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Eight named Semifinalists

by Joel Gregie On Wednesday, September 16, the National Merit Semifinalists for the 1993 Merit Program were announced. Eight seniors from Maine South were named as Semifinalists.

They are Danylo Berko, Joel Gregie, Marc Mazzuca, Brenda Saavedra, Hyun Shin, James Spindler, Richard Stasiek, and Sean Watkins.

The program began last October, when about one-million high school juniors throughout the nation took the Prelimanary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). The test has essentially the same format as the SAT. It consists of two parts, a verbal and a math section. In each section the scores range from twenty to eighty. The math score is added to twice the verbal score to come up with a number known as the selection Maine South's National Merit Semifinalists: Hyun Shin, James Spindler, Sean Watkins, Dan Berko, index. In order to qualify as a Semifinalist in Joel Gregie, Marc Mazzuca, Rich Stasiek, and Brenda Saavedra. Photo by Mrs. Constantine |Illinois this year, the student's selection index NMSQT performance the resulted in Semifi- these awards go to sons and daughters of had to be 194 or greater. Only about 15,000 nalist standing, or in other words, an Illinois parents who are employees of the sponsoring students nationally, or one-half of one percent students must receive at least a 184 selection company. The second type of scholarship is of the students in each state qualified as Semi- index on the SAT. Finally, all Semifinalists the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship. finalists. must complete an application which includes About 200 of the nation's colleges sponsor In order to be considered for the millions of a 500 word self-descriptive essay, along with some 3,200 scholarships which are awarded dollars in scholarships available from the scholastic achievements, education plans and to Finalists who will be attending the specific, Merit Program, the semifinalists must ad- goals, and school and community activities. sponsoring school. The last type of scholarvance to the Finalist level of competition. A Usually about ninety percent of the Semi- ship awarded is the National Merit S2000 student must first, however, meet a number of finalists will meet the requirements and qual- Scholarship. All the Finalists are considered requirements to qualify as a Finalist. First, the ify as Finalists. About 6,500 scholarships will for this award, and a total of 2000 are given Semifinalist must have a record of consis- be awarded to this prestigious group of Final- out. The winners of these scholarships are tendy high acedemic performance throughout ists. The Merit Scholarships come in three choosen by a committee of experienced colall four years of high school. Secondly, the different catagories. One type is the corpo- lege admissions officers. The National Merit student must be fully endorsed and recom- rate-sponsored Merit Scholarships. Approxi- S2000 Scholarships are generally the most mended for a Merit Scholarship by the high mately 1,300 ofthese awards will be awarded prestigious and exclusive awards of the comschool. Thirdly, the student must take the to Finalists who meet the company's criteria petition.

SAT and earn scores that confirm the PSAT/ who is sponsoring the scholarship. Generally,

Spirit of lieipfuiness softens Andrew's fury

by Nicole Berg "Mother Nature's Angriest Child."

That's how most people refer to Hurricane Andrew, thccostliesthurricancin U.S. history. Across southern Florida and into Louisiana's Cajun country, Andrew desuoyed houses, mobile homes, automobiles, yachts, and more. With windspeeds of up to 164 m.p.h., Andrew left 33 people dead, 63,000 homes demolished, and 300,000 people homeless.

With so many residents in need of electricity, phones, drinkable water, sewage treatment, food, and shelter, Maine South look immediate action. Student Council decided to sponsora Hurricane-Relief Program, with hopes for generous donations.

Every momingand afternoon from August 31st through September 4th, students and faculty were encouraged (o bring in canned food and extra clothing. Announcements

were made in homeroom and posters of the program covered the hallways.

Although there was not much time to prepare. Student Council did collect a respectable amount of the much-needed food supplies and clothing which will be distributed among the hurricane disaster areas. Student Council would like to extend a big thank you to the students and faculty who conu-ibuted to the relief effort.

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You could go stag Who cares?

by Marc Mazzuca If you do not read this column, you are a part of the problem.

"What problem?," you say. "It's not my problem, it's your problem." "Hey, if it's your problem, you fix it!"

The problem is apathy. But you probably don't give a damn.

And that is exacdy what the school board was banking on when they announced, over the summer, that nobody would be wearing hats and coats in the new Maine South school year.

