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Model UN conference held Sponsored by the University of Chicago, the Model United Nations Conference was held on January 27-30. The sixteen Maine South students who attended this conference were Katie Beaumont, Allison Burnett, Meade Crampton, Matt Ishu, Stephanie Poulos, Rebecca Ryan, Erin Shields, Joe Steinfels, Dorothy Waniak, Paul Zurawski, Dan Maigler, Christopher Kiepura, Wesley Crampton, Beth Schutt, Alex Eliashevsky, and Brian Shields. The students engaged in a three-day simulation of the United Nations with students from other high schools including Deerfield, Harrington, University of Chicago High School, New Trier, and Illinios Math and Science Academy. Several high schools outside of Illinios also sent delegations. Approximately eighteen hundred schools participated. Each school was given the job of representing the country they were assigned. Maine South was assigned the Netherlands. Students were then given topics to be discussed. These topics were the instability of the Balkans, state
II) attended the conference left to right from top: ISrian Shields, Becky Ryan, Chri.s Maigler, Meade Crampton, Joe Steinfels, .\Iatt Ishu, Alex Eliashevsky, Paul Zurawski, Dorothy Waniak, Stephanie Poiilos, Beth Scutt, Katie Beaumont, Wes Crampton, Alison Burnett, Erin Shields, and Mrs. Jo Ann Bondi. Photo by Eyrie.
involvement in terrorism, biological weapons, Mozambique, AIDS in Africa, the deprivation for the rights of women refugees, nuclear reactors in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and loans for oil research in southeast Asia. Students researched and wrote position papers which reflected th(jir
assigned country's position on the various topics debated. Then they defended and debated resolutions on their topics in various committee sessions, which were chaired by students from the University of Chicago. Imran Siddiqui, a former Maine South stuSee Conference on page 6
Women's rights: a long lasting fight by Elizabeth Wilk Throughout the last 150 years, women have fought for the right to be considered equal to members of the male sex. From feminists such as Jane Adams to Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Anita Hill, American women have struggled for conu^ol of their lives. February 27 marks the seventy-second anniversary ofone of the most historic and significant movements for women's rights: the Woman Suffrage Amendment. The Woman Suffrage movement was formally established in 1848 at a convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This assembly launched the first major feminist protest, marking the beginning of the women's rights movement. Following the gathering in Seneca Falls, many groups consisting solely of women, including the Women's National Loyal League, the National Women's Suffrage Association, the Women's Christian Temperance Movement, and the National Women's Party, emerged. Through these organizations, women were able to voice their "radi-
cal" opinions and receive the needed moti\ation to keep contending for equality. The associations were important since women needed all of the assistance and suppoTt they could get for their cause. Many people, the majority being men, vehemently opposed equal rights. The idea of a maJedominated society continued to appeal to the masses. Futhermore, men feared how a woman would vote in terms of the temperance movement. However, the Congressior al passing of Prohibition in 1917, without the voice of women, demonstrated to the American people that Prohibition could not be held on account of the WCTU or women in general. Although first proposed to Congress in 1878, the 19lh Amendment, Women's Suffrage, wasn't declared constitutional until February 27, 1922. The amendment assures United States citizens that the right to vcite "shall not be denied or abridged by the Unit3d States or by any state on account of sex." The achievement in the Women's S uffra ge campaign was best described by Ms. Canie
Chapman Catt, a leader of the crusade: "To get the word male, in effect, out of the constitution cost the women of the country 52 years of pauseless campaign...; 56 campaigns of referenda to male voters; 480 campaigns to urge the Legislatures to submit suffrage amendments to voters; 47 campaigns to induce state constitutional conventions to write women suffrage into the State constitutions; 277 state party convention campaigns; 30 campaigns to urge the presidential party conventions to adopt women suffrage planks in party platforms; and 19 campaigns with 19 successive Congresses..." Of course, this was only the beginning of the struggle for women's rights. As years went by, women began to express their opinions more, leading to developments such as women in the workplace, the Equal Rights Amendment, and sexual harassment hearings. Women, through organizations such as the WCTU and the National Organization for Women, havehelped to continue the struggle of equality between the sexes. The 19ih Amendment began that struggle.
