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AP students take 3rd in nation •by Eric Eichin Members of Mr. Pat Feichter' s third period AP Government class recently took a trip to Washington. D.C. to be part of the National Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights. , where they took third place overall. The team, which won the Illinois State Title in February, was only two points behind the winning Oregon squad. During an emotional speech by Mr. Feichter at the Spring Sports Assembly on April 25, the team was recognized for its incredible dedication and determination. "Some of these kids would be getting out of athletic practices or games, and then would go directly to my room for the two hour study sessions that prepared us for the state competiton, which we won, "commented Feichter, proving the team's dedication. Before leaving for Washington, Mr. Feichter had this prediction: "At the state level, we won by an exceptionally high margin. We've worked very hard preparing for these competitions, and I think that we have a very good chance at winning the national rounds. The team departed for Washington on Friday the 26th at 9:20 A.M. While in Washington, they toured the Washington area, and met Illinois Senator Paul Simon. Also part of the gala event were formal dances and award banquets. By late Sunday night, the team had been notified that they had made the fianal round of
competition, where teams from ten states remained. This information was relayed to MS officials, who were obviously pleased. On Monday morning, a bulletin was announced over the loudspeaker explaining the team's success. After further grueling competion, the team was honored as winning third place, a mere two points behind the champions, Lincoln High School of Portland, OR and one point behind the runner up, East High School of Denver,CO. Arriving home on Tuesday the 30th, the team was obviously pleased with its efforts.
and was welcomed home by excited parents. The team's success was featured in two articles by the Chicago Tribune, considered by many as one of America's best newspapers. The team consisted of the following seniors : Karen Bott, Katie Carison, David Hartwig, Jill Howard, Jason Ichen, Brian James, Katherine Kougias, Lee Kuehn, Tom Lin, Margaret Metzinger, Mary Michal, Nate Meyers. Lauren Ofenloch, Kristi Sigg. Mike Szwed, Al Tseng, Susan Wiatr, and Kim Wiederer.
MS writers win Journalism Awards Four Maine South students won top honors in the 1991 Suburban Press Club High School Journalism Contest and were honored at a banquet on April 18. Additionally, two students won first place awards from the American Scholastic Press Association, and Southwords was awarded a First Place Award from the ASP A. Seniors Lisa Lanzafame, Tera Siwicki, and Cindi Wilk were awarded the first place award for feature writing for their story, "A shocking exhibition: the disturbing upsurge of indecent exposure in Park Ridge," which was published in Southwords on December 7, 1990. The feature writing category received the greatest number of submissions of all eleven categories honored.
The judges were particularly impressed by "the legwork and research necessary to tackle such a story," which focused on several cases of indecent exposure during the summer of 1990 and included eyewitness accounts, police reports, and expert testimony, as well as secondary research. Editors of other student publications praised Maine South for its courage to allow the writers to address a sensitive topic with good taste. Many felt that their own school might not have allowed the article to appear in their newspapers. Senior Tonie Cameron won her first place award in the Best Column category for her article. "The child left in alcohol's wake." published in Southwords on December 21.
