Vol 27 issue 4

\ oluine 27, is^sue 4 October 19,1990

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Homecoming Court Colleen Cassidy

Amy Garcia

Liz Gorski

M Kerrin Taylor

Kristen Hope

/ \ l r e a d y under way, Homecoming 1990 continues today and tomorrow. This year's theme is entitled "How the West Was Won." The annual activities began yesterday morning with the Homecoming Assembly in the Spectator Gym. Various clubs and fall sports teams were introduced, as were the five finalists for Homecoming Queen. Last night, the Homecoming athletic schedule got underway, as the Girls Volleyball Team took on Glenbrook South High School.

Tonight, the carnival will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the fieldhouse. A pep rally will immediately follow this event. The pep rally will include a bonfire and selections of music performed by the Maine South Marching Band.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the Homecoming Parade steps off at 10 a.m. in the school parking lot, and will proceed up Belle 'plaine to uptown Park Ridge. Athletically, Frosh A&B football battle Maine West at 9:30 a.m. The Sophomores play at 11:30, followed by the 2:00 p.m. Varsity showdown. Between the Sophomore and Varsity games, the Homecoming Queen will be crowned. This should take place at 1:30 p.m.

Homecoming draws to a close with a traditional dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, held in the Spectator Gym.

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Come on Home and take this test

by Dave Saavedra Well, it seem s to be that time of year again. great, what would you suggest for your date to The time for HOMECOMING. wear?

Now, this isn't just one of your ordinary a) Steelwool blouse with a skirt made from yearly events—this is a time for the "Home- genuine fetal-pig skin coming Carnival," the "Homecoming b) Full-length dress made from bam owls Game," the "Homecoming Queen," and the with hornets' nest-shoes "Homecoming Dance." c) Rat-skin coat with an elephant stole With so many things going on within the d) Taffeta-like copper piping with a Nehru time span of about 36 hours, you should know Jacket a little (and I do mean a little) about Home7. Every season the "in" color changes. coming.

This season, the hottest color is: Go ahead and take this test and I guarantee a)Boy-that-meal-didn'i-agree-with-me you'll never want to come home again! orange 1. Homecoming is said to be somewhat b)Unwashed-underwear-for-a-monthsimilar to Prom. However, Homecoming dif- brown fers greatly in that: c) Conservative clear a) "Homecoming" is a lot harder to spell d)Guess-maybe-I-should-scrub-underb) you can publicly recite the 4-way test in my-nails black front of your peers 8. You've spent over two hours trying to c) it is not customary for the guy to cough, find the perfect dress. So, to make sure your roll over, and scream, "Ahhh!" date looks at good as you do, you recommend d) the girl is not allowed to sport steel-toed he wear boots a) a suit made of Brillo 2. Many films have explored the Homeb) a suit made of fine sand paper coming activity to some great extent. Which c) a suit made of rusted barbed wire of these films could you use as a reference for d) a suit made of live body lice future Homecoming activites?

9. Whilst marching in the Homecoming Parade, a nasty, little kid sticks his tongue out a) Batman at you. Your instinctive response is: b) Carrie a) to reach down his throat and yank out his c) Motel Hell stomach d) Superman b) Good thing young bones can heal fast!

3. When nominating a potential Homec) to say thank you coming Queen, the most important characterd) to utilize the child as a pinata for a future istic to look for is: Spanish Club party a) number of arson convictions 10.

There are a lot of moves you can do b) where the candidate stands on legalizing when you're at the Homecoming Dance. cannibis Currently, the most popular one is, of course: c) two eyes a) "Fishbone Stuck in your Throat" d) if she can cut you a deal on some nice b) "9-Volt on the Tongue" gold chains c) "Air Bubbles in your Bloodstream" 4. As a possible Homecom ing Queen, what d) "Hand Caught in the Bandsaw" talents would be considered awe-inspiring to 11. Unfortunately, your date is the most your class? scary-looking person in the whole school. a) Being able to lick your feet while playHowever, you said yes and now you must bear ing the ukelele and grin it.

