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Farmer's Field—the problem that nobody wants to face ,
by Lisa Kosmicki
Touhy Avenue
On the southeast comer of Dee and Devon, within sight of Maine South, lies a plot of land. The land is open; the land is not heavily guarded; the land does not "belong" to anyone. In the view of many, this plot of land, popularly called Farmer's Field, has no real assigned name or obvious purpose except to cause trouble. The plot is an undeveloped forest preserve—there are no established foot trails or bridle paths, no shelters or pavilions, no vehicle entrance for the public. Because it is an area in which the public is not made
...no one wants to believe the crime reports...
Special investigative report particularly welcome, there is no problem with safety or crime in the forest, right? Not necessarily. The land, which is legally under Cook County jurisdiction and protection, is a hangout for teens to loiter and drink. However, when questioned about the area, the Cook County Forest Preserve office states that generally, the area is crime-free: no homicides or criminal assault cases came to the mind of Chief Castans of the Cook County Forest Preserve when he was asked about the crime in the area. Therefore, the land is not heavily patrolled. The average preserve under Cook County jurisdiction, for example Dam #4, directly across Dee Road from Maine South, belongs to a district that has assigned to it 14 patrol officers. Squad cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles, horseback officers, and foot patrol officer's scan the area for suspicious conduct generally when they are in the area. The office does not have one car specifically designated to patrol the Farmer's Field land.
night before. "The residents are disturbed by the wild parties," says senior Joe Curcio, who lives near the field area. The parties can be heard late into the night, punctuated by the sound of police sirens as patrol cars chase offenders on the side streets adjacent to the Field. During the summer, some residents, such as the Sheehans, find automobile skid marks on their front lawns. The McCabe family also livesrightoff of the forest preserve; their back yard leads directly into the forest within sight of Dee Road.
Possibly because of the affluence of Park Ridge, no one wants to believe the crime reports that do occur as a result of activity in the unpatrolled area. Cook County states that the major activities in that area are the teen drug/alcohol parties, motorbikes, and trespassers that frequent the empty land. The Forest Preserve District reasons that, because the area is undeveloped and access-proof, with no vehicle parking areas, there should be no problem with safety or crime. But they cannot explain the complaints from residents of the Field area, such as the Metzingers, who have awakened Saturday mornings to see beer cans tossed all over the sueei from the wild party in the preserve the
Senior Heather McCabe has mixed feelings about living so close to the Field. She likes "to see the little foxes and deer," but her parents "don't like anyone going into the back yard after dark. Anyone could be out there." She thinks it's scary to live by an openfieldwhen the area has no protection. "Just because there's no place to park [by the field] doesn't mean people don't walk through," says Heather. Approximately two years ago, a man with a powerful handgun haphazardly shot holes in trees, traffic signs, and a house near the McCabes'. The bullet went through an outer wall of the house, an inner wall, and lodged in a water pipe. While many incidents go unreported, many others are reported to officials. The Park Ridge police have on file a record of criminal assault in the area, including a recent aggravated sexual assault. None of the events, however, have created enough of an impact to come to the mind of Forest Preserve Chief Castans. Clearly, the logic of the Forest Preserve District is a sword that cuts both ways. The inaccessibility that should prohibit the activities of law breakers can also prohibit the activities of law enforcers. For their part, the lawbreakers have found that "inaccessibility" not a hindrance, but a blessing. And that, at least for now, is the end of the story.
