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Maine South U.S. Park Ridge. II.

Intersection to get stoplight?

by Joel Gregie This month's fatal accident at the comer of Devon and Greenwood has prompted much discussion about how to make the intersection safer. In the past three years, 29 accidents have occured, but the death of 7th grader, Amy Nuzzo, was the first fatality. On January 20, the Park Ridge City Council Public Works Committe held a committe meeting, in which the subject of Devon and Greenwood was on the agenda.

At the committe meeting, Thomas Fredrickson, the city's public works director gave a brief explination about the current situation. Last October, the Illinois Department of Transportation, lEXDT, recommended that a traffic signal be placed at the intersection. This recommondation is based on a computerized system which recognizes hazardous intersections. The criteria for an interaction to be placed on the list includes, the Smber of accidents per million cars, the frequency of accidents, the severity of accidents, which includes injuries, property damage, and fatalities, and finally, the rate of change in the frequency of accidents. Devon and Greenwood was placed on the list because of the amount of injuries at the intersection, and this was before the fatal accident.

When IDOT recommends that a signal be placed at an intersection, the local community must decide whether or not it wants a traffic light at that intersection. As of the accident, the public works committe had not yet made a recommondation to the city council. However, even if city had agreed to put up a light there, it would not have been there in time to prevent this month's accident.

However, on January 20th, Frednckson

The corner of Devon and Greenwood. Will a traffic signal be installed to prevent further accidents?

Photo by Andrea Berthold

recommended to the committe that they inform the state that they wish to put up a light at the intersection for the following reasons.

First, back in 1990, a light at the comer was recommended in a long-range traffic study, and also, a light would safely regulate the right of way at the intersection.

On top of Fredrickson's recommendation, the committe also heard from a number Park Ridge residents who live in the area. They submitted a petition with 2,242 signatures, mostly from residents around the area. The petition asked that a light be errected at the intersection of Devon and Greenwood to make it safer. A few residents spoke at the meeting in favor of a light at the comer. Many of them were parents of Mary S eat of Wisdom students who wanted to make sure that their children would be able to travel to, or be transported to school safely.

The committe then voted unaminously to recommend to the full city council the installation of a traffic light at Devon and Greenwood. If agreed to by the whole council on February 1st, Park Ridge will ask the state to put in the light. The state of Illinois will pay for installation of the light. Park Ridge will pay for the energy cost, and the two will split the maintence cost. Fredrickson said that the earliest the light could be installed would be this fall, but it would likely take longer. In any case, they would have to wait to at least July to see if the state can come up with the money to pay for the light.

When senior Al Sears, who hves near the intersection was asked what he thought about a light at Devon and Greenwood replied, "I almost got hit there once! It would be a good idea, it could really use it."

MS band joins Clinton Inaugural An inside view on the band acitivies, by our Washington correspondent and band member. Brad Haak...

Greetings from D.C.! This trip has been an extremely educational experience for everyone in the band. Washington is bustling with ^Htement. ^ ^ ^ f t e r leaving Maine South on Monday morning at 6 a.m. amidst cheers of loyal Marching Band fans (it was like a scene from Love Boat), we travelled 19 hours on two

buses, along with a convoy of cars and vans with extra chaperones. Our bus was on the brink of civil war by about the 18th hour—we had only been out of the bus for about twenty minutes. We slept well that night.

On Tuesday, we began our day at 7 a.m. with a tour of the Supreme Court building. We then went to the Capital, where we were greeted by Henry Hyde. We also saw Chevy Chase. He looked good, for Chevy Chase, I guess. Here's what Hyde had to say when I

asked him to comment on the Maine South Band's role in the Inagural. "It's very appropriate because Mrs. Clinton is from Park Ridge and went to Maine South. Our community ought to have an important part in this very histric occasion and we're so glad that the great Marching Band of Maine South is going to be in the parade. I'm just thrilled."

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Where's the beef? ÂŤ The First Lady Blues

by Marc Mazzuca Hillary Rodham-Clinton wrote an article for Southwords twenty-eight years ago that revealed her aspirations for the future. Some of them did come true, but not all. We feel that our readers deserve better than just educated guesses about the future that may or may not happen. After consulting with our resident psychic and former cable talk show host.

Cognac the Magnificent, we have found out WITH ABSOLUTE UNQUESTIONABLE CERTAINTY what the next twenty years will hold for our former staff member and new First Lady, Hillary Clinton.