So, to make the best of the situb) Being able to twist your head around 17 ation, you: times and shout "Golly!" a) picture other bam animals around, as c) Being able to show everyone your afteryour date is a cow birth b) imagine a thick, coarse rope wound d) Being able to swallow your own fist around your date's neck 5. In the Homecoming u-adition, quality is c) relieve your stress by pretending to the first priority. To further exemplify this, fatally stab your date what would be the best material to make the d) think what a shame it would be if your crown out of? date "somehow" fell off the roof a) Dynamite with matchstick highlights 12. Before the Homecoming Dance, it is b) Shag carpet customary to take photographs of your date. c) Stephen King novels To capture the most memorable images posd) The intestinal tracts of monkees sible, it would be best to use the following as 6. Your suit is fantastic. So, to be equally

the photo spot: a) Cutlery World b) [A postcard ofl the Grand Canyon c) Jiffy Lube d) Radio Shack 13. What you drive is always a piirt of the "total image." Which of these would be considered the most impressive form of transportation? a) A green family truckster with wood side panels, luggage rack, and sport exhaust b) A red bicycle with chrome fenders and Mickey Mouse bell c) A black boat so big it comforatbly seats nine (nine COUPLES, that is) d) An orange family truckster with wood side panels, luggage rack, and sport exhaust 14.As you approach the entrance, you suddenly realize that you left your tickets at home. What would be the best way to solve this dilemma? a) Whip out some paper and try to make your own b) Go home and stay there c) Jump up and down while singing a Nazi marching song d) Threaten the chaperones that if you w j | ^ ^ not be let in, you will expell a most viole^^^ wind 15. While at the dance, your date becomes "seriously ill." The most considerate way to handle this would be: a) to cut off some of your date's hair and make a voo-doo doll b) to annouce on the PA system that everyone will soon be engulfed by a sea of old lunch c) to thump your date on the forehead with your fist and shout, "Genius!" d) improve morale by convincing your date that death is eminent 16. A slow dance is about to be played.

However, you and your date went as friends, and so as not to make your date feel awkward you: a) leap to a dark comer and immediately start playing with your scalp b) crouch behind a door and spring out at a nervous chaperone c) peel off the flap of skin from the bottom of your foot and use it like chewing tobacco d) sneak out to the parking lot and pour sugar in everyone's gas tanks 17. There are a variety of post-Homecoming activities that you can participate in.

Which of these would be considered the ^'^^^mf appropriate? a) The "Rape and Pillage" game continued on page 3

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A paragon of planning at South

by Imran Siddiqui Just recently, a plan of such intelligence, such cunning, such ingenuity, was enacted at Maine South that I was left dumbfounded trying to understand the full implications of it.

In years past, I had readily picked on administrative plans as being short-sighted, useless, silly, and totally preposterous, but no more!

I am ready to admit that a plan has actually been put forth at Maine South that will revolutionize the way students think of administrative plans. This plan will render obsolete all previous accusations against other administrative plans, and will set forth a new precedent for plan-making at Maine South.

This plan, a stroke of pure genius, was to require the students tofillout one of those blue slips, and have their parents sign it, acknowledging that the student was leaving school early so that he/she could go to the football game.

Heck, everyone knows that our parents scrutinize everything we give them to sign, and none of them would ever think of signing of of those blue forms unless we really were intending to go to the game. And being such ^ ^ T l oral people, none of the students at South ould ever think of forging their parents' signatures.

Thus, relying on the science of logic, and the process of elimination, the administration had this one in the bag. This was a plan that was destined to work.

And work it did, resulting in over 800 students, approximately half of the school, signing out to go to the football game. Wow! Those football players must have really felt loved, with over 800 supporters cheering them on. The stands must have literally groaned under the weight of half the population of Maine South, and the football team surely couldn't have blamed a loss on lack of support.

This t^lan was so successful, that I'm sure

the administration is planning, no, looking team. forward to the same time next year, when they Wow, the implication of this is astoundcan enact the same plan. ing; just imagining it is mind-boggling.

But even better, our ecologically minded Hundreds of students, with dozens of administration can save all the paper and just administrators, led by Dr.Cachur, jumping up call together one of those oh-so-importani and down in the stands, screaming, "Hail, to assemblies in the wee hours of the morning, the Red and White, proudly we and in there, Dr.Cachur can ask, "Is anyone proclaim...Fight! Hawks! Fight! (rah!) (rah!) here not going to leave school early on so-and- (rah!). so day to go watch the football game?"

Needless to say, I'm sure the administraAnd since all of us are so filled with school tion is bursting with pride at a job well done, spirit at seven o'clock in the morning, no one by getting over 800 students to go root for the will respond, as we all are prepared to go to the football team; and I'm sure that many more of game. Taking this a sign, Dr.Cachur can then these level-headed, open-minded, virtuous just call off school for the day so that the plans arc in thcmaking to benefit all students administration can join the hundreds of stu- attending Maine South. dents at the game to cheer on the football

Eat, drink, and be... sickly?

by Laura Pawola These days, when everyone is so health conscious, deciding what to eatcan be a major problem. Whether at a restaurant or at home, eating may actually be hazardous to your health.