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Attention all men: by Katie Burns I just recently saw a movie, "Nuit et Brouillard," that left mc absolutely horrified. "Nuit et Brouillard," translated "Night and Fog," is a French documentary on the Niizi concentration camps. As I watched 1 felt for one instant what it could be like to live in constant fear for your life and loved ones, completely helpless to do anything. And as I watched I wondered how anyone could say that concentration camps were only propaganda used to raise anti-Nazi feeling. The pictures and film clips used were graphic. People were shown as bags of skin and bones. The "showers" were shown, with nail marks scratched into the concrete ceiling. An immense storeroom was shown that contained the dead victims' hair - hair that was made into cloth. The results of Nazi human experiments were shown, skin burned completely off of feet. Human skin was shown, embroidered with pictures or designs. Bulldozers were shown pushing hundreds of bodies into mass burial pits. I don't write this to sicken people, but to show that this really happened. It is too horrible to be true, yet it is too horrible to be a figment of any imagination. It seems impossible, but no one could have imitated the u^uth of these photos and film clips. It is a nightmare of death, despair, and horror inflicted by humans upon other humans. And it wasn't confined to the Holocaust against the Jews. The Nazis created concentration camps for homosexuals and religious leaders. The South of the Civil War created Andersonvillc for POW's. The United Sates created camps for Japanese Americans in WWII. The Serbians currently have concentration camps for the Bosnians. The nightmare lives on, but some try to pretend it does not exist. Sadly, it docs. Don't forget the Holocaust... please. In the glare of the atrocities committed there, from packing hundreds of people into tiny rooms to taking the brains from living people, all differences and arguments melt away. Racism, sexism, cultural differences, and religious hate are no longer important. What could be so important that this is the way it must be resolved? Nothing. The Holocaust did exist. If you don't believe, watch "Schindlcr's List" or read Anne Frank's diary. Sec "Nuitet Brouillard." Better yet, talk to someone who experienced it firsthand - to one who could not believe his freedom when it finally came or to one who came to free him and could not believe his despair. The Holocaust is no story. And it could happen again, in the night and fog, where we let it slip by unnoticed.
by Audrey Howard If you are planning on having a girlfriend, getting married, or even just talking to i member of the opposite sex, you might want to consider a few risks: —Any inappropriate comments or actions of a sexual nature may be deemed sexual harassment. —Women no longer need to prove psychological damage to win huge, costly lawsuits. —It is certainly permissible for a womaji to cut off a pound of flesh from your dearest part if she is temporarily crazy. It seems that women may be gaining thij upper hand in their dealings with men. We females can make a pretty easy case for sexual harassment, and if a guy gets out of line, w>i can just perform a little surgery. At last, wci are getting our due respect. Or are we? Nowadays, the fear of devastal ing lawsuits by women claiming sexual harassment has put tremendous strain on relations between men and women. Men attest that they no longer are sure what is and what is not inappropriate language, for fear they will be slapped with a court summons. Ami who knows what will happen if they attempt
to pursue a non-professional relationship with a woman. Needless to say, the right to sue for sexual harassment began with honorable intentions. Many have heard of and have deplored the story of the woman who sued her boss for his asking her to retrieve coins from his front pants pocket, pasting up pictures of women in bikinis, and dropping items on the fioor so that he could gaze at her derrier when she bent down to pick them up. I applaud this woman and others in similar situations for standing up to this sort of abuse. But many women now abuse judicial power and ignore the possibility of reaching an understanding with those who harass. This new surge of women's power has angered some men who go so far as to call women "feminazis." The fear, mutual anger, and abuse of judicial power must grind to a halt. Women's groups have so much more to accomplish before we can achieve u^ue equality, both in this country and around the world. Women slow the progress of equal ity when they abuse instead of work toward amicable agreements. Men and women need to work together on these issues so that we may earn, not endanger, our right to equality.
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Written on the pamphlets: not Peace, Land, and Bread, But why we should boycott the lunch lines instead. He sacrificed, he martyred himself for our sake, Just so we could get a deal on our next snack cake.
by Kevin Byrne I am going to tell you of the epic tale, A tale, I assure you, that without fail. Will give a moral for all to brood. Don't try to rally the kids behind food.
The students were rallied, a goal was in sight. It would be known we went dov«i with a fight. Decisions were made by our commander-in<hief. We'd boycott one day, we'd start it off brief.
The story begins, back a year or two. When, returning to lunch, right out of the blue. The price had been raised, just a nickel or dime. But the students took it as some sort of crime.
Only the beginning, we'd go on from there. We'd refuse to get out of the good doctor's hair. The places were set, the battle lines drawn. And in our minds we were already gone.
"Because they can't eat, the masses will die. They can't afford a plain piece of pie. The people will starve, all hope is lost. They can't get a ribwich with extra sauce!"
In the morning, we were a victorious band. The number of people in line you could count on one hand. But as the battle wore on and Apollo did rise. The revolutionary fire went out of our eyes.
But the masses did zero, nothing at all. The phone of protest was ringing, no one answered the cal 1. Kids grumbled a bit and then ate their fill. It didji't cost to gulp down their swill.
Some didn't know and bought out of need. Others bought out of glutton and greed. Excuses ranging from things weird and strange. To just, "Nobody cares, nothing will change."
But the cost was much more than at first glance. The Marriott knew they could take the chance, "With a monopoly," they said, "we do what we like. The kids won't even mind another price hike."