After her husband serves his two terms in the White House, Bill will go through a midlife crisis in which he sells his private memoirs to purchase a McDonald's franchise in Little Rock, Arkansas. Unfortunately, the business goes under after one year, since Bill ends up eating all his profits.

After the failure of his business. Bill goes through a long period of depression. In 2003, he leaves Hillary to become the saxophone player for the Buzz Kilman AU-Bubba Blues Band. He is forced to leave the band the next year, after repeatedly passing out in the middle of songs because he forgets to inhale.

Eventually, Bill finds work in Las Vegas as an Elvis impersonator.

Hillary returns to her old hometown after her separation from Bill to try and live the quiet life she used to know.

But after three hours, she gets bored, and plans her move back to Washington D.C. On Christmas Day 2004, Hillary announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

Hillary goes on to win the nomination, but in the general election she finishes far behind President Al Gore, H. Ross Perot, Michael Jordan, Mike Ditka, and the deceased Harry S Truman and Barry Goldwater.

After another unsuccesfiil run for the Presidency in 2008, Hillary becomes a regular panelist on PBS's The MacLaughlin Group after the devil shows up on the set of the show to take Pat Buchannan back to Hell with him as a consultant.

In four years, Hillary becomes the moderator of the show, and prompdy moves the production to CBS for more money and an earlier time slot. Later that year, Hillary marries Senator Ted Kennedy and settles down in Georgetown.

And if you beheve that. Cognac the Magnificent has some swampland in Florida you might be interested in.

this difficult. You know as well as I do that when the media gets its hands on a story they "I'm so fed up! Why don't the papers ever can choke it to death. cover different topics?" Georgie Hypocrates "We've got a world full of people, places, yelled into the phone. and things, and all this "stalemate" news stuff is just silly."

What do you mean?

Well, I do admit it gets a bit slow at times...

"I'm tired of seeing the same stories high"See? And during these "slow" times, Ughted from top to bottom on the front page of each newspaper. My heart yearns for some- what in the world does the press have to offer? thing new, something even remotely interest- They might as well just shut down on producing to read. All this coverage on Mike Ditka tion when they can't even muster up a worthbores me to tears... can't anyone do something while story." about it?"

Now wait a minute, don't you think you're Well, that depends. What would you call carrying this too far? The media couldn't just "shut down," they've got constituents to ininteresting?

"Oh, I don't know...but don't you see what form, businesses to sponsor, and thousands of I'm talking about? If the Mike Ditka story people to pay. Besides, have you tried reading didn't drag on long enough, how about the something other than th& front page? Not all night-and-day Palatine coverage? It seems journalists are employed to write the headline that all I read about these days is Palatine, news. homicide, and more Palatine. Hell, the only "Yeah, try someone like Mike Royko, way I'd know anymore about that town is if I right? Geez, I just skip right over him— all he became its mayor! has to say is negative, anyway. I'd just as soon "The last thing I need is for some goofy not read his vigilant put-downs everyday."

Now don't overreact when I say this, but reporter to shove sympathy down my throat. you're being a bit close-minded.

You know what I mean?"

"Hummph. You guys are all the same Quite frankly, no. You say you want something new, but don't you think that the new I want is a timely, diverse newspaper. Is it topics will replace the old, and with time, much to ask for on-the-beat news?' you' 11 be sick of these old new topic s and we' 11 No, but you still haven't told me what you have this conversation again?...and besides, consider interesting. that Palatine murderer is still on the loose. I "Well, I have to get going, my lunch hour see some excellent coverage right there. With is cutting short." the help of the press, we might just be able to Gosh, why so soon? catch this guy lickety-split.

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The Nina, Pinta, & the Minivan

by John Frederiksen Those involved in the recent presidential campaign frequently discussed a newfangled concept called "family values." Both parties touted the importance of the theory and maintained that it would solve America's every problem.

"If we can implement family values into American society," they seemed to say, "we'll make our children smarter, eliminate the slums, stabilize the dollar, reduce the deficit, save the ozone layer, and maybe put together a Chicago-Cleveland World Series!"

Just what this earth shaking concept was all about, however, no one could say. Neither political party cared to elaborate further on the subject (any exact definition might result in a substantial issue, and who wants one of those those?), leaving the public to invent its own interpretations.

