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Awards night honors South's*

Art Deborah Haas

Business Karen A. Carlson

English Margaret M. Zimmermann

Outstanding seniors of the class of 1991 were honored at Maine South's 27th Senior Honors Night on May 22, in the Clyde K. Watson auditorium.

Following a musical prelude played by Mr. David Clark, science teacher at Maine South, Principal Dr. Thomas J. Cachur congratulated the class and introduced Senior Class President Lara Assaf, who introduced presenters of awards.

The program included presentations of college, university, and special scholarships, academic and athletic awards, and recognition by departments.

Department Awards Students receiving department awards were: Music, Matthew E. Krause; Speech/ Drama, Charles W. Mefferd; Art, Deborah Haas; Business, Karen A. Carlson; English, Margaret Zimmermann; Foreign Language, Maria C. Canfora; Home Economics, Linda S. Riordan; Industrial Education, Amery Schmeisser, Mathematics, Albert Tseng; Physical Education, Kerrin E. Denham; Science, Kristi M. Sigg; and Social Science, David A. Hartwig.

College and University Several colleges and universities awarded students with academic as well as athletic scholarships. These awards were: Drake University Presidential Scholarship, Annette T. Siwiec; University of Illinois Campus Honors Program Scholarship, Christine V. Sorquist; and U of I College of Agriculture Freshman Recognition Scholarship, Kenneth Hriensaitong; University of Illinois-Chicago Honors College Scholarship, Athena J. Kot-

Foreign Language Maria C. Canfora

sanis; Concordia University Lutheran Teacher Education Scholarship, Laura S. Erkmanis.

Eastern Illinois University Academic Achievement Scholarship, Jacqueline A. Urquhan; and EIU Music Scholarship, Cheryl A. Curtin; Ohio State University Volleyball Scholarship, Thomas J. Hoff; Loyola University Scholarship, Lara C. Assaf; DePaul University Science Scholarship, Jennifer L. Cicinelli; DePaul Dean's Education Scholarship, Douglas T. Beaumont; Illinolis Wesleyan University Alumnae Scholarship, Brian J. White.

Bowling Green State University Tennis Scholarship, Robert Zumph; University of Dayton Leadership Award, Tera L. Siwicki; Valparaiso University Presidential ScholarLuther Scholarship, Julie M. Brumm; Northem Illinois University Athletic Scholarship, Derek C. Niepomnik; Western Michigan University Music Scholarship, Scott T. Stem.

Carnegie Mellon University Tradition Award, James S. Saisakorn; Marquette University Academic Distinction Scholarships, Karin L. Hynes and Katherine J. Carlson; Marquette U. Honor Scholarship, Paul Astorino; Marquette U. Greater Chicagoland Scholarship, Katherine J. Carlson; Augustana Presidential Scholarship and Swanson Voice Scholarship, Matthew J. Krause; St. Norbert's Trustee Scholarship, Colleen P. Gill; Lincoln College Soccer Scholarship and Broadcasting Scholarship, Stuart E. Kirk; Rosary College Parish Youth Leader Scholarships, Angela Papassavas and Eileen d. Ford; Quincy College Scholarship, Mary C. Kelly;

Home Economics Linda S. Riordan

Industrial Education Amery Schmeisser

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outstanding seniors of 1991 North Central College Presidential Scholarship, Janet L. Carlino; Loras College Honorary Achievement Award, Linda S. Riordan.

St. Joseph's College Athletic Scholarship, Brian E. Kufner; Knox College Presidential Scholarship, Kimberly A. Wiederer; Virginia Intermont College Academic Scholarship, Debora L. Sluebe; Ray College of Design Fashion Merchandising Scholarship, Vanessa S. Ulrich; Illinois Institute of Technology Merit Scholarship, Amy B. Berka; Indiana University Wells Honors Scholarship, Katherine Kougias.

State, National Several students were honored with state and national awards, including: Elks State Award, Thomas P. Lin; USA Today AUAmerican Team, Thomas F. Lin; AAU/Mars Milky Way Ail-American Award, Thomas F. Lin; ROTC Scholarship, Catherine A. Bilson; United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Awards, Thomas F. Lin and Margaret M. Zimmermann; National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students, Elizabeth K. Buckley, Aaron M. Duda, Jennifer A. Green, Eric C. Landen, Robert A. Solak, Christine V. Sorquist, Michael T. Szwed, Albert Tseng, Brian J. White, Susan J. Wiatr, Margaret Zimmerman. Semi-finalists: David A. Hartwig, Kenneth Hriensaitong, Katherine Kougias, Hyun Hye Shin, Kimberly A. Wiederer. National Merit Special Scholarship, David A. Hartwig.

School, Community, Local Others were recognized by Maine South and various community organizations with awards and scholarships. These included:

Mathematics Albert Tseng

Lutheran General Hospital Service League Scholarships, Katherine J. Carlson and Karen L. Steele; Pioneer Press Excellence in Journalism Award, Amy Huser; Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship, Annika L. Schneider; Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award, Lauren L. Ofenloch; Sons of the American Revolution Award, Paul O. Mulvaney; Park Ridge Panhellenic Club Scholarships, Christine V. Sorquist, Jessica Stack, Karen L. Steele.

Maine Teachers' Association Scholarship, Annika Schneider; Mothers' Club of Maine South Scholarships, Lara C. Assaf, Jeanne M. Auer, Brady E. Bowen, Janet L. Carlino, Katherine Carlson, Eric DeWitt, Aaron M. Duda, Jennifer A. Green, David A. Hartwig, Jill L. Howard, Melissa L. Kinder, John M. Kirpanos, Matthew J. Krause, Kirsien Krischke, Thomas F. Lin, Sosamma Mammen, Dawn J. McKenna, Bridget McNeill, Margaret M. Metzinger, Mary F. Michal, Stephanie Mullen, James S. Saisakorn, Kristi M. Sigg, Annette T. Siwiec, Christine V. Sorquist, Chris Sosnowski, Jessica Stack, Karen L. Steele, Albert Tseng, Jacqueline Urquhart, Susan J. Wiatr, Kimberly A. Wiederer; Dr. Clyde K. Watson Scholarship, David A. Hartwig.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Melissa L. Kinder; Des Plaines Ladies of the Elks Scholarship, David A. Hartwig, Christine V. Sorquist; Women's American Ort Award for Excellence in Vocational Education, Megan B. Mansell; Pip Foundation Scholarship, Kristi M. Sigg; Herff-Jones Principal's Leadership Award, Thomas F. continued on page 7

Music Matthew E. Krause

Physical Education Kerrin E. Denham

Speech/Drama Charles W. Mefferd

Social Science David A. Hartwig

Science Kristi M. Sigg

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

High honors in Spanish were given to: Vanessa Marcol, Cheryl Alexander, John Casaccio, Jill Howard, Karin Hynes, Lisa Lanzafame, James Lin, Michael Palac, Kelli Perkins, Peggy Provis, Jill Romund, Irene Scardino, Annette Siwiec, Richard Sroka, Michael Szwed, Sarah Wanat, Susan Wiatr, James Yoo, Anne Zoellner, Jeanne Auer, William Beredimas, Pedro Bueno, Michael Burzawa, Aaron Duda, David Hartwig, Katherine Kougias, Thomas Lin, Greta Malten, Lauren Ofenloch, Kathleen O'Connell, Jean Powers, Michael Robinson, Robert Solak, Christine Sorquist, William Stmad, Candice Abreu, David Palac, Stephanie Poulos, Trisha Stankiewicz, Kristina DeCleene, Karen Bolt, Rommel De La Cruz, Julie Domanchuk, Sheila Gonzalez, Gina Gotdieb, Sae Tsukahara, Esther Cardenas, Mary Gavin, Maureen Nugent, Todd Ofenloch, Richard Stasiek, Joseph ARcuri, Karyn Blake, Erika Bondarowicz, David Cook, Christopher Holbrook, Colleen Hynes, Sarah Kaufman,

Boitchuk, Jenny Dombroski, Victoria KatraRenata Kesala, Tim Krahl, MicheUe Man- dis, Liliana Minkowycz, Tracy van Craenenning, Christine Mytko, Anna Nommensen, broeck,MargaretChmiel,NicoleBerg,Karen Angela Papassavas, Brenda Saavedra, Lidia Goelkel, Heather Kirschke, James Pellegrini, Sabljic, Imran Siddiqui, Steven Silarski, Robert Perry, Erica Swanson, Letica Ryan Sipkovsky, Jacqueline Urquhart, Joan Cardena, Carlos Galeano, Rebecca Marinau.