By the end of the day, the outlook was bleak. And it seemed the school's backbone was weak. The faithful kept looking for something to say. But most knew the boycott would live just one day.
By this time, back in the old school daze. We were oblivious to the company's ways. Until one day, by gosh, golly, and gack: An inflated price on a pizza snackl
The next day the lines were churning out meat. It was business as usual, it just skipped a beat. And the leader looked sad, and the masses said "Please, We just can't go on ivithout our chicken patty and cheese."
' T h e horror, the horror" as Kurtz did mutter. Could now be applied to a Nutter Butter! And with no machines for competitive prices. The students were locked in the company's vices.
The times, they aint a changin' and there is no roll ing stone. And people are content with just a grumble and a moan. They don't care to pay a little.nor to pay a bunch. Just as long as their parents keep on payin' for their lunch.
The school was tumultuous, no direction to take. Till someone spoke up for the students sake. Armed with a pamphlet, not approved by the dean. He handed out flyers, by all to be seen.
Excellence in Education is a joke. The Statement of Purpose just blows smoke. The real motto that should be for old Maine South: You can't shout for rights with a twinkle in your mouth.
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Teenagers: humans or a new breed of mutants? by Brad Haak I've grown very tired of what I like to call "the plight of the persecuted and underprivileged Park Ridge teenager." Yes, I'm referring to the recent battle for justice that many Maine South students with too much time on their hands have been fighting during the past few weeks. The revolt began with an eloquently-spoken message called in to that trite piece of journalistic garbage, the Park Ridge Herald's "Talk of the Town." This particular caller, who probably suffered from heat exhaustion, relayed a very important message to Herald readers: "Dear Parents...Please do not attempt to keep us from doing drugs and drinking, because no matter what you might like to think, there is nothing you or anyone else can do to stop us." Thank goodness. At least now they've been told. The next week, another caller agreed with the first caller's statement, saying, "Today's teens are a different breed of human being. I mean like we live in a completely different world than adults do." Well, I gave this caller a fair shot. I opened my mom's yearbook from sometime in the 18th century and, aside from some bizarre hairstyles and a sickening abundance of polyester blends, teenagers back then appear to be of the same breed of human as the teenagers of today. Also, interestingly enough, it turns out that we teenagers do live in the same world as adults. I see the same desperate acts of hate on television that my parents do, and I'd even wager a guess that my parents have seen worse than either you or I have. Later on in the week, Maine South enjoyed a marvelously organized and extremely effective boycott of its cafeteria. Why? "The Mariott charges sixty cents for a can of pop." Say it isn't so! "Their food is greasy, and, and, (whimper, whimper, sniff, sniff) it's not good for us." I bet you never eat at McDonald's. I asked the founder of the boycott (who will remain nameless in the interest of his
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avoiding a twenty gazillion day-long suspension), "Why not just bring your own luncii? It's not like the Marriott has a monopoly on what you can and cannot eat." "Whimper...sniff, sniff came the reply. Life's so rough, friends. After all, it really is a catastrophe that the Mariott makes ten cents of profit for every can of pop it sells. What do you honestly expect from a food service tfat prepares food for 2000 people every day? If anyone really wants price reductions, picki;ting lines one through six here at South won't do any good. The Marriott Company, not tie lady serving the hamburgers, controls pricing. Our little game actually hurt seveial cafeteria workers' feelings. Said one, "I feel really bad. The more you do, the less you're appreciated. I really miss seeing the kids in the line every day." To top it off, I found several papers stuck to the walls of Maine South a few days later that I found immensely offensive. Across tie top of these papers was the heading, "Tie Black Dog." Under it were the most ridiculous, absurd and disturbing remarks I have ever heard said of our faculty at Maine Soul h. I refuse to give the writer of this trash tie honor of having his remarks publicized in tliis article. For those of you who were luclcy enough not to have read this paper, I will simply say that the writer contended that tie counsellors and administrators of Maiie South should have been indisposed from their jobs, and their lives for that matter, a long tine ago. "The Black Dog" relayed the message that we, as students of Maine South, face a grave danger in working with our teachers and administrators. Maybe this was a joke, in which case I would have to say, very loudly, "GET A HOBBY!" But I'll assume tliis author was quite serious in the accusations tie made. I know that many members of our faculty saw this jerk's handiwork, and it would be amazing if they didn't feel h<e taking an extended vacation from this place. Neither parents nor teachers and admin strators pose any threat to the so-called "new breed of humans" of Maine South. The cale-
teria workers are not out to cheat us out of our money, our deans (contrary to popular bclieO do not make a religion out of ruining our lives, and our counsellors and teachers are not trying to make high school the worst possible experience for us. Hold on to your hats for this one, kiddies: I would be willing to bet that every teacher and counsellor at Maine South spent 4 or 6 or 8 years in college because he or she wanted to be here to teach you. If they don't like teaching, they're all certainly smart enough to get different jobs (or, if worse came to worse, become politicians.) There was one other caller in the Herald last week (who, thank God, mentioned that he or she was from Maine South,) that said, "General ly speaking, teenagers are sick of the continual harassment...We all know that Park Ridge hates teenagers..." (and here comes the clincher,) "...Park Ridge should take pride in their teenagers. We earned that respect. If you want us to behave like adults, please treat us like ones." Boy, this caller sure is right! We have earned adults' respect. The author of "The Black Dog" sure deserves adults' rcspx^ct. And adults, please stop harassing us with all of the extra-curricular activities you pay incredibly high taxes for us to enjoy. Stop harassing us with the many support programs available to us for our problems. Stop harassing us with the hundreds of school faculty who really do give a damn about whether we 're in school the next day. And adults, please, please, PLEASE treat the caller who said that he or she lives in a different world from you with a little respect from now on because. Hey! you don't know anything about the hardships we teens face growing up in Park Ridge. Life's rough. We have a lot of people around us who really do care. I'd start complaining and calling the paper as soon as adults don't harass us to stop drinking and doing drugs. Let's pick and choose our battles a 1 ittlc more carefully, friends, because right now, we're not only making fools of ourselves, we 're j ust digging our hole deeper and deeper. But that's their fault too, I suppose.
