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Library reaches home stretch

by Marc Mazzuca The Maine South Library Remodeling project is now in the final stages before completion, and those who have taken a look inside have seen the extent of the progress being made. But a quick look cannot give a full appreciation of the magnitude of work that has been completed in the last six months.

The first phase of the project involved the demolition of the old library and the removal of the asbestos from its ceiling and walls. This work was completed by early October.

The second phase of the project is due to be completed by January 11,1991. This includes the remodeling part of the project as designed by the firm of O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi and Peterson at a cost of $1.2 Million.

In a recent interview with head librarian, Mrs. Judy Lange, she explained the recent events in the second phase of the project.

According to Lange, even when the library Droject is complete, it will probably be several Veeks before the students will regain access "to it. This extra time is needed to relocate the library materials from their present home in the C-101 corridor to the new facility.

"As far as I can see, the work is going according to the schedule, maybe even a little faster." said Lange. Later, she told Southwords that if the work was completed early, possibly before the winter break, it would help to cut down on the transition time during which the students would not be able to use the library.

The new library is off limits to students and

As work on the library continues on schedule, details have begun to emerge, such as the curved glass-block circulation desk, and the stair-step window openings of the entrance (background).

faculty while the construction continues. But an inside source (Mrs. Lange) told about recent developments: the walls are now all painted, the glass brick wall entry and circulation desk have been completed, the classrooms and workrooms are finished, and the structural supports for the suspended ceilings are now in place.

Nearing completion are the wiring and

Mulvaney wins SAR; DAR to Ofenloch

heating systems, the electronic catalog, the computer technology area, and the walls for the rooms adjacent to the library. The tile and carpet for the new facility have been measured and delivered and are in the process of being installed.

If all stays on schedule, soon after the winter break we will see exactly what $2.2 million will buy in the way of a library.

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Paul Mulvaney (left) is this year's recipient of the Sons of the American Revolution Award, while Lauren Ofenloch (right) received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. The awards, voted on by the faculty after nominations from the senior class, are based on such qualities as citizenship, leadership, and contribution to the school. ... -^

December 7th"Pack the Place" Dance December 15thHolly Hop Dance December 16thChristmas Concert December 21Winter Break begins!

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Take this quiz and go first class

by Dave Saavedra a) poke him in the eye and laugh By the time you read this, you may already b) shout, "That's what you get for picking have won ten million dollars.

You may also have experienced over five your nose" c) give him the Heimlich maneuver months of school. d) stick a couple of rubber stoppers up his During these five months of school, I was inspired by a discussion on how you would nose and tell him to sit down and shut up " 7. You caught Eddie soliciting in off-limit run your OWN class. How many times have you been told, "If you were in my shoes, you'd areas. To show him the error of his ways, you: a) peel back his toenails do the same thing." Guess it would feel great b) send him to language lab to be the boss, now, eh? But will you be a toc) make him go see a scarry movie talitarian teacher or a wimp? Take this test and d) repeatedly jab his funny bone see if you've got enough charisma to lead a 8. While in the middle of teaching the bunch of troglodytes.

1. It is extremely important that the new class, the tornado warning goes off. The teacher establish credibility as a Supreme proper procedure to lead the students out of Authority Figure. This is most effective harm's way is: a) have each student touch something through: a) showing the class your venom-filled metal b) make the class get up and walk outside fangs b) explaining that you're thefirstmember to an open field c) read them a Mother Goose nursery in your family to walk upright c) taking a lovely trip to the botanical rhyme gardens d) colored contact lenses 2. Raw-ool keeps talking without pei misby Dave Saavedra sion. The only way to deal with this nuisance There is a rather large company called is: Crown Books that sells publications at a disa) to sing the "Banana Boat Song" count price. Crown Books has been around for b) to staple his tongue to his upper-lip a while, and I assume their sales are doing c) to buy him a new car d) to remove his voice box with the non- pretty well right now, especially since it is the Christmas Season. roundy scissors Its president is a man named Robert Haft 3. Zhak, the class clown, has just humiliated you in front of all your students by You've probably seen him on television making you the butt of a practical joke. In commercials advertising his low-priced stock of books and magazines. repsonse, you should: Mr. Haft is a very wise man. He knew that a) be thankful b) slice off his hand using the rusty paper when he went into an ordinary bookstore, he might have to shell out the retail price of some cutter reading material he wanted (this could get up c) pick your ear and give him the wax into the hundreds). However, he had his own d) super glue his eye-lids together 4. Some students are intimidated by a new idea of opening a store because "books cost too much." teacher. So, to ease the tension, you: It is this slogan that has won over the a) slide an ice cube down the back of their wallets of millions of Americans to purchase shins b) scrape a garden rake across the length of book at his place, simply because Uiey cost less. the chalkboard If Mr. Haft was to run for some political c) bake the class a tasty treat d) scream "Bloody Murder!" and chase office sometime in the future (when our generation is old enough to vote), all he'd have to them around the room with an axe 5. Proper attire is essential to maintain an do is change his slogan to "Books weigh too educational atmosphere. "Proper attire" is: much," or "Books are too thick."