One widespread interpretation defines "family values" as a return to the traditional (whatever that means) family. Last Christmas, I had the opportunity to experience the traditional family in action.

On Christmas Day, my mom, dad, brother, Ister and I drove to St. Louis to visit my dad's family. Worn out from the Christmas Eve festivities at home and the midnight Christmas service, we woke up around 7:00 a.m. to begin the formidable task of packing our Voyager minivan.

Dad proceeded to load our bags into a rooftop luggage carrier, along with five or six garments on hangers that wouldn'tfitin bags.

This accomplished, we then loaded the interior with everything we might need on our six hour, three hundred seventeen mile car trip: a foam mattress, pillows of all sizes, a sodafilled cooler, three CD players, thirty CDs, a cellular phone, a flush toilet, and a portable microwave. In addition, presents for our relatives, two cellos, and a violin filled what remaining space existed for seating.

Despite the cramped conditions, the trip proceeded very smoothly. Then, about an hour an a half on the road, I was diligently studying for finals (in other words, playing my sister's Game Boy), when the van suddenly lost power.

We turned off at the next exit and tested it for about half an our. We phoned relatives in Park Ridge and St. Louis. We turned back at least twice. Finally, we decided to rough it out to Bloomington, about one-third of the total distance, where we might find a mechanic.

Four hours and three quarters of a tank of gasoline later, we reached Bloomington.

Amazingly, on Christmas Day, we found a mechanic who, after looking at the van, could find nothing wrong with it. We filled up the tank and drove on to St. Louis without further problems. As yet, it remains a mystery what exactly happened; for all we know, it might have been space dust in the gas tank.

We arrived at my grandparents' house about 5:00 p.m., an hour late for the annual Christmas party. This Christmas party is always the highlight of our trip. We're tired out from driving, eating nothing but crackers and root beer, but we still find the energy to

dress up and attend.

Nothing particularly special characterized the evening. I talked with my brother most of the time, since I knew less than five percent of the forty people there. The few people I did know, I see about once a year and have nothing in common with. Our conversations last approximately ten seconds and go something like this: "Hi! How are you?" "Fine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hey, you're only supposed to be this big! [indicate a diminutive size with hand]" Nothing particularly special, that is, except for the fact that this year marked the ninetieth party held by our relatives. Ninety years of preserved family values according to someone's interpretation, and nothing to show for it but an exhausting journey and some small talk with people about my changing physical appearance.

But what if your parents took a sunny Carribean vacation over Christmas and left you at home all alone? Hey, it happens.

Which brings us back to the question of "traditional" family values. The American family has undergone numerous changes since Plymouth Rock. Which tradition are we to return to? Patriarchal Puritan New England? The six-plus kid families of the Industrial Revolution? The Nuclear family? The extended family?

Does it really matter? Whatever one calls family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a single parent, a divided family, a foster parent, a guardian, gay parents, or the people you spend six hours with in a cramped, broken down Voyager Minivan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; family, in any shape or form, is an important part of life.

Defending the right to die

by Cheryl Bratu Should an individual be kept ahve by all possible means, no matter how hopeless the situation or how painful and debilitating the disease?

This question is being posed throughout the world as medical technology becomes more advanced, and euthnasia becomes an important ethical issue. Passive euthansia, the witholding or withdrawing of treatment that could prolong life, is ethical and should be legalized.

Passive euthanisa has been faced for some ^ ^ e by physicians and family members. ^ P b s t agree that "quality of life" is crucial criterion in the decision whether or not to take extraordinary measures in saving or extending the life if a patient is critically ill, absolutely hopeless, and incurably suferring.

"When you're in that amount of pain, you

can either bear it or you can't," says Dax Cowart, who was critically burned in a fire, "We are, by some strange habit of mind and heart, willing to impose death, but unwiUing to permit it," says ethicist Joeseph Fletcher, "We will justify humanly contrived death when it violates the human integrity of its victims, but we condemn it when it is an intelligent voluntary decision."

People should have the right to choose between being allowed to die peacefully and having their suffering lengthened by life sustaining machines. Today, in an increasing number of cases, individuals from many walks of life are involved in making ethical decisions.

In fact, the Judicial Council of the American Medical Association believes that "discretion should remain in the hands of attending physicians, family members and patients themselves, whose wishes on the matter have

been documented."