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by Dominic Loise Anyone who is familiar with William cal questions may include: yourself! Arthur Ward will know that he said that "If *Is my dream possible to achieve? Third, go after that dream!! It is going to you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you *Have I got what it takes to succeed? be tough, but where has anyone said it's going can dream it, you can become it." Feelfreeto *What about all the other people who are to be easy? I guarantee, though, that if we give use this to impress your English teachers! so much better than me? a little, a little will come back, and if we give (Who says you never use Quoteable Quotes?) â&#x20AC;˘How much will it cost? a lot, be prepared for some results! A person What I am getting at is that we all have dreams â&#x20AC;˘What if I fail? can't chase a dream half-hearted. It's like or certain goals in life, but no one is just going The more time we spend asking ourselves catching water buffalo with a mouse trap. We to hand them to us. We must work for them questions, the less productive we will be can't compromise and least of all sell out. If and if they are true dreams, all the work put in because sooner or later, questions become we keep at it, we will find opportunities in will be worth it. excuses. Excuses become prior commite- places that we never expected. First, we must identify our dreams. After ments, and at that rate, we end up with lost If we never follow our dreams, they shall all, if a person does not know what they are dreams. It is going to be tough, and it will have always stay wishes. It won't be a wish of looking for, how will they know if they found its up's and down's along the way, but "You something we think of, but of something we it? To do this, we must dig deep and figure out can't be afraid of stepping on toes if you want regret. If we fail to achieve our dreams, we what is important to us. If a person values their to go dancing", as Lewis Freedman once said. fail, but at least we have the satisfaction of sense of humor, for instance, their ability to If we have doubt in ourselves, why should knowing that we tried. As William Blake said, make people laugh may be most important to others believe in us? Nobody is going to see "He whose face gives no light, shall never them. Once we realize this is what we want, it anything in you unless you first see it in become a star." can be further developed. Second, we must get all doubt out of our minds. When self-doubt starts to roll around, by Matt Krause we start asking questions to ourselves. TypiThe changes that Eastern Europe is going Of course the people of East Germany can through at the moment are astonishing. Why, cross the border for good now, but it is a lot I would go as far as saying that this is perhaps more than that! The two Gcnnanics just may the biggest news story since the big grease fire decide to join forces as they did after World on Michael Jackson's head! (Boy, was that War I. But this is highly improbable since hairy!) All punning aside, we are actually Germany and Hitler got, if I may say, wasted. seeing history being made before our very I'm sure ihey wouldn't want that to happen I would like to make a public thank you, eyes, or news cameras. Sure, everyday we see again! because I don't know exactly who I have to history being made, in a sense that yesterday I think we should look at this event as a personally thank. Thank you for making my is history, but this is such a monumental event warning. A month ago, I would never guess half-day a few weeks ago so memorable! All happeneing in so little time. The whole social, that all of these democratic movements would I wanted to do was go out to lunch with my poUtical, and economic structure of Europe is be possible. After seeing this, who can tell friends. Unfortunately, I was unable to be- changing in a matter of hours! what might happen with all of these radicals cause you stole my purse, along with four right here in the United States? Right now, I'm sure, many of you aren't as other girls'. But who knows? By the lime you're readIt was so sweet of you to throw my purse touched by this as, say, an ]^st German citi- ing this, we could be a communist country into the garbage after you took my wallet and zen who hasn't seen his neighbors in twenty- with this rate of change! You can be sure that brought me and the other girls to tears! I was eight years. But I feel everyone should be this we be a time that you will always rememjust wondering what was going through your aware of just how much this can affect the ber, along with the colorization of It's a mind(s) when you went through my purse. world in the future. So, I'll tell you. A LOT!! Wonderful Life, of course. Call me crazy, but did you ever think that I mabye worked for that money? Or mabye that that picture of my five year-old sister was a by Nada Todovoric little important to me? Or that I waited sixteen Have you watched T.V. lately? What am I bran commercials. Sorry to bring these years for my drivers license? Or that I wanted saying? Of course you have! Well, then commercials up, but tell me, how much oat to eat lunch? Did you care? Obviously not. you've probably seen one of the most bran can a person really take? I mean, you see Did you get what you wanted? Not only did annoying things in life; Commercials. it everywhere; from cereal to vitamins, and on you get $25, but you also got my pain, and that Commercials take up about ten minutes of and on... sick feeling in my stomach when I realized every prime time show. Let's be realistic now. there are people that cruel and heartless in this Is it really worth it? Does it really increase the But tell me, what is the most annoying school. I honestly don't care about the money sales of a product? commercial you can possibly think of? Of as much as the other stuff, it took me only I suppose it isn't so bad, until you actually course! It's the ones where those guys attempt eight hours to earn it. Funny though, it only listen to what they're saying. No offense to the to sell you used cars. But, hey! It's the place took you five minutes!! people who make them, but some of them are where you can save more money! Thanks again! Hope you enjoyed your so obnoxious! Now and then I have this urge Well, these arc my own strong personal lunch! to slap Madge and yell, "My hands are just opinions, and if you don't believe, just set Sincerely, fine, *$(a)#*!!" yourself down in front of the old tube and have JoeUe Busby, '91 And I've also had just about enough of oat a ball!
