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Desert Storm visits l\/laine Soutli by Marc Mazzuca
The television coverage of the Persian Gulf war was initially the only source of information in the states as well the Middle East. Lohenry remarked that, during the war, the best description of the feeling at home came from CNN. Officer Lohenry made two calls when he returned stateside on March 19. The first was to his father, who lives in Park Ridge, to tell him that he was taking a trip back home. The second call was to Maine South, to ask if he could meet all the students who had written to him. In an interview conducted by Elizabeth Owens of the Park Ridge Advocate, Lohenry was quoted as saying, "It's important for me to give back what they gave me. When you're in the military, you want to be appreciated for your job. This was the first time we felt America was rallying around the troops." Lohenry explained, "It's priceless what they gave us—the confidence to do what we had to do."
On Monday, April 1, Navy Petty Officer Second Class Kevin Lohenry came to Maine South to visit his pen pals during Operation Desert Storm, the students of Mr. Kerr's English I Accelerated class. During a recent interview, Kerr explained that at first, drop in students in the Writing Lab could write to a soldier in the Gulf He then decided that this activity would make an interesting class project. "It allowed the students to invest themselves in the war," Kerr said. "Initially though, it was difficult for them to write to an impersonal audience, in a war that had little concrete meaning for them." Kerr explained that, as opposed to Viemam, when everybody knew somebody fighting. Desert Storm had very little personal contact in the general public. "Kevin became our direct link to the war in the Gulf," Kerr said. Lohenry received nearly 60 letters in each of the two care packages sent from Maine Petty Officer Kevin Lohenry (right) shows South, and answered every one of the letters Maine South students where he was stationed during his role in Operation Desert Storm. personally.
New library finally unveiled
Maine South principal Dr. Thomas Cachur hosts the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Maine South's new library as Superintendent Dr. James Elliott and Student Council President Dave Hartwig look on.
South students win Chicago history fair On Saturday, March 9, eleven Maine South social science students were named winners at the 1991 Chicago Metro History Fair held at Chicago's Resurrection High School. Essay winners included Chacko Mammen, who wrote about the Hull House, Jack Sadlier, who wrote "Ghostlore of Chicago," and Katherine Nelson, who composed "Samuel W. Allerton." Winners of exhibits were Mike Mazukelli,"Gonnella Baking Company," Dave Cook's "Oil Cracking," Andrea Berthold and Ann Ethridge's "The Pickwick Theatre", and Erika Bondarowicz, who showed information about "The Iroqouis Theater Fire." Performance winners were sophomores Paul Henderson and Kyung Yoo for "The Korean Chicagoans." Also winning an award for performance was Ryan Sipkovsky, who showed a video entitled "The Pickwick." According to the Park Ridge Times-Herald , the winners will represent South at the finals April 22 - May 3. Thefinalswill be held at Chicago's Newberry Library and Cultural Center.
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This "Rubiayat" certainly a gem by Matt Glarner A "Rubiayat" is described by Electra rec- tune nearly as much as L.A. glam-rockers sion lacked. Another Carly Simon song pops up later as ords as a stone of telepathy; a divinatory tool. Faster Pussycat trash Carly Simon's 1972 hit Anita Baker righteously pampers "You Be"You're So Vain". Never before has the song I'm not sure what that implies, but the "Rubiayat: Electra's 40th Anniversary" cassette sounded so wonderfully cheap; this is classic long To Me", making almost no changes over-produced, bubble-gum junk, and all with except for Baker's crooning voice. is certainly a gem. The compilation concludes with John Zorn On paper it sounds intriguing; An all-star a metallic twist. Speaking of metallic, the heavy-metal ripping through The Stooges' 1970 pioneerrock n' roll romp featuringfireshnew musicians presenting their unique interpretations moguls of Metallica give Queen's "Stone ing son, "T.V. Eye." Incoherently screaming of classic sixties and seventies rock. When lis- Cold Crazy" the standard trash n' bum treat- vocals make thefinalsone to remember. So a "Rubiayat" may be a stone or talistened to, "Rubiayat Electra's 40th Anniver- ment. Sounding like they just got slapped sary" certainly lives up to its expectations. across the face, Metallica treats the song with man, but among the thirty-nine songs on "Rubiayat: Electra's 40th Anniversary", there Celebrating the fortieth year of Electra rec- typical fury. Not furious, but certainly talented are the is hardly one that