According to many recent surveys, people are demanding the right to euthanasia. A survey conducted by the Times Mirror Media Organization showed that "all segements of the public, including members of all of major religious groups support right-to-die policies." Government laws should refelect the position of the public, therefore, legislation permitting passive euthanasia should be passed.

If dying is as natural a process as being bom and living, then our attitudes and laws should reflect this fact and allow passive euthanasia. Although not everyone would perfer euthanasia to a fight for life in the face of terminal illlness or coma, this is the individual's right, and each person should be allowed to choose. The time has come for the ethical acceptance and legalization of passive euthanasia.

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South grad predicted her future In 1964, Maine South had just opened, its student body culled from an overcrowded Maine East. Among those students was a busy senior girl named Hillary Rodham, who was destined to make her mark not only on her high school, but eventually also on her nation as Hillary Clinton, well respected lawyer and America's new First Lady.

On December 22, 1964, Southwards printed an ironic and prophetic article detailing Hillary's accomplishments. Entitled "Lawyer Hillary reviews her career," the article is reprinted here in its entirety to offer a glimpse into the accomplishments—and dreams—of Maine Souths most famous alumna.

"Excuse me, I'm from Time magazine. I'd like to get an interview from you about your high school career. You've had such a famous career, and..."

"Well, yes, I'm very busy, you know," replied Hillary Rodham, prosecuting attorney for Harrington versus Harrington. The case has been going on literally for years. "What would you like to know?

"That in my senior so many years ago this month I received the DAR Award for citizenship? Or that I served on student council for three years? Or that I worked for Goldwater, Percy, and other Republican nominees in a mock political convention? Or that I was a National Merit Semi-Finahst?"

"Well, yes—" "I was also a member of the Cultural Values Committee my junior year. What an experience! We re-evaluated teenagers' ideas in relation to dress, etc. We tried to unite opinions of different factions of the school— and what a difference."

"Can you give a few words on vandalism?"

"Oh, yes, in high school I was a co-chairman of an Anti-Vandalism Committee. We

worked to raise money for damage done to the school building by vandals. I was very disappointed that the vandals would ruin the wall, but I hardly think it was representative of all the students."

"What was school spirit like back in those days?"

"School spirit improved my senior year for a number of reasons. The school was new, and the student body was smaller. A combination of many things brought about improved spirit.

(To the side) Just a minute, Rodney."

"I see. One last question. What was your ambition in high school?"

"To marry a senator and setde down in Georgetown."

Hillary Rodham's other activities at Maine South include being an alternate for "It's Academic," Student Council Chairman of Organizations, a contestant in the Park Ridge Jaycees Junior Miss Pageant, and a performer in thefirstV~Show.

She was also on the A Honor Roll, National Honor Society vice-president. Na-

tional Merit Finalist, a finalist in the annual American Legion History Department Constitution Contest, and the recipient of the Social Science Department Award.

After graduation, she attended Wellesly College and was class president there. She attended Yale Law School where she met Bill Clinton. When she moved to Washington D.C., she worked for the Children s Defense^^ Fund and the House Impeachment Staff. Sh^^f then moved to Arkansas to teach law at the University of Arkansas. She married Bill in 1976. She became thefirstfemale partner in a major Little Rock law firm in 1979.

Hillary has workedfor women's rights for many years. While in high school, she called NASA to ask about becoming an astronaut, but was told that they "weren't taking any girls." When she married, she kept using her own name until voters started complaining, and then she used "Clinton" only grudgingly.

She also contributed to the Handbook for Legal Rights for Arkansas Women in 1977, 1980, and 1987.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Hidden world discovered at South

by Steve Piscitello and Tom Carlson Every day, a large number of Maine South's students treat themselves to a Ribwich, a chicken patty, or a slice of delicious Pizza Hut pizza from Maine South's cafeteria. Few, however, know much about what goes on behind the scenes in our cafeteria. After being given a chance to check it out, we were thoroughly impresses with the efficiency with which our school kitchen works.

The whole system is very impressive.

One of the hottest issues around school is that the price of milk, which used to be fifteen

cents, has been raised to twenty cents. While this upset many students, after looking into it, we found that we are getting a good deal. The students at the other Maine Township high schools are paying almost twice as much as we are for their milk.

We also found out that Maine South's lunch program is a little different than those of the other schools. This difference is due to state funding. Because Maine South has a higher average income among the parents of its students than do West or East, state funds are applied differently. When a child's par-

ents are in a low income bracket, they become eligible for free lunch at school. Betty, the cashier in line four, explained, "In a whole day, I only get a couple meal tickets, while over at East, one cashier might get several hundred in a day."