This would easily win over many votes a) from mid-thigh to the heels from the younger populations in the midwest b) from mid-eye to upper throat c) from lower-navel to upper-chest and and eastcoast where his stores are based. The issues of the future probably won't be the back to mid ankle environment or nuclear war, but that books d) from upper-arm pit to lower arm-pit 6. Joey yells that his nose is bleeding. In- are becoming a nuisance to read and carry around. He could explain and present a solustinctively you:

â&#x20AC;˘ " d) to have the students seal up all then-^^ windows and doors 9. Assignments are more than likely graded by using an alpahbet-type system.

What do the letters mean? a) F, means "show much 'f'-ort" b) B, means "bring me cash" c) D, stands for "delightful" d) A, stands for "almighty" 10. A giant bee is flying around your classroom. Many of your students are allergic to bee-stings, so you: a) swat the bee to try to make it angry b) pull the fire alarm c) tell the students to "bee" careful d) lock the allergic students in the broom closetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with the bee HAHAHA So, what's the deal? Do you rule your class with an iron fist or a limp wrist? If you answered any questions at all, it is obvious you are still doubtful of your leadership qualities. I think it's summer school for you.

From book store proprietor to politician tion to the festering problem of the m i c r | ^ ^ scopic print that infests textbooks all acrol^P the United States. If he'd address the problem of needing multiple doses of No-Doz to stay concious while trying to learn about ancient civilizations, he'd get a majority vote. If he'd attack the problem of needing several burly men to move a book from one place to another he'd win the election.

So I hope that Mr. Haft is reading this articlerightnow, and thinking about running for the local librarian office. Of course, he would have to run a clean campaign, for votes cost too much.

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"This is a day tiiat will live in infamy"

Most people know what D-Day was, but Pfew people know what X-Day was. X-Day was December 7,1941. Pearl Harbor Day. The Japanese Strike Force was launched from aircraft carriers- 40 torpedo bombers, 50 high level bombers, 50 dive bombers, and 50 fighters- at 6:00 a.m., 275 miles north of Oahu.

At 7:49 a.m., Japanese Commander Fuchida Mitsuo sent a message to the aircraft he was commanding: "To-to-to"-"Attack!

Attack! Attack!"

The fighting was all over at 10 o'clock. The chaos was unbelievable. Flames wereeverywhere, rubble and bodies littered the ground and water, buildings lay on the roads, collapsed and burning. Five battleships, three

4 Pearl Harbor was a turning point in World destroyers, one minelayer, and 200 airplanes, only ten of which actually got into the air, had War 11. It marked the US declaration of war been destroyed. Ships with names like the against Japan. Had this tragedy not occurred, California, the West Virginia, the Oklahoma,Japan may never have been defeated. the Tennessee, and the Arizona were among To help commemorate this infamous day, two Maine South teachers, Mrs. Lois Berry the ships sunk or damaged.

The number dead was recorded as 2000 and Mr. Robert Schmidt, have written their American sailors, 109 Marines, 218 soldiers, feelings and memories about this time in American history. and 68 civilians.

"...As the war went on, I came to hate news broadcasts...."

by Mrs. Lois Berry Sometimes the impact of a moment in time leaves a permanent record in one's memory that isrichin detail. The shock and disbelief I felt when my neighbor crossed the street to tell me that President Kennedy had been shot is art of one such memory. But I remember just s « : clearly a moment on December 7,1941.

It was early afternoon. We had finished our usual Sunday dinner, and my brother and I were at the dining room table doing homework. Mother was resting- my sister would be bom just five days later. My father, a minister.

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was in his study. He had just turned on the radio and heard the news. I remember the prickling fear I felt. WAR! We joined Dad to hear more of what had happened. As the war went on, I came to hate news broadcasts.