The recent plague of food poisoning at a major hotel has brought some attention to the possible dangers of eating out. The quality of the food, the cleanliness of the kitchen, and the hygiene of the staff are all very important in avoiding contamination. However, sometimes these conditions are not present, resulting in problems for patrons of restaurants.

"Fast food" is an accepted part of most people's lives. Running into a hamburger food chain for a quick bite might be tasty, but what about reports of excessive amounts of fat and cholesterol in that simple meal?

And just how healthy can eating at home be for us? So-called "diet foods," which are full of artificial sweetener, flavor, color, and are low in fat, could also be low in nutrition. So Derhaos the "natural food" aooroach would be

better. Still, foods such as granola that are nutritious tend to be high in calories. Some cereals containing oats, dried fruit, and nuts are higher in fat than sweetened cereals. So which choice is better?

Some health reports advise us to cut down on beef, eggs, and cheese because of cholesterol, but in doing so are we cutting back on nutrition? Are artificial eggs actually better than real eggs? Are low-fat cheese substitutes and diet ice cream better than the natural products?

And what about drinks? It is recommended that we drink several glasses of water per day, but what about the pollutants that tap water may contain? Soft drinks are good thirstquenchers, but do we choose diet or regular, the choice being artificial sweetener versus several teaspoons of sugar (and many calories) per can?

Whether we opt for fancy restaurants, fast food, or home-cooked meals, we are always making decisions that might affect our health.

And who ever thoueht that eating was simple?

Come on Home and take this test, continued c; couiQ enter tne pest control industry just continued from page 2

19. The most gracious way to tinally part b) The ''Pour uasoline on your Date and with your date is: Light a Match" ritual a) to dismember your date's various body c) The "Ditch my Parents Waiting in the parts Station Wagon" race b) to slick a sharp object into your date's d) The "Let's See Who Can Swallow the calf most Thumbtacks" competition c) to yank your date's hair 18. When choosing a place to eat, you face d) to give a dead squirrel to your date a myriad of choices to pick from. The most 20. After evaluating your Homecoming esirable restaurant would obviously be: experience, you feel that your date: a) The Scummy Toilet a) would be best suited as a speed bump in b) Johnny's Not-thal-Putrid Cuisine the school parking lot c) The Roach Boil b) should spend more time playing bingo d) The Salmonella Inn

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by exhaling d) needs to spend a few million more years evolving How was the test? If you answered "a" once, you get an "A." If you answered "b" three times, you get a B. If you answered "c" Vl3 times, you get a "C If you answered "d" 2+i times, you eel a "D." If you answered "e" at all , you took the wrong test. Thank you for your cooperation.

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It's SADD what students do

by Jennie Smith Homecoming is here and so are the drunk driving students that accompany it.

The number of drunk driving students is sporadic, said breathalizer operator Patrol Officer Vic Gramza. The number, however, increases during the fall and school season.

Here's a little information for these people before they slump behind the wheel drunk.

"You usually stop them [drivers] if they are driving erratic," said one officer of the Niles Police Department. "You can tell by their speech, their eyes, and their actions if they have been drinking," said another. Officer Gramza. "But the smell of their breath gives it away." Once suspicion of DUI is present, the Field Sobriety Test is administered.

The Field Sobriety Test, one of the major detectors of drunks, consists of the onelegged stand, the step heel-toe, and the alphabet. If you are unable to complete these tests, you are given a ticket, read your rights for DUI, arrested, and taken to the police station for bond. As a suspected criminal, you

are asked it you wish to take the breathalizer quested. "DUI's generally have at least four q^B^ five continuances," said Smith. Once all t h i ^ ^ test.

If you agree to take the lest, it cannot be has come together, then the preliminary heargiven until twenty minutes of observation ing is held, which decides if there is enough have passed. During this time, no food, evidence to hold you over for a trial.

Either a bench trail or a jury trial is redrinks, or cigarettes can be placed into the arrested person's mouth. After twenty min- quested if needed. If you are found guilty, then utes the test is given, and if you have a blood your license can be suspended for a year or alcohol level of .1 then you are charged with more. If guilty of DUI, your license can be suspended for a year or more. In order to get DUI. If you refuse to take the breathalizer test, your license back, you must petition to the there is an automatic six month suspension of Secretary of State; therefore, you may not get your drivers license. The police, however, can your license back. force you to take a blood test. If the blood test lUinois's Secretary of State is Jim Edgar. If is needed, you are sent to the hospital. he is elected governor, he plans on changing If you are seventeen years or younger, your the blood alcohol level to .08. His father was parents are called in for bond matters only. killed by a drunk driver and he has strong The tests are run only if you are an adult. Your feelings against them, much like many others.