A perk to the lack of state funding here a ^ ^ South is that, unlike the other schools, we a i ^ B allowed to have soft drinks and candy available in our cafeteria. This is also the cause of our lower milk prices. Cyndi Cohen, a Registered Dietician and the Food Service Director continued on next page

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Fecus Remembering Challenger on history

by Renata Kesala Seven years ago this week, the devastating disaster of the space shuttle Challenger took place. The Challenger exploded 73 seconds after lift-off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, claiming the lives of all seven crew members.

These crew members included two electrical engineers, an aerospace engineer, a physicist, a pilot, a commanding officer, and Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire school teacher.

The flight of the Challenger was originally scheduled for January 20th, but unfavorable weather conditions delayed the launch date to January 28th. That morning was unseasonably cool, but clear. All seemed well until the craft reached an altitude fo 48,000 feet.

Within seconds, the entire shuttle exploded into a fireball. Later investigation proved that some of the crew remained conscious for a few seconds after the explosion, and that some may have stayed ahve during the entire twominute-and-forty-five-second plunge into the ocean. However, the impact a 200 miles per hour was undoubtedly fatal to any crew member who might have otherwise survived.

Investigations held by NASA and a presidential commission soon found the cause of the explosion to be a leak in the shuttle's right solid rocket booster (SRB). A shuttle is flanked by two of these boosters during the

launch phase. Since the SRBs are constructed in sections, rubber O-rings are needed to secure the seals between the sections. When the Challenger took off, the O-rings in one section of the right SRB did not seal properly, causing hot gases to escape through the joint and bum into the adjacent liquid fuel tank, causing the explosion. Officials believe that the unusually cold weather reduced the O-rings' flexibility, and thus the ability to seal properly.

The Challenger disaster was a terrible blow to the American space program. The shuttle was used for scientific missions, and for the launching of military and civilian satellites. It was also expected to play a key role in the construction of a manned space station.

The Reagan administration made plans to replace the Challenger. However, when flights resumed in 1988, confidence in a reusable space vehicle was further worn away as the shuttle missions were wrought by mechanical defects and delays.

Christa McAuliffe's presence on board the Challenger added to the controversy over the disaster. NASA wanted a "citizen observerparticipant" on board, and President Reagan decided that this observer should be a school teacher. McAuliffe, a social studies teacher and mother of two, was chosen from among 11,000 applicants, and was to conduct two

fifteen-minute lessons from the Challenger to be broadcast to millions of schoolchildren via satellite. These children, along with the rest of the nation, watched in horror as the disaster was broadcast live.

McAuliffe's family, along with the families of three other crew members, filed suit against NASA and the Morton Thiokol Corporation, the manufacturer of the faulty SRB, and shared a settlement of $7.7 million in annuities. Other crew members' relatives settled for between $1.5 million and $3.5 million, little consolation for the families of the Challenger Seven.

Maine South cafeteria, continued continued from previous page for the three Maine Township schools told us, "State regulation says that if we sell pop and candy, we must make the milk available at a low cost to encourage the students to purchase it."

Another question that came up pertains to whether the food is actually made in the kitchen or just heated up from a frozen state.

We found that most of the food is made in the kitchen by Carlos, the cook. Of course, the buns and some of the daily specials are frozen, but the soup, pasta, sloppy joes, among other things, are made from scratch.

In addition to making the food for Maine South, other schools are served by our kitchen. Elementary schools in the area that don't have ktchens receive food through a satellite program. Maine South receives money for allowing the Mariott Corporation io use space in the school for this service. "The Food is prepared and put into these [large, stainless steel pans]. We then load it into hot carts and ship it on trucks to the schools in the program."

Do the students eat a healthy lunch? There is no question as to whether healthy food is

available in the cafeteria for those who want it.

But when you really think about it, would you rather spend your hard-earned money on broccoli and lima beans or some Little Debbie snack cakes? Besides, much of the "regular" food is considered healthy.

"Pizza is healthy, and so are hot dogs and chicken patties. And of course, there are salads available, which are very healthy," Lois, a server in line four, commented. When asked about the quality of the ingredients, she commented further that "our hamburgers are 100% pure beef. As for the fried food, we don't fry in pig fat or lard or anything. We use 100% pure vegetable oil."