Hoffman, Melissa Olson.

Charles Kaufman, Daniel Kronenfeld, ElizaHigh honors in German were received by: beth Steep, Bradley, Wiemerslage, Jason Kim Wiederer, Martha Bohm, James Bram- wynne, Una Carran, Bridget Ford, Melissa meier, Joel Gregie. Kathryn Michal.

Hagenauer, Karen Newman. Joseph ZacharFrench high honors were given to: John -^^^ Timothy Biedion, Cheryl Bratu. Anita Frederiksen,m Demetra Georgiopoulos, firingas, Jaremy Cobble, Kevin Donovan, Audrey Howard, Jean Prochaska, Jill Schroe- jyij^ Owoinen, Holly Francis, Mathew der, Enn Shields, Amy Berka, Cara Bnles, Hachigan, Mejrima Hukic, Charla Johnson, Mana Canfora, Jennifer Cicmelh, Kemn sieve Johnson, Scott Klueppel, David Denham, Colleen Gill, Jenmfer Green, Kotowsky, Megan Unnon, Rebecca Moore, Melissa Kinder, Lynn Wysoglad, Ann jhomas Papahronis, Bradley Thompson, Ethndge, Elizabeth Kurtz, KathenneNawara, Jennifer Blaurock, Kathryn Kazmierski, Alison Begor, Sean Denham, Oksana Laura Makula, Maria Maniatis. Tim Dudycz, Georgia Giakoomis, Ann Gortner, Mulvihill. Lisa Schmitz, Amy Witek, Tammy Kira Simonian, Suzanne Auge, Christen Gustek, Tracy Haas, Paul Kim, Sarah Merz, Coomer, Susan Crawford, Kristina De ChackoMammen Cleene, Jennifer English, Mary Michal, German honors were given to: Karen James Saisakom, Tara Sindt.

Bueitner, Yasmin Kiss, Stephanie Mullen, High honors in Italian were given to: Janet Alyssa Vassos, Joe Pinlz, Dawn McKenna, Notardonato, Jeanine Gerambia, Angelo Danylo Berko, Paul Cheong, Suzanna Maca, Rago, Emiona Zvizdich, Jean Bax, Marc David Sinclair, Howard Sonderman, Anasta-^ Mazzuca, Michelle Romito, Irene Scardino, sios Vlachogiannis, Georgia Vlachogiannis.^ Anna Tucci, Diana Vosnos, Christa French honors were given to: Brian LazPoskozim, Mary Frances Arcuri, Maria Can- zaro, Katherine Biegler, Karen Bott. fora.

Italian honors were given to: Tina PomSpanish honors were given to: Scott pilio, Angela Zenzola, Maria Chiapetta, Jachim, Katherine Kamezis, Natalia Mindy Edidin, Jill Siragusa.

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

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

The freshmen receiving high honors were: Jon Forsythe, John Frederiksen, Joel Gregie, Charles Kaufman, Stephanie Poulos.

The freshmen receiving honors were: Candice Abreu, Joseph Arcuri, John Aylward, Natalia Boitchouk, Ryan Carlino, Elizabeth Carlson, Margaret Chmiel, Sara Corder, Dennis Diduch, Kathleen Hanley, Audrey Howard, Matthew Ishu, Joseph Kain, Daniel Kronefeld, Steven Krull, Vanessa Marcol, Rebecca Marinau, David Matzen, Timothy Mulvihill, Katherine Nawara, Laura Pawola, Robert Perry, Jennifer Ratajik, Timothy Ryan, Erin Shields, Trisha Stankiewicz, Jo-

seph Steinfels, Scott Wade, Dorothy Waniak, Bradley Wiemerslage, Eric Williams.

Sophomore High Honors went to: Joel Gregie.

Sophomore honors went to: Alison Begor, Danylo Berko, Erika Bondarowicz, Cheryl Bratu, Tarak Chokshi, Margaret Ciprian, Sean Denham, Mary Gavin, Ann Gawne, Jeanine Gerambia, Georgia Giakoumis, Ann Gormer, GinaGottlieb, Paul Henderson, Julia Jensen, Renata Kesala, Timothy Krahl, Natalie Kukuruza, Christian Larsen, Megan Lennon, Dana Lilleberg, Marc Mazzuca, Kathryn Michal, Anna Nommensen, Cheryl Noronha,BrantPalmquist, Christa Poskozim, Anthony Ranft, Brenda Saavedra, Lidia Sabljic, John Sadleir, Chika Saeki, John Schroeder, Hyun Jin Shin, Ryan Sipkovsky, Mark Sroka, Matthew Staniec, Richard Stasiek, Bradley Thompson, Sae Tsukahara, Alyssa Vassos, Irene Walsh, Sean Watkins, Kyung Yoo, Joseph Zacharias.

Junior high honors went to: David Cook,

Susan Crawford, Marina Dumit, Jennifer English, Nathan Hultman, Elizabeth Meyer, Joseph Pintz. Imran Siddiqui, Tara Sindt, and Anne Zoelner.

Junior honors went to: Susanne Auge, Jennifer Black, Michael Brudzinski, Karen Buettner, John Casaccio, Carolyn Chandler, Christen Coomer, William Dafnis, Brian Dahl, Kristin De Cleene, Kari DeUoff, Cynthia Dieden, Philip DiMartino, Thomas Dula, Joy Duncan, Holly Francis, Alex Hrynewych, Buell hudson. Colleen Hynes, Robert Janas, Bradley Johnson, Matthew Kadzie, Thomas Kiepura, Soo Jung Kim, Anna Kotsakis, James Lawson, James Lin, Patty Loukas, Lynn Lutzer. Jeffrey Martin, Michael Mazukelli, Jeffrey Morris, Andrew Motiwalla, Jeremy Paschke, Kelli Perkins, Peggy Provis^ Jill Romund, Irene Scardino, ElizabeUW Schroeder, Paul Signorino, Renee Siwiec, Christine Sliwa, Sophia Stokes, Susan Swanson, Thomas Udvance, Annamarie Uliassi, continued on page 7

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President's award recognizes seniors Presidential Academic Fimess Awards are given each year by the federal government to seniors who have excelled academically during the school year. This year, awards went to the following seniors, not in alphabetical order: Tom Lin, Albert Tseng, Margaret Zimmermann, Katherine Kougias, David Hartwig, Kimberley Wiederer, James Saisakom, Kristi Sigg, Michael Szwed, Christine Sorquist, Aaron Duda, Susan Wiatr, Jennifer Green, Karen Bott.

Sosamma Mammen, Mary Michal, Katherine Carlson, Annette Siwiec, Colleen Gill, Brian White, Dawn Mc Kenna, Nathan Myers, Janet Carlino, Laura Waclawik, Matthew Krause, Margaret Metzinger, Kenneth Hriensaitong, Stephanie Mullen.

Robert Solak, Jason Ichen, Jill Howard, Laura Potter, Melissa Kinder, Michael Burzawa, Lynn Wysoglad, Derek Bengtson, Amy Berka, Jacqueline Urquhart, Elizabeth Eicker, Lauren Ofenloch, Natalie Kuehn, Lara Hennessy, Maria Canfora, Greta Malten, Kerrin Denham, Andrew Ho viand.

Jeanne Auer, Julie Brumm, Karin Hynes, John Kirpanos, Brian James, Jean Powers, Lara Assaf, Tera Siwicki, Jon Zwiciel, Christopher Szczelina, Brady Bowen, Richard Sroka, Elizabeth Gorski, Douglas Beaumont, Frank Demarinis, Christopher Sosnowski.

