Vol 28 issue 8

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Arrests made in pipe bomb case The pipe bombings that have rocked Park Ridge and Niles since mid-December have recently ended with the arrest of the four teenagers believed responsible. Matthew Kusar, 17, and Matthew Kelly, 17, along with two juvenile ages 15 and 16 were arrested after admitting to the six bombings.

The first two bombings occured in Niles.

The first explosion occurred on December 13, under a car on the 6900 block of Birchwood Avenue. The second took place a day later at Joswiak Park in Niles destroying a telephone booth.

The four bombings in Park Ridge all took place around the Uptown area. The first was in an open area in the 200 block of North Northwest Highway. It was followed by an expolosion in front of the Baskin-Robins 31 Flavors at 100 Main Street on December 30, just after closing. The bomb was placed in a garbage can, which was destroyed, shattering a number of store windows.

Another bombing occurred in a stairwell of the Touhy Avenue raikoad viaduct and the final explosion was under an automobile on the 200 block of South Cumberland. The trunk of the car was destroyed, but the gas tank did not ignite. The total damage in Park Ridge was estimated to be between $4000 and $5000.

The bombs were allegedly manufactured

The Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Park Ridge was one target of several recent pipe bombings.

in Kusar's basement at his family's home on the 7300 block of West Fitch Avenue in Chicago. Both Kelly and Kusar attended St. Patrick's High School. Neither have previous police records and students at St. Pat's were surprised and shocked by the news. A neighbor of Kusar was also suprised, saying she was "flabbergasted."

The arrest of the four teenagers ruled out the possibilty of any connection with a number of blasts that have rocked Hammond, Indiana since late last month.

Kusar and Kelly will be tried as adults

while the two juveniles will be tried in Juvenile Court. Kusar and Kelly will be charged with two counts each of arson, possession of explosives, and criminal damage to property.

If convicted, they could receive up to seven years in prison for each count of criminal damage and arson. Possession of an explosive, a misdimeanor, carries a penalty of one year in prison.

The two teens were released after posting 10 percent of their bonds in cash. Both are confined to their homes, except to attend school.

South students test diplomatic si<ilis As you read this article, twenty Maine South students have been transformed into Zairians, and are currently debating world politics in the United Nations.

Well, not exactly. Right now, twenty Maine South students are currently representing Zaire at the University of Chicago's annual Model United Nations at the Palmer House. These students have been turned into diplomats for the weekend, and as such, are debating world issues within the confines of a large, posh, hotel in the heart of a metropolitan center.

That, basically, is what Model United Nations is all about. In order to increase students' awareness of geopolitical, economic, and social events, conferences such as the U. of C. one have been set up around the country.

The purpose of these conferences is to totally immerse the high school students within an atmosphere of world politics, and in doing so.

open up the students' eyes to many of the conflicts facing the world today.

The Model U.N. process started for the students last November, when they received their country assignment. After receiving the African cound^ of Zaire, the students then had to pick from a numerous number of committees. Just like countries in the real U.N., countries in the M.U.N. are only represented in certain committees; thus, the M.S. students could only choose from committees in which Zaire was truly represented within the U.N. However, regardless of the country assignment, delegates get to choose from a multitude of topics; for the Maine South delegates, topics as diverse as arms proliferation to environmental problems were available for consideration. After picking their committees, the students then researched the topics and wrote up position papers detailing Zaire's

positions on the problems.

Thus, with their research completed, the students were prepared to represent Zaire at the conference, which is what they are doing right now. Although the preparation for this conference may have taken some time for many of the students, most of them find the U.N. atmosphere at the conference enlightening as they discover the complexity of world issues.

Even though the University of Chicago Model U.N. is the largest one in the area, it is not the only one Maine South is attending.

Right now, the M.U.N, sponsor, Mrs. Bondi, is preparing to take more students to a smaller M.U.N. at Northwestern University sometime in spring.

Due to its small size, the Northwestern conference is perfect for the inexperienced, and any person interested is encouraged to talk to Mrs. Bondi.

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What about the First Amendment?

by Anthony DeJulio Sometimes I think that people get a little confused. There are, seemingly, many people in the United States who think that they can twist and toy with the Bill of Rights and any other document that guarantees our freedoms to serve their own perverse ideals. A strange moral crusade is sweeping the nation, one that is stripping away our freedom of expression in the name of a few people's idea of morality.

Isn't it strange that the same people who actively seek to destroy the basic tenets on which the U.S. is based are also the first to wave the flag and call themselves patriotic?

These are the same tactics that led Hitler to dictatorship in 1930's Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;blinding the people with patriotism while you steal every one of their rights.