1990. The article was a true account of Tonie's growing up in a family with two alcoholic parents and the heartbreaking trail of abuse and neglect before she was adopted into a family that gave her love and stability. The judges were particularly impressed with Tonie's work, calling it "a powerful story of a long journey back to normal, and the painful road that was taken to get to that place." Tonie's article was further honored by being the only one reprinted in the program for the Journalism banquet held on March 18. The American Scholastic Press Association also honored Tonie's article with an Outstanding Story (Non-School Related) award, Continued on page six
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Save the earth.. .win a prize! by Dave Saavedra "LIFE," some people will remind you, "is can say "Vvtmprqslkc!" To help conserve our just one, big, huge, black, oozing, pulsing, woody friends, you: a) Plant young telephone poles. seething, swirling, salivating, sucking, mass of multiple choice questions." b) Save nail clippings. Use later as a natuIf this proposition is at least partly true, ral soil fertilizer. then we may havejustenough time to save the c) Compress old matchsticks into a vehicle earth. But HOW and WHEN we save it is up similar to the AMC Gremlin. to you. Only you. Only you. Only you. Only d) Reduce number of toilet-paper rolls yooooooou: during a night-time raid from 48 to 43. 1. After swallowing an entire chicken at an 6. Although it has been proven an excellent outdoor picnic, you find that you have failed fire insulator, asbestos is now believed to to leave your paper plates and plastic eating cause cancer in those who inhale the particuutensils in the proper waste containers. Imme- lates. If you work or reside in a building that diately, you: uses asbestos, what should you do? a) Apply a tourniquet. a) Find humor in every situation. b) Cough up the bones you forgot to reb) Place feet up against wall with hands move prior to nutritionizing. over neck until further notice. c) Feel a bloated sensation in the center of c) Inhale through nose, exhale through your abdomen, and realize it was only a ear-canal. dream. d) Consistently try "asbestos" you can. d) Find that poultry is best appreciated 7. During a wild fishing excursion you when your lower lip is not soldered to your hook a large, meaty salmon that would make chin. a great meal. However, you remember the 2. While taking-off from an airport, an air- notice about polluted waters and unsafe-toline jet shatters windows, frightens livestock, eatfish.What do you do? and upsets local school teachers. Obviously, a) Rise up in BLOODY REVOLUTION this is a form of: b) Reveal Batman's true identity. a) Vanilla Ice. c) Drink powdered salmon, which tastes b) Socialistic values springing shut like a just as good, but has half the calories. bear trap on a fluffy mammal's brittle bones. d) Quote The Raven, "Nevermore!" c) The inexplicable repercussions as mani8. Though considered to be a marvel of fested in the parvenuic application of multi- modem technology, nuclear power is potensyllabic words. tially dangerous in the hands of the careless. d) Armageddon (actually, same as "a"). What precautions would insure safe disposal 3. After you have just changed your motor of radioactive uranium? vehicle's various lubricants, youfindyourself a) Just one word: Fiber. with quarts upon quarts of used oil. The only b) Place hazardous waste in areas where responsible method of disposal would be: mutated animals would be a profitable tourist a) To pour the substance al 1 over your iced atu^action. drinks to simulate an Alaskan tanker disaster. c) Place anywhere near New Kids on the b) To place the petroleum product near Block. your alarm-clock so you can get up "oily" in d) Wearing of seat belts—a good tip no the morning. matter what the activity. c) To employ it as an Ivory Soap substitute 9. After consuming the contents of all your for your household cleansing needs. aluminum cans, the next ecological step d) To allow the oil to sit quietly by itself. would be: 4. While in your basement, you "suda) Digestion. denly" detect the presence of excess radon b) Returning the cans for a free re-fill. gas. Since this gas is harmful to your health, c) Interpreting the hidden meaning behind you: "Day-0." a) Smile. d) Notifying telephone company for b) Seek out delicious vermin. prompt hook-up with piece of string. c) Report to the attendance office. 10. While cutting your grass, you are told d) Question United Slates foreign policy that lawn clippings are beneficial if left out during the John Quincy Adams Administra- and not bagged. Since you only want the best tion. for your plant life, you: 5. Although most of theearth'ssurface was a) Re-initiate the "Red Scare." blanketed with millions of trees at one time, b) Determine the mass of copper wire. forests are now disappearing faster than you c) Eliminate the goofy music on Jeopardy.
d) Remove your wisdom teeth. IL While using an aerosol can, you find yourself single-handedly destroying the ozone layer. As an environmentalist, you: a) Apply a tourniquet. b) Shout, "May the sweat of a thousand monkees pollute your veins." c) Fix up your old car with spare parts. d) Stop spraying the maloderous toilet. Instead, encourage bacteria growth until Brady Bunch re-runs arefinallycancelled. 12. As a believer in "composting", you allow your pile to sit and rot in your backyard. However, you want maximum fertility with minimum smell. How is this best accomplished? a) Find the number of functional eyesocket cilia divided by the density of terrific toe-jams per minute. b) Minimize shower time to 2 seconds per month. c)While in the new library, "Find some work to do." d) Flush. Will planet earth survive? As this could very well be the last test that you will read in Southwards this year before we all die from pollution, the grading scale will be somewhat milder: 2 wrong—good job 1 wrong—part-time job 0 wrong-SELF-RIGHTEOUS PIG You've been a great audience. Send cash only.