isn't a gem. Costing under ords conception, this compilation spews forth thirty-nine brash tracks, with artists ranging classical violin performers, Kronos Quanet. twenty dollars, "Rubiayat" is certainly a must They treat Television's "Marquee Moon" for any music enthusiast. And you don't need from Linda Rondstadt and Metallica. The double CD/cassette strikes off on a with the elegance and grace the original ver- to dig for this gem. positive note; The Cure's manic pop interpretation of the Doors' classic tune"Hello, I Love You." Bringing the song from a pleasant toetapper to an ethereal foot stomper. The Cure by John Brown makes some unique changes upon the timeAfter In the Mood, the beat of the album "When Adam and Evefirstsaw each other, less song, and sets the pace for the rest of the that's when the blues staried,"says John Lee tends to slow down a little until the explosion recording. From there, Rubiayat glides through Tracy Hooker. "No matter what anybody says, it all of George Thorogood singing a song called Chapman's delightfully traditional rendition comes down to the same thing: a man, a Sally Mae. This song truly jams with both of Glenn Yarbrough's "House of the Rising woman, a broken heart, and a broken home - John Lee and Thorogood letting out everything they have. These are definately the best Sun", and into British punker and political you know what I mean?" He knows what he means. He's recorded three songs, but the others also have their own activist Billy Bragg's version of Love's "Seven and Seven Is". Seasoning the song over 100 albums. He's been singing for sixty characteristics depending upon opinion. So the next time you're in the record store with punk urgency and threat, Bragg sepa- years. In that time, "The Hook" has healed many hearts with his blues. and still haven't experienced "The Hook" go rates it from its decidedly "hippie" roots. Anybody that has heard John Lee out on a limb and buy The Healer; you will get Next, Latin guitar divas. The Gipsy Kings, employ seven guitarists for their outstanding Hooker's music knows what I mean when I your money's worth. interpretation of The Eagles' "Hotel Califor- say "healed." Most blues artists tend to restrict nia". Lacing the song with Hispanic charm, themselves to a standard twelve bar scale, they creat an even more danceable version flatting the third and seventh notes. But, when than the original. It seems that even Ward John Lee Hooker plays, there are no rules; he can harmonize notes in different scales that Cleaver could Lambada to this one. Hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, The shouldn't go together at all, but actually go Soulhvitrds is the studenl-prmlucocl lU'WspaptT ol' Sugarcubes may not know how to Lambada, together amazingly well. I guess that's why MaineSouth High School, l>ark Ridge, Il..l>ottc'rs to the editor should be deliv ered to room V-130 or but they prove they can play with the best of they call him the"King of the Blues." them on their cover of Sailcat's 1972 song On his latest album. The Healer, Hooker given to a member of the editorial start' below, reserves Uic right to edit letters con"Motorcycle Mama". Besides, hearing an comes together with many outstanding artists, Souihwords taining obscene or libelous material. Icelander mispronounce the word "Harley" whose hearts he has touched and grabbed their through an entire song is pretty entertaining. souls. Among these artists are Carlos San tana, Kditor-in-Chief Amv Huser News editor Eric Eichin Two songs later. The Pixies give The Paul Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood, Robert A.ss(iciate News editor Marc Ma/./.uca Butterfield Blues Band song "Bom In Chi- Cray, and Canned Heat. Commentary editors linran Siddiqui cago" a delightful, if demented twist. ProThe title track of he album. The Healer, is Dave Saaveiira pelled by a slam-tempo drum beat and plod- performed with Carlos Santana and the SanFeatures editor Chuck Cjcholl ding bass, this just might be the album's best tana Band. This is the slower, blues-y type Associate I'eatures editor Han Bcrko SporLs edit.irs Natalie Kuohn track. WaiUng out lyrics over a frenzied gui- song with that customized Santana sound. Tom Lin tar, Pixies vocaUst Black Francis is at his This song is already the winner of two EmProduction editors Jim Saisitkorn avant-garde best. This one is not to be missed. mies. Carolyn Chandler Gems abound on side B, among them a The nest song. In the Mood, is played with Photo editors Iixsh Anderson dance version of John Kongo's "Tokoloshe Bonnie Raitt and has more of an upbeat blues Vasmine Kiss Elizabeth HiickleV Man" as done by Manchester England's ry thym. Bonnie Raitt makes this song with her Art editors Deborah Cliaii Happy Mondays. Happy Mondays give the strong, howling voice that is just a sensation to Adviser T. R.Kertt): song a danceable twist, but don't alter that experience.