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Discipline polarizes students, staff by Maria Poulos Christine was just another everyday, average, normal student. She entered highschool like most other freshmen: hopeful and optimistic. Things did go well, too, for the most part, until one of her study hall teachers put a target on her back. Her teacher accused her of ditching study hall on the day she was at the doctor. Her mother had called her in. Not knowing why her teacher thought she ditched, Christine became upset. She had done nothing wrong. But mistakes do happen so the Dean let her off with a simple warning. And things went back to normal. That is, they did until Christine was sick one day and stayed home from school. After returning she learned she had been written up for ditching study hall even though she had been called in sick. On the day she was sent to the Dean's Office, she remained adamant about her innocence but the Dean told her that since she had already been given a warning, she had to be punished this time. She was assigned to serve detention. It wasn't until her mother called and demanded records be checked that she was let off. Her ordeal did not end there. Christine was called in by her mother for an Orthodontist's appointment later that month. Once again, she was written up for ditching study. And once again, the dean did
not believe her story and even warned her net to get her mother involved again. But her mother gave the Dean yet another phone call and asked that records be checked once again. They were, and Christine was shown to be innocent. This is a true story. And it is not the only one of its kind. According to a recent survey, 77% of students say they have been punishe<l for something they did not do. Many students believe this is because of a "guilty-untilproven-innocent" attitude of the Deans. Senior Graham Schwartz comments, "I hate the fact that the Deans always take a teacher's side. They only get one side of the story and never listen to the student." Mr. Bitta, one of the Deans at Maine Soutli responds: "If a teacher says they saw a ki<l smoking and signs the behavior report for tha t student, it's in all probability that the student is guilty." He goes on to say, "You don't want to punish a kid who doesn't deserve it. You want to check the circumstances further. In fact, the Dean has an obligation to the student to check further if the student remains adamant about their innocence." Has this obligaton been fufilled for all students? Many students don't think so. They point out the intimidation one feels whoi getting sent to the Dean's Office. "When you walk into the Dean's Office they automatically assume you're guilty. It's a very hostilj
What is there to do?twenty alternatives to Girl's Choice Once again the event of Girl's Choice is upon us. Yet, contrary to popular belief, not everyone in the galaxy is going the dance this weekend. For these people, we at Southwords have come up with some interesting things to do to pass the time away this Saturday night. After all, going to Girl's Choice isn't all there is to do. You could always.. . -watch Fabio's fitness video. -write that gym report. -be thankful that no longer will you have to hear the phrase "who are you going to Girl's Choice with?" -meditate while listening to sitar music. -check the dictionary for typos. -record barnyard animal sounds on your answering machine. -play scrabble using pig latin. -feed all the spiders in your house. -teach yourself how to play the auto harp. -bond with furry little rodents
-watch twelve continuous hours of Star Trek re-runs. -learn how to say "what's your sign?" and "I'm available Saturday night" in six different langi,a|es. to the traffic station for hours on end just for the hell of it. -skip down your block singing "This Land is Your Land." -teach your dog Japanese. - write your most embarassing secret on the bottom of your shoes and walk down a crowded street giggling because no one knows it's there. -hold your own party outside the gym. Think about it-you don't have to get dressed up. -playyourcompactdiscsbackwardjustto see what happens. -grow plastic plants. -call up "Talk of the Town" and complain j
environment," states senior Larissa Dudycz. "The secretaries shouldn't be so accusing. It's not their job," remarks annoyed senior Claudia Kanaszyc. Is this 'hostile' environment just a student perception or something real? Students also talk of a discrimination towards different kinds of students. 81% said they thought that it would matter if they were dressed a certain way when they saw the dean. Mr. Bitta firmly insists that what type of clothes a student is wearing does not alter the dean's decision. But then why all the negative attitudes and misgivings? Is there really some discrimination? Melissa G. comments, "Once when I was in the Dean's Office, there were a bunch of cheerleaders and hawkettes in there and the secretaries said,' You guys shouldn't be in here.'" Some students feel they are singled out because of older sisters and brothers that have given trouble to the dean in the past. Says sophomore Mindy Cusentino,"It's not fair. Because my sister had a bad reputation they assumed I was a bad kid too." Many students tend to feel it's "us-versusthem" when dealing with the administration. They take a very defensive position against the deans which is illustrated in the fact that 80% of students polled admitted to lying to the deans to get out of something that they did in fact do. Some think the reason so many students lie is because the teachers lie