The boy who sat ahead of me in algebra was killed in action. People had ribbons in their windows with stars on them representing their sons in the service. Some had two or even three stars. A gold one meant that boy was never coming home.

I remember scrap drives. Everyone brought their extra aluminum pots and pans to be hauled away and reborn as airplanes.

Sugar, meat, and canned goods were rationed.

to say nothing of leather shoes and gasoline.

We had a Victory Garden, and we bought Defence Bonds. Even the children bought Defence Stamps. Churches had memorial services.

Later, I married a veteran of the war- a fortunate one who had only a small piece of shrapnel in one leg as a souvenir. He never talked much about the serious part of what went on over there. I know he missed the friend who overshot a night landing on a carrier deck. Now, I read and hear the news, and I cringe inside, dreading another frozen moment in time. Maybe it's because I remember those ribbons with the stars so clearly.

A boy's life during the Big One

by Mr. Robert Schmidt As a young boy of seven, I did not rememSifuih w^?rds Is the stuUent-produccd newspaper of ber the actual event of December 7,1941. AS Miiitu' South High School, Park Ridge, IL.Letters time went on , I was aware of the many ways to Ihi' editor should be delivered to room V.130 or fci\en to a member of Ihe editorial stafJ' bcjow. our country coped with the fact that we were Styuihxords reserves the right to edit letters cooa nation at war. tainini; obscenc or libelous material.

I can remember the food stamp books that our family had. We could only get eggs and ICiiitor.in-Chief .\myHuser meat in certain quantities. At the check out .News editor,., ~ Kric Elchln .Associate News editor Marc Mamjca counter, the cleric would take your allotted Coinmcntary editors „....lmran SlddiquJ stamps for meat and that was it for the week or Dsve Saavedra month.

1 ealures editor Chuck Cycholl There was also a gas ration book. If you had Associate Fealures editor .„,D»n Berko Sports editws Natalie Kuehn a car, it would be classified as to how imporTomLiB tant it was for you to drive. Our family had a IVoduction editors Jim Sai&akorn "C" stamp, so we could only get so many Carolyn Chandlw gallons a week.

I'huto editors _....Josh Andcrsim My brother and I would save the aluminum Yasmlnc Kiss foil that was in cigarette packages. We rolled Alt editors Etizabclh Buckley them up into large balls and then turn them in Deborah Chan at the police department. Also we saved balls \dviser ..T.R.Kerlh of siring.

Since there were no nylons available.

women would paint their legs a beige color, with a black seam line down the back of their legs. The government needed the nylon for parachutes.

Across the street from my house there was a vacant lot. In that lot many neighbors would plant vegetables to be used in the home. The government encouraged the planting of these "Victory Gardens".

Since my family lived in Chicago, we were near Fort Sheridan. On many occasions, my mother would invite servicemen for Sunday dinner. It was a thrill fdor me to see a man in uniform.

Our family had cousins in the service, so the custom was to hang a banner in the window with astar in it to indicate that our family had someone in the service.

My friends and I would have many war battles in the playground or alley with one side the American force and the other side the Japanese and the Germans.

National newspapers are filled with stories too weird, too sick, too perverse to be believed. 'It can't happen here,' we say—but it can, and it does, with frightening regularity.

A shocking exhibition

the disturbing upsurge of indecent exposure in Pari< Ridge

by Lisa Lanzafame, Tera Siwicki, and Cindi Wilk It's a warm spring afternoon and elevenyear-old Kate is walking home from school.

As she crosses an alley, a middle-aged man jumps out from behind some bushes and drops his pants. Kate, surprised (of course), screams and runs home without a good look at the man.

Although fictional, this is an example of a typical exhibitionist act that may have occurred in Park Ridge last summer.

Between July 11 and 26 of last summer, 12 exposures were reprorted to the Paric Ridge police, a relatively high number for this area.

Eleven of these instances were located in the southeastern part of town, within a mile of Maine South.

Exhibitionism, also known as indecent exposure or "flashing" to most of us, means the deliberate exposure of the body, usually the genitalia, to an ordinarily unwitting and uncooperative individual. Exhibitionists constitute about a third of all apprehended sex criminals, and are most frequently males.

The Criminal

"In a sense, exhibitionism [has a] parallel to rape—the desire to dominate a woman," said Ms. Purdy. It is here that the parallel ends, however, as exhibitionists rarely take their acts further, into physical assault or rape.