Censorship is not by any means new to this country. The arts in particular have always been the target of the lunatic fringe's wrath.

Henry Miller's now-classic Tropic of Cancer was condemned as pornographic in the late 1950's. At that time the whole movie industry came under fire when Senator Eugene McCarthy scoured Hollywood for Communists.

But of all the arts, Rock music was the hardest hit. In the Sixties, many rock groups were chastised for numerous references to sex and drugs in their songs. The Byrds' "Eight Miles High" was banned by many radio stations when it was wrongly thought to be about an LSD trip. Spiro Agnew had a theory about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band by the Beatles. He thought that the album was really recorded by mad scientists who sought to "turn on" America's youth to drugs through the complex lyrics and rhythms found on that record. This is the kind of logic that is often used by censors.

However, it seems that the last two years have had more censorship than is healthy for a free country. Censors now have many more artists on which to practice their trade with the advent of heavy metal and rap. The chief of the attack is Tipper Gore, wife of Senator Albert Gore. Gore launched her moral crusade to save America's youth after she heard a Prince song at her aerobics class. She went on to start the Parent's Music Resource Center, an organization that is designed to war parents about the music their kids listen to and to practice blatant censorship. The organization also started stickering records with warning labels.

The instances of censorship have seemingly doubled thanks to the attention gained by the P.M.R.C. Early last year, Roman Catholic archbishop John Cardinal

O'Connor, in a sermon at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, claimed that rock, especially heavy metal, was an aid to the devil. Judas Priest, a heavy metal group, was sued by the parents of suicide victim who claimed that their son' s death was the result of subliminal messages on one of their albums.

Many states tried to pass laws so that all records deemed "offensive" by varying standards would be stickered and be prohibited to be sold to minors. The record industry, wishing to stop the legislative action, created a sticker to be put on all records with offensive lyrics. This compromise halted most legislation, but a dangerous point was driven home.

The government could force the record industry to censor its artists.

A small group of conservative moralists then got the rap album As Nasty As they Wanna Be by 2 Live Crew to be declared obscene by a federal judge. The album contained extreme raps about sex that had rightwing legislators seeing red. In Florida, a record store owner was arrested when he sold the record to an undercover police officer. Then, the members of 2 Live Crew were arrested after an adults-only concert. These events raised two important concerns. First, the regulation of this sort could only lead to the regulations on any number of rights if a precious few extremists found fault with them. Second, why is it that a rap group is singled out for censorship when countless other pornographic materials are available to consenting adults? Thankfully, reason prevailed, and all charges against 2 Live Crew were thrown out, although the record store owner was convicted of selling obscene materials.

More recently, censorship has reared its ugly head when a record company found fault with the cover art for David Bowie's band Tin Machine's new album which pictured naked Greek statues. The record company's art department airbrushed over the statues' genitals. On the cover of Jane's Addiction's last album there was a picture of papier mache statues of a man and two women, all naked.

After much pressure, the photograph was replaced by a plain white cover with the first amendment printed on it. Just last month.

Death Certificate by rapper Ice Cube received much heat for its graphic racism and antisemitism. The album contains attacks on Korean store owners, who many blacks feel discriminate against them. Jewish rights groups called for a boycott of the record for a track that puts down Jewish managers. Billboard magazine made an unprecedented commentary on the record, stating that Ice Cube had gone too far with his exU'eme raps.

Cases like these, where the subjects in question merit little worth, are hard to defent.

But, the fact remains that the basic rights are being attacked often without a closer look at what the piece is saying. The anti-Korean and anti-semitic sentiment are only a small part of the full picture. Ice Cube spares no one in his raps, including the black community which is the subject of two raps on Death Certificate.

Also, the rap culture, so often put down for its racist and sexist themes, is really an accurate portrayal of ghetto life and tlie feelings of young, poor blacks in America. The derogatory themes are really a symptom of a disease that most people, especially conservatives, would rather ignore.

Censorship in any form is something that cannot be ignored. It is a terrible presence that looms over America and threatens to grow into a force that will ultimately kill freedom altogether. What censorship effectively allows to happen is to let the government or a moral minority control what we think by getting rid of anything they don't agree with. By not allowing any opposing views to theirs, they limit our decision making. Also, it is insulting to the American public to think that the racist and sexist views are automaticaly accepted when put on record. To think that these views are shared because a famous person says them insults our common sense and our sense of right or wrong. A nation that does not represent every aspect of itself, good and bad, is lying to itself and is, ultimately, totalitarian.

What we all can do is use our power to tell our representatives in government that we don't like what they're doing to our country.