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Government of the people-right?
by Chuck Cycholl It is the government of the people... For that reason, and that alone, one would suppose that the United States Congress should be comprised of good-hearted, conscientious American citizens; but due to Congress's incessant stagnancy, legacy of greed and self-interest, and general lack of concern for anyone but themselves, it has become neccessary for me to oudine the nature of their crimes against the state and to propose a possible resolution to this problem. Democracy has been in a long nose-dive for the last thirty years in America, and it is questionable if the concept even exists in the way the Framers first established it over 200 years ago. It is a sad case that our government, formerly full of men of resolution and idealism, should act in such an Anti-American, and erratic fashion. It is ironic as well, as the politicians of today have built a reputation, quite deservedly, of being foul ministers of disgraceful acts, and dastardly regulations. They seem to think that their actions are patriotic and correct, when in reality they are just self-serving actions taken in anticipation of next year's seems like a paltry sum. elections. being closed to new-comers. Are my accusations loo flamboyant? Am I So, how do we stop this outrageous crime We are the people. The government has being harsh on the Congressmen? against the Slate? How do we check govern- only as much power as we give it. After all, the Let me just cite some examples of the ment abuse? What can we do to stop this politicians are money-grubbing, one-sided, problems which plague the existance and rot problem? opinionated, jerks on power kicks! If you the infrastructure of the American nation. My solution requires very httle effort, but don't like the government, you are more than The economy is shot; our economic situ- it may in fact be quite revolutionary in its welcome to join it and try to change it. ation is grave, and we are in a recession. Yet, principles. our Congress continues to select foreign beneWe the people must halt the progress of ficiaries to receive earmarked American this society. The politicians can't operate dollars...dollars that could possibly be used to without our tax dollars. So go out, quit your help solve some social problems in America. job, and spend all of your remaining. Social Security is broke, or soon will be, Next, go on welfare. Grow your hair long is (he studcnl-produwd newspaper of yet Congress gave the "OK" to a 22 billion and party on. Or even better yet, take to the Soulhwordi Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL.Lertcrs dollar air-fighter program, with each plane street and run rampant Don't bathe, don't to the editor should bcdftivercd torooin V-130or given to a member of the editorial stall" below. costing upwards of 73 million dollars. shave, don't even clip and clean your nails. Homelessness continues to grow while the Let's become a poor, barbaric, and stupid Southwonls reserves the right to edit letters conCongressmen jet off toEurope on government society based on goatherding and drinking (aininB obscene or liliclous material. money; our money. Cysco brand wine cooler. Then we'll show the Ivdltor-ln-Chlef Amj Huser There is a massive drug problem and a fake politicians who's boss. Without our producNews editor.., ,.„ Eric Eichin Associate News editor , Marc Mazzuca two hundred million dollar-a-year drug war tivity, they have nothing to abuse. No money, Comnicntarj editors .„„....Imran Siddiqui that pretends to fight it; now, overy sixty no prizes, no power. DaveSaavedra percent of crime in the United States is drugIf you dislike that idea, we will discuss a Features editor Chuck Cycholl related. And don't even start to say that our more conventional approach. Go out and join Associate Features editor .,..,..Dan Berko enforcement agencies don't know where the a poUtical party. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, Sports editors Natalie Kuehn Tom L\n cartel is, because the CIA, DEA, and FBI have but maybe the people, not the government, Production editors Jim Saisakorn a massive file on each and ever>' American. need to conu-ol the politics. Carolyn Chandler Even more nuts would be if you actually But Congress continues to go on, unscruI'hoto editors.. , Josh Anderson pulously spending, playing, and attempting to voted in the next election. You really may Yasmine Kiss Art editors Klizabeth Hucklcy run this country as they flagrantly abuse their make a difference. Invest your time in the Deborah Chan power. In fact, with all of their waste and system if you dislike the current problems. If S Adviser ; T. R. Kerlh there is one thing our government is not, is wrongful expenditures, a million dollars
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Vietnam Vets return to enlighten students your military leaders knew prior to commit- firefights,you never saw your enemy." ting my generation...to Vietnam that we The most frustrating thing for them was They sat back and watched the pictures that couldn't win." He then commented on the fact that ihcenemy didn't walk around in uniforms they had taken during their tours of duty in that the U.S. is not doing enough about the saying "Viet Cong" on them. Most of the Viet Vietnam flash by on the video screen. Some 2,370 prisoners of war, and soldiers listed as Cong were regular villagers-women, chiltapped in time to the song that accompanied missing in action. dren, farmers. "You didn't know who the At the mention of POW/MIA's, the three enemy was. It would be similar to, if I said, the video. "And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't others moved uneasily in Uieir chairs. Their 'lookaround this room right now. The Cathoforget the men who died who gave that right to faces tensed, and their jaw muscles protruded. lics are your enemies.'" me. And I'd gladly stand up next to you and They returned to their memories of twenty He had made it clear, there are certain