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Six students named semi-finalists Maine South would like to send out congratulations to six of its seniors who have just been announced as National Merit Semi-finalists for the 1992 National Merit Scholarship Program. Thesemi-fmalisis from Maine South are: Carolyn Chandler, Dave Cook, Kristina DeCleene, Nathan Hultman, Imran Siddiqui and Tara Sindt.

Last October, about one-million juniors across the nation look the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PS AT/NMSQT). Only about 15,000 students nationally, or one-half of one percent of the students in each state qualify as Semifinalists.

The Semifinalists are those who have achieved the highest scores in each state, and they must now advance to the Finalist level of e competion in order to be considered for « : e approximately S26 million in Merit Scholorships, which will be awarded this coming spring.

In order to qualify as a Finalist the student must meet a number of requirements. He or she must have an outstanding academic record, be strongly endorsed by their school, submit SAT scores that confirm his or her PS AT performance, and finally submit a scholarship application. This application includes a self-description, scholastic attainments, education plans and goals, and school

Maine South National Merit Semifinalists: Top from left:David Cook, Nate Hultman, Imran Siddiqui. Bottom: Carolyn Chandler, Kristina DeCIeence, Tara Sindt and community activities. Around ninety percent of the Semifinalist will qualify as Finalists. From this prestigious group of Finalists, the award recipients will be choosen. Three types of Merit Scholarships will be awarded to approximetly 6,100 Finalists. The three types include the National

Merit $2000 Scholarships, scholarships underwritten by corporations, foundations, and buisnesses, and awards financed by colleges and universities.

Once again, we congratulate our six Semi-finahsts and wish them luck on their upcoming Finalist competition.

Maine East hosts this year's coliege night This year's Maine Township College Night is being hosted by Maine East High School, on Tuesday, September 24, from 7:00 until 9:00. As in past years, hundreds of schools are scheduled to send representitives.

Colleges range from the prestigious Ivy League schools such as Harvard, to state universities, to local community colleges, including Oakton and Triton.

"The variety of colleges attending this lyear will cater to the variety of needs of all the students." said Mrs. Virginia Feurer of the Career Resource Center.

The rcpresentives of the colleges will be stationed mainly in Maine East's field house

and cafeteria. Several of the colleges have they will be going up. It is also very important also requested their own individual class- to them to note the quality of the courses taken. Indeed, they also check to see a dirooms.

Besides college representives, there will verse, well-rounded course variety."

When asked to comment how heavily also be two financial aid seminars to help answer the questions of affording a college schools weighed extra-curricular activities, she replided, "Colleges don't want to sec 24education.

"Different colleges and recruiters will be hour students. They want to see some extralooking for different things in different curricular involvment, but academics is defiyears," says Feurer. "The items they almost nitely number on. S tale colleges do not look at always look for are the strongest possible extra activities." academic background, and the strongest posStudents from all three Maine schools sible senior year. The first thing recruiters do will be in attcdance, and the invitation is is look at the studenttfanscriptrecords. Then extended to all underclassmen who wish to they look at the trend of the grades; ideally attend.

iSEFrEMBER 20, 1991

LOIVIIVIENTARY"

We've tried no — how about yes?

by Imran Siddiqui According to the Chicago police, at least 120 people were murdered this past August, making it the most deadly month in Chicago's history. What caused this upswell in homicides? Take a guess. You got it—the main culprits were gangs and drugs.

Unfortunately, Chicago is not an isolated incident, but rather is just one smudge in the dark wave of crime sweeping across the nation. Across the United States, one murder occurs every 24 minutes, amounting to a whopping 21,000+ numbers of murders a year, equal to about half the number of U.S. soldiers killed in our 20 year war with Vietnam. Just imagine that. If all the murders occured in Park Ridge, we would cease to exist in less than two years! And just like Chicago, a large portion of the nation's murders were caused by drugs and gangs.

Thus, we come to the natural conclusion that if we didn't have the drug problem or the gang problem (the two are inseperable), we really wouldn't have that much crime.

Ironically, the answer to the problem might be found in one of two opposite solutions—we can approach drugs either with an iron fist or with open arms. We can either spend billions of dollars in a war on drugs in an ongoing struggle to keep junkies off the streets and pushers out of Cadillacs, or we can legalize drugs, tax them, and regulate their flow and their purity, an effort which some call "smart", while others call "surrender".