Young girls are most often the target of indecent exposure because they have no con\XQ\ over the situation; the exhibitionist has it all. The exhibitionist will obtain his satisfaction by getting some kind of reaction from the victim.

The exhibitionist will expose himself usually just to shock the victim. The shockis what excites or turns on the exhibitionist.

However, some exhibitionists have more serious problems. Many feel that they are sexually inadequate, so they expose themselves. If the victim has any reaction, then the exhibitionist is provided with the reassmance that he needs.

The Crime Since only one-fourth of exhibitionists are under the influence of alcohol, the act is not one of spontaneity. Exhibitionists know in advance when and where they will commit the crime, as if they carefully plan it.

Most episodes take place in broad daylight and in public places. Not surprisingly, they mostly occur in late spring, summer, and early fall, perhaps because wanner weather means fewer articles of clothing to remove.

Also, it is not unusual for many such episodes to occiu' in a short period of time. "Often times one thrill isn't enough," said officer Mike Kujawa of the Park Ridge police department. "It gets worse." After they do it once, flashers will often have to expose themselves again and again to get the same thrill that they received the first time. That's why many incidents can occur in a week, or even a day. There are recorded cases in which the frequency was as high as 100 exposures per week.

What would provoke anyone to publicly expose himself? Is he mentally disturbed?

What kind of childhood or motivation would lead to these acts? Psychologists have studied this behavior, but still haven't reached any definite conclusions.

According to an article in a psychological encyclopedia, typical exhibitionists "are more likely to be single than married. The typical exhibitionist is an anxious, passive individual with sttong feelings of masculine inadequacy, and is likely to have difficulty in carrying out the male social role with respect to the opposite sex."

It is difficult to classify exhibitionists because each one has his own pattern. The routines may be similar, but are seldom the same. However, according to the Diagnostic The Victim and Statistical Manual of Abnormal BehavAccording to the police blotters which ior, in order for a "flasher" to be classified as an exhibitionist, the exposures must occur appeared in Park Ridge Advocates over the summer, the typical Park Ridge victim of an over a duration of six months time.

The motivation behind exibitionism var- exhibitionist act was a girl who ranged in age ies. The most common reason is a feeling of from ten to 18 years old. "In general, most control, according to both Ms. Candy Purdy, victims are girls under the age of 16 and it Maine South health teacher, and Dr. George often occurs near schools," said Officer Kujawa. After the incident occurred, most of Krueger, psychologist for Maine South.

the victims ran away without getting a good description of the man. Supposedly, many of these incidents were connected—the man was middle-aged with dark pants, and after each incident (which all occurred in the same part of town), he fled.

There are many reasons why these exhibitionists like to target young school children.

Their main reason is for a feeling of control and gratification. Children often will scream or run away—just the type of reaction that gives gratification to the exhibitionist—and in her panic she will rarely remain levelheaded enough to make an identification of the flasher.

On the other hand, an adult woman may not have any reaction at all, other than to shout back at him.

Still, adults are also sometimes targeted.

"One day as I was coming out of the Dominicks on the corner of Cumberland and Higgins," one Park Ridge woman related, "a man in a car yelled over to me, 'EXCUM^^, miss. Could you come here for a m i i ^ ^ When I looked over at him, I noticed he had a map spread out in his car and he had a very confused look on his face. I went over and he asked me for directions to somewhere or another. I looked up to think about which way to go, and when I looked back down, the map was gone and so were his pants. All I said was,

"Oh, Jeez!" and went right home to call the police."

The police returned to the scene, but they couldn't find the man.

When asked if most people want a report filed. Officer Kujawa said yes. Even after they learn that not much can be done to catch the culprit, the victims still want it on record that they were victimized.

The Penalty If caught by the police and charges are pressed,-these criminals can face a Class A charge of indecent exposure, which could mean up to a year in prison or afineof S1 ,(XX).

Often, though, the punishment is not that extreme. Typically, the criminals are put on probation or suspension and are often ordered to seek medical and psychiatric treatment.

But most exhibitionists are not caught, at least not until they have committed dozens, perhaps hundreds of offenses. Because they c^tosed themselves to a child, this victim will ( ^ B be scared, run home, and not remember enough of a physical description to apprehend the culprit.

And without a clear eyewimess account, there is not much for the police to do. "No clues are left behind," says Officer Kujawa.

"They just perform their act and leave, either by jumping into a car or just running away."

