Vol 26 issue 16

Volume 26, issue 16 June 1,1990

South wordS facing the future

Maine South High School

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Awards night honors^

Art Jennifer Schwartz

Business Kelly M. Shirley

Outstanding seniors of the class of 1990 Minnesota Athletic Scholarship, Douglas R. were honored at Maine South's 26th Senior Winter; University of Kansas Art Talent Honors Night on May 23, in the Clyde K. Scholarship, Amy E. Michel; Creighton University Carl Reinert Scholarship, Richard Watson Auditorium.

Following a musical prelude played by Mr. Martwick; Bradley University Presidential David Clark, science teacher at South, Dr. Scholarship, Nicole Hilkovitch.

Baylor University Carmage Walls ScholThomas J. Cachur congratulated the class and introduced Senior Class President James arship, AUyson S. Treadway; Northern IlliDunn, who introduced presenters of awards. nois University Softball Scholarship, Jennifer The program included presentations of S. Wamo; University of Illinois/Chicago college, university, and special scholarships. Tuition Waiver Award, Lynne M. Rauser, and President's Academic Fitness Awards and Freshman Achievement Award, Mark J. Illinois State Scholars, other merit awards, Strefner; University of Iowa Music Activities Outstanding Athletes, Good Will Awards, Tuition Scholarship, James Pas; DePaul University Music Talent Scholarship, Robert N. and Department Awards.

Brant and Steven S. Edsey; Marquette UniDepartment Awards versity Academic Scholarship, Kristin Jacobs Students receiving Department Awards and John Humm. were: Music, Mary Beth Haase; Speech/ University of Miami JEW Pearson ScholDrama, Francis G. Stokes; Art, Jennifer arship, Athletic Scholarship, Todd C. LilleSchwartz; Business, Kelly M. Shirley; Eng- berg; Miami University Dean's Scholarship, lish, Mary Carol Hannah; Foreign Language, Cheryl Andrzejczak; Illinois Wesleyan UniJoseph V. Curcio; Home Economics, Heather versity Music Talent Scholarship, Bonnie B. Shields; Industrial Education, John-Paul A. Duncan; Simson College Honor Scholarship, Heyden; Mathematics, Raymond D. Sinna- Tahira Alag; Calvin College Freshman Musii^^ pan; Physical Education, Christine B. Scholarship, Multi-Cultural Scholarship, a n d ^ ^ Johnson; Science, Christopher W. Walton; Academic Talent Scholarship, Robin G. PareSocial Science, Georgia Lamar. dez; Rosary College Honor Scholarship and College and University Parish Youth Leadership Award, Mary Ellen Several colleges and universities awarded Ford; Bethel College Academic Scholarship, students with academic as well as athletic Christines. Johnson. scholarships. These awards were: Indiana School, Community, Local University Honors Division Scholarship, Others were recognized by Maine South Laura E. Hanson and Mary Carol Hannah; and various community organizations with Loyola University Presidential Scholarship, Papawin Chin, and Academic Scholarship, awards and scholarships. These included: Georgia Loukas; Lawrence University Schol- Pioneer Press Excellence in Journalism Award, Natasha Siddiqui; J. F. Kennedy arship, Kristin J. Brainard; University of

English Foreign Language Mary Carol Hannah Joseph V. Curcio

Home Economics Industrial Education Heather Shields John-Paul A. Heyden

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outstanding MS seniors

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Health Care Foundation Scholarship, Colleen thy R. Connor, Lori Anne Crosson, Ann H. H. Lenihan, General Assembly Scholarships, DeJulio, James "Chip" Dunn, Debbie L. Brian S. Stavnem and Debbie L. Eckberg; Eckberg, Christine A. Gnutek, Mary Carol Daughters of the American Revolution Good Hannah, Laura E. Hanson, Mark D. Hermes, Citizen Award, Leslie R. Shewfelt; Sons of Sarah K. Hess, Karen S. Komosa, Lisa A. the American Revolution Award, James Kosmicki, Colleen H. Lenihan, Georgia "Chip" Dunn; Oscar Mayer Scholarship, Loukas, Michael E. McGarry, Kathleen Christine Gnutek; Lutheran General Hospital McGuire, Amy Michel, Michael J. Nelson, Scholarship, Kaaron L. Waltz; Walgreen's Michael J. Nommensen, Margaret A. Scholarship, Kathleen McGuire; Park Ridge O'Connor, Joy V. Poskozim, Deborah T. Panhellenic Club Scholarships, Mary Carol Remblake, Charis A. Runnels, Mark A. SchaHannah, Karen S. Komosa, and Debbie J. etzlein, Natasha Siddiqui, Debbie J. Uselding, Uselding; Maine Teachers' Association Michelle P. Viane, Laura L. Wagner, Erik Scholarship, Kristin Jacobs; Ralph J. Frost Zaimins.

Scholarship, Mark A. Schaetzlein; Evans Speech/Drama Boosters Scholarships, Scholarship Award, Christopher W. Walton; John J. Barham, Gregory A. Barrington, Des Plaines Elks Grant, Mary Carol Hannah; Brandon E. Bowen, Dominic G. Loise, MiDes Plaines Ladies of the Elks Scholarship, chael E. McGarry, Patrick J. Mulcrone, MatPapawin Chin, Kathleen McGuire, and Laura thew D. Martello, David E. Neisler, Charis A. Wagner; Elks Most Valuable Student Schol- Runnels, Francis G. Stokes. arship, James "Chip" Dunn and Laura WagSpanish Club Scholarships, Amy L. ner; Fel-Pro Scholarship, Melissa Palmquist; Biedron, Joseph V. Curcio, and Lori Anne Women's American ORT Award for Excel- Crosson; French Club Scholarship, Susan lence in Vocation Education, Kelly Shirley; Reiman; Business Club Scholarships, Rosalie Park Ridge Jaycees Young American Award, Affatagato, Shirlee A. Bohannan, Nicole D. Lauren Siragusa; Pip Foundation Scholar- Hilkovitch, and Debbie J. Uselding; Student ship, Lisa M. Heyden; Symon's Corporation Council Scholarships, Shirlee A. Bohannan, Scholarship, Lisa Kosmicki; Herff-Jones Lori Anne Crosson, Kara A. Katas, Michael Principal's Leadership Award, Margaret A. E. McGarry, David E. Neisler, and Brad J. O'Connor.

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Twentieth Century Club Juniors FoundaMaine South Senior Service Awards, tion Scholarships, Thaddeus E. Bringas, Gregory A. Barrington, James "Chip" Dunn, Timothy R. Connor, Matthew D. Cienkus, Mary Carol Hannah, and Michael E. Michael E. McGarry, Amy E. Michel, Mark McGarry; Kathryn Pierce Varsity Club A. Schaetzlein, Debbie J. Uselding.

Scholarship, Racher E. Kelleher; Outstanding Mothers' Club of Maine South Scholar- Athletes Awards, Rachel E. Kelleher and ships, Amy L. Biedron, Thaddeus A. Bringas, William R. Vrbancic; Robert G. Barker VocaPapa Win Chin, Matthew D. Cienkus, Timocontinued on page 4

Speech/Drama Francis G. Stol<es

Social Science Georgia Lamar

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Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Raymond Sinnappan Mary Beth Haase Christine B. Johnson Christopher Walton

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President's award recognizes seniors • Presidential Academic Fitness Awards are giveneach year by the federal government to seniors who have excelled academically during the school year. This year, awards went to the following seniors: Trent H. Agenlian, Cheryl P. Andrzejczak, Amy Biedron, Ryone Birnie-Visscher, Shirlee A. Bohannan, Brandon E. Bowen, Kristin J. Brainard, Juliene Britz, John Bryjak, Eric J. Carlino, Papa Win Chin, Matthew D. Cienkus, Timothy R. Connor, Lori Anne Crosson, Joseph V. Curcio.

James Dunn, Jennifer L. Feiter, Mary Ellen Ford, Kristine D. Gableson, Christine A. Gnutek, Diane M. Gordon, Vida Gosrisirikul, Mary Carol Hannah, Laura E. Hanson, Mark D. Hermes, Sarah K. Hess, Lisa M. Heyden, Nicole D. Hilkovitch, Jacquelyn S. Howe, Kristin M. Jacobs, Christine B. Johnson, Alexander J. Keenan, Ehyun Kim, Lisa A. Kosmicki, Georgia Lamar, Robert B. Larson, Peter Lee, Colleen H. Lenihan, Michael T. Lesniewski, Julie A. Lomax, Georgia Loukas.

Andrea R. Marrese, Richard J. Martwick, Michael E. McGarry, Kathleen McGuire, Amy E. Michel, Mary M. Morman, Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Nommensen, Margaret A. O'Connor, Daniel M. O'Neill, Melissa L. Palmquist, Robin G. Paredez, Brad J.

Scholar athletes 1 lliis .spring's crop oi alhleies tncludCvS several who w'crc named as scholar athletes. They include:

Badminton—Amy Biedron, Chrisune Gnutek, Jacquel>n Howe, and Amy Okerstrom.

Uaseball—Thomas Currey and Nathan Paulson.

CJirls' Soccer—Juliene Brit/., Tanya Dayton, Kristine Gabiestm, Karen Komosa, and Karon Wcbcr.

Softball—Jennifer Wamo.

Boys' Tennis—Timothy Connor, ['citT Lee, and Michael Lesniewski.

Boys' I'rack—Daniel Bcrs, Brian Fcnnelly, Todd Lilleberg, Michac!

Nt^lson, Michael Nommensen, and Christopher Wojto'A icz, (Jirls' Track—Rachcr Kcllehcr.

Boys' Voneyball—Jason Chideaier, MaiUiew Cienkus, Brad Pawlowski, Daniel Schaefcr, and Erik Zaimins.

Pawlowski, Julianne Peterson, Joy V. Poskozim, Lynne M. Rauser, Susan L. Reiman, Paul-Andre Repak, Karen A. Rolsing, Charis A. Runnels.