Both of these ideas may seem somewhat sound, but one of the two just doesn't cut it.

Over the past decade, the Republican administrations have crusaded against drugs by appointing a drug czar and spending billions of dollars trying to cut drug trafficking and usage.

But after all these years, they still cannot claim to have been successful. Sure they may have made record seizures of drugs, but there is still an abundant supply from which the American people draw.

Sound familiar? During the 1920's, a "drug war" was declared on alcohol, and

rather than ending the problem, alcohol use actually became more widespread. Records indicated that there were more "speakeasies" in Chicago in the 20' s than there are bars in the 90's.

Additionally, the murder rate went up over 40%, more than 1000 people died in Chicago on account of bootleg wars, and the general crime rate peaked. All of these numbers drastically decreased when Prohibition was revoked, and the government managed to add a lot of money to its coffers on account of alcohol tax revenues. Problems with alcohol remain, to be sure, but few wish a return to the "good old days" of the 20's.

Practically speaking, the drug war not only wastes money, but takes its toll in lives. I'm not talking only about the lives of law enforcement officers, or even the lives of the drug

time to reconsider our position on it. Drugs like heroin and cocaine may not be exactly the same as alcohol, but the similarities do exist.

If drugs were made legal, up to 1.4 million arrests for drug possession would not have had to be made last year, which would save the country hundreds of millions of dollars in legal and law enforcement fees.

If drugs were made legal, the government may actually be able to control and tax it, thus increasing revenues by the billions. Also, with governmental control, the problem of impurity would be solved, as the FDA would monitor the purity and potency of the drugs on the market, as it does with alcohol.

Even though the initial drug dependency rate may increase, the government would now have the needed funds to create more treatment centers for the addicted (as it does with alcoholism).

Not only that, but wr.ic: once the initial euphoria of legalized drugs wears off, many people mayi discover that drugs, like alcohol, are not all that great, and with the help of the government, they can quickly get rid of their addiction. ^ We must recogA nize that one of the reasons drugs maintain their mystique is because of their illegality. Many people start the drug habit not only for the high itv^'itf \ of the drug, but also for the thrill of doing something illegal, and geuing away with it True, legalizing drugs may not significantly lower the number of addicts in the country, but with the added tax revenues, and with the decreased enforcement expenditures, we would have the money to deal with the addicts in a more efficient manner.

Unfortunately, this argument for the legali2ation of drugs is seldom used by our politicians because of the immediate implication that the politician is either high or immoral. However, maybe it's time for the nation as a whole to take a second look at its morals, and to determine whether or not this irrational fear of drugs is worth the death and destruction the U.S. is causing in other countries and in its own neighborhoods.

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addicts; many of the lives being sacrificed come from those Third World countries where coca is the main crop of the majority of the peasants.

In countries like Peru, coca is not seen by the peasants as an illegal drug, but rather it's seen as an income-earning crop. Hence, while the U.S. dictates to the Latin American countries what and what not to grow, all of the former coca growers tend to end up out of work because it is often very hard to grow any other crops in the rocky terrain that coca can dominate. Thus, the U.S. drug policy not only increases misery in the U.S., but it also decreases the standard of living for many honest Third World farmers.

Judging from the number of pr(*lems caused by the illegality of drugs, it may be

SEPTEMBER 20,

1991i

COMMENtARY

#Freshman impressions of life at Southi Low end of totem pole gives the whole story

by Katie Burns We've all heard them: the stories about what can happen to a freshman in high school.

Believe me, they weren't encouraging. I heard about students who died horrible deaths from penny injuries and about students who were turned into icicles in Alaska when they got lost on the way home from school. I heard dozens of stories about teachers and cafeterias. I also heard about one poor unlucky soul / who was in detention so long he lost his mind.

Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit, ' but everyone has heard at least a few high school horror stories. Over the summer those stories came to mind many limes, and fears mounted. The months shortened to weeks, the weeks to days, and soon the first day of high school arrived and we freshman were filled ^with nervous anxiety. Which horror stories vert true?

The first thing we noticed was that there were numerous people who were older and ' larger than us, and couldn't possibly be stu- y' dents, could they? The next thing we noticed was that the teachers weren't exacdy reassuring us that the seniors wouldn't tie us to the flagpole or mail us to Siberia. The last thing we noticed is how the lockers were always as far away from your classes as possible and that you had to run all the way to the other end of the building for each class in five seconds, or was it five minutes?