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mThe Maine Event is here at last! can be purchased during all lunch periods prices have changed to $4.00. by Charis Runnels outside of the cafeteria from Student Council If you would like to spend an evening of "If these are the "Coming Attractions", I'd members. Tickets are $4.00. PLEASE NOTE entertainment and laughter, come see "The hate to see the main event!" that the time for the evening performances has Maine Event" next weekend—you won't be ' This statement was made four years ago in been switched to 7:30pm, and the tickets disappointed. one of the introductory comedy acts in Vi«»w*^^wwwP5Pfiwwwmi|j7^pfW»»^iyf^^wy^5(p»w Show, Spirit of '87, by a junior making Ught of that year's V-Show title, "Coming Attractions." While the girl received laughter from her comment then, she will now see those words dissolve into ridiculousness, for anyone in theirrightminds would want to come and see this year's V-Show, appropriately titled 'The Maine Event." Thursday, November 30 — 7:30 PM "The Maine Event", the 26th annual VShow of Maine South, involves 225 students from all aspects of the school—that means Friday, December 1 — 7:30 PM that almost one out of every eight students you see is involved in V-Show! Rehersals have been in full swing througout late October Saturday, December 2 — 7:30 PM and all of November for the various acts and for Trunk. Stage Band has been practicing diligently for it's acts, and for the songs with Sundav, December 3 — 2:00 PM which it will back up acts. Crew has met day after day bulding sets, aiming lights, and getting the stage ready for the show. Student • Council members have been selling tickets All reserved seats— ^', /,<,'i; and displaying posters to advertise for the VShow that they sponsor. Many hours have Clxde K. Watson Auditorium been spentbe faculty, staff, and students to get this show ready for opening night—and ready it will be. The acts in "The Maine Event" make this show Uterally a variety show. Vocal solos and groups, comedy skits, magic acts, combos, bands, ensembles, comedy/vocal acts, and by Charis Runnels would pull it out of the trunk. much, much more will be seen on the Maine For the 18lh year. Trunk is once again a So here at Maine South, if an act needs South stage next weekend. extra people to back up a song, or just walk The faculty production staff consists of the part of V-Show. A lot of you reading the above sentence across the stage, or whatever, they pull the following: Mr. Don Martello, director, Mr. Gordon McLean, music director; Mr. Pat probably said, "So what? I don't even know people out of our figurative "Trunk" of playSanchez, technical director; Mrs. Sandy what the heck 'Trunk' is—why do I care if it's ers. Trunk for V-Show, Spirit of '90, consists Deines, costume director; Ms. Char Lobitz, back?" Well, here's your chance to learn some- of liie following people: Greg Barrington, make-up director; and Miss Ann Finneran and Mr. Pat Feichter, Student Council Sponsors. thing. Trunk is the small group of comedians, Ryan Berg, Kirsten Bicrie, Joelle Busby, Luis The student production staff consists of the dancers, and singers that work together for the Busiillo, Lainic Castle, Ann Cavanaugh, following: Mike McGarry and Charis Run- purpose of filling in for acts where needed, Carolyn Chandler, Chris Dynncson, Kris nels senior directors; Joelle Busby, Matt doing short comedy bits, called blackouts, to Floeter, Joan Grzesinski, Calhy Hallihan, Krause. and Chris Sosnowski, junior direc- cover the time needed to move scenery on and Holly Hansen, Larry Herring, Matt Kadzie, tors* Pliil Maniaci and Jim Pas, music direc- off stage behind the main curtain, and some- Melani Kaplan, Melanie Keller, Paul Kim, Lisa Kosmicki, Marty Maloney, Matt Martors' Greg Barrington, writing staff head; times, have opening and closing acts. The name "Trunk" did not suddenly pop tello, Rich Martwick, Joey Ann Marzullo, Sandy Sedivy, assistant writing staff head; Dave Neisler, stage manager; and Charis into the director's head—there is actually a Heather McCabe, Mary Moore, Mary Morman, Anna Nommensen, Mike Nommenscn, % Runnels. Student Council V-Show chairper- logical explination for the name. In small theatre companies, there was Margie O'Connor, Maria Pappanastassiou, ^ ^ son The poster/program design was submitusually an actual wooden chest, or trunk, that Jenny Peterson, Jim Rogers, Chaiis Runnels, ted by senior Mary Beth Haase. "TTie Maine Event" can be seen on Novem- held various props and odds and ends that Sandy Sedivy, Jill Siragusa, Lauren Siragusa, b a 30th-December 2nd at 7:30pm, and De- might be needed. If someone was looking for Chris Sosnowski, Cara Spurrier, Frank cember 3rd at 2:00pm. Reserved seat tickets a certain prop, such as a rubber chicken, they Stokes, and Sue Swanson.