But what do the students choose to eat?

"A lot of fries, cheese fries, chips, nachos.

Hostess, and Little Debbie," Lois replied. She also speclated, though, that well over half of the students eat healthy.

Betty added, "The girls eat much healthier than the guys. They watch their weight more closely. The guys get more candy, but everybody loves the cookies."

To sum it up, Lois said, "It's really up to the kids what they eat. We just give them what they like."

Now that you know what goes on behind the scenes, an important question must be asked. What do the students on the other side of the counter feel?

"I don't mind the prices so bad, but then again, my parents give me the money. 1 must say that the ladies are always so friendly. They smile a lot, and that's great," one student commented.

"The salad bar is good. They should have it more often."

"The best thing on the menu is the Nachos Supreme. I'd eat it every day if I could."

Some students are not so positive on the subject. One senior stated, "I think the prices have gotten a little out of hand since frehman year. The quality of the food hasn't risen to match the prices."

A classmate added, "The food quality is allright, but they should make an attempt to keep the food wanner. Also, I think that the prices are a bit high."

Check it out for yourself. Stroll on over to line four and ask Lois for a Ribwich and some nachos, or grab some Nutty Bars and milk.

While you are there, say hello to Betty. You are guaranteed a smile in return.

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Students attend Illinois Theater Festival

by Kevin Byrne The communal high had swept through the entire group, the bus driver couldn't get us down, couldn't faze us, and we were on the road.

The Illinois Theatre Festival was something different to each of the merry pranksters.

A day off of school for some, a chance to see plays and workshops for others, and of course.

a shot at picking up drama chicks. The bus ride down to the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana was the most magical part of the tour for the majority of the intrepid travelers.

We rode at a leisurely pace across the highways of Illinois, with many truckers taking a sideways glance at our T.V. monitors.

When we docked at the Lincoln Lodge, we dumped our gear and sped off for the University. After we had hopped and skipped our way there, passing such landmarks as Ye Olde Tyme Donut Shoppe and Steak 'n Shake, the Maine South representivies walked into the lobby of the Krannert Art Center, and were overwhelmed by the enormity of the place.

We had arrived there a little later than everyone else, so instead of going to the opening ceremonies, our rag-tag group of misfits had to settle for one of the workshops called Improv. After a few exercises such as walking in a circle, miming a moving vehicle, and im-

provising a scence on a street comer, the coordinators explained to us how we can act different ages and express different moods usin some of the activities we had worked on.

The rest of the frestival was more of the same. A multutude of workshops, ranging from costume rental, to the art of storytelling were represented. Also, there were a multitide of performances to watch and absorb, including One Flew Over the Cukoos' Nest, by Highland Park High School, which in my opinion was the best.

After three days ofseeing everything from people pretending to be chairs, to burittos as big as your head, the clan circled the wagons, and headed for home. The highlight of the return trip had to be when we passed a regular, yellow school bus on the highway. Everyone reclined in their chairs, pointed to their T.V. monitors and laughed.

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ton. "It's going to be really neat for you... You have a really great experience ahead of you.

The whole world is going to be watching you.

You are going to have the best seats in the whole city. People would just love to do what you're doing!"

NEWS FLASH! A bus that got seperated from ours just returned—two hours late. The bus hit a car. Minimal damage to the car—oh well—just a little excitement. We finished out the day at Union Station for dinner and a night

time tour of the VietNam, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. I interviewed some people off the streets and almost everyone has heard of Maine South!! People are coming up to us and congratulating us. I am extremely excited.

This could very well be the greatest experience of my high school career. There are flags and banners everywhere. I've never been in such an upbeat city. (It's not always like this, I know.) Despite a 4:45 a.m. wakeup tomorrow and a rehearsal at 5:15 a.m. in the parking lot, the band is excited.