Anyway, even though we got an idea on the first day, by the second and third day we knew which stories were true and which were not.

The cafeteria food pretty much lived up to our expectations, but the teachers were varied.

The seniors weren't too bad; their mere presence was menacing enough without further actions. None of my friends turned into iciles or went crazy, but it was relatively easy to get lost and to be late for class.

All in all, most of the horror stories we heard were not true, but that doesn't keep us from making up and telling all of our younger friends and siblings new high school horror stories.

I What about this? "Once on a dark and stormy day, I was walking down the hallway when 1 heard one of my teachers behind me. I spun around to see her pull off her costume and reveal her true form...She was an oozing slime monster..."

by Heather Anichini The first day at Maine South for an incoming freshman, is to say the least, a humbling experience. You go from the royalness and majesty of an 8th grade god to the lowliness of a mere freshman.

Not a high position of power at any rate, most freshman are considered about 3rd in line in the food chain- if that high on the list.

None of this does anything for our egos which had been swelled to such enormity our 8th grade year that it became nearly impossible to contain our greatness.

Now, sadly enough, as you walk down those hallowed halls you see signs of deflated egos lying about like popped balloons. The only sustaining thought is that next year we will get our revenge on the new "freshies", and will have moved up considerably on the food chain.

Every freshman also gains a new friend the first day of school. No, not someonefi"omone of your many classes, but your friendly hallway custodian. These fine people not only hold a magical key which opens every locker in the school (including the one you locked your books and combination in). They also know how to get to any room in the school, and they will tell you- free of charge.

They are also kind enough to keep their own personal freshman jokes to themselves.

As a matter of fact, the only mention they make of being a freshman, at least to me, was: "The first day, especially as a freshman, is always hard- it'll get better."

To sum it up, the first day as a freshman ai Maine South can make you not want to ever have to look at another lock the rest of your life. But, at least for most of us, it gets better.

And don' t forget next year we become sophomores and we will have our own freshman jokes and coments. Perhaps being a freshman this year will make next year's "revenge" all the sweeter!

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Mystical seasonal changes enthrall

by Imran Siddiqui Summer is officially over; the harbinger of autumn is here, and there's no turning back.

Even though the advent of the school year is regarded by most students as the start of autumn, summer persists as the days last longer than nights. However, on September 23, all of that is going to change. For on that day, as the sun positions itself over the Tropic of Cancer, day and night are equals, and autumn announces its arrival.

The autumnal equinox has always held a certain significance in the hearts of all men as it announced the decline of daylight and the rise of darkness. After this special day, the nights will continously get longer, pushing daylight farther and farther away, until darkness reigns supreme on the day of the winter solstice. But on that day, the tables are turned once more, as daylight starts to encroach on nighttime, cutting short the periods of darkness that man nust endure.

Even though seasonal changes may not hold a special significance for most of us in the modem world, the waxing and waning of the sun has entralled ancient civilizations. Civilizations ranging from the ancient Aztecs of Mexico to the mysterious Druids of England have built temples, monuments, tombs, and megalithic monuments to honor the sun.

However, judging from the precision and accuracy with which many of these monuments were constructed, modem scholars expect that many of these shrines to the sun doubled as ancient observatories. Remarkable as it may seem, data collected at various monuments indicate that many of the civilizations once thought primitive, were actually able to calculate when equinoxes occured, how long they lasted, and where thefirstrays of light from solstices would land.

In ancient Mexico, when the Aztec civilization had reached the pinnacle of power, they still held on to many superstitious beliefs and practices, many of which were justifications and explanations for their prosperity or for recent disasters. Perhaps the most embedded superstitions in their culture had to do with the sun, and the sun' s pleasure or displeasure with the Aztec people. According to the Aztec priests, the sun needed an incentive, which had to be provided by the people, to come back up the next moming. This "incentive" was human hearts, and it seemed that the sun nedded lots of them in order to bless the Aztecs. Thus, in thecenter of the Aztec capital of Tcnochtitlan was built a pyramid with an altar at the top for human sacrifice, and in their heydey, the Aztec priests sacrificed over

Its reason for existence as shrouded as the cloud-covered Andes, Machu Pichu is thought to have been a home for the Incan ruling class. Consisting of temples and observatories, it was probably an ideal location for paying homage to the gods and observing the heavens.