first. "Teachers exaggerate what you say and do to make their story sound better," senior Ellen Bacon says. Elisabeth Kurtz has a different view. She thinks that it's the students who should get the brunt of the blame. "If someone decides to behave irresponsibly or immorally, they must accept the consequences of their actions. I beheve that it's time students start taking responsibility for their behavior and stop blaming the administration, which is only there to enforce the rules made to protect the student body, the majority of whom manage to control themselves," she says. Probably the worst problem of the system is the lack of communication betweeen the Deans and the students. Students sometimes aren't aware of all the rights they have. For one, if the student feels uncomfortable with talking with the Dean, he can request that his counselor or another adult be present with him. And if a student feels cheated, he can get his parent to hold a conference with the Dean, where he could argue his case even further. A student also has a right to bring in all the continued on page 5
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Stress - a disease like no other by creating motivation and getting a person going. Riding on a thrilling ride at Gnjat America or watching an emotional movie both create stress, yet this type of stress is actually enjoyed. Hans Selye, a researcher on stress, says, "When stress motivates us to action, stress can be good; but when it puts our bodies under prolonged physical and emotional pressure, then the very things which might have been stimulation and fun become destructive and unpleasant instead." Long-term exposure to extreme stress, like the mental anxieties that Holly was feeling or the physical stress caused by 0"er exursion in exercise can cause physical symptoms to occur and might cause someone to completely shut down. Other serious problems can arrise from prolonged stressful periods. A domino effect may result, beginning with depression, and ending with a more serious evenl suicide. One thing to remember is that peo])le respond differently to the situations around them, hence, stress may not be the same for everyone. Since everyone is under stress at some point in his life and since feeling stress is not
by Jennifer Johnson Holly could feel the pressure mounting. Tomorrow she had three research papers due, a math test, and her mother's birthday for which she had yet to buy a gift. Plus, tonight was the audition for the school play. Would she do all right or would she completely mess up and humiliate herself? By 2:00 that afternoon. Holly was in the nurse's office about to be sent home from school. She was suffering from a headache, a strange stomach-ache, and dizziness; she could barely function in any of her classes. It would seem that Holly had somehow contracted the flu or some other kind of illness. However, Holly hadn'tbeen affected by any kind of germ. She'd been affected by stress. Stress is something that happens to your body when it is exposed to things like tension, sickness, heat, cold, and injuries. When you are feeling stress, your body will respond in different ways. Some people may feel the effects through symptoms like Holly's which include fatigue, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, indigestion, and anxiety. Stress is something that is everywhere and affects everyone at some time or another. Sometimes stress can be a positive influence
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evidence possible, whether it be the testimony of another teacher or a statement from a fellow student. If that person can help prove the student's innocence, the Dean must consider the testimony. Also, when a student gets punished for something he did not do and his parents do not believe him either, the student has the right to bring up the matter with someone higher in authority. Despite these options, the issue will remain a "chicken-and-egg" argument as long as stu-
dents lie because they feel the deans are unfair, and the deans are skeptical of all students because of prevalent lying. Such a vicious circle cannot easily be broken. And perhaps it never can, for ihe philosophies of students and deans are fundamentally different. Students are mainly concerned with what's best for the individual whereas deans are concerned with what's best for the group. A perfect balance between the two would only be achieved in a Utopian high schocl.
very pleasurable, there are things to do to help you to cope. Doing something special for yourself once each day, exercising, writing down your thoughts, breathing deeply, and laughing are just some ways that help your body rid itself of stress. In the 1970's people found themselves becoming involved in meditation techniques brought to the United States by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi from India. These people found that meditating lowered their stress levels and allowed them to find a peace within themselves. Another factor that may help someone lessen the stress in his life is changing how he views himself. Living life with frustration and with beliefs of self-perfection can cause great stress, but if someone has a more carefree look at life, he may be under less stress. Of course, living life in a carefree manner without a worry in the world is almost impossible. Dealing with school preasures, parents, relationships, and day-to-day problems is hard to avoid, but setting aside time for relaxation can help rid the body of stress and allow people to function without the "disease" of stress plaguing them.