Now, that's not to say that the Maine South disciplinary code was written by the Fashion Police; there was a legitimate reason for the new ban on outerwear. It was decided that by keeping students from wearing hats and coats during the school day, the chances of gang activity popping up in Maine South would be minimized.

Nice idea, right? If so, let's put it in place right away, so that the students will no longer be in danger from the icky menace of gang violence.

Why, then, was there such a delay between the decision (early spring) and the implementation (fall)?

"Hey, let's hold on to this one for a while," was probably uttered in the deep, dark recesses of the district offices. The conversation that ensued probably followed along the lines of, "Gee, maybe the Holy Crusade against gang violence could wait until, say, August."

By that time, the students would probably forget that they were ever allowed to wear hats or coats at the school. (Let's face it, most of us don't remember what classes we had three days after finals.) By introducing the "new" policy in the summer, it would slip by, unnoticed and unopposed.

It worked, didn't it?

This commentary could address several interesting questions. For instance, would the dress code rid our city streets of gangs? Or why don't we just require all the students to wear uniforms, like many other public schools have recently done?

But the most important question is why students sat idly by while their rights were being infringed upon, albeit in a legal manner?

Apathy. The same apathy that starts with 10% turnout in last year's Student Council election. The same apathy that grows up to be Continued on page 7

by Jenny Kostolansky The school year has really begun. The first soccer game, the first swim meet, the first football game, have all kicked off the beginning of another year at Maine South. School spirit is running high, classes are already in full swing, and preparations for Homecominghave begun.

"Hold on," you say. Isn't it a little early? sure, we've only been in school a week, but catch this: October 3— that's the magic date.

And for those who actually care to find a dress this year, well, it's time to start looking. A few people who know what they are doing have already found dates to the upcoming dance, but if you haven't already figured out who you are going to ask. The Time is Now. It's time to start getting friendly with that girl (or guy) in your English class, or to ask one of your good buddies to accompany you to the dance. However I'm not here to instruct you on how to handle this event. This is not "The Do's and Don'ts of Homecoming" column. No, I am going to focus on a prospect that no one likes to approach with a ten-foot pole: going stag to the dance.

Whenever anyone mentions the notion of going to a dance without an escort, embarassed looks and hesitant giggles are tossed back and forth. What is wrong with going to Homecom-

ing with a bunch of friends? Look at the options— you can either stay at home with yourself and a plate of Pop Tarts, or go with the guy (or girl) who asked you "just as friends", or... get a group of friends together and be a part of the fun.

Think about it— you'll most likely spend the whole evening trying to ditch your date, and you hate Pop Tarts, when all the while you could go to the dance with alot of people you usually wouldn't see on a Saturday night, and actually have fun.

Too much stress is put on being paired up fortheformals around here. Unfortunately, it took me a few bad experiences at dances to realize that if I had gone stag, the dance would have been so much simpler to deal with (not to mention more fun).

Going stag, of course, is not an option for everyone. For those to whom it just wouldn't feel comfortable doing, by all means, ask a good buddy. There are also the "lucky ones", who, when the time comes, already have a girlfriend/boyfriend to escort them. Mostly, Homecoming should be viewed as an opportunity to get to know fellow members of your^ school, and a time to kindle lasting friend-i ships. It's not a disgrace to go stag. On this note, try not to scoff or raise an eyebrow when a friend announces that he or she is going to Homecoming without a date.

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The irony of mandatory volunteer work your ticket, too, and more importantly, you got there Tirst. If women want the same opporOn one boring summer day, a friend and I tunities as men, well, they can open their own decided to venture downtown. She left her car doors, too. Vote? For who?

The fact is, today's society has collectively at the Cumberland "L" parking lot, and we boarded the fairly empty train. As the "L" lost its sense ofcivic responsibility. This slow traveled east, however, more and more pas- erosion has culminated in the creation of sengers sat down. The ride itself was fairly "mandatory volunteer" laws. Not only is the phrase self-contradicting, but also indicative uneventful to most But when the "L" stopped at "Jackson", an of the dearth of responsibility citizens feel elderly woman carrying two full shopping they owe their community. The whole conbags boarded the train. Seeing as how all the cept of volunteer work is based on the intrinsic seats were taken, she transferred both bags to sense of value and reward service to individuher left hand and held onto the metal safety als and one's community renders. When pole with her right hand. She did not move the comforting a hospital patient becomes nothing more than a service requirement, it is clear rest of the ride. Neither did I. It seems to me that once upon a time, in a that civic responsibility has become another land remarkably similar, but a society very vestige of the past.

