Vol 27 issue 3

Volume 27, issue 3 September 28,1990

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M;iine South tiil-h School

Library remodeling takes first steps

by Marc Mazzuca The Maine South Library renovation project has progressed through the end of Phase I, and is now starting on the remodeling and construction in Phase II. Phase I began during this summer and continued until the beginning of September.

This included the removal of asbestos materials in the ceiling and walls, which had been successfully contained ten years ago. In the long run, the district felt it would be to their advantage to remove the asbestos entirely, instead of replacing the containment material every few years.

A temporary library was set up in the C101 corridor. During this period, the homeroom complexes C-103 and C-108 were closed along with the West hallway in front of these areas. Also, the homerooms were moved to the A-wing, causing major problems for some students. "This is ridiculous. I lush from P.E. to homeroom in the A-wing in five minutes, and my locker is in the V-wing."

Mercifully, the hallway was opened on Monday, September 9ih. The total cost of Phase I is approximately one million dollars.

Hopefully, Phase II of the Library renovation will be the payoff for the last several months of inconvenience. The remaining S1.2 Million allocated for the project will be spent during the period from the completion of Phase I until January 11, 1991, culminating with the grand opening of the new and improved library.

The architectural firm of O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi and Peterson created the design for the new library and the Poulos Construction company is presently trying to make the architect's visions a reality.

"The work is hard, but we're getting the job done," shouted worker Raoul Valdez during a surface-to-scaffolding interview framed by the sound of jackhammers.

The contract between the construction company and the district has a clause by which District 207 would be paid SI000 per day that the remodeling is behind schedule.

Inversely, if the constuction is ahead of schedule, we are to pay the construction company flhe same per day. According to Mr. Valdez, the construction isrighton time.

The architects have planned vast improvements in the library facilities that will be available. For example, there will be a new

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/ Although the library renovation may seem to be going nowliere, like tliis stairway, workers on tlie project claim that everything is right on schedule and will be completed by January 11.

Technology Center, including an electronic card catalog system. The Writing and Language Labs will be moved back to the library and expanded. The dim lights and echo that once characterized the old library will be a thing of the past. The lack of space and seating

will no longer be a problem; they plan to have well over 30 desks in the main room.

The whole process is set to take about seven months, at a total cost of S2.2 million.

Lisa Lanzafame also contributed to this article.

Fitness center open to all

by Amery Schmeisser A new Fitness Center has been provided for the students and faculty of Maine South in hopes of acheiving a higher level of physical awareness.

Last year, when Dr. Jane Allen became the Physical Education Chairperson, she found one thing that was inadequate: the fitness facilities. In light of the fact that the other Maine Townsahip schools had Fitness Centers, Allen sought help from the Maine East and Maine West Chairpersons. After some debate, the Board of Education approved the plan, and work commenced on the center.

The Hawk Fitness Center contains an estimated $35,000 worth of new athletic equip-

ment. The machines range from the old standard iron-pumping items to the new high-tech Air Dyne exercise bikes. There is also a warmup/cool-down room and stereo system built into the new facility.

Membership to the center is easy. Before being able to enjoy the new center, an aptitude test must be taken, along with a training session. After that, only a fifty cent charge will be needed to pay for a membership card. Over 400 students have already been accepted, along with some members of the faculty.

In conclusion. Dr. Allen insures us that, "You do not have to be an athlete to use this equipment...someone will always be in here."

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What happened to Earth Day?

by Imran Siddiqui Siddiqui

Last year, around the middle of April, as I wrote a story about the twentieth anniversary of Earth Day, every aspect of life seemed to deal with environmental issues.

A day wouldn't go by without commercials from companies showing how environmentally active they were. Commercials from companies like Exxon showed how they were doing as much as possible to help the environmen. Of course, they didn't mention that they were required by law to help clean up the environment because they DID mess it up.

However, because everyone was caught in the environmental fervor, they didn't really object to the hypocritical commercials.

However, the environmental theme didn't just stop at television, but could actually be seen in the thousands of Earth Day shirts, calendars, and even recyclable wrapping paper flooding the markets. And it seemed that a conversation couldn't pass without somone crowing about what they were doing to save the environment; from buying recyclabe cartons to using edible underwear.

Thus, in the spirit of environmental consciousness.people bought thousands of books (made using recycled paper, of course!) on how to help the environment, and student council even delegated certain recycling boxes in the cafeteria for milk cartons.