150,000 humans a year for the sun. Insane as it may seem to us today, to the Aztecs it seemed a totally rational way to ensure the sun's satisfaction with its people.

However, all ancient people didn't deal with the sun in the same manner, and in many other civilizations, the sun was respected and used in a myriad of different ways.

The megalithic monument of Stonehenge, while not completely understood, was clearly used in some way to observe, and perhaps

even worship the sun. Even though some doubts persist in many archaeologists' minds, recent measurements have moved them to admit the possibility of Stonehenges' scientific significance. By measuring the positions of the stones, and the direction of the sun's rays, many scientists believe that if the ancient druids stood in certain places within the circle of stones, thefirstlight of the solstices would shine down upon them. Not only that, but with the discovery of cremation mounds, some

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EATURES

• mankind — throughout the ages Double dawn delight Perhaps reverence for the sun is not ^ all Ibrgoaen. As ra'cnlly as this suva-i mer,thoiisandsof people in thcwcstcrhl hemisphere showed how the sun could still bring out a,4cyc>ul autUence.On July n , at abi^tiite'ftlcl^ltjiG time, the UnitSci States' last solar eclipse of the 20ih century occurred, Th i s c vcni broug||:0}l|jipt only sc i enlists, but also thbusarid^ of laymen who canifjed out all night in order (o gel the best possible spol lo sec this cvcni.

In Hawaii, tlie best spot in the U.S. lo sec the event, over 40,000 tourists arrived for what Hawaii's Tourist Bureau called "the most thoroughly annlicipaied four ininuies" in ihcir history.

But perhaps the most stirring spots to see the eclipse were iVom the pyramids of Cacaxlla, Mexico, where ihe Aztecs had previosly held sun riiuais, Over 30(X) people crowded oiilo Ihesel historical grounds lo watch ihc double dawn, observing the event wiih aboui as much enthusiasm as ihcir ancestors,

Solar Aphrodisiacs The ruins of Stonehenge, over three thousand years old, still command the surroundingcountryside. Its true purpose still unknown, it is thought to have been one of the major religious and scientific sites for the ancient Druids. Today, thousands of visitors arrive each year, drawn by the scientific and religious aspects of this megalithic monument. archaeologists now believe that the first rays of light on the solstices were used to illuminate the dead and perhaps even lead them to the Underworld. Thus, without the help of modern technology the ancient druids not only managed to move and erect 15 ton stones, but were also able to make precise enough measurements to postion the megaliths in a scientific fashion.

However, the ancient druids weren't the only ones with the knowledge needed to harness the mystique of the sun. In Peru, huge lines on the desert floor form patterns and shapes dating from the time of the Nasca Indians. These Indians, ruling in Peru 500 years before Christ, managed to construct huge figures in the desert floor which are not even recognizable unless viewed from the air.

Even though no theory as to their existence has been proved, it has been hypothesized that the lines and figures were used to predict solstices, equinoxes, and eclipses.

Right next door, in the hidden Inca city of

Machu Pichu, temples and observatories were built high in the Andes for a purpose still hidden from today's archaeologists. However, judging from the shapes and placement of walls, windows, and observatories, scientists have been able to discern some reason for their existence. In one building, the Tower of the Sun, a window had been placed in just the right position for observation of the winter sostice, and in other buildings, the walls open up to the sky for the observance of celestial bodies.

These examples are just a few of the ancient su^uctures throughout the world built in reverence of the sun and the seasons. Even though these structures are abandoned today, they still hold their aura of knowledge and mysticism, handed down through the ages.

Thus, even though the idea of "worshipping" the sun today means lying out on a beach trying to get a tan, perhaps that is our link to the past when our ancestors revered the sun in their own special way.

Humans aren't the only species to be so profoundly affected by the sun.

Coupled with most mammals' inlcrnal lime clock arc the solar jind lunjir cycles.

In most temperate zones, because of the wide nuclualions of temperature and weather ibroughoui the year, many mammals have adaplcd their rcproduc-: live cycles 10 provide ihe most suiiable; environment for their young.