Unfortunately, many people today are different from ours, if your neighbor needed help, you'd lend a hand. If a mother was focused merely on reaping their own benefits. carrying groceries, you'd open the door for With volunteer work there is no "personal her. Local shelters and hospitals had eager reward" - no paycheck, no boost to one's volunteers. People voted in elections. If some- GPA, no graduation credits, no one older was standing, you'd give up your recognition...hardly seems worth the effort at all. seat.

Thisattitude was clearly exemplified in the In contrast, today mandatory volunteer k work is being debated in the state legislatures emergency relief drive held by our own Stu*of several east coast states. In many high dent Council. The drive was created in order schools in Illinois, voluntary work has be- for Maine South to do its share in helping come a requirement to graduate. Most people those who had suffered Hurricane Andrew's don't know, much less, trust their neighbors. destruction. The collection times were anIf someone is standing, heck, you paid for nounced twice on the speaker system, inby Brenda Saavedra

cluded in the daily bulletin for four days, homeroom representatives made announcements, and posters publicizing the drive were put up throughout the school. Many laudable students brought several boxes of extra clothing and food. By Friday, the Student Council had collected a substantial amount to donate.

In the end, it was seen as a very successful undertaking.

But when delved into further, it becomes clear that the vast majority of Maine South's sizable population of over 1700 students did not donate anything. It was not that they did not know a collection was being taken; it was not that they did not own a single T-shirt that went unworn; it was not that they could not spare a single box of macaronni and cheese.

Rather, the sad fact of the matter is that most students merely did not care to be bothered.

Society does not have any qualities, good or bad, that are not contributed by its people.

It is not something that can be separated from the elements from which it is composed. On the other hand, no one can even attempt to fulfill his potential without civilization. A sense of civic responsibility is necessary for our society to flourish or even survive. Without it, sighted criminals would go unreported, elections would go unvoted, stricken people go uncomforted, and people everywhere would go everywhere alone.

Next time, I'll stand. Will you?

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Heather Dolan-'96

"It's stupid--school jackets should be allowed."

"I can see the point of the jacket rule. If it looks like a gang symbol, the school should make you take it off."

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Rich Russo-'95

Matt McGuire-'94

"It's bad and will lead to more probleras-people will shave things into their heads."

"Since I don't wear hats it doesn't really affect me."

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Features

New teachers at Maine SoutAi Katie Burns, Lainie Castle, Ann Gartner, Brad Haak, and Jenny Kostalansky all contributed to this feature.

Deborah Dandridge— Special Ed. A handful of new teachers will be introduced to the population of Maine South this year. However, one teacher the majority of students will unfortunately not be able to meet is Mrs. Deborah Dandridge, the new special education teacher.

Special education was originally not Mrs. Dandridge's focus. She attended Loyola University, where she acquired her Bachelor's Degree in English. She also studied with her cousin in France for a time. In her senior year at Loyola, she met her husband, John. They married after graduation and moved to Iowa City, where she worked on a Master's Degree in Education while her husband worked on his PhD. They have been married for seventeen years now and have three sons, aged eleven, thirteen, and fifteen.

After moving back to Chicago, where she has lived most of her life, she taught in the Chicago school system for four years. Mrs. Dandridge then came to District 207 to work in the Maine Alternative Program for adolescents with severe behavioral disorders, where she helped students learn to control their impulsivity. There she taught English, Math, and Science for six years, then became the program facilitator for two years before coming to South. At South, Mrs. Dandridge teaches in the Learning Disability Resource Room and helps students who are having difficulty in mainstream classes; a typical student of hers is functioning a few years below grade level in some areas and at or above grade level in other areas.

Mrs. Dandridge's family background is definitely a fascinating and impressive one.

She comes from a long line of scientists and medical people. Her paternal grandfather was the first Black American to graduate from the University of Chicago with aPh.D in Biology in 1907. "This was an extremely rare and outstanding achievement for that time. He taught at both the college and high school level. His accomplishments can be found in the Dictionary of American Negro Biographies, Seven Black American Scientists, and other readings." Mrs. Dandridge had another interesting story to tell concerning her cousin, who was "one of the youngest persons in the U.S. to graduate from college at age 16. He was a college professor at age 18, when he got his Master's Degree, and also received his Ph.D from the University of Chicago at age

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arrangement. She has her classes sit in a room encompassing circle to encourage discussion, discovering through recent experience that an omega is almost impossible to make out of desks. She also wants to encourage young people to read, but hasn't found a good way to get the point across.