December Students of the Month Students of the Month for December are: Hukic, Mark JoUiffe, Anneliese Lamken, Foreign Language: Renata Ganday, Mary Matt Magnuson, Michael McNemy, Jamie Loise, Dimitrios Mougolias, Trisha Stank- Mills, David Palac, Janine Tomko, Elizabeth iewicz, Jason Wellner, John Fredericksen Zom, Anne Hildebrandt Health: Paul Guercio, Amy Balija Social Studies: Andrea Armour, Neil Physical Education: Randy Webb, Ben- Gregie, Elizabeth Kurtz, Joseph Pindelski, jamin Eberline, Jennifer Sass, Michael Erin Sheilds Divita, Julia Jensen, Claire Pawlowski, Heidi Math: Dana Lilleberg, Nicole Baier, NaSwarbrick, Rachel Sasso talia Rzepka, Amy Totsch, Stan Kasiarz, Home Economics: Jennifer Schrock, Steve Weitzner, Rob Meier, Paul Cheong, Robert Kukla, Michelle Levatino, Tracy Harry Petruleas, Josheph Arcuri, Amy Trebotich, Ben Rea Haas, Dawn LaBrose Applied Technology: Carl Renaghan, An- Business: Jessica Jakubanis, Kurt Kuever, thony Feiter, Christopher Lacina, Debbie Diane Kanatselis, Kerriann Vrbancic, MauChan, Peter Gluzerman reen Jamieson, Tony DeSimone, Lynn Art: Brigid Brown, Emily Larson, Alan DeWitt Eicker, Stefan Maca Science: Ryan Carlino, Diana Phillips, Music: Melanie Keller, Jeni Aris, Matthew Becky Taylor, Tom Papahronis, Derek Kaufman, Carrie Schwemin, David Barca, Staniec Speech and Drama: Steve Piscitello, Mat- Ted Pappas, Magda Krzyzanowski, Gina McGing, Karl Morgan, Jenny Neisler, Brad thew Friesl, Kathy Sandrik English: Lisette Mroz, Kelli Bono, Danylo Wiemerslage Berko, Chris Carrion, Sharon Huelva, Eldina

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Swimmers set individual records

by Jamie Mills

Now that the Christmas vacation is over, things are again back to normal for the Maine South Boys' Swim team. This usual regimen includes practice before and after school, with meets held on the weekends.

The team continued its usual daily practices the first week back. The Hawks then ended the week with two meets.

In one of the meets, Maine South swam against Evanston in a conference match-up.

Despite losing the meet, the Hawks had some very impressive individual performances.

Team captains Jamie Mills and Kurt Kuever each won individual events as did sophomore Steve Chiagouris. Chiagouris also performed well in the 100 yard freestyle, breaking the one-minuted mark for the first time.

Also breaking the one-minute barrier were Dan Berko and Andy Knapick.

At the Hawk Relays the next day, Maine South placed 3rd, missing second place by only six points.

The Hawks won one race: the 850 yd.

Crescendo Relay, of Dan Berko, Kevin Gillespie, Mills, and Kuever.

The Hawks also showed well by capturing several second and third places.

On January 15 against Maine East, the

Senior Brian Hameder fine tunes liis start in practice.

Hawks picked up their first win of the season.

The crosstown match-up was marked by several remarkable performances, including personal record times of 2:14.06 in the 200 Yard Freestyle for Berko and 59.37 in the 100

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Yard Butterfly for Gillespie. Mills swam the 100 Yard Breaststroke, completing a career goal of swimming all eleven events.

Tonight, the swimmers go up against New Trier in a three level conference meet.

Dula, Faldetta lead the wrestling team

by Tom Spiros Although this year's wresthng team is falling below many of the high expectations that the school has set upon them, many Maine South wrestlers are showing signs of being

contenders for state titles in their weight classes..

Maine South swept bitter rivals Maine East on January 29. The final score was 57-15.

Marty Dula and Tony Feiter had the most

exciting matches, but as a whole the team dominated their opponents..

Following this impressive showing against the Demons, the team took first place at the Niles North Tournament.

Senior Clint Faldetta secured the first place championship in the heavyweight division. This marks the fourth year in a row in which Faldetta has won his weight division.

Also impressive about his strong showing is that this was only his second set of matches following his long awaited retum from a knee injury he suffered during football season.

Other good performances for the Hawks were turned in by Tony Feiter and Marty Dula, who both won their divisions.

Trent Versas, Tony Espana, and Tom Spiros all took second place.

Looking forward to the regional and sectional meets, the Hawks expect to see many team members such as Marty Dula, Clint Faldetta, Tony Feiter, Alex Barton, and Mike Komo advance to the State competition.

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Janiiarv 29.1993

Girls' b-ball shoots themselves in foot

by Katherine Nelson During Christmas break, the girls' basketball team competed in a tournament at Niles North where their record was 2-1. After coming off a winning tournament during break the Hawks were rested up and confident that they had what it would take to defeat the teams that they would be facing in the coming weeks.