One shocking hour in Parf( Ridge July 11, 1990 10:15 A.M —A n-year-old Park Ridge girl told pt)licc a man shouted, "Hey, you!" and e.\|K)sed himself to her vvhen she was walking on \hc 600 block of South Cliiion Avenue. The offender is described as a middle-aged man, abt)ul five feel eight inches tall, wearing jeans and a gray or bl uc shirt.

10:50 A.M.—A 14-year-old Park Ridge girl told police a man shouted, "Hey, you!" and dropped his pants to his knees when she was walking on Vine Avenue at Talcoit Place. The offender is described as a sixlooi Uill man v»'eighing 200 pounds. He wore brown pants and a plaid shirt and had a uin jacket pulled over his head.

10:i5 A.M.—Two girls, aged ten and seven, reported a man pulk-d down his panis and shouted, "Look! L<x)k!"whcn they were walking on Western Avenue at Stewart Avenue. Afterwards, the girls ran home. The offender i.s described as ' > f l | year-old man, about five feet eight inc^^ tall, with a Uiin build, A gray jacket was pulled over his head.

10:55 A.M.—A 42-year-old Chicago wciman lold police she wasdehvcring mail on the 1400 block of soutli Vine Avenue when a man exposed himself to her. She shouted she was going to call the police and f^ ran. The offender is described as six^ot-iwo and 200 pounds. He wore brown pants, a plaid shirt, and a tan jacket pulled over his head.

Five fast ftasher facts: The typical exhibitionist is: —harboring feelings of Inadequacy —not likely to rape or molest —a repeat offender —sober at the time —single

The story of three girls and a flasher On June 12, 1990, three eleven-yearold Park Ridge girls, Suzanne, Alissa, and Eve, had an experience with an exposer that they will never forget.

A man exposed himself to them on two separate occasions and chased them for at least one block. The same man also appeared in other suburbs besides Park Ridge.

"We were scared," said Alissa. "Nothing like this has ever happened to us before."

The girls were walking home from Centennial Pool in Park Ridge when a man came out of some bushes with his shirt over his head and his pants around his ankles.

"I didn't notice him at first because I was talking. Eve was making faces at me because she noticed him first. We just ignored him."

Apparently this didn't discourage him.

He ran ahead of the girls and appeared suddenly at an opening to an alley. He once again had his pants down, along with his shirt over his head. With his shirt covering his face, the girls would not be able to

identify him. This time he said, "Hey, look at this!"

The girls, hearing this, screamed and ran. The exposer chased after them for about a block. When the three reached Eve's house, the man ran off.

"I don't know if it was my imagination," said Suzanne, "but I thought he yelled, 'Hey, come back!'"

The police were notified immediately.

The girls were questioned about the events that had taken place that afternoon. They were also asked if they could stop by the police station the next day to look through mug shots.

"A police detective told us that they have been tying to catch the same man for months," said Suzanne's mother.

Fortunately, like most exposure victims, the girls have now recovered from the incident with no apparent long-term harm, but for a while they were rattled. "You think it's funny until it happens to you," says Suzanne.

They now can laugh about the flasher they jokingly call "the Wiggle Man."

News Community Beat

Pickwick blends high art, low price^

by Eric Eichin

This week's Community Beat focuses on Park) Theatres, two entirely separate new theatres were added behind the main theater.

Park Ridge's movie theater, the Pickwick.

The two new theatres are surrounded by a For more than 20 years, the Vlahakis family has owned the Pickwick Building, beautiful walkway, and are adjacent to the which includes the theater, a restaurant, and Summit Mall and its stores such as TCBY, and offices. Named to the National Register of Logos Bookstore.

Coming attractions include "Memphis Historic Places in 1975, the 62-year-old building is an example of the Art Deco style of Belle,"a World War 2 thriller, "MiUer's architecture that was popular during the Crossing," a movie about corruption and greed, and "Jacob's Ladder," a critically ac1920's.

Nine years ago, Dino Vlahakis bought the theater (it was previously being leased to another individual), and has returned it to its former elegance. More than $250,000 and Maine South officials have announced uncountable manhours went into the restoraOctober's Students of the Month. Thev are: tion, which saved the once- deteriorating Pickwick Theater.

In addition to movies, the theater also hosts Art/Photo:Melissa Brandenburger, Paul live plays throughout the year, most of which Henderson, Nate Hultman, Susan Neuman, and Eteborah Stuebe are open to the public.