However, soon after, the boxes disappeared, and there was even some speculation on whether or not the milk cartons had actually been recycled. And now, more than five months later, there are no more environmental commercials, the Earth Day shirts have gone out of style, and there are no recyclable containers in the cafeteria.

Was all of the environmental furor just a fad? Was it just the "in" thing to do at the time?

Was America's environmental concern just a cosmetic change in a culture that litters more

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than most other countries of the world put together?

Well, unfortunately, it seems to be. It's not uncommon to see anyone with environmental concerns being called a radical, and it's even more common to see someone wearing an Earth Day shirt litter in the hallways.

To further complicate matters. President Bush, who used the "environmental issue" to help his electoral campaign, has consistently put off passing any solid environmental bill.

And during the first weeks of the Iraq-Kuwait crisis, when everyone was told to cut down on oil consumption. Bush was seen speeding around in his boat, which guzzled one gallon for every two miles u^avelcd. Now I don't mind people using that much gas, but I do expect people to practice what they preach, and Bush was CLEARLY not doing that.

However, Bush isn't the only one guilty of that travesty. A few months back, under much pressure from environmental pacs, the Senate finally agreed on an environmental bill.

Club). This program should combine the already existantpaper recycling programs in the classrooms with new, easily visible containers in the cafeteria for aluminum cans, papers, milk cartons, and plastic containers.

To add on to the idea, if there is any money to be gained from the recycling, this can be donated to anyorganization dedicated to environmental causes, thus showing the students a tangible benefit from recycling.

Well, I hope that this article does open some eyes and jump-start environmental awareness around Maine South, and when you do finally throw away this paper, please, dispose of it in a classroom's paper recycling box (if you can find one); I'm sure that it'll be a step in the right direction.

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However, this bill was full of loopholes which helped certain industrialists in this state, or benefitted farmers in that state, thus not improving the environment much, and just gave Senators bragging rights around re-election time.

Fortunately, a little good has come out of Earth Day, and it can be seen right here in Action Ridge. Soon after April 22, Park Ridge adopted a plan to start recycling papers, bottles, and plastic containers, and from what I've heard, it's been fairly successful.

Using this as an example, I think that Maine South should start a similar program.

And it doesn't have to be some p.r. thing run by student council for a short time, but rather should be something instigated by all organizations (maybe brought up at President's

Co-Ed has definitely gone too far

by Jill Howard and Kim Wiederer bv Jill Howard and Kim Wi^d^r^r First, let me make it perfectly clear that we have nothing against guys. In fact, we like them a whole heck of a lot. But, there comes a time when co-ed goes too far.

Take, for example, the situation at Maine South: co-ed Sports Awards Night, co-ed gym, co-ed weight room—all added in the pastyear. One wonders if co-ed bathrooms are the next step!

Of course, the administration meant well with all of this...maybe they sought to bring about a certain unity between the male and

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female genders.

Bringing boys and girls together is a noble idea. But, from what we've seen around the steamy hall of Maine South, the boys and girls are doing well enough all by themselves.

Meeting people is not difficult at all (i.e. locker sections, lunch, lounge, before and after and sometimes even—gasp—during classes!)

But, what, you may ask, is the harm in all this? It may not have been needed, but the new weight room is beautiful, and looks very

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expensive!

Well, it looks nice, but nobody is going to be able to fit in there. Consider Uiis fact: the new weight room is in the same locale as the old girls' weight room, a facility which was often crowded with just girls there.

Now. though some additional space may have been added here and there, with t t u ^ additional of all the guys using it, the thougflJP of being able to complete a beneficial workout is rendered ludicrous.

Oh, you say, but the old boys' weight room continued on page J

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All these insects really bug me

by Dave Saavedra Before they go to bed, people in South People such as the ecology-minded and the Folks are always asked the question, "If America have to put their footwear high up in Orkin Man probably have a price on my head you could have one wish, what would it be?" closets, just so that scorpions don' t hide inside now, for the ecology-minded would say that I Well, assuming I was asked the question their shoes. (Kinda makes you tingle all over, would ruin an entire food network while the (and assuming people would even talk to me), doesn't it?).