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Morality, Mortality. What's the difference? by Dave Saavedra How many times have you faced a dilema valve. Your doctor is pretty understanding so due to conflicting morals? What do you do? you: Are the results of your decision correct? After a) Rip open your chest to make sure all the minutes upon minutes of diligent research, I parts are there. have compiled twelve (that's 1 + 2 for all you b) Cancel all high-impact aerobic classes. non-mathematics types) basic situations that c) Go to Jiffy Lube and have them install a most people will run into during their lifetime. new valve for a low price. Which choice will lead your hollow, empty d) Try to find the Wizard of Oz. soul to the ever-fulfilling inner-peace? Take 6. In class, your test paper is returned. You this quiz and find out! find that you received credit for a question that 1. While strolling down the street, you should have been marked wrong. You decide happen upon a shiny, new, eel-skin waJlet to: loaded with a thousand dollars in cash. There a) Perform a sinister laugh, point at the is no identification and there is no else around, teacher, and scream, "Mooga Mooga!" so you: b) Suceedfromthe Union. a) Say, "A thousand dollars found, is a c) Alert the teacher that you should receive thousands dollars earned!" 200 bonus points for showing great honesty in b) Jump down, turn around, pick a bale of an era of cut-throat politics. cotton. d) Eat cicadas. c) Place wallet in a safe place. Like your 7. Your parents have left you alone in the pocket. house while they are out of the country for d) Ignore wallet. You will appreciate the three months. You decide to: value of a dollar more when you steal it a) Inform local city planners that you will yourself. have a towering sign built saying, "Johnny's 2. By coincidence, you find your best Brothel. No Waiung." friend kissing your sweetheart by the cafeteb) Sit at home and watch "Mechanical ria. What do you do? Universe" a) With a cigarette Ughter in hand, ask your c) Create your own perfume and line of friend to stick out their tongue and close their clothing. eyes so you can give them a big surprise. d) Sell the house. Auction off the furniture. b) Send a thank-you card. Purchase (or lease) new, exotic sports car. c) Jump down, turn around, pick a bale of 8. Your best friend has finally convinced you to try out for the school play. However, hay. d) With a cigarette lighter in hand, ask your you get the part and your friend does not. sweetheart to stick out their tongue and close What do you do? a) Say, "Don't worry, I'll save you a seat." their eyes so you can give them a big surprise. b) Offer your left nostril as a gesture of 3. While at the grocery store, you observe a stranger smuggling produce into their bag. good intentions. What do you do? c) Ask to see if can you go over to your a) Shoot to kill. friend's house to practice your lines. b) "Beat" them up. d) Clip your toenails. c) Say "Toe-MAY-toe" instead of "Toe9. While soliciting in the forest preserve, MAH-toe." you come across a wounded, blood-spurting, d) Ask the stranger, "Is that fresh celery deer. Immediately, you: a) Appreciate the fact that this deer has down your pants or are you just happy to see been pre-sacrificed for your convenience. me?" b) Get out your saw for your own set of 4 4. While driving yourcar out of the parking lot after school, you hit another parked ve- Lucky Deer's Feet. c) Hang fuzzy dicefromits antlers and be hicle. There is no one else around, so you: on your way. a) Yell, "Good thing it wasn't a Pinto!" d) Nurse the poor, injured animal back to b) Leave address and telephone number where victim may receive hot, dehcious pizza health. Then break its ankles with a sledgehammer like in the Academy Award-winning that's ready in less than thirty minutes. c) Stamp another "Kill Flag" on the side of film. Misery. 10. You are asked by your parents to videyourcar. d) Leave a note on the other car's wind- otape their favorite television program while they are away. You forget. When your parents shield saying, "Ha-hah! Not sorry!" 5. After major open-heart surgery, you feel arrive home you: a) Load up on Valium. that your doctor has cheated you out of a new
b) Are well into the next state. c) Ask if the family rifle is clean and ready to fire. d) Beg their forgiveness by yanking out your tongue to simulate insanity. 11. During your new job, you notice that your boss's toup6 is slipping off. Being of good moral character, you: a) Inspect the toupe forfracturedribs and teeth, a sign that the hairpiece may actually be roadkill. b) Ask to see more scalp, for it turns you on big time.' c) Compliment your boss on how you can't really even see the string that runs under his chin. d) Drink lots of water. 12. While waiting in line for the new Southwards issue, you: a) Have your I.D. with Hawk/RorschachInkblot Activity Ticket Decal ready to exhibit. b) Wonder if you' 11 get the nice people who don't really check to see if you've got your LD.'s c) Ponder the Meaning of Life, as manifested in the deep, philosophical question, "Can I have some fries?" d) Have $20 ready to give to Dave Saavedra. Well, how did you do? Make sure you've completely erased any unwanted choices, for the scoring goes as follows: 3 wrong: you're doing alright 2 wrong: you're doing even better 1 wrong: you're a genius 0 wrong: you're a LIAR Have a nice life.