"I think the blood alcohol level should be parents must come with you to court. "Some judges and attornies request that your parent as low as needed as long as there is impaircome with you until you are twenty-one," said ment present", said SADD president Emmy Pasicr. One becomes impaired at a .04 to .05 Cook County Sheriff's Deputy M.I. Smith.

Once in court with an attorney your court blood alcohol (AMA study). date is set. The defendant is required to appear in court, although a continuance may be re-

The only thing better than a good time is a iifetime fuli of them

by Lynn Lutzer I had a great summer. I met new people, visited new places, and most of all had a blast with my friends. I saw a lot of things that made me laugh, that were, yes, both interesting and educational, and really noticed some things that shocked me, mostly at parties right here in Action Ridge. Actually, maybe shocked isn't the right word.

When you think of a party, what words come to mind? Pictionary? Twister? Hawaiian punch? Hardly. Ask the average teenager what makes a good party and the first response will probably be alcohol. Unquestionably, a party is labeled "uncool" if there will be no drinking. "Dude, do they have beer?" Sound familiar?

"But wait!" you say. "I only drink on the weekends and it's not like I'm addicted. I really like the taste (smile)." And, let me guess, it really quenches your thirst. Granted, this could be true in some cases and if you think about it it's not all your fault. Sadly enough, it's just as easy to obtain alcoholic beverages as it is to tie your shoe. (It's just after you consume the drinks that the tying becomes hard.) I could send my little sister into a liquor store and I'll bet she could come out with a case of Old Style.

Car accidents occurred this summer that happened either directly or indirectly because

of alcohol. At one party that was "busted" warped society. I laugh when I hear us b e i n ^ ^ (those darn cops), the partyers merely gath- called "the hope of the future." Boy, w o n ' ^ ^ ered in front of the house to determine a new they be surprised. location for the rest of the party. One night I No, shocked isn't the word I would use was almost arrested for possession of alcohol when I can see at least six people drunk on any that wasn' t m ine and I hadn' t even been drink- given weekend night. Saddened maybe. ing. Sure enough, the drinking continued at Should I have to be afraid to drive on a Friday someone else's house, the only regret being or Saturday night lest I be hit by someone who that they had lost a majority of their beer when has had "a little loo much to drink"? the cops came. The funny thing was, had I I did a terrible thing. I hoped someone been arrested, no one would have cared. I would die in a drunk-driving accident thinkdidn't run fast enough. I didn't lie quick ing it would shake everybody up and teach enough. I would have taken the blame for them a lesson. Talk about learning the hard something I didn't do. way. But then I stopped myself and shook my When we think of the word "alcoholic" we head in laughter. What was I thinking? If I had usually picture a wino on the street with a adollar for every time I heard,"Well, it wasn't bottle in a paper bag. Some of us may conjure me so I don't care," I'd be a rich woman (on the image of a mother or father who has my way to Provo, Utah, no less....) Our calstumbled home drunk too many times to lousness towards other people has become count. We wouldn't think of a 14 to 18-year- such that if someone were killed like that, old in this category. many would not change their drinking habits Think again. Offhand I could probably list in the least. Or maybe ihcy wouldn't DRIVE three people that I know who are alcoholics or drunk, but they'd still drink in large quantirapidly on their way to becoming one. These ties. people are my age. I didn't run into them at a The other day I thought of my best friend. shelter or on a park bench in downtown Chi- Then I thoughiof my best friend dead. It really cago. They are people who have a problem works. But my thoughts are one in a hundred and need help. and maybe my thoughts are wrong. Nevcrthe^^ Social drinking at parlies is not all bad. 1 less, the issues of drinking, alcoholism, anfly have seen the "designated driver" system in drunk driving are far more important than my action quite a few limes. However, the mere status quo. fact that people our age are in need of a I did have a great summer, but I want many designated driver denotes a seemingly more to come.

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Halloween is more than just pumpkins

by Darcy Gray W Every year at this lime people are thinking about the same thing. Halloween. Docs anyone ever wonder how Halloween came about?

Long ago the Celts (the first Aryan people to settle in Europe) celebrated their new year on November 1st. This day was known as All Saint's Day. According to their belief, on the last night of the old year, the souls of the dead returned to their homes. Every kind of evil spirit was allowed to roam the earth. This night was October 31st. It was a very fearful night.

The young people used this night to see whom they would someday marry. Young

girls thought that, if they sat before a mirror eating an apple at midnight, the image of her futurehusband would suddenly appear before her. If no image appeared, the girl would never marry.

Others thought that if they unraveled a ball of yarn from their window ledges, their future husbands would rewind the yarn and place the ball on the ground beneath the girl's window.