Mark A. Schaetzlein, CoUette P. Sedivy, Maureen K. Sheehan, Natasha Siddiqui,

Raymond D. Sinnappan, Alicia A. Stasica, Brian S. Stavnem, Francis G. Stokes, Mark J. Strefner, Jack Surapak Surisook, Michelle P Viane, Laura L. Wagner, Christopher W. Walton, Kaaron L. Waltz, Karen E. Weber, Julie N. Yadgar, Erik Zaimins.

State scholars selected The Illinois Student Assistance Commision has announced the 1990-1991 State Scholars. These students are generally in the top 10% of their class and must have sent their ACT or SAT scores to IS AC somelime during their junior year. Congratulations to the eighty-four State ScholarsfromMaine South: Trent Agenlian, Cheryl Andrzejczak, Amy Biedrom, Ryone Bimie-Visscher, Kristin Brainard, Thaddeus Bringas, Juliene Britz, John Bryjak, Eric Carlino, Matthew Cienkus, John Coleman, Timothy Connor, Lori Anne Crosson, Joseph Curcio, Michele Davies, David De Salvo, James Dunn, Mary Ellen Ford, Christine Gnutek, Diane Gordon, Vida Gosrisirikul, William Greer, Patrick Hallihan, Mary Hannah, Laura Hanson, Aaron Harkey, Mark Hermes, Sarah Hess, Lisa Heyden, Nicole Hilkovitch, John

Humm, Kristin Jacobs, Christine Johnson, Navine Karim, Alexander Keenan, Lisa Kosmicki, Georgia Lamar, Robert Larson, Peter Lee, Colleen Lenihan, Michael Lesniewski, David Lietz, Julie Lomax, Andrew Longman, Georgia Loukas, Lori Lutzer, Andrea Marrese, Richard Martwick, Michael McGarry, Kathleen McGuire, Amy Michel, Mary Morman, Michael Nelson, Michael Nommensen, Margaret O'Connor, Melissa Palmquist, Robin Paredez, Nathan Paulson, Brad Pawlowski, Julianne Peterson, Julie Peterson, Joy Poskozim, Lynne Rauser, Paul Repak, Charis Runnels, Daniel Schaefer, Mark Schaetzlein, CoUette Sedivy, Maureen Sheehan, Natasha Siddiqui, Raymond Sinnappan, L a u - ^ ren Siragusa, AUcia Stasica, Mark Strefner.W Jack Surisook, Michelle Viane, Laura Wagner, Christopher Walton, Kaaron Waltz, Karen Weber, Paul Wieshuber, Christopher Wojtwicz, Julie Yadger, Erik Zaimins.

Senior awards night, continued continuedfrompage 3 tional Scholarship, Kelly Shirley; Home Economics Vocational Award, Jennifer L. Hagenauer; David A. Lavelle Memorial Scholarships, Dominic G. Loise and Charis A. Runnels; NISCA Academic All American, Mary Carol Hannah.

Good Will Awards, Nicole M. Difino, Karen S. Komosa, Leslie R. Shewfelt, Allyson S. Treadway, James "Chip" Dunn, Martin C. Maloney, Mark J. Strefner, and Christopher W. Walton. Honorary Good Will Awards, Winnie Chow (Hong Kong), Luis Bustillo (Spain), Maria Laura Perez (Paraguay).

Michael J. Nommensen, Margaret A. O'Connor, Michele R. Davies, Mary C. Hannah, Mark D. Hermes, Andrew S. Longman, Charis A. Runnels, Maureen K. Sheehan, Francis G. Stokes, and Erik K. Zaimins.

Military Air Force R.O.T.C. Scholarship, Richard J. Martwick; Naval R.O.T.C. Scholarship, Margaret O'Connor.; United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Awards, Juliene Britz and Matthew D. Cienkus.

Upper 5%

Certificates were awarded to the upper 5% of the class of 1990. They were: Juliene Britz, Matthew D. Cienkus, Lori Anne Crosson, Joseph V. Curcio, Michele R. Davies, James National IVIerit Dunn, Christine A. Gnutek, Mary Carol National Merit Special Scholarship, Mar- Hannah, Laura E. Hanson, Mark D. Hermes^ garet A. O'Connor; Finalist, Raymond D. Lisa A. Kosmicki, Georgia Lamar, Margaret Sinnapan; Semi-Finalists, William A. Greer A. O 'Connor, Mark A. Schaetzlein, Collelte P and Raymond D. Sinnapan; Commended Sedivy, Maureen K. Sheehan, Raymond D. Students, Ryone Vimie-Visscher, Juliene Sinnapan, Alicia A. Stasica, Michelle P. ViBritz, John B. Coleman, Michael E. McGarry, ane, and Christopher W. Walton.

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p Foreign Language Students Honored The Foreign Language Department of Maine South presented the following students with awards for outstanding achievement in foreign language studies. To earn high honors, students must receive an "A" first quarter, first semester, and third quarter in an accelerated foreign language class. To receive honors, students must receive an "A" fu'st semester and third quarter in a regular foreign language course.

High Honors in German were given to: David Blumberg, Joel Gregie, Kathryn Michal, Anastasios Vlachogiannis, Georgia Vlachogiannis, Nathan Hultman, Lara Hennessy. Dawn McKenna, Joe Pintz, Mary Hannah and Karen Buettner.

High Honors in French were given to: Georgia Lamar, Laura Hanson, Michelle Viane, Suzanne Auge, Christen Coomer, Kristina De Cleene, Christopher Holbrook, Mary Michal, James Saisakom, Thomas Asmar, Susan Crawford, Jennifer English, Katherine Gleason, Robert Janas, Tara Sindt, Karen Bolt, Maria Canfora, Jennifer Cicinelli, Michelle Davies, Colleen Gill, Jennifer Green, Jason Ichen, Susan Reiman, Christine Wilkas, Lynn Wysoglad, Allison Begor, Oksana Dudycz, Ann Gortner, Soo Kim,

Katherine Reynolds, and Natasha Siddiqui.

High honors in Spanish were given to: Margaret Ciprian, Jeanine Gerambia, Marc Mazzuca, Cheryl Andrzejczak, Jeanne Auer, Lori Ann Crosson, Aaron Duda, David Hartwig, Steven Jachec, Lisa Kosmicki, Thomas Lin, Greta Malten, Maria Perez, Jean F. Powers, Collette Sedivy, Robert Solak, Christine Sorquist, Albert Tseng, Christopher Walton, Amy Biedron, Joseph Curcio, James Dunn, Christine Gnutek, Laura Wagner, Erika Bondarowicz, David Cook, Christopher Holbrook, Caroline Hynes, Sarah Kaufman, Tim Krahl, Michele Manning, Christine Mytko, Anna Nommensen, Angela Papassavas, Jack Parrino, Susan Reiman, Brenda Saavedra, Imran Siddiqui, Steve Silarski, Ryan Sipkovsky, Jacqueline Urquhart, Brian White, Mary Gavin, Richard Stasiek, Ether Cardenas, Linda Hermes, Shwetha Noronha, Jennifer Rice, Irene Walsh, Cheryl Alexander, Michael Brudzinski, Katherine Carlson, Carolyn Chandler, Lisa Lanzafame, James Lin, Chacko Mammen, Michael Mazukelli, Michael Palac, Kelli Perkins, Peggy Provis, Jill Romund, Irene Scardino, Annette Siwiec, Richard Sroka, Michael Szwed, Sarah Wanat, Laura Wise, Anne Zoellner.

High honors in Italian were given to: Jean Bax, Marc Mazzuca, Christa Poskozim, Irene Scardino, Paul Signorino, Maria Canfora, Cara Spurrier, Stella Tenerelli, Christine Wilkas.

High Honors in Latin were given to: Sosamma Mammen, KimberlyWiederer, and Margaret Zimmerman.

Honors in German were given to: Lynn Lutzer, Kevin Holbrook, Thomas Kiepura and Alex Keenan.

Honors in French were given to: Andrew Ho viand. Amy Machaj, Kristen Newton, Christine Cline, Vincent Fisher, Abigail Foster, John Vanis, Kira Simonian.

Honors in Spanish were given to: Brant Palmquist, Lidia Sabljic, Patrick Daly, Charla Johnson, Megan Sliwa, Vanessa Miller, Andrew Motiwalla, Keryn Pasch, Gwendolyn Faust, Dana Lilleberg, Stacey Sasso, Daniel Forte, Theodore Pappas, Cheryl Bratu, Mejrima Hukic, Renata Kesala, Kathleen O'Connell, Lauren Ofenloch, Michael Robinson, Desiree Boyks, Marina Dumil, Jill Howard, Katherine Kamezis, Cynthia Krefft, Madeline Kuchejda, Heather Moss, Christine Sliwa, Greta Vormittag and Vida Gosrisirikul.

Outstanding students in social science announced

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Annually, the Social Science Department gives out honors. To receive an honor, students in regular classes have to earn an 'A' for the first semester and third quarter, or a student in an accelerated class had to earn a "B".

To receive a high honor, the student must be in an accelerated or Advanced Placement Class, and must receive an "A" for the first quarter, semester, and third quarter.

The freshman which received the high honors were: Danylo Berko, Joel Gregie, and Marc Mazzucca.

The freshmen which received honors were: Jean Bax, Christopher Brandenberg, Gwendolyn Faust, Frank Frigo, Mary Gavin, Joan Hoffman, Michael Kostrzewa, Timothy Krahl, Natalie Kukruza, Megan Lennon, Shwetha Noronha, Maureen Nugent, Christa Poskozim, Katherine Reynolds, Brenda Saavedra, Lidia Sabljic, John Sadleir, Hyun Jin Shin, Steven Silarski, Ryan Sipkovsky, Mark Sroka, Alyssa Vassos and Kyung Yoo. Sophomore high honors went to: Thomas Kiepura and Imran Siddiqui, The sophomores were: Thomas Asmar, Suzzanne Auge, Michael Brudzinski, Karen Buettner, Carolyn Chandler, David Cook, Margaret Corr, Susan Crawford, Brian Dahl, Kristina De Cleene, Kari Detloff, Philip DiMartino, Oksana Dudycz, Jennifer Eng-

lish, Sharon Hart, Nathan Hultman, Colleen Hynes, Robert Janas, Cara Kaufman, James Lawson, Jessica Levas, James Lin, Pat Loukas, Paul Luka, Chacko Mammen, Jack Parrino, Peggy Provis, Irene Scardino, Paul Signorino, Tara Sindt, Georgia Vlachogiannis, Brian Walsh, James Yoo, Kathleen Zimmerman and Anne Zoellner.