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Boo boo, wong wong, and kokee-koko by Carolyn Chandler Through the AFS program, several students have the privilege of staying in foreign countries during the summer or even for a full year. The most difficult program in AFS is staying a full year in a country that does not speak English or any other language known by the student. Renee Russo heard about AFS during her freshman year through a friend of hers that had participated in the program. She attended the meetings and was accepted during her sophomore year. Renee went to Japan in March of 1990 knowing no Japanese except for the words meaning "good morning," "good day," and "good night." She received no credit for this year because she did not understand enough Japanese to complete her classes there successfully. "Atfirstit was very difficult to communicate," Renee stated. "I remember trying to find a McDonald's with a friend of mine from Australia. Neither of us spoke much Japanese. V/e tried to ask directions by saying 'McDonald's?' to them, bUt.they pronounce it differently and they didn't understand. Finally, we just drew the Golden Arches on a piece of paper and showed it to a woman. She knew exactly what we were asking." "Another interesting thing about the language difference was that the Japanese had different names for animal sounds.
Instead of "oink oink," pigs said "boo boo." Dogs said "wong wong," and roosters went "kokee-koko." Renee described the school system as being very strict. "We went to school Monday through Friday with a half day on Saturday. No one could have their hair penned, curled, or colored. If someone had naturally curly hair
Before and after each class, the students stood up and bowed to the teacher. The students would stay in the same room all day, and the teachers would move from class to class. At school, Renee played basketball, which she said was easy since she was taller than anyone else on her team. She also sang in the chorus there, which sang
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(whic h didn' t include many of the girls there) she had to bring in younger pictures of herself to show that they had always had curly hair." None of the girls were allowed to wear earrings, make-up, perfume, or wild socks. Everyone had to wear uniforms, and there were strict regulations on the kind of pants that the boys could wear.
more German Italian, and English songs than Japanese, including songs such as "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," and "Hey, Jude." At her Japanese home with her "family," Renee experienced many "u-aditions" that were similar to the traditions of many American families. "My sister and I would have
"futon fights" before we went to bed. Futons are thick, heavy blankets. The pillows werefilledwith grains. They were so heavy that we would've killed each other if we had fought with those. If our mother would come in, asking what we were doing, we would act innocent or blame each other." "My family was very large. There was my mother and father, my 17 year old sister, my 15 year old sister, and my six year old brother." One difference in the family life was that the women were subservient to the men. Renee's mother would fix dinner for her husband whenever he chose to come home, and she would lay out his clothes in the morning and at night. During her stay, Renee climbed Mt. Tateyama, the third highest mountain in Japan, saw "ricefields,ricefields,and more ricefields,"and attended the funeral of her "grandmother," which she described as "scary" because of the custom in which each person would go up the body and take the handkerchief off of its face to say goodbye. By the end of her stay, Renee was fluent enough to hold a normal conversation in Japanese. "When 1 attended English class, the teacher would always ask me to tell the students the translation of a word they didn't know. It felt good to have it the other way around."
Girls'soccer's startling upsets, continued continued from page 8 have to make too many dramatic saves, but she moved so well she controlled the whole penalty box, and her play was technically perfect, with no mistakes." The victory followed three straight losses at the Hoffman Estates tournament over the previous weekend. After losing 3-0 to stateranked Palatine, the Hawks came from behind against powerhouse Hoffman, cutting a 3-0 lead down to 3-2, but fell just short of toppling a panicked Hoffman team. Later, facing a Naperville North team ranked as the best team
in the state by some sources, the Hawks scored first, followed by a goal by Naperville. A second Hawk goal stood up until just before the half, when Naperville tied it again. The Hawks held on against the wind in the third quarter, then dominated play in the fourth before giving up a breakaway that led to a Naperville triumph. Junior Angle Meyer and Senior EminaZvizdich were named to the alltournament team. "Even though we dropped all three games," said assistant coach Tom Kerth, "we gained a lot more from the weekend than we lost. Wefinishedthe weekend stronger than
our opponents, and we're a much better team than we were going in to the tournament." Just ask Libertyville.
Track, continued continued from page 8 The season's last indoor meet took place at home against Glenbrook North and Hoffman Estates. Once again the girls were victoious, winning on both the Varsity and JV levels. This meant an 8 and 0 finish for the Varsity squad's indoor season. Athletes of the Meet were: Varsity, Liz Kuehn and J V, Liz Carroll.