Some young ladies waited all night, peering out of their windows, trying to catch aglimpse of their beloved.

In England, apples are a symbol of this night. Here in the United Stales, pumpkins.

candles, and black cats are our symbols.

Some nicknames for Halloween are "Nutcrack Night" and "Snapapple Night." These names descended from customs of Britain and the ancient Romans.

Today, Halloween is celebrated by many young people. They dress in weird costumes, paint their faces, and knock on neighbors' doors requesting a "trick or treat." The teenagers egg peoples' cars, terrorize the young children, and have shaving cream wars.

Now that the meaning of Halloween is known, maybe everyone will be a bit more ready next week when this "FRIGHT NIGHT" finally rolls around.

The Halloween lady with the heart of gold

by Tera Siwicki I don't know about everyone else, but I don't get a chance to do much trick-or-u-eating around Halloween anymore. However, whether I'm out at a Halloween party or staying home doing homework (you know, ^the stuff only high school teachers give stullents on Halloween), I always get a chance to see a couple of our little neighbors dressed in their costumes. . As the tiny ghosts and goblins race from door to door, memories float back to that one special house on our block that was never forgotten by my friends and me on Halloweenthe home of the "Halloween Lady", Mrs. Novak.

I'm sure that anyone who ever went trickor-trcating always had one special house they would go to every year, whether it was for the most candy or for the best prize. Our siwcial

neighbor was Mrs Novak. box of Cracker Jacks, it is always the best treat Mrs. Novak is your tiT^ical cute liule old in anyone's bag. lady who treats Halloween as one of the major I remember the months of preperation thai holidays of the year- of course, that made her went into my costumes. For hours on end I "cool" because at the age of a u-ick-or-ireater, would go through fitting after fitting to make it IS a major holiday. Every year she looks the my costume just perfect. And the first person same: her white hair is always pulled back into I'd show this costume to was Mrs. Novak. a tight bun at the nape of her neck, and, with- One time, she liked my costume so much, she out fail, she always has on her "Halloween gave me an extra u-eat for creativity. apron" with its pocketsfilledto the brim with Mrs. Novak is one of those people who candy. made my Halloween complete. I couldn't Mrs. Novak is the one who gives candy to picture them without her. And, although I'm anyone who comes to her house, but always seventeen, I still make a trip over to see her saves something special for each of the kids in every Halloween for my special u-eat. the neighborhood. The treats are nothing spectacular, especially by today's stiindards, but they are always just rig'.:: '"or each person.

Whether it be a huge candybar (not those dinky ones that come thirty in a bag) or a giant

Southwards

Volleyball recovers from losses which carried over to other matches.

Because of several injuries, absences due to illness, and resignations of key players, the varsity volleyball team has failed to develop a consistent rhythm essential to success. Due to these factors, many changes in the lineup have been made since the beginning of the season.

Despite their recent loss to new conference member, Waukegan, the team has shown signs of overcoming past disappointments and hasfinallybegun to perform well.

One match against Libertyville proved to be the key turning point for the Hawks. AlJ.hough they lost, missing an important player, 'the team was able to adjust and play to the best of their ability. The loss was not dwelled upon, however. Knowing Libertyville was the better team, the game play was emphasized.

This result was obvious in the Discovery Tournament at Glenbrook North. After placing in the second place pool beating host Glenbrook North, Woodstock, and losing to top-ranked Riverside-Brookficid on October 5, Maine South returned on the 6th to beat Maine West handily and lose to Libertyville once again.

"We were finally working together as a team," said team captain, Laura Potter.

"When one of us got down, someone else was always there to pick us up. The passing was exceptionally good, but it was still a complete group effort."

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Teacher not guilty in assault case riculum work, pending the outcome of the trial.

Those who knew Welty were shocked by the charges. "He was a very good teacher," said Dr. Cachur of Welty, who once taught a class at Maine South. "Very energetic, very knowledgable, related well to the kids. They liked him a lot." Mrs. Sandra Deines, a close friend of Welty' s, added, "He's a teacher who spent his life helping kids."

When Cook County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Frossard declared Welty innocent of ol all all charges cnarges at at the ine end ena of oi the uie two-day iwo-uay ttial, u^iai, the courtroom erupted with cheers. the courtroom erupted with cheers. While While there was was no no question question that that the the attack attack took there took

Suspended from teaching duties for more than a year, Maine Township physics teacher Scott Welty returned to the classroom on Tuesday, October 9, after the legal charges against him were declared a case of mistaken identity.

Welty was charged with aggravated sexual abuse in September of 1989 when a girl in his class mistook him for the man who attacked her in the forest preserve in April of 1987.