Karen Steele, Tina Gierszewski, Lisa

Lanzafame, Jennifer Cicinelli, Alison Pease, Michael Robinson, Julie Sebastian, Catherine Bilson, Thomas Hoff, Eric Eichin, Vincent Blank, James Rushford, Annika Schneider, Cara Briles. .

Hyun Hye Shin, Jeffrey Beaumont, Kalhleen O Connell, Pedro Bueno, Jennifer Smith, Belen Castellanos, David Saavedra, Edward Kaleta III, Patricia Babinec, Michael Cimilluca, Jessica Stack, Christopher Clark.

State scholars selected The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has recently announced the 1991-1992 State Scholars. These students are generally in the top 10% of their class and must have sent their ACT or SAT scores to ISAC sometime during their junior year. Congratulations to these outstanding State Scholars from Maine South: Jeanne Auer, Douglas Beaumont, Jeffrey Beaumont, Derek Bengston, William Beredimas. Amy Berka, Chris Berthold, Catherine Bilson, Victoria Blyth, Karen Bott, Brady Bowen, Cara Briles, Julie Brumm, Elizabeth Buckley, Pedro Bueno, Michael Burzawa.

Janet Carlino, Katherine Carlson, Christopher Clark, Brian Coltman, Kerrin Denham, Eric DeWitt, Aaron Duda, Elizabeth Eicker, Eileen Ford, Colleen Gill, Elizabeth Gorski, David Gotter, Jennifer Green, David Hartwig, Daniel Herzog, Thomas Hoff.

Kevin Holbrook, Andrew Hovland, Jill Howard, Kenneth Hriensaitong, Karin

Hynes, Jason Ichen, Brian James, Tracey Kiefer, Melissa Kinder, Athena Kotsanis, Katherine Kougias, Matthew Krause, Natalie Kuehn, Eric Landen, Thomas Lin, Suzanna Maca.

Greta Malten, Sosamma Mammen, Annmarie McGuinness, Dawn McKenna, Bridget McNeill, Mary Michal, Stephanie Mullen, Nathan Myers, Kathleen O'Connell, Lauren Ofenloch, Alison Pease, Laura Potter, Jean Powers, Curt Preissner, James Rushford, David Saavedra.

James Saisakorn, Julie Sebastian, Huyn Shin, Kristi Sigg, Tera Siwicki, Annette Siwiec, Robert Solak, Christine Sorquist, Chris Sosnowski, Richard Sroka, Karen Steele, Debora Stucbe, Christopher Szczelina, Michael Szwed, Albert Tseng, Jacqueline Urquhart, Laura Waclawik, Brian White, Susan Wiatr, Kimberley Wiederer, Lynn Wysoglad, Margaret Zimmermann, Jon Zywiciel.

Art Department lionors students On May 7, 1991, the Annual Art Awards were held, where the following students were recognized for their achievement in Art by their respective teachers.

Mr. Greg Alderson (Design Materials 1, 2): Heather Baniak, Caroline Hodur, Bonnie Lee, Rebecca Miller, Kirsten Lorenz, Adam Nardi, Karen Oliver, Jean Pavlic, Mamie Pesola, Sarah Schuler, Kindra Smith, Debora Stuebe, Douglas Young.

Mr. Terrance Bragiel (Photo 1,2,3): Vincent Blank, Janet Carlino, Jaremy Cobble, Christine Dudlak, Ardis Dumalski, Elizabeth Gallinger, Deborah Haas, Nancy Kenyeri, Dianne Larson, Susan Larson, Liliana Minkowycz, Susan Neuman, Peter Thomas, Jennifer Utz, Monica Zemaier.

Mr. Robert Cobb ( Art 1,2):April Aiossa, Laura Bellen, Jessica Brown, Sara Corder, Oksana Dudycz, Melissa Elias, Chris Harris, Paul Henerson, Athena Kotsanis, Elaine Kruez, Laura Makuls, Vanessa Miller, Carrie Morris.ChrisMytko, Megan O'Donnell, Jean Pavlik, Chris Papazoglou, Kelli Reaney, Jim Saisakom, Jamie Schmidt, Kris Schneider,

Trisha Stankiewicz, Elizabeth Steinfels, Brown, Erika Jarosz Katherine Swidnicki, Matt Whalen, Amanda Awards of Excellence in the General PhoZaimins tography Competition went to: Joshua AnderMr. Rowland Ecker (Art 1,2): Grace son, Karen Stephanie, Janet Carlino.

Greco, Maria Maniatis, Kathy Karaboyas, Dora Kokkalias, Gerry Leonard, Darlene Ziemann, Tom Zmuda WMiIMMuWicMMM Mr. Richard Mastrolonardo (Art 2,3,4): Kaiional School Choral Award: Gordon Bahnsen, Heatger Baniak, Timothy Matthew Kraiisc Biedron, Elizabeth Buckley, Pedro Bueno, John Pliilip SouÂŤt Award: Erik DeWitt, Laura Erkmanis, Eileen Ford, Mailhcw Krause Andrew Hovland, Nathaniel Hultman, Arika Naliona! School Orcliestra Award: Jarosz, Dana Lorenz, Kristina Medinah, Angela Fapassavas Gimena Moya, Daran Puffer, Julie Rhoton, Music Dcparimcm. Award: Lesley Rowan, David Saavedra, Julie Schnur, Maithcw Krause Christopher Szczelina, Jill Siragusa, Mark Arion Award (orchcsuaV. Karen Ron Stoga, Annamaria Uliassi Arion Award (band): The Park Ridge Art League honored stu::;:::;; Jill Howard dents in the following categories: Vinceni Maucs 1st place in the Junior/Senior Photography Christopher Sostiowski : i i i i | Competition - Deborah Haas Arion Award (cluiral): Honorable Mentions - Kylie Knudtson and Airiy Hiiser Daran Puffer Christopher Sosnowski l l i i l Awards of Excellence in the General Art Jazz Award: Matthew Krause Competition went to: Kristen Lorenz, Jessica

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Thanks from the Student Council President

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By Dave Hartwig Well, the year is at an end and as usual it was better than ever. was a wonderful one for Student Council. I Secondly, this was the year of the recycler thank both the entire Student Council and the for Student Council. We were able, with help school for the effort which they put forth to from staff and students, to implement a full make this year such a great one. scale working paper recycling program. The Book sales, where Student Council sold program wil hopefully not only continue, but Busy Signals and assorted Maine South garb, expand in the next few years. was the first thing on the agenda. Closely I think the finest example of how special follwing book sales was Homecoming. this year was is the Plainfield Tornado Relief Homecoming went perfectly this year with Drive. The entire school pulled together with the carnival and parade running like clock- Council to gather $4,000 in record time. work.

I cannot forget pizza sales which, once The food drive was also fairly normal. Mr. again, helped AFS to raise money for their Mc Cann cleaned up for yet another year, and international cause. Nor can I forget events like the ice cream social or the Christmas Card thousands of cans were collected.

At this point you may be wondering why I Exchange which ran so smoothly.

Thanks again to everyone! Special thanks didn't just cut out the Student Council President's address from any of the previous to Student Coucil, the Upper House, our sponSenior Issues and turn it in as my look back. I sers Mr. Feichter, and Ms. Finneran, and couldn' t do it because I think this was a special thanks to the administtation. Also my best wishes to the incoming Student Council year for Student Council.