defend her still today, 'cause there ain't no years ago, remembering faces and names not things not worn on the face. They had learned doubt, I love this land. God bless the U.S.A.." seen or heard from since. not to trust; never to have their back to a winMarty closed with "The thing tiiat really dow or doorway. They told us that war really The four solemn faces mirrored the many images of destruction, fear, hatred, and death. brought the close to the war in Viemam was is hell; there's absolutely nothing glamorous Their expressions softened as the video came the amount of body bags coming home every about it. They came to educate, and to make to an end, and they were brought back to the week." He sat, and the room waited in silence. sure that our generation is aware of what war Ed stood. He tried in vain to explain the is all about. When asked how they felt about present day. They introduced themselves as Joe, Ed, frustration of fighting a war in which you are the fact that, in our social science classes, the Jim, and Marty; members of the Vietnam never on the offensive. Their orders were Viemam war is generally overlooked in pronever tofireunlessfiredupon, and they were portion to other wars, they simply responded Veterans Educational Program inc. Marty began with a brief history of the usually fired upon by an unseen enemy. "That's why we do this. That's why we are Vietnam war itself. "Your government and "Most of the times that we were involved in here." By Amy Huser
A brief overview of bicycles, with emphasis on the down and dirty by Dan Bcrkc Greg Lemond. Bernard HinulL Eddy Merckx. Pedro Delgado. What do these names conjure up? Images of skinny guys in tight black shorts and yellow jerseys on flimsy bikes with skinny, slicktiresriding along the Champs Elysees. That is, if you recognize any of those names. Try some more. Ned Overend. John Tomac. Greg Herbold. Rishi Grewal. Picturing stocky guys in tight black shorts, mud spattered jerseys and helmets on big, sturdy bikes with wide, knobby tires, careening through switchbacks down Mammoth Mountain is a good start. Each of these eight men is a professional bicycle racer. They ride expensive and unusual bicycles and get paid to do it. However, most of us little people are not going to become Category I racers, the highest level in the US, or join a team like Greg Lemond's Team Z or "Deadly Nedly" Overend's Team Stumpjumper. Most people will just tool around town or bicycle paths, rarely going faster than twenty miles an hour. And most ofthe bikes ridden will be Huffy s or Murrays or cheap Schwinns. But some will get more serious about cycling. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a cyclist is a bicycle. There are many different brands and styles of bikes, but there are two main classifications other than ten speeds: mountain bikes, and hybrid bikes. Mountain bikes are one of the most popular type of bike. These originated in California almost fifteen years ago and have rapidly swept away the market; even in Italy, the home of many famous frame builders and
These provide better traction on pavement component manufacturers, the sales of moun- and a lower rolling resistance. tain bikes account for almost half of all bikes The third and newest type of bicycle is the sold. hybrid. These were created only a few years The traditional mountain bike has flat ago. These are heavier and sturdier than a road handle bars, wide, knobbytires,and a thicker, bike, but lighter and not as tough as a mounheavier, steel frame. Recently, manufacturers tain bike. These have all ofthe characteristics have turned to aluminum,titanium,and car- of a mountain bike, only some have drop hanbonfiber.Specialized, the first manufacturer dlebars, and most have a higher gear ratio than of mass produced mountain bikes, uses Meial MTBs, meaning that you can ride faster on a Matrix Composite, which is a metal used in hybrid. These are ideal for commuters, alspace vehicles, in the new series of Team though the ride on a MTB might be smoother Stumpjumper bikes. Mountain bikes have over rough roads. gotten lighter and more agile, as well as more The second most important piece of equipexpensive. ment for a cyclist, especially mountain bikers, Today's mountain bikes, or MTBs, have is a helmet. Many people, especially teens, progressed in all aspects of technology. Shift- make fun of helmets. Make fun of this: about ing has gone from traditional friction shifting, 80% of all severe cycling injuries occur bein which you shift gears by trial and error, to cause of blows to the head which could have various types of indexed shifting, or "click" been prevented or lessened by helmets. You shifting. Index shifting involves merely may take a lot of abuse over your helmet, but moving a lever, or pushing a button one click having some gecko make fun of you is better to autonatically shift up or down a gear. This than sitting in a wheelchair for the rest of your miracle of technology hastfickleddown to the life. even the high end of K-Mart brand bikes. Hardshell helmets are the best for protecBrakes have come a long way, too. Canti- tion, and foam-only helmets are usually the lever brakes were invented to clear the extra most comfortable, but thinshell helmets are wide, mud-encasedtiresof MTBs. These also the best trade off between the two. Buy a provide better stopping power than traditional helmet thatfitssnugly with the straps adjusted caliper brakes. corrccUy, and which is Snell and/or ANSI Mountain bikes are quite versatile. With approved. the wide knobby tires, they are great for offSo, whether you commute, train, race, or road for which they are intended. Knobbies just ride for fun, there is a bike out there for work acceptably on pavement, but those who you. Just remember these rules from some spend more time on-road Uian off, should bicycle ad: Don't Act Stupid; Always Wear invest in tires with a raised center ridge, or the Proper Protective Gear; Have Fun; and tires that are slick or have inverted treads. Don't Ride Naked Alone.