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Just what is "Trunk," anyway?
Our names, our nicknames
How sweet the rose, how sharp the thorn
by Mary Moore The group of girls sat laughing on the floor, admiring one another's paint-splashed faces. Preschool had been in session less than a week, yet the girls had become fast friends. The teacher walked into the play area where the girls were sitting. "Mary, come and take your medicine." After hearing the name, four of the girls looked up in reply. It was at this moment that these girls discovered that they were not as unique as they had thought. To each of these girls, their name was special. Through all of their lives it had been unique to each, having known no other with the same name. They had never considered the possibility that it could belong to someone else. It came as a shock to see another answering to this name. At this moment each child wondered how many other people were named Mary. It was a frightening realization for each girl. A name, as unusual at it may seem, truly does bear some significance. It is a characteristic that, unless changed, stays with an individual throughout life. It will constantly be spoken as a form of communication, a means of identifying the person being addressed. The very first factor in a relationship is finding out the name of the other person .But does a name truly say something about the person? "From as far back as I can remember I have been teased about my name," complained Ester. "It was my aunt's name. I was bom on her birthday." A pretty, thin, and outgoing redhead, she is often told that she is "the complete opposite" of what most people expect. Needless to say, in her eyes the name puts a less-than-perfect picture in mind. "I have become so used to people telling me they expected a 'fat sloppy girl in a flowery housedress' that it no longer bothers me. In fact, I anticipate the reaction and thrive on the surprised looks I get." Unfortunately, not all people have the same attitude as Ester about their name. In fact, some can be downright hateful. "There is absolutely no way my mother could have liked me and named me what she did," cries Bertha. "Can you imagine holding a cute little baby in your arms and saying 'Gee, doesn't she look like a Bertha?' My mother had an evil streak that has tormented me all of my hfe." Bertha is 77 years old. Another person agonized over his name, also saying that his mother had it out for him.
"Imagine what it is like to be sitting in gym class on the first day of school as the teacher takes attendance," moans Clarence. "That pretty much begins the year on a really spectacular note. Inevitably someone will tell me that 'Geek 101' is down the hall. My mother, whom I have yet to forgive, tells me that they are just too immature to appreciate such a good, Christian name. I tell her that it is better to be an immature Jim than a mature, terrorized Clarence." Some people with less-than-usual names Hke having a name few have heard. There are various reasons for their attitudes. "I like having an unusual name," says 17-year-old Dccna. "It's nice not being a 'known Jane'. As for the reason, I was named for my Grandma, Leena. My parents decided to change it to Deena, for whatever reasons they had." A 17-year-old with a very unusual name offered a different view of why having a "strange" name is not a bad thing. "People remember it," claims Charis. "I admit, I hate the mispronunciation of it, though I've grown used to it. I have been called Charles, Chris, Charese, and a variety of ways to say my nameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the wrong way." Incidentally, Charis rhymes with ferris. Another example of a person who finds a unique name an asset is Mr. Kerth, also known as 'T.R." "As a writer, I find that in using these initials, I can not be judged by the fact that I am a man, and my writing has to be judged on its own merits. Initials do not differentiate between male and female. My first name, Tom, is common. T.R. is certainly less popular. I was nicknamed this in college, and it has been with me ever since." In saying that "it has been with me ever since," Mr. Kerth brings up a valid point. Do nicknames stay with a person whether or not they wish ihcm to? "I have been called Puddles for as long as I can remember," says the tall, attractive, seventeen-year-old boy, who for reasons of his own, wishes to remain unnamed. "I have no idea why people call me that For all I know there is some sick joke behind it. Even though there are only a few people who call me Puddles, it makes me shudder to hear it." "I was seven years old," recalls the pretty fifteenyear-old. "I was on a fishing trip with my brothers and they made me get the worms. I walked over to a rock, picked it up, and found dozens of those horrendous
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bugs. I started screaming "Eeew! Look at all of these critters!' Apparently, my brothers found the word 'critters' very amusing, and have since called me that. I like the nickname; it brings back a lot of memories. Most of my closest friends still call me that. I guess it has sort of become a trademark of mine." Some nicknames are less than complimentary. It is those names that seem to amuse people the most, much to the dismay of the person bearing the name. "My parents decided that I was going to bea'Poopy,' cries a nineteen-year-old girl, whose given name is Bethany. "I have absolutely no idea of what they were thinking at the time. It has become quite the topic of conversation at parties. There is always someone who will crack a joke that I have heard a million times before, thinking that it is pretty original. Honest to God, just when I think there could not possibly be anyone who