Jusi one example can been seen regiirding hamsters. For most of the winter leading lip lo the spring equinox, mostmale hamsters arc not able to successfully reproduce. However, right around the equinox, when there are twelve or more hours of light a day, tJie male hamsters suddenly gain weight and produce more than enough sperm to successfully produce many young. Tliis reaction to the solar cycle provides just another boost for the chances of the hamster's young to survive in the world.

Thus, while Inimans may revere Ihc sun, animals throughout the world rely upon it for their existence. So next time spring rolls around, ask y(nir hamslcr :,wbaLyie;:son,roe3RS:::to:.hini,^

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What is Southwards anyway?

Welcome back to another award winning year of your fun-loving, student produced and written newspaper: Southwards.

This is only the second of a plethora of issues ready to come your way this year. As most of you know, a crisp, brand new issue of Southwards may be found in the cafeteria during lunch periods, about every other Friday. By producing an issue twice a month, as opposed to a monthly issue, like many other student papers, our news and sports stories are much more up to date and current. This way you do not see too many headlines declaring, "Football Team Gears Up for Easy Contest," three weeks after they are thoroughly trounced by the underdog. While this fre-

quent production involoves a good amount of words, or any other obscence or libelous mawork and planning, we believe the result to be terial, otherwise we will be forced to delete it, or loss it in the red recycling bin. Also if you well worth it.

Here at Southwords, we are always have any new ideas, about anything, tell us, looking for volunteers, freshmen through sen- we can always use them.

So if you have a letter to the editor, or iors, to write, take pictures, help with production, or draw pictures/cartoons for the news- something else to submit, please give it to a paper. If you suddenly feel the urge to partici- member or the staff, or stop in and drop it off pate, just talk to a member of the editorial at the Southwards office in V-130.

And here is a listing of our upcoming staff, or Mr. T.R. Kerth, our advisor. And for all of you that view comfort as ver>' important issues for the school year: October 11 (Hometo you, an air-conditioningunit was just added coming Issue), October 25, November 15, to the office making it was very pleasant place December 6 and 20 (Christmas Issue), January 31, February 21, March 6 and 20, April 16, to work.

Letters to the editor are also encouraged. May 1 and 15, and finally June 5 (Senior All we ask, is that you do not use four-leuered Issue).

Maine South Soviet coup--an inside view Two teachers earn award

Over the last month, the Soviet Union has undergone change at a fast and furious rate. In the west, we have been able to, for the most part, watch the upheaval from the sidelines as mildly interested observers; not totally oblivious to what is going on, but not losing any sleep over it, either.

AFS exchange student Karen Stephanie has more than a mild interest.

Stephanie is from Maine South, and is currently living in the Soviet Union with a family in the S oviet Republic of Kazhak as part of the AFS program.

The western news media has worked diligently to inform us as to the situation in Moscow. Gorbachev \'"''~9 was ousted on August 19 in a coup-d'etat by a group of hardline Communist party officials.

Karen Stephanie, in an August 20 letter to Maine South social science teacher Mr. John Heuman, described the situation on August 19th, as she saw it: "I'm sure everyone in the U.S. is very well informed, but try to watch a news broadcast that doesn't show any pictures in a foreign language. [During the day] I learned that Gorby's been forced to resign, somebody is acting as president, and they've issued a couple ofdecrces. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the extent of my knowledge. Something big is going on, I'm sure you'll discuss it in class, [Mr. Heuman) but here I am, actually in the country, and I have no clue

what's happening."

In the days following this letter, Russian Republic President Boris Yeltsin, while barracaded in the Moscow ParUament, kept up the resistence to the coup and support of then exiled Mikhail Gorbachev. His offices were also successful in maintaining communication with the western world.

Eventually, the coup collapsed, with hardhne leaders either running for the border, becoming ill (as Gorbachev had supposedly been), or committing suicide.

But the effect of the Communist shakeup on daily life in the Soviet Union was not earthshattering—at least not in the Kazhak. Unlike other republics, the Kazhak is not trying to break away from the union, so there is really no danger for Karen Stephanie.

According to her letter, she is, in fact having a good time abroad. Before the coup, Karen and her host family had visited the Kremlin and

Moscow for four days. The people are friendly, but as an American, "Boy, do they stare at you!" As for the surrounding landscape, Karen describes the mountains as, "so incredibly beautiful."