It is shocking that this kind of thing happened in America, but what is even more shocking is that we let it happen.

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COMMENTARY

PS —MS VIP's get PC PDQ

by Imran Siddiqui Due to the increasing diverseness of the United States' population, many commonly used terms in the past are now considered offensive to various groups, spawning an outgrowth of new, less offensive terms. These new, politically correct terms have been suggested in order to create a more positive atmosphere for the citizens of the U.S. As a newspaper concerned with the wellbeing of all students at Maine South, Southwords has decided to enlighten our readers with some politically correct terms. The next time you're in a board meeting, refer to your CEO as chairperson, and if that person happens to be handicapped, short, Indian, then remember that the person is reaUy a differently abled, native American who just happens to be vertically challenged.

And on a note closer to home, just remember that those explosive occurrences which were just recently heard around Park Ridge were really results of vertical insertions of anti-personnel devices, and if any hospital deaths occurred as a result of those devices, then the patient simply had a negative patient outcome.

With the abundance of politically correct terms, we at Southwards wonder, "What's next?" Will pressure from Chicago's Polish community cause pole vaulting to be changed? What will it be called? Shaft launching? We all remember when the broad jump changed to the long jump, and we all know who was behind that.

And in these harsh economic and political times, how much longer can we refer to the common practice as Czech bouncing?

And what about anti-freeze? Why should we leave old Uncle Bob out of it?

And speaking of Uncle Bob, he really isn't bald is he? Nah, he's just hair-liberated.

This whole concept of political correctness has so galvanized the student population that one student-faculty meeting turned ugly.

During the meeting, female Senior-Class officials demanded to be called Senioritas, and a motion was proposed by the theater people that they would feel more comfortable in the Academic wing if the name were changed from the A-Wing to the T&A Wing.

Things deteriorated rapidly.

Filthy people picketed Mr. McLean's office while urbanites protested against Ms.

Government day, cont. continued from page 6 Council provided Domino's Pizza and a good time was had by all.

The students soon gained full control of the city council chamber, and proceeded to debate various local issues. The many complex facets of zoning, local construction, and the controversial school truancy ordinance were debated by students posing as aldermen and local citizens. Student-elected Park Ridge Mayor-for-a-Day Nate Hultman presided over the heated altercations, wielding Mayor Wietecha' s gavel of power with an oppressive iron fist. Finally, the students went home, refreshed with their new knowledge of the machinery of local politics. Of his day's experiences, Imran Siddiqui elaborates, "I found government day to be an enlightening adventure into the subtle and varied intricacies of our local governmental arena."

Letter to editor blasts new smoking rules Dear Editor: I am concerned about the new rules concerning smoking. I feel they are a little too extreme. Students that don't smoke are afraid to go into the bathrooms in fear of being falsely accused.

Not once have I had a cigarette on school grounds. How come then have I been busted for smoking twice? A lot of smokers are too swift to get caught. In my case the cigarette was dropped on the floor and rolled under my stall, so I served a day of REO for it. It was a mistake on the teachers' part but I still was punished. Then at lunch I went into the bathroom , where four or five girls were smoking.

Hicks.

Next, animal rights groups attacked Mr. Hunt and Ms. Fisher, while everyone who was abel protested against Ms. Cain.

The protests spread, and feminists invaded the school, encouraging Mr. Misevich to change his name to Ms.evich.

Perenially antagonized left-handed people protested against Ms. Wright, while prochoice activists picketed Mr. Born's office.

Finally, as lunch time rolled around, vegetarians siding with Ms. Berry and Mr. LaFruit started a food fight against Ms. Burger.

Only Dr. Loveall escaped unscathed.

A teacher entered, and we were all busted except one Hawkette who was smoking with the others. Ever since then I have not entered a bathroom at Maine South. Especially now with the new rules, I don't need to be suspended for going to the bathroom.

How many of the teachers at Maine South smoke in the teachers' lounge or in their cars on their lunch hour? Shouldn't they be stopped? Or is it okay because they are adults?

What about the students who are 18 years old and can legally buy cigarettes? Would they be allowed in the teachers' lounge to have a cigarette? Do we have any rights as students?

Lois Renaghan '92

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Reading is for all ages

by Carolyn Chandler fair is open to individuals all nce again, the Maine the time. To buy a book, South library is hold- mark the desired selections ing a program de- on an order form, pay the signed to encourage leisure-time lowered price, and enjoy. If reading. Earlier this year, the li- the book you want has been brary began the Readers are sold out, the library can order Leaders program for freshman more copies, which will be and sophomores. Their next pro- delivered within a week. gram is open to all students, as Because this is the first well as staff. time that Maine South is This program is the Maine holding a book fair, a sugSouth Book Fair. February 3-7, gestion box will be in the from 7:30AM to 4:00PM, new library for any opinions on paperback books will be avail- titles or authors that can be able for purchase at a discount of included in next year's fair.