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A fond farewell to a few facets of our friendly faculty In June,fivefaculty and staff members will be retiring, with over one hundred years at South between them. We also wish to mention that Bill Moller, a custodian, also retired in January and he was unavailable for an interview. They will be greatly missed and we wish them the best of luck in their years to come.
John Tilley Physical Education
Morton Igelman Foreign Language
Joseph Pellettieri Science
Mr. Tilley's schooling was carried out at Courtland State, Cornell. He earned his Masters degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign. He taught at Maine East before moving to Maine South. Here he has taught For the last twenty-two years, Mr. Joseph PE, health, and has coached girls* and boys' Pellettieri has been teaching science at Maine soccer. Soccer has brought him his favorite South. Mr. Pellettieri earned his Masters memory: in 1984, the girls' varsity soccer degree at DePaul University. His first teach- team won the Niles West Invitational, which ing position was in District 63, an elementary used to be the state championship meet, for the school district which supplies Maine East first time. Mr. Tilley will continue his active with little demons. His happiest moment at lifestyle after retirement. He has plans for a Maine South was the day he was hired in six week bicycle trip to Scandinavia this 1969. The thing he will miss the most will be summer. He will still be coaching the lower all of the good people in the hallowed halls of levels of boys'and girls'soccer. He is pleased Maine South. Mr. Pellettieri has not given to announce that his wonderful gym students much thought to his retirement plans. His will be passed onto Mr. Riccitelli. With a advice to future teachers is to teach in a school legacy full of wins and Green Rivers behind him, Mr. Tilley will be greatly missed. like Maine South.
Foreign language teacher Mr. Igelman earned his Masters degrees in French and Spanish at the University of Chicago. He taught first at Farragut High School, then at Austin High School. Afterwards, he moved to Tuley High. Finally, he moved to Maine South, where he remains to this day. Part of Mr. Igelman's family consists of his five classes. Consequently, he expects only consistent effort and self-motivation from them. He is quite pleased with the fact that some of his students have come back to teach French in this district. As Mr. Igelman does not dwell on the past, he has no single favorite memory, although what he enjoys most is seeing a French student able to put a sentence together. His only plans for retirement consist ofa lot of rest and relaxation. Mr. Igelman did not want anyone to know tliat he was retiring because "every year it's goodbye anyway."
Edna Loeding and Helen Schweikert Cafeteria Staff "Edna, how ya doin' today?" Hi, Edna. Nice earring." "Looking good today, Edna."â&#x20AC;&#x201D;These are some of the greetings Edna Loeding hears from the students as they pass through Line 4 each day. Edna has worked eighteen years in the same place, frying hamburgers, serving fries, and talking to students. She takes pride in her job and it shows. Her motto is "No matter what your job is in life, do it, and do it well." And nobody does it better than Edna. She will be missed by co-workers and students alike.
When Helen applied for the job in the dishroom at Maine South, there was some concern that she couldn't do the work. You see, Helen was 68 years old. That was 12 years ago and she has not missed a day of work or been late in all that time. She has kept the dishroom and machine in excellent condition. It would be no surprise if after a few months Helen started looking for a job again. Jenny Kostolansky, Jean Duberville, and Dan Berko assissted with this feature.