Amidst all the turbulence, for the people of the USSR, things go on pretty much the way they were before the coup. But in the words of Karen Stephanie, "It really is so difficult living moment to moment, not having any idea if your family is going to take you somewhere, or even what's happening in the nation."

of excellence It was announced that two of Maine Souih's very own were recognized recently by the Illinois State Board of Education winning their "Award of Excellence."

The two Maine South faculty members, English teacher Karen Pflederer and Career Resouce Counselor Virginia Feurer, were chosen as part of only 151 educators statewide to receive the "Award of Excellence".

Feurer and Pflederer will be honored at the annual "Those who Excel" awards dinner, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago on September 27.

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Cross country team finds new legs to replace old Before the girls' cross country team Unfortunately, the varsity team suffered competed in their first meet, questions con- with the transfer, finishing ninth out of 12 cerning its success were unanswerable. A teams, but Mr. Gabauer's decision payed off couple of holes left on the varsity level due to when the frosh/soph team walked off with the the graduation of the last year's seniors first place trophy. seemed unable to be filled.

Sophomore Andrea Armour led the team But after the Hawks' first dual meet at with herfirstplacefinishin a great time of 15 home against Lane Tech on September 4, it minutes and 8 seconds over the the 2.25 mile looks as ifthe season ahead will be bright, after course, despite the heat and humidity. all. And given the youth of the runners who Heather Brammeier was not far behind in filled the gaps, the brighuiess may extend for several years.

In herfirstmeet, freshman Laura Swiatek finished first in the two mile course at Centen- Victories have been hard to come by for the nial Park with a time of 13 minutes and 53 sec- Hawk golf team in recent years, and again this onds, earning second place on the varsity year the Varsity squad has started the season level. Another freshman, Heather Bram- slow, with a record of 2-5 after four meets.

In their first meet, the Hawks met Conant meier, also ran an excellent race, finishing and Lake Park at Lake Park's home course of fourth.

Indian Lakes. The Hawks were defeated by With their talent added to that of Andrea both teams, shooting a 170 to Conant's 169 Armour, Susan Crawford, Katy Michal, and and Lake Park's 160.

Kelli Reaney, the varsity team was able to Next the Hawks encountered Conant and begin its seasonwilh a win.

Crystal Lake at Conant's home course. Poplar The Hawks' next competition occurred Creek. In this meet, the Hawks picked up their on September 7, at the Lyons Invitational. first victory of the season, beating Conant's Coach Gabauer, knowing his freshmen and 177 with a 175. Crystal Lake won the meet sophomore runners are much quicker than overall with a score of 164. amderclassmen of other teams, decided to let In the third meet of the year. Evanston and Ihtitchave some fun by moving them from the Deerfield met the Hawks at the Deerfield tough varsity race to the frosh/soph division, Park District Course. Deerfield. one of the top where competition is a little, but not much contenders in the state, easily defeated the easier.

Hawks with four scores in the thirties, yet uie Hawks rallied to defeat Evanston by four strokes.

third and Laura Swaitek finished an impressive seventh.

Other members contributing to the win were Brooke Swanson and Megan Hagenauer.

The girls' cross country team will have another chance to combine their varsity talent tommorrow as they compete in the Hawk Invite at Maine South.

Golfers look for consistency

Volleyball opens with tourney play

Despite an opening record that might indicate only average ability, this year's varsity volleyball team has tons of power and agressiveness that should pay off in wins as the season progresses.

The team got to show this power last Friday at The Summer's End Tournament against some top competition. But, Friday just was not their day.

Thefirstteam they played was Oak Park, a very tough team. The team then continued on playing such teams as Zion-Benton, Morton, Niles West, and Glenbrook South.

TheHawks' record for the tournament was 2 and 3, ending up in tenth place out of sixteen.

Throughout the tournament, consistent effort was offered from all the players. The team knew if they kept their thoughts positive they could go far.

Sarah Wanat and Dorothy Gulik led the Hawks to their two victories, with Sarah setting and Dorothy spiking the ball in the opponents' faces. Coach Sass said if they just got more of their serves in and serve-received better they would have gone a lot farther.

Watch It!

The Hawks then encountered Waukegan, at Bonnie Brook, where the varsity squad played terribly and were badly pummeled by a weaker team.

Swimmers win first The girls' swim season splashed to a strong start this weekend at Friday's home meet against Regina and Saturday's invite at Frcmd. known as the Fremd Relays.

On Friday, the Hawks drowned Regina.