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German Club - enjoying a busy year by Jon and Laura Batt This school year the German Club has been very productive. With the election of President Jon Batt, Vice President Dan Wiederer, Secretary Tamara Borck, and Treasurer Kindra Smith, the club has acquired strong leadership. Led by these individuals, the club has featured many new activities. The first outing of the year was to the downtown Chicago Von Steuben GermanAmerican Day Parade. Those who attended received traditional flags and trolls and sampled German food and drink at the critically acclaimed BrauHaus Restaurant. Following the field trip, the club captured the spirit of Hawks' Homecoming in their original window painting. Homecoming Committee chairpeople Carl Boiling, Chris Brueck, and Jon Batt put in many after school hours to make the club's window a success. Other activities in which German Club has participated include Variety Show, a joint breakfast with Italian Club, and a visit to Resurrection Nursing Pavilion with a trip afterwards to the Black Forest Chalet. The Variety Show act, headed by German Club V-Show chairpeople Lisa Lutzer, Tim Paschke, Kara Wagner, and Jon Batt, was a
comical rendition of the popular German folk song "Du, du, liegst mir im Hertzen." Club members donned traditional German garb and collected Bavarian "steins" to help make th>i act as authentic as possible. As soon as Variety Show was over, work started on the Resurrection Nursing Homci visit. Roughly thirty German Club members from both Maine South and Maine East prepared several German Christmas Carols for the elderly guests. Solos by Chris Brueck, Molly Manrose, Laura Batt, and Lisa Lutzer were especially popular. The Clubs promiseil the Nursing Home occupants a Spring Concert, about which the residents were extremely excited. Immediately following the
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visit, German Club members dined at an authentic German restaurant, the Black Forest Chalet, where they enjoyed a fine five-course dinner and Austrian accordian music. Current projects include practices for a folk dance group and a German poetry reading group, both of which are preparing to perform at Maine South's annual International Food Fest slated for March 9. A field u^ip to view a German art exhibit at a German manufacturing company is being planned for the coming months. The German club would like to acknowledge Frau Eva Lorem for her time and hard work put in to help make the active German Club a true success this school year.
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dent, was one of those chairs. One of Maim; South's delegation, Dan Maigler, was given an honorable mention for his work on th(j International Court of Justice, which spent the weekend dealing with an extradition case between the U.S. and Brazil and the validity of the treaty between Australia and East Timor. The overall goal of the conference was to increase a student's understanding and aware-
ness of international affairs and diplomacy. Students are able to learn more about the United Nations and also have an oppurtunity to debate with their opposition, work with allies, and compromise at all levels of the negotiation process. The program allows students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both the limitations and possibilities of international cooperation.
January Students of the Month named The S tudents of the Month for January are: English: Heather Anichini, Remi Benkowski, Mary Gleason, Heather Klaes, Charles Kaufman, Alyssa Kulak, Stephen Mahler, Patrick Maigler, Tim Monroe, Melissa Rosales, Nora Ross, Chris Ryan, Sam Sannasardo, John Shacke, Tracy Van Craenenbroeck, Jason Williams, Vanessa Winkowski. Foreign Language: Michelle Capasso, David Carlino, George Hartman, Bradley Mulvihill, Joseph Rodino, Tobey Schmidt, Brian Shields, David Szwed. Social Science: Mark Aittaniemi, Alexander Eliashevsky Vanessa Marcol, Kenneth Schubert, Randy Webb, Nick Werner, Laura Wolfe. Driver's Education: Christine Ferrin, Brian Shields, Robert Webb. Mathematics: Sandy Anselmini, Joe Arcuri, Mohammed Dajani, Theodora Kokkalias, Bridget Kufner, Andrea Kulas, Laura Huber, Tim McAtee, Brenda Peters,
Caroline Prucnal, Micheal Raczyla, Mike Seeling, Katherine Sikaras, Kathy Traharne. Business: Micheal Delance, Bill Eggci, Mike Roth. Science: Kimberly Biala, David Carlinc, Jamaica Duncan, Ann Fink, Angelo Giannakopoulos, Kristen Kubik, Tom Repetto, Brian Shields, Rachel Sorcic, Micheal Stanton, Ann Timmer, Tom Wallace, Andrei Wells, Eva Wytaniec. Physical Education: T.J. Cohen, Elizabeth Douglass, Lania Ho, Robert Kukla, Kerr/ Lanno, Micheal Sim, Timothy Stravts, Peter Szczelina. Health: Lisa LaCerra, Adam Megacz. Industrial Education: James Czeszewski, James Kenyeri, Micheal Janas, Paul Urbaszewski. Art: Lenore Franckowiak, Lauren Mitchell, Maria Maniatis, Dana Wade.. Music: Brad Haak, Audrey Howard, Robyn Kocher.