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Continued from page one one of only 22 in the nation for this category. surrounding Chicago. The two first place Senior Amy Huser also won an Outstand- awards represented the best showing ever by ing Story award for her article, "The excep- Maine South students. The American Scholastic Press Associational sacrifice of three typical high school boys," printed in Southwords in May of 1990. tion, on the other hand, drew entries from all In her article. Amy featured three Maine over the United States, with over lOO schools South boys who lost their lives in Vietnam and competing in Maine South's category. Judges who are remembered only on a plaque in the praised Southwords as "a very fine publicahallway near the main office. The article in- tion" whose "articles display a broad specvolved difficult and painful research, includ- trum of story content It is evident that there is ing interviews with the parents of one of the much cooperation and dedication on the parts boys. The parents later wrote a letter to Amy, of those who produce this newspaper." This thanking her for her fine tribute to their lost was the fourth consecutive First Place award won by Southwords. son. "I'm really pleased that the judges recogIn the Suburban Press Club contest, 330 nized the quality of the writing that these entries competed for the top honors in II students produced," said Mr. TR Kerth, the categories. Entries came from the six counties
girls' journalism teacher and adviser of Southwords. "Lisa, Tera, and Cindi really worked hard to do research and cover all the bases in their article, and then they worked doubly hard to write it with a tone that was appropriate and mature. Amy's tribute to the Maine South boys who died in Viemam was a solid, sensitive, professional job. Tonic's article took more courage than any piece of writing I've seen in a long time, and she labored to make sure that it said just what she wanted to say. "They're all good examples of how well students can write when they write from the heart about subjects that matter to them. Anyone who feels that teenagers have nothing worthwhile to say should read these articles."
Southwords offers staff positions In just a few short days, Southwords will be luxurious pad at a cluttered desk overlooking offering applications for positions on the a brick wall in the garden spot of all homerooms, V-130. That's correct, you get the 1991-1992 staff. The following positions wil be available homeroom that is the farthest possible disfor next year's staff: Editor-in-Chief, Head uincc away from the rest of your classes, News editor, Associate News editor. Head unless, of course, you have first or second Features editor. Associate Features editor (to period gym class; then it is quite convenient. replace the ever-dilligent Dan Berko), Sports As if this wasn't enough, you get the priveditors. Production editors. Photo editors, and ilidge of typing any and all work you do on the Art editors. lovely Macintosh SE that we affectionately There will also be a dire need for good car- iV'Chip". Of course, we also must mention toonists and general writing staff members.*^ "Dale" and "Monlerev Jack" to keec them The perks here at Southwords are pretty from getting jealous. good. First off, if you are an editor, you get a
Yes, V-130 will be your home away from home, especially every other Wednesday night. Oh, did I mention the fi-ee pizza? I almost forgot about that! If you are interested, applications will soon be available in the cafeteria or the V-130 "office." Itreally isaworth whileexperience, and it looks damn good on a tra^rjpt. To conclude,'^ou'^ge"t to 'meeTa whole bunch of interesting people here, including Mr. Kerih our sainted mentor and adviser, whose influence has saved many a Wednesday night paste-up.
A year in Maine South History by Eric Eichin and Marc Mazzuca As the end of the year draws near, the Southwords News Editors wish to remind you of some of the 1990-91 school year's news highlights. Of course, there was the school library, possibly the year's top story. This topic, discussed in fiveSouthwords issues, was of great importance, for it puts Maine South at the threshold of data technology. Although completed two months behind schedule, the new library has a tremendously high amount of data at the students fingertips. The Drama Deparunent had a typical outstanding year. The V-Show,"Void Where Prohibited," was a huge success, as were the arena plays and all-school play, "A
Midsummer's Night's Dream." Not to mention the critically acclaimed spring musical, "Annie." On another note, the Maine South Concert Band performed for President George Bush at the Rosemont Horizon, while Johnny B. was at a local residence and talked about Maine South and sang' 'Hail to the Hawks" over the air on WLUP radio. In December, a terrible accident in the MS Pond occurred, while an increased amount of troops entered the Persian Gulf around the Christmas holidays. Academically, Maine South had the 12th highest ACT average and 3rd highest Reading Test scores of all public schools in the Chicago area. The Constitution team, under the direction of Mr. Feichter was crowned
STATE CHAMPIONS, (explained in this issue) A gang symbol conu-oversy became apparent, and school administrators u-ied to solve this not so serious problem. Commentary Editor Imran Siddiqui wrote a detailed article on this topic. On the subject of administration. Dr. Borowiak joined the MS staff and became Assistant Principal. Then of course, their were Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, which affected the life of every Maine South student in one way or another. Because of this, Mr. Don Kerr's freshman English students wrote to Petty Officer Kevin Lohenry and had him visit them in Aoril. AFS students Knut and Boris arrived in 1990, and will continue to stay in Park Ridge for a while.