Maine South is receiving 20%, with no sales tax included.

The collection includes 250 dif- no profit on this program. ferent titles, picked for their The fair is solely to promote popularity among students or for reading by offering books at appearing on at least two lists much lower prices than those rating the best books for young available elsewhere.

"Maine South is proud adults. The collection includes novels by Stephen King and even that its students are good some books from The Far Side. readers,"said Mrs. Lobitz, a sponsor of the program, "We Books will be on display want to go one step further in the back area of the library. and encourage them to be Some English classes will life-long readers." come down to browse, but the

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Books shelved forever

by Colleen Brennan Of Mice and Men by John t any school, stu- Steinbeck was challenged by dents are depend- schools in West Virginia, Illient on adults to nois, and Michigan because determine their curriculum the book contains profanity.

Sometimes a book's exceland their required reading.

There are many parents and lent literary merit is overother adults who challenge looked, or even the entire conthe school systems by re- text in which racial slurs or questing that certain books profane words are used. The be left off the list of required Adventures of Huckleberry books, or even be made Finn by Mark Twain is such a book. unavailable to students.

The Adventures of HuckleAccording to a report called Newsletter on Intel- berry Finn was removed from lectual Freedom, compiled required reading lists in by the American Library As- Rockford, Illinois as well as in sociation, the following Cadds Parish, Louisiana books have been challenged schools.

It was challenged by or banned as recently as schools in Berrion Springs, 1988 or 1989.

Some are classics, such as Michigan and Sevierville, Lord of the Flies by William Tennessee for racial slurs and Golding, which was ruled as the use of dialect.

As students, we can only "rascist and [was] recommended that it be removed hope that our educators realize from all schools," by a how much knowledge they committee of the Toronto, deprive us of every time they Canada Board of Education. ban a book.

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by Carey Devience January 21,1992 marked the thirty-eighth inniversary of the launching of the first U.S. atomic-powered submarine.

Over the years, there have been many advances in nuclear weaponry. For example, there are now mobile lauchers, which make it possible to move a missile virtually anywhere to be fired. Also, nuclear weapons are less massive and more powerful than they have ever been before. These refinements enable the weapons to travel with a greater velocity, and also reduce the costs considerably.

These advantages have led to increased production of nuclear weapons, which makes most people upset. The fear of nuclear submarines exists for a number of reasons.

One of the main reasons is that a sub

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stationed right off the coast could fire missile was then captained by Commander Eugene P. Wilkinson, who served in the Navy for many after missile into a country within seconds.

Another cause for alarm is the difficulty of years.

Submarines such as \heNautilus have long detecting these quick submarines, which gives heavy advantages in missile launching. formed the backbone of the U.S. armed forces The first United States atomic-powered to such an extent, that when President Bush submarine was called the Nautilus and was proposed his unilateral arms cuts last October, first launched in 1954, under President Eisen- the submarines and their weapons were basically the only category spared. hower.

In these unilateral cuts and previous treaIt was powered by a steam plant, which turned the propulsion turbines connected to ties with the U.S.S.R., President Bush may the propeller shaft. The Nautilus was one of have cut hundreds of naval nuclear-tipped the first subs able to travel around the world missies, mobile missies, and multiple warhead ICBMs, but he has kept all of the submawithout refueling. rine-launched ballistic missies, maintaining a It could dive deeper than a conventional submarine and it could strike with deadly crucial edge over any other world powers.

Thus, even in these post-Cold War years, accuracy at enemy vessels.

The Nautilus weighed 3,000 tons and, at submarines such as the Nautilus are being the time, cost 555,000,000. The submarine kept to maintain U.S. supremacy on the seas.

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What to read, what to read?

by Jennifer Johnson and Colleen Brennan Reading. Just the sound of the word can either cause people to run to their local library or fall asleep with boredom.

However, a recent survey of Maine South students has concluded that fewer people are falling asleep at the sound of the word "read" and more are settling down with a good book.

This trend seems to be lopsided in terms of male/female readers. In fact, girls are the more avid readers, compared to boys, when it came to reading books, magazines, and newspapers for entertainment. Of the girls surveyed, 100% said that they read in their spare time and enjoy it. Boys, on the other hand, seem to like reading less; 70% read in their spare time and 30% don't like reading at all.

