches are Trish Callahan. Jan Waldron. and Geli Silkowski. The team roster includes: Seniors—Jan Waldron. Trish Callahan, Geli Silkowski. Martha Muhlena, Nelson Paredez.

Bill Zoellner. Jim Kowats. and Meg Filkins. Juniors—^Mike McGarry. Charis Rurmels. Greg Harrington. Dom Loise. Lori Lutzer. Maureen Sheehan. and Dawn Gillespie. Sophomores— Matt Krause. Chris Sosnowski. Joelle Busby, and Dawn Rosenthal. And freshman—Carrie Morris.

Illinois State Scholars recognized In recognition of their academic performance, ninety-four Maine South students were named Illinois State Scholars. Sixty thousand high school students from nearly every high school in the state competed in the 1989-90 program. Only 10% of Illinois high school graduates are designated Stale Scholars each year. State Scholars were determined by the combination of ACT or SAT scores and class rank at the end of their junior year.

Maine South Illinois Stale Scholars are: Karen Adams.Christine Albright, Thomas Auer, Michael Babinec. Sean Barry, Christopher Bostic, Robert I Brandenburg, Douglas Briles, Jennifer Bruen, Thomas Brunei, Nicholas Bujak, Wendy Burgess, Aaron Butcher. Patricia Callahan. Richard

Campbell. Keimeth Carlson, Christopher Chandler. Paul Charlouni, Mary Choi, Marilyn Cieszykowski, Elizabeth Cole, Jeffrey Cook, Gregory Coomer, John Crawford, Ryan Dalion, Steven DeCherrie, Peter DelRe, Mark Denzel, Lisa DiMartino, Rachel Drzewicki, Matthew Duda, Scott Dummler, Colleen Durack. Margaret Filkins, Katrina Flener, Kristi Frank, Dermis Frantsve, Kirsien Fronczak, Mark Gemmel, Kelly Gill, Gregory Goelkel, Matthew Golliet, Jennifer Hallerud, Andrew Hammer, Laura Hansen, Robert Harper. Krisia Heiizman. Chris Johnson, Janet Johnson, Jennifer Kaleta, James Kowats, Paul Kubica, David Larsen, Margaret Lobitz. Dana Lockwood. Andrew Martinek. Jody McCormick,

Matthew McLain. Jenny Miller, Eden Morris, Paul Moss. Martha Muhlena. CarmellaMulvihill, Mike Nugent, Kevin O'Leary, Patrick Owens, Christopher Paschke, Michael Richards, Bradley Richter, Cheryl Roma, Jaishiri Sabnani, Margaret Schaefer, Paul Schermerhom, Michael Shapkarov. Mary Sheridan, Todd Sigg. Maxine Sinda. Victoria Skoczylas, Christopher Stepp, Chad Stevens, Jeffrey St. John, Karen Strack, Michelle Taylor.

Thomas Thein. Melissa Thomley. Justin Trelease.

Kevin Waden. Janice Waldron, Constance Walker, Krislina White, Edward Wiederer, Ronald Wietccha. Lawrence Wojciecho wski, and William Zoellner.

Financial aid meeting allows for options Word Encounters little known methods of supplementing resources, On Monday December 5. the Career Resource students can fight the battle against college costs.

Center held a meeting for all students and parents finalists named Some of these methods are: shifting family income concerning financial aid for college.

Miss Feurer began the program by explaining the Student Need Advisor Program (SJ4.A.P.) which is located in the CRC and assists families in determining eligibility for financial aid. By using the data from a completed Financial Data Planning Form, the computer program calculates financial need by determining the family contribution and Pell Grant eligibility. This allows students and families to evaluate different colleges based on their costs.

An important aspect of this {yogram is that the computer automatically eliminates all data after the program is run—preventing others from using this data. To learn more about running this program see Miss Feurer in the CRC for details.

Miss Feurer also stressed the importance of beginning financial planning early. All seniors should have picked up the FAF form in the CRC to begin the financial aid process.