The juniors which received high honors were: Amy Berka, David Hartwig, Jason Ichen, Thomas Lin, Margaret Metzinger, James Saisakom, Michael Szwed, Albert Tseng, Susan Wiatr, Margaret Zimmerman.

The juniors which received honors: Jeanne Auer, Douglas Beaumont, Derek Bengtson, Vincent Blank, Karen Bott, Brady Bowen, Michael Burzawa, Joelle Busby, Katherine Carlson. Christopher Clark, Patrick Daly, Kerrin Denham, Adam Drodz, Aaron Duda, Eric Eichin, Elizabeth Eicker, Eileen Ford, Elizabeth Gorski, Jennifer Green, Lara Hennessy, Thomas Hoff, Andrew Hovland, Jill Howard, Kenneth Hriensaitong, Brian James, John Kirpanos, Katherine Kougias, Natalie Kuehn, Annmarie McGuiness, Dawn McKenna, Mary Michal, Stephanie Mullen, Paul Mulvaney, Nathan Myers, Lauren Ofenloch, Alison Pease, Laura Potter, Jean Powers, William Ranquist, Michael Robinson, David Saavedra, Alfred Sanchez, Amery Schmeis-

ser, William Schmitz, Annika Schneider, Arrika Schneider, Bradley Scott, Christopher Scott, Hyun Hye Shin, Joanna Siciliano, Tera Siwicki, Annette Siwiec, Alexander Slagg, continued on page 6

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Art Department honors students On May 8, 1990, the Annual Art Awards was held, where the following students were recognized for their achievement in Art by their respective teachers.

Mr. Greg Alderson (Design and Materials 1,2, and Art 1): Amie Avery, Jessica Brown, Deborah Chan, Timothy Connor, Alicia Cross, Nicole Doctor, Jennifer Giuliano, Kristen Lorenz, David Maly, Roxanne Olech, Sarah Schuler, Jennifer Schwartz, Debora Stuebe.

Mr. Terrance Bragiel (Photo 1,2,3): Cheryl Andrzejczak, Andrea Berthold, Vincent Blank, Erik Brandon, Melissa Brummitt, Jaremy Cobble, Adena Franchi, Robert Griffith, Deborah Haas, John Humm, Michael Kallas, Jason Metz, Lynne Rauser, Fritz Schomburg, Tara Schumacher, Jennifer Schwartz, Kathy Smith, Sharon Stasica, Karen Stephanie, Dimitri Tountas, Robert Zumph.

Mr. Robert Cobb (Art 1, 2): Heather Baniak, Timothy Biedron, Jill Buckley, Papa Win Chin, Christen Coomer, Timothy Duerkop, Alan Eicker, Janet Gluchman, David Harris, Paul Henderson, Monica Huettinger, Renata Kesala, Monika Kulach, Kathleen Mahoney, Thomas Matzen, Christine Mytko Erik Nelson, Karen Neuman, Christopher Parks, Julie Rhoton, Jennifer Schwartz, Nancy Swienton.

Mr. Roland Ecker (Photo 1, Art 1): Nathan Hultman, Shawn Osborne, Peter Thomas, Ally son Treadway.

Mr. Richard Mastrolonardo (Art 1,2,3,4): Greg Barrington, Beth Buckley, Tanya Dayton, Geoffrey Docherty, Ronald Elmgren, Laura Erkmanis, Kristen Fleeter, Eileen Ford, Kenneth Kietzer, Dominic Loise, Dana Lorenz, Amy Michel, Meggan Miller, Daran Puffer, Kelli Reany, Stephanie Stasica, Mark Stoga, Christopher Such, Lisa Wika.

The Park Ridge Art League honored students in the following categories: 3rd place in Junior/Senior Art Competition- Amy Michel.

Honorable mentions- Daran Puffer and Dana Lorenz.

1st place in Junior/Senior Photography Competition- Lynne Michelle Rauser.

Honorable mentions- Mary Hannah, Jennifer Schwartz.

In the General Art Competition, Awards of Excellence went to Deborah Chan and Jessica Brown.

In the General Photography Competition, Awards of Excellence went to Deborah Haas, John Humm, Fritz Schomburg, and Katherine, and Katherine Elizabeth Smith.

In the Maine South Musical Poster Design Competition: Lisa Wika received a 1st place, Tanya Dayton received 2nd, and Christopher Szczelina received 3rd.

Industrial Education Department awards students Each year, the Industrial Education and Applied Technology Department gives out awards to the most deserving students in the field. The awards are given out to different fields such as Electronics/Energy, Advanced Drafting, Industrial Drawing, Drafting/Communications, Automotive Fundamentals, Automotive Service, Metals/Production, Metals Technology, Transportation, Advanced Machine Shop, Cooperative Education, Diversified Occupations, Woods/Production, Wood Products & Processes and Advanced Woodworking.

This year, the awards are going to: Nick

Annual Music Awards: National School Orchestra Award: Kaaron Waltz National School Choral Award: Mar)'Beth Hiiase John Philip Sousa Award;Robtn Paredez Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: James Pas Chopin Award: Ehyun Kim Drum Major Award: Christine Johnson Ario Awiird (choral): Michael McGarry Heather McCabe Arion Award (orchestra): Richard Martwitk Ehyun Kim Arion (band); Michael McGarry Christine Johnson Music Boo:>tcr Scholarship Winners.

Bonnie Duncan, Mary Beth Haasc James Pas and Ehyun Kim

Calafiore, Michael Forte and Mark Hohimer, Andre Abreu, John Barham, Mark Garcia, Thomas Hoff, Adam Kasper, Brian Koop, Kevin Mackett, Jon Marquardt, Amery Schmeisseer, Kevin Valasek, Brian Fennelly, Tina Gierszewski, Lisa Heyden, Brian Kimura, Jeffrey Martin, Ramona Zenkich, Gregory Bartington, Papa Win Chin, Timothy Duerkop, Gerard Fogarty, Jared Jacobson, William Krischke, Mark Lesniak, David Neisler, Theodore Pappas, James Robbins.

Natalia Boyks, Bobby Brunet, Jonathan Burgis, Thomas Gawne, Darryl Hamel, Kristin Jacobs, Brad Pawlowski, James Rob-

bins, Joseph Wohrstein, Brian Anderson, Andrew Chrostowski, Paul Wieshuber, Konstantinos Alexakos, John Kenyeri, Darren Preston, Jason Metz, John Meyenberg, Daniel Osenberg, Carl Renaghan, Jason Stack.

John-Paul Heyden, Louis Kenyeri, Jeffrey Szwaya,, Jennifer Giuliano, Brian Thunberg, Dawn Julitz, Jason Falk, Robert Griffith, Patrick Krzyzak, Michael Rioch and Bradley Thompson. Christopher Coleman, Karl Meland, Erik Brandon, Michael Cimilluca, James Legowski, Joseph Mika, Jeffrey Thompson, Brian Tondryk and Dimitri Tountas.

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Jennifer Smith, Robert Solak, Christine Sorquist, Laura Waclawik, Brian White, Kimberly Wiederer, Joseph Witcraft, Lynn Wysoglad.

The seniors who received high honors were: Vida Gosrisirikul, Georgia Lamar, Michael McGarry, Darren Modzelewski, Michael Nommensen, Raymond Sinnappan, Alicia Stasica.

Seniors receiving honors were: Rosalie Affatigato, Trent Agenlian, Cheryl Andrzejczak, Douglas Boer, Shirlee Bohannan, Kristin Brainard, Julienne Britz, John Bryjak, Jason Chidester, Matthew Cienkus, Kristin Clark, John Coleman, Timothy Connor, Lori Anne Crosson, Joseph Curcio, Michelle Davies, Ann DeJulio, David DeSalvo, Craig Drogosz, James Dunn, Jennifer Feiter, Christine Gnutek, Patrick Hallihan, Mary

Hannah, Laura Hanson, Laura Hanzen, Mark Hermes, Lisa Heyden, Jacquelyn Howe, John Humm, Kristin Jacobs, Christine Johnson, Sarah Keams, Alexander Keenan, Rachel Kelleher, Lisa Kosmicki, Robert Larson, Michael Lesniewski, Todd Lilleberg, Georgia Loukas, Virginia Manning, Andrea Marrese, Kathleen Martin, Jody Matousek, Michael McGarry, Kathleen McGuire, Andrea Miklasz, Michael Nelson, Margaret O'Connor, Julianne Peterson, Joy Poskozim, Lynne Rauser, Susan Reiman, Paul-Andre Repak, Charis Runnels, Robert Scafa, Mark Schaetzlein, Collette Sedivy, Stefani Sewart, Maureen Sheehan, Natasha Siddiqui, Kathy Smith, Brian Stavnem, Mark Strefner, Jack Surisook, Sara Townsley, Allyson Treadway, Michelle Viane, Laura Wagner, Christopher Walton, Kaaron Waltz, Karen Weber, Christopher WoU, Julie Yadgar.

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i Responsibilities nether end

by Mary Moore Weird. After four long years at this school, my four years here with the expected. Then the only comment I have is "weird". No fancy what? quote, no good, bad, snappy, or sarcastic What is expected of us when we graduate? comments. Just— weird.

Are our responsibilities still greatest to our Weird, I guess, because my high school school? Do we owe something to our family? years are over. Weird, because my schedule These questions have been bothering me will no longer be filled with football, basket- lately and I think I just may have a few ball, and soccer games to cheer at. Nor will it answers. be filled weekends of concerts, V-show, For four years my parents have told me musical,dances, or college visits. All of these "Do your best, and that's all anyone can are, well, things of the past. Yep, this is pretty expect of you." As usual, they're right. If I can weird. go to school next year, and fulfill the expectaI was never one to think much of all of my tions of my family, friends, and teachers, its responsibilities in high school. Sure, I handed fair to say I've done my best. Right? Nope. in my homework, went to all of my games, Your best doesn't even begin until you went to the necessary rehearsals and perform- know its exactly what you want. Sure, the ances, basically did what was expected of me. expectations of others are important, but be I'll be on time for graduation, and will finish sure and satisfy yourself first.