knows about my nickname, it turns up. Over and over again I go through the humiliation of telling people that it really is what people call me. Believe me when I say that it is not by choice." "I was first called Pinky in second grade," claims a twenty-lwo-year-old college senior. "I wore a pink shirt and everyone thought that it would be highly amusing to give me a new title. Lucky me, I went through the next ten years being called Pinky by rny peers. After I graduated from high school, I assumed that I would never hear that again. Tj^weekf ^ k f i started college I saw a teammate froi^whool. J^rp^jj QJ- ^^ entire group of friends he yells out 'Pinky! â&#x20AC;˘ I thought that I would never hear the end of it from my friends. They did not believe my story, thinking there must surely be a perfectly wonderful, perverse reason behind my name. It has been a very long lime since I've worn pink. It has
taken four years for that group of guys to stop teasing me. I would never dream of forgiving that teammate of mine. Trust me, when all is said and done, revenge is mine." Nicknames are certainly evident in today's society. Bald men are called Curly. Thin people are called Twig. Fat people are called Tubby. It is Uiese names, along with others of the same type, which cause people to lose sight of the really important matter, the person. "All of my life I had been known as Tubby," admits the young woman. "All of a sudden I lost 20 pounds and it forced everyone to learn my real name. "It was as if all of a sudden I was this totally different person. In actuality, I was the same, minus the weight and nickname. It took a drastic change to make people look at who I really am. "I find that I meet a lot of people with nicknames, and before I call them that I will make sure that they don't mind. It doesn't seem right that others should decide how you are looked upon by the rest of the world. A person who thinks they are being funny by calling someone a derogatory comment is really trying to let out their own insecurities and frustration. Unfortunately, it is at the stake of another's dignity." As surprising as it may seem, that is a true story told by a psychiatrist. She has apparently done a lot of research on this very topic, agreeing with those who say it is a terrible thing. But not all names are given with malicious intent. "My mother saw a movie three days before I was born," says another. "The lead character's name was Chelsea. Apparently, she was a su^ong, beautiful heroine, and I guess my mom thought that I might somehow turn out the same. I can not believe that I was named for a character in a movie. Fortunately, few people are aware of that fact." Thenius, a tall, handsome teenager with dark hair and dark eyes, tells of a reason quite different from Chelsea's. "My mom and dad wanted to come up with the surangest name possible," he says. "Honest to God, they really did. I think that with their average names (Dawn and John) they thought they should endow me with a rare one. But Thenius? Give me a break! I am, by the way, having my name changed legally when I turn 21." "My parents named me after a dear friend who died two months before I was bom," explains Amelia. "I like the name, and it makes my parents happy that they could give me a part of a wonderful woman I never knew."
Charis tells of the origin of her name. "It is associated in the bible with Charisma. It is Greek for 'gift of love.' There was also a famous painter's wife named Charis." While some people have a reason for their names, others do not. Likewise, as some hate their name because of its originality, others hate it for its lack of it. "I have never liked my name," grumbles Ann. "What could be less original than that? My parents, I suppose, thought that they should stick with the basic names. My brothers are named John and Tom." "I have tried for a long time to make a change in the spelling of my name, so at least that can be original," cries Mary. "There are not too many ways to vary such a short name. M-a-r-i, M-e-r-i, M-e-r-r-y, M-a-r-e-e. Unfortunately, none of them ever went over well with my peers and my spelling never changed. The one thing I refuse to be called is 'Mare.' It reminds me of a horse." That being said, it is fair to say that a spelling, no matter how original, does not change the name. Mary, no matter how it is spelled, is always Mary. A name, the link between the face and identity; is really the most important word others can say in your presence. No other word captures your attention quite like your own name. It is, though others may share it, your very own. No one else carries your name in quite the same fashion. The four girls named Mary have all grown up by now. they are all in different places with new lifestyles. Obviously, they all made it through preschool and are leading happy lives. Each of them, however, still remembers that one day in preschool quite clearly. They were not the only person named Mary anymore. Instead, they were a small sample of the many people with the same name. They were, however, unique. They all had different personalities and ideas. None of them knew it then, but this was a valuable lesson that would help in life. Even if a million other people share your name, they could never share the most important part of you, your identity. Each of us will, at one time or another, bemoan the name given to us. In this light, is it really all that important? Do names mean all that much? To some people, no. To most, it is a major factor of their life. Shakespeare once said, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by another name would smell as sweet." But he never told us about the thorns.