First of all, the Student Council sponsored members. May your every effort be as sucV-Show was different. Only two years long, cessful and fun! the streamlined exposition of student talent

David Hartwig

Lara Asaaf

A Farewell From Our Class President ByLaraAssaf

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Saturday morning. Dressing up like cowboys As our Senior Year comes to a close, and Indians made for a unique float. Almemories of it are remembered. And, thanks though , we did not win a prize for it, the fun we to the support and committment of the senior had riding in it was reward enough. And, class, these memories are happy, successful finally, as Homecoming weekend was nearand everlasting. Not only was the help of the ing its close, the Seniors put together the Class Council representatives an overwhelm- dance itself, "When I'm with You." The hard ing contribution, but even other members of work, great ideas and dedication of the Senior the senior class were helpful in donating their Class Council were obvious when Homecomcreative ideas. Of course, nothing would have ing '91 was the most attended in all of Maine beenaccomplished if it were notformy fellow South's history, having total of a nearly a officers: Vice-president Kristen Hope, Secre- thousand students participating. That unfortary Liz Gorski and Treasurer Amery Sch- gettable event would have never been posmeisser. And, with the guidance of our spon- sible if it were not for the Seniors. Thanks to sors, Mrs. Patricia Screiber and Mr. Lee An- everyone who helped.

As autumn made its way to winter and dersen, everything was guarateed to be well Maine South students made their way to secmanaged.

Our year was kicked off with Homecom- ond semseter. Beach Party was welcomed by ing festivities. With its theme, "How the West everyone. Talking place in the middle of FebWas Won," it was sure to be and action packed ruary, the gym was a great alternative to the weekend . And it was. The Seniors first task lakeshore. As students entered the dance, was to put together the telegram booth at the they were given leis to wear. And, of course, carnival. As always, it was very popular with it payed to come early, considering the first all the students. Next, as a tradition, the Sen- 100 people who attended received exclusive iors put together a float for the parade on Beach Party '91 sunglasses. Gift certificates

were even awarded for the best costumes. The seniors, once again, succeeded in providing something for the enitre student body to enjoy.

Finally, the last month of Senior year came and so did exclusive Senior events. Plans for Senior Prom were first on the agenda. Although choosing a sight, the Marriot O'Hare, was done early in the school year, the Senior Clas Counil still had more prom decisions to make. But, thanks to the input and energy of our class these decisions were made efficiently, yet wisely. Senior Prom '91, titled "One More Time," was a dance that gave the entire class the chance to be together in celebration—a last time bcofre graduating. And, of course, the following week our class participated in Senior Week dress codes, concluding the the Senior Breakfast the following week. Wow! What a class. We have truly made our mark here at Maine South. Lastly, I ^ would like to thank the entire Senior Class for w giving me the great opportunity of being your President. Looking backl at out Senior years, we will all be proud, for we worked together to make it a year to remember.

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

This year, the awards went to: Eric Bachmann, Christopher Carrion, David Gregg, Steven Ishu, Mark Kufner, Matthew Maier, Corey Simons, Bobby Brunet, Michael Kathan, Matthew Klueppel, Scott Klueppel,

Nathan Myers, Andre Abreu, Deborah Chan, Darryl Hamel, Ryan Hibbard, Thomas Hoff, Robert Johnson, Adam Kasper, John Kirpanos, Kevin Mackett.

Jeffrey Morris, Michael O'Connor, Alison Pease, Curt Preissner, Boris Quitmann, Amery Schmeisser, Kristi Sigg, Janifred Todas, Ramona Zenkich, Vincent Fisher, Alex Hrynewych, Theodore Pappas, Christopher Szczelina, James Bunzol, Philip Duszcyk, Darryl hamel, Ryan Hibbard, Bradley Jarzabek, Toby Kaminsky, Douglas Kasza, Kurt Kuever, Matthew Staniec.

Konstantinos Alexakos, Michael Faso, Thomas Hoff, Adam Kasper, Brian Kimura, Kevin Mackett, Jeffrey Martin, Bradley Scott, Joseph Wohrstein, Ramona Zenkich,

Michael Brown, John Casaccio, Joshua Eskonen, Grant Gallinger, Daniel Osenberg, Paul Signorino, James Stanke, Bobby Brunet, Jonathan Burgis, Jeffrey Matz, Joseph Zakoff.

Kenneth Cielocha, Andrew Gansz, Charles Jacobson, Patrick Krzyzak, Ryan Mahoney, Martin McDonagh, Karl Morgan, George Passias, Randy Webb. Daniel Witkowski, Joseph Zakoff, Brandon Bisek, Mark Hohimer, Brian Korus, Shannon Waggoner, Adriane Anile Mark Germann, Karen Rapp, Martin Adamczyk, Charles Jacobson, Ryan Mahoney, Kari Morgan, John Myenberg, Eric Brandon, Michael Cimulluca, James Legowski, Jeffrey Thompson, Steven Waden.

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continued from page 4 Anastasios Vlachogiannis, Brian Walsh, Sarah Wanat, Michelle Weihs, Mark Wynn, Kathleen Zimmermann.

Senior high honors went to: Amy Berka, Aaron Duda, David Hartwig, Andrew Hovland, Jill Howard, Jason Ichen, Brian James, Katherine Kougias, Thomas Lin, Stephanie Mullen, Hyun Hye Shin, Kristi Sigg, Christine Sorquist, Michael Szwed, Albert Tseng, Susan Wiatr, and Margaret Zimmermann.

Senior honors went to: Lara Assaf, Jeanne Auer, Douglas Beaumont, Jeffrey Beaumont, Karen Bott, Brady Bowen, Julie Brumm,

Joelle Busby, Maria Canfora, Katherine Carlson, Daniel Charley, Christopher Clark, Roscoe Crampton, Patrick Daly, Kerrin Denham, David Edsey, Colleen Gill, Jennifer Green, Lara Hennessy, Carolyn Hill, Ann Marie Hoffman, Kenneth Hriensaitong, Karin Hynes, Edward Kaleta, Adam Kasper, John Kirpanos, Natalie Kuehn, Amy Lofthouse, Sosamma Mammen, Annamarie McGuiness Dawn McKenna, Margaret Metzinger, Mary Michal, Nathan Myers, Lauren Ofenloch, Angela Papassavas, Susan Pawlick, Jean Powers, James Purcell, Michael Robinson, James Saisakom, William Schmitz, Bradley Scott, Christopher Scott,

Joanna Siciliano, Annette Siwiec, Alexander Slagg, David Smith, Christopher Sosnowski, Stephanie Stasica, Karen Steele, Brian White, Cynthia Wilk, Kimberly Wiederer, Lynn Wysoglad.

And congratulations to the Maine South A.P. Hawks who captured 3rd place at the National Constitution Contest at Washington D.C.. These students were: Karen Bott, Katherine Carlson, David Hartwig, Jill Howard, Jason Ichen, Brian James, Katherine Kougias, Natalie Kuehn, Thomas Lin, Margaret Metzinger, Mary Michal, Nathan Myers, Lauren Ofenloch, Kristi Sigg, Michael Szwed, Albert Tseng, Susan Wiatr, Kimberly Wiederer.

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Lin; Twentieth Century Club Juniors Foundation Scholarships, Brady E. Bowen, John M. Kirpanos, Matthew J. Krause, Kathleen M. O'Connell, Lauren L. Ofenloch, Christine V. Sorquist, Karen L. Steele.

Home Economics Vocational Award, Brian P. Brunet and Annika L. Schneider; Music Boosters Scholarships, Matthew J. Krause, ScottT. Stem; Speech/Drama Boosters Scholarships, Joelle L. Busby, Kristen D. Fleeter, Michael J. Kathan, Matthew J. Krause, Charles W. Mefferd, Michael J. Robinson, and Donald A. Sebastian; French Club Scholarships, Amy B. Berka, Karen L. Bott, and James S. Saisakom; Business Club

Scholarships, Karen A. Carlson, Annemarie V. Hoffman, Brian J. Verisario, and Katherine W. Wasiak; Spanish Club Scholarships, Jeanne M. Auer, Pedro A. Bueno, Michael J. Robinson, and Christine V. Sorquist; Student Council Scholarships, JoelleL. Busby, David A. Hartwig, Margaret M. Metzinger, Lauren L. Ofenloch, Kristi M. Sigg, and Susan J. Wiatr.

Goodwill awards, Mary Frances Arcuri, Annemarie Hoffman, Emmy Pasier, Lauren Ofenloch, Jessica Stack, Bill Barker, Ed Kaleta, Paul Mulvaney, Rich Sroka, and Janifred Todas; honorary Good Will Awards, Knut M. Brekke (Norway), Boris Quitmann (Germany), Gimena L Moya (Argentina).