Speaking at the jwogram was Roger Koester. the Associate Director of Financial Aid at Northkweslem University. He began by explaining that 'ihe rising costs of college were also rising along with incomes so. although college costs are skyrocketing, the family's ability to pay will be inflated at a similar rate.

Planning early is the key to paying for college according to Mr. Koester. By using overlooked or

and applying for college loans through private institutions or the universities themselves.

In addition to the family's donation, there are many ways students can help trim college costs.

Accelerated programs shorten the time sp>ent in school cutting tuition costs. Work study programs allow students to work off the costs while ion school.

The main thing to remember about financial planning is to START EARLY! All students, undrclassmen included, should begin looking at how their family will pay for their future education.

Scrooged, cont'd coruinuedfrom page 4 After being visited by the three ghosts. Cross undergoes a metamorphosis and is so happy to be alive that he bursts onto his own Uve production and tells the whole world that he is going to change his ways and be nice to everyone from then on.

Finally, to top off Cross's speech, the young secretary's son comes up and sp>eaks for the first lime in years.

Although most Christmas comedies fail.

Scrooged is one that hits the nail on the head and really captures what the Christmas season is all about.

Two Maine South students. Imran Siddiqui and Carolyn Chandler, were chosen as as finalists and representatives at the MS Word Encounters final test.

Maine South students from all four class levels recently competed in the initial stage of the Word Encounters Spelling Test sponsored by the Chicago chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Those students who scored 100 jjercent on this sixty-word test were invited to compete in several spell downs in order to qualify two Maine Souih students for the final competition held December 10 at Maine East High School.

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Girls' B-bali opens with conference win

Senior Karen Walker advances the ball against Glenbrook North on her way to a 20-point game. Her aggressive, hustling play has sparked the Hawks to early victories.

The Maine South girls' basketball team has started off strongly once again with the help of seniors Denise E>ohr. Cheryl Roma, and Karen Walker. Dohr and Roma are leading the team in both rebounding and scoring; Dohr with 64 rebounds. Roma with 91, and each averaging eleven points per game. Meanwhile, Walker leads the team with 50 assists and 43 steals, with an average of seven points per game.

The leadership of these seniors has paced the team consisting of seniors Colleen Aylward, Jen Kaleta, Kim Mundt, Kris Pugliani, and Erin Roder, juniors Julienne Britz, Laura Hanson, and Debbie Remblake. and sophomores JuUe Sebastian and Margaret Zimmerman to a 7-4 overall record and 21 conference record.

In their conference opener against rival Maine East, the Hawks defeated the Demons 58-32. Roma was the leading scorer with 15 points along with 8 rebounds. Margaret Zimmerman scored 14 points and rebounded 7. Aiding the attack on the Demons were Dohr (11 points. 6 rebounds). Erin Roder (5 assists). Kris Pugliani and Karen Walker (4 steals each).

Against Glenbrook North, once again the Hawks came out on lop. Karen Walker with 20 points was the leading scorer going 10 for 10 from the freethrow line. Walker also had 6 steals and 5 assists. Cheryl Roma and Denise E>ohr combined

Swimmers end long dry spell The Maine South boys' varsity swim team, coached by Mr. Chris Deger. started off their season with an impressive 105-63 victory over Notre Dame on Wednessday, December 7. Making the victory especially sweet for the Hawk swimmers was the fact that this victory broke a one and a half year losing streak. The varsity swim team was a disappointing 0-11 last year, but with almost twice as many swimmers this year, the team is looking to win some meets.

The Hawks took an early 8-6 leaad over Notre Dame by taking first and fourth in the medley relay. The team of Overby, Barker, Nelson and Gillespie took first with an impressive time of 1:55.69. After first place finishes in the 200 yard individual medley. Nelson, 2:24.08 and the 200 yard freestyle. Moloney. 2:15.39, the Hawks were well ahead of the Dons. 34-27. The swimmers coasted the rest of the way to their. 105-63 victory.