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Asbestos paves way for remodeling by Joy Poskozim "This may be the one time a problem may afford us a positive opportunity to do some remodeling," Maine South principal Dr. Thomas Cachur told an assembled faculty and staff last Wednesday, November 15. The problem to which he referred was asbestos, which the state of Illinois mandates must be controlled or removed due to proven health hazards related to the substance, once widely used in public buildings for sound- and fire-proofing. The positive opportunity was the chance to completely remodel the library and adjoining areas in order to make use of wasted space. Up to now, Maine South's asbestos has been "encapsulated," or sealed under two layers of plastic above the high ceiling of the library and other areas of the school. Dr. Cachur explained that this is only one of the four options the state of Illinois allows school districts to deal with an asbestos problem. The other options include covering the surface, and certain techniques of operations and maintenance. "At the October board meeting, the district did a reexamination on our asbestos situation and decided that it is best in the long run to remove the asbestos," Dr. Cachur told the gathering. He explained that there are some faults with encapsulating. Concerns such as the building settling, the possibility of water leakage, even airplane noise that causes vibrations might disturb the sealant or the asbestos itself. For example, Maine West had a water leak in one of its encapsulated ceilings last fall. As a result, the classrooms and surrounding areas had to be blocked off until an authorized asbestos contractor could recncapsulate the asbestos. At Maine South, the operation will begin during winter break, when most of the library's equipment will be moved to C-101, where services will be temporarily conducted for the rest of the school year. Mrs. Kopstain, a librarian, said that "because of the limited space, we will only be able to supply seats for the size of one class for people who plan to use library facilities. The rest who come to do homework will have to stay either in lounge or study hall." Nor will the asbestos removal end with the centers area. Instead, it is to be a five-year district plan involving other areas, including the auditorium and spectator gym lobbies; band, orchestra, and choral practice rooms; certain hallways, like the glass hall connecting the A-wing to the centers area; the faculty
lounge; and some A-wing classrooms. The good news is that, by the '90-'91 school year, students and faculty will be experiencing more permanent classrooms, instead of the homeroom/study hall classrooms that border the library now. Many more library services, such as Data Base, will also be enhanced, and more storage space^will be created, as well as room for future expansion. The bad news is that there will be "inconveniences," as Dr. Cachur put it. They include minimal noise, the changing of senior commons, the transferring of the AudioA^isual Center and the English Annex office. The language lab will not take a temporary refuge since there would be no appropriate place to transfer the 25-year-old equipment. Also, a ceiling-high blocking of one portion of the rear corridor leading to the gym, which includes bathrooms, C-140 and C140A, and parts of the yellow locker sections, will have to be effected. This blockade is to provide a place where the authorized workers would enter, don their special uniforms, and shower and change before leaving. "The entire area will be sealed off All entrances to the LRC will be locked and chained. Plywood barriers will also be put up to safeguard and make sure there will be no accidents," Dr. Cachur explained. "All work will be done there. Scaffolding will be built and the library ceiling will be cut out and the asbestos and old encapsulation will be removed by using special air purifying equipment similar to vacuum cleaners. It's a huge filter exchange system," one custodian volunteered. The material removed will be bagged in two-layer plastic. These bags will be taken out of the building daily through the barred entranceway at a time when there are few people in the building, and placed into locked dumpsters. They will then be taken to approved dumpsites around the state. Also, the work will be done either from 3-11 PM, or from 4-12 PM, in order to minimize disruptions. The decision to remove the asbestos during the school year has four reasons supporting it: —Encapsulation is expensive and temporary, and it is lime to recncapsulate anyway. —Removal of asbestos in February and March will be cost-efficient. —A quality company is available to take on the job during the school year. —Hesitation would probably force Maine South to wait for one of the limited number of qualified companies to start work, since they
are busier m the summer. Plans for the remodeling following asbestos removal have also begun. Two sketches, one design involving the addition of a second floor to the building, have been drawn for the administration to examine, and a third, on which the faculty will be able to give their opinions, is in the process of being completed. "However, not all wants are going to be fulfilled," Dr. Cachur added. Also hired is a group of architects who have been studying the layout of the library for the last six weeks to give the administration advice if Maine South is allowed to do the remodeling. Future conflicts might include having to remove or transfer the new LIC A offices from their present position. Also, in order to adjust to the loss ofa hallway, the six-minute passing period might be reinstated. Of course, there are also present conflicts, one of them being the cost. It has been approximated that it is going to cost the district between SlO and 15 million to complete this project. Money will hopefully come from life/ safety codes, the sale of Maine North, and borrowing. Final decisions on the proposal of the remodeling of the centers area will be made at the December board meeting, where the new design and monetary figure will be presented. Dr. Cachur is hoping for an approval, for "the current library space is not being used efficiently and cannot be. The Library Research Program with the freshman English and the social science department grew so much last year that classes had to be tumed away because of lack of accomodation." However, if the board denies the proposal, only a new ceiling and possibly new carpeting will be established in the library. In response to questions, Dr. Cachur explained that the chances of an unsafe atmosphere during asbestos removal are "remote," because when the library is closed, the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems will be scaled and turned off In response the concern of science teacher Mr. Leedy that digging into the ceiling might release "more asbestos than less," Dr. Cachur replied that "Either way there's a problem. This is the best approach." Further meetings are planned with students, parents, and boosters, beginning soon after Thanksgiving, to provide further information.