When it comes to preference, fiction is favored over non-fiction with 57.6% of all student readers choosing fiction over fact.

Romance ranked high on the lists of girls who like fiction novels, while boys were fans of other types of books (it's unknown what that "other" category could be.) Both girls and boys liked mystery.

The most surprising fact of the survey was the average reading time of students. Girls read an average of 46.1 minutes a day, and boys read 44.4 minutes a day. These averages do not include time spent reading for homework.

Maine South librarians have noticed an increase in library use. Ruth Jacobsen, who

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has worked at Maine South since the beginning of the school year, claims that "there are many more people using the library now."

However, supervisor Jean Duberville, who has worked for Maine South for eighteen years, feels that students take out books "mostly for schoolwork" rather than for entertainment.

Has reading always been favored over not reading at all? In 1984, a national survey said that 56% ofpeople aged sixteen and older read books while the heaviest readers were well educated women under the age of fifty.

In another 1984 survey, it was discovered that 44% of all Americans did notread books, while 47% did not read anything at all including magazines and newspapers.

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Some may ask, how can anyone go without reading anything at all? Every job and every task requires reading. It's a way of life, the need to read. And with the many kinds of interesting material to read, it's no wonder that more people are picking up books for entertainment.

"I read because reading is fun and enjoyable," says Amy Mossman, a sophomore.

"Reading is an escape for me," says another Maine South student," When things are going rough, curling up with a good book helps me to relax."

With these results it seems like most Maine South students will be running to their local libraries and reading - instead of snoring facedown on an open book page.

Do anchovies give better traction?

This past summer, the Maine South Fieldhouse floor was resurfaced with Mondo Super X, a rubber based roll flooring. The area resurfaced was approximately 30,000 square feel, at a cost of about S225,0O0. We ai Souihwrds, always the sawy shoppers, have compiled a list of alternative flooring materials and their costs.

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Project Big to be held at West Once again, Maine Township will hold its district-wide career night. Project Big. This year. Project Big will be held at Maine West High School on Tuesday, February 11th.

Project Big is a cooperative program held every two years, made up of voluteers who wish to present a program to students concernig their occupation. This year, there will be over 150 careers represented from the trade, scientific, technical, professional, and medical industries. In the past, radio and television personalities have also been on hand to answer questions about thier jobs, such as WLSTV's own Diane Bums.

The representative are based at rows of tables, much like College Night was organized earUer this year at Maine East. The representatives will be there to give students information on job possibUties and salaries as well as the specific training and education needed for their respective fields.

The success of Project Big is shown in the large past attendance numbers, upwards of 15,000 to 20,000 students and parents each year. Project Big is regarded highly as a tool to begin introducing students to the job market by allowing them to meet people who already work in areas that they may be interested in.

Mrs. Virgina Feurer, head of the Career Project Big will begin at 7:00 P.M. and Resource Center at Maine South, shares this conclude at 9:00 P.M. on February 11th. high opinion on the value of Project Big. "It is Maine West High School is located at 1755 S. one of the best ways for students to find out Wolf Road in Des Plaines. what is out there and learn about career opportunities."

Government Day brings MS to City Hall In order to more fully expose Maine South students to the subtle nuances of local government, the History Department on December 9 shuttled scores of seniors to Park Ridge City Hall in order to participate in Park Ridge Local Government Day. During their stay, students were introduced to such awe-inspiring celebrities as the Park Ridge mayor, city manager, and chief of police.

To kick off the festivities, S tudent Council provided milk, juice, and sweet rolls and a good time was had by all. Various local officials gave presentations on their jobs and answered students' and teachers' questions.

Then the students broke up into smaller groups focusing on more specific areas of local government such as health and environment, finance, and zoning. For lunch. Student continued on page 3

Maine South cookbook offered by boosters

For the first time ever, the Maine South Speech, Drama, and Broadcasting Boosters are sponsoring an official Maine South Cookbook.

Depending upon the number of cookbooks ordered, the cost will run between S7.50 and S8.00 apiece. Each book will include these tentative recipe categories: Appetizers and Relishes; Soups, Salads, and Vegetables; Main Courses; Cakes, Pastries and Desserts; and the ever-present Miscellaneous category.

The proceeds from the cookbooks will be used for Speech, Drama, and Broadcasting Non-Academic Scholarships. Not only will you get great new recipe ideas when you purchase this cookbook, but your money will also be working to help our fellow students.

If you want to contribute your favorite recipies, and/or reserve your copy of the Maine South Cookbook, contact Candy Martin at 719 S. Vine in Park Ridge, or call her at 6982025.