Ms. Came is only at Maine South for the semester as a replacement for Mrs. Johnson, who cannot teach for medical reasons. Nevertheless, if possible, Ms. Came would love to Heather Came—English continue teaching here. She reaffirms t h i ^ ^ It may seem unlikely that a New York saying, "I think this is a great school and t t ^ B native who had dreams of a career in marine English Department is wonderful.... I'm rebiology as a teen would ever be teaching in ally happy with all my classes."

Maine South's English Department. Heather Came, however, is probably preparing the Caryn Goralka—Science homework for one of her two English 1 Ever wonder what it would be like to sail? classes as you read this article.

Or even windsurf? Caryn Goralka, new sciMs. Came spent her childhood in upstate ence teacher in room A-316, is not only a pro New York and later spent a year on the coast in the science department, but a whiz in the of Maine. She loved science in school and water. A native of southern California, she is confesses that English was not her favorite a refreshing addition to Maine South. subject. Ms. Came attended three different This being her first year teaching at a high high schools. One of the three was nearby school, Mrs. Goralka was anxious to meet her Deerfield, from which she graduated. students. "I wanted to put faces to the list of Ms. Came went to college at the University names I had," she said. To get to know her of Illinois in Champaign. To her surprise, students, she had them fill out a 3X5 card with though, her college English teachers were "re- information about themselves. The method ally great" and she took another look at Eng- helped her understand her students individually. lish and literature.

Maine South reminds Mrs. Goralka a lot of While in college, Ms. Came travelled abroad in Europe. During her visit to Eng- her old high school in Medford, Oregon. The land, the land that has spawned so many size and number of students is nearly the famous authors, she visited Shakespeare's same. She likes the wide range of activities home and her interest in literature grew. She always going on and says that there seems to eventually graduated with a degree in Eng- be a lot of spirit and a lot of kids involved. lish.

Although Mrs. Goralka is impressed by She completed work toward her Master's Maine South, she feels there may be some Degree atNorthwestem, and has taughtprevi- disadvantages. The lack of ethnic diversity ously at Roycemore College Prep and Glen- for one, can hurt the students' ability to worf brook South. Of her teaching methods, she with different types of people. Also, some" says that (unfortunately for her students) she students may not realize how fortunate they definitely does believe in homework. How- are to have such a large availability of equipever, she dislikes teaching anything she can't ment. justify teaching and the traditional classroom Mrs. Goralka attended the University of

21." Mrs. Dandridge has a special pride about her family which is very enviable by all.

Mrs. Dandridge finds everyone at Maine South friendly and helpful, and sees the students as being "serious, respectful, and focused on theireducation". She looks forward to spending many happy years at Maine South.

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J^ring fresh outlook on learning occasionally even snorkeling in Key Largo.

Mrs. Murdy, who teaches at a school for mentally handicapped children, often joins him on these exciting excursions. However, when he is unable to conduct such activities, Mr. Murdy is very content to kick back and read nearly any type of historical literature with a cup of coffee.

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California Davis and has a BS in physiology.

She student-taught at Oak Park and received her teaching credentials from Rosary College,adding a year of graduate school in neurophysiology and experience in teaching undergraduates.

Among her list of favorite activities are sailing (she was the captain of her high school sailing team), windsurfing, and snow skiing.

Also on her list of hobbies are cooking and spending as much time as possible with her _husband.

Overall, Caryn Goralka is an active, welk Srganized teacher who is looking forward to the year with "a great group of students!"

Julie Mazur^Science There is a new, shining face up on the third floor of the A-Wing. Yes, the Science Department is pleased to have added Ms. Julie Mazur to their staff. With a B.S. in Chemistry from DePaul University, Ms. Mazur is pleased to be an educator at Maine South, a school which she claims to have "the best facilities and programs of all the schools (she's) seen".

A graduate of Resurrection High School, Ms. Mazur was surprised to see some of her high-school friends' younger brothers and sisters sitting in front of her as students.