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Hawks among best in state The boys' volleyball team continues to destroy their competition, moving closer and closer to state championship calibre play. With recent solid wins over New Trier and Evanston, the team feels confident of their abilities. "We felt good beating New Trier," said senior Bill Barker, refering to their 15-7, ISIS victory. "And we felt very fluid in the Mustang Tournament." The Hawks placed third in the 24-team tournament held at Downers Grove South, Wheaton Central, and Maine South. The tournament featured the all of the elite teams in the state. The Hawks (21-1,4-0) had their unbeaten record snapped by Richards, 15-7,15-12, who went on to finish second in the tourney.
"We saw where we stood and where we have to go to be the best, said senior Bob Solak. "If we had been j ust a little better in our passing, I think we could have won it all. But we certainly proved we are among the best in the state." After losing to Richards, the Hawks came back to defeat Wheaton Central, 15-12,15-9. Tom Hoff, described as "one of the best, if not the best player at his position" by Coach George Sherman, was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. "We have to concentrate on perfection of our own game, and forget about the other team on the court," said senior Vince Biank, who also was named as part of "the best looking bench in the stale" by Coach Sherman. Senior Tom Hoff prepares for another spike.
Boys' track gears toward sectionals The boys' track and field team remains strong going into the IHSA Sectional meet next weekend. Their undefeated record in dual meets is still alive at 22 meets, while the team continues to look impressive at various invitationals. Recently, the Hawksfinishedin 6th place at the Schaumburg Invitational. The Hawks' performance was led by two championships in individual events. Senior Mike Szwed won the long jump with a jump of a little over 20'6". Senior Brian Kufner
added 1st place in the discus with a throw of 136 feet and 6 inches. Other medal-winners included Pete Gayford (2nd in 1600 meter run) and the 3,200meter relay team of Jeff Beamont, Mike Wietzel, Mike Palac, and Gayford, who placed third with a time of 8 minutes and 38.4 seconds. Outstanding performances were also turned in by Chris Scott (4th in pole vault) and Kufner (5th place in shot put).
"Although the 6th place finish may not have indicated it, the team ran well and is determined to be ready for conference and sectionals," concluded Szwed. Another highlight came at the sophomore level, where the the Hawks captured 1st place overall with 125 points over Marist's 88 points. The Hawks compete tomorrow in the CSL Conference Meet at Waukegan.
Bats lift Hawks for come-from-behind wins After the bats got going to give the Hawks a 9-6 come-from-behind victory over New Trier, the Hawks (10-4, 1-2-1) are now in a better position in the race for a conference championship. Recently, the Hawks also won the Naperville Central tournament, crushing Buffalo Grove, 8-1, and squeaking by Hersey, 2-1. Against New Trier, the Hawks fell behind early, trailing 5-0 in the bottom half of the second inning. It was then that the Hawks
began ripping the ball, led by Aaron Duda. who tripled in two runs. The Hawks went on to tally three more runs in the fourth with four singles and four walks. Although New Trier added one to go up 65 in thefifthinning, the Hawks put the Trevians away for good, as the Hawks produced four more runs in the bottom of the fifth. Seniors Doug Beamont, Jim Rushford, and Dairyl Hamel all contfibuted with RBI's.
In the Naperville Central rouiney, the Hawks came from behind against Hersey. Outstanding pitching was the key in both games as junior Mike Mazukelli and Jeff Kilburg combined to shut down Buffalo Grove, and Dan Mikos only gave up 2 hits to Hersey. Mikos also carried a no-hitter through six innings. The Hawks next face their conference foe, Evanston, this Tuesday at Maine South.