Orkin Man would claim that I would make I would of course reply, "Why, to have an Over the past few years, companies have him unemployed. infinate number of wishes." been trying to make chemicals that would kill But you have to see both sides of the issue: However, this is, to say the least, far- more bugs than would the plain mashing with A suburbanite, for example, could say that fetched, unrealistic, if not just downright silly. one's foot. termites do nothing but damage to his home So far, I've found no working chemical while an African tribesman could say that But let's just pretend for a moment that I acquired this power, what would I wish for other than Commerical Windex. This product termites makes a tasty treat in a rich, creamy, is similar to styling mousse in that it foams up sauce. first? Well, this is what I would wish for: when sprayed.

TO KILL EVERY INSECT OF THE I say, "Say what you want," but I certainly Needless to say, when the offending insect don't plan on changing my opionion. And I FACE OF THIS EARTH. Now, I don't feel this to be too much of a gets trapped in the foam, it wallows around for wouldn't have to worry too much about irrate hassle, right? Afterall, I've got the support of a while before it dies a horrible death (I'm not (and insane) insect lovers—I'djust wish them thousands of grossed-out citizens ready to positive that the death is truly "horrible," but all away. stomp anything that crawls, flies, or oozes. I'd like to think so).

This condition of mine I would not call "arachnophobia" or even "insectophobia" for

by Laura Pawola these terms refer to a fear of spiders or insects.

As most people know, Paul McCarmey certs!

What I have is not fear, but hatred. was a member of the Beatles, the most popular The atmosphere there was beyond Basically, it seems to stem from the fact group of the sixties. I was first introduced to description.

When McCartney first appeared that there is no such thing as a pleasant- McCartney music by my parents, who often on stage, everyone went wild. As soon as he looking bug (not the car). played old Beatles records. When I heard it, I began singing songs like"Let it Be" and "Hey, Who ever heard of anything needing more was captivated by the lively beat and the than four legs? We only have two, and fish clever lyrics, and quickly became a real Jude", over eighty-thousand people screamed and sang along with him.

I don't have ANY—and we're doing just fine. Beatles fanatic.

Paul McCartney's career is impressive Oh, but no! Centipedes need over thirty.

What was fascinating about all this because it has extended across three decades WHY? was that I felt like I did not fit in with other of first class composing and recording. It Don't you think its prey would escape be- people my age. While other teenagers liked began with simple songs like "Love Me Do" cause it heard the stompingfiromall those Metallica and Motley Crue, I liked the and went on to the revolutionary "Sergeant feet?

Beatles—especially Paul McCartney and Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band," and led I just see no reason why anything so ugly John Lennon—who had their roots in the up to his recent musical triumph, "Flowers in has to exist (that also goes for SAABs). And early sixties! the Dirt." the thing that "kills" me is not their venom, but I realized, however, that I was not the I can't help but wonder if any of that there are SO MANY bugs on this planet. only teenage Beatle fan when I attended a Paul today's popular recording artists will have the It seems as soon as you kill one, two hundred- McCartney concert in Cleveland this past same phenomenal staying power and dedicamore are born. Maybe I'm underestimating it July. Out of a total of over eighty-thousand tion of Paul McCartney and the Beatles. a little. people, the majority were in the "thirtysom- Thirty years from now, will my children turn I guess if scientists could just find a way to elhing" crowd—McCartney fans from days on the radio and hear today's performers as I harness the energy of the insect, we could gone by. I also saw, to my surprise, a number turn it on to hear McCartney? In thirty years forget about all this fusion stuff and just roast of people around my own age who were will the artists of today perform concerts to earwigs for electricity—there's enough bugs wearing Beatles shirts, talking about Beatles enthusiastic crowds of young and middleby my house to light up every U.S. city all at concerts, and being very enthusiastic about aged people alike? once. actually seeing Paul McCartney. Some of Only time will tell... them had even been to other McCartney con-

Old kids on the block are better by far

Co-Ed trend In education has gone too far, continued continued from page 2

is still open with free weights. We don't know of many girls actually interested in doing free weights thougn, so, that essentially will remain a guy's weight room.

Now, let's propose the idea of teams using I the weight room: now there's a completely absurd thought!

On the average, there are 4.00 girls' sports and 4.33 boys' sports competing during each season. Assuming 15 members for any nor-

mal team, with freshman, J.V., and varsity levels, that's about 360 athletes in the weight room per season (Of course during football season further allowances will have to be made). Let's ponder this for a moment.

But, think of how much closer everyone will become! Perhaps the administration was looking forward to the exchange of dialogue and ideas between the two sexes.

How pleasant.

The girls will get to hear about itch and facial hair, while boys will learn the joys of P.M.S. and all about that guys three rows back in Enghsh class. We're sure that jock itch is a very facinating subject, but...