A lot of we graduating seniors are going on to school next year and that in itself is a responsibility. If we're living away from home, there are no authority figures standing over you making sure you're up, you've done your homework, you're on time, and all the other things we've taken for granted. These simple tasks are responsibilities, not to mention homework, classes, and other activities which will consume the majority of our time.

Yep, responsibilities are basically unavoidable. And unfortunately, they'll only grow in number as we get older.

And, to all the underclassmen-good luck and yes, be responsible! To the juniors-have a ball next year—we did. Now, you too, can have exclusively senior parties; responsible ones of course.

Wrapping up the past four years #

by Charts Runnels My mother always told me "If you can't last year's class. Or being told how comsay something nice, don't say anything at all!" pletely lazy, stupid, and downright irresponWell, sorry, Mom, but this time I just gotta' sible we are as a class.

Now I'm not denying the fact—we must break the rules. (No allusion to a Burger King admit that we are, in terms of basic test scores, commercial intended, I promise.)

I would like to say that the last four years the bottom of the barrel in terms of academic that I have spent in this school have been achievements of the past 26 years of grcducompletely wonderful, fun-filled days of joy alion classes at Maine South.

But even so, I would think that we deserve and bliss—but I can't. That would be lying.

My mother also always taught me never to lie. a bit more repect than being compared to Which is why I just didn't come to school that others. It makes me feel the way it does when certain Friday, constituting an illegal "cut" for some teacher calls me Ashley, my twentythe day, while all of you babies had your year-old sister. Yes, we are related. Yes, we Mommies and Daddies call you in "sick" both have blonde hair. But that's about as far (yea, right!), but I'm going off on a tangent. as the similarities go. Wc are two totally different people in almost every way one Please excuse me.

As I was saying, I can't say that these years could think of It's the same kind of thing with have been perfect. They haven't. And because our entire class. We may be graduating senof this, I intend to tell you exactly WHY they iors, and wc may seem similar to last year, but haven'tbeen perfect years. Here are justa few we're not.

I like to think that we, as a class, have of the seemingly unimportant items that have become quite bothersome in the last four character. Personality. Style. And all the rest years, and I'm sure that you, my fellow of that schmaltzy stuff. We might not have seniors, would agree, wouldn't you? Yes, I impeached our class president, or have a classmate run for public office, but we have thought so.

I don'tknow about you, but I am pretty sick had fun, right?

And how couldn't we—we lived through and tired of being told in almost every single class by almost every single teacher that, in a quite a bit of inconsistent administration decinutshell, I'm stupid. Well, not me in particu- sions, you must admit. An obvious example lar, but my class as a whole. The seniors—the would be the bell schedules. We have been class of 1990—US. Aren't you? I feel that it is here for four years, and have had to deal with rather unnerving after a math test to have the three ditterent bell schedules. Remember teacher compare by writing the raw scores on long ago, as insignificant little freshman, the blackboard of our test scores and those of when their was a nine-period day and no-one

was afraid to call it a nine-period day? Then there was the eight-period day, full of hectic scheduling problems, and finally, what we have now; the eight-period-day-that-no-onein-administration-will-admit-is-really-anine-period-day-which-is-what-we-had-inthe-beginning-four-years-ago.

One more thing that I believe we all hold as a pet peeve of Maine South—the clocks. I think that the administration must be trying to get all of the students to go beserk due to the pychotic clocks we have everywhere. If they really wanted us to keep our sanity in this school (however oxymoronic that might sound), they would fix the stupid clock problem once and for all instead of just pretending to solve it. Far be it for me, a student, to seem logical, but I do beheve that the students would much rather have new clocks than a second floor on the library. Honest. Just ask around.

Although you may not want to admit it.

You are going to miss Maine South. Now before you fall to the ground laughing hysterically, think about it. It may not the be the school itself, but at least memories of something connected with the school—friends, dances, parties, friends, games, shows, friends, competitions, classes, friends, friends, friends. You get my point, I'm sure.

We may not be as smart academically as the other classes, or have that many students, but we did make our mark on this school, and that is something that we can all be proud of

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Maine South's unsung heroes

Rich

Martwick

Laura

Hanson

Dave Neisler

Rich Martwick Orchestra, Student Council, Tri-M Although he has been extremely busy throughout his four years in various Fine Arts activities, political organizations, and various other programs. Rich Martwick has always had a smile for everyone. His compassion and dedication is why Rich has been chosen as an Unsung Hero.

Although he has participated in many other various aspects of the school, Rich's major accomplishments have been in the area of Fine Arts. As a violin player. Rich has been a four year member of the Concert Orchestra.

He has exemplified his musical talents by participating in the Pit Orchestra for the Spring Musical all four years, and the Chamber Orchestra during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. This muscial perseverance of Rich'seamedhim the position of Orchesu-a President his senior year, and membership into Tri-M, the Modem Music Masters chapter at Maine Soth. During his junior year Rich was a Tri-M Board Member, and the Tri-M Treasurer his senior year.

Through his muscial involvements and also his roles in three of the four shows his senior year. Rich gained acceptance into the Thespian Society.

Along with these achievements. Rich has also been an active member in Student Council as a homeroom representative his junior year and as Parliamentarian his senior year.

Rich has also participated in various sports teams. His first two years at South Rich could have been found out on the footballfield.His freshman year, he was a meber of the track team. Rich has also been a three year member of the Ski Club at Maine South.

Rich's outstanding achievements throughout his years at South, whether he was playing Bach on his violin, skiing down a mountain slope, or attending Sudent Council meetings three times a week, has earned him the recognition he deservesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as an Unsung Hero.

Laura Hanson Basketball, French, Academics This Unsung Hero's short crop of shocking red hair and lean, tall stature are not the only ways in which Laura Hanson stands out among her peers. Her continuous efforts throughout her four years at Maine South have been channeled towards various sports teams and academic achievements.

A very versatile athlete, Laura's determination and talent has made her a key player on the Maine South Girl's Basketball Team for all of her four years. This drive led Laura to a co-captainship during her senior year.

As she hung up her basketball shoes, Laura donned her cleats to join the softball team her first three years. During her junior and senior years Laura changed to running shoes to become a Sole Strider, a member of our very own jogging club.

Laura's numerous achievements in sports gained her membership into Varsity Club her junior and senior years. Coupled with her extensive academic achievements, these activities together earned Laura a Scholar Athlete Award her senior year.

As a scholar, Laura has earned many different awards for various classes and programs throughout her high school career.

Laura has received four Student of the Month awards and Social Science honors her freshman and senior years, and high honors her junior year. A Sudent of the Year award was given to Laura for her Biology and Physics classes.

An active participant in the French foreign language program at South, Laura has received high honors for all four years. An active member of the French Club, Laura took A on the position of Treasurer her senior yeai. " All of these acheivements have given Laura a place on the High Honor Roll for three of her four years, and Honor Roll for the remaining year. She has been an active member of the National Honor Society, selling candy and tutoring underclassmen. An issue of Graffiti her sophomore year carried her 2nd place poem in a writing contest.

Laura Hanson's distinguished achievements on the court, in the field, and in the classroom, along with her gentle and caring personality, have earned her a pake among this years' Unsung Heroes.

Dave Neisler Stage Manager, Soccer, Band As a multi-talented person, Dave Neisler has been chosen as an Unsung Hero for his hard work and dedication towards the Fine Arts, Athletic, and Academic Departments found here at South.

Dave, a typical all-round nice guy, has been very active in the Fine Arts wing of the school. As a trumpet player, Dave has participated in the Cadet, Concert, Marching, and Pep Bands throughout his four years.

A key person during the many productions on the Maine South stage, Dave has been the ^ Stage Manager for all four shows during his senior year. Dave worked his way up to this position during his first two years by being a member of the Stage Crew for the various productions, and finally as the Assistant Stage

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Âť quietly leave their mark Manager his junior year. Dave received a where she has performed with intelligence technical and construction award his junior and diligence. and senior years, respectively. The talents and She has also received Social Science leadership abilities Dave learned during this Honors for the past three years, and she retime earned him an election win for President ceived a second place in the Faces and Places of the Thespian Society his senior year. in History this year. However, her interest in Dave has also been graced with athletic social science has led beyond the school ability, which he has exemplified by his four walls, like when she participated in the year involvement with the Soccer teams at American Constitution Contest.

Vida has also been an active student in Maine South, a member of the JV team for the other sections of South, and she is currently a, last two seasons.

Academically, Dave has also excelled. He member of the National Honor Society and name can be found on the Honor Roll for all Spanish Club. She has also received numerfour years. His acheivements have been rec- ous awards for her participation in most of her ognized by his teachers, who honored him classes, and has also been named an Illinois with various Student of the Month awards. State Scholar.

Dave will have received a Music Award and Overall, this active Unsung Hero has been an Industrial Arts award for his participation a credit to the school, and many of her teachers in Band and Drafting & Communications, and friends will miss her next year. respectively.

Mike Nelson Other achievements include membership Cross country.

Swimming, JETS in Snowball freshman year.the President's Mike Nelson has made many contributions Club his senior year, Mu Alpha Theta his last two years, and Ski Club for all four years. to Maine South in his four years here. He has Dave's friendly manner and dedication been involved in not only sports, but also other towards his school in various activities have acedemic teams. For his loyalty to his school warranted Dave Neisler to become a "sung" in countless ways he has been named one of Maine South's unsung heros of the year.

Unsung Hero.

Mike has been involved with sports all four years of his high school career. He has been a Vida Gosrisirikul swimmer for quite a while and definitely Scholastic Bowl, Model UN, Graffiti made a significant contribution to the team.

This Unsung Hero has been chosen for her He also runs for the cross country team during continuing school participation in many of the the year.

Mike not only runs here at Maine clubs and organizations throughout Maine South. Vida has quietly but efficiently led South, but also has participated as a Chicago many Maine South organizations during her Marathon volunteer.