Following the advice of his lawyer, Welty turned himself in to Park Ridge police, volunteering they might might want want to teenng any any information mrormauon they to gather.

The board of education assigned gather. The board of education assigned Welty Welty to to non-classroom non-classroom duties, duties, mainly mainly cur cur-

place, Frossard said, several details of the' victim's testimony indicated that Welty could not have been the assailant. The giri, now a freshman in college, was not present for the ruling.

"I'm not surprised by this," Deines said of the ruling. "I was expecting it."

Prior to the trial, Welty found support from colleagues, students, and parents, who raised over S17,000 toward his defense fund. He expressed his thanks to them after the trial, saying, "I just want to thank the teachers, the students, the administration all the way to the siuu^^nii, mc dumiuisudiiun an uic lu uia top for their support all year.

It'sway been top for their support all year.

It's been nightmare year, and they helped me through." nightmare year, and they helped me through.

Park Ridge Library offers range of services This week's community beat focuses on upcoming events at the Park Ridge Public Library.

Many people don't realize that the Park Ridge Public Library can offer us more than books and magazines. In fact, this fall there are many interesting activities going on at the library.

First of all, movies are offered every week starting this week. Highlights include "Pretty Woman" and "Hunt for Red October."

What Whatis isthethestate stateofofhealth healthononplanet planet Hereare aresome someinteresting interestingfacts factsabout aboutthe t Here earth?

What policies practices library: library: earth?

What areare thethe policies andand practices that can stabilize the climate, imnrove 1.

Almnct 75% 7S^ of nf Park ParV Ridge p ;H<YOresidents ,/ÂťO;^Âť.,.. improve air 1. Almost quality and protect our water? The library own a library card. explores these and other problems and ques2. 592,767 items were checked out last tions related to ecology and the environyear. That's over 1700 a day! ment during the entire month of November.

3.490 library programs were attended by Other interesting programs being held 19,318 people-over half of Park Ridge's this fall are a piano recital by the Lakeside population.

Duo and the Teen TV Reviewers. These re4. The library colllection is now 200,000* viewers are high-schoolers who read and volumes, up 4% from one year ago. discuss books over a cable TV station.

Take advantage of the Park Ridge Public Library. It has something for everyone!

Students of the IVionth recognized

by Eric Eichin Students of the Month were recently announced for the month of September. They are: Foreign Language : Natalie Boitchouk,Karen Buettner, Geriann Galas, Sheila Gonzalez, Joan Hoffman, Colleen Hynes, Katie Kuzmenko, Dana Lilleberg, Vanessa Marcol, Angelo Rago, Erin Shields, Anastasios Vlachogiannis Music, Broadcasting: Matt Krause, Andrea Berthold, Paul Kim Industrial Ed. : Darryl Hamel, Nathan Myers, Bradley Jarzabek, Ted Pappas Art: Carey Dema, Karl Sleinke, Trish Stankiewicz, Beth Buckley Science: Timothy Ryan, Charles Kaufman, Nancy Green, Christen Coomer, Todd Ofenloch, Timothy Mulvihill, Kristine Cassin, Rob Janas, Sheila Gonzales, Amy Mossman, Tony Feiter, Nate Hulunan Business: Julie Cacavella, Jenny Heiser, Joan Hoffman, Susan Pawlick, James Pellegrini, Linda Riordan, Elizabeth Zom

Health: Justine Isbaner, Vanessa Miller, Chuck Sprague Physical Education: Angela Papassavas, Bill Barker, Concetta Colbert, Joseph Kain, Georgine Olinski, Denise Oswald, Jim Rushford, Kris Schneider, Ted Skafidas Driver Education: Jim Lin, Sharon Hart,

Jill Buckley, Ted Pappas Mathematics: Joseph Acuri.Tom Carlson, David Cook, Theodora Kokkalis, Kathy Lyons, Lauren Ofenloch, Todd Ofenloch, Ted Pappas, Dave Smith Social Science: Doug Beaumont, Margaret Chmiel, Elena Damiani, Joan Hoffman, Andy Hovland, Tim Mulvihill, Corey Simons, Margaret Zimmermann English: Lida Aris, Ross Blank, Julie Campion, Jennifer English, Chris Harris, On October 1st of this month, the Maine Township District 207 Schoolboard con- Brenda Heiser, Joan Hoffman, Jonathan Hoffman, Andy Hovland, Alex Hrynewych, vened discussing a variety of issues: The average ACT score hasrisenfrom last Brian James, Liliana Minkowycz, Laura year's marie of 21.9 to an average of 22.1, Pawola, Bill Ranquist, Brenda Saavedra, exceding the national average composite Lidia Sabljic, Candace Ulrich, Margaret score of 20.6 and the Illinois composite score Zimmermann, Matt Sobiesczyk of 20.9. The 1,013 Maine Township students who took the exam, on the average, scored composite score of 23.2 ranks in the 96th ^ ^ better than 84 percent of the nation. national percentile. '^~' Maine South students scored an average of Also, Maine South had the distinct honor 23.1 on the English portion of the test, and of having five Merit Scholarship Semi-final22.8 on the math section. The Maine South ists and 11 commended students.