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•Winter sports preview Boys Varsity Swimming • Wrestling Unlikeprevious years, this year's boys' swim team should certainly be a force to contend with. Varsity Coach Deger stated, 'This year we will have a bigger team, and we have more speed and depth. I think this will be a good year for us." Also sharing this same feeling are varsity co-captains Bill Barker, a junior, and senior Mike Nelson. "I think this year we will go .500. It will be a good year," said Nelson. Other varsity members looking to contribute
this season include seniors Jason Royal and Tim Duerkop, as well as sophomores Karl Flener and Karl Steinke, who both hope their dimension of youth will add to the team's strength. As for the varsity diving team, the outlook is also optimistic. The team will be led by senior John Overby and juniorBrian Kimura. The J V diving team should also be strong with the return of sophomore Damen Harkey.
Scholar atheletes honored The Scholar Athlete Award was designed to recognize C.S.L. athletes that have maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher. Congratulations to the following Hawks who were recognized as Scholar Athletes for the 198990 fall season: BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY— Todd Lilleberg, Michael Nelson, Michael Nommensen BOYS' GOLF— Thomas Currey, Mark Hermes, Salvatore Marino GIRLS' SWIMMING— Tahira Alag, ' Tanya Dayton, Mary Carol Hannah GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL— Nanette De Rosa, Margaret O'Connor, Laura Wagner BOYS' FOOTBALL— James "Chip" Dunn, Brian Fennelly, John Humm, Michael Kallas, Nathan Paulson, Brad Pawlowski, Christopher Wojtowicz BOYS' SOCCER— Daniel Bers, Jason Chidester, Matthew Cienkus, Jason Murges, Daniel Schaefer, Jack Surapak Surisook, David Neisler GIRLS' TENNIS—Juliene Britz, Jacquelyn Howe, Julie Yadgar
This year's boys' wrestling team is blessed with the return of eight members from last year's squad. The elite eight is comprised of seniors Joe Mika and Chris Komo, juniors Mike Morandi, Paul Astorino, Pete Thomas, Paul Mulvaney, and John Kirpanos, and sophomore Damen Federegi. Varsity assistant coach McKann expressed the key to the Hawks' upcoming season, "We can't afford any injuries." If injuries can be avoided. Coach McKann and Head Coach Ziemek truly believe that this can be an outstanding season. Come out and cheer for the Hawks in their first home meet this afternoon, versus St. Joseph. The Hawks will also participate in the Holy Cross Thanksgiving Tourney this Saturday.