Drennan named to DePaul hall of fame

The (Ir.-am of (.'vcryaililcteistoseta leuMd. Hut a college r^ord which i$ untouchablefora quarter of a century is a dream-come-true for one Maine Soulh faculty member.

On February 25» 1967, Mr< Drennan was a member of the DcPaul Track and Cross Country Team, Running at the Central Collegiate Conference Championship, Mn Drennan tan the indoor mile in a time of 4;08,6» qualifing him for the NCAA National Final$ as well as a place in the school record book for the fastest mile ever run at DePaul.

Looking forward to the championship meet, where he would have the chance to compete against world-record-holderJimRyun, Mr.Dremianwas also looking forward to the upcoming outdoor season, where outdoor liim's arc generally faster.

Unfortunately, Mr. Drennan \\d> m • fected with acasc of ehronicbronchitis, ending his collegiate running career before he coukl run in the championship meet.

As a result of his record mile, a mark that as of February 25,1992, is twenlyfive years old, Mr. Drennan wa$ inducted to the DePaul University Sports Hall of Fame on January 25,1992.

Students of month of December recognized The Maine South Students of the Month for Renata Ganday, Michelle Kuchejda, Lisa Liu, Angela Dumit, James Shopoff, Julie Johnson, December are as follows: Kathy Lyons, Kathleen Mahoney, Kathryn Brandon Bisek.

Art & Photo: Kristen Kubik, Nate Hultman, Michal, Karen Neuman, Andy Rauscher, Music: Brad Haak, Michele Minale, Alison Jennifer Schuberth, Carrie Schwemin, An- John Sitarz, Stephen Zibrat, Ken Cielocha.

Begor. neliese Hendron.

Foreign Language: Margaret Ciprian, Maura Physical Education: Heidi Swarbrick, Anna Applied Technolgy & Industrial Education:Curran, Nicholas Klensch, Timothy Krahl, Nommensen, Larissa Dudycz, Denise Ryan Mahoney, Tyler Norman, Theodore Elizabeth Kurtz, Vanessa Marcol, Denish Oswald, Jeff Clark, Michael Kostrzewa, Pappas, Andrew Gansz.

Marshall, Heidi Pannke, Donna Saric, Tom David Gregg, Jeffrey Morris, Dan Corkill.

Business Education: Thomas Sulikowski, Sultkowski.

Science: Jamie Schmidt, Alec Shuetter, Ryan Amber Kosmicki, Pat Loukas, Nicola Bal- Health: Erica Swanson, Anna LaFronza.

Carlino, Maria Poulos, Diane Vosnos, Trisha lico, Matthew BiaUco. Home Economics: Tamara Gusiek, Renee Melendy,TrishaStankiewicz,EmilyReiman, Broadcasting: Joanne Kjell.

Siwiec, Michelle Levatino, Nicola Ballico, Jill Buckley, Natalie Kukuruza.

Driver Education: Justin Sosnowski, Lidia John Bagel.

Social Science: Kirsten Carlson, Christy Sabljic, Erin Shields, David Hruban.

Mathematics: Kelly Lantini, Sarah Mitchell, Cline, Joy Duncan, Kelly Lantini, Paul English: Monique Croon, Christine Dudlak, James Pellegrini, Jim Mouglosias, Megan Ragona, John Wade, Susan White.

Mark Enderle, Anthony Feiter, Julia Floreani, Curtis, Peter Nasios, Felicia DiValeria,

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Hawks drop games to OP, Hersey In their latest meeting, the Hawks basketball team met the Huskies of Oak Park-River Forest, one of the top rated basketball teams in the area. In the end, the Huskies retained their high ranking in defeating the Hawks 84-59, in a game that at times was very close.

Entering the contest with Mark Kufner and Sean Collins on the bench with injuries, the Hawks were a bit thin.

Trailing the Huskies 34-21 midway through the third quarter, the Hawks began a comeback. Following two three-point field goals by Dan Lanno, and one by Karl Meland, the Hawks drew to within 1, 38-39.

Yet before the Hawks could take the vic-

tory, the Huskies got hot and put the Hawks out of the game. In the end, the Hawks got 17 points from Lanno and 14 from Roy Johnson.

A second recent loss took place at the hands of Hersey, 67-61.

Ahead midway through the first quarter, the Hawks went into a deep slump for nearly eight minutes, digging a deep hole for themselves, 23-6. As the game drew to a close, the Hawks did mount a comeback, forcing the game into overtime, yet they were too drained to complete the turnaround.

Trailing 33-20 at halftime, the Hawks began improving by getting the ball inside to

Roy Johnson. The Hawks seemed prime for a comeback, yet technical fouls on Dan Lanno and Buell Hudson gave the Huskies a lead of 47-37 at the conclusion of three quarters.