Upcoming Events at Maine South Girl's Choice Dance College Planning Program Casimir Pulaski Day窶年o School
Feb. 26 Winter Sports Awards Mar. 2 Orchesis Mar. 7 Marlin Swim Sow
Mar. 10 Mar. 11-12 Mar. 18-20
Speech and Drama: Przemek Bogdanowicz, Daniel Fisher, Michael O'Malley. Home Economics: Kristine Domanchuk, Rebecca Marinau, Brooke Mohill, Jaquelyn Schaul.
S outh>vord|^ Sﾂｫui/i>*ordj is the student-produced newspaper iif Maine South Hi^'h Sthm.l, II11 S. Dee Rd., Park Ridj^e, 11, (60068). betters to the editor should be delivered to room V-130 or given to a member of the editorial .staff. Southvordx reserves the right ; to edit obscene or libelous material. Editors-in-Chicf. Katie Burns Charity Trelease News editoni Maria Poulos .Andrea Wells Klizabeth Wilk Cominentar) editors John Frcdcriksen .Ajfnes .Vlilewski Features editors Jennifer Johnson JaneQuaiver Sports editors Heather Anichini Tim Thein Distribution editors Todd Ofenloeh Cvrus Wilson I'hoto editf>r Haul Uerku Art editor Brad Haak Adviser .T. R. Kerth
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Wrestling's super season comes to an end by Tim Thein The Maine South wrestling program program enjoyed one of its best seasons ever, but unfortunately the road to Champaign for the state championship ended at the Conant Sectional. As head coach Dennis McCann noted, "It was kind of a disappointing finish to such a tremendous season." The regular season was highlighted by a conference title for the varsity team in addition to a 15-5 mark in dual meets. Both the JV and
the freshmen teams were perfect in their quests to conference championships. The Hawks also made a strong showing when they played host to the Regional competition. Five wrestlers qualified for the nc^xt level and two wrestlers, Marty Dula and Mike Komo, each claimed first place. Unfortunately for the team. Marc Helrna was not able to compete due to an untime ly injury, but his 32-2 record did not go unnoticed as he was named all-conference.
Another bright spot for the Hawks was the appointment ofnine Hawks to the All-Conference team, the most in Coach McCann's memory. The nine members selected were Mike Komo, Ken Schubert, Gerry Santiago, Pete Sedivy, Marc Helma, Charlie Geist, Marty Dula, Kevin Libby, and Matt Rioch. Although the season may have ended sooner than some desired, the Hawks made a statement to the rest of the CSL North and proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
Swimmers disappointed by fourtli place conference finisti by Paul Berko The swim team ended its conference competition with a disappointing fourth place finish at the CSL North Division conference meet. According to head coach Chris Deger, "We were a little flat, but those who were rested did well." Some of the team's state hopefuls put themselves within striking distance of a qualifying time. Senior Jamie Mills was one of the swimmers looking forward to post-season competetion. Aside from being named all-conference. Mills wound up with a 200yd. Freestyle time of 1:50.94, only 1.85 seconds above the state qualifying time and good enough for a second place finish at the meet. Mills also finished third in the 100yd. Freestyle with a time of :51.06 and anchored the Freestyle
Relay team of Joe DietUn, Tim Paschke, and Kevin Gillespie to a third place time. The Hawks also received great contributions from Tim Paschke who had his best meet of the season. Paschke broke the qualifying time in the 50yd. Freestyle with a time of :22.66 and no goggles. Paschke finishsd first in the 100yd. Freestyle and was named all-conference. Senior Kevin Gillespie received all-ccnference honors when he finished with a third place medal in the 100yd. Butterfly. Gillespie helped the 200yd. Medley Relay Team achieve a second place time of 1:51.38 and participated in two relays. Junior Steve Chiagouris earned all-conference accolades by swimming to a third place time in the 100yd. Backstroke.
Chiagouris also led the second place Medley Relay team and achieved his season best 2:22.52 in the 200yd. Individual Medley. The next day, the J V Hawks finished with a third place finish at the conference meet. One record-breaking time was recorded by the 200yd. Freestyle Relay team of Jon Batt, Joe Kazmierski, Bryan Knodel, and Paul Berko. The team earned first place with a time of 1:45.54. The J V Hawks ended their season with a 6-4 mark and a third place record in conference. The team extends its utmost gratitude to rookie coach Ms. Kelly Allen. The varsity Hawks continue to improve in practice and hope all their work will pay off in their quest to advance swimmers to the state tournament.