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A look back at some Monkee business by Kristina Gielaskj Two of them were struggling actors. Two ten in 1984 ( and revised to include a new cided to really become a band. The Monkees of them were struggling musicians. But then chapter on the Monkees' 1986 reunion), the had bitten the hand that fed them, and became fate in the form of an open casting call for a book provides an interesting behind-the- cultural heroes instead of mere playthings. new television show brought them together, seens view of the entire Monkees saga mainly Ultimately, the show's ratings dipped and and actors Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones and through interviews with the participants. Of the hits stopped coming. By the end of 1968, musicians Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork course in the Monkees' case, "participants" Tork was gone, followed by Nesmith, and became world famous pop stars virtually means not only the band members, but also the without the band's only real musicians, the overnight. group's creators, producers BobRafelson and Monkees were soon no more. Hey, hey, they were the Monkees. While Bert Schneider, their first musical director, Had die ratings stayed up, would the recthey only monkeyed around onjietwork tele- Don "Rock Concert" Kirshner, and others. ords have kept selling? Had the records kept vision for two seasons, they became, through As we all know, the Monkees started as a selling, would the show have stayed on the reruns, the friends of numerous generations of complete fabrication. It was created to bring air? Certainly the show has lived much longer young TV viewers such as ourselves. And the youth and TV together, and what better than the music, for we still find ourselves now that the dust has once again settled on the way than a comedy about a rock band? After sitting in front of the TV on a rainy day (of Monkees' paws, we may still ask ourselves: being chosen from a pool of nearly 500 appli- course not on a school day) watching the everWhat were the Monkees all about? cants, the Monkees were given musical life by so-groovy Monkees. It must have been the For many, the answers to that question just outside songwriters and musicians. And yet, lovely fashion statements made by their funky may be found inside the pages ofThe Monkees after the Monkees skyrocketed to clothing and bell-bottoms that caused milTale, Eric Lefcowitz's finely detailed history stardom,and were forced to actually learn lions of TV viewers to go ape over the Monof this unlikely band of superstars. First writ- their instruments so they could tour, the de- kees.
The Beatles-their rise and fall byKnutBrekke John Lennon. The legend, the musician, the father, and the husband. He would have been fifty years old this year. Unfortunately, he lived only forty years, becasue he was killed in New York by a crazy man on December 8,1980. It came as a shock to many people. John Lennon, possibly the best musician that has ever been bom was dead at only forty years old. John Lennon's claim to fame was The Beatles-one of the best groups ever in the history of music. The four members of the group were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Each member came from a working class background, and all had experience in various other groups before they started performiung together. The group began with the pairing of Paul McCarUiey and John Lennon in 1956, joined by George Harrison in 1957. These three people adopted the name 'The Beatles" in I960. They were perfoming in clubs in the city of iheirbirth,Liverpool, and in Hamburg which served as a testing ground for popular musicians of this period.
In 1962, the group, under the management Finally, the pressure of their public lives, of Brian Epstein, signed a recording contract together with their growing outside interests, and recruited Ringo Starr from another band. led to the group's dissolution in 1971. It was The subsequent commercial release (1962- over! 63) of such songs as "Love Me Do", Please Paul McCarmey produced solo-albums Please Me", "She Loves You", and "I Want to and in 1971 formed his own band named Hold Your Hand" made them the most popu- "Wings", Paul McCarmey is maybe the man lar rock group in England in 1964. In this that has had the best success after the dissoluperiod of time people just loved The Beatles. tion. He has made many successful albums. People styled their like them, were wearing George Harrison worked alone and with the same clothes, and shoes. Lennon and Starr. In 1975, Starr appeared in The Beatles' music, originally inspired by films and showed some intrest in country such U.S. performers as Chuck Berry, Elvis music. Presley, and Bill Haley, recaptured much of John Lennon continued as a musician with the freshness and excitement of the earUest his wife, Yoko Ono, and as a political activist days of rock and roll, and in combination with until his assassination in 1980. the simple but engaging lyrics of Lennon and John Lennon will always be remembered McCartney, kept the group at the top of the as the father of The Beatles, the man who charts for several years. made success possible. He is a legend. The Beatles produced many great albums such as "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1967), "Help" (1965), and "A Hard Winter scholar athletes The winter sport's 1990-91 Scholar AthDay's Night" (1969). They have also had letes are Eric Eichin, James Rushford and many other great albums, but these are the William Schmitz for boys' basketball; Julie most famous ones. In The Beatles albums, the texts have Sebastian, Jennifer Smith, and Maragret meaning. The songs tell the listeners about Zimmermann for girls' basketball; Frances things that are happening in the society and Borchers and Melissa Kinder for girls' gymelsewhere in life. John Lennon and Paul nastics; David Hartwig for boys' swimming; McCaruiey are theones who wrote most of the and Paul Astorino, John Kirpanos, Paul Mulvaney, and Nathan Myers for boys' wrestling. songs.