Despite surprises like this, Ms. Mazur feels very comfortable in her classes. In fact, she was actually the most nervous during the summer, as she prepared for her classes to come. But once the bell rang, she was rarin' to go.

Ms. Mazur feels thatMaineSouth's facilities are superior, even comparable to that which she has used in college. Although very mpressed by such equipment as the Writing ,b, she wonders if the students depend too ^Wuuch on the assistance of the instructors in the Lab; such a reliance may prove hindersome when they begin their college educations. Ms. Mazur also hopes that the students she has are able to apply the skills and knowledge they

Myrick

Among the recent additions to Maine South's faculty, the Science Department has gained a pleasant man by the name of Mr. Ricky Myrick, a junior/senior level Geology and Earth Science teacher.

Mr. Myrick began his life in southern central Mississippi, where he was raised in a farm environment near Laurel and Hattiesburg. He attended Northeast Jones High School in Laurel, and then went on to the University of Southern Mississippi where he his Bachelor's Degree in Geology.

Ralph Murdy—Soc. Scl. recieved Mr. Myrick then attended Northeastern Illinois University and subsequently engaged in Although Ralph Murdy is now recognized a student teaching position at Niles West High by many students as Maine South's new U.S. School, but that isn't all—this man has also History and Law In American Society in- attended a geology field camp in the Juras structor, the adjective "new" can hardly be Mountains of Northern Switzerland and has considered correct. Aside from his first three done some work toward a Master's Degree in years of life spent in Chicago, Mr. Murdy Hydrogeology. grew up in the fine suburb that many of us call In addition to Mr. Myrick's well-rounded home: Park Ridge. Even more astounding is education, he also enjoys hobbies such as the fact that he too, not long ago, walked the nature photography and extensive travel. hallowed halls of Maine S outh as a member of After living and working in Alaska, he toured the class of 1969. Although a lot has changed East and West Canada, and also lived and since he left 24 years ago, many things have worked in the Virgin Islands. When he's not remained the same. For instance, Mr. Murdy out touring the world, he has fun camping and is now able to chew the fat on a first-name fishing. basis with some of his former teachers and Although teaching may seem to be a appreciates the fact that he is already familiar mundane profession for such an adventurous with a great portion of South's staff. man, Mr. Myrick is very pleased to be at South After graduating from Northern Illinois and very impressed with the facilities and University on a full scholarship for Teacher extracurricular activities offered here, in Education, Mr. Murdy went on to teach for 19 addition to being impressed with the caliber of years in the Maine Township school district, his students. He states, "With a little luck and spending 17 years at West and two at East. hard work, I hope to be here for many years."

When asked how South compared to such On Mr. Myrick's teaching style, he says "I schools he replied that "Maine South's air- try to relate every possible point in a subject conditioning is wonderful" and that the school that I can to a real life part of their day and not is well-organized, but did not sight many as just some abstract point in a textbook. My other differences. goal is to teach and encourage students to As the coach of his 14 year old sons basket- reason and think for themselves."

Myrick is also very happy that Geology is ball and baseball teams and the leader of a boyscout troop, Murdy devotes a great deal taught as an upper level course, as opposed to of time to being a supportive father to his two being taught only as an introductory science children. Recreationally, he enjoys many class. "That is one of the main reasons why I outdoor activities such as golfing, sailing, and sought out this school," he says.

have acquired in the classroom to real-life situations.

South's new science teacher also plans on becoming involved in the many science-oriented extracurricular activities next year, after she settles into her new environment.

Meanwhile, Ms. Mazur is going to focus her energies on educating her Chemistry II students.

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Two hit international soccer scene While most of us spent many summer hours on the couch enjoying Olympic excitement from Barcelona, two Maine South soccer players spent three weeks making their own sports excitement in Europe.

Brigid Brown and Karen Kietzer, playing for the Stars 'N Stripes International Soccer Team, traveled to Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany to play in the largest youth soccer cups in the world, Sweden's Gothia Cup and Denmark's Dana Cup. More than 50 nations participated in the Olympicstyle cups. Stars 'N Stripes brought two teams to the tournaments: a 16-and-under girls team and a 16-and-under boys team.

"I really enjoyed the tour, especially Gothenburg, Sweden," says Brown. "I think I improved in my thinking and my knowledge of the game." Kietzer adds, "Being on tour and representing the USA was great, and we had great coaches. They both taught me a lot, not only physically but mentally as well."