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Swimmers capture 2nd at relays As the Maine South girls' swim team continues with their long, exhausting season, the girls are still turning out great times. Over the past three weeks the girls have taken on very tough teams. On September 21, the Hawks swam against Deerfield, and although the Hawks fought to the last race they could not over come.

The Medley Relay Team of Kate Reynolds, Jamie Scafa, Greta Malten , and Kim Wiederer defeated all other competition with a finishing time of 2:08.49. Anotherfirstplace finish was taken by Kate Reynolds in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 1:01.65.

The following day, the team travelled to Downers Grove North to compete with seven other teams in an invitational. Against very difficult competition, the Hawks had many medal winners, including Cathy Bilson in the

200 and 100 yard Freestyles.

After a rough week of competition, the team took a break before taking on the Maine East Demons. The Hawks had a strong showing against the cross town rivals. One highlight from the meet was Sue Swanson in the 200 yard Freestyle. She won the race with a time of 2:20.53.

One of the biggest meets of the girls' season came on October 6 when they hosted the Hawk Relays. With the help of the J V team the Hawks captured 2nd place, close behind Hoffman Estates.

Although the team has conquered many difficult meets, the most important part of the season waits ahead. On November 2, the Hawks will host the Conference Meet and the following week the girls will compete in the Sectional Meet.

Junior Sue Swanson (from left), senior Katie Carlson, junior Nancy Green, and senior Greta Malten display their mettle. ^j..

Runners reset goals for season's end It's lime to change the motto. "Just finish the race girls," won't work anymore now that the girls' cross country team has .set a new goal tor themselves.

Priorities straight, they've cited the new target as New Trier, for the time has come to show the Central Suburban League South who's really on top. But first things first.

The date was September 18 and although the weather could have been a bit warmer, spirits were soaring as the runners rocketedfrom the starting line. Their non-stop flight to the finish led to a strong 18 to 43 victory

over Glenbrook South on the Varsity Level and a close 26 to 30 win for J V.An excellent improvement was made by Katy Michal who •cnocked 30 seconds off her best time.

Lauren Ofenloch proved herself worthy of the Athlete of the Meet title and so did Tina Thrush who ran her best race this season with i betterment of 1:14 minutes. Mary Michal ind Susan Crawford finished 1 and 2 respectively with Lauren Ofenloch, Andrea Armaur rnd Karin Hyncs rounding out the top five.

Unfortunately, victory is often shortlived aid defeat can be bitter. The Hawks took a

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turn for the worst on September 25 when New Trier beat them by a mere 3 points. J V also lost against ihc rival. Aside from the overall team score many members' times improved. Andrea Armaur and Margie Wasiak did better by 32 seconds. Susan Crawford and Karin Hynes took 28 seconds off as well.

Mary Michal was able to finish first and Susan Crawford came in right behind her at second; however, this is where the New Trier pack decided to concentrate their runners. By racking in those key points they took the win.

Because it was so close, the Hawks are determined to get New Trier at the conference meet-a goal which, if accomplished, will give Maine South the shared CSL division South title.

Tennis ends with wins So far, the Girls' Tennis team has had a season full of ups and downs. The past two weeks have been two of their most successful, scoring victories over Waukegan (6-1), Lake Park (6-1), and St. Viator (6-1). The only loss suffered was against Glenbrook South (1-6).

This past weekend, the Hawks made a decent showing in the CSL Conference. Although losing to Glenbrook South, Elizabeth Meyer managed to capture 6tli place respectively in second singles. Shannon Bemben defeated Deerfield to lake 5lh place in fourth singles.

The Hawks' third doubles team of Jenny Meyer and Anna Uliassi were able to capture 6th place after losing to Evanston.

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Hawks set for homecoming win After quickly jumping out to an impressive 3-0 record, the Hawks (4-2) have slowed down the last three games, winning a close contest against Maine East and losing to both Evanston and New Trier.

Considering the competition at Maine East, the Hawks' 29-15 victory was a close one. Unlike last year's 47-0 demolition of the Blue Demons, the Hawks allowed Maine East to tie the game early at 7-7, after Mike Taglia had firstput the Hawks on the scoreboard with a 1-yard TD run. But the Hawks took the lead for good when junior Dan Lanno found Bill Schmitz for a 42-yard TD pass.