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MS honors 62 new NHS inductees Maine South officials recently announced new inductees into the National Honor Society. In a ceremony held on March 19 in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium, sixty juniors and two seniors were inducted into the society. To be eligible, a student must be a junior or senior, have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, have demonstrated leadership and service throughout the community and be involved in an extracirricular school activity. In addition, a lengthy application, complete with letters of recommendation and descriptions of activities must be submitted. Finally, the applicant's character is reviewed and
judged by faculty members who decide whether or not the applicant is fully qualified. The new inductees are : Seniors: Vincent Blank and Annika Schneider Juniors : Cheryl Alexander, Suzanne Auge, Jennifer Black, Michael Brudzinski, Karen Buetmer, Carolyn Chandler, David Cook, Margaret Corr, Christen Coomer, Susan Crawford, Kristina DeCleene, Kari Detloff, Oksana Dudycz, Marina Dumit, Jennifer English, Katherine Gleason, Caroline Hodur, Nathan Hultman, Colleen Hynes, Robert Janas, Matthew Kadzie, Susan Kerber, Thomas Kiepura, Soo Jung Kim, Anna Kotsakis, Cynthia Krefft, Jessica Levas,
James Lin, Pat Loukas, Lynn Lutzer, and Chacko Mammen. Additional juniors include : Jeffrey Martin, Michael Mazukelli, Jeffrey Morris, Kristen Newton, Michael Palac, Jack Parrino, Jeremy Paschke, Kelli Perkins, Joseph Pintz, Peggy Provis, Jill Romund, Irene Scardino, Elizabeth Schroeder, Imran Siddiqui, Paul Signorino, Tara Sindt, Renee Slwiec, Christine Sliwa, Cara Spurrier, Susan Swanson, Stella Tenerelli, Sarah Voorhees, Sarah Wanat, Michelle Weihs, Jay Wietecha, Matthew Williams, Kathleen Zimmermann, and Anne Zoellner. Congratulations to all who made it.
Students of the month for March recognized Maine South officials recently announced students of the month for the month of March. They are: Home Economics: Micael Mendrick, Lisa Lanzafame, Lori S voboda, Emmy Pasier, and Kathryn Sieger Industrial Ed. : Chris Carrion, Ramona Zenkich, Erik Brandon, and Jeff Matz Art/Photo: Pete Thomas, Tom Zmuda, and Megan O'Donnell Broadcasting/Drama : Jim Brahos and Cathy Hallihan Choir: Amy Huser Driver Education : Sarah Kaufman, Ken Melendy, Mike Parente, and Jeanine Gerambia Social Science: Jessica Brown, Dan Cork-
ill, Marty Kulak, Tom Lin, David Maizen, Dawn Pawilk, and Adriane Anile Foreign Language : Katherine Biegler, Melissa Hagenauer, Yasmine Kiss, Jim Lawson, Bonnie Lee, Lihana Minkowycz, Rob Perry, Jill Schroeder, and Rich Sroka English : Dan Dace, Laura Hanson, Brian Harrity, Brian James, Lisa Jozwiak, Tracey Kiefer, Vanessa Marcol, Anthony Mazzacano, Kim Mc Closky, Mike Parrie, Patti Richards, Tracy Van Craenenbroeck, Anastasios Vlachogiannis, and Susan Wiatr Health : Angelo Pouyoukas and Joan Hoffman Physical Education : Al Tseng, Adam Nardi, Amanda Ognar, Kathy Kougias, Nicole Berg, Jeremy Colquhoun, Fred Sanchez, Jim Legowski, and Jim Lin
Business: Jill Buckley, Kari Detloff, Mike Parrie, Jennifer Perry, Stacey Sasso, Craig Bodo, Brian Hameder, James Vosnos, and Larry Ryan Mathematics : Joan Hoffman, Bob Griffith, Jeanne Auer, Brant Palmquist, Robb WiUiford, Matha Bohm, Sarah Merz, Tamara Gustek, Bill Sianis, Dave Young, Marisa M Oliviero, and Jennifer Gallego ^ Science: Cara Spurrier, Joel Gregie, Erica Wilke, Jenny English, Joe Arcuri, Jared Jacobson, Patricia Stasiek, Tarak Chokshi, Tom "MC" Hammar, Jackie Urquhart, Katie Carlson In addition, one student was accidentally omitted from January's list in Southwords. She is Angle Papassavas, who was awarded for her efforts in Concert Orchestra.