The teams were coached by Ed Puskarich, professional soccer player for the Chicago

Power, and Tom Kerth, Girls' varsity coach at Maine South. Players chosen for the teams spanned the US from Washington to New Jersey.

"After touring for six years all over the world, this year's group was by far the most exciting," says Coach Puskarich. "Their eagerness to learn and theirability to improve helped the players achieve many goals. Brigid and Karen came on tour not knowing exactly what to expect. They should be very proud of their achievements and we can expect to see a big improvement in their game both physically and mentally after competing in international matches."

The highlight of the tour was the Olympicstyle opening ceremonies of the Gothia Cup. Of the 1000 teams participating, only 53— one from each nation represented—were chosen to march into the stadium packed with 30,000 cheering spectators. The Stars 'N Stripes team were chosen to represent the USA, and when they marched in to the sounds of "Bom in the USA" on the stadium

loudspeakers, all 30,000 fans rose to cheer and sing.

On the field both teams played well. The girls outscored their opponents 16-10 in 11 games. Their best finish was at the Dana Cup, where they advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated 1-0. The boys also advanced, winning their group at the Dana Cup with three straight victories, then winning their first two playoff games before being eliminated in the final 16.

But all agree that wins and losses were secondary to the lessons of good sportsmanship and international understanding that marked all of the games and festivities surrounding the cups. The Americans were warmly welcomed in Europe, receiving special invitations to barbecues and top-level training facilities everywhere they went.

Stars 'N Stripes tryouts for next year's tours will be held soon in the Chicago area.

Interested players may call Ed Puskarich at (708) 898-6604.

West hosts annual College Night

by Joel Gregie As the end of September nears, so does Maine Township's annual College Night.

This year, College Night is being held on Thursday, September 24, at Maine West High School from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Over 200 schools are scheduled to send representatives. The colleges come in all types and sizes, ranging from large state universities to small private liberal arts schools, from Harvard, to Oakton Community College, to the University of Illinois, just to name a few.

The colleges will be stationed in Maine West's gymnasium and cafeteria. Some schools have requested their own private rooms to hand out information and make presentations about their schools.

Also, of special intrest to parents, are the two financial aid sessions that will be held that evening. The object of the sessions will be to help answer the questions of affording a college education, a subject of much importance to parents.

In preparation for the evening, Mrs. Virginia Feurer, of the Career Resource Center, offers some suggestions. First of all, on September 22, students will receive a list of the colleges to be represented. She suggests making a list of which schools to visit, and also to make a list of questions to ask each representive. This way the student's and representitive's time will be spent effectively, and the student will gain some valuable

information about the school. Also, to help the Township high schools are strongly students prepare, the Career Resource Center encouraged to attened. Underclassmen who will be open from 6:00P.M. until 9:00P.M. on wish to get a head start on the college selection September 22, so students can find out some process are also invited and encouraged to information about schools that they are come. interested in, before visiting with the school's Maine West is located at 1755 S. Golf representatives.

Road in Des Plaines at the comer of Golf and Seniors and juniors from all three Maine Oakton.

Ellen Johnson, CRC Secretary at the Town of byUzzWilk Faculty and studcnLs were saddened by Maine Cemetery. the death of Career Resource Center "Ellen Johnson secretary, Ellen Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was an excellent passed away on August 27ih after her battle secretary; but with cancer. more importanth-, was c: Mrs. Johnson, a devoted wife and mother she of three, had been the CRC secrtary for the wonderful humar past 15 years and loved to work with the being. She had a Maine South students. "The highlight of her great sense of work was working with the kids...She liked humor and a to help the kids in the CRC," said Mr. friendly, outgoing personality. She will be Kenneth Reese sadly. "We're going to miss missed by all of us," reminisced Dr. Thomas her."

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A permanent secretary has not yet been "She was not only a terrific secretary; she was also a wonderful friend," Mrs. added to the staff. However, after Mrs. Virginia Feurer, the Career Resource Center Johnson's chemotherapy began last March, counselor said. a temporary secretar\', Ms. Schneider, was Services were held at Nelson Funeral called to help.