When Mike is not in the pool or on the four years here. She is known for her friendly track, he is participating in other extra-curpersonality and light sense of humor by all ricular activities. He has been on math team who know her. and also has been a member of JETS, an Vida was the captain of the Scholastic Bowl Team for the last two years, and in that acedemic team that travels to other schools to lime she has helped build and prepare the team compete. He also was a member of the Washfor meets. Her work has shown through their ington workshop. He entered the Constitution contest and ended up a finalist. victories at many meets and invitationals.

She has also been an active part in photog- Throughout high school, Mike has clearly raphy in Maine South, receiving awards from made his mark. Whether on the track or swimher photo teachers and acting as secretary of ming, competing on JETS or math team, he is Photo Club for the past two years. However, always contributing one way or another, her artistic talents don't end with photograShirlee Bohannon phy. She has been a part of Graffiti for the past Flag Corps, Student Council,Tri-M few years, actively submitting art for the creaShiriee Bohannon has made many signifitive writing magazine and helping to judge cant contributions to many Maine South clubs other artists' works for the magazine.

Besides being an artistically talented stu- and orginizations. Her time and dedication are dent, she has participated in many events only a few reasons why Shirlee was chosen as sponsored by the Social Science Department. one of Maine South's unsung heros.

Shirlee has been a member of Business She has taken part in the time-consuming continued on p.18 Model United Nations for the past two years.

Vida Gosrisirikul

Mike Nelson

Shirlee

Bohannan

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Superlative seniors' Best eyes Best smile Best legs Best walk Best body Best dressed Best laugh Best sense of humor Best party-giver Best party-goer Biggest brown-noser Biggest mooch Biggest gossip Biggest flirt Biggest jockljockette Worst driver Class clown Mr. & Mrs. Brain Joe/Josephine Cool Most gullible Most mature

Nina Grossman Natalie Dobson Rachel Kelleher Linda Swalla Laura Hazen Nicole Chappie Kristin White Virginia Hesse Juliene Britz Beth Hurley Chris Johnson Nanette DeRosa Kara Karas Colleen Lenihan Debbie Remblake Shannon Duffy Vicki Colovos Georgia Lamar Vicki Colovos Debbie Eckberg Stefanie Sewart

Neil McCarthy Craig Drogosz Bill Vrbancic Romano Floreani Brian Fennelly Tim Connor Mike Lawrence Al Yang Chuck Stanke Mike Forte Jeff Chupich Tim Gatz Graham Salemme Aaron Harkey Brian Fennelly Jack Surisook Kevin Oeste Joe Curcio Jeff Chupich Graham Vandenbrink Marty Maloney

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Most conservative Most radical Friendliest Best personality Most sarcastic Most musical Most changed Class couple Hardest to get a date with Biggest rah-rahlrowdie Best dancer Biggest spaz Most likely to change by 10-year reunion Most likely to succeed Most likely to become famous Most likely to be late for graduation Most likely to be remembered Most wanted to be stranded on a desert island with

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AUyson Treadway Cathy Urgo Leslie Shewfelt Leslie Shewfelt Dana Scarpelli Marybeth Haase Jean Dalesandro Cheryl Engel Laura Hazen Karen Komosa Virginia Hesse Mary Moore

Marty Maloney Dave Johnson Chip Dunn Steve Mendo Jason Chidester Jim Pas Dan Schaefer Pete Altobelli Craig Drogosz Brad Pawlowski Chris Balagot Neil McCarthy

Shawn Courtney Michelle Davies Marybeth Haase

Dave Johnson Chip Dunn Bob Scafa

Juliene Britz Sabrina Sitko

Graham Vandenbrink Tim Stuebe

Laura Hazen

Bill Vrbancic

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Seniors say, "So long! Farewe!lMÂŤAuf Wiedersehen! Adieu!"

ARIZONA Arizona State University: Stacy Schrage, Brian Tondryk, Diane Wolf.

CALIFORNIA Musicians Institute: Anthony Rubino.

San Diego State University: Aaron Harkey.

University of Southern California: Sara Townsley.

COLORADO Western State College of Colorado: Chris CONNECTICUT Yale University: Chip Dunn.

FLORIDA Career Center: Dawn Rosenthal.

College of Boco Raton: Krista Dimberg, Wendy Fyke.

Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Clown College: Matthew Martello.

University of Florida: Navine Karim.

University of Miami: Todd Lilleberg.

GEORGIA Georgia College: Jeffrey Chupich.

ILLINOIS Augustana College: Heather McCabe.

Barat College: Jennifer Hennessy.

Bradley University: Dan Bers, Doug Boer.

Mike Lesnewski, David Lietz, Michelle Viane, ALbert Yang.

Columbia College: Phil Maniaci, Kevin Oeste, Jennifer Schwartz.

De Paul University: Vickie Colovos. Steve Edsey. Elizabeth Hurley, Maria Maestranzi, Jim Rogers, Karl Scheer.

Eastern Illinios University: Melissa L. Palmquist. James Robbins. Tim Smith.

Harper Junior College: Jackie Dotson. Kelly Shirley.

Harrington Institute of Interior Design: Trisha Davis.

Illinios Benedictine College: Therese M. Meyenberg.

Illinois State University: Thomas Currey, Shannon Duffy, Jennie Hagenauer, Laura Hazen, Virginia Hesse, Chris Komo, BiU Krischke, Kim Mantel, Joe Mika. Beth O'Connell, Tracy Showalter, Chuck Stanke, Beth Sutschek, Linda Swalla, Jeff Szwaya, Brian Thunberg, Michael-James Traub, Kevin Valasek, Paul Wieshuber.

Illinois Wesleyan University: Bonnie Duncan, Sarah K. Hess, Mike Kallas, Bill Vrbancic.

Ippolitos: Cheryl Renaghan.

Knox College: Andrea Miklasz.

Lake Forest College: Trent Agenlian.

Loyola University: Natalia Boyks. Chris Burger, Papa Win Chin, Nicole Frenzel, Christa Limperis, Georgia Loukas, Andrea Marrese, Darren Modzelewski, Tim Sandrik.

McCormick College: Patty Vlahos.

Northeastern University: Anne Gavin, Toni Glowacki, John Nelson.

Northern Illinois University: Brian Anderson, Greg Barrington, Amy Biedron, Mike Capper, John Coleman, Ann DeJulio, Jennifer Feiter, Mary Beth Haase, Joanna Helfogt, Salman Hussain, Cindy Koenig, Virginia Manning, Mary Morman, Dan O'Neill, Anna Pisanko, Brian Stavnem, Nancy Swienton, Carmine Tucci, Grant Vruels, Jenny Wamo.

North Park: Erika Anton.

Northwestern Business College: Darius Sadowicz.

Northwestern University: Lisa Kosmicki, Georgia Lamar, Maureen Sheehan, Chris Walton.

Oakton Community College: Chris Balagot, Alison Bergman, Sharon Colbert, Shawn Courtney, Cheryl Engel, Jennifer Giuliano, William Matthew Greer, David Harris, Tena Hoffman, Nicole Jacoby. Chris Julitz. Neil Kasicki, Brian Koop, Mark Kotwica, Dorata Kulach, Dawn Lesak, Tony Levatino. Chris Manion, Dominic Marcuccilli, Kathleen Marhn, Jen Metier, Vito Partipilo, Tom Satinover, Tom Sklena, Tom Sotos. Chris Stoga, Jamie Sybula, Varonica Vela, Rob Wright, Josie Zarcone, Amy Zeman.

Rosary College: Mary Ellen Ford, Stephanie Regas.

Southern Illinois (Carbondale): Melissa Biedron, Walter Frank.NickLombardi.David Maly, Sal Marino, Lori Phillips.

Southern Illinois (Edwardsville): Sabrina Sitko.

Trinity College: Lonna Gay. Triton Community College: Nick Barone.

Jennifer Cyramza, John-Paul Heyden, James Maness, David Rundblad, Cynthia Sciascia, Mario B. Valle Jr., Vanita Viegas.

University of Illinois (Champaign/Ur^ bana): Shirlee Bohannan, MattCienkus, LoiW Anne Crosson, Nanette DeRosa, Mark Garcia, Chris Gnutek, Vida Gosrisirikul, Mark Hermes, Rachel Kelleher. Ehyun Kim. Karen Komosa. Bob Larson, Peter Lee, Colleen Lenihan, Julie Lomax, Katie McGuire, Jason Murges, Michael J. Nelson, Michael Nommensen, Amy Okerstrom. CoUette Sedivy, Natacha Siddiqui, Raymond Sinnappan, Alicia Stasica, Jack Surisook, Laura Wagner, Kaaron Waltz, Julie Yadgar.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Julie Brady, Byron Childs, Maggie Daroszewski, Erik Grove, Steve Mendo. Suzy Munro, Pat Nugent, Deena Ozzauto, Lynne Rauser, Mark Strefner.

Western Illinois University: Anna Johnson, Jason Royal.

INDIANA De Pauw University: Brian Fennelly Indiana University: Jason Chidester, Tanya Dayton, Kris Gableson, Mary Hannah, Laura E. Hanson, Jackie Howe. Lori Lutzer, Mary Moore. Julianne Peterson, Dan Schaefer, Karen Weber.

Purdue University: Daniel Chan, Rebecca Foster, Diane Gordon, Andy Longman, John

Overby.

St. Mary's College (South Bend): Lauren Siragusa.

Nicole Difino, Jody Matousek, Karen Rolsing.

University of Notre Dame: Mike McGarry, Margaret O'Connor.

Valparaiso University: Nicole Doctor.

IOWA Drake University: Fritz Schomburg, Debbie Uselding.

Loras College: Tom Gawne, Mike Lawrence.

Iowa State University: Brandon Bowen.

University of Iowa: Jean Dalesandro, Dave DeSalvo, Tim Duerkop, Sarah Keams, Dom Loise, Marty Maloney, Neil McCarthy, Jim Pas, Brad Pawlowski, Stefani Sewart, Leslie Shewfelt, Kelly Smith, Kristin Ann White.

KANSAS University of Kansas: Dana Scarpelli.

MARYLAND University of Maryland: Alex Keenan.

MASSACHUSSETTES Boston University: Thadd Bringas.

MICHIGAN Calvin College: Larry Herring, Robin Paredez.