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A day in the life of Parl< Ridge's new mayor by Mike Robinson He had many strong words of praise for the This week. Community Beat will focus on ex-mayor, and Butler was equally as generous Park Ridge's new mayor, Mr. Ron Wietecha. in his words for Wietecha. Being mayor of ParkRidge is not as easy as "I think Ron will do a great job,"said it seems. Just ask Ron Wietecha, who was Butler. "It is simply the matter of a new CEO recently appointed as the city's mayor. He is and the same board of directors." filling the post left vacant by Marty Butler, the Wietecha, who has been a resident of Park eighteen year city hall veteran. Ridge for nearly twenty years, has two sons. Mr. Wietecha took the reigns of leadership One, Ron graduated from Maine South in from Butler because of the latter's appoint- 1989, and is currently attending Stanford University. The other. Jay. is currently a ment as 28th District State Senator. At the Park Ridge Men's Prayer Breakfast, junior here at South. The new mayor was well known in town where he was an honored guest, Wietecha spoke shortly and remarked that filling the before his new post as an alderman and a shoes of someone as accomplished as Mayor soccer coach. He feels that community servButler would be difficult. However, he would ice and people giving of time is the key to the put every ounce of energy he had into the new neighborly feeling present in Park Ridge. job. "Volunteerism is very important in our
city. Many important services are provided for by volunteers. Here, we don't care much about politics; resourcefulness is the key, and it is very special,'' stated Wietecha. Mr. Wietecha has set an agenda for his term in City Hall, which extends until 1993. He calls for more compromise and cooperation among Park Ridgeans, and will continue ex-mayor Butler'sfightagainst noise and expansion. Other than that, he simply hopes to lead the town prudently and productively as it approaches the year 2000. The SI 00.00 a month salary per month that ^ Mr. Wietecha will receive proves that he has ^ taken the job because of his love of public service. Although he is only an interim mayor, great accomplishment is expected from Ron Wietecha.
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Wrestlers end with six in sectionals The Hawk wrestling team competed with pride and courage during the 1990-91 season. Highlights of the season included the Niles North Varsity Tournament Championship, victories over Notre Dame and Glenbrook South, a 3rd Place teamfinishin the I.H.S.A. Regional Tournament, and qualifying 6 Hawk wrestlers for the tough Leyden sectional. Leading the way for the Hawks was senior co-captain, John Kirpanos. Kirpanos captured the tournament titles at Prospect, Niles
North, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame, en route to a 23-6 season. "Kirpanos set the tone for us with his special brand of toughness and determination," said Coach McCann. Other outstanding wrestlers included Clint Faldetta and Bill Ladra, who were both named All-Conference and Sectional Qualifiers, while 145 lb. Mark Valkanet captured a Regional Championship. Damon Federighi won both a Regional Champioship and All-Conference honors and went undefeated from
mid-December to the Sectional Semi-Finals in February. Co-captain Paul Mulvaney, Pete Thomas, and Adam Kasper also contributed, anchoring the upper weight classes and consistently competed with toughness. Jim Urgo, Paul Astorino, Nate Myers, Stu Kirk, and John Caliendo all added clutch victories throughout the season. With a fine group of freshmen and underclassmen, the future looks bright for Maine South wrestling.
Runners carry winning ways outdoors The boys' track and field team picked up where they left off indoors, as they sprinted into the outdoor season by destroying both Elmwood Park and Maine East. The Hawks had justfinisheda perfect 6-0 indoor season, and with the two outdoor wins, the Hawks have a 21-meet winning streak which began last year. During the Maine East and Elmwood Park meet, the Hawks won 12 out of the 18 events. Among the victorious Hawks were Pete
Gayford (2-mile run and 800m run), Jeff Morris (110 high hurdles), Tom Matzen (long jump and triple jump), Jeff Beaumont (400m dash). Brad Scott (pole vault), Brian Mundt (high jump), and Brian Kufner (shot-put and discus). In the discus, Kufner threw for 138 feet, which placed him ninth on the all-time list of Maine South discus throwers. For this accomplishment, Kufner was named the "athlete of
the meet." After coming off thisfirstoutdoor victory of the season, the Hawks continue to work hard and look forward to the big invitationals in the coming months. "We've come this far riding high, but we still have many trials and tribulations ahead of us," concluded Mike Szwed. The Hawks will compete in the Saxon Invite tomorrow.
Baseball team opens season impressively The Hawks have opened up the baseball season in impressive fashion. Winning all three games in the Niles North Tournament, the Hawks made it to the championship game against Leyden (inconjplete due to rain). The Hawks number one pitcher, Jim Rushford, has returned to the starting rotation after an elbow injury prevent him from pitch-
ing all of last year. Joining him on the mound is Pat Daly and Mike Mazukelli, who return from last year's squad. A new addition to the starting rotation is Jeff Kilburg, who has already earned two wins and one save. Other returning seniors include outfielder Doug Beaumont, second-baseman Mike McCormick, first-baseman Aaron Duda,
third-baseman Ray Gialo, and utility player Kevin Holbrook. Junior Sean Collins has also played sensational at shortstop. Rounding out the team is outfielder Jerry Pasche. The Hawks will be in action tomorrow morning, away at Naperville.