Upper 5% Certificates were awarded to the upper five percent of the class of '91. They were: Karen L. Bott, Janet L. Carlino, Katherine J. Carlson, Aaron M. Duda, Colleen P. Gill, Jennifer A. Green, David A. Hartwig, Katherine Kougias, Thomas F. Lin, Sosamma Mammen, Dawn J. McKenna, Mary F. Michal, Nathan C. Myers, James S. Saisakom, Kristi M. Sigg, Annette T. Siwiec, Christine V. Sorquist, Michael T. Szwed, Albert Tseng, Brian J. White, Susan J. Wiatr, Kimberly A. Wiederer, Margaret M. Zimmermann.

Other important awards were bestowed upon outstanding seniors, but information was not available in lime for this report.

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Individuals of class of Unsung

Kathy Kougias NHS, Badminton, Volleyball

Kathy Kougias

Kathy Kougias is one of the many seniors here at South who have been very active, yet receive little recognition.

She has been involved both in sports and many academic activities over the past four years. She has been active in Spanish club for four years, as well as in the selective math society, Mu Alpha Theta. She has been a member of the Historical Society during her last two years here. She was also initiated into the National Honor Society her junior year. She has been on the high honor role every year.

She also competed on third place AP Government team in the Constitution Competition this year.

Kathy has also been involved in sports while at South. She has played volleyball for fouryears. She has also played on the badminton team, advancing to sectionals this year.

Her involvement in varsity sports earned her a Varsity Club Scholarship last year. Kathy participated in the Junior and Senior Physical Education Leaders program.

Kathy's hard work and persistence has paid off in the past and will pay off in college.

Mike Robinson Mike Robinson

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MUN, WMTH, NHS Mike is another all-arounder who has worked in the shadows of the hallowed halls of Maine South. His interests range from athletics to academics, from business to broadcasting.

Mike has achieved the honor and high honor rolls during his tenure. The National Honor Society accepted Mike during his junior year. Mike's wealth of knowledge made him a valuable asset to the Scholastic Bowl team.

Mike has also shown his interest in the world around us with his participation in the 1990 World Affairs Seminar. He also attended the Harvard Model United Nations this year, as well as the Model United Nations in Chicago, both last year and this. He was also a member of the Ecology club his junior year.

Athletically, Mike was a member of last year's All Conference Cross Countf>' team.

He also played tennis last year as well as this season. He was also part of the Physical Education Leaders program. He is also the Sports Director for WMTH. Mike's knowledge and perseverence will come to his aid in his years after high school.

Chris Sosnowski Concert/Marching Band Chris has been quite active in the music deparunent and has also been involved in drama and speech.

Chris has been one of the peppiest members of Pep Band and Marching Band during his four year career as a Maine South musician. He was took part in the Marching Band trip to Disney World three years ago. He was promoted to Concert Orchestra his sophomore year and has remained played ever since. Chris has been singing as well as playing with the Jazz Ensemble since sophomore year.

Chris has been a director of V-Show ever since his sophomore year. He also has been a part of the school musical for four years. His dramatic accomplishments have not been limited to the school year. He has been involved in summer drama every year.

Chris also has competed with the Speech Team, First Aid Team, and the Contest Speakers. He became a Features editor for Southwards his junior year, and has contributed numerous articles before and since.

Chris's many talents have made him a valuable participant in the performing arts, and will continue to serve him well in the years to come.

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* '91 deserve recognition Heroes Al Tseng Gymnastics, JETS, NHS This remarkable student has an incredible record of activities and deserves to be more than just another player in the game of life, which is why he is an Unsung Hero.

Al has been on the high honor role every year and has one of the highest GPAs in the graduating class. He has earned countless awards in the various departments of our sacred school. He has not only been a member of the National Honor Society, but also a member of Mu Alpha Theta. He has been part of Ecology Club, Health Unlimited, Spanish Club, Art Club,and Ski Club. He was also a Saturday Scholar his sophomore year.

Gymnastics is another field at which Al excels. He earned MVP sophomore year and won sixth place on the pommel horse the following year. He thus qualified for sectionals that year.

His competition not being Hmited to gymnastics, Al participated in the Science Olympiad last year and this, as well as in the History Fair. His vast storehouse of knowledge has benefited the Scholastic Bowl team, as well as earned him third place in the JETS biology regionals. Al was also a member of the third place Constitution and Bill of Rights Competition.

There is no telling what tidings the future will bring for Al Tseng, but what ever they may be, they will be good.

of Softball pitchers.

As a student, she was inducted into the National Honor Society her junior year. She maintained high honors for three of her four years here at South. She was a valued member of the Math Team for three years, as well as a member of the third place team in the Constitution Competition in Washington.

Mr. Deger, the Varsity swimming coach, says this of Kim: "Here standing in your midst is a person of great integrityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^but seen in its subtlest form."

Obviously, Kim is a person who deserves the respect of her peers and teachers.

Al Tseng

Joe Wohrstein Snowball, Soccer, First Aid

Joe is a person who works hard at ail he attempts. He has been a student trainer during his years at Maine South, belonging to the trainer's club. Mike Duchaj had this to say about Joe: "During his freshman and sophomore years, Joe was a tremendous help to the kids and myself. The last two years he's been really busy, but he still finds the time to come in and help out."

Joe was a member of German Club his sophomore and junior years, and a member ol President's Club junior year. He was also an active member of the First Aid Team which placed fifth in the nation and first in Illinois.

He has also competed in the Science Olympiad during his freshman and junior years. He also participated in Snowball last year.

Joe's competitiveness has also showed up on the soccer field. He played goalie on the J V soccer team these last two years. He also swam his freshman and sophomore years.

These last two years have seen him on the Varsity track team.

Joe cares not only about his fellow athletes, NHS, Swimming, Softball but also about those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. He has plans to participate in the Kim's activities throughout her years at Ride to the Rock fundraiser for MS this sumMaine South have been full of fun, hard work, mer. and dedication.

Joe's hardwork, dedication, and care for She has been a swimmer for four years, two his fellow man are qualities which make him as a JV swimmer and two on varsity. She is a fit to be an Unsung Hero. member of the record breaking 200 Freestyle Relay. She was also a varsity basketball player, as well as a member of the crack squad

Kim Wiederer

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U. of IL (Champaign/Urbana): Chris Sosnowski, Derek Bengtson, Dan Herzog, Mary Michal, Amery Schmisser, Melissa Kinder, Jeanne Auer, Eric DeWitt, Chris Szczelina, Julie Sebastian, Dave Gotter, Christine Sorquist, Greta Malten, Jennifer Green, Stephanie Mullen, Albert Tseng, Bridget McNeill, Mike Burzawa, Eric Eichin, Bob Solak, Karen Steele, Rich Sroka, Aaron Duda, Nathan Myers, Karen Bott, Kenneth K. Hriensaitong, Lauren Ofenloch, Jon Zywiciel, Lara Hennessy, Susan Wiatr U. of IL (Chicago): Pinky Chokshi, George Katerinis, Curt Preissner, Betty Nicolaou, Nevine Tokhi, Erik Brandon, Erik Brandon, Joeyann Marzullo, Kathy Wasiak, Eric Landen, Joe Wohrsiein, Elizabeth Hewelt Universal Technical Institute, Glendale Heights: Tony DeVivo Western IL, Macomb: Greg Manko, Lynne Jackson, Ann Cavanaugh, Kristen Floeter, Tracy Kiefer, Mike Steinhauser Indiana Ball State: Brian Rozovics, Augie Bergeron Indiana University, Bloomington: Chris Clark, Stepanie Stasica, Tracy Krahl, Katherine Kougias, Kris Schneider, Jill Howard, Matt Glamer, Mike Taglia, Dave Edsey,

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existence of life after high school Susan Pawlick, Paul Mulvaney New Jersey Purdue, West Lafayette: Frani Borchers, Princeton University: David Hartwig Julie Morell, Kristi Sigg, Amanda Ognar, Steve Berg, Carolyn Hill, Brian James, Dawn Ohio.