The first game after break was against the Resurrection Bandits. The Hawks knew the game was going to be a challenge. However, that fact did not put any pressure on their confidence. Resurrection was known for its excellent perimeter shooting on the court.

South put extra pressure on the Bandits allstar player, Mary Connolly.

At the beginning of the game both teams were very well balanced both defensively and offensively. The Lady Hawks held their ground until there were two minutes remain-

ing in the first quarter. The Bandits all of a sudden came alive and scored nine unanswered points to end the first quarter.

Resurrection shot an impressive 8 for 15, 53 percent from the three point range. The Bandits blew out the Hawks 53-30.

Poor shooting was killing the Hawks offense. Poor shooting was also one cause of the Hawks loss to the Evanston Wildkits, 53-30.

The Hawks' 35 percent shooting compared to the Wildkits' 50 percent shooting explains the loss. The team was led by Senior Lisette Mroz who scored eight points with eight boards, and junior Samantha Lazich, who scored the game high of nine points.

The Hawks next opponent was Deerfield.

The Lady Hawks came out of their poor shooting slump to score 43 points, which was sufficient to defeat Deerfield, 43-39. The top scorer and rebounder of the game was junior Darcy Smith. Smith had a total of ten points

and eight rebounds.

The Hawks had regained their confidence with their win against Deerfield. The team went into their next game against the Glenbrook South Titans with a record of 7-9.

At the end of the first half, the Hawks were traiUng the Titans, but by the time the fourth quarter came around the Hawks were back in the game. The Hawks were down by four points with 15 seconds to go in the fourth quarter. Junior Sue Sroka was fouled and made the two free throws for the Hawks, cutting the Titans' lead to two.

With the clock still at 15 seconds the Titans took the ball in bounds. The Hawks fouled a player and she went to free throw line. She sunk both free throws to make the score 46-42 with five seconds remaining in the game. The Hawks in bounded the ball and tried for the three pointer, but the Hawks were out of luck.

Sroka scored the game high of 12 points.

Girls' gymnastics goes into hiistory

by Katherine Nelson The girls' gymnastics team is having a great season. The team will go into their final competitons of the '92-'93 season with a record of 5-2-1.

"The team has been healthy and luckily we have not had any injuries. This is the right time to be at our best. Everything is coming together for team," commented Ms. Cain, head coach for the girls' gymnastics team.

Against Regina, Sophomore Holly Hameder was awarded an 8.4 on the uneven bars.

At the Conant Invitational the Hawks were

at their best. The team finished fifth out of 15 competitors.

The Hawks' next competition was against the tough New Trier team. At this meet Sophomore Joanne DiCola received an 8.5 on the uneven bars and Senior Kristen Neisler was awarded a 9.0 on the uneven bars.

The Hawks then traveled to the home of township rivals, Maine East. At the meet the Lady Hawks went down in the history books for Maine South athletics. The reason is that in the past, Maine East has usually won when the two teams compete against each other.

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For only the fourth time in Maine South history the Hawks were victorious over Maine East in a gymnastics meet, 128.0 to 117.4.

Neisler added to the teams' victory over Maine East by receiving a 9.3 on the balance beam.

After their triumphant victory over Maine East the team competed in the Maine West Invitational. Once again, the Hawks finished fifth out of 15 schools.

An impressive performance by freshman Italia Cordaro on the balance beam helped the team to their fifth place victory. Cordaro's score on the beam was a 9.2. Not only did Cordaro help her team, she also took first plac in the balance beam competition.

Against Wheeling, the Hawks scored the most points as a team for the season. The team racked up a total of 132.3 points.

At the meet Neisler jumped her way to a 9.0 on the floor exercise, and junior Amy Lyons was awared an 8.1 on the uneven bars.

The JV team competed in the Resurrection Invitational on January 15th.sophomoreJean Quavier received an 8.0 on the balance beam, and Sophomore Heather Anichini dance her way to an 8.0 on the floor exercise competition.

When asked about the season. Coach Cain replied, "The season is going really good for the team. Conference is coming up on Januarys 29th at Glenbrook South. Even though the* team is doing well today, anything may happen tomorrow."

If the Hawks perform well at conference they will advance to Regionals on February 3rd.