Home in Park Ridge, and she was laid to rest

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Hawk volleyball off to rocky start

by Katherine Nelson Although the Maine South volleyball team is off to a rocky start under the instruction of new head coach Dawn Konow, the team's future looks promising.

The team has been practicing hard to improve on their fundamentals and run both offensive and defensive plays.

The New Trier Summer's End Tournament was the first opportunity for the varsity Hawks to show their new look. Playing against fierce competition, the The Hawks Hawks seemed to have first-game jitters, as they came out of the tournament in third place in the fourth pool.

Defeated by Niles West (15-7,15-10), the Hawks then fell to Oak Park (15-11, 15-1).

Against Waukegan the Hawks played better, losing in three games (16-14, 8-15, 15-8).

The next morning the Hawks went on to play Wheeling and lost again (15-6,6-15,15-

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6). The last opponent of the tournament was Highland Park, against whom the Hawks finally pulled it together, winning 15-6,15-8.

Even though the team's performance might not have been a rousing success, individual performances indicate promising things to come. Seniors Jennie Koerber and Katherine Nelson were strong at the net, both

spiking and blocking effectively.

Senior Jenni Venetucci served consistently well for the Hawks, and first-year junior setter Heather Kirsche posted several good dumps and sets.

Coach Konow, commenting nn her team's first outing on the ourt this season, said, "They didn't win first, but they did not regress. They progressed throughout the duration of the tournament. As long as that keeps happening, the team will see a lot more wins instead of losses."

Dan Berko Varsity team members echo her sentiments, and realize that their team goals are still well within reach. Pre-season team goals include an 85 percent perfect passing rate, conference and regional championships, and a winning season.

And if hard work and dedication are any measure of success, that rocky start could be turned into a rock-solid season for the Hawks.

Cross country stumbles in early season

by Katy Michal The first meet of the season was "no sweat" for Maine South's girls' cross country team.

Scheduled for a dual meet against Lane Tech on September 1, their opponents forfeited and both the J V and Varsity Hawks were awarded an automatic win without the opportunity to race.

The story was different at the highly competitive LaGrange Invitational on September 5, however. Considered to be the toughest meet of the season because of the grueling 2.23 mile course and stiff

Who cares? cont'd. coniinued from page 2 less than 50% turnout in presidential elections. And the same one that watches while other people make decisions for them, like what they can say or how they can dress.

But you have to admit, the school boaril; had us pegged to a "T". After ali, you cart;: just look at our record. We donated a paltp|i amount of clothing to the Hurricane;; Andrew relief drive. Notice that, unlik^; other drives run by our Student Councilp this one did not have a contest attached to it| "If there's nothing in it for me., if it's notirii my backyard...it's not my problem, right?'!

If you think like this, you don't have aproblem.

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competition, including three-time state champion Palatine team, the girls knew they had a tough task ahead of them.

Adding to the challenge were the absences of top runners Andrea Armour and Heather Brammeier.

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by Kris Cassin The Maine South girls' swimming team kicked off their '92-'93 season with theFremd Relay Invitational.

In the 400 Freestyle, Kris Cassin, Erika Bondarowicz, Kate Reynolds, and Melissa Hill placed first with a time of 4:00.18.

In the 500 Crescendo, Wendi Herzog, Debbie Anselmini, Carolyn Bilson, and Jackie Nichols finished with a time of 5:39.87, good enough for a second place.

In the 200 Freestyle, Reynolds, Cassin, Bondarowicz, and Hill came in third place with a time of 1:50.25.

The Frosh/Soph 200 medley of Sandy Anselmini, Kara Vormittag, Emily Larson, and Stanley finished the race in 2:12.15, capturing third place.

The girls' head coach, Mr. Chris Deger, is optimistic about the season ahead: "The season looks hopeful because of the young talent combined with the fairly seasoned varsity squad. Right now third place in conference looks like it will be ours and there is no telling what we might pull off at sectionals."

The Hawks did not perform as well as they had wished, and came home empty-handed, earning no team or individual honors.

Although their early season did not begin as they would have liked it to, the Hawks are still optimistic about the future. The team is looking to many promising newcomers, including freshmen as well as upperclassmen, to add to the experience of the veterans.

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by Todd Ofenloch In the early parts of the season, the soccer team has established itself as a team to be reckoned with in the state tournament The team has captured both of its regular season matches, in addition to capturing the first place title at the Barrington Tournament.