Pawlik Bowling Green State University, BowlSt. Mary's College, Notre Dame: Amy ing Green: Bob Zumph Miami University: Laura Potter, Erin Manning, Jean Powers St. Joseph's College, Rensslaer: Brian McGuinness, Emina Zvizdich Ohio State, Columbus: Tom Hoff Kufner University of Dayton, Dayton: Tera Taylor University: Jeremy Colquhoun U. of Notre Dame: Margaret Zimmer- Siwicki mann Pennsylvania Valparaiso: Dawn McKenna, Mike Carnegie Mellon University, PittsCimilluca, Cynthia Wilk, Julie Brumm burgh: James Saisakom Iowa South Carolina Cornell College,Mt. Vernon: Belen CasJohnson and Wales, St. Charles: Megan tellanos Drake University, Des Moines: Christine Mansell Molzahn, Annette Siwiec Texas Iowa State, Ames: Chris Kuzmenko, JoTexas Community College, Dallas: seph D. Moulton Loras College, Dubuque: Linda Riordan Diane Cross Tennessee Luther College, Decorah: Amanda RadVanderbilt University, Nashville: Tori datz U. of Iowa, Iowa City: Dana Lorenz, Bill Blyth Beredimas, Amy Lofthouse, Charles Virginia Ethridge, Kerrin Taylor, Sean Sivore University of Richmond: Edward J. Kaleta III KajQsas Virginia Interment College, Bristol: University of Kansas, Lawrence: Elizabeth Buckley, Jenni Cost, Michelle Johnson, Debbie Stuebe Susan Larson Wisconsin Lawrence University, Appleton: Cara Massachussetts Boston College: Alison Pease, Laurie Briles, Jaremy Cobble Marquette University, Milwaukee: Paul Waclawik Harvard University, Cambridge: TOM Astorino, Catherine Bilson, Katie Carlson, Jennifer O'Malley, Joelle Busby LIN! St. Norbert College, DePere: Colleen Worcester Polytechnic Institute, WorcGill ester: Kerrin Denham U. W. Whitewater, Whitewater: Deanna French, Sara Black, Greg Jeffers Michigan U. of Wisconsin, Madison: RamonaZenGMI Engineering & Management Instikich, Annika Schneider tute: Sosamma Mammen Michigan State, East Lansing: Mike College: Undecided Robinson Chris Coleman, Matt Rauscher, Emmy U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Jason Ichen, Pasier Lynn Wysoglad Western Michigan, Ypsilanti: Scott Military Stem Marine Corps: Kevin Sawyers Navy: Jim Sianke, Rick Sheridan Missouri Air Force: Darryl Hamel, Matt Fisher Washington University: Andy Hovland, (academy) Vincent Biank Nevada UNLV: Willy Linden

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Advice from an outgoing senior

By Amy Huser While freely roaming the halls of Maine South, (yes, I have a press pass) I often overhear members of the student populace uttering such heart-felt phrases as "this school sucks." On the contrary, as our beloved administrators have oft pointed out, Maine South is actually quite a good school.

We have that pretty new library, and a nice pond with geese and everything. We have teams that win lots of nice trophies, and we have a music department that puts on fun musicals with dogs and cheese in them.

Wow! What more could you want in a school?

Well, Maine South does have all of these things, but it also has a lot of really great faculty members, and a lot of really great students. Without the students and faculty, Maine South would just be a nicely decorated, empty building.

Now, when I happened upon these previously mentioned, disenchanted students, I neglected to ask them if they had taken full advantage of the many academic programs and exffa-curricular activities that Maine South has to offer. One might guess, by their negative comments, that the answer to this, and many other questions, would be "Negatory, dude."

Alas, what they have missed! Robert Herrick, a British poet, once said, "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." This is a fact.

We should take advantage of the many opportunities offered us while we are young.

After high school, when will you have the chance to be in a play, sing in choir, play in band, join a sports team, go to language lab, write for the school newspaper, build sets for the musical, be a dj for the school radio station, run for election, win an election, run the mile in gym, speak at an assembly, go to an assembly, scream "Co...go...go, go, go", or go into the janitor's thing to get a can of pop? The answer is probably never.

Don't be afraid to try something new.

And if people say that's it's not a "cool" thing to do, as a wise man once told me, "Just ignore them."

Be your own person. Twenty years from now you will say "Shoot. Yeah, I should have tried out for V-Show when I was in high school." Yes, I can see it now. No really, I can.

I'm not trying to be an all-knowing, allpowerful, "gee, I'm great" senior. I was just asked to write a commentary, so I'm

commenting.

I've tried everything from softball, to musical, to Southwards. And I've had a lot of fun in the process. I tried out for plays, and didn't always make them, but at least I tried. That's all you can do, and that's all anyone can ask.

Do what will make you happy. Don't sit on the sidelines and say, "Hey, yeah, I can do a triple reverse slam better than she can."

Jump in the game. Don't sit in the audience humming the "Gussy her up" line from this year's smash hit musical "Annie", (Starring Jamie Scafa, Matt Krause, Ann Ethridge, Ann Gortner, and...oh yeah...Rob Janas) tryout for it next year. (Yeah, the musical is over.)

This is the last article that I will ever

have published in Southwards. I've saved my most important message for last-get involved next year.

This year's senior class has been one of the most active classes in recent years. The experiences and lessons learned are invaluable, and will no doubt lead to success. But what is success? Well, I won't delve into that Pandora's Box of sons, but I will leave you (literally) with the oft quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson.

"What is success? To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intelligent people and affection of little children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false freinds; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better..."

by Matt Krause "Okay. Now I have to go from PA107 to A220 at 12:36, but on the way, I have to stop at locker B-36 outside of €149, dialing the numbers 15-36-2, all in six minutes!" - My exact thoughts on the first day at Maine South.

Of course, I can'texpress on paper the total sense of panic I felt in reading this ludicrous proposal, but anyone who has been a freshman can certainly relate.

Not intentionally trying to sound like articles usually found in senior issues of South

words. I must say that times have changed since them.

Not only do we have one minute less for passing periods, and a library that could pass for the set ofBattlestar Gallactica, but more importantly, we have a different class of '91 than four years ago.

I invite you to look back for a moment, and think of the people you saw everyday in Freshman study or Biology, for instance.

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Admission to the new school of thought

by Dave Saavedra I Now that graduation is upon the Class of 1991,1 must admit that I am very optimistic about the future. In other words, I "can't wait to get outta' here."

"But why do you want to leave?" you ask.

"Did the hallways not contain enough vermin per square foot?"

"Why are you optimistic? Do you now finally understand the Four-Way Test?"

No, my friends. The reason why I am so eager to leave is simple: I can' t wait to BUILD MY OWN SCHOOL. Yes! You heard correctly! In fact, as soon as commencement ends, I will run right out and have a sign made, reading: "Welcome to the Dave Saavedra School. Wipe Your Feet."

The sign will be in obscenely-red neon, of course, and it will buzz andflickerconstantly in order to please people.

"But. . .why?" you inquire, "Why would you build a school? ANOTHER SCHOOL?" Well, to be Frank (or Dave), it's because I want to establish an edifice of high [school] learning that is free of the mistakes, the foibles, and the quirks that have plagued 1111 S. Dee Road for too many years.

For example, the hallway connecting the A-wing to the Centers: Why must the walls be of glass?

Does that not create tremendous loss of heat in the winter and extreme amount of "solar gain" in the summer?

Why not construct the walls out of lead, to better shield the students from lethal cosmic rays and Canadian Geese?

Why do the students receive five minutes between passing periods? Why not five seconds?

Why not just meld the school into one, big mall?

These are just some of questions that will be asked by the Dave Saavedra Design, Demolition, and Construction Group (me), whose clearly focused goal will be to redesign and re-lhink the school's purpose.

To re-evalute the meaning of what true education is.

To pry open and elevate the essence of Maine South to a higher plane of existence.