Struggling Hawks hoops seek revival for upcoming playoffs by Dan Kronenfeld As Hawks hoops continue to slide further towards the conference cellar with losses to Niles North and Deerfield, the last few games have become a warmup for the state play-offs. In a recent game against Deerfield, the Hawks stayed close throughout the duration of the game but were defeated by eight points. Rob Perry and Mike Rowan used their height advantage to score many points off lay-ups. Matt Friesl showed great poise and hustle in the closing minutes in addition to accurate three point shooting. Friesl is becoming a great player who just loves the game. The Hawk's first play-off opponent. Glenbrook South, has a lot of momentum and has not lost since ChrisUnas. If the Hawks can get rolling and shut down Glenbrook South's outside game, there might be an upset in the making. The regular season is winding down and as it nears a close, there are many people the team would like to thank. Great gratitude is extended to the manager, Pete Gluzerman, along with the other managers at all levels. Finally, the Hawks would like to thank the coaches.
parents, and loyal fans. The support shown by Marty Kulak, Eric Williams, and Mike Roth was greatly appreciated. •
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Girls' Basketball ends brilliant season by Heather Anichini Every season must end somewhere, and the Maine South girls' basketball season ended one agonizing bounce short of beating Evanston.as the Hawks fell 53-52. Senior Sue Sroka's first of a one-and-one free throw situation bounced out of the rim with a second remaining, and the best girls' basketball team in a long time, maybe the best ever at MS, slipped into the history books. The Hawks finished the regular season tied for first place in the conference with perennial powerhouse Maine West. The Hawks defeaed Niles West with ease in the first round of regionals with senior guard Trisha Melendy leading the team with 18 points. Melendy gained top honors against Evanston as well with 17 points, followed by Sroka with 15, including 8 in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Joy Pavichevich, despite being hampered by an injured hip, added 12. Over all, the Hawks netted eight 3-pointers in the loss. Despite bowing out of the state tournament earlier than hoped, the Hawks carry away with them several glowing moments, such as their
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victory over Maine West which snapped th(; Warriors' 120-ganie conference winning; streak. The Hawks also defeated other top -
ranked teams, including Downers Grove South, Marillac and Glenbrook South, which had berths in the top ten at the time they met.
Hawk gymnasts: attitude is everything by Jane Quaiver The Maine South Girls' gymnastics team brought its season to a close at the Regional competition. Although it was a disappointment to the girls that no one qualified to advance to the Sectional meet, the general attitude was positive as the team finished off the year. At the varsity conference meet there were several success stories, including the team's high score of the season - a 122.9. Senior Amy Lyons had a wonderful night individually, placing second in the uneven bars competition with an 8.1. Junior Colleen Matchen also displayed her ability, placing second on the balance beam with a score of 8.25. The team took third place overall in its conference behind Glenbrook North and Deerfield.
On the junior varsity level the girls also performed well, with freshmen Beth Branseii placing fifth in the all-round competition. Other strong competitors for the Hawks included Jackie Kapusnik, Megan Irwin, and Kate Bacon. At the Regional meet the Hawks competed well, with seniors Tamara Borck and Trac}' Haas scoring an 8.35 and an 8.25 respec tively. Both sophomore Christina Dorow and Lyons had good bar routines despite falls. The beam team, once again led by Matchen put on a good show, with juniors Jane Quai ve r and Heather Anichini performing well. On floor Quavier had a 7.9, and Anichini led the; pack with an 8.25. Although many of the girls missed qualification by a tenth or two, the disappointment proved to strengthen the
desire of the younger gymnasts to do better in years to come. One gymnast said, "This won' t happen to us again. We're all very dedicated and next year we'll be better prepared for the challange." Unfortunately, the team is losing three seniors. Tamara Borck, Amy Lyons, and Tracy Haas have led the team throughout the season. Their spirit, pride, and determination were unmatched and they will be grcaUy missed as gymnasts and as leaders in the gym. Each girl contributed as a major scorer for the Hawks, often coming up with great routines when they were needed most. Even with the loss of the seniors, the prospects for next year are endless because as every Hawk gymnast knows, "Attitude is Everything."
Girls' track runs circles around opponents by Heather Anichini Running, jumping, and throwing its way to the top the Maine South girls' u^ack team has akcady started its season. Running mile after mile each day the team has gotten into shape and is ready for anything the competition has to offer. Despite having to overcome the problems of a young team and injury, the team is back for another season, and it's after the confer-
ence crown. Under the watchful eye of head coach Mr. Gabauer the team is ready to run circles around every opponent it is to face. The girls began their season well, with good performances from both the track and field divisions against Niles North, Ressurec lion, and Niles West. The team won each o ' the meets handily, beginning what is hoped to be a series of good performances from all.
Returning track team members include seniors Candice Abreu, Wendi Herzog, and Andrea Armour; juniors Jenny Green, Kara Vormiitag, Julie Johnson, and Gretchen Hen rickson; and sophomore Meredith Swanson. Captains have yet to be determined. The veterans have each done their best to set examples for their younger teammates by running, jumping, and throwing every day after school in the Maine South fieldhouse.