Broadcasting/ Drama: Brian Harrity and Last summer, the Pickwick added two more screens to accomodate the increasing Rob Janas Business Education: Karen Carlson, number of movie-goers. What made this addition so unique is the fact that the original Mindy Edidin, Suzanna Maca, Tim Ryan, screen and its seating were not changed at all. Jessica Stack, Diana Vaughn, and Margaret Instead of dividing one theater into two or Young three, like the Des Plaines and Lake (Oak

claimed post-Vietnam drama.

Admission is $ 1.50 for all seats at all times.

Weekend matinees are available, but the most popular times to see movies at the Pickwick are on Friday and Saturday nights.

See a movie at the Pickwick. Located at the comers of Touhy, Prospect, and Northwest Highway, the theater is an excellent place to see a high quality movie at a very reasonable price.

Students of month recognized

Letters urged for soldiers in Persian Gulf As hundreds of thousands of American men and women are deployed to the Persian Gulf, the prospects for a happy holiday are strained at best for service members and their families. Many of these members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines have expressed loneliness and anxiety, and they have longed for any word from home.

It is not necessary to know a service member personally to raise spirits or brighten LDoe 1111 S. Dee Rd. Park Ridge, IL 60068

Driver's Education: Keith Cichy, Steve Johnson, Mark Lesniak, and Kathleen Zimmermann English: Paul Astorino, Eric DeWitt, John Fredriksen, Sebastian Fuska, Matt Glamer, Leslie Hals, Dan Hodapp, Sue Larson, Trisha Melendy, Elizabeth Meyer, Michael Miglore, Anna Nommensen, Erin O'Shea, D.J. Puckett, Tera Siwicki, Toya Thompson, Colleen Thon, Al Tseng, Bessie Vasiliadis, and Wanda Witek Foreign Language: Karyn Blake. K a r e ^ ^ Bott, Mike Burzawa, Kerrin Denham, T o d ^ ^ Ofenloch, Ryan Sipkovsky, James Spindler, Georgia Vlachogiannis, Jason Wynne, and Kathleen Zimmermann Health: Noreen Pyner Home Economics: Alicia Cross, Elizabeth Gallinger, Ann Gawne, Michelle Johnson, Stephanie Mullen, and Joanna Siciliano Industrial Education: Bob Brunet, Kevin Mackett, John Meyenberg, and Kristi Sigg

a day. In a part of the world turned upside down by war, any letter from a more sane environment can help restore a weary soldier's equilibrium.

Besides letters, Christmas cards and gifts such as candy, cookies, and books are also encouraged, but alcohol and religious materials are discouraged.

Mathematics: Jill Buckley, Steve Currey, Mail to service members may be ad- Kerrin Denham, Adena Franchi, Sebastian Fuska, Wendi Herzog, Colleen Hynes, Lisa dressed: Lamanna, Heidi Swarbrick, Patrice Townsend, Darlene Ziemann, and Angela Zenzoia Music: Liz Eicker and Jackie Urquhart Phys Ed.: Katherine Beaumont, Jenny Heiser, Mike Louizous, Karl Meland, Amie .25 Roames, John Sadlier, Doug Schuberth, Annette Siwiec, Steve Waden, Rita Zemaier Science: Jenny Black, Scott Cameron, Tark Chokshi, Frank Demarinis, John Fredriksen, Sebastian Fuska, Kurt Kuever, Tom Lin, Suzanna Maca, Carrie Scwemin, Georgia Vlachogin, Trace Van Craenenbroeck,^^ and Rob Williford ^k Social Science: Dan Charley, Dave â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^ Hartwig, Nate Hultman, Charles Kaufmann, Soo Jung Kim, Susan Pawlick, Tony Ranft, Sue Swanson

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^awks beat odds to win tourney If Maine South's girls' basketball team had started this season with any more hurdles standing in their way, they would have been declared a new track and field event. But hurdles, after all, were made to be cleared.

Opening the season againstNiles West, the Hawks faced a tough challenge. With two allconference starters missing from the line up, the team was in for an uphill climb. Margaret Zimmermann and Jane Steffan were both out with ankle injuries. Although Emmy Pasier was able to take up some of the slack, scoring a total of 25 points, the Hawks were unable to defeat the Niles West Indians, losing 49 to 54.

The season took a turn for the better with Buffalo Grove's Thanksgiving Tournament.

To start out the tournament, Maine South faced Streamwood in a difficult contest Here, the Hawks looked to regain their rhythm with MargaretZimmerman returning to the line up.