(GAG) Thefirstthing that had to be decided upon was where my new school would be built. As any real-estate mogul like Donald Trump or Japan will tell you in their latest biography, there are but three things that insure landrelated prosperity: Location, location, and location.

That is why I have chosen to locate the new Dave Saavedra School not upon a non-reli-

gious landfill,but rather upon an old, corpseinfested Native-American burial ground.

Now, I know what you're thinking.

You're thinking, "Oh, grear i-c/ioo/.' When you can't make the monthly payments, it'll get 'repossessed.'"

Not to worry, my tax-paying friends, for think of the money that will be saved without a costly electronic bell system. Simple logic asks us: Who needs beeping chimes when you can have chairs, books, and pottery flying around the room to signal the end of class?

Obviously, this method of dismissal will surely result in a "school spirit" that no other school can match. Therefore, it is only befitting of a place with such immense pride to have an equally impressive "fight song" to sing at fiercely competitve sporting events like Arm-Pit Racing. Though it is only in its first draft, the new morale-boosting tune should sound something like this: "YOU WILL DIE! YOU WILL ALL DIE! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU WILL ALL DIE! YES, YOU WILL! A MIS-ER-A-BLE, AND HOR-RI-BLE DEATH! DIE DIE DIE DIE DIE.. .(ad lib)" Incidently, this song is sung to Mozarts's "Eine Klein Natchmuzik," so I must give credit where credit is due.

The next major decision that had to be approved was the choice of mascot. After all, when you' ve got a thousand rowdy kids in the bleachers, the type of organism ihey shout

about becomes more important than the number of cilia in your small intestine.

Among the candidates that I have ruled out were: "The Cicadas," "The Endangered Species," and "The Dead, Smelly Thing Washed Up On Shore." Immediately ruled out were the mono-syllabic mascots like "The Colts," "The Bears," and, yes, "The Hawks." In fact, seconds upon seconds of research concluded that the quintessential school mascot is not an animal, but a carnivorous plant. As a result, the new school slogan will be: "Home of the Venus Fly-Traps."

But after it is all said and done, these important decisions shrivel up into one flaking, scaling, ball of rather trivial matters when compared to more pressing issues such as: Who will make up the administative staff?

Will they care that their salary can't be over one dollar an hour? Will we have a new libary, too? Does it have to have librarians? Can our students loiter by Hamlin Gale and in the forest preserves?

Are brown eggs really better than white ones?

Yes, I must say that this second barrage of questions may take a little longer to answer than the first.

But that's fine with me.

I figure these past "quad" years at Maine South have prepared me for any type of situation the Real World may shower upon meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether related to saliva-eating fish or not.

But if the proverbial "Lady Luck" turns out to be a man, then at least I can pass the Four-Way Test.

Four years of change, continued continued from page 12 people in my study hall four years ago that wouldn't even think about giving me the time of the day. Yet now, I'm a totally different person because of their influence.

You sit there and deny that this has happened to you, but I bet my Hawk Honor Card that you're just fooUng yourself! (I do this because in a few days, my card has absolutely no meaning.)

I'm finding it terribly difficult to believe how these people have changed - for the better or worse. As it is, I find that I'd much rather focus on the better, as, if there is one thing I will never miss at Maine South, it's the stereotypes.

Fortunately though, I honestly believe that sometliing serious happens late junior year or

during senior year which irrevocably changes some students. The last two years I have observed seniors, including myself I must admit, instantly reahze that maybe "drama freaks" can be very similar to "jocks", and that they actually can get along.

I only wish people would realize this earlier, but I guess that's what high school is for.

Unfortunately though, there are always those seniors who forbid an association with certain people because of what they enjoy doing after school, and to those foolish people I say, "WAKE UP!" Oh wait! I'm getting negative, I've gotta slop! So, before I go too far, I'd like to wish all of you the best of luck. We' ve definitely come a long way from those freshmen cliques, but we've still gol a long way to go.

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• Seniors choose the best of the rest BEST EYES BEST SMILE BEST LEGS BEST BODY BEST LAUGH BEST WALK BEST SENSE OF HUMOR BEST PARTY GIVER BIGGEST PARTY GOER BIGGEST MOOCH BIGGEST GOSSIP BIGGEST JOCK/JOCKETTE MR. AND MRS. BRAIN MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED CLASS CLOWN WORST DRIVER MOST GULLIBLE MOST OUTGOING BEST PERSONALITY MOST SARCASTIC MOST MUSICAL MOST CHANGED CLASS COUPLE HARDEST TO GET A DATE WITH EASIEST TO GET A DATE WITH BIGGEST RAH RAH BEST DANCER MOST HYPER MOST LIKELY TO CHANGE IN 10 YEARS MOST LIKELY TO BE FAMOUS BIGGEST BROWN NOSER MOST MACHO/FEMININE MOST CONSERVATIVE MOST LIKELY TO BE LATE FOR GRADUATION MOST LIKELY TO BE REMEMBERED PERSON WITH WHOM YOU'D MOST LIKE TO BE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND BEST SPONSORS

Augie Bergeron Mike Taglia Mike Szwed Paul Mulvaney Jim Saisakorn Jon Burgis Sean Sivore Al Slagg Rick Sheridan John Reedy Greg Jeffers Bill Schmitz Tom Lin Tom Lin Mike Szwed Chris Scott Ross Crampton Chuck Cycholl Rich Sroka Mike Szwed Matt Krause Eric Landen Daryl Hamel Derek Bengtson George Demitropoulos Bill Barker Steve Berg Bill Schmitz Eric Landen Matt Krause Bill Beredimas Rob Krasnow Pedro Bueno John Reedy Ricky Boyle

Jenny Cusentino Sue Larson Sue Pawlick Karan Oliver Jen Jensen Liz Gorski Kylie Knudtson Mandy Ognar Nancy Kenyeri Shannon Bemben Amy Manning Jenny Smith Margaret Zimmermann Margaret Zimmermann Stacey Sasso Bridget McNeil Athena Koisanis LaraAssaf Liz Gorski Jen Rante Amy Huser Bridget McNeil Tracy Krahl Erika Jarosz Sue Maca Stacey Sasso Kristen Hope Lara Assaf Sue Christensen Margaret Zimmermann Karen Bott Vanessa Ulrich Margaret Metzinger Liz Gorski Lara Assaf

Greg Jeffers Mr. Andersen

Karan Oliver Mrs. Schreiber

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Most valuable players Bill Schmitz Basketball, Football This year, Bill Schmitz was voted MVP of the football team and CoMVP of the basketball team. Bill led the team to another state playoff in football, while being named All-Conference and All-Area by the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.

Bill became the second leading receiver in Maine South's history. In basketball. Bill was named All-Conference and led the team in field goals (124) and total points (311). A three sport athlete. Bill also participated in track. Bill's athletic ability will be difficult to replace next year.

Bill Schmitz Basketball/Football

Derek Niepomnik Soccer

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Niepomnik Soccer Senior Derek Niepomnik was voted MVP of the varsity soccer team.

Keeping with the outstanding soccer tradition at Maine South, Derek strove with his teammates to arrive at the sectional finals. After earning the tide of All-Conference, All-Area, AllState, and All-Midwest, Derek became the only Hawk to be named AllAmerican. Derek will be greatly missed in the position of sweeper in the coming year.

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For the second year in a row, John Kirpanos has been named the MVP of the varsity wrestling team. John led the team to a successful season, while at the same time earning several individual honors. John was an IKS A regional wresding champion, sectional qualifier, and Niles North Tournament champion this year. John, keeping priorities straight, devoted time to the books as well as the mat, as Tom Hoff he received the Central Suburban Volleyball For the second consecutive year, Scholar Athlete Award.

Pete Gayford Tom Hoff has been elected MVP of the volleyball team. Tom has been one Cross-Country of the keys to the success of this year's Senior Pete Gayford was voted by team, which ranked among the top his teammates as MVP of the varsity three in the state boasdng a 28-2 regu- cross-country team. Pete was named lar season record. An outstanding all- All-Conference as well as qualifying around player, Tom has become a for the IHSA sectional this year. Pete premier middle blocker and hitter. He has also been consistent performer on was also named MVP of the Mustang varsity and has been an IHSA state Mikasa Invitational. qualifier for the past three years.