With only five minutes remaining in regulation, Dan Lanno hit a three-pointer, starting an 11 -point run for the Hawks, tieing the game at 54. The Hawks entered the overtime with the Huskies at the score of 56-56.

In the three minute overtime period, the Hersey team stole the win by sU-ong conversions on free throw opportunities.

Roy Johnson led the Hawks with 24 points, while Lanno had 16 and Sean Collins 10.

Swimmers cruise to five straigtit wins Following its disappointing opening loss to Schaumburg, the Maine South swim team has come back to win five in a row, moving their record to 5-1.

After beating Leyden handily, the Hawks defeated Latin 107-76. The Hawks swam very well taking nine of twelve events. Against Maine West, South took eleven of twelve events, winning the meet 109-76.

Maine East became the next victim, losing eleven of twelve events to the surging Hawks.

The Hawks went on to the victory at a score of 126-55.

Over the past couple of weeks, the Hawk's toughest challenge came in the form of the Hawk Relays. The team handled the pressure well, accomplishing a third place finish, their highest placing in over five years.

In the 200 medley relay, the team of Karl

Steinke, Matt Malten, Jamie Mills, and Karl Flener placed second with a time of 1:47.21, their best time of the season. In addition to this second place finish, the Hawks also captured numerous first places. In the 200 backstroke relay, Steinke and Flener teamed up with Damon Harkey and freshman Steve Chiagouris to capture the victory. In the 4 x 100 IM relay. Mills, Malten, Steinke, and Flener came from behind to win an exciting race, and in the 200 free relay. Mills, Steinke, Flener, and Kurt Kuever teamed up to easily win with a time of 1:35.20.

The Hawks are having their best season in years, and according to senior Matt Malten, "The Hawks have not yet reached their pinnacle of performance."

Coach Deger is looking forward to the team's remaining meets, especially the three

remaining conference meets and the Conant Invite.

Grapplers down Demons The Maine South Wrestling squad was determined to end a series of losses during and before Christmas break against cross-town rival Maine East on January 10.

In a heart-stopping, controversial match over East, the Hawks defeated the Demons with a score of 29-25, their first victory over East in 15 years. Through a series of technical rules, the Hawks overcame an attempt by East to sideline 189-pound Clint Faldetta, and potentially steal the match.

Up until the 189 pound match, the two teams were neck and neck, with the Hawks slightly ahead. It was then that the Maine East coaching staff decided to forfeit the match to heavily favored Clint Faldetta, in order to go on to a more evenly matched heavyweight bout. The South coaches countered the East

move by also forfeiting the 189 pound match and bumping Faldetta up into the heavyweight, as well at match deciding, bout. Despite a Demon protest, Mr. McCann made use of a recent rules change in order to utilize Faldetta.

In the end the Hawks Faldetta, Mike Komo (103), Tony Feiter (114), Damon Federighi (145), and Mark Valkamet (152) all contributed with wins in their matches.

More recently, the Maine South wrestlers for the first time in over twenty years swept Evanston at their last home meet on Friday, January 12th.

The Maine South Wrestling Squad would like to thank all of the loyal fans who have consistently attended their meets and driven the team to victory!

Sports Shorts ROYS' B A S K K T B M L

MS vs. Hersey V 61-67 S 40-46 MS vs. Evanston V 50-52 S 51-56 Wheeling X-mas Town.

MS vs. North Chicago V 81-61 MS vs. Stevenson V 56-53 MS vs. Loyola V 50-59 MS vs. Libertyville V 67-52

V 124.5-130.8 rV 413-55.4 F 45.1-48.3 MS vs. Waukegan V 119.1-83 JV 36.6-43.4 Streamwood Frosh Invite F 1st Place MS vs. New Trier V 119.3-142.3 JV 36.8-62.1 F 21.7-65.3 Star is Born Invite V 4th Place SWIMMING

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MS vs. Maine East V 53-46 JV 33-7 MS vs. Prospect V 33-34 JV 30-25 MS vs. Evanston V 41-54 JV 46-36 Niles North Tourn.

MS vs. Highland Park V 52-42 MS vs. Stevenson V 52-34 MS vs. MariUac V 38-58 MS vs. Watikegan V 32-47 GYMVASTICS

Niles West Fresh. Invite F 3rd Place MS vs V/illowbrook V 121.3-135.7 JV 43.6-58.2 F 47.1-46.3 MS vs. Evanston

MS vs. Lane Tech V 100-56 rV 132-23 MS vs. Evanston V 81-106 JV 47-127 F 59-85 Titan Relays 3rd Place WRESTLING

MS vs. Rolling Meadows V 24-39 JV 36-28 F 36-40 MS vs. Maine East V 29-25 JV 36-28 F 33-39 MS vs. Notre Dame V 39-31 MS vs. Thorton V 17-51 Niles West Fresh. Tourn.