The scores remained within a narrow margin of each other, but in the end the Hawks were able to pull off a narrow victory.

Buffalo Grove was the next challenge for

the Hawks. With the return of Jane Steffan, the Hawks for thefirsttime this year had all of their members.

Maine South jumped out to an early lead which slowly dwindled, until the score stood locked at 22-22 at the halftime break. The second half saw furious action, with both teams suffering foul trouble and having to depend heavily upon the bench. The Hawks stretched the lead to 3 with seconds remaining, then withstood a missed shot at the buzzer that would have tied the contest.

Once again the Hawks came out with a victory. The game was incredibly physical, leading to raging emotions between players.

Maine South's next game was against New Trier, the team who has taken home this tournament's trophy for the past three years.

The Hawks played a tough game but were unable to defeat the Trojans, losing by three points.

In their final game of the tournament, Maine South faced Rock Island from the Quad Cities. Again, the referees called a very

loose game which allowed for rough playing.

The Hawks played their hardest in the second half, when Margaret Zimmmermann, scoring 23 points total, scored 16 in the third quarter and missed only one shot in the second half.

Julie Sebastian and Emmy Pasier rebounded hard with about 10 rebounds apiece. The Hawks won the intense battle, 55 to 50.

Buffalo Grove was able to beat New Trier, giving them an identical win-loss record as the Hawks, but since Maine South had won the head-to-head contest between the two teams, the Hawks were able to capture the tournament trophy.

Outstanding play by the entire team pushed the Hawks to victory. Exceptional play by Margaret Zimmerman and Emmy Pasier, both making the 1st all-tournament team, and Julie Sebastian, who made the 2nd all-tournament team, provided the leadership the team needed.

Tonight is Pack the Place here at Maine South, and the Hawks face another hurdle, conference rival Glenbrook South.

gymnastics wins, but looks for more The girls' varsity gymnastics team got off to a strong start, winning theirfirstmeet 120.5 to 95.5 against Maine West. Still, the victory was less than satisfying due to a rash of injuries and the feeling that many performances could have been better.

Although this was a great improvement from last year'sfirstscore of 112, the Hawks

were not at full strength. Senior all-rounder Jean Pavlik was suffering an injury to her ribs and could not compete on bars, but managed a high score of 8.6 on vault Also, three year varsity senior Annette Pappas is out for the season with a chronic back injury.

Kristen Neisler tookfirstin all-round with a high score of 8.6 on floor and Monica

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Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Swimming Wrestling Boys' Track Girls' Track

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Gymnastics S/V,~4:30.7:3( Glenbrook S y/JV/F—6.7;3(

Maine East SA'_6-7:45

Glenbrook S F/JV—9:30-11

Schaumburg V/F-S—4:30 Wheeling Toun KlsdneEast V—9:00

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Huettinger took third in all-round with a high score of 8.1 on vault. Fran Borchers got her highest score on vault with a 7.9 and Melissa Kinder finished fourth in all-around with a score of 7.1 on both vault and bars.

The J.V. team consisting of Una Curran, Katie Bochenek, Nancy Green, and Jenny Rice, with varsity alternates Michelle Marasse and Tamara Borck, also defeated Maine West Due to a lack of competitors, the freshman team of Dawn LaBrose, Heidi Pannke, Jenny Bartee, and Aaron Daurin lost to the Warriors.

The rest of the freshman team was not able to compete in their first meet for various reasons.

Maine West V/F-S—4:30

In a post meet meeting. Coach Heidi Cain expressed her pleasure with a victory, but her conviction that meets to come would have to produce better performances, as well as better health for ailing team members, for the season to be declared a success. "With a start like this, it can't get any worse!" Monica Huettinger added,"We're capable of a lot more than we showed in our first meet!"

The Hawks also had meets against Highland Park November 30, New Trier December 4, and Willowbrook December 6. Their next meet is against Evanston on Tuesday, December 11, at 5:30.

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B-ball captures tourney.

After last hearing from the Maine South boys' basketball team last year, there were many questions still to be answered. Dave Scott replaced the retired George Verber as head coach, and only two of the top eight Hawk players this season are returning seniors - Bill Schmitz and Jim Rushford. Junior Roy Johnson is the only other starter returning from last year's squad.

However, the Hawks showed that they are ready for any challenge, as they won the Maine South Thanksgiving Tournament They finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, beating Buffalo Grove 61-59, losing 5849 to Prospect, and trouncing cross-town rival Maine West 82-37.