Gymnasts close out season respectably The Maine South gymnastics team closed their season with a respectable 2-7 record. Their last three meets resulted in a win against Glenbrook North, and two losses to Evanston and Glenbrook South. In the meet against Glenbrook North, the Hawks dominated 4 of the 6 events in their 95.30-90.30 win, even though they were missing top all-arounder Joe Witcraft. Leading scorers for the Hawks were Reed Michalski on floor exercise (6.5-lst place), Albert Tseng on pommel horse (7.8-1st place) and
parallel bars (6.0-1st place), Karl Steinke on still rings (4.2-3rd place) and on high bar (4.63rd place), and Chris Dynneson on vault (8.31st place). Against Evanston, the Hawk gymnasts did not fair as well, in part because the Hawks were missing one of their top gymnasts, Albert Tseng. Despite the 98.7-107.6 loss, the Hawks still had some outstanding efforts by Witcraft on floor exercise (6.7-2nd), Schacke on pommel horse (5.1-2nd), Steinke on rings (5.4-1 St) and high bar (5.7-2nd), Dynneson on
vault(8.1-2nd), and Pintz on parallel bars (4.5-4th). In their final meet, the Hawks lost once again to undefeated Glenbrook South. The Hawks were dominated by the more experienced and much larger Glenbrook team in a 99.10-140 loss. Though the team ended the season on a disappointing note, the gymnasts are looking for strong performances and improvement next season. The IHSA State Finals take place this weekend.
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Girls' Softball "slaughters" Evanston The Maine South Girls' Softball team has had a very successful season this year, with their current record advancing to 10-4, after their "slaughter rule" victory over Evanston on April 30. The loss of many talented seniors will create quite a standard for next year's squad to live up to. Seniors include Laura Potter, Margaret Zimmermann, Emmy Pasier, Liz Icker, Julie Morel, Kim Wiederer, and Jennie Smith.
Track The girl's track team's season seems to be finishing on a high note. At the District 207 Invite the Hawks turned in some great scores. Maine South was able to finish a stfong second, just points away from first place finishing Maine West. Mary Michal had an excellent day finishing first in both the 800m and 1600m. Other first place-getters were Stacy Stasso in shot. Sue Pawlick in the 300 hurdles, and Chris Sliwa in discuss. The team then focused on the Glenbrook South Invite. The competition was grueling and Maine South wasn't able tofinishin the top and because of poor weather conditions, performances weren't the best. However, Sue Pawlick flew to first in the 300 hurdles. Other good places came from Stacy Sasso (shot, 2nd), Sarah Wanat (high jump, 2nd) and Mary Michal (3200m, 3rd). ff ff ^ . . r
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Senior catcher Jennie Smith takes a cut durmg a recent game for the Hawks. A week later the Hawks attended the Elk fourth with Maine East. Grove Invite. The J V team left with 4th place. It has been an exciting and very impressive Athlete of the Meet on this level was JoAnna season for the Maine South Girls' Track team. Siciliano. The Varsity team finished sixth, Next year's squad, although losing the servhowever, two key members, Mary Michal and ices of 4 year track team members Mary Sarah Wanat, weren't present. The Varsity Michal,Sue Pawlick, stacy Sasso, JoAnna Athlete of the Meet was Candy Abreu. Siciliano and Tina Thrush, should be just as On April 29 the freshmen travelled to the strong, if not stronger with the talent of freshannual CSL Freshman Invite. The 800 Med- men and other new joiners. ley Relay came infirst,as did the 1600m relay. Andrea Armour had an especially good day, running to second place in both the 3200m run and the mile. The freshman team tied for The year was a big rebuilding year for the girls' badminton team. With only six seniors, one junior, and many freshmen and sophoi i i 1 home contest mores the Hawks were still able to pull off an exciting season. One highlight was their (15Tue. 5114 Wed. 5115 Mon.5/13 0) victory over Maine East and Regina. On May 4, Maine South will be hosting the Badminton Sectional Tournament. Seniors Evanston Kristi Sigg, Katherine Kougias, Greta V/FrB—4:30 Vormittag, Amy Manning, Sae Tsukahara, and Tera Siwicki will be competing.
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Soccer This year has been a strong one for the Maine South Giris' Soccer Team. At the present time they are tied for first place in conference with New Trier. On Tuesday, April 30, the Hawks defeated Glenbrook South by a score of 4-0. Monica Huettinger, Angle Meyer, Katie Pavlik, Emina Zvizdich, and Mo Nugent all score goals. Next year is going to be a challenge for the Hawks with ten of the Varsity members graduating.