The irony of it all is that with 360 plus people packed into one weight room, boys and girls actually will be brought closer together.

Much closer!

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Knut and Boris bring Europe to MS Knut Brekke Norway My name is Knut Brekke. I am 17 years old and I am from Norway. This year I am one of the foreign exchange students at Maine South.

Norway is a small country with only 4.5 million people, but is a beautiful country with norwegian fjords, waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful Norwegian girls. Oslo is the capital of Norway, and it is a beautiful town. I live on the southwest coast in a town called Haugesund with 28,0(X) inhabitants. It is quite a small town, but I like Haugesund just as I like Park Ridge.

Norway is a very expensive country, one of the most expensive in Europe. If you, for example, want a can of Coca-Cola, you have to pay S2. If you want to get your driving license, you have to pay S20(X). That's really crazy!

Norway is also going to host the Winter Olympics Games in 1994. The whole nation really looks forward to that!

Besides my mother and father, I have two brothers in my Norwegian family. My father, Knut, has his own firm, and my mother is at home. My oldest brother. Christian, 19, goes to school, and my youngest brother Halfdon, 5, goes to kindergarten.

My American family also has two brothers named Chris, 9, and Billy, 7. My host parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. They are a very nice family, and I feel like a part of it. We have a lot of fun, and they take me on different trips so they can show me other parts of America.

My school in Norway has 600 students, so it is small compared to Maine South. So far I have had a great time at Maine South. I don't mean that I love all the homework and the tests. What I mean is that it is so much fun to meet American youth and see what they do compared to Norwegian youths. It is also interesting to see how the American school system works. The teachers and students I have met so far have been very nice and friendly.

Being an exchange student can be quite hard sometimes. You feel lonely. You are homesick and so on, but you learn a lot, and it is incredibly fun. I am so lucky to have six friends from my home town that are exchange students in the USA. When something is wrong, we give each other support, and we are going to visit each other during the year.

After school I play the Maine South soccer team as goalkeeper. It is really fun and I met a lot of people there when I first started. I also waterski in the summertime and snow ski in the wintertime.

If these two seem a little lost, perhaps it's because they're so far from home. Knut Brekke (top) and Boris Quitmann (upside down) bring a sense of humor with a European flair to Maine South.

I have now been here for almost seven have our schedules chosen by our governweeks, and I have had a great time. Sometimes ment. We have to take all the classes like I am very homesick, but that is nothing com- English, Chemistry, Sociology, Physics,P.E., pared to how much fun I have.

Latin, French, History, Politics, Math, GerI hope that this will be a year that I never man, Art/Music, Earth Science, etc. All rewill forget, and that I will have many good quired classes must be taken during the fifth to tenth grades. After this, you can take whatmemories to take back to Norway! ever class you choose. You have to take Math See you later, guys! and a language until you graduate.

In German schools you don't play sports after school or during school. If you want to Boris Quitmann play sports, you have to join a club. Some are Germany very professional (like mine) and some are less professional.

I am Boris and I come from Germany. I live My hobljies are basketball. Judo, skiing, in Cologne, which is the fourth biggest town windsurfing, swimming, and other sports that in Germany and the oldest (2000 years).

I play with my friends sometimes like soccer, I have two sisters and one brother. My tennis, jogging,etc. The United States has a small brother and sister are twelve and my huge variety of sports. In Germany, you have older sister is eighteen. I get along well with to pay to play tennis (30 dollars an hour) and them and I do a lot of things with my older there is only one place to play basketball in my sister, like going out, jogging, and swimming. hometown. On weekends I love going to parMy father is a judge and my mom is a house- ties with my friends or my sister's friends. wife.

Sometimes we go to the movies or to swin^^ My school has 900 students from the fifth ming pools, or we play basketball the whol^f to thirteenth grades. The school is very differ- weekend. I like all kinds of music (except ent from Maine South. We only go from 8:00 New Kids on tlie Block) but my favorite kind to 2:00. We have nothing like study hall or is Hard Rock. lounge. From the fifth to the tenth grades we I like the U.S. very much.

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New faces in the faculty at South Jennifer Thomas Foreign Language

by Carolyn Chandler

Ms. Thomas is a member of the Foreign Langauge Department.Before arriving here at South, Ms. Thomas worked for Maine East and West. First semester 1 ast year she worked at Rift, as a substitute teacher. For the second semester she worked at Lake Forest High School. She says that she decided to accept the job at Maine South, as a Spanish teacher, because of the good experiences she has had working in the district.In addition to her Spanish classes.she hopes lo coach the freshman/ sophomore boy's tennis team, in the spring.