In the season-opening victory over Buffalo

Grove, the Hawks were led by Schmitz, who scored a game-high 21 points. Johnson also added 10 points at center, while Rushford shot well from the outside.

Against Prospect, the Hawks committed 33 turnovers. Johnson contributed 8 points and 7 rebounds in the entire contest, equaling the 8 points he scored in the first quarter alone against Buffalo Grove. The turnovers hurt the Hawks the most, with Prospect capitalizing on Hawk mistakes throughout the game.

Needing a 13-point victory margin over Maine West in order to capture fu-st place, the Hawks certainly did not let down at any time during the game. The Hawks jumped out to a 41-18 lead at halftime, eventually winning by 32 points. Johnson again proved to be a fwce

in the middle, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots.

"The whole team just rose to the occasion.

We knew that we had to win by a lot, and the team just proved that we could," commented Schmitz about the Maine West game.

If the Hawks hope to challenge conference powerhouses. New Trier and Evanston, ihey hope to rely on other key players such as senior Dan Charley, and juniors Karl Meland, Sean Collins, Buell Hudson, and Dan Lanno.

"We have above average team speed, and size-wise and rebounding-wise we can go with just about anybody," said Coach Scott.

The Hawks will go against Glenbrook South tonight at home. In addition, Maine South will play away at Maine East this Wednesday.

Wrestlers impress at start During the off-season, the Hawk wrestlers possessed one attribute that they hope to carry throughout this upcoming season: dedication.

After a spring, summer, and fall of weightiifting, running, wrestling camps, and tournaments, the dedicated Hawk wrestlers were rewarded in their first meet of the season, a convincing 41-24 victory over the St. Joseph Chargers.

The Hawks were led by pins from seniors Bill Ladra, John Kirpanos, and Stuart Kirk, and juniors Mark Valkanet, John CaUendo, and Damon Federighi. Paul Astorino's win also conuibuted, as well as two ties from Tony

Feiter.

"Although our victory over the Chargers gave us confidence, we know that we still have much more difficult competition ahead of us," stated senior Nate Myers.

After the Hawks' win, they traveled to participate in the eight-team Holy Cross Tournament, where the Hawks looked impressive once again. John Kirpanos led the Hawks by winning the championship match at 140 pounds, and Federighi placed second at 135 pounds.

Other significant scores were turned in by Clint Faldeta (189 lbs.), Tony Feiter (103

Boys' swim team ready to dive into action After last season's impressive record, its best in four years, the Maine South Boys' Swimming Team is now ready to tackle another tough season. With morning swim sessions and weightlifting, along with full afternoon practices, the Hawks are well conditioned for their opponents.

With much returning talent, the Hawks have high expectations for the season. Top swimmers on this year's varsity squad include Karl Flener, Karl Steinke, Jamie Mills, and seniors Bill Barker and Brian Coltman. The Hawks hope that the other seniors - Doug Schuberth, Norm Busse, and Dave Hartwig can also provide some leadership.

Head Coach Deger feels optimistic about a winning season, describing this year's squad as "festively effervescent, and lightly uplift-

ing." Coach Doane is also very upbeat about her team's chances this season.

Overall, the team is looking anxiously ahead to some exciting and victorious meets.

Although the Hawks will face tough opponents in the Central Suburban League, they are aiming to surprise the competition.

"We have three basic goals for the season.

The fu-st is tofinishone or two victories above a .500 season. The second is to qualify swimmers into the state meet. Because for our need for fan support, our third goal is to set swimming attendance records at home meets," said Dave Hartwig.

The Hawks compete at Schaumburg this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.. The next swim meet at home takes place against Niles West, on Friday, December 14.

lbs.), Pete Thomas (152 lbs.), and Caliendo (119 lbs.), who each captured a fourth-place medal.

Head coach Dennis McCann was also pleased with the Hawks' impressive showing^^ "We are really looking good - now we want t ^ ^ be good."

The Hawks hope that their slogan can become reality. "M.T.X.E." or "Mental Toughness, X-ua Effort" is what the Hawks hope to maintain throughout the season.

The Hawk wrestlers will compete against cross-townrivalMaine East at 6:00 p.m., part of tonight's "Pack the Place" festivities.

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Pack-the-place night 4:30 PM— Sophomore Boys and JV Girls Basketball 6:00 PM— Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity, JV, and Frosh Wrestling 8:00 PM— Varsity Boys Basketball 9:15 PM— Pack-the-place Dance

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