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October Students of the month recognized Congratulations to October's Students ot the Month: Math- Chris Brandenburg, Elizbeth Gorski, Joan Hoffman, Nathan Hultman, Sarah Kaufman, Jill Romund, Renee Russo, James Shiooff, Annette Siwiec, Kevin Thomley, and Robert Williford. English- John Coleman, Una Curran, Mary Gavin, Yasmine Kiss, Bemadette Kozak, Jamie Kruml, John Kuzak, Matthew Martello, Kristen Newton, Julianne Peterson, Kelly Shiriey, Steven Silarski, Allyson Treadway, Georgia Vlachogiannis, Laura Wagner, Julie Yadgar, and Doug Young. Computers- Brendan Barry, Michael Palac, Dorothy Kulach, Robert Larson, Nick Lombardi, Georgia Loukas, Michael Traub, Michelle Viane, Kyung Yoo. Science- Natalia Boyks, Keith Cichy, Kan
Detloff, Adam Drozd, Michelle Finney, Mary Gavin, Nate Hulunan, Soo Kim, Robert Larson, Alison Pease, Kira Simonian, Brian Stavnem, Sara Townsley, Albert Tseng, Susan Wiatr. Health- Jennifer Braun, TTiomas Kiepura. Physical Education- Elizabeth Eicker, James Lin, Kristen Lorenz, Virginia Manning, Jeffrey Pasala, Alfred Sanchez, Karen Rioch. Driver Education- Joshua Eskonen, Deb Stuebe, Emina Zvizdich, Mary Michal. Home Economics- Cheryl Bratu, Christine Julitz, Marybeth Pater, Linda Riordan, Sarah Hess, Jennifer Hagenauer, Melissa Hagenauer. Art- Christen Coomer, Gregory Barrington, Jessica Brown, Karen Stephanie, Neil Mc
Carthy. Industrial Education- Jeff Thompson, Jennifer Giuliano, Brian Fennelly, James Robbins. Performing arts- Matthew Krause, Matthew Krause, Jeffrey Pasala, Elizabeth Meyer. Foreign Language- Margaret Ciprian, Georgia Giakoumis, Cathy Hallihan, Laura Hanson, Kevin Holbrook, Patrick Matchen, Marc Mazzuca, Lauren Ofenloch, Susan Reiman, Albert Tseng. Social Science- Nicola Barone, Rafal Cilulko, Joan Hoffman, Robert Janas, Marc Mazzuca, Stefani Sewart, Raymond Sinnappan, Kim Wiederer.
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Girls' basketball aims to surprise^ Maine South Girls' Basketball has a reputation for being a quality program full of dedicated atheletes and coaches. The result of this dedication has been numerous post-season appearences. This year will be no different from previous years under the leadership of Head Coach Mr. Mike Deines, and Assistant Coach Mr. Don Kerr. What this team lacks in height, they make
up for in speed and teamwork. Most members of the varsity squad have been teammates for quite a while. Returning varsity players, Juliene Britz, Laura Hanson, Debbie Remblake, Julie Sebastian, and Margaret Zimmermann will lead the Hawks this year as they have in the past. Expectations are high for this season. All the training and conditioning isfinallyover. The season is here and the players are turning
it up a notch to raise their game to a higher level. Now, all that is left to do is to practice hard, play as a team, and be aggressive. This years' team has to set their tempo early, and find out for themselves just how good they are, and can be. Maine South is presently unranked, but if they play to their potential, this team will surprise a lot of people.
Hawk hoopla begins tonight The 1989-90 Hawk basketball season certainly looks to be very exciting. Although only five players are returning from last year' s Varsity squad, Bill Vrbancic, Paul Repak, Mike Kallas, Time Gatz, and Jim Rushford, the boys' Varsity team will have the right chemistry of experience and youthful enthusi-
asm. Four sophomores â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roy Johnsonn, Buell Hudson, Dan Lanno, and Sean Collins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are all looking to make significant contributions. In addition, juniors Bill Schmitz, Dan Charley, Greg Jeffers, Wayne Bishop, Steve Waden, and Eric Eichin should all play valuable roles on the team. Coaches George Ver-
ber and Jerry Nelson have repeatedly coachea successful teams in the past, and this season will prove to be no exception. The first home game will be tonight against Prospect, and this Friday the Hawks will battle arch-rival Maine West. Come out and cheer on the mighty Hawks!
Senior runner makes impact at Soutti m STATUS: Varsity member of cross-country and track ACHIEVEMENTS IN CROSS-COUNTRY: c All-Conference, Sectional Qualifier, State Qualifier, 61st place in state, 9th best time ever on MS home course STYLE OF RUNNING: Fluent, smooth, and powerful PREPARATIONS FOR A MEET: I get my Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket on my head and run. Run Fast. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Showing up at the CC Conference meet with my hair dyed red, and running in the mud at the Homewood Flosmoor CC Invitational . . . Naked! THOUGHTS ON THIS PAST SEASON: Nuuy. Greatest season I've had in my fouryear career. The guys on the team were great. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Coach Drennan for all of his patience and the rest of the team for sticking together for the last weeks of the season. THOUGHTS ON BEING THE 3RD HAWK TO QUALIFY FOR STATE: It's not a big ^ deal now, but later on, it probably will be ^^ something I appreciate. FUTURE PLANS IN CROSS-COUNTRY: To run on a college team, maybe at UCLA EXPECTATIONS FOR TRACK: To run fast, and win.