She has enjoyed the teaching she has done here partly because of the many friendlyand .hardworking students. In fact, the only thing f Ms. Thomas dislikes here at Maine South is the walk outside from the A-wing to the Cwing, and even that has its perks, "It's nice to get outside."

Joan Gallagher Science

by Dan Berko Joan Gallagher is a welcome addition to the Science Department. She is currently teaching Physics here at Maine South. She went to school at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. After that, she student taught at Hcrsey and taught for one semester at Peoria Manual.

Miss Gallagher will be coaching the freshnan girl's basketball team this winter. "Basketball is my life. I love it."

Miss Gallagher's interests lie not only in I basketball and science, but also in photograrphy and industrial drafting.

The most enjoyable aspects of Maine South for Miss Gallagher are the teachers and students. The teachers have been extremely helpful, and the students are truly interested in

physics.

The construction docs not bother Miss Gallagher (or so she says), and the least enjoyable part of her job falls to getting used to the early hours after summer vacation.

She is also pleased to announce that she is now "Mrs. Bolos". She was married last month. Best wishes to Mrs. Bolos and her husband.

When asked what has been the most enjoyable aspect of South, he immediately responded, "The kids are great." He went on to say that he finds the students responsive and friendly.

Mr. O'Donovan has been heavily involved with social justice programs. He has worked with hunger coalitions, economic justice, and church groups to help societies less fortunate individuals.

After undergraduate school, Mr. O'Donovan worked in Haiti helping to build community self-help centers.

Erin O'Malley Mr. O'Donovan also plays the piano and English the acoustic guitar.

by Peggy Corr

Erin O'Malley graduated from the University of Chicago and also Northwestern.

She enjoys biking, camping, and seeing movies. She also likes to read in her spare time.

She has found the enthusiasum of the students and teachers to be the most enjoyable thing at Maine South.

The least enjoyable thing at South is getting lost.

She is teaching a Composition class because she has a great interest in creative writing.

She looks forward to reading Southwards and Graffiti, and possibly working with these various writing organizations.

Michael O'Donovan English

There are also several teachers who are shared with the other two Maine Township schools. They are: Art: Greg Alderson and Rowland Ecker Business Education: Keith Clotfelter, Gary Hutchinson, Al Kolar, and Herbert Ward Driver Education: Gerald A. Romes and Ronald Ross Home Economics: Shirley Verber Industrial Education: Bruce Kelly and Richard W. Nowak Language: Walter Gast, Susan Kramer, Steve Lowry, Alan Matan, Magdalena Nica, Heidi Petran, and Stella Weber Music: Francis Vaupel P.E.: William Kochalka Science: Joseph Pellettieri Social Science: Gary Zielinski Special Education: Brenda Baumbich Speech/Drama: Patricia Metzinger There are also five teachers who have transferred from Maine South to one of the other schools. They are Karen Labbe, Sue Papreck, Steven Stroud, Ron Williamson, and Jerry Drudge,

A warm MS welcome

by Charles Cycholl Mr. O'Donovan.is a native to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a member of the English Department. He received his undergraduate degree at the Universty of Michigan. Before coming to South, Mr. O'Donovan taught at Annarbor-Huron High School.

Mr. O'Donovan is quite the athlete: he enjoys cycling and volleyball. He was also a Junior Olympian. He skied competitively as an undergraduate. Mr. O'Donovan would like to get involved with soccer.

News Community beat

Son City shines on Park Ridge

by Mike Robinson

This week, Community Beat will feature Son City takes what teenagers like—muSon City, a Park Ridge Youth Group. sic, competition, friends, fun—and mixes it Several organizations in our community with religion and serious discussion. These have outstanding social and spiritual benefits discussions can be very serious or very lowfor those involved. One of these is Son City, a keyed, depending on the night's topic and the Christian—oriented high school youth group. intended message.

This group, which meets every Thursday Meetings begin with announcements and between 7:30 and 9:15 P.M. at South Park team activities. The two teams, Topaz (led by Church, has been gaining popularity and re- Ryan Berg and Christine Papazaglou),and ceiving acclaim for several years.