132-30. Saturday's tournament found the Hawks in fifth place once the waves died.

The JV showed promising talent among the new members and continued quality among the old members, ensuring a good season. This year's varsity team is young, consisting of captains Nancy Green, and Sue Swanson. and Cori Barker, the only seniors this year.

Juniors include Debbie Anselmini.

Carolyn Bilson. Erika Bondarowicz. Kris Cassin, Leigh Huyck, Jenny Kostolansky, Jenny Myalls, and Kate Reynolds.

Other hopefuls are sophomores Amy Carlson and Melissa Hack, and freshman Melissa Hill.

Football, continued

Junior Vanessa Miller prepares a serve in the Hawks' first meet against Niles West The Hawks won the meet, 5-2.

continued from page 8 Entering the season opener at York, the Hawks were very confident. But Maine South was quickly put in its place by a strong York defense which dominated the game and allowed York to defeat the Hawks 10-0. The York defense allowed the Hawks only two first downs and one possession in their territory. They also sacked Maine South quarterback Dan Lanno four times, and intercepted two of his passes.

Overall the Hawk defense was strong, holding York to only one touchdown and a field goal off the many opportunities opened to them by the York defense.

The Hawks are very fortunate that they don't meet their first conference rival until October 5. leaving time for largely needed improvements.

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Soccer team more than Maine South and that the Hawks played scared. The coach ended his statements by saying 'The main thing I have to do this week is mentally settle them (Hawks) down."

The coach did an exception job accomplishing his task, because that weekend the Hawks rebounded from their loss to finish first in the Harrington Tournament. In their first game, the Hawks defeated Crystal Lake South 3-2, led to victory with goals scored by Tim Krahl, Jay Wietecha, and Bryan Bowen.

Next the Hawks defeated the host team Harrington 1-0. Jay Wietecha scored the winning goal.

In theirfinalgame, the Maine South again

The Maine South soccer team stepped off on the wrong foot in their opening game loss to an underdog Leyden team 3-0.

The Hawks were embarrassed by the Eagles, who both outplayed and outliustled the Maine South squad, which consists of many first time Varsity members.

The Hawks, who have been a strong force in the Central Suburban League South Conference for years, were unable to generate any offense against Leyden. The Hawks did have a few opportunities, but all were doused by errant shots and exceptional goaltending by Leyden.

Following the game. Coach Dezurko commented that Leyden wanted the game

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came out victorious, defeating Crystal Lake Central 2-1. Jay Wietecha scored his third goal in three games, while Matt Kedzie scored his first goal of the season.

Following their strong showing in Harrington, the Hawks next attempted to reach the .500 mark for the regular season against Marist. The Hawks defeated the Marisl team easily, 3-1, with two goals scored by George Kotsionis and a third added by Tim Maloney on a penalty shot.

Maine South, although many of its players are just beginning to experience varsity action, have shown a lot of maturity and discipline by bouncing back from an early loss and now seem to be prepared for the tough conference games to come.

Runners chasing conference title senior Mike Raida in fifteenth and Pat ning ways of the past year by snagging the first Maloney in a respectable twenty-eighth out of place plaque thanks to outstanding performthe over eighty participating runners. These ances by Jason Wynne, Jamie Brammeier, strongfinishes,mixed in with those of junior David Palac, and Tony Mazzacano, finishing Chris Brandenberg and senior Mike Palac, first, second, fourth, and seventh.

The freshmen performed exceptionally in were just enough for a sixth placefinishout of their first invite by placing fourth as a rcsu.Cof twelve teams.

The sophomore team continued their win- strong performances from Doug McDowell and Brian Kilmer.

The Hawks' next meet is at home against New Trier on Tuesday, September 24.

After a lengthy and blazing summer of personal training, the boys' cross country team bonded together once again to pursue a conference title.

After an easy victory over Lane Tech, the varsity team faced their first big challenge, the LaGrange Invitational.

All conference junior Andy GalHos led the team with an eighth placefinish,followed by

Football upset in first outing

filled with no easy victories and a very close conference in which Evanston, Waukegan, Glenbrook South, or Maine South could arise as champions. continued on page 7

Entering their tenth season under the direction of coach Phil Hopkins, the Hawk football team this year hopes to repeat on the accompUshmenis of past teams. But this year the Hawks will be faced with a difficult schedule I

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