In thefirstgame of the season, the Hawks traveled to Leyden for a game that the Hawks were greatly favored to win.

But in fact, Leyden di(^in a sense have the advantage. First off, the team had the home field advantage. But more importantly, Leyden had already competed in their first game and had worked out many problems that

plague a team in the opener.

The game started slowly, but the Hawks quickly established their dominance with a goal late in thefirsthalf by Tim Maloney.

The Hawks did have many other opportunities, but the inexperience and fatigue in the first game caused these opportunities to fall short.

A strong defense led by senior Chris Semel and freshman goalie Marc Semel shut the Leyden offense out and preserved the victory, 1-0.

At the home opener, the Hawks went up against a Marist team that did not seem to have any threat of achieving victory.

The Hawks got off to a quick start with a goal in thefirsttwo minutes by Tim Maloney.

Later goals were added by Joe Sorce on a one-on-one confrontation with the Marist goalie; Brad Wiemerslage off a spectacular header; and Tim Krahl off a high booming shot.

The final score was 4-0, giving goalie Marc Semel his second shut-out of the season.

With these two victories, in addition to a first place in the Barrington Tournament, the team was ranked second in the state.

Junior forward Joe Sorce predicts an undefeated season. "I can't think of anyone who can beat us."

Football takes season opener against rival York With Mark Kufner and Clint Faldetta (75 yards on 26 carries) providing the solid runThe Hawks began the season on the right ning attack, quarterback Mike Kostrevwa led track this year after beating non-conference the Hawks to the 1 yard line of Marist late in rival York at the season opener. The Hawks the fourth quarter.

Faldetta later charged through the line to combined a terrorizing defense with an offense possessing the ability to get the job cap the scoring drive, bringing the score to 10done. A solid running gave the Hawks the 0.

In addition to an efficient offense, the victory by the score of 10-0.

The Hawk's got on the board first with a Hawks also displayed a dominating defense in field goal in the first quarter by junior Dan shutting out their season-opening opponent and limiting them to only 100 total yards.

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by Tim Thein

Denny Diduch, in his varsity debut, led the defense with an interception, adding to an earlier fumble recovery.

Other strong defensive performances were turned in by Marty Dula and Jeff Kilburg, whose numerous jarring hits halted the Dukes' offensive attack.

With continued defensive performances like those exhibited by the team in the opener, the Hawks have a strong possiblity of gaining much of the recognition that last year's team fell short of achieving.

Golf team defeats conference opponent Evanston The team appears to be one of the best in Conant and Lake Park twice, adding to the

by Todd Ofenloch years, establishing a strong foundation for latest victories against Deerfield and EvanIn the opening meets ofthe season, the golf next year's team. team's varsity squad has emerged with aslug- ston. gish 1-5 record, while the frosh-soph team has estabhshed an undefeated record of 6-0.

• « • m LJt-tmmr m ff # * But the single victory for the Hawks came t ^ i ^ l home contest in their only conference match against Evanston.

Fri. 9/18 Sat. 9119 Mon. 9/21 Tue. 9/22 Wed. 9/23 The varsity team stumbled in their first Boys'Cross Waukegan DGS matches at the Tumberry Country Club and Country F/SA'—10:00 F/SA'^:00 the Poplar Creek C.C., digging a hole for themselves with a record of 0-4.

DGS Girls' Cross Waukegan In their latest meet of the season, the F/JVA'—10:00 Country JVA'^t:00 Hawks captured their first victory against a Deerfield conferece opponent, in this instance, EvanFootball V/S - 2:00 ston.

New Trier, M.E The team overcame their previous obGolf M,W-3:30 stacles and shot a collective score of 169, just New Trier Niles West high of a state quality team.

Niles West Soccer F/JV- 4;30 F/JV- 4:30 S/V- 4:30 Low scores for the team were achieved by Todd Ofenloch, 41, Jeremy Ichen, 42, Pete Swimming Nelson, 43, and Marc Mazzuca, 43.

With scores continuing to decrease as the HAWK Invite New Trier ;** Tennis team continues on into the season, hopes of V-9:00a.m. i V- 4:30 surpassing last year's sectional appearance Niles West Glenbrook S. Volleyball seem within reach.

Fr/JVA'- 5:00 Fr/JVA'-5:00 On the frosh-soph side, the team defeated

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