Kryptonite (led by Chris Sosnowski and There are about 60 teenagers that attend Cheryl Curtin), then head to the South Park regularly, and involvement is growing by the football field to play line soccer for 45 minweek. Most, but not all, are Maine South utes. students.

They then return to the church for music.

Along with the social aspect of the group, The Son City Band, led by Maine South there is a message delivered at the meetings. Alumna Dawn Bussert, plays mainly contemThe message is very helpful and relates the perary Christian Rock. It allows the members Bible to teenagers. The topics of discussion, to use their talents in a positive way, and to which vary from divorce, sex, and drugs, to send their message to their peers through friendship and peer pressure, do a lot for those music. The band consists of Maine South involved; it helps them develop a better rela- students Matt Krause (drums), Chris Sosnowski (keyboards), Rob Williford (bass). Dawn tionship with God, and each other.

Bussert (piano, vocals), and on vocals Amy Huser, Eric Payne, Sarah Voorhees,and Keith Westman.

After the music, a sermon/message is given by Doug Britton, South Park Church's Youth Director.

One great aspect of the group is that everyone is accepted as who they are, and everyone is encouraged to participate in activities.

Another great aspect of Son City is that it could not exist without youth leadership. The teenagers involved are what make-up Son City, and Son City is and will be what they make of it.

Our community is benefitted by the existence of Son City. It is a youth group that helps area teens develope a su-onger relationship with God, and at the same time, have a lot of fun.

Those interested are welcome to be a part of Son City Thusday nights at South Park Church on Courtland and Rosemont avenues.

l\/lulligan speaks to South students^

by Eric Landen

State Representative nominee Rosemary Mulligan visited Maine South last week and spoke to Mr. Pat Feichter's AP and Accelerated Government classes. Her stand on major issues was revealed, along with some important behind-the-scene insights into politics.

One important opportunity that Mulligan informed students of is the chance to be an assistant in her political campaign. The ability of volunteers to help out her campaign manager is vitally important.

Functions that volunteers perform rangefromlicking envelopes to constructing and putting up campaign signs in neighborhoods.

Students can also be in the thick of the election action. They can do so by conducting telephone surveys, or by surveying voters as they leave a polling place.

To find more about these and other things you can do as an intern, contact Mr. Milton Nelson, history instructor.

Ms. Mulligan also outlined her political platform, which included her pro-choice stand toward abortion, and her determination to improve education and the environment.

She was also questioned by a student about gun cono-ol. Mulligan said she was "middle of the road" on this issue. Furthermore, another student, who asked about her stance on capital punishment, was answered by Mulligan, who

said she is for it.

The election controversy with incumbent State Rep. Penny Pullen was also discussed.

Both Mulligan and Pullen are claiming victory after a virtual tie in the April victory. This issue has been contested in the U.S. Supreme Court after Mulligan "won" a coin toss over the summer.

According to Mr. Feichter, the controversy has made headlines nationwide. For example, when he was visiting UCLA this summer, this was a hot topic of discussion.

Rosemary Mulligan'sfightfor state representative will continue to be a major issue for weeks and possibly months to come. This battle proves that every vote counts.

Band plays for President Bush

by Keith Westman

The President heard the Maine South Concert Band last Wednesday, the 26 th.

President George Bush was at the Rosemont Horizon to speak at a fundraiser, or benefit, for U.S. Senate candidate Lynn Martin. Also in attendance was Governor Jim Thompson.

The band found out three weeks ago that they would be playing at the Horizon. Many members were shocked that they would be able not only to see President Bush in person, but perform for him.

All of the band's instruments were taken to Rosemont after first period Wednesday. This was done by U.S. Secret Service Men, who electronically scanned the instruments for weapons, explosives, and drugs.

At 4:00, the entire Horizon went under a

complete security check. Later, the band entered the arena and sat in their assigned area, where the inspected instruments were waiting for them.

At 6:00, the group played a series of songs that greeted the people in attendance as they arrived. Songs included "S t. Louis Blues" and "Revival." Then, at 6:45 ,the actual program started.

When 7:45 rolled around, the President entered the podium as the band played "Ruffles and Flourishes" and "Hail to the Chief." He appreciated the quality of the music.

The fundraiser was open to the public ^ ^ with a required donation of $25.00 or mord^p This was a historic moment in Maine South Concert Band history. Its members will cherish it for a long time.

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Spirited Hawks win late rallies After destroying York in the opening football game of the season, the Hawks (3-0,1-0) have gone on to defeat their next two opponents, Niles West 12-7 and Waukegan 24-21.