Against a highly-ranked Evanston team, the Hawks suffered a 35-14 loss. However, the Hawks did manage a comeback late in the game after Evanston had jumped out to 21-0 halftime lead. Abandoning the unsuccessful running attack and taking the second half to the air, senior QB Aaron Duda hit receiver Bill Schmitz (8 catches for 135 yards)for a 52yard TD score early in the third period.

The Hawks cut the lead to 21-14 with a minute left in the third, when Matt Urbaszewski caught a 4-yard TD pass from Duda (16 of 28, 209 yards). But the Hawks could get no closer, as Evanston added two insurance touchdowns to seal the game.

The Hawk defense closes in on a Trevian running back in recent Central Suburban League action.

In their game versus conference powerhouse New Trier, the Hawks jumped out to a 7-0 lead on the second play of the game, when Schmitz intercepted a pass and took it all the way for the touchdown. Mike Taglia added a rushing TD to give the Hawks a 14-13 lead in the second quarter.

However, New Trier exploded for two

TD's later in the game while at the same time, holding the Hawks back from scoring. The game ended in a 35-14 loss for the Hawks.

But the stage is now set for the homecoming game, in which the Hawks meet Maine West. "If we play our game, there is no doubt in our minds that we will win," added Bobg Sokik. Kick-off time is 2 p.m. tomorrow. "

Soccer team looks toward state serie

After losing two games early in the season, the soccer team has gone undefeated in its last six games. Excluding Marist's l-I upset and tie, the Hawks (10-2-5, 4-0-3) have beaten recent teams handily, with victories over Glenbrook South, Maine West, Maine East, Gordon Tech, and Niles West.

Against conference foe Glenbrook South, the Hawks dominated the entire game, destroying the visiting team 6-1. Notching their first goals of the season were senior Doug Beaumont, juniors Jim Lin and Matt Williams, and sophomore Jack Sadleir.

The Hawks led down somewhat in the following game against Marist. The game remained 0-0 in the fourth quarter until Derek Niepomniks 20-yard direct kick put the Hawks out in front. However, Marist came back to tie a few minutes later, and the Hawks could not capitalize on shots on goal.

After a relatively easy victory over Maine West, the Hawks focused on their cross-town rivals, Maine East. And after jumping out to a 2-0 lead early in the game against the Blue Demons, the Hawks seemed to have the game wrapped up. But Maine East came back with a goal late in the game, cutting the score in half, 2-1. The Hawk defense of Nieopomnik, Tom Lin, and Derek Bengston then stepped forward to preserve a 2-1 victory. Senior Vince Blank scored what later turned out to be the winning goal.

The next opponent the Hawks faced was Gordon Tech. After a Niepomnik hattfick(3 goals) and goals by Alex Slagg (2 goals).

Dean Patras, Ross Crampton, Brad Scott, Brian Kimura, and Doug Beaumont, the Hawks destroyed the visiting team with authority, winning by afinalscore of 10-1.

In frigid temperatures and hard rain, the

Hawks met Niles West for a conference contest at home. The Hawks reached double digits for the second straight day, pounding Niles West 10-0. Ten different players tallied goals for the Hawks, while Niepomnik had a school-record 6 assists. Goalkeeper Kevin Anderson preserved the shutout.

The soccer homecoming game will be played today against Holy Cross at 3 p.m. on Wilson Field. The game also is the opening game of the IHSA regionals, the first step on a long road to the state championship. "I think this is the year to bring a state championship to Maine South. Our team has improved during the course of the season, and 1 think we're ready," said Niepomnik.

Provided that the Hawks win today, the regional final will take place this Monday, 3 p.m., at Maine South.

Senior Gayford leads Hawk runners to regionals In recent weeks, the boys' cross-country team competed in two tough conference meets against #4 ranked Glenbrook South and the state contenders. New Trier. Although the Hawks lost both meets, the Hawks did run competitively, losing to Glenbrook South by only five points and falling eleven points short

of New Trier.

In the Glenbrook South race, senior Pete Gayford won the overall race with the fastest time. Other impressivefinisheswere put in by Andy Gallios (3rd place) and senior Andy Hovland (5th place).

Against New Trier, Gayford again led the

pack of runners, capturing 1st place for the second meet in a row. Other Hawk runnri who placed well included Gallios (3rd plact^.

Hovland (8th place), and Palac (17th place).

Personal bests were also set by Rick Tucker, Matt Staniec, and Mark Wynn.

The Hawks will run at the IHSA Regionals tomorrow.