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Huettinger, Neisler lead Hawks As you sat at home and bummed around having a good day. They lost to New Trier the girls' gymnastics team was practicing and with their final score 21.7 to 65.3.

The Hawks next opponent was Willowcompeting in several matches.

The Hawks' match against the New Trier brook on the Varsity level Kristen Neisler Trevians was expected to be a challenge. On received an 8.7 on her floor exercise routine. the Varsity level Monica Huettinger was the Monica Huettinger, as always did a great job.

Hawks 'main competitor. S he received a solid She was awarded an 8.5 on the uneven bars, an 9.0 on the vault. On the uneven bars she was 8.8 on the balance beam, an 8.7 on the floor awarded an 8.0. Finally on the floor exercise exercise, and a spectacular 9.2 on the vault. At shejumpedherwaytoan8.8. Attheendofthe the end of the match the Hawks came up short. match the Hawks ended up with less points The final score was Maine S outh 121.3 points, then the Trevians. The Hawks racked up a Willowbrook 135.7 points.

Against Willowbrook the JV team lost as total of 119.3 points, however the Trevians well. Willowbrook had a total of 58.2 points, had 142.3 points.

The J V squad against New Trier did not do and Maine South had 43.6 points.

It was then up to the Freshman team to much better then the Varsity team. They lost with the final score being 36.8 to New Trier's save the day. Thefireshmancame up with a strong 62.1. The freshman team was also not surprising 47.1 points to Willowbrook's 46.3 points.

Evanston was the Hawks next opponent.

Competing on the Varsity level Kristen Neisler received an 8.4 on the balance beam, and an 8.2 on the floor exercise. Monica Huettinger was awarded an 8.4 on the uneven bars, an 8.8 on the vault, an 8.0 on the balance beam, and an 8.3 on thefloorexercise. Even though the Hawks tried their hardest it still was not enough to win. Evanston ended up with 130.8 points, and the Hawks had a total of 124.5 points.

Both the JV and freshman squads lost as well. The score for the JV team was 42.3-55.4.

The final score of the freshman's match was 45.1-48.3.

The Hawks next match is tommorrow.

They will be competing in the Niles West Invite.

Girls' basketball looking for an upswing While we were away on our Christmas vacation the Maine South girls' basketball team was working hard.

The Waukegan Bulldogs are always a tough team to beat. Since the Hawks traveled to Waukegan it was going to be very challenging to defeat the Bulldogs. Even though the Varsity lost they put up a goodfightand only lost by fifteen points. The final score was Waukegan 47 points, Maine South 32 points.

The Junior Varsity had a little better luck with Waukegan. The JV came up on the top at the end of the fourth quarter. Both Freshman A and B squads had another win to put under their belts as well.

The Hawks then traveled to Niles North to play in the Niles North Tournament. In the tournament the Hawks' opponents were Highland Park, Stevenson, and Marillac.

The first team the Varsity played was Highland Park. During the game Angle Meyer did a spectaculer job. She scored ten points. Katie Zimmermann did an even betterjob, by scoring fourteen points and rebounded the ball eleven times. The final score was Maine South 52, Highland Park 42.

The Stevenson Patriots were the Hawks next opponent. Once again Katie Zimmermann helped out her team by shooting eleven points. Cara Roames boosted the Hawks' score with thirteen points. Lisette Mroz also helped out, both offensively and defensively.

She scored thirteen points and had ten rebounds. The Hawks continued their winning streak by defeating Stevenson by eighteen points. The final score was 52-34.

The Hawks then went on to play Marillac in the championship game. This time the Hawks were helped by Holly Francis, who shot eight points. Even though the Hawks played a tough game. Marillac defeat the Hawks 58-38.

The Hawks came back home with a second place. They also had several players named to the all-tournament team. The three honored players were; Seniors, Katie Zimmermann and Cara Roames, and Junior, Lisette Mroz.

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The Hawks then went on to play the Evanston Wildkits at home. Varsity was supported by a bleacher full of fans cheering them, but it still was not good enough. The Hawks cmne up short once again. The final score was Maine South 41, Evanston 54.

Continuing on their winning streak, the JV defeated the Widkits. The Hawks ended up with 46 points and Evanston had a total of 36 points.

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