Against Niles West, the Hawks took advantage of Indian turnovers. Losing 7-6 late in third quarter, the Hawks recovered a Niles West fumble. Three plays later, quarterback Aaron Duda completed a short pass to senior Mike McCormick, who then broke three tackles on a 52-yard run. Senior Amery Schmeisser finished the drive, scoring on a five-yard run. Mike Taglia also scored for the Hawks on a one-yard TD run.

The Hawks' defense preserved the victory by stopping an Indian drive late in the fourth quarter. "I feci fortunate to win. It was an even ballgamo," coach Phil Hopkins said.

In tiie Cenual Suburban League South opener vcrsuj Waukegan, the Hawks again triumphed in come-from-behind fashion. The Hawks opened their scoring with a three-yard run by Mike Taglia, tocutWaukegan'slead to 14-7 at the half. Taglia continued to run successfully throughout the game, gaining 102 /ards on 35 carries.

Although the Hawks controlled the ball 'and worked the clock for most of thefirsthalf, the ground game did not eventually win the game for the Hawks. After junior Dan Lanno replaced Duda in the second quarter, the Hawks took to the air, especially in the fourth quarter.

Losing 21-9 with 11 mintues left in the game, the Hawks continued tofight,as Lanno threw a 50-yard TD pass to senior Bill Schmitz (82 yards on 4 receptions) to make

Senior Bill Schmitz (left) looks on as junior Jeff Detering (center) and senior Aaron Duda (right)help the ref make the call in a recent game. The Hawks won their last two game in late comefrom-behind rallies.

the score 21-16. A few plays later, Doug the Hawks to victory.

Hinkle recovered a Waukegan fumble to give "The victory (against Waukegan) was one the Hawks a chance to win. of the biggest wins I've ever participated in. I The Hawks did just that, driving down the only wished more fans could have watched field and taking the lead on a nine-yard TD the game," said Solak. reception by Bob Solak.

The Hawks will face conference powerMost impressive of the team's statistics house Evanston tomorrow afternoon atEvanwere from Lanno, who completed 14 of 22 ston. They will need another big victory topasses 1 or a total of 162 yards. His 84 yards ofnight if they hope to preserve their undefeated passing during the Hawks' last two drives led record.

Kickers looking for stronger finisti After opening the season with a 2nd place finish at the Barrington Tourney, the Hawks kick with 3 minutes remaining. "We (5-2-4, 1-0-2) have had a roller-coaster ride, dominated them. We just couldn't put the ball in the net. winning two games in a row only once.

After a 3-0 victory over Highland Park and The two games won successively were against Buffalo Grove 2-0 and Wisconsin then a 2-1 loss to Oak Park, the Hawks tied state champion Cedarburg 2-0 in the New Trier Tournament. In the championship game versus New Trier, the Hawks fought to a 2-2 After some disappointing performances in tie, giving the Hawks the 1st place u-ohpy on the first few cross-country invitationals, the goal differential.

The tournament not only boosted the Hawks sprinted ahead in their first conference Hawks to a No.8 ranking in the S'un-Tjmei, but meet. In this dual meet, the Hawks defeated a ilso Derek Niepomnik's recognition as the vastly improved Waukegan team by a score of 'un-Times' "Athlete of the Week" for his two 27-29. ÂŤ ^0-yard goals and defensive play in the Pete Gayford led the team to victory by tournament. Also scoring in the tournament winning the race. Only five seconds later, were Tom Matzen, Jeff Beaumont, Stuart sophomore Andy Gallios and senior Andy Kirk, and Karl Meland.

Hovland crossed the line, bothfinishingwith Next, the Hawks played Addison Trail to a personal bests and 4ih and 5lh overall in the 1-1 liewhen Niepomnik scored on a comer race. Other noteworthy performances include

Deerfield 1-1. "We outshoot all teams by at least 10 shots every game, but we can't seem to find the net," said Brian Kimura.

The Hawks' next game is Tuesday night versus Maine West.

Hawk runners edge Waukegan the Hawks' 4th, 5th, and 6th runners, junior Mike Palac (8th overall), sophomore Malt Staniec (9th overall), and junior Mark Wynne (10th overall).

Senior runner Brian James believes that the team has an optimistic outlook. "If we can keep running as we are now, victories will come in the future."

The Hawks' next meet takes place this Tuesday at home, in a quad meet versus conference opponents Deerfield, Maine East, and Evanston.