Other outstanding efforts came from senior Brian Gillespie, first m the 100 free, 54.19, and the 100 breast,109.51; Nelson, first also in the 500 free, 5:53.70; Barker first in the 50 free, 25.5; Overby, first in diving and backstroke; and the 4X100 relay team of Hill, Royal, Crawford, and Maloney.

Frosh-soph also defeated the Dons swimmers, 116-31. KarlSteinke, MattMalten, RonElmgren, and Jay Siddiqui led the Frosh-Soph swimmers.

Siienke took first in the 50 free and the 300 free, with times of 28.0 and 3:39.64. Malten took first in the 100 IM, 1:18.0, and the 50 yard breaststroke, 36.42.

The meet ended with Coach Deger and FroshSoph coach Cheryl Doane getting thrown into the water by their enthusiastic and victorious swimmers.

On Friday, December 9, the Hawks journeyed to Schaumburg. The swimmers had a less successful meet against a very strong Schaumburg team and wound up with a 114-57 loss. First place finishes came from the 4X100 relay team of Hill, Maloney, Nelson, and Gillespie and a close second from Gillespie in the 50 free.

The Frosh-Soph team also fell to Schaumburg.

Karl Steinke was a bright spot for the underclassmen, taking first place in the 200 IM and the 100 butterfly.

Both levels of boys' swimming go against Niles West today in a 5:30 home meet. The Hawk swimmers are looking forward to a good fan turnout this year.

Holiday sports Boys' basketball— Wheeling T o u r n a m e n t , Dec, 22-27

Girls' basketball— Hersey Tournament, Dec. 27-28

for 17 rebounds and 14 points, and helped pace the team to a 43-26 win.

Playing Evanston, ranked among the top 15 Chicagoland teams, the Hawks were not able to continue their winning ways. Despite leading 10-9 at the quarter, the Hawks could not defeat the Evanston Bulldogs, who led 17-12 at the half and went on to win 58 -45. The Hawks' strong performances came from Debbie Remblake, Erin Roder, Karen Walker, Cheryl Roma, and Denise Dohr.

Boys' B'ball In CSL title race The boys' varsity basketball team is off to an outstanding season. With a record of 5-1, the Hawks look to be a strong contender for the CSL South conference championship. "The team is great this year," commented senior starter Keith Sciarra. "We're looking to good things from the team."

The Hawks began their season with the Thanksgiving Tournament, defeating Prospect, Maine West, and Buffalo Grove. The team then went on to defeat both Waukegan West and Waukegan East, the latter by a score of 51-30.

The team met their first conference opponent, Evanston, with an impressive record of 5-0. E v a n - ^ ^ ston, ranked in the Tribune Top Twenty, came i n t o ^ ^ the matchup with a record of 5-1. The Hawks, lead by senior Mike Tworek, made several incredible plays and dominated the scoring in the fourth quarter. However. Evanston defeated the Hawks 55-51 in a very close game.

The Hawks will participate in the Wheeling Tournament this weekend.

Girls' gymnastics find the time is now The time for the Maine South girls' gymnastics team has finally come. After three years of defeat and injury, the varsity team has already begun this season with a victory over the Warriors at Maine West 111-98.

Coach Goll feels this is a team with great potential and on the rise. After graduating half of its varsity performers last year—this team finds its strength in its many young athletes.

Sophomore Jean Pavlik has been the source of the Hawks' success. Finishing first in the Allaround in the first three meets, Jean has proven to be one of the state's best all-around gymnasts.

Senior captain Marilyn Cieszykowski has also provided many good scores, finishing second in the all-around competition. Junior Kathy Smith has come through for the Hawks as well.

Sophomores Frani Borchers, Melissa Kinder,,^^ Annette Pappas, and Stacy Sasso have put in g o o d ' ^ i performances adding the important fourtii scores that have been the Hawks' weaknesses in the past.

Overall, working together as a team seems to be the key for the Hawk gymnasts. After such a strong start, the team hopes to continue its success.