Hillsdale College: Nicole Chappie.

Michigan State University: Ryone BimieVisscher, Kristen Mikol, Chris WoU. Michigan Technical University: Erich HaUer. Northern Michigan University: Kathy Smith, Bob Stacey.

University of Michigan: John Bryjak.

MINNESOTA Bethel College: Christine Johnson.

University of Minnesota: Susan Reiman, Doug Winter.

NEBRASKA Creighton University: Rich Martwick.

NEVADA University of Nevada (Las Vegas): Mike Forte.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth College: Michelle Davies.

NEW YORK New York University: Frank Stokes.

NORTH CAROLINA University of North Carolina: Graham Salemme.

OHIO Miami University: Cheryl Andrzejczak, Paul Repak.

University of Dayton: Heidi Hansen, Dave Neisler.

RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island School of Design: Amy Michel.

SOUTH CAROLINA University of South Carolina: Steven Jachec.

TEXAS Baylor University: AUyson Treadway.

WISCONSIN Carthage: Tim Gatz, Andy Hill.

Concordia University: Patti Neuman.

Lawrence University: Krisin Brainard.

Marquette University: Lisa Heyden, John Humm, Kristin Jacobs. Kara Karas, Joy Poskozim, Charis Runnels.

St. Norbert: Lina Weitzel.

University of Wisconsin (Madison): Pete Altobelli, Becky Spaperri.

COLLEGE: UNDECIDED Tahira Alag, Juliene Britz, Mark Brouder. J.J. Buckman, John Butera. Nick Calafiore, Chrissy Cherry, Joe Curcio, Noel Dalzell, Jason Evans, Steve Johnson, Wendy Lancaster, Jill Lemke, Chris Rozicki, Bob Scafa, Mike Schorr, Chris Such. Tim Stuebe.

FOREIGN University of Seville (Spain): Luis Bustillo.

Pol Pot Military Academy (Cambodia): Tim Connor MILITARY Air National Guard: Cindy Harrity.

WORK Joy Palicki

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Maine South says "good bye" to retiring "III miss everything"

Mr. Robert Beauprez

Mr. Robert Beauprez was raised in Kiwani, Illinois and later went on to continue his education at Blackburn College in Illinois. He also studied at Western Illinois University, Northern, Northeastern, University of Illinois and Michigan State University, where he met his link to Maine South, Mr. Marlin Davis. His college work totalled a minimum of 70 hours in which he took English and education courses, earning his masters degree in education and a B.A. in English.

He began his career working at Atkinson High School where he taught 145 kids a variety of courses ranging from English to French and speech to sports. He also taught a night course for interested accelerated students in

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which they'd discuss literature, plays and poems.

After teaching at the relatively small high school for a couple of years, Mr. Beauprez went on to work at Lake Park High School for three years and then came to Maine South.

During his stay at Maine South, he's coached boys' basketball, been the sponsor of ski club and taught English. Reflecting on the 23 years he's been at Maine South, he says, "I'll miss everything. This career gave me the opportunity to appreciate it (teaching)."

He plans on remaining active by continuing to ski, play Rolle BoUe, spend time gardening and "spread my wings and let the wind take me."

"these have been great years"

Mr. Stanley Bentall

Mr. Stanley Bentall, the District Department Chairman of Industrial Education and Applied Technology for seven years, is retiring this year.

He originally took drafting to fulfill a requirement in junior high and "liked it very much." He liked it so much that he continued to take drafting in high school, becoming influenced as well by his high school drafting teacher.

Hefirsttaught industrial math and drafting in Iowa for nine years before coming to Maine East to teach industrial math and drafting for

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Mr. Bentall came to Maine South to teach industrial math and all sorts of drafting 26 years ago, all of which have been "very enjoyable." "These have been great years," he explained, having no regrets.

After June, Mr. Bentall has decided to stay in the area to do consulting work for the state of Illinois and to do regional, vocational and contract drafting. He also plans to enjoy his grandchildren and play golf. "It is time to lead new adventures."

"..pleased with the academic part..."

Mr. Robert Curtis

Even though rumor has it that he has never missed a day of school in his life, Mr. Robert Curtis has planned to retire at the end of this school year. Mr. Curtis has been a Latin and German teacher for forty years Prior to becoming a teacher, Mr. Curtis served under General Patton during World War n for three years.

Mr. Curtis has taught Latin 1-4 seven years before coming to Maine Township thirty-three years ago. Mr. Curtis started at Maine East, but was switched to Maine South.

Recently, he has also been teaching at Maine West, traveling there every day to teach for the afternoon.

Due to his "love of language" Mr. Curtis became a Latin teacher, he said with a smile.

When asked to summarize his many years at^ South, he replied that he has been "pleasecT with the academic part" of teaching.

Mr. Curtis, as of now planning to move to Texas, is going to be remembered for his dedicated years at Maine South.

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Âť faculty and wishes them luck "you should volunteer" Mrs. Evelyn Madden was raised in Chicago, Illinois and later attended the University of Iowa and Clarke College where she earned her master's degree in English.

She taught at Carmel High School for four years and then came to work at Maine South.

Here, Mrs. Madden has been teaching English and she also has worked in the computer writing labs. Eventhough a lot of emphasis has been placed on using the computers, she believes that people should continue to write by hand because it's "part of individual expression. It's priceless."

Mrs. Madden also took part in a unique experience while she was studying at the

Univ. of Iowa. Taking up a dare, she applied for an overseas program and was eventually one of the three American students chosen to go to Great Britain. There, she became a candidate to encourage students to study overseas.

Currently, she enjoys listening to folk music and opera, along with spending time at the Art Institute. She also spends a lot of time helping the poor through her volunteer work and community projects, which she will continue to do once she's left Maine South. She believes, "to have real sincere happiness, you should volunteer. To be a happier person, you have to go out and give something."

Mrs. Evelyn Madden

"it's been a hall..''

Mr. Martello, affectionately called "M" by his drama students, has made the professional and close Maine South Speech and Drama Department what it is today. He has shared his talents and experience of the stage with us for 25 years, but time has taken its toll and, due to his failing health,"M" must retire at the close of this year.

Mr. Martello's interest in the fine arts began at the young age of 9, when he became a performer in his native Cleveland, Ohio. He went professional for two years at the Civil Light Opera Company of Cleveland and did summer stock as well. "M" has acquired three degrees in his life: Speech/Drama, English, and Social Science, and has applied all of them towards his love of leaching. His first job was teaching Speech/Drama and History at Hamlin High School, Hamlin, Ohio for 7 years. He then taught Drama, Acting, and

Technical Theatre at Miami University of Ohio for three years before coming to Illinois.

He performed at the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company for 6 years, possessing many leads and gaining more priceless knowledge of theatre before hefinallycame to Maine South. "It's been a ball," "M" declared when asked to define his 25 years at South. "There's a lot of talent here."

This summer Mr. Martello and his wife are moving back to Ohio to the town of Oxford located in southern Ohio near Miami University. He hopes to do volunteer work and relax in order for his health to improve. Speech/ Drama will not be the same without "M". The dedication, time and effort "M" has put into each show can never be equalled. The absence of this great director, teacher and friend will be deeply felt.

Mr. Donald Martello

''teaching is an interesting career" Mr. Joseph Welfing, math teacher at Maine South for the past 25 years, has decided to retire at the end of the 1989-90 school year.

He has taught Trigonometry, College Algebra, Computer Science, Algebra 1 and 2, and Plane Geometry here and also set up the Applications of Math program 5 years ago.

Hisfirstjob was at SlUrwhere he earned his masters, teaching math for two years. Later he taught Math and Physics at a Murphy sburrow, IL high school for three years, and then went to the Niles Township to teach Math for two years before coming to Maine South.

Mr. Welfing has preferred teaching Math over Physics, which is proven in his dedica-

tion to his students - about 3000 of them.

When asked why he chose to teach, he answered, "Teaching is an interesting career. I have met a lot of different people. You'd be surprised." He has enjoyed the variety he has experienced in working widi approximately 150 new faces every year. After this year is over, Mr. Welfing plans to hunt, fish, and continue working on cars in his four car garage, a private side business he has had for about 20 years. Overall, Mr. Welfing will be missed not seen hanging around thefirstfloor oftheA-Wing. We wish him the best of luck in the future. continued on page 17

Mr. Joseph Welfing

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A farewell to seniors ... until the reunion its President. Last year's campaign was very exciting and I hope that I have done all that I could to make all of you as happy as possible to make for a very successful senior year. To my fellow officers, I would also like to extend a very special thanks for all your hard work this year. Vice President Karen Komosa, Treasurer Margie O'Conner, and Secretary Kara Karas; NOTHING could have been accompUshed without your help and dedication.

The Senior Class Council had many new ideas this year, but it kept up with tradition as well to make for a very interesting year. The first major project of the year was the Toga Party. This was a new all-school dance which was actually a big success for its first try.

Hopefully Toga Party will become another tradition at Maine South.

Homecoming was the next project sponsered by the Seniors. The theme was "Let the Good Times Roll". The Seniors, as usual, set President, Senior Class council up the telegram booth at the carnival which Our last year at Maine South is almost over everyone greatly appreciated. The Seniors and I must say that this has been one of the best also entered a float in the parade, but, unfortuduring these four hectic years. I would like to nately, they did not place in the contest. The thank all of those seniors who woke up extra Homecoming dance was a lot of fun, too. Its early each Tuesday morning to come to the theme was "In My Dreams" and many thanks Class Council meetings. All of you helped to go out to the Seniors who transformed the make this year's Council the most innovative gym beautifully.

The Beach Party took care of two tasks. ever. I would like to especially thank our sponsors, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Schreiber, First, it gave a summer warmth during the for their dedication which is greatly appreci- dead of winter. Second, it relieved the anxiety from the first semester finals. Decorations ated.

I would also like to thank the entire Senior were put up by Seniors to transform the gym Class who gave me the opportunity to serve as into a beach setting. Thanks go to Vicki

Chip Dunn

Colovos tor drawing up the ticket. Everyone who attended received leis and the first 100 people received sunglasses. As tradition, Beach Party was a blast and a huge success.