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leave a legacy of success Jeff Beaumont Track

I Bob Zumph Tennis For the third time in four years, Bob Zumph was named MVP of the varsity tennis team. Playing #1 singles for all four years of his high school career.

Bob has remained the single most integral part of the team. Constantly ranked among the most elite in the state, as well as taking second in state doubles last year, Bob has helped the team improve tremendously this year.

Bill Barker Swimming Senior Bill Barker was elected MVP of the varsity swim team for his outstanding contributions, which helped the team to one of their best records in Maine South's history. Bill was an IHS A Sectional medalist in the 100 breast stroke, the 200IM, and the 200 free and medley relays. Bill did not limit himself to only swimming, but participated in the success of the volleyball team for two years as well.

Jeff Beaumont was named MVP of the varsity boys' track team. An integral part of the team, Jeff is one reason why the Hawks still hold to the 25meet undefeated streak. Jeff specializes in the 800 meter run and the two mile relay. In the two mile relay, Jeff and his teammates broke the all-time Maine South record this season. He has also been named All-Conference two years, and state qualifier for the last three years. Jeff was also an important athlete involved with the soccer team this year.

Jim Rushford Peter Ward Baseball, Basketball Golf Playing in his fourth year of varsity Joe Witcraft A two-year varsity letter winner, baseball and third year of varsity basGymnastics Peter Ward finished his senior year Senior Joe Witcraft was voted ketball, Jim Rushford was voted MVP MVP of the Gymnastics team, win- in both sports. In baseball, Jim has with an average which was more than ning first place in most of his meets. A been named All-Conference for the six strokes better than his average three-year varsity letter winner, he has third time and Tribune "Athlete of the scores junior year. A consistent perbeen a consistent bright spot and Week." In addition to leading the former all season, due in large part to his dedicated work during the off sealeader throughout this season. Al- Hawks on the mound, Jim is an imporson, Pete missed going to the state though Joe was an outstanding per- tant part of the Hawks offensive atmeet by a single stroke. Pete's strong former in the All-Around, he is at his tack. In basketball, Jim led the team to the regional championship, as well as point is his technical form, which best in the Floor Exercise. "I wish I earning a collection of individual coach Ron Ross describes as "the best had ten more like him," says coach swing I've seen in three years." awards.

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Joe Witcraft Gymnastics

Bill Barker Swimming

Jim Rushford Baseball/Basketball

Jeff Beaumont Track

Peter Ward Golf

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Outstanding athletes make Julie Sebastian Basketball

Emina Zvizdich Tennis, Soccer A four-year varsity starter in both tennis and soccer, Emina has led the Hawks' varsity soccer team in scoring all four years. She was named all-conference her junior and senior years, and she is one of the most feared and respected forwards in the state. As a freshman, she played in the first IHS A Soccer State Championship, when Maine South finished in 2nd place in the state. In tennis, she has played first singles all four years.

Cathy Bilson Swimming As a four-year varsity member of the Maine South swim team, Cathy with her unwavering dedication strove to achieve being the finest. She was selected all-conference during all four years of her participation, and was also a sectional medalist all four years. Cathy was a co-captain of the swim team during her senior year, and was also voted MVP. During her freshman year she was a distance swimmer, but she made the tough transition to a sprinter. Coach Deger describes Cathy as "extremely competitive."

Emina Zvizdich Tennis, Soccer

Julie was a four-year Varsity member of the Girls' Basketball team.

During her four years on varsity, Julie i » demonstrated her leadership qualities s/ , i > §<•'' %y while accumulating enough rebounds to make her one of the top ten female rebounders in Maine South history.

Julie's talents on the court, particularly her ability to spark a team at both ends of the court to dazzling offensive Jean Pavlik attacks or tenacious defensive efforts, Gymnastics have been rewarded by her selection Jean holds the school record of to the all-conference and all-area three all-American awards, which she teams. earned during her three years of varMargaret Zimmermann sity competition during her sophoBasketball, Softball more, junior, and senior years. All Margaret is one of this school's three years she was also elected most most outstanding athletes, not only for valuable player of her team, as well as this year but for all time. Margaret captain (two years) and all-conferearned all-conference honors in both ence. She competed at the state meet Softball and basketball, and was her sophomore year on floor exercise, awarded all-state honors by the Illi- her junior year on floor and balance nois Basketball Coaches' Association beam, and her senior year on uneven for her outstanding play for the bars, floor, and beam, a testimony to Hawks. Margaret holds two school her versatility. Also a three-year varrecords: she had the most "put-outs" sity soccer player, Jean's strength and in a single game by an outfielder dur- fierce competitiveness have helped ing Softball season, and also holds the pace the Hawks at the state level of school record in basketball for most competition. points in a single season (422).

Cathy Bilson Swimming

Julie Sebastian Margaret Zimmermann Basketball Basketball, Softball

Jean Pavlik Gymnastics

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â&#x20AC;˘90''91 a season for the ages Laura Potter Volleyball

Emmy Pasier Basketball, Softball Emmy has found much success in athletics here at Maine South, and this year she achieved numerous impressive records which may take a long time to eclipse. In basketball Emmy holds the record for most points in a single game (39), most rebounds in a season (286), and is second only to Zimmermann for the most points in a season with 416. In softball Emmy is ranked second in the nation with 15 RBI's in a single game, missing the national record by one. She was named to the All-State basketball team, and was named to the All-Conference Softball team last season.

Emmy Pasier Basketball, Softball

Laura's leadership and aggressive style of play led the Hawks to a very successful season this year. Her dedication and long hours of practice helped her to be one of the team's top players. Her most outstanding attribute, her positive attitude, helped her teammates to improve their own level of play. Laura is the type of player that every coach hopes to have on the team.

Jennie Smith Softball A four-year starting varsity catcher, Jennie has left her mark on the Maine South record books for the most assists in a single season by a catcher. A seasoned athlete whose credits include catching for the state runner-up Hawks her freshman year, her diminutive size belies her strength and power, both on offense as a hitter, and on defense as a threat to shoot down even the quickest baserunners. Jennie's other credits include an all-conference award this year, and she also played a vital role as a three-sport athlete, competing in volleyball and basketball as well.

Laura Potter Volleyball

Jennie Smith Softball

Mary Michal Cross Country, Track A three-year letter winner in both track and cross country, Mary has captained both teams and has been named all-conference six times. She ran on the State qualifying team in 1988 and-earned national recognition with the Bonnie Bell Circle of Excellence Award in both her sophomore and junior years. In cross country, she is seventh on the Hawk all-time list, and she is also a scholar athlete.

Monica Huettinger Gymnastics The only underclassman named an outstanding athlete for either girls' or boys' sports in 1991, Monica, a sophomore, has sprung into the forefront of gymnastics for the Hawks. Qualifying for sectionals in vault, bars, beam, and all-around, Monica is a versatile athlete who possesses both power and grace. She will be the Hawks' best hope in '92 and '93, and she is also making a name for herself in soccer, where, as a forward, her speed and ball skills strike fear among opposing defenders.

Mary Michal Monica Huettinger Cross Country, Track Gymnastics

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Pasier, Schmitz named best attiietes Emmy Pasier Sports: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball Eight Varsity Letters All Conference: Basketball (12) Softball (11,12) All Area: Basketball (12) All State: Basketball (12) Maine South Basketball Records: Single game scoring (39 points) Single season rebounding (285) National Softball Record: 15 RBI's in single game (2nd in National Record Book) Honors;Tribune Athlete of Week (1/25/91)

LTJ Bill Schmitz Sports: Football, Basketball, Track Six Varsity Letters All Conference: Football (12) Basketball (12) 4//Area; Football (12) All State: fooXbaW (12) Maine South Football Records: 2nd leading receiver in MS history (51 catches, leader in yardage) Honors: Selected to Suburban All-Star Game and Shrine All-Star Game Scholar Athlete