Tennis team remains optimistic as new season begins After taking second place in doubles of the state finals last year, the boys' tennis team have set an even higher goal this year - to place as a team in slate. With #1 singles player. Bob Zumph, and #1 doubles player, Tom Lin, both returning to the Hawk line-up, the Hawks definitely feel optimistic. The Hawks also have some outstanding talent in returning juniors, Karl Meland and Jim Lin (#2 doubles) and senior Steve Waden (#2 singles). To add to the Hawks' strength are four sophomores: Ryan Sipkovsky (#1 doubles), Eric Manzi and Vince Fisher (#3 doubles), and Brad Thompson (#3 singles). Junior Jeff Martin and senior Mike Robinson contribute as well. The Hawks have jumped out to a 3-1 record, defeating Elk Grove, Niles West, and Maine West. Their only loss came at the hands of Hinsdale Central, last year's state champions.
After dominating Elk Grove in their opening meet, the Hawks met Niles West. Against the Indians, Thompson broke a 3-3 tie between the two teams to give the Hawks the victory. Recently, the Hawks destroyed district-
rival Maine West, 6-1. Zumph at #1 singles and Lin-Sipkowsky at #1 doubles extended their winning streak, remaining unbeaten for the season. The Hawks' next meet will be a Quad Meet, tomorrow at Maine South.
Hawk spikers jump to 6-0 record Although it may seem premature to mention the state championship now, it is neither a dream nor an impossibility for the boys' volleyball team this year. In fact, the varsity squad has opened up the season with an impressive 6-0 record. The starting six Hawks include four talented seniors - Tom Hoff (6'6"), Bill Barker (6'2"), John Kujak (5'11"), and Bob Solak (5' 10"). The two outstanding juniors, Damon Harkey (6'2") and Paul Harris (5'10"), pro-
vide support for the Hawk attack, which can be best described as a combination of speed and power. The Hawks' opener was a 15-3,15-7 victory over Niles West. The Hawks have gone on to soundly defeat Gordon Tech, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Deerfield, and Waukegan. The Hawks' next game will take place this evening, away at Glenbrook South.
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Softball off to winning beginning Pasier sets RBI record Senior Emmy Pasier shattered a state record in Softball when she hammered home 15 runs batted in during a single game on April 8. Stroking a single, a double, a triple, a home run, and a grand slam, Pasier led the Hawks to a 31-0 drubbing of Maine West. Her 15 RBIs falls just one short of the national record of 16, and paced the Hawks to an impressive victory early in a season that has already had its share of highlights. Opening day for the Hawks took place Tuesday, April 2 against perennial powerhouse York. The score was close at one to one for most of the game; however. South allowed two runs to score without retaliating in the late innings, resulting in a final score of 1-3. The next game for the team proved to be South added two more wins to their record after the fifth inning) the team raised their beneficial as the Hawks beat Niles West by 2 (now 4-1) in the double-header. Winning each level of play to that characteristic of Hawk on April 5. Against Libertyville the next day. by slaughter-rule (winning by at least ten runs softball.
Runners finish indoors witti flair The tail end of the Lady Hawks indoor track season provided for a fantastic finale to the team's earlier accomplishments. At the Buffalo Grove invitational, the girls ran, putted, and jumped with their usual stamina. Here, both Varsity and J V snagged third place overall, but this was only a prelude to what better things were to come. On March 15, Maine South faced Central Suburban Leagues South and North at the CSL Invite. ,
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qualifying mark).Sue Pawlick had a good day in the 400m, running a time of 66.3 seconds which broke the school record in that event. The frosh-soph 4 layrelayteam of Liz Kuehn, Margie Wasiak, Maria Poulos and Brigid Brown also did well, fmishing second in this event. Score's added up, the Hawk found themselves departing with a 3rd place trophy. They were beaten only by Evanston (as expected) and powerhouse, Waukegan. continued on page 4
Soccer team sends a message to the state The Maine South girls' soccer team knocked off #1 ranked Libertyville 1-0 in an emotional battle on April 10, earning the Hawks the respect they always felt they deserved and restoring them to the position of a team to be feared by every soccer power in the state. Scoring early in the game, junior speedster Angle Meyer powered through a defender, keeping tight control of the ball, then rocketing a shot past Libertyville's all-state goalkeeper. "It was a beautiful goal," said coach Jack Tilley, "because Angle never gave up on it. They had been in our end for ten minutes, and we scored the first time we got down to their end." Tilley also had high praise for junior goalkeeper Holly Francis, who took control of the game from a defensive standpoint. "She didn't continued on page 4