Senior activities for the end of the year were planned out early. Superlatives were sent out. Senior Prom plans were arranged.

Senior Week was thought out, and Senior breakfast plans set up all well in advance.

Karen Komosa worked hard on the Prom booklet which helped Seniors plan for the big event. It included reminder hsts, tux and dress shops, a letter from Dr. Cachur, the menu for Prom at the O'Hare Marriott, and the cover design by Lori Crosson. As like last year.

Senior Prom was not held on Memorial Day weekend, but many Seniors kept up the fourday weekend tradition anyway. Many Seniors also took advantage of Celebration '90 at Arhngton Trackside. Many prizes were raffled off including concert tickets and a SIOOO cash prize. I was a lot of fun as we partied all night long!

Well, this is it! We've been through a lot together- new teachers, a resodded field, asbestos plans, parking problems, three different class schedules, shifting of homerooms and counselors, the lack of a cheering contest (thank you, Juniors) and, yes, the National Award of Excellence. It's all been a lot of fun, but we still have one more thing- GRADUATION! Believe it or not, I'll miss all of you and even Maine South, but I'll think of you next year out in New Haven and until I see ALL of you at the ten-year reunion (the year 2000)1

Looking back at a great year

Marty IVIaloney President, Student Council

As this school year comes to a close, I A'ould like to thank the entire Student Council who worked together to make the year an extremely successful one.

The year started out as Student Council sold Busy Signals, sweatshirts, and T-shirts at booksales. As the year progressed, we prepared for Homecoming. Council worked hard to provide a great weekend for all, and that hard work payed off as an enjoyable weekend was had by those who attended the carnival and parade.

In November, the record-breaking food drive was held. This year's contest was won

by Mr. McCann's homeroom, but everyone should be commended for their generosity.

The month of December brought the VShow, which was, as always, an extremely strong show. Also in December, Council sponsored a Christmas Card Exchange, which

allowed the student body to spread Christmas cheer to each other.

Many problems that students face were addressed at Council this year as Students' Rights was once again a very active committee. Student Council also continued to work with AFS by selling pizzas, which will help students to spend time overseas enhancing their knowledge.

Finally, as I say goodbye to Maine South, I wish each student the best of luck in whatever direction you choose to go. I would also like to thank Dr. Cahcur, and Mr. Adamo for working as closely with Council as they did.

To our sponsors Mr. Feichter and Miss Finneran, I would like to thank for their time and dedication; Council wouldn't have been the same without them. I also wish next year's Council good luck; I hope next year goes as well, or better than this year.

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Faculty retirees, continued "..he'd probably stay working..." continued from page 15

Mr. Thomas Ziemek

Mr. Thomas Ziemek was raised in Harwood Heights and went to Maine East High School. He later went on to study at the University of Wyoming for a year and he also studied at Culver Stockton in Quincy, Illinois.

He started working at a junior high school in the Franklin Park area and in 1961, he taught at Maine East High School. At this school which he used to attend, he taught Drivers Education and coached wrestling.

He then came to teach at Maine South for

the Physical Education Department and he's been here for as long as the school's been open. Along with P.E., he's coached wresOing and football.

Joyce Ziemek, whose been married to him for 29 years, says Mr. Ziemek enjoys fishing which he has done with his grandson for the past summers in Wisconsin. Eventhough he's been ill lately, he's loved being at Maine South and still misses the people here. As Joyce Ziemek explains, "If he'd live to 90, he'd probably stay working at Maine South."

No tears during graduation

by Maureen Sheehan ing-except possibly ulcers-but nothing posiIt's over! What exacUy "it" is may vary tive in any form. And the hours upon hours of from senior to senior, but one thing "it" signi- studying, sure, it was beneficial, but come up fies for all the graduates is our high school for air occasionally, and find out what life can years. "Some of the best years of our lifes" really be like! You can be involved and still do according to various people, and I believe well in school without continuous studying. I those who say that, but I won't leave here we didn't take our schooling serious enough, depressed and downhearted. Rather, as I an- their attitudes are reflected in the fact that we ticipate graduation, I feel a sense of relief and are AP Slime, and many students might have not taken it seriously enough, but there are too excitement. feel pity for those who spent some of the best I have NO regret leaving this encased years of their lives studying. I hate to imagine bubble, Maine South, filled with its closeminded individuals, always quick to prejudge. People, students, and faculty alike, can be narrow-minded and quick to stereotype.

These narrow-minded individuals barely meet a person, catching a glimpse of his perby Dom Loise sonality, and want nothing more to do with I would like to start out by giving my that person. It is a disgrace that these people congratulations to my fellow members of the have lost so many friendships due to their callousness; never taking time to dive beneath senior class. We now have the base for our the superficial outer layer, to discover what education completed. Now, how hard the rest lies beneath. I won't shed a tear as I leave them of the educational climb is depends on the behind. I know I shall run into many more of individual. We will also find out that we can't their kind as life rushes forward, many more ride the coattails of our success at Maine than I wish to see, and I feel pity for all of South High School.

That's right! It's just like when we came them. here from junior high (scary thought!). Many I also feel a sense of pity for those graduatof the people in college are going to be the ing who never became involved, inside or same class rank as you are. After all, the outside of school. The fondest memories I will curriculum to get in is the same for everyone have will be of the extra-curricular activities attending your college. The students on your in which I participated. These activities are dorm floor are going to be just as smart or where I learned some of the most important smarter.

In college sports, all your team-mates lessons which I will carry on in my life, probably were the star athletes from their high lessons more valuable than any book-learning school. could provide, lessons concerning people and Maine South is a top-notch high school, \ co-existence. but just the same, the name isn't going to Although I feel pity, I also have a sense of impress a college. It's like walking along fear of those who took school loo seriously.

State Street and saying to everyone you see, Grant it, many of our teachers probably feel "Hey, I went to Maine South High School!" many who took it too seriously. Wonrying They're not going to say, "Wow!!" It would about tests and grades gave these people nolh-

what the rest of their lives bring them.

Sure, I will shed some tears as I say goodbye, I will miss many friends as we go our separate ways, but there will be vacations when we get together again, and paper and pen and telephones to keep in touch in the time between. But the tears I shed will be few in number compared to the joy I will find as I look forward in anticipation. I look forward to breaking out of my bubble and melding into society with a clean slate for it to be markedup again.

Don't look back be more like, "Oh really. What about it?"

The key is not to go by the name, but what you have learned at Maine South. That's why we go to school; to learn. Impress an English teacher with a fancy quote on a paper and say, "1 have my high school English teacher, Mr. Drennan, to thank. He taught me some of the finest quotes in the English language." Show them that you know how to work a video editing deck and say, "Thanks to Mr. Bielak and the advanced broadcasting program I was in, I have more knowledge than most of the people in my Intro to Broadcasting class."

After all, actions speak louder than words.

Sure, we're starting out all over again, but we have four years of finding out who we really are. Believe it or not, some people are different from when they first walked the Maine South hallways.

All I can say is go forward and make your mark. Show your college what Hawk Pride is and add some of your knowledge from Maine South to it. Instead of saying what you did at South, it will be a lot more effective to show what Maine South did for you!

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Changing the face of Southwords

by Natasha Siddiqui This year has definitely been exciting!

Besides having a very tight schedule in which Southwords came out about every two weeks, we've also had new ideas expressed through the newspaper. I think especially because this year's staff has been internationally oriented, we've been able to promote international awareness through our news and commentary articles. We've also been able to report on issues concerning the studentbody and we've fought hard to print our best - and sometimes most sensitive - articles.

This year has also been the first time we've used our new system of recruiting new staff members. Unlike past years of having only seniors maintain editorial positions, more than half of this year's staff consisted of sophomores and juniors. We've also had both editors and associate editors working for the paper. By allowing underclassmen to learn the newspaper trade, the quality of the news-

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paper will be even more innovative as the editors get a chance to be on the staff for more than one year, and therefore be more experienced.

As a result of our long hours of researching, typing and setting up lay outs during paste-up nights, we've earned a first place award from the American Scholastic Press Association, scoring especially high on page design, art and creativity. Furthermore, three of our reporters have received awards in the areas of investigative reports, news and feature coverage.

Censorship has also been something we've experienced during the year, making us painfully aware of our limited rights as a high school newspaper. However, as a result, I think the experience has made us even more aware and interested in conflicting issues, not resuicling our minds, in the least.

Our success with the newspaper this year has been largely due to our active staff which

club all four years. Her Sopomore year she was Vice President of operations and Junior year she became President. She has also been a member of flag corps since her freshman year.

Shirlee is very well known for her involvement in the music and drama departments at Maine South. She has been in Concert Orchestra for four years, chamber orchestra for two, and pit orchestra for her freshman and sophomore years. She has been involved with the V-Show one way or another for four years.

Shirlee has been a member of the International Thespian Society and Tri-M-both for three years.

Some acedemic organizations that Shirlee has been involved in include National Honor Society and Mu-Alpha-Theta. She has had a Hawk Honor card for two years and has also been a member of NHS for both her Junior and Senior years.

Shirlee has recieved plenty of Student of the Month awards throughout high school..

Some of these include Physical Science her freshman year, English, Plane Geometry, Spanish I Ace. her Sopomore year. Accounting her Junior year, and English her Sepior year.

Her many achievements have were the reason for recieving the unsung hero award.

She also was chosen for compassionate spirit she has for her fellow classmates. This can be clearly illustrated by her first words she said after she found out she won the award, "That's Awsome!"

I gratefully thank. I especially want to thank the editors : Mo Sheehan, Matt Krause, Amy Huser, Charis Runnels and Tom Lin for the countless hours and waxy paste-up work you've all spent in the Southwords room. And also, thank you Jim Saisakorn for helping us out during our most hectic paste-ups; ImranBob for working late and doing more than your share; and Greg Barrington for coming up with outrageous cartoons in the nick of time!

But I reserve the most special thanks to Mr. Kerth for being so patient and having faith in me when I didn't.

Well, I wish the best of luck to next year's staff, and now since Southwords is an internationally recognized school newspaper (we'll be coiresponding with newspapers in Great Britain), I hope the staff continues to be internationally oriented and do even better than this year. GOOD LUCK!