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Cross country keeps up the pace^ Despite the loss of their home course and the drastic move to the treacherous-for-running Centennial Park, the girls' Cross Country team has been able to keep up with the competition and, in mist cases, surpass it as evidenced by their undefeated conference record. The Varsity team's number one runner, Mary Michal has been running to many impressive finishes with strong teammates Susan Crawford , Karin Hynes, Lauren Ofenloch and outstanding freshman, Andrea Armour. But, that'snot to say there isn't room for improvement.

"One of our biggest problems right now is the large gap between our first and seventh runners. We need to concentrate on running in a tighter pack if we're going to score at the bigger meets," claims co-captain Mary Michal along with partner Kerrin Denham

who states candidly: "Our team may be strong, but we have a long way to go."

Signs of this weakness have just begun to surface. At the Downers Grove Invitational on September 15, the Hawks placed fifth of seven teams with only one runner placing in the top ten. However, most of the team members have been battling illlness and this fact should be taken into consideration when determining the future success of the team.

Generally, the girls' times will improve with the duration of the season and they will be up to their usual excellence.

On a more positive note though, the JV team has been doing quite well.

Four-CC member, Tina Thrush, comments' "I think JV has a good shot ai being

first in conference. There are always good runners leading the team."

Another positive point centers around the fact that the Hawks have gained many new and promising hopefuls and, for the first lime in a log time, they have a full freshman team— the top runners being Andrea Armour, Sara Corder, and Candy Abreu. Furthermore, Katy Michal, Kelti Reaney, Melissa Ponticelli, and Susan Pawlick have consisiantly been high point-getters; their main goal being to fight for sixth and seventh positions on the Varsity squad. This innerteam competition is especially beneficial to the overall team score and will perhaps provide the basis for success as Girls' cross country continues with the season, their toughest rivals - New Trier, Evanston and Regina - still to be met.

Swimmers say, 'Eat my wake, Spartans smoke GBN. Outstanding performances were seen early on as Jamie Scafa, Cori Barker, and Greta Malten cruised to best times in the 200 medley relay. In the 200 free, Carolyn Bilson and Chris Cassin swam to personal bests with times of 2:16.3 and 2:17.17 respectively.

Incredibly close touch-outs were made in the 200 IM and 100 fly by senior Greta Malten who capturedfirstin both events, and also by Cathy Bilson by tenths of seconds in the 50 free and the 200 free relay.

The Spartan divers gained 13 points for their team since South didn't have any divers against them. This left the Hawks traihng by

This season's sure to be a winning one for the Girls' Varsity Swim Team. After a superb 3rd place finish at FREMD Relays, the Hawks came back the following week to tromp Maine West on Wednesday, September 5th.

That Friday, the Niles West Indians also fell prey to the clutches of the Hawks. And finally, Regina Dominican was also lost in Maine South's wake.

The real excitement and thrill of swimming was evident however, on Friday the 14th when Maine South faced the Glenbrook North Spartans. After a pre-meet pep talk, the Hawks were ready to give it their all and

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six after the diving portion of the meet. Once again, the Varsity team came back in all its fury to try and bury GBN in the second half.

Sophomores Kate Reynolds and Jenny Myalls posted personal best times in the 1 0 ^ ^ back, as well as Melissa Kinder and Cor^^ Barker in the 100 breast.

Even though these swimmers and those in the free relay swam for their life, it was not enough to overcome the Spartans. The final score of the meet was Maine South - 87 to Glenbrook North's - 95.

The meets' outcome though was not sad, but very happy knowing that everyone worked together to swim their best and try to win. Actually, the Maine South Girls' Varsity Swim Team did not lose their meet, for if there was no diving, the scoreboard would have read Maine South 87, Glenbrook 82.

Tennis loses to top North Shore teams The Gills' Tennis Team had a pretty tough week, having to face some of the best schools on the north shore. They lost all three meets with scores of 0-7against Deerfield, 1-6 against Highland Park, and 0-7 against New Trier. Although the scores show an overall team effort, there were a few pretty close matches against each school. Over the weekend, the tennis team hosted their own invitational, and placed second. Emina Zvizdicjj|^ Shannon Bemben, and Elizabeth Meyer .*^P took second place in their respective singles divisions. In their doubles divisions, Dawn McKenna/Kerry Goggin, Tori Blyth/Jenny Meyer, and Anna Uliassi/Stephanie Spindler also all took second place.