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Best thespians awarded honors The final appearance of many of Maine South's talented students took place at the Fine Arts Awards night, in which students were recognized for their efforts to bring quality drama to school and local audiences.

The Chastain Scholarship was awarded to Charis Runnels, a four-year participant in virtually every dramatic production at Maine South. Thespian scholarships went to Greg Barrington, Mike McGarry, Matt Martello, Frank Stokes, Dom Loise, and Dave Neisler.

Be t Thespian trophies were presented to David Neisler and Charis Runnels. Senior trophies went to Mike McGarry and Heather McCabe. In addition, trophies were awarded for all aspects of theater, including: Acting, Matt Krause; Props, Geriann Galas; Painting, Christine Molzahn; Directing, Joelle Busby; Music, James Pas; Production, Frank Stokes, Dominic Loise, and Matt Martello; Crew, Michael Kathan; and Technical, Peter Altobelli.

Brady Bowen was awarded a Junior Medal, with Sophomore Medal going to Carolyn Chandler, and Freshman Medal to Thomas Carlson. Other medals presented were: Acting, Cara Spurrier; Performance, Larry Herring, Keith Westman, and Rich Martwick; Production, Joan Grzesinski, Kristen Fleeter, Mary Mormon, and Maureen Sheehan; Sound, Charlie Mefferd; and Crew, Tim Stuebe.

Greg Barrington (left) and Charis Runnels play the lead parts as Food during this year's food drive.

Senior spirit At an assembly earlier this year, seniors demonstrated the spirit they've learned over their four years in high school. Later, they learned how to spell senior.

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Most valuable players set the* M

Bob Zumph For the second time in three years.

Bob Zumph was voted MVP of the varsity tennis team. Bob started the season at the #1 singles position, where he won the Maine South Invitational and captured second place in the CSL Conference Tourney, establishing a #9 ranking in the Chicago SunTimes. In addition. Bob advanced to the state finals by teaming up with Peter Berka at doubles. The ZumphBerka tandem won the sectional and posted a #3 ranking in the Sun-Times.

With Bob returning again next year, the varsity tennis team will certainly be a team to contend with.

Bob Scafa Baseball

Bob Scafa

Bill Vrbancic

With his outstanding achievements this year both offensively and defensively, senior Bob Scafa was voted MVP of the varsity baseball team. Not only has Bob been the ace pitcher of the Hawks' staff this season, but also a team leader in offensive production.

He was instrumental in leading the Hawks to a 17-7 regular season record. Noteworthy accomplishments this year included a no-hitter against Evanston, an eamed-run-average that is among the area's best, and the most wins of any pitcher in the Chicago area for the regular season.

The only two-time MVP winner this year is senior Bill Vrbancic, who was voted MVP of the varsity football and varsity basketball team. He led the football team at quarterback to an 8-2 record, while heading the basketball team to a 15-13 record and a regional championship. Vrbancic also earned all-conference in basketball for the second year in a row. In a vote taken by the Maine South coaches. Bill was voted best male athlete for this year.

His absence will surely affect Maine South athletics next year.

Matt Cienkus

Mike Morandi

Playing goalie on this year's varsity soccer team. Matt Cienkus was voted MVP. Shutting down opponents defensively. Matt helped the team to an 18-3-4 record and a birth in the sectional finals. Matt also earned allconference honors and was named a scholar athlete. Coach Steve Dezurko will certainly have a difficult task in finding another talented goalie to replace Matt next season.

The boys' varsity gymanstics honored junior Mike Morandi as MVP for this season. Mike provided leadership in the all-around competition, placing high in several meets. And although the Hawks did not have an outstanding season this year, Mike remains optimistic about next year's outlook. "I hope to improve even more the upcoming year, and hopefully, our team will be successful as well."

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Matt Cienkus Bill Vrbancic Mike Morandi Soccer Football/Basketball Gymnastics

Joe Mika Wrestling

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pace for superb boys' seasons Michael Nelson

1 Joe Miiia John Kirpanos

Tom Hoff

Senior Joe Mika and junior John Kirpanos were awarded co-MVP's for the varsity wrestling team. These two athletes led the team to a successful season, with Joe (heavyweight) and John (140 lb.) placing high in regiona l and advancing to the sectionals.

Although Joe will be leaving next year, John will try and carry the Hawks through another fine season.

Tom Hoff was voted MVP of the boys' varsity volleyball team due to his excellent all-around play and leadership. Tom contributed tremendously to the team which, in only its second year of play, advanced to the second round of sectionals. Winning several matches against tough competition this year and with Tom returning next year, the Hawks will have much to build on next year.

Christopher Paries Senior Chris Parks was voted by his teammates as MVP of the boys' varsity cross-country team. Running the two-mile run, Chris led his team to his successful season, while accomplishing several outstanding individual feats. Chris ran the ninth best time ever on the Maine South home course, eai-ned all-conference honors, and took 61st place in the state finals. The cross-country team will have a tough time replacing such an outstanding performer next year.

Senior Mike Nelson was elected MVP of this year's boys' varsity swim team. Co-captain of the team, Mike led the team to its best record in three years (5-7) and a fourth place finish in conference. Due to Mike's efforts, the Hawks have started to compete with new confidence and pride. And although he will be missed nest year, the swim team has a foundation to build on.

Adam Wenz

This year's varsity golf team voted junior Adam Wenz MVP. Adam outscored opponents consistently, Brian Fenneliy medaling in three meets. Adam also shot the team's lowest score of the Senior Brian Fennelly was named year. the MVP for the varsity boys' track team. Brian excelled at the shot-put and discus, winning conference in both events. In addition, Brian qualified for the state meet in the discus by throwing a personal best of 163'11", which placed him #2 on the Maine South AU-Time List. Brian also threw a personal best of 51*9" in the shotput, which put him #6 on the Maine South AU-Time List. Brian's presence will be missed by the varsity track Michael Nelson team next year.

Swimming

John Kirpanos Christopher Parks Tom Hoff Volleyball Wrestling Cross Country

Brian Fennelly Track

Adam Wenz Golf

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Nancy Swienton Nancy Swienton has been a member of both the track team and the cross country team for four years. S he was named all conference in both track and cross country, and placed second in conference in the 800 m. run her junior year.

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Debbie Remblake

Kristin White

Kristin White has been in the soccer program for four years, three years on varsity. Her aggressive style accompanied by her speed made her a valuKaren Komosa able player to the team. This is reKaren Komosa has played varsity flected in her selection as an all consoccer for three years. She was very ference player this year. important to the success of the soccer team this year. Karen was a leader on the field and was a captain of the varsity team for the '89-'90 season.

Juliene Britz

Debbie Remblake has been on the varsity basketball team for two years, playing key roles in during both seasons as a playmaking guard capable of igniting an exciting rally. Debbie was the team leader on the court and was a captain of the '89-'90 team.

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Nancy Swienton Cross Country/Track

Karen Komosa Soccer

Juliene Britz has been a varsity member of soccer for the past three years, and a varsity member of tennis and basketball for the past two years.

She played key roles in the successes of the soccer teams of the past three seasons, being named all conference her junior, and all conference and all state her senior year in soccer. In her sophomore year, her steady defense helped the Hawks capture second place honors in the state.

Kristin White Soccer

-Juliene Britz Soccer

Diane Wolf has participated in the Softball program for four years, being a varsity player for two years. She has contributed greatly with both her defense and offens, she has often meant the difference between winning and losing. Diane has made many remarkable catches in right field, and has often driven in game winning runs at the plate.

Debbie Rembialie Basketball

Diane Wolf Softball

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their teams in sportsmansliip Ractiel Kelletier

Jenny Warno

Linda Swalia

Jenny Warno has played varsity Softball for three years, helping the Hawks to finish as high as second in the state in 1988. She earned all conference honors at her shortstop position, and hit .420 for her varsity career.

Jenny was also team captain for the conference champions.

Linda Swalia has been a member of both the Badminton and Tennis teams for four years. She has earned all conference honors in both sports.

Linda was the captain of both the tennis team, and the badminton team for the '89-'90 season.

Amy Biedron

Jackie Howe Jackie Howe has played both tennis and badminton for four years. Her contribution to both teams has been monumental. Jackie was successful in both sports. In tennis she contributed many individual wins which in turn contributed to team wins. Jackie earned all conference honors in badminton because of her hard work and aggressive play.

Amy Biedron has played badminton for four years, and was a key player on the team. Her play at #2 and #3 singles contributed to many team wins, and many individual wins as well. Amy's leadership, aggressive play, and her wins at #2 and #3 singles led to all conference honors for the '89-'90 season.

Rachel Kelleher has been a varsity member of both track and cross country for four years. She has been a state qualifier, has competed in state meets, and has been conference champion all four years in the 3200 m. run. Rachel competed in the Prairie State Games in 1988 and in 1989 qualifying in the 3200 m. run both years. She also finished second in state in the 3200 m. run in 1990.

Ctiris Gnutel( Chris Gnutek has been a member of the badminton team for four years, and has helped the team greatly with many key wins. Chris also earned all conference honors for her play at #4 singles.

Rachel Kelleher Cross Country/Track

Jenny Warno Softball

Jackie Howe Tennis/Badminton

Linda Swalia Tennis

Amy Biedron Badminton

Chris Gnutek Badminton

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KelleheVy Vrbancic named best athletes Rachel Kelleher Sports: Cross Country, Track Eight varsity letters Team Captain: Cross Country, Track All Conference: IrsLCk (9,10,11,12) Cross Cou ntry (10,11,12) State Qualifier: Track (9,11) Cross Country (11,12) 2ncl in State—1600 meters (12) Scholar Athlete Coach's Comment: "Rachel is a dedicated, hard working athlete who exhibits a competitive attitude. She is supportive of her teammates and respects good performances in other athletes."

—Jackie Schultze

Bill Vrbancic Sports: Football, Basketball Five varsity letters Most Valuable: Football, Basketball Herald Football MVP for Area All Conference: Football, Basketball All Area: Football Suburban All-Star Team: Football Records: Most career interceptions; Most TD passes Coach's Comment: "Bill was our leader on the field—a boy in whom every player had confidence, and I shared that confidence